Distinction PASRW030-BP2 Installation Et Mode D'emploi page 44

3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
3.2 Swimming pool heat pump location
The unit will perform well in any outdoor location provided that the following three factors are
present :
1. Fresh air - 2. Electriciy - 3. Pool water filtration piping
The unit may be installed virtually anywhere outdoors. For indoor pools please consult the
supplier. Unlike a gas heater, it has no draft or pilot light problem if installed in a windy area.
DO NOT place the unit in an enclosed area with a limited air volume, where the units discharge
air will be re-circulated.There must be a lot of air circulation around the unit.
DO NOT place the unit near shrubs which can block air inlet. These locations deny the unit of a
continuous source of fresh air which reduces it EFlCIENCY and may prevent adequate heat delivery.
Air inlet
Air outlet
31.5inch
39.4inch
Air outlet
Air inlet
3.3 How close to your pool?
Normally, the pool heat pump is installed within 7.5 metres of the pool. The longer the
distance from the pool, the greater the heat loss from the piping. For the most part, the piping
is buried. Therefore, the heat loss is minimal for runs of up to 15 meters (15 meters to and
from the pump = 30 meters total), unless the ground is wet or the water table is high. A very
rough estimate of heat loss per 30 mets is 0.6 kW-hour (2000 BTU) for every 5°C difference in
temperature between the pool water and the ground surrounding the pipe, which translates to
about 3% to 5% increase in run time.
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