Instruction manual

EU heat pumps

6.3 Heat pump winterizing

Important: failure to take the necessary precautions for winterizing can damage the heat pump, which

will invalidate the warranty.

The heat pump, filter pump, filter and conduits must be protected in areas where the temperature can drop below

the freezing point. Evacuate all water from the heat pump as follows:

1. interrupt the electrical power supply to the heat pump

2. close the water supply to the heat pump: completely close valves 2 and 3 of the by-pass

3. disconnect the water inlet and outlet coupler fittings of the heat pump and let the water drain out of the unit

4. loosely reattach water inlet and outlet coupler fittings to the heat pump in order to prevent dirt from getting

into the conduits.

Note: these precautions should not be taken if you choose to use the built-in anti-frost protection.

6.4 Restarting the pump after winter

If you purged your heat pump for winterizing, you should undertake the following steps to restart it in spring:

1. check first if there is no dirt in the conduits and if there are no structural problems

2. check if the water inlet and outlet coupler fittings are adequately fastened to the heat pump

3. start the filter pump to start the water flow to the heat pump. Set the by-pass again.

4. reconnect the electrical power supply to the heat pump and turn it ON.

6.5 Check-up

EU heat pumps have been developed and built to last, that is, if they have been installed correctly and can run

under normal conditions. Regular check-ups are important if you want your heat pump to function safely and

efficiently for years on end.

The following directions can help you achieve optimal results:

1. make for easy access to the service panel

2. keep the area surrounding the heat pump free of contingent organic waste

3. prune the vegetation near the heat pump so that there is enough free space around the pump

4. remove contingent water sprinklers from the vicinity of the heat pump. They can damage the heat pump.

5. prevent rain from directly running off a roof onto the heat pump. Install proper drainage.

6. do not use the heat pump if it has been flooded. Immediately contact a qualified technician to inspect the

heat pump and repair it if should prove necessary.

Condensation can occur when the heat pump is running. This condensation can flow away through an opening

in the base pan of the unit. The amount of condensation water will increase when atmospheric humidity is high.

Remove any dirt that could possibly hamper the evacuation of condensation.

10 to 20 litres of condensation water can be produced while the unit is running. If more condensation is

produced, stop the heat pump and wait for one hour before checking for leaks in the conduits.

NOTE: A quick way to verify that the water running through the condensation drain is indeed

condensation, is to shut off the unit and keep the pool pump running. If the water stops running out of the

condensation drain, it is condensation. AN EVEN QUICKER WAY is to TEST THE DRAIN WATER

FOR CHLORINE. If no chlorine is detected, the drain water is a result of condensation.

Also take care to leave air inlet and exhaust passages free. Prevent exhaust air from immediately re-entering the

unit through the inlet.