Unit installation
CLEARANCE & AIR FLOW
Prepare a level area near the pool/spa filtering system.
Remove any plants or equipment that do not meet the
minimum clearance requirements for the side air inlets
or the top air discharge, see diagram on next page.
Make sure the air flow is not restricted in any way. Do
not install the unit in an area where the cooler discharge
air may accumulate and be drawn back into the unit.
Provide ventilation through containment walls or fenc-
ing for the air intake if needed.
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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The following are the installation requirements that must be followed in order to meet
the general factory specifications. The installer may engineer other types of installation techniques that are suited
for each particular installation, regarding placement and plumbing, but should still follow this basic format. The
factory warranty will not warrant other field installed options unless factory parts are used according to this
booklet. This information is intended for a licensed professional contractor only.
EQUIPMENT SLAB & PITCH
To support the heater, place
a concrete or fabricated slab
near the filtering system.
Whenever possible, the slab
should be placed at the same
level or some what above
the filtering system slab.
Make sure the slab does not
hold water and see that it is
pitched no more than 1/4 inch away from the com-
pressor end (front) of the heater. Pitch slab from
front to back 1/4" maximum and level from side
to side.
CONDENSATION DRAINAGE
The heat pump will precipitate water that drains from
the unit at a steady rate while it is running. This con-
densation is from the humidity in the outside air. The
more humidity, the more condensation it will pro-
duce. There are several drain ports in the bottom of
the unit, make sure they do not become clogged with
debris.
HEATER ELEVATION
If the heater is to be installed more than 6 feet above,
or more that 3 feet below the pool water level, you
may need to install an external flow switch as shown
in the plumbing section of this manual. If a solar
system or special equipment is in use, you may re-
quire either a special water pressure switch or the
use of an external flow
switch as shown in "Water
Flow Switch Section",
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CAUTION
Do not install this unit indoors or
in filtering system equipment rooms.
WARNING
The pool owner or operator should not attempt to perform or change any aspect of
the installation, because serious bodily injury and or electrocution may result.
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