Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 5100 Raypak
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Raypak ® Swimming Pool Heat Pump OWNER’S MANUAL This manual should be maint ained in legible condition and kep t adjacent to the heat pump or in a safe p lace for future use. For additional information call: (800) 260-2758 Manual Effective Da te: 1 1/15/2004 De ve lop ed an d p ri nt ed i n U .
i PRODUCT SAFETY SIGNS AND LABE LS This manual, as well as the pool/spa heat pum p itself, contains ANSI-approved product safety signs and labels. Please read these signs and labe ls, as they convey important safety information about hazards that may be potentially present in and around the heat pump.
ii Swimming Pool Heat Pump OWNER’S MANUAL - Models 5100 and 6100 CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 I. Installation Considerations . . . .
1 Intr oduction This pool heat pump is an electromec hanical machine that incorporates a pressurized refrigerant gas in a sealed sys tem. ONL Y trained and qualified service personnel are authorized to install or service this eq uipment.
2 Situate the pool heat pump caref ully to minimize installati on costs while providing maximum efficiency of operation, and to allow adequate service access, as follows: • For unrestricted air intake and service access, pos ition each side of the un it at least 1 ft from walls, pipes and other obstructions.
3 III. W ater Connections The heat pump inlet and outlet connection s are NOT interchangeable. They must be connected as inst ructed below . 1. Connect the heat pump in the return water line between the filter and the pool. See page 10, Plumbing Diag rams.
4 NOTE: The heat pump will not run whe n the Remote position is selected and there is no remote co ntrol system attached. Defrost Switch : Prevents heat pump operation if am bient air temperature falls below a predetermined safe minimum (appr oximately 42-48° F , based on hum idity).
5 NOTE: The heat pump wi ll be OFF when the Remote position is selected on th e P ool/Sp a selector switch and there is no remote con trol system att ached. 4. Allow the heat pump to operate for a few minutes to stabilize operating pressure s and to allow various component temperatures to normalize.
6 VII. Fr eeze Protection If the heat pump is installed in a location subjec t to freezing conditions, it is important to protect the water circuit from fr eezing, just as should be done for the pump and filter . System Drain-Down 1. T urn the heat pump circuit break er or disconnect switch to OFF .
7 C. Unplug Condensation Drain Holes - The heat pump extracts humidity from the air as it passes through the coil, similar to the way a cold drink outside “sweats” on a hot day .
8 B. UNIT IS NOT RUNNING • Is the control panel Power lamp ON? If not, the cir cuit brea ker may be shut OFF or tripped. Reset the breaker by switching it OFF , then back ON. V erify that the br eaker is set and operating pr operly befor e calling for service.
9 Plumbing Diagrams For systems with p umps of less than 2 HP (under 80 gpm), no external bypass is required. Connections ar e 2-inch unio ns. Plumb the h eat pump after the filter and before any chlorinators.
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An important point after buying a device Raypak 5100 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Raypak 5100 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Raypak 5100 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Raypak 5100 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Raypak 5100 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Raypak 5100, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Raypak 5100.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Raypak 5100. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Raypak 5100 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
