Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 5300 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 Ef fective Date: 6/24/2005 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 - Mo dels 5300, 6300, 8300 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 unit at least 1 ft (30 cm) from walls, pipes and other obstructions.
3 III. W ater Connections The heat pump inlet and outlet connections are NOT interchan geable. They must be connected as instructed below . 1. Connect the heat pump in the return water line between the filter a nd the pool/spa. See page 10, Plumbing Diagrams.
4 interruption, this solid state devi ce will prevent compressor rest art for approximately 5 minutes. Upon power failure or interruption, a 6 to 8 minute delay will also be initiated.
5 V . System S tart-Up 1. V erify that th e Power lamp is ON and that the pool/spa pump is running and circulating properly . 2. V erify that the control panel Sp a-Remote-Pool switch is in the Remote (OFF) position; see the figure.
6 VII. Heat Pump Running T ime 1. Determine the length of pump and heat pump operating time necessary for your particular requirements. Minimum run time should be the required hours to attain proper water filtration.
7 X. Maintenance NOTE: The heat pump MANUF ACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for maintenance adjustments. The following maintenance procedures are desi gned to keep your heat pump operating at a high level of reliability .
8 • Is water condensing on the evaporator and intern al copper pipes? This is also evidence of heat removal from the air . When the air is c ool with low humidity , condensation may not be evident.
9 C. CONDENSA TION SEE MS EXCESSIVE Heat pumps can produce a large amount of condensation (water ) during operation. If you suspect that the heat pump is leaking: a. Use a pool chemistry test kit to confir m there is no chlorine in the condensation. Or , b.
10 Plumbing Diagrams For systems with pum ps of 2 HP or greate r (ove r 80 gpm ) , an ex te rn al bypass is required. Adjust the bypass valv e to divert a m inimum of 40 gpm through the hea t pu mp. Con nections ar e 2 -inch un ions. Plumb the heat pump af ter the filter and before any chlorinators.
An important point after buying a device Raypak 5300 (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 5300 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 5300 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Raypak 5300 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Raypak 5300 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Raypak 5300, 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 5300.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Raypak 5300. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Raypak 5300 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
