General installation
Ground Rules
Suggested power (Ground
rules/See capacity page for more details)
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1 Btu per liter
(.8 Btu per liter with Summit
high end products)
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With use of solar cover during cold periods
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Normal sunshine and wind conditions
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1.3 Btu per liter
(1 Btu per liter with Summit
high end products)
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No solar cover with normal sunshine and wind conditions
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With solar cover but with bad sunshine conditions
and high wind area
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1.5 Btu per liter
(1.2 Btu per liter with
Summit high end products)
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No solar cover and bad sunshine conditions and high
wind area
Important for warranty
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Salt chlorine generators are not suggested for pool heaters with Cupro-nickel
heat exchanger.
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Special grounding is requested by many salt chlorine generator manufacturers.
Ask your supplier for more details.
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Always installed Chlorine dispenser at the exit of
heat pump.
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Check valve is required if water can return from
Chemical dispenser to heat pump when the filter pump is turned off.
NOTE: If you use an automatic chlorine dispenser with pucks, don't
forget to look at the owner's tricks in the water control section.
Suggested Options
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3 ball valves to close access to Pool Heater and
open by-pass:
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When heavy chemical addition is made to the pool
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When maintenance requires to disconnect water from
heater
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Ciment base / plates
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To ensure good support abd draining even with
the high level of condensation
Note: Regulation for distance between
pool and the heat-pump can vary from place to place. Check local regulations.
Quebec electrical code calls for a minimum of
3 meters between the Heat-pump and the pool if you don't have a G.F.I breaker.
Check with your electrician.
For above ground pool, you must place the machine
far enough from pool to ensure kids can't use it as a step to the pool.
Next page: Water
control and impacts
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