Raypak 5100 - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction
This pool heat pump is an electromechanical machine that incorporates a
pressurized refrigerant gas in a sealed system. ONLY trained and qualified
service personnel are authorized to install or service this equipment.
Without proper training and knowledge of such equipment, any attempt to
install or service the unit could result in serious injury or even death.
This manual contains important information on the use, maintenance and troubleshooting of your
new heat pump. This unit must be properly installed, maintained and operated for optimal
performance.This heat pump is an extremely efficient, economical machine designed specifically
for swimming pool heating. It is similar in design and operation to a typical residential air
conditioning system. The heat pump employs a hermetic motor/compressor operating in a
refrigeration cycle to extract heat from ambient air and deliver it to the circulating pool water.
As with all pool heat pumps, compared to other types of heat pumps such as gas- or oil-fired, this
heat pump has lower heating capacity on a BTU/hr basis. As a result, it will be required to operate
longer to accomplish the desired results. It may, at certain times, operate as much as 24 hours per
day. However, this should not be of concern to the owner, because the unit is designed to operate
continuously. Even though it may operate continuously for many hours, it will still heat the pool
with greater economy than other types of fossil fuel heaters.
Place a cover or blanket over the pool at night and other non-use periods. This will keep
evaporation, the cause of the greatest heat loss, to a minimum, and will greatly reduce pool
heating costs. During warmer weather, the cover may be required only at night.
I. Installation Considerations
Do not install the unit within 3 ft of fossil fuel burning heaters. Air intake
along the sides of this heat pump could disturb the combustion process
of the unit, and could cause damage or personal injury.
• Mount the unit on a level, sturdy base, preferably a concrete slab or blocks. The size of the
base should be at least 3 ft by 3 ft.
• You must install the 4 black rubber sound isolation pads that ship with the unit. Install
under the corners of the unit to reduce vibration and sound transmission to the base.
The unit’s supporting base must be high enough to keep it completely
free of standing water at all times.
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