Aquacal H/AT100R - Manual (Page 23)

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General Maintenance
Heat pumps should be inspected and maintained on an annual basis by a qualified swimming pool heat pump
specialist. Additionally, if the heat pump is located on the beach, or at a sea wall where salt spray and sand can
become detrimental factors, more frequent service may be necessary. For service plan information, please
see: Planned Maintenance Program, on previous page, and then contact AquaCal Customer Support at: 800-
786-7751.
While annual maintenance is recommended to maintain your warranty, if you choose not to participate in the
Planned Maintenance Program, rinsing the air coil regularly, and keeping the base of the unit clear of leaves and
debris is a necessity.
Should you as the owner desire to perform the coil rinsing and other cosmetic care of the heat pump, please
contact AquaCal Customer Support: 1-800-786-7751; request the document entitled: Appearance Care for
Air-Source Heat Pumps: Approved Method for Homeowners.
♦ If the heat pump is located under trees, where leaves fall and accumulate in the bottom of the heat
pump, a qualified technician should periodically remove accumulated leaves.
♦ Control Irrigation: In regions were wells are used for irrigation, water quality is sometimes less than
poor, and water spray can damage heater components. Regardless of water quality, it is important
that irrigation be directed away from the heat pump.
♦ Prevent rain water runoff, from roofs, from pouring directly into the heater. The heater is designed to
withstand normal rainfall, but solid streams of water from roof drip-lines may eventually damage heat
pump components. If the heat pump resides beneath a roof edge, to promote heat pump longevity, a rain
leader (gutter) or rain shield will be necessary.
♦ Drainage: Your heat pump may produce abundant condensation under certain conditions; this is
considered normal operation. Accordingly, keep the drain holes at the base of the heat pump free of
grass, weeds, dirt, or other obstructions, allowing for free and complete drainage around the heater.
POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD . . . Should you decide to wash the heat pump via water
hose, disconnect all power to the pool equipment pad- including, but not limited to: The heat pump,
water pump, and any and all other electrical equipment. Do NOT spray water directly into electrical
components. Do NOT restore electrical power until such time as all water has dried completely
.
Failure to heed the following may result in permanent injury or
death.
WARNING !
Do not use a pressure cleaner to wash heat pump . . . . Damage to evaporator fins, as well as other
components, will result.
Failure to heed the following may result in damage to equipment. CAUTION !