Astralpool BPM400A User Manual

17/07/2013
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS I INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Astralpool BPM400A Specifications

General

Brand	Astralpool
Model	BPM400A
Category	Heat Pump
Language	English

Summary

Installation Requirements and Safety

Installer Qualifications & Regulations

Electrical Safety & Phase Rotation

Mandates use of a multi-pole isolating switch and checks for correct phase rotation on 3-phase units.

Operational Guidelines and Warnings

Water Safety & Health Precautions

Advises on water temperature limits, health risks, and precautions for users.

Basic Operation & Troubleshooting

Chemical Balance and Defrosting

Water Chemistry Maintenance

Emphasizes maintaining water balance to prevent corrosion and voiding warranty, listing recommended parameters.

Sanitiser Level Guidelines

Thermostat Controls and Settings

LED Display & Alarm Code Reference

Setting Temperature & Clock Adjustment

Guides users on setting the temperature, reading outdoor temperature, and adjusting the real-time clock.

Controller Parameter Configuration

Temperature, Compressor & Defrost Settings

Details parameters related to temperature control, differences, limits, and compressor delay time.

Water Pump, Alarm & RTC Settings

Heat Pump Operating Principles

Temperature Control Modes Explained

Details the three temperature controlling modes: Refrigeration, Heat, and Auto, and their operating logic.

Compressor Delay & Defrost Logic

NA6888 Wiring Diagram

Controller Circuit Connections

Illustrates the internal and external wiring connections for the NA6888 thermostat controller.

Sensor & Alarm Signal Terminals

Heat Pump Installation Procedures

Authorised Installation & Regulations

Stresses that installation must be done by authorized personnel following local and national rules.

Flow Rate Adjustment & By-pass Valve

Water Connections & Sanitiser Placement

Guides on the correct sequence of water connections and proper placement of sanitising devices to protect warranty.

Installation Clearances & Electrical

Airflow Clearance Requirements

Specifies the minimum clearances required around the heater for proper airflow and ventilation.

Electrical Connection Guidelines

Licensed Electrician & RCD Protection

Mandates that electrical connections must be made by a licensed electrician and protected by an RCD breaker.

Wiring Diagrams & Phase Rotation

Details the need for an isolating switch and checking phase rotation, with diagrams for single and three-phase connections.

Heat Pump Noise Management

Noise Emission Standards & Laws

Calculating Noise Impact Factors

Introduces a method to calculate noise impact using barrier, reflection, and distance factors.

Heat Pump Noise Distance Example

Step-by-Step Noise Calculation

Demonstrates a step-by-step calculation of the distance factor using example barrier and reflection values.

Determining Minimum Installation Distance

Guides on using a chart to find the minimum required installation distance from noise-sensitive areas based on calculated noise levels.

Further Heat Pump Installation Advice

Outdoor Installation & Access Clearances

Electrical Safety Checks & Phase Rotation

Emphasizes ensuring an electrical isolation switch is present and verifying compressor phase rotation for three-phase models.

Commissioning & Handover Procedures

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Heater Not Starting Troubleshooting

Lists common causes for the heater not starting and provides corresponding remedies for each issue.

Heater Short Cycling Troubleshooting

Wiring Diagrams - BPM400/BPM600

BPM400/BPM600 Circuit Layout

Component Connection Identification

Wiring Diagrams - BPM700/BPM800

BPM700/BPM800 Circuit Layout

Key Component Identification

Wiring Diagrams - BPT900

BPT900 Circuit Layout

Power & Control Connection Details

Astral Pool Warranty Details

Product Parts Warranty Periods

Warranty Claim Procedure

Warranty Exclusions and Limitations

Conditions Not Covered by Warranty