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Explains the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION symbols.
Guidelines for safe spa water temperatures and chemical handling.
Notes on R-410A refrigerant and efficiency testing procedures.
Describes the heat pump's design, efficiency, and operation.
Instructions and importance of registering the unit for warranty.
Importance of balanced water for health and equipment protection.
Table detailing recommended pH, alkalinity, hardness, and chlorine levels.
Guidelines for safe placement, air intake, and service access.
Specifies level base needs and avoiding standing water.
Instructions for freeze protection, rain runoff, and wind resistance.
Details on securing the unit for high wind conditions using tie-down clips.
Compliance with NEC, flexible conduit, disconnect means, and grounding.
Table detailing model electrical power requirements and wire sizing.
Proper connection of inlet/outlet and precautions for chemical feeders.
Necessity of shutoff/diverter valves for flow control and service.
Information on pressure drop across the heater for various flow rates.
Explanation of MENU/SET, UP, and DOWN buttons for operation.
Details on the LCD display, backlight, and information shown.
Explains modes like Pool Heat, Spa, and Timed Spa for specific models.
Details Pool Heat, Pool Cool, Pool Auto, and Timed Spa modes for Heat/Cool models.
How to access Remote mode and the Installer/Service menu.
Procedure to access and use the User Menu for settings.
Method to enter the Installer/Service menu for advanced settings.
Setting current time, C/F display, Spa/Pool Max Temps.
Setting pump on/off times, speeds, and valve positions.
Configuring pump operation modes and 3-way valve positions.
Accessing fault history, run hours, and clearing faults.
Viewing sensor data (Coil, Amb, Suct, Water) and setting temperatures.
Configuring defrost, lockout, EXV, and brownout detection.
Setting model type and resetting control to factory defaults.
Setting current time, C/F display, and maximum spa/pool temperatures.
Configuring pump operation periods, speeds, and valve positions.
How heat demand is triggered based on water temperature and setpoint.
Pump operation, low ambient lockout, and control lock box features.
Configuring AUX outputs (OFF, OUTPUT, REMOTE, EXT HEAT) and remote control.
Details on Pool Heat, Pool Cool, Pool Auto, and Timed Spa modes.
Accessing fault history, run hours/cycles, and understanding start delay.
Explains defrost cycles for different unit configurations.
Operation of 3-way valves and battery backup for control settings.
How the high water temperature limit functions and resets.
Explains high and low pressure switch lockouts and their resets.
Role of the water pressure switch in preventing operation.
Step-by-step overview of initial power-up and operational states.
How to adjust water temperature and select C/F units.
Information on heat/cool functionality and initial system start-up.
Steps for seasonal start-up and annual checks.
Procedures for summer shutdown and freeze protection via drain-down.
Alternative method for freeze protection using continuous pump operation.
Guidelines for air coil cleaning, cabinet care, and drain hole maintenance.
Checks for adequate water flow, air temperature differential, and airflow.
Troubleshooting power supply, settings, and time delays.
Identifying and addressing potential leaks versus normal condensation.
Explains common messages like Comp Start Delay, Valve Chng Delay, WPS Closed, Defrost, etc.
Explains errors like Amb Sensor Fail, Coil Sensor Fail, Hi Press Trip, Lo Press Trip.
Details errors related to ROM/RAM failure, software, brownout, and time of day clock.
Details required for warranty service calls and basic troubleshooting checks.
Step-by-step instructions for accessing internal components by removing the control panel.
Procedure to reset the control to factory default settings.
Diagram showing plumbing for systems without an external bypass valve.
Diagram illustrating plumbing setup with an external bypass valve.
Diagram for integrating heat pump with solar or gas backup systems.
Important notes on pipe sizing, check valves, and system integration.
Schematic for connecting multiple heat pumps with primary/secondary loops.
Chart detailing minimum pipe sizes for various configurations of multiple heaters.
Detailed wiring diagram for 208/230V single-phase digital models.
Explanation of symbols, wire colors, and specific wiring notes.
Instructions for connecting and configuring 2-wire controllers for heat-only models.
Setup for 2-wire controllers on heat/cool models for cooling functions.
Instructions for connecting and configuring 3-wire controllers for heat/cool operation.
Resistance values for ambient and coil temperature sensors at various temperatures.
Resistance values for water temperature sensors at various temperatures.
Visual breakdown and part numbers for smaller models.
Visual breakdown and part numbers for larger models.