Compact ElectricHeat - Pool ASTRALPOOL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Compact ElectricHeat ASTRALPOOL

1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new COMPACT® Electric heat exchanger. The experience our company gas gained over more than 25 years in the world of pool conditioning has been put to your service in this product.

It is recommended to take note of the following data: INSTALLER COMPANY:

Please, read this manual carefully to ensure that your new heater will give you years of trouble free service. Remember that incorrect installation will affect your warranty. Do not discard this manual, please, keep it for future reference.

Pg. 1 This heater must be installed in a dry weatherproof enclosure. Operating temperature range: +5ºC to +45ºC Max operating Humidity: 90% without condensation. If the heater is not used for a long period of time (winter), it must be drained to prevent damage.

WARNING2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This COMPACT® Electric heat exchanger is designed to accurately achieve the temperature desired on your pool or spa. It is always aware of the actual water temperature and desired one and reacts instantly thanks to its new electronic control, far more accurate than electro-mechanic ones. The software that controls this unit is so powerful and accurate that even connects or disconnects single heating elements depending on the actual heating needs at every single time, so when you need to quickly heat the water, it will connect the full power of the unit, but once set point is reached, the unit will automatically manage heating elements to connect or disconnect them depending of heat demand. You can see a detailed product parts overview on image 1. 3 INSTALLATION This heater has many installation possibilities, but always respecting some guidelines.

This heater can be installed on a horizontal surface or in a vertical one. Holding claps are just to be rotated to the desired alignment. Remember, holding clamps are to be screw fixed securely to a firm flat wall or base. See images 2.

Unit can be positioned up to 20º angle respect to the vertical. See images 3.

The heater is ready to connect to a 63mm (external diameter) pipe work, but adapters are supplied to be able to connect to a 50mm (external diameter) piping system aswell. The heater should be installed at a low point in the filtration system. A check valve is recommended to prevent the heater from running out of water. A by-pass is also recommended to ensure a correct water flow through the heater. Heater must be installed after (downstream) the filter and before (upstream) chlorinator or any other water treatment device.

See image 5 for recommended installation. Pg. 2 Heater must be installed after (downstream) the filter and before (upstream) any water treatment device. Warranty void if not respected.

Remember leaving sufficient clear space around the unit to ease pipe connections and servicing.

Heater must be installed in a horizontal position, no vertical installation is allowed. Warranty void if not respected. See image 4.

Electrical connection must be carried out by a qualified professional in accordance with the country/regional requirements & regulations. Remove terminals cover to make the connections, See image 7. Install power supply cord according to images 8.

All heaters are capable of a monophasic

CABLE SECTION General rule for supply cable is 1mm

section for each 5 amp for distances up to 20 meters, though this has to be checked and adapted for each installation and for lengths over 20 meters and always in accordance with the country/regional requirements & regulations. 3 kW 230 / 400 13 / 4

This heater is factory set to a water inlet on the right side and water outlet on the left. If final user needs is to reverse the water flow, see next chapters.

/h is present, a bypass has to be installed to reduce flow through heater. The heater must detect water flow to operate. The minimum detectable water flow is 2,5m

Water quality must be within the following limits: HCLO + CLO 4 ppm

ISOCIANURIC ACID: Up to 100 ppm PH: 6,0 – 8,0

Except 12 & 18kW Heater. All other heaters can be connected on a monophasic or triphasic electrical supply. See image 10. Pg. 3 Power supply must be fitted with a 30 mA. RCD (Residual-Current Device). Serious damages may occur both to heater and installation if not respected. Warranty void if not respected. ATTENTION

Water flow through heater must never exceed 15 m

Incoloy heaters are NOT suitable for use on saline (salt) pools. ONLY titanium heaters are suitable for use on saline (salt) pools. Warranty void if not respected.

ATTENTION3.8 CHANGING DEFAULT FLOW DIRECTION

Factory default flow direction is from right to left. If changing default flow direction is needed follow the steps described on images 11.

The unit will show if it is heating water by means of this icon on the lower right side of the screen: The unit is idle: no water heating. The unit is heating water at 2/3 of total power. The unit is heating water at full power. Heating water at 2/3 of total power of the unit happens to achieve a soft start and when the water temperature is close to the set point to achieve a soft set point reach.

1) Once installation of the heater is complete, connect

electrical supply to the unit. The screen will display that the unit is off and that there is no water flow.

2) Press “+” or “-“ buttons to set the desired set point

temperature. If necessary press “ºC/ºF” button to set your prefered temperature scale.

3) Then start the filtration pump to start water flow and purge

the system of air. The screen will show that now there is water flow.

4) Then press Start / Stop button, to activate the heater.

5) At this point the heater will start heating water if water

temperature is below set point. On the other hand, if water temperature is equal or greater than set point the unit will remain idle. Unit ON or OFF Set Point Temp. ºC or ºF W=0 No Flow W=1 Flow Changes temperature scale: ºC or ºF

Starts or stops the heater Inlet Temperat. Outlet Temperat. Power level Increases temperature setpoint. Decreases temperature setpoint. Pg. 4 Remember: if flowswitch is reversed, so has to be the connector of temperature probes. See images 13.

WARNING6) If the unit is heating water, it won’t stop until set point is reached or heater is stopped. 5 TIME CLOCK This heater can work aside a time clock. Just set the desired temperature on the heater and switch it on. While the pump is idle, so will be the heater. When the filtration pump starts working the heater will detect it and will heat the water if needed. 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING

CAUSE #1: Power failure external to the heater. SOLUTION #1: Check and fix power supply. CAUSE #2: Power PCB or logic PCB failure. SOLUTION #2: Check and replace if necessary.

CAUSE #1: Water flow near minimum value. SOLUTION #1: Check water flow and increase it if necessary. CAUSE #2: Water flow near minimum value due to dirt in filter. SOLUTION #2: Back wash the filter to restore flow. UNIT IS SWITCHED ON BUT IT IS NOT HEATING WATER CAUSE #1: Check if temperature set point has been reached. If so, the unit is not heating water since water already has desired temperature: CAUSE #2: Check if there is water flow. If water flow is not detected by the heater, the unit is not allowed to heat water: CAUSE #3: If thermal cut out has tripped: the unit will remain auto-off and wait until inlet & outlet temperatures fall below a normal value and a manual reset. SOLUTION #3: Just wait until reset temperature is reached and power back on the unit. If this is proved to be the case, it has to be further investigated since thermal cut out only takes place at high water temperatures. For example, check for air bubbles on the system. CAUSE #4: Flowswitch failure. SOLUTION #4: Check if flow switch is working properly and replace if necesary. RCD SWITCHS IMMEDIATELY AFTER POWERING ON THE HEATER CAUSE: One or more triacs failure due to a high voltage peak from electrical supply. SOLUTION: Replace triacs. UNIT IS SWITCHED ON AND WORKING BUT AFTER MANY TIME NO WARMER WATER APPRECIATED CAUSE: Heating elements out of order. SOLUTION: Check resistance between the poles of the heating elements. Replace if necessary. DISPLAY SHOWS INCORRECT TEMPERATURE: -32ºC / -25ºF CAUSE: Temperature flow connector is incorrectly connected. SOLUTION: Check that all pins in the connector are correctly connected. Check images Nº13.

Pg. 57 MODBUS Modbus models include Modbus capabilities. For complete instructions for Modbus connection & communication, please consult Modbus manual at Fluidra PDB (Product Data Base): https://www.astralpool.com/en/products/ 8 PRODUCT RECYCLING When this electrical heat exchanger reaches the end of its service life, it must not be treated as household waste. By ensuring that this product is disposed correctly you will help to reduce the amount of electrical and electronic residues, thus contributing to conserve natural resources. To act responsibly, two possibilities are available: Hand the product over to the distributor or reseller that sold the unit. Take personally the unit to the applicable collection point. 9 WARRANTY CERTIFICATE

1. - WARRANTY COVERAGE

1.1 In accordance with these provisions, the salesman guarantees that the product corresponding to this warranty

(“the product”) does not present any non-conformance at the moment of its delivery.

1.2 The warranty period of the product is of two (2) years and it will take effect as of the time of delivery to the

1.3 If a Product non-conformance occurs and the buyer notifies it to the salesman during the Warranty Period, the

salesman should repair or replace the Product at his own cost in the appropriate place, unless it is impossible or disproportionate.

1.4 When the Product cannot be repaired nor be replaced, the buyer shall be able to ask for a proportional price

reduction or, if the non-conformance is sufficiently important, the discharge of the sales contract.

1.5 The replaced or repaired parts by virtue of this warranty will not extend the warranty term of the original

Product, although they will have its own warranty.

1.6 For the effectiveness of this warranty, the buyer will have to credit the acquisition date and delivery date of the

1.7 When the delivery of the Product to the buyer had been more than six months before and the buyer alleges

non-conformance with the product, the buyer will have to prove the origin and existence of the alleged fault.

1.8 The present Warranty Certificate does not limit or prejudges the rights the consumers are entitled by virtue of

local prevailing and applicable regulations.

2. - CONDITIONS TO WARRANTY

2.1. This warranty covers the products referred to in this manual. 2.2. For the effectiveness of this warranty, the buyer will have to strictly follow the manufacturer instructions included in the documentation enclosed with the Product, whenever this warranty is applicable according to the Product range and model. 2.3. When a calendar for the substitution, maintenance or cleaning of certain parts or components of the Product is specified, the Warranty will only be valid when the calendar has been observed.

3.1. This warranty will be solely applicable to those sales to consumers, being understood “consumers” as those people who acquire the Product with a purpose that does not fall within the scope of their professional activity. 3.2. No warranty is granted referred to the wear and tear caused by the use of the Product. In relation to the parts, components and/or consumable materials such as batteries, light bulbs etc; it will refer to the provisions of the documentation enclosed with the Product, when applicable. 3.3. The warranty does not cover those cases where the Product: (I) has been incorrectly treated; (II) has been repaired, maintained or manipulated by a nonauthorized person, or (III) has been repaired or maintained with non-original pieces. 3.4. When the non-conformance of the Product is a consequence of an incorrect installation or start-up, this warranty will only cover those installations or start-ups included in the contract of sale of the Product and carried out by the salesman or under his/her responsibility. Pg. 6 This electrical heat exchanger has a 2 year guarantee, from the date of purchase, against faulty workmanship and materials.

ACIDO ISOCIANURICO: Up to 100 ppm PH: 6,0 – 8,0

RECYCLAGE DU PRODUIT

ACIDE ISOCYANIQUE Up to 100 ppm PH: 6,0 – 8,0

8 RECYCLAGE DU PRODUIT

ISOCYANURSÄURE: Up to 100 ppm PH: 6,0 – 8,0

ACIDO ISOCIANURICO: Fino a 100 ppm PH: 6,0 – 8,0

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Water quality must be within the following limits: HCLO + CLO 4 ppm

Monophasic connection. 3, 6 and 9 kW models.

Stainless Steel Tube

IMG 10Unscrew the 7 screws at the b ack cover

Locate flowswitch. Flow direction is shown by the arrow on top. (Default: righ t to left)

Unscrew nut until flowswitch main part is able to rotate. Do not unscrew totally!

Rotate flowswitch main part 180º until arrow points left to right. Screw nut back and ensure that it is completely locked to achieve desired watertightness.

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