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How To Operate Your Pool Heater

Once the plumbing and electrical installations are complete, you're now ready to turn on your pool heater. But first, here are some tips before staring your unit.

Water Flow: This is critical to the efficient operation of your unit, (see troubleshooting)

Make sure your filter is clean, and your circulating pump is on before starting your unit.

Also, confirm all plumbing valves are adjusted to allow maximum water flow to the unit (DO NOT bypass any water away from the unit).

Turn off any waterfalls or fountains to improve heating time.

Scroll compressors: It is not uncommon for units equipped with scroll compressors to require 2-3 initial start-up attempts after sitting for extended periods without operating.

Time Delay: There is a built in 5-minute start-up time delay to protect the compressor from short cycling under unequilized refrigerant conditions.

Dual Thermostats: Your unit is equipped with two thermostats for convenient pool/spa temperature settings.

How to set the pool/spa temperature: Purchase an inexpensive floating thermometer and place in your pool. Locate pool thermostat control knob (knob on left) and turn to maximum setting (clockwise). In 5 minutes, the unit will turn on and begin heating. Monitor the water temperature as it increases. Depending on the temperature of the pool at start-up, heat up time could take as much as 24-48 hours. Once the pool has reached your desired temperature, slowly, turn the temperature control knob counter clockwise (down) until the unit shuts off. The temperature is now set. Repeat steps for spa temperature setting.

Tip: The unit will automatically maintain your desired temperature, providing your circulating pump is running via your pool time clock.
Circulating pump operation time may need to be increased on the time clock, depending on the outside temperature conditions or desired temperature.