Short Manual
PPT8/12/16/22LX/LY SLIMLINE
Winterisation
Procedure
(See Section 11.0)
Calorex Heat Pumps Ltd. · The Causeway, Maldon, Essex CM9 4XD, UK. web: www.calorex.com
WARNING. Isolate machine before removing covers!
The heat pump embodies electrical and rotational
equipment, it is recommended for your own safety
that a competent person carries out the following
procedure
ALL MODELS
Objective
To provide frost protection
To eliminate corrosion problems
To inhibit electrical components
1)
Switch off electric supply to heat pump.
2)
Remove external fuses and keep in safe place away from heat
pump to prevent accidental operation of heat pump.
3)
Ensure water circulation pump is switched off.
4)
Drain water from heat pump by:
a)
drain valve if fitted
b)
disconnecting pipework to and from heat pump
5)
Flush through water circuit in heat pump by using CLEAN TAP
WATER (NOT POOL WATER) via hose into outlet connection - run the
hose for 10 minutes minimum; use spray nozzle if available.
6)
Allow to drain - when drained, fit plastic bags secured by elastic
bands over water connections.
7)
Uncover electrical enclosure (see section 4.2) and liberally spray
interior of unit, with moisture-repellant aerosol WD40 or similar; reseal
enclosure.
8)
If heat pump located outside, protect from weather by covering with
VENTILATED cover. Do not use plastic sheet as condensation could
occur within unit.
IMPORTANT
If th is procedure is not adopted and frost or corrosion damage results
th en th e warranty will become invalid.
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