Connections

This section describes how to connect compatible circulation pumps to the heat pump.

DANGER

Failure to heed the following will result in injury or death.

 

  • Deactivate power while routing wiring to control board.
  • Follow all National Electric Codes (NEC) and/or State and Local guidelines.

WARNING

Failure to heed the following may result in injury or death.

 

  • Installation of this equipment by anyone other than a qualified installer can result in a safety hazard.
  • The information contained throughout the "Installation" section is intended for use by qualified installation technicians familiar with the swimming Pool/Spa safety standards.

NOTICE

Failure to heed the following may result in damage to equipment.

 

  • Failure to protect equipment against corrosive conditions will adversely affect the life of the equipment and will void equipment warranty.

 

NOTE

Check with circulation pump manufacturer to confirm that pump's RS485 protocol is compatible with AquaCalheat pump.

  1. Deactivate power at heat pump's and circulation pump's power disconnect.

  2. Refer to circulation pump instruction's for connecting RS485 automation. DO NOT connect circulation pump's power or ground wires to the heat pump.

  3. Remove heat pump electrical access panel.
  4. Route circulation pump wiring to the low voltage side of the electrical enclosure. Follow all National Electric Codes (NEC) unless State or Local guidelines supersede.

  5. Most circulation pumps will have four wires. Never attempt to connect the power and ground wires from those pumps. Connect the two Data+ and Data- wires to port B. If present the other two wires will not be used. Refer to the circulation pump's manufacturer manual for more information.

 

Figure 1 - Device Connections

 

  1. Reattach heat pump access panel.
  2. Apply power to heat pump.
  3. The connected equipment can now be configured using and installation preset option. See "Site Configuration Presets (Optional)".