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OWNERS OPERATION MANUAL
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY - READ BEFORE OPERATING
Warning: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance may cause property damage, personal injury or
death. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified technician or service agency.
Models:
MiniMax Plus HP 400 (XLS400)
MiniMax Plus
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OWNERS SECTION - TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................. 3 - 7 a. Introduction & Design Features b. Heater Control Panels & L.E.D. Status Lights 2. START UP PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................... 8 - 13 a. Compressor Warm Up Time b. Filter System Cleaning c. Operati
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WARNING THE MISUSE OF THIS PRODUCT CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. BE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING CONDI- TIONS THAT MAY EXIST: 1. ELECTROCUTION AND/OR FIRE DUE TO IMPROPER WIRING. 2. HAND AND HAIR ENTRAPMENT MAY OCCUR NEAR THE FAN LO- CATED ON THE TOP OF THIS UNIT. 3. LOSS OF POOL WATER AND/OR FLOODING AND/OR PROPERTY DAM- AGE. 4. DAMAGE AND/OR MISUSE TO THE PRODUCT RESULTING IN FAILURE OR EXCESSIVE WEAR. 5. ALL ELECTRICAL WORK BY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL O
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SPECIAL FEATURES Separate Air Handling / Electric Compartment An internal electrical compartment substantially reduces future service from moisture and salt laden air flow. Quiet Sturdy Rust Proof High Volume Fiberglass Top Fan With Non Fading Vinyl Coated Guard Large Aluminum & Copper Product Lanced Fin Name Plate Evaporator Air Coil and Coil Guard Chemical Warning Label Automatic Diagnostics With L.E.D. Display & Electronic Thermostat Sturdy Elevated Fiberglass Rust Proof Bottom Provides Opti
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DESIGN ADVANTAGES The electrical panel has an isolated compartment, located within the me- chanical compartment to prevent corrosion there. The heat from the com- pressor located just below the electrical compart- ment helps eliminate mois- ture as well. This exclu- sive design will substan- tially extend the life cycle of the heater. The fiber- glass cabinet is corrosion 4250 proof and is much stron- ger than plastic cabinets. Internal Automatic Bypass Heat Exchanger Special Cupronickel A
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DUAL THERMOSTAT CONTROL PANEL L.E.D. Status Lights ( See page 7 for details.) THERMOSTAT The thermostat dial is just like any other, when you set it at a certain setting the heater will heat up to that temperature and then shut off. When the pool/spa wa- ter temperature drops below this setting the heater will come on and start heating the water back up to the setting on the thermostat. You will notice there are no number set- tings printed on the dial face. There is a certain procedure to fo
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L.E.D. STATUS LIGHT PANEL Control Ready "Green": The green control ready indicator light lets you know that the heater has power and it is ready to heat. This light must be on before the heater can run. If this light is off, check you power supply and circuit breakers. If this light is off, none of the others will light either. CAUTION The unit may still have "live voltage" when the control light is off. NOTE: The bottom four indicator lights work in sequence from left to right. (To use indic
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START UP PROCEDURES WATER FLOW & EXISTING WATER PUMP TURN T-STAT ALL THE WAY DOWN To filter the pool water each day, the water pump will Make sure the thermostat dial is turned all the way to come on & off according to the existing timer device. the “LEFT” so the unit will not start until you are ready. The heater will only heat if there is water running through Then turn the circuit breaker on. it. COMPRESSOR TIME DELAY BE AWARE THERE IS A 5 TO 7 MINUTE TIME DE- LAY BEFORE THE COMPRESSOR WILL S
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OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE EVAPORATOR AIR COIL THERMOSTAT CONTROL & SETTINGS The fan circulates the warmer out- Turning up the thermostat will start the side air through the evaporator air unit running. When the pool water has coil to collect any available heat. The been heated to the thermostat setting, the cooler Freon™ absorbs this heat unit will shut off. When the pool water causing it to evaporate into a gas. temperature loses one to two degrees, Therefore the compressor can com- the thermostat
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TIME CLOCK SETTING Read your particular timer manufacturers instructions to identify the one you have. Do not attempt to adjust Now that all the filters are clean and the pump is run- the timer unless you have read these instructions. ning with a full prime, you will need to set the pool circulation pump timer. Set the filter pump time clock COMMON MECHANICAL TIMER for a long enough period of time to heat the pool or spa. ON Tripper Peg 24 Hour Clock Face The heater will not operate unless t
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THERMOSTAT SETTING There are no temperature reading numbers printed on the thermostat dial due to calibration changes from unit to unit. The demand for exact temperatures should be regulated by using a high quality thermometer right in the pool water. Normal temperatures for pools are 78 to 82 degrees F. Spa temperatures are 98 to a maximum of 104 degrees F. You should place a high quality "tie on type" or a "floating type" thermom- eter directly in the pool or spa water, so you can determine
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UNDERSTANDING HEAT LOSS It is important to understand how your pool loses heat. The greatest heat loss occurs at the water surface. You will need to adjust the operational time to compensate for added heat loss during the colder months. See the diagram on the next page. There are four types of heat loss to be concerned with: Evaporation accounts for the greatest amount of heat loss. As the water changes from a liquid to a vapor it requires heat taken from the pool. You are usually heating
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CONTROLLING HEAT LOSS TYPICAL POOL BLANKET & ROLLER A good way to control heat loss is to slow the wind speed through your pool area by placing plants such as shrubs or bushes around the pool's perimeter. Plants will break up the air flow and diffuse the wind speed. If the pool area is to be fenced in, choose a wood shadow box type design. Using a pool cover can be somewhat cumbersome but they are worth the trouble in regards to the great cost savings. Covers are sometimes referred to as blan
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OWNERS MAINTENANCE & CARE There are some considerations that should be taken concerning the environment where your heater is installed. The heater is usually placed near the pool filtering system. There are certain things in this area you will need to be aware of to insure long life and prevent unnecessary damage. SPRINKLERS Make sure there are absolutely no sprinkler heads near the heater that will in any way spray on or into the heater. Sprinkler damage is not covered under the warranty agree
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AIR FLOW Do not install the unit in an area where the cooler discharge air may accumulate and be drawn back into the unit. Provide ventilation through containment walls or fencing for the air intake if needed. Do not install this unit indoors or in filtering system equipment rooms. Do not restrict the air flow in any way. ROOF RUN OFF To prevent large amounts of rain water from running through the unit you may need to install a gutter and down spout when the roof has a sharp pitch. IMPORTANT:
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FILTER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS WATER FLOW FILTER CLEANING & CARE Proper water flow is critical to the heaters performance Your filter system should be cleaned at least twice a and longevity. The maintenance of your filtering sys- month. See manufacturer's directions for proper filter tem is directly related to the proper operation of the cleaning methods. Size and conditions may require you heat pump. See pages 8 for other information regarding to clean the filter more often. A filte
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AUTOMATIC POOL VACUUMS CAUTION Automatic pool cleaners will decrease the water flow When manually vacuuming the pool or performing ser- by restricting the suction of the circulation pump. Most vice to the filtering system, "shut the heater off !" automatic type pool cleaners operate from the suction When the vacuum hose is plugged in, it may cause the provided by the circulation pump. pump to loose prime due to the air in the hose. You may also need to restrict the main drain suction port to
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PLUMBING & WATER FLOW PLUMBING CONNECTIONS Filtered Water “IN” on the LEFT front. Heated Water "OUT" on the RIGHT front. The plumbing inlets are "slip" p.v.c. pipe that will accept a 2 inch p.v.c. glue fitting. The pipe is left plain so you can adapt to your needs. Use p.v.c. cleaner to prime the fitting and pipe. Use a quality medium body p.v.c. glue. FOR PUMPS UP TO 2 H.P. OR 90 G.P.M. MAX. WATER IN SEE PAGE 19 FOR LARGER WATER PUMPS. WATER Warning Heater OUT No Chemicals In Skimmer !! Filte
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HIGH RATE WATER PUMPS EXCESSIVE FLOW BYPASS MANIFOLD FOR LARGE 2 H.P. PUMPS OR OVER 90 G.P.M. If the pool circulation pump is over 2 HP OR if the total flow exceeds 90 GPM you will have to add the "excessive flow valve" as shown here. Do not install a bypass valve that will completely shut off flow to the heater, see shut- down procedures. Some larger water pumps may be restricted if the pipe size is not adequate therefore reducing its overall flow rate. When determining if you need an excessi
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WATER BALANCE MAINTENANCE The chemical balance of your pool/spa water and the methods used in adding pool chemicals will directly effect the life of your heater. Like no other precaution you could take, it is very important that these guidelines are followed in order to prevent damage to the heat exchanger/water coil and possibly the entire system. Improperly maintained water balance and incorrect introduction of pool chemicals will cause extreme corrosion to the heat exchanger. If this conditi
