5.3 BYPASS SYSTEM
The use of a bypass valve system is not necessary for your heat pump to operate properly.
Your heat pump is equipped with a “Full Flow” type heat exchanger that provides optimum performance with a
water flow of 208 litters/minute (55 U.S. GPM / 46 imperial GPM). The heat exchanger was specifically designed to
reduce to erosion to less than 2%. Erosion is caused by water flowing at high speed and the sanding effect produced
by particles suspended in the water (sand, chlorine, etc).
To facilitate maintenance and winterizing, however, we strongly recommend installing a bypass and/or service
valve system.
The design of the heat exchanger makes it easy to drain off the water inside. When the water pipes are disconnected
in preparation for winterizing, because the pool water intake is directly at the base of the cylinder, the cylinder
empties completely by itself, thus eliminating the risk of bursting due to freezing during cold weather.
The titanium heat exchanger has a single wall. This is not suitable for potable water.
The heat pump must be installed between the pool filter outlet and the swimming pool, as close as possible to the
filter pump and the electrical hook-up circuit to minimize connection costs and increase performance. Note that
use of 90° elbows and short elbows should be kept to a minimum (PICTURE).
CHEMICAL PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTOR (CHLORINATOR) (PICTURE )
The titanium condenser has the great advantage of offering almost total protection against the water’s acidity or
chemical products in the water.
Furthermore, in order to decrease the risks of corrosion, if a chemical product dispenser (for chlorine or bromine)
is included with the filtration system, an insulated check valve must be installed downstream in addition to the
check valve in the automatic dispenser.
NEVER INSTALL THE HEAT PUMP UPSTREAM FROM THE FILTER
