How to use the pool heat pump?

How to properly use the heat pump?

The heat pump is a good solution for heating the water in your swimming pool. If the machine is autonomous and its use relatively simple, this equipment is however complex. The best way to use it is to understand how it works. And there, nothing beats carefully reading the manufacturer's instructions. Understand the language and get used to the icons that appear on the screen, take into account the usual recommendations of the manufacturer and respect the safety instructions. These are the keys to knowing how to install and use the heat pump properly.

What do the symbols that appear on the control screen mean?

It is important to familiarize yourself with the different icons that illustrate the functions of the heat pump.

There is a whole range of error codes that can appear on the control screen in the event of a problem or failure of the heat pump. E03 or P01 …; each failure is numbered and is listed in a table matching the failure and its meaning. A failure and often the solution that accompanies it.

What daily checks for the pool heat pump?

A few simple, quick but regular checks make it possible to preserve and possibly identify or note any operating anomalies of the heat pump.

Firstly, there must be no objects around the device, the hydraulic connections must be tight, the electrical cables properly fixed to the terminals...

Before starting up the equipment, it is essential to check that the bypass valves are correctly positioned.

The heat pump heats the water provided that the pool filtration is working. At the start of the season, when the heat pump is restarted, and until the temperature setpoint is reached, the filtration remains on. For optimal operation of the heat pump, the swimming pool and the filter must be cleaned regularly.

The maintenance of the heat pump is quick and not very restrictive but essential.

Finally, when the swimming pool is not used all year round, the wintering of the heat pump is necessary.

What are the safety rules to follow when using the pool heat pump?

The conditions of use given by the manufacturer must be taken into account. It is a question of safety for the user and/or the guarantee of the proper functioning of the machine, it is also the way to best preserve it.
Here are some rules often enacted:
- The heat pump should be kept away from children, the fan should not be touched during operation.
- Do not start the heat pump when the pool is empty, the pool filtration is not working, or the water circulation valves are closed.
- If an after-sales service is necessary, very often, to ensure the future guarantee, the spare parts must be original parts.
- All interventions, in particular on the refrigerant or if there are welds to be made, or all interventions which require specific skills, must be taken care of by a professional.

The list of recommendations is not exhaustive. the heat pump is a sophisticated but easy-to-use piece of equipment that often just needs to be forgotten. It is just there for the convenience of swimmers.

Are you a handyman, or do you prefer to hire a professional? Discover in the articles below all our advice and tips on how to install the pool heat pump and how to properly adjust your pool heat pump. Also understand when to use the swimming pool heat pump and how to preserve the heat of the water produced by the heat pump.