Document LTP0098 rev 2a
Operating Heat Pump (With an External Controller)
Controller with an internal thermostat control
Activating Heat Pump
- Set the desired temperature at the external controller.
- Use the external controller to select either the "Pool" or "Spa" to heat.
Deactivating Heat Pump
- Set the external controller to "OFF".
Please note - If equipped, the heat pump's cooling function will be disabled when using this type of controller.
If the cooling function is needed, the heat pump must be temporarily re-programed for local control.
- Set the heat pump to operate with external control temporarily set to "none".
- See "Programming for an External Controller"
- It is ok to leave external controller wires in place while the heat pump is set for local control.
Controller with 2 positions - ("Pool" and "Spa" - no internal thermostat control)
Activating Heat Pump
- Set the desired temperatures on the heat pump thermostats. See "Setting Thermostats"
- Use the external controller to select either the "Pool" or "Spa" to heat.
- Rapid movement between thermostats without a "rest" between each change can cause a missed signal by the heat pump.
Deactivating Heat Pump
- Go to the heat pump and set the mode to "OFF". See "Setting Operating Mode"
Please note - If equipped, the heat pump's cooling function will be disabled when using this type of controller.
If the cooling function is needed, the heat pump must be temporarily re-programed for local control.
- Set the heat pump to operate with external control temporarily set to "none".
- See "Programming for an External Controller"
- It is ok to leave external controller wires in place while the heat pump is set for local control.
Controller with 3 positions - ("High", "Low", and "Off" - no internal thermostat control):
Activating Heat Pump
- Set the desired temperatures on the heat pump thermostats. See "Setting Thermostats"
- Use the external controller to select either "High" or "Low" to heat.
- When changing between thermostats, select "Off" first. Then select desired thermostat.
- Rapid movement between thermostats without a "rest" between each change can cause a missed signal by the heat pump.
Deactivating Heat Pump
- Set the external controller to "OFF".