Important Warning And Safety Instructions - Pentair ULTRATEMP 70 Guía De Instalación Y Usuario

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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important Notice:
This guide provides installation and operation instructions for
this heat pump. Consult Pentair with any questions regarding
this equipment.
Attention Installer: This guide contains important information about
the installation, operation and safe use of this product. This information
should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment after
installation or left on or near the heat pump.
Attention User: This manual contains important information that will
help you in operating and maintaining this heat pump. Please retain it
for future reference.
Before installing this product, read and follow
all warning notices and instructions which are
included. Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result
in severe injury, death, or property damage. Call (800) 831-7133 for
additional free copies of these instructions.
Codes and Standards
UltraTemp heat pumps are listed by ETL as complying with the
latest edition of the "UL Standard for Safety for Heating and Cooling
Equipment", UL 1995 and CSA C22.2 No. 236.
All Pentair heat pumps must be installed in accordance with the local
building and installation codes as per the utility or authority having
jurisdiction. All local codes take precedence over national codes. In the
absence of local codes, refer to the latest edition of the National Electric
Code (NEC) in the United States and the Canadian Electric Code
(CEC) in Canada for installation.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR
ELECTROCUTION. The electrical supply to
this product must be installed by a licensed, certified electrician or
qualified personnel in accordance with the National Electrical Code
and all applicable local codes and ordinances. Improper installation
will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious
injury to pool or spa users, installers, or others due to electrical
shock, and may also cause damage to property. Read and follow the
specific instructions inside this guide.
Do not permit children to use this product.
For units intended for use in other than single-
family dwellings, a clearly labeled emergency
switch shall be provided as part of the installation. The switch shall be
readily accessible to the occupants and shall be installed at least 5 feet
[1.52 m] away, adjacent to, and within sight of the unit.
Consumer Information and Safety
The UltraTemp series of heat pumps are designed and manufactured
to provide safe and reliable service when installed, operated and
maintained according to the information in this manual and the
installation codes referred to in later sections. Throughout the manual,
safety warnings and cautions are identified by the "
to read and comply with all of the warnings and cautions.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
warns that elevated water temperature can be
hazardous. See below for water temperature guidelines before setting
temperature.
ULTRATEMP Heat Pump Installation and User' s Guide
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Safety Commission should be observed when using the spa.
1. Spa or hot tub water temperatures should never exceed 104°F.
[40°C.]. A temperature of 100°F. [38°C.] is considered safe for
a healthy adult. Special caution is suggested for young children.
Prolonged immersion in hot water can induce hyperthermia.
2. Drinking of alcoholic beverages before or during spa or hot tub
use can cause drowsiness which could lead to unconsciousness
and subsequently result in drowning.
3. Pregnant women beware! Soaking in water above 100°F.
[38°C.] can cause fetal damage during the first three months of
pregnancy (which may result in the birth of a brain-damaged or
deformed child). Pregnant women should stick to the 100°F.
[38°C.] maximum rule.
4. Before entering the spa or hot tub, the user should check the
water temperature with an accurate thermometer. Spa or hot tub
thermostats may err in regulating water temperatures.
5. Persons with a medical history of heart disease, circulatory
problems, diabetes or blood pressure problems should obtain
their physician's advice before using spas or hot tubs.
6. Persons taking medication which induce drowsiness, such as
tranquilizers, antihistamines or anticoagulants should not use
spas or hot tubs.
Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches
a level several degrees above normal body temperature of 98.6°F.
[37°C.]. The symptoms of hyperthermia include: drowsiness, lethargy,
dizziness, fainting, and an increase in the internal temperature of the
body.
The effects of hyperthermia include:
1. Unawareness of impending danger.
2. Failure to perceive heat.
3. Failure to recognize the need to leave the spa.
4. Physical inability to exit the spa.
5. Fetal damage in pregnant women.
6. Unconsciousness resulting in danger of drowning.
General Specifications
Installation Location Certified for use:
OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Failure to provide the proper clearances
outlined on page 3 will lower the performance of the heat pump
and void the warranty.
Water Pipe/Heater Connection — Plastic 2" PVC (Unions included)
Flow Rate
Maximum 120 gpm [456 lpm] - If system flow rate exceeds 120 gpm, a
bypass valve is required.
Minimum 30 gpm [110 lpm]
" symbol. Be sure
Maximum Working Water Pressure 50 psi
For Electrical Supply and Voltage Requirements, refer to the table
on page 25.
The following "Safety Rules for Hot Tubs"
recommended by the U.S. Consumer Product