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1.3. Symbol key.
Indicates hazardous situations and warnings. The manual parts marked by this symbol
must be read with the utmost care.
Indicates that work must not be performed on live electrical equipment. This work can
begin after taking safety measures1.
1.4. Safety regulations for heated pools2.
During normal swimming activities, 26÷30 [°C] water temperature is recommended. 38 [°C]
water temperature is only considered safe for adults in good health conditions. The utmost
caution is recommended for use by children.
Pool temperature must never exceed 40 [°C].
Do not drink alcoholic beverages before, after and while swimming. Alcohol consumption
may cause drowsiness, loss of consciousness and consequent drowning.
Swimming in pools with temperatures over 38 [°C] is not recommended for pregnant
women. Excessively hot water could damage the foetus, especially during the first
trimester, causing deformities or brain damage.
Before entering the pool, always check water temperature with a precision thermometer.
Temperature regulated by the heat pump guarantees approximately ±3 [°C] precision.
People who suffer from diabetes, heart disease, circulatory or blood pressure problems
should consult a physician before entering heated pools.
If taking drugs that induce drowsiness (i.e.: tranquillizers, antihistamines or
anticoagulants), avoid swimming in heated pools.
Prolonged immersion in hot water may cause hyperthermia3, while immersion in cold water
may cause hypothermia4, with symptoms such as: Dizziness, fainting, drowsiness,
lethargy5. Consequences of hyperthermia and hypothermia may be: unawareness of
imminent danger, lack of heat or cold perception, failure to recognise the need to exit the
pool, physical inability to exit the pool, damages to foetus for pregnant women,
unconsciousness with consequent drowning risks.
1.5. Energy savings.
The heat pump slowly heats pool water. For weekend use, keeping pool temperature at
the desired value even when not in use is recommended. If temperature is allowed to
drastically reduce, several days may be required to restore the desired temperature. In the
event of prolonged pool disuse (more than one week), turning off the heat pump or
reducing the set temperature by several degrees is recommended to save energy.
The difference between the ambient temperature and water temperature should never be
over 15 [°C]. For this reason, do not use the heat pump when the ambient temperature is
under 15 [°C]. Please see Paragraph 5.2.7.
For improved energy savings, using the automatic start and stop functions is
recommended. Please see Paragraph 5.2.8 and Paragraph 5.2.9.
Once the ideal water temperature is set, use the key lock function to prevent changes to
the set temperature and/or prevent other adjustments. Please see Paragraph 5.2.11.
Protect the pool from wind.
When the pool is not in use, cover it with a tarp to limit heat dispersion.
1.6. General information.
SERIES BP heat pumps are devices accessible to the public and were designed to heat
and cool water intended for home pools.
1This symbol may be found on the labels on SERIES BP heat pumps.
2Guidelines for safe recreational water environments - VOLUME 2 - SWIMMING POOLS AND SIMILAR
ENVIRONMENTS - WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION 2006.
3Increase in body temperature over physiological limits, maximum limit 37 [°C].
4Decrease in body temperature over physiological limits, minimum limit 35 [°C].
5State of inactivity or lack of reactivity that nears unconsciousness.
