The HEAT SWAPPER’s heating performance depends on its heat source.
If the heat source is a water heater set at 140° F. the
output of the HEAT SWAPPER™ is about 80,000 BTU.
If the heat source is a boiler set at 190° F. the output
of the HEAT SWAPPER™ is about 150,000 BTU.
The HEAT SWAPPER™ takes heat generated by an existing water heater or boiler and transfers it to another liquid—
commonly a pool or spa. The hot water from the heat source is circulated through a stainless steel coil inside the HEAT
SWAPPER™. As the spa or pool water passes over the coil, the heat is transferred, but does not mix.
The thermostat senses when heat is needed and starts hot water circulating through the coil. When the spa or pool water
reaches the selected temperature, it simply turns the Taco circulating pump off. The electronic thermostat is very accurate
and maintains the water within 1°F. of the selected temperature.
Because of the all stainless steel construction of the heat exchanger, the HEAT SWAPPER™ can tolerate a wider variation
of pH than a heater with a heat exchanger made of copper. However it is critical that the pH be maintained between 7.0
and 8.0—even for the stainless steel HEAT SWAPPER™. We do not recommend the Heat Swapper for heating salt water
pools. Salt raises the conductivity of water which can make metals in contact with it more susceptible to electrolysis.
The HEAT SWAPPER’s best feature is what it does not have—there is no pilot, pilot generator, pressure switch, gas valve,
gas line, or flue vent. The HEAT SWAPPER™ is small, heats fast, and the Taco circulation pump uses only 96 watts to
transfer the heat from the heat source.
Touchpad Operation
Balboa 56006 Control Pad
(October 2006 to current)
Start-up
When first powered up, your control system will automatically heat
and maintain the water at 100°F (38°C) until you change the set
temperature.
Temperature Adjustment (80°F - 104°F)
The current water temperature is constantly displayed on the
LED screen. Press either "Warm" or "Cool" pad once to
display the set temperature. Each time either pad is pressed
again, the set temperature will increase or decrease depending
upon which pad is pressed. After 3 seconds, the LED screen will
automatically display the current water temperature.
The "Cool" pad also resets the control in the rare instance of an
overheat condition.
Freeze Protection
If the high limit sensor detects 40°F (4°C) at the heater, then the
pump will automatically activate to provide freeze protection. The
equipment stays on until the sensor detects 45°F (7°C) at the heater.
Freeze protection is enabled regardless of control status. In colder
climates, an OPTIONAL additional freeze sensor may be added to
protect against freeze conditions.
Diagnostic Messages
OH
“Overheat” (System is deactivated)
Do not enter the water! The control has
shut down. Turn off all power to the
control and call your dealer or service
company. To reset the control, press
the "Cool" panel button.
Sn
“Sensor” (Spa is deactivated)
The high-limit sensor or water
temperature sensor is not working.
Call your dealer or service company.
