Skoennie Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 Hello All Do any of you know how to drain the hayward "HP70HA2" heater? 'Winter is coming' and I need to prep the heater for it! Disconnecting the water inlet & outlet will be easy but I cannot find the drain to empty the condenser and supposedly there is one.... Do I need to take a screwdriver and remove certain panels to gain access? I got a hose delivered with the heat pump which I think I need to connect to the drain...when I find it 🙂 Tried Youtube/google extensively but to no avail! Anything will help Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 There is always a drain, and you should not have to remove a side to get to it. Maybe @Pool Clownor @jimmythegreekis familiar with those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 Found this. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/797815/Hayward-H250fdn.html?page=35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoennie Posted November 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 Thank you! checked but could not find the drain still; I think because I have a different type: https://www.hayward-pool.com.au/assets/documents/poolsaustralia/pdf/manuals/energyline-pro-inverter-series-heat-pump-manual.pdf it's the ELPI - 17 I have. The manual refers to a drain: 5.2 Winterising » Put the heat pump in “OFF” mode. » Turn off the power supply to the heat pump. » Empty the condenser with the help of the drain to avoid any risk of deterioration (high risk of freezing then cracking). » Close the by-pass valve and unscrew the entry/exit connection unions. » Eliminate the maximum amount of residual stagnant water from the condenser with the help of an air gun. » Close the water entry and exit areas of the heating pump to avoid introducing foreign bodies. » Cover the heating pump with a dedicated winterising cover. I will have another look to see if I can spot it 🙂 Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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