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12
SWIMMING POOL HEAT PUMP
Manual
4. Installation Instructions
4.1 Location
The placement of the pool heater is very important in keeping installation costs to a
minimum while providing for maximum efficiency of operation, as well as allowing
adequate access for service and maintenance.
The pool heat pump is designed for outdoor installation and should not be installed
in a fully enclosed area, such as a shed, garage, etc. Recirculation of cold discharged
air back into the evaporator coil will greatly reduce unit heating capacity and
efficiency.
The unit should be located as close as practical to the existing pool pump and filter to
minimize water piping. However, do not forget to provide a clearance(Table 6) at the
very least all around your heat pump. The use of 90 degree bends and short radius
elbows in the water piping should be kept to a minimum.
Mount the unit on a sturdy base, preferably a concrete slab or a set of blocks. The
base should be completely isolated from the building foundation wall to prevent the
possibility of sound or vibration transmission into the building. The size of the base
should not be less than the size of the heat pump.
² Important
² Air is pulled through the evaporator coil and discharged through the top grille.
A minimum clearance of 60 inches should be allowed above the unit for
unrestricted air discharge. The unit must not be installed under a porch. Any
side of the unit should be located at least 24 inches from a wall or from any
other obstruction for unrestricted air intake and service access.
Side of
Heat
Pump
Minimum Clearances for
Operation
Recommended Clearances
for Serviceability
Inches
Centimeters
Inches
Centimeters
Front
24 60 36 90
Rear
12 30 24 60
Left
12 30 24 60
Right
12 30 24 60
Top
60 150 60 150
Table 6. Heat Pump Clearances
Rear
Left
Top
Right
Front
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