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Winterizing
(Continued)
5. Permit all of the water to drain out of the condenser and then, threading
clockwise, replace the plug finger-tight.
6. Reinstall the heater front cover and secure with attaching screws previously
removed.
7. To prevent insects and vermin from entering the plumbing during the
winterized period, partially reconnect the two (2) plumbing connection unions:
couple each union one or two threads; this will permit condensation to drain,
but will prevent most insects and animals from entering the plumbing circuit.
8. Next Season: to ready the heat pump for use, simply re-tighten plumbing
connection unions. Hand-tight is generally sufficient.
Figure 1
CAUTION !
Failure to heed the following can result in
damage to equipment and/or property.
While the plumbing connections are in the winterized condition (not fully
tightenetlunin in gmplral nedpltlltuarwater f ot
