Hubbell Geyser-R Installation Manual Download Page 1

Version 2.9 

Geyser-R 

Heat pump water heater

Installation manual 

Summary of Contents for Geyser-R

Page 1: ...1 Version 2 9 Geyser R Heat pump water heater Installation manual...

Page 2: ...main clear of the fan area Do not stand sit or place any objects on or beside the unit clearances are stated in the installation manual Do not allow children to play on or near the unit Make sure all...

Page 3: ...s in your area for the proper way to dispose of the condensate A condensate pump may be required not included Most electric water tanks utilize two heating elements one at the top of the tank and one...

Page 4: ...ALLATION PARTS The Geyser R comes with the following installation kit Qty Description 1 4 x Nipple 2 Tee 1 Dip tube 2 FH x FIPS with washers 4 PEX x MIP 1 Teflon Tape 1 Red Wire nut 1 Strain relief 6...

Page 5: ...ng the most efficiency for the system Deviating from the following installation procedure will affect the efficiency of the unit Deviation from the installation method could also damage the unit and v...

Page 6: ...until a constant temperature above 50 F 10 C can be maintained When choosing the placement of the Geyser R make sure the fan is not blocked or close to a wall or other object that would inhibit air f...

Page 7: ...ctric panel Plumbing Installation Turn off the cold water inlet at the service valve above the water heater Open one or more hot water faucets in the house to relieve the water pressure in the hot wat...

Page 8: ...valve from the bottom of the tank and set aside for use in a later step Properly using thread seal tape wrap all NTP male threads NTP fittings do not include fittings on Geyser front panel These are...

Page 9: ...9 Version 2 9 Install 4 x brass nipple into the drain valve opening Do not over tighten...

Page 10: ...two brass T fittings into the end of the nipple installed in the drain location Apply thread seal tape to both ends of the brass fitting with the plastic water in feed tube and screw into the T Make s...

Page 11: ...11 Version 2 9 Install the second T on to the exposed end of the pipe with the plastic fitting...

Page 12: ...rsion 2 9 Install the drain valve removed from the tank onto the exposed end of the fittings Carefully tighten assembly down so exposed end of the T s are in a horizontal position and the drain faces...

Page 13: ...tape to two 2 of the PEX x MIP fittings Install the PEX x MIP fittings into the 2 two T s Install the washer into the 2 two FH x FIPS fittings Make sure the washer is seated into the bottom of the fit...

Page 14: ...Version 2 9 Screw the remaining 2 two PEX x MIPS using thread tape into the 2 two FH x FIPS fittings Tighten the 2 two FH x FIPS fitting onto the water inlet and water outlet on the front of the Geyse...

Page 15: ...me add a shut off valve to each line this is an alternative installation that may reduce the unit efficiency slightly Cut your PEX to length Slip a Pex crimp onto hose Push PEX onto the PEX end of the...

Page 16: ...er from the tank connects to the TOP LEFT connection on the Geyser water out of Geyser Make sure Armaflex covers the hose and fittings to minimize heat loss Once you have the PEX tubing connected to b...

Page 17: ...he cold water supply at the top of the tank The hot water that exits the Geyser R is to be returned to the tank through a Tee at the drain valve Note The following installation requires the cold water...

Page 18: ...nection Make sure all electric is shut off to the unit to avoid element damage Remove the cover that protects the bottom element and thermostat wiring and place it aside Using a drill make a hole 7 8...

Page 19: ...hole and tighten the nut on the back to hold the relief in place Insert the electrical power line from the Geyser R through the strain relief There will be two wires to insert one will be a bare wire...

Page 20: ...2 9 Carefully remove the plastic shield that covers the element terminal and thermostat Disconnect one of the wires from the lower element terminal Connect the wire with the fork connector to the term...

Page 21: ...on 2 9 Using the red wire nut provided connect the wire removed from the terminal of the water tank to the stripped wire from the Geyser R Place a piece of black tape over the red wire nut to hold it...

Page 22: ...re the cover to the tank with the screws Attach the condensate drain line to the back of the Geyser R below the filter and make sure it is placed into a location where it can properly drain Condensate...

Page 23: ...23 Version 2 9 Plug unit into a 115V receptacle Turn power back on at the panel Turn on the Geyser R...

Page 24: ...e Geyser and turned power on but nothing is happening When the tank is refilled with cold water initially the top element of the tank will come on for Quick Recovery After about 15 30 minutes the tank...

Page 25: ...ch The Geyser will now operate normally There may be a 5 minute delay in starting How do I adjust the temperature of the water in my water tank Turn off power to the water heater Remove the water heat...

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Page 27: ...ective workmanship or materials The replacement part s assume the unused portion of the warranty The warranty does not include labor or costs incurred for diagnosis labor for repair removal or install...

Page 28: ...ch acetone or flammable substances Turn the unit off at the breaker before cleaning Drain and flush the water heater Draining the tank every six months will help to ensure that sediment does not build...

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