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Avoid placing the heat pump in locations where
it can cause damage by water or condensate leakage. If
this is not possible, provide a suitable drain pan to catch
and divert any leakage.
All criteria given in the following sections reflect
minimum clearances. However, each installation must
also be evaluated, taking into account the prevailing
local conditions such as proximity and height of walls,
and proximity to public access areas.
2.2.2 Clearances
The heat pump must be placed to provide
clearances on all sides for maintenance and inspection.
See Table 1.
24” (61cm) access in front of the heat pump
provides adequate room for serviceability.
If the heat pump is to be installed in a garage
or under a vertical overhang, the unit must have a
minimum of 5 feet clearance from the top of the heat
pump.
This heat pump must be installed at least 5 feet
(1.52 meters) from the inside wall of the pool or spa
unless the heat pump is separated from the pool or spa
by a 5 foot high solid fence or other permanent barrier.
Ce chauffe-piscine doit être installé á au moins 5
pieds (1.5 m) de la paroi interne de la piscine à moins
d’être isolé de la piscine par une clôture, un mur ou
autre barrière permanente.
Esta bomba de calor deberá instalarse a una
distancia de al menos 5 pies (1.5 metros) de la pared
interior de la piscina; a menos que la bomba de calentar
esté separada de la piscina mediante una valla sólida de
5 pies (1.5 metros) de altura u otra barrera permanente.
2.2.3 Equipment
Pad
Place the heat pump on a flat slightly pitched
surface, such as a concrete or fabricated slab (pad). This
allows proper drainage of condensation and rain water
from the base of the unit. If possible, the pad should be
placed at the same level or slightly higher than the filter
system equipment pad.
NOTE
Ensure that the pad is pitched not more than ¼
inch per foot toward the compressor end (front)
of the heat pump. Pitch slab from back to front
¼ inch per foot maximum and level from side to
side.
2.2.4
Condensation and Drainage
Condensation will occur from the evaporator coil
while the unit is running and drain at a steady rate,
usually three to five gallons per hour, depending upon
ambient air temperature and humidity. The more humid
the ambient conditions, the more condensation will be
produced. The bottom of the unit acts as a tray to catch
rainwater and condensation. Keep the drain hole located
on the right side of the base of the unit clear of debris.
If the heat pump is installed indoor a means of
condensate disposal must be provided. The drain hole
in the base of the heat pump is tapped to fit an optional
5/8” diameter barbed adapter, Jandy p/n R3004100 (see
Section 9, “Replacement Parts”. If using the barbed
adapter, connect a length of 5/8” tubing or garden hose
to the adapter, then route it into a drain or outside the
building to dispose of the condensate.
It is important
to remember that no part of the tubing or hose may be
above the level of the drain hole in the base of the heat
pump.
2.2.5 Lawn
Sprinklers
Keep lawn sprinkler heads from spraying on the
heat pump to prevent corrosion and damage. Use a
deflector if needed.
2.2.6 Roof
Run-off
Make sure the heat pump is not located where
large amounts of water may run-off from a roof into
the unit. Sharp sloping roofs without gutters will allow
massive amounts of rain water, mixed with debris from
the roof to be forced through the unit. A gutter or down
spout may be needed to protect the heat pump.
Side of Heat
pump
Minimum Clearances for
Operation
Recommended Clearances for
Serviceability
Inches
Centimeters
Inches
Centimeters
Front
6
15
24
60
Rear
6
15
12
30
Left
6
15
12
30
Right
6
15
12
30
Top
60
150
60
150
NOTE
Clearances listed in
Table 1 are manufacturer’s
tested values. These are
given as minimum values.
Where local and national
codes apply, and values are
different than those listed in
Table 1, use the greater value
to ensure safe and proper
operation.
Table 1. Heat Pump Clearances