Page 9
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 3.
60 cm (24”) 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 1,5 meters
(5 feet) clearance from the top of the heat pump.
It is recommended that the heat pump be installed at
least 1,5 meters (5 feet) from the inside wall of the pool
or spa unless the heat pump is separated from the pool
or spa by a 1,5 meters (5 feet) high solid fence or other
permanent barrier.
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
1 cm per 50 cm (¼ inch per foot) toward the
compressor end (front) of the heat pump. Pitch
slab from back to front 1 cm per 50 cm (¼ inch
per foot) maximum and level from side to side.
Section 2. Installation Instructions
2.1 General
Information
Install the Air Energy
™
heat pumps in accordance
with the procedures in this manual, local codes and
ordinances, and in accordance with the latest edition
of the appropriate national code. (See Section 1.4,
“Codes and Standards”.) Correct installation is required
to assure safe operation. The requirements for Air
Energy
™
heat pumps include the following:
1.
Field assembly (if required).
2.
Appropriate site location and clearances.
3. Suf
fi
cient air ventilation.
4.
Proper electrical wiring.
5. Adequate
water
fl
ow.
This manual provides the information needed to
meet these requirements. Review all application and
installation procedures completely before continuing the
installation.
2.2 Location
Requirements
2.2.1 Introduction
CAUTION
When pool equipment is located below the pool
surface, a leak from any component can cause
large scale water loss or
fl
ooding. Air Energy™
cannot be responsible for such water loss or
fl
ooding or resulting damage.
SIDE OF
HEAT PUMP
Minimum Clearances for
Operation
Recommended Clearances
for Serviceability
Centimeters
Centimeters
Front
15
60
Rear
15
30
Left
15
30
Right
15
30
Top
150
150
NOTE
Clearances listed in Table 3
are manufacturer’s tested values.
These are given as minimum values.
Where applicable local and national
codes speci
fi
ed values are different
than those listed in Table 3, use the
greater value to ensure safe and
proper operation.
Table 3.
Heat Pump Clearances
