ULTRATEMP
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Heat Pump Installation and User’s Guide
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ULTRATEMP
®
Heat Pump Installation and User’s Guide
Professional Maintenance and Service
The maximum heat output and efficiency of a heat pump
is dependent upon the quality and performance of the
major components used. Equally important are the
environmental conditions (for example, air temperature,
humidity, water temperature, and wind).
To maintain maximum performance and efficiency, keep
the air coil clean from dirt and debris. It is recommended
to clean your air coil once a year by flushing the coil with
compressed air or hosing off the coil with a garden hose.
Care should be taken to not bend the coil fins as this will
restrict the airflow and lower your heat pump performance.
Compressed air can also damage the heat pump coil.
DO NOT USE A PRESSURE CLEANER ON THE UNIT.
The heat pump should be maintained at least once a year
by qualified personnel to maintain maximum performance
and efficiency. The unit should be powered off during
maintenance.
Typical Heating Cycle
Owner Inspection, Continued
The UltraTemp
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Heat Pump will produce condensation
(water) while in operation. The heat pump base is
designed to allow the condensation to exit through
the bottom drain port when the unit is running. The
condensation will increase as the outdoor air humidity
level increases. Check the following at regular intervals
to ensure proper condensate drainage:
1. Visually inspect and clear the bottom drain ports of
any debris that could clog the ports.
2. Keep the top air flow discharge and air flow intake
area clear of debris so the air flow though the heat
pump is not restricted. The cooler discharge air from
the top should not accumulate and be drawn into the
side air intake coils.
3. Be sure the condensate run-off is properly directed
away from the equipment pad to keep it from
undermining the pad.
4. Be sure the condensate water does not puddle inside
the heat pump. To be sure it is condensate water,
check for the absence of chlorine.
During normal operation, the heat pump produces three
to five gallons of condensate per hour. If condensate
drainage is above this range during operation or if water
continues to drain from the base when the heat pump
is not in operation for more than an hour, a leak in the
internal plumbing may have occurred. Call a qualified
heat pump technician to investigate the problem.
