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3. INSTALLATION ANd CONNeCTION
3.2 Swimming Pool Heat Pumps Location
The unit will perform well in any outdoor location provided that the following three factors are present -
1. Fresh Air — 2. Electricity — 3. Pool filter piping
The unit may be installed virtually anywhere outdoors. For indoor pools consult the supplier. Unlike a gas heater, it has no
draft or pilot light problem in a windy area.
DO NOT place the unit in an enclosed area with a limited air volume, where the units
discharge air will be re-circulated. DO NOT place the unit close to shrubs which can block the air inlet. These locations
deny the unit of a continuous source of fresh air which reduces its efficiency and may prevent adequate heat delivery.
3.3 How Close To Your Pool?
Normally, the heat pump is installed within 7.5 metres of the pool. The longer the distance from the pool, the greater the
heat loss is from the piping. For the most part, the piping is buried. Therefore, the heat loss is minimal for runs of up to
15 metres (15 metres to and from the pump = 30 metres total), unless the ground is wet or the water table is high. A very
rough estimate of heat loss per 30 metres is 0.6 Kw-hour, (2000 BTU) for every 5˚C difference in temperature between
the pool water and the ground surrounding the pipe, which translates to about a 3% to 5% increase in run time.
A. Side Discharge
B. Top Discharge
(Air Outlet Side > 1500mm)
600mm
600mm
600mm
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