WaterFurnace Geothermal heating and cooling system Owner'S Manual Download

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Document Type:

Owner’s Manual

Part Number:

OM2006

Release Date:

08/06

OM2006

Summary of Contents for Geothermal heating and cooling system

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...ny years of exceptional performance comfort and savings For a quick reference write your WaterFurnace Dealer s name telephone number and other important information below Company Name Telephone Number...

Page 3: ...ial Size of Home Under 1500 square ft 2500 to 4000 square ft 1500 to 2499 square ft Over 4000 square ft Location of Home Rural Suburban Urban Value of Home Under 100 000 100 000 to 200 000 200 001 to...

Page 4: ...WATERFURNACE INTERNATIONAL ATTN WARRANTY REGISTRATION DEPT 9000 CONSERVATION WAY FORT WAYNE IN 46809 9794 Place Stamp Here...

Page 5: ...at Operation 26 27 HOMEOWNER MAINTENANCE 28 29 TROUBLESHOOTING 30 FAQs GENERAL INFORMATION OPERATING TIPS 31 38 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 39 PRODUCT INFORMATION FOR UNITS ACCESSORIES 40 Model Number Serial N...

Page 6: ...rkmanship Like your refrigerator your geothermal unit will provide many years of worry free operation Quiet Unlike ordinary air conditioners or heat pumps there is no noisy outdoor unit Our units are...

Page 7: ...presents 500 times more than mankind needs every year 5 units of heating or cooling delivered into your home 1 unit of electricity 4 units of free energy from the earth ABOUT YOUR WATERFURNACE SYSTEM...

Page 8: ...ater or water and anti freeze is circulated through the pipe transporting heat to the heat pump during the heating mode and away from the heat pump during the cooling mode The heat transfer takes plac...

Page 9: ...per wall separating the two This heat transfer causes the cold liquid refrigerant to turn into a gas Unlike water refrigerant changes from a liquid into a gas at a very low temperature The now gaseous...

Page 10: ...w to go in the opposite direction that it was in the heating mode However the flow to the compressor does not change direction After compression the hot refrigerant passes through the coax the condens...

Page 11: ...odel and run time of the unit On very hot days and cold days the hot water generator could produce more hot water required for the home due to the long run times of the unit On milder days when the un...

Page 12: ...oop earth coupled system include Geothermal unit placed on mounting pad Thermostat Earth loop piping Earth loop circulators pumps Electrical supply Duct system except for radiant floor heating systems...

Page 13: ...generator used Auxiliary heater if used Electrical Flexible Duct Collar Vibration Absorbing Pad P T Plugs Condensate Drain Desuperheater Connections Auxiliary Heater Knockout Low Voltage to Thermosta...

Page 14: ...then connected to a header system horizontally a few feet below the surface If you have this loop type record information here Number of bore holes _____ Depth of each bore hole _____ Pipe size _____...

Page 15: ...loop is located Include the house and measurements from various points so that there is no question about the location of the piping system You may also want to include the location of any underground...

Page 16: ...egin to clog the heat exchanger in the unit When this happens the efficiency and capacity of the unit is decreased eventually to the point where failure may occur To minimize the potential of this hap...

Page 17: ...ns adhere to these safety precau tions Replacing a disposable filter Turn off the unit and fan at the thermostat Cleaning an electrostatic filter Turn off the unit and fan at the thermostat Cleaning a...

Page 18: ...sidered to be any factory installed component inside the unit including but not limited to the compressor reversing valve expansion valve electrical components air coil heat exchanger etc Upon failure...

Page 19: ...e warranty cer tificate carefully to familiarize yourself with the terms of the warranty so that you can obtain full benefits and avoid misunderstandings If you have any questions about warranty cover...

Page 20: ...ures and options along with a more aesthetically pleasing look Although these thermo stats are significantly more high tech you ll find that they are easy to operate Note Most thermostats have an auto...

Page 21: ...orresponding pages for instructions on usage These thermostats also come with an individual Owner s Guide which includes additional information For thermostats NOT shown here refer to separate Owner s...

Page 22: ...the SYSTEM mode is in HEAT Flame icon is displayed flashing when 2nd stage heat Aux or Emergency is energized Snowflake icon is displayed non flashing when the SYSTEM mode is in COOL Snowflake and Fl...

Page 23: ...System Changeover When the thermostat is in the AUTO mode both the Flame and Snowflake icons are displayed The thermostat will call for heat or cool depending on the room temperature The setpoint temp...

Page 24: ...eries are low with no system power Displays current temperature or LO when batteries are low Displays currently programmed set temperature this is blank when SYSTEM is OFF Displays FLTR when the syste...

Page 25: ...HEAT setpoint will be displayed If the room temperature raises above the HEAT setpoint and the COOL setpoint and a for cool is required the temperature displayed will change to be the COOL setpoint S...

Page 26: ...e current day Used to advance operation to the next program period or advance to the next day in programming mode Used to manually override programming to hold at a selected temperature Used to view a...

Page 27: ...hrough the entire schedule entering time and temperature for each period When you are satisfied that your program matches your schedule press PROGRAM Programming is now complete for this mode and your...

Page 28: ...er configuration The words Hold At are displayed when the thermostat is in the HOLD mode Temporary Hold At is displayed when the thermostat is in a temporary HOLD mode Call For Service indicates a fau...

Page 29: ...s to heat but you want cool or it changes to cool but you want heat press both or buttons simultaneously to change to the other mode PROGRAMMING Set Current Time and Day 1 Press Menu and then Set Time...

Page 30: ...from your WaterFurnace dealer Electrostatic Filters Clean every 1 2 months If you use an electrostatic filter clean it regularly See page 54 for instructions Electronic Air Cleaners Clean and replace...

Page 31: ...place disposable filter 2 4 Clean electrostatic filter if used Clean electronic air cleaner if used Check condensate drain pan Check duct system Check thermostat operation and signals Visual check of...

Page 32: ...breaker Call for service 35 Thermostat settings mysteriously change Check setpoints for both heating and cooling 20 Red LED on at thermostat Check status fault lights on unit See thermostat instructi...

Page 33: ...system you ll find this information valuable Geothermal systems do function differently than ordinary systems However by using this section as a reference you ll be able to find answers to the most co...

Page 34: ...ion has ceased look at the thermostat to see if the unit lockout indicator light is illuminated If the lockout indicator light is illuminated see resetting the unit section page 33 What about regular...

Page 35: ...control which is the brain of the unit is operat ing properly If the light doesn t flash but remains continuously on or off the control is inoperative Turn off all power to the unit including auxiliar...

Page 36: ...asily washed Never run the unit without a filter The frequency in which you should clean or replace your filter is dependent upon several variables including the type of filter media your outdoor envi...

Page 37: ...er assist is a function of how long the unit is running and in what mode it is in With the hot water assist more water is heated in the cooling mode than in the heating mode For more information see p...

Page 38: ...few min utes followed by a cooling off period then another blast of hot air and on and on This type of operation results in ever changing indoor temperatures and hot cold spots within the home This f...

Page 39: ...so that the air is fully circulated throughout the various rooms to minimize hot spots or cold spots When the guests leave and occupancy levels return to normal be sure to switch back to heating mode...

Page 40: ...tized in any way Indoor air quality can be improved using special ultra violet UVC lights placed in the air distribution system Al though these lights do not remove any contaminants you ll still need...

Page 41: ...cient to seal leaks in a duct system Over time the adhesive used on duct tape will dry out resulting in tape failure Other tape types and sealants used by professional HVAC contractors are better suit...

Page 42: ...experienced the information provided here will help you to better understand the specific features of your unit We have also included information on major options and accessories how they work and wh...

Page 43: ...r more models The five families of units are Envision E Series Premier Synergy3 Versatec If your unit has a model number starting with E you have an E Series unit E Series units are available in E ES...

Page 44: ...irflow for your installation In addition the ECM motor will automatically speed up or slow down depending on the mode or stage of operation The unit has the ability to operate in a special dehumidific...

Page 45: ...components during operation for optimum performance with the ability to signal various fault conditions see page 33 The microprocessor also provides easy to use trouble shooting features and on board...

Page 46: ...ity does not satisfy the thermostat the unit will automatically change to second stage full capacity compressor operation In order to change from first stage to second stage units with dual capacity c...

Page 47: ...change the setpoint by one degree In addition to the water temperature display the control panel also has 6 LED indicators that indicate when the unit is in one of the following modes Lockout Standby...

Page 48: ...reeze protection and fan start detection In the unlikely event of a compressor failure the emergency heat is enabled to satisfy heating requirements Another sensor detects if the condensate drain pan...

Page 49: ...perate after resetting do not attempt another reset as doing so may damage the unit or components Contact your dealer for service Like our other Premier series products Premier split units utilize R 2...

Page 50: ...cy heat is enabled to satisfy heating requirements Another sensor detects if the condensate drain pan is full at which time the unit will be shut down for protection against water leaks see page 33 De...

Page 51: ...t your dealer for service In northern climates Versatec units may include an optional duct mounted auxiliary heater In the unlikely event of a compressor failure the auxiliary heater will provide emer...

Page 52: ...eater could generate more hot water required for the home due to the long run times of the unit On milder days when the unit has short duty cycles the electric elements in the water heater will mainta...

Page 53: ...example Installation Option A The geothermal unit is sized to provide 95 of your heating requirement with the other 5 using the auxiliary electric Installation Option B The geothermal unit is sized to...

Page 54: ...ent Instead water is distributed over a rotating disk wheel Air passing through the humidifier picks up the moisture from the disk wheel and is routed into the home through the duct system providing v...

Page 55: ...he unit On the Powerhead of the air cleaner unplug the adapter cord Make sure that the jack does not touch any metallic or grounded surfaces which could result in possible damage to the unit Remove th...

Page 56: ...ldup is very heavy you may want to use a vacuum cleaner hose to remove the bulk of the accumulation This may not be necessary unless the filter is very dirty Spray the filter on both sides with a hous...

Page 57: ...arate switch conveniently located in the home By utilizing the AlpinePure HRV for bathroom ventilation ordinary noisy exhaust fans are eliminated and fresh outdoor air is introduced indoors without a...

Page 58: ...moving large numbers of the smallest particles Other less efficient filtration tech nologies rate the efficiency in terms of weight not volume of particles captured It s easy to understand that larger...

Page 59: ...ticles including pollens mold spores dust fungal spores and pet dander In addition these filters are pleated to increase the surface area allowing for more holding capacity and less frequent replaceme...

Page 60: ...r the use of a single larger pump or possibly separate loops and pumps for each unit Units using well water do not use a flow center Rather they use the well pump Maintenance Flow centers and pumps re...

Page 61: ...zoning to eliminate uneven temperature control between the basement and the rest of the home Large homes that might have long unequal length duct runs can use zoning to equalize the delivery of condit...

Page 62: ...the spread of germs In addition to the health benefits offered with this technology equipment efficiency can be im proved by the fact that the air coil is kept cleaner These components consume about...

Page 63: ...a great variety of name brand shirts jackets caps and other items with the WaterFurnace logo To view our complete product selection go to www waterfurnace com and click on WaterFurnace merchandise All...

Page 64: ...natural gas propane fuel oil oil and coal GPM Gallons per Minute A reference to the flow rate of water through the geothermal unit Heat Exchanger A device designed to transfer heat between two physic...

Page 65: ...22 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICE RECORD PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICE RECORD In order to keep your system operating at peak performance levels WaterFurnace re...

Page 66: ...Document Type Owner s Manual Part Number OM2006 Release Date 08 06 OM2006...

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