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Positioning the heat pump
The heat pump is located outdoors. It contains a number of sensitive
parts. It is important that it stands on a flat and solid base, for example,
concrete or similar hard standing. A rubber mat may be fitted to
reduce possible noise transmission for uneven surfaces.
See more information under the heading Technical information/ Sound
levels
.
The
HWDU
is placed indoors. Pipe lengths should be kept to a
minimum between indoor and outdoor units. Class O insulation should
be used to insulate all pipes.
The heat pump produces condensation in normal operation and melted
ice during the defrosting process. It is therefore important to direct
waste water from the heat pump to a suitable drain.
Note that the discharge pipe must have a continual fall away from the
unit to a suitable drain. This will keep the discharge pipe free of frost
as air is drawn from inside the house.
The heat pump must be positioned so that air is not prevented from
passing through the evaporator. Minimum distance to a wall is 300
mm. Avoid positions which result in circulation of cold air because this
decreases the heat pump output.
Consideration should be given to siting the outdoor unit directly below
eaves and possible snow fall.
Any canopy or other cover must not be fitted closer than 2 m as this
will effect the heat pumps operation.
General
Transporting and storage
The heat pump should always be transported and stored in an upright
position. Otherwise the suspension fi ttings inside the compressor can be
damaged. If the heat pump must be tilted during entry to the installation
site, this should be done for as short a time as possible.
The
HWDU
must not be stored or transported at temperatures below 0ºC.
The heat pump must not be stored at temperatures below 0ºC.
Note
The amount of condensation water
can amount to 30-40 litres, during
days of high humidity. It is non acidic.
General
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