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INSTALLATION
LOCATION
The unit is designed for outdoor installation and shall not be placed in a
totally enclosed area such as a shed or a garage unless ventilation is
provided to ensure adequate air exchange for proper operation.
Recirculation of cold discharge air back into the evaporator coil will greatly
reduce heating capacity and efficiency of the unit and void the compressor
warranty.
The heater should be located as close as practical to the existing pool pump
and filter to minimize water piping length. The use of 90
°
bends and short
radius elbows in the water piping should be limited to keep water pressure
drop to a minimum.
Your heater features an up-flow fan for quiet operation. Air is pulled
through the evaporator coil and discharged through the top grill. At least 4
feet clearance should be allowed above the unit for unrestricted air
discharge. The unit must not be installed under a porch. Any side of the
unit should be located at least 12 inches from a wall or other obstruction for
unrestricted air intake and service access.
Mount the unit on a flat, level surface, preferably a concrete or fabricated
slab. The unit should be completely isolated from the building foundation or
wall to prevent the possibility of sound or vibration transmission into the
building. The base of the unit may be used to fasten to if local codes
require securing the unit to the slab.
Make sure that there are no sprinkler heads near or directly spraying into
the heater. Cap off or redirect heads as needed.
WIND TIE DOWNS
The unit can be strapped down using the Gulfstream strap kit. Attach a
strap to each side and anchor to the deck.
