GEH50DEEJSC
GeoSpring
™
Pro Hybrid Electric Water Heater
Specification Revised 3/17
NORMAL STARTUP—WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER PRESSING THE POWER BUTTON
ELAPSED TIME
HYBRID WATER HEATER ACTIONS
COMMENTS
:00 to 2:00 minutes
Unit will go through self-check
This 2 minute off-time prevents compressor from being “short cycled"
(improved reliability).
2:00 to 10:00 minutes
Compressor and fan turn on and run
for 8 minutes
This 8 minute period is used to ensure tank is full of water (dry fire
prevention algorithm).
10:00 to 30:00 minutes Compressor and fan turn off, heating elements
turn on for approximately 20 minutes.
Quickly provides initial amount of hot water for user (~25 gallons).
30 minutes and beyond Upper element turns off, and compressor
turns back on.
Uses efficient heat pump for majority of heating.
NOTE:
Heat pump operating range is 35°F to 120°F.
VERIFICATION CHECKLIST:
1 TANK LOCATION:
- Is
room size
less than 10x10x7 (700 cu. ft.)? If yes, Louvered door or similar ventilation is needed.
- Back of unit
away from wall
by 7 inches.
-
Front
of unit is free and clear.
- Is the water heater
level
? If no, add shims under the base of the unit.
2 PLUMBING CONNECTIONS
:
- Do not prevent
air filter
removal.
- No leaks after
filling
the tank with water, either when water is flowing or not.
3 CONDENSATE LINES ARE IN PLACE:
- Longer PVC pipe on lower drain nozzle and directed into a floor drain or a condensate pump.
4 T & P VALVE
is working and drain line completed per local code.
5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
does not prevent air filter removal.
6
Verify
CONTROL PANEL
displays 120°F (49°C) Hybrid Mode.
7
Verify
FILTER
is in place.
