Shoebox Heat Pump Manual Version 9.4
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3. General Product Information
This manual explains how to install and commission a Kensa
‘
Shoebox
’
ground source heat pump.
The Kensa
’
shoebox
’
heat pump is designed to provide a low cost renewable heat source for a buildings
heating system. It is ideally suited to multi flat developments using a communal ground borehole field. In
addition, and if required, the Kensa Shoebox can also provide domestic hot water. Heat pumps can provide
lower running costs and will generate significantly lower carbon emissions compared with traditional fossil
fuels.
The Kensa
‘
Shoebox
’
Heat Pump is designed for straightforward installation and requires no specialist
training to install. However the installation must conform to all relevant construction and electrical codes
and comply with the requirements of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) MIS3005
’
Requirements for Contractors undertaking the Supply, Design, Installation, Set to Work Commissioning
and Handover of Microgeneration Heat Pump Systems
’.
If linked to a communal ground array then
specialist drillers/contractors should be used for the design and installation of the boreholes.
3.1 Equipment delivery and handling.
Factory shipment
Prior to shipment, the Kensa
‘
Shoebox
’
Heat Pump is tested, calibrated and inspected to ensure proper
operation.
Receipt of shipment
Each pallet should be inspected at the time of delivery for possible external damage. Any visible damage
should be recorded immediately on the carrier
’
s copy of the delivery slip.
Each pallet should be unpacked carefully and its contents checked for damage.
If it is found that some items have been damaged or are missing, notify Kensa immediately and provide full
details. In addition, damage must be reported to the carrier with a request for their on
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site inspection of
the damaged item and its shipping pallet.
Storage
If a Kensa Heat Pump is to be stored prior to installation, the environmental storage conditions should be
at a temperature between 0°C and 70°C (32°F and 158°F), and between 10% and 80% relative humidity
(non
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condensing).
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