Sanden Heat Pump – Owner’s Manual
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Introduction
The EcoPlus Heat Pump Water Heater System has been designed using the
latest refrigeration technology to
absorb
heat from the
outside
air to heat water.
The
refrigerant (CO
2
) has an extremely low global warning potential (GWP)
so it allows us
to help keep a clean healthy earth for future
generations.
We have also considered the power requirement. By using CO
2
as the refrigerant we have
produced one of the most energy efficient units currently available. It’s even more efficient
when connected to off-peak power
*
and the noise level is so low it will operate
unobtrusively throughout the night.
How it works
The EcoPlus Hot Water Heat Pump System heats water by transferring the heat from
the surrounding air to the water using a refrigerant. The refrigerant is heated by a heat
exchanger that absorbs heat from the surrounding air (Figure 1).
Figure 1: Heat Pump Water Heater System
*
Operating conditions may vary depending on the type of off-peak tariff that is available in your
area. The unit must have a minimum of 5 hours continuous power available at all time
s
to allow
the
unit to operate without affecting reliability.
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