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Home My WebLink AboutINSTALLATION MANUALINSTALLATION 6UANNED Placement of Heater BY �)t LucieCountv -indoor Installation - Indoor installations can be problematic, and for that reason are discouraged. However, if no viable alternative exists, indoor installations may be successfully accomplished provided very exacting cri- teria is addressed. Every indoor installation is unique; therefore, there are no specific guidelines for this type of installation. If considering an indoor installation, you are strongly urged to contact the AquaCal Engineering department (727) 823-5642 for assistance prior to proceettjQ. 0� -Outdoor Installation- am Service and Operational Clearances: To operate correctly, heat pumps require large volumes of air moving over tot collector. allow adequate clearance between the heat pump and walls, fences, shru her objects. Refer to required clearance drawings below. C. no,31 Allow five (5) feet of vertical clearance between the top of the heat pump a tign roof overhang or other obstruction. This clearance prevents cold discharge air from recir back into the heat pump (recirculation will reduce the overall performance of the heat pJ= The access panel requires removal during installation and service. Do n plumbing, or other items, closer than 30" from the front of the heater. M Code Required Clearances: In addition to the previously stated clearance requirements, follow ail applicable local, state, and national requirements relative to spacing from other objects or equipment. Required Installation Clearances OVERHAIG -4-11H G�=R RmN RUN-OFF Mu� 5� DiRECTED AwAYrR011 H��=R. 3D- CCL_'"'JZ-, Fkew. SIDE VIEW (NoSCALE) FRONT -REAR -OVERHEAD (REAR) E�, 2 %L, OnitR, 6-114C"ES SQ =M-. -I 36-1 Top VIEW (NoSCALE) FRONT -SIDES -REAR 12- 19 .3 INSTALLATION - PLACEMENT OF HEATER (continued) Irrigation, Rainwater Runoff, and Landscape Features • Place the heat pump away from direct rain runoff from roofs. If roof slope directs runoff into the heater, a gutter or rain shield will be required on the roof edge above the heat pump. • Relocate or adjust irrigation to avoid water spray onto the heat pump. • Do not locate the heat pump directly adjacent to plants, shrubs, or bushes. Doin*41will prevent proper air circulation into the unit, and may inhibit access to the heaterwhen serVi6iFlYheeded. • Consult drawings on previous page (Required Installation Clearances) for propaging to other objects. Equipment Mounting Pad Requirements • The equipment pad shall be constructed of concrete, pressure treated wood, code - approved materials. • The equipment pad shall meet all requirements of authorities having code-reIL"Jisdiction. • The pad shall be elevated and placed to provide adequate drainage and supwahe base of the heat pump. The pad should be essentially level with just enough pitch to,"Mi& nclensat -40 e and any other water away from the heater. L "I • The pad shall extend —in all directions —(at least) 3" beyond the base of the heat pump. • Under no circumstances shall the heater be installed directly onto the earth. Anchoring Heater to Pad Follow all relevant local, state, or national requirements regarding wind load anchoring. When anchoring is required, use AquaCal optional Hurricane Anchoring Kits. -AquaCal anchoring kits satisfy, completely, the very 5tringent Florida Building Code Section 301.13: Wind Anchoring Requirements. -ContactAquaCal Parts Group (727-823-5642) to obtain the correct anchoring kitfor the heater being installed. - Please have the heater model number ready when contacting AquaCal Parts Group. As necessary, contact the AquaCal Technical Support Group (727-823-5642) for assistance in determining best method of compliance. Failure to heed the following may result in permanent injury or death. Installation made by unqualified persons can result in hazards to the installer and others. The information contained throughout the "Installation" section is intended for use by qualified heat pump installation technicians, familiar with the swimming pool/spa service industry safety standards and methods. Installation to be performed by qualified individuals only. 40 INSTALLATION Electrical Requirements Failure to heed the following may result in permanent injury or death. Installation made by unqualified persons can result in hazards to the installer others. The information contained in this Electrical Installation section is intende =Iffied electrical installation technicians, familiar with electrical service industry saf� clards and methods. Electrical installation to be performed by qualified individuals, — General Requirements • Locate the equipment disconnect means within 3-feet of the heater's electrica e ure, or as LZ !IE�v close to the heater as possible. Always satisfy applicable codes and standardslull • AquaCal heat pumps are designed for copper conductors, only. Never mounap!nect directly to heat pump. • In sizing power wiring, be especially aware of up -sizing requirements necessary due to wiring distances. Always satisfy applicable codes and standards. • Multiple heaters installed at same site generally require special sequencing controls (an "ASC" controller will be required). If yours is a multi -heater installation, contactAquaCal Technical Support Group (727-823-5642) for application assistance. e Electrical installation should be by licensed electrician onl Code -Specific Requirements * The electrical installation must conform to the most current version of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No.70, and all applicable local and state codes. * National Electrical Code, Article 680� Swimming Pools. Fountains, and Similar Installations, shall apply. * National Electrical Code, Article 440, Air -Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipmeni, shall apply. Connecting External Controllers See document entitled: "Connecting External Controllers to AquaCal Heat Pumps"; this document is shipped with every AquaCal heater. For extra copies, contact AquaCal Customer Support (727-823-5642): request literature piece: "LTP005O." * For Call -Flex option, reference instructions received with the Call -Flex kit. * Please contact the AquaCal Technical Support Group (727-823-5642) concerning the application of any external controller, Call -Flex, sequencing control, etc. 44 INSTALLATION Electrical Requirements (continued): Sizing the Electrical Service... Reference the Equipment Data Plate • All AquaCal heat pumps have two (2) identical data plates affixed: one can be found outside the unit, on right front corner; the second data plate is located behind the front a bl. z3MI:ianel, on the electrical enclosure cover. r- • Refer to either equipment data plate for unit -specific electrical power suppawrements. • Based on data plate information, size wiring, wiring devices, and over -cur tection per applicable codes and standards. • Refer to drawing below for data plate items specific to electrical instal latiQire ments. On the installed heater data plate, the areas depicted below, numbered 1 -11: w&contain the information required to size the electrical service and over -current protection- L9 a ELECTRICAL PORTION of DATA PLA=a arzt% MINIMUM CIRCUIT AMPACITY: SUITABLE FO&%L�SIDE USE IPX4 ELEC. SERVICE: VOLTS PH FW1 HZ MAXIMUM TIME DELAY FUSE OR HACR BREAKER: #5 COMPRESSOR: VOLTJ:: RLA LRAE _#8 FAN MOTOR: VOLTS HP FLA REFRIGERANT: Factory charged =ONLY oz/Kg Tested to High side I = Low side MADE IN THE U.S.A. A Word Concerning Ground -Fault Protection The National Electrical Code (NEC) contains no standards requiring Ground -Fault Interruption protection (via GFI Circuit Breaker or otherwise) of "Fixed" or "Stationary" equipment, under article 680: Swimming Pools, Fountain, & Similar Installations, orArticle 440: Air -Conditioning & Refrigeration Equipment. The preceding standards govern the installation ofAquaCal (and other manufacturers') heat pumps. AquaCal heat pumps are designed, and safety tested by a certified laboratory, to be installed under applicable standards detailed within the NEC. AquaCal does not recommend the use of ground fault protective devices in conjunction with heat pumps. Service calls, found to be due to "nuisance" tripping of ground fault devices, are not covered under the AquaCal factory warranty. 45