Heat Pump Installation and User's Guide
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ThermalFlo Installation and User’s Guide
HEAT PUMP
CLAMPS
HEAT PUMP
CLAMPS
Figure 4.
Drainage and Condensation
Condensation will occur from the evaporator coil while the unit is running and drain at a steady rate, usually three
to five gallons per hour, depending upon ambient air temperature and humidity. The more humid the ambient
conditions, the more condensation will be produced. The bottom of the unit acts as a tray to catch rainwater and
condensation. Keep the drain holes, located on the bottom pan of the base of the unit, clear of debris.
Lawn Sprinklers
Make sure there are absolutely no sprinkler heads near the heater that will in
any way spray on or into the heater. Sprinkler damage is not covered under
the warranty agreement.
Make sure that they’re a sufficient distance away so that normal winds will not
carry the mist to the heater. If your filtering system area has plants that need water,
use a trickle type irrigation sprinkler instead of the broadcast type.
The heater is designed to handle the wettest weather conditions that are typical of
rain and humidity, etc. Sprinkler heads force high pressure water into the unit from
the side at an odd angle. Most sprinkler systems are connected to a well system. Most well water is high in
minerals, sulphur and other aggressive contaminates. These contaminates will leave a build up on the evaporator
coils and electronics causing corrosion and hamper the efficiency. If you are located within 15 miles of the
coast, salt may also be in the well water.
Anchor Clamp(s) Installation
In Florida, building codes require that the heat pump be anchored to the equipment pad or platform to
withstand high wind pressures created during hurricanes.
This heat pump is provided with anchor clamps designed to hold the unit to the equipment pad in high wind
conditions. Installation of the anchor clamps are recommended in all installations and are required in Florida
(See Florida Building Code 301.13).
To install the anchor clamps:
1. Be sure that the heat pump is in its permanent location on the equipment pad.
2. Remove the anchor clamps from the installation and instruction package.
Note: Bolts and bolt anchors are not included with the heat pump.
The installer must provide 1/4” x 1-3/8” stainless steel anchor bolts
and the appropriate size concrete anchor to mount the clamp to the
equipment pad.
3. Place the clamps at the base of the heat pump in the locations
indicated in Figure 4, (2 in. undercut [notched area] on either
side).
4. Fit the hook of each clamp over the lip on the base panel of the
heat pump. The hook should fit between the lip of the base panel
and the evaporator coil guard, see Figure 5.
5. Mark the position of the hole in each clamp on the equipment pad.
NO SPRINKLERS
NO SPRINKLERS
NO SPRINKLERS
WITHIN A
6 FT. RANGE
Figure 3.