Service manual
CLIMATEMASTER WATER-SOURCE HEAT PUMPS
Vertical Stack
Rev.: 11/09/12
8
ClimateMaster Water-Source Heat Pumps
1
Supply, Return, and
Condensate Risers
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Install Now
2 Cabinet
3 Optional Frame
4 Chassis
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Install Later
5 Return Air Panel
6 Supply Air Grille
7 Thermostat (Not shown)
8 Hoses (Not shown)
Supply and Return Piping
1.  Install a drain valve, shut-off/balancing valves, fl ow 
indicators and drain tees at the base of each supply 
and return riser to enable system fl ushing at start-up, 
balancing and during servicing.
2.  Install strainers at the inlet of each circulating pump.
3.  Insulate loop water piping which runs through 
nonconditioned areas or outside the building. 
Because loop temperature is normally between 60° 
F and 90° F, piping does not sweat or suffer heat loss 
under ambient conditions.
Condensate Piping - 
Condensate connection between 
the drain pan assembly and condensate riser is factory 
installed and trapped in VHS cabinet.
Riser Connections
1.  Note: Cabinet and riser assemblies are designed 
to accommodate a maximum of 1-½" expansion 
and 1-½” contraction. If the calculated riser stack 
expansion or contraction exceeds 1-½”, expansion 
devices must be provided.
2.  Slab slot opening must allow for how cabinet will 
be set upright (see submittal). Openings should be 
aligned from fl oor to fl oor.
Note: All riser modifi cations necessitated by variations 
in fl oor-to-fl oor dimensions including cutting off or 
extending risers or modifi cations due to misalignment 
is the sole responsibility of the installing contractor.
Cabinet Installation
1.  Each cabinet was ordered and built for a specifi c 
location in building. Check tag information before 
installing. Tag is located on bottom and lower 
front of cabinet. Do not remove and discard shipping 
brace until chassis is installed. For proper cabinet/riser 
installation, installer must have access to all sides.
Riser & Cabinet Installation
 CAUTION! 
CAUTION! To ensure correct riser positioning and to 
compensate for variations in fl oor-to-fl oor dimensions, do not 
allow the unit to unit riser joint to bottom out.
 WARNING! 
WARNING! To avoid damage from clogged coil surfaces, 
clogged motor ventilation openings, seized fan blades and 
potential unit failure, DO NOT OPERATE UNIT without 
complete enclosure, supply grille, return air grille and fi lter in 
place.
5
1
3
(Optional)
Low Voltage Exit
For Remote Thermostat
(Optional Whip Exit)
2
R
S
6
High Voltage Entry
4
Do not 
drive screws 
into this area
Service Area
24” Min From
Finished Wall
 WARNING! 
WARNING! To prevent electrical shorts and drain pan leaks, 
assure that screws do not penetrate unit components when 
driving screws near the unit control box or drain pan. Do not 
allow screws or nails to penetrate chassis, risers, electrical 
junction boxes, raceways or to interfere with chassis removal. 
To avoid motor or compressor damage, keep wallboard dust 
out of the unit.
Figure 1: Vertical Stack Unit Components










