Manual

Installation instructions
The location chosen for the water heater must take into
consideration the following:
LOCAL INSTALLATION REGULATIONS
This water heater must be installed in accordance
with these instructions, local codes, utility codes,
utility company requirements or, in the absence of
local codes, the latest edition of the National Electrical
Code. It is available from some local libraries or can be
purchased from the Notional Fire Prevention Association,
Botterymorch pork, Quincy, MA 02169 as booklet ANSI/
NFPA70.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Check the markings on the rating plate of the water
heater to be certain the power supply corresponds
to the water heater requirements. NOTE: 208V
installations may experience lower performance.
LOCATION
Locate the water heater in o clean dry area as near as
practical to the area of greatest heated water demand.
Long uninsulated hot water lines can waste energy and
water. Unit must be installed in a level location.
NOTE:This unit is designed for any common indoor
installation including: garage, utility room, attic, closet,
etc. With the installation of a Iouvered door, it can
be installed in rooms smaller than 10' x 10' x 7' (700
cu.ft.). Louvers should be 240 square inches (0.15 me)or
greater. If two louvers are used one should be near the
top of the door.
Place the water heater in such a manner that the air
filter, cover, trim ring and front panels can be removed
to permit inspection and servicing, such as removal of
elements or cleaning of the filter.
The water heater and water lines should be protected
from freezing temperatures and h/jh-corrosive
atmospheres. Do not install the water heater in outdoor,
unprotected areas.
A CAUTION: RiskofProperty Damage-
The water heater should not be located in an area where
leakage of the tank or connections will result in damage
to the area adjacent to it or to lower floors of the
structure. Where such areas cannot be avoided, it is
recommended that a suitable catch pan, adequately
drained, be installed under the water heater. Attic
installations require adequate flooring and access stairs.
NOTE: The heat pump operating range is 45°F to 120°F
(7°Cto 49°C). If the ambient temperature is outside of
this range, the heat pump will turn off and the electric
elements will be used until the ambient temperature
returns to within the operating range.
LOCATION {CONT.)
WATER HEATER SIZING INFORMATION - READ
BEFORE INSTALLING:
For existing home replacements:
• Replacing an existing tank water heater? tfyour
currentwater heater has provided adequatehotwater,
and noother plumbing changesand/or renovationsthat
would requireadditional hot water demand are in processor
planned,then:
,,TheGeoSpringTM HybridWater Heatercan replacean
equivalentsizeor smallerstandard electricwater heater.
• Ifswitchingfrom gasto electric,the GeoSpringTM Hybrid
WaterHeatermayreplacethe nextsizesmallergastanktype
water heater.
For new construction installation:
Residental Water Heater Sizing Guide
Family Demand * GallonCapacity Recommended
Size Electric
or GeoSpringTM Gas
5+ High 100 (378.5 L) 75 (283.9 L)
Avg or Low 80 (302.8 L) 50 (189.3 L)
3 to 4 High 80 (302.8 L) 50-75 (189.3-283.9 L)
Avg or Low 50 (189.3 L) 40 (151.4 L)
2 to 3 High 50 (189.3 L) 40-50 (151.4-189.3 L)
Avg or Low 40 (151.4 L) 40 (181.8 L)
1 to 2 High 40-50 (151.4-189.3 L) 40-50 (151.4-189.3 L)
Avg or Low 30 (113.6 L) 30 (113.6 L)
*AssumptionsforAvgor LowDemandhousehold:
- Useof standardor lowflow showerheads{2.5gpm/ll.4 Lper minuteor less)
- Noshowerswith multipleshowerheadsand/orbodyjets.
- Standardbathtub{nooversized/jettedtubs)
Water Heater Temperature Setpoint:
Thewater heater temperaturesettingstrongly impacts the
amount of usablehot water availablefor showersand baths.
Energyconsumption/savingsand efficiencytestingof water
heaters,includingthe GeoSpringTM, is performedat a 135°F
(57°0 setting,the averagewater heater setting accordingto
the Departmentof Energy. Allsavingsfor GeoSpringTM are
basedon hybrid mode operationat 135°F(57°0.
Safety regulationsrequirea factory settingof !20°Fto !25°F
(49°Cto 52°Q max for all new water heaters.Therefore,if
your water heater is currentlyset at !30°F (54°0 or above
andyour new water heater is installedwith a factory set
setpoint of !20°F (49°0,the new water heater may seemto
provide lowercapacitythan your existingwater heater.
The usercan adjustthe temperature setting to meet their
needs.Always read and understandthe safety instructions
containedin the usersmanual beforeadjustingthe
temperature setpoint.
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