Quick Start Manual
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Installation, Operation & Maintenance  HTV/HTD/HTH SERIES  Heat Controller, Inc.
Water 
Connection End
Return Air
Remove Screws
Water 
Connection End
Return Air
Rotate
Move to Side
Side Discharge
Return Air
Water 
Connection End
Discharge Air
Drain
Back Discharge
Replace Screws
Water
Connection End
Supply Duct
Return Air
Water
Connection End
Drain
Return Air
Discharge Air
Side Discharge
Back Discharge
Field Conversion of Air Discharge
Figure 5: Right Return Side to Back
Figure 4: Left Return Side to Back
Overview - 
Horizontal units can be fi eld converted between side 
(straight) and back (end) discharge using the instructions below.
Note: It is not possible to fi eld convert return air between left or 
right return models due to the necessity of refrigeration copper 
piping changes.
Preparation - It is best to fi eld convert the unit on the ground 
before hanging. If the unit is already hung it should be taken down 
for the fi eld conversion.
Side to Back Discharge Conversion
1. 
Place unit in well lit area. Remove the screws as shown in 
Figure 4 to free top panel and discharge panel.
2.  Lift out the access panel and set aside. Lift and rotate the 
discharge panel to the other position as shown, being careful 
with the blower wiring. 
3. 
Check blower wire routing and connections for tension or 
contact with sheet metal edges. Reroute if necessary. 
4.  Check refrigerant tubing for contact with 
other components.
5.  Reinstall top panel and screws noting that the location for 
some screws will have changed.
6.  Manually spin the fan wheel to ensure that the wheel is not 
rubbing or obstructed.
7.  Replace access panels.
Back to Side Discharge Conversion - If the discharge is changed 
from back to side, use above instruction noting that illustrations will 
be reversed.
Left vs. Right Return - It is not possible to fi eld convert return air 
between left or right return models due to the necessity of refrigera-
tion copper piping changes. However, the conversion process of 
side to back or back to side discharge for either right or left return 
confi guration is the same. In some cases, it may be possible to 
rotate the entire unit 180 degrees if the return air connection needs 
to be on the opposite side. Note that rotating the unit will move the 
piping to the other end of the unit.










