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INSTALLATION DETAILS
This section relates to the preparation and the installation process for the
Reclaim Energy/Panasonic Heat Pump Hot Water System.
The installation of a Reclaim Energy/Panasonic Heat Pump
can only be completed by a licensed plumber or electrician
in accordance with the local standards and regulations
please see:
• AS/NZS 3000 – Electrical installations rules: Electrical
requirements of the system are 240v, 50 Hz, single
phase, with 15 Amp circuit breaker. This appliance is to
be wired with a disconnection device, as per AS/NZS
3000 wiring rules.
• AS/NZS 3500 – National plumbing and Drainage Code:
The Heat Pump component of the system is to be fitted
outside.
• AS/NZS 2712.2007 – Solar and Heat Pump Water
Heaters: Design and Construction
• AS/NZS AS 3498—2009 – Water heaters and hot-water
storage tanks.
A licensed installer must adhere to occupational health
and safety guidelines and other relevant industry
associations. Under no circumstances should any installer
attempt to install a Reclaim Energy/Panasonic Heat Pump
without reading and understanding this installation
manual. For any queries Reclaim Energy staff may be
contacted on 1300 38 38 15.
Note: The Reclaim Energy/Panasonic Heat Pump has been
designed to provide hot water for domestic applications
only, other applications such as space heating are not
supported by this product. Installing the heat pump unit for
any other application other than for domestic hot water
application, will void the warranty. The installation guide
for each major component of the system as well as the
whole system is covered in this section.
The following sequence is recommended for installation:
1. Conduct site inspection.
2. Identify heat pump and tank installation location.
3. Plan system integration: Piping and fittings.
4. Testing and commissioning
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SITE INSPECTION AND
INSTALLATION PREPARATION
The very first step of installation is to find an appropriate
location for the installation of the heat pump unit that
includes: heat pump, tank and controller.
It is recommended that:
• To reduce the heat loss from piping, the whole system
should be installed as close as possible to the main hot
water points in the house (kitchen and/or bathrooms).
• The maximum distance between controller/timer, tank,
and heat pump should not exceed 10m.
• It is recommended that the heat pump is installed on a
concrete slab next to the tank.
• The heat pump unit MUST be installed outdoors; the
tank can be installed indoors.
• The back of the heat pump unit draws in ambient air
therefore it MUST NOT be covered. To have sufficient air
circulation behind the heat pump, the minimum free
space should be 100mm.
• The system requires at least two GPO power outlets
(one for the controller, one for the heat pump).
• The mounting surface of the tank and heat pump MUST
be horizontal.
• To ascertain the clearance for the front and back of the
unit – please refer to Figure 2.
• The tank MUST be installed on a concrete slab on the
ground.
• Water supply quality must be in line with the
specifications of the heat pump unit and the storage
tank being installed.
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