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- Page 1 Well-Connect Installation Guide Model WCVC-16 Model WCVC-24...
- Page 2 Read and follow this installation guide as it contains instructions and best practices when installing your Well-Connect. Some homeowners do possess the necessary skills to properly install a Well-Connect. But, Terra Caloric recommends that a qualified HVAC or plumbing professional be contacted for the installation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS p. 4 1. Definitions p. 7 2. General Installation Instructions p. 11 3. Stan-Alone Installation p. 17 4. Self-Ducted Installation p. 18 5. Hybrid Installation p. 19 6. Multi-Stage System Operation p. 21 7. Water Discharge Options p. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Internal water lines may burst if exposed to freezing conditions leading to equipment damage and potential property damage. 5. Only install your Well-Connect on a level floor that supports the weight. 6. Your Well-Connect must remain in an upright position at all times. - Page 5 8. Connect your Well-Connect to a water source that can provide a constant flow, at a minimum rate of two (2) gallons per minute for Model WCVC-16 or four (4) gallons per minute for Model WCVC-24 at a temperature of 45°F (7°C) or warmer.
- Page 6 Top View Side View Figure 1...
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Page 7: Definitions
Conditioned air is simply delivered from louvers incorporated into the front panel of the Well-Connect and returned to the Well-Connect through the filter area on the back. (Stand-Alone system shown with optional wood cabinet cover) - Page 8 Top Discharged (or Ducted)- A top discharged Well-Connect has a 12” diameter duct collar incorporated into the top panel to facilitate a connection to ductwork. In such a situation conditioned air is delivered from the top, not from front louvers. The Well-Connect can be converted between ducted and freestanding configurations by purchasing the appropriate top panel assembly.
- Page 9 Self-Ducted- A Well-Connect that is top discharged and the conditioned air is delivered to a given space via ductwork separate from any other ductwork. An example would be a Well-Connect that is installed in a basement and ducted to the main floor, or to another room, etc.
- Page 10 Well- Connect to be distributed throughout the entire building or home. A Hybrid Well-Connect is a two-stage heating and cooling system that is installed in parallel with the existing furnace system. The...
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Page 11: General Installation Instructions
To achieve this, it is recommended that you have a minimum of 15 gallons of draw down available from the well system for the WCVC-16 model and 24 gallons for the WCVC-24 model. Additional pressure tank capacity may be required to achieve the minimum draw down volumes. - Page 12 Don’t be fooled, as they are not equal! In fact, a cycle stop valve will cause the well pump to consume more energy than it otherwise would. Cycle stop valves are not appropriate for the low flow rates required by the Well-Connect and should not be used for this application.
- Page 13 Both supply and discharge lines should terminate at the Well-Connect with flexible hose (See Figure 2) to facilitate movement of the Well-Connect should it become necessary (service, maintenance, wall access etc.). Rubber hoses are not recommended because they may deteriorate, leak or burst over time.
- Page 14 even slightly, may cause serious damage to internal components (See Figure 3). Figure 3 h. Terra Caloric also recommends incorporating shut off valves on the supply and discharge lines where the hoses connect to the building plumbing for ease of installation and maintenance (See Figure 4).
- Page 15 Follow all applicable state and local codes regarding water piping materials and practices. j. Well-Connect is a cord-connected appliance and is equipped with an NEMA 6-20P-240v plug. This must be used with a compatible receptacle (See Figure 5), and wired to a single outlet 20-amp circuit in accordance with all state and local codes.
- Page 16 However, avoid locations where it may be subject to temperature changes from direct sunlight, discharge air from the Well-Connect, or any other heating or cooling source. For a Hybrid application, the thermostat should be placed in close proximity to the existing thermostat in the building or home (Figure 6).
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Page 17: Stan-Alone Installation
(living room, family room, office, etc.). The conditioned air may migrate throughout other areas in the building or home as the Well-Connect first satisfies the needs in the area where installed. Use good judgment when selecting the specific location, not to interfere with other activities in the area or be subject to unnecessary abuse. -
Page 18: Self-Ducted Installation
Supply air (and return air, if applicable) must be routed through ductwork suitable for carrying and distributing 600 CFM for the WCVC-16 and 1000 CFM for the WCVC-24, with no more than ½” total static pressure. b. If the return is not ducted, make sure there is a clear, unobstructed return air path from the household supply registers back to the Well-Connect. -
Page 19: Hybrid Installation
Supply air (and return air, if applicable) must be routed through ductwork suitable for carrying and distributing 600 CFM for Model WCVC-16 or 1000 CFM for Model WCVC-24 with no more than ½” total static pressure. Ideally this can be accommodated even when both the Well- Connect and fossil fuel furnace are on at the same time. - Page 20 To ensure proper airflow, and to prevent “short-cycling”, back-draft dampers MUST be installed both on the outlet of the Well-Connect, and on the outlet of the fossil fuel furnace, upstream of where the Well-Connect supply duct connects to the main duct. Terra Caloric will provide a twelve inch (12”) round damper for the outlet of the Well-Connect.
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Page 21: Multi-Stage System Operation
Well-Connect control box. Simply remove the front service panel of the Well-Connect, and just to the left of the control box you will see a small white terminal strip (next to the black hour meter) with four wire terminals marked R-W-G-Y. -
Page 22: Water Discharge Options
7. Water Discharge Options a. Discharge water lines must be installed in accordance with all state and local codes. The discharge water lines that are inside of the building must be at least ¾ inch ID (inside diameter). The discharge line may be routed above (overhead) the Well- Connect, but it must not exceed ten (10) feet above the floor. - Page 23 c. Discharge water must be routed outside the building to an “acceptable point of release” which will be site-specific. The discharge water may be routed to a dry well or pit, a nearby ditch or body of water, or anywhere that the flow will not create a damaging or nuisance condition.
- Page 24 Below Grade Drain Tile Discharge Figure 9 Below Grade Surface Discharge Figure 10...
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Page 25: System Start-Up Report
Well-Connect System Start-Up Report Completed Form Required For Manufacturer Warranty Coverage Customer Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Customer Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ Dealer Name: __________________________Installer Name: _________________________________ Well-Connect Serial #: _________________________Installation Date: _______________________________ System Configuration : Stand-Alone Self-Ducted Hybrid (Check One) *Note* - Terra Caloric strongly recommends photographic documentation of all completed installations. -
Page 26: Notes
NOTES Installation Guide REV 06-03-2016...