Introduction; Qualifications; Preparing For The Installation - Nyle C Series User Manual

Thank you for purchasing this heat pump water heater. Properly
installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble
free service.
Abbreviations found In this Instruction Manual include:
• HPWH - Heat Pump Water Heater
• ANSI - American National Standards Institute
• ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• NEC - National Electrical Code
• NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
• AHRI - Air-conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR SERVICE AGENCY:
Installation and service of this water heater requires ability
equivalent to that of a Qualified Agency (as defined by ANSI
below) in the field involved Installation skills such as plumbing,
electrical supply are required in addition to electrical testing
skills when performing service.
This heat pump water heater contains R-134a refrigerant and
is regulated as a stationary refrigeration appliance under Section
608 of the Clean Air Act. Servicing of the refrigeration circuit
must only be performed by agencies or individuals possessing
Type II or Universal certification as defined in Section 608 of
the Clean Air Act.
ANSI Z223.1 2006 Sec. 3.3.83: "Qualified Agency" - "Any
individual, firm, corporation or company that either in person
or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible
for (a) the installation, testing or replacement of gas piping or
(b) the connection, installation, testing, repair or servicing of
appliances and equipment; that is experienced in such work;
that is familiar with all precautions required; and that has complied
with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. "

PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION

1. Read the "General Safety Information" section of this
manual First and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't
follow the safety rules, the heat pump water heater may not
operate safely. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

INTRODUCTION

This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of the heat pump water heater (HPWH). It
also contains warnings throughout the manual that you must
read and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are
essential to the proper operation of the HPWH and your safety.
READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL
OR OPERATE THIS WATER HEATING APPLIANCE.
Detailed installation diagrams are in this manual. These
diagrams will serve to provide the installer with a reference
for the materials and suggested methods of piping. IT IS
NECESSARY THAT ALL WATER PIPING AND THE ELECTRICAL
WIRING BE INSTALLED AND CONNECTED AS SHOWN IN THE
DIAGRAMS.
Particular attention should be given to the installation of the
system (tank) temperature control. See page 16.
Be sure to turn off power when working on or near the electrical
system of the heat pump. Never touch electrical components
with wet hands or when standing in water. When replacing
fuses always use the correct size for the circuit.
The principal components of the HPWH are identified in the
Features And Components section of this manual on page 5.
The rating label on the HPWH also provides useful information.
These references should be used to identify the heat pump, its
components and optional equipment.
2. The installation must conform with these instructions and the
local code authority having jurisdiction and the requirements of
the power company. In the absence of local codes, the installation
must comply with the latest editions of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1.
The National Electrical Code may be ordered from: National
Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA
02269.
The Canadian Electrical Code is available from the Canadian
Standards Association, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland,
OH 44131.
3. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do
not understand any portion of the instructions DO NOT proceed
with the installation. Call the toll free number listed on the
back page of this manual for technical assistance.
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