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WELL-CONNECT
USER'S GUIDE
Model WCVC16
Model WCVC24

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  • Page 1 WELL-CONNECT USER’S GUIDE Model WCVC16 Model WCVC24...
  • Page 2 Read and follow this user’s guide as it contains instructions and best practices regarding operation of your Well-Connect. If you have questions, email, write or call us at*: Terra Caloric, LLC Phone: (989) 356-2113 PO Box 307 Email: info@terracaloric.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS p. 4 Definitions p. 7 Placement p. 11 Controls p. 11 Thermostat p. 12 Unattended Use p. 13 Required Maintenance p. 13 Storing A Well-Connect p. 16 Troubleshooting p. 17 Warranty p. 21...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    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. If it is subject to any other orientation, even temporarily, contact us before...
  • 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...

  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Page 11: Placement

    Connect should be installed in close proximity to the existing furnace. 3. CONTROLS There is a power switch located on the back of the Well-Connect. A thermostat (not included) is used to set the temperature. When the Well-Connect is switched on, the thermostat must be set to either the heating or cooling mode, and the desired temperature must be set as well.

  • Page 12: Thermostat

    Avoid placing the thermostat in any location where it may be exposed to temperature changes from external sources such as direct sunlight, discharge air from the unit, or any other hot or cold source. For a Well-Connect Hybrid configuration the thermostat should be placed in close proximity to the existing system thermostat (Figure 2).

  • Page 13: Unattended Use

    5. UNATTENDED USE If you are using your Well-Connect in a building that has limited use in cold weather (such as a camp or cottage), Terra Caloric recommends that the thermostat be powered by a hardwired source (not just batteries).
  • Page 14 EVERY THREE MONTHS: Air Filter: There is an air filter on the back of the Well-Connect. The Well- Connect will not operate optimally with a dirty filter. Terra Caloric recommends that you regularly monitor this filter and replace it as needed, usually every three (3) months.
  • Page 15 Figure 4 To clean the filter, turn the Well-Connect off and open the valve at the bottom of the filter, shown in black above. NOTE – water will spray out! Do this over a bucket, or run a hose from...

  • Page 16: Storing A Well-Connect

    7. STORING A WELL-CONNECT Before storing your Well-Connect, disconnect the power and water lines and purge all water from inside the unit. Remove the batteries from the thermostat (if applicable), and store your Well-Connect in a dry indoor environment only.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Possible Cause Solution The Well-Connect will No power to unit or Verify that the Well-Connect is connected not run at all on a call for weak thermostat signal. to power and there are fresh batteries in the heating or cooling.
  • Page 18 (cooling failure of the condensate pump, or mode only). excessive pressure in the discharge line. Unplug the Well-Connect and remove the left side panel to inspect the condensate lines. Clean if needed. If the problem persists, contact an HVAC technician.
  • Page 19 This switch may also trip if the Well-Connect has been sitting in a cold location where the ambient temperature is at or near freezing. Once tripped, the switch will not close again until it is above 50F (10C).

  • Page 21: Warranty

    To file a warranty claim, you should first contact your certified Well-Connect installer. The installer’s contact information can be found on the front of your Well-Connect or on the invoice or bill of sale. You may also contact TC for assistance. You will not be charged for repairs, including the cost of labor, that are covered by the warranty. You will be charged for non-warranty items such as air-filters and labor related to normal maintenance if needed.
  • Page 22 Users Guide Rev 04-25-22...

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