Balboa CLIM8ZONE II User And Service Manual page 8

3. Installation and connections
3.1 Notes
The factory supplies only the heat pump. All other components must be provided by the user or the installer.
Install a bypass if the water flow from the water pump is more than 20% greater than the allowable flow through the heat
exchanger of the heat pump.
Always place the heat pump on a solid foundation and use the included rubber mounts to avoid vibration and noise.
Always hold the heat pump upright. If the unit has been held at an angle, wait at least 24 hours before starting the heat
pump.
3.2 Heat pump location
The unit will work properly in any desired location as long as the following three items are present:
1. Fresh air – 2. Electricity – 3. Adequate water flow
The unit may be installed in virtually any outdoor location as long as the specified minimum distances to other objects are
maintained (see drawing below). To protect the unit from snow and rain, it is suggested to add an open sides shed cover
over the heat pump and ensure sufficient ventilation. Please consult your installer for installation with an indoor spa.
Installation in a windy location does not present any problem at all, unlike the situation with a gas heater (including pilot
flame problems).
ATTENTION:
Never install the unit in a closed room with a limited air volume in which the air expelled from the unit will be reused, or
close to shrubbery that could block the air inlet. Such locations impair the continuous supply of fresh air, resulting in
reduced efficiency and possibly preventing sufficient heat output.
See the drawing below for minimum dimensions.
3.3 Distance from your spa
The heat pump is normally installed within a perimeter area extending 2m (6.5ft) from the spa. To minimize heat loss, it is
recommended to install the heat pump as close to the spa as possible and add insulations over the pipes connecting the
heat pump and the spa.
3.4 Plumbing Connections
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