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ALL-WEATHER 120V™ INSTALLATION,
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  • Page 1 ® ALL-WEATHER 120V™ INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
  • Page 2 120V WINDOW HEAT PUMP This manual will guide you through the installation, operation, and maintenance of your new All-Weather 120V unit, ensuring that you get the most out of your system. Please follow each step carefully to ensure a perfect install and an amazing product experience. Additional operating instructions can be find in the separate User Guide.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT THE ALL-WEATHER UNIT WHAT’S INCLUDED BRACKET CONFIGURATION INSTALL BRACKET SETUP Setting up the Gas Springs Positioning the Sill Tightener Locating the Window Sealing Position Positioning the Bracket Feet Attaching the Bracket Arm Assembly Attaching the Window-Sealing Frame Installing the Bracket INSTALLING THE ALL-WEATHER UNIT Installing the Window Sealing Blocks...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    All-Weather 120V. following during installation: • The All-Weather 120V comes with a LCDI • The All-Weather 120V unit could fall if it is not (Leakage Current Detection Interrupter) properly installed, which could result in death or power cord and plug.
  • Page 5 If a leak is suspected, all naked flames shall be atmosphere. removed/extinguished. • The All-Weather 120V heat pump is a Refrigerant Warnings: factory-sealed system and is not intended to be field serviced or decommissioned. In the...
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read this entire guide to ensure the safe and proper installation of your All-Weather 120V Window Heat Pump. • Ensure that contamination of different Refrigerant Warnings: refrigerants does not occur when using charging When breaking into the refrigerant circuit equipment.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read this entire guide to ensure the safe and proper installation of your All-Weather 120V Window Heat Pump. Refrigerant Warnings: Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. The recovered refrigerant shall be...

  • Page 8: About The All-Weather Unit

    ABOUT THE ALL-WEATHER™ UNIT HINGE COVER - Covers the connection between the indoor and outdoor units USER INTERFACE - Contains the unit controls INDOOR UNIT - Stays inside and emits cool/hot air. FRONT PANEL - Conceals the air filter. INSTALL BRACKET OUTDOOR HALF BRACKET ARMS SILL TIGHTENER...

  • Page 9: What's Included

    WHAT’S INCLUDED WINDOW SEALING KIT ALL-WEATHER 120V UNIT HINGE COVER INTERSASH BULB SEAL ALL-WEATHER AIR FILTER LOWER SASH BULB SEALS (2) INSTALL BRACKET (OUTDOOR WINDOW SEALING TAPE HALF) & (BRACKET ARM ASSEMBLY) REMOTE CONTROL SCREWS WITH (2) AAA BATTERIES To complete the installation, you will also need:...

  • Page 10: Bracket Configuration

    10 in to 18.25 in EXTERIOR SILL UNDERHANG Maximum 4 in * For sills outside of this range but within 6.25 in - 20 in, contact Gradient for support. ** For larger underhangs up to 5.25 in, contact Gradient for support.
  • Page 11 TABLE 1: INSTALL BRACKET ADJUSTMENT GUIDANCE Exterior Sill Under-hang Indoor Sill to Outdoor Sill minus Exterior Sill Underhang (A - I)

  • Page 12: Install Bracket Setup

    INSTALL BRACKET SETUP SETTING UP THE GAS SPRINGS 1. Using scissors, cut the zip ties holding the gas springs in place on both sides. 2. Set aside the bracket arm assembly and pull the bracket open. 3. Make sure the snap features on the ends of both gas springs face out. 4.

  • Page 13: Positioning The Sill Tightener

    POSITIONING THE SILL TIGHTENER 1. Place the bracket arm assembly on the window sill. 2. Check the sill tightener position. The rubber pads should make contact with as much of the sill as possible. MAXIMUM CONTACT TOO LOW TOO HIGH WITH SILL INDOOR SILL...

  • Page 14: Locating The Window Sealing Position

    5. Check again to make sure that the sill tightener is making maximum contact with the window sill. Continue to adjust the sill tightener as needed. LOCATING THE WINDOW SEALING POSITION 1. With the bracket arm assembly still sitting in the window, find the pair of screw holes that sits directly over the center of the window frame.

  • Page 15: Positioning The Bracket Feet

    POSITIONING THE BRACKET FEET 1. Remove the three screws securing the bracket feet to the bracket on each side. 2. Move the feet to the position you selected from TABLE 1: INSTALL BRACKET ADJUSTMENT GUIDANCE (shown on page 11) 3. Reinstall the three screws to secure the foot in its new position, one in the numbered hole and two on the side facing up.

  • Page 16: Attaching The Bracket Arm Assembly

    ATTACHING THE BRACKET ARM ASSEMBLY 1. Add the bracket arm assembly to the outdoor half of the bracket. The arms extending from the outdoor half will fit inside the bracket arms. 2. Slide the bracket arm assembly to the position you selected on the chart on p. 11. 3.

  • Page 17: Attaching The Window-Sealing Frame

    ATTACHING THE WINDOW SEALING FRAME 1. Turn the bracket over and add the window sealing frame under the bracket arms. Make sure the side labeled A is facing the sill tightener. Align the bracket arm holes you circled on page 15 with the holes on the window sealing frame. 2.

  • Page 18: Installing The Bracket

    INSTALLING THE BRACKET 1. Locate the tear-away bottom foam from the window sealing kit. Tear the foam to fit and insert it into the window frame. Make sure the length and width of the foam sit snugly in the frame, and that the height of the foam comes slightly above the frame. 3.
  • Page 19 4. Once the bracket is resting in the window frame, make sure the bracket feet touch the exterior wall and the sill tightener touches the inside windowsill. 5. Lower the window to check the alignment of the sash and window sealing frame. the frame should be slightly indoors of center, as shown below.
  • Page 20 6. Tighten the inner sill tightener screws to ensure that the sill tightener sits firmly against the sill. 7. Push down on the outdoor half of the bracket to ensure that the foot sits firmly against the wall. 8. Set a level or a phone with a level app on one of the bracket arms to ensure that the bracket doesnt significantly tilt up or down.

  • Page 21: Installing The All-Weather Unit

    INSTALLING THE ALL-WEATHER UNIT CAUTION: TWO PEOPLE ARE NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION! 1. Remove one quick-release pin from hole B on each side of the unit. Set them aside for now. Do not remove the taped pins from hole C. 2. With one person on each side, lift and rotate the indoor unit to an angle of 90 degrees.
  • Page 22 5. With one person on each side of the unit, place one hand on each side of the hinge. CAUTION: TWO-PERSON LIFT REQUIRED! 6. Lift the unit and fit the outdoor half into the install bracket. The unit should fit between the ends of the window sealing frame.
  • Page 23 7. The power cord is on the wall side of the indoor unit. Uncoil it. 9. Push the indoor half of the unit all the way against the wall. It will make a clicking sound when correctly installed. WARNING: If you do not hear a click during this step, the unit may not be securely installed.
  • Page 24 11. Fully extend the outdoor unit by pushing it until it stops. 12. Remove a quick-release pin from hole A on each side. 13. Push on the outdoor unit. It will start to rotate down. Continue to push until it is parallel with the exterior wall.
  • Page 25 14. Return a quick-release pin to hole B on each side. 15. Using your level or level app, make sure • Top of the outdoor unit slopes between 3.5° away from the building to 0.5° towards the building (sloping away from the building helps prevent rainwater from flowing towards the window) •...

  • Page 26: Installing The Window Sealing Blocks

    INSTALLING THE WINDOW SEALING BLOCKS 1. Locate the window sealing blocks. These slide to connect to the window sealing frame and each other. Using these blocks, fill up as much of the space between the unit and the window as possible on each side, leaving a gap of no more than 1/2 inch. 3.

  • Page 27: Attaching The Window Sealing Tape

    ATTACHING THE WINDOW SEALING TAPE 1. Cut the provided tape to match the length of the left and right groups of window sealing blocks 2. Secure the tape to the top surface of the window sealing blocks and the indoor unit. ATTACHING THE HINGE COVER 1.

  • Page 28: Installing The Lower Sash Bulb Seals

    INSTALLING THE LOWER SASH BULB SEALS 1. Measure the distance between the sides of the window frame and cut both of the lower sash bulb seals to match. 2. Remove the adhesive covers from the two bulb seals. Adhere one to the bottom edge of the sash.

  • Page 29: Installing The Air Filter

    INSTALLING THE AIR FILTER Remove the plastic bag from the air filter. Remove the front cover from the indoor unit. Insert the filter into the front cover. 4. Reinstall the front cover. FINAL STEPS 1. Wait 30 minutes for fluids to settle before turning on the unit.

  • Page 30: Next Steps

    We recommend connecting the unit to WiFi in order to automatically receive important firmware updates that the company may release from time to time. MODE DOWNLOAD THE GRADIENT APP! Control the Gradient unit from your phone and get the latest product updates.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE AIR FILTER Your All-Weather 120V unit will alert you when the air filter needs to be cleaned. 1. Turn the unit off and unplug it. Pull gently on the top edge of the front cover to remove it.

  • Page 32: Cleaning The Condensate Filter

    CLEANING THE CONDENSATE FILTER Your All-Weather™ unit will alert you when the condensate filter needs to be cleaned. 1.Turn the unit off and unplug it. Pull gently on the top edge of the front cover to remove it. 2. The condensate filter holder is on the right side of the indoor unit. Pull the filter upward until the bottom is visible.
  • Page 33 4. Carefully turn the condensate filter counterclockwise to remove it from the holder. The top part will never come off. WARNING: DO NOT USE TAP WATER TO CLEAN. USE ONLY DISTILLED WATER OR DILUTE BLEACH SOLUTION TO CLEAN. 5. Holding the filter upside down, rinse with distilled water or a dilute bleach solution (1 tsp household bleach per gallon of water) to release any trapped sediment.
  • Page 34 7. Lift the filter up and return it to the tray, making sure the tubing does not bend, and is routed back into the side of the unit. 8. Reattach the front cover and plug in the unit.

  • Page 35: Periods Without Power

    PERIODS WITHOUT POWER To avoid potential growth of microbial contaminants, do not unplug the unit for extended periods of time. If the unit is unplugged or does not have access to power for more than 48 hours (for example, due to an extended power outage) flush the unit following the instructions below.
  • Page 36 4. Use a pitcher with a spout or similar vessel to pour the bleach solution from step 1 into the indoor condensate tray. Fill until the water level reaches the rim of the tray, but make sure it does not overflow. WARNING: DO NOT USE TAP WATER.

  • Page 37: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 38: Required Window Sizing

    Maximum 3 in * The front of the indoor unit must have a minimum of 40 in (102cm) of space without obstructions. ** For sills outside of this range but within 6.25 in - 20 in, contact Gradient for support.
  • Page 39 *The front of the outdoor unit must have a minimum of 40 in (102cm) of space without obstructions. The sides and back of the outdoor unit must have a minimum of 3.5 in (9cm) of space from any obstructions. ** For larger underhangs up to 5.25 in, contact Gradient for support.

  • Page 40: Any Questions

    Just reach out to hello@gradientcomfort.com, or check out our FAQs at https://faq.gradientcomfort.com We love seeing Gradient heat pumps out in the wild! Tag us on: #MyGradientComfort Scan to visit www.gradientcomfort.com/pages/manual and access the latest version of this manual.

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