Clearance; Placement; Drainage - Hayward HeatPro® Owner's Manual

Clearance

A minimum of two feet of clearance from walls, shrubbery, equipment, etc. is required
around the entire pump circumference. This allows for ample air intake. No less than 6
feet clearance above the heat pump is required to prevent re-circulation of air. We
recommend not placing the unit underneath eaves, decks, or porches, as this causes
recirculation of discharged air.
RECIRCULATION OF DISCHARGED AIR BACK INTO THE PUMP WILL
GREATLY REDUCE ITS EFFICIENCY.
6 ft
2 ft
2 ft
Level Placement
The heater should be located on a solid, level surface. The pool heater is
exceptionally quite, but if further noise reduction is desired, the heat pump may be
placed on vibration absorbent pads, which are available from most air-
conditioning and refrigeration wholesalers.

Drainage

Condensation drain holes are provided in all base pans for adequate removal of
condensation and rainwater. Keep the drain holes unobstructed. Clean them
regularly (with your finger or a short stick) to remove any debris that may block
them.
HEAT PUMPS GENERATE WATER CONDENSATION DURING
NORMAL OPERATION. THIS SHOULD NOT BE MISTAKEN FOR A
LEAK IN THE UNIT.
The troubleshooting section provides recommendations should you suspect a leak.
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