Freeze Protection - Sanden GAUS-315EQTD Installation Manual

Freeze protection

 Even if the water pipes have been insulated, the piping can freeze if the surrounding
temperature falls below freezing (32
piping so make sure the appropriate freeze protection measures are taken.
 Follow the instructions in the installation manual provided with the freeze protection heat
tape.
 After completion of the piping, inspect the plumbing for any water leaks from the joints
before installing freeze protection.
 Wrap the freeze protection heater around the pipes, up to the water connectors of the
Heat Pump unit.
 Ensure the freeze protection heaters are connected to a 24 hours continuous power
supply.
 It is important to fully explain the use and operation of the freeze protection heater to the
customer.
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When turning off the power, because the unit will not be in use, ALL water must
be drained from the unit and
ote: Heat tape that uses the outside temperature to energize, may not maintain the
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temperature of the pipes correctly. It is important to use a heat tape that directly
senses the pipe's temperature.
Figure 8: Details on wrapping thermal insulation around the piping connector
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F). This could cause damage to the equipment and
piping.
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