GE GEH50DEED Manual Del Propietario E Instalación página 19

Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
[] 1, Tank location:
- Does room size require Iouvered door or similar ventilation? 10' x 10' x 7' (700 cu. ft.) or 240 square inches (0.15 m2)
air-flow area needed.
- Back of unit away from wall by 7 inches (17.5 cm), and sides have at least 7 inches (17.5 cm) clearance.
- Front of unit is free and clear.
- Is the water heater level? If no, add shims under the base of the unit.
[] 2. Verify Air Filter is installed. (Located in packaging).
[] 3. Plumbing connections:
- Does not prevent air filter removal.
- No leaks after filling the tank with water, either when water is flowing or not.
[] 4. Condensate lines are in place:
- Main Drain flexible tubing installed.
[] 5. Temperature and pressure-relief valve is working and drain line completed per local code.
[] 6. Electrical verify 208/240 VAC to L1 and L2 at tank.
[] 7. Electrical connection does not prevent air filter removal.
[] 8. Verify control panel displays 120°F (49°C)Hybrid mode. Assist user in how to adjust temperature and modes (see
"About the Water Temperature Setting" section on page 7).
WHAT TO EXPECT FOR "NORMAL STARTUP" IN HYBRID MODE
After the unit has been installed, with all electrical and water connections secure and checked, then the unit should be
filled with water (vent tank by opening u hot water faucet somewhere in home to allow tank to fully fill with water). Once
tank is full and power is energized, you may experience the following:
Elapsed Time HEWH Actions Comments
0 to 2 minutes Unit will go through self-check. This 2-minute off-time prevents compressor
damage.
2 to 10 minutes Compressor and fan turn on This 8-minute period is used to ensure the tank is
full of water (Dry-fire prevention algorithm).
10 to 30 minutes Compressor and fan turn off, heat- To quickly provide initial amount of hot water for
ing elements turn on for about 20 user (about 25 gallons/94.6 L)
minutes
30 minutes and Upper element turns off and Uses efficient heat pump for majority of heating
beyond compressor turns back on
NOTE: The heat pump operating range is 45°F to 120°F (7°C to 49°C). If the ambient temperature is outside of this range,
the heat pump will turn off and the electric elements will be used until the ambient temperature returns to within the
operating range.
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