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NorthRoad Technologies Geyser 6000–3.0 Installation & Owner's Manual
Summary of Geyser 6000–3.0
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–– the geyser 6000–3.0™ heat pump water heater installation & owner’s manual north road technologies, l.L.C. Http://northrdt.Com m ade in us a.
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–– safety information examine your water tank; make sure it is not rusty or leaking. Depending on the condition and age of the tank, this may be the best time for replacement. Before installing the geyser 6000–3.0™, make sure that the water heater is on a flat surface and properly secured. Safety in...
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–3– please keep these instructions for reference! ( for the life of the unit ) please be sure to read and follow all instructions carefully before attempting to install or operate the geyser 6000–3.0™. Www.Northrdt.Com.
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–4– contents safety information -------------------------------------------------------------------------- please keep these instructions for reference -----------------------------------------------------3 grounding instructions ----------------------------------------------------------------------...
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–5– geyser 6000–3.0™ overview the geyser 6000–3.0 from north road technologies is a heat pump water heater that makes use of a renewable energy source – the heat in the air in your basement, garage or utility room – to heat your water. By using this renewable energy source, you significantly reduce ...
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–6– system requirements the geyser 6000–3.0™ can only be placed in dry/covered location, in areas where the temp will not fall below 40°f. (4.5°c.). If using the unit in an attic, garage or basement, the unit can be installed without any additional equipment. However, if your water heater is in a sp...
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–7– quantity item # description 0 4” brass nipple 03 “t” connector 04 threaded valves 05 nipple with plastic water in-feed tube 06 6’ connection hose 07 6’ lengths of insultube insulation for hoses roll thread seal tape 6’ condensate tube red wire nut large strain relief “ur” connectors the followin...
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–8– section 2—location •the geyser 6000–3.0™ can be set on the floor, or on wood or concrete blocks. Care should be exercised when mounting the geyser 6000–3.0™ that vibration and noise are not transmitted to other areas. Always consider the air discharge direction in selecting a location; do not al...
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–9– locate drain valve at bottom of tank. After draining and flushing the tank, turn off all water supplies to the tank. Make sure there is no water left in the tank, and remove the drain valve. Set drain valve aside for use in a later step. Once the drain valve is removed, apply thread seal tape to...
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–0– next, insert one of the two brass “t” fittings, (item 03) onto the exposed end of the nipple, and tighten snugly. Leave the open “t” approximately in the vertical position. After the nipple, (item 0) is properly installed on the tank, make a connection between the thermistor leads and the geyser...
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–– install the discharge valve removed from the tank earlier onto the exposed end of the fittings. Next, apply thread seal tape to, and install a valve, (item 04), onto the “t” fitting closest to the tank, making sure it is tight. Then apply thread seal tape to both ends of the brass fitting with th...
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–– next, you will connect the supplied hoses, (item 06), from the geyser to the valves that were just installed on the tank. The valve closest to the tank is connected to the fitting on the lower right hand corner of the geyser, marked “water in”. The valve furthest from the tank is connected to the...
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–3– a 7/8” hole must be drilled into the hand-hole cover, near the center of the cover. Extreme caution must be used for safety reasons and to maintain the integrity of the cover during the drilling process. One example of the how to complete the drilling process successfully is to connect the cover...
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–4– find the electrical cord unit that is pre-assembled with the strain-relief mechanism on the exposed end. Insert the cord through the hole just drilled in the cover. Screw the retaining ring onto the back side of the cover, hand tight. This will hold the cord in place on the cover. The geyser has...
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–5– wire tie the bare lead from the geyser to the lead just removed from the tank, using the wire nut that comes with the geyser. Electrical tape must be used to seal this connection. Take the second wire from the geyser (the one with the terminal connector) and connect it to the terminal where you ...
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–6– section 5 -operation general cycle most electric water tanks utilize two heating elements, one at the top of the tank and one at the bottom of the tank. The heating element at the top of the tank is called a “quick recovery” element, because it is designed to heat water at the top of the tank if...
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–7– temperature setting: the default setting for the thermostat/temperature setting is 0°f. (49°c.), in accordance with the department of energy guidelines. Please note that the geyser 6000-3.0 will heat the water up to 40° f (60° c), and this setting can be changed internally. The lever to adjust t...
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–8– section 6–heat pump water heater maintenance warning before servicing the existing geyser or the electric water heater, unplug the unit(s), turn off circuit breaker or remove the fuses supplying power to the water heater. Failure to do so may result in property damage, bodily injury, or death. G...
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–9– section 7—trouble shooting guide problem possible cause and solution no hot water flow at tap. Valve on old water pipe supplying water tank should be open, faucet aerator or restrictor may be plugged with sediment. High pressure limit switch . Repeat system purge operation opens repeatedly . Uni...
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–0– hot water runs out, hpwh does not run) defective hpwh component, refer to schematic to troubleshoot heavy accumulation of frost on the unit the defrost thermostat or system control relay unit, extending through the air filter could be defective heat pump is noisy (more than 60 db) . Check for lo...