NorthRoad Technologies Geyser 6000–3.0 Installation & Owner's Manual - page 16
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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 the
temperature at the top of the tank falls below its set point. The heating element at the
bottom of the tank actually provides most of the heating of the water. With an electric
water heater, after the water in the top third of the tank is hot, the lower heating element
will heat the water in the bottom two thirds of the tank. The cold water that enters the tank
to replace the hot water being used enters at the bottom so that it will not cool the hot
water near the top exit. Hot water rises to the top of the tank, and cold water falls to the
bottom. The bottom thermostat brings the lower element on after a few gallons of hot water
are used.
The GEYSER 6000–3.0™ replaces the lower element in operation. Instead of the lower
element providing most of the hot water, the GEYSER 6000–3.0™ provides it. When the
GEYSER 6000
3.0 thermostat calls for heat, the electrical circuit is closed and the air fan, water
circulating pump, and compressor in the GEYSER 6000–3.0 start. The compressor causes
a differential pressure between the evaporator and the condenser. In the evaporator, the
refrigerant evaporates and cools, drawing heat from the air being forced through its fins. In
the condenser, refrigerant vapor is condensed, giving off heat to the water being circulated
from the storage tank.
The GEYSER 6000–3.0™ will remove moisture from the air. It is an effective dehumidifier,
and, depending on run time, may provide all necessary dehumidification. However, it will
only dehumidify while it is running. As more hot water is used, more dehumidification is
provided.
An alternative plumbing connection
that would work is to put a “T” in the
cold water supply to the water heater,
and connect the branch of the “T” to
the GEYSER 6000–3.0™ outlet. Connect
the GEYSER 6000–3.0™ outlet to a “T”
at the drain. This would allow the cold
water from the bottom of the tank to
be pulled up the dip tube, from a point
above the sediment. This alternative
connecting system is required for some
hot water heaters such as Marathon
®
brand, that have an internal elbow in
the drain. Note:keep the nipple with the
thermostat connected at the tank.