CLIMATEMASTER WATER-SOURCE HEAT PUMPS
Tranquility
®
(TRL) Series
R e v. : N o v e m b e r 1 1 , 2 0 2 1
C l i m a t e M a s t e r Wa t e r-S o u rc e H e a t P u m p s
26
Ground-Loop Heat Pump Applications
⚠
CAUTION!
⚠
CAUTION!
The following instructions
represent industry accepted
installation practices for closed loop
earth coupled heat pump systems.
Instructions are provided to assist
the contractor in installing trouble
free ground loops. These instructions
are recommendations only. State/
provincial and local codes MUST
be followed and installation MUST
conform to ALL applicable codes. It
is the responsibility of the installing
contractor to determine and comply
with ALL applicable codes and
regulations.
⚠
CAUTION!
⚠
CAUTION!
Ground loop applications
require extended range equipment
and optional refrigerant/water circuit
insulation.
Pre-Installation
Prior to installation, locate and mark all
existing underground utilities, piping,
etc. Install loops for new construction
before sidewalks, patios, driveways, and
other construction has begun. During
construction, accurately mark all ground
loop piping on the plot plan as an aid in
avoiding potential future damage to the
installation.
Piping Installation
All earth loop piping materials should be
limited to polyethylene fusion only for
in-ground sections of the loop. Galvanized
or steel fittings should not be used at any
time due to their tendency to corrode. All
plastic to metal threaded fittings should
be avoided due to their potential to leak
in earth coupled applications. A flanged
fitting should be substituted. P/T plugs
should be used so that flow can be
measured using the pressure drop of the
unit heat exchanger.
Earth loop temperatures can range
between 25 and 110°F [-4 to 43°C]. Flow
rates between 2.25 and 3 gpm [2.41 to
3.23 l/m per kW] of cooling capacity is
recommended in these applications.
⚠
WARNING!
⚠
WARNING!
TRL Series products
contain braze plate heat exchangers
and should never be applied to a
ground water application. Applying
the TRL product to a ground water
application will void the warranty.
Test individual horizontal loop circuits
before backfilling. Test vertical U-bends
and pond loop assemblies prior to
installation. Pressures of at least 100 psi
[689 kPa] should be used when testing.
Do not exceed the pipe pressure rating.
Test entire system when all loops are
assembled.
Flushing the Earth Loop
Upon completion of system installation
and testing, flush the system to remove all
foreign objects and purge to remove all air.
Antifreeze
In areas where minimum entering loop
temperatures drop below 40°F [5°C] or
where piping will be routed through areas
subject to freezing, antifreeze is required.
Alcohols and glycols are commonly used
as antifreeze; however your local sales
office should be consulted to determine
the antifreeze best suited to your area.
Freeze protection should be maintained
to 15°F [9°C] below the lowest expected
entering loop temperature. For example,