Want to create interactive content? It’s easy in Genially!
Get started free
V2 ASHP unit positioning (Updated)
lance.hitchins
Created on November 6, 2023
Start designing with a free template
Discover more than 1500 professional designs like these:
Transcript
ASHP Unit positioning
Installing
Protective zone
General case
Positioning restrictions
Restrictions around the unit
Follow the below guidance when installing the ASHP with walls or restrictions to any orientation of the unit.
Wall 1m+ infront of ASHP
1m+ to walls either side of ASHP
ASHP positioning
To stop the possibility of R290 pooling in an enclosed area there must a lip of no higher than 0.1m.
Installation location
R290 Air source heat pumps should not be installed in underground, hollow or enclosed spaces. If you have no other option, the following guidance can be taken.
Positioning restriction
In Summary...
- R290 units should always be installed in the open air when possible
- Always try to avoid installing the unit in wells, below ground enclosures, enclosed atriums, plant rooms,
- Position the R290 ASHP at least 1m away from doors, opening windows, Air ventilation brickwork or waste water systems
- The protective zone should not cross building boundries
- Ignition sources must not be present in the protective zone, either permanently or for a short period of time. these include open flame, electrical sockets, lamps and electrical house connections