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Installation, Operation & Maintenance 
HEV/H SERIES
 
Heat Controller, Inc.
WATER CONNECTION INSTALLATION
External Flow Controller Mounting
The Flow Controller can be mounted beside the unit 
as shown in Figure 12. Review the Flow Controller 
installation manual for more details.
Water Connections-Residential HR Models
Models utilize swivel piping fittings for water connections 
that are rated for 450 psi (3101 kPa) operating pressure. 
The connections have a rubber gasket seal similar to a 
garden hose gasket, which when mated to the flush end 
of most 1” threaded male pipe fittings provides a leak-
free seal without the need for thread sealing tape or joint 
compound. Insure that the rubber seal is in the swivel 
connector prior to attempting any connection (rubber 
seals are shipped attached to the swivel connector). DO 
NOT OVER TIGHTEN or leaks may occur.
The female locking ring is threaded onto the pipe threads 
Gasket
Swivel Nut
Stainless steel 
snap ring
Brass Adaptor
Hand Tighten 
Only!
Do Not 
Overtighten!
Figure 11: Water Connections
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.
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
The typical closed loop ground source system is shown 
in Figure 12. 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 
per ton [2.41 to 3.23 l/m per kW] of cooling capacity 
recommended in these applications. 
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 Loop
Once piping is completed between the unit, Flow 
Controller and the ground loop (Figure 12), the loop is 
ready for final purging and charging. A flush cart with 
at least a 1.5 hp [1.1 kW] pump is required to achieve 
enough fluid velocity in the loop piping system to purge 
air and dirt particles. An antifreeze solution is used in 
most areas to prevent freezing. All air and debris must 
be removed from the earth loop piping before operation. 
Flush the loop with a high volume of water at a minimum 
velocity of 2 fps (0.6 m/s) in all piping. The steps below 
must be followed for proper flushing. 
1.  Fill loop with water from a garden hose through the 
flush cart before using the flush cart pump to insure 
an even fill. 
2.  Once full, the flushing process can begin. Do not 
allow the water level in the flush cart tank to drop 
below the pump inlet line to avoid air being pumped 
back out to the earth loop. 
3.  Try to maintain a fluid level in the tank above the 
return tee so that air cannot be continuously mixed 
back into the fluid. Surges of 50 psi (345 kPa) can 
be used to help purge air pockets by simply shutting 
off the return valve going into the flush cart reservoir. 
This “dead heads” the pump to 50 psi (345 kPa). To 
purge, dead head the pump until maximum pumping 
GROUND-LOOP HEAT PUMP APPLICATIONS
which holds the male pipe end against the rubber 
gasket, and seals the joint. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY! DO 
NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
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