How to prevent water hammer in my Bosch SV012 system?
- JJamie MillsSep 14, 2025
To prevent water hammer in your Bosch Heat Pump system, change any fast-closing valves to slow-close type valves.

How to prevent water hammer in my Bosch SV012 system?
To prevent water hammer in your Bosch Heat Pump system, change any fast-closing valves to slow-close type valves.
Details the meaning of each character in the model number for identification.
Lists available options for cabinet, water connections, and return air configuration.
Explains codes for air filtration, electrical options, and fan/motor types.
Essential safety information for installation, servicing, and operation.
Overview of the SV series heat pump's performance, flexibility, and application suitability.
Guidelines for handling, storing, inspecting units upon arrival, and initial checks.
Specifies requirements for unit placement, clearance, and environmental conditions.
Instructions for preparing and using the unit's fold-out duct flanges.
Details on mounting units securely and level, including vibration isolation.
Details acceptable water quality characteristics for optimal heat pump performance and longevity.
Steps for installing the hanging bracket kit for suspended horizontal unit mounting.
Procedures for field conversion of horizontal unit supply air from end to straight-through.
Specifies requirements for condensate drain lines, including traps and venting.
Outlines requirements for return air duct flanges and supply air connections.
Guidelines for supply and return water piping, including material and connection recommendations.
Details compliance with electrical codes and proper power supply connections for units.
Instructions for connecting thermostat wiring to the unit's control board.
Explains the ECM interface board's role in controlling the fan motor and status indication.
Details thermostat connections and options for controlling unit operation.
How to adjust airflow and select dehumidification methods for optimal performance.
How the UPM monitors and controls safety features to protect unit components.
Explains the sequence of reversing valve and thermostat signals for cooling and heating.
Details the operation of water and evaporator freeze protection sensors.
Describes the condensate overflow sensor and its function in preventing unit damage.
Guidance on setting DIP switches for various UPM functions and default configurations.
A guide to understanding LED blink codes for diagnosing specific unit faults.
How to use the test mode and adjust freeze sensor trip points for troubleshooting.
Procedures for resetting intelligent and manual lockouts and clearing faults.
Information on extended range operation and hot gas reheat for enhanced performance.
Details on optional DDC controls and the internal 2-way water valve for advanced system integration.
Guidelines for connecting the unit to boiler and cooling tower systems for optimal performance.
Specific requirements and cautions for installing units in closed loop geothermal systems.
Comprehensive tables of AHRI-certified performance ratings for all SV series models.
Details on the standard PSC motor, its speed settings, and performance data.
Explains the constant torque ECM motor, its efficiency, and speed control.
Highlights the advanced features of constant airflow ECM motors for precise air delivery.
Provides performance data for constant torque ECM motors across various models.
Details features like low CFM ventilation and passive dehumidification for ECM motors.
Presents performance data for constant airflow ECM motors across different settings.
Lists electrical specifications, including FLA and fuse/HACR ratings, for standard blower motors.
Provides electrical data for constant torque ECM motors, including FLA and circuit ampacity.
Lists electrical specifications for constant CFM ECM motors, including FLA and fuse/HACR ratings.
Step-by-step instructions for powering up and verifying the unit's operation.
Recommended maintenance tasks, filter changes, and annual service checks for longevity.
Form for recording unit data and contact details for technical support.
Diagnosing and resolving issues when the compressor does not operate but the fan runs.
Interpreting LED blink codes to identify specific faults like condensate overflow or brownouts.
Steps to troubleshoot when neither the compressor nor the fan operates.
Resolving problems related to incorrect airflow or supply air temperatures.
Addressing issues like unit noise, high humidity, and water hammer.
Tables providing operating data for SV007 and SV009 models across various temperatures and flow rates.
Data on waterside pressure drop and water coil volume for different SV series models.
Details compressor specifications including RLA, LRA, and winding resistance values.
Provides corner weight data for horizontal units based on configuration and return air.
Wiring diagram for single-phase units utilizing PSC fan motors.
Wiring diagram for units equipped with 1-stage, 1-phase X13 motors.
Wiring diagram illustrating connections for units with 1-stage, 1-phase EON motors.
Detailed dimensions, port locations, and filter sizes for vertical models.
Detailed dimensions, port locations, and filter sizes for horizontal models.
Detailed dimensions, port locations, and filter sizes for counter-flow models.