6. INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D)
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6.11 LOW TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS BELOW FREEZING (32°F OR 0°C) (CONT’D)
6.11.1 B
LANKET INSULATION
If fabricating an insulation blanket, use a 2” thick hot
water heater blanket cut as shown.
Wrap the unit as shown. Make sure that all joints are fully sealed to prevent cold air penetration between the insulation and the unit.
NOTES: 1. Holes must be done in the insulation blanket
to allow drain line installation for model
GSHH3K only.
2. MAKE SURE to use excess insulation to
cover the top of unit and its ports.
Attic
insulation
2” Thick
ductboard
Optional
drain
pan
Waste
drain
Insulated
ducts
Remove
some attic
insulation to
allow heat into
enclosure
from building
below
Heat
tape on
drain
line
Hose
clamp
Hose
clamp
CUT AWAY VIEW WITH THE DUCT BOARD ENCLOSURE DOOR REMOVED.
6.11.2 DUCT BOARD INSULATED ENCLOSURE
If fabricating an enclosure from 2” fiberglass duct board,
make sure that the enclosure is thightly sealed.
When possible have the waste disposal point within the
confines of the enclosure to expedite water removal (for
GSHH3K model only).