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HotPod™ Installation

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

• FOLLOW ALL STATE AND LOCAL CODES.

• E

ACH HOTPOD™ MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH A DEDICATED 15-AMP

120-VOLT AC CIRCUIT. USE 14 GA. COPPER WIRE MINIMUM.

• F

OR INDOOR USE ONLY WITH 6" ROUND DUCTWORK.

• M

INIMUM SPACE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL - 1" (2.5 CM).

CHOOSE LOCATION (FIGURE 1)

1. Install HotPod™ in horizontal position ONLY.

2. Select a 14" (35.6 cm) section of duct that is a MINIMUM of 4

feet (122 cm) from outlet register.

• Select section so that you can insert male crimped end into

inlet side of the HotPod™.

• Discharge end must point toward outlet register (

arrows

show air flow direction).

• Position wiring enclosure to allow permanent access to the

wiring compartment.

INSTALL HOTPOD™

1. Remove 14" (35.6 cm) section of duct.

FOR RIGID METAL DUCT

• Crimp ends of the duct as needed to provide male ends

for insertion into the HotPod™.

• Fasten with a minimum of 3 sheet metal screws at both

ends and within 1.5" (3.8 cm) of the end of the housing.

FOR FLEXIBLE DUCT

• Attach flexible duct directly to HotPod™ housing using

approved connection methods.

2. Support HotPod

™ on both ends with duct hangers or

perforated straps. Vibration reduction is recommended.

WARNING

REMOVE POWER FROM 120 VAC CIRCUIT SELECTED.

O NOT ENERGIZE CIRCUIT UNTIL ALL CONNECTIONS ARE MADE AND

OTPOD™ WIRING ENCLOSURE IS CLOSED AFTER INSTALLATION.

FOR 1440-WATT OUTPUT (5,000 B.T.U.) FIGURE 2

IMPORTANT: To avoid short cycling, please try it at 720 watts

first. (Figure 3)

1. Remove wiring cover. Following all local codes, connect 120

VAC, 15 amp dedicated circuit. Provide strain relief for all

wiring.

A. Black/hot wire to “L1 in” terminal.

B. White/neutral wire to “NEUTL.” terminal. Be sure Brown

and White HotPod™ wires are on “HEATER NEUTL.”

C. Green or ground wire to green housing ground screw.

2. Connect thermostat wire to circuit board.

D. Red/hot wire to “R” terminal.

E. White/heating wire to “W” terminal.

F. Yellow or green, cooling/fan wire to “Y/G” terminal.

G. Blue/common wire to “C” terminal when

applicable.

A. Cut out 14" (35.6 cm)

B. MINIMUM 4 ft (122 cm)

from outlet register

C. Wiring cover

D. Fasten w/ 3

sheet metal

screws both ends

E. Insert male crimped end

F. IMPORTANT: 1" (2.5 cm)

from combustible material

G. Crimp the cut end

H. Add vibration-damped

supports at both ends

FIGURE 2

FOR 720-WATT OUTPUT (2,500 B.T.U.) FIGURE 3

3. Attach 120 VAC and thermostat wires as shown in Figure 2.

In addition move the Brown HotPod™ wire:

A. Loosen “HEATER NEUTL” terminal; remove Brown wire;

re-tighten terminal.

B. Fasten Brown wire to “SPARE” terminal.

TEST

1. Apply power to the 120 VAC circuit.

2. Turn room thermostat to maximum heat. Check for

HotPod™ Fan and Heater operation.

• If there is no heat output at the outlet register, remove the

120 VAC power immediately. Re-check all connections in

the HotPod electrical enclosure.

• Have a qualified electrician use volt-ohmmeter to check

voltage supply from 120 VAC circuit.

Note: You may notice a slight odor the first time you use HotPod™.

This is normal as the heat oxidizes coatings used to protect metal

surfaces. Odor will dissipate after several uses.

INSTALL WIRING

Install a 24-VAC heating and cooling thermostat.

• Place thermostat in the designated room on wall opposite

from outlet register.

• Follow thermostat manufacturer’s instructions.

Use 4-strand thermostat wire, 20ga. minimum.

FIGURE 1

1440 W

ATTS

FIGURE 3

720 W

ATTS

PID PN 600555

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Summary

Installation Requirements

General Installation Requirements

Follow codes, use dedicated 15-amp circuit, 14 GA wire, indoor 6" round duct, 1" clearance.

Choose Location

Duct Section Selection

Select a 14" section of duct at least 4 feet from the outlet register for installation.

Wiring Enclosure Positioning

Position wiring enclosure for permanent access to the wiring compartment.

Install HotPod

Rigid Metal Duct Installation

Crimp duct ends and fasten with screws for rigid metal duct installation.

Flexible Duct Attachment

Attach flexible duct directly to the HotPod™ housing using approved methods.

Support and Vibration Reduction

Support HotPod™ on both ends with duct hangers or straps.

Install Wiring

Thermostat and Wire Installation

Install a 24-VAC thermostat and use 4-strand thermostat wire.

Safety Warnings

Electrical Power Warning

Remove power from the 120 VAC circuit before wiring and do not energize until complete.

1440-Watt Output Wiring

General 120 VAC Connections

Connect 120 VAC circuit, black wire to L1 in, white wire to NEUTL, and ground wire.

Thermostat Wire Connections

Connect Red to R, White to W, Yellow/Green to Y/G, Blue to C terminals.

720-Watt Output Wiring

Brown Wire Terminal Adjustment

Move the brown HotPod™ wire from HEATER NEUTL to the SPARE terminal.

Testing and Operation

System Power-Up Test

Apply power and set thermostat to maximum heat to check fan and heater operation.

Troubleshooting No Heat

If no heat output, remove power immediately and re-check all connections.

Initial Odor Note

A slight odor is normal on first use due to oxidation of protective coatings.