Installation Guide for Switching from Gas Boiler to Air-to-Water Heat Pump
Welcome to this comprehensive guide designed to walk you through the process of transitioning from a traditional gas boiler to a more energy-efficient air-to-water heat pump. This guide is intended for homeowners who are considering making this significant change to their home heating systems.
Customer contacts gas company to terminate subscription
- The gas company comes out and "Switch off" the gas supply.
- Otherwise, seal off the gas supply.
Dismantling of existing gas boiler
- Disconnect the boiler from its electrical connections.
- Water supply is shut off by turning the relevant tap(s).
- Cut off the inlet and return as well as cold and hot water connections.
- Then disconnect the boiler from the chimney.
- Remove the boiler from its mounts.
Installation of new air-to-water heat pump
- Preparation of ground foundation: 120x80 cm and 30 cm from the wall.
- Wall openings for inlet/return of refrigerant pipes.
- Installation of outdoor unit on ground block/stand on the foundation.
- Sealing of the wall with foam sealant or latex sealant.
- Carrying in the indoor unit and placing it in a suitable location.
- Connection to existing inlet/return pipes and tap water.
- Electrical installation for power supply of indoor unit as well as electric heating element and outdoor unit. 2x(3X16A).
- Clamping of electrical cable from electrical panel to switch.
- Start-up and control.
- Instruction and handling.
- Removal of existing gas boiler.
Extra info:
- Minimum 180 cm of free ceiling height.
- Floor drain nearby.
- Access to 6x 16A fuses in the electrical cabinet.
- Buffer tank recommended for high-temperature systems.
- 30 cm behind the outdoor unit to the wall.
- At least 2 meters free in front of the outdoor unit.
- Avoid enclosing the outdoor unit.
Installation materials not included from Klimatime
- Refrigerant pipes per meter.
- Cover channel for refrigerant pipes.
- Copper pipes for connection to existing heating system.
- Shut-off valves.
- Mixing valve.
- Safety valve for tap water.
- Safety switch.
- Electrical cable per meter.
- Rubber cable per meter.
- Ground fault circuit breaker.
- Optional accessories such as: indoor sensors, buffer tank, two-zone kit, Wi-Fi control, etc.
Preparations for the end customer
- Receive delivery.
- Check the condition of the product.