Toyesi Pty Ltd.

2 / 27 Binney Road, Kings Park NSW 2148 FACT SHEET # 4

P – 02 9679 9400 W-www.toyesi.com.au
ABN:33 003 133328
Placement Consideration.

Heat Pumps & Chillers Heat Pump Layouts

Most units you can buy these days come in set “TOP” or
Installation Considerations “FRONT” discharge configurations
Heat pumps have been used in many applications for many
years by many different suppliers and their associated
brands. These applications include but not limited to:
• Pool heating & chilling
• Hot water services
• Aquaculture heaters & chillers
• Horticulture
• Space heating
• Hydroponics
• Water temperature control
At Toyesi we can also produce left and right hand “END”
• And much, much more! discharge configurations.

How do Heat Pumps Work?

Heat pump theory rests on the principle that heat will move Installation Mistakes
from a higher temperature to a lower temperature. Installing heat pumps is a fairly easy process, however,
depending on the project on hand a Plumber, Electrician and
Hence, if a heat transfer coil can be kept at a lower a Refrigeration specialist may be required for installation
temperature than its surrounds, it will absorb heat. Thus, it and commissioning the unit.
will capture heat from the surrounding air by drawing it
through a lower temperature finned tube type heat However, over the years we have noticed the same mistakes
exchanger. made over and over again and a majority of these mistakes
are due to the heat pumps installation location.
The ambient heat is absorbed by the low temperature
refrigerant gas circulating in the system, where its Typical mistakes include:
temperature is increased by a vapour compression process • Placing outdoor units in an enclosure or indoors.
and by absorbing the motor windings heat of the
compressor. • Not taking in consideration of where the air intake
or air discharge will be situated.
The heat of the high • Not providing a platform or base for the units to sit
temperature refrigerant on.
gas is then transferred to
• Location of pump equipment
the circulating water via
refrigerant-to-water • Length and location of water piping.
heat exchanger. • Heat gain or lose due to uninsulated pipes or water
tanks, pools etc.
• Noise considerations
 "It's a simple process of recovering and re-using the thermal energy that is typically waste ventilated."

Installation - Outdoor Positioning Installation - Indoor Positioning

The unit must be located in a position that provides For an indoor or in-plant installation, the heat pumps are
adequate air circulation without re-circulating de-energised specially fitted with a high static ducted fan upgrade kit for
air, or restricting airflow, and to allow adequate service static losses of air intake and exhaust ducting.
access.
This is necessary to ensure integrity of the heat pump's
heating capacity and operating efficiency by preventing re-
circulation of cold de-energised air passing back through the
outdoor finned coil.

Top discharge units suffer from “MUSHROOMING” cold air

due to the fact that cold air goes down and warm air goes
up. The cooler discharge-air, if not in an adequate ventilated
area, can fall back down surrounding the heat pump. This
cooler air then re-enters the air intake causing the heat
pump to draw heat from the cooled air rather than warmer
air. The by-product is discharging even cooler air.

The net result is a heat pump sitting in its own cold air slowly
freezing over and will not perform the job of heating the
water in the pool or tank. Service Access
Service access regions are specified for each heat pump
These units are designed for outdoor applications and must model. Please allow room around a unit to allow for a
not be installed in a totally, or semi-enclosed, or naturally serviceman to get to the unit.
ventilated enclosure such as a garage or shed.
Mounting Surface
Alternate indoor units should be selected. Under no circumstances should the unit be dropped or laid
on its side during handling and transportation.
Noise Levels
Toyesi builds units that have been designed to be as quiet as The unit should be mounted on a level, sturdy surface. Large
possible. However, positioning of the unit should be done pre-formed concrete slab or paving blocks may be used.
with consideration to noise generated by the fans (i.e. not
beside a bedroom). If large outdoor units are required, then
sound attenuators can be used.

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 "It's a simple process of recovering and re-using the thermal energy that is typically waste ventilated."

Typical Two Unit Install Set Up For

TET 1200 & TET 400 Heat Pumps

Plant rooms will change in dimensions and

layouts also if the pool requires larger units or
multiple units the heat pump room requirements
will change, however there are some standard
room requirements.

Entry Door
• Entry Door minimum of 920mm wide
• Entry Door can be single or double

Air Discharge Box

• Can be on any wall, Floor or ceiling
• Discharge air is cooled de-energised airflow
• Best discharged into an open area like outdoors or
large carpark.
• Cold air goes down so down ramps will carry the
air away.
CRITICAL NOTE:
• Should be positioned as high as possible on a wall.
• Air displacement is critical to maintain
• Due to duct flange penetration must be at least
efficient heat pump performance.
35mm from ceiling.
• Air conditioners located in the area will
• Discharge box: 600mm x 900mm
influence air discharge & air intake options.
• Wall Penetration 610mm x 910mm
• Do Not isolate a heat pump plantroom with
• Discharge Grill can be Egg-Crete, Weather-Grill or
too many narrow corridors or areas that may
Fire Damper Grill.
restrict the critical air exchange for both heat
pumps and air conditioners alike.

Water Discharge
• Heat pumps produce condensate water
• Drain in floor close to unit location as possible to
Air Inlet Grille minimize piping requirements.
• Can be on any wall, above doorway or in the door.
• Ideally as far as possible from the Air discharge to Unit Positioning – See diagram
prevent cooled air recirculation. • Units can be placed almost anywhere in the heat
• Should be positioned as high as possible on the pump room.
wall. • Space consideration is required for ease of
• Due to duct flange, penetration must be at least positioning, delivery, removal and for servicing of
35mm from ceiling. the equipment.
• Wall Penetration 1210mm x 610mm • 300mm from coil to wall
• Air inlet can be Louvered Grilles, Security Mesh, or • 800mm from service panels to wall.
Fire Dampers.
Who we are –
Ducting Toyesi pty. ltd. has been instrumental in
the design of commercial Heat Pumps & Chillers servicing the
• 4 Zero Fire Rated Flexi Ducting used by Toyesi Pool & Spa and Aquaculture markets since 1989.
• Positioned where possible above head Hight.
For individual project advice call Toyesi Ph: 02 9679 9400

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