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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The Geyser-R should only be installed in a dry/covered location. The Geyser-R is not designed
to be installed outside where it can be exposed to adverse weather condition. The ambient air
temperature in the installation area should not drop below 50°F (10°C). The cubic area of the
space needs to be 1,000 cubic feet or greater for proper air flow and to avoid excessive cooling
of the area. The Geyser-R can be installed in attics garages, or basements provided the above
criteria are met for proper installation.
The Geyser-R connects to a typical household outlet, 115V, 15 Amp. While the device requires
approx. 12 Amps momentarily upon power-up, the device draws 5-8 Amps during normal
operation. It is recommended that a dedicated 15 Amp Circuit be used to power the Geyser-R.
The Geyser-R is recommended for installation on electric water tanks of 40gallons (151.4 liters)
or greater.
A drain must be available to accommodate condensate generated during operation of the
Geyser-R. In high humidity environments, the Geyser-R is capable of generating as much as 50
pints (24 liters) per day. The condensate can be routed to a floor drain, sink, the house waste
line, or to the outside by way of the drain hose (provided).
Check with the codes in your area for the proper way to dispose of the condensate. A
condensate pump may be required (not included).
Most electric water tanks utilize two heating elements, one at the top of the tank and one at
the bottom. The heating element at the top of the tank is called the quick recovery element.
This is designed to heat water at the top of the tank if the temperature of the tank falls below
the set point of the thermostat. The lower element provides most of the heating in a typical
water heater.
The Geyser-R replaces the lower element in operation and provides the majority of the heating
requirements. The upper element is left on at the temperature you set it, and will only engage
if there is a need for quick recovery. Therefore in normal operation the Geyser-R will provide
all the hot water needed and the top element will not run.
The Geyser-R will remove moisture from the air. It is an efficient dehumidifier and many have
found that the unit provides all the necessary dehumidification for the space the Geyser-R is
located.
Moisture may occasionally cause frost to form on the evaporator. When the frost builds up, the
Geyser-R will go into a defrost cycle. This could occur as often as every two hours in a cold
humid environment. While in the defrost mode, a period of up to 6 minutes, the fan will
continue to run and the tanks lower element will provide heating for the tank, when the
defrost cycle is over the Geyser-R will resume heating the water.
