GSUJ Vertical Geothermal Unit

Features and Benefits

System Benefits

The ground-source heat pump system

consists of: --.
• a water-source heat pump

• a closed loop ground heat

exchanger made of high density
polyethylene pipe (guaranteed 25
years or more by many
manufacturers)

• a low wattage circulating pump(s)

In the heating mode, the closed-loop

heat exchanger absorbs heat from the
earth (typically 50 F to 70 F) and
transfers the heat to the refrigerant via the water-to-refrigerant heat
exchanger. The compressor concentrates the heat absorbed by the
refrigerant before it flows to a coil in the supply air stream. The coil
heats the air moving across it and heats the house. An antifreeze
solution may be added to the ground-loop heat exchanger to
prevent system freeze-up when heat pump leaving water
temperatures drop below the freezing point of water, 32 F.

In the cooling mode, the heat pump extracts heat and moisture
from the air and rejects the heat into the refrigerant. The heat is
transferred to the fluid in the ground loop system via the heat
exchanger. The ground then absorbs the heat from the ground
loop.

As a benefit of the system, unwanted heat in the cooling mode can

be captured by a desuperheater and used to produce virtually free
hot water by reducing the hot water heater's run time. The
desuperheater can also be used to greatly reduce the cost of
producing hot water in the heating mode by reducing the hot water
heater's run time.

Due to constant moderate earth temperatures, the system can be

twice as efficient as an air-to-air heat pump, and more than three

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limes that of high efficiency gas systems. Moderate earth
temperatures translate into the highest comfort levels in cooling
from increased dehumidification and higher supply air temperatures
in heating.

Another benefit is that the system requires no defrost cycle and

little to no supplemental heat.

The GSUJ unit is located entirely within the home, much like a
refrigerator. By avoiding outside weather extremes, the unit's life
span is expanded. Field refrigerant connections, and an outdoor air
conditioning unit are no longer needed.

The unit is compact enough to be installed just about anywhere. It

can be placed in an attic, basement, or tucked away in a closet.

Design Features and Benefits

Cabinet
The cabinet is constructed of heavy gauge galvanized steel. In
addition, the cabinet has a Crushed Ice (i.e., white) electrostatic
powder-paint coating for a longer lasting and corrosion-resistant
finish.

Sound
These units operate quietly, with noise ratings of NC 40-45 in
typical installations. All units have a thermal/acoustical insulated
partition between the blower and compressor compartments to
attenuate any compressor noise. Fan motors and compressors are
internally isolated to reduce vibration. Compressor base plate and
full-length channel stiffeners also help reduce vibration. The ICM
variable-speed blower motor, with a soft start at 50% capacity,
helps reduce start-up noise and enhance comfort.

Compressor
A high efficiency scroll compressor helps assure quiet, reliable, and
efficient operation.

Condensate Pan
Each unit has a removable, cleanable Condensate pan to improve
indoor air quality. This Condensate pan allows any Condensate from
the coil to drain freely, discouraging Condensate buildup and
microbial growth in the pan.

Filter Rack and Filter

Each unit is equipped with an accessible filter rack, which houses
1-inch standard sized, disposable, fiberglass filter.

Filter Drier
This unit has a filter drier to dehydrate and clean the refrigerant

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