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Possible locations of heat pump water heater (HPWH)s in a hypothetical multifamily building using a one-to-one deployment of one HPWH per apartment

Possible locations of heat pump water heater (HPWH)s in a hypothetical multifamily building using a one-to-one deployment of one HPWH per apartment
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Possible locations of heat pump water heaters in a hypothetical multifamily building using a cluster deployment where pairs of dwelling units share a heat pump water heater

Possible locations of heat pump water heaters in a hypothetical multifamily building using a cluster deployment where pairs of dwelling units share a heat pump water heater
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Press in on the sides of the plastic light cover to remove the light cover from the bathroom exhaust fan for cleaning

Press in on the sides of the plastic light cover to remove the light cover from the bathroom exhaust fan for cleaning
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Proper sizing for kitchen exhaust fan

Proper sizing for kitchen exhaust fan
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Properly installed ERV/HRV

Properly installed ERV/HRV
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Properly installed ERV/HRV

Properly installed ERV/HRV
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PSC Motor

PSC Motor
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Pull the exhaust fan vent cover down gently to access the spring-loaded mounting wires

Pull the exhaust fan vent cover down gently to access the spring-loaded mounting wires
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Radon fan– slab-on-grade construction

Radon fan– slab-on-grade construction
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Rater-measured ventilation rate is within 100-120% of HVAC contractor design value (2.11)

Rater-measured ventilation rate is within 100-120% of HVAC contractor design value (2.11)
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Re-install the air filters in your heat pump water heater by sliding it back into place in the filter slot

Re-install the air filters in your heat pump water heater by sliding it back into place in the filter slot
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Recommended Installation Locations for a Heat Pump Water Heater Based on the Climate Zone of Home

Recommended Installation Locations for a Heat Pump Water Heater Based on the Climate Zone of Home
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Remove the filters from the range hood fan housing.

Remove the filters from the range hood fan housing.
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Remove the light bulb from the light fixture in the exhaust fan and clean the light housing with a vacuum brush attachment or cloth

Remove the light bulb from the light fixture in the exhaust fan and clean the light housing with a vacuum brush attachment or cloth
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Returning to Your Flood Damaged Home

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Right - A high-efficiency (95 AFUE) wall-hung gas-fired boiler heats water for the hydro-coil space heating system and also provides a back-up for the solar hot water system.

Right - A high-efficiency (95 AFUE) wall-hung gas-fired boiler heats water for the hydro-coil space heating system and also provides a back-up for the solar hot water system.
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Right - A home-run (also called central manifold or parallel piping) system distributes hot water directly from a distribution manifold next to the water heater to each fixture using individual small-diameter PEX pipes.

Right - A home-run (also called central manifold or parallel piping) system distributes hot water directly from a distribution manifold next to the water heater to each fixture using individual small-diameter PEX pipes.
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Right - Each individual unit in this multifamily building has its own energy recovery ventilator (ERV) to provide balanced ventilation to the dwelling

Right - Each individual unit in this multifamily building has its own energy recovery ventilator (ERV) to provide balanced ventilation to the dwelling
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Right - The geothermal heat pump provides hot water for radiant floor heating, domestic hot water, and the air handler for space conditioning upstairs.

Right - The geothermal heat pump provides hot water for radiant floor heating, domestic hot water, and the air handler for space conditioning upstairs.
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Right - The home’s ground source heat pump preheats water for the air source heat pump water heater.

Right - The home’s ground source heat pump preheats water for the air source heat pump water heater.
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Right - The home’s high-efficiency gas boiler provides domestic hot water as well as in-floor radiant heat, while a high-efficiency heat pump provides cooling and a secondary source of heating.

Right - The home’s high-efficiency gas boiler provides domestic hot water as well as in-floor radiant heat, while a high-efficiency heat pump provides cooling and a secondary source of heating.
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Right - The kitchen exhaust duct termination is integrated aesthetically and functionally with the exterior cladding; however, the opening should be screened to keep out pests.

Right - The kitchen exhaust duct termination is integrated aesthetically and functionally with the exterior cladding; however, the opening should be screened to keep out pests.
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Right - This 80-gallon heat pump water heater is ducted to pull heat from outside air drawn from the south side of the house and to exhaust cooled air outside on the north side of the house to efficiently heat water without impacting room temperatures.

Right - This 80-gallon heat pump water heater is ducted to pull heat from outside air drawn from the south side of the house and to exhaust cooled air outside on the north side of the house to efficiently heat water without impacting room temperatures.
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Right - This ceiling-mounted mini whole-house fan has built-in insulated covers to reduce heat loss when the fan is not in use

Right - This ceiling-mounted mini whole-house fan has built-in insulated covers to reduce heat loss when the fan is not in use