Thermal Battery System Start Up
Power on the Harvest Pod.
Connect your phone/tablet/laptop to the Harvest Pod's WiFi access point
- The network name (HarvestPodXXXX) and password can be found on the label on the bottom of the Pod
- Wait at least 5 minutes after powering the pod before attempting to access the Harvest Tech App.
Navigate to "http://harvestpodXXXX.local" using an internet browser, where "XXXX" is the same as the name of the network.
Setup the pod:
- Confirm you have installed the SANCO2 heat pump and the tank
- Choose "Forced Air" for installation type
- Choose "Open" for system type
- Choose "Heat Pump A/C" for reversible heat pump systems (heating and cooling), and One Way A/C for cooling-only systems.
5. If not already connected using ethernet, connect the pod to the home's Internet by selecting the correct WiFi network and entering the password. The initial connection may take a few minutes to confirm.
6. Save and continue to customer profile
Fill in the customer profile:
Save and continue to Hardware once complete.
Select the appropriate installed hardware:
- The generation can be found in the model number shown on the nameplate of the SANCO2.
- "Number of heat pumps" refers to the number of SANCO2 Heat Pump Water Heaters installed.
- F3 and T6 are optional sensors included in the Harvest Sensor Kit.
Check sensors and thermostat for proper function:
- Test that Heat, Cool, Fan, and Off thermostat calls are reflected in the "Thermostat Check" to validate the thermostat wiring.
- Ensure all listed sensors are indicated as "OK", and troubleshoot any external sensors that are not.
Test the SANCO2 wiring:
- Select "Enable Manual Control"
- Toggle the SANCO2 on
The SANCO2 should turn on, and the power draw should read over 500 W. This will take 3-5 minutes.
Test the hydronic circulator pump to ensure it is fully purged of air:
- Ensure Manual Control is enabled.
- Enter 40 and select "Start". The circulator pump inside of the Pod should turn on, and the app should display flow after 1-2 minutes.
- If no flow is displayed, check that the loop is fully purged and that all valves are open.
Note: particularly long pipe runs may require a higher pump speed to produce flow
4. Save and continue to Air Handler
Configure the air handler:
- In the Air Handler Model dropdown, select Other.
- Enter the pipe diameter and approximate total length of the hydronic coil loop.
Configure Heat Output
Enter home Design Heating Temperature (99% coldest temperature in Farenheit) and heating load at the design temperature (in kBTU/h) in order to configure the hydronic variable heat output.
Configure Energy Harvesting
- Select Time of Use Control
- Select Utility Rate Schedule based on customers' current or requested utility rate.
- Select "EcoPort is integrated into the pod."
