Hotpod electric duct heater installs in existing ductwork, and allows the homeowner to control the temperature of an individual room

HotPod Residential In-line Duct Heater for Supplemental Heating of a Cold Room or as a Whole House Primary Heating System

The hotpod™ is a device, installed in existing ductwork, which will allow the homeowner to control the temperature of an individual room. Hotpod™ also comes with a Silent Boot™ that gives customers a premium, noise-reduced duct system.

Installation within a bulkhead that will have ceiling tiles in a drop down ceiling. This type of installation is not covered over by drywall, which means that no access panel will be required by code.

hotpod™ Installation

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

FOLLOW ALL STATE AND LOCAL CODES.
HOTPOD™ MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH A DEDICATED 15-AMP 120-VOLT AC CIRCUIT. USE 14 GA. COPPER WIRE MINIMUM.
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY WITH 6" ROUND DUCTWORK MINIMUM
MINIMUM SPACE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL - 1" (2.5 CM).

CHOOSE LOCATION (FIGURE 1)

Install HotPod™ in horizontal position ONLY. Select a 14" (35.6 cm) section of duct that is a MINIMUM of 4 feet (122 cm) from outlet register.

Select section so that you can insert male crimped end into inlet side of the HotPod™.
Discharge end must point toward outlet register (arrows show air flow direction).
Position wiring enclosure to allow permanent access to the wiring compartment.

INSTALL HOTPOD™

Remove 14" (35.6 cm) section of duct.

FOR RIGID METAL DUCT

Crimp ends of the duct as needed to provide male ends for insertion into the HotPod™.
Fasten with a minimum of 3 sheet metal screws at both ends and within 1.5" (3.8 cm) of the end of the housing.

FOR FLEXIBLE DUCT

Attach flexible duct directly to HotPod™ housing using approved connection methods.

Support HotPod™ on both ends with duct hangers or perforated straps. Vibration reduction is recommended.

Cut out 14" (35.6 cm)
B. MINIMUM 4 ft (122 cm) from outlet register
C. Wiring cover
D. Fasten w/ 3 sheet metal screws both ends
E. Insert male crimped end
F. IMPORTANT: 1" (2.5 cm) from combustible material
G. Crimp the cut end
H. Add vibration-damped supports at both ends

INSTALL WIRING

Install a 24-VAC heating and cooling thermostat.

Place thermostat in the designated room on wall opposite from outlet register.
Follow thermostat manufacturer’s instructions. Use 4-strand thermostat wire, 20ga. minimum.

WARNING

REMOVE POWER FROM 120 VAC CIRCUIT SELECTED. DO NOT ENERGIZE CIRCUIT UNTIL ALL CONNECTIONS ARE MADE AND HOTPOD™ WIRING ENCLOSURE IS CLOSED AFTER INSTALLATION.

FOR 1440-WATT OUTPUT (5,000 B.T.U.) FIGURE 2:

IMPORTANT: To avoid short cycling, please try it at 720 watts first. (Figure 3):

Remove wiring cover. Following all local codes, connect 120 VAC, 15 amp dedicated circuit. Provide strain relief for all wiring.
A. Black/hot wire to “L1 in” terminal.
B. White/neutral wire to “NEUTL.” terminal. Be sure Brown and White HotPod™ wires are on “HEATER NEUTL.”
C. Green or ground wire to green housing ground screw.

Connect thermostat wire to circuit board:
D. Red/hot wire to “R” terminal.
E. White/heating wire to “W” terminal.
F. Yellow or green, cooling/fan wire to “Y/G” terminal.
G. Blue/common wire to “C” terminal when applicable.

FOR 720-WATT OUTPUT (2,500 B.T.U.) FIGURE 3:
Attach 120 VAC and thermostat wires as shown in Figure 2. In addition move the Brown HotPod™ wire:
A. Loosen “HEATER NEUTL” terminal; remove Brown wire; re-tighten terminal.
B. Fasten Brown wire to “SPARE” terminal.

TEST

Apply power to the 120 VAC circuit.
Turn room thermostat to maximum heat. Check for HotPod™ Fan and Heater operation.

If there is no heat output at the outlet register, remove the 120 VAC power immediately. Re-check all connections in the HotPod electrical enclosure.
Have a qualified electrician use volt-ohmmeter to check voltage supply from 120 VAC circuit.

Note: You may notice a slight odor the first time you use HotPod™. This is normal as the heat oxidizes coatings used to protect metal surfaces. Odor will dissipate after several uses.

A low voltage or line voltage thermostat is required to be installed in each room that a HotPod is located. Most inexpensive standard household thermostats such as the White-Rodgers 1F78-151 will work.

Optionally, using a thermostat with a second stage of heat (2 Heat/1 Cool) will allow the HotPod to turn on the fan only first during a call for heat (bring on the fan in stage one). Two stage heat can be achieved with an appropriate thermostat (consult an electrician for proper thermostats and wiring). This can potentially bring the temperature in the room up without energizing the heating coil, by drawing in warmer air from other rooms/ventilation system (similar to the cooling feature of the HotPod.) If the set-point is not reached within a time determined by the thermostat, the heater will come on as stage two. The White-Rodgers 1F82-261 Thermostat is recomended by Erivations, Inc. for operating the Hotpod in a “two stage heat mode” when the thermostat is set to "Heat". First stage heating is the HotPod fan only operation re-distributing warmer air from other areas. Second stage heating will bring on the heating elements in the HotPod. This option is achieved by placing a jumper wire at the thermostat between the “Y” and the “G” terminals. When the thermostat is set to "Emer" then the HotPod functions on the second stage only, with the heating coils energized whenever the fan is HotPod fan is running. The 1F82-261 can be used in this way with the following wiring: White to W2, Green to Y and G (install a jumper between Y and G), Red to R, Blue to C.

Installation The hotpod™ will be professionally installed by a local heating and cooling contractor in existing ductwork, hard wired and controlled by a standard heating or cooling thermostat.	Heating Heating is achieved by energizing the 1440w heating element and using its own internal fan to deliver warm air to the room.
Cooling Cooling is achieved by using the internal fan to deliver conditioned air from the main ducts and or other conditioned areas, until the desired temperature is reached.	Quiet Operation Because each hotpod™ is equipped with a Silent Boot™, hotpod™ operates at an incredibly quiet, 46 decibels. (The Silent Boot™ can also be used with any existing ductwork to reduce noise.)

Can be used as a back-up heat system:
Three to four units By adding three to four units in key areas, hotpod™ will keep the average-sized, 1,600 sq. feet home at a safe temperature.	If the Main Heating System Fails This system will independently maintain a reasonable temperature for a home in the event of a main heating system failure.	No More Frozen Pipes

Economical alternative to conventional zoning:
Cost Savings The hotpod™ will save money by allowing you to heat or cool one room vs. several room.	Pays for itself The hotpod™ can pay for itself in one heating season.
Inexpensive Installation Cost of installing the hotpod™ is thousands of dollars less!	Economical Alternative Off and on use of conventional zoning increases repairs and reduces life of heating and cooling equipment!

	White-Rodgers 1F78-151 Programmable (5+2) 1 Heat/1 Cool Thermostat, Battery Powered
	White-Rodgers 1F82-261 White-Rodgers Two-Stage Programmable 2 Heat/1 Cool Thermostat (Programmable (5/1/1 day) Heat Pump Thermostat)
	White-Rodgers 1F80-241 Low Voltage Set-Back Programmable Thermostat
	Aube Technologies TH115-A-024T Low Voltage Thermostat, 7-day programming, pre-programmed, backlight, low voltage, 15-min. cycles. 0.5 A @ 24 V - R, C, W. 7-day programming, pre-programmed, backlight, low voltage. Works with electromechanical relay. ON/STANDBY switch enables thermostat shutdown at end of heating season for added security.
	Aube Technologies TH141-HC-28 for central systems compatible with Forced hot air or hydronic Electric, gas, oil Electric air conditioning
	A wireless thermostat kit is available separately (TH6320R1004 & THM5320R1000) or bundled with a HotPod heater (HWHP6-1440120)
	05484 Thermostat Wire 20Ga. 4 Conductor, Carol Brand White 20 Gauge Copper 5 Conductor with PVC insulated solid conductors and jacket. Type CL2 E# (UL) 105C. UL Listed - White, Red, Green, Blue
	05584 Thermostat Wire 18Ga. 4 Conductor, Carol Brand White 18 Gauge Copper 4 Conductor with PVC insulated solid conductors and jacket. Type CL2 E# (UL) 105C. UL Listed - White, Red, Green, Blue

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Item ID	Catalog#	Description	Price	Click "Select" below to see our actual real-time quantity in stock
HOTPOD10001	HP6-1440120	Hotpod 6 inch In-line duct supplemental heating and cooling device - 1440 Watts / 120 Vac / 120 CFM - Includes one SB-6 6 inch SilentBoot	$283.49
HOTPOD10003	SB-6	6 inch SilentBoot. (Every HotPod includes one SB-6 6” SilentBoot but they can be purchased separately)	$10.75
HOTPOD10002	HWHP6-1440120	Kit includes HP6-1440120 Hotpod Duct Heater & Honeywell Wireless Thermostat Kit System (TH6320R1004 Wireless FocusPRO Programmable Thermostat & THM5320R1000 Equipment Interface Module)	$470.00
Thermostats
WR10042	1F82-261	White-Rodgers Programmable 2 Heat/1 Cool Thermostat	$63.90
WR10039	1F78-151	White-Rodgers Low Voltage Set-Back Thermostat. Programmable (5+2) 1 Heat/1 Cool Thermostat, Battery Powered	$38.83
WR10008	1F80-241	White-Rodgers Low Voltage Set-Back Programmable Thermostat	$62.58
AUBE10004	TH141HC-28	Aube Technologies thermostat for central systems. Features a telephone controller input, allowing users to control their heating while they are away.	$63.00
AUBE10036	TH115-A-024T	Aube Technologies 0.5 A @ 24 V - R, C, W. 7-day programming, pre-programmed, backlight, low voltage.	$63.60
MARKEL686334526012	RK120EAA	Columbus Electric RK Series - Heat Only - 50F-90F - Anticipator - Positive off - 2-3F rated differential	$19.17
HNYWLTST10025	TH6320R1004 & THM5320R1000	Honeywell HotPod Wireless Thermostat Kit System includes TH6320R1004 Wireless FocusPRO 5-1-1 Programmable Thermostat & THM5320R1000 Equipment Interface Module.	$185.71
Thermostat Wire
WIRETS10002	05484	Carol Brand Thermostat Wire 20 Gauge 4 Conductor	$0.25
WIRETS10004	05584	Carol Brand Thermostat Wire 18 Gauge 4 Conductor	$0.33


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