Pre-install Testing

Before you begin installing any Powerhouse Dynamics hardware, please completed the following testing and take photographs of the existing set up.

Roof Top Units

Test rooftop units by engaging heating and cooling at each unit from existing thermostats.

1.  Use temperature gun to verify heat working, cooling working for each RTU

2. Record measurements and take photos in mobile app 

Existing Thermostats and Remote Sensors

Identify existing thermostats and remote sensors, if found, and confirm compatibility.

1. Take photos of each thermostat with current set-points, mechanical settings, wiring at backplate 

2. Verify pre-requisites including common wire, compatibility, etc.

3. Verify if remote sensors are in use

4. If so, validate that they are wired, and wiring is correct.

 

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Standard Unit (Note RS 2 is not used)

 

 

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Heat pumps

 

5. Validate remote sensor location and ensure no interference / blowers / exterior non-insulated walls, direct sunlight, etc. 

If remote sensors are incompatible or must be relocated:

1. Verify permission for additional scope

2. Verify if running new remote sensor wire is possible

   Drop ceilings or surface mount preferred

3. Run new 18/2 shielded, making sure remote sensor wire is run separately from the bundle.

Electrical Panels

Identify electrical panels, document wiring and labeling.

1. Take photos of the electrical panels and panel schedules with the mobile app.

2. Locate circuits to be monitored per SOW and ensure panel schedules clearly identify desired circuits.

3. If circuits are not labeled, determine if circuit tracing can be completed. Added Scope would need to be approved.

4. Determine if there is sufficient space in panel to capture main feeds.

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