Defrost
When defrost occurs in a Hybrid Heat system, the furnace will operate during the defrost cycle. At the end of the defrost cycle, the furnace and heat pump will be de−energized while the fan is energized for 2 minutes allowing the heat exchanger to cool down. If Option 34, Hybrid Heat Furnace Latch is set to Off, at the end of the 2 minute time, the heat pump will be re−energized if a call for heat still exists. If Option 34 is set to On (default), the furnace will remain on until the end of the heating cycle.
Defrost detection is not available if the installer has configured the O/W2/B output to function as a B output. During heat pump heating, a defrost signal shall be considered valid if the compressor output is energized and the defrost signal has been active for less than 15 consecutive minutes. Any defrost signal present for longer than 15 minutes shall be considered invalid.
Heat pump/fan coil and Hybrid Heat systems shall use this input to:
SDetect that defrost is in progress and energize the auxiliary heat to provide homeowner comfort during the defrost cycle
SAllow a defrost cycle to run to completion regardless of the system demand
Three−Minute Minimum on Time
In normal operation, when a stage turns on, it will not turn off for a minimum of 3 minutes. In Hybrid Heat systems, the minimum on time for the furnace is 5 minutes. If the setpoint is changed, this timer is canceled, allowing the equipment to turn off immediately when the demand is removed. The 3 minute minimum on timer applies to all stages of heating and cooling, except Hybrid Heat. A stage will run for a minimum of 3 minutes before the thermostat will be allowed to stage to a lower stage.
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