Since the heat strips are considered an option, if the option was not purchased then the basic t-stat would match the system operation.

The 60 amp circuit was put there "in case the buyer complains".

Its easy to add the strips and correct t-stat but the large circuit is much harder to do later.

I write up missing heat strips since they are used to knock the chill off during the defrost cycle and just a good idea for when the heat pump quits heating or it is really cold out.

Not too many heat pumps in PA I bet, but the newer ones will work fine up north.