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1General safety precautions
1.1About the documentation
▪ The original documentation is written in English. All other
languages are translations.
▪ The precautions described in this document cover very important
topics, follow them carefully.
▪ All activities described in the installation manual must be
performed by an authorized installer.
1.1.1Meaning of warnings and symbols
DANGER
Indicates a situation that results in death or serious injury.
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
Indicates a situation that could result in electrocution.
DANGER: RISK OF BURNING
Indicates a situation that could result in burning because of
extreme hot or cold temperatures.
WARNING
Indicates a situation that could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a situation that could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation that could result in equipment or
property damage.
INFORMATION
Indicates useful tips or additional information.
1.2For the installer
1.2.1General
If you are not sure how to install or operate the unit, contact your
dealer.
NOTICE
Improper installation or attachment of equipment or
accessories could result in electric shock, short-circuit,
leaks, fire or other damage to the equipment. Only use
accessories, optional equipment and spare parts made or
approved by ROTEX.
WARNING
Make sure installation, testing and applied materials
comply with applicable legislation (on top of the
instructions described in the ROTEX documentation).
CAUTION
Wear adequate personal protective equipment (protective
gloves, safety glasses,…) when installing, maintaining or
servicing the system.
Tear apart and throw away plastic packaging bags so that
nobody, especially children, can play with them. Possible
risk: suffocation.
DANGER: RISK OF BURNING
▪ Do NOT touch the refrigerant piping, water piping or
internal parts during and immediately after operation. It
could be too hot or too cold. Give it time to return to
normal temperature. If you must touch it, wear
protective gloves.
▪ Do NOT touch any accidental leaking refrigerant.
NOTICE
Provide adequate measures to prevent that the unit can be
used as a shelter by small animals. Small animals that
make contact with electrical parts can cause malfunctions,
smoke or fire.
NOTICE
▪ Do NOT place any objects or equipment on top of the
unit.
▪ Do NOT sit, climb or stand on the unit.
In accordance with the applicable legislation, it might be necessary
to provide a logbook with the product containing at least: information
on maintenance, repair work, results of tests, stand-by periods,…
Also, at least, following information must be provided at an
accessible place at the product:
▪ Instructions for shutting down the system in case of an emergency
▪ Name and address of fire department, police and hospital
▪ Name, address and day and night telephone numbers for
obtaining service
In Europe, EN378 provides the necessary guidance for this logbook.
1.2.2Installation site
▪ Provide sufficient space around the unit for servicing and air
circulation.
▪ Make sure the installation site withstands the unit's weight and
vibration.
▪ Make sure the area is well ventilated.
▪ Make sure the unit is level.
▪ Make sure that the floor, where the unit will be installed, is level.
Do NOT install the unit in the following places:
▪ In potentially explosive atmospheres.
▪ In places where there is machinery that emits electromagnetic
waves. Electromagnetic waves may disturb the control system,
and cause malfunction of the equipment.
▪ In places where there is a risk of fire due to the leakage of
flammable gases (example: thinner or gasoline), carbon fibre,
ignitable dust.
▪ In places where corrosive gas (example: sulphurous acid gas) is
produced. Corrosion of copper pipes or soldered parts may cause
the refrigerant to leak.
1.2.3Refrigerant
NOTICE
Make sure the field piping and connections are not
subjected to stress.
WARNING
During tests, NEVER pressurize the product with a
pressure higher than the maximum allowable pressure (as
indicated on the nameplate of the unit).
WARNING
Take sufficient precautions in case of refrigerant leakage. If
refrigerant gas leaks, ventilate the area immediately.
Possible risks:
▪ Excessive refrigerant concentrations in a closed room
can lead to oxygen deficiency.
▪ Toxic gas may be produced if refrigerant gas comes
into contact with fire.
WARNING
Always recover the refrigerants. Do NOT release them
directly into the environment. Use a vacuum pump to
evacuate the installation.
NOTICE
After all the piping has been connected, make sure there is
no gas leak. Use nitrogen to perform a gas leak detection.
NOTICE
▪ Refrigerant cannot be charged until field wiring has
been completed.
▪ Refrigerant may only be charged after performing the
leak test and the vacuum drying.
▪ When charging a system, care shall be taken that its
maximum permissible charge is never exceeded, in
view of the danger of liquid hammer.
▪ When the refrigerant system is to be opened,
refrigerant must be treated according to the applicable
legislation.
▪ To avoid compressor breakdown, do not charge the refrigerant
more than the specified amount.
▪ In case re-charge is required, refer to the nameplate of the unit. It
states the type of refrigerant and necessary amount.
▪ The unit is factory charged with refrigerant and depending on pipe
sizes and pipe lengths some systems require additional charging
of refrigerant.
▪ Only use tools exclusively for the refrigerant type used in the
system, this to ensure pressure resistance and prevent foreign
materials from entering into the system.
▪ Charge the liquid refrigerant as follows:
IfThen
A siphon tube is present
(i.e., the cylinder is marked with
"Liquid filling siphon attached")
A siphon tube is NOT presentCharge with the cylinder upside
Charge with the cylinder upright.
down.
NOTICE
Make sure refrigerant piping installation complies with
applicable legislation. In Europe, EN378 is the applicable
standard.
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▪ Open refrigerant cylinders slowly.
▪ Charge the refrigerant in liquid form. Adding it in gas form may
prevent normal operation.
CAUTION
When the refrigerant charging procedure is done or when
pausing, close the valve of the refrigerant tank
immediately. If the tank is left with the valve open, the
amount of refrigerant which is properly charged may get off
point. More refrigerant may be charged by any remaining
pressure after the unit has stopped.
1.2.4Brine
If applicable. See the installation manual or installer reference guide
of your application for more information.
WARNING
The selection of the brine MUST be in accordance with the
applicable legislation.
WARNING
Take sufficient precautions in case of brine leakage. If
brine leaks, ventilate the area immediately and contact
your local dealer.
WARNING
The ambient temperature inside the unit can get much
higher than that of the room, e.g. 70°C. In case of a brine
leak, hot parts inside the unit can create a hazardous
situation.
WARNING
The use and installation of the application MUST comply
with the safety and environmental precautions specified in
the applicable legislation.
1.2.5Water
NOTICE
Make sure water quality complies with EU directive
98/83 EC.
1.2.6Electrical
WARNING
▪ ONLY use copper wires.
▪ All field wiring must be performed in accordance with
the wiring diagram supplied with the product.
▪ NEVER squeeze bundled cables and make sure they
do not come in contact with the piping and sharp
edges. Make sure no external pressure is applied to the
terminal connections.
▪ Make sure to install earth wiring. Do NOT earth the unit
to a utility pipe, surge absorber, or telephone earth.
Incomplete earth may cause electrical shock.
▪ Make sure to use a dedicated power circuit. NEVER
use a power supply shared by another appliance.
▪ Make sure to install the required fuses or circuit
breakers.
▪ Make sure to install an earth leakage protector. Failure
to do so may cause electric shock or fire.
▪ When installing the earth leakage protector, make sure
it is compatible with the inverter (resistant to high
frequency electric noise) to avoid unnecessary opening
of the earth leakage protector.
Install power cables at least 1 meter away from televisions or radios
to prevent interference. Depending on the radio waves, a distance of
1 meter may not be sufficient.
WARNING
▪ After finishing the electrical work, confirm that each
electrical component and terminal inside the electrical
components box is connected securely.
▪ Make sure all covers are closed before starting up the
unit.
NOTICE
Only applicable if the power supply is three-phase, and the
compressor has an ON/OFF starting method.
If there exists the possibility of reversed phase after a
momentary black out and the power goes on and off while
the product is operating, attach a reversed phase
protection circuit locally. Running the product in reversed
phase can break the compressor and other parts.
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
▪ Turn OFF all power supply before removing the
switch box cover, connecting electrical wiring or
touching electrical parts.
▪ Disconnect the power supply for more than 1 minute,
and measure the voltage at the terminals of main circuit
capacitors or electrical components before servicing.
The voltage MUST be less than 50 V DC before you
can touch electrical components. For the location of the
terminals, see the wiring diagram.
▪ Do NOT touch electrical components with wet hands.
▪ Do NOT leave the unit unattended when the service
cover is removed.
WARNING
If NOT factory installed, a main switch or other means for
disconnection, having a contact separation in all poles
providing full disconnection under overvoltage category III
condition, shall be installed in the fixed wiring.
The remote indoor sensor can only be used in case the
user interface is configured with room thermostat
functionality.
PC configurator (EKPCCAB)
The PC cable makes a connection between the switch box of the
indoor unit and a PC. It gives the possibility to upload different
language files to the user interface and indoor parameters to the
indoor unit. For the available language files, contact your local
dealer.
The software and corresponding operating instructions are available
on the ROTEX homepage.
For installation instructions, see the installation manual of the PC
cable and "8 Configuration" on page 35.
Cable for brine pressure switch connection (EKGSCONBP1)
This cable is also delivered as accessory.
Depending on the applicable legislation, you might have to install a
brine pressure switch (field supply). To connect the brine pressure
switch to the unit, you can use the cable for brine pressure switch
connection.
For installation instructions, see the installation manual of the cable
for brine pressure switch connection.
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NOTICE
ROTEX recommends to use a mechanical brine pressure
switch. If an electrical brine pressure switch is used,
capacitive currents might disturb the flow switch operation
causing an error on the unit.
5Application guidelines
5.1Overview: Application guidelines
The purpose of the application guidelines is to give a glance of the
possibilities of the ROTEX heat pump system.
NOTICE
▪ The illustrations in the application guidelines are meant
for reference only, and are NOT to be used as detailed
hydraulic diagrams. The detailed hydraulic
dimensioning and balancing are NOT shown, and are
the responsibility of the installer.
▪ For more information about the configuration settings to
optimize heat pump operation, see "8 Configuration" on
page 35.
INFORMATION
Energy metering functionality is NOT applicable and/or
NOT valid for this unit if it is calculated by the unit. If
optional external meters are used, energy metering display
is valid.
This chapter contains applications guidelines for:
▪ Setting up the space heating system
▪ Setting up an auxiliary heat source for space heating
▪ Setting up the domestic hot water tank
▪ Setting up the energy metering
▪ Setting up the power consumption
▪ Setting up an external temperature sensor
5.2Setting up the space heating
system
The ROTEX heat pump system supplies leaving water to heat
emitters in one or more rooms.
Because the system offers a wide flexibility to control the
temperature in each room, you need to answer the following
questions first:
▪ How many rooms are heated by the ROTEX heat pump system?
▪ Which heat emitter types are used in each room and what is their
design leaving water temperature?
Once the space heating requirements are clear, ROTEX
recommends to follow the setup guidelines below.
NOTICE
If an external room thermostat is used, the external room
thermostat will control the room frost protection. However,
the room frost protection is only possible if the leaving
water temperature control on the unit's user interface is
turned ON.
5.2.1Single room
Under floor heating or radiators – Wired room
thermostat
Setup
A
B
a
A Main leaving water temperature zone
B One single room
a User interface used as room thermostat
▪ The under floor heating or radiators are directly connected to the
indoor unit.
▪ The room temperature is controlled by the user interface, which is
used as room thermostat. Possible installations:
▪ User interface (standard equipment) installed in the room and
used as room thermostat
▪ User interface (standard equipment) installed at the indoor unit
and used for control close to the indoor unit + user interface
(optional equipment RKRUCBL*) installed in the room and used
as room thermostat
Configuration
SettingValue
Unit temperature control:
▪ #: [A.2.1.7]
▪ Code: [C-07]
Number of water temperature
zones:
▪ #: [A.2.1.8]
▪ Code: [7-02]
Benefits
▪ Cost effective. You do NOT need an additional external room
thermostat.
▪ Highest comfort and efficiency. The smart room thermostat
functionality can decrease or increase the desired leaving water
temperature based on the actual room temperature (modulation).
This results in:
▪ Stable room temperature matching the desired temperature
(higher comfort)
▪ Less ON/OFF cycles (more quiet, higher comfort and higher
efficiency)
▪ Lowest possible leaving water temperature (higher efficiency)
2 (RT control): Unit operation is
decided based on the ambient
temperature of the user interface.
0 (1 LWT zone): Main
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▪ Easy. You can easily set the desired room temperature via the
user interface:
▪ For your daily needs, you can use preset values and schedules.
▪ To deviate from your daily needs, you can temporarily overrule
the preset values and schedules, use the holiday mode…
Under floor heating or radiators – Wireless room
thermostat
Setup
A
B
b
a
A Main leaving water temperature zone
B One single room
a Receiver for wireless external room thermostat
b Wireless external room thermostat
▪ The under floor heating or radiators are directly connected to the
indoor unit.
▪ The room temperature is controlled by the wireless external room
thermostat (optional equipment RKRTR1).
Configuration
SettingValue
Unit temperature control:
▪ #: [A.2.1.7]
▪ Code: [C-07]
Number of water temperature
zones:
▪ #: [A.2.1.8]
▪ Code: [7-02]
External room thermostat for the
main zone:
▪ #: [A.2.2.4]
▪ Code: [C-05]
Benefits
▪ Wireless. The ROTEX external room thermostat is available in a
wireless version.
▪ Efficiency. Although the external room thermostat only sends ON/
OFF signals, it is specifically designed for the heat pump system.
1 (Ext RT control): Unit operation
is decided by the external
thermostat.
0 (1 LWT zone): Main
1 (Thermo ON/OFF): When the
used external room thermostat or
heat pump convector can only
send a thermo ON/OFF
condition.
Heat pump convectors
Setup
A
B
a
A Main leaving water temperature zone
B One single room
a Remote controller of the heat pump convectors
▪ The heat pump convectors are directly connected to the indoor
unit.
▪ The desired room temperature is set via the remote controller of
the heat pump convectors.
▪ The space heating demand signal is sent to one digital input on
the indoor unit (X2M/1 and X2M/4).
▪ The space operation mode is sent to the heat pump convectors by
one digital output on the indoor unit (X2M/33 and X2M/34).
INFORMATION
When using multiple heat pump convectors, make sure
each one receives the infrared signal from the remote
controller of the heat pump convectors.
Configuration
SettingValue
Unit temperature control:
▪ #: [A.2.1.7]
▪ Code: [C-07]
Number of water temperature
zones:
▪ #: [A.2.1.8]
▪ Code: [7-02]
External room thermostat for the
main zone:
▪ #: [A.2.2.4]
▪ Code: [C-05]
Benefits
▪ Efficiency. Optimal energy efficiency because of the interlink
function.
▪ Stylish.
1 (Ext RT control): Unit operation
is decided by the external
thermostat.
0 (1 LWT zone): Main
1 (Thermo ON/OFF): When the
used external room thermostat or
heat pump convector can only
send a thermo ON/OFF
condition.
If only one leaving water temperature zone is needed because the
design leaving water temperature of all heat emitters is the same,
you do NOT need a mixing valve station (cost effective).
Example: If the heat pump system is used to heat up one floor
where all the rooms have the same heat emitters.
Under floor heating or radiators – Thermostatic
valves
If you are heating up rooms with under floor heating or radiators, a
very common way is to control the temperature of the main room by
using a thermostat (this can either be the user interface or an
external room thermostat), while the other rooms are controlled by
so-called thermostatic valves, which open or close depending on the
room temperature.
Setup
A
BC
T
a
A Main leaving water temperature zone
B Room 1
C Room 2
a User interface
▪ The under floor heating of the main room is directly connected to
the indoor unit.
▪ The room temperature of the main room is controlled by the user
interface used as thermostat.
▪ A thermostatic valve is installed before the under floor heating in
each of the other rooms.
INFORMATION
Mind situations where the main room can be heated by
another heating source. Example: Fireplaces.
Configuration
SettingValue
Unit temperature control:
▪ #: [A.2.1.7]
▪ Code: [C-07]
Number of water temperature
zones:
▪ #: [A.2.1.8]
▪ Code: [7-02]
2 (RT control): Unit operation is
decided based on the ambient
temperature of the user interface.
0 (1 LWT zone): Main
Under floor heating or radiators – Multiple external
room thermostats
Setup
A
BC
M2M1
aa
A Main leaving water temperature zone
B Room 1
C Room 2
a External room thermostat
b Bypass valve
▪ For each room, a shut-off valve (field supplied) is installed to avoid
leaving water supply when there is no heating demand.
▪ A bypass valve must be installed to make water recirculation
possible when all shut-off valves are closed.
▪ The user interface connected to the indoor unit decides the space
operation mode. Mind that the operation mode on each room
thermostat must be set to match the indoor unit.
▪ The room thermostats are connected to the shut-off valves, but do
NOT have to be connected to the indoor unit. The indoor unit will
supply leaving water all the time, with the possibility to program a
leaving water schedule.
Configuration
SettingValue
Unit temperature control:
▪ #: [A.2.1.7]
▪ Code: [C-07]
Number of water temperature
zones:
▪ #: [A.2.1.8]
▪ Code: [7-02]
Benefits
Compared with under floor heating or radiators for one room:
▪ Comfort. You can set the desired room temperature, including
schedules, for each room via the room thermostats.
1 (Ext RT control): Unit operation
is decided by the external
thermostat.
0 (1 LWT zone): Main
b
Benefits
▪ Cost effective.
▪ Easy. Same installation as for one room, but with thermostatic
valves.
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Heat pump convectors
Setup
A
B
A Main leaving water temperature zone
B Room 1
C Room 2
a Remote controller of the heat pump convectors
▪ The desired room temperature is set via the remote controller of
the heat pump convectors.
▪ The user interface connected to the indoor unit decides the space
operation mode.
▪ The heating demand signals of each heat pump convector are
connected in parallel to the digital input on the indoor unit (X2M/1
and X2M/4). The indoor unit will only supply leaving water
temperature when there is an actual demand.
INFORMATION
To increase comfort and performance, ROTEX
recommends to install the valve kit option EKVKHPC on
each heat pump convector.
Configuration
SettingValue
Unit temperature control:
▪ #: [A.2.1.7]
▪ Code: [C-07]
Number of water temperature
zones:
▪ #: [A.2.1.8]
▪ Code: [7-02]
Benefits
Compared with heat pump convectors for one room:
▪ Comfort. You can set the desired room temperature, including
schedules, for each room via the remote controller of the
heat pump convectors.
1 (Ext RT control): Unit operation
is decided by the external
thermostat.
0 (1 LWT zone): Main
C
aa
Combination: Under floor heating + Heat pump
convectors
Setup
A
BC
M1
a
A Main leaving water temperature zone
B Room 1
C Room 2
a External room thermostat
b Remote controller of the heat pump convectors
▪ For each room with heat pump convectors: The heat pump
convectors are directly connected to the indoor unit.
▪ For each room with under floor heating: A shut-off valve (field
supply) is installed before the under floor heating. It prevents hot
water supply when the room has no heating demand.
▪ For each room with heat pump convectors: The desired room
temperature is set via the remote controller of the heat pump
convectors.
▪ For each room with under floor heating: The desired room
temperature is set via the external room thermostat (wired or
wireless).
▪ The user interface connected to the indoor unit decides the space
operation mode. Mind that the operation mode on each external
room thermostat and remote controller of the heat pump
convectors must be set to match the indoor unit.
INFORMATION
To increase comfort and performance, ROTEX
recommends to install the valve kit option EKVKHPC on
each heat pump convector.
Configuration
SettingValue
Unit temperature control:
▪ #: [A.2.1.7]
▪ Code: [C-07]
Number of water temperature
zones:
▪ #: [A.2.1.8]
▪ Code: [7-02]
0 (LWT control): Unit operation is
decided based on the leaving
water temperature.
If the heat emitters selected for each room are designed for different
leaving water temperatures, you can use different leaving water
temperature zones (maximum 2).
In this document:
▪ Main zone = Zone with the lowest design temperature
▪ Additional zone = The other zone
CAUTION
When there is more than one leaving water zone, you must
ALWAYS install a mixing valve station in the main zone to
decrease (in heating) the leaving water temperature when
the additional zone has demand.
Typical example:
Room (zone)Heat emitters: Design
temperature
Living room (main zone)Under floor heating: 35°C
Bed rooms (additional zone)Heat pump convectors: 45°C
Setup
A
B
D
c
d
A Additional leaving water temperature zone
B Room 1
C Room 2
D Main leaving water temperature zone
E Room 3
a Remote controller of the heat pump convectors
b User interface
c Mixing valve station
d Pressure regulating valve
E
INFORMATION
A pressure regulating valve should be implemented before
the mixing valve station. This is to guarantee the correct
water flow balance between the main leaving water
temperature zone and the additional leaving water
temperature zone in relation to the required capacity of
both water temperature zones.
C
aa
b
▪ For the main zone:
▪ A mixing valve station is installed before the under floor heating.
▪ The pump of the mixing valve station is controlled by the ON/
OFF signal on the indoor unit (X2M/5 and X2M/7; normal closed
shut-off valve output).
▪ The room temperature is controlled by the user interface, which
is used as room thermostat.
▪ For the additional zone:
▪ The heat pump convectors are directly connected to the indoor
unit.
▪ The desired room temperature is set via the remote controller of
the heat pump convectors for each room.
▪ The heating demand signals of each heat pump convector are
connected in parallel to the digital input on the indoor unit
(X2M/1 and X2M/4). The indoor unit will only supply the desired
additional leaving water temperature when there is an actual
demand.
▪ The user interface connected to the indoor unit decides the space
operation mode. Mind that the operation mode on each remote
controller of the heat pump convectors must be set to match the
indoor unit.
Configuration
SettingValue
Unit temperature control:
▪ #: [A.2.1.7]
▪ Code: [C-07]
2 (RT control): Unit operation is
decided based on the ambient
temperature of the user interface.
Note:
▪ Main room = user interface
used as room thermostat
functionality
▪ Other rooms = external room
thermostat functionality
Number of water temperature
zones:
1 (2 LWT zones): Main +
additional
▪ #: [A.2.1.8]
▪ Code: [7-02]
In case of heat pump convectors:
External room thermostat for the
additional zone:
▪ #: [A.2.2.5]
1 (Thermo ON/OFF): When the
used external room thermostat or
heat pump convector can only
send a thermo ON/OFF
condition.
▪ Code: [C-06]
Shut-off valve outputSet to follow the thermo demand
of the main zone.
At the mixing valve stationSet the desired main leaving
water temperature.
Benefits
▪ Comfort.
▪ The smart room thermostat functionality can decrease or
increase the desired leaving water temperature based on the
actual room temperature (modulation).
▪ The combination of the two heat emitter systems provides the
excellent heating comfort of the under floor heating, and the
rapid air heat up of the heat pump convectors (e.g., living
room=under floor heating and the bedroom=convector (no
continuous heating)).
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▪ Efficiency.
▪ Depending on the demand, the indoor unit supplies different
leaving water temperature matching the design temperature of
the different heat emitters.
▪ Under floor heating has the best performance with ROTEX
HPSU.
5.3Setting up an auxiliary heat source
for space heating
▪ Space heating can be done by:
▪ The indoor unit
▪ An auxiliary boiler (field supply) connected to the system
▪ When the room thermostat requests heating, the indoor unit or the
auxiliary boiler starts operating depending on the outdoor
temperature (status of the changeover to external heat source).
When the permission is given to the auxiliary boiler, the space
heating by the indoor unit is turned OFF.
▪ Bivalent operation is only possible for space heating, NOT for
domestic hot water production. Domestic hot water is always
produced by the DHW tank connected to the indoor unit.
INFORMATION
▪ During heating operation of the heat pump, the
heat pump operates to achieve the desired temperature
set via the user interface. When weather-dependent
operation is active, the water temperature is determined
automatically depending on the outdoor temperature.
▪ During heating operation of the auxiliary boiler, the
auxiliary boiler operates to achieve the desired water
temperature set via the auxiliary boiler controller.
Setup
▪ Integrate the auxiliary boiler as follows:
e
c
a
d
b b
a Indoor unit
b Heat exchanger
c Backup heater
d Pump
e Shut-off valve
f Non-return valve (field supply)
g Shut-off valve (field supply)
h Collector (field supply)
i Auxiliary boiler (field supply)
j Aquastat valve (field supply)
FHL1...3 Under floor heating
f
f
g
i
g
j
FHL1
h
FHL2
FHL3
NOTICE
▪ Make sure the auxiliary boiler and its integration in the
system complies with applicable legislation.
▪ ROTEX is NOT responsible for incorrect or unsafe
situations in the auxiliary boiler system.
▪ Make sure the return water to the heat pump does NOT exceed
55°C. To do so:
▪ Set the desired water temperature via the auxiliary boiler
controller to maximum 55°C.
▪ Install an aquastat valve in the return water flow of the
heat pump.
▪ Set the aquastat valve to close above 55°C and to open below
55°C.
▪ Install non-return valves.
▪ Make sure to only have one expansion vessel in the water circuit.
An expansion vessel is already premounted in the indoor unit.
▪ Install the digital I/O PCB (option EKRP1HB).
▪ Connect X1 and X2 (changeover to external heat source) on the
PCB to the auxiliary boiler thermostat.
▪ To setup the heat emitters, see "5.2 Setting up the space heating
system" on page 8.
Configuration
Via the user interface (quick wizard):
▪ Set the use of a bivalent system as external heat source.
▪ Set the bivalent temperature and hysteresis.
NOTICE
▪ Make sure the bivalent hysteresis has enough
differential to prevent frequent changeover between
indoor unit and auxiliary boiler.
▪ Frequent changeover may cause corrosion of the
auxiliary boiler. Contact the manufacturer of the
auxiliary boiler for more information.
Changeover to external heat source decided by an auxiliary
contact
▪ Only possible in external room thermostat control AND one
leaving water temperature zone (see "5.2 Setting up the space
heating system" on page 8).
▪ The auxiliary contact can be:
▪ An outdoor temperature thermostat
▪ An electricity tariff contact
▪ A manually operated contact
▪ …
▪ Setup: Connect the following field wiring:
L
H
Com
Indoor/Auto/Boiler
A
K2AK1A
Indoor
X2M
1234XY
B
TI
K2AK1A
N
BTIBoiler thermostat input
A Auxiliary contact (normal closed)
H Heating demand room thermostat (optional)
K1A Auxiliary relay for activation of indoor unit (field supply)
K2A Auxiliary relay for activation of boiler (field supply)
▪ Make sure the auxiliary contact has enough differential
or time delay to prevent frequent changeover between
indoor unit and auxiliary boiler.
▪ If the auxiliary contact is an outdoor temperature
thermostat, install the thermostat in the shadow so that
it is NOT influenced or turned ON/OFF by direct
sunlight.
▪ Frequent changeover may cause corrosion of the
auxiliary boiler. Contact the manufacturer of the
auxiliary boiler for more information.
5.4Setting up the domestic hot water
tank
5.4.1System layout – Integrated DHW tank
hgg
ae
M
d
c
b
FHL1
FHL2
UI
f
FHL3
5.4.2Selecting the desired temperature for the
DHW tank
People experience water as hot when its temperature is 40°C.
Therefore, the DHW consumption is always expressed as equivalent
hot water volume at 40°C. However, you can set the DHW tank
temperature at a higher temperature (example: 53°C), which is then
mixed with cold water (example: 15°C).
Selecting the volume and desired temperature for the DHW tank
consists of:
1Determining the DHW consumption (equivalent hot water
volume at 40°C).
2Determining the volume and desired temperature for the DHW
tank.
Possible DHW tank volumes
TypePossible volumes
Integrated DHW tank▪ 180 l
Energy saving tips
▪ If the DHW consumption differs from day to day, you can program
a weekly schedule with different desired DHW tank temperatures
for each day.
▪ The lower the desired DHW tank temperature, the more cost
effective.
▪ The heat pump itself can produce domestic hot water of maximum
55°C. The electrical resistance integrated in the heat pump can
higher this temperature. However, this consumes more energy.
ROTEX recommends to set the desired DHW tank temperature
below 55°C to avoid using the electrical resistance.
▪ When the heat pump produces domestic hot water, it cannot heat
up a space. When you need domestic hot water and space
heating at the same, ROTEX recommends to produce the
domestic hot water during the night when there is lower space
heating demand.
Determining the DHW consumption
Answer the following questions and calculate the DHW consumption
(equivalent hot water volume at 40°C) using the typical water
volumes:
a Indoor unit
b Heat exchanger
c Backup heater
d Pump
e Motorised 3-way valve
f DHW tank
g Shut-off valve
h Collector (field supply)
FHL1...3 Under floor heating
UI User interface
QuestionTypical water volume
How many showers are needed
per day?
How many baths are needed per
day?
How much water is needed at the
kitchen sink per day?
Are there any other domestic hot
water needs?
Example: If the DHW consumption of a family (4 persons) per day is
as follows:
▪ 3 showers
▪ 1 bath
▪ 3 sink volumes
Then the DHW consumption = (3×100 l)+(1×150 l)+(3×10 l)=480 l
1 shower=10 min×10 l/min=100 l
1 bath=150 l
1 sink=2 min×5 l/min=10 l
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Determining the volume and desired temperature for the DHW
tank
Formula
Example
V1=V2+V2×(T2−40)/(40−T1)If:
▪ V2=180 l
▪ T2=54°C
▪ T
=15°C
1
Then V1=280 l
V2=V1×(40−T1)/(T2−T1)If:
▪ V
=480 l
1
=54°C
▪ T
2
▪ T1=15°C
Then V2=307 l
V1DHW consumption (equivalent hot water volume at 40°C)
Required DHW tank volume if only heated once
V
2
DHW tank temperature
T
2
Cold water temperature
T
1
5.4.3Setup and configuration – DHW tank
▪ For large DHW consumptions, you can heat up the DHW tank
several times during the day.
▪ To heat up the DHW tank to the desired DHW tank temperature,
you can use the following energy sources:
▪ Thermodynamic cycle of the heat pump
▪ Electrical backup heater
▪ For more information about optimizing the energy consumption for
producing domestic hot water, see "8 Configuration" on page 35.
5.4.4DHW pump for instant hot water
Setup
e
b
a
f
▪ By connecting a DHW pump, instant hot water can be available at
the tap.
▪ The DHW pump and the installation are field supply and the
responsibility of the installer.
▪ For more information about connecting the recirculation
connection: see "7 Installation" on page 23.
Configuration
▪ For more information, see "8 Configuration" on page 35.
▪ You can program a schedule to control the DHW pump via the
user interface. For more information, see the user reference
guide.
c
d
a DHW tank
b DHW pump
c Shower
d Cold water
e Domestic hot water OUT
f Recirculation connection
5.4.5DHW pump for disinfection
Setup
g
b
h
a
c e
d
f
a DHW tank
b DHW pump
c Heater element
d Non-return valve
e Shower
f Cold water
g Domestic hot water OUT
h Recirculation connection
▪ The DHW pump and the installation are field supply and the
responsibility of the installer.
▪ The temperature of the DHW tank can be set to maximum 60°C. If
applicable legislation requires higher temperature for disinfection,
you can connect a DHW pump and heater element as shown
above.
▪ If applicable legislation requires disinfection of the water piping
until the tapping point, you can connect a DHW pump and heater
element (if needed) as shown above.
Configuration
The indoor unit can control DHW pump operation. For more
information, see "8 Configuration" on page 35.
5.5Setting up the energy metering
▪ Via the user interface, you can read out the following energy data:
▪ Produced heat
▪ Consumed energy
▪ You can read out the energy data:
▪ For space heating
▪ For domestic hot water production
▪ You can read out the energy data:
▪ Per month
▪ Per year
INFORMATION
The calculated produced heat and consumed energy are
an estimation, the accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
5.5.1Produced heat
INFORMATION
The sensors used to calculate the produced heat are
calibrated during the "Pump test (space heating)" actuator
test run. The calibration is reset when the software is
updated.
▪ The produced heat is calculated internally based on:
▪ The leaving and entering water temperature
▪ The flow rate
▪ Setup and configuration: No additional equipment needed.
▪ For the specifications of each type of meter, see "14 Technical
data" on page 65.
▪ When using electrical power meters, set the number of pulses/
kWh for each power meter via the user interface. Consumed
energy data will only be available if this setting is configured.
INFORMATION
When measuring the electrical power consumption, make
sure ALL power input of the system is covered by the
electrical power meters.
5.5.3Normal kWh rate power supply
General rule
One power meter that covers the entire system is sufficient.
Setup
Connect the power meter to X5M/7 and X5M/8.
Power meter type
Use a three-phase power meter.
Example
0
0
5
8
0
5
1
0
a
450896.005
b
5.5.4Preferential kWh rate power supply
Setup
▪ Connect power meter 1 to X5M/7 and X5M/8.
▪ Connect power meter 2 to X5M/9 and X5M/10.
Refer to "6.4.3 Overview of electrical connections except external
actuators" on page 22.
5.6Setting up the power consumption
control
▪ The power consumption control:
▪ Allows you to limit the power consumption of the entire system
(sum of indoor unit and backup heater).
▪ Configuration: Set the power limitation level and how it has to
be achieved via the user interface.
▪ The power limitation level can be expressed as:
▪ Maximum running current (in A)
▪ Maximum power input (in kW)
▪ The power limitation level can be activated:
▪ Permanently
▪ By digital inputs
INFORMATION
▪ During emergency operation, the power consumption
control will NOT be used. This is because the backup
heater has a higher capacity then during normal
operation (9 kW instead of 6 kW) and therefore the
power calculated by the unit will be lower then the actual
power.
▪ If power limitation is enabled, water temperature set
points above 60°C in space heating are NOT
guaranteed.
c
de
A
A Indoor unit
a Electrical cabinet (L
b Power meter (L
c Fuse (L
d Backup heater (L
e Indoor unit (L
1/L2/L3
1/L2/L3
/N)
1/L2/L3
1/L2/L3
1/L2/L3
/N)
/N)
/N)
/N)
Exception
▪ You can use a second power meter if:
▪ The power range of one meter is insufficient.
▪ The electrical meter cannot easily be installed in the electrical
cabinet.
▪ Connection and setup:
▪ Connect the second power meter to X5M/9 and X5M/10.
▪ In the software the power consumption data of both meters is
added so you do NOT have to set which meter covers which
power consumption. You only need to set the number of pulses
of each power meter.
▪ See "5.5.4 Preferential kWh rate power supply" on page 16 for
an example with two power meters.
5.6.1Permanent power limitation
Permanent power limitation is useful to assure a maximum power or
current input of the system. In some countries, legislation limits the
maximum power consumption for space heating and DHW
production.
P
i
DI
Setup and configuration
▪ No additional equipment needed.
▪ Set the power consumption control settings as described in "To
a
b
t
PiPower input
t Time
DI Digital input (power limitation level)
a Power limitation active
b Actual power input
modify an overview setting" on page 36 via the user interface
(for the description of all settings, see "8 Configuration" on page
35):
▪ Select full time limitation mode
▪ Select the type of limitation (power in kW or current in A)
▪ Set the desired power limitation level
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NOTICE
Set a minimum power consumption of ±3 kW to guarantee
space heating and DHW production by allowing at least
backup heater step 1.
5.6.2Power limitation activated by digital
inputs
Power limitation is also useful in combination with an energy
management system.
The power or current of the entire ROTEX system is limited
dynamically by digital inputs. Power limitation level is set via the user
interface by limiting one of the following:
▪ Current (in A)
▪ Power input (in kW)
The energy management system (field supply) decides the activation
of a certain power limitation level. Example: To limit the maximum
power of the entire house (lighting, domestic appliances, space
heating…).
B
a
5
4
3
2
A8P
1
b
A
A Indoor unit
B Energy management system
a Power limitation activation (4 digital inputs)
b Backup heater
P
i
DI4
DI3
DI1
Setup
▪ Demand PCB (option EKRP1AHTA) needed.
▪ Maximum four digital inputs are used to activate the
▪ For the specification and the connection of the digital inputs, see
Configuration
Set the power consumption control settings as described in "To
modify an overview setting" on page 36 via the user interface (for
the description of all settings, see "8 Configuration" on page 35):
▪ Select activation by digital inputs.
▪ Select the type of limitation (power in kW or current in A).
▪ Set the desired power limitation level corresponding to each digital
a
b
t
PiPower input
t Time
DI Digital inputs (power limitation levels)
a Power limitation active
b Actual power input
corresponding power limitation level:
▪ DI1 = weakest limitation (highest energy consumption)
▪ DI4 = strongest limitation (lowest energy consumption)
"14.5 Wiring diagram – components: Indoor unit" on page 70.
input.
INFORMATION
In case more than 1 digital input is closed (at the same
time), the digital input priority is fixed: DI4 priority>…>DI1.
5.6.3Power limitation process
The compressor has better efficiency than the electrical heater.
Therefore, the electrical heater is limited and turned OFF first. The
system limits power consumption in the following order:
1Limits electrical heater.
2Turn OFF the electrical heater.
3Limits the compressor.
4Turns OFF the compressor.
Example
P
h
d
c
b
a
AB
PhProduced heat
C
Consumed energy
e
A Compressor
B Backup heater
a Limited compressor operation
b Full compressor operation
c Backup heater step 1 turned ON
d Backup heater step 2 turned ON
C
e
5.7Setting up an external temperature
sensor
Indoor ambient temperature
You can connect one external temperature sensor. It can measure
the indoor ambient temperature. ROTEX recommends to use an
external temperature sensor in the following cases:
▪ In room thermostat control, the user interface is used as room
thermostat and it measures the indoor ambient temperature.
Therefore, the user interface must be installed on a location:
▪ Where the average temperature in the room can be detected
▪ That is NOT exposed to direct sunlight
▪ That is NOT near a heat source
▪ That is NOT affected by outside air or air draught because of,
for example, door opening/closing
▪ If this is NOT possible, ROTEX recommends to connect a remote
indoor sensor (option KRCS01-1).
▪ Setup: For installation instructions, see the installation manual of
the remote indoor sensor.
▪ Configuration: Select room sensor [A.2.2.B].
Outdoor ambient temperature
The remote outdoor sensor (delivered as accessory) measures the
outdoor ambient temperature.
▪ Setup:
▪ To install the remote outdoor sensor outside, see the
installation manual of the sensor (delivered as accessory).
▪ To connect the remote outdoor sensor to the indoor unit, see
"7.6.5 To connect the remote outdoor sensor" on page 31.
This chapter describes what you have to do and know before going
on-site.
It contains information about:
▪ Preparing the installation site
▪ Preparing the piping
▪ Preparing the electrical wiring
6.2Preparing installation site
Do NOT install the unit in places often used as work place. In case
of construction works (e.g. grinding works) where a lot of dust is
created, the unit must be covered.
Choose the installation location with sufficient place for carrying the
unit in and out of the site.
6.2.1Installation site requirements of the
indoor unit
INFORMATION
Also read the precautions and requirements in the
"General safety precautions" chapter.
▪ Mind the following spacing installation guidelines:
6.3Preparing piping
6.3.1Circuit requirements
INFORMATION
Also read the precautions and requirements in the
"General safety precautions" chapter.
Circuit types. Except for the refrigerant circuit, inside the unit 2
other circuits are included. For future references: the circuit
connected to the bore hole is referred to as the brine circuit, the
other circuit connected to the heating emitters is referred to as the
space heating circuit.
▪ Connecting piping – Legislation. Make all piping connections in
accordance with the applicable legislation and the instructions in
the "Installation" chapter, respecting the water inlet and outlet.
▪ Connecting piping – Force. Do NOT use excessive force when
connecting the piping. Deformation of the piping can cause
malfunctioning of the unit.
▪ Connecting piping – Tools. Only use appropriate tooling to
handle brass, which is a soft material. If NOT, pipes will get
damaged.
▪ Connecting piping – Air, moisture, dust. If air, moisture or dust
gets into the circuit, problems may occur. To prevent this:
▪ Only use clean pipes
▪ Hold the pipe end downwards when removing burrs.
▪ Cover the pipe end when inserting it through a wall, to prevent
dust and/or particles entering the pipe.
▪ Use a decent thread sealant to seal connections.
▪ Closed circuit. Use the indoor unit ONLY in a closed water
system for brine circuit and space heating circuit. Using the
system in an open water system will lead to excessive corrosion.
>500
(mm)
Do NOT install the unit in places such as:
▪ Where there is mist of mineral oil, oil spray or vapour.
Plastic parts may deteriorate, and cause them to fall out or water
to leak.
▪ Sound sensitive areas (e.g. near a bedroom and the like), so that
the operation noise will cause no trouble.
▪ The foundation must be strong enough to bear the weight of the
unit. Take the weight of the unit with a domestic hot water tank full
of water into account.
Make sure, in the event of a water leak, water cannot cause any
damage to the installation space and surroundings.
▪ In places with high humidity (max. RH=85%), for example a
bathroom.
▪ In places where frost is possible. Ambient temperature around the
indoor unit should be >5°C.
▪ The indoor unit is designed for indoor installation only and for
ambient temperatures ranging 5~30°C in heating mode.
WARNING
When connecting to an open groundwater system, an
intermediate heat exchanger is required to prevent
damage (dirt, freeze ups) to the unit.
▪ Glycol. For safety reasons, it is NOT allowed to add any kind of
glycol to the space heating circuit.
▪ Piping length. It is recommended to avoid long runs of piping
between the domestic hot water tank and the hot water end point
(shower, bath,…) and to avoid dead ends.
▪ Piping diameter. Select the piping diameter in relation to the
required flow and the available external static pressure of the
pump. See "14 Technical data" on page 65 for the external static
pressure curves of the indoor unit.
▪ Fluid flow. You can find the minimum required water for the
indoor unit operation in the following table. When the flow is lower,
flow error 7H will be displayed and the indoor unit will be stopped.
ModelMinimum flow
10▪ Space heating circuit: 8 l/min
▪ Brine circuit: 25 l/min
▪ Field supply components – Fluid. Only use materials that are
compatible with fluid used in the system and with the materials
used in the indoor unit.
▪ Field supply components – Fluid pressure and temperature.
Check that all components in the field piping can withstand the
fluid pressure and fluid temperature.
▪ Fluid pressure – Space heating and brine circuit. The
maximum fluid pressure of the space heating and brine circuit is
4 bar. Provide adequate safeguards in the water circuit to ensure
that the maximum pressure is NOT exceeded.
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▪ Fluid pressure – Domestic hot water tank. The maximum fluid
pressure of the domestic hot water tank is 10 bar. Provide
adequate safeguards in the water circuit to ensure that the
maximum pressure is NOT exceeded.
▪ Fluid temperature. All installed piping and piping accessories
(valve, connections,…) MUST withstand the following
temperatures:
INFORMATION
The following illustration is an example and may NOT
match your system layout.
65°C
70°C
a
h
h
ji
FCU1
h
h
FCU2
FCU3
g
e
f
M
M
c
b bd
e
a Indoor unit
b Heat exchanger
c Backup heater
d Pump
e Stop valve
f Motorised 3-way valve
g Motorised 2-way valve (field supply)
h Collector
i Domestic hot water tank
j Heat exchanger coil
FCU1...3 Fan coil unit (optional)
FHL1...3 Floor heating loop
FHL1
FHL2
FHL3
▪ Drainage – Low points. Provide drain taps at all low points of the
system in order to allow complete drainage of the circuit.
▪ Drainage – Pressure relief valve. Provide a proper drain for the
pressure relief valve to avoid fluid dripping out of the unit. See
"7.5.3 To connect the pressure relief valve to the drain" on page
28.
WARNING
▪ All pipe work connected to the brine pressure relief
valve MUST have a continuous fall.
▪ The discharge pipe from the brine pressure relief valve
MUST terminate in a safe, visible position without
forming any risk to persons in the vicinity.
▪ Air vents. Provide air vents at all high points of the system, which
must also be easily accessible for servicing. At the space heating
side, an automatic air purge is provided in the indoor unit. Check
that the air purge is NOT tightened too much, so that automatic
release of air in the water circuit is possible.
▪ Zn-coated parts. NEVER use Zn-coated parts in the fluid circuit.
Because the unit's internal circuit uses copper piping, excessive
corrosion may occur. Zn coated parts used in the brine circuit may
lead to the precipitation of certain components in the anti-freeze
fluids corrosion inhibitor.
WARNING
Due to presence of glycol, corrosion of the system is
possible. Uninhibited glycol will turn acidic under the
influence of oxygen. This process is accelerated by the
presence of copper and high temperatures. The acidic
uninhibited glycol attacks metal surfaces and forms
galvanic corrosion cells that cause severe damage to the
system. Therefore it is important that:
▪ the water treatment is correctly executed by a qualified
water specialist,
▪ a glycol with corrosion inhibitors is selected to
counteract acids formed by the oxidation of glycols,
▪ no automotive glycol is used because their corrosion
inhibitors have a limited lifetime and contain silicates
which can foul or plug the system,
▪ galvanized pipes are NOT used in glycol systems since
the presence may lead to the precipitation of certain
components in the glycol's corrosion inhibitor.
INFORMATION
Be aware of the hygroscopic property of anti-freeze fluids:
it absorbs moisture from its environment. Leaving the cap
off the anti-freeze fluid container causes the concentration
of water to increase. The anti-freeze fluid concentration is
then lower than assumed. And in consequence, freezing
can happen after all.
Preventive actions MUST be taken to ensure minimal
exposure of the anti-freeze fluid to air.
▪ Non-brass metallic piping. When using non-brass metallic
piping, insulate the brass and non-brass properly so that they do
NOT make contact with each other. This to prevent galvanic
corrosion.
▪ Valve – Change-over time. When using a 2-way valve in the
space heating circuit, the maximum change-over time of the valve
MUST be 60 seconds.
▪ Filter. It is strongly recommended to install an additional filter on
the heating water circuit. Especially to remove metallic particles
from foul heating piping, it is advised to use a magnetic or cyclone
filter, which can remove small particles. Small particles may
damage the unit and will NOT be removed by the standard filter of
the heat pump system.
▪ Domestic hot water tank – Capacity. To avoid stagnation of
water, it is important that the storage capacity of the domestic hot
water tank meets the daily consumption of domestic hot water.
▪ Domestic hot water tank – After installation. Immediately after
installation, the domestic hot water tank must be flushed with fresh
water. This procedure must be repeated at least once a day the
first 5 consecutive days after installation.
▪ Domestic hot water tank – Standstills. In cases where during
longer periods of time there is no consumption of hot water, the
equipment MUST be flushed with fresh water before usage.
▪ Domestic hot water tank – Disinfection. For the disinfection
function of the domestic hot water tank, see "8.3.2 Domestic hot
▪ Thermostatic mixing valves. In accordance with the applicable
legislation, it may be necessary to install thermostatic mixing
valves.
▪ Hygienic measures. The installation must be in compliance with
the applicable legislation and may require additional hygienic
installation measures.
▪ Recirculation pump. In accordance with the applicable
legislation, it may be required to connect a recirculation pump in
between the hot water end point and the recirculation connection
of the domestic hot water tank.
c
ab
d
a Recirculation connection
b Hot water connection
c Shower
d Recirculation pump
6.3.2Formula to calculate the expansion vessel
pre-pressure
The pre-pressure (Pg) of the vessel depends on the installation
height difference (H):
Pg=0.3+(H/10) (bar)
6.3.3To check the water volume of the space
heating circuit and brine circuit
The indoor unit has 2 expansion vessels of 10 litre, one for the
space heating circuit and one for the brine circuit.
To make sure that the unit operates properly:
▪ You must check the minimum and maximum water volume.
▪ You might need to adjust the pre-pressure of the expansion
vessel.
▪ You must check the total space heating water volume unit.
▪ You must check the total brine water volume in the unit.
Minimum water volume
Check that the total water volume per circuit in the installation is
minimum 20 litre, the internal water volume of the indoor unit NOT
included.
INFORMATION
If a minimum heating load of 1 kW can be guaranteed and
setting [9-04] is changed by the installer from 1 to 4°C, the
minimum water volume can be lowered to 10 litre.
INFORMATION
In critical processes, or in rooms with a high heat load,
extra water might be required.
NOTICE
When circulation in each space heating loop is controlled
by remotely controlled valves, it is important that the
minimum water volume is guaranteed, even if all of the
valves are closed.
T1
e
M1
e
a
c
dd
b
b
a Indoor unit
b Heat exchanger
c Backup heater
d Pump
e Shut-off valve
f Collector (field supply)
g By-pass valve (field supply)
FHL1...3 Floor heating loop (field supply)
T1...3 Individual room thermostat (optional)
M1...3 Individual motorised valve to control loop FHL1...3 (field
supply)
e
FHL1
f
M2T2M3
f
FHL2
T3
g
FHL3
Maximum water volume
Use the following graphs to determine the maximum water volume
for the calculated pre-pressure. For brine, this is dependent on the
variation of brine temperature in the system. Example: throughout
the year, the temperature of the brine can fluctuate between –7°C
and 10°C, as in graph 1, or between 0°C and 10°C as in graph 2.
Example: Maximum water volume and expansion vessel prepressure
Installation
height
difference
≤7 mNo pre-pressure
>7 mDo the following:
(a)
adjustment is required.
▪ Increase the pre-
▪ Check if the water
(a) This is the height difference (m) between the highest point
of the water circuit and the indoor unit. If the indoor unit is
at the highest point of the installation, the installation height
is 0 m.
≤280 l>280 l
pressure.
volume does NOT
exceed the maximum
allowed water volume.
Water volume
Do the following:
▪ Decrease the pre-
pressure.
▪ Check if the water
volume does NOT
exceed the maximum
allowed water volume.
The expansion vessel of
the indoor unit is too
small for the installation.
In this case, it is
recommended to install
an extra vessel outside
the unit.
b
6.3.4Changing the pre-pressure of the
expansion vessel
NOTICE
Only a licensed installer may adjust the pre-pressure of the
expansion vessel.
When changing the default pre-pressure of the expansion vessel
(1 bar) is required, take following guidelines into account:
▪ Only use dry nitrogen to set the expansion vessel pre-pressure.
▪ Inappropriate setting of the expansion vessel pre-pressure will
lead to malfunction of the system.
Changing the pre-pressure of the expansion vessel should be done
by releasing or increasing nitrogen pressure through the schräder
valve of the expansion vessel.
a
a
a Schräder valve
6.3.5To check the water volume: Examples
Example 1
The indoor unit is installed 5 m below the highest point in the water
circuit. The total water volume in the water circuit is 100 l.
No actions or adjustments are required.
Example 2
The indoor unit is installed at the highest point in the water circuit.
The total water volume in the water circuit is 300 l.
Actions:
▪ Because the total water volume (300 l) is more than the default
water volume (280 l), the pre-pressure must be decreased.
▪ The required pre-pressure is:
Pg = (0.3+(H/10)) bar = (0.3+(0/10)) bar=0.3 bar.
▪ The corresponding maximum water volume at 0.3 bar is 350 l.
(See the graph in the chapter above).
▪ Because 300 l is lower than 350 l, the expansion vessel is
appropriate for the installation.
6.4Preparing electrical wiring
6.4.1About preparing electrical wiring
INFORMATION
Also read the precautions and requirements in the
"General safety precautions" chapter.
WARNING
▪ If the power supply has a missing or wrong N-phase,
equipment will break down.
▪ Establish proper earthing. Do NOT earth the unit to a
utility pipe, surge absorber, or telephone earth.
Incomplete earthing may cause electrical shock.
▪ Install the required fuses or circuit breakers.
▪ Secure the electrical wiring with cable ties so that the
cables do NOT come in contact with the piping or sharp
edges, particularly on the high-pressure side
▪ Do NOT use taped wires, stranded conductor wires,
extension cords, or connections from a star system.
They can cause overheating, electrical shock or fire.
▪ Do NOT install a phase advancing capacitor, because
this unit is equipped with an inverter. A phase
advancing capacitor will reduce performance and may
cause accidents.
electrician and must comply with the applicable
legislation.
▪ Make electrical connections to the fixed wiring.
▪ All components procured on the site and all electrical
construction must comply with the applicable
legislation.
This equipment allows for connection to such preferential kWh rate
power supply delivery systems.
Consult with the electricity company acting as provider at the site
where this equipment is to be installed to know whether it is
appropriate to connect the equipment in one of the preferential kWh
rate power supply delivery systems available, if any.
When the equipment is connected to such preferential kWh rate
power supply, the electricity company is allowed to:
▪ interrupt power supply to the equipment for certain periods of time;
WARNING
ALWAYS use multicore cable for power supply cables.
▪ demand that the equipment only consumes a limited amount of
electricity during certain periods of time.
The indoor unit is designed to receive an input signal by which the
6.4.2About preferential kWh rate power supply
unit switches into forced off mode. At that moment, the unit
compressor will not operate.
Electricity companies throughout the world work hard to provide
reliable electric service at competitive prices and are often
authorized to bill clients at benefit rates. E.g. time-of-use rates,
Whether the power supply is interrupted or not, the wiring to the unit
is different.
seasonal rates, Wärmepumpentarif in Germany and Austria, ...
6.4.3Overview of electrical connections except external actuators
General remark about abbreviations in this and the following chapters:
E1 = Refrigerant cycle components (e.g. compressor) and brine piping parts (e.g. brine pump)
E2 = All other components except backup heater
E3 = Backup heater
Normal power supplyPreferential kWh rate power supply
Power supply is NOT interruptedPower supply is interrupted
a
0
0
5
8
0
5
1
0
b
0
0
5
8
0
5
1
0
a
0
0
5
8
0
5
1
0
b
0
0
5
8
0
5
1
0
1+2
During preferential kWh rate power supply
activation, power supply is NOT interrupted.
E1 is turned off by the control.
Remark: The electricity company MUST
always allow the power consumption of E2 and
E3.
a Normal power supply
b Preferential kWh rate power supply
1 Power supply for E1 and E3
2 Power supply for E2
3 Preferential kWh rate power supply (voltage free contact)
NOTICE
The setting brine freezing temperature can be modified
and the read out is correct in [A.6.9] Brine freezeup temp
ONLY after having accessed menu [A.8] Overview
settings.
This setting can ONLY be modified and/or saved and the
read out is ONLY correct if the communication between
hydro module and compressor module is present. The
communication between hydro module and compressor
module is NOT guaranteed and/or applicable if:
▪ error "U4" appears on the user interface,
▪ the heat pump module is connected to preferential kWh
rate power supply where power supply is interrupted
and preferential kWh rate power supply is activated.
1+2 3
2
13
During preferential kWh rate power supply
activation, power supply is interrupted
immediately or after some time by the
electricity company. In this case, the hydro
PCB MUST be powered by a separate normal
power supply.
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6.4.4Overview of electrical connections for
external and internal actuators
The following illustration shows the required field wiring.
INFORMATION
The following illustration is an example and may NOT
match your system layout.
a
20
15
13
14
17
18
a Indoor unit
ItemDescriptionWiresMaximum
Indoor unit power supply
1Power supply for E1
and E3
2Power supply for E22
4Preferential kWh rate
power supply (voltage
free contact)
5Normal kWh rate power
supply
User interface
6User interface2
Optional equipment
12Room thermostat3 or 4100 mA
13Outdoor ambient
temperature sensor
14Indoor ambient
temperature sensor
15Heat pump convector4100 mA
Field supplied components
16Shut-off valve2100 mA
17Electricity meter2 (per meter)
18Domestic hot water
pump
19Alarm output2
20Changeover to external
heat source control
22Power consumption
digital inputs
(a) Refer to name plate on unit.
(b) Minimum cable section 0.75 mm².
(c) Cable section 2.5 mm².
(d) Cable section 0.75 mm² till 1.25 mm²; maximum length:
50 m. Voltage-free contact shall ensure the minimum
applicable load of 15 V DC, 10 mA.
(e) Cable section 0.75 mm² till 1.25 mm²; maximum length:
500 m. Applicable for both single user interface and dual
use interface connection.
NOTICE
More technical specifications of the different connections
are indicated on the inside of the indoor unit.
6
12
16
M
14
19
3+N + GND
2
26.3 A
2
2
2
2
2 (per input
signal)
running
current
(a)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(b)
(b)
(b)
(b)
(b)
(b)
(b)
7Installation
7.1Overview: Installation
This chapter describes what you have to do and know on-site to
install the system.
Typical workflow
Installation typically consists of the following stages:
1Mounting the indoor unit.
2Connecting the brine piping.
3Connecting the water piping.
4Connecting the electrical wiring.
5Finishing the indoor installation.
7.2Opening the units
7.2.1About opening the units
At certain times, you have to open the unit. Example:
▪ When connecting the electrical wiring
▪ When maintaining or servicing the unit
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
Do NOT leave the unit unattended when the service cover
is removed.
7.2.2To open the indoor unit
1 Loosen and remove the screws at the bottom of the unit.
2 Slide the front panel of the unit downwards and remove it.
CAUTION
(b)
(b)
(b)
The front panel is heavy. Be careful NOT to jam your
fingers when opening or closing the unit.
3 Loosen and remove the 4 screws that fix the top panel.
7.2.3To open the switch box cover of the
indoor unit
7x
7.3.2To install the indoor unit
1 Bring the unit on the pallet as close as possible to its installation
place.
2 Lift the indoor unit from the pallet and place it on the floor.
4x
1
3 Slide the indoor unit into position. Make sure that the side
support bolts are present when handling the unit.
2
210kg
7.3Mounting the indoor unit
7.3.1About mounting the indoor unit
INFORMATION
Also read the precautions and requirements in the
following chapters:
▪ General safety precautions
▪ Preparation
When
You have to mount the indoor unit before you can connect the brine
and water piping.
Typical workflow
Mounting the indoor unit typically consists of the following stages:
1Installing the indoor unit.
4 Unlink the heat pump module from the outer frame. ONLY
remove the side support bolts!
2x
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NOTICE
Do NOT throw away any bolts. They need to be re-inserted
when transport or heavy manipulation is required.
5 Open the front plate of the unit. If needed, the nylon bands for
lifting can be used.
NOTICE
For optimum sound reduction, carefully check if there is no
gap between the bottom frame and the floor.
7 Adjust the height of the 2 front leveling feet of the inner frame to
compensate for irregularities.
CAUTION
Check that the heat pump module does NOT touch the
outer casing.
NOTICE
Check if the front support bolts remain levelled and are
NOT stressed. The support feet from outer (b) and inner
frame (c) MUST be adjusted so that those front bolts
remain level. Do NOT adjust support foot (a)!
Bottom view:
c
b
6 Adjust the height of the 4 leveling feet of the outer frame to
compensate for floor irregularities. The maximum allowed
deviation is 1°.
≤1°
a
Side view:
INFORMATION
To check if the front support bolts are not stressed, loosen
them partly and fix them again afterwards.
NOTICE
To avoid structural damage on unit, ONLY move the unit
when levelling feet are at their lowest position.