Dimplex ECS150HP40A-580, ECS210HP40A-580, ECS250HP40A-580 Installation And User Instructions Manual

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Important - This Manual Must Be Left With The User After

Installation!

EC-Eau Cylinder Range

Installation and User Instructions

A Class Heat Pump Cylinders

Up to 250L

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The HWA Charter requires that all members adhere to the following:

 supply fit for purpose products clearly and honestly described  supply products that meet, or exceed appropriate standards and building and water regulations  provide pre and post sales technical support  provide clear and concise warranty details to customers

For further information on the HWA Charter Membership, please refer to the HWA website

www.hotwater.org.uk’

All Glen Dimplex cylinders are certified by KIWA, for further information on this regulation body please refer

to the KIWA website www.kiwa.co.uk’

Dimplex is a licensed member of the Benchmark Scheme which aims to improve the standards of installation and commissioning of domestic heating and hot water systems in the UK and to encourage regular servicing

to optimise safety, efficiency and performance.

Benchmark places responsibilities on both manufacturers and installers. The purpose is to ensure that customers are provided with the correct equipment for their needs, that it is installed, commissioned and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions by competent persons and that it meets the requirements of the appropriate Building Regulations. The Benchmark Checklist can be used to demonstrate

compliance with Building Regulations and should be provided to the customer for future reference.

Installers are required to carry out installation, commissioning and servicing work in accordance with the Benchmark Code of Practice which is available from the Heating and Hot Water Industry Council who manage

and promote the Scheme. Visit www.centralheating.co.uk for more information.

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0 Overall View

Figure 1: Overall View of A Class Heat Pump Cylinder Installation Process

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1 Contents

0 Overall View ............................................................................................................. 3

1 Contents ................................................................................................................... 4

2 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 7

3 Scope of Delivery ..................................................................................................... 7

4 Pre-Installation Advice ............................................................................................. 8

4.1 Risk Assessment ..................................................................................................8

4.2 Siting Considerations ............................................................................................8

4.3 Cold Water Supply ................................................................................................9

4.4 Building Regulation G3 Discharge Requirements .......................................................9

4.4.1 Discharge Pipe D2 ..........................................................................................9

4.4.2 Worked Example .......................................................................................... 11

4.4.3 Termination of Discharge Pipe ....................................................................... 11

4.5 Limitations ........................................................................................................ 11

5 Installation ............................................................................................................ 12

5.1 Cold Water Inlet with Inlet Control Group .............................................................. 12

5.1.1 Correctly Site the Cylinder ............................................................................ 12

5.1.2 Install the Inlet Group .................................................................................. 12

5.1.3 Expansion Vessel ......................................................................................... 12

5.1.4 Balanced Cold Water Supply .......................................................................... 12

5.1.5 Drain Valve ................................................................................................. 12

5.2 Hot Water Outlet ................................................................................................ 13

5.2.1 Thermostatic Mixing Valve ............................................................................ 13

5.2.2 Pipe Insulation ............................................................................................ 13

5.3 Discharge Pipes from Safety Devices ..................................................................... 13

5.3.1 Discharge Pipe D1 ........................................................................................ 13

5.3.2 Discharge Pipe D2 ........................................................................................ 13

5.3.3 Tundish ...................................................................................................... 13

5.4 HP Flow to Buffer Connection ............................................................................... 13

5.5 Buffer Flow to HP Connection ............................................................................... 13

5.6 Coil Return Connections ...................................................................................... 14

5.7 Coil Flow Connections ......................................................................................... 14

5.8.1 Temperature Sensor Connection .................................................................... 16

5.9 Water Module Wiring ........................................................................................... 19

5.9.1 Primary Electrical Connections ....................................................................... 19

5.9.2 Modbus Connection ...................................................................................... 20

5.9.3 Zone Connections ........................................................................................ 20

5.9.4 Digital Inputs & Temperature Sensors ............................................................ 21

5.10 Bivalent System ................................................................................................. 23

5.11 Connection of Secondary Return ........................................................................... 23

6 Commissioning ....................................................................................................... 24

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7 Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 25

8 Spare Parts ............................................................................................................ 26

9 Technical Data and Product Fiche ........................................................................... 27

9.1 A Class Heat Pump Buffer Range .......................................................................... 27

9.2 Cylinder Heat Exchanger Pressure Drop ................................................................. 30

9.3 Cylinder Attainable Temperature .......................................................................... 31

10 User Instructions................................................................................................ 31

10.1 General ............................................................................................................. 31

10.2 Operation .......................................................................................................... 31

10.3 Water Temperature Direct Electric Heating ............................................................ 31

10.4 Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 32

10.5 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 32

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Precaution: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understanding the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Note: Between the inlet group and the cold water inlet on the cylinder NO isolating device may be fitted, as by doing so important safety devices could be isolated!

It is important to check the precharge pressure of the expansion vessel membrane before filling the cylinder. This has been factory set to 3 bar. The pre-charge should be greater than or equal to 3 bar.

It is important that the tundish is positioned away from any electrical components.

Note: Means for electrical disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.

Before removing the cover from the immersion heater isolate appliance using isolating switch! Danger of electrical shock! Only use suitable electrically insulated equipment when working inside immersion housing.

The maintenance of this appliance must be carried out by a suitably qualified person only. It is recommended to maintain the unit on an annual basis. Isolate all electrical supplies from the unit before commencing work. Danger of electrical shock!

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS: Clean outer cladding of cylinder with a soft cloth dampened with warm water only. Do not use abrasive or aggressive cleaning materials, such as alcohol or petroleum based solvents, as this may damage the surface of the product.

Temperature setting: A high level cutout is fitted to the product for each heat source. This should never activate under normal operation. The maximum possible cylinder temperature attainable by the heat pump is 65°C as set on the User Interface. The back-up immersion heater can produce up to 72°C at its maximum setting, i.e. 5. For convenience the immersion heater is preset to produce 60°C.

If an electronic copy of this manual should be required, please contact the manufacturer at the address at the back of this manual.

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2 Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Dimplex product. The EC-Eau heat pump cylinders are specified with large, high surface area heat exchangers, specifically sized to match the requirements of Dimplex “A” Class Heat Pumps. They boast 60mm of low GWP insulation foam, together with 100% recyclable stainless steel inner components and a sleek black, hard wearing outer shell manufactured from completely recycled materials.

NOTE: This product has been designed specifically for the purpose of delivering heated, domestic and sanitary hot water as part of a pressurised water heating system. The package is provided with fittings that comply with Section G3 of Building Regulations.

WARNING: Dimplex cannot take responsibility for ensuring safe operation of the appliance outside of the scope of intended use.

For more detailed information on product features, please see the Technical Data section in this manual.

3 Scope of Delivery

Please ensure you check the scope of delivery below before signing any delivery documentation. Claims for missing or damaged parts after signing for the delivery will not be accepted.

Table 1: Scope of Delivery for A Class Heat Pump Cylinders

* These items are supplied factory fitted

** Supplied with Dimplex heat pump hydraulic pack

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4 Pre-Installation Advice

Please read the following section carefully before commencing installation. If in any doubt, please call the appropriate help desk. Disregarding the instructions given in this manual in its entirety and any relevant regulations, standards and codes of practice will void the guarantee of this product.

 Handling – depending on the size of the

unit and access to its installation location, consideration must be given to the handling of the unit. Please note that handling, installation and use of this product is subject to the Health and Safety at Work Act. If the unit is not installed immediately, it should remain in its protective packaging with all pipe protectors/end caps applied to prevent damage and dirt deposit inside the cylinder and the coils.

 Pipe Work – the pipe runs should be

executed as short as possible, unused pipe work should be removed and all remaining pipe work should be lagged in accordance with regulatory requirements to prevent heat loss and the formation of condensation.

 Taps and Fittings – all taps and fittings

incorporated in the unvented system should have a rated operating pressure of 0.6 MPa (6 bar) or above.

4.1 Risk Assessment

The compilation of a risk assessment is strongly recommended before installing the product. The following areas require particular consideration in addition to the information required by the Health and Safety at Work Act.

 scalding: where appropriate or required by

law a thermostatic mixing valve is to be fitted to the hot water outlet of the cylinder (see also water borne organisms).

 explosion: the unit is fully equipped with all

relevant safety equipment to comply with current regulations. The correct design and function has been verified by independent third party testing. The correct application thereof is the responsibility of the competent installer.

 water borne organisms (i.e. Legionella): if

applicable a risk assessment should be carried out following the recommendations outlined in the Approved Code of Practice L8.

 the user preference must be considered

when commissioning the system, in particular when adjusting the temperature and timer settings.

4.2 Siting Considerations

When choosing a suitable location for the cylinder the following aspects should be considered:

 structural integrity  access for installation, operation,

maintenance and replacement

 routing of discharge pipe work  access to water mains supply, hot and cold

water distribution pipe work

 access to suitable electricity supply  location in relation to remaining system

components such as auxiliary system

 frost protection

The heat pump cylinder range is designed to be floor standing, vertically mounted, indoors and in a frost free environment. The cylinder may be located on any flat and level surface, provided it is sufficiently robust to support the weight of the cylinder when full of water (please see technical data) and suitably accessible for replacement/maintenance without specialist tools or lifting equipment as this will void the warranty conditions.

The position and orientation of the cylinder should be such that easy access is provided for servicing the controls. A minimum distance of 400mm in front of the immersion is recommended, to allow the replacement of the immersion heater should the need arise. When installing the cylinder all labels should be clearly visible and ensure that no pipework hinders any work to be carried out on the various cylinder components.

Particular care must be taken when placing the cylinder in a garage or outbuilding. All exposed pipe work must be correctly insulated to avoid frost damage.

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4.3 Cold Water Supply

For satisfactory and safe performance of the unvented cylinder the water supply must meet the following criteria:

Minimum dynamic pressure

150 kPa (1.5 bar)

Maximum inlet supply pressure

1200 kPa (12 bar)

Minimum flow rate

15 l/min

Max. chlorine content

250mg/L

Max. water hardness

200mg/L

The following instructions have to be followed when installing the cold water mains supply to the cylinder:

 The cold water supply to the cylinder must

come directly from the cold water mains after the mains stop valve to the property.

 The cold water inlet pipe work should have

at least an inside diameter of 19mm and should meet the requirements of the water regulations for the supply of wholesome water.

Dimplex recommend an annual maintenance inspection is carried out on the domestic hot water cylinder. In hard water areas this should include inspection of the heat exchanger and immersion heater, [above 120ppm or 120mg/l]. A local water treatment company should be able to offer free water quality testing. The heating elements may require periodic de-scaling. The installer should do this as part of a maintenance agreement.

If required, precautions can be taken to minimise effects of water hardness, i.e. installation of water conditioner or water softener. These devices should be installed in hard water areas where high water storage temperatures are required, i.e. greater than 60°C storage temperatures, particularly when water hardness exceeds 200ppm. Should the water cylinder require de-scaling, this must be performed by a qualified technician.

4.4 Building Regulation G3 Discharge

Requirements

As part of the requirements of Building Regulation G3 any discharge from an unvented system should be conveyed to where it is visible, but will not cause danger to persons in or about the building. The tundish and the discharge pipes should be fitted in accordance with the requirements of Building Regulation approved document G3, (England and Wales), Part P of Northern Ireland and Standard 4.9 of Scotland.

4.4.1 Discharge Pipe D2

The discharge pipe (D2) from the Tundish should:

 “have a vertical section of pipe at least

300mm long below the tundish before any elbows or bends in the pipework and be installed with a continuous fall of at least 1 in 200 thereafter.”

The discharge pipe (D2) should be made of:

 “metal; or other material that has been

demonstrated to be capable of safely withstanding temperatures of the water discharged and is clearly and permanently marked to identify the product and performance standard.”

Dimplex strongly recommends the use of metal pipework only and Dimplex does not take responsibility for any damage caused from discharges.

The discharge pipe d2 should be at least one pipe size larger than the nominal outlet size of the safety device unless its total equivalent hydraulic resistance exceeds that of a straight pipe 9m long, i.e. For discharge pipes between 9m and 18m the equivalent resistance length should be at least two sizes larger than the nominal outlet size of the safety device; between 18 and 27m at least 3 sizes larger, and so on; bends must be taken into account in calculating the flow resistance. See Figure 2: Typical Discharge Pipe ArrangementFigure 2, Table 2 and the worked example.

Note: An alternative approach for sizing discharge pipes would be to follow Annex D, section D.2 of BS 6700:2006 + A1:2009).

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Figure 2: Typical Discharge Pipe Arrangement

Table 2: Sizing of Copper Discharge Pipe “D2” for Common Temperature Relief Valve Outlet Sizes

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4.4.2 Worked Example

This example is for a G½ temperature relief valve with a discharge pipe (D2) (as fitted on 125 to 300L cylinders) having 4 No. 22mm elbows and length of 7m from the tundish to the point of discharge.

From Table 2, the maximum resistance allowed for a straight length of 22mm copper discharge pipe

(D2) from a G½ temperature relief valve is 9.0m. Subtract the resistance for 4 No. 22mm elbows at 0.8m each = 3.2m.

Therefore the maximum permitted length

equates to 5.8m, which is less than the actual length of 7m, therefore calculate the next largest size.

Maximum resistance allowed for a straight length of 28mm copper discharge pipe (D2) from a G½ temperature relief valve is: 18m

Subtract the resistance for 4 No. 28mm elbows at 1.0m each = 4m

Therefore the maximum permitted length equates to 14m.

As the actual length is 7m, a 28mm (D2) copper pipe will be satisfactory.

 Where a single common discharge pipe

serves more than one system, it should be at least one pipe size larger than the largest individual discharge pipe (D2) to be connected.

 The discharge pipe should not be connected

to a soil discharge stack unless the soil discharge stack is capable of safely withstanding temperatures of the water discharged, in which case, it should:

 contain a mechanical seal, which allows

water into the branch pipe without allowing foul air from the drain to be ventilated through the tundish.

 there should be a separate branch pipe with

no sanitary appliances connected to it.

 if plastic pipes are used as branch pipes

carrying discharge from a safety device,

they should be either polybutalene (PB) or cross-linked polyethylene (PE-X) complying with national standards.

 be continuously marked with a warning that

no sanitary appliances should be connected to the pipe.

4.4.3 Termination of Discharge Pipe

 “The discharge pipe (D2) from the tundish

should terminate in a safe place where there is no risk to persons in the vicinity of the discharge.”

Examples of acceptable discharge arrangements are:

 “to a trapped gully with the end of the pipe

below a fixed grating and above the water seal;

 downward discharges at low level; i.e. up to

100mm above external surfaces such as car parks, hard standings, grassed areas etc. are acceptable providing that a wire cage or similar guard is positioned to prevent contact, whilst maintaining visibility; and,

 discharges at high level: e.g. into a metal

hopper and metal downpipe with the end of the discharge pipe clearly visible or onto a roof capable of withstanding high temperature discharges of water and 3m from any plastic guttering system that would collect such discharges.”

Note: As the discharge would consist of high temperature water and steam, asphalt, roofing felt and non-metallic rainwater goods may be damaged by such discharges.

4.5 Limitations

 The heat pump must be specified correctly,

to ensure it is compatible with the model of cylinder installed. This is to prevent the heat pump malfunctioning when preparing domestic hot water.

 The heat exchangers in this range of

cylinders have been specifically designed for heat pump applications. Great care must be taken if using these cylinders with other heat sources, due to the heat exchange capacity of the product.

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5 Installation

5.1 Cold Water Inlet with Inlet Control

Group

5.1.1 Correctly Site the Cylinder

Install the cylinder in an appropriate location, ensuring all of the recommendations have been considered (see chapter 4.2).

5.1.2 Install the Inlet Group

The inlet group regulates the pressure of the incoming mains water supply to the cylinder and removes any debris that might be water borne.

Note: Between the inlet group and the cold water inlet on the cylinder NO isolating device may be fitted, as by doing so important safety devices could be isolated!

5.1.3 Expansion Vessel

The expansion vessel is mandatory on all EC-Eau cylinders and can be connected directly to the cold water inlet group, utilising the flexible hose supplied with the vessel. The expansion vessel should always be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Isolating device/s must not be fitted between the water cylinder, the expansion vessel and the cold water inlet group.

Furthermore, it is recommended to mount the vessel higher than the cylinder to avoid having to drain the cylinder when maintaining and replacing the expansion vessel.

Figure 3: Connection Of The Expansion Vessel To The

Inlet Group

It is important to check the pre-charge pressure of the expansion vessel membrane before filling the cylinder. This has been factory set to 3 bar. The precharge should be greater than or equal to 3bar.

Note: The expansion vessel must be installed to the side of the expansion relief valve on the inlet group. To do this the blanking plug must be removed and the expansion vessel connected, as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4: Detail Showing The Connection Of The

Expansion Vessel To The Inlet Group

5.1.4 Balanced Cold Water Supply

If a balanced cold water supply is required (recommended) a connection can be taken from the bottom of the inlet group.

5.1.5 Drain Valve

It is also recommended to install a drain valve in the lowest point of the cold water feed to the cylinder. This allows the cylinder to be drained in a controlled manner should this become necessary.

Expansion

Vessel

Connection

Balanced

Cold Water

Supply

Expansion

Relief

Valve

Cold

Water to

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Cold

Water from

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5.2 Hot Water Outlet

The hot water pipe work is to be directly connected to the hot water outlet connection on the cylinder, see Figure 1.

5.2.1 Thermostatic Mixing Valve

A thermostatic mixing valve may be required to limit the outlet temperature. In this case, the valve should be installed following the manufacturer’s instructions, ensuring none of the safety equipment has been isolated, (i.e. make sure the connection to the thermostatic mixing valve is taken after the safety equipment of the inlet group).

5.2.2 Pipe Insulation

It is recommended to insulate the hot water pipe work from the cylinder to the outlets, to reduce the energy requirements for providing hot water. It is also recommended to insulate all other exposed pipework, such as the T&P to the tundish, the coil flow and return and the cold water inlet pipes.

5.3 Discharge Pipes from Safety

Devices

5.3.1 Discharge Pipe D1

 The temperature and pressure relief valve

must be discharged directly or by way of a manifold via a short length of metal pipe (D1) into a tundish; and the discharge pipe must be installed in a continuously downward direction and in a frost free environment. Water may drip from the discharge pipe of the pressure relief device and this pipe must be left open to the atmosphere.

 The diameter of discharge pipe (D1) should

not be less than the nominal outlet size of the safety device, e.g. temperature relief valve.

 Where a manifold is used it should be sized

to accept and discharge the total discharge from all the D1 discharge pipes connected to it.

 The discharge pipe work from the expansion

relief valve must be installed constantly falling to an open point of discharge. It is recommended to combine it with the discharge of the temperature and pressure relief valve.

Note: The T&P valve is pre-sealed and if moved the seal will be broken, should this occur, it will need to be resealed with an appropriate sealant (Dimplex part number R00836-1).

5.3.2 Discharge Pipe D2

For a detailed description of the discharge pipework D2 see chapter 4.4.1.

5.3.3 Tundish

 The tundish should be vertical, located in the

same space as the unvented hot water storage system and be fitted as close as possible to, and lower than, the safety device, with no more than 600mm of pipe between the valve outlet and the tundish (see Figure 2).

 Discharge should be visible at the tundish,

where discharges may not be apparent, e.g. in dwellings occupied by people with impaired vision or mobility, consideration should be given to the installation of a suitable safety device to warn when discharge takes place, e.g. electronically operated.

Note: To comply with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations, the tundish should incorporate a suitable air gap.

It is important that the tundish is positioned away from any electrical components.

Note: The cylinder must be filled with water before switching on the immersion heater. Failure to do so will damage the element and void any guarantee on the product.

5.4 HP Flow to Buffer Connection

The cylinder buffer flow connection must be connected to the three port valve, connection B. See Figure 5.

5.5 Buffer Flow to HP Connection

The cylinder buffer flow to HP connection must be connected in series with the heat emitter system/under floor heating.

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5.6 Coil Return Connections

If the return connection is the lowest point in the heat pump loop, a suitable drain device should be installed. For location of connections see Figure 1.

It is recommended that the fittings used to connect to the cylinder are suitable for stainless steel, the flow and return should use 28mm compression fittings. Not all push fit fittings can be used – please check with your supplier. When using compression fittings, ensure that the connection is not over-tightened.

5.7 Coil Flow Connections

If the flow connection is the highest point in the heat pump loop and if the system was not commissioned using a flush and fill pump, an adequate device for de-aeration must be installed. The coil flow connection must be connected to the A connection of the three port valve. See Figure 5.

Note: Special care is required when fitting

the 3 port valve to ensure “A” goes to the DHW coil and that “B” goes to the buffer.

This is different to the normal convention that may be used.

Figure 5: Diagram Showing Positions of Valve

Legend:A = HP Flow B = HP Flow to Buffer

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Figure 6: Wiring Configuration of Space Heating and Hot Water - Dimplex "A Class" Cylinder

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5.8.1 Temperature Sensor Connection

5.8.1.1 Temperature Sensor Connection Thermostat Housing

Step 1: Access the sensor mounting plate. To do this remove the hood (A) by removing the fixing screws at the bottom sides.

Step 2: Remove the insulation foam (B) to access the sensor mounting plate (C) and remove the M5 fixing screws in the four corners of the plate, when mounting sensor T2. If a T3 sensor is required, remove the relay and bracket assembly first and then repeat steps for mounting sensor T2.

Position to mount sensor T3

Position to mount sensor T2

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Step 3: Orientate the sensor mounting plate to allow access to the phials (four clips in the centre of the sensor mounting plate). Be careful not to kink the capillaries that connect the thermostat bulbs. The sensor mounting plate will have two vacant slots for additional sensors (D). Repeat for both positions.

Step 4: Move the sensor mounting plate back into its fixing position. Be careful not to kink the capillaries that connect the thermostat bulbs. Fit the four M5 fixing screws into the cylinder bracket (E). Tighten the screws until the thermostat bulbs and heat pump sensor are held firmly against the wall of the inner cylinder. Repeat for both positions.

Note: there should be no movement in the phials that are used to hold the bulbs and sensor. Care should be taken not to overtighten the screws.

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Step 4: Replace the insulating foam over the sensor mounting plate.

Step 5: Replace the relay assembly (as required) and then refit the hood.

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5.9 Water Module Wiring

All wiring must be carried out by a suitably qualified person and must be fully compliant with the current release of Building & Wiring Regulations. For general wiring configuration see Figure 7.

The water module has been pre-wired to ensure minimal additional work is required by the installer. The following summarises the required electrical connections which the installer must make:

 Primary connections, 5.9.1. A three core

cable must be connected between the supply isolator and the cylinder connector block. See Figure 7.

 Modbus connection, 5.9.2. The

communication cable between the cylinder and heat pump must be installed. See Figure 8Figure 9.

 Zoned connections must be wired via the

cylinder PCB, i.e. circulation pumps and/or zone valves, 5.9.3. See Figure 9.

 Temperature sensors and digital inputs can

be connected to the PCB, 5.9.4 (DI 01-05), (NTC-DHW and NTC-Zone 1-4). See Figure

10.

5.9.1 Primary Electrical Connections

In both retro fit and new build installations, a 3 core cable must be taken from the isolator [typically a 16Amp double pole fused spur] and connected to the primary connector block as illustrated in Figure 7.

 Live connection taken from a fused spur to

the cylinder connector block, [LHS grey terminal].

 Neutral and Earth wires must be connected

to the blue and green/yellow connectors respectively, as per Figure 7.

Note: Solid core cable or ferruled multi core cable must be used on the primary connector block.

Figure 7: Primary Electrical Connections, Live, Neutral & Earth

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5.9.2 Modbus Connection

Correct installation of the Modbus connections is critical for communication between the heat pump, UI and the cylinder. Figure 8illustrates how these connections must be made. The modbus wire must be specified to BELDEN 9842. The maximum allowable network length is 100m.

 Modbus in connection comes from the heat

pump master controller.

 Modbus out connection goes to the user

interface.

 The earth shield of the Modbus connection

must be connected to ground at both ends. The Earth connector block or the cylinder stat bracket can be used as a ground connection.

 The Modbus cables can be fed inside the low

voltage trunking (LHR) under the metal hood and clamped to the strain relief bar, using the supplied cable ties.

Note: The earth shield in the cable from the heat pump to the cylinder is only terminated at the cylinder.

Figure 8: Modbus Communication Connections

5.9.3 Zone Connections

 For a dual zone system, i.e. DHW and

Central Heating, a pump and a three port valve is required; these are included in the scope of delivery of the heat pump hydraulic pack.

 Where additional zones are required, the

installer must specify and source suitable components. Figure 9, illustrates wiring of each pump and/or zone valve for up to 4 zones.

Note: The water module PCB is only capable of switching valves and under no circumstances should ERP pumps be switched, as irreparable damage will be caused that will void the warranty.

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Figure 9: Zone Connection

5.9.4 Digital Inputs & Temperature

Sensors

The water module contains 5 optional digital inputs, 4 optional NTC zone temperature sensor inputs and 1 domestic hot water (DHW) NTC sensor.

• DHW NTC is pre-wired and fitted to the cylinder. This sensor allows the user interface to display the actual cylinder temperature.

• NTC zone sensors allow the user interface to display room temperature in up to 4 different zones and actuate the corresponding controls accordingly.

• Digital input 1 is a spare connection.

• Digital input 2 is pre-wired and

enables/inhibits remote control.

• Digital inputs 3, 4 & 5 accept room thermostat connections (volt free) that can be used to control ambient temperature at each zone.

Note: The DI’s are volt free and under no

circumstances should 240V be connected to these, as irreparable damage would result and void the warranty.

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Figure 10: Digital Inputs & Temperature Sensors

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5.10 Bivalent System

Bivalent system operation can be achieved by disconnecting the buffer cylinder live connection [A] and connecting the backup heat source.

5.11 Connection of Secondary Return

For cylinders that do not have a dedicated secondary return connection, it is possible to install a secondary return by connecting a swept

- T to the cold water inlet of the cylinder (see Figure 11).

The secondary return pipe should incorporate a check valve and a WRAS approved circulation pump; timer and thermostat to be provided separately. Where secondary return circuits are used, then an additional expansion vessel may be required.

The secondary return loop must avoid

- stagnant water in long pipe runs

- long waiting times at draw off point for hot

water

- undue water wastage

To minimise the energy consumption of the secondary return circuit and to ensure reliable operation it is important to consider:

- the control of the circulation pump to be time

and temperature controlled

Figure 11: Secondary return loop

HW Outlet

To Taps

Swept-T

From Taps

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6 Commissioning

At the time of commissioning, complete all relevant sections of the Benchmark Checklist located on the inside back pages of this document.

The following commissioning procedures only detail the required steps to be taken for the potable water loop and not for the heat pump loop:

1) Before making any water mains connections to the inlet control group, flush the mains pipework out to ensure all debris has been removed so as not to damage the strainer within the combination valve.

2) Make final mains connection on combination valve and check all connections and joints to ensure they have been tightened and secured correctly.

3) Before turning on the mains supply to the cylinder a hot water tap should be opened, preferably on the same floor or the floor below where the cylinder is located.

4) Check the pre-charge in the expansion vessel and ensure it is at least 3 bar. Note actual pressure on label on expansion vessel.

5) Turn on the supply to the cylinder and fill until water runs from the open hot water tap. Continue to flush the system until all debris has been removed.

6) Close the hot water tap.

7) Check all joints for leaks, even those not having been altered especially when replacing a vented cylinder.

8) Open temperature and pressure relief valve to ensure proper discharge and check after closing that valve is not dripping.

9) Open expansion relief valve to ensure proper discharge and check after closing that valve is not dripping.

10) Check all shower outlets, toilet cisterns and other draw off points for leaks or dripping (especially when replacing a vented unit). Open all water outlets to purge air from pipe work and ensure proper operation.

11) Adjust timer programmer and cylinder thermostat settings in accordance with client requirements.

12) Follow the instructions for commissioning the heat pump as per heat pump installation manual.

13) Commission the user interface as per UI installation manual.

14) Instruct user in the operation of the cylinder, heat pump and UI. Hand over all manuals and advise the owner of annual service requirements.

15) Complete the technical data label on the cylinder with legible and permanent writing.

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7 Maintenance

After servicing, complete the relevant Service Record section of the Benchmark Checklist located on the inside back pages of this document. To meet with warranty requirements the cylinder must be serviced annually.

1) Draw some water from cold water tap and retain in container.

2) Isolate cold water mains supply from cylinder.

3) Briefly open temperature and pressure relief valve, assure safe discharge and check that valve is not dripping when closed.

4) Briefly open expansion relief valve, assure safe discharge and check that valve is not dripping when closed. The expansion relief valve should be operated regularly to remove lime deposits and to verify that it is not blocked.

5) Open hot water tap and release remaining pressure from unit.

6) If the system is drained completely for an internal inspection, ensure the hot water tap remains open, connect a hose to the drain valve and ensure a safe discharge.

7) Note the set pressure of the pressure reducing valve. Remove cartridge and clean strainer in water provided in container. Reassemble pressure reducing valve ensuring the correct pressure is set.

8) Periodically the immersion heaters should be removed cleaned and the unit flushed out. Check the O-ring seal for damage and replace if necessary.

9) Check electrical wiring connections and the condition of the cable of the immersion heater, the thermostat and the connections on the relays.

10) The immersion heater boss can also be used for access to view the internal components of the cylinder.

11) Re-commission unit (see chapter 6).

If the cylinder is not in use for excess of 1 month, it must be drained down by a competent person and recommissioned before use.

Note: The immersion must be switched off at the mains before draining the cylinder.

If replacement parts are required, please see Figure 11Figure 12 for part descriptions and part numbers.

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

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8 Spare Parts

Figure 12: Replacement Part Numbers for Heat Pump Range of Cylinders

* ECS150HP40A-580 only

** ECS210HP40A-580 only

*** ECS250HP40A-580 only

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9 Technical Data and Product Fiche

9.1 A Class Heat Pump Buffer Range

Figure 13: A Class Heat Pump Cylinder and Cross-Section (For Reference Only)

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A Class Heat Pump Cylinder Range - Dimensions

Reference

150

210

250

Actual Capacity [l]

145 + 40

208 + 40

245 + 40

Hot Water Capacity [l]

125

195

246

Weight [kg]

Weight full [kg]

226

295

344

Reheat time [mins]*

Average draw off temperature [°C]*

Hot water draw off capacity (l)* / draw off flow rate (l/s)

125

193

246

0.42

Heat loss [kWh/24h]*

1.11

1.45

1.51

Height [mm]

1380

1765

2025

Outer Diameter [mm]

580

HW Outlet [mm]

1150

1525

1800

T&P Valve [mm]

1150

1525

1800

Secondary Return [mm]

- - -

CW Inlet [mm]

440

HP Buffer Flow/HP Flow to Buffer[mm]

180

HP Buffer Flow/Buffer Flow to HP [mm]

312

HP Return/DHW Return [mm]

440

HP Flow/DHW Flow [mm]

960

Table 3: A Class Heat Pump Cylinder Dimensions

Note: All measurements are taken from the base of the cylinder to the mid-point on the item.

* Determined in accordance with EN12897 test procedures.

A Class Heat Pump Cylinder Range – Product Fiche

Reference

ECS150HP40A-580

ECS210HP40A-580

ECS250HP40A-580

Energy Rating

B B B

Standing Loss [W]

Actual Capacity [L]

145

208

245

Table 4: A Class Heat Pump Cylinder Product Fiche

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A Class Heat Pump Cylinder Range – Product Features

Actual capacity [L]

145 + 40

208+40

245 + 40

Materials

- inner cylinder

Duplex stainless steel LDX2101

- outer cylinder

ABS/HIPS

- inlet/outlet

Stainless steel

- coils

Stainless steel

- insulation

60mm PU foam (GWP=1, ODP=0)

Maximum operating conditions

- potable water temperature

70°C

- heating water temperature

95°C

- operating pressure

3 bar

- max. design pressure

6 bar

Cold water supply

- minimum dynamic pressure

1.5 bar

- maximum static pressure

12 bar

- minimum flow rate

15 l/min

Connections

- cold water inlet

22mm stainless steel

- hot water outlet

22mm stainless steel

- coil flow and return

28mm stainless steel

Coil specification

- heat pump coil surface area [m²]

2.2

- HX performance heat pump coil [kW]

- max. working pres. [Bar]

Immersion heater

1 ¾ F BSP 3kW @ 240 V

Thermostatic control

- direct input

Rod stat with variable and high limit cut out

- indirect input

Rod stat with variable and high limit cut out

Safety components

- pressure reducing valve and strainer

3 bar

- expansion relief valve

6 bar

- temperature and pressure relief valve

½” 7 bar/90°C

- factory pressure test

12 bar

Other features

Over 60% in volume from recycled materials#

Surface mounted sensor devices for compatibility and

ease of maintenance

Guarantee (*)

- inner cylinder

25 yrs.

- immersion heaters

2 yrs. - excluding the effects of lime scale or

other water borne contaminants

- other components

2 yrs. - excluding expansion vessel membrane pressure

Table 5: A Class Heat Pump Cylinder Product Fiche and Features

# Not including insulation (*) subject to terms and conditions

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9.2 Cylinder Heat Exchanger Pressure Drop

Figure 14: Heat Exchanger Pressure Drop for 2.2m² Coils

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

14000

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5

Pressure Drop (Pa)

Flow Rate (m3/h)

2.2 m2Coil Pressure Drop

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9.3 Cylinder Attainable Temperature

The heat pump heating system must be commissioned by a trained installer. Ensuring correct installation of the system will allow a water temperature of 60°C to be obtained inside the cylinder during DHW preparation.

This is true for all cases when ambient conditions are between -2°C and +25°C. For other operating conditions, i.e. -2°C < ambient > 25°C, cylinder temperatures of approximately 55°C can be expected.

The A Class heat pump will be able to achieve 60°C without immersion back up in all of the A Class cylinders, so long as the flow rate specified in the instructions is met, the pipes are insulated and the pipe runs from the heat pump to the cylinder and back are less than 15m.

10 User Instructions

10.1 General

“This appliance can be used by children

aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by

children without supervision.”

Please read the following statements carefully as it affects your warranty:

Please ensure that the installer has fully completed the Benchmark Checklist on the inside back pages of this document and that you have signed it to say that you have received a full and clear explanation of its operation. The installer is legally required to complete a commissioning checklist as a means of complying with the appropriate Building Regulations Part G3 (England and Wales), Part P of Northern Ireland and Section 6 of Scotland.

All installations must be notified to Local Area Building Control either directly or through a Competent Persons Scheme. A Building Regulations Compliance Certificate will then be issued to the customer who should, on receipt,

write the Notification Number on the Benchmark Checklist.

This product should be serviced annually to optimise its safety, efficiency and performance. The service engineer should complete the relevant Service Record on the Benchmark Checklist after each service.

The Benchmark Checklist will be required in the event of any warranty work.

10.2 Operation

Once the system has been fully commissioned, no user intervention should be required to fully enjoy the comfort and benefits of the unvented hot water cylinder.

The hot water temperature can be set to various requirements.

When turning on a hot tap for the first time after a heat up period there might be a short surge of water. This is normal in unvented systems and does not constitute a fault. Sometimes the water may appear milky – this is due to very fine air bubbles in the water which will clear quickly.

10.3 Water Temperature Direct Electric

Heating

The heat pump should be used for production of DHW. However, if the desired water temperature is not achieved the immersion heater will activate.

The hot water temperature achieved by the direct electric heating element can be adjusted by removing the cover from the immersion heater and adjusting the dial up or down as indicated in Figure 15. As a default the maximum setting is selected, which is equivalent to 60°C.

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Figure 15: Adjustment Water Temperature Direct

Electric Heating Element

10.4 Maintenance

10.5 Troubleshooting

Fault

Cause

Solution

A No water from

hot water taps

A.1 Stop valve closed A.2 Strainer blocked

A.3 Pressure reducing valve

fitted against flow

A.1 Open stop valve A.2 Turn water supply off,

clean strainer and recommission

A.3 Re-fit with arrow showing

in direction of flow

B No hot water

B.1 Timer/Programmer not set

correctly

B.2 Auxiliary heating

malfunction

B.3 Direct heating malfunction

B.4 Auxiliary/direct heating

high limit thermostat has tripped

B.1 Set timer/programmer

correctly

B.2 Consult auxiliary heating

system instructions

B.3 Call for qualified person to

check immersion heater

B.4 Reset limit thermostat(s)

and inform installer

C Intermittent

water discharge through tundish on warm-up

C.1 Expansion vessel lost

charge

C.1 Check expansion vessel

(see commissioning / maintenance, top up or replace

D Continuous

discharge

D.1 Pressure reducing valve not

working

D.2 Pressure relief or T&P valve

not seating correctly

D.3 Malfunction of high limit

thermostat or appliance

D.1 Check pressure after

valve and replace if faulty

D.2 Manually lift valve once or

twice to clear debris, otherwise replace

D.3 Check function of

thermostats and appliances

E Leakage from

casing

E.1Compression/threaded

joints not formed correctly

E.1 Re-seal joints with care

F Hot water from

cold tap

F.1 Hot pipe work being routed

adjacent to cold pipe work

F.2 Leaking seal in mixer tap

F.1 Insulate hot pipe work or

re-route

F.2 Replace seals in mixer tap

G Metallic noise

from system

G.1 Pipe work not sufficiently

supported

G.1 Add extra pipe work

fixings

H Humming noise

from system during re-heat

H.1 Air in system

H.2 Flow rate well in excess of

specification

H.1 Bleed system thoroughly

and re-pressurize

H.2 Reduce pump speed

Table 6: Troubleshooting Guide

Earth (green/yellow)

Live (brown) Neutral (blue)

Dial to adjust

water temperature

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Figure 16: A Class Cylinder Wiring Overall View

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Figure 17: A Class Installer Wiring Overall View

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