Dimplex SIKH 9 ME, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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SIKH 9ME
8.3 Start-up Procedure
The heat pump is started up via the heat pump manager.
ATTENTION!
The heat pump must be started up in accordance with the installation and
operating instructions of the heat pump manager.
The performance level of the circulating pump must be adapted
to the respective heating system.
The overflow valve must be adjusted to the requirements of the
respective heating system. Incorrect adjustment can lead to
faulty operation and increased energy consumption. We recom-
mend carrying out the following procedure to correctly adjust the
overflow valve:
Close all of the heating circuits that may also be closed during
operation so that the most unfavourable operating state - with re-
spect to the water flow rate - is achieved. This normally means
the heating circuits of the rooms on the south and west sides of
the building. At least one heating circuit must remain open (e.g.
bathroom).
The overflow valve should be opened far enough to produce the
maximum temperature spread between the heating flow and re-
turn flow listed in the table below for the current heat source tem-
perature. The temperature spread should be measured as close
as possible to the heat pump. The heating element of mono en-
ergy systems should be disconnected during start-up.
9 Maintenance and
Cleaning
9.1 Maintenance
To prevent faults due to sediment in the heat exchangers, care
must be taken to ensure that no impurities can enter either the
heat source system or the heating system. In the event that op-
erating malfunctions due to contamination occur nevertheless,
the system should be cleaned as described below.
9.2 Cleaning the Heating System
The ingress of oxygen into the heating water circuit may result in
the formation of oxidation products (rust), particularly if steel
components are used. These products enter the heating system
via the valves, the circulating pumps and/or plastic pipes. It is
therefore essential - in particular with respect to the piping of un-
derfloor heating systems - that only diffusion-proof materials are
used.
NOTE
We recommend the installation of a suitable corrosion protection system
to prevent the formation of deposits (e.g. rust) in the condenser of the
heat pump.
Residue from lubricants and sealants may also contaminate the
heating water.
In the case of severe contamination leading to a reduction in the
performance of the liquifier in the heat pump, the system must be
cleaned by a heating technician.
According to today’s state of knowledge, we recommend using a
5 % phosphoric acid solution for cleaning purposes. However, if
cleaning needs to be performed more frequently, a 5 % formic
acid solution should be used.
In either case, the cleaning fluid should be at room temperature.
We recommend flushing the heat exchanger in the direction op-
posite to the normal flow direction.
To prevent acidic cleaning agents from entering the heating sys-
tem circuit, we recommend connecting the flushing device di-
rectly to the flow and return flow of the liquifier. It is important that
the system be thoroughly flushed using appropriate neutralising
agents to prevent any damage from being caused by cleaning
agent residue remaining in the system.
Acids must be used with great care and all relevant regulations of
the employers’ liability insurance associations must be adhered
to.
If in doubt, contact the manufacturer of the chemicals!
9.3 Cleaning the Heat Source
System
ATTENTION!
The supplied dirt trap must be inserted in the heat source inlet of the heat
pump to protect the evaporator against the ingress of impurities.
Clean the dirt trap’s filter screen one day after start-up and sub-
sequently in weekly intervals. If no more signs of contamination
are evident, the filter can be removed to reduce pressure drops.
Heat source
temperature
Max. temperature spread
between heating flow and return
flow
From To
-5° C 0° C 10 K
1° C 5° C 11 K
6° C 9° C 12 K
10° C 14° C 13 K
15° C 20° C 14 K
21° C 25° C 15 K