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ESP ECOCENT 100L 

 

Installation and 

Operation Manual 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Ecocent 100L

Page 1: ...1 of 42 V 1 9 www esavep com PASHW 003 100LD ESP ECOCENT 100L Installation and Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...miliar with installing the Ecocent unit Failure to properly fit the unit may affect its safety efficiency and invalidate any guarantee Safety requirements in the UK call for an expansion space interna...

Page 3: ...3 0 Siting the Unit 3 1 Heat Source 3 2 Dehumidification 3 3 Cooling 3 4 Siting Guidance 4 0 Installation 4 1 Ducting 4 2 Water Supply 4 3 Outlet Fittings 4 4 Limitations 4 5 Regulations 4 6 Package C...

Page 4: ...ation 11 0 Hydraulic Connection 11 1 Connection Diagram 12 0 Wiring 12 1 Wiring Diagram 12 2 Earthing 13 0 Operating the Unit 14 0 Troubleshooting 15 0 Maintenance 15 1 The Cylinder 15 2 Safety Valves...

Page 5: ...the end user how to operate and maintain the unit before handing over the unit to the end user Also the installer should advise the end user to read the manual fully before operating the unit Further...

Page 6: ...the load of the unit when full of water Make sure that you have a suitable facility to cater for the disposal of condensate from the condensate drain on the unit Circuit Breaker Make sure that this un...

Page 7: ...t or pipe work from the unit to freeze it should be drained down Shut off the power When cleaning the unit shut off the power supply You MUST You must use a suitable power supply that is appropriately...

Page 8: ...are subject to freezing must be avoided Ensure that the wall is of sufficient strength to support the weight of the unit when full with water Pipe run lengths should be kept as short as possible for m...

Page 9: ...can also draw heat from the room in which it is sited See Picture 1 Always be sure to site the unit and arrange duct work to allow adequate heat availability to allow the Ecocent to operate efficientl...

Page 10: ...rected to a suitable waste pipe where the condensate water non acidic can drain away If the drain is into a main sewer it must have a trap installed to prevent back smell through the Ecocent Picture 2...

Page 11: ...3 Be sure to have the unit and electrics fitted by qualified electrician 4 Ensure that no building materials or debris are allowed to enter the air ducts at the top of the unit or any extension of the...

Page 12: ...ow rates may be poor if several outlets are used simultaneously the higher the available pressure and flow rate the better the system performance will be The unit has a design operating pressure of 3...

Page 13: ...rating pressure of at least 0 8 MPa 8 bar 4 4 Limitations The unit should not be used in any of the following instances With a water supply from solid fuel boilers or any other boiler in which the ene...

Page 14: ...Scotland or Building Regulations Northern Ireland B The Water Fittings Regulations England and Wales or Water By laws Scotland C Any other applicable Regulations Failure to observe any of the above co...

Page 15: ...locations unsuitable for solar hot water heating Environmentally friendly and safer The unit produces no harmful emissions locally there is no combustion of oil coal or natural gas No carbon monoxide...

Page 16: ...16 of 42 V 1 9 www esavep com PASHW 003 100LD 6 0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 17: ...ensions mm see package label Net weight kg see nameplate Shipping weight kg see package label 7 0 PERFORMANCE 7 1 Technical Performance Standard working conditions Ambient temperature of dry bulb wet...

Page 18: ...te of heat loss However an illustrative heat loss for the Ecocent is 1 09 kWh per 24hrs in an average location of 20 C and a target temperature of 55 C 7 3 DHW Recovery times The recovery time of your...

Page 19: ...ecause the air source will probably warmer than used to calculate the above tables Your Ecocent unit will have been sized based upon normal DHW use profiles and volumes and save in exceptional circums...

Page 20: ...20 of 42 V 1 9 www esavep com PASHW 003 100LD 7 4 Performance Graphs...

Page 21: ...for the compressor Heating Mode Operating If the ambient temperature is very high to protect the unit the fan motor will stop running Defrosting When in heating mode the unit will defrost automatical...

Page 22: ...nd outlet ducts 9 3 Cold Water Supply Because water composition can vary greatly it is not ESP s policy to issue recommendations relating to water treatment The user or the owner is responsible for co...

Page 23: ...shall be precautions to ensure that the hot water discharged from safety devices is safely conveyed to where it is visible but will not cause danger to persons in or about the building 9 5 G3 Guidance...

Page 24: ...design installation testing and maintenance of services supplying water for domestic use within buildings and their curtilages Appendix E section E2 and table 21 b have a vertical section of pipe at l...

Page 25: ...acceptable providing that where children may play or otherwise come into contact with discharges a wire cage or similar guard is positioned to prevent contact whilst maintaining visibility iii dischar...

Page 26: ...nt i e in dwellings occupied by blind infirm or disabled people consideration should be given to the installation of an electronically operated device to warn when discharge takes place 10 0 MOVING TH...

Page 27: ...n the distribution system All pipework must be installed in accordance with DIN1988 To avoid too high a water pressure please install a discharge valve Ensure that debris does not enter the distributi...

Page 28: ...After installing the pipework in accordance with the above diagram open the closest hot water tap and stop valve to fill the vessel This will purge the system of air and the process can take up to 20...

Page 29: ...taken to ensure that the unit is properly wired to the mains electricity and any auxiliary components The mains wire connection will be found towards the top of the unit The power supply MUST be a fus...

Page 30: ...guarantee of the unit 13 0 OPERATING THE UNIT Control Panel Power On When the unit is powered on the unit will either be in stand by or running depending upon the state when it was turned off When the...

Page 31: ...lights are illuminated the unit is in energy saving mode In this mode water is being heated by the heat pump alone This setting is suitable when the ambient air temperature is above 10 C 3 Rapid heati...

Page 32: ...ime Power on Power off is the power switch When the unit is operating the indicator light is illuminated Parameter setting Power on and press to rise the set point the target water temperature press t...

Page 33: ...d the set point will rise automatically in winter The set point can also be changed manually Use the up or down arrow keys to set the hot water temperature The automatic mode is disabled by changing t...

Page 34: ...st cycle period 9 8min Adjustment for the elec Expansion valve 10 1 Target degree of superheat 11 5 Steps of elec Expansion valve 12 35 Use elec Heater instead of compressor 13 0 Temp to use elec Heat...

Page 35: ...Communication cable is disconnected or there is strong interference near the unit Check the connectionof the pcb Defrosting Flash 14 0 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 0 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 15 1 The Cylinder T...

Page 36: ...cap for a few seconds Check that water is discharged and that it flows freely through the tundish and discharge pipework Check valve reseats correctly when released NOTE The water discharged may be v...

Page 37: ...g it outwards from the immersion heater Unscrew the immersion heater back nut and remove the immersion heater from the unit Over time the immersion heater gasket may become stuck to the mating surface...

Page 38: ...ed with the Ecocent stating what has been done the date of the service and the name contact details of the servicing engineer 15 8 Maintenance Requirements There are no formal annual maintenance requi...

Page 39: ...programmer to standard running parameter Water from hot taps is cold 3 Check for error codes on Ecocent controller Refer to manual error code sheet 4 Parameter zero set to low Reset parameter zero wi...

Page 40: ...ith the exception of normal wear and tear including any damage caused as a result of lime scale deposits The stainless steel vessel forming part of the cylinder is warranted guaranteed for a period of...

Page 41: ...side the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland Any warranty guarantee is for replacement parts only The purchaser of the unit acknowledges that he she has seen ESP s conditions of supply and has u...

Page 42: ...Products Limited carries spare parts for all the units that it supplies We strive to ensure that spare parts are readily available at competitive prices Please call on 00 44 0 1865 40 77 69 us should...

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