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Installation instructions and user manual V1.5 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thermodynamic Box

 

 
 

Operation and Installation Manual

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Authorised sole distributor for Magic Thermodynamic Box Limited 

Summary of Contents for Thermodynamic Box

Page 1: ...tallation instructions and user manual V1 5 1 www groupdep com thermodynamic groupdep com Thermodynamic Box Operation and Installation Manual Authorised sole distributor for Magic Thermodynamic Box Limited ...

Page 2: ...ERATION CONNECTIONS 11 5 4 SIGHT GLASS 12 5 5 HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS 13 5 6 TEMPERATURE SENSOR 17 5 7 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 17 5 8 PRESSURE TEST WITH NITROGEN 17 5 9 VACUUM TEST 18 5 10 FILLING OF THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT 18 5 11 DRAINING BLEEDING 18 5 11 TURNING THE SYSTEM ON 19 6 DIGITAL CONTROLLER SETTING 20 7 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE 22 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Guidance Values 23 9 TROUBLESHOOTING Elect...

Page 3: ... material extremely light and fully compatible with potable water applications The product has a reciprocating compressor for quiet and efficient performance This box has a timer with a 1 minute start delay for protection of the compressor With these features the Thermodynamic Box is designed to have a long trouble free life The Thermodynamic Box has integral safety devices to protect the product ...

Page 4: ...ng and using it The manufacturer declines rom an incorrect installation and a failure to follo refrigerant gas plumber to install this product as an i ks and invalidate any warranty nt in the following places as they will lead to a mal osive gases factories where the electrical voltage ong electromagnetic waves places with inflamm hould be carried out in accordance with that specified allowed for ...

Page 5: ...the water via the heat exchanger Due to the uniqueness of the direct gas evaporation principle the external thermodynamic collector can absorb heat during the day and night in all climatic conditions rain cloud sun and wind The Thermodynamic Box operates with sealed pressurised systems and vented systems When the Thermodynamic Box is added as a retrofit to an existing cylinder the existing boiler ...

Page 6: ...and charge R134a 0 70kg Max Hot water temperature ºC 60o C Unit Dimensions height x width x depth mm 310mm x 420mm x 345mm Packaging dimensions height x width x depth 410mm x 511mm x 442mm Thermodynamic box weight kg 31 kg Maximum water circuit working pressure bar 8 bar Cold water input connections Hot water output connections Thermodynamic panel weight kg 6 2kg Thermodynamic Panel Dimensions hei...

Page 7: ...the country s local regulations Installation Steps 1 Install the Thermodynamic Box 2 Install the Thermodynamic Panel 3 Refrigeration connections 4 The sight glass 5 Hydraulic connections 6 Temperature Sensor 7 Electrical connections 8 Pressure test during the installation with nitrogen 9 Vacuum test during installation 10 Filling of the refrigerant circuit 11 Draining bleeding of the hydraulic cir...

Page 8: ...sition thermodynamic groupdep com moved in the horizontal position and should never weight Section 4 Technical Specification of this en to ensure it shall not be subjected to sudden m casing of the unit to gain access to the wall fixing all with four screws Anti vibration mounts with e should be used These are included in the optional odynamic Box should be installed as close to the c ize bends It...

Page 9: ...igerant gas for 8m of pipe length between the Thermodynamic Box and the Panel The pipe length can be extended up to 15 metres however for every extra metre length of pipe 50g of refrigerant gas should be added To fix the panel use the supplied brackets fixing screws or bolts Please see the picture below for fixing the panel on the wall Fig 5 Thermodynamic Panel Fixings The panel can be located on ...

Page 10: ...ffe Incorrect Fig 7 Co thermodynamic groupdep com Fig 6 Thermodynamic panel RIGHT WRONG fers optimum performance allowing even flow of refrige t installation will inhibit the free flow of lubricating oil orrect and incorrect placing of the panel 10 thermodynamic groupdep com RONG igerant across the panel ...

Page 11: ...n quality copper pipes must be used to connect the thermodynamic panel and the Little Magic Thermodynamic Box This piping must be properly insulated with flexible anti condensation insulation Direct contact between the refrigeration outlet and refrigeration inlet line shall be avoided to prevent energy losses in the system Before brazing the piping the system should be checked to ensure it is free...

Page 12: ... pipe end needs flaring to The discharge pipe end needs flaring to Use oil to aid braising Do not loosen or open service ports until all connections are made and the system has been fully leak checked and vacuumed 5 4 THE SIGHT GLASS Sight Glasses are installed after the filter dryer in liquid line of refrigerating systems in order to observe property changes of the refrigerant and to indicate the...

Page 13: ...lumbing required Keep bends and turns to a minimum An inline Y filter should be installed to stop dirt or debris getting into the plate heat exchanger Failure to install this will invalidate the warranty This is included in the optional Installer Pack A non return valve must be installed between the water storage tank and the cylinder Ensure that the water pressure is sufficient to open the valve ...

Page 14: ... should be WRAS approved or equivalent or meet relevant building regulations It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the cylinder complies to this standard Inferior insulation will detrimentally affect the performance of the system PRESSURE DROPS Approximate maximum system pressure drop Pump speed one 0 3 metres head Pump speed two 2 6 metres head Pump speed three 3 8metres head A...

Page 15: ... instructions and user manual V1 5 15 www groupdep com thermodynamic groupdep com Fig 11 Schematic of Vented System Showing pipe run and Globus accessory connections Assumes retro fit to system with existing boiler ...

Page 16: ...Installation instructions and user manual V1 5 16 www groupdep com thermodynamic groupdep com Fig 12 Schematic of Unvented System Assumes retro fit to system with existing boiler ...

Page 17: ...ns are completed All electrical work is to be carried out in accordance with Australian standards The power supply is single phase 230V 50Hz with earth connection This supply needs to be separately isolated and protected by an appropriately sized fuse Maximum 13Amps The electrical schematic of the equipment is shown in the Troubleshooting Section 5 8 PRESSURE TEST WITH NITROGEN After the refrigera...

Page 18: ...enough for the installation of up to 8m length between the panel and the main unit Open the service ports to fill the panel with refrigerant For an installation involving more than 8m length of pipe additional refrigerant must be added at 50g per metre up to a total length of 15 metres Where a 2nd panel is used depending on the pipe run additional R134a gas may be required Once the refrigerant has...

Page 19: ...roller housed within the cover The connector only fits one way and SHOULD NOT BE FORCED The External Cover should be replaced The Thermodynamic Box may be started once the steps described previously have been completed To turn the Thermodynamic Box ON connect the product into the fused spur please check section 8 for recommended accessories and turn the mains supply ON The Thermodynamic Box digita...

Page 20: ... revert to displaying the actual water temperature The temperature range is from 10 to 60ºC The unit will raise the temperature to 60 or the programmed temperature and then switch off It will automatically start again to raise the water temperature once it falls to 55 C or 5o C lower than programmed temperature WARNING The programmed temperature for the unit should not ever exceed 60ºC Fig 15 Digi...

Page 21: ...Installation instructions and user manual V1 5 22 www groupdep com thermodynamic groupdep com Fig 16 Operating the digital thermostat ...

Page 22: ...t found to be very dirty it can be cleaned with water and non abrasive detergent Note When cleaning please ensure that the main electrical supply is turned off to the Box and don t clean the panel if in direct sunlight The system should be drained off if the Box is out of use for a prolonged time period and the electrical supply to the unit should be isolated The Y filter should be checked and cle...

Page 23: ...Installation instructions and user manual V1 5 24 www groupdep com thermodynamic groupdep com 9 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM Fig 18 WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 24: ...ot appears on the screen nothing else Low pressure or High pressure fault Gas leak Check for leaks in the refrigerant circuit Check water pump for air and drain accordingly The water is cold and the compressor is working Lower set temperature Check the temperature set point on screen The temperature sensor is disconnected to the cylinder Check the right placement of the temperature sensor inside t...

Page 25: ...x installation Anti Vibration Mount x4 Non Return Valve Pedal type 2 x Lever Valves thermodynamic groupdep com S OPTIONAL INSTALLER PACK ormance we highly recommend our Installer pack 4 Inline Y Filter Heat Transfer Paste Fle lves 25m Carpet Protector Fig 19 26 thermodynamic groupdep com ack to complete the Fused Spur lexible Hoses x2 ...

Page 26: ...antees that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase by the buyer from MAGIC THERMODYNAMIC BOX LTD regardless of its final date of installation and or start up for the period of 60 months The Warranty shall only be valid within European territory and subject to the following conditions Its installation shall be carried out in accordance with the manu...

Page 27: ...derived from the installation itself Damaged occasioned by vandalism acts war fire etc The present warranty does not have effect if the general conditions of sale have not been met between the supplier and the domestic end user for the specified equipment or if the agreed payment terms have not been respected The end user or customer does not have any right to make any claim for compensation durin...

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