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4. Installing the product

4.1 Location

TM073961

Fig.

Location of the pump and accessories

The system is intended for indoor use only in
areas protected from droplets and splashes.
Maximum ambient temperature is 104 °F (40 °C).

Push-button HWR-D

Do not install the push-button HWR-D in a shower
or under the tap/faucet where it could be exposed
to water. Mount it at a suitable height out of reach
of small children and pets.

Repeater

This repeater is only for use with the ALPHA
15-55 HWR-D system and is intended for indoor
installation only in areas safe from droplets and
splashes.
For optimum use, place the repeater between the
ALPHA 15-55 HWR-D pump and the push-button
located furthest away from the pump.

4.2 Tools

You will need the following tools to install the
system:

Hexagon key 4 mm

Pipe wrench

Phillips PH1 screwdriver (for temperature
sensor screws).

4.3 Insulating the pump housing

Do not insulate the control box. Do not
cover the control panel. 

TM071424

Fig.

Insulating the pump housing

4.4 Mechanical installation

4.4.1 Installing the pump

When making pipe connections, follow the piping
manufacturer's recommendations and all code
requirements for the piping material.

WARNING

Pressurized system

Death or serious personal injury

Do not hold the pump in place with
tools while tightening the nuts on
the pump housing.

1.

Flush the system of debris before installation.

2.

Insert the check valve if required.

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English (US)

Summary of Contents for ALPHA 15-55 HWR-D

Page 1: ...ALPHA 15 55 HWR D Installation and operating instructions GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS ...

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Page 3: ...ALPHA 15 55 HWR D English US Installation and operating instructions 4 3 Table of contents ...

Page 4: ...bnormal operating conditions accident abuse misuse unauthorized alteration or repair or if the product was not installed in accordance with Grundfos printed installation and operating instructions and accepted codes of good practice The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear To obtain service under this warranty the defective product must be returned to the distributor or dealer of Grundfos ...

Page 5: ...raphical symbol indicates that an action must be taken A red or gray circle with a diagonal bar possibly with a black graphical symbol indicates that an action must not be taken or must be stopped If these instructions are not observed it may result in malfunction or damage to the equipment Tips and advice that make the work easier 3 Receiving the product 3 1 Inspecting the product Check that the ...

Page 6: ...er between the ALPHA 15 55 HWR D pump and the push button located furthest away from the pump 4 2 Tools You will need the following tools to install the system Hexagon key 4 mm Pipe wrench Phillips PH1 screwdriver for temperature sensor screws 4 3 Insulating the pump housing Do not insulate the control box Do not cover the control panel TM071424 Fig Insulating the pump housing 4 4 Mechanical insta...

Page 7: ...G Pressurized system Death or serious personal injury Before dismantling the pump drain the system or close the isolating valve on either side of the pump before you remove the screws The pumped liquid may be scalding hot and under high pressure If you change the position of the power head fill the system with the liquid to be pumped or open the isolating valves Make any change to the power head o...

Page 8: ...the pipe clamp strip around the end of the temperature sensor 4 Tighten the pipe clamp strip Keep the clamp on the opposite side of the pipe from the temperature sensor a To pair the pump and the temperature sensor Press and hold the connect button on the pump for 2 seconds The blue connect symbol on the pump will flash Then press and hold the connect button on the temperature sensor for more than...

Page 9: ... 8 To verify operation press button on the push button for less than 2 seconds Check that the connect symbol on the pump is on and green for approx 2 seconds and the pump turns on 9 Replace the push button on the mounting bracket 10 If more than one push button is used for the system repeat the installation procedure Pull tab Double sided tape TM072154 Fig Removing the mounting bracket and the pul...

Page 10: ...only use the line cord supplied The Power ON symbol indicates that the electrical supply has been switched on 4 5 1 Connecting the line cord TM072125 Fig Inserting the line cord plug into the pump side view To connect the line cord with the pump 1 Align the line cord plug with the pump 2 Insert the line cord plug into the pump as shown 3 Push the line cord plug into the pump 4 5 2 Removing the lin...

Page 11: ...p push button and temperature sensor The ALPHA HWR D system is an on demand hot water recirculation system for use in domestic hot water applications It provides optimal comfort by providing hot water instantly on demand 6 2 Accessories TM072805 Fig HWR D accessories Pos Description 1 Temperature sensor HWR D One temperature sensor is either included or may be purchased as an accessory 2 Push butt...

Page 12: ...l hazard Death or serious personal injury In domestic hot water systems the pump is permanently connected to the main water supply Therefore do not connect the pump by a hose WARNING Hot water Death or serious personal injury If the hot water temperature is too high it can cause severe burns or scalding Ensure that the temperature of the hot water source is not high enough to cause burns or scaldi...

Page 13: ...ar la norme FCC IC pour un environnement non contrôlé et est conforme aux directives d exposition de la FCC en matière de radiofréquences et la norme RSS 102 des règles d exposition aux radiofréquences RF de l IC Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé en maintenant le radiateur à au moins 8 in 20 cm du corps de la personne Canadian ISED information These devices ALPHA 15 55 HWR D Push button...

Page 14: ...y level in the push button is at a critical level Replacement of the batteries in the push button is recommended Connect Green Lights green for 2 seconds when the push button is activated during normal operation Pump operation Green Lights green when the pump circulates water during normal operation and is connected to the temperature sensor Pump operation Yellow Lights yellow when the pump has ti...

Page 15: ...ucceeded Flashing red 5 seconds during installation The LED flashes red for 5 seconds when pairing between the push button and the pump has failed Restart of the installation procedure is recommended Flashing red 2 seconds during normal operation The LED flashes red for 2 seconds when the battery level in the push button is at a critical level and the push button is activated Replacement of the ba...

Page 16: ...itions 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Q US GPM 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ft H 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 3 5 4 0 4 5 5 0 5 5 m H 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 3 5 Q m h ALPHA 15 55 HWR D 60 Hz Without check valve installed With check valve installed TM072501 Fig Performance curve ALPHA 15 55 HWR D 16 English US ...

Page 17: ...TION Flammable material Minor or moderate personal injury Do not attempt to recharge non rechargeable batteries To clean the push button or temperature sensor wipe it with a clean damp cloth Ensure that disposal of old batteries is in accordance with local regulations Recycle old batteries where possible 8 1 1 1 Battery replacement for temperature sensor The temperature sensor uses AA 3 6 V lithiu...

Page 18: ...button The push button is out of range Use the Repeater HWR D accessory to increase the range of wireless signals After installing the repeater the Power On LED on the pump control panel is green but the pump does not start when the push button is activated The push button is out of range and the pump does not receive the repeater s wireless signal Relocate the repeater within the house for optimu...

Page 19: ...ator pump Status Cause Remedy There are no indicators lit on the pump or accessories Air is trapped in the pump Open a faucet or tap to let trapped air escape No liquid Ensure there is liquid in the hot water supply source 19 English US ...

Page 20: ...65 C to eliminate the risk of lime precipitation To avoid condensation in the control box and stator the liquid temperature must always be higher than the ambient temperature Ambient temp Min liquid temp Max liquid temp F C F C F C 34 1 36 2 230 110 50 10 50 10 230 110 68 20 68 20 230 110 86 30 86 30 230 110 95 35 95 35 194 90 104 40 104 40 158 70 Approximate power usage Minimum 2 W Maximum 45 W 1...

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