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This water heater must be installed and serviced by an authorised person.

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Installation Instructions

Air Sourced Split

Heat Pump Module

MPs Series

Summary of Contents for 180536

Page 1: ...This water heater must be installed and serviced by an authorised person Please leave this guide with the householder Installation Instructions Air Sourced Split Heat Pump Module MPs Series...

Page 2: ...quences which may arise as a result of its application Notice to Victorian Customers from the Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission This water heater must be installed by a licensed person as require...

Page 3: ...This installation instruction booklet is intended for the installer but you may find it of interest Installation 4 Heat Pump And Tank Assembly 11 Connections Electrical 30 Commissioning 32 Water Suppl...

Page 4: ...sport and handling weight purposes both items are shipped separately The water heater must not be operated until both components are installed connected and purged of air Refer to Heat Pump and Tank A...

Page 5: ...at pump module be installed at ground or floor level and must stand vertically upright The heat pump module must be installed against a wall and on a level slab or solid base with a minimum size of 60...

Page 6: ...ions occurring If the ambient air temperature falls below 4 C and the heat pump module is not operating the system will operate the circulator periodically During this freeze protection cycle the circ...

Page 7: ...pump circulator and heat pump system to operate effectively TANK WATER SUPPLY If the water heater is supplied with water from a tank supply and a minimum water supply pressure of 200 kPa at the water...

Page 8: ...e operated by persons who have the experience or the knowledge and the capabilities to do so This water heater is not intended to be operated by persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabil...

Page 9: ...s 800 Booster element ratings kW 2 4 3 6 Refrigerant type R134a Refrigerant circuit pressure kPa 3000 Mass heat pump module kg 46 Storage tank capacity litres 270 325 410 Boost capacity litres 180 180...

Page 10: ...INSTALLATION 10 TYPICAL INSTALLATON OUTDOOR LOCATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER REMOTE...

Page 11: ...racket and four feet brackets provided CAUTION The heat pump module weighs approximately 46 kg Use the hand holes provided in the sides of the packaging Good lifting practice should be followed There...

Page 12: ...ose tube ID x 380 long 1 080189 Hose spring clamp ID 1 052165 Saddle clamp 1 080021 Screw phillips pan head No 8 x 13 zinc plated black 2 108392 Bracket hose mount 1 108393 Bracket hose clamp 1 080059...

Page 13: ...e heat pump storage tank to the cold and hot water connections The heat pump storage tank should be orientated so these connections face the location of the heat pump module This will allow for an eas...

Page 14: ...ose within the heat pump module Push the hose over the spigot on the condensate tray located below the evaporator Secure the hose to the spigot with the hose clamp Extend the hose away from the base o...

Page 15: ...nd return lines connecting the heat pump storage tank to the heat pump module must not exceed four 4 metres in length each and must not contain more than 4 x 90 bends each All changes in direction of...

Page 16: ...heat pump module to accommodate the flexible braided hoses Pliers or tin snips may be required to remove the tabs Step 7 remove the two hose tabs 8 Hose Bracket Assembly Retrieve the hose mount angle...

Page 17: ...ackets 9 Speed Fasteners Retrieve the four 4 sheet metal speed fasteners from the kit bag Clip one speed fastener over each of the four 4 holes two 2 on either side of the rear access opening in the h...

Page 18: ...with the panel located between the hose clamp assembly and heat pump module Locate the holes in the rear access panel over the holes and speed fasteners on the heat pump module and fix in position on...

Page 19: ...e cable set conduit in the conduit clamp and close the clamp Step 11 fix conduit clamp to heat pump module and locate cable set conduit 12 Slab or Solid Base Position the slab or solid base to support...

Page 20: ...or the dynabolts to secure the heat pump module to the slab or solid base Mark the location on the wall through the template of the hole to be drilled for the heat pump module wall bracket Remove the...

Page 21: ...s provided into the slab or solid base Ensure the collar of the dynabolt does not protrude above the surface of the slab or solid base Position the dynabolt nuts so they are at least 5 mm above the sl...

Page 22: ...cal section 16 Wall Bracket Tab Fold out the wall bracket tab at the top of the upper rear panel of the heat pump module using a pair of pliers Step 16 fold out wall bracket tab 17 Position Heat Pump...

Page 23: ...Label Remove the label marked Attention Installer and Remove Before Operating from the fan grille This label must only be removed after the heat pump module has been securely fastened to both the sla...

Page 24: ...heat pump storage tank The non return valve end of the assembly is screwed into the heat pump storage tank and the end of the hex nipple is exposed Ensure the air bleed valve spigot is pointing downw...

Page 25: ...hex nipple on the non return and air bleed valve assembly at the heat pump storage tank using a compression nut and olive provided Connect the other end of the hot water flow pipe to the flexible bra...

Page 26: ...mp storage tank 23 Lower Front Cover Remove the two screws securing the lower front cover to the storage tank Remove the lower front cover from the heat pump storage tank Identify the three plugs to c...

Page 27: ...d in the hole in the electrical connection tab and tighten the nut onto the gland to secure in position Connect the 3 plugs 4 pin 3 pin and 2 pin from the heat pump storage tank into the 3 sockets fro...

Page 28: ...power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the installation is complete the water heater is filled with water air has been purged from the heat pump circuit and a satisfactory meg...

Page 29: ...valve using a 13 mm spanner Air will be purged from the heat pump circuit as the water heater fills with water Open the cold water isolation valve fully to the water heater Air will be forced out of t...

Page 30: ...installation should not be less than 1 M However AS NZS 3000 2000 clause 6 3 3 3 2 Results states The value of 1 M may be reduced to 0 01 M for sheathed heating elements or appliances or a value perm...

Page 31: ...DISPLAY T3 Top Tank Thermistor UPPER TANK THERMISTOR T3 M F 4 1 2 3 SHIELD UPPER THERMISTOR PLUG CABLE SET BLACK LOWER THERMISTOR PLUG TANK POWER PLUG THERMISTOR PLUG UPPER THERMISTOR PLUG Wiring Diag...

Page 32: ...the air bleed valve when the air has been purged and water flows freely from the hose Remove the hose from the spigot of the air bleed valve Close each tap as water flows freely from it Check the pipe...

Page 33: ...EATER We recommend you leave the water heater switched on in the event of freezing conditions occurring refer to Freeze Protection on page 6 If it is necessary to turn off the water heater on completi...

Page 34: ...received system checks performed Note unit may wait and continue flashing until compressor has cooled from its last operation 2 x green Circulator commences circulation 3 x green Heat pump operation...

Page 35: ...r there is power available at the water heater and the green LED is off Before phoning to arrange a service inspection due to the green LED being off refer to Heat Pump Is Not Operating in the Save A...

Page 36: ...a number of components in this water heater Where there is a changeover from one water supply to another e g a rainwater tank supply bore water supply desalinated water supply public reticulated water...

Page 37: ...th a pH less than 6 0 may be treated to raise the pH The water supply from a rainwater tank in a metropolitan area is likely to be corrosive due to the dissolution of atmospheric contaminants SUMMARY...

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Page 39: ...heater or water heater component has failed directly or indirectly as a result of ice formation in the waterways of a heat pump water heater system where the system has not been installed in accordan...

Page 40: ...Revision Date 2009 November 126574C 40...

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