Dimplex A8M Installation Manual page 21

• Flow and return isolation valves and piping must be fitted to each of the heat pump water connections
on the back of the heat pump, as shown in figure 8.
• The isolation valve on the return is also fitted with a non-return valve and a strainer (included in the
Dimplex heat pump hydraulics pack). This means that in order to clean the strainer, the system does
not have to be drained. Instead, it is possible just to close the isolation valves on the return and
remove the strainer. This way, the only water that will be lost from the system is that between the non-
return valve and strainer.
• The strainer must be fitted in order to prevent contamination of the condenser heat exchanger. If an
alternative strainer is used, it must be at least 7 microns in size.
• System should be pressurised and the system pressure must be checked once valves are re-opened.
• Direct condensate drain pipe to soak away or drain.
• All piping must be properly insulated and external length kept to a minimum.
• The return isolation valve provided in the hydraulics pack has a built in strainer to help prevent debris
entering the condenser and must be fitted.
CAUTION: The quality of the water used to fill the heating system is of vital importance. Muddy or dirty
water, for example, from a freshly drilled well, is not suitable, as this can lead to the incorrect functioning of
some components and poses a corrosion risk to the system.
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Figure 8: Details of flow and return isolation valves
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