Operating The Unit; Maintenance Activities - Daikin EBHQ006BAV3 Operation Manuals

4. O
PERATING THE UNIT
4.1. Introduction
The heat pump system is designed to provide you a comfortable
indoor climate for many years at low energy consumption.
To get the most comfort with the lowest energy consumption out of
your system, it is very important to observe the items listed below.
Defining possible schedule timer actions for each day and filling out
the form at the very end of this manual can help you minimize the
energy consumption. Ask your installer for support if required.
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Make sure the heat pump system works at the lowest possible
hot water temperature required to heat your house.
To optimize this, make sure the weather dependent set point is
used and configured to match the installation environment.
Refer to the chapter "Field settings" in the EKCB indoor unit
operation manual.
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It is advised to install a room thermostat connected to the indoor
unit. This will prevent excessive space heating and will stop the
unit and the circulation pump when the room temperature is
above the thermostat set point.
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Next recommendations only apply to installations with an
optional domestic hot water tank.
■ Make sure the domestic hot water is only heated up to the
domestic hot water temperature you require.
Start with a low domestic hot water temperature set point
(e.g. 45°C), and only increase if you feel that the domestic
hot water supply temperature is not sufficient.
■ Make sure the domestic water heating by booster heater only
start 1 to 2 hours before you expect domestic hot water
usage.
In case you only need a lot of domestic hot water in the
evening or in the morning, only allow domestic water heating
by booster heater during early morning and early evening.
Also keep hours with low electricity cost tariffs in mind.
To do this, program both the domestic water heating and
booster heating schedule timer. Refer to Programming in
chapter "Programming and consulting the schedule timer" in
the EKCB indoor unit installation
■ If the domestic hot water is not used for two weeks or more, a
quantity of hydrogen gas which is highly flammable may
accumulate in the domestic hot water tank. To dissipate this
gas safely, it is recommended that a hot tap be turned on for
several minutes at a sink, basin, or bath, but not at a
dishwasher, clothes washer or other appliance. During this
procedure there must be no smoking, open flame or any
electrical appliance operating nearby. If hydrogen is
discharged through the tap, it will probably make a sound as
of air escaping.

4.2. Operating the unit

Operating the unit comes down to operating the digital controller.
For operating the unit and detailed description of the field settings,
refer to the EKCB indoor unit operation manual.
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5. M
AINTENANCE
5.1. Important information regarding the refrigerant
used
This product contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the
Kyoto Protocol.
Refrigerant type: R410A
(1)
GWP value: 1975
(1)
GWP = global warming potential
Periodical inspections for refrigerant leaks may be required
depending on European or local legislation. Please contact your local
dealer for more information.

5.2. Maintenance activities

DANGER
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Do not touch water pipes during and immediately after
operation as the pipes may be hot. Your hand may
suffer burns. To avoid injury, give the piping time to
return to normal temperature or be sure to wear
proper gloves.
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Do not touch any switch with wet fingers. Touching a
switch with wet fingers can cause electrical shock.
WARNING
Do not touch the refrigerant pipes during and immediately
after operation as the refrigerant pipes may be hot or cold,
depending on the condition of the refrigerant flowing
through the refrigerant piping, compressor, and other
refrigerant cycle parts. Your hands may suffer burns or
frostbite if you touch the refrigerant pipes. To avoid injury,
give the pipes time to return to normal temperature or, if
you must touch them, be sure to wear proper gloves.
In order to ensure optimal availability of the unit, a number of checks
and inspections on the unit and the field wiring have to be carried out
at regular intervals, preferably yearly. This maintenance must be
carried out by your local Daikin technician (see installation manual).
The only maintenance which may be required by the operator is:
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keeping the remote controller clean by means of a soft damp
cloth,
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checking if the water pressure indicated on the manometer is
above 1 bar.
Only for the optional domestic hot water tank:
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A check for correct operation of the pressure relief valve
installed on your domestic hot water tank, has to be carried out
at least every 6 months: it is important that the lever on the valve
is actuated to prevent accumulation of mineral deposits that may
impair valve operation and to confirm that the valve and
discharge pipe are not blocked. The lever should be operated
slowly and smoothly to avoid a sudden rush of hot water from
the discharge pipe.
Failure to operate the relief valve actuating lever may result in
the water heater exploding.
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Continuous leakage of water from the discharge pipe may
indicate a problem with the water heater.
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If a discharge pipe is connected to the pressure relief device it
must be installed in a continuously downward direction and in a
frost-free environment. It must be left open to the atmosphere.
CAUTION
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its agent or similar qualified persons in order
to avoid hazards.
EBHQ006+008BAV3
Unit for air to water heat pump system
4PW64603-1C – 12.2010