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NIBE™ F1245
UK 1x230V
Ground source heat pump
UHB GB 1603-2
231994

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User manual NIBE™ F1245 UK 1x230V Ground source heat pump UHB GB 1603-2 231994...
  • Page 2 Quick guide Navigation Ok button (confirm/select) Back button (back/undo/exit) Control knob (move/increase/reduce) A detailed explanation of the button functions can be found on page How to scroll through menus and make different settings is described on page 18. Set the indoor climate The mode for setting the indoor temperature is accessed by pressing the OK button twice, when in the start mode in the main menu.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2 The heat pump – the heart of the house Heat pump function Contact with F1245 Maintenance of F1245 3 F1245 – at your service Set the indoor climate Set the hot water capacity Get information Adjust the heat pump...

  • Page 4: Important Information

    (off- set) 1.9.1.1 heating curve (curve slope) Serial number must always be given Certification that the installation is carried out according to instructions in NIBE's installer manual and applicable regulations. Date __________________ Signed _________________________ Chapter 1 | Important information...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Do not start the heat pump, if there is a risk that the water in the system has frozen. NOTE If the supply cable is damaged, only NIBE, its service representative or similar authorised person may replace it to prevent any danger and damage.

  • Page 6: Serial Number

    This symbol indicates tips on how to facilitate using the product. Marking The CE marking means that NIBE ensures that the product meets all regu- lations that are placed on it based on relevant EU directives. The CE mark is obligatory for most products sold in the EU, regardless where they are made.

  • Page 7: Country Specific Information

    Authority of intention to install. Use only manufacturer’s recommended replacement parts. Nibe is a licensed member of the Benchmark Scheme which aims to im- prove the standards of installation and commissioning of domestic heating and hot water systems in the UK and to encourage regular servicing to optimise safety, efficiency and performance.
  • Page 8 Service Record on the Benchmark Checklist after each service. The Benchmark Checklist may be required in the event of any warranty work and as supporting documentation relating to home improvements in the optional documents section of the Home Information Pack. Chapter 1 | Important information NIBE™ F1245...

  • Page 9: F1245 - An Excellent Choice

    F1245 – An excellent choice F1245 is part of a new generation of heat pumps, which have been intro- duced to supply your home with inexpensive and environmentally friendly heating and/or cooling. Heat production is safe and economical with in- tegrated hot water heater, immersion heater, circulation pump and control system.

  • Page 10: The Heat Pump - The Heart Of The House

    -3 °C 0 °C -3 °C 0 °C Värmekälla Värmekälla Heat source The temperatures are only examples and may vary between different installations and time of year. Chapter 2 | The heat pump – the heart of the house NIBE™ F1245...

  • Page 11: Heat Pump Function

    The heating medium circulates in a closed system and transports the heated water's heat energy to the house water heater and radiators/heating coils. Chapter 2 | The heat pump – the heart of the house NIBE™ F1245...

  • Page 12: Contact With F1245

    Contact with F1245 External information When the heat pump door is closed, information can be received via an information window and a status lamp. Information window Status lamp Information window The information window shows part of the display that is on the display unit (located behind the door to the heat pump).

  • Page 13: Display Unit

    F1245 USB port There is a display unit behind the heat pump door, which is used to com- municate with F1245. Here you: switch on, switch off or set the heat pump in emergency mode. ■ sets the indoor climate and hot water as well as adjusts the heat pump ■...
  • Page 14 The USB port is used to update the software. Visit http://www.nibeuplink.com and click the "Software" tab to download the latest software for your installation. Chapter 2 | The heat pump – the heart of the house NIBE™ F1245...

  • Page 15: Menu System

    If the heat pump is set as slave a limited main menu is displayed because the majority of the settings for the system are made at the master heat pump. Chapter 2 | The heat pump – the heart of the house NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 16 This menu is also set in the slave heat pump's limited menu system. HEAT PUMP Menu 4 Setting time, date, language, display, operating mode etc. See page 58. Chapter 2 | The heat pump – the heart of the house NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 17 This symbol indicates whether "holiday setting" is active in 4.7. This symbol indicates whether F1245 has contact with NIBE NIBE Uplink. This symbol indicates the actual speed of the fan if the speed has changed from the normal setting.

  • Page 18: Selecting Menu

    OK button. A new window then opens with sub menus. Select one of the sub menus by marking it and then pressing the OK button. Chapter 2 | The heat pump – the heart of the house NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 19 1. Mark the applicable option. One of the options is pre-selected (white). 2. Press the OK button to confirm the selected option. The selected option has a green tick. Chapter 2 | The heat pump – the heart of the house NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 20 4. Press the OK button to confirm the value you have set. To change and return to the original value, press the Back button. Chapter 2 | The heat pump – the heart of the house NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 21 Back button. If a menu only has one character set the keyboard is displayed directly. When you have finished writing, mark "OK" and press the OK button. Chapter 2 | The heat pump – the heart of the house NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 22 1. Use the control knob to select the help symbol. 2. Press the OK button. The help text often consists of several windows that you can scroll between using the control knob. Chapter 2 | The heat pump – the heart of the house NIBE™ F1245...

  • Page 23: Maintenance Of F1245

    Maintenance of F1245 Regular checks Your heat pump is, in principle, maintenance free and therefore requires minimal care after commissioning. However, it is recommended that your installation is checked and serviced annually by qualified personnel. This is to ensure the continued efficient operation of your heat pump, and that the warranty remains valid during the warranty period.

  • Page 24: Saving Tips

    You can lower the temperature when away from the house by ■ scheduling "holiday setting" in menu 4.7. See page 67 for instructions. If you activate "Hot water Economy", less energy is used. ■ Chapter 2 | The heat pump – the heart of the house NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 25 TV games console (Operation: 6 h/week) Radio/stereo (Operation: 3 h/day) Computer incl. screen (Operation: 3 h/day, standby 21 h/day) Bulb (Operation 8 h/day) Spot light, Halogen (Operation 8 h/day) Chapter 2 | The heat pump – the heart of the house NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 26 After 1-2 years the heating curve should be adjusted again, as well as the offset heating curve and the building's thermostat valves, because the heating system, as a rule, requires a lower temperature once the drying process is complete. Chapter 2 | The heat pump – the heart of the house NIBE™ F1245...

  • Page 27: F1245 - At Your Service

    3 F1245 – at your service Set the indoor climate Overview Sub-menus INDOOR CLIMATE 1 For the menu INDOOR CLIMATE there are several sub-menus. Status information for the relevant menu can be found on the display to the right temperature of the menus.
  • Page 28 Use the control knob to set a new value. Confirm the new setting by pressing the OK button. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 29 Setting range: normal and speed ventilation1.2 Default value: normal normal(50%) speed 1 (0%) speed 2 (40%) speed 3 (80%) speed 4 (100%) The ventilation in the accommodation can be temporarily increased or reduced here. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 30 In the menu scheduling indoor cli- mate (heating/cooling/ventilation) is scheduled for each weekday. You can also schedule a longer period heating during a selected period (vacation) in cooling menu 4.7. ventilation Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 31 1.1 during scheduling is set here. If the rooms sensor is installed the desired room temperature is set in °C. Conflict: If two settings conflict with each other a red exclamation mark is displayed. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 32 Scheduling always starts on the date that the start time is set for. Caution Changes of temperature in accommodation take time. For example, short time periods in combination with underfloor heating will not give a noticeable difference in room temperature. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 33 Conflict: If two settings conflict with each other a red exclamation mark is displayed. If you wish to set similar scheduling for every day of the week start by filling in “all” and then changing the desired days. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 34 Time period: The start and stop time for the selected day for scheduling are selected here. Adjusting: The desired fan speed is set here. Conflict: If two settings conflict with each other a red exclamation mark is displayed. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 35 Setting night cooling. +Adjust Setting how much effect +Adjust will have on calculated supply temperature for underfloor heating. The higher the value is the greater the effect. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 36 It is from these heat curves that the heat pump’s control computer determines the temperature of the water to the system, the supply tem- perature, and therefore the indoor temperature. Select the curve and read Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 37 +2 steps in- creases the supply temperature by 5 C at all outdoor temperatures. - 10 - 20 - 30 - 40°C UTETEMPERATUR Outdoor temperature Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 38 Curve 0 means that own curve (menu 1.9.7) is used. 5. Press the OK button to exit the setting. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 39 Setting range: -10 to +10 or desired room temperature if the room sensor is installed. climate system 1 °C Default value: 0 climate system 2 climate system 3 °C climate system 4 Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 40 In menu 1.9.3 you select heating or cooling, in the next menu (min. supply temp.heating/cooling) set the minimum temperature on the supply tem- perature to the climate system. This means that F1245 never calculates a temperature lower than that set here.
  • Page 41 Too high a set value for "factor system" can (depending on your climate system) produce an unstable room temperature. If several climate systems are installed the above settings can be made for the relevant systems. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 42 Default value: 21 heat at room under temp. Setting range: 0.5 - 10.0 °C Default value: 1.0 cool at room over temp. Setting range: 0.5 - 10.0 °C Default value: 3.0 Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 43 Setting range: 0 – 48 h Factory setting: 2 You can use F1245 to cool the house during hot periods of the year. Caution Certain setting options only appear if their function is installed and ac- tivated in F1245.
  • Page 44 This selection is only available in cooling 2 pipe systems. Here you can set how long F1245 is to wait before it returns to heating mode when the cooling demand has ceased or vice versa. fan return time (accessory required) Menu 1.9.6...
  • Page 45 Create your own heating or cooling curve here, by setting the desired supply temperatures for different outdoor temperatures. Caution Curve 0 in menu 1.9.1 must be selected for own curve to apply. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 46 "-2" and "change in curve" is increased until the desired room temperature is maintained. Caution Wait 24 hours before making a new setting, so that the room temperat- ure has time to stabilise. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 47 1 Using +Adjust, the installation communicates with the underfloor heating's control centre* and adjusts the heat curve and calculated supply temper- ature according to the underfloor heating system's reconnection. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 48 + cool at room over temp.. FLM cooling stops when the room temperature falls below room set point value. If you have several FLM systems, you can set these values for each of them. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...

  • Page 49: Set The Hot Water Capacity

    12 hrs When hot water requirement has temporarily increased this menu can be used to select an increase in the hot water temperature to lux mode for a selectable time. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 50 The function is activated immediately when a time period is selected and confirmed using the OK button. The remaining time for the selected setting is shown to the right. When the time has run out F1245 returns to the mode set in menu 2.2. Select “off" to switch off temporary lux...
  • Page 51 Conflict: If two settings conflict with each other a red exclamation mark is displayed. If you wish to set similar scheduling for every day of the week start by filling in “all” and then changing the desired days. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 52 The length of time between increases can be selected here. The time can be set between 1 and 90 days. Factory setting is 14 days. Tick/untick "ac- tivated" to start/switch off the function. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 53 "operating time" decide how long the hot water circulation pump must run per operating instance. "downtime" decide how long the hot water circulation pump must be stationary between operating instances. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...

  • Page 54: Get Information

    -5.6 °C brine in 6.2 °C A QR code appears on one side. This 3.9 °C brine out QR code indicates serial number, product name and limited operating data. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 55 No changes can be made. The information is on several pages. status: Turn the control knob to scroll time factor: between the pages. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 56 The average outdoor temperature is only shown if a room temperature sensor/room unit is installed. When an exhaust air module (NIBE FLM) is installed, the exhaust air tem- week perature is shown. To read off an average temperature 1.
  • Page 57 5. Press the OK or Back button to exit read off mode. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...

  • Page 58: Adjust The Heat Pump

    " off". advanced Setting heat pump work mode. plus functions Menu plus functions4.1 Settings for any additional functions installed in F1245 can be made in the sub menus. pool1 pool 2 internet Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service...
  • Page 59 When the pool temperature drops below the set start temperature and there is no hot water or heating requirement, F1245 starts pool heating. Untick "activated" to switch off the pool heating.

  • Page 60: Nibe Uplink

    Request new connection string To connect a user account on NIBE NIBE UplinkmyUpway to your installa- tion, you must request a unique connection code. 1. Mark “request new connection string" and press the OK button.
  • Page 61 3. Enter the correct details via the virtual keypad. 4. Mark “OK" and press the OK button. 5. Repeat 1 - 3 for "port", "user name" and "password". 6. Mark “confirm" and press the OK button. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 62 If a room sensor is installed and activated, the desired room temperature increases by 2 °C. affect hot water Here you set whether the temperature of the hot water should be affected when activating "SG Ready". Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 63 With over capacity mode of "SG Ready", the desired pool temperature (start and stop temperature) is increased by 2 °C. NOTE The function must be connected and activated in your F1245. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 64 The function is based on hourly rates for the next 24 hours being retrieved via NIBE NIBE Uplink and therefore an internet connection and an account for NIBE NIBE Uplink are required.
  • Page 65 Caution smart home the function requires NIBE Uplink™ to function. op. mode Menu op. mode op. mode 4.2 Setting range: auto, manual, add.
  • Page 66 Menu my icons 4.3 You can select what icons should be visible when the door to F1245 is outdoor/indoor temperature closed. You can select up to 3 icons. If hot water temperature you select more, the ones you selected analog clock first will disappear.
  • Page 67 24 h 12 h date Time and date are set automatically if the heat pump is connected to month NIBE NIBE Uplink. To obtain the year correct time, the time zone must be set. language Menu language 4.6...
  • Page 68 Menu advanced has orange text and is intended for the advanced user. This menu has several sub-menus. op. prioritisation auto mode setting degree minute setting factory setting user schedule blocking Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 69 Setting range: -20 – 40 °C filtering time Default values: 17 stop additional heat Setting range: -25 – 40 °C Factory setting: 15 filtering time Setting range: 0 – 48 h Default value: 24 h Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 70 Setting range: 0 – 1000 Factory setting: 100 Degree minutes are a measurement of the current heating requirement in the house and determine when the compressor respectively additional heat will start/stop. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 71 Schedule Activated schedule blocking 4.9.5 schedule 1 schedule 2 activated tues thur Conflict Time period Blocking Schedule: The period to be changed is selected here. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 72 Scheduling then stops at the set stop time the day after. Scheduling always starts on the date that the start time is set for. Caution Long term blocking can cause reduced comfort and operating economy. Chapter 3 | F1245 – at your service NIBE™ F1245...

  • Page 73: Disturbances In Comfort

    Selecting "aid mode” is not the same as correcting the problem that caused the alarm. The status lamp will therefore continue to be red. If the alarm does not reset, contact your installer for suitable remedial ac- tion. Chapter 4 | Disturbances in comfort NIBE™ F1245...

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Enter menu 4.2. If mode "auto" is selected, select a higher value on ■ "stop heating" in menu 4.9.2. If mode "manual" is selected, select "heating". If this is not enough, ■ select "addition". Too low set value on the automatic heating control. ■ Chapter 4 | Disturbances in comfort NIBE™ F1245...

  • Page 75: High Room Temperature

    Not enough water in the climate system. ■ Top up the water in the climate system. ■ Low or a lack of ventilation This part of the fault-tracing chapter only applies if the NIBE FLM accessory is installed. Filter blocked. ■ Chapter 4 | Disturbances in comfort NIBE™...
  • Page 76 External switch for changing the fan speed activated. ■ Check any external switches. ■ High or distracting ventilation This part of the fault-tracing chapter only applies if the NIBE FLM accessory is installed. Filter blocked. ■ The ventilation is not adjusted.

  • Page 77: Only Additional Heat

    Gurgling sound This part of the fault-tracing chapter only applies if the NIBE FLM accessory is installed. Not enough water in the water seal. ■ Refill the water seal with water. ■ Choked water seal. ■ Check and adjust the condensation water hose.

  • Page 78: Technical Data

    5 Technical data Detailed technical specifications for this product can be found in the in- stallation manual (www.nibe.eu). Chapter 5 | Technical data NIBE™ F1245...

  • Page 79: Glossary

    A heater with a coil in it. The water in the coil heats the water in the heater. Collector Hose where the brine circulates in a closed system between the heat source and the heat pump. Chapter 6 | Glossary NIBE™ F1245...

  • Page 80: Domestic Hot Water

    The lower the dimensioned outdoor temperature, the lower the value should be selected on "selecting a heat curve". Efficiency A measurement of how effective the heat pump is. The higher the value is the better it is. Chapter 6 | Glossary NIBE™ F1245...

  • Page 81: Emergency Mode

    The cold brine from the collector/borehole is used to cool the accommod- ation. Heat exchanger Device that transfers heat energy from one medium to another without mixing mediums. Examples of different heat exchangers are evaporators and condensers. Chapter 6 | Glossary NIBE™ F1245...

  • Page 82: Heating Curve

    A valve that mixes the cold water with the hot water leaving the heater. Outside sensor A sensor that is located outdoors. This sensor tells the heat pump how hot it is outdoors. Passive cooling See "Free cooling". Chapter 6 | Glossary NIBE™ F1245...

  • Page 83: Safety Valve

    Radiator Another word for heating element. They must be filled with water in order to be used with F1245. Refrigerant Substance that circulates around a closed circuit in the heat pump and that, through pressure changes, evaporates and condenses. During evap- oration, the refrigerant absorbs heating energy and when condensing gives off heating energy.

  • Page 84: Water Heater

    Water heater Container where domestic water is heated. Is located inside the heat pump, but an extra hot water heater can be installed in the event of large hot water requirements. Chapter 6 | Glossary NIBE™ F1245...

  • Page 85: Index

    Item register Adjust the heat pump, 58 Important information, 4 Alarm, 73 F1245 – An excellent choice, 9 Installation data, 4 Serial number, 6 Back button, 14 Warranty information, 7 Information window, 12 Installation data, 4 Contact with F1245, 12...
  • Page 86 The heat pump – the heart of the house, 10 Troubleshooting, 74 Use the virtual keyboard, 21 Warranty information, 7 Chapter 7 | Item register NIBE™ F1245...
  • Page 88 WS name: Anders WS version: a7 (working edition) Publish date: 2016-01-20 16:25 NIBE Energy Systems Ltd 3C Broom Business Park Bridge Way Chesterfield S41 9QG Phone 0845 095 1200 Fax 0845 095 1201 info@nibe.co.uk www.nibe.co.uk 231994...

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