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Grant Aerona³ Air to Water High Efficiency Heat Pump Range Installation and Servicing Instructions UK | DOC 0109 | Rev 2.0 | June 2017...
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However, no responsibility of any kind for any injury, death, loss, damage or delay however caused resulting from the use of this manual can be accepted by Grant Engineering (UK) Limited, the author or others involved in its publication.
The necessary information required to make this application (J-forms) can be downloaded from the Grant UK website (w w w.grantuk.com), It is not within the scope of this manual to design the heating system completed and then submitted to the correct DNO for the area in or provide any advice regarding the layout of the system or any of the question.
1.11 Heat Pump Components Air inlet is located in the left and rear of the unit Pressure relief valve Auto-air vent Terminal PCB Main PCB Terminal block Compressor Pump Wiring cover Air outlet Screw Figure 1-1: Main components (external) - 6kW Figure 1-4: Main components (internal) - 6kW Air inlet is located in the left and rear of the unit Auto-air vent...
• If yes, what is the capacity of the buffer? • • The Grant Aerona³ heat pump should only be installed by a Has cavity wall insulation been installed? • competent person. Has loft insulation of 270mm been installed? •...
3.3 Regulations 3.4.2 noise Level Installation of a Grant Aerona³ heat pump must be in accordance with All heat pumps make a noise. Discuss the potential nuisance factor the following recommendations: with the end-user when considering the final position of the heat •...
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3.5.3 Condense Disposal The underside of the heat pump has a condensate outlet (refer to Figure 3-3) that allows any condensate to drain from the heat pump. HPID6 Provision must be made to safely collect and dispose of the condensate.
3.8.1 Buf fer tanks • The ma ximum system water pressure is 3 bar. A buffer tank is NOT required for the Grant Aerona³ HPID6 (6kW) and • Make sure the hose is connected to the pressure relief valve to HPID10 (10kW) heat pumps.
Grant UK, to determine the necessary components for and configuration of the particular system being designed including any additional equipment and safety devices to ensure compliance with building and safety code requirements.
Grant Engineering (UK) Limited strongly recommends that a the ‘disabled’ set ting. Refer to table 3-8. Grant magOne in-line magnetic filter/s (or equivalent*) is fitted To do this, use the remote controller as follows (refer to Section 9.1 in the heating system pipework. this should be installed and page 46): regularly serviced in accordance with the filter manufacturer’s...
The second two digits will then blink. Use the ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ 3.12 installation Checklist buttons to change these two digits to 99 and then press the ‘+’ Location and positioning • (6) button. The vibration damping feet/shoes are fitted (if supplied) •...
10 11 10 11 Figure 4-1: Sealed System heating components All Grant Aerona³ heat pumps must be used with sealed systems table 4-2: Sealed System heating components key complying with the requirements of BS EN 12828, BS EN 12831 and Description BS EN 14336.
Pressure Gauge Auto air vent The pressure gauge must have an operating range of 0 to 4 bar. It must be located in an accessible place next to the filling loop for the system. Plug Safety Valve The safety valve (provided with the heat pump) is set to operate at 3 bar.
Also note that there is no weather compensation control when in DHW difference is maintained between cylinder flow and return, the correct mode. Grant UK heat pump cylinder must be selected to match the heat The time limit for DHW can be set using parameter 3121. The default pump output.
For protection against Legionella the temperature can be periodically to the cylinder. Thus the immersion element can be programmed to raised to 60°C using the Grant Automatic DHW Boost Kit 2, available operate for the required period on either a daily or weekly basis.
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5.4.2 Set ting to override the timeswitch To set the timeswitch use the following procedure: If timeswitch is ON - press the ‘ o verride’ button to set timeswitch to OFF . to set the time and day: If timeswitch is OFF – press the ‘ o verride’ button to set timeswitch to Press and hold down the ‘...
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TIMER OFF ON LCD display Day button Hours adjust button Timer Timer button Minutes adjust button Clock button Override button Figure 5-3: Boost kit timeswitch nOtE Earth connections have been excluded for clarity. Ensure all earth connections are made prior to energising. the HW boost pack contains a power relay and an additional 2-pole isolator and programmable timer.
6 Electrical 6.1 Wiring Centre WARninG Electric shock may cause serious personal injury or death. All electrical work must be undertaken by a competent person. Failure to observe this legislation could result in an unsafe installation and will invalidate all guarantees. All electrical connections made on-site are solely the responsibility of the installer.
6.2 terminal PCB input/Output Serial connections terminal Function Analogue input Digital input Wire length is 1 - 2 - 3 Remote controller 1=S1, 2=S2, 3=GND ma ximum 100m with 1mm² shielded cables Analogue/Digital inPUtS table 6-2: Terminal PCB input/outputs terminal Function Analogue input Digital input...
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30 mm table 6-5: Power supply cable and breaker capacity Stripped wire :10mm Power supply cable (mm²) Breaker model capacity maximum minimum HPID6 16A Class C HPID10 20A Class C HPID16 32A Class C Terminal block PCB(Terminal) Crimp terminal Crimp terminal...
6.4 tightening torques 6.5 Solar thermal It may be part of the system design to incorporate solar thermal. table 6-7: Tightening torques This is easily done with the use of an additional two-pole relay. tightening torques This can, of course be added to both monovalent and bivalent M4 screw 1.2 to 1.8 N m (12 to 18 kgf cm) systems.
6.9 System Control Wiring Diagrams terminals 18 and 19 Hot water 20 and 21 Heating Figure 6-8: S-plan system connection diagram Page 26 Section 6: Electrical...
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the control system shown in this diagram ensures that there can be no demand for space heating and hot water at the same time. in order to achieve this type of operation, the programmer mUSt nOt have a built-in connection between the live connection (driving the timer) and the two programmer switches.
7 Remote Controller 7.1 Remote Controller Remote controller The remote controller is used to: • switch the heat pump on and off Mounting plate • display room temperature • display outdoor temperature • display day/time (refer to Section 9.2 for setting the day and time) •...
7.4 Connecting the Remote Controller to the Heat Pump Isolate the mains power supply for the heat pump from the power source. Do not connect the remote controller cable with the power on. Remove the wiring cover. Connect the remote controller cable to terminals 1 and 2 on the Terminal PCB.
7.5 But tons Door open Figure 7-8: Remote controller (buttons) table 7-9: Remote controller (buttons) But ton name Description Push and hold the button for 3 seconds to turn ON and turn OFF the heat pump. ON/OFF The green LED on the ON/OFF button is lit when the heat pump is ON. The red LED on the ON/OFF button blinks when an error alarm on the heat pump occurs.
7.6 Display Panel For guidance on the operation and setting of the remote controller, refer to Section 9 (Commissioning). table 7-11: Back light display Back light display Door of remote controller open Door of remote controller closed Door of remote controller open but no operation of buttons for 60 seconds To adjust the back light operation, refer to Section 9.8.
8 Operation Heating : Outgoing water temp. ≥ Water set point (parameter 8.1 Heat Pump Operation 2100~2115) +1°C The heat pump control is based on: Outgoing water temperature (measured by outgoing water Outgoing water temp. ≥ 60.5°C temperature sensor on heat pump) Compressor OFF→On control Thermal store temperature When the Outgoing water temperature reaches the set point and after...
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Based on Water temperature Heating mode Heat pump Maximum Compressor (Hz) minimum set temp. + 1 Water set temp. (°C) set temp. - 1 set temp. - Hysteresis Comp. OFF → ON Comp. OFF Water temperature is stable Heating ON set point + 1°C ×...
8.2 Weather Compensation 8.2.3 Fixed Set Point 8.2.1 Water temperature Control Point The heat pump is supplied with parameter 2100 set to a default The water temperature control point is based on a variable set point setting of 1 (Climatic curve operation). calculated automatically using climatic (weather compensation) For the heat pump to operate based on a fixed outgoing water set curves as described below.
8.3 Water Pump management which it will be switched OFF and will repeat the detect cycles. 8.3.1 main water pump The interval between one detect cycle and the next is set by a Fundamentally, the ON/OFF of the main water pump links to ON/ parameter.
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8.3.5 Unblock pump function When the heat pump is stopped for more than 48 hours (parameter 4211), the water pump turns ON for 5 seconds (parameter 4212) to prevent seizing up and increases the life time of the pump. In the case of the main pump and the additional pump, the down time after the previous operation stop is counted individually.
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1 amp, therefore a relay must be installed if an additional water pump is used. Refer to Figure 8-13. 20(L/min) Figure 8-10: Pump output adjustment flow rate - HPID6 nOtE HPID10 in reference to option 3 above (and parameter 4220 in table 8-13), ‘OFF’...
8.4 Frost Protection 8.4.3 Frost Protection based on Room Air temperature Frost protection can be activated when the heat pump is in OFF This frost protection function is always active, even when the heat mode. pump is not operating (but the mains supply is switched on). This is based on either: The water pump is activated if the room air temperature (measured by the heat pump remote controller) is less than the start temperature -...
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table 8-15: Frost protection parameters Parameter Display and input value Level Function description Remarks Group Code Default min. max. Unit Start temperature of frost protection on room air temperature 14.0 40.0 0.5°C Hysteresis of room air temperature of frost protection 0.5°C Start temperature of Frost protection on Outdoor air temperature 10.0...
8.5 On/OFF DHW Production Remote Contact The heat pump operation for DHW production is controlled from a remote contact, e.g. a cylinder thermostat or motorised valve switch. The remote ON/OFF DHW contact is enabled by parameter 5119. Refer to Table 8-20. The DHW mode cannot be controlled automatically by the remote controller.
8.6 On/OFF Heating Remote Contact The heat pump operation for heating is controlled from a remote contact, e.g. an external programmer, motorised valves and/or a room thermostat. The ON/OFF heating contact is enabled by parameter 5120. Refer to Table 8-22. The heating operation cannot be automatically controlled by the remote controller.
8.7 night mode If there is a need to reduce the electricity consumption or noise produced by the compressor, e.g. in night-time operation, it is possible to activate the night mode function using an external contact, e.g. a timeswitch (with volt free contacts) connected between terminals 28-29 on the PCB terminal.
8.8 Low tarif f The purpose of this function is to heat any thermal stores and DHW cylinders at a time when electricity rates are inexpensive. This can be achieved by using an external contact, e.g. a timeswitch (with volt free contacts) connected between terminals 30-31 on the PCB terminal.
9 Commissioning 9.1 System Setup The numbers in Figure 9-1 will be used for the system setup in this section. Door open Figure 9-1: Remote controller buttons When the day of the week is set, 12:00 blinks; set the current time by pressing the button.
9.3 Access for Parameter Set tings number will blink to allow setting of another parameter, if required. The parameters are accessed and set using the remote controller. 10. To return to normal operation, press and hold the Menu There are two levels of access for parameter settings. –...
9.7 Parameters input/Output The following parameter settings must be checked on commissioning. table 9-2: Parameters input/output Parameter Display and input value Level Function description Remarks Group Code Default min. max. Unit Terminal 19-18 : DHW remote contact 0=disable (Remote controller only) 1=enable ON/OFF by Terminal 20-21 : ON/OFF remote contact (CH)
9.9 Weather Compensation Pump SW. During commissioning, the four climatic curve parameters MUST be checked and the default values adjusted to suit the design parameters for the system in question. Refer to Section 8.2.2 for details. Warm Weather Operation if, during commissioning, the ambient air temperature is higher than the air temperature set ting (te2) - parameter 2105 for the climatic curve, the weather compensation function will nOt allow the heat pump to operate to provide space heating.
10.1 General 10.3 Condensate Disposal Check that the condensate drain hole in the bottom of the heat pump Grant Aerona³ Heat Pumps require only the minimum of routine servicing and maintenance. is not blocked. This should be carried out on an annual basis and consist of the following: 10.4 Heating System Connections...
10.7 monitor Display Function The heat pump operating conditions, as listed in Table 10-3, can be displayed and checked on either the remote controller or Terminal PCB. Door open Figure 10-1: Remote controller buttons Display on Remote controller Pump SW. Terminal PCB Press Menu...
11 Fault Finding 11.1 Error Code Display In the event that a fault is detected, a red LED on the ON/OFF switch of the remote controller will flash and a warning icon and error code will be displayed on LCD screen and also on the Terminal PCB display.
Power supply Check the power supply Confirm the power supply Fuse CF1 HPID6: 250V 15A Check the electric continuity of Fuse CF1 If CF1 is blown, Main PCB should be HPID10: 250V 25A by tester replaced HPID16: 250V 30A...
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Drop of power Check the power voltage Confirm the power supply voltage voltage (230V) (230V) Fuse CF6 HPID6: 250V 15A Check the electric continuity If CF6 is blown, Main PCB should be Figure HPID10 : 250V Fuse CF6 by tester replaced...
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Error Figure/ Error Error method of check troubleshooting code table reset Turn off the power supply, wait for about 3 minutes, then power up again If the same error code appears, Power Main PCB error Main PCB Main PCB should be replaced Check loose cable connections and contacts of reactor Outgoing water...
11.5 table of Controller PCB and terminal PCB Alarms Error Figure/ Error Error method of check troubleshooting code table reset PCB(Controller) PCB(Controller) and PCB(EEPROM) Power EEPROM error should be replaced PCB(EEPROM) Sensor, DHW temperature If the sensor is faulty, it should be Figure temperature Check the resistance by tester...
0Ω (250V 3A) Figure 11-3: Continuity of current Fuse on the Main PCB [HPID6 and HPID10] [HPID16] Fan motor (HPID6 and HPID10) Measure voltage between the connector pins of connector Fuse CF7 Connector shall be checked during heating operation. (250V T3.15A)
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Pump (HPID6 and HPID10) Measure voltage between the connector pins of connector Connector shall be checked during heating operation. Measure voltage as follows without taking off the connector Pump (HPID16) Measure voltage between the connector pins of connector Connector shall be checked during heating operation.
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table 11-12: Sensor, temperature outdoor (heat pump) table 11-15: Sensor, temperature flow and return circulating water (heat pump) temperature (°C) Resistance (kΩ) temperature (°C) Resistance (kΩ) table 11-16: Sensor, temperature outdoor (Terminal PCB) temperature (°C) Resistance (kΩ) table 11-13: Sensor, temperature discharge (heat pump) temperature (°C) Resistance (kΩ) table 11-14: Sensor, temperature defrost/suction (heat pump)
12.2 Spare Parts List - HPiD6 item Description Product code item Description Product code Outlet grille HPID927368 Quick fastener (for sensor temperature HPID883848 water) Front panel assembly HPID885766 Quick fastener (12.7) HPID790706 Right side panel HPID883774 Hose band A HPID937221...
The Manufacturer declares that the following Products conform to the requirements of EU Directives, Regulations and Harmonized Standards as below stated. The Technical Construction Files are retained at the following Manufacturer’s location. Product: Air to Water Heat Pump model: Grant Aerona³ HPID6 Grant Aerona³ HPID10 Grant Aerona³ HPID16 Low Voltage Directive: 2014/35/EU machinery Directive:...
15 Disposal and Recycling General Recycling Grant UK air source heat pumps incorporate components In order for the heat pump to be recycled or disposed of it must be manufactured from a variety of different materials. However, most of taken to a suitably licensed waste facility. You will need to contact a these materials cannot be recycled as they are contaminated by the qualified refrigeration engineer to do this for you.
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Pdesignh, and the rated heat output of a supplementary Psup is equal to the supplementary capacity for heating sup(Tj). (**) If Cdh is not determined by measurement then the default degradation coefficient is Cdh = 0.9. Version 1.1 - June 2017 Page 66 Section 16: Product Fiche - HPiD6...
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Pdesignh, and the rated heat output of a supplementary Psup is equal to the supplementary capacity for heating sup(Tj). (**) If Cdh is not determined by measurement then the default degradation coefficient is Cdh = 0.9. Version 1.1 - June 2017 Section 16: Product Fiche - HPiD6 Page 67...
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Product fiche concerning the Commission Delegated Regulations (EU)No 811/2013 of 18 February 2013 (EU)No 813/2013 of 2 August 2013 Models: Outdoor Unit: Aerona³ HPID10 Indoor Unit: None Air-to-water heat pump Brine-to-water heat pump Low temperature heat pump Equipped with a supplementary heater Heat Pump Combination Heater Parameters shall be declared for Low temperature applications...
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Models: Outdoor Unit: Aerona³ HPID10 Indoor Unit: None Air-to-water heat pump Brine-to-water heat pump Low temperature heat pump Equipped with a supplementary heater Heat Pump Combination Heater Parameters shall be declared for Medium temperature applications Parameters shall be declared for Average climate conditions Item Symbol...
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Product fiche concerning the Commission Delegated Regulations (EU)No 811/2013 of 18 February 2013 (EU)No 813/2013 of 2 August 2013 Models: Outdoor Unit: Aerona³ HPID16 Indoor Unit: None Air-to-water heat pump Brine-to-water heat pump Low temperature heat pump Equipped with a supplementary heater Heat Pump Combination Heater Parameters shall be declared for Low temperature applications...
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Models: Outdoor Unit: Aerona³ HPID16 Indoor Unit: None Air-to-water heat pump Brine-to-water heat pump Low temperature heat pump Equipped with a supplementary heater Heat Pump Combination Heater Parameters shall be declared for Medium temperature applications Parameters shall be declared for Average climate conditions Item Symbol...
17 Guarantee You are now the proud owner of an Air Source Heat Pump from Grant accordance with the installation and servicing instructions. Engineering (UK) Limited which has been designed to give years of • Ensure the problem is not being caused by the heating system reliable, trouble free, operation.
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• The balance of the guarantee is transferable providing the installation is serviced prior to the dwelling’s new owners taking up residence. Grant Engineering (UK) Limited must be informed of the new owner’s details. • The Company will endeavour to provide prompt service in the unlikely event of a problem occurring, but cannot be held responsible for any consequences of delay however caused.
Appendix A Parameters List Backlight display paramters Parameter Display and input value Level Function description Remarks Group Code Default min. max. Unit Back light display at door open 0=OFF 1=ON Time to turn off the back light display 10 sec Time to back to normal display screen 10 sec Water temperature set points...
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Time ON main water pump for unblock pump function 1sec Type of operation of additional water pump 0=disable 1=depending on main water pump setting 2=depending on main water pump setting but always OFF when the DHW mode is activated 3=always ON, apart from if any alarms are activated or if the heat pump is in OFF mode Frost protection Parameter...
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Appendix C Commissioning - Parameters Record This section enables the installer/commissioning engineer to record details of any parameters that may have changed during commissioning. Refer to Appendix A for full details of parameter settings. Parameter Value set on Level Function description Default commissioning Group...
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Hysteresis of flow water temperature DHW storage frost protection 0=disable 1=enable Terminal 11-12: thermal store temperature probe 0=disable 1=enable Terminal 19-18 : DHW remote contact 0=disable (Remote controller only) 1=enable Terminal 20-21 : ON/OFF remote contact (CH) Alarm input 0=disable 1=ON/OFF remote contact Terminal 28-29 : Night mode 0=disable...