Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution " This device requires for its installation, the intervention of qualified personnel with a certificate of capacity for handling refrigerants. Contents Description of the unit ......4 Package .
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Regulation system ....... 30 Parametering the setting .
Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Specifications Designation model alféa Evolution Nominal heating performances (outdoor temperature/ initial temperature) Heat output +7 °C / +35 °C - Floor heating system 4,70 6,25 7,80 9,75 13,20 15,50 -7 °C / +35 °C - Floor heating system 4,70 5,49 6,65...
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution " Outdoor unit, Model Evolution5, Evolution 6, Evolution 8 Overflow hole Orifice d’écoulement (Ø 20) 4 holes 4 trous Ø 10) Sight of lower part Vue de dessous 1/4” 1/4” 1/2” 5/8” Front view Vue de face Side view Vue de côté...
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution " Outdoor unit, Model Evolution 13, Evolution 16 Overflow hole 4 holes Orifice d’écoulement (Ø 20) 4 trous Ø 10) Sight of lower part Vue de dessous 1290 3/8” 5/8” Front view Vue de face Side view Vue de côté...
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Outdoor sensor QAC34. mbar 1mbar = 10 mmCE = 100 Pa 43907 10000 2490 1000 ° C figure 4 - Hydraulic pressures and flow rates available HP return sensor. HP flow sensor. 32500 30000 27500 25000...
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Description " Model Evolution 5, Evolution 6, Evolution 8 " Model Evolution 13, Evolution 16 " Model Evolution 10 Legend: 1 - Low-noise, high-output propeller fan. 2 - Electric variable speed "inverter" motor. 3 - "Inverter"...
Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Legend: Electric box Regulator User interface Start/stop switch Heating circulation pump Heating flow Gas refrigeration connection Liquid refrigeration connection Heating return 10 Drain valve 11 Safety valve 12 Manometer 13 Manual drainer 14 Expansion vessel 15 Condenser Side view Front view...
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution • Domestic hot water (DHW) operating principle Two domestic hot water (DHW) temperatures can be Depending on how the parameter 83 is set, nominal parametered: nominal temperature (see user interface temperature can be reached 24h/day or only at night or reference 2, figure 34, page 30) and reduced temperature...
Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution 2 Installation Regulation installation Installation position and maintenance conditions The choice of the position for installation is particularly The appliance must be installed and the maintained important insofar as any later movement is a delicate operation requiring the intervention of a qualified person.
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution • Nothing should obstruct the air circulation through the • The surface on which the appliance is installed must : evaporator and from the fan (figure 12). - be permeable (soil, gravel, etc), •...
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Gas and fluid conduits Minimum Maximum Maxi level HP model Liquid length (L) length * (L) difference (D) hydraulic Evolution 5 unit 1/2" 1/4" Evolution 6 Evolution 8 5/8" 1/4" mini mini Evolution 10 5/8"...
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Installing the hydraulic unit 2.5.2 Positioning the hydraulic unit 2.5.1 Installation precautions - Fix the support solidly (4 screws and plugs) to a flat, • The room in which the appliance operates must hard-wearing wall (not a light partition) ensuring that it comply with the prevailing regulations.
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Refrigeration connections " This appliance uses refrigerant R410A. Comply with the legislation for handling refrigerants. 2.6.1 Rules and precautions 2.6.2 Refrigeration connections The outdoor unit must be connected to the hydraulic • After every intervention on the refrigeration circuit and unit with copper pipes and connections (refrigeration before final connection, take care to replace the plugs quality), insulated separately.
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution 2.6.4 Creating the flarings 2.6.5 Shaping the refrigeration pipes - Cut the pipe to an appropriate length with a pipe-cutter The refrigeration pipes must be shaped only on a without deforming it. bending machine or with a bending spring in order to avoid any risk of crushing or breaking them.
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Diameter of Male-female Outdoor unit Hydraulic unit HP model refrigeration adapter connections connections connections (reduction) 1/2" (D1) 1/2" (R1) 1/2" - 5/8" 5/8" Evolution 5 Evolution 6 liquid 1/4" (D2) 1/4" (R2) 1/4" - 3/8" 3/8"...
Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Filling the installation with gas Jeu de manomètres Manometer kit " This operation is reserved for installers familiar (manifold) (manifold) Vacuum meter with the legislation for handling refrigerants. Vacuomètre High " Creating a vacuum with a vacuum pump is Basse Haute pressure...
Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Connecting the heating circuit hydraulically 2.8.1 General 2.8.2 Rinsing out the installation The connection must comply with good trade practice Before connecting the hydraulic unit to the installation, according to local building regulations. rinse out the heating system correctly to eliminate any particles that may affect the appliance's correct The heating circulating pump is built into the...
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Electrical connections Flexible wires (B) H07RNF type (or superior quality) flexible wire can be Ensure that the general electrical power supply has used with certain precautions: been cut off before starting any repair work. Strip away around 10mm from the end of the wire.
Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution 2.9.3 Overview of all the electrical connections The wiring diagram for the hydraulic unit is shown in detail on figure 43, page Room control unit radio T78 (option) Outdoor sensor cable 2 x 0.75mm² Room control unit T75 (option) cable 3 x 0,5 mm²...
Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution 2.9.5 Electrical connections on the outdoor unit side Access to the connection terminals: • Model Evolution 5, Evolution 6 & Evolution 8 - Remove the cap (figure 27, page 24). • Model Evolution 10, Evolution 13 & Evolution 16 - Remove the front panel.
Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution 2.9.6 Electrical connections on the hydraulic unit side Access to the connection terminals: Cable clamp Serre-câble - Remove the front panel (2 screws) (fi gure 16, page 16). - Open the power control box. - Make the connections in accordance with the diagram(s) (fi gure...
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Hydraulic unit Outdoor unit 1 2 3 External component contact Green / yellow Brown Blue Electricity supply Interconnection between 230 V the outdoor unit and the hydraulic unit fi gure 30 - Connection to terminal block and power relays •...
Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Power shedding or EJP (peak day removal) Tariffs, peak times/off-peak times, day / night External fault Room control unit radioT78** Heating circulation pump External component contact* (faults, load shedder, power meter) B2 M B1 3 2 1 M B9 Outdoor sensor...
Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution 2.12 Start-up 2.13 Configuring room thermostat - Close the installation's main circuit breaker. To configure the room thermostat and connect it to the appropriate heating zone: On first commissioning (or in winter), in order to allow the compressor to pre-heat, engage the - Hold down the presence key for more than 3 seconds.
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution 3 Regulation system User interface figure 32 - User interface Ref. Function - Definitions • Digital display - Operating control, readout of the current temperature, of the heating mode and of any faults - View the settings.
Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Room control unit and room thermostat (option) Auto Auto °C Room control unit T75 Room thermostat T55 figure 33 - Room control unit and room thermostat (option) Ref. Function - Definitions • Selecting the DHW operating mode - If the installation is fitted with a DHW tank.
Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Temperature control The heat pump's operation is subject to the temperature 3.3.2 Self-adaptation control. When this function is active (parameter 72), the The set temperature for the water in the heating circuit temperature control is automatically adjusted; it is is adjusted according to the outdoor temperature.
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Heating curve slope Temperature control 1,25 | Boiler connection application temperature radiator Heat pump application only 0,75 Floor heating system 0,25 Outdoor temperature °C fi gure 34 - Heating curve slope (line 66) Heating curve slope +4,5...
Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Parametering the setting 3.4.1 General 3.4.2 Setting parameters Only the parameters accessible to levels: - Choose the desired level (U or I). U – End user - Scroll the menu list (n°...). I – Commissioning level - Choose the desired menu.
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Line Function Setting range Setting Basic or display increment setting Heating adjustment Reduced setpoint frost protection setpoint (67)… 0,5 °C 19 °C comfort setpoint Heating curve slope see figure 0,1... 4 0,02 °C 0,5 °C Frost protection setpoint 4 °C…...
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Line Function Setting range Setting Basic or display increment setting Legionella function 0 : Off, 1 : Periodic, 2 : Set day of the week Electrical resistance release 1 : 24h/day, 2 : DHW release, 3 : Time program 4/DHW Heat pump Release el flow below OT...
Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Information display - Various data (see below). Various data can be displayed by pressing the info Designation Line button. Time. Depending on the type of unit, configuration and Room temperature. operating state, some of the info lines listed below may Outdoor temperature.
Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution 4 Installation configuration " Optional DHW kit " Optional boiler connection kit DHW tank control (with electrical back-up) requires the The connection of an oil or gas boiler to the heat pump use of the DHW kit. Please refer to section "Operating requires the installation of the boiler connection kit.
Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Configuration 1 or 3 : " Parameter 90. Configuration 1 : 1 heating circuit with or without electrical back-up (see page 40); and : 1 heating circuit with or without electrical back-up, with DHW tank (voir schéma page 41).
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Configuration 1 : " See detailed 1 heating circuit instructions on page 39. Overall hydraulic layout Overview of all the electrical connections Legend CC - Heating circulation pump MH - Hydraulic unit R - Radiators (or fan convectors) SA - Room thermostat or room control unit (option) SE - Outdoor sensor SP - Heated floor thermal safety fuse...
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Configuration 1 : " See detailed 1 heating circuit and DHW tank instructions on page 39. Overall hydraulic layout Overview of all the electrical connections Legend SA - Room thermostat or room control unit (option) AE - Electrical back-up SE - Outdoor sensor CC - Heating circulation pump...
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Temperature sensors Outside Evaporator outlet Compressor Discharge Compressor casing Evaporator center Compressor HP pressure switch R(R) Fuse 4-way valve F4 T 5 A - 250V S(S) C(T) Active Ventilator 1 filter unit Regulation board Terminal block Coil Ventilator 2...
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Temperature sensors Compressor Filter EMI HP pressure switch Connector Fuse 4-way valve F4 T 3,15 A - 250V Ventilator 1 Active filter Regulation board unit Coil Filter EMI Ventilator 2 Filter EMI Terminal block Electronic expansion valve...
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution X82 X83 Connections to the heat pump regulator, accessories and options (see figure 38, page 27). Connection to terminal block and power relays (see figure 37, page 26). Start/stop switch figure 41 - Electrical wiring Hydraulic unit (Except installer's connections) - 46 - Installation and operation manual "1397 - EN"...
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution 6 Troubleshooting Depending on whether the fault comes from the outdoor The display shows the "Bell" symbol. unit or the hydraulic unit, the fault may be indicated by the digital display or the diode on the interface cards. Press the Info key for more details on the origin of the fault.
Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Faults displayed on the outdoor unit To access the electronic board, you must remove the front (right-hand) facing from the outdoor unit. Faults are coded by diode flashes. Outdoor unit, model AOYA 18 LACL/LL (model Evolution 5 & 6), model AOYA 24 LACL/LL (model Evolution 8). Diode display Erroneous element 0,1 seconds lit &...
Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution 7 Quick-start procedure Before switching on the hydraulic unit : • Check the electric wiring. • Check the refrigeration circuit and make sure the gas supply has been performed. • Check the pressure of the hydraulic circuit (1-2 bar), check that the heat pump is purged, and the rest of the installation.
Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Start-up - Turn ON the start/stop switch. The heat pump is ready for operation ! - Configure the hydraulic circuit (setting 90) : Pre-setting : You can also : 1. 1 heating circuit with or without electrical Adjust the heating circuit setpoints if different than back-up, with or without DHW (default).
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Settings sheet Parameter Designation Set to Parameter Designation Set to Preliminary settings Various Hours / minutes Frost protection plant 98 et 99 Inputs / outputs test Day / Month Faults (if a fault occurs, press "Info" key) Year Installation configuration N°...
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution Start-up data sheet Site Installer Serial Nr. Serial Nr. Outdoor unit Hydraulic unit Model Model Refrigerant type Refrigerant charge Checks Operating voltage & current on outdoor unit Compliance with positioning distances Condensate evacuation correct Electric connections / connections tightnees No GAS leaks (unit ID Nr.
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Heat pump split single service alféa Evolution 8 Instructions for the user Emphasise that a heated floor has significant inertia Explain to the user how his installation operates, in particular the functions of the room thermostat and the and that therefore any adjustments must be made progressively.
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Please contact the installer or local authority for more information. * subject to the national law of each member state Date of installation : www.atlantic.fr Société Industrielle de Chauffage SATC - BP 64 - 59660 MERVILLE - FRANCE Contact of your heating technician or your after-sales service.
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