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Assembly and operating instructions REMKO WKF / WKF-compact 85 / 120 / 180 WKF 120 / 180 Duo Inverter heat pumps Instructions for the Technician Read the instructions prior to performing any task! 0105-2015-05 Edition 1, en_GB...
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Read these operating instructions carefully before commis- sioning / using this device! These instructions are an integral part of the system and must always be kept near or on the device. Subject to modifications; No liability accepted for errors or mis- prints! Installation and operating instructions (translation of the orig- inal)
2.12 Characteristic curves........................30 Structure and function........................45 3.1 The heat pump in general......................45 3.2 WKF series ........................... 51 3.3 WKF-compact series........................51 Installation instructions........................52 4.1 System layout..........................52 4.2 General installation instructions....................57 4.3 Installation, mounting indoor module.................... 58 4.4 Installation, mounting outdoor module..................
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REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Commissioning........................... 75 11.1 Control panel and information on commissioning............... 75 Care and maintenance........................77 Temporary shut-down........................77 Troubleshooting and customer service.................... 78 14.1 General Troubleshooting ......................78 14.2 Error messages on the outdoor modules..................79 14.3 Error messages on the Smart-Control..................81 Exploded view and spare parts......................
Safety and user notes CAUTION! 1.1 General safety notes This combination of symbol and signal word Carefully read the operating manual before com- warns of a potentially hazardous situation, missioning the units for the first time. It contains which if not avoided may cause injury or mate- useful tips and notes such as hazard warnings to rial and environmental damage.
"certificate of warranty" to with all applicable regional regulations. REMKO GmbH & Co. KG at the time when the Local regulations and laws such as Water units are purchased and commissioned.
1.11 Transport and packaging The devices are supplied in a sturdy shipping con- tainer. Please check the equipment immediately upon delivery and note any damage or missing parts on the delivery and inform the shipper and your contractual partner. For later complaints can not be guaranteed.
REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Technical Data 2.1 Units data WKF/WKF-compact 85 WKF-com- Series WKF 85 pact 85 Function Heating or Cooling System Split-Air/Water Heat pump manager Smart-Control Domestic water storage tank, enamelled optional Ser. 300 l Electric booster heating / rated output...
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WKF-com- Series WKF 85 pact 85 Refr. / pre-charge quantity out. mod. -- / kg R 410A / 1,90 Refrigerant / pre-charge quantity g / m for up to 10 m length of ordinary pipe Refrigerant connection Inches (mm) 3/8" (9,52) / 5/8" (15,9) Max.
Energy efficiency ratio, hot water XL Nominal heating power prated Room heating energy efficiency hs 35°C Contribution to seasonal room heating energy efficiency of the REMKO Smart Control Yearly energy consumption Q 35°C 4578 Hot water preparation energy efficiency hwH...
2.3 Units data WKF/WKF-compact 120/180 WKF- WKF- Series WKF 120 compact WKF 180 compact Function Heating or Cooling System Split-Air/Water Heat pump manager Smart-Control Enamelled DHW storage tank on-site ser. 300 l optional ser. 300 l Electric booster heating / rated output optional / 9,0 Domestic hot-water heating optional...
14,0 Room heating energy efficiency hs 35°C/55°C 147 / 118 146 / 122 Contribution to seasonal room heating energy efficiency of the REMKO Smart Control Yearly energy consumption Q 35°C/55°C 5514 / 6610 7860 / 9098 Hot water preparation energy efficiency hwH...
REMKO WKF / WKF-compact 2.5 Unit data WKF 120/180 Duo WKF-com- Series WKF 180 pact 180 Function Heating or Cooling System Split air/water Heat pump manager Smart Control Enamelled drinking water storage tank External Auxiliary heater / rated output Optional / 9 kW...
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WKF-com- Series WKF 180 pact 180 Refrigerant piping length, max. Refrigerant piping height, max. Power supply per outdoor unit V / Hz 220-240/50 380-415/50 Max. current consumption per outdoor unit 15.28 7.20 Rated current consumption for A7/W35 (per phase) p/OU 10.44 5.02 Rated power consumption for A7/W35 per outdoor unit...
29,0 Room heating energy efficiency hs 35°C/55°C 154 / 116 151 / 125 Contribution to seasonal room heating energy effi- ciency of the REMKO Smart Control Yearly energy consumption Q 35°C/55°C 9282 / 11218 15524 / 17 719 Hot water preparation energy efficiency hwH...
2.7 Unit dimensions outdoor module Fig. 1: Unit dimensions outdoor module Dimensions in mm WKF/WKF-compact 85 346,5 WKF/WKF-compact 120 1010 WKF/WKF-compact 180 1430 WKF 120 Duo 1010 WKF 180 Duo 1430 2.8 Unit dimensions indoor modules Unit dimensions indoor modules WKF 85/120/180 Fig.
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REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Pipe-socket arrangement WKF 85/120/180 217,50 Fig. 3: Pipe-socket arrangement WKF 85/120/180 (all dimensions in mm) A: Bivalent mode B: Monovalent mode Designations of the pipe connections WKF 85/120/180 Fig. 4: Designations on the pipe connections WKF 85/120/180...
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Unit dimensions indoor modules WKF/WKF-compact 85/120/180 792,43 792,43 Fig. 5: Unit dimensions indoor modules WKF-compact 85/120/180 (all dimensions in mm)
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REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Pipe-socket arrangement WKF-compact 85/120/180 217,5 Fig. 6: Pipe-socket arrangement WKF-compact 85/120/180 (all dimensions in mm) A: Bivalent mode B: Monovalent mode Designations of the pipe connections WKF-compact 85/120/180 Fig. 7: Designations of the pipe connections WKF-compact 85/120/180 A: Bivalent mode Refrigerant liquid pipe 3/8"...
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Unit dimensions indoor modules WKF 120/180 Duo Fig. 8: Unit dimensions indoor modules WKF 120/180 Duo (all dimensions in mm) Arrangement of the pipe sockets and designations on the pipe connections WKF 120/180 Duo Fig. 9: Arrangement of the pipe sockets and designations on the pipe connections WKF 120/180 Duo (all dimensions in mm) A: Pipe connection arrangement B: Designations of the pipe connections...
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REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Heating capacity WKF 120 Duo at an inlet temperature 35 °C 35,0 30,0 25,0 20,0 n-max 15,0 10,0 [° C] Fig. 33: Heating capacity WKF 120 Duo at an inlet temperature 35 °C A: Outdoor temperature C: Rated frequency / n-max = max.
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Heating capacity WKF 120 Duo at an inlet temperature 55 °C 30,0 25,0 20,0 15,0 n-max 10,0 [° C] Fig. 35: Heating capacity WKF 120 Duo at an inlet temperature 55 °C A: Outdoor temperature C: Rated frequency / n-max = max. frequency B: Heating capacity COP WKF 120 Duo at an inlet temperature 35 °C, 45 °C und 55 °C 35°...
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REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Heating capacity WKF 180 Duo at an inlet temperature 35 °C 45,0 40,0 35,0 30,0 n-max 25,0 20,0 15,0 10,0 [° C] Fig. 37: Heating capacity WKF 180 Duo at an inlet temperature 35 °C A: Outdoor temperature C: Rated frequency / n-max = max.
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Heating capacity WKF 180 Duo at an inlet temperature 55 °C 40,0 35,0 30,0 25,0 n-max 20,0 15,0 10,0 [° C] Fig. 39: Heating capacity WKF 180 Duo at an inlet temperature 55 °C A: Outdoor temperature C: Rated frequency / n-max = max. frequency B: Heating capacity COP WKF 180 Duo at an inlet temperature 35 °C, 45 °C und 55 °C 35°...
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REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Loss in heating and cooling output Depending on the length of the refrigerant piping and the difference in elevation between the indoor and out- door units, there may be a loss in heating or cooling output. These can be calculated using the following dia- grams.
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Heating capacity losses for WKF/WKF-compact 120 +30 m 100% -30 m Fig. 43: Heating capacity losses for WKF/WKF-compact 120 A: Difference in elevation B: Length of refrigerant piping Cooling capacity losses for WKF/WKF-compact 120 +30 m 100% -30 m Fig. 44: Cooling capacity losses for WKF/WKF-compact 120 A: Difference in elevation B: Length of refrigerant piping...
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REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Heating capacity losses for WKF/WKF-compact 180 +30 m 100% -30 m 15 20 30 35 40 Fig. 45: Heating capacity losses for WKF/WKF-compact 180 A: Difference in elevation B: Length of refrigerant piping Cooling capacity losses for WKF/WKF-compact 180...
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Heating capacity losses for WKF 120 Duo +30 m 100% -30 m Fig. 47: Heating capacity losses for WKF 120 Duo A: Difference in elevation B: Length of refrigerant piping Cooling capacity losses for WKF 120 Duo +30 m 100% -30 m Fig.
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REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Heating capacity losses for WKF 180 Duo +30 m 100% -30 m 15 20 30 35 40 Fig. 49: Heating capacity losses for WKF 180 Duo A: Difference in elevation B: Length of refrigerant piping Cooling capacity losses for WKF 180 Duo...
Structure and function 3.1 The heat pump in general Arguments for Remko Low heating costs in comparison to oil and gas. Heat pumps represent a contribution to environmental protection. Lower CO emissions in comparison to oil and gas heating. All models are able to cool as well as heat.
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The WKF-compact series has, in addi- tion, a 3-way changeover valve and a domestic hot Function of the heat pump water storage.
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Heat pump modes varied thermal transmission coefficients (the so called K value). Also required are the room temper- Heat pumps can work in various operating modes. ature and the standard outdoor temperature, that is, the lowest outdoor-temperature on average that Monovalent will occur during the year.
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VDI 4650 Fig. 53: Heating capacity diagramm of the heat pump WKF/WKF-compact 180 Characteristics of REMKO inverter heat pumps Can be used everywhere Air is available every- where in unlimited quantities. For example, no wells are required.
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This kind of heat regulation is The REMKO inverter heat pump is a so called split very inefficient. Heat regulation in the Remko AC unit. This means that it consists of an outdoor...
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REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Under dynamic cooling the refrigerating capacity is actively transferred to the indoor air. This is undertaken by means of water-based REMKO fan Thanks to innovative inverter technology, this convectors. In doing so, it is desirable that the inlet...
Single energy-source operation by REMKO Smart- The WKF series was constructed for the addition of Serv or bivalent operation by REMKO Smart-BVT several heat sources (bivalent installations or sys- is also to realize. All connections are to be installed tems with solar-heating equipment).
REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Installation instructions 4.1 System layout System layout WKF/WKF-compact 85 Fig. 56: System layout WKF/WKF-compact 85 Outdoor area NIM: Mains supply IM = 230V / 1~ / 50Hz Indoor area 16A (e.g. 3x1,5 mm AM1,2: Outdoor module WKF-compact 85, WKF 85 NZ1: Mains cable electric auxiliary heater (e.g.
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System layout WKF/WKF-compact 120 Fig. 57: System layout WKF/WKF-compact 120 Outdoor area NIM: Mains supply IM = 230V / 1~ / 50Hz Indoor area 16A (e.g. 3x1,5 mm AM1,2: Outdoor module WKF-compact 120, WKF NZ1: Mains cable electric auxiliary heater (e.g. 5x2,5 mm IM1,2: Indoor moduleWKF-compact 120, WKF 120 NZ2:...
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REMKO WKF / WKF-compact System layout WKF/WKF-compact 180 Fig. 58: System layout WKF/WKF-compact 180 Outdoor area NIM: Mains supply IM = 230V / 1~ / 50Hz Indoor area 16A (e.g. 3x1,5 mm AM1,2: Outdoor module WKF-compact 180, WKF NZ1: Mains cable electric auxiliary heater (e.g.
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System layout WKF 120 Duo Fig. 59: System layout WKF 120 Duo Outdoor area NAM: Power supply, OU = 230V / 1~ / 50Hz Indoor area 20A (e.g. 3x2.5 mm AM1,2: Outdoor unit WKF 120 Duo NIM: Power supply, IU = 230V / 1~ / 50Hz Indoor unit WKF 120 Duo 16A (e.g.
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REMKO WKF / WKF-compact System layout WKF 180 Duo Fig. 60: System layout WKF 180 Duo Outdoor area NAM: Power supply, OU = 400V / 3~ / 50Hz Indoor area 3x16A (e.g. 5x1.5 mm AM1,2: Outdoor unit WKF 180 Duo...
The indoor and outdoor units must be connected to refrigerant piping with dimensions (external diam- NOTICE! eter) " (=9.52 mm) and " (=15.88 mm). At least a two-wire control line must be routed between the Open refrigerant pipes must be protected modules.
REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Indoor module WKF-compact series The indoor module must be installed on a firm, level surface. The surface must possess sufficient load- bearing capacity for the weight of the indoor module. The height-adjustable feet can be used to level the indoor module precisely .
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Minimum distances for the indoor modules Fig. 64: Minimum distances for the indoor modules A: WKF B: WKF-compact Value in mm WKF-compact...
REMKO WKF / WKF-compact 4.4 Installation, mounting The installation site of the outdoor module should be agreed together with the operator outdoor module primarily so that operating noise is minimised Outdoor module installation location and not in terms of “short routes”. Thanks to...
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Assessment level in accordance with TA noise Point of emissions days in dB(A) nights in dB(A) Industrial areas Commercial areas Core areas, village areas and mixed zones General residential areas and small housing estates Exclusively residential areas Spa areas, hospitals and mental institutions Isolated noise peaks of short duration may not exceed 30 dB(A) during the day and 20 dB(A) at night.
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REMKO WKF / WKF-compact >= 300 >= 600 >= 600 >= 600 >= 600 >= 600 >= 1500 >= 600 >= 3000 >= 3000 >= 250 Fig. 68: Minimum distances for installation of several outdoor modules in mm 1: Against a wall, facing the wall air outlet, flow front...
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Ensured discharge in the event of leakage Fig. 70: Dimensioning of the transversely rein- forced strip footing (Plan view) With the REMKO oil separator OA 2.2, the below listed requirements of local regulations and laws Please see the terms 1,3,5,7,8 and 10 the legend are met.
The stop cocks supplied are to be positioned Actual schemas for hydraulic integration can directly at the connections for the heat pump be found on the internet at www.remko.de for the heater circuit inlet and return lines. The shut-off valves each contain a thermometer.
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A pressure loss of max. 80 kPa is made available by the cus- tomer. If the pressure losses on site exceed this, a separate storage tank, e.g. REMKO KPS 300 must be used as a hydraulic compensator. Then a REMKO heating cycle group unmixed, type HGU, and two mixed...
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A pressure loss of max. 80 kPa is made available by the cus- tomer. If the pressure losses on site exceed this, a separate storage tank, e.g. REMKO KPS 300 must be used as a hydraulic compensator. Then a REMKO heating cycle group unmixed, type HGU, and two mixed heating cycle groups (for WKF Duo four), type HGM, are available.
Function of an electrical heating coil 6.1 Function of an electrical heating coil Layout of the electrical heating coil Fig. 75: Electrical heating coil, layout 1: Thermostat including 3: Reset STB safety temperature limiter (STB) 4: Function switch 2: Operating LED (On/Off) (0 = off, I = automatic, II = manual mode) Function switch: Automatic mode (I)
(pumps), they must also be provided with a separate power supply. If you are using external heating cycle groups (pumps), HGU or HGM from Remko, you should also set the rotating wheel on the front of the pump to the "5 o'clock" position.
This plaster. can be incorporated as a serial buffer in the return flow or as a hydraulic compensator. The KPS series buffer tank can be supplied by REMKO for this.
REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Corrosion protection Oxygen always plays a role if metal materials in a heating system corrode. pH values and the salt content also play a major role. The challenge: A licenced plumber who would like to be able to guarantee his cus-...
(WKF Duo with four) copper pipes of refrigerator quality having the dimen- sions 3/8" = 9,52 mm and 5/8" = 15,88 mm (REMKO special accessory). Observe the permitted bending radius for the refrigerant pipes during installation in order to prevent kinks.
REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Outdoor units may be delivered with nuts suit- able for joining flanges. 9.2 Commissioning the refrigeration system Leak testing Once all the connections have been made, the pressure gauge station is attached to the Schrader valve as follows (if fitted):...
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Commissioning Function test of heating operating mode Remove the protective caps from the valves. NOTICE! Start the commissioning procedure by briefly opening the shut-off valves on the outdoor Commissioning should only be performed and component until the pressure gauge indi- documented by specially trained personnel.
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REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Adding refrigerant Additional fill quantity WKF 85 WKF-com- WKF 180 pact 85 DANGER! WKF-com- WKF 120 pact 180 The connection of refrigerant pipes and the WKF-com- handling of refrigerant may be only be carried WKF 180...
Elektrical connection Commissioning 10.1 Important Information 11.1 Control panel and information on commissioning The Smart Control is used to operate and control the entire heating system. The Smart Control is You can find information on the electrical con- operated from the operating unit. The operating nections of the indoor and outdoor unit, on the unit is positioned on the basic device.
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REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Overview of the controls Function of the keys The softkeys underneath the display fulfil different functions. The current function (e.g. Cancel, OK or Edit) appears on the display, right above the respective key. If nothing is shown on the display above a softkey, this key does not have a function assigned in the currently active mode.
Care and maintenance Temporary shut-down Regular care and maintenance serves to ensure The system may not be switched off at the mains trouble-free operation and long service-life of the power supply even if the heating system is not heat pump system. used for heating purposes over an extended period (e.g.
REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Troubleshooting and customer service 14.1 General Troubleshooting The unit has been manufactured using state-of-the-art production methods and tested several times to ensure its correct function. However, in the event that malfunctions should occur, the device should be checked against the following list.
14.2 Error messages on the outdoor modules Outdoor modules error display Fig. 83: Displays on outdoor modules 1: Display B: WKF/WKF-compact 120/180 / WKF 120/180 Duo A: WKF/WKF-compact 85 LED display Display Green Yellow Replace Meaning Communication error between indoor unit and outdoor E101 unit or wrong platinum versions Interruption in communication between indoor unit and...
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REMKO WKF / WKF-compact LED display Display Green Yellow Replace Meaning Power consumption of the compressor is not plausible E461 (too low) Power consumption of the compressor is not plausible E462 (too high) E463 Compressor overload switch (OLP) is triggered...
14.3 Error messages on the Smart-Control Operating messages, warnings and error display on the Smart-Control Operating messages Description Desig. Details Storage tank 1: Max. The temperature on one of the probes in storage tank 1 is ID6000 temperature reached higher than the maximum permitted storage tank temperature ID6001 HW request There is an active requirement to charge the storage tank Heat pump compressor...
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REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Error Description Desig. Details The anti-freeze protection in the heat pump's heat exchanger was triggered due to an inlet temperature of less than the min- ID7050 Anti-freeze protection imum temperature. After eliminating the cause of the error, the...
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Description Desig. Details The anti-freeze protection in the heat pump's heat exchanger Anti-freeze protection was triggered due to an inlet temperature of less than 5°C. ID7231 (I/O 2) After eliminating the cause of the error, the controller must be restarted to reset the error Open contact - mix.
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REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Description Desig. Details Fault with probe B9 - Please check probe B9 and the connec- ID7269 Fault with probe B9 tion to the inverter board Fault with probe B10 - Please check probe B10 and the con-...
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Description Desig. Details Open contact - ID7296 2nd mixed heating cycle Open contact - 2nd mixed heating cycle return flow temp. return flow temp. Short circuit - ID7297 2nd mixed heating cycle Short circuit - 2. acc. to return flow temp. return flow temp.
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REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Description Desig. Details Implausibly low current at the current probe or fault on the ID7315 WKF fault code E461 inverter board at compressor start (can occur with compressor damage) ID7316 WKF fault code E467 Missing phase conductor on the compressor...
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Description Desig. Details Lower application area The temperature has currently dropped below the guaranteed ID8139 (heating) application area of the external unit in heating mode Upper application area The guaranteed application area of the external unit in heating ID8140 (heating) mode is currently exceeded Lower application area The temperature has currently dropped below the guaranteed...
REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Exploded view and spare parts 15.1 Exploded view outdoor modules WKF/WKF-compact 85 Fig. 84: Exploded view outdoor modules WKF/WKF-compact 85 We reserve the right to modify the dimensions and constructional design as part of the ongoing technicalde-...
REMKO WKF / WKF-compact 15.3 Exploded view outdoor modules WKF/WKF-compact 120 Fig. 85: Exploded view outdoor modules WKF/WKF-compact 120 We reserve the right to modify the dimensions and constructional design as part of the ongoing technicalde- velopment process.
REMKO WKF / WKF-compact 15.5 Exploded view outdoor modules WKF/WKF-compact 180 Fig. 86: Exploded view outdoor modules WKF/WKF-compact 180 We reserve the right to modify the dimensions and constructional design as part of the ongoing technicalde- velopment process.
REMKO WKF / WKF-compact 15.7 Exploded view outdoor module WKF 120 Duo Fig. 87: Exploded view outdoor unit WKF 120 Duo We reserve the right to modify the dimens. and design as part of the ongoing techn. development process...
15.8 Spare parts list outdoor module WKF 120 Duo WKF 120 Duo Designation WKF 120 Duo 1402F8000 1404F8000 From serial number: 1402F9000 1404F9000 EDP number EDP number Compressor 1120450 1120450 Finned heat exchanger 1120451 1120451 Four-way changeover valve 1120452 1120452 Shut-off valves 1120453 1120453...
REMKO WKF / WKF-compact 15.9 Exploded view outdoor unit WKF 180 Duo Fig. 88: Exploded view outdoor unit WKF 180 Duo We reserve the right to modify the dimens. and design as part of the ongoing techn. development process...
15.10 Spare parts list for the WKF 180 Duo WKF 180 Duo Designation WKF 180 Duo 1301F8000 1405F8000 From serial number: 1301F9000 1405F9000 EDP number EDP number Compressor 1120470 1120470 Finned heat exchanger 1120471 1120471 Four-way changeover valve 1120472 1120472 Shut-off valves 1120473 1120473...
REMKO WKF / WKF-compact 15.11 Exploded view indoor module WKF 85/120/180 Fig. 89: Exploded view indoor module WKF 85/120/180 We reserve the right to modify the dimensions and constructional design as part of the ongoing technical- development process.
15.13 Exploded view indoor modules WKF-compact 85/120/180 22 5 9 12 18 17 Fig. 90: Exploded view indoor modules WKF-compact 85/120/180 We reserve the right to modify the dimensions and constructional design as part of the ongoing technical- development process.
15.15 Exploded view indoor modules WKF 120/180 Duo Fig. 91: Exploded view indoor modules WKF 120/180 Duo We reserve the right to modify the dimensions and constructional design as part of the ongoing technical- development process.
REMKO WKF / WKF-compact 15.16 Spare parts list indoor modules WKF 120/180 Duo Designation WKF 120 Duo WKF 180 Duo Smart Serv 1401F8000 1300F8000 From serial number: EDP number EDP number Front panel / cover 1120901 1120901 1120902 1120902 Switching cabinet...
General terms Energy supply company switching Certain energy supply companies offer special tar- Annual power input factor iffs for the operation of heat pumps. The annual power input factor indicates the power input (e.g. electrical energy) required in order to achieve a certain benefit (e.g.
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REMKO WKF / WKF-compact Limit temperature / bivalence point Seasonal performance factor Outdoor temperature where the secondary heating The seasonal performance factor relates to the appliance cuts in under bivalent operation. ratio of heat content delivered by the heat pump system to the supplied electrical energy in one year.
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SFlb Customer Service Our equipment operates precisely and reliably. However, in the event of a fault, REMKO customer service is quickly at the scene. Our comprehensive network of experienced dealers always guarantees quick and REMKO GmbH & Co. KG reliable service.
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