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Installer manual NIBE F1155 UK 1x230V Ground source heat pump IHB EN 1748-4 331379...
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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 37. How to scroll through menus and make different settings is described on page 39. Set the indoor climate INDOOR CLIMATE HOT WATER HEAT PUMP...
7 Control - Introduction Display unit Menu system 8 Control - Menus Menu 1 - INDOOR CLIMATE Menu 2 - HOT WATER Menu 3 - INFO Menu 4 - HEAT PUMP Menu 5 - SERVICE NIBE F1155 Table of Contents |...
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Scheme. Visit www.centralheat- ing.co.uk for information. Warranty and insurance information Thank you for installing a new NIBE heat pump in your home. NIBE heat pumps are manufactured in Sweden to the very highest standard so we are pleased to offer our customers a comprehensive guarantee.
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Shut off valves Circulation pump setting Electricity (page 21) Connections Main voltage Phase voltage Fuses heat pump Fuses property Outside sensor Room sensor Safety breaker Earth circuit-breaker Setting of emergency mode thermostat Miscellaneous Warranty Chapter 1 | Important information NIBE F1155...
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Description Notes Signature Date ✔ Benchmark checklist NIBE F1155 Chapter 1 | Important information...
Wherever the unit is located, walls to sound sensitive ■ rooms should be fitted with sound insulation. Route pipes so they are not fixed to an internal wall ■ that backs on to a bedroom or living room. Chapter 2 | Delivery and handling NIBE F1155...
5 x (ø28 x G25) 1 x G1 1 x G1 1/4 4. Assembly takes place in the reverse order. Location The kit of supplied items is placed in packaging on top of the heat pump. NIBE F1155 Chapter 2 | Delivery and handling...
AA23 Electrical components Immersion heater card Base card Input circuit board AA23 Communication board Miniature circuit-breaker Temperature limiter/Emergency mode thermostat Designations in component locations according to standard IEC 81346-1 and 81346-2. NIBE F1155 Chapter 3 | The heat pump design...
After flushing an inhibitor should be used for long-term anti-corrosion protection. NIBE Energy Systems Limited recommends water treat- ments (supplied by e.g. Fernox and Sentinel) specifically designed for heat pumps. Chapter 4 |...
NOTE Ensure that cleaning agent has been removed from the entire system before the anti-freeze is added. NIBE Energy Systems Limited recommends water treat- ments (supplied by e.g. Fernox and Sentinel) specifically designed for heat pumps. Heating medium side Side connection...
(BT25) according to the description on page 24. In addi- NIBE Energy Systems Limited recommends water treat- tion, you must perform the following menu settings. ments (supplied by e.g. Fernox and Sentinel) specifically designed for heat pumps.
The installation can be supplemented with the exhaust pump output, the radiator system can be supplemented air module FLM to enable ventilation recovery. with a buffer vessel, for example NIBE UKV. Pipes and other cold surfaces must be insulated with ■...
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To ensure a heating supply during hot water production, cooling is supplied from the collector via a circulation the heating system can be supplemented with a NIBE pump and shunt valve. UKV vessel, e.g. when there is a water coil in the FTX Pipes and other cold surfaces must be insulated with ■...
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Adjust the hot water system so that the temperature does not fall below 50 °C at the ends of the system. An additional expansion vessel may be requiered. Chapter 4 | Pipe connections NIBE F1155...
(FA1). Temperature limiter The temperature limiter (FD1) cuts the power to the electric additional heat if the temperature exceeds 89°C and is reset manually. NIBE F1155 Chapter 5 | Electrical connections...
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3. Pull off the cover. 2. Pull off the cover. Cable lock Removing the hatch, electrical cabinet Use a suitable tool to release/lock cables in the heat pump terminal blocks. 1. Disconnect the contacts. Chapter 5 | Electrical connections NIBE F1155...
A temperature sensor for hot water top (BT7) can be connected to F1155 via soft inputs for showing the water temperature at the top of the tank. See page 26 for connecting the sensor. NIBE F1155 Chapter 5 | Electrical connections...
Number of connection steps RG05 External 1x230V 4.5 kW F1155-12 Number of connection steps BT50 1x230V 7 kW Setting max electrical output Setting maximum output in the electric additional heat is done in menu 5.1.12. Chapter 5 | Electrical connections NIBE F1155...
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Power in emergency mode The immersion heater's output in emergency mode is set with the dip-switch (S2) on the immersion heater board (AA1) according to the table below. Factory setting is kW for F1155. NIBE F1155 Chapter 5 | Electrical connections För frånluftsvärme!
AUX inputs. If external blocking of additional heat and/or compressor is wanted, this can be connected to terminal block X6 on the input board (AA3), which is positioned behind the front cover. Chapter 5 | Electrical connections NIBE F1155...
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This function can only be used in mains net- In systems with both under floor heating and works that support the "SG Ready"-standard . radiators, NIBE ECS 40/41 should be used for "SG Ready" requires two AUX inputs. optimum operation.
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(menu 5.4, see page 51) on terminal block X6 on the input circuit board (AA3). When the switch closes, the selected fan speed is activated. Normal speed is re- sumed when the contact is opened again. Chapter 5 | Electrical connections NIBE F1155...
1 2 3 Instructions for connecting accessories are in the install- C NO NC ation instructions provided for the respective accessory. See information at nibe.eu for the list of the accessories that can be used with F1155. AA3-X7 AA3-X7 Accessories with circuit board AA5 Accessories that contain circuit board AA5 are connected The picture shows the relay in the alarm position.
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Because there can be different connections for accessor- ies with circuit boards AA9, you should always read the instructions in the manual for the accessory that you are going to install. F1155 Accessories AA3-X4 AA3-X4 AA9-X1 Chapter 5 | Electrical connections NIBE F1155...
The mixture should be protected against freezing down to about -15°C. The brine is topped up by connecting a filling pump. 1. Check the brine system for leakage. NIBE F1155 Chapter 6 | Commissioning and adjusting...
As long as the start guide is active, no function in the installation will start automatically. The guide will appear at each installation re- start until it is deselected on the last page. Chapter 6 | Commissioning and adjusting NIBE F1155...
If the pressure drops, the system should be replenished. Setting range: 0 – 15 Default value: 9 cooling curve (accessory required) Setting range: 0 – 9 Default value: 0 Chapter 6 | Commissioning and adjusting NIBE F1155...
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Flow line temperature– maximum and minimum values Because the flow line temperature cannot be calculated higher than the set maximum value or lower than the set minimum value the heating curve flattens out at these temperatures. NIBE F1155 Chapter 6 | Commissioning and adjusting...
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Houses with under floor heating** installed in a timber floor structure London = Area 15 (8). Set 13 (see point three in the list above) in menu 1.9.1, "heating curve" and -1 in menu 1.1 "temperature" (offset of heating curve). Chapter 6 | Commissioning and adjusting NIBE F1155...
The control knob can be turned to the right or left. You can: ■ scroll in menus and between options. ■ increase and decrease the values. ■ change page in multiple page instructions (for example help text and service info). NIBE F1155 Chapter 7 | Control - Introduction...
See information in the help menu or user manual. Accessory NIBE FLM is needed. Menu 4 - HEAT PUMP This symbol indicates whether solar heating Setting time, date, language, display, operating mode is active.
Back button. 1. Mark the applicable option. One of the options is pre-selected (white). 2. Press the OK button to confirm the selected op- tion. The selected option has a green tick. NIBE F1155 Chapter 7 | Control - Introduction...
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(at the page number) has been marked. 2. Press the OK button to skip between the steps in the start guide. If the start guide is left on this page it closes automatically in 60 min Chapter 7 | Control - Introduction NIBE F1155...
Menu 3 - INFO 3 - INFO 3.1 - service info 3.2 - compressor info 3.3 - add. heat info 3.4 - alarm log 3.5 - indoor temp. log * Accessories are needed. NIBE F1155 Chapter 8 | Control - Menus...
) to default values. display to the right of the menus. forced control Forced control of the different compon- operating settings Operating settings for the heat ents in the heat pump. pump. NIBE F1155 Chapter 8 | Control - Menus...
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For a higher charge output click the high output selec- tion. The charge method for hot water operation is selected here. “delta temp” is recommended for heaters with charge coil, “target temp” for double-jacketed heaters and heaters with hot water coil. Chapter 8 | Control - Menus NIBE F1155...
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Default value: intermittent Set the operating mode of the brine pump here. intermittent: The brine pump starts approx. 20 seconds before and stops approx.20 seconds after the com- pressor. continuous: Continuous operation. NIBE F1155 Chapter 8 | Control - Menus...
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Setting range DOT: -40.0 – 20.0 °C lated automatically (factory setting) for optimal opera- Factory setting DOT: -18.0 °C tion. The type of heating distribution system the heating medium pump (GP1) works towards is set here. Chapter 8 | Control - Menus NIBE F1155...
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Mark "search installed acc." and press the OK button to description. automatically find connected accessories for F1155. Caution Certain accessories are not found automatically but must be ticked off by hand, see menu 5.4. NIBE F1155 Chapter 8 | Control - Menus...
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See the accessory installation instructions for function description. See the accessory installation instructions for function description. Chapter 8 | Control - Menus NIBE F1155...
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(BT53) and the temperature of Default value: 20 °C the brine in the heat pump (BT10) is less than this setting the function deactivates. See the accessory installation instructions for function description. NIBE F1155 Chapter 8 | Control - Menus...
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Factory setting: address 1 From and including Modbus 40 version 10 the address can be set between 1 - 247. Earlier versions have a static address. See the accessory installation instructions for function description. Chapter 8 | Control - Menus NIBE F1155...
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Forced control is only intended to be used for limit RH in the room, syst. troubleshooting purposes. Using the function Setting range: on/off in any other way may cause damage to the components in your climate system. Factory setting: off NIBE F1155 Chapter 8 | Control - Menus...
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NOTE During under floor drying, the heating medium pump in 100% runs, regardless of the setting in menu 5.1.10. Chapter 8 | Control - Menus NIBE F1155...
3. Function of the room sensor (if installed). 4. System pressure. When replacing components on F1155 only replacement parts from NIBE may be used. 5. Flow and return temperature. The difference must be 5 - 10 °C NOTE Correct any fault before continuing.
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To allow air in, unscrew the bleed screw the insulation. Then open the flange for easy access. on the highest radiator in the house. When the climate system is empty, the required service can be carried out. Chapter 9 | Service NIBE F1155...
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It is usually easier to start the circulation pump with F1155 running, switch (SF1) set to " ". If the circulation pump is helped to start while F1155 is running, be pre- pared for the screwdriver to jerk when the pump starts. NIBE F1155 Chapter 9 | Service...
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54 Disconnect the connector (C) from the immersion QM31 QM33 heater circuit board (AA1) using a screwdriver. Disconnect the connector (D) from the joint circuit F1255 board (AA100). QM34 QM32 Chapter 9 | Service NIBE F1155...
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NOTE For the following functions to work the USB memory must contain files with software for F1155 from NIBE. The fact box at the top of the display shows information (always in English) of the most probable update that the update software has selected form the USB memory.
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USB memory. date. NOTE Menu 7.2 - logging Reset of the menu settings from the USB memory cannot be undone. logging7.2 activated interval Setting range: 1 s – 60 min Factory setting range: 5 s Chapter 9 | Service NIBE F1155...
5.1.4. "heating curve" needs adjusting up. Too low or no operating prioritisation of heat. ■ Enter menu 4.9.1 and increase the time for when – heating is to be prioritised. NIBE F1155 Chapter 10 | Disturbances in comfort...
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Low or a lack of ventilation This part of the troubleshooting chapter only applies if This part of the fault-tracing chapter only applies if the the NIBE FLM accessory is installed. NIBE FLM accessory is installed. Not enough water in the water seal.
Part no 067 153 Part no. 067 060 Exhaust air module NIBE FLM NIBE FLM is an exhaust air module designed to combine Active/Passive cooling HPAC 40 recovery of mechanical exhaust air with ground source The accessory HPAC 40 is a climate exchange module that heating.
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Part no 067 064 VPB 500 Copper Part no. 083 220 Solar package NIBE PV Solar panel package with extremely long service-life to VPAS produce your own electricity. Water heater with double-jacketed vessel and solar coil. 3 kW...
Dimensions and setting-out coordinates * This dimension applies at 90° angle on the brine pipes (side connection). The dimension can vary approx. ±100 mm in height as the brine pipes partially consist of flexible pipes. NIBE F1155 Chapter 12 | Technical data...
Electrical data Output, Brine pump 10 – 87 3 – 180 Output, Heating medium pump 2 – 63 2 – 60 Enclosure class IP21 Refrigerant circuit Type of refrigerant R407C GWP refrigerant 1,774 Chapter 12 | Technical data NIBE F1155...
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F1155-6 and the entire working range for F1155-12. Vattentemperatur Temperature, °C °C °C Incoming brine temp, °C Köldbärare in, temperatur Framledning Flow pipe Returledning Return pipe °C Incoming brine temp, °C Köldbärare in, temperatur Framledning Flow pipe Returledning Return pipe NIBE F1155 Chapter 12 | Technical data...
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To dimension heating dump, see the diagram Framledningstemp. Värmebärare 50 °C för F1155-1255 -12 kW 230V. for heating operation. F1155-12 Avgiven kyleffekt Specified cooling output, kW 100% °C Köldbärare in, temperatur Incoming brine temp, °C Chapter 12 | Technical data NIBE F1155...
Energy labelling Information sheet Supplier NIBE AB Model F1155-6 1x230V F1155-12 1x230V Model hot water heater VPB 300 VPB 300 Temperature application °C 35 / 55 35 / 55 Declared load profile for water heating Seasonal space heating energy efficiency class, average...
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The reported efficiency of the package also takes the controller into account. If an external supplementary boiler or solar heating is added to the package, the overall efficiency of the package should be recalculated. Chapter 12 | Technical data NIBE F1155...
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Daily energy consumption 7.73 Daily fuel consumption elec fuel Annual energy consumption 1,697 Annual fuel consumption Contact information NIBE Energy Systems – Box 14 – Hannabadsvägen 5 – 285 21 Markaryd – Sweden NIBE F1155 Chapter 12 | Technical data...
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Daily energy consumption 9.62 Daily fuel consumption elec fuel Annual energy consumption 2,112 Annual fuel consumption Contact information NIBE Energy Systems – Box 14 – Hannabadsvägen 5 – 285 21 Markaryd – Sweden Chapter 12 | Technical data NIBE F1155...
Switch for external forced control of brine pump, 27 Status lamp, 37 Temperature sensor, cooling/heating, 26 Switch, 37 Temperature sensor, hot water top, 23, 26 Disturbances in comfort, 59 Extra circulation pump, 29 Alarm, 59 Manage alarm, 59 Troubleshooting, 59 NIBE F1155 Chapter 13 | Item register...
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Component location electrical cabinets, 11 Component locations, 10 List of components, 10 Transport, 8 Troubleshooting, 59 Uplink, 26 USB service outlet, 57 Use the virtual keyboard, 40 Warranty information, 5 Working range heat pump, 65 NIBE F1155 Chapter 13 | Item register...
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GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST This Commissioning Checklist is to be completed in full by the competent person who commissioned the heat pump and associated equipment as a means of demonstrating compliance with the appropriate Building Regulations and then handed to the customer to keep for future reference. Failure to install and commission this equipment to the manufacturer’s instructions may invalidate the warranty but does not affect statutory rights Customer Name Address...
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MAINS PRESSURE HOT WATER STORAGE SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST This Commissioning Checklist is to be completed in full by the competent person who commissioned the storage system as a means of demonstrating compliance with the appropriate Building Regulations and then handed to the customer to keep for future reference. Failure to install and commission this equipment to the manufacturer’s instructions may invalidate the warranty but does not affect statutory rights.
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Service Record It is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Interval Record is completed. Service Provider Before completing the appropriate Service Interval Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturer’s instructions.
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WS name: -Gemensamt WS version: a452 WS release date: 2017-12-13 11:22 Publish date: 2018-01-03 11:45 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 331379...
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