HOT WATER HEAT PUMPS Econergy EC180L Installation Manual

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FOR QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY

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  • Page 1 Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Guide FOR QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    National Codes and in strict accordance with this manual. A pre-made CAT- 5/6 cable is required for installation of Econergy heat pumps Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 4 If installing in roof cavities, the cavities must be at least 80m . The unit must be seismically restrained and located away from bedrooms to avoid noise breakthrough. Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 5: Installation Design

    100°C, generating steam. Plumbing codes dictate that an open vent is used to eliminate the possibility of an explosion occurring due to rapid pressure rise in the system. Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 6 Econergy Heat Pump Ready HWC - Recommended Storage Sizes Household Size Recommended Size Ordering Code # Adults 180L EC180L 250L EC250L 300L EC300L 6+ / high use 350L + EC [capacity]L Custom Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 7 The Econergy cannot be retrofitted to gas hot water cylinders, or any storage tank that cannot deliver more than 50kPa pressure to the pump inlet. Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 8: Ordering Econergy Accessories

    Dimondek profiles) Roof Mounting Kit HPRMK For mounting on concrete or concrete block walls (not suitable for timber or brick structures) Wall Mounting Kit HPWMK Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 9 Rheem Stainless Solar Ready HWC Tank Pocket HPTP For outdoor installations requiring a condensate drain (for ceilings use HPCMK instead) Condensate Fitting HPCDF Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 10: Installation

    Low Voltage Cable amp max 2.5 TPS, 2 x 2.5mm + E, compliant Main Cable to AS/NZS5000.2 To suit electric back element rating. Max permissible 20A Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 11 Ø 488 / 580 wall from wall min 200 installed unit AIRFLOW AIRFLOW height: 610 plinth height: 100 plinth height: 100 distance min. distance from wall m wall Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 12 Support Drain Support Support beams Support beams beams beams Ensure ceiling Ensure ceiling Ensure ceiling is ventilated Ensure ceiling is ventilated is ventilated is ventilated Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 13: Installation Procedure

    2. Ensure no objects can be placed within 500mm of the heat pump as this will reduce its efficiency. 3. Allow for drainage of water naturally produced by the cooling coil (evaporator) from within the heat pump. Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 14 Run 2x 15mm pipes, fully insulated along their length. A pre-made CAT- 5/6 cable is required for installation of Econergy heat pumps Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 15: Piping Diagram

    2. Fitting of Tank Sensor kit (HPTSK) may void HWC’s manufacturer warranty 3. Ensure minimum pressure of 50kPa met on low pressure installations (may require fitting of relief valve to open vent HWC) Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 16 1. DO NOT connect return line to heat pump to solar connection! 2. Ensure minimum pressure of 50kPa met on low pressure installations (may require fitting of relief valve to open vent HWC) Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 17 Notes: Piping Diagram 3: Connection to Econergy Heat Pump Ready Hot ® Water Cylinder No Econergy Accessories Required 1. TPR valve is provided in element cover. Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 18 (with or without brick veneer) Apply thermal paste to the tank sensor. Push tank sensor through the tank sensor cover and lodge it in the tank sensor mount. Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 19 HWC drain or across to the soffit and down the wall. Do a leak test with water prior to leaving site. Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 20: Commissioning

    Switch on Main Isolator and Heat Pump Isolator. • The green (power) light should be lit on the Hot Water Backup Box located on the hot water cylinder. Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    After 5 minutes running it charge in transit should be hot to touch. If not the unit may have lost refrigerant. Call 0800 32 66 37 for service support. Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 22 This is normal as No action required. dripping from the unit will remove rear of unit moisture in the air (behind finned above 70% RH evaporator) Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 23: Important Information

    • The fuse on the electronic controller is 6A/250V. This should only be replaced by a qualified electrical service technician or electrician. Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 24: Wiring Diagram

    Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Guide Field Wiring Diagram 240VAC Uncontrolled 240VAC Controlled To HWC To HP Unit Data Cable RJ45 Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 25 (top) element Solar return Temperature or probe port sensor (bottom) User adj thermostat Cold to heat Inlet pump Do not scale. If in doubt, ask Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 26 550 mm 565 mm 565 mm Element Rating 2.0 kW 2.0 kW 2.0 kW (Factory Fitted) Top Element Rating 2.0 kW 3.0 kW 3.0 kW (Kitset) Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 27 +0.80 Zone 1 3-8 people Zone 2 2-6 people **Rated at EN255 Conditions (15˚C / 15˚C / 60˚C /70%) (Cold water/ Ambient Air/ Hot Water/70%RH) Econergy Installation Manual Rev G 240914 © Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd 2018 12/03/2018 www.econergy.co.nz...
  • Page 28 0800 33 66 33 www.waterheating.co.nz Phone 09 838 9444 Email info@waterheating.co.nz 3 Corban Ave, Henderson, Auckland 0612 PO Box 21 586, Henderson, Auckland 0650...

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