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Alpha ARES 440 Tec Installation And Servicing Instructions

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  • Page 1 ARES Tec ARES 440 Tec Installation and Servicing Instructions ARES 550 Tec ARES 660 Tec ARES 770 Tec ARES 900 Tec Floor standing, high output, modular condensing boilers Leave these instructions with the Building Manager...
  • Page 2 Alpha ARES Tec 440-900...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The symbol on the appliance represents the prohibition of disposing of the product as mixed municipal waste. The company Alpha Innovation S.p.A., with registered office in via Cisa Ligure 95 42041 Brescello (RE), declares that the design, manufacturing and after-sales assistance processes comply with the requirements of standard UNI EN ISO 9001:2015.

  • Page 4: General Information

    General informa ti o n GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL WARNINGS The instruction handbook is an integral and essential part of the product Any repairs to the products must be carried out by an authorised and must be kept safe by the user. company only, using original spare parts only.

  • Page 5: Symbols Used In The Manual

    The appliance is designed for operation in hot water circulating heating systems. Any other use is considered improper. Alpha Innovation will not be held liable for any damage resulting from improper use. Any use in accordance with the envisioned purposes includes the strict observance of the instructions in this manual.

  • Page 6: Safety Warnings

    General informa ti o n SAFETY WARNINGS ATTENTION! The appliance must not be used by children. The appliance can be used only by adults who have read the instruction manual for the user / manager with care. Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play or tamper with the appliance. ATTENTION! Installation, adjustment and maintenance of the appliance must be carried out by professionally authorised company, in compliance with regulations and provisions in force, as incorrect installation can cause damage to people, animals and...

  • Page 7: Technical Data Plate

    General informa ti o n TECHNICAL DATA PLATE KEY: 1 = CE supervisory body 2 = Type of boiler CE Marking 3 = Boiler model certifies conformity of the appliance with the essential safety require- 5 = (S.N°) Serial Number ments set down by the directive and applicable European regulations, 6 = P.I.N.

  • Page 8: Water Treatment

    General informa ti o n WATER TREATMENT Treating the supply water allows you to prevent problems and maintain the functionality and efficiency of the generator over time. The ideal pH value of the water in the central heating system must be: VALUE HARDNESS (°fr) To minimise corrosion, it is essential to use a corrosion...

  • Page 9: Technical Characteristics And Dimensions

    General informa ti o n TECHNICAL - The entire heating unit is equipped with global temperature control NTC sensors on the flow and return manifolds. CHARACTERISTICS AND - Integral insulation with non-allergenic synthetic wool. - Total premix burner, modulating, with "metal foam" radiation DIMENSIONS combustion chamber.

  • Page 10: View Of Main Parts

    Technical characteris tics and dimensio ns VIEW OF MAIN PARTS Min. depth 100 mm CONDENSATE DRAIN OUTLET Error Wiring DRAINING VALVE N° Description code diagram RETURN GLOBAL NTC HSCP CONTROL PANEL PROBE FLOW GLOBAL NTC GAS VALVE AUTOMATIC AIR BLEED VALVE BURNER COVER E.

  • Page 11: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS FRONT VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW 62,5 TOP VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW Flue outlets: Left side (supply condition) Right side Rear side ARES Tec ErP Dimensions Unit Heating elements n° Height 1448 1448 1448 1448 1448 Width "L" 1087 1355 1355 1623 1623...

  • Page 12: Operating Data / General Characteristics

    Technical characteris tics and dimensio ns OPERATING DATA / GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS For the adjustment data: NOZZLES - PRESSURES - DIAPHRAGMS - FLOW RATES refer to the paragraph ADAPTATION FOR USE WITH OTHER GASES. ARES Tec ErP Boiler category 2H3P 2H3P 2H3P 2H3P 2H3P...

  • Page 13: Technical Data According To The Erp Directive

    2.4.1 TECHNICAL DATA ACCORDING TO THE ERP DIRECTIVE ARES TEC ErP Element Symbol Unit Nominal Useful heat output output Room central heating seasonal energy efficiency ηs Central heating seasonal efficiency class For boilers for central heating and combination boilers: useful heat output Useful heat output in high temperature mode (Tr 60 °C / Tm 80 °C) Efficiency at nominal heat output in high temperature mode...

  • Page 14: Determining The Primary Circuit Pump Or Boiler Pump

    Technical characteris tics and dimensio ns 2.4.2 DETERMINING THE PRIMARY CIRCUIT PUMP OR BOILER PUMP The boiler pump must have head that can ensure circulator flow rates The pump is not an integral part of the boiler. It is advisable to choose a pump with a flow rate and head of approximately 2/3 of its typical curve.
  • Page 15 Height of flue 25 m Diameter 315 mm 1040 NoTE: 1213 The diagram above provides rough values only. The 1386 flue must be designed by a qualified professional in compliance with legislation and technical standard in force. Alpha ARES Tec 440-900...

  • Page 16: Instructions For Installation

    3 1¼" stub pipes: for the inclusion of safety valves. ATTENTION! Assemble the appliance in observance of the minimum 4 flow switch: Not supplied by Alpha this is designed to stop the required distances for installation and maintenance. boiler in case of low flow inside the primary circuit.

  • Page 17: Packaging

    Ins tructio ns for the installer PACKAGING To take the boiler off of the pallet it is necessary to use a jib crane, to avoid damaging it. - Remove the casings and harness it using slings "A" fig. 3 being careful The ARES Tec ErP boiler is supplied assembled in a sturdy cardboard to pass the slings through the load bearing crossbeams of the frame box.

  • Page 18: Operation To Unload And Remove The Packaging

    OPERATION TO UNLOAD AND REMOVE THE PACKAGING ATTENTION! Handle using forklift or hoist and sling. ATTENTION! Sling slotting points for lifting. The slings must be assembled on the load bearing crossbeams. To take the boiler off of the pallet it is necessary to use a jib crane, to avoid damaging it.

  • Page 19: Positioning The Heating Control Unit

    Instructions for the installer POSITIONING THE HEATING The boiler can be placed on a flat platform that is sufficiently sturdy in size, in plan, no smaller than the boiler measurements and with a CONTROL UNIT minimum height of at least 100 mm so that the trap for condensate drainage can be installed.

  • Page 20: Flue Exhaust Pipe Connection

    FLUE EXHAUST PIPE CONNECTION HEAD AVAILABLE AT THE BASE OF THE CHIMNEY S (Exhaust) A (Intake) The flue exhaust pipe must comply with local and national regulations. Dp = 100 Pa - The maximum permitted length of the pipes is determined by the head (Dp) available at the base of the chimney B23P ATTENTION...

  • Page 21: Connecting The Boiler

    CONNECTING THE BOILER Diaphragms and gaskets. Diaphragm installed on the first and last element of the flow manifold The ARES Tec ErP boiler leaves the factory set up for Ø 18 (A), internal Ø 27 (B). the hydraulic (flow and return) and gas connections Gaskets installed on all of the other elements (C).

  • Page 22: Gas Connection

    GAS CONNECTION Before installation it is advisable to clean the inside of the gas supply pipe thoroughly, in order to remove any residues that could stop the boiler from operating The gas supply pipe must be connected to the boiler using a 3" smoothly.

  • Page 23: Connection

    3.10 CONNECTIONS FLOW G 4’’ RETURN G 4’’ G 3’’ Make sure the pipes in the system are not used as Danger! earthing connections for the electrical or telephone The gas connection must be set up by an authorised system. They are absolutely not suitable for this purpose. installation technician who must observe and apply Serious damage to pipes, boiler and radiators could the contents of the legislation in force and the local...
  • Page 24 Condensate drain During the combustion process, the boiler generates condensate that flows into the drain trap through pipe “A”. The condensate that forms inside the boiler must flow into a suitable drain from pipe “B”. Danger! Before commissioning the appliance: The condensate drain pipe outlet is set up towards the connection - check correct assembly of the drain trap side of the flue box manifold, removing the pre-sectioned part on the...

  • Page 25: System Filling And Emptying

    Ins tructio ns for the installer 3.15 CoNNECTING ThE fLuE The supplier is excluded from any contractual and extra-contractual liability for damage caused by errors in installation and use due to failure to observe Condensing boilers produce flue products at very low temperatures, the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
  • Page 26 Ins tructio ns for the installer 3.13 CoMpLETE opTIoNAL EXTERNAL KITS Safety kits including pump and plate exchanger. Safety kits including pump and hydraulic separator. External covering kit for plate exchanger kit. External covering kit for hydraulic separator.
  • Page 27 Ins tructio ns for the installer 3.13 CoMpLETE opTIoNAL SAFETY KITS 1400 1000 Hvsi Hvaso 1523...
  • Page 28 Ins tructio ns for the inst aller 3.13 CoMpLETE opTIoNAL SAFETY KITS...

  • Page 29: Electrical Connections

    3.12 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Danger! Before setting up the connections or any operation on the electrical parts, always cut-off the electrical supply and make sure it cannot be acciden- tally re-connected. 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 10 11 12 13 14...
  • Page 30 Danger! Electrical connection to the mains power supply. Electrical installation must only be carried out by This connection must be set up by state of the art, as an authorised company. envisioned by regulations in force. Remember that it is necessary to install a bipolar switch on the electrical supply to the boiler with a max distance between the contacts of 3 mm, easy to access, so that maintenance operations can be carried...
  • Page 31 Instructions for the installer NOTE: If other services (storage tanks, mixed zones, solar, etc.) are requested, it is The boiler is provided with set-up to manage one direct necessary to purchase SHC multifunction modules to connect to the local flow and one storage tank. bus for total temperature control management via HSCP (and UFLY).
  • Page 32 Example of connection diagram: Power supply, INAIL, Modulation pump, external probe, Flow switch. SAFE 1.3 (T.S.) 1.1 (P. max.) 1.2 (P. min.) 230 V 50 Hz IF-EXT. MIN 10-0V mod. 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6...
  • Page 33 2 ARES Tec connected in a set, managed by Cascade Manager. PRIMARY LOOP anello primario SAFE 1.3 (T.S.) 1.1 (P. max.) 1.2 (P. min.) 230 V 50 Hz IF-EXT. MIN 10-0V mod. 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6...
  • Page 34 Ares Tec connection 2 in battery controlled by Cascade Manager with Direct Zone plus Production of Domestic Hot Water. SECONDARY LOOP anello secondario Stemp. P. Car. 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Note Nota: For installation with a single boiler, the above connec- In caso di installazione con caldaia singola, i col- tions will be made on the BCM board inside the boiler...
  • Page 35 Wilo Stratos modulating Pump setting (Enable ext 0 - 10 V input).

  • Page 36: First Ignition

    The individual in charge of the system must be instructed in the use professionally authorised company. Alpha and operation of the heating system, in particular: Innovation will not be held liable in case of - Supply the system manager with the "THE SYSTEM MANAGER'S damage caused to people, animals or property due INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE", as well as all other documents attached...
  • Page 37 Ins tructio ns for use GENERAL SETTINGS 1.2.1 SETTING THE DATE General Set t ing dec 2019 Select 11 : 28 English °Celsius Set t he Dat e Select. Escape General Set t ing ROTATE POSITION SELECT Select. Escape General Set t ing 11 : 28 SELECT CONFIRM...
  • Page 38 Ins tructio ns for use 1.2.2 SETTING THE TIME GENERATOR CONTROL General Set t ing dec c : 28 Select English °Celsius Set t he Time Select. Escape Generat or Management Select Escape ROTATE POSITION SELECT ROTATE POSITION SELECT SELECT CONFIRM CONFIRM MINUTES...

  • Page 39: On-Site Measurement Of The Combustion Efficiency

    Instructions for the installer 3.12 ON-SITE MEASUREMENT OF THE Ins tructio ns for use COMBUSTION EFFICIENCY 1.7.3 CALIBRATION FUNCTION SELECTION 3.12.1 ENABLE THE CALIBRATION FUNCTION Generat or M anagement ATTENTION! °C °C Function reserved exclusively to Authorised Service Centres. ATTENTION! This function is explained in chapter 6 (Generator control) of the HSCP installation and maintenance Calibrat e f unct ion...

  • Page 40: Burner Adjustment

    3.13 BURNER ADJUSTMENT All boilers are factory calibrated and tested. If necessary, All of the instructions below are provided for the exclusive use of authorised assistance personnel. recalibrate the gas valves (MODULE1, MODULE 2, etc.) - Remove the cap and insert the CO2 analysis probe into the flue gas output of the intake/exhaust terminal, see chap.
  • Page 41 Follow this procedure to adjust the other modules as well. If the measured flow rate is too low, make sure the supply and draining systems (the supply and draining pipes) are not obstructed. If they are not obstructed, make sure the burner and/or exchanger are not dirty.
  • Page 42 Ins tructio ns for use DEVICE MANAGEMENT Select Attention To be able to select (Central Heating Parameters) first select (Device Management) You will be unable to select unless this step is carried out first! Devices Management Select Escape • Select HCM :1 ROTATE POSITION SELECT...
  • Page 43 Ins tructions for use CENTRAL HEATING PARAMETERS (Volt free Enable) (TA) SELECT CONFIRM DISPLAY/MODIFY Select By pressing The COMFORT function is Key “A” active with knob ”C” Continuous reduced temperature within the 24h. see chapt. 1 GENERAL SETTINGS 1.2.3 13 CH 13 HCM / 1 CH Syst em Set t ing Escape...
  • Page 44 Appli ca ti o n BCM PARAMETERS (HSC) - 0-10v set up GENERAL SETTINGS / USE SETTINGS WITH HSCP The BCM receiver is factory preset for control via 0-10V in tempera- ture. (Control via EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL 0-10 V). To enable the 0-10 V request, the contact must be closed between pin 12 and pin 9 with a jumper or with a command coming from the external temperature control together with 0-10.
  • Page 45 Appli ca ti o n BCM (HCM) PARAMETERS – SETTING FOR 0-10 V USE. 1 Set parameter 39 CH#2: Burner Maximum Setpoint at 10V 2 Value at 0 V always corresponds to 0°C 3 Set parameter 31 CH#1: Burner Minimum Setpoint, below which the request value will be deleted and the burner will switch off With this configuration, the system will set a temperature based on the received voltage of the 0 - 10 V inlet.

  • Page 46: Emergency And Safety Operations

    3.16 EMERGENCY AND SAFETY OPERATIONS NOTE: the devices are positioned under the casing The BCM board prevents the system from shutting down if management next to the control unit. of the HSCP system or main boiler system are out of service (see the BCM manual).

  • Page 47: Inspections And Maintenance

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Only original Alpha Innovation spare parts must be used to ensure a long life for all of the functions of your appliance, and to avoid changing the conditions of the approved standard product. When a part needs to be replaced: •...
  • Page 48 Inspections and maintenance We urge you to have authorised company fulfil requirements regarding periodic maintenance checks. Since dust is extracted from the inside, the resistance on the flue side, through the boiler, will increase, leading to a decrease in the heat load (and, consequentially, in the power).
  • Page 49 Inspections and maintenance - Take out the red silicone pipes and then the fan chamber. Element screws. -- Unhook the fan chamber clamping spring (right/left side). - Take out screws "A" from each element (with 13mm socket and flat key).
  • Page 50 Inspections and maintenance Element screws. - Take out screws "A" from each element (with 13 mm socket key). - Take out the gas pipe clamping screws (right and left side). - Take out screws "B" (with 13 mm socket key / with 13 mm hex key) - Take out the four screws, followed by the gas flange, using a 10 mm and take out the clamping plates.
  • Page 51 Inspections and maintenance - Lift the burner block (front part). - Lift the rear burner block slightly and take out 2 pins with a 5 mm hex key, until you reach holes "C" (left and right side). - Take out the gas fittings from the gas manifold with a 36 mm flat key.
  • Page 52 Inspections and maintenance Second phase – Cleaning. - Take out the gaskets and burners. - Dry clean the burners using compressed air and operating from the "flame side". - Visually check the state of the welding on the angulars and burner mesh.

  • Page 53: Programming The Operation Parameters

    Inspections and maintenance PROGRAMMING THE OPERATION PARAMETERS ATTENTION! ATTENTION! This function is explained in chapter 8 (Device man- Function reserved exclusively to Authorised Service agement) of the HSCP installation and maintenance Centres. manual. BMM parameters Factory Code Symb. Description Unit settings CH: Minimum Setpoint (°C *10) °C...
  • Page 54 Inspections and maintenance BCM parameters Code Symb. Description Unit Factory settings Services Enabled Gen: Temp. Max Differential °K 50,0 Burner Hysteresis °K 20,0 CH#1: Minimum Setpoint °C 20,0 40,0 35,0 CH#1: Maximum Setpoint °C 45,0 85,0 85,0 Input 0/10V Programmable Input #1 Pump Post-circulation min.

  • Page 55: Practical Connection Diagram

    Inspections and maintenance PRACTICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM al / to HSCP 1° Mod. alla / to (Y1) VM (A) alla / to GR eBUS+ PK eBUS- 1 MOD. (Y1) LTLG 1° Mod. F 6.3A 230 V 50 Hz SR R min. L BL L BL L BL...
  • Page 56 Inspections and maintenance Last Module Intermediate VM (A) VM (A) BLUE BROWN BLACK GREEN GREY LIGHT BLUE ORANGE PINK FILTE R FILTE R YELLOW YELLOW / GREEN WHITE PURPLE VIOLA 2° - 8° Mod. Al / To conn. A4 scheda alim. / A4 power supply mod.

  • Page 57: Error Code

    Er r or c ode s 1.10 ERROR CODES fault indication Generat or M anagement Generat or M anagement °C °C °C °C HCM: Chimney Closed Alarm Reset Select Escape HCM: Chimney Closed Alarm Reset Select Escape error description When the boiler detects a fault, the alarm symbol is displayed on the screen together with the relative error code and description. It is possible to reset the boiler by pressing key “A”.
  • Page 58 Low Fan Speed Exhaust Overheating High Fan Speed Lack of air Chimney Closed Condens Level Service Parameters System Configuration Low supply voltage Mix#1: Frozen Mix#2: Frozen Mix#3: Frozen Unknown Error Parameters Memory Factory Parameters User Parameters Low Water Flowrate Mixed Air/Water Pump Locked Pump Not Wired Waterpressure Sensor...
  • Page 59 Missing Calibration Iono Setpoint Offset GPV Adaptation not exec. DHW Tank#1: Sensor DHW Tank#2: Sensor DHW Tank#3: Sensor Water Flow Sensor Temperature sensors swap Temperature rise speed Lack of fuel Burner supercharged Lockout by supercharging Unknown Error Sun Panel#1: Sensor Sun Panel#2: Sensor Sun Pan#1: Overheat Sun Pan#2: Overheat...
  • Page 60 Note: Correct periodic maintenance is highly recommended. www.Alpha-Innovation.co.uk For Technical help or for Service call the Alpha Helpline or use the following e-mail: info@alpha-innovation.co.uk Alpha helpline 0 344 871 8764...

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