Wall mounted domestic hot water water-source heat pump r134a 60hz (30 pages)
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Installation and Service Manual RS-Series Liquid to Air Split Geothermal Heat Pump Two-Stage R410a Model Sizes 25-80 Maritime Geothermal Ltd. info@nordicghp.com P.O. Box 2555, 170 Plantation Road www.nordicghp.com Petitcodiac, NB E4Z 6H4 002514MAN-01 (506) 756-8135 4-June-2021 Page 1 002514MAN-01 4-June-2021...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Ensure all access panels are in place and properly secured before applying power to the unit. Failure to do so may cause electrical shock. WARNING: Before performing service or maintenance on the heat pump system, ensure all power sources are DISCONNECTED.
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APPLICATION TABLE: RS COMPRESSOR UNIT OUTDOOR SIZE FUNCTION REFRIGERANT VOLTAGE COMPRESSOR REVISIONS COIL RS-25 HACW RS-45 HACW RS-55 HACW RS-65 HACW RS-75 HACW RS-80 HACW APPLICATION TABLE: AHH HORIZ. AIR HANDLER APPLICATION TABLE: AHV VERT. AIR HANDLER SIZE REFR. VOLTAGE CONFIG.
(AHH) or vertical (AHV). Third party air handlers can ner tube available for open loop applications. Thermostatic also be used with the Nordic RS compressor unit; in this case expansion valves (TXVs) regulates superheat. The cabinets caution should be used to select an air handler that has a large are constructed from powder coated galvanized sheet metal.
RS-Series Sizing Heat Pump Sizing Some background on Standard Capacity Ratings: closed ground loops are normally designed to reach a minimum tem- The following table is a rough guideline as to the size of perature of just below freezing at the end of the heating season, space each heat pump size can handle for ground loop (closed in order to take advantage of the latent heat of groundwater (at loop) installations.
Ground Loop Installations Open Loop Installations FROM MARITIME GEOTHERMAL FROM MARITIME GEOTHERMAL • RS SERIES COMPRESSOR UNIT • RS SERIES COMPRESSOR UNIT • AHH (HORIZ.) OR AHV (VERTICAL) AIR HANDLER • AHH (HORIZ.) OR AHV (VERTICAL) AIR HANDLER • PLENUM HEATER __kW •...
Air Outlet & Return Orientation Unpacking the Unit On both the horizontal and vertical air handlers, the air When the RS compressor unit and air handler reach their outlet and return locations are fixed and not field-changeable. destination, they should be immediately unpacked to determine Therefore there are no factory options like right/left return.
The air handler is powered from its own breaker. Note that move the red wire connected to the 240 ter- only single phase electrical service is available for the Nordic minal of the transformer to the 208 terminal AHH/AHV, so the advice of an electrician or alternate air of the transformer.
2 stage heat 1 Air Handler Blower Motor TABLE 8 - Thermostat Signal Connections The Nordic AHH/AHV air handler is equipped with a direct drive ECM fan motor for maximum efficiency. The motor fea- Signal...
Safety Controls Open/Closed Loop LPC Selection The heat pump has two important built in safety controls There are two low pressure safety controls in the heat which are designed to protect the unit from situations which pump: 75 psi for open loop (water), and 55 psi for closed loop could damage it should the operation of the refrigeration circuit (antifreeze).
Piping RS Compressor Unit: RS Compressor Unit: Outdoor Loop Domestic Hot Water (Desuperheater) The connections for the Outdoor Loop circuit are 1” brass female NPT. They are labelled OUTDOOR IN and The connections for the DHW circuit are 1/2” brass OUTDOOR OUT.
Refrigerant Connections Line Set Interconnect Tubing TABLE 14a - 3-way Service Valve Tooling Once both the RS compressor unit and AHH/AHV air Line set Hex key to Charging Nominal Valve cap handler have been mounted, the line set may be run between connection open/ port cap...
Pipe Insulation Charging the System All line set refrigerant piping between the two units should The RS compressor unit is pre-charged for line sets up to be insulated with 3/8” thick closed cell pipe insulation to prevent 20 ft long. Once the system has been vacuumed, if extra condensation and dripping onto floors or walls during the refrigerant is required due to the length of the line set, it may be heating season.
Ductwork Blower Motor Duct Systems - Grill Layout The AHH/AHV air handler is equipped with a direct drive Most forced air heating systems in homes have the floor ECM blower. See Wiring chapter for description and airflow grills placed around the perimeter of the room. Supply grills adjustment.
TABLE 18 - Duct Sizing Guide (external static of 0.20” H Minimum Return Air Airflow Diameter Airflow Duct Area Rectangular Equivalents (in) Diameter (CFM) (in) (L/s) (sq.in) (in) 2.25 x 10 3 x 8 3.5 x 6 4 x 5.5 5 x 5 2.25 x 10 3 x 8...
Ground Loop Installations Refer to diagrams 000608INF & 000609INF at the end of Adjust the circulator pump module valves to connect the this section for typical ground loop configurations. They are for purge cart to the ground loop. Begin pumping water through the reference only, and should not be used to replace formal train- ground loop, ensuring that the intake of the pump stays ing and computerized loop design.
Once the lines have been filled and no more air bubbles are TABLE 20 - Volume of fluid per 100 ft. of pipe appearing in the line, adjust the circulator pump module valves Volume /100ft. to circulate water through the heat pump using the same technique as described above.
Open Loop Installations Well Water Temperature tween the pumping fluid level and the pump intake) would con- tribute linearly to the flow rate should a larger pump be installed. The temperature of the well water should be a minimum of 41°F (5°C), and should normally be 45°F+ (7°C+).
A return well should be a minimum of 80 ft. from the supply Figure 2: Open Loop Accessories & Tools well for residential applications. The water returned to the well will not necessarily be pumped into the same aquifer, depend- Cumulative Water ing on underground conditions.
Plumbing the Heat Pump low refrigerant discharge pressure when in cooling mode. Dole valves are available as an accessory. The port connections for the Outdoor Loop are 1” brass FPT fittings. They are marked as OUTDOOR IN and OUT. Dole valves can emit a ‘whistling’ sound if the pressure drop through them is high.
Startup Procedure The Startup Record located in this manual is used in conjunction with this startup procedure to provide a detailed record of the installation. A completed copy should be left on site, a copy kept on file by the installer and a copy should be sent to Maritime Geo- thermal Ltd.
Unit Startup The unit is now ready to be started. The steps below outline the procedure for starting the unit and verifying proper operation of the unit. It is recommended that safety glasses be worn during the following procedures. Preparation: 1.
Startup Record: RS-Series Size 25-80 Two-Stage R410a Installation Site Startup Date Installer City Company Province Model Country Serial # Homeowner Name Homeowner Phone # Check boxes unless asked to record data. Circle data units. PRE-START INSPECTION Ductwork Ductwork is completed, dampers/ diverters are adjusted Registers are open and clear of objects Air filter and end cap are installed Condensate Drain is connected, properly vented and free of debris...
Routine Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Item Interval Procedure Control Board Weekly Check status light for faults. Rectify problem if alarms found. See Troubleshooting chapter. Air Filter 6 months Inspect for dirt. Replace if necessary. Compressor 1 year Inspect for pitted or burned points. Contactor Replace if necessary.
Troubleshooting Guide The following steps are for troubleshooting the geothermal heat pump. If the problem is with the domestic hot water or the plenum heater, proceed to those sections at the end of the troubleshooting guide. Repair procedures and reference refriger- ation circuit diagrams can be found at the end of the troubleshooting guide.
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FAULT CODE TROUBLESHOOTING Fault Possible Cause Verification Recommended Action Fault Code 1 High operating refrigerant Using a refrigeration gauge set, veri- See “High Discharge Pressure” in (High Pressure pressure fy that high pressure approaches or Heating Mode / Cooling Mode Control) exceeds 565psi with compressor on.
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COMPRESSOR TROUBLESHOOTING Fault Possible Cause Verification Recommended Action Compressor will Faulty Measuring from C on the terminal Replace control board control board not start strip, verify there is voltage at Y, HP1, HP2, LP1, LP2, and both flow pins but no voltage present at CC. Faulty run capacitor Check value with capacitance meter.
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OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING - HEATING MODE Fault Possible Cause Verification Recommended Action High Discharge Low airflow See Fan Troubleshooting section Correct the problem. Pressure TXV in compressor unit Verify superheat. It should be be- Adjust TXV to obtain 8-12°F adjusted too far closed tween 8-12°F (3-6°C).
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OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING - HEATING MODE Fault Possible Cause Verification Recommended Action High Suction Leaking reversing valve Reversing valve is the same temper- Tap reversing valve, and switch it Pressure ature on both ends of body, com- back and forth between heating (may appear to mon suction line is warm, compres- and cooling positions.
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OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING - COOLING MODE Fault Possible Cause Verification Recommended Action High Discharge Unit is overcharged High subcooling, low delta T across Remove 1/2lb of refrigerant at a pressure (Only possible if unit has water coil. time and verify that the discharge been field serviced and pressure reduces.
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FAN/BLOWER TROUBLESHOOTING Fault Possible Cause Verification Recommended Action Low Airflow Dirty air filter Inspect. Replace. Dirty air coil Inspect. Clean. Poor Ductwork Measure delta T between supply The ECM fan will provide proper and return ducts at the unit, it in airflow up to 0.5 inH2o for 1/2HP heating mode, it should not be motors and 0.7 inH2o for 1HP...
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PLENUM HEATER TROUBLE SHOOTING Fault Possible Cause Verification Recommended Action No 230VAC Disconnect switch open Verify disconnect switch is in the ON Determine why the disconnect across plenum (if installed) position. switch was opened, if all is OK heater L1 and L2 close the switch.
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PLENUM HEATER TROUBLE SHOOTING Fault Possible Cause Verification Recommended Action No 24VAC signal Faulty Plenum Heater 24VAC is present across pin 1 and Replace relay. from 1 to ground Relay in heat pump pin 3 of the relay, 24VAC is present at the plenum from heat pump terminal strip I to heater control...
Repair Procedures Pumpdown Procedure 1. Connect the refrigerant recovery unit to the compressor unit’s internal service ports via a refrigeration charging mani- fold and to a recovery tank as per the instructions in the recovery unit manual. Plan to dispose of refrigerant if there was a compressor burnout.
Compressor Replacement Procedure 1. Pump down the system as per the Pumpdown Procedure above. If there was a compressor burn out (motor failure), the refrigerant cannot be reused and must be disposed of according to local codes. 2. Disconnect piping. 3.
LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY It is expressly understood that unless a statement is specifically identified as a warranty, statements made by Maritime Geothermal Ltd., a corporation registered in New Brunswick, Canada, (“MG”) or its representatives, relating to MG’s products, whether oral, written or contained in any sales literature, catalogue or agreement, are not express warranties and do not form a part of the basis of the bargain, but are merely MG’s opinion or commendation of MG’s products.
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