F1345 System diagram Miscellaneous Operation and maintenance General Electrical circuit diagram Operation To F1145 Safety valve ELK 15 Venting Technical specifications Draining Dimensions Actions in the event of freeze risk Component positions List of components For the Installer Technical specifications...
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General In order to get the greatest benefit from the electric heater ELK 15 you should read the "For Home Owners" section in this Installation and Maintenance Instruction. ELK 15 is an electric heater that is intended for installation together with a heat pump for heating detached houses and small apartment buildings.
For Home Owners System description System description Principle of operation Components NIBE ELK 15 is an electric heater that is primarily intended Shut-off valve for installation together with a heat pump for heating Non-return valve buildings. Circulation pump ELK 15 contains overheat protection and contactors for ex- Expansion vessel ternal control of the two power groups 5.0 and 10.0 kW.
If a part of the heating system is thought to be frozen, con- tact the installer. If the heating system must be switched off for a long period of time, drain the water and ensure that the immersion heater cannot be started. ELK 15...
NIBE ground source heat pumps and air/water heat pumps. Electrical installation When the heating demand is greater then heat pump's ca- ELK 15 must be installed via an isolator switch with a minim- pacity, the immersion heater connects automatically as addi- um breaking gap of 3 mm.
B is also started. FIGHTER striction of the electrical power for 5 kW within 2 hours 1320/1330 / F1330 connects ELK 15 in steps when the energy from start-up is required. requirement exceeds the heat pump capacity.
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For the Installer Installation alternative Electrical connection FIGHTER 1320/1330 Without thermostat FIGHTER ELK 15 1320/1330 J2,2 J1,2 J1,1 With thermostat 10 kW immersion heater step active in emergency mode. FIGHTER ELK 15 1320/1330 J2,2 J1,2 J1,1 NOTE The thermostat (35) must be adjusted so that the sys- tem's highest permitted temperature is not exceeded.
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For the Installer Installation alternative Electrical connection F1330 Without thermostat, 2 active electrical steps 15 kW immersion heater step active. F1330 ELK 15 J2,2 J1,2 J1,1 With thermostat, 2 active electrical steps 15 kW immersion heater step active. 10 kW immersion heater step active in emergency mode.
5.1.12 - step controlled add. pipe to the radiators. ELK 15 is connected automatically when heat. the energy requirement exceeds the heat pump capacity.
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For the Installer Installation alternative Electrical connection F1345 Without thermostat, 2 active electrical steps 15 kW immersion heater step active. F1345 ELK 15 F1345 J2,2 J1,2 J1,1 With thermostat, 2 active electrical steps 15 kW immersion heater step active. 10 kW immersion heater step active in emergency mode.
15 kW Fuse immersion heater 25 A Enclosure class IP 44 Max permitted pressure in the 0.7 MPa (7 bar) boiler Material immersion heater SIS 2333 EN 1.4301 Material tube SIS 2333 EN 1.4301 Part No. 069 022 ELK 15...
The pressure is to low in the expansion vessel. The load monitor or some external control unit may have blocked the power output. NOTE Work behind panels secured by screws may only be carried out by a qualified installation engineer. ELK 15...
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