The company Alpha Heating Innovation (registered office - Nepicar House - London Road - Wrotham Heath - Kent - TN15 7RS), declares that the design, manufacturing and after-sales assistance processes comply with the requirements of standard UNI EN ISO 9001:2015.
General informatio 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. Failure to observe the above can jeopardise the safety of the appliance and will void the Read the warnings contained in the handbook carefully, as they provide warranty.
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.
General informatio 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...
General information 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.
General informatio 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 inhibitor.
Technical characteristics and dimensions 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.
Technical characteristics and dimensions INTERNAL VIEW WITH INDICATIONS OF MAIN COMPONENTS Min. depth 100 mm Error Wiring Error Wiring N° Description N° Description code diagram code diagram HSCP CONTROL PANEL CONDENSATION COLLECTION PAN / FLUE FITTING GAS VALVE BURNER COVER FRAME E.
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Technical characteristics and dimensions Note: PF (20) and PFmin. (19) they are opposite each other as shown in the photo, in the dra- wing they are shown side by side for clarity. flue gas outlet RIGHT side (supply condition) - LEFT side and REAR side (order rear flue gas outlet kit) flow RIGHT side (supply condition) - LEFT side return RIGHT side (supply condition) - LEFT side...
Technical characteristics and dimensions DIMENSIONS FRONT VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW (Supply condition for left side attachments) P (770) (•) ARES 200 - 300 Tec ErP Terminal inside the casing LEFT SIDE VIEW (P1) 705 TOP VIEW LEFT SIDE PRETRANCIO LEFT SIDE GAS PRE- PRETRANCIO LATO...
Technical characteristics and dimensions OPERATING DATA AND 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 Modulation ratio 1 : 12,5...
Technical characteristics and dimensions 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 60 146,1...
Technical characteristics and dimensions 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.
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Height of flue 25 m Diameter 250 mm NoTE: The diagram above provides rough values only. The flue must be designed by a qualified professional in compliance with legislation and technical standard in force. Alpha ARES Tec 150 - 350...
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.
PACKAGING - Collar gasket - Two bends + one T + plastic cap for condensate drain - Screws required to secure the flue terminal The ARES Tec ErP boiler is supplied assembled in a sturdy cardboard - The probes: external, flow, storage tank box.
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.
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...
Instructions for the installer REVERSING THE CONNECTIONS Reversing GAS To move the gas connection, The ARES Tec ErP boiler leaves the factory set up for hydraulic (flow switch the blind flange with and return), gas and flue exhaust connections located on the RIGHT the flanged stub pipe.
CONNECTION FLOW G 2½’’ RETURN G 2½’’ G 2’’ The gas supply pipe must be connected to the boiler using a 2" BSP Make sure the pipes in the system are not used as threaded fitting as indicated in Section 2.3. earthing connections for the electrical or telephone system.
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Instructions for the installer 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...
This may damage gaskets and cause noise to develop during operation. Alpha will not be held liable in case of damage caused to people, animals or property due to failure to observe the above. Once all of the system connections have been made, it is possible to fill the circuit.
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Instructions for the installer 3.13 CoMpLETE opTIoNAL 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.
Instructions for the installer 3.10 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...
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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...
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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).
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Instructions for the installer 2 ARES Tec connected in a set, managed by Cascade Manager. anello primario PRIMARY LOOP 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...
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Ares Tec connection 2 in battery controlled by Cascade Manager with Direct Zone plus Production of Domestic Hot Water. anello secondario SECONDARY LOOP 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...
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Instructions for the installer Wilo Stratos modulating Pump setting (Enable ext 0 - 10 V input).
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...
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Instructions 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...
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Instructions for use 1.2.2 SETTING THE TIME GENERATOR CONTROL General Set t ing : 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 the MINUTES By pressing The change by with knob “C”...
Instructions for the installer 3.12 ON-SITE MEASUREMENT OF THE Instructions 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 manual.
3.13 BURNER ADJUSTMENT All boilers are factory calibrated and tested. If necessary, All of the instructions below are provided for the recalibrate the gas valves (MODULE1, MODULE 2, etc.) exclusive use of authorised assistance personnel. - Remove the cap and insert the CO2 analysis probe into the flue gas output of the intake/exhaust terminal, see chap.
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Instructions for the installer 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.
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Instructions 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...
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Instructions 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...
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Application 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.
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Application BCM (HCM) PARAMETERS – SETTING 1 Set parameter 39 FOR 0-10 V USE. 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.
Instructions for the installer 3.14 EMERGENCY AND SAFETY OPERATIONS The BCM board prevents the system from shutting down if management NOTE: the devices are positioned under the casing of the HSCP system or main boiler system are out of service (see the next to the control unit.
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: •...
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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).
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Inspections and maintenance - Unhook the fan chamber clamping spring (right/left side). - Take out the gas valve connector. - Take out the red silicone pipes and then the fan chamber. - Take out the fan connector. Cabling - Unhook the cable clamps at the top of the boiler (DO NOT CUT).
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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.
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Inspections and maintenance - Place the pins in holes "D" to support the burner block. - Lift the rear burner block slightly and take out 2 pins with a 4 mm hex key, until you reach holes "C". - Lift the burner block (front part).
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Inspections and maintenance Third phase - Reassembly. Second phase – Cleaning. - Once the body and/or burners have been cleaned, put the burners - Take out the gaskets and burners. back in their places. - Dry clean the burners using compressed air and operating from the - Put the new graphite gaskets in place.
Instructions for the installer 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 Code Symb. Description Unit Factory settings CH#1: Minimum Setpoint °C...
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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.
Instructions for the installer 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.
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Intermediate and Last Module VM (A) VM (A) VM (A) BLUE FILTE R BROWN BLACK GREEN GREY LIGHT BLUE ORANGE PINK YELLOW YELLOW / GREEN WHITE PURPLE VIOLA 2° - 7° Mod. Al / To conn. A4 scheda alim. / A4 power supply mod.
Error codes 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”.
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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...
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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...
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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 0344 871 8764...
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