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We would like to thank you for your choice by acquiring this thermodynamic solar system for domestic hot water. The thermodynamic solar system ECO-NOMIC will surely meet all your expectations and provide many years of comfort with maximum power saving.
If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, customer service, or technicians with similar training in order to avoid any danger. ECO-NOMIC will only operate if the hot water cylinder is filled with water. This appliance is not intended for use by people (including children) with physical,...
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TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC Maintenance of the equipment Equipment maintenance should be carried out by customer service, except operations of general and continuous cleaning which could/should be carried out by the end user; Power supply to the equipment must be disconnected when doing maintenance operations;...
TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC 2. P ACKAGE 2.1. Contents The equipment is supplied in two packages, one is the thermodynamic solar panel and its fixation elements; the other is the hot water cylinder with thermodynamic block together The packages contain: 1. Thermodynamic panel and its fixing elements 2.
TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC 2.2. Transport Transporting the equipment must be carried out with an inclination below 45º; The equipment must be raised and lowered with extreme care to avoid any impact that can damage the unit; Make sure the belts and/or transportation straps do not damage the material;...
3. S PECIFICATIONS 3.1. Running Principle The thermodynamic solar system Eco-Nomic is based upon the refrigeration working principle by compression – Thermodynamic principle of Carnot – which we designate by Thermodynamic Solar Systems: solar panel and heat-pump. The solar panel it’s the main component, shall be placed outside. Is also responsible for collecting the energy from: ...
TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC 3.3.2. Dimensions Thermodynamic Solar Panel Indoor Unit Cold water inlet Hot water outlet Recirculation [V / Hz] Power supply [AN] Magnesium Anode [2WV / 3WV] Refrigeration connections (2way; 3way) [PT] TPR Valve (optional)
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TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC 3.3.3. Characteristic Plate Model Production number Serial number Production date Capacity Weight Max Working Pressure Max Water Temperature Power Supply (voltage / frequency) [10] Protection Index [11] Fluid (type / amount) [12] Maximum Power Absorbed (with electric heater backup)
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TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC 3.3.4. Thermodynamic Solar Panel The solar panel is a double channel pressed aluminium, anodized and painted with Solokote hydrophobic layer. There are two types of panels available: left and right (designated according to side of connections). Left Panel...
TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC 3.3.5. Refrigerant The R134a is a HFC fluid, thus not harmful to the ozone layer. It has great chemical and thermal stability, low toxicity, non-inflammable and is compatible with most materials. The following graphic depicts the behaviour of pressure according to evaporation temperature:...
TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC The safety valve must be opened regularly to remove impurities and check that it is not blocked. The discharge pipe must be installed in a vertical position and not placed in a freezing location. The installation of the safety group must take into consideration the right direction of the hydraulic flow.
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TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC Attachment of brackets Aluminium brackets Nylon plug Screw M6.3x40 Washer M6 Screw M6x20 Nut M6 Thermodynamic solar panel The system has 3 small brackets (side A) and 3 large brackets (side B) that should be attached as shown in the picture.
TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC A - Liquid inlet B - Vapour outlet 4.2. Set-up of the Hot Water Cylinder + Thermodynamic Block (Indoor Unit) Pre-requisites: Keep the equipment sheltered of places susceptible of ice particles Choose the position closer to the main user points ...
TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC 4.3. Refrigerant Connections The refrigerant connections must be done by a qualified technician, with a professional certification for this purpose. The refrigerant connections must be thermally insulated in order to prevent burns and to ensure an optimal system performance.
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TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC 4.3.1. Connection of Copper Pipes to the Panel a) Prepare the copper pipe, removing the protective caps from the extremities b) Place the extremity of the pipe upside down, cut the appropriate size of pipe and trim the...
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TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC 4.3.2. Connection of Copper Pipes to Indoor Unit Some of the required steps are a repetition of the procedures for the panel connections. All connections must be insulated! a) Cut the required measure of the pipe with the edge turned upside down and trim any...
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TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC 4.3.3. Nitrogen Load and Leak Test a) After finishing the connections, make sure there are no leaks. For this purpose, load the circuit with nitrogen with a pressure of 10 bar through the low pressure access valve (3-way valve).
TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC 4.3.5. Fine Tuning To check whether your equipment is running correctly, start it, wait at least 30 minutes and then check these conditions: Superheating, without solar radiation directly over the panel, should be between 5 C and C (Superheating = T –...
TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC use of piping with resistance to high temperature and pressure. We recommend the use of pipe type PEX, PPR, MULTILAYER, amongst others. b) It is necessary to install a safety device at the cold water inlet of the appliance. The safety device must be in compliance with the standard EN 1487:2002, maximum pressure 7 bar (0.7...
TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC Electric Diagram [AL] Alarm light [RES] Electric heater button [T0/90 Thermostat 0-90 [REST] Electric heater [LP] Low pressure switch [TB] Safety thermostat [COMP] Compressor 5. S YSTEM PERATION In case of an anomaly in the system, the orange sign (A) on the control panel will light up. If this happens, switch the green button off (B1) and turn on the electrical resistance by pressing the red button (B2).
TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC 6. T ROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES HOW TO PROCEED Equipment is switched off Press the key ON/OFF. Check the connection of equipment to the socket Absence of power supply or Check that the corresponding circuit-breaker damaged cable...
TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC Loss or obstruction in cooling Employ equipment suitable for checking leaks Power circuit in the circuit consumption is abnormally high Dire environmental conditions and constant Thermostat failure Check the condition of the thermostat Support resistance does Defective resistance...
TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC a) Shut off water supply b) Remove pressure (for example, open a hot water tap) c) Unplug the appliance from the power supply d) Unscrew the anode with a suitable tool e) Check the level of wear of the anode and replace it, if necessary 7.3.
TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC 8. D ISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT This appliance contains R134a refrigerant gas that should not be released to the atmosphere. If the appliance is to be deactivated definitively, you should contact a qualified technician for that purpose. The “container” symbol on the type plate of the product indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste.
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TECHNICAL MANUAL ECO-NOMIC Warranty This warranty covers all defects to the confirmed materials, excluding the payment of any type of personal damage indemnity caused directly or indirectly by the materials. The periods indicated below start from the purchase date of the apparatus, 6 months at the latest from the leaving date from our storage warehouses.
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