Symptom: You are feeling too cold (hot) in your living room..................57 Symptom: The water at the tap is too cold........................57 Symptom: Heat pump failure ............................57 Symptom: The system is making gurgling noises after commissioning................. 58 User reference guide EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
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9 Relocation Overview: Relocation ..............................60 10 Disposal 11 Glossary 12 Installer settings: Tables to be filled in by installer 12.1 Configuration wizard............................... 63 12.2 Settings menu ................................. 64 EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Format: Paper (in the box of the indoor unit) + Digital files on http:// www.daikineurope.com/support-and-manuals/product-information/ Latest revisions of the supplied documentation may be available on the regional Daikin website or via your installer. The original documentation is written in English. All other languages are translations. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O...
About this document Daikin Residential Controller app If set up by your installer, you can use the Daikin Residential Controller app to control and monitor the status of your system. For more information, see: http://www.onlinecontroller.daikineurope.com/ Breadcrumbs Breadcrumbs (example: [4.3]) help you to locate where you are in the menu structure of the user interface.
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Example: " 1–3 Figure title" means "Figure 3 in chapter 1". Indicates a table title or a reference to it. Example: " 1–3 Table title" means "Table 3 in chapter 1". EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Do NOT place any objects containing water on the unit. CAUTION ▪ Do NOT place any objects or equipment on top of the unit. ▪ Do NOT sit, climb or stand on the unit. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Do NOT use cleaning materials or means to accelerate the defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. ▪ Be aware that the refrigerant inside the system is odourless. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
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Reason: Refrigerant might leak into the water circuit, and subsequently into the room when you purge air from the heat emitters or collectors. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Energy storage tank d User interface of the indoor unit e Dedicated Human Comfort Interface (BRC1HHDA used as room thermostat) f Underfloor heating g Radiators, heat pump convectors, or fan coil units EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Operation > Space heating/cooling), room frost protection operation –if enabled– can still activate. However, for leaving water temperature control and external room thermostat control, the protection is NOT guaranteed. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
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You can use the leaving water temperature setpoint screen to read out and adjust the desired leaving water temperature. 1 Go to [2]: Main zone or [3]: Additional zone. Main zone Additional zone EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
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X2. X1, X2 Outdoor ambient temperature Y1~Y4 Desired leaving water temperature a WD curve before changes b WD curve after changes c Slope d Offset EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Tank), disinfection mode will remain active. However, if you turn it OFF while disinfection is running, an AH error occurs. 1 Go to [C.3]: Operation > Tank. Operation Space heating/cooling Tank EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
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In other modes, you can only view the setpoint screen but not modify it. More information For more information, see also: ▪ "5.4 Turning operation ON or OFF" [ 24] ▪ "5.7 Domestic hot water control" [ 30] ▪ "5.8 Preset values and schedules" [ 33] EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Slot for WLAN cartridge With the WLAN cartridge, the installer can connect the system to the internet. As user you can then control the system via the Daikin Residential Controller app. Note: This slot cannot be used for SD cards.
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: Turn the right dial. Navigate through the possible values and settings. ▪ : Press the right dial. Confirm your choice and go to the next menu item. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
(*) Only applicable for models where cooling is possible (**) Only accessible by installer (***) Only applicable when WLAN is installed INFORMATION Depending on the selected installer settings and unit type, settings will be visible/ invisible. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
26 Feb 2019 22:19 Possible actions on this screen Go through the list of the main menu. Go to the main menu screen. Enable/disable breadcrumbs. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
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Quiet mode active Outdoor unit Indoor unit / domestic hot water tank Floor-standing indoor unit with integrated tank Wall-mounted indoor unit Wall-mounted indoor unit with separated tank Water pressure EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
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"8.1 To display the help text in case of a malfunction" [ 56] for more information. If the corresponding operation (for example: space heating) is not active, the circle is greyed out. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Gives access to user settings such as holiday User settings mode and quiet mode. Displays data and information about the Information indoor unit. Installer settings Restriction: Only for the installer. Gives access to advanced settings. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Restriction: Only displayed if a wireless LAN Wireless gateway (WLAN) is installed. Contains settings needed when configuring the Daikin Residential Controller app. 5.3.3 Setpoint screen The setpoint screen is displayed for screens describing system components that need a setpoint value.
Space heating/cooling operation a Space heating/cooling operation ON b Space heating/cooling operation OFF EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Tank), disinfection mode will remain active. However, if you turn it OFF while disinfection is running, an AH error occurs. 1 Go to [C.3]: Operation > Tank. Operation Space heating/cooling Tank 2 Set operation to On or Off. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Depending on the system layout and installer configuration, you use a different temperature control: ▪ Room thermostat control ▪ Leaving water temperature control ▪ External room thermostat control EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
To restrict automatic changeover according to a schedule Conditions: You set the space operation mode to Automatic. 1 Go to [4.2]: Space heating/cooling > Operation mode schedule. 2 Select a month. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
5.6.4 To change the desired room temperature During room temperature control, you can use the room temperature setpoint screen to read out and adjust the desired room temperature. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
You can use the leaving water temperature setpoint screen to read out and adjust the desired leaving water temperature. 1 Go to [2]: Main zone or [3]: Additional zone. Main zone Additional zone EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
It is recommended to program the start-up of the disinfection function at least 4 hours later than the last expected large hot water tapping. This start-up can be set by installer settings (disinfection function). EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
In scheduled reheat mode the storage tank set temperature varies according to the schedule. When the tank temperature drops below the set temperature minus the heat pump ON hysteresis temperature [6-00], the tank heats up to the reheat temperature. Example: EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
In other modes, you can only view the setpoint screen but not modify it. When weather-dependent operation is used for the tank, the tank temperature is determined automatically by the outdoor temperature. For more information, see "5.9 Weather-dependent curve" [ 42]. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
[7.5.2] Medium settings > screen for the energy prices). [7.5.3] Low Electricity "5.8.4 Setting the energy price prices" [ 40]. Restriction: Only applicable if Bivalent is enabled by the installer. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
2 Select the name of the current schedule. User defined 1 3 Select Select. Delete Rename Select 4 Select the schedule that you currently want to use. Possible schedules The table contains the following information: EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
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Off: When the system is NOT allowed to heat additional zone in heating up the additional zone. mode. ▪ On: When the system is allowed to heat up the additional zone. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
5.8.3 Schedule screen: Example This example shows how to set a room temperature schedule in heating mode for the main zone. INFORMATION The procedures to program other schedules are similar. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
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3 Select OK to confirm. To clear the content of a day schedule 1 Select the day of which you want to clear the content. For example Friday User defined 1 EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
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Monday is the first day you programmed. Thus, the last programmed action is valid up to the first action of next Monday. To copy the schedule to the other weekdays 1 Select Monday. User defined 1 EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
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3 Use the left dial to select an entry and edit the entry with the right dial. 8:00 21°C 23:00 18°C --:-- 4 Confirm the changes. 5 Select Saturday. 6 Select Copy. 7 Select Sunday. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
▪ 3 electricity price levels ▪ a weekly schedule timer for electricity prices. Example: How to set the energy prices on the user interface? EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
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NOTICE Make sure to modify the setting of the energy prices at the end of the incentive period. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Because it reacts more quickly, it prevents high rises and drops of the indoor temperature and water temperature at tap points. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
See "5.9.4 Using weather-dependent curves" [ 45]. 5.9.2 2-points curve Define the weather-dependent curve with these two setpoints: ▪ Setpoint (X1, Y2) ▪ Setpoint (X2, Y1) Example EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Examples Weather-dependent curve when slope is selected: Weather-dependent curve when offset is selected: EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Confirm changes and return to the submenu. 5.9.4 Using weather-dependent curves Configure weather-dependent curves as following: To define the setpoint mode To use the weather-dependent curve, you need to define the correct setpoint mode: EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
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You cannot configure the curve with temperatures that are higher or lower than the set maximum and minimum setpoints for that zone or for the tank. When the maximum or minimum setpoint is reached, the curve flattens out. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
↑ ↓ ↑ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ "5.9.2 2-points curve" [ 43]. 5.10 Other functionalities 5.10.1 To configure time and date 1 Go to [7.2] User settings > Time/date. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Setting the starting date and ending date of your holiday. Activating the holiday mode. To check if holiday mode is activated and/or running is displayed on the home screen, holiday mode is active. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Restriction: WLAN settings are only visible when a WLAN module is installed. About the WLAN module The wireless LAN module connects the heat pump system to the internet. As user you can then control the heat pump system via the Daikin Residential Controller app. This needs the following components:...
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See: http://www.onlinecontroller.daikineurope.com/ Configuration To configure the Daikin Residential Controller app, follow the in-app instructions. While doing this, the following actions and information are needed on the user interface of the indoor unit: [D] Wireless gateway...
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The Daikin Residential Controller app needs to be installed on the user's smartphone. See: http://www.onlinecontroller.daikineurope.com/ Configuration To configure the Daikin Residential Controller app, follow the in-app instructions. While doing this, the following actions and information are needed on the user interface: [D] Wireless gateway...
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[D.6] Cloud connection: Read out the status of the connection to the cloud: 1 Go to [D.6]: Wireless gateway > Cloud connection. 2 Read out the connection status: ▪ Not connected ▪ Connected EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Make sure the desired DHW temperature, reflected by storage tank temperature, is NOT too high. Example: After installation, lower the tank temperature daily by 1°C and check if you still have enough hot water. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Do NOT use cleaning materials or means to accelerate the defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. ▪ Be aware that the refrigerant inside the system is odourless. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
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▪ Do NOT use the unit until a service person confirms that the part from which the refrigerant leaked has been repaired. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Conditions: The user permission level is set to advanced end user. 1 Go to [8.2]: Information > Malfunction history. You see a list of the most recent malfunctions. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
When the heat pump fails to operate, the backup heater or boiler can serve as an emergency heater. It then takes over the heat load either automatically or by manual interaction. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
We recommend to purge air with the air purge function of the unit (to be performed by the installer). If you purge air from the heat emitters or collectors, mind the following: EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
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If yes, make sure that the room where you want to purge air is sufficiently ventilated. Reason: Refrigerant might leak into the water circuit, and subsequently into the room when you purge air from the heat emitters or collectors. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
If you want to relocate parts of your system, contact your installer. You can find the contact/helpdesk number via the user interface. 1 Go to [8.3]: Information > Dealer information. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Do NOT try to dismantle the system yourself: dismantling of the system, treatment of the refrigerant, oil and other parts MUST comply with applicable legislation. Units MUST be treated at a specialised treatment facility for reuse, recycling and recovery. EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Optional equipment Equipment made or approved by Daikin that can be combined with the product according to the instructions in the accompanying documentation. Field supply Equipment NOT made by Daikin that can be combined with the product according to the instructions in the accompanying documentation.
Additional zone (only if [4.4]=1, dual zone) Emitter type [3.7] Control (read only) [3.9] Setpoint mode [3.4] Schedule [3.1] WD curve type [3.C] (read only) Tank Heat up mode [5.6] Hysteresis [5.9] EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
Installer settings: Tables to be filled in by installer 12.2 Settings menu Setting Fill in… Main zone Thermostat type [2.A] Additional zone (if applicable) Thermostat type [3.A] Information Dealer information [8.3] EHSH/X(B)04+08P30+50EF User reference guide Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH₂O 4P678719-1 – 2021.11...
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