Setting The Pre-Pressure Of The Expansion Vessel; Connecting The Water Circuit - Daikin Altherma EKCBX-BBV3 Installation Manual

Unit for air to water heat pump system
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Using the table and instructions below, determine if the total
water volume in the installation is below the maximum allowed
water volume.
Installation
height
(a)
difference
≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ 170 l
No pre-pressure adjustment
≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ 7 m
required.
Actions required:
• pre-pressure must be
increased, calculate
according to
"Calculating the
pre-pressure of the
>7 m
expansion vessel"
• check if the water volume is
lower than maximum allowed
water volume (use graph
below)
(a) Installation height difference: height difference (m) between the highest point of
the water circuit and the unit. If the unit is located at the highest point of the
installation, the installation height is considered 0 m.
Calculating the pre-pressure of the expansion vessel
The pre-pressure (Pg) to be set depends on the maximum installation
height difference (H) and is calculated as below:
Pg=(H/10+0.3) bar
Checking the maximum allowed water volume
To determine the maximum allowed water volume in the entire circuit,
proceed as follows:
1
Determine
for
the
corresponding maximum water volume using the graph below.
2
Check that the total water volume in the entire water circuit is
lower than this value.
If this is not the case, the expansion vessel inside the unit is too small
for the installation.
2.5
2
1.5
1
B
0.5
0.3
0 10
50
100
150
maximum water volume [l]
= Pre-pressure
= Maximum water volume
A
= System without glycol
B
= System with 25% propyleen glycol
Example 1
The outdoor unit is installed 5 m below the highest point in the water
circuit. The total water volume in the water circuit is 100 l
In this example, no action or adjustment is required.
Example 2
The outdoor unit is installed 4 m below the highest point in the water
circuit. The total water volume in the water circuit is 190 l.
EBHQ006+008BAV3 + EKCBX/H008BAV3
Unit for air to water heat pump system
4PW64602-1B – 09.2010
Water volume
>170 l
Actions required:
• pre-pressure must be
decreased, calculate
according to
"Calculating the
pre-pressure of the
expansion vessel"
• check if the water volume is
lower than maximum allowed
water volume (use graph
below)
Expansion vessel of the unit
too small for the installation.
calculated
pre-pressure
(Pg)
A
200
250
300
350
400
Result:
Since 190 l is higher than 170 l, the pre-pressure must be
decreased (see table above).
The required pre-pressure is:
Pg = (H/10 + 0.3) bar = (4/10 + 0.3) bar = 0.7 bar
The corresponding maximum water volume can be read from
the graph: approximately 200 l.
Since the total water volume (190 l) is below the maximum water
volume (200 l), the expansion vessel suffices for the installation.

10.3. Setting the pre-pressure of the expansion vessel

When it is required to change the default pre-pressure of the
expansion vessel (1 bar), keep in mind the following guidelines:
Use only dry nitrogen to set the expansion vessel pre-pressure.
Inappropriate setting of the expansion vessel pre-pressure will
lead to malfunction of the system. Therefore, the pre-pressure
should only be adjusted by a licensed installer.

10.4. Connecting the water circuit

Water connections must be made in accordance with local and
national regulations and the outlook drawing delivered with the unit,
respecting the water in- and outlet.
WARNING
Be careful not to deform the unit piping by using excessive
force when connecting the piping.
If dirt gets in the water circuit, problems may occur. Therefore, always
take into account the following when connecting the water circuit:
Use clean pipes only.
the
Hold the pipe end downwards when removing burrs.
Cover the pipe end when inserting it through a wall so that no
dust and dirt enter.
Use a good thread sealant for the sealing of the connections.
The sealing must be able to withstand the pressures and
temperatures of the system, it must also be resistant to the used
glycol in the water.
When using non-brass metallic piping, make sure to insulate
both materials from each other to prevent galvanic corrosion.
Because brass is a soft material, use appropriate tooling for
connecting the water circuit. Inappropriate tooling will cause
damage to the pipes.
Increasing the distance between shut-off valves is necessary for
ease of installation.
Installation example
450
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3
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6
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3
1
5
6
To secure the piping of the unit
To connect the shut-off valve
Water inlet
Water outlet
Round socket 2x 1" FBSP (field supply)
1" MBSP pipe end (field supply)
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3
4
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