Do you have a question about the Energie Solar Box and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
Summary of Contents for Alternative Energy Company Energie Solar Box
Page 1
Solar Box Owner’s Manual Thermodynamic Solar System Solar Box Suitable for use with mains pressure systems Discover the Power of Thermodynamic Solar Energy This Owner’s Manual must be read carefully and followed to ensure the proper operation and maximum efficiency of the equipment.
Page 2
IMPORTANT OPERATING PROCEDURES The Solar Box shall only be switched on once Please read the following instructions before any the hot water cylinder is fully filled with water. installation works or operation of the solar system proceed. The Solar Box can only function after the refrigerant supply has been connected.
1. Introduction 1.1. Packing, Storage & Transportation All Energie – Thermodynamic Solar Systems products are to be kept in the original packaging and should be stored or transported in the upright position - note there is an arrow to indicate the ‘Up’...
1.5. The main components of the system Thermodynamic Solar Panel Solar Box Hot Water Cylinder (not included) ⅜” copper vapour line (from panel) ¼” copper liquid line (to panel) Temperature Sensor Note: items 4 & 5 are normally supplied as a roll of ¼” and ⅜” pair-coil pipe 1.6.
1.7. Dimensions 1.8. Solar Panel The Solar Panel is a roll-bond type plate manufactured in double channel pressed aluminium, with a post-press anodization-oxidation that creates a dark tone aspect. The panel must be installed in landscape position as shown, with its 2000mm length horizontal and the 800mm side vertical.
2. Control Panel Compressor run (L1) Low press alarm (L5) Pump run (L2) High press alarm (L6) Electrical heater (L3) ON (L7) Auto mode (L4) Disinfect (K2) Compressor (K3) ON/OFF (K4) Electrical heater (K1) 2.1. Initial start up Check that the cylinder is full of water, and that the system has been purged of air Turn the power onto the Solar Box at the power point Press the general ON/OFF button (K4) for 3 seconds to turn the system on The OFF state is signalled by OFF on the display and all lights are off...
2.2. Control Panel Functions ON / OFF To turn the system on or off, hold the ON/OFF button (K4) for 3 seconds • The OFF state is signalled by OFF on the display and all LEDS are off • The ON state is signalled by the light L7 on START / START operations in ON state •...
The disinfect function has 3 mode configurations: • CO2=0: the function is Manual. Activated only manually pushing the DSF (K2) button for about 5 seconds • CO2=1: the function is activated once a week (installer set this mode) • CO2=2: the function is activated once a month Note: the manual disinfection will be disabled if disinfect is set to automatic.
Page 10
Hysteresis thermostat P01 (Compressor °C and pump turns on at P01 – H01) Temperature set point for Electrical °C Heater (off temperature) Hysteresis thermostat P02 (Electrical °C element turns on at P02 – H02) Temperature set point for electrical °C heater when in Auto Mode (on and off) Hysteresis thermostat P03 °C...
3. Fault finding / Problem solving POSSIBLE CAUSES REMARK PROBLEM Lack of power Check that there is power at the Solar Box No power on the control panel Check the corresponding circuit breaker is turned on Disconnected or Check the electric or electronic circuit damaged wiring Check the electrical protection (RES fuse), located at the back of controller (display)
Page 12
POSSIBLE CAUSES REMARK PROBLEM Loss or blockage in the Use the appropriate equipment to check Abnormally high cooling circuit for leaks in the circuit. constant consumption of Check auxiliary heater relay (RAUX) electricity Water cylinder empty Disinfect function Set thermostat on hot water cylinder constantly on element to 70°C (greater than disinfect temperature)
4. Wiring Diagram Legend: Note: Backup electric heater is Power supply LINE not included in the Compressor 8,9,10 equipment. Circulator Pump Normally use the existing Auxiliary Relay Raux cylinder element. Backup Electric Heater Coil 5,6,7 It is the responsibility of High Pressure Switch 11,12 the installer to make sure it...
4.1. Input /Output specifications Code Connectors Device Characteristics Sensor NTC10K@25 Water Probe Functioning temperature 0/120 Range 0/99 Low Pressure Contact Open / Closed High Pressure Contact Contact Open / Closed Power 230v AC Pump Max 3A 230v AC Power 230v AC Electrical FOFF Heater...
5. Guarantee This guarantee covers all defects to the supplied materials, excluding deliberate or accidental damage. The periods indicated below start from the purchase date of the apparatus, 6 months at the latest from the leaving date from our storage warehouse. Solar Panel Solar Box 10 years...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Energie Solar Box and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers