Summary of Contents for Alternative Energy Company Energie ECO 200esm
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Eco Owners Manual Thermodynamic Solar System Eco Enamel 200esm/250esm/250esms/300esm/300esms Eco Stainless 250i/300i/250is/300is/500is Eco Stainless with coil 250ix/300ix/250isx/300isx/500isx “Solar enhanced thermodynamic The smartest way to heat water” www.taec.co.nz...
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As tested by Applied Research Services P.O. Box 867, Nelson, New Zealand. Report number 13-3627 Manual updated July 2020, version 2.5 The Alternative Energy Company Limited 03 540 3003 18 Warren Place, Mapua, Nelson, New Zealand 7005 info@taec.co.nz TAEC Eco Owners Manual v2.5...
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Very important! Please read the following instruction manual thoroughly before any installation works or operation of the solar system proceeds! Failure to install the equipment as detailed in this manual invalidates the warranty and could endanger people and damage property. The following safety warnings must be heeded: - This appliance must be installed to our installation instructions, AS/NZS 3500, and to the New Zealand Building Code G12 Water supplies.
Table of contents Table of contents ............................ 4 Introduction ............................ 5 Refrigeration gas ........................5 The main components of the system ..................5 Dimensions of Hot Water Cylinder ..................6 1.4 ............................... 6 Solar Panel ..........................6 1.6 ............................... 6 Technical Features (x1 panel) ....................
1 Introduction 1.1 Refrigeration gas The refrigeration gas used in the Eco system is R134a. This is CFC free, is non-inflammable and does not harm the ozone layer; • The system comes preloaded with the required refrigerant gas. No additional gas should be required for the installation.
1.3 Dimensions of Hot Water Cylinder Note: The plumbing connections on the 200, and 250lt cylinder are at an angle of 180° from the front cowling. On the 300, and 500lt cylinders they are at an angle 135° from the front cowling.
Hot Water Cylinder The Eco cylinder is made either of carbon steel with enamel coating or of stainless steel. The thermal insulation is of expanded polyurethane with a thickness of 50 mm. The hot water cylinder has a cold water inlet, hot water outlet, recirculation port and an outlet for the TPR valve.
2.1 Cylinder Labelling Model Production number Serial number Production date Volume Weight Downstream pressure of PRV Upstream maximum pressure of PRV Maximum pressure in hot water cylinder Maximum temperature in hot water cylinder Recommended temperature in hot water cylinder TAEC Eco Owners Manual v2.5...
System Operation 3.1 Start-up of the System Before starting the Eco system, check that the entire installation is set up according to the recommendations in the complete installation manual then you may plug your equipment to the power supply. After switching on your equipment, you should wait a few seconds until the controller starts. Then follow these instructions: Notes •...
3.2 Control panel The control panel of the Thermodynamic Solar system Eco is simple and intelligent. It allows you to configure several operating parameters according to the operating mode you select. It comprises six command keys (ON / OFF / CANCEL, MENU, COMP ▲, E-HEATER ▼, DISINFECT and OK / LOCK) which allow you to monitor and change settings.
3.3 Control panel symbols Equipment in ECO operating mode Equipment in AUTO operating mode Equipment in BOOST operating mode Compressor Electrical resistance Unlocked keyboard Locked keyboard Timer activated after error of LP Disinfect function is active Holiday mode is active Error alarm (visible on display during error) Error memory (visible on display during 24h) Water temperature scale in hot water cylinder.
3.5 Operating Modes The Eco system is programmed to work in 3 running modes, ECO, AUTO and BOOST, which are summarized in this table: Note that the electrical heater is sometimes referred to as “Immersion heater”, or “Resistance” in the Eco system. ECO Operating Mode In ECO operating mode, the equipment runs only as a Thermodynamic System to heat the water in the hot water cylinder maximising savings for the user.
The Eco comes set by default to work in the “ECO” operating mode. If the user wishes to alter the operating mode, he/she must follow these procedures: 3.6 Menu parameters Every time it becomes necessary to alter the settings, the user must access the Menu The OK key must first be pressed to unlock the system To access the menu, the key MENU must be pressed for 3 seconds.
3.7 Parameters Description Values Code Type Description Default Portuguese Language English English French Dutch Italian Spanish Clock Date and Time ECO mode Mode A U T O m o d e BOOST mode Holidays Number of days 0 – Disinfect function inactive Disinfect 1 –...
3.8 Disinfect Function Eco’s electronic control features a Disinfect function, which consists of a water heating cycle increasing the temperature to a higher temperature for a period long enough to prevent the formation of germs inside the tank. The Disinfect function can be set automatically or manually. The NZ Building Code G12 regulation regarding protection of hot water storage from Legionella is daily to greater 60°C, or weekly to greater than 60°C for 1 hour).
3.10 PV Function The PV function enables the possibility of reaching higher water temperatures when an alternative electric energy source is available (solar PV, wind, hydro) increasing the efficiency of the thermodynamic solar system and maximising the alternative electric energy source. Connect a wire from the PV inverter to the control board of the equipment.
3.11 Table of Errors The installation, assembly and repair of Eco must only be carried out by qualified technicians. Symbols Description Problem / Checking Damaged probe – Measure internal resistance of Er01 – S1 Anomaly detected in probe 1 probe which is approximately 10 KΩ at the temperature of 25 ºC.
4 Problem Solving PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES HOW TO PROCEED Power supply failure Check the power supply No power • Check the main circuit breaker to control • Check the control boards fuses. board Cable damaged or disconnected Check the integrity of the electronic board’s electric circuit Equipment is switched off Press the key ON/OFF.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES HOW TO PROCEED Water is Problem with the probe Check error display on electronic board too hot / Problem with the thermostat Check correct running of thermostat steam present at Faulty control board Replace board Slow Outside air temperature is very The running of the equipment depends on running of weather conditions...
5 System Maintenance Before undertaking any maintenance operation on the equipment, make sure it is not plugged to the power supply! 5.1 General Inspection During the equipment’s useful life, the owner should carry out a general inspection of the equipment: •...
5.3 Safety Thermostat There is a safety thermostat located next to the electrical element. This is a safety system, designed to open at 80°C, or 16 amps current. If it activates you need to establish the reason that it deactivated so that you can address the problem. Note that there may be no indication on the control panel that this has been activated, so if you suspect that the electrical element is not working, may need to manually check this safety switch.
5.5 Checking the control board fuses, and replacing the board There are two relays and fuses located in the control board. These control the compressor and electrical heater. If these are not working, you should check the fuses and relays. The control board may also need replacing.
6 Energie Guarantee This guarantee covers all defects to the goods supplied by Energie. It excludes the payment of any damage caused directly or indirectly by the supplied goods. The guarantee starts from the Installation of the goods. Solar Panel: 10 Years Water Cylinder (domestic use): 5 Years...
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Water system. We are always trying to improve our service and welcome feedback from our valued clients. Please contact us at The Alternative Energy Company with your comments. The Alternative Energy Company Limited 03 540 3003 18 Warren Place, Mapua, Nelson, New Zealand 7005 info@taec.co.nz...
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