Apricus APHP-R290-260 Installation Manual

Apricus APHP-R290-260 Installation Manual

All-in-one air source water heat pump with a 260l tank

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INSTALLATION
MANUAL
ALL-IN-ONE AIR SOURCE
WATER HEAT PUMP
WITH A 260L TANK
INSTALLATION
APHP-R290-260
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL ALL-IN-ONE AIR SOURCE WATER HEAT PUMP WITH A 260L TANK INSTALLATION APHP-R290-260 OPERATION MAINTENANCE WARRANTY...
  • Page 2 To House recommended) Expansion Control Valve (ECV) (if required by council 700kPa) Cold Water Pressure Valve (500kPa) 600mm 600mm Non-return/isolation valve To Drain Electrical Cabel Electrical Access Electrical Access *supplied with the system Apricus | All-In-One Air Sourced Water Heat Pump...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Controller and operational mode set up ___________________________________________ WI-fi and Mobile app Set up _____________________________________________________ Error codes and troubleshooting Maintenance Warranty 10.1 Warranty periods _____________________________________________________________ 10.2 Heat pump warranty conditions _________________________________________________ 10.3 Warranty Registration – Lodge a claim ____________________________________________ Owners/Installation Manual | Apricus APRICUS.COM.AU...
  • Page 4: Warnings & Certifications

    HOT and can result in injury! DO NOT place articles on or against this appliance. DO NOT activate (turn on) the heat pump unless the cylinder is full of water. Apricus | All-In-One Air Sourced Water Heat Pump...
  • Page 5 AS 1677 and must be serviced by a refrigeration mechanic with an appropriate Australian refrigerant handling license. • If the refrigerant leaks, near an external ignition source, there is a possibility of ignition. Owners/Installation Manual | Apricus APRICUS.COM.AU...
  • Page 6: Terminology

    The setting shall be 500 kPa. Tempering A valve that mixes hot and cold water before supply to the hot water taps. The default setting is 50°C. Valve Storage Tank Container holding volume of water. Apricus | All-In-One Air Sourced Water Heat Pump...
  • Page 7: Product Specifications Overview

    Product Specifications Overview Key parts in the all-in-one heat pump Water Tank Heat Pump System Upper Cover Front Decorative Board Controller Fixing Plate Controller Protective Cover Figure 1 All-in-one heat pump key parts Owners/Installation Manual | Apricus APRICUS.COM.AU...
  • Page 8: Air Source Heat Pump

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW CONT. Air Source Heat Pump PARAMETER UNIT VALUE Model Number – APHP-R290-260 Refrigerant – R290 Refrigerant Volume Rated Voltage/Frequency V/Hz 220-240/50 Hot Water Production Rate L/hr Maximum Input Power 2900 (Heat Pump & Element) Rated Power & Current...
  • Page 9: Storage Tank

    (anode) replacement. Condensate Water Inlet Safety Relief Valve Hot Water Outlet Thermal Sensor Handle Electric Anode Electric Heating Element Anode Cold Water Inlet 620mm Diameter Figure 2 All-in-one heat pump and tank dimensions and port/sensor locations Owners/Installation Manual | Apricus APRICUS.COM.AU...
  • Page 10: Smart Built-In Controller (Wi-Fi Enabled) With Power Usage Monitoring Feature

    2. To change or adjusting the operation mode. The system has 4 operational modes. The default mode is “ECO” which relies on the heat pump for the supply of hot water exclusively (precludes input energy from the electric element). Apricus | All-In-One Air Sourced Water Heat Pump...
  • Page 11: How System Works

    Water tand and wrap around heat exchanger Figure 4 General schematic of how system works (internal and external of the heat pump system) Owners/Installation Manual | Apricus APRICUS.COM.AU...
  • Page 12 HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS CONT. Dryer 4-Way Valve 1-Way Valve Evaporator High Pressure Switch Compressor Figure 5 Heat Pump Components and refrigerant cycle Apricus | All-In-One Air Sourced Water Heat Pump...
  • Page 13: Installation

    • The system should always be transported in its packaging. • Any marks caused by inappropriate handling are not deemed as defects and are not covered under warranty. Pallet for transport only Do NOT tilt beyond 30° Owners/Installation Manual | Apricus APRICUS.COM.AU...
  • Page 14: Location, Spacing Around The Unit, And Air Flow

    300mm 50mm FAN OUTLET 200mm FAN OUTLET 200mm 600mm 600mm Figure 6 The minimum spacing required for the sufficient air flow from the system Apricus | All-In-One Air Sourced Water Heat Pump...
  • Page 15: Base

    0° Tilt unit, failure to do so may void the Concrete Base product warranty. Figure 7 Minimum spacing around the heat pump and a CONCRETE BASE sample dimension of base support 600mm 600mm Owners/Installation Manual | Apricus APRICUS.COM.AU...
  • Page 16: Plumbing

    8), needs to be opened every six months to ensure it works correctly and is not blocked. Failure to do so may void the warranty. Condensate Drainage Elbow Handle Dish Drainage Pipe Apricus | All-In-One Air Sourced Water Heat Pump...
  • Page 17 (ECV) (if required by council 700kPa) – It is mandatory to be installed in accordance with Pressure valve (500kPa) To Drain AS 3500. The typical set point is 50°C. Non-return/isolation valve *supplied with the system Owners/Installation Manual | Apricus APRICUS.COM.AU...
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION CONT. Figure 9 Plumbing diagram of system (left and side view) Apricus | All-In-One Air Sourced Water Heat Pump...
  • Page 19 Once water begins running out of the hot water tap, the system is completely bled, and you can then turn the tap off. – Always ensure that the tank is completely full before connecting and turning on electricity supply. Owners/Installation Manual | Apricus APRICUS.COM.AU...
  • Page 20: Electric Wiring

    Cable Size (mm Protection Device Earth supply RCBO Type (B) Leakage L&N Conductors PE Conductor Rating (A) TYPE 220V/50Hz 30 mA Φ 2.5 mm Φ 2.5 mm Table 1 Key wiring specifications Apricus | All-In-One Air Sourced Water Heat Pump...
  • Page 21: Power Supply Circuit

    • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by either the manufacturer, a service agent or similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard Owners/Installation Manual | Apricus APRICUS.COM.AU...
  • Page 22: Wiring Diagram

    INSTALLATION CONT. 5.5.2 Wiring diagram Diagram below shows the overall internal wiring of heat pump system: Apricus | All-In-One Air Sourced Water Heat Pump...
  • Page 23: Controller And Operational Modes

    Alternatively, Figure 10 Built-in touchscreen controller this mode is suitable when the ambient temperature exceed the limits of operational region of the heat pump (i.e. ambient less than -7°C or above +43°C). Owners/Installation Manual | Apricus APRICUS.COM.AU...
  • Page 24 24/7. If the timer is activated by the end user, the operational modes above will only be activated during the selected timetable highlighted above. Apricus | All-In-One Air Sourced Water Heat Pump...
  • Page 25: Illustrations On How To Use The Controller

    When the compressor is not running, before operation. After five minutes, of non-operation the icon disappears) the touch screen will become dark and only the water temperature is displayed. Owners/Installation Manual | Apricus APRICUS.COM.AU...
  • Page 26: Set Water Tank Temperature

    “Timing Off” are the same, the default state is “Invalid”- in other words, on and off times cannot be the same. After setting is completed, tap “ON/OFF” button to enable/disable the timer. Apricus | All-In-One Air Sourced Water Heat Pump...
  • Page 27: Wi-Fi

    Compared to the AP mode, the EZ mode is easier to use and quicker during first network pairing. However, some mobile phones and devices are incompatible with the EZ mode and require the AP mode. Owners/Installation Manual | Apricus APRICUS.COM.AU...
  • Page 28: Clock Settings

    Click BRIGHTNESS to set the screen brightness. status query, displaying the working status of the heat pump system. Press “NEXT” to turn the page after, press “PREV” to turn the page before. Apricus | All-In-One Air Sourced Water Heat Pump...
  • Page 29 History Fault Inquiry Tap the “FAULT INFO” key to view the history of faults, you can query the recent history of faults and the corresponding occurrence time; “CLEAR RECORD” key to clear the fault record. Owners/Installation Manual | Apricus APRICUS.COM.AU...
  • Page 30: Mobile App (Hot Water Hub)

    Tank temperature, Ambient temperature. Access the monitoring data by clicking on the SETTING ICON • Turning on/off the system the bottom right of the app. • Sharing device with the manufacture or the family member Apricus | All-In-One Air Sourced Water Heat Pump...
  • Page 31 The timer function is the last item on the settings page. The timer function can set up to 3 operational windows and there are additional settings available such as selecting the day of the week. Owners/Installation Manual | Apricus APRICUS.COM.AU...
  • Page 32: Commissioning

    (for example and operating gas appliance) and ignition sources (for example an operating electric heater). • Any work completed on the unit must be completed by a qualified and competent person. Apricus | All-In-One Air Sourced Water Heat Pump...
  • Page 33: Wi-Fi And Mobile App Set Up

    3. Make sure the mobile phone to be connected with the WIFI. Select Auto Scan, also touch “Configuring Wi-Fi” to input the WiFi name and password. Now the phone is searching for the available devices. Owners/Installation Manual | Apricus APRICUS.COM.AU...
  • Page 34 “WiFi”→touch the button “EZ Mode” to following pages on the controller and APP. activate the WIFI connection. During the configuration, the icon will be flashing. 6. See following homepage on App; Apricus | All-In-One Air Sourced Water Heat Pump...
  • Page 35: Error Codes And Troubleshooting

    Open the tap water inlet valve. Water leakage Check the tightness and sealing of Improve the tightness of the the fittings on the connecting points connecting points between pipes. Table 4 Some common issues and initial troubleshooting guidance Owners/Installation Manual | Apricus APRICUS.COM.AU...
  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Any application with hot water consumption above 700 L/day is considered NON-residential. Domestic is defined per below: Units installed in any domestic dwelling. Hot water consumption below 700 Liters per day. Apricus | All-In-One Air Sourced Water Heat Pump...
  • Page 37 Australia Domestic hot water system or installation work conducted by the installer of the component(s), then this Warranty does not apply hot water system or component(s) in domestic use. (Proof of purchase is a MUST). Owners/Installation Manual | Apricus APRICUS.COM.AU...
  • Page 38 Warranty does not cover any faults that may by a licensed plumber or by an approved Solar arise from connecting to a water source that is thermal Australia agent; unfiltered such as dams, bores, rivers etc. Apricus | All-In-One Air Sourced Water Heat Pump...
  • Page 39: Heat Pump Warranty Conditions

    All Solar thermal Australia heat pump hot water system must be installed in accordance with Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions and in Accordance with local regulations, municipal building codes and current AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3500, AS 3498 and AS/NZS 5601. Owners/Installation Manual | Apricus APRICUS.COM.AU...
  • Page 40 < 1mg/L or ppm Alkalinity (as CaCO3) < 200 mg/L or ppm Dissolved (free) CO2 < 25 mg/L or ppm Table 5 Water quality requirement for Solar thermal Australia Hot Water Heat Pump Installation Apricus | All-In-One Air Sourced Water Heat Pump...
  • Page 41: Warranty Registration - Lodge A Claim

    10.3 Warranty Registration – Lodge a claim For all warranty issues please call Solar thermal Australia on 1300 277 428 or email warranty@apricus.com.au. Provide full product owner’s contact details: name of owner, address of installation site, contact number(s), proof of original installation date or if not available, the date of manufacturing and serial number from the rating label, where applicable for heat pump hot water system and tanks.
  • Page 42 Through our commitment to product innovation and next generation technology, we truly believe we have designed a pool heat pump system that is one of the most energy efficient and flexible solutions available in Australia today. YOUR APRICUS DEALER 1300 383 815 HELLO@APRICUS.COM.AU APRICUS.COM.AU...

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