Installation and user manual Table of content APPLICATION GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS APPLIANCE LAYOUT WIRING DIAGRAM STORAGE AND TRANSPORT SCOPE OF SUPPLY OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF THE VENTILATION HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER SAFETY 2.1 SAFETY, CONTROL AND PROTECTION DEVICES 2.1.1 HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH 2.1.2 HIGH LIMIT SAFETY CUT-OUT 2.1.3 TEMPERATURE SENSOR FOR AIR INLET INSTALLATION...
The appliance may only be used for DHW (Domestic Hot Water) heating. Using the boiler for any other purpose will be considered incorrect use. Flamco accepts no liability for any damage resulting from such use. The appliance is not suitable for commercial or industrial applications. It is approved for household use only.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Heating output – in accordance with EN255-3, air temperature 20°C, Unit VHW 260 heating water from 15°C to 45°C. Output 1,7* Total heating output (including electric booster heater) 3,7* 4,3* Standby energy consumption kW/day 0,74* Heating output – in accordance with 16147, XL cycle, air temperature VHW 260 15°C, heating water from 10°C to 54°C. 3,2* Heating time (HP only) 8h48* Standby energy consumption...
WIRING DIAGRAM [1] NTC temperature sensor for air inlet This ballon and component is added in this picture, not in EPS [2] NTC temperature sensor [3] NTC temperature sensor in water inlet [4] Power cable [5] High Pressure Switch [6] Electrical capacitor for compressor [7] Compressor [8] High limit safety cut-out for compressor [9] Circulation pump [10] Fan [11] Immersion heater...
Dare must be taken at all times to keep children from playing with the device. SCOPE OF SUPPLY 1-Flamco VHW 260 2-Set of documents 3-Condensate drain and hose pillar...
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Data plate The data plate is located on the rear side of the appliance. 1.6.1 ACCESSORIES This table need to be determined. Description Article number Safety valve 12450 …. …. …. …. …. …. Dimensions...
Installation and user manual OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF THE VENTILATION HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER The Ventilation Heat Pump Water heater consists of an expansion valve (1), an air heat exchanger (2), a compressor (3) and a water heat exchanger (4). A refrigerant circulates in the closed system (5). In the expansion valve, the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant are lowered, which becomes vaporous.
2. SAFETY Installation • The appliance may only be installed by an authorized contractor. • Do not install the appliance in the following locations: – Outside – o in locations which promote corrosion – o in locations with a risk of frost – o in locations where there is a risk of explosion. Check if a maximum temperature is specified by local, state or federal regulations is required. If so, a tempering valve shall be installed at the DHW outlet! Wait until the appliance is at the installation location to remove it from its packaging! •...
Installation and user manual Safety of electrical appliances for domestic use and similar purposes The following requirements apply in accordance with EN 60335-1 in order to prevent hazards from occurring when using electrical appliances: “This appliance may be operated by children aged 8 or over and by people with full physical, sensory and mental capabilities who have the necessary training and experience to use this type of appliance. They must be supervised or instructed on how to use the appliance safely and on the associated risks. Children must not play with the appliance. Children must not clean or service the appliance without supervision.” “Damaged power cables must be replaced by the manufacturer, the service department or a qualified contractor in order to prevent hazards.”...
3. INSTALLATION • The appliance may only be installed by an authorized contractor. • The heat pump installation must follow the applicable regulations. • Check that all pipe connections are intact and have not shaken loose during transportation. NOTICE: Refrigerant leak! • Only authorized contractors are permitted to maintain and repair the refrigerant circuit. INSTALLATION LOCATION Please note the following when choosing the installation location: • The appliance must be installed in a dry, frost-free room. The supply air temperature must be between -10 °C and 35 °C in order to optimize the appliance performance.
Installation and user manual CONNECTING THE CONDENSATE HOSE Damage to the appliance! Connect the condensate hose to the condensate drain before installing the part. • Do not bend the condensate hose! The condensate is drained on the rear side of the appliance, see figure 4. • Connect the condensate hose to the condensate drain (1) • Connect the condensate hose to the collection area. • Drain off condensate via a siphon drain (2) Don’t disconnect the condensate hose from the condensate drain, this will damage the connection in the foam! Fig.
FILLING THE CYLINDER Damage to the appliance! Prior to commissioning the appliance, fill the cylinder with water and bleed the system if necessary. Filling the cylinder • Open the water outlet valve and at least one hot water tap. • Open the water inlet valve on the cylinder. The cylinder is filled. • Do not close the hot water taps until the water flows steadily and is free from air bubbles. • Connect the appliance to the power supply via a separate socket with an earth connection.
OPERATION 1. Electrical heating mode 2. DHW heating by heat pump 4. Information 5. Input of adjustable parameters 6. Error display 7. Service menu selection 8. days of the week 9. “Auto/Man” operation 10. ON/OFF indicator 11. “Prog” menu selection 12.
Installation and user manual MAIN MENU Calling up the main menu: Press and hold the “Menu button for max. 3 seconds. Once you have called up the main menu, you can select the following menus/submenus: • Prog - Operating modes – Manual – – – – Full – • Mode - Heat types –...
4.6.2 “P1”, “P2” AND “P3” OPERATING MODES “P1” operating mode selecting this menu causes the appliance to run according to the factory-set operating times. “P2” and “P3” operating modes Selecting this menu causes the appliance to run according to the user-set operating times. 4.6.3 “FULL” OPERATING MODE In this operating mode, two heat appliances are used at the same time: the heat pump and the electric booster heater.
Installation and user manual 4.7.1 ELECTRICAL HEATING MODE In this operating mode, the electric booster heater is the only heat appliance used. The water temperature can be set to between 30 °C and 70 °C. 4.7.2 “HEAT PUMP” OPERATING MODE Water heating is only guaranteed when the inlet air temperature is between -10 °C and 35 °C.
4.8.1 DATE - SETTING THE TEMPERATURE UNIT, DATE, TIME AND DAY OF THE WEEK 1. Select the temperature unit using the “+” or “-” button. 2. Confirm by pressing “OK”. The year flashes on the display. 3. Set the year using the “+” or “-” button. 4. Confirm by pressing “OK”. The month flashes on the display. 5. Set the month using the “+” or “-” button. 6. Confirm by pressing “OK”. The day flashes on the display. 7. Set the day using the “+” or “-” button. 8. Confirm by pressing “OK”. The day flashes on the display.
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Installation and user manual “P2” and “P3” operating times The heat pump runs according to the operating times set by the user. Setting the operating times for “P2” and “P3” 4 operating times are set for each function: • 2 operating times for days 1 to 5 •...
4.8.3 “LEG” - AUTOMATIC THERMAL DISINFECTION The “Leg” function allows you to activate/deactivate thermal disinfection. This process is used to kill bacteria and must be performed by the user at least once a week. This function is deactivated on the appliance at the factory. When the disinfection is activated, all other settings are temporarily suspended. WARNING: Risk of scalding! Hot water can lead to severe scalding. Only schedule thermal disinfection for periods outside normal usage times. Inform occupants of the building of the danger of scalding and always monitor the thermal disinfection process.
Installation and user manual 4.8.4 « FAN » - FANSPEED The fan can be used at two speeds Switching on the « FAN » function • Select « FAN» function and press « OK ». The display shows “SP1”. • Press « + » or « - » to define the fan speed: –...
4.8.8 “INFO” SUBMENU – INFORMATION With the “Info” function, it is possible to display the total consumption for the last 30 days. Displaying the consumption • Call up the “Info” function and press “OK”. The display shows the total consumption (in kWh). Resetting the consumption The display shows the total consumption. • Press “-”. “Del” flashes on the display. • Press “OK”. The counter is reset. FAULT DIAGNOSIS The appliance is equipped with a system for fault diagnosis.
Installation and user manual 4.11 FAULTS DISPLAY Installation, service and maintenance may only be carried out by a certified contractor. The following table lists the fault codes and their remedies. Display Description Remedy Fault in the temperature sensor at Notify certified contractor the top of the cylinder Notify certified contractor Temperature sensor for air inlet not Notify certified contractor working Temperature in cylinder >...
5. MAINTENANCE (YEARLY CHECK) DANGER: Risk of electric shock! • Isolate the appliance from the power supply using the fuse or another protection device before carrying out any work on electrical parts. NOTICE: Damage to the appliance! • Do not shut off the water supply while the appliance is in operation. GENERAL INSPECTIONS Check the appliance regularly for faults.
Installation and user manual HIGH LIMIT SAFETY CUT-OUT The appliance is equipped with an automatic safety facility. This safety facility switches off the DHW cylinder in order to prevent the risk of injury if the DHW cylinder water temperature rises above a certain limit.
6. DISMANTLING, RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Environmental protection is one of the fundamental company policies of the Flamco Group. Product quality, efficiency and environmental protection are equally important objectives for us. We comply with all environmental protection laws and regulations. In order to protect the environment, we use the latest technologies and the best materials whilst bearing in mind the economic implications. Packaging Where packaging is concerned, we participate in the relevant local recycling systems in order to ensure optimum recycling. All of our packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be reused.
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The data listed are solely applicable to Flamco products. Anwendung von Flamco Produkten. Für eine unsachgemäße Nutzung, Flamco B.V. shall accept no liability whatsoever for incorrect use, Anwendung oder Interpretation der technischen Daten übernimmt application or interpretation of the technical information.
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