Air-water gas absorption heat pump, powered by gas and renewable energies (36 pages)
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Installation, use and maintenance manual GAHP GS/WS water/water gas absorption heat pump powered by gas and renewable energies...
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INTRODUCTION CONTROL DEVICE Installation, use and maintenance manual In order to work, the GAHP GS/WS appliance needs a con- This Manual is an integral part of the GAHP GS/WS trol device (DDC, CCI or external request), which must be units and must be handed to the end user together connected by the installer.
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The concentration of chlorides or free chlorine in the system water must not exceed the values in Ta- Burn hazard ble 3.2 p. 18 . The appliance contains very hot parts. Installation, use and maintenance manual – GAHP GS/WS...
Warnings III.2 COMPLIANCE Aggressive substances in the air Halogenated hydrocarbons containing chlorine III.2.1 EU directives and standards and fluorine compounds cause corrosion. The air The absorption heat pumps of the GAHP series are certi- of the installation site must be free from aggressive fied as conforming to standard EN 12309 and comply with substances.
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Abnormal actions transmitted to the appliance by the system or installation (mechanical stresses, pressure, vibrations, thermal expansion, electrical surges...). Accidental damages or due to force majeure. Installation, use and maintenance manual – GAHP GS/WS...
Bypass valve, between high and low-pressure circuits. ▶ Ionization flame control box. ▶ Double shutter electric gas valve. ▶ Condensate drain obstruction sensor. ▶ 1.1.4 Indoor or outdoor version The GAHP GS/WS appliances are available in two versions, indoor or outdoor, according to the installation site.
Renewable source water return Ø 1 1/4" Centre distance of holes for vibration Power supply cables input damper supports Ventilation fan Renewable source water delivery Ø 1 Condensate drain connection Burner on warning light 1/4" F Installation, use and maintenance manual – GAHP GS/WS...
3. external request 1.5.2 DDC Controller OPERATION MODE The DDC control is able to manage one or more Robur ap- The GAHP GS/WS unit may operate in two modes: pliances in ON/OFF mode (GAHP heat pumps, GA chillers) 1. ON/OFF, i.e. on (at full power) or off, with water pump or modulating mode (AY boilers).
For connection of the selected device to the appli- Adjustment and modulation control of up to 3 GAHP ▶ ance's electronic board please refer to Paragraph A/GAHP GS/WS units of the same type, for heating on- 4.4 p. 24 . TECHNICAL DATA Table 1.1 GAHP GS/WS technical data...
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Features and technical data GAHP GS HT GAHP WS nominal 3170 3570 Heating water flow maximum 4000 minimum 1400 Pressure drop heating mode at nominal water flow 0,49 (2) 0,57 (2) maximum °C Outdoor temperature (dry bulb) minimum °C 0 (3)
Only remove the packing after placing the appli- ance on site. Do not leave parts of the packing within the reach of children (plastic, polystyrene, nails...) since they are potentially dangerous. Installation, use and maintenance manual – GAHP GS/WS...
Transport and positioning Do not install inside a room that has no aeration Figure 2.1 Instruction for lifting openings. Other appliances Any other gas appliances in the room must neces- sarily be type C. 2.4.1 Characteristics of the installation room The premise must be provided with permanent and ▶...
Always provide, near the appliance, both on the hot side 3.2.2 Constant ot variable water flow and cold side: The GAHP GS/WS appliance is able to operate with con- on water piping, both outlet and inlet ▶ stant (always on the cooling side) or variable water flow ...
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Heating engineer is obligatory. Figure 3.1 GAHP GS plumbing diagram The flow regulation valve must only be Anti-vibration connection Safety valve Pressure gauge Expansion tank used if the pump in the primary Flow regulation valve 10 Buffer tank (and hydraulic separator)
(Table 3.2 p. 18 ). Failure to comply with the manufacturer's guidelines may affect op- eration, integrity and life of the appliance, voiding Responsibility of the user/operator/installer the warranty. The installer, operator and user must assure system Installation, use and maintenance manual – GAHP GS/WS...
Heating engineer 3.7.1 System water characteristics may alter over time, resulting in poor operation or exces- sive topping up. Ensure there are no leaks in the installation. In order to avoid any scale or deposits on the pri- ▶ Periodically check the chemical-physical parameters mary exchanger, the water in the system must be ▶...
A second stage pressure reducer, close to the appli- panel (outlet A Figures 1.1 p. 9 and 1.2 p. 10 ). ▶ ance. 3.10.2 Indoor version The appliance is supplied in configuration type B63. Installation, use and maintenance manual – GAHP GS/WS...
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Heating engineer 3.10.3 Outdoor version Figure 3.5 Type C33 coaxial flue gas exhaust The appliance is supplied complete with air intake and flue gas exhaust kit to be fitted by the installer, shown in Figure 3.3 p. 20 . Figure 3.3 Flue gas exhaust outdoor version Air intake terminal 90°...
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To size the flue refer to Table 1.1 p. 11 and design ▶ manual. If several appliances are connected to a single flue, it ▶ is obligatory to install a check valve on the flue gas ex- Installation, use and maintenance manual – GAHP GS/WS...
The GAHP GS/WS unit is a condensing appliance and long time and the liquid contained in the siphon evapo- therefore produces condensation water from combustion rates or in case of commissioning.
4. Run the cables through the suitable cable glands in the electrical panel. Electrical connections must provide: 5. Identify the appropriate connection terminals. power supply (Paragraph 4.3 p. 24 ) ▶ 6. Make the connections. Installation, use and maintenance manual – GAHP GS/WS...
The CAN bus communication network, implemented with bility, with min contact opening 4 mm. the cable of the same name, makes it possible to connect and remotely control one or more Robur appliances with How to connect the power supply the DDC or CCI control devices.
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Insulating tape to protect the shield THMFTHRF SRT1 SRT2 JP12 of the CAN bus cable Eyelet terminal and fixing screw JP11 1 2 3 4 IGN. PUMP MAIN 230V 230V CONTACT BK WHBR Installation, use and maintenance manual – GAHP GS/WS...
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Electrical installer Figure 4.5 CAN bus connection for systems with multiple single units JTAG JTAG Place the CLOSED J21 jumpers (detail A) if the node is Figure 4.6 Connection of the CAN bus cable to the control panel terminal (one connected CAN bus cable section only), or OPEN (detail B) if the node is intermediate (two connected CAN bus cable sections).
Components NOT SUPPLIED CS External request 1. Access the electrical panel of the appliance accord- ing to the Procedure 4.2 p. 23 . 2. Connect to board S61, to terminals 1, 2, N, Ground, Installation, use and maintenance manual – GAHP GS/WS...
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Electrical installer 3, 4, N, Ground, L of the terminal block (MA) (Figure power supply cable and signal cable, both 1,8 m 4.9 p. 27 ). long. 3. Jumper J1 (hot side pump) and J10 (cold side For longer distances, use FG7 3Gx1,5 mm² cable for pump) open if the pump is >...
5.1.2 Abnormal or hazardous installation First start-up entails checking/setting up the combustion situations parameters and may exclusively be carried out by a Robur TAC. NEITHER the user NOR the installation technician is Should any abnormal or hazardous installation situations authorised to perform such operations, under penalty of be found, the TAC shall not perform first start-up and the voiding the warranty.
First start-up 5.1.3 Non-compliant system and corrective Exit a menu and go back to the higher level by select- ▶ actions ing the letter “E” which is displayed at the end of the menu list or of a series of parameters in a menu. Should the TAC find any non conformities, the user/install- The letter "E"...
Do not switch the appliance on/off with the power Robur TAC (Chapter 5 p. 29 ). supply switch. This may be harmful and dangerous for the appliance and for the system. Never power the appliance off while it is run- Installation, use and maintenance manual – GAHP GS/WS...
PRE-EMPTIVE MAINTENANCE For pre-emptive maintenance, comply with the recommendations in Table 7.1 p. 32 . Table 7.1 Guidelines for the GAHP/GA preventive maintenance operations GAHP A GAHP GS/WS GA ACF GAHP-AR Guidelines for the preventive maintenance operations (1) It is suggested to clean the finned coil once every 4 years (optimal frequency of the cleaning operation is in any case strongly affected by the installation site). Avoid...
If it is a permanent error or warning the appliance stops. There are two options for resetting a fault: 1. If the appliance is connected to a DDC you may act Table 8.1 p. 34 . Installation, use and maintenance manual – GAHP GS/WS...
Diagnostics through the control device, as described in the rele- long period of time, disconnect it from the electrical and vant manual. gas mains. These operations must be performed by qual- 2. You may act directly from the S61 board as described ified personnel.
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S61 board (menu 2, parameter 21). trical power 10 minutes (with central flame control If the code persists, shows up again or in case of doubt, unit on). contact the TAC. Installation, use and maintenance manual – GAHP GS/WS...
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Diagnostics Code Description Warning (u) Error (E) Reset may be performed from the DDC/CCI or from the High flue gas or generator fins Reset is automatic when the triggering S61 board (menu 2, parameter 21). temperature condition ceases. If the code persists, shows up again or in case of doubt, contact the TAC.
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S61 board (menu 2, parameter 21). Outdoor temperature probe fault NA If the code persists, shows up again or in case of doubt, contact the TAC. Electronic board fault Contact the TAC. NA = not applicable Installation, use and maintenance manual – GAHP GS/WS...
Contact details Robur SPA, Via Parigi 4/6, I-24040 Zingonia (BG) (*) For heat pump space heaters and heat pump combination heaters, the rated heat output Prated is equal to the design load for heating Pdesignh , and the rated heat output of a supplementary heater Psup is equal to the supplementary capacity for heating sup(Tj) .
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(*) For heat pump space heaters and heat pump combination heaters, the rated heat output Prated is equal to the design load for heating Pdesignh , and the rated heat output of a supplementary heater Psup is equal to the supplementary capacity for heating sup(Tj) . Additional information required by COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 813/2013, Table 2: Emissions of nitrogen oxides: mg/kWh Installation, use and maintenance manual – GAHP GS/WS...
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Robur mission Robur is dedicated to dynamic progression in research, development and promotion of safe, environmentally-friendly, energy-efficiency products, through the commitment and caring of its employees and partners. Robur S.p.A. advanced technologies for air conditioning via Parigi 4/6 24040 Verdellino/Zingonia (BG) Italy +39 035 888111 - F +39 035 884165 www.robur.com export@robur.it...
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