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Installation and Servicing
Hydro 5, 8, 12, 16
These instructions have been carefully prepared but we reserve the right
to alter the specification at any time in the interest of product improvement.
© Alpha Therm Limited 2022.
Instructions
Air Source
Outdoor Heat Pump
For Technical help or for Service call ...
ALPHA HELPLINE Tel: 0344 871 8764
website: www.alpha-innovation.co.uk
Nepicar House, London Road,
Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks,
Kent TN15 7RS
Leave these instructions with the User
Part No. 1.047307 ST.006835/000
1122/D440
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- Page 1 Installation and Servicing Instructions Hydro 5, 8, 12, 16 Air Source Outdoor Heat Pump For Technical help or for Service call ... ALPHA HELPLINE Tel: 0344 871 8764 website: www.alpha-innovation.co.uk Nepicar House, London Road, Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 7RS...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Installing the unit............10 Wiring diagrams............34 Outdoor unit installation position......10 10.1 HYDRO 5 wiring diagram.......... 34 Installation guide near the sea........10 10.2 HYDRO 8 wiring diagram.......... 35 Preparation of fire extinguisher........12 10.3... -
Page 3: General Warnings
• If the heat pump unit is installed in a small area, consider adequate ventilation to avoid a leak level beyond the maximum allowed limit. In that case, there is the risk of death by suffocation. Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... - Page 4 “How to connect extension cables” in the installation manual. • Do not use any means to speed up the defrosting operation or to clean other than those recommended by Immergas. • Do not puncture or burn. • Be aware that refrigerants are odourless. Alpha Hydro Heat Pump...
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Page 5: Safety Symbols Used
Indicates useful tips or additional information in general. The user must not dispose of the appliance at the end of its service life as municipal waste, but send it to appropriate collection centres. PErSONal PrOTECTiVE EquiPMENT SafETy GlOVES SafETy GOGGlES SafETy fOOTwEar Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 6: Product Specifications
Give the installation manual to the customer at the end of installation. The amounts are indicated in brackets. Installation instruction manual (1) Manuale di installazione (1) Tappo di scarico (1) Drain pipe (1) Piedini in gomma(4) Rubber feet (4) Tappo di scarico (3) Drain plug (3) Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 7: Outdoor Unit Specifications
-25~35/10~46 Weight (net / gross) 58.5 / 62.5 76.0 / 84.5 110.0 / 119.0 Dimensions (L x H x D, net) 880 x 798 x 310 940 x 998 x 330 940 x 1420 x 330 Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 8: Main Components
MaiN COMPONENTS Hydro 5 general dimensions in mm Hydro 8 general dimensions in mm Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... - Page 9 Hydro 12 and 16 general dimensions in mm Alpha Hydro Heat Pump...
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Page 10: Installing The Unit
- Choose a dry and sunny position, though not exposed to direct installed within 500 m from the sea. sunlight or to strong wind. For further information, contact Alpha Technical Assistance - Do not block passages or exit routes. Centre - Choose a location where the noise of the heat pump during operation and the discharged air do not disturb neighbours. - Page 11 - Follow the local laws and standards to dispose of the product. - Do not work in a closed area. - The work area must be blocked. - The following checks must be carried out for installation: Alpha Hydro Heat Pump...
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Page 12: Preparation Of Fire Extinguisher
- The work area must be controlled with an appropriate refrigerant supplied by an accredited authority in the sector. liquid detector before and during work. - Make sure that the leak detector is suitable to be used with flammable refrigerants. Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 13: Moving The Outdoor Unit With Wire Ropes
La parte superiore dell'unità esterna e l'uscita When the front and rear parts of the outdoor unit Quando le parti anteriore e posteriore dell'unità opposite the wall dell'aria sono opposte alla parete are facing the wall esterna sono verso la parete Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 14: Installing The Outdoor Unit
- Make a discharge hole around the base for drainage of the outdoor unit. - if the outdoor unit is installed on the roof, you must check the resistance of the ceiling and waterproof any penetrations. Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 15: Drain
Hydro 5 Drain hole Ø20 Air vent flange 30 mm Drain sleeve (1 pc) Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... - Page 16 - in zones subject to snowfalls, do not install Neve stimata Telaio Frame the discharge outlet and the drain plug in the outdoor unit. They could make the ground freeze. Therefore, take appropriate measures to prevent it. Terreno Ground Alpha Hydro Heat Pump...
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Page 17: Positioning The Unit In A Rigid Climate
Gust of air Hydro 8-16 Strong wind Strong wind Exhaust air 1. Build a large cover. 2. Build a pedestal. - Install the unit high enough above the ground so that it cannot be buried in the snow. Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 18: Electrical Connections
Cavo di comunicazione Communication cable aTTENTiON: - install the electrical panel close to the outdoor unit to make servicing and emergency operation convenient. - Make sure to install the switch with protection against overcurrent and electric leakage. Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 19: Connecting The Cable
Comunicazione : vite M4 Alimentazione CA : vite M5 Comunicazione : vite M4 AC power supply : M4 screw Communication : M4 screw AC power supply : M5 screw Communication : M4 screw 13.1 11.4 10,1 10.1 10.1 Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 20: Power Cable Connection Diagram
3 mm. - The devices disconnected from the electric mains must be completely disconnected in the overvoltage category condition. - Maintain a distance of 50 mm or more between the power cable and the communication cables. Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... - Page 21 - Make sure to position the outer casing of the power cable and of the communication cable at least 20 mm in electric parts. - The communication wiring should be made separately from the power cable and from other communication cables. Alpha Hydro Heat Pump...
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Page 22: Connection Of Power Terminal
(0.015) [mm (inches)] 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) Min. 0.9 (0.03) 1.15 (0.04) 1.45 (0.05) 1.7 (0.06) 1.8 (0.07) 1.8 (0.07) 2.0 (0.078) [mm (inches)] Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 23: Installation Of Earthing Wire
30 ~ 500Ω. Quadro di Terminale Distribution Earth distribuzione board di terra terminal 1) When using only the earthing terminal. 2) When earthing the electrical panel. Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 24: How To Connect Power Supply Extension Cables
Method 1 - Push the copper wire into the sheath from both sides. Guaina di connessione Connection sheath Method 2 - Twist the copper wires together and push them into the sheath. Guaina di connessione Connection sheath Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... - Page 25 Heat shrink pipe 6. Cover two or more times with electrical tape and place the heat shrink sheath in the middle of the electrical tape. Method 2 Method 1 Electrical tape Electrical tape 40 mm 35 mm Alpha Hydro Heat Pump...
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Page 26: Proper Earthing Check
If the resistance is higher than the required level, plant the electrode deeper into the ground or increase the number of earthing electrodes. 6. Connect the earthing cable to the electric components box inside the outdoor unit. Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 27: Pipe Implementation
5. Purge the air. (To top up, use a washing unit with sufficient flow rate: avoid aerating the water) 6. Circulate the water long enough to ensure that all air is eliminated from the whole water pipe system. Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... - Page 28 - Select the pipes’ diameters according to the required water flow. - use chemical cleaners (start with acids and end with alkalis). - do not use the system with closed valves as this could damage the heat pump. Alpha Hydro Heat Pump...
- Page 29 When the expansion vessel has an 8-litre capacity and is pre- charged at 1 bar. To achieve reliable performance, the water volume of the whole system must be at least 30 litres (HYDRO 5 - 8) and 50 litres (HYDRO 12-16).
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Page 30: Head Losses Of The Outdoor Unit Based On Glycol Concentration
- Head Losses” characteristic curve depends on glycol concentration. Hydro 5 WATER PG* 10% PG* 20% PG* 30% PG* 40% PG* 45% litres/min *PG= Glycol percentage Hydro 8 WATER PG* 10% PG* 20% PG* 30% PG* 40% PG* 45% litres/min *PG= Glycol percentage Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... - Page 31 Changing the glycol concentration can cause the system to drop in pressure and this can make the flow rate quite slow. If there is a reduction in performance, the installer should take into ac- count any flow rate variations. Alpha Hydro Heat Pump...
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Page 32: Water Loading
19 mm to prevent any condensate build-up on the sealant surface. operating the unit for the first time. - Considering the performance of the ExP.V. and of the water pump, select the specifications for the hydraulic pipes and floor laths. Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 33: Cooling Cycle Diagram
Water inlet temperature sensor T/S No.2 Water outlet temperature sensor T/S No.3 PHE temperature sensor T/S No.4 Drain temperature T/S No.5 Condenser temperature T/S No.6 Room temperature sensor Charging port For the refrigerant Stor.tan. Storage tank Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 34: Wiring Diagrams
10.1 HydrO 5 wiriNG diaGraM UTILIZZARE CAVI USE COPPER POWER SUPPLY DI ALIMENTAZIONE CABLES IN RAME WHITE BIANCO (NERO) (BLACK) WHITE BIANCO (BIANCO) (WHITE) ROSSO BLUE BLUE YELLOW GIALLO YELLOW GIALLO (YELLOW) (GIALLO) (BIANCO) (WHITE) ROSSO ROSSO (BIANCO) -
Page 35: Hydro 8 Wiring Diagram
10.2 HydrO 8 wiriNG diaGraM Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 36: Hydro 12 And 16 Wiring Diagram
10.3 HydrO 12 aNd 16 wiriNG diaGraM Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 37: Micro-Switch Settings And Key Functions
MiCrO-SwiTCH SETTiNGS aNd kEy fuNCTiONS. 11.1 HydrO 5 TESTiNG OPEraTiONS 1. Check the supply voltage between the outdoor unit and the auxiliary switch. - Single-phase power supply: L, N, E. 2. Check that the power and communication cables have been connected properly. -
Page 38: Hydro 8-16 Testing Operations
Refer to view mode 4. View mode: Press K4 to view information on the system status (K4 may not be used in Test stage). To set the option, refer to paragraph “Setting the option” on page 40. Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... - Page 39 Day (One digit) long -1 and 2 EPROM version Year (Decimal) Month (Hexadecimal) Day (Two digits) Day (One digit) 5. Setting of the key function. To set the option, refer to paragraph “Setting the option” on page 40. Alpha Hydro Heat Pump...
- Page 40 Low noise silent mode (default) Deactivated (default setting) Energy saving mode Main Activated Enter defrost temperature = Default Defrost - enter temperature Enter defrost temperature = Default+1°C Main difference Enter defrost temperature = Default+2°C Enter defrost temperature = Default+3°C Alpha Hydro Heat Pump...
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Page 41: Maintenance
Lato gas Gas side Valvola di servizio Service valve Bilancia Scale Aggiunta di refrigerante in condizioni di riscaldamento Manometro del collettore Carica di aspirazione Unità Lato alta esterna pressione Lato bassa pressione Lato liquido Lato gas Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 42: Precautions On Adding Refrigerant R-32
- do not remove the fuses while the unit is on. - do not unplug the unit while it is on. - it is recommended to install the outlet high up. lay the cables in such a way that they do not get tangled Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 43: Charging The Refrigerant
The following data must be specified in indelible ink both on shut-off valve.) the plate supplied with the appliance, relating to the refrigerant charge, and in this manual. ① Amount of refrigerant charged into the product at the factory. ② Amount of additional refrigerant charged on-site. Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 44: Completing Installation
- Is the drain pipe suitably insulated? - Was the outdoor unit earthed 3? - Is a 2-wire cable used? Perform the wiring - Is the length of the wire within the limited range? - Is the wiring path correct? Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... -
Page 45: Final Inspections And Test Operation
- Anomalous operating noise of the indoor and outdoor unit. - Correct drainage of the indoor unit in cooling mode. 3. End of the test. 4. Explain to the customer how to use the condensing unit following the user manual. Hydro 5 Hydro 8 Alpha Hydro Heat Pump... - Page 46 Alpha Hydro Heat Pump...
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- Page 48 For Technical help or for Service call ... ALPHA HELPLINE Tel: 0344 871 8764 website: www.alpha-innovation.co.uk Nepicar House, London Road, Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 7RS...