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TECHNICAL MANUAL
Revision:1
Date: 11/10/2021
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USER AND INSTALLATION
SOLAR BOX
Directives:
2014/35/UE
2014/30/UE
SOLAR BOX

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Andrew Sangster
April 2, 2025

Where do the fuses sit?

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Mr. Anderson
April 2, 2025

The fuses are part of the electronic panel's electrical protection. Their exact location is not specified, but they are associated with checking the electronic panel and electrical circuit integrity.

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Summary of Contents for Energie SOLAR BOX

  • Page 1 USER AND INSTALLATION TECHNICAL MANUAL SOLAR BOX SOLAR BOX Directives: Revision:1 2014/35/UE Date: 11/10/2021 2014/30/UE...
  • Page 3 We would like to thank you for your choice when you acquired an equipment for sanitary water heating. The thermodynamic solar system Solar Box will surely meet all your expectations and provide many years of comfort with maximum power saving.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Solar Box ........................8 9. PLACING EQUIPMENT ....................8 Thermodynamic solar panel ................8 Fixing Solar Box on horizontal surface ............10 Refrigerant connections – Thermodynamic panel (1 panel) ....10 Refrigerant connections – Thermodynamic panel (2 panels) ....12 Refrigerant connections –...
  • Page 5: Symbols

    WARNING • Solar Box will only work if the tank has been filled with water. • This appliance should not be used by persons (including children) with physical, sensorial or mental disabilities, or with a lack of experience or...
  • Page 6: Operating Principle

    4. OPERATING PRINCIPLE The Solar Box Thermodynamic Solar System is a piece of equipment based on the principle of cooling by compression – the Carnot principle – which we have named Thermodynamic Solar Systems: Solar Panel and a Heat Pump.
  • Page 7: Technical Features

    TECHNICAL MANUAL SOLAR BOX 6. TECHNICAL FEATURES Solar Box Unit 1 Panel 2 Panels Thermal power supplied (med-max) 1690 - 2900 2800 - 4550 Power absorbed (med-max) 390 - 550 595 - 890 Electrical power V/HZ 230/50 Operating temperature °C...
  • Page 8: Assembly Scheme

    TECHNICAL MANUAL SOLAR BOX 8. ASSEMBLY SCHEME 8.1 Thermodynamic solar panel 8.2 Solar Box 9. PLACING EQUIPMENT 9.1 Thermodynamic solar panel The location and the angle at which the panels are installed must be taken into account. In order to take full advantage of the solar radiation in question, the panels should be set at an angle of between 10°...
  • Page 9 TECHNICAL MANUAL SOLAR BOX The panel has 3 small profiles (side A) and 3 large profiles (side B) which shall be fixed according stipulations in the diagram, giving the panel the desired level inclination. The profile shall be fixed to a base (e.g. a roof) via the provided plastic wall plugs and the self- tapping M6 screws.
  • Page 10: Fixing Solar Box On Horizontal Surface

    The panel should always be installed downwards, with the connections facing down and shall be installed horizontally WARNING 9.2 Fixing Solar Box on horizontal surface • A lay the structure on a level and stable surface, checking the four anti-vibratory brackets have been duly mounted;...
  • Page 11 TECHNICAL MANUAL SOLAR BOX Pipe diameter Vapour Liquid Number of panels (Suction line) (Line to the panel) 3/8’’ (9,52mm) 1/4’’ (6,35mm) 1/2’’ (12,7mm) 3/8’’ (9,52mm) Prepare the copper pipe, removing the protective caps from the ends; Place the end of the pipe face-down, cut the pipe at the desired distance and clean any frayed edges;...
  • Page 12: Refrigerant Connections - Thermodynamic Panel (2 Panels)

    TECHNICAL MANUAL SOLAR BOX Pipe Diameter (inch) Applied Torque (Nm) Wrench nº 1/4” 14 a 16 3/8” 33 a 42 9.4 Refrigerant connections – Thermodynamic panel (2 panels) Remove the protecting caps from the ends of the copper piping. Place the end of the tube so that it is pointing downwards, cutting the pipe at the intended point, making sure to clean off any burrs (e.g.
  • Page 13: Refrigerant Connections - Solar Box

    (Panel exit). This must be done by “denting” or with a “T” connection (in accordance with the following image), being properly insulated. Suction line 9.5 Refrigerant connections – Solar Box Some of the steps involved here are exactly the same as the procedures followed to connect the panel.
  • Page 14: Nitrogen Loading

    TECHNICAL MANUAL SOLAR BOX Valve needle Hexagonal spanner 2-way valve Conical nut Liquid line Gas line • Tighten the nut a few turns with your hand and then use an appropriate spanner to fully tighten the same as described above...
  • Page 15: Water Quality

    TECHNICAL MANUAL SOLAR BOX 30 minutes); Once the vacuum process has been concluded (30 minutes), turn off the pump and the gauge should always display the same value; Turn off the gauge taps; After this vacuum process has been concluded, the two valves should be opened to enable the coolant to circulate throughout the system.
  • Page 16: Vented Installation

    TECHNICAL MANUAL SOLAR BOX than the cold water inflow connection. The part of the exhaust should be connected to an interceptor, or, in the event this is inviable, raised at least 20mm above the floor to allow for visual inspection.
  • Page 17: Tank With More Than Two Connections

    TECHNICAL MANUAL SOLAR BOX 13.3 Tank with more than two connections 13.4 Tank with backup connections...
  • Page 18: Filter

    The filter allows block any impurities present in the hydraulic circuits. Residue left in the heater pipes will damage the heat exchangers and cause the Solar Box to malfunction. It is recommended install the filter in the heater return line. It is indispensable in order to prevent serious damage to the heat exchanger.
  • Page 19: Electrical Connections

    Open the discharge valve (drain) 7; Open valve 1a; Close the bleed valve inside the Solar Box (only when there is water with no bubbles leaving the valve); Close the valve 1c (only when there is water with no bubbles leaving the valve);...
  • Page 20: Electronic Controller

    TECHNICAL MANUAL SOLAR BOX 17. ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER CODE CONNECTO DEVICE CHARACTERISTICS Sensor NTC10K@25°C, functioning Water Probe temperature 0÷120°C, Reading Range 0÷99°C Low Pressure Contact Open/Closed Contact High Pressure Contact Open/Closed Contact Power 230 Vac Max 3A Pump 230Vac Power 230 Vac Max 3A...
  • Page 21 TECHNICAL MANUAL SOLAR BOX 3 - Visualizations: The display shows: L4 ON >> C01=1 Auto mode ON (configuration); • L1 Blinking >> when timer T01 run (compressor timer); • L6 Blinking >> when timer T02 run (error LP timer); •...
  • Page 22: Installer Menu

    TECHNICAL MANUAL SOLAR BOX 18. INSTALLER MENU Installer Menu • Enter the MENU pushing together K1 and K4 buttons for about 5 seconds; • Scroll and visualize the parameters’ code through K3 or K2 buttons; • Visualize the parameter’s current value through K4 button;...
  • Page 23: Wiring Diagram

    TECHNICAL MANUAL SOLAR BOX 19. WIRING DIAGRAM NOTE: “EH” is not included on the equipment. It’s the responsibility of the installer to make its Installation. Legend Compressor Low Pressure Switch Circulator Pump High Pressure Switch Raux Auxiliar Relay Temperature Probe Backup Electric Heater 20.
  • Page 24 TECHNICAL MANUAL SOLAR BOX Absence of electrical cur- Check the cabling; rent or damaged cabling Check the power cable is dis- connected from the electronic cable; Check the electrical protection. Check for errors on the electronic Error in the performance panel and consult the error table.
  • Page 25: Errors

    TECHNICAL MANUAL SOLAR BOX 21. ERRORS ERROR DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSES Value out of range or low temperature (under Probe S1 0°C): Probe broken or disconnected. Value out of range or high temperature (over Probe S1 100°C): Probe in short circuit...
  • Page 26: Warranty

    NOTE: This sheet must be properly filled, signed and stamped by the installer / reseller and returned to ENERGIE EST, Lda., otherwise the warranty will not be validated. Send this installation sheet to warranty@energie.pt, writing the serial number of the...

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