CONTENTS mportant Safety Instructions Introduction Typical Installation Layout Hot Water Flow & Return Applications Installation Location Installation Requirements Piping Connections 12-13 Heat Pump Unit Piping & Installation Electrical Connections Electrical Installation Bleeding Air from the System Time and Block Out Setting 18-20 21-22 Maintenance Mode...
Thermann Installer's Manual Thermann X Split Heat Pump IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning includes the possibility of death or serious injury” . Caution damage that includes the possibility of injury or damage to property.” Warning Do not open the heat pump unit cover.
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Children being supervised are not to play with the appliance. WARRANTY Thermann Split Heat Pump hot water units are covered by Reece for any cost of labour and parts in the event of a component failure due to any defects that may arise either from workmanship and/or faulty material.
Thermann Installer's Manual Thermann X Split Heat Pump INTRODUCTION The Thermann X Split Heat Pump is designed to efficiently and effectively heat water in domestic applications. This product is an external CO Heat Pump water heater. These units are designed to be installed outside and as a kit (tank and heat pump unit).
TYPICAL INSTALLATION LAYOUT Tank Unit Hot Water Outlet Hot Return Water Tap Hot Water flow To House To Tank Unit PTR Valve 850kPa Heat Pump Unit Cold Water Inlet Cold Supply From Town Cold Water flow Water Supply To Heat Pump Unit Stop Valve Thermistor Cable Pressure Limiting Valve 500kPa...
HOT WATER FLOW & RETURN APPLICATIONS The Thermann X Split Heat Pump is not suitable to be installed as a standalone installation within a circulated hot water flow & return system (ring main) in a domestic hot water heating application.
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Thermann Installer's Manual Thermann X Split Heat Pump HOT WATER FLOW & RETURN APPLICATIONS (CONT.) Temperature Limiting Devices A temperature limiting device cannot be installed within the circulated hot water flow and return pipe work. The tempered water from a temperature limiting device cannot be circulated.
Thermann Installer's Manual Thermann X Split Heat Pump INSTALLATION LOCATION • The tank unit should be located as close as possible to the most frequently used hot water outlet. The heat pump unit must be located outside and as close as practically possible to the tank, but not further than 15 metres distance from it.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS • The power requirement for the system is a dedicated 20 amp circuit fitted with a circuit breaker. This circuit may be connected to continuous or OFF peak power. Installation of this system must be carried out only by a qualified installation technician (electrical and plumbing).
Thermann Installer's Manual Thermann X Split Heat Pump PIPING CONNECTIONS • All piping that connects to the water supply must be carried out by a licensed plumber. • The water supplied to the system must comply with the drinking water quality standard.
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PIPING CONNECTIONS (CONT.) FREEZE PROTECTION: The piping will freeze if it is installed in a place exposed to wind and snow even after heat insulation work, or if the ambient temperature drops below 0 C. In areas where there is a risk of freezing, wrap a commercially available electric heater around pipes and valves to keep the heat sufficiently.
Thermann Installer's Manual Thermann X Split Heat Pump HEAT PUMP UNIT PIPING • Connect one of heat pump pipes on the “COLD WATER” side of the heat pump unit and the “FLOW” side of the tank unit. • Connect the other end of heat pump pipes on the “HOT WATER” side of the heat pump unit and the “SOLAR RTN”...
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS • The power requirement for the system is a dedicated 20 amp circuit fitted with a circuit breaker. • Fill the tank with water, check that water has come out from the drain plug and then turn on the power. SYSTEM OPERATION IF CONNECTED TO CONTINUOUS POWER •...
Thermann Installer's Manual Thermann X Split Heat Pump ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CONNECTING POWER SUPPLY AND THERMISTOR CABLE 1. Remove the piping cover 2. Connect the power supply line to the terminal block. 3. Fix the power supply line with the wire holder band.
BLEEDING AIR FROM SYSTEM The following steps must be taken to ensure all air is removed from the system. Incorrect removal of air may cause the water temperature to vary and may cause an error fault Plumb pipes to the tank unit and the heat pump unit. Push up the lever on the PTR valve to open, and fill the tank unit with water.
Thermann Installer's Manual Thermann X Split Heat Pump TIME AND BLOCK OUT SETTING CURRENT TIME SETTING This product contains a built-in clock as part of the water heating cycle logic and refers to the current time. It is necessary to set the clock before starting to use the product. The...
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▲ ▼ Enter “▲”key “▼”ke “Enter”key TIME AND BLOCK OUT SETTING (CONT.) Figure: How to operate the controller How to use the operate controller remove the piping cover (1 screw) Figure 9 : How to operate the controller Operation Panel ▲...
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Thermann Installer's Manual Thermann X Split Heat Pump TIME AND BLOCK OUT SETTING (CONT.) BLOCK OUT TIME SETTING MODE This mode is used to set the block out time that blocks the heat pump unit operation within the setting time. Block out times are used when the customer has an off-peak tarrif for example.
MAINTENANCE MODE HOW TO SWITCH TO MAINTENANCE MODE Press and hold down▲and▼keys together in the clock display mode to go to the maintenance mode. After the mode is switched, press the Enter key to select a mode from the five modes described above. To exit the maintenance mode, press and hold the Enter key, or leave for more than 60 seconds with no panel operation.
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Thermann Installer's Manual Thermann X Split Heat Pump MAINTENANCE MODE (CONT) Heat setting mode • Set the heating mode to either ON (Unit Runs) or OFF (Unit cannot operate). Press Enter one more time to access, then use ▼/▲arrow keys to toggle between Heat On and Heat Off.
ERROR CODES When an error has occurred, an error code is displayed on the LED display. The panel does not turn to the display sleep mode while the error code is shown. Figure: Error code display Figure 14 Error Code Example After a component is replaced or the inspection is completed, turn the breaker on/off several times to confirm the error does not re-occur.
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Thermann Installer's Manual Thermann X Split Heat Pump ERROR CODE LIST (CONT.) Error Error Contents Corrective Action Code - Measure resistance of each thermistors. - Measure resistance of coil of expansion Refrigerant leakage error valve to check open or short circuit.
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ERROR CODE LIST Error Error Contents Corrective Action Code HP ambient (outdoor) temperature thermistor error HP water outlet (outgoing) temperature - Check the thermistor connectors on thermistor error the main PCB or control PCB in the heat HP discharge temperature thermistor pump unit for any disconnect, fall-off, wire error breakage or short circuit.
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Thermann Installer's Manual Thermann X Split Heat Pump ERROR CODE LIST (CONT.) Error Error Contents Corrective Action Code - Check the inlet water valve. - Check for any piping bend, blocking, kink or frozen. Water circuit error - Measure resistance of each thermistor.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Regular servicing will help to extend the life The service should include the following: of the water heater, and keep it operating safely and efficiently. Your water heater • Replace the PTR Valve. warranty is not conditional on completing the regular servicing recommended in this •...
Thermann Installer's Manual Thermann X Split Heat Pump TECHNICAL DATA - HEAT PUMP UNIT Exploded Diagram of Heat Pump Unit COMPRESSOR FAN MOTOR WATER HEAT EXCHANGER CIRCULATION PUMP EXPANSION VALVE MAIN PCB EVAPORATOR CONTROL PCB 10 OPERATION PCB Heat Pump Dimensions 412.5...
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TECHNICAL DATA - HEAT PUMP UNIT PERFORMANCE DATA SPECIFICATION Unit Data Power-supply voltage Power frequency Installable outside air temperature -10 ~ 43 Product weight Refrigerant type R744 (CO Refrigerant weight Design pressure (High/Low) 14/9 Rated capacity Max.capacity Max.power input Max.current Setting outlet water Protection rating IPX4...
Thermann Installer's Manual Thermann X Split Heat Pump TECHNICAL DATA - TANK Tank Specifications SPECIFICATION Model 160L 250L 315L 400L Total Volume 163L 259L 323L 420L Tank Unit Weight (Empty) 59kg 71kg 92kg 116kg PTRV Pressure Pump 850kPa 850kPa 850kPa...
WIRING DIAGRAM SENSOR (TEMP ., DISCHARGE) SENSOR POWER (TEMP ., SUCTION) EXP. V ALVE TERMINAL BLOCK FUSE CF1 (MAIN) TERMINAL BLOCK TANK THERMISTOR REACTOR FUSE CF4 FUSE CF3 ▲ ▼ Enter U ( R ) V ( S ) (OPERATION) W ( T ) SENSOR (TEMP ., OUTDOOR)
Thermann Installer's Manual Thermann X Split Heat Pump WATER SUPPLY QUALITY CHLORIDE, WATER HARDNESS AND PH In high chloride water supply areas, the water can corrode some parts and cause them to fail. Where the chloride level exceeds 200 mg/litre or Water Hardness level exceeds 200 mg/litre, warranty does not apply to the heat pump unit and tank unit.
WARRANTY POLICY All Thermann water heaters must be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s installation instructions and in accordance with local regulations, building codes and AS/ NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3500.4 and AS/NZS 5601. Where a component may have failed under warranty and is replaced, the component replaced will only be covered by the warranty for the balance of the appliance warranty period.
Thermann Installer's Manual Thermann X Split Heat Pump COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST Tick TASK LIST Are waterproofing and drainage works carried out on the installation floor? Is the tank installed firmly and horizontally? Is the tank firmly installed and free of rattles?
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CONSIDERING A SERVICE CALL? It is recommended that the following points • Is there a leaking hot water pipe or be reviewed before making a service call: dripping hot water tap? A small leak can waste a large quantity of hot No Hot Water: water.
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