Accessibility, electrical connection Connections 6 Commissioning and adjusting Preparations Filling and venting Compressor heater Start-up and inspection Readjusting, heating medium side Adjustment, charge flow 7 Control – Heat pump EB101 S-series – VVM S / SMO S NIBE F2050 Table of Contents...
Read the Installer Manual. Caution Serial number This symbol indicates important information about The serial number for F2050 can be found on the side of the what you should consider when installing or servi- foot. cing the installation. This symbol indicates tips on how to facilitate us- ing the product.
Warranty and insurance information Thank you for installing a new NIBE heat pump in your home. NIBE heat pumps are manufactured in Sweden to the very highest standard so we are pleased to offer our customers a comprehensive guarantee.
Fuses property Safety breaker Earth circuit-breaker Heating cable type/effect Fuse size, heating cable (F3) Communication cable connected F2050 addressed (only when cascade connec- tion) Connections Main voltage Phase voltage When installing F2050-6, check that the software version of the indoor module/control module is at least v8320.
Part no. 069 199 SMO 20 Control module Part no. 067 224 VVM 225 SMO 40 Stainless steel, 1x230 V With T&P valve Control module Part no. 069 232 Part no. 067 225 NIBE F2050 Chapter 1 | Important information...
SCRAPPING Cirka 1 m When scrapping, remove the heat pump in reverse order. In Do not place F2050 directly on the lawn or other non solid this case, lift by the base plate rather than the pallet! surface. Assembly •...
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If there is a risk of snow slip from roof, a protective roof or cover must be erected to protect the heat pump, pipes and wiring. NIBE F2050 Chapter 2 | Delivery and handling...
INSTALLATION AREA The distance between F2050 and the house wall must be at least 150 mm. The free space above F2050 must be at least 1,000 mm. The free space in front must be at least 1,000 mm for future servicing.
If none of the recommended alternatives is used good lead off of condensation water must be as- sured. Supplied components 1 x filterball (G1") (QZ2) 1 x communication cable 2 x flexible pipes (DN25, G1") with 4 x gaskets NIBE F2050 Chapter 2 | Delivery and handling...
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EMC filter for inverter EMC filter for incoming supply (TB) Terminal block, incoming supply and communication with board AA23 Designations according to standard EN 81346-2. Designations within brackets according to the supplier’s standard. Chapter 3 | The heat pump design NIBE F2050...
This can be achieved by use of a bypass valve. If free flow cannot be F2050 can only operate up to a return temperature of about ensured, it is recommended that a buffer tank (NIBE UKV) 55 °C and an outgoing temperature of about 58 °C from the...
See the Installer Manual for the indoor module/con- trol module. Heating medium connection, supply (from F2050) Vent the heat pump by the "heating medium supply" con- Heating medium connection, return (to F2050) nection (XL1) using the venting nipple on the enclosed flex- ible hose.
Before installing the heat pump in an existing system, it is important that the system is properly flushed through. F2050 can be installed with indoor module (VVM) or control Even if the heat pump is to be installed in a new system, the module (SMO).
• If the building is equipped with an RCD, F2050 must be equipped with a separate one. Accessibility, electrical • F2050 must be installed via an isolator switch. The cable connection area has to be dimensioned based on the fuse rating used.
List of components Cable grommet, cascade connection Cable grommet, communication Cable gland, heating cable (EB14) Cable, incoming supply Heating medium connection, supply (from F2050) Heating medium connection, return (to F2050) Power connection Incoming supply Communication cable (provided by installer) must be routed through cable grommet, communication (UB2), connected to terminal block AA23-X4 and secured with two cable ties.
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F2050-6 F2050-10 Cables for communication (W2) are threaded two turns through ferrite beads/EMI filters. NIBE F2050 Chapter |...
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Cable routing (ACCESSORY) The following images show recommended cable routing F2050 is equipped with a terminal block for external heating from the electrical connection to the condensation pipe. cable (EB14, not enclosed). The connection is fused with Route the heating cable (EB14) through the gland on the 250 mA (F3 on the communication board AA23).
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(AA23- To allow F2050 to communicate with indoor module/control X4:1, 2, 3) in F2050 to the terminal block for communication module, you may need to update to a more recent software in SMO 20, X2-19(A), -20(B), -21(GND).
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F2050 to the control module. The F2050 (one or more) can communicate with control module default address for F2050 is 1. In a cascade connection, all (SMO S40), by connecting the terminal block for communic- F2050 must have a unique address. The address is coded ation (AA23-X4:1, 2, 3) in F2050 to the terminal block for in binary.
Vent the system using the venting nipple (QM20) on the enclosed flexible hose and possibly the circulation pump. QM20 Compressor heater F2050 (does not apply to F2050-6) is equipped with a compressor heater that heats the compressor before start- up and when the compressor is cold. NOTE The compressor heater must have been connected for 6 –...
6 - 8 hours before the compressor start can be initiated. This is done by switching on the control voltage and disconnecting the communication cable. F2050 must be addressed, if it is to have an address AA23-S3 other than 1. See chapter "Addressing via cascade con- nection".
Setting range F2050 1 x 230 V: off/on Current limit Setting range F2050 1 x 230 V: off/on Max. current Setting range F2050 1 x 230 V: 6 – 32 A Stop temperature compressor Setting range -20 – -2 °C blockFreq 1...
F2050 possibly may not reach its dimensioned output. Detect compressor phase: This shows in which phase the heat pump detected that you have F2050 230V~50Hz. Phase detection normally occurs automatically in connection with start-up of the indoor module/control module. This setting can be changed manually.
Service Temperature sensor data Tho-S, Tho-R1, Tho-R2 Resistance Resitans DATA FOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN F2050-6 (kΩ) (kΩ) Tho-D Resistance Resitans (kΩ) (kΩ) Temperature Temperatur (°C) (°C) BT28 (Tho-A) Temperature Temperatur (°C) (°C) Resistance Resitans (kΩ) (kΩ) Tho-A, R Resistance Resitans (kΩ)
Servicing and maintenance Important NOTE The NIBE heat pump requires minimal maintenance but to After servicing, complete the relevant Service In- ensure the continued efficient running of your heat pump terval Record section of the Benchmark Checklist and guarantee in the warranty period it is recommended located at the back of this document.
The indoor module’s/control module’s temperature lim- module. iters. • Air-filled radiators/underfloor heating coils. • That the air flow to F2050 is not blocked by foreign ob- – Bleed the system. jects. • That F2050 does not have any external damage.
Sensor does not work (see section "Disturb- ances in comfort") • Defective control board AA23 in F2050 Sensor fault BT15 Sensor fault, Sensor fluid pipe in F2050 (BT15). • Open circuit or short circuit on sensor input • Sensor does not work (see section "Disturb- ances in comfort")
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May be due to Inverter error Continuous deviation on power transistor for • Defective fan motor 15 minutes. • Defective circuit board for inverter in F2050 Insufficient refrigerant Insufficient refrigerant is detected upon start- • Service valve closed up in cooling mode. •...
Part no. 067 618 STAND AND BRACKETS Ground stand GSU 30 F2050-6, -10 Part no. 067 653 Wall bracket BAU 30 For wall mounting F2050-6, -10 Part no. 067 832 WATER HEATER/ACCUMULATOR TANK HA-WH5 Megacoil, 160 litre Art. no G1110001 Megacoil, 200 litre Art.
Sound levels F2050 is usually placed next to a house wall, which gives a directed sound distribution that has to be taken into consid- eration. Accordingly, when setting up, you should always attempt to select the side that faces the least sound-sens- itive neighbouring area.
According to standard EN 14511. Framledningstemperatur Supply temperature (°C) (°C) Power during heating operation Maximum and minimum capacity during continuous opera- tion. F2050-6 F2050-6 Maximal och minimal uppvärmningseffekt Heating output Uppvärmningseffekt (kW) (kW) Maximum -30 -20 Supply temperature Outdoor temperature Utomhustemperatur...
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Power during cooling operation F2050-6 COP Maximum and minimum capacity during continuous opera- F2050-6 tion. F2050-6 F2050-6 Maximal och minimal kyleffekt Cooling output Kyleffekt (kW) (kW) 12,0 10,0 Maximum Minimum Outdoor temperature Utomhustemperatur Flow line temperature 35 °C (°C) (°C) Framledningstemperatur (35 °C)
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Min. design flow, defrosting (100% pump speed) 0.19 Min./max. HM temp, continuous operation °C 25 / 58 Connection heating medium F2050 external thread G1 (Ø28 mm) Connection heating medium flex pipe G1 (Ø28 mm) Min. recommended pipe dimension (system) DN (mm)
The reported efficiency of the package also takes the controller into account. If an external supplementary boiler or solar heating is added to the package, the overall efficiency of the package should be recalculated. Chapter 12 | Technical data NIBE F2050...
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- / 53 Nominal heating medium flow Annual energy consumption 3,250 Brine flow brine-water or water-water heat pumps Contact information NIBE Energy Systems – Box 14 – Hannabadsvägen 5 – 285 21 Markaryd – Sweden NIBE F2050 Chapter 12 | Technical data...
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- / 53 Nominal heating medium flow Annual energy consumption 3,961 Brine flow brine-water or water-water heat pumps Contact information NIBE Energy Systems – Box 14 – Hannabadsvägen 5 – 285 21 Markaryd – Sweden Chapter 12 | Technical data NIBE F2050...
Installing the installation Heat pump settings – Menu 7.3.2, 33–34 Symbol key, 23 Country specific information, 5 Large amount of water below F2050, 37 Delivery and handling, 8 List of components, 16 Assembly, 8 Low hot water temperature or no hot water, 37...
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Basic actions, 37 F2050 does not start, 37 F2050 not communicating, 37 High room temperature, 37 Large amount of water below F2050, 37 Low hot water temperature or no hot water, 37 Low room temperature, 37 Warranty information, 5 Item register...
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AIR TO WATER HEAT PUMP COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST This Commissioning Checklist is to be completed in full by the competent person who commissioned the heat pump and associated equipment as a means of demonstrating compliance with the appropriate Building Regulations and then handed to the customer to keep for future reference. Failure to install and commission this equipment to the manufacturer’s instructions may invalidate the warranty but does not affect statutory rights.
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Service Record It is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Interval Record is completed. Service Provider Before completing the appropriate Service Interval Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturer’s instructions.
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WS version: a989 (working edition) Publish date: 2022-06-14 10:14 This is a publication from NIBE Energy Systems. All product illustrations, facts and data are based on the available information at the time of the publication’s approval. NIBE Energy Systems makes reservations for any factual or printing errors in this publication.