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DYNAMIC/X8 - GEN 6

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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL DYNAMIC/X8 - GEN 6...
  • Page 2 Hydrotherm range to ensure that every unit provides years of trouble-free operation. However, to ensure optimal performance, it is crucial to install and operate your Hydrotherm in line with the instructions provided in this manual. Once operational, there is little maintenance required, and you can enjoy an abundance of affordable hot water.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.3 AIRFLOW p. 13 5.4 NOISE CONSIDERATIONS p. 14 HEAT PUMP - OPERATING PRINCIPLE p. 14 PLUMBING SCHEMATICS 7.1 DYNAMIC/X8 CONNECTION DIMENSIONS & COMPONENTS p. 15 PLUMBING INSTALLATION 8.1 PLUMBING CONNECTIONS p. 16 8.1.1 Cold water supply outlet p. 16 8.1.2 Hot water connection...
  • Page 4 12.0 OPERATION PANEL INSTRUCTIONS 12.1 ACCESSING THE DISPLAY PANEL p. 25 12.2 TURNING ON p. 26 12.3 SETTING DATE & TIME pp. 26 - 27 12.4 SETTING HEATING TIMER WINDOWS pp. 27 - 28 12.5 HEATING MODES p. 29 12.6 SELECTING A HEATING MODE p.

  • Page 5: Installation & Operation

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INSTALLATION & OPERATION. FLAMMABLE MATERIALS. • For optimal performance, this device must be • This appliance uses R290 (propane) refrigerant, which installed in a well-ventilated environment. If used is a flammable gas class 3 according to AS 1677 and indoors, the appliance must be placed, operated, and must be handled by a refrigeration mechanic with an stored in a room with a floor area of at least 47...

  • Page 6: Repairs & Maintence

    MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORK TO ONLY BE UNDERTAKEN BY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. • Prior to beginning work on systems containing flammable refrigerants, safety checks are necessary to ensure that the risk of ignition is minimised. • Work shall be undertaken under a controlled procedure so as to minimise the risk of a flammable gas or vapour being present while the work is being performed.
  • Page 7 • When breaking into the refrigerant circuit to make repairs – or for any other purpose – conventional procedures shall be used. However, for flammable refrigerants it is important that best practice is followed since flammability is a consideration. The following procedure shall be adhered to: remove refrigerant;...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS TANK STORAGE VOLUME / HEATED VOLUME 267L / 263L MATERIAL / THICKNESS CARBON STEEL / DOME 3.0MM / WALL 2.5MM COATING / RATING BLUE DIAMOND VITEROUS ENAMEL / CLASS X ANODE CORROSION PROTECTION IMPRESSED CURRENT / 2 X MAGNESIUM BACKUP DOME DESIGN CONCAVE TOP / CONVEX BASE INSULATION / THICKNESS / HEAT LOSS RATING...

  • Page 9: Performance

    PERFORMANCE VOLUMES & CAPACITY AS4234 MODELD TO LOAD RATING LARGE VOLUME ABOVE TRIGGER SENSOR / ELEMENT 122L / 180L STORED ENERGY CAPACITY | STANDARD | HYBRID | HYBRID+ 18.49kW | 20.52kW | 21.58kW HOT WATER DELIVERY @ 45°C STANDARD | HYBRID | HYBRID+ COLD WATER INLET @ 10°C 375L | 405L | 430L COLD WATER INLET @ 15°C...

  • Page 10: Parts & Construction Schematics

    PA RT S & C O N S T R U C T I O N S C H E M AT I C S 4.1 DYNAMIC/X8 DIMENSIONS 4.2 DYNAMIC/X8 PARTS SCHEMATICS TOP LID 12. ELECTRONIC TX VALVE UPPER COVER 13.

  • Page 11: Installation Instructions

    5.1 DELIVERY • Hydrotherm heat pumps must be stored and transported in a near vertical position at all times with a tilt ratio of no more than 30°. Transporting or storing the unit in a horizontal position will void warranty.

  • Page 12: Base

    & local standards. • When installed the Hydrotherm unit must be completely vertical and level as to ensure that condensate can be properly drained. If the system is installed at a level with a tilt of more than 3 degrees, warranties may be voided.

  • Page 13: Airflow

    FLOW). • Hydrotherm must be installed a minimum of 50mm off your home’s wall so that the entire unit can be accessed during any servicing work as well as to prevent circulation of cold air (see section 2.3 AIR FLOW). If the system cannot be properly serviced due to the system being installed outside of these specifications, the owner will be liable for the associate plumbing costs of draining and moving the system.

  • Page 14: Noise Considerations

    9am and 6pm, or that the system be located away from bedrooms. • If you are experiencing noise issues with your Hydrotherm system, please contact Hydrotherm directly. There are mean to mitigate the sound produced when the system is operational.

  • Page 15: Plumbing Schematics

    P LU M B I N G S C H E M AT I C S 7.1 DYNAMIC/X8 CONNECTION DIMENSIONS AND COMPONENTS The following instructions and schematics have taken into account standards AS4324, AS4020, AS1056.1, AS/NZS2712, AS/NZ3350.240/30/30.2, AS3498 and represents an optimum installation procedure for this unit however when installing please ensure minimum requirements are met for all state &...

  • Page 16: Plumbing Installation

    P LU M B I N G I N S TA L L AT I O N 8.1 PLUMBING CONNECTIONS 8.1.1 Cold water supply outlet • The cold water supply connection is a G 3/4” female thread. • The cold water supply should be connected to G 3/4” socket. •...

  • Page 17: Pressure & Temperature Relief (Ptr) Valve

    If the PTR valve is not present please contact your supplier. The valve Rated capacity: 850kPa;10kW; Set temperature: 93-99°C. • The supplied PTR valve must be installed at Point 4 in section 7.1 DYNAMIC/X8 Connection Dimensions and Components under the socket marked “RELIEF VALVE”. •...

  • Page 18: Pressure Reducing Valve

    < 50ppm Filling the system • Once the Hydrotherm has been connected in accordance to Section 7.0 and 8.0 of this handbook, the tank can be filled and pressurized. • Open the non-return valve on the cold-water inlet to begin filling the system with water. At the same time, ensure at least one hot water tap is open inside the property.

  • Page 19: Plumbing Maintenance

    P LU M B I N G M A I N T E N A N C E 9.1 OPERATING P.T.R VALVE - (6 MONTH INTERVALS) It is recommended to operate the PTR valve periodically to ensure water flows freely. If water doesn’t flow freely, the PTR valve will need to be replaced.

  • Page 20: Electrical Schematics & Connections

    E L E C T R I C A L S C H E M AT I C S & C O N N E C T I O N S 10.1 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC...

  • Page 21: Pre-Connection & Regulations

    Before any work can commence, ensure that the heater is isolated from the power supply at the control panel. • The DYNAMIC/X8 heat pump is designed for permanent connection to either a Continuous- Tariff (single phase 240V AC supply) or a Shoulder Tariff (single phase 240V AC supply). •...

  • Page 22: Connecting To Power Supply

    10.3 CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY The DYNAMIC/X8 system is supplied with a 3 point earthed plug and may be run off a power socket where such connection is complient with National wiring regulations AS.3000 and/or such requirements as stipulated by local authorising bodies.

  • Page 23: Commissioning The System

    C O M M I S S I O N I N G T H E S Y S T E M 11.1 PRE-START PROCEDURES & CHECKS • Once both the electrical and plumbing connections have been completed by qualified trades person, the system is now ready for operation.
  • Page 24 The DYNAMIC/X8 system is installed on a concrete plinth or stable capable of sustaining weights in excess of 400kgstructure A minimum distance of 300mm is present above the DYNAMIC/X8 system, to allow the lid to be removed for maintenance (see section 5.3 Air Flow).

  • Page 25: Operation Panel Instructions

    O P E R AT I O N PA N E L I N S T R U C T I O N S 12.1 ACCESSING THE DISPLAY PANEL The system’s front metal cover protects the display panel from damage. TO ACCESS THE DISPLAY PANEL: 1.

  • Page 26: Turning

    If the system is just showing the tank water temperature (dark mode), press anwhere on the screen to access the main screen. 12.3 SETTING DATE & TIME In order for your DYNAMIC/X8’s timers to work properly, the internal clock needs to be set correctly. 1. PRESS THE “SETTING” BUTTON.

  • Page 27: Setting Heating Timer Windows

    3. ADJUST DATE & TIME. Using the touch screen, press on the value and change it accordingly. Note that the time is displayed in a 24-hour format. The heat pump will keep the time if the system has no power, using the in-built battery.
  • Page 28 Turn ON any timer by ticking the box. The timer symbol will now appear on the main screen indicating that the system is now using a timer. For further information about setting timers, please call directly on 1300 769 904 or visit the Hydrotherm website www.hydrothermhotwatersystems.com.au...

  • Page 29: Heating Modes

    12.5 HEATING MODES The heat pump controller offers five smart modes, allowing customisation for any home’s specific requirements. EACH MODE HAS UNIQUE: SET TEMPERATURE (Water temperature at end of heating cycle) TRIGGER TEMPERATURE (Water temperature that starts a new heating cycle) HEATPUMP TEMPERATURE (Water temperature heated to by heat pump during cycle) ELEMENT TEMPERATURE...

  • Page 30: Selecting A Heating Mode

    12.6 SELECTING A HEATING MODE 1. ACTIVATE MODE SELECT SCREEN. Press mode icon to bring up the list of available modes. 2. SELECT MODE. Click the mode you wish to select. Then click the BACK arrow to return to main screen. 3.

  • Page 31: System Diagnostics

    12.8 SYSTEM RUNNING STATE The controller includes system diagnostics for owners to quickly check heat pump performance during a heating cycle. This allows remote technical support to diagnose potential issues and provide solutions without requiring onsite servicing. TO ACCESS THE DIAGNOSTICS: 1.

  • Page 32: Symbols & Icons

    12.9 SYMBOLS & BUTTONS CURRENT TIME 13. WI-FI SYMBOL (LIT WI-FI IS CONNECTED) CURRENT DATE 14. SHOWER SYMBOL (SYSTEM IS ON FOR HEATING) CURRENT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 15. ERROR SYMBOL (SYSTEM HAS A FAULT) DEFROST SYMBOL 16. CURRENT WATER TEMPERATURE (LIT IF DEFROST IS ACTIVE) NETWORK SYMBOL 17.

  • Page 33: Faults & Error Codes

    12.10 FAULTS & ERROR CODES If the unit experiences a fault, the “FAULT ICON” will flash to indicate it. Clicking on this icon will take you to the real-time fault/fault record. This page can display up to 20 real-time faults and 50 historical faults. Once the fault has been resolved, the icon will disappear.

  • Page 34: Maintenance - Owner

    M A I N T E N A N C E - O W N E R 13.1 SIX MONTH MAINTENANCE The following maintance should be performed by the owner of the heat pump every 6 months to ensure ongoing safety and performance. 1.

  • Page 35: Maintenance Notes

    M A I N T E N A N C E N O T E S Use the following page to make any notes or observations regarding your systems operation or maintence, to share with attending tradespersons.

  • Page 36: Maintenance - Tradesperson

    M A I N T E N A N C E - T R A D E S P E R S O N It is recommended that qualified tradespeople perform the following maintenance every FIVE YEARS. 1. CHECK PLUMBING VALVES It is recommended to ensure that all valves connected to the heat pump are operating properly.

  • Page 37: Trouble Shooting

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G - O W N E R NO HOT WATER POSSIBLE CAUSES CHECKS SOLUTIONS If the screen is blank, check the supply power switch is turned on and Check to see if the System has no power that all homes fuses are up.
  • Page 38 CONDENSATE AND/OR PTR LEAKING Owners can expect at least 5 -10L of water to be drained daily from condensate and relief valves during the systems heating. If more than a bucket a day of water is being drained contact your installing plumber to check all relief valves. ADJUSTING THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE All hot water systems must be installed with a tempering valve that limits the water tempera- ture at showers and bath outlets to a maximum of 50°C.

  • Page 39: Warranty

    Owners can claim reimbursement for the following costs associated with a minor defect: All parts under section 4.2 DYNAMIC/X8 PARTS SCHEMATICS will be supplied free of charge for a period of for a period of 6 years from the date of installation, provided that proof of pur- chase is provided.
  • Page 40 • Proof of purchase/installation to validate system age, if not supplied system age will be determined from date of manufacture. • Copy of invoice from an Aquatech Solar Technologies Pty. Ltd. approved service agent or Aquatech Solar Technologies Pty. Ltd. service department. •...
  • Page 41 5. Owners must submit the following documents to: warranty@hydrothermhotwatersystems.com.au to validate a Major Failure Claim: • Major Failure System Report completed by approved Aquatech Service Agent • An original purchase invoices or installation invoice to prove ownership and to determine that the system has not been relocated or altered from the original install. 6.
  • Page 42 8. Any associated plumbing parts including the PTR Valve, which is covered by third party sup- pliers, have a one-year warranty (parts & labour). 9. Failure of the Hydrotherm DYNAMIC/X8 system or any associated parts as a result of dam- aged from insects or animals.
  • Page 43 This includes manifolding multiple systems as a single installation. SUPPLIED PTR &/or OTHER VAVLES The DYNAMIC/X8 is supplied with a 3rd party PTR valve and may also be supplied with other valves as part of promotional offers. All supplied valves come with a warranty period of 1 Year parts &...
  • Page 44 INFO@HYDROTHERMHOTWATERSYTEMS.COM.AU WWW.HYDROTHERMHOTWATERSYSTEMS.COM.AU 1300 769 904...

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