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Installation, service and operating instruction Cetetherm AquaFirst & AquaGenius Neo Tap Water System Manual AquaFirstGenius Neo EN 2024 07 23.docx...
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This manual is published by Cetetherm. Cetetherm can without further notice make changes and improvements to the content in this manual if it is necessary due to printing mistakes, wrong information or changes in the hardware or software. All these types of changes will be included in future release of the...
Measure sketch of AquaGenius FIB/FIN Semi-Instantaneous ..............9 Measure sketch of Aqua First 2000 & 4000 Instantaneous ..............10 Measure sketch of AquaFirst 2000 & 4000 Semi-instantaneous............10 Measure sketch of AquaFirst 5000 Instantaneous ................. 11 Measure sketch of AquaFirst 5000 Semi-instantaneous ................ 11 Measure sketch of Aqua First 6100 &...
0°C and max 40°C, max humidity 85% without condensation. AquaFirst is WRAS approved. This approval demonstrates it is of a suitable quality and standard against the requirements of the UK Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Water Supply (Water Fittings) (Scotland) Byelaws, provided it is installed and used in accordance with the installation and requirement notes and any other restrictions within the approval.
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 2. Installation The installation work must be carried out by an authorized installation contractor The tap water modules are designed for indoor installation, typically in a plant room only accessible by qualified technicians. The ambient temperature in the room must be min 0°C and max 40°C, max humidity 85% without...
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions Installation of Instantaneous units The tap water systems should be installed according to the following schematics. Picture 5 REP. DESIGNATION REP. DESIGNATION Primary inlet Heat Exchanger Primary Outlet Primary pump (single/double)
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions Installation of Semi-Instantaneous units Recycling flow rate PR must be < 60% PC flow rate.. Protect the storage tank by installing the added safety valve. Pressure gage=tank MAX working pressure and can be different from tap water module’s safety valve pressure gauge.
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions Measure sketch of AquaFirst 5000 Instantaneous Represented model: FI5000 ID (2 single primary pumps) Picture 12 * 1 Single Primary pump / ** 2 Single primary pumps Measure sketch of AquaFirst 5000 Semi-instantaneous Represented model: FI5000/7000 DD (2 Single primary pumps and 2 single charging pumps) G 1”1/2 versions...
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions Measure sketch of Aqua First 6100 & 8000 Instantaneous Represented model: FI8000 ID (2 Single primary pumps) Picture 14 * Single Primary pump / ** Double Primary pump Measure sketch of Aqua First 6100 & 8000 Semi-Instantaneous...
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 3. Electrical Installation Power supply the control box with 230V 50 Hz + Earth, using electric protection in the main electric power box. The TWS control box is a secondary electrical control box.
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions Electric wiring diagram Picture 17...
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Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions Picture 18 The earth must be connected to terminal 7 of the power PCB. Protect the power supply upstream of the product by means of a fixed connection and a separator with a cut-off interval of at least 3mm (fuse or switch) Input: 30A, In: 30mA, trip characteristic: C.
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Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions Wiring details : Power terminal on PCB (lower part of control box, left side) ╧ ╧ ╧ ╧ Pump 1 Pump 2 Pump 3...
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 4. Using the temperature controller When the unit is power supplied, wait one minute before navigating into the menu. Picture 19 Designation key to display firmware/software versions. It is equipped of an orange LED if point in manual OR Green flashing if modbus connection with BMS writing priority.
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 4.1 Display settings (HMI) 1. Press a few seconds on « Escape » key to access to HMI 1 /2 settings: HMI settings Then press (✓) key Local connection 2. Press on key then on ✓ key to change backlight colour.
(UTD, Standards EN, ISO etc.) All countries have different rules for how hot or cold tap water should be. Cetetherm recommends the hot water temperature is at least 55°C and a hot water recirculation not less than 50°C. At a temperature below 50°C there is a risk of bacterial growth. Note that at temperatures above 60°C the risk of scalding increases.
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 3. Sélect « ON » using the key and press ✓ key. ✓OFF 4. Now, display has changed to « Enable ON » and Safety function the alarm key green flashes, indicating a function is Enable on-going.
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions Remark: After 10 minutes without pressing any key, the software logs out from technician level, the key disappears, and the software is back to end-user access level. 6.2. Log out You don’t have to wait 10 minutes until logging out.
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions Temperature Setpoint(s) and clock program(s) If the green led of key is flashing, it is not possible to change the setpoint(s). To solve this, access to technician level (see further on), go to “Communication” sub- menu and select «...
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions Process the same way as before to change S1 temperature setpoint. Display indicates : Value 2 60°C Press key to access next line. Here, we indicate the 3rd program...
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions (automatic restart by default) and doesn’t stop pump and doesn’t close the primary control valve. • Alarm button will red flash and event stored into memory. Furthermore, relay 1 will be activated by default as relay 1 is general default.
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions “Esc” key to cancel change. Setting values: 0 to 2000s. 0s 2000s [---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---] Press key to go to next line. 4-6 / 6 Lines 4 to 6 are read only informations.
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions For a monthly treatment, each 1st of the month at 2h00, without taking care of the day it is, you have to input: Date= *.01. *.**** and Time=02.00 (not the best frequency) 8.
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 8. Press ✓ key to change primary valve signal value (Y1 signal). Safety function 3/3 Use / keys to change its value and press ✓ key to validate Valve signal setpoint or “Esc”...
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 12. Press « Esc » key to get back to main menu. Press again “Esc” to point 1 line of Main menu. When ECO function is running, display indicates « ECO function RUNNING », the main menu indicates “ECO/Booster RUNNING”...
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions eliminates potential transitory temperatures, like thermal treatment which could interfer. If fouling conditions are reached, this will generate an alarm and will make the alarm button red flashing. Settings : 1.
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Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 6. Press ✓ key to change P1/P2 pump priority (only if 2 primary pumps). 4/nn Pump(s) menu Use / keys to change value and press ✓ key to validate or “Esc”...
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 6.10. Extended Functions Extended functions require to add temperature sensor(s) PT1 and/or PT2 that must be connected on terminals M and X3 for PT1 and M and X4 for PT2. These connections are located on terminal T3 of the controller, upper part of the control box.
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Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 4. Press several time on key to access to line « Configuration » l / t STANDARD then press ✓ key. … Configuration 5. Press several times on key to access to line #5 : S2 Activation.
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Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions Primary tank 1 sensor (PT2) function Principle : This function allows to manage a primary tank load, source of accumulated energy using P3 and/or P4 pumps. If water on bottom tank is too cold, P3 or P4 are energized to allow tank to be loaded, until temperature on PT2 gets hot enough, meaning the tank has been recharged as it is loading from top to bottom.
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Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions Function is now activated. Primary tank 2 sensors function (PT1 +PT2) : Principle : This function allows to manage a primary tank load, source of accumulated energy using P3 and/or P4 pumps.
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 7. Press several times on key to access to « Extended functions » l / t STANDARD line and press ✓ key to enter sub-menu Extended functions 8.
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 6.12. Modbus RTU Communication Menu Be sure modbus cable wires are connected on T1 terminal (upper left corner of the control box) to get Modbus communication. Wiring made on terminals labelled A+ and B-. If cable lengh exceeds 3 meters, it is recommended to use a shielded cable, connecting shiled to REF terminal.
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Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions Modbus parameters’ list : MODBUS POINTS / POINT MODBUS Default values * In case of multiple controllers, change ModBus slave number Speed / Vitesse : 19200 MODBUS * Si plusieurs appareils connectés, changer le N° d' esclave du Modbus...
All inputs are read only, no possibility to change a sensor value. -------- T3 CONNECTOR --------- B5 :--- 0°C * Optional sensor(s) for AquaFirst. Not available for AquaGenius. B6 :--- 0°C These sensors are activated into the « Configuration » and/or into the X1 :--- 0°C...
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 1/6 Binary (or digital) inputs BI-IO Aut.st All inputs are read only, no possibility to change a sensor value. -------- T5 CONNECTOR --------- D1 : P1 Alarm : NORMAL * Depending of pump(s)’number.
4/ 19 Configuration value and ✓ key to confirm or “Esc” key to cancel. … For AquaFirst, AquaGenius or AquaCompact, select Aq.F Actuator type Aq.F : Other values correspond to other products. 8. Press key to access to next line ✓Aq.F...
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Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 12. Press ✓ key to enable/disable S3 temperature sensor. Press / Configuration 7/ 19 keys to change value to YES/NO and press ✓ key to validate or …...
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Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 30. Press ✓ key to change the display language. Use / keys to Configuration 16/ 19 change value and press ✓ key to validate or “Esc” key to cancel.
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 8. Alarms/Functions and acknowledgement 8.1. Alarms Alarms are indicated via key that red flashes. To acknowledge an alarm, press twice on key, press ✓ key, then on ...
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 9. Production RESET If lot of parameters have been changed (PID, extended functions…) and you want to find back all default settings at once, you should proceed the production reset.
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 10. Trouble shooting FINDINGS PROBABLE CAUSES REMEDIES Controller doesn’t start No power from mains or PCB Check FU5 (230V transfo), FU7 (24VDC transformer transfo) and mains supply Pump(s) not operating Locked rotor or damaged Force to rotate.
An alarm message if fouling function is set correctly and activated (option). Only replace any defective parts with the original spare parts. Please contact your Cetetherm distributor for spare parts, note serial number and model designation. Maintenance work must be carried out by a qualified and authorized technician.
Add a recycling pump to an Instantaneous system. It is possible to add a recycling pump to an AquaFirst or AquaGenius unit. This one must be wired on P3 or P4 terminal on the power PCB. If this pump is not equipped with default contact, shunt D3 and M terminals for P3 or D4 and M for P4 pump.
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Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 1. Open the control box 2. On the power PCB, right side, identify the pump type selector for P1 and P2. 3. The selector should be placed on the left side for constant speed pump(s), “FIX” label.
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions Status led Meaning Default contact Pump OK Closed, no default reported to the controller. Pump warning (air/under Closed, no default reported to the controller. voltage or too low speed) Opened, default reported to the controller.
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 11.7 Cleaning Plates and gaskets Heat Exchangers Opening heat exchanger should be done as per following procedure : 1. Isolate primary and secondary hydraulic circuits. 2. Open the purge cocks to drop the internal pressure of each side.
Remove the caps on the connections and plug in the cleaning system. Cetetherm recommends the use of a pre-fitted cleaning unit together with a specific cleaning agent that is environmentally friendly. There are several product solutions available depending on the cleaning job to be tackled. Use a neutralizing solution before rinsing.
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 12. Spare Parts 12.1. AquaGenius FIB/FIN Only replace any defective part with the original spare part. Please contact your local Cetetherm agency. Picture 32 Rep. Description Temperature controller Micro 4000...
Control box, empty Temperature sensor Micro 4000 Safety valve 15/21 10B Primary single pump 1”1/4 1x230V for AquaFirst series 2000 Primary double pump 1”1/4 1x230V for AquaFirst series 2000 Primary single pump 1”1/4 1x230V for AquaFirst series 4000 Primary double pump 1”1/4 1x230V for AquaFirst series 4000 SS316 Charging pump 1”1/4 1x230V...
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 13. Commissioning report COMMISSIONNING REPORT Installation Tightening dimension control Air vent position Settling Pot presence on primary Boiler Brend, installation and power Mixing bottle required / Presence Balancing valve presence on Indirect (Semi Instantaneous ) installations...
Cetetherm AquaFirst and AquaGenius Neo Installation, service and operating instructions 14. Declaration of conformity PED 2014/68/EU art. 4.3, LVD, EMC, RoHS Declaration of Conformity Déclaration de Conformité Konformitätserklärung Conformiteitsverklaring Manufacturer / Fabricant / Hersteller / Fabrikant: Cetetherm SAS Route du Stade ZI du Moulin, 69490 Pontcharra sur Turdine, France •...
Also excluded from the warranty: Fitting costs, refitting costs, packaging, transport, and any accessories or equipment not manufactured by Cetetherm, which will only be covered by any warranties issued by said third-party manufacturers. Any damage caused by connection errors, insufficient protection, misapplication or faulty or careless operations.
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