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Nibe F1253 Installation Manual

Nibe F1253 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation manual Ground source heat pump NIBE F1253 IHB EN 2436-1 831654...
  • Page 2 Quick guide Navigation Ok button (confirm/select) Back button (back/undo/exit) Control knob (move/increase/reduce) A detailed explanation of the button functions can be found on page 35. How to scroll through menus and make different settings is described on page 37. Set the indoor climate INDOOR CLIMATE HOT WATER HEAT PUMP...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Electrical circuit diagram 5 Electrical connections Item register General Connections Contact information Settings Optional connections Connecting accessories 6 Commissioning and adjusting Preparations Filling and venting Start-up and inspection Setting the heating curve 7 myUplink Specification Connection NIBE F1253 Table of Contents...

  • Page 4: Important Information

    Important information Safety information Do not start F1253 if there is a risk that the water in the system has frozen. This manual describes installation and service procedures for implementation by specialists. Water may drip from the safety valve’s The manual must be left with the customer.

  • Page 5: Marking

    This unit contains a fluorinated greenhouse gas that is covered by the Kyoto agreement. The equipment contains R407C, a fluorinated greenhouse gas with a GWP value (Global Warming Potential) of 1,774. Do not release R407C into the atmosphere. NIBE F1253 Chapter 1 | Important information...

  • Page 6: Inspection Of The Installation

    Shut off valves Circulation pump setting Electricity (page 20) Connections Main voltage Phase voltage Fuses heat pump Fuses property Outside sensor Room sensor Current sensor Safety breaker Earth circuit-breaker Setting of emergency mode thermostat Chapter 1 | Important information NIBE F1253...

  • Page 7: Delivery And Handling

    50 mm free space is required on each side to allow place. When being moved into a building, F1253 may be leant the side panels to be removed. All service on F1253 can be back 45 °. carried out from the front, however the right-hand panel Ensure that F1253 has not been damaged during transport.

  • Page 8: Supplied Components

    2 x (ø22 x G20) 1 Not Italy and the DACH countries. 2 Not 1x230 V 3 Not Denmark LOCATION The kit of supplied items is placed in packaging on top of the heat pump. Chapter 2 | Delivery and handling NIBE F1253...

  • Page 9: Side Covers

    Twist the panel slightly outwards. Grip the handle and pull straight out as illustrated. 3. Move the panel outwards and backwards. 4. Assembly takes place in the reverse order. NIBE F1253 Chapter 2 | Delivery and handling...
  • Page 10 Remove the cover for the junction box according to the description on page 20. Grip the handle and pull the insulation carefully towards you as illustrated. Chapter 2 | Delivery and handling NIBE F1253...

  • Page 11: The Heat Pump Design

    The heat pump design General VIEW FROM BEHIND QM22 QM22 QN10 QN10 W130 W130 F1255 AA4-XJ4 AA4-XJ3 AA4-XF4 AA4-XF3 QM34 QM31 EP14-QM31 EP14-QM33 QM32 QM33 EP14-QM34 EP14-QM32 EP14 VIEW FROM ABOVE NIBE F1253 Chapter 3 | The heat pump design...

  • Page 12: Pipe Connections

    1 Only heat pump with enamelled vessel. MISCELLANEOUS EP14 Cooling module Rating plate Identification plate, cooling module Cable gland, incoming electricity Cable gland Cable gland, rear side, sensor Designations according to standard EN 81346-2. Chapter 3 | The heat pump design NIBE F1253...

  • Page 13: Distribution Boxes

    AA23 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Immersion heater card Base card Input circuit board Electrical anode board AA23 Communication board Miniature circuit-breaker FQ10 Temperature limiter/Emergency mode thermostat 1 Only heat pump with enamelled vessel. NIBE F1253 Chapter 3 | The heat pump design...

  • Page 14: Cooling Module (Ep14)

    Temperature sensor, suction gas QA40 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS XL20 BT17 AA100 Joint card Capacitor XL21 EB10 Compressor heater BT15 QA40 Inverter EB10 Choke COOLING COMPONENTS Evaporator Condenser GQ10 Compressor Drying filter Expansion valve Chapter 3 | The heat pump design NIBE F1253...

  • Page 15: Pipe Connections

    SYMBOL KEY Pipe installation must be carried out in accordance with Symbol Meaning current norms and directives. F1253 can operate with a re- Shut-off valve turn temperature of up to 58 °C and an outgoing temperat- Non-return valve ure from the heat pump of 70 (65 °C with only the com- pressor).

  • Page 16: System Diagram

    Dimensions and pipe SYSTEM DIAGRAM F1253 consists of a cooling module, a water heater, an im- connections mersion heater, circulation pumps and a control system. F1253 is connected to the brine and heating medium circuits. In the heat pump evaporator, the brine (water mixed with...

  • Page 17: Brine Side

    0 °C, it must be protected against freezing down to -15 °C. When making the volume calculation, use 1 litres of ready Install the shut-off valve as close to F1253 as possible. mixed brine per metre of collector hose (applies when using •...

  • Page 18: Climate System

    Climate system Installation alternative A climate system is a system that regulates the indoor F1253 can be installed in several different ways, some of temperature with the help of the control system in F1253 which are shown here. and, for example, radiators, underfloor heating, underfloor Further option information is available at nibe.eu...

  • Page 19: Ground Water System

    With the POOL 40 accessory, you can heat the pool with placed. your system. During pool heating, the heating medium circulates between the F1253 and the pool exchanger using the heat pump’s internal circulation pump. EXTRA CLIMATE SYSTEM -CL11 -CL11-AA25...

  • Page 20: Electrical Connections

    If the building is equipped with an earth-fault breaker, F1253 should be equipped with a separate one. • F1253 must be installed via an isolator switch. The cable area has to be dimensioned based on the fuse rating used. •...

  • Page 21: Cable Lock

    (B). Angle out the cover and remove it. Removing the cover, base board NOTE! To remove the cover for the base board, the cover for the input circuit board must first be removed. NIBE F1253 Chapter 5 | Electrical connections...

  • Page 22: Connections

    Mark up any junction boxes with warnings for ex- POWER CONNECTION ternal voltage. F1253 must be installed with a disconnection option on the supply cable. Minimum cable area must be dimensioned If you wish to connect an external operating voltage for the based on the fuse used.

  • Page 23: Settings

    F1253 operates without the room sensor, but if you want to immersion heater. read the home’s indoor temperature from the display on F1253, the sensor must be fitted.

  • Page 24: Emergency Mode

    45°C (for example radiators). The switch (SF1) must not be set to " " or until F1253 has been filled with water. Components in the product can be damaged. Power in emergency mode The immersion heater’s power in emergency mode is set with the DIP switch (S2) on the immersion heater board (AA1), according to the table below.

  • Page 25: Optional Connections

    Read more about phase detection property’s main fuses tripping. in section "Menu 5.1.12 - internal electrical addition". F1253 is equipped with a load monitor that, with the help of a current sensor, controls the power steps for the electric CONNECTING EXTERNAL ENERGY METER...

  • Page 26: External Connection Options

    The example above uses the inputs AUX1 (X6:9-10) and AUX2 (X6:11-12) on the input board (AA3). External activation of functions An external switch function can be connected to F1253 to activate various functions. The function is activated during the time the switch is closed.
  • Page 27 External blocking of functions Activate the climate system you want +Adjust to affect An external switch function can be connected to F1253 for by highlighting the function and pressing the OK button. blocking various functions. The switch must be potential- free and a closed switch results in blocking.

  • Page 28: Connecting Accessories

    See in- formation at nibe.eu for the list of the accessories that can be used with F1253. Accessory card 2 ACCESSORIES WITH CIRCUIT BOARD AA5 AA5-X4 Accessories that contain circuit board AA5 are connected to the heat pump terminal block AA3-X4: 13-15.

  • Page 29: Commissioning And Adjusting

    5. Open the valves on the filler connector. NOTE! 6. Start the filling pump. Insufficient venting can damage internal compon- ents in F1253. Fill until liquid enters the return pipe. 8. Close the valves on the filler connector. FILLING THE CLIMATE SYSTEM 9.

  • Page 30: Start-Up And Inspection

    CAUTION! 3. Fill with brine until approx 2/3 of the ves- sel is full. Do not start F1253 if there is a risk that the water in the system has frozen. 4. Reconnect the connector at the top of the vessel.
  • Page 31 100% To set the correct flow in the brine system, the brine pump must run at the correct speed. F1253 has a brine pump that is controlled automatically in standard mode. Certain func- tions and accessories may demand that it be run manually, Flöde l/s...

  • Page 32: Setting The Heating Curve

    (°C) and thereby energy-efficient operation. Based on this curve, SUPPLY TEMPERATURE – MAXIMUM AND the F1253 determines the temperature of the water to the MINIMUM VALUES climate system (the supply temperature) and thus the indoor Because the supply temperature cannot be calculated temperature.
  • Page 33 5. Press the OK or Back button to exit read off mode. NIBE F1253 Chapter 6 | Commissioning and adjusting...

  • Page 34: Myuplink

    Specification Visit pro.myuplink.com for information about what else you You need the following in order for myUplink to be able to can do using the mobile app and online. communicate with your F1253: • network cable • Internet connection •...

  • Page 35: Control - Introduction

    The USB port is hidden beneath the plastic badge with the product name on it. The USB port is used to update the software. Visit myuplink.com and click the "Software" tab to download the latest software for your installation. NIBE F1253 Chapter 8 | Control - Introduction...

  • Page 36: Symbols In The Display

    3.1 that you should note. These two symbols indicate whether the com- pressor or addition is blocked in F1253. These can, for example, be blocked depending on which operating mode is selected in menu 4.2, if blocking is scheduled in menu 4.9.5 or if an alarm...

  • Page 37: Operation

    Back button. Mark the applicable option. One of the options is pre-selected (white). Press the OK button to confirm the selected option. The selected option has a green tick. NIBE F1253 Chapter 8 | Control - Introduction...

  • Page 38: Use The Virtual Keyboard

    (at the page number) has been marked. Press the OK button to skip between the steps in the start guide. If the start guide is left on this page it closes automatically in 60 min Chapter 8 | Control - Introduction NIBE F1253...

  • Page 39: Control - Menus

    Menu 4 - HEAT PUMP 4 - HEAT PUMP 4.1 - plus functions 4.1.1 - pool * 4.1.3 - internet 4.1.3.1 - myUplink 4.1.3.8 - tcp/ip settings 4.1.3.9 - proxy settings 4.1.5 - SG Ready NIBE F1253 Chapter 9 | Control - Menus...
  • Page 40 4.7 - holiday setting 4.9 - advanced 4.9.1 - op. prioritisation 4.9.2 - auto mode setting 4.9.3 - degree minute setting 4.9.4 - factory setting user 4.9.5 - schedule blocking * Accessory needed. Chapter 9 | Control - Menus NIBE F1253...

  • Page 41: Menu 5 - Service

    Setting software-controlled inputs and outputs on input board (AA3). factory setting service Total reset of all settings (including settings available to the user ) to default values. NIBE F1253 Chapter 9 | Control - Menus...
  • Page 42 Climate system 2 - 8 cannot be set to Setting range: 0 – 100 % a higher max supply temperature than climate system 1. Set the speed for the five different selectable speeds for the fan here. Chapter 9 | Control - Menus NIBE F1253...
  • Page 43 Setting range: 1 - 100 % Setting range: auto, intermittent Factory setting: 70 % Default value: auto Set the operating mode of the heating medium pump here. NIBE F1253 Chapter 9 | Control - Menus...
  • Page 44 Here you set the max. electrical output of the internal elec- Setting range: 1 - 100 % trical addition in F1253 and the fuse size for the installation. Default values: 70 % "detect phase order": Here, you also check which current...
  • Page 45 MENU 5.1.22 - HEAT PUMP TESTING Make different system settings for the heat pump here, e.g. CAUTION! which accessories are installed. This menu is intended for testing F1253 according MENU 5.2.4 - ACCESSORIES to different standards. Inform the heat pump which accessories are installed here.
  • Page 46 MENU 5.3.3 - EXTRA CLIMATE SYSTEM TIP! use in heating mode Setting range: on/off See the accessory installation instructions for function description. Factory setting: on use in cooling mode Setting range: on/off Factory setting: off Chapter 9 | Control - Menus NIBE F1253...
  • Page 47 When the function has been activated, you can make settings for them. "solar panel cooling", "passive recharging" and "active recharging" cannot be combined, only one function can be activated. NIBE F1253 Chapter 9 | Control - Menus...
  • Page 48 Activated if mixer valve is in- entering the heat pump (BT10) is lower than this setting, stalled and it is to be controlled from F1253. When the option the function is deactivated. is active, you can set the outgoing hot water temperature,...
  • Page 49 If "blocked" is selected, text in operating info shows that the input is closed. The fans stop until the input is open. NIBE F1253 Chapter 9 | Control - Menus...
  • Page 50 Here you set the number of pulses per kWh length of period 1 – 7 that are sent to F1253. Setting range: 0 – 30 days Factory setting, period 1 – 3, 5 – 7: 2 days...
  • Page 51 The date, time, ID no. (unique to particular setting) and the new set value are shown for every change. NOTE! The change log is saved at restart and remains unchanged after factory setting. NIBE F1253 Chapter 9 | Control - Menus...

  • Page 52: Service

    EMERGENCY MODE CAUTION! Switch (SF1) must not be set to " " or before FQ10 F1253 has been filled with water. Components in the product could be damaged. Emergency mode is used in event of operational interference EP14-QM34 EP14-QM33 and in conjunction with service. Hot water is not produced in emergency mode.

  • Page 53: Emptying The Brine System

    5. Insert a screwdriver and turn the pump motor around. 6. Screw in the venting screw (QM5). Start F1253 by setting the switch (SF1) to " ", and check that the circulation pump is working. It is usually easier to start the circulation pump with F1253 running, and with the switch (SF1) set to "...

  • Page 54: Temperature Sensor Data

    52 (AA100). EP14-QM31 EP14-QM33 10. Carefully pull out the cooling module. F1255 EP14-QM34 EP14-QM32 Remove the insulation. 3. Remove the locking plate. 4. Disconnect the pipe connection under the shut-off valve (EP14-QM31). Chapter 10 | Service NIBE F1253...

  • Page 55: Usb Service Outlet

    (see image). choose another file USB SERVICE OUTLET Here, you can update the software in F1253. CAUTION! For the following functions to work the USB memory must contain files with software for F1253 from NIBE.
  • Page 56 Tick “activated". are asked whether you really want to update the software. 3. The present values from F1253 are saved in a file in the Respond "yes" to continue or "no" to undo. USB memory at the set interval until “activated" is un- If you responded"yes"...
  • Page 57 USB memory. recover settings: Here, you upload all menu settings from the USB memory stick. NOTE! Resetting of menu settings from the USB memory cannot be undone. NIBE F1253 Chapter 10 | Service...

  • Page 58: Disturbances In Comfort

    Disturbances in comfort In most cases, F1253 notes a malfunction (a malfunction NOTE! can lead to disruption in comfort) and indicates this with alarms, and instructions for action, in the display. Selecting "aid mode” is not the same as correcting the problem that caused the alarm.

  • Page 59: High Room Temperature

    There is no heating or hot water demand, nor cooling de- thermostats. mand (accessory is required for cooling). • F1253 does not call on heating, hot water or cooling. • Too low set value on the automatic heating control. –...

  • Page 60: Accessories

    BASE EXTENSION EF 45 for the house. This accessory can be used to create a larger area under F1253. Cu pipe Ø22. Part no. 067 152 Part no. 067 314...
  • Page 61 ROOM UNIT RMU 40 The room unit is an accessory with a built-in room sensor, which allows the control and monitoring of F1253 to be carried out in a different part of your home to where it is located. Part no 067 064...

  • Page 62: Technical Data

    Technical data Dimensions * This dimension applies at 90° angle on the brine pipes (side connection). The dimension can vary approx. ±100 mm vertically as the brine pipes consist in part of flexible pipes. Chapter 13 | Technical data NIBE F1253...

  • Page 63: Electrical Data

    400V 3N ~ 50Hz Max operating current including 0 kW immersion heater (Recommended fuse rating). 12(16) Max operating current including 0.5 – 6.5 kW immersion heater (Recommended fuse rating). 17,3(20) Additional power 0.5/1/1.5/2/2.5/3 /3.5/4/4.5/5/5.5/6/6.5 NIBE F1253 Chapter 13 | Technical data...

  • Page 64: Technical Specifications

    (bar) Nominal flow 0.18 Flow at Pdesignh 0.29 Max external avail. press at nom flow Max external available press at Pdesignh Min/Max incoming Brine temp °C see diagram Min. outgoing brine temp. °C Chapter 13 | Technical data NIBE F1253...
  • Page 65 2 Scale for the system’s efficiency class room heating: A+++ to G. Reported efficiency for the system takes the product’s temperature regulator into account. 3 Scale for efficiency class hot water: A+ to F. 4 With feet removed, the required ceiling height is approx. 1,930 mm. 5 Rf: stainless steel, E: enamel. NIBE F1253 Chapter 13 | Technical data...

  • Page 66: Diagram,Dimensioningcompressorspeed

    0 °C incoming brine temperature, the remainder (up to 70°C) is obtained using the additional heat. 100% This diagram shows the entire working range for F1253-4 Arbetsområde under 75% för F1155-1255 6kW, för hela arbetsområdet 12 och 16 kW.
  • Page 67 100% °C Köldbärare in, temperatur Incoming brine temp, °C Framledningstemp. Värmebärare 50 °C för F1155-1255 -6 kW. F1253-6 Avgiven kyleffekt Specified cooling output, kW 100% °C Incoming brine temp, °C Köldbärare in, temperatur NIBE F1253 Chapter 13 | Technical data...

  • Page 68: Energy Labelling

    Energy labelling INFORMATION SHEET Supplier NIBE AB Model F1253-4 1x230V F1253-6 1x230V Temperature application °C 35 / 55 35 / 55 Declared load profile for water heating Seasonal space heating energy efficiency class, av- A+++ / A+++ A+++ / A+++...
  • Page 69 Supplier NIBE AB Model F1253-4 3x400V F1253-6 3x400V Temperature application °C 35 / 55 35 / 55 Declared load profile for water heating Seasonal space heating energy efficiency class, av- A+++ / A+++ A+++ / A+++ erage climate Water heating energy efficiency class, average cli-...

  • Page 70: Technical Documentation

    Daily energy consumption 7.48 Daily fuel consumption elec fuel Annual energy consumption 1,642 Annual fuel consumption Contact information NIBE Energy Systems – Box 14 – Hannabadsvägen 5 – 285 21 Markaryd – Sweden Chapter 13 | Technical data NIBE F1253...
  • Page 71 Daily energy consumption 7.73 Daily fuel consumption elec fuel Annual energy consumption 1,642 Annual fuel consumption Contact information NIBE Energy Systems – Box 14 – Hannabadsvägen 5 – 285 21 Markaryd – Sweden NIBE F1253 Chapter 13 | Technical data...
  • Page 72 Daily energy consumption 7.48 Daily fuel consumption elec fuel Annual energy consumption 1,642 Annual fuel consumption Contact information NIBE Energy Systems – Box 14 – Hannabadsvägen 5 – 285 21 Markaryd – Sweden Chapter 13 | Technical data NIBE F1253...
  • Page 73 Daily energy consumption 7.48 Daily fuel consumption elec fuel Annual energy consumption 1,642 Annual fuel consumption Contact information NIBE Energy Systems – Box 14 – Hannabadsvägen 5 – 285 21 Markaryd – Sweden NIBE F1253 Chapter 13 | Technical data...

  • Page 74: Electrical Circuit Diagram

    Electrical circuit diagram 1X230 V 4/6 KW Chapter 13 | Technical data NIBE F1253...
  • Page 75 NIBE F1253 Chapter 13 | Technical data...
  • Page 76 Chapter 13 | Technical data NIBE F1253...
  • Page 77 NIBE F1253 Chapter 13 | Technical data...
  • Page 78 Chapter 13 | Technical data NIBE F1253...
  • Page 79 NIBE F1253 Chapter 13 | Technical data...
  • Page 80 3X400 V 4/6 KW Chapter 13 | Technical data NIBE F1253...
  • Page 81 NIBE F1253 Chapter 13 | Technical data...
  • Page 82 Chapter 13 | Technical data NIBE F1253...
  • Page 83 NIBE F1253 Chapter 13 | Technical data...
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  • Page 86: Item Register

    OK button, 35 Filling the hot water heater, 29 Status lamp, 35 Switch, 35 Helping the circulation pump to start, 53 Disturbances in comfort, 58 Help menu, 38 Alarm, 58 Hot water circulation, 27 Manage alarm, 58 Item register NIBE F1253...
  • Page 87 Removing the cover, immersion heater circuit board, 21 Venting the brine system, 30 Removing the covers, 8 Venting the climate system, 29 Removing the hatch, input circuit board, 21 Room sensor, 23 Working range heat pump, 66 NIBE F1253 Item register...

  • Page 91: Contact Information

    Tel: +48 (0)85 66 28 490 Hannabadsvägen 5, 285 21 Markaryd Tel. +41 (0)58 252 21 00 biawar.com.pl Tel: +46 (0)433-27 30 00 info@nibe.ch info@nibe.se nibe.ch nibe.se For countries not mentioned in this list, contact NIBE Sweden or check nibe.eu for more information.
  • Page 92 WS release date: 2024-09-04 07:18 Publish date: 2024-10-28 10:43 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.

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