MYPV ELWA Installation and operating instructions

ELWA®Assembly- and Operation Manual, 170504 1
ELWA®
Photovoltaic Water Heater
Assembly- and Operation Manual
Content
Intended Use ...........................................................................................................................................2
Scope of Supply.......................................................................................................................................2
Safety Instructions .........................................................................................................................2
Exemption of Warranty and Liability.....................................................................................................3
Assembly and Installation Instructions.................................................................................................3
Electrical Connection .....................................................................................................................4
Electrical Connection Stratification Charge.................................................................................4
Controls and Indicators ..........................................................................................................................5
Operating Status Indicator .....................................................................................................................5
Start-up ....................................................................................................................................................5
Normal operation without boost backup (AC plug not connected) ...........................................5
Normal operation with boost backup (AC plug connected) ........................................................5
Adjusting the boost backup target temperature (factory preset to 50 °C) .................................6
Stratification Charge with two ELWAs ............................................................................................6
Error Displays ..........................................................................................................................................6
Maintenance............................................................................................................................................7
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................7
Disposal....................................................................................................................................................7
Declaration of Conformity......................................................................................................................7
Technical Data .........................................................................................................................................8

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Intended Use
The electric hot water device ELWA is designed to be used with photovoltaic arrays up to
2.5 kWp nominal power.
ELWA should be mounted on conventional hot water tanks or storage tanks with a minimum
capacity of about 150 litres.
The device does not feed any power to the grid. A permission of the grid operator or the utility
is NOT required.
Any use different from that described above may lead to damage and can even cause short
circuits, electric shocks or fire. Safety instructions of this manual must be followed strictly!
The device fulfils national and European regulations. Company and product name are
trademarks of my-PV GmbH. All rights reserved.
Scope of Supply
Photovoltaic Water Heater ELWA
O-Ring-Seal
1 set MC4 Connectors
Assembly- and Operation Manual
Safety Instructions
Always comply with local regulations for mounting and connection.
Any damage caused by ignoring the installation and user manual is not covered by the
manufacturer´s warranty.
Permanent equipotential bonding of the device and the storage tank is mandatory.
Never switch on the device if the heating rod is not fully immersed.
The device is intended for use in a dry environment, the enclosure must not get wet or moist.
Danger of electric shock!
Never use the device where ammonia is present.
Never use the device in a dusty environment.
Never cover the ventilation holes of the enclosure.
Always mind the mounting position: heating rod horizontal, power cord bottom
Avoid high (>40°C) and low (<5°C) ambient temperatures during storage and operation of the
device. Avoid direct sunlight.
Never exceed the maximum DC input voltage (360V).
The thermal fuse blows at 98 +/-3°C and deactivates the device permanently.
AC supply must be fused 10 to 16A.
In commercial facilities electrical installations have to comply with all local regulations.

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Exemption of Warranty and Liability
Any warranty or liability is exempted for:
Injury to persons and/or damage to property caused by unintended use or in disregard of
safety- and user instructions
Consequential damage
Unauthorized modification, disassembling or other conversion of the device
Defects caused by lime scale deposits on the heating rod.
Assembly and Installation Instructions
The installation of the device must only be carried out by authorized technical staff.
The storage tank must be drained properly.
ELWA is intended for horizontal mounting in hot water or storage tanks with 1 ½ inch standard
female threads.
The unheated section of the heating rod is 100mm from sealing face, the length of the thread
pipe must not exceed 90mm.
Use the O-ring seal supplied. Do not use any grease or lubrication agents. The plastic thread
must not be sealed with the help of hemp or other sealing material.
Do not apply force when screwing in the entire device until the seal is slightly pressed. Make
sure that the O-ring is properly placed in its groove. Then tighten the heating rod with a 60mm
spanner. Never exceed a torque of 80 Nm.
Never tighten the heating rod by turning the metal case of the device!
If the device is not upright (power cord bottom) after the thread has been tightened, it can be
turned gently left or right.
Then tighten the 4 lock nuts to fix the device:
Make sure that the heating rod is fully immersed when filling the water tank. Check for leakage.

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Electrical Connection
1. Earth (ground) the storage tank according to local regulations.
2. Connect Earth (ground) wire to the grounding screw of the device with a minimum wire
section of 1.5mm² (AWG15). Test the ground conductor resistance according to the local
regulations (Protection Class 1):
3. Make sure that the device is switched off.
4. Connect MC4 DC wires with correct polarity. Wrong polarity does not cause any damage,
but the device will not work.
5. Connect AC plug if boost backup heating is desired.
Electrical Connection Stratification Charge
1. Earth (ground) the storage tank according to local regulations.
2. Connect Earth (ground) wire to the grounding screws of both devices with a minimum wire
section of 1.5mm² (AWG15). Test the ground conductor resistance according to the local
regulations (Protection Class 1) (see above).
3. Make sure that both devices are switched off.
4. Connect DC wires as shown below:
5. Connect MC4 DC wires with correct polarity. Wrong polarity does not cause any damage,
but the device will not work.
6. Connect AC plug of the upper ELWA if boost backup heating is desired.
M4 Cable Lug
MC4
Y-Connector
MC4
Y-Connector
Both ELWAs are connected in parallel!
MC4 Y-connectors not supplied.

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Controls and Indicators
Main switch Rotary knob and indicators
Operating Status Indicator
Startup
(~ 7 sec)
Standby
Heating from DC
Boost-
Backup
Heating finished,
target temperature
reached
Setup Mode
(see p 5,6)
Error
(see p 6)
Legend:
LED on
LED flashing
LED off
Start-up
Normal operation without boost backup
(AC plug not connected)
Remark: It takes several minutes to start-up ELWA after connecting the DC. The green LED
flashes (Standby).
1. Adjust desired solar target temperature
2. Switch on main switch (Device starts operating several minutes after the DC has been
connected and solar power is available)
3. Device returns to normal operation LED yellow on
4. If target temperature reached Device switches off, LED green on
Normal operation with boost backup
(AC plug connected)
Boost backup ensures reaching the AC target temperature in the afternoon independently of
sun power.
Rotary knob for temperature
adjustment
LED green Target temperature reached
LED yellow Normal operation
LED red Error

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This function is designed for the additional heating of the hot water during summer
for private applications. For commercial use, especially year-round operation, please
contact my-PV.
AC target temperature is factory preset to 50°C. See next chapter to change.
The next boost backup cycle starts in the afternoon of the next day. If a manual reheat is
required (e.g. in the evening), simply switch the device off and on again. This activates the boost
backup cycle.
Remark: If you first connect DC it takes several minutes to start-up the device (LED green
flashing)
1. Set rotary knob to desired solar target temperature
2. Switch on main switch (Device starts operating several minutes after the DC has been
connected and solar power is available)
3. Device returns to normal operation LED yellow on if solar powered,
LED yellow flashes if backup powered
4. If target temperature reached Device switches off, LED green on
Adjusting the boost backup target temperature
(factory preset to 50 °C)
1. Switch off main switch
2. Adjust rotary knop to „spanner“ position (far left)
3. Switch on main switch all 3 LEDs flash (Setup Mode)
4. Set rotary knob to desired reheat temperature
LEDs flash alternately red/green and yellow
5. Switch off main switch backup temperature is saved
6. Set rotary knob to desired solar target temperature
7. Switch on main switch Device returns to normal operation
Stratification Charge with two ELWAs
ELWA is factory preset to operate as a single device or as an upper device in stratification
charge mode.
The lower ELWA has to be set as follows:
1. Switch off main switch
2. Adjust rotary knop to „spanner“ position (far left)
3. Switch on main switch all 3 LEDs flash (Setup Mode)
4. Adjust rotary knop to position
LEDs run from top to bottom
5. Switch off main switch Setting is saved
6. Set rotary knob to desired solar target temperature
7. Switch on main switch Device is in standby mode (green LED flashing) until
activated by upper device
This setting can be reversed by following the above procedure by setting to symbol.
Error Displays
The red LED indicates different error conditions by flashing:

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1x flash Over temperature fuse blown (98°C). Call your installer for service.
2x flash Water temperature above 90°C. Device stops and will restart heating when the
temperature has fallen.
Note: The water temperature is close to the over temperature fuse threshold
(98°C). IF the water has been heated by external heat sources, adjust the
maximum temperature threshold of this source to 90°C.
3x flash Electronic circuit over temperature. Device switches off and restarts after cool-
down.
4x flash Error of the electronic circuit or the heating rod. Call your installer for service.
5x flash DC isolation fault (either solar array or heating rod). Call your installer for service.
6x flash Temperature sensor fault. Call your installer for service.
Maintenance
Use in limy water can lead to lime scale deposition at the heating rod especially of the target
temperature is set above 60°C. We recommend an annual check. Dismantle device from
storage tank and remove lime deposition. Never scratch the heating rod surface (corrosion
might arise).
Troubleshooting
The device does not contain any user serviceable parts. Call your installer for service.
Disposal
Keep packaging box or dispose properly.
Dispose the device according to legal regulations at the end of lifetime.
Declaration of Conformity
my PV GmbH, Teichstraße 43, 4523 Neuzeug (Austria)
hereby declares that the device
ELWA
complies with the following standards and regulations:
EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-21, EN 60730-1, EN 60730-2-9, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3,
EN 61000-4-11, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6,
EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3
The above mentioned company holds documentation to proof the compliance with safety
requirements.
Neuzeug, 2017-01-30 Dr. Gerhard Rimpler, Managing Director

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Technical Data
DC
AC
DC-voltage
100 - 360 V (max.)
Heating power
see nameplate
MPP-range
150 - 360 V
Power
connection
Single phase, grounded
plug, 230 V, 50-60 Hz
Number of MPP
trackers
1
Recommended
fuse
10 –16 A
Max. input current
10 A, internally limited
Power cord
3 m
Nominal power
2,000 W at 25°C ambient
temperature, derating at
overheat
Standby-power
consumption
0 W at DC operation, <2 W at
AC operation
DC inputs
Original MC4, 1 string
PV panel
configuration
4 - 8 pcs 60 cells
polycrystalline
MPP- efficiency
99,8 %
General Data
Operating pressure
max. 10 bar (1MPa)
Overall efficiency
>99% at nominal power
Protection class
IP20
Operating
temperature range
5 °C to 40 °C
Operating display
3 LED’s
Interface
Serial IR Interface
Dimensions
(WxHxD)
130 x 180 x 600 mm incl.
heating rod
Heating rod length
45 cm
Heating rod thread
1 ½ inch
Weight
2 kg with power cord,
without carton
Subject to change.
my-PV GmbH
Teichstrasse 43, 4523 Neuzeug
www.my-pv.com