Nibe AMB 30 User guide

Installer manual
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AMB 30
Accessories, F1345
IHB GB 1341-1
231417

Table of Contents
1 Important information 2
Safety information 2
2 Delivery and handling 5
Transport and storage 5
Assembly 5
Supplied components 9
Removing the covers 9
3 The air collector module's
design 10
4 Pipe connections 12
General 12
Dimensions and pipe connections 14
Brine side 14
Docking alternatives 16
5 Electrical connections 20
General 20
Connections 21
Optional connections 23
6 Commissioning and adjusting 26
Preparations 26
Filling and venting the brine system 26
Start-up and inspection, Outdoor air opera-
tion 26
Start-up and inspection, Hybrid operation 26
Readjusting, collector side 26
Adjustment, charge flow 26
7 Control - Introduction 27
The control unit 27
8 Control - Menus 28
Service 28
9 Service 34
Service actions 34
10 Disturbances in comfort 36
Alarm management 36
Troubleshooting 38
11 Accessories 39
12 Technical data 40
Dimensions and setting-out coordinates 40
Sound pressure levels 41
Technical specifications 42
Electrical circuit diagram 45
Item register 48
1Table of Contents |AMB 30

Safety information
This manual describes installation and service proced-
ures for implementation by specialists.
This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and per-
sons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Chil-
dren shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without super-
vision.
Rights to make any design or technical
modifications are reserved.
©NIBE 2013.
Symbols
NOTE
This symbol indicates danger to machine or
person.
Caution
This symbol indicates important information
about what you should observe when main-
taining your installation.
TIP
This symbol indicates tips on how to facilitate
using the product.
Marking
The CE marking means that NIBE ensures that the
product meets all regulations that are placed on it
based on relevant EU directives. The CE mark is obligat-
ory for most products sold in the EU, regardless where
they are made.
Serial number
The serial number can be found on the product's foot.
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Caution
Always give the product's serial number (14
digits) when reporting a fault.
Country specific information
Installer manual
This installer manual must be left with the customer.
AMB 30Chapter 1 | Important information2
1 Important information

Inspection of the installation
Current regulations require the heating installation to be inspected before it is commissioned. The inspection must
be carried out by a suitably qualified person. Fill in the page for information about installation data in the User
manual.
DateSignatureNotesDescription
✔
Brine
System flushed
System vented
Shut off valves
Electricity
Fuses air collector module
Fuses property
Ambient sensor
Control unit
Safety breaker
Earth circuit-breaker
Miscellaneous
Docked to
3Chapter 1 | Important informationAMB 30

Contact information
KNV Energietechnik GmbH, Gahberggasse 11, 4861 SchörflingAT
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] www.knv.at
NIBE Wärmetechnik AG, Winterthurerstrasse 710, CH-8247 FlurlingenCH
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.nibe.ch
Druzstevni zavody Drazice s.r.o, Drazice 69, CZ - 294 71 Benatky nad JizerouCZ
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.nibe.cz
NIBE Systemtechnik GmbH, Am Reiherpfahl 3, 29223 CelleDE
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.nibe.de
Vølund Varmeteknik A/S, Member of the Nibe Group, Brogårdsvej 7, 6920 VidebækDK
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.volundvt.dk
NIBE Energy Systems OY, Juurakkotie 3, 01510 VantaaFI
Puh: 09-274 697 0 Fax: [phone] E-mail: inf[email protected] www.nibe.fi
AIT France, 10 rue des Moines, 67000 HaguenauFR
Tel : [phone] Fax : [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.nibe.fr
NIBE Energy Systems Ltd, 3C Broom Business Park, Bridge Way, Chesterfield S41 9QGGB
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected].uk www.nibe.co.uk
NIBE Energietechniek B.V., Postbus 2, NL-4797 ZG WILLEMSTAD (NB)NL
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.nibenl.nl
ABK AS, Brobekkveien 80, 0582 Oslo, Postadresse: Postboks 64 Vollebekk, 0516 OsloNO
Tel. sentralbord: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.nibeenergysystems.no
NIBE-BIAWAR Sp. z o. o. Aleja Jana Pawła II 57, 15-703 BIAŁYSTOKPL
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] www.biawar.com.pl
© "EVAN" 17, per. Boynovskiy, Nizhny NovgorodRU
Tel./fax [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.nibe-evan.ru
NIBE AB Sweden, Box 14, Hannabadsvägen 5, SE-285 21 MarkarydSE
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.nibe.se
For countries not mention in this list, please contact Nibe Sweden or check www.nibe.eu for more information.
AMB 30Chapter 1 | Important information4

Transport and storage
AMB 30 must be transported and stored vertically.
Assembly
႑Place AMB 30 outdoors on a solid level base that can
take the weight, preferably a concrete foundation.
If concrete slabs are used they must rest on asphalt
or shingle.
႑The concrete foundation or slabs must be positioned
so that the lower edge of the evaporator is at the
level of the average local snow depth, although a
minimum of 300 mm.
႑AMB 30 should not be positioned next to noise
sensitive walls, for example, next to a bedroom.
႑Also ensure that the placement does not inconveni-
ence the neighbours.
႑AMB 30 must not be placed so that recirculation of
the outdoor air can occur. This causes lower output
and impaired efficiency.
႑Place AMB 30 protected from direct wind.
႑Large amounts of condensation water as well as melt
water from defrosting can be produced. Condensa-
tion water must be led off to a drain or similar (see
page 6).
႑Care must be exercised so that AMB 30 is not
scratched during installation.
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Do not place AMB 30 directly on the lawn or other non
solid surface.
If there is a risk of roof slides a protective roof or similar
should be installed over AMB 30, pipes and wiring.
5Chapter 2 | Delivery and handlingAMB 30
2 Delivery and handling

Condensation water trough
The condensation water trough is used to collect and
lead away most of the condensation water from AMB
30.
NOTE
It is important for the air collector module op-
eration that condensation water is led away
and that the drain for the condensation water
run off is not positioned so that it can cause
damage to the house.
NOTE
Pipe with heating cable for draining the con-
densation water trough are not included.
NOTE
The electrical installation and wiring must be
carried out under the supervision of an author-
ised electrician.
Caution
If none of the recommended alternatives is
used good lead off of condensation water
must be assured.
႑The condensation water (up to 100 litres/24 hrs)
collected in the trough should be routed via a pipe
to an appropriate drain, it is recommended that the
shortest outdoor stretch possible is used.
႑The section of the pipe that can be affected by frost
must be heated by the heating cable to prevent
freezing.
႑Route the pipe downward from AMB 30.
႑The outlet of the condensation water pipe must be
at a depth that is frost free or alternatively indoors
(with reservation for local ordinances and regula-
tions).
႑Use a water trap for installations where air circulation
may occur in the condensation water pipe.
႑Insulate the pipe (at least 19 mm of insulation) all
the way outside.
႑The insulation must be tight against the bottom of
the condensation water trough.
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Fix the drainage hose to the connection under AMB
30 (recommended dimension 32 mm) with hose
clamps.
Recommended alternatives
Stone caisson
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If the house has a cellar the stone caisson must be po-
sitioned so that condensation water does not affect
the house. Otherwise the stone caisson can be posi-
tioned directly under the heat pump.
The outlet of the condensation water pipe must be at
frost free depth.
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Drain indoors
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The condensation water is lead to an indoor drain
(subject to local rules and regulations).
Route the pipe downward from AMB 30.
The condensation water pipe must have a water seal
to prevent air circulation in the pipe.
Gutter drainage
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The outlet of the condensation water pipe must be at
frost free depth.
Route the pipe downward from AMB 30.
The condensation water pipe must have a water seal
to prevent air circulation in the pipe.
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Installation area
The distance between AMB 30 and the house wall must
be at least 400 mm. Clearance in front of AMB 30
should be at least one metre.
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Supplied components
2x Top clamps (not used during installation together
with F1345)
Location
The kit of supplied items is placed in packaging on top
of AMB 30.
Removing the covers
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9Chapter 2 | Delivery and handlingAMB 30

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BT27
EB12 EB11
GQ1
BT21
XL6
XL7
AA6
AA6-F1
X1
FA1
UB1
UB2-4
UB5-7
PF3
PF1
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3 The air collector module's design

Pipe connections
Connection, brine inXL 6
Connection, brine outXL 7
HVAC components
Air coil, collector brineEP12
Sensors etc.
Temperature sensor, extract airBT21
Temperature sensor, brine, collector outBT27
Electrical components
Relay cardAA6
Fine-wire fuse on the relay card (AA6)AA6-F1
Condensation water trough heaterEB11
Drip tray heaterEB12
Miniature circuit-breakerFA1
FanGQ1
Terminal block, incoming supply, neutral and
earth
X1
Miscellaneous
Rating platePF 1
Serial number platePF 3
Cable grommet, supplyUB 1
Cable grommet, circulation pumps and reversing
valves
UB2-4
Cable grommet, communication cablesUB5-7
Designations in component locations according to
standard IEC 81346-1 and 81346-2.
11Chapter 3 | The air collector module's designAMB 30

General
Pipe installation must be carried out in accordance with
current norms and directives.
Because AMB 30 is not equipped with shut off valves,
drain valve and vent valve these must be installed to
facilitate any future servicing.
NOTE
If AMB 30 is installed in an existing system any
level vessel on the brine side must be replaced
with a pressure expansion vessel.
NOTE
The pipe work must be flushed before AMB
30 is connected, so that any contaminants do
not damage the components parts.
Symbol key
MeaningSymbol
Venting valve
Shut-off valve
Non-return valve
Shunt / shuttle valve
Safety valve
Trim valve
Temperature sensor
Expansion vessel
Pressure gauge
P
Circulation pump
Particle filter
Auxiliary relay
Heat exchanger
System diagram
AMB 30 is a heat absorbing air collector module which
is an accessory for NIBE F1345. AMB 30 is connected
to F1345 only (outdoor air operation) or in combination
with a ground source/horizontal ground collector (hy-
brid operation) to supply the heat pump with renew-
able energy. AMB 30 utilises the outdoor air so there
is no need for bore holes or coils in the ground.
AMB 30 is in principle an element that exchanges the
air’s energy with a liquid system using an axial fan and
control system. The fan has two speeds that either
change automatically at the selected ambient temper-
ature or is manually set to high/low speed.
The unit’s control system is connected to a control unit
(BCU 30) where all the settings and monitoring occurs.
This control unit is installed indoors. The control system
manages all functions such as fan operation, defrosting,
selection of operating mode, and stopping the com-
pressor during defrosting and at low ambient temper-
ature.
The material has been chosen for a long service life and
is designed to withstand demanding outdoor condi-
tions.
Outdoor air operation mode
During outdoor air operation AMB 30 only uses the
outdoor air as a heat source and operation is permitted
down to an outdoor air temperature of approx -7 ᩊC.
Outgoing brine from F1345 is connected directly to
the air module. When the ambient temperature is
lower than the dimensioned balance temperature (the
lowest temperature where the heat pump can manage
all the heating) additional heat must be accessible to
supplement the heat pump.
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The brine, heating medium and domestic hot water side must
be fitted with the necessary safety equipment in accordance with
the applicable regulations.
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4 Pipe connections

Hybrid operation mode
In hybrid operation AMB 30 uses the outdoor air in
combination with ground /rock collector as the heat
source. Outgoing brine from the F1345 is connected
directly to the air module and on via a reversing valve
to the ground/rock collector.
Outdoor air operation only
When the ambient temperature is higher than 12 °C
(selectable) the control switches the reversing valves
to operation with only AMB 30. Above this ambient
temperature the brine temperature is more effective
from the AMB 30 than the ground/rock collector.
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The brine, heating medium and domestic hot water side must
be fitted with the necessary safety equipment in accordance with
the applicable regulations.
Ground/rock collector operation only
When the ambient temperature falls the temperature
difference between outdoor air and the brine is re-
duced. At a set min. difference the control switches to
operation with only ground/rock collector.
In this mode AMB 30 cannot contribute to increasing
the brine temperature. It is more efficient for the unit
to use just the ground/rock collector.
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The brine, heating medium and domestic hot water side must
be fitted with the necessary safety equipment in accordance with
the applicable regulations.
Hybrid operation
When the outdoor air temperature is between approx.0
and 12°C the controls switches the reversing valves to
operation with both AMB 30 and ground/rock collector
(hybrid operation). At these temperatures the heat
pump can use both the ground/rock collector and AMB
30 to supply the energy as long as the ambient temper-
ature is sufficiently much warmer than the brine tem-
perature. This operating mode increases the unit’s effi-
ciency and uses both the ground/rock collector and
AMB 30 in the best way.
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The brine, heating medium and domestic hot water side must
be fitted with the necessary safety equipment in accordance with
the applicable regulations.
13Chapter 4 | Pipe connectionsAMB 30

Dimensions and pipe connec-
tions
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Dimension
(mm)
Type
cu 42DN40(XL6) brine in
cu 42DN40(XL7) brine out
See page 40 for dimensions and setting-out coordin-
ates.
Brine side
Connecting the brine side
AMB 30 can be connected to the brine system accord-
ing to one of the system solutions on page X or that
can be downloaded from the website www.nibe.eu.
AMB 30 must be vented by the upper connection (XL7,
brine out) using the venting nipple (not supplied) in-
stalled on the pipe.
The brine anti-freeze must be sized to at least the in-
stallation location's design outdoor temperature (DOT).
On installation with only outdoor air operation, the
brine in the pipes must be ethylene glycol (40% volume
percent). Refer to the heat pump "Installer Manual" for
installation with hybrid operation.
When several AMB 30 are installed in the same system
each AMB 30 must be equipped with control valves to
adjust the flow.
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NOTE
All outdoor brine lines must be insulated
against condensation.
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Dimensioning of pressure expansion vessel
Hybrid operation (Ethanol 28% volume percent)
In hybrid operation (ethanol 28%) the pressure expan-
sion vessel must be dimensioned according to the fol-
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In those cases where ethylene glycol (40%) is used on
installation of hybrid operation or outdoor air opera-
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Docking alternatives
General
AMB 30 can be installed in several different ways. The
requisite safety equipment must be installed in accord-
ance with current regulations for all docked options.
See www.nibe.eu for more docking options.
NOTE
These are outline diagrams. Actual installations
must be planned according to applicable
standards.
See the appropriate “Installation and Mainten-
ance Instructions” for more information.
Outdoor air operation
Defrosting
When the ambient temperature falls below +5 -+6 °C
the air module needs to be defrosted. The intelligent
controls in AMB 30 ensure that defrosting is always
optimised and demand controlled.
At temperatures above approx +3 °C defrosting is
passive, that is the energy is retrieved from the outside
air by the fan in operation. At lower temperatures act-
ive defrosting is required when the energy is retrieved
from the house's heating system via a heat exchanger.
Limiting the flow temperature
See working range, page43.
Limiting the return temperature
See working range, page43.
Hybrid operation
Defrosting
At certain ambient temperatures defrosting of the air
module may be required even in hybrid operation, this
applies to operation at minus degrees in both outdoor
air and brine.
Change temperature
Change temperature in AMB 30 is the temperature
when the control system moves operating mode to
only outdoor air during hybrid operation.
Explanation
External additional heatEB1
Expansion vessel, closedCM5
External electrical additional heatEB1
Safety valve, heating medium sideFL10
Shut-off valve, heating medium sideQM42 - QM43
Trim valveRN11
Heat pump system (Master)EB100
Temperature sensor, outdoorBT1
Temperature sensor, hot water chargingBT6
Temperature sensor, heating medium flow,
External
BT25
Temperature sensor, heating medium re-
turn, External
BT71
Heat pump, F1345EB100
Cooling module AEP14
Cooling module BEP15
Safety valve, collector sideFL10 - FL11
Safety valve, heating medium sideFL12 - FL13
Particle filterHQ12 - HQ15
Shut-off valve, brine sideQM50 - QM53
Shut-off valve, heating medium sideQM54 - QM57
Reversing valve, heating/hot waterQN10
Non-return valveRM10 - RM13
Heat pump system (Slave 1)EB101
Heat pump, F1345EB101
Cooling module AEP14
Cooling module BEP15
Safety valve, collector sideFL10 - FL11
Safety valve, heating medium sideFL12 - FL13
Particle filterHQ12 - HQ15
Shut-off valve, brine sideQM50 - QM53
Shut-off valve, heating medium sideQM54 - QM57
Non-return valveRM10 - RM13
Climate system 2EP21
Accessory cardAA5
Temperature sensors, heating medium flowBT2
Temperature sensors, heating medium re-
turn
BT3
Circulation pumpGP20
Shunt valveQN25
Air collector system 1 (Master)EP100
Control unitAA25
Temperature sensor, extract airBT21
Temperature sensor, brine, collector inBT26
Temperature sensor, brine, collector outBT27
Temperature sensor, ambientBT28
AMB 30EP100
Circulation pump, brine externalGP2
Circulation pump, defrostingGP5
Tapping valveQM1
Shut-off valveQM50
Venting valveQM60
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Reversing valve, defrostingQN20
Reversing valve, Hybrid operationQN21
Reversing valve, Outdoor airQN22
Non-return valveRM16
Valve, AdjustingRN50
Air collector system 2 (Slave)EP101
Temperature sensor, extract airBT21
Temperature sensor, brine, collector outBT27
AMB 30EP100
Tapping valveQM1
Shut-off valveQM50
Venting valveQM60
Reversing valve, defrostingQN20
Non-return valveRM16
Valve, AdjustingRN50
Air collector system 3 (Slave)EP102
Temperature sensor, extract airBT21
Temperature sensor, brine, collector outBT27
AMB 30EP100
Tapping valveQM1
Shut-off valveQM50
Venting valveQM60
Reversing valve, defrostingQN20
Non-return valveRM16
Valve, AdjustingRN50
Air collector system 4 (Slave)EP103
Temperature sensor, extract airBT21
Temperature sensor, brine, collector outBT27
AMB 30EP100
Tapping valveQM1
Shut-off valveQM50
Venting valveQM60
Reversing valve, defrostingQN20
Non-return valveRM16
Valve, AdjustingRN50
Hot water comfortQZ1
Accessory cardAA5
Miscellaneous
Manometer, brine sideBP6
Expansion vessel, closed, heating medium
side
CM1
Expansion vessel, closed, brine sideCM3
Expansion vessel, closed, heating medium
side
CM4
Accumulator tank with hot water coilCP10
Buffer vessel (UKV)CP20
Hot water heaterEB10
Collector, brine sideEP12
Supply air batteryEP13
Exchanger, defrostingEP17
Safety valve, heating medium sideFL2
Safety valve, brineFL3
Circulation pump, heating medium externalGP10
Particle filterHQ2
Auxiliary relay, immersion heaterKA1
Filler valve, heating medium sideQM11
Venting valve, heating medium sideQM20
Venting valve, brine sideQM21
Shut off valve, brine returnQM34
Venting valveQM64
Non-return valveRM21
Valve, AdjustingRN15
Designations according to standards 81346-1 and
81346-2.
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AMB 30 docked (outdoor air operation) to NIBE F1345
-CM5
-FL10
-QM42
-QM43 -RN11
-EB1
-EB100-BT25
-RM21
-GP10
-EP100-GP5
-EP17
-RN15
-EB100-BT1
-QN10
-EB10
-BT6
-CP10
-EB100
-KA1
-QM64
-HQ2
-QN20
-BT26
-BT28
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-BT21
-EP100 -QM60
-QM50
-QM34
P
-BP6
-QM21
-CM3
-FL3
-EP100
-EP100
-BT27
-AA25
-EP100
-EB100-BT71
-EB1
-HQ15
-HQ14
-RM12
-RM13
-QM54
-FL12
-QM55
-QM56
-QM57
-FL13
-HQ13
-RM11
-HQ12
-RM10-QM50
-QM51
-FL10
-QM52
-QM53
-FL11
-EB100
-EP15
-EP14
-EB100
-EB100
-QZ1
-AA5
-FL2
-CM1
-QM1
AMB 30 docked (hybrid operation) to NIBE F1345
-CM5
-FL10
-QM42
-QM43 -RN11
-EB1
-EB100-BT25
-RM21
-GP10
-EP100-GP5
-EP17
-RN15
-EB100-BT1
-QN10
-EB10
-BT6
-CP10
-EB100
-KA1
-EP12
-QM64
-HQ2
-QN20
-BT26
-BT28
-QN22
-EP100-GP2
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-BT21
-EP100 -QM60
-QM50
-QM34
P
-BP6
-QM21
-CM3
-FL3
-FL2
-CM1
-EP100
-EP100
-BT27
-EP100
-QN21
-AA25
-EP100
-EP100
-EB100-BT71
-HQ15
-HQ14
-RM12
-RM13
-QM54
-FL12
-QM55
-QM56
-QM57
-FL13
-HQ13
-RM11
-HQ12
-RM10-QM50
-QM51
-FL10
-QM52
-QM53
-FL11
-EB100
-EP15
-EP14
-EB100
-EB1
-EB100
-QZ1
-AA5
-QM1
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