Panasonic Aquarea WH-MDF06E3E5 series User manual

2013
INSTALLATION
MANUAL
for Compact Systems
Order Nr. A2W-SPX-130305-021
Aquarea Air/Water Heat Pump – Heating and Cooling Systems

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Aquarea air/water heat pump – Installation manual for compact systems 03 / 2013
Table of contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 5
1.1 About this manual ............................................................................................ 5
1.2 Target audience
.............................................................................................. 5
1.3 Products covered
............................................................................................ 5
1.4 Symbols used
................................................................................................. 6
1.5 Tools required ................................................................................................. 6
1.6 To be provided by customer ................................................................................ 6
1.7 Installation sequence ........................................................................................ 7
2 Safety instructions
............................................................................................... 8
2.1 General hazard instructions for avoiding electric shocks ............................................. 8
2.2 General hazard instructions to avoid damage to health ............................................... 8
2.3 General hazard instructions for avoiding material damage ........................................... 9
2.4 General further information ................................................................................. 9
3 Device overview
.................................................................................................. 10
3.1 Components
................................................................................................. 10
3.2 Dimensions diagram
........................................................................................ 11
3.2.1 Mini compact unit with a nominal output of 6 to 9 kW ......................................... 11
3.2.2 Compact unit with a nominal output of 9 to 16 kW ............................................. 11
3.3 Accessories
.................................................................................................. 12
4 Location/Installing the device ................................................................................ 13
4.1 Location
....................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Installation
.................................................................................................... 15
5 Opening the device .............................................................................................. 16
6 Hydraulic installation
........................................................................................... 17

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7 Electrical installation ............................................................................................ 22
7.1 Mains connections
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.2 Inputs and outputs (external interfaces) ................................................................ 26
7.3 Installing the wired remote control ....................................................................... 29
7.3.1 Laying concealed cables ........................................................................... 31
7.3.2 Laying visible cables ................................................................................ 32
7.3.3 Connection to the compact unit ................................................................... 33
8 Commissioning
................................................................................................... 34
8.1 Commissioning
.............................................................................................. 34
8.1.1 Setting the standard pump ......................................................................... 35
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8.1.3 Handover and instruction
.......................................................................... 36
8.2 Programming
................................................................................................ 37
9 Maintenance
....................................................................................................... 46
9.1 Checking the water pressure ............................................................................. 46
9.2 Checking the pressure relief valve ....................................................................... 46
9.3 Visual inspection of the circuit board .................................................................... 47
9.4 Cleaning the dirt trap ....................................................................................... 47
9.5 Checking the RCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
9.6 Resetting the temperature limit switch .................................................................. 48
9.7 Venting the system/Checking the quick vent ........................................................... 49
10 Recycling ........................................................................................................... 49
11 Appendix ........................................................................................................... 50
Commissioning report ............................................................................................ 50
Handover report ................................................................................................... 55
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Error codes ......................................................................................................... 57

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1
Introduction
Introduction
About this manual | Target audience | Products covered
This manual provides you with information on simple and correct mount-
ing, as well as hydraulic and electric installation.
Ensure that you have read and understood the installation and safety in-
structions in this manual before you start work. Incorrect installation due
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with the instructions, can result in damage.
If you are unsure about the installation, please contact our service team
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This manual covers the following Aquarea heat pump systems:
1 Introduction
1.1 About this
manual
1.2 Target audience
1.3 Products
covered
Aquarea LT WH-MDF06E3E5*, WH-MDF09E3E5*,
WH-MDF09C3E5, WH-MDC09C3E5,
WH-MDF09C3E8, WH-MDC09C3E8,
WH-MDF12C6E5, WH-MDC12C6E5,
WH-MDF12C9E8, WH-MDC12C9E8,
WH-MDF14C6E5, WH-MDC14C6E5,
WH-MDF14C9E8, WH-MDC14C9E8,
WH-MDF16C6E5, WH-MDC16C6E5,
WH-MDF16C9E8, WH-MDC16C9E8
Aquarea T-CAP WH-MXF09D3E5, WH-MXC09D3E5,
WH-MXF09D3E8, WH-MXC09D3E8,
WH-MXF12D6E5, WH-MXC12D6E5,
WH-MXF12D9E8, WH-MXC12D9E8
Aquarea HT WH-MHF09D3E5, WH-MHF09D3E8,
WH-MHF12D6E5, WH-MHF12D9E8
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valid from 2015 for energy related products (ErP)

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Introduction
Symbols used | Tools required
The warnings in this manual absolutely must be heeded, as they are
safety-critical. The symbols have the following meanings:
We recommend that you use the following tools:
The following components must be provided by the customer:
 Phillips-head screwdriver
 Spirit level
 Electric drill
 Set of spanners
 Knife
 Tape measure
 Multimeter
 Torque wrench, 39.2 Nm
 Torque wrench, 58.8 Nm
 Gas leak detector
 2-way directional valve set
 3-way directional valve set
 Analogue room thermostat (e.g.
RAA20 Siemens) or program-
mable room thermostat
(e.g. REV200 Siemens)
 Anchoring to prevent tipping over
 Dirt trap (mesh width at least
500 to 600 μm)
 Propylene glycol antifreeze
mixture
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the wired remote control
 Heating circuit mixer closed-
loop control
 Dew point monitor
 Device for draining the system
 Insulation for pipelines
1.4 Symbols used
1.5 Tools required
1.6 To be provided
by customer
NOTE Further information
Warning! Material damage if not observed
Danger! Danger of fatal injury from electric shock if not observed
Danger! Danger of fatal injury or damage to health if not observed
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Introduction
Introduction
Installation sequence
This installation manual is written so that the sequence of sections
corresponds to the sequence of installation steps to be performed.
These are primarily as follows:
1.7 Installation
sequence
No. Installation step Section no.
1 Installing the device 4
2Connecting the water pipes 6
3Filling and venting the system 6
4Connecting the device to the electricity mains 7.1
5Connecting inputs and outputs (interfaces) 7.2
6Installing the wired remote control 7.3
7Commissioning 8
12
3
7
64
5
SET
SELECT
SETTING
OFF/ON
WATER OUTLET
TIMER OUTDOOR
ACTUAL
HEATER
SETTING
STATUS
SERVICE
DEFROST
HEAT
COOL
TANK
QUIET
HEATER
FORCE
BOOSTER
STATUS
SEARCH
CANCEL
CLOCK FORCE SERVICE
ERROR
RESET
OFF/ON QUIET HEATER
MODE CHECKTIMER
OPERATION
POWER SUPPLY 1
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Safety instructions
Hazard instructions for avoiding electric shock and damage to health
2 Safety instructions
2.1 General hazard instructions for avoiding electric shocks
2.2 General hazard instructions to avoid damage to health
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 All service and maintenance work must also be performed by a certi-
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 Keep children and persons who are unfamiliar with the system clear
of the working area.
 When working on the device, comply with the national and local
standards and regulations.
 The cables and electricity connections, including existing connec-
tions, must be suitable for the electrical capacity of the heat pump.
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cables to connect to the electricity mains.
 The device must be earthed correctly. It may not be earthed to gas
or water pipes, lightning conductors or the earthing of the telephone
system.
 Comply with the respective national wiring rules and safety
precautions for fault current. Panasonic recommends that
you use a RCD.
Danger! Observe and comply with the following hazard instructions.
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Danger! Observe and comply with the following hazard instructions. If you fail to
do so, there is a risk of fatal injury or damage to health.
 The refrigerant can cause freezing if it comes in contact with skin.
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with other types of refrigerant or replaced with other types of refrigerant.
Using other refrigerants can damage the device and result in safety
problems. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility or warranty if
refrigerants of types other than R410A are used for the Aquarea LT
series and T-CAP or R407C for the Aquarea HT series.

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Safety instructions
2 –9
Safety instructions
Hazard instructions for avoiding material damage | Information
2.3 General hazard instructions for avoiding material damage
2.4 General further information
 Only use the device in sealed systems. Use in an open-vented system
can result in excessive corrosion of the water pipes and increase the
risk of bacteria colonies forming in the water, legionella in particular.
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 All installation work for the water circuit must comply with all relevant
European and national regulations (including EN 61770).
 The compact unit is only intended for external installation and may
not be installed indoors.
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 If the compact unit is to be installed close to the sea,
in highly sulphurous regions or regions with high oil-contents
(e.g. machine oil etc.), its service life may be reduced.
 Air / water heat pumps require planning permission in Wales and
Northern Ireland and must meet certain criteria in England and Scot-
land to be classed as a permitted development. If in doubt, check with
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 For details on preventing water pipes freezing and heat and cold
protection, see the WRAS guidelines and BS EN 806 and BS 6700.
 The design handbook for split systems and compact systems
contains further information on the device.
Warning! Observe and comply with the following instructions. If you do not, there
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NOTE The following information provides recommendations or advanced
assistance.

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Device overview
Components
3 Device overview
3.1 Components
1
8
a
b
13
6
2
7
9
4
10
11
3
12
5
14
Component name
1Electronic circuit board
(view without upper cabinet panel)
2Pressure relief valve (view without cover)
3Flow rate cut-out
4Manometer
53-phase water recirculation pump
(Figure shows standard pump)
6RCD (differs from model to model)
7Cable gland
8Front panel
9Upper cabinet panel
10 Temperature limit switch
(differs from model to model)
11 Additional electric heater
(3, 6 or 9 kW)
12 Expansion tank
13 Cover
14 Quick vent
Connection name
aWater return Ø R 1¼
bWater supply Ø R 1¼
Components of the compact unit with two fans