Robur GAHP-W Installation and operating instructions

GAHPLine W and W LB Series
Absorption heat pump
for heating and cooling medium-large areas
Fired by natural gas fired/LPG and renewable energy
Installation, use and
maintenance manual

GAHP-W – Installation, start-up, use and maintenance manual
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EDITION: 2014-08
CODE: D-LBR367
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Index
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 WARNINGS ...................................................................................................3
SECTION 2 OVERVIEW AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................7
2.1 GAHP-W – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 8
2.2 CODES 12
2.3 LOCATION OF THE APPLIANCE 13
2.4 GAHP-W AND GAHP-W LB DIMENSIONS 14
2.5 PLACING OF THE APPLIANCE 15
2.6 VENTING AND COMBUSTION AIR 17
2.7 GAS SUPPLY AND PIPING 24
2.8 WATER CONNECTIONS 27
2.9 DUCTING OF THE SAFETY VALVE 31
SECTION 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ...................................................................33
3.1 S61 AND ROBUR ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM KEY 34
3.2 OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE THROUGH R-W-Y CONTACTS ON THE ELECTRONIC
BOARD (WITHOUT ROBUR OPTIONAL DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROLLER - DDC) 37
3.3 OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE THROUGH ROBUR DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROLLER (DDC)
40
3.4 OPERATION OF THE GAHP-W AND W-LB 44
SECTION 4 END USER ..................................................................................................47
4.1 STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN OF THE APPLIANCE 47
4.2 LONG INACTIVITY PERIOD 48
4.3 ELECTRONIC BOARD 48
4.4 RESET 51
4.5 BASIC SET UP 51
4.6 UNIT START UP 53
4.7 MAINTENANCE 55
4.8 CHANGE OF GAS TYPE 56
4.9 OPERATING CODES - TROUBLESHOOTING (firmware release 3.023) 57
APPENDIX A.....................................................................................................................61

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PREFACE
This manual supplies information for the installation, operation and servicing of the Robur
Water-Water Gas Absorption Heat Pump GAHP-W and the Robur Water-Water Gas
Absorption Heat Pump GAHP-W LB.
It is strongly recommended that this manual be completely reviewed before proceeding
with an installation.
This manual is specifically intended for:
- End users: for the operation of the appliance according to their own
requirements;
- Contractors for a correct hydraulic and electric installation of the appliance.
Retain this manual for future reference.
Danger
Warning
Note
Start of operating procedure
Reference to another part of the manual or other document
Table 1 Description icons

Warnings
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SECTION 1 WARNINGS
This manual is designed to be an installation and user’s guide for the Robur GAHP-
W, Gas Absorption Heat Pumps series.This product must be installed, started up
and serviced by a qualified installer.
Improper installation and/or operation could create carbon monoxide gas in flue
gases which could cause serious injury, property damage, or death.
Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.
As an additional measure of safety, Robur strongly recommends installation
of suitable Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors in the vicinity of this appliance
and in any adjacent occupied spaces.
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a nearby phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
DO NOT Use this appliance if any part has been under water. The possible
damage to a flooded appliance can be extensive and present numerous safety
hazards. Any appliance that has been under water must be replaced.
Consult and follow local Building and Fire Regulations and other Safety Codes that
apply to this installation. Consult your local gas utility company to authorize and
inspect all gas and flue connections.
Your conventionally vented gas appliance must have a supply of fresh air
circulating around it during burner operation for proper gas combustion and proper
venting.
Packing items (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) must be kept out of the
reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous.
The appliance must only be used for the purposes for which it has been designed.
Any other use is considered inappropriate and therefore dangerous. The

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manufacturer does not accept any contractual or extra-contractual liability for any
damage caused by improper use of the appliance.
The appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including children) whose
physical, sensory and mental capacities are impaired, or who lack the necessary
experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or instructed in its use by
persons responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
The unit uses a water/ammonia absorption cycle for hot/cold water production. The
ammonia is in a water solution inside a sealed circuit tested for leaks by the
manufacturer. In case of refrigerant leaks, switch off the electrical power and gas
supplies only if this can be done in total safety. Contact your Authorised Service
Center.
The safety valve must be ducted to the outdoors. Refer to Chapter 2.9 on page 31.
The unit MUST NOT BE OPERATED if the safety valve is not ducted.
Frequent water filling in the loop may result in unit damage due to scale and
corrosion, depending on the quality of the water being used. Make sure the system
is water tight and that the expansion tank is operational.
Concentrations of chlorides or free chlorine in the circuit above the values given in
Table 17 on page 31 will damage the unit heat exchangers and void the warranty.
Shut off the gas supply before working on the gas circuit. Upon completing work on
the gas circuit, check for leaks as required by regulations.
Do not operate the appliance if dangerous conditions exist: smell of gas in the
pipeline or near the appliance; parts of the appliance submerged in water or
otherwise damaged; controls or safety components bypassed or defective.
In these cases, ask for assistance to a qualified installer or Service Company.
Do not remove safety guards because there are components moving also during
the start-up and shut-down cycles of the unit. Make sure the appliance cannot be
started up inadvertently.
POISONING HAZARD
Make sure the flue gas components are tightly sealed and compliant with local and
national regulations.
If the appliance is installed indoors, insufficient or non compliant ventilation (see
installation instructions) can result in dangerous leak of flue gases. If the installation
is not compliant, do not start up the appliance.
Inform the installer and the end user.

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FIRE HAZARD
The appliance contains hot parts. Do not open the appliance or touch the flue outlet
pipe. If necessary, contact a qualified service company.
The appliance has a sealed circuit classified as pressure equipment, i.e. with
internal pressure higher than atmospheric pressure. The fluids contained in the
sealed circuits are harmful if swallowed or inhaled, or if they come into contact with
the skin. Do not carry out any operation on the sealed circuit or its valves.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
•Use only approved components for the electrical connections, as specified by
the manufacturer.
•Disconnect the electrical power supply before working on the appliance's internal
electrical equipment (electrical panel, motors, control board, etc.).
•Make sure the appliance cannot be started up inadvertently.
The electrical safety of the appliance is ensured only when it is correctly connected
to an efficient grounding system, compilant with local and national safety regulations
HARMFULL SUBSTANCES IN THE AIR
Hydrogenated hydrocarbons, which contain chlorine and fluorine compounds, will
increase the corrosion of the unit.
Make sure the air supply is free of harmfull substances.
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE CLIENT
Stipulate a maintenance contract with an authorised contractor for the annual
inspection of the appliance and maintenance when needed.
Maintenance and repairs may only be done by a contractor legally authorised to
work on gas appliances and equipment.
Use only original spare parts.

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Overview and technical specifacions
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SECTION 2 OVERVIEW AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
This manual supplies information for the installation, operation and servicing of the Robur
Water-Water Gas Absorption Heat Pump GAHP-W and the Robur Water-Water Gas
Absorption Heat Pump GAHP-W LB.
Read this manual carefully before installation.
The Robur GAHP-W (Gas Absorption Heat Pump) is available in 2 versions:
•GAHP-W: this is a water-to-water gas fired absorption heat pump which has been
designed to recover thermal energy from water sources (wells, rivers, lakes, process
water, etc…). It can be used for heating, cooling and DHW production.
•GAHP-W LB: this is a also a water-to-water gas fired absorption heat pump which has
been designed to recover thermal energy from the ground through geothermal piping
(not supplied) either vertically or horizontally. It can be used for heating, cooling and
DHW production.
The Robur GAHP-W is controlled by two electronic boards:
- S61 electronic board
- W10 board
The operating temperatures are measured by the following 6 probes:
- Cod water outlet
- Cold water inlet
- Hot water outlet
- Hot water inlet
- Refrigerant temperature condenser inlet
- Ambient temperature
Other safety and control devices:
- Manual reset high temperature limit (for sealed system).
- Automatic reset flue gas thermostat.
- Cold water flow switch.
- Hot water flow switch.
- Ignition control box.
- Flue gas pressure switch.
- Oil pump rotation sensor.
- High temperature limit (for hot water).
- Sealed system relief valve (to be ducted as indicated in chapter 2.9 on page 31).
- Water antifreeze function.
- Direct Digital Controller (DDC) available as an optional.

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2.1 GAHP-W – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GAHP-W GAHP-W LB
PERFORMANCE RATINGS
EVAPORATOR INLET TEMPERATURE (COLD SIDE) °F 50 32
CONDENSER OUTLET TEMPERATURE (HOT SIDE) °F 122 122
HEATING CAPACITY (1) kBtu/h 132.4 119.4
EFFICIENCY (HEATING) % 139 125
CHILLING CAPACITY (1) kBtu/h 54.6 46.1
EFFICIENCY (CHILLING) % 57 48
HOT WATER FLOW RATE GPM 14.5 13.2
T HOT SIDE °F 18 18
HOT SIDE PRESSURE DROP (CONDENSER) Ft (WC)
PSIg
12.7
5.51
10.5
4.50
CHILLED WATER FLOW RATE GPM 12.3 11.0
T COLD SIDE °F 9 9
COLD SIDE PRESSURE DROP (EVAPORATOR) kPa
PSIg
12.7
5.51
15.4
6.67
OPERATIONAL LIMITS
COLD SIDE WATER FLOW RATE (EVAPORATOR) – MIN/MAX GPM 10.1/20.7 8.8/17.6
EVAPORATOR MAXIMUM INLET TEMPERATURE °F 113.0 113.0
EVAPORATOR MINIMUM OUTLET TEMPERATURE °F 37.4 23.0
HOT SIDE WATER FLOW RATE (CONDENSER) – MIN/MAX GPM 6.2/22.0
HOT WATER MINIMUM RETURN TEMPERATURE IN CONTINUOUS
OPERATION (6) °F 68
CONDENSER MAXIMUM INLET TEMPERATURE °F +113.0
CONDENSER MINIMUM INLET TEMPERATURE °F +35.6
CONDENSER MAXIMUM OUTLET TEMPERATURE °F 149 140
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE - MIN/MAX °F 10.4/113.0
BURNER SPECIFICATIONS
NOMINAL HEAT CAPACITY (14.4 PSI – 68 °F) kBtu/hr 95.5
ELECTRICAL RATINGS
REQUIRED VOLTAGE, 60HZ, SINGLE PHASE (2) V 208-230
MINIMUM CIRCUIT AMPACITY (MCA) Unit only A 15
MAXIMUM OVER CURRENT PROTECTION (MOCP) A 15
TOTAL ELECTRICAL OPERATING CONSUMPTION (NOMINAL) (3) kW 0.4
PHYSICAL DATA
OPERATING WEIGHT Pounds 630.5
WATER VOLUME PER WATER CIRCUIT (4) Gallons 0.79
DIMENSIONS WIDTH
DEPTH
HEIGHT
Inches
33-1/4
25-3/4
50-3/4
INLET/OUTLET WATER PIPE DIAMETERS FPT 1” 1/4
GAS PIPE DIAMETER FPT 1/2
DIAMETER EXHAUST FLUE PIPE (5) Inches 3-1/8
Table 2 - GAHP-W performance ratings and operational limits.
(1) ALL ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE BASED ON THE LATEST INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT
THE TIME OF PUBLICATION APPROVAL. ROBUR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, IN
MATERIALS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND MODELS OR TO DISCONTINUE MODELS.
(2) UNITS ARE FACTORY-WIRED FOR 230 VOLT OPERATION.
(3) MAY VARY BY ±10% AS A FUNCTION OF BOTH POWER SUPPLY AND ELECTRICAL MOTOR INPUT TOLERANCE.
(4) THE UNIT HAS 2 WATER CIRCUITS. THE VALUE IS REFERRED TO A SOLUTION OF QUALITY TAP WATER AND 10% BY VOLUME
OF INHIBITED PERMANENT ANTIFREEZE. HIGHER ANTIFREEZE CONCENTRATIONS MAY BE REQUIRED IN CERTAIN
APPLICATIONS. MONO-ETHYLENE GLYCOL MAY CAUSE CORROSION IN GALVANIZED METAL PIPES.
(5) FOR EXHAUST DUCT DIMENSIONS SEE , PAGE 62.
(6) IN TRANSIENT OPERATION, LOWER TEMPERATURES ARE ALLOWED.