STIEBEL ELTRON WWK 300 electronic SOL User manual

010806.2
Installation
and
Operating Instructions
STIEBEL ELTRON ( Aust) Pty Ltd
Freecall 1800 153 351
www.stiebel.com.au
Melbourne 9645 1833 / Sydney 8399 1088
Brisbane 3399 3999 / Perth 9248 7570
Adelaide & Darwin 1800 153 351
The installation ( w ater and electrical work ) , commissioning, and the maintenance of this equipment, must only be carried
out by an authorised qualified contractor in accordance with these instructions.
Domestic Hot Water Heat Pump
Air/Water Indoor
WWK 300

CONTENTS
Specifications of the unit………………………………………………3
1. Operating instructions ……………...………………………...4
1.1 Operation and control
1.2 Equipment description and operation
1.3 Incorrect operation
1.4 Description of functions
1.5 Operation outside the limits
1.6 Maintenance and cleaning
1.7 Operation and control
1.8 Troubleshooting
2. Safety equipment and maintenance for contractors...8
2.1 On the equipment
2.2 On the system
3. Installation for contractors……………………………...10
3.1 Transport
3.2 Positioning
3.3 Water connection
3.4 Electrical connection
4. Commissioning…………………………………………………..13
5. Shutting down the equipment ……………………………..14
6. Warranty………………………………………………….. 15
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SPECIFICATION
Type WWK 300
Part no. 74361
Operational limits of the heat pump °C +6 to +35
Electric heating element °C +65 ( fixed )
Air volume / throughput m³/h 550
Cylinder capacity L 303
Refrigerant / filling volume --/g R 134a / 850
Dimensions H / W / D mm 1792 / 660 / 690
Weight dry / filled kg 150 / 455
Voltage / frequency V/Hz L/N/PE ~ 240 / 50
Water connections ( male thread ) mm 25 ( 1" )
Circulation connection ( m ale thread ) mm 12 ( 1/2" )
Condensate connection mm 12
Maximum cold water inlet pressure kPa 500*
Maximum power consumption of heat pump1 kW 0.53
Heating capacity² kW approx 1.6
Coefficient of Performance ( C OP ) ² 4.1
Power consumption of electric heating element kW 1.5
Condenser type Safety heat exchanger
Maximum PTR Valve operating pressure kPa 600
1 Test point at 35° C air temperature, 70% relative humidity and 60° C water temperature.
2 Average value at 15° C air temperature, 70% relative humidity and heating water by 45° C
* WA & QLD require the installation of cold water expansion valves ( 500kPa ) therefore a
maximum cold water inlet pressure must not exceed 350kPa.

1. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1.1 Operation and control
The WWK300 domestic hot water ( D HW ) heat pump from STIEBEL ELTRON is an automatic
DHW heater offering a hot water storage capacity of 300 L.
Your local contractor must install, connect and commission your WWK300. Nevertheless, you should
familiarise yourself with the most important aspects of this equipment.
1.2 Equipment description and operation
The WWK 300 contains two heat sources; both heat the water to the required temperature:
− Heat pump
− Electrical supplementary heater within the cylinder
The WWK 300 is designed to intake air, extract energy from it and release this air at lower
temperatures at its exhaust. With the energy extracted it heats the water in the storage cylinder
producing domestic hot water ( DHW) . This process leads to cooling of the installation room by 1°-
3° C approx. It can also be operated with a connection to an air duct, in which case air channels must
not be smaller the 160 mm diameter and their length should not exceed 5 m ( contact us for informa-
tion ) . The WWK 300 also extracts moisture from the air, which turns into condensate and must be
drained off. A hose connection is provided for that purpose.
1.3 Incorrect operation
Never:
− use greasy exhaust air
− heat liquids other than potable water ( not suitable for heating swimming pools or spas )
− install the unit outside, in rooms at risk from frost, in rooms at risk from dust, gases or vapours
liable to explode
− operate the unit with an empty cylinder

1.4 Description of functions
Heat pump operation
This is the standard operating mode for DHW production, to which the limits of scope of the heat
pump apply ( s ee specification table, page 3 ) . Below are the heat up times the WWK300 requires
to heat water in the tank by 45°C for three different
ambient air temperatures.
If the heat pump was manually switched OFF an ON again after a power failure, the compressor will only re-start ( after
approx. 15 minutes ) when the pressure inside the refrigerant circuit has normalised again.
Electrical supplementary heater
You can accelerate the heating-up process with the electrical supplementary heater if the DHW
demand increases or if the WWK 300 has previously been switched OFF and you require hot water
as quickly as possible. For saving energy purposes, the electrical supplementary heater only heats
the top third of the cylinder capacity ( approx. 100 L ) . This takes about 2 hours.
1.5 Operation outside the limits of use ( b etween 4° C to 6°C )
Subject to relative humidity and the DHW temperature inside the cylinder, the evaporator begins to
ice up below a room temperature of 6oC. When the evaporator is covered in hoarfrost, the frost stat
N2 ( see wiring diagram ) shuts down the compressor while the fan continues to operate, thereby
defrosting the evaporator. The compressor starts again automatically after the defrosting process has
been completed and the heat pump operation continues.
The minimum temperature allowed for heat pump operation is +4°C. The evaporator is defrosted
upon demand at operating temperatures between +4oC and +6°C. This increases the heat-up time.
Room temperature higher than 35° C
The heat pump will be switched OFF by safety equipment at room temperatures above approx.
35° C. It will re-start automatically after a brief cooling down period, but will be switched OFF again if
the room temperature is still higher than 35°C.
Space Humidity Cold Water Heat-up time COP
6oC 70% 15oC 11.5 h 3.3
15oC 70% 15oC 9.0 h 4.1
35oC 47% 15oC 6.4 h 5.1
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Take appropriate steps to prevent the ambient
temperature rising above 35oC

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1.6 Maintenance and cleaning
The WWK 300 is largely maintenance free. Any maintenance, however, must only be carried out by
qualified contractors.
The first inspection of the protective anodes is due after two years. Have the anodes checked regu-
larly after that. Your contractor, who will be familiar with your local water quality, will advise you of the
optimum timing for all maintenance. The Pressure Temperature Relief (PTR ) valve is recom-
mended to be replaced at intervals not exceeding 5 years*. The same rating valve MUST replace the
existing one.
1.7 Operation and control
Description of functions
− Switch ( 1 ) switches the heat pump ON or OFF.
− Using push button ( 2 ) you can activate a single quick heat-up of the cylinder via the
electrical supplementary heater as mentioned before. After the top third of the cylinder
capacity has reached a DHW temperature of 65° C, the electrical supplementary heater is
switched OFF and will not be automatically switched ON again. Press this button only once
and only to cover for a peak demand.
− An indicator lamp is integrated into the push button ( 2 ) , which lights when the electrical
supplementary heater is switched ON.
− Select the DHW temperature with the rotary selector ( 3 ) of the thermostat. Turn dial
clockwise until it stops, this is the maximum temperature of 60° C.
− The time switch ( 4 ) is equipped with a week disc comprising 84 switching segments. The
shortest switching period is 2 hours long. Segments pressed inwards towards the disc centre
( a pprox 2mm lift ) are switched ON.
− The DHW display sensor captures the DHW temperature inside the upper third of the cylinder
( a pprox. 100 litres )
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Fig. 1
The temperature selector must be set to MAX 60oC
to comply with AS/NZS 3500.
*This valve is not manufactured by STIEBEL ELTRON but by RMC and this is their recommendation
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1.8 Troubleshooting by the user
Should you fail to obtain hot water at any time, you can take the following steps to remedy that
situation.
No electrical power
Check the fuse/circuit breaker in your fuse box. If it has blown/tripped, replace/reset the fuse/MCB.
Notify your local contractor if the MCB trips/fuse blows again when you switch it on again/replace it.
Still no hot water, even though power is available
Check for obstructed air inlet/outlet.
Other faults
Pressure temperature relief ( PTR ) valve on the hot water line drips
This may occur during the heat-up phase and is completely normal.
Condensate drain drips
This always happens when the surface temperature of the evaporator is lower than the ambient dew
point temperature.
For all other faults, consult your contractor.
Note that DHW production can be maintained in most fault conditions by switching the
electrical supplementary heater ON.
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2.1 Equipment safety
In case of a fault, the safety equipment of the
WWK 300 interrupts the relevant power circuit.
High limit safety cut-out ( S TB )
This will shut the equipment down if the DHW
temperature exceeds 95oC. Reset the high limit
safety cut-out by pressing the reset button ( item
2, Fig.3 ) after the cause of the fault has been
removed. For this, open the equipment as shown
in Fig.2.
Turn off the power to the WWK 300 at the main switch
board before commencing any work on the equipment.
Safety high pressure limiter ( SDBK)
The safety high pressure limiter shuts down the
compressor if the pressure inside the refrigerant
circuit exceeds the permissible maximum value.
The safety high pressure limiter may also
respond if the WWK 300 is operated above its
permissible limit ( >35oC exhaust temperature ) .
Reset the safety high pressure limiter by pressing
the reset button ( item 1, Fig.3 ) after the cause
of the fault has been removed. For this, open the
equipment as shown in Fig.2.
Protective motor switch
The protective motor switch will shut down the compressor if its temperature is too high because of
excessive thermal load. Remove the relevant fault. After a short while, the protective motor switch
will restart the compressor automatically.
Protective anode
Two magnesium anodes are integrated into the DHW cylinder to protect it against corrosion. These
anodes are pushed through the flange from inside out and secured. For inspections, the flange will
be removed to enable the simultaneous inspection of the electrode, the heater rod and the internal
enamel coating. When replacing the anodes, ensure a perfect contact with a metallic conductive
surface during assembly. The timing of the inspection is subject to the local water quality and is
determined by your local contractor ( s ee section 1.6 ) .
Cleaning the evaporator
Maintaining the full output of the WWK 300 requires an occasional professional cleaning of the
evaporator. Your contractor will determine the timing for this operation.
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2.2 System safety
Pressure temperature relief valve, PTR ( on-site provision )
This valve opens when the water pressure exceeds the preset value, thereby relieving the pressure.
It is adjusted so that no water will be expelled when heating is switched OFF. Should it continue to
drip excessively, either the valve seat has become contaminated, the water pressure is too high or
the pressure limiting valve has become faulty.
Pressure reduction valve, PRV ( on-site provision )*
Check the valve for correct operation and replace if necessary.
Regular valve maintenance
Safety requires that the valves are regularly checked. How quickly limescale builds up depends on
the local water quality. As your local contractor is familiar with your local water quality, let him/her
determine the timing of this check.
*A pressure limiting valve, PLV, cannot be used since it does not provide adequate pressure control as a PRV does

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3. INSTALLATION for contractors
3.1 Transport
To protect the equipment against damage, it must be transported vertically inside its dedicated
packaging. Where space is restricted, you may move the equipment tipped backwards at an angle.
3.2 Positioning
1. Remove the four screws from the non-returnable
pallet.
2. Remove the washers.
3. Before removing the equipment from the pallet, remove
the anti-vibration mounts from the pack supplied with
the equipment and fully insert them at the base of the
equipment.
4. Remove the equipment from its pallet and position it
where required.
5. Level the equipment by manipulating the anti-vibration
mounts.
Checking installation conditions
The room where the WWK 300 is to be installed must meet
the following conditions:
• The unit must be installed Indoors or protected from
the elements ( R ain, etc )
• Stable floor ( W WK 300 wet weight is approx.
455kg ) .
• Never operate the WWK 300 in rooms at risk from
explosion due to dust, gases or vapours.
• Include in your considerations the utilisation of waste
heat if possible, for example, from a boiler, tumble drier or refrigerator/freezer.
• The available floor area in the installation room must be at least 6m2. Never install this equip-
ment in rooms with a volume of less than 13m3.
• Never restrict the surroundings of the WWK 300 through walls or ceilings closer than shown in
Fig.4.
• The room temperature must never fall below +6oC, as the ambient temperature will be reduced
by approx. 1°-3° C from heat pump operation. The initial temperature level will be re-
established approx. 1/2 hour after the heat pump has been switched OFF.

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3. INSTALLATION for contractors
3.3 Water connection
Observe the regulations imposed by your local water board. Install the cold water supply line in
accordance with Fig.5.
To facilitate an easy connection to the water system, the equipment will be supplied with union nuts
and flat gaskets for connection to the inlet and outlet.
Insulate the DHW line in accordance with local regulations and AS3500 4.2. Please adhere strictly to
the order of fittings on the cold water side ( see Fig.5) . Prior to installation: Flush out the line.
Install a 500 kPa pressure limiting valve when the water pressure is higher than 500kPa, this is
recommended for all installs as the water pressure can fluctuate depending on the time of the day .
Condensate drain
The condensate drain from the WWK 300 is channeled to a drain via a hose ( 1 /2 ” diameter ) .
To protect against the risk of corrosion, make the connection with
the flat gaskets. The use of thread seal on the union connections
is not acceptable

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Connecting a circulation line to the cylinder
A circulation line can be implemented with its return
connected to the upper half of the cylinder ( Fig. 5,
item 4 ) . The heat losses incurred in the circulation
line and the electrical power consumption of the re-
spective circulation pump, reduce the efficiency of
the system. The cooled down water in the circulation
line mixes with the cylinder content. Where possible,
avoid installing a circulation line. Where it is not pos-
sible, control the circulation pump thermally or by a
time switch.
Fill the cylinder with water before switching on power.
3.4 Electrical connection
The WWK 300 is to be hard wired to a dedicated circuit with a line fuse rating of 16 A. Before con-
necting the power to the unit, verify that switch 1 is set to OFF (0) (see Fig.1 ).
Fig.8.

4. COMMISSIONING
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Commissioning
Your local contractor must implement the commissioning: Fill the cylinder to prevent damage to the
compressor and radiators. For filling, open all the taps in the house, open the water valve to the
WWK 300 until water flows out the taps.
Close each tap when water is flowing freely from the taps with no air bubbles.
Starting the WWK 300:
− Set switch 1 to ON.
− Turn temperature selector ( 3 ) clockwise until it stops. This is the maximum temperature.
− Supplementary heater: Press push button 2; the indicator lamp inside the push button lights
up. ( This is only required to be activated if hot water is required straight away )
Inform the user that water may drip from the TPR valve whilst the water is being heated up.
Note - the timer ( 4 ) is only ever used if there will be a higher demand of hot water required. The
timer will activate the supplementary heater.
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− Set switch 1 to OFF and remove the electrical supply at the isolating switch of the dedicated
heat pump circuit.
− For reasons of good hygiene, drain the cylinder if it is taken out of use for longer periods
Draining the WWK 300
− Turn off the WWK 300 as advised above.
− Close all hot water taps
− Operate the PTR valve release lever ( do not let the lever snap back as you will damage the
valve seat ) . This relieves the pressure in the WWK 300.
− Undo the union at the cold water inlet and attach a hose. The other end of the hose goes to a
drain
− Operate the relief valve again. This will let air into the unit and allow the water to drain through
the hose.

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6. WARRANTY
Australia Only
Stiebel Eltron ( Aust ) Pty Ltd will;
1 ) Repair or if necessary replace the water heater, or
2 ) Replace any component which falls within the warranty period as specified below, subject to
the warranty conditions and exclusions.
Notes:
* If unit is located in a remote area an extra service charge may be applicable due to travel
# Compressor warranty includes the sealed system components except for the condenser, e.g. Compressor,
Expansion valve, Evaporator and associated pipe work. Condenser is included in cylinder warranty.
The warranty starts from the date of installation.
Stiebel Eltron does not accept liability for failure of any goods supplied which have not been installed and
operated in accordance with the manufacturer ’ s instructions.
For Service Telephone;
STIEBEL ELTRON ( AUST ) PTY LTD
1800 153 351
Component Period Warranty
Cylinder 5 years New water heater installed free of charge including labor*
Compressor # 2 Years New components supplied and installed free of charge*
Electrical
Components
1 Year New components supplied and installed free of charge*
The installation, electrical connection and initial start-up of this
appliance must only be carried out by a qualified contractor
Customer / Installer to fill out;
Please keep this in a safe place, as this will be required by the Stiebel Eltron technician if a Warranty call is
required.
Date of Install / /
Serial Number
Installers name / Ph # /
Invoice Number
Customers name &
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VICTORIA STIEBEL ELTRON VIC
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