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1. Ambient temperature sensor A sensor that is located outdoors on or close to the heat pump This sensor tells the heat pump how hot it is where the sensor is located Balance temperature The balance temperature is the outdoor temperature when the heat pump s stated output is egual to the building s output reguirement This means thatthe heat pump covers the whole building s output reguirement down to this temperature Charge coil A charge coil heats the domestic hot water tap water in the heater with heating water from F2300 Charge pump See Circulation pump Circulation pump Pump that circulates liguid in a pipe system Climate system Climate systems can also be called heating systems The building is heated using radiators under floor coils or convector fans Coil tank A heater with a coil in it The water in the coil heats the water in the heater Compressor Compresses the gas state refrigerant When the refrigerantis compressed the pressure and the temperature increase Chapter 5 Glossary NIBE F2300 Condenser Heat exchanger where the hot gas state refrigerant condenses cooled and becomes a liquid and releases heat energy to the house heating and hot water systems COP If it is stated that a heat pump has COP 4 this means in principle that if you insert 10 pence you will get 40 pence worth of heat Itisthe efficiency of the heat pump This is measured at different measurement values e g2. 1 digital box 1 DVD player 1 TV games console 2 computers 3 stereos 2 bulbs in the WC 2 bulbs in the bathroom 4 bulbs in the kitchen 3 bulbs outside a washing machine tumble drier fridge freezer oven vacuum cleaner engine block heater 6240 kWh domestic electricity year Energy meter Check the accommodation s energy meter regularly preferably once a month This will indicate any changes in power consumption Newly built houses usually have twin energy meters use the difference to calculate your domestic electricity New builds Newly built houses undergo a drying out process for a year The house can then consume significantly more energy than it would thereafter After 1 2 years the heating curve should be adjusted again as well as the heating curve offset and the building s thermostat valves because the heating system as a rule requires a lower temperature once the drying process is complete Chapter 2 The heat pump the heart of the house NIBE F2300 3 Disturbances in comfort Troubleshooting NOTE Work behind covers secured by screws may only be carried out by or under the supervision of a qualified installation engineer NOTE As F2300 can be connected to a large number of external units these should also be checked NOTE If the operating disturbance cannot be rectified by means of this chapter an installation engineer should be called NOTE In the event of action to rectify malfunc
3. 16 Regular checks 15 Saving tips 16 P Power consumption 17 R Regular checks 15 S Safety precautions 5 Saving tips 16 Power consumption 17 Serial number 8 T Technical data 21 The heat pump the heart ofthe house 12 Troubleshooting 19 WwW Warranty information 9 NIBE F2300 NIBE Energy Systems Ltd 3C Broom Business Park Bridge Way Chesterfield S41 9QG Phone 0845 095 1200 Fax 0845 095 1201 info nibe co uk www nibe co uk 231133
4. 4 NIBE User manual NIBE F2300 UK Air water heat pump UHB GB 1508 1 231133 Table of Contents 1 4 5 Index Important information Installation data Safety information Safety precautions Serialnumber Country specific information F2300 An excellent choice The heat pump the heart of the house Heat pump function Contact with F2300 Maintenance of F2300 Disturbances in comfort Troubleshooting Technical data Glossary Table of Contents sos as T vB Rn N co oo u BR NN N N N N o Important information Installation data Product Serial number Installation date Installer Serial number must always be given Certification that the installation is carried out according to instructions in NIBE s installer manual and applicable regulations Date Signed Chapter 1 Important information NIBE F2300 Chan Name Default Set v Accessories nel set tings A1 Communications ad 1 dress A3 Connection diff re C turn temp A4 Start interval com 20 min pressor A5 Balance temperature 0 C A6 Time delay addition 120 min relay A7 Stop temperature 20 C A8 Min interval 60 55 between defrosting A9 Start defrosting 3 C A10 Stop defrosting 20 C A14 Activation collar 0 heater A15 Activation de icing O fan A16 Def
5. 7 45 where 7 stands for the outdoor temperature and 45 for how many degrees the supply temperature is Disturbances in comfort Disturbances in comfort are undesirable changes to the hot water indoor comfort for example when the temperature of the hot water is too low or if the indoor temperature is not at the desired level A malfunction in the heat pump can sometimes be noticed in the form of a disturbance in comfort In most cases the heat pump notes malfunctions and indicates this with alarms in the display Domestic hot water The water one showers in for example Double jacketed tank A heater with domestic hot water tap water is surrounded by an outer vessel with boiler water to the house radiators elements The heat pump heats the boiler water which in addition to going out to the all the house radiators elements heats the domestic hot water in the inner vessel Efficiency A measurement of how effective the heat pump is The higher the value is the better it is Electrical addition This is electricity that for example an immersion heater uses as addition during the coldest days of the year to cover the heating demand that the heat pump cannot manage Evaporator Heat exchanger where the refrigerant evaporates by retrieving heat energy from the air which then cools Chapter 5 Glossary NIBE F2300 23 24 Expansion valve Valve that reduces the pressure of the refrigerant whereupon the temper ature o
6. NING AND SERVICING OF DOMESTIC HEATING AND HOT WATER SYSTEMS Nibe is a licensed member of the Benchmark Scheme which aims to im prove the standards of installation and commissioning of domestic heating and hot water systems in the UK and to encourage regular servicing to optimise safety efficiency and performance Benchmark is managed and promoted by the Heating and Hotwater In dustry Council For more information visit www centralheating co uk Chapter 1 Important information NIBE F2300 Warranty and insurance information Thank you for installing a new NIBE heat pump in your home NIBE heat pumps are manufactured in Sweden to the very highest standard so we are pleased to offer our customers a comprehensive guarantee The product is guaranteed for 24 months for parts and labour from the date of installation or 33 months from the date of manufacture whichever is the shorter The NIBE guarantee is based on the unit being installed and commissioned by a NIBE accredited installer serviced every year and the Benchmark documents completed Where this condition is not met any chargeable spare parts or components issued within the applicable guarantee period still benefit from a 12 month warranty from the date of issue by the manufacturer We recommend the installer completes and returns as soon as possible your guarantee registration card or completes the guarantee form on the NIBE website www nibe co uk Please ensure that th
7. e installer has fully completed the Benchmark Checklist in the end of the Installation Instructions supplied with the product and that you have signed to say that you have received a full and clear explanation of its operation The installer is legally required to com plete a commissioning checklist as a means of complying with the appro priate Building Regulations England and Wales All installations must be notified to Local Area Building Control either directly or through a Competent Persons Scheme A Building Regulations Compliance Certificate will then be issued to the customer who should on receipt write the Notification Number on the Benchmark Checklist This product should be serviced regularly to optimise its safety efficiency and performance The service engineer should complete the relevant Service Record on the Benchmark Checklist after each service The Benchmark Checklist may be reguired in the event of any warranty work and as supporting documentation relating to home improvements in the optional documents section of the Home Information Pack Chapter 1 Important information NIBE F2300 9 10 Chapter 1 Important information NIBE F2300 F2300 An excellent choice F2300 is an air water heat pump specially developed forthe Nordic climate which utilises the outside air so there is no need for bore holes or coils in the ground The heat pump isintended for connection to water borne heating systems and can bot
8. f the refrigerant drops Expansion vessel Vessel with heating medium fluid with the task of equalising the pressure in the heating medium system Flow pipe The line in which the heated water is transported from the heat pump out to the house heating system radiators heating coils Heat exchanger Device that transfers heat energy from one medium to another without mixing mediums Examples of different heat exchangers are evaporators and condensers Heat factor Measurement of how much heat energy the heat pump gives offin relation to the electric energy it needs to operate Another term for this is COP Heating medium Hot liquid usually normal water which is sent from the heat pump to the house climate system and makes the accommodation warm The heating medium also heats the hot water Heating medium side Pipes to the house s climate system make up the heating medium side Pressostat Pressure switch that triggers an alarm and or stops the compressor if non permitted pressures occur in the system A high pressure pressostat trips if the condensing pressure is too great A low pressure pressostat trips if the evaporation pressure is too low Radiator Another word for heating element They must be filled with water in order to be used with F2300 Refrigerant Substance that circulates around a closed circuit in the heat pump and that through pressure changes evaporates and condenses During evap oration the refrigeran
9. h heat hot water effectively at high outdoor temperatures and give a high output to the heating system at low outdoor temperatures If the outdoor temperature drops to a level below the stop temperature all heating must then occur with external additional heat Excellent properties for F2300 Efficient scroll compressor New efficient scroll compressor that operates at temperatures down to 25 C Intelligent control Integrated intelligent control for optimum control of the heat pump At a start signal from an NIBE indoor module or thermostat F2300 is started Fan F2300 has an automatic 2 step capacity regulator for the fan Long service life The material has been chosen for a long service life and is designed to withstand the Nordic outdoor conditions Many possibilities F2300 can also be used together with most electric boilers oil boilers or similar Draining F2300 has been prepared to lead off the condensation water Chapter 1 Important information NIBE F2300 11 2 The heat pump the heart of the house Heat pump function Heating medium lt Refrigerant Brine Condenser Expansion valve TAS 0 Heat source 2 C The temperatures are only examples and may vary between different installations and time of year 12 Chapter 2 The heat pump the heart of the house NIBE F2300 An air water heat pump can use the outdoor air to heat a property The conversion ofthe
10. ion where insects and small animals can inhabit Insects and small animals can enter the electronic parts and cause damage and fire In struct the user to keep the surrounding equipment clean Dispose of any packaging material correctly Any remaining packaging material can cause personal injury as it may contain nails and wood Do not touch any buttons with wet hands This can cause electric shocks Do not shut off the power supply immediately after operation has start Wait at least 5 minutes otherwise there is a risk of water leakage or breakdown Chapter 1 Important information NIBE F2300 Do not control the system with the main switch This can cause fire or water leakage In addition the fan can start unexpectedly which can cause personal injury Chapter 1 Important information NIBE F2300 7 ES Serial number The serial number can be found at the top left of the rear cover and on the foot of the product Serial number w Caution Always give the product s serial number when reporting a fault Country specific information Great Britain This installation is subject to building regulation approval notify the local Authority of intention to install Use only manufacturer s recommended replacement parts benchmar THE MARK OF QUALITY FOR THE INSTALLATION COMMISSIO
11. ipped Replace the fuse or resetthe MCB Ifthe fuse trips again the installation engineer should be contacted Cold outdoor air Wait until the ambient temperature is 2 C higher than the heat pump s set stop value Tripped high pressure pressostat Check that the system has been vented correctly Check the fuses Check that the particle filter is not blocked Check the heating medium flow in the charge circuit If the fault remains contact the installation engineer Ambient temperature is hotter than 40 C Wait until the ambient temperature is colder than 38 C Low evaporation temperature Ensure that the air flow is not blocked If the fault remains contact the installation engineer Time conditions do not permit start Wait until the set conditions have run out Ice build up in the fan collar Contact your installer Ice build up on the fan blades and front grille Contact your installer Chapter 3 Disturbances in comfort NIBE F2300 4 Technical data Detailed technical specifications for this product can be found in the in stallation manual www nibe eu Chapter 4 Technical data NIBE F2300 1 22 Glossary Additional heat The additional heat is the heat produced in addition to the heat supplied by the compressor in your heat pump Additional heaters can be for ex ample immersion heater electric heater solar power system gas oil pellet wood burner or district heating
12. ith insufficient capacity and incorrect function can cause electric shocks and fire Do not perform any repairs yourself Consult the dealer if the system requires repair Incorrectly performed repairs can cause water leakage refrigerant leakage electric shocks or fire Consult the dealer or an expert regarding removal of the heat pump Incorrect installation can cause water leakage refrigerant leaks electric shocks or fire Chapter 1 Important information NIBE F2300 Switch off the power supply in the event of a service or inspection If the power supply is not shut off there is a risk of electric shocks and damage due to the rotating fan Do not run the unit with removed panels or protection Touching rotating equipment hot surfaces or high voltage parts can cause personal injury due to entrapment burns or electric shocks Cut the power before starting electrical work Failure to cut the power can cause electric shocks damage and incorrect function of the equipment Care Do not use the unit where water splashes may occur for example in laundries The indoor section is not waterproof and electric shocks and fire can therefore occur Do not use the unit for specialist purposes such as for storing food cooling precision instruments freeze conservation of animals plants or art This can damage the items Do not install the outdoor unit in the locations stated below Locations where leakage of combustible gas can occ
13. k that the inlet grille is not clogged by leaves snow or anything else regularly throughout the year Pay extra attention in event of high winds or snowfall that may cause the grille to be blocked Prevent snow building up and covering the grille on F2300 Keep free of snow and or ice Chapter 2 The heat pump the heart of the house NIBE F2300 16 Cleaning the outer casing If necessary the outer casing can be cleaned using a damp cloth Care must be exercised so that the heat pump is not scratched when cleaning Avoid spraying water into the grilles or the sides so that water penetrates into F2300 Prevent F2300 coming into contact with alkaline cleaning agents Condensation drain pan and condensation water pipe The trough and drain pipe may require cleaning from leaves or similar during the year Cleaning 1 Use the safety switch to cut the incoming electrical supply 2 Release the trough using the quick release catches on the left and right front edges Keep in position atthe rear edge without stretching the power cable 3 Clean drain pans and condensation water pipe drains 4 Reinstall the trough using the removal method in reverse order see point 2 5 Switch on the safety switch again In event of long power cuts In the event of prolonged power failures it is recommended that the part of the heating system located outdoors is drained Your insta
14. ller has in stalled a shut off and drain valve to facilitate this Call and ask your installer if you are unsure Saving tips Your heat pump installation produces heat and or hot water This occurs via the control settings you made Factors that affect the energy consumption are for example indoor tem perature hot water consumption the insulation level of the house and whether the house has many large window surfaces The position of the house e g wind exposure is also an affecting factor Also remember Open the thermostat valves completely except those thermostats in the rooms that are to be kept cooler for various reasons e g bedrooms The thermostats slow the flow in the heating system which the heat pump wants to compensate with increased temperatures It then works harder and consumes more electrical energy Reduce or adjust the settings for heating in any external control systems Chapter 2 The heat pump the heart of the house NIBE F2300 Power consumption of annual The air water heat pump s energy distribution spread across the year consumption 25 20 15 10 5 0 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Month Increasing the indoor temperature one degree increases power consump tion by approx 5 Domestic electricity In the past it has been calculated that an average Swedish household has an approximate annual consumption of 5000 kWh do
15. mestic electri city year In today s society it is usually between 6000 12 000 kWh year Equipment Normal Output Approx W imate annual con sump tion kWh tion Flat screen Operation 5 h day Standby 200 2 380 19 h day Digital box Operation 5 h day Standby 11 10 90 19 h day DVD Operation 2 h week 15 5 45 TV games console Operation 6 h week 160 2 67 Radio stereo Operation 3 h day 40 1 50 Computer incl screen Operation 3 h day 100 2 120 standby 21 h day Bulb Operation 8 h day 60 175 Chapter 2 The heat pump the heart of the house NIBE F2300 17 Equipment Normal Output Approx W imate annual con sump tion kWh Spot light Halogen Operation 8 h day Cooler Operation 24 h day 100 165 Freezer Operation 24 h day 120 380 Oven hob Operation 40 min day 1500 365 Oven Operation 2 h week 3000 310 Dishwasher cold water connection Opera 2000 730 tion 1 time day Washing machine Operation 1 time day 2000 730 Tumble drier Operation 1 time day 2000 730 Vacuum cleaner Operation 2 h week 1000 100 Engine block heater Operation 1 h day 4 400 50 months a year Passenger compartment heater Operation 800 100 1 h day 4 months a year These values are approximate example values Example A family with 2 children live in a house with 1 flat screen TV
16. outdoor air s energy to property heating occurs in three different circuits In the brine circuit 1 free heat energy is retrieved from the surroundings and transported to the heat pump In the refrigerant circuit 2 the heat pump increases the retrieved heat s low temperature to a high temperature In the heating medium circuit 3 the heat is dis tributed around the house Outdoor air The outdoor air is sucked into the heat pump The fan then routes the air to the heat pump s evaporator Here the air releases the heating energy to the refrigerant and the air s temperature drops The cold air is then blown out of the heat pump Refrigerant circuit A gas circulates in a closed system in the heat pump a refrigerant which also passes the evaporator The refrigerant has a very low boiling point In the evaporator the refrigerant receives the heat energy from the outdoor air and starts to boil The gas that is produced during boiling is routed into an electrically powered compressor When the gas is compressed the pressure increases and the gas s temperature increases considerably from 5 C to approx 80 C From the compressor gas is forced into a heat exchanger condenser where it releases heat energy to the heating system in the house whereupon the gas is cooled and condenses to a liquid form again As the pressure is still high the refrigerant can pass an expansion valve where the pressure drops so that the refrigerant re
17. rosting type 1 Chapter 1 Important information NIBE F2300 3 Safety information This appliance is designed for use in a home environ ment and not intended to be used by persons includ ing children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person respons ible for their safety This in accordance to applicable parts of the low voltage directive 2006 95 EC LVD The appliance is also intended for use by experts or trained users in shops hotels light industry on farms and in similar environments This in accordance to ap plicable parts ofthe machinery directive 2006 42 EC Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance This is an original instruction manual Translation is not allowed without approval from NIBE Rights to make any design or technical modifications are reserved ONIBE 2014 NOTE F2300 must be installed via an isolator switch with a minimum breaking gap of 3 mm NOTE If the supply cable is damaged only NIBE its service representative or similar authorised person may re place it to prevent any danger and damage Chapter 1 Important information NIBE F2300 Symbols NOTE This symbol indicates danger to machine or person Caution This symbol indicates important information about what you
18. should observe when maintaining 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 regu lations that are placed on it based on relevant EU directives The CE mark is obligatory for most products sold in the EU regardless where they are made Safety precautions Caution The installation must be carried out by a qualified installer If you install the system yourself serious problems may occur for example water leaks refrigerant leaks electric shocks fire and personal injury as a result of a system malfunc tion Use original accessories and the stated components for the installation If parts other than those stated by us are used water leaks electric shocks fire and personal injury may occur as the unit may not work properly Install the unit in a location with good support Unsuitable installation locations can cause the unit to fall and cause material damage and personal injury Installation without sufficient support can also cause vibrations and noise Ensure that the unit is stable when installed so that it can withstand earthquakes and strong winds Unsuitable installation locations can cause the unit to fall and cause material damage and personal injury The electrical installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician and the system must be connected as a separate circuit Power supply w
19. t absorbs heating energy and during condensing gives off heating energy Chapter 5 Glossary NIBE F2300 Return pipe The line in which the water is transported back to the heat pump from the house heating system radiators heating coils Return temp The temperature of the water that returns to the heat pump after releasing the heat energy to the radiators heating coils Safety valve A valve that opens and releases a small amount of liquid if the pressure is too high Shuttle valve A valve that can send liquid in two directions A shuttle valve that enables liquid to be sent to the climate system when the heat pump produces heating for the house and to the hot water heater when the heat pump produces hot water Supply temperature The temperature of the heated water sent by the heat pump to the heating system Water heater Container where domestic water is heated Is located somewhere outside the heat pump Chapter 5 Glossary NIBE F2300 25 26 Item register 6 Contact with 2300 4 Control module s function 12 D Disturbances in comfort Troubleshooting 19 F F2300 An excellent choice 11 G Glossary 22 H Heat pump function 13 l Important information 2 F2300 An excellent choice 11 Installation data 2 Serialnumber 8 Warranty information 9 In event of long power cuts 16 Installation data 2 Chapter 6 Item register M Maintenance of F2300 15 In event of long power cuts
20. tions that require work within screwed hatches the incoming electricity must isolated at the safety switch The following tips can be used to rectify comfort disruption Basic actions Start by checking the following possible fault sources That the heat pump is running or that the supply cable to F2300 is con nected Group and main fuses of the accommodation The property s earth circuit breaker Low hot water temperature or a lack of hot water This part of the fault tracing chapter only applies if the heat pump is docked to the hot water heater Large hot water consumption Wait until the hot water has heated up Incorrect settings in the NIBE indoor module See the manual for the indoor module Chapter 3 Disturbances in comfort NIBE F2300 19 20 Low room temperature Closed thermostats in several rooms Set the thermostats to max in as many rooms as possible External switch for changing the room heating activated Check any external switches Incorrect settings in NIBE SMO or NIBE indoor module See the manual for the indoor module High room temperature External switch for changing the room heating activated Check any external switches Incorrect settings in NIBE SMO or NIBE indoor module See the manual for the indoor module F2300 is not operational External control equipment has not given the start signal Check the settings on the control equipment Fuses have tr
21. turns to its original temperature The refrigerant has now completed a full cycle It is routed to the evaporator again and the process is repeated Heat medium circuit The heat energy that the refrigerant produces in the condenser is retrieved by the climate system s water heating medium which is heated to 55 C supply temperature The heating medium circulates in a closed system and transports the heated water s heating energy to the house water heater and radiators heating coils The temperatures are only examples and may vary between different installations and time of year Chapter 2 The heat pump the heart of the house NIBE F2300 13 Contact with F2300 F2300 has an integrated control system that checks and monitorsthe heat pump operation At installation the installer makes the necessary settings of the control system so that the heat pump will work optimally in your system The heat pump is controlled in different ways depending on what your system looks like If you have a NIBE indoor module heat pump operation can be controlled from there Refer to the relevant manual for further in formation 14 Chapter 2 The heat pump the heart of the house NIBE F2300 Maintenance of F2300 Regular checks When your heat pump is located outdoors some external maintenance is required NOTE Insufficient oversight can cause serious damage to F2300 which is not covered by the guarantee Checking grilles Chec
22. ur Locations where carbon fibre metal powder or other powder that can enter the air Locations where substances that can affect the unit for example sulphide gas chlorine acid or alkaline substances can occur Locations with direct exposure to oil mist or steam Vehicles and ships Locations where machines that generate high frequency harmonics are used Locations where cosmetic or special sprays are often used Locations that can be subjected to direct salty atmospheres In this case the outdoor unit must be protected against direct intakes of salty air Locations where large amounts of snow occur Locations where the system is exposed to chimney smoke If the bottom frame of the outdoor section is corroded or in any other way dam aged due to long periods of operation it must not be used Using an old and damaged frame can cause the unit to fall and cause personal injury Do not allow the drainage pipe to exit into channels where poisonous gases containing sulphides for example can occur If the pipe exits into such a channel any poisonous gases will flow into the room and seriously affect the user s health and safety Insulate the unit s connection pipes so that the ambient air moisture does not condense on them Insufficient insulation can cause condensation which can lead to moisture damage on the roof floor furniture and valuable personal property Do not install the outdoor unit in a locat
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