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Operating Manual
UK
Brine manifold
Brine manifold, 3-16 circuit
Accessories for heat pumps
Contents
SYMBOLS ........................................................................................................................2
INTENDED USE .............................................................................................................3
DISCLAIMER ...................................................................................................................3
SAFETY .............................................................................................................................3
DISPOSAL........................................................................................................................3
SCOPE OF DELIVERY ...................................................................................................3
INSTALLATION OF THE BRINE MANIFOLD, 34 CIRCUIT ..............................4
INSTALLATION OF THE BRINE MANIFOLD, 68 CIRCUIT..............................4
INSTALLATION OF THE BRINE MANIFOLD, 10 CIRCUIT ...............................5
INSTALLATION OF THE BRINE MANIFOLD, 1216 CIRCUIT..........................5
INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................. 6
FILLING THE SYSTEM .................................................................................................7
DIMENSIONED DIAGRAM 3, 4 CIRCUIT ..............................................................8
DIMENSIONED DIAGRAM, 6 TO 10 CIRCUIT ..................................................... 8
DIMENSIONED DIAGRAM, 12 TO 16 CIRCUIT ................................................... 9
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Please read rst
This operating manual provides important information on handling the
unit. It is an integral part of the product and must be stored so that it is
accessible in the immediate vicinity of the unit. It must remain available
throughout the entire useful life of the unit. It must be handed over to
subsequent owners or users of the unit.
Read the operating manual before starting any work on or with the
unit. Especially the chapter on safety. Follow all instructions in full and
unreservedly.
This operating manual may contain descriptions, which seem
incomprehensible or unclear. In the event of any questions or if any
details are unclear, contact the factory customer service department or
the manufacturer's local partner.
As this operating manual has been written for several unit models,
always comply with the parameters for the respective model.
This operating manual is intended only for persons assigned to work
on or with the unit. Treat all its constituent parts condentially. They
are protected by copyright. They may not be reproduced, transmitted,
copied, stored in electronic systems or translated into another language,
either wholly or in part, without the express written permission of the
manufacturer.
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Symbols
Information for users.
Information or instructions for qualied personnel.
DANGER!
Risk of fatal electric shock!
DANGER!
Indicates imminent danger that results in severe injuries or death.
WARNING!
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that could result in serious
injuries or death.
CAUTION!
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that could result in moderate
or slight injuries.
ATTENTION
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation, which could result in
property damage.
NOTE
Emphasised information.
Reference to other sections of the operating manual.
Reference to other documents of the manufacturer.
Intended use
The brine manifold may be used only for its intended purpose.
• This means as a distribution system for the heat pump system in
conjunction with brine/water heat pumps
Disclaimer
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage or losses resulting from
use of the unit which is not its intended use.
The manufacturer's liability also expires:
•
if work is carried out on the unit and its components contrary to the
instructions in this operating manual.
•
if work is carried out improperly on the unit and its components.
•
if work is carried out on the unit which is not described in this
operating manual, and this work has not been explicitly approved
by the manufacturer in writing.
•
if the unit or components in the unit have been altered, modied or
removed without the explicit written consent of the manufacturer.
Safety
The unit is safe to operate for its intended use. The construction and
design of the unit conform to current state of the art standards, all
relevant DIN/VDE regulations and all relevant safety regulations.
Every person who carries out work on the unit must have read and
understood the operating manual before starting any work. This also
applies if the respective person has already worked with such a unit or a
similar unit or has been trained by the manufacturer.
ATTENTION
Only qualied personnel (trained heating, cooling and refrige-
rant engineers and electricians) may carry out work on the unit
and its components.
Customer service
For technical information please contact your local heating en-
gineer or the manufacturer's local partner.
“Customer service” overview in the heat pump operating man-
ual.
Warranty / Guarantee
For warranty and guarantee conditions, please refer to the purchase
documents.
NOTE
Please contact your dealer about all matters concerning warranties and
guarantees.
Disposal
When withdrawing the old unit from service, comply with the relevant
local laws, guidelines, directives andstandards concerning recovery,
reuse, recycling and disposal.
Scope of delivery
•
Distributor
•
Collector
•
Fill valves
•
Adapters
•
End caps
•
Seals
What to do rst:
Check the delivery for outwardly visible signs of damage…
Check to make sure that the delivery is complete.
Any defects or incorrect deliveries must be reported immediately.
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Installation of the brine manifold, 3-4 circuit
The dierent components must be joined together as follows…
Assemble each completely twice:
+
1
2
1 Distributor
2 Collector
Scope of delivery: brine manifold
3 circuit 4 circuit
3 port 2
4 port 2
Ball valve 2 2
Adapter 2 2
End caps 2 2
Connector
Seals 4 4
incl. replacement seals
NOTE
Please check that all O-rings are installed and t correctly!
Installation of the brine manifold, 6-8 circuit
The dierent components must be joined together as follows…
Assemble each completely twice:
1
2
+
1 Distributor
2 Collector
Scope of delivery: brine manifold
6 circuit 7 circuit 8 circuit
3 port 4 2
4 port 2 4
Ball valve 2 2 2
Adapter 2 2 2
End caps 2 2 2
Connector
Seals 6 6 6
incl. replacement seals
NOTE
Please check that all O-rings are installed and t correctly!
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Installation of the brine manifold, 10 circuit
The dierent components must be joined together as follows…
Assemble each completely twice:
+
1
2
1 Distributor
2 Collector
Scope of delivery: brine manifold
10 circuit
3 port 4
4 port 2
Ball valve 2
Adapter 2
End caps 2
Connector
Seals 8
incl. replacement seals
NOTE
Please check that all O-rings are installed and t correctly!
Installation of the brine manifold, 12-16 circuit
The dierent components must be joined together as follows…
+
+
Assembly each completely twice:
1
2
+
1 Distributor
2 Collector
Scope of delivery: brine manifold
12 circuit 14 circuit 16 circuit
3 port 8 4
4 port 4 8
Ball valve 2 2 2
Adapter
End caps 4 4 4
Connector 2 2 2
Seals 12 12 12
incl. replacement seals
NOTE
Please check that all O-rings are installed and t correctly!
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Installation
• Install outdoors.
The brine manifold is not suitable for indoor installation (severe
condensation).
•
The collector and probe pipes must be connected strain-free to the
manifold. If necessary, attach strain relief clamps to PE pipe.
•
Brine manifolds must not be immersed in water and must be
protected from the rain.
Minimum distance from the water surface must be permanently
greater than 200 mm.
•
Ensure that the PE pipe cannot be pulled out of the compression
tting through ground subsidence.
•
The brine manifolds must be securely xed onto a rm substrate by
means of pipe clamps.
min. 20 cm
CORRECT WRONG
parallel!
min.
30 cm
min. 30 cm
•
Please ensure that you insert the seals correctly and only use suitable
spanners. The connections at the ball valves for the individual PE
pipes (on site), with an outer diameter of 32 mm, are fastened by
means of a compression tting, which is already integrated in the
manifold. The system is lled using the lling and ushing valves.
After lling the system with the brine mixture, use the end caps to
close o the valves.
•
Tightening with a pipe wrench can cause damage.
•
When tightening pipes, etc. always hold them against the tightening
direction.
ATTENTION
Protect from road salt and melt water from the courtyard and road.
NOTE
•
When dimensioning the pump, please note that the pressure loss
with 25 % - 30 % brine is a factor of 1.5 - 1.7 greater than with pure
water. The characteristic curve for the delivery rate of the circulation
pump is approx. 10 % below the characteristic curve for water.
•
Use PE pipe with dimensions 32x3.0 or 32x2.9. Where possible, use a
PE pipe SDR 11 to DIN 8074.
•
Installation with more than 16 connections at the collector or
distributor manifold is not allowed.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WHEN ASSEMBLING AND
INSTALLING THE UNIT:
Approved supplies
- Vaseline / mineral oil-free sealants and pastes.
Unapproved aids:
- Mineral oils and greases and lubricants containing mineral oil
- Fuels
- Ether and esters / - Adhesives
- Household cleaning products
•
Remove any dirt or other residues in the O-ring grooves.
•
Never glue in O-rings.
•
Do not squash O-rings or pull them over sharp edges.
•
Do not use pointed or sharp-edged tools.
•
Do not twist the O-ring.
•
Cut the PE pipe at right-angles and chamfer slightly on the outside.
•
The part of the PE pipe within the functional range of the clamping
ring and seal must be grease-free and free from scratches.
•
Support sleeves are recommended for the PE pipe within the area of
the compression tting.
COLLECTOR AND SUPPLY PIPE:
The collector pipe of each collector circuit must not be longer than
100 m. The recommended maximum total length for the connection
pipes from the heat pump to the collector and distributor is 30 m.
The pump capacity reduces the seasonal performance factor of the
heat pump system. Therefore, the pipe should be dimensioned under
the aspect of achieving low pressure losses. Under this aspect the ow
velocity in the pipes must be less than 1 m/s. This criterion is fullled
with the following pipe dimensions:
Power level Manifold Collector pipe
< 17 kW 40 x 2.3 32 x 3
≥ 17 ≤ 33 kW 50 x 2.9 32 x 3
> 33 kW 75 x 4.3 32 x 3
NOTE
If the distance from the heat pump to the brine manifold is greater than
15 metres, the supply pipe installed must have a larger dimension, in or-
der to keep the pressure loss low.
Collector and distributor
The collector, distributor and vent valve should be installed outside the
building, in the highest point of the system. They should be installed in
accessible shafts or manholes.
Permanent bleeder:
A permanent bleeder / vent should be installed at the highest point in
the system. (Not included in scope of delivery)
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LAYING THE COLLECTOR PIPES
Connect the collector pipes to the brine manifold according to the
Tichelmann principle (self-balancing system):
Allowable installation positions
vertical
downwards:
to the side 90°C
90°
ATTENTION
Upward facing installation is not allowed.
Filling the system
CAUTION!
Maximum allowable operating pressure 8 bar.
Maximum allowable
temperature -20 to +30°C.
NOTE
The brine must be mixed before being added to the system.
NOTE
Only use anti-freeze or anti-freeze mixtures approved by the manufac-
turer.
The system must be lled by completing the following steps:
Before lling the collector, mix the brine thoroughly.
Use the spindle to check the concentration:
25 % brine + 75 % water! ≈ approx. - 14 °C
Thoroughly ush the individual collector circuits until there is no
longer any air in the system. Always ush above an open container.
NOTE
Following the initial installation it may be necessary to re-vent the sys-
tem several times.
Before putting the system into service, test the whole system for
leaks with 5 bar pressure.
Ø 32mm
Compression
tting
* The water quality is
dened as drinking water
Heat pump
1. Fill
2. Flush
Vent
25% brine +
75% water*
Flush
Flush each pipe train separately
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Dimensioned diagram 3, 4 circuit
Dimensioned diagram, 6 to 10 circuit
Brine manifold X
mm
Weight
3 circuit 400 8.5 kg
4 circuit 480 10.5 kg
6 circuit 650 15.0 kg
7 circuit 730 17.0 kg
8 circuit 810 18.5 kg
10 circuit 1060 23.5 kg
Fill and ushing valve 3/4" a
R 1 1/2" AG, DIN 2999 b
Threaded coupling
for PE pipe Ø 32x3
c
X
80 90
180
90
a
b
c
90
X
80
90
180
90
a
b
c
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NOTE
The brine manifold is supplied as a kit for assembly and installa-
tion on site!
Dimensioned diagram, 12 to 16 circuit
Brine manifold X
mm
Weight
12 circuit 1270 31.5 kg
14 circuit 1430 35.0 kg
16 circuit 1590 39.0 kg
Fill and ushing valve 3/4" a
Rp 2" IG, DIN 2999 b
Threaded coupling for PE
pipe Ø 32x3
c
NOTE
The brine manifold is supplied as a kit for assembly and instal-
lation on site!
X
80
90
180
90
a
b
c
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