Installation and maintenance instructions Daikin Altherma M ECH EKHWMX300C EKHWMXB300C EKHWMX500C EKHWMXB500C Installation and English maintenance instructions Solar storage tank with heating 07/2019...
– Outdoor unit for Daikin Altherma M ECH O: the respective installation and operating instructions. – On connection of a Daikin solar system: the respective instal- lation and operating instructions. – On connection of a Daikin FWXV-ATV3: the respective instal- lation and operating instructions.
Exit from a setting procedure Disregarding this warning may cause damage to property and the environment. 2.2 Avoiding danger The Daikin Altherma M ECH O is built according This symbol identifies user tips and par- to the state-of-the-art and the recognised tech- ticularly useful information, but not nical rules.
EKHWMXB500C compliance with the valid electrical Tab. 2-1 Permissible combinations of Daikin Altherma M ECH O solar engineering guidelines as well as the regula- storage tanks with heating controller and Daikin Altherma M O outdoor units tions of the responsible utility company (EVU).
2.4.7 Instruct the owner of the system. – SAS 1 ● Before you hand over the Daikin Altherma M ● The dirt filter must be cleaned at regular O, explain to the user how to operate intervals.
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● Document the handover by filling out the installation and instruction forms together with the owner and sign them. Daikin Altherma M ECH Installation and maintenance instructions Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
3.1.1 Exterior of the device and interior structure EKHWMX(B)300C 3UVB1 RoCon B1 RoConB1 Fig. 3-1 EKHWMX(B)300C design and components (exterior view and interior structure) Key names, see tab. 3-1 Installation and maintenance instructions Daikin Altherma M ECH Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
Exterior of the device and interior structure EKHWMX(B)500C Fig. 3-2 EKHWMX(B)500C design and components (exterior view and interior structure) Key names, see tab. 3-1 Daikin Altherma M ECH Installation and maintenance instructions Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
Product description 3.1.3 Upper side of the device Fig. 3-3 Design and components (all types): upper side of the device Installation and maintenance instructions Daikin Altherma M ECH Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
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Discharge fitting cover RoCon B1 Heat exchanger (stainless steel) for stor- Outdoor unit water inlet connection Daikin Altherma M ECH O controller con- age tank charging and heating support (1" AG)* trol panel Heat exchanger (stainless steel) for pres-...
Work on the Daikin Altherma M ECH O (such as e.g. installation, repair, connection and initial com- missioning) must only be carried out by persons who are authorised, who have successfully com- pleted qualifying technical or vocational training for the respective activity and who have taken part in advanced training sessions recognised by the relevant responsible authority.
Solar return (type EKHWMXB… only) Heating flow Heating return flow Front Outdoor unit water outlet connection Rear Fig. 4-1 EKHWMX(B)300C connections and dimensions Daikin Altherma M ECH Installation and maintenance instructions Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
Solar return (type EKHWMXB… only) Heating flow Heating return flow Front Outdoor unit water outlet connection Rear Fig. 4-2 EKHWMX(B)500C connections and dimensions Installation and maintenance instructions Daikin Altherma M ECH Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
– Suitable water treatment may be required. WARNING! The plastic wall of the storage tank of the Daikin Altherma M ECH O can melt under the effects of external heat (>80 °C) and, in the extreme case, can catch fire.
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Cover screen Fig. 4-4 Installing the handles ● Install the Daikin Altherma M ECH O at the installation site. – Recommended clearances (fig. 4-5): From the wall: (s1) ≥ 100 mm, (s2) ≥ 500 mm. From the ceiling (X): ≥ 1200 mm, at least 480 mm.
– Pull the side insulating element off vertically (fig. 4-10, item A). – Pull the rear insulating element off vertically (fig. 4-10, item B). Fig. 4-8 Daikin Altherma M ECH O without protective cover Daikin Altherma M ECH Installation and maintenance instructions Solar storage tank with heating controller...
● Flush the feed pipes before filling the heat A diaphragm expansion vessel suitably sized and preset for the heating system must be connected to the Daikin Altherma M exchanger. O. There may not be any hydraulic blocking elements ●...
(fig. 4-12, item C). ● Pull off the two connection couplings (fig. 4-12, item B). Fig. 4-14 Heating supply and return connections aligned to the rear Daikin Altherma M ECH Installation and maintenance instructions Solar storage tank with heating controller...
If the plug brackets cannot be put on properly, ● Establish hydraulic connections on the Daikin Altherma M the couplings can be detached from their – Refer to fig. 4-1 / fig. 4-2 and tab. 3-1 for the position and...
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– Connect a suitably dimensioned and preset diaphragm – Water shortage protection: the controller's pressure and expansion vessel for the heating system. There must not temperature monitoring function shuts off the Daikin Altherma be any hydraulic blocking elements between the heat M ECH O reliably if there is a shortage of water.
4.4.4 Installation of the P connection kit Increased temperatures may occur in the The optional P connection kit for B device types allows better Daikin Altherma M ECH O control housing access for connecting the supply and return lines of a pressurised solar system or another external heat generator on the storage during operation.
Set-up and installation 4.5.1 Daikin Altherma M ECH O overall connection See tab. 4-2 and tab. 4-3 for an explanation of the sym- diagram bols and abbreviated designations in this chapter. Fig. 4-23 Overall connection diagram - for electrical connection during device installation...
Fig. 4-25 RoCon BM2C printed circuit board (basic controller module) Mains voltage 230 V, 50 Hz (connection diagram in these instructions) Installation and maintenance instructions Daikin Altherma M ECH Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
● Check the supply voltage (~230 V, 50 Hz). ● Disconnect the junction box of the domestic installation. ● Connect the cable for connecting the Daikin Altherma M O to the mains to the domestic installation's junction box (isolator according to EN 60335-1) via an all-pole separating main switch to be installed in the building.
The heating limits are also ignored. ● Refer to the external heat generator's respective installation instructions for a suitable electrical connection. ● Connect the external heat generator to the Daikin Altherma M O (fig. 4-37). Connection X1 is designed as a screw terminal.
Set-up and installation 4.5.10 Connecting a Daikin room thermostat A separate manual containing instructions about instal- lation and operation is included with this component. Fig. 4-38 Connection with wired room thermostat (RT = Daikin EKRTW) K1/2/3 Terminal strip for backup...
– If necessary, install and connect a 2-way valve (2UV) (HPC- Daikin EHS157034 room station RP) in the Daikin FWXV-ATV3. Set its controller so that the 2- A separate EHS157034 room station can be connected for each way valve (2UV) closes when no request is available from this heating circuit to enable remote adjustment of operating modes device.
(EVU), must be connected to connector J8, EVU connec- tion on the RoCon BM2C printed circuit board (see fig. 4-44). Fig. 4-42 Connection of the Daikin FWXV-ATV3 (min. 3) to the Daikin If parameter [HT/NT Function] > 0 is set, certain system com-...
Internal wiring plug connection (RoCon BM2C) 4.6 Filling the system on the water side RJ45 CAN (to RoCon B1) Fill the Daikin Altherma M ECH O only after completion of all RoCon B1 Controller control panel installation work in the order shown below.
1 = water + glycol). If the glycol of individuals. setting is NOT correct, the fluid inside the pipes can freeze. ● The Daikin Altherma M ECH O must only be ● If glycol has been added to the system but commissioned by authorised and trained the glycol concentration is lower than heating specialists.
The heating technician must familiarise the user, draw up the commissioning log and complete the operating manual. The settings for optional components such as a room thermostat or Daikin solar system must be carried out on the respective com- ponents. Configuration Access Rights 5.1.1 Requirements...
= 30 °C Any air present can escape via the automatic vent valve during – Outside temperature < 12 °C, minimum storage tank the air purge and the hydraulic circuit connected to the Daikin temperature = 23 °C. Altherma M ECH O is evacuated.
● Close the valves and adjuster drives of all connected heat distribution circuits. 5.2.2 Start-up ● Set "Heating" operating mode on the Daikin Altherma M O controller. If the storage tank temperature falls below specific ● Read out the information parameter [Flow Rate].
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1. Check the cold water connection and, where necessary, fill the potable water heat exchanger. 2. Switch on the power supply to the Daikin Altherma M ECH 3. Wait for the start phase. 4. After the start phase has completed, in heating mode, evacuate the heating system, check the installation pressure and adjust if necessary (max.
Without solar system can be temporarily decommissioned. ● Remove the cover panel However, Daikin recommends not disconnecting the system from on the filling and draining the power supply but merely switching it to "Stand-by mode" (see connection. controller operating instructions).
(see also fig. 6-5) and drain the water content of the storage tank. 6.1.2 Draining the heating circuit and hot water circuit ● Connect the drain hose to the KFE cock of the Daikin Altherma M ECH Fig. 6-3 Completing the KFE fill- Fig.
Taking out of operation 6.2 Final shutdown Daikin has complied with the standards for environ- mentally-friendly disposal as a result of the environ- mentally-friendly design of the Daikin Altherma M O. Proper disposal in compliance with the respec- WARNING! tive national regulations of the country of use is the responsibility of the user/owner.
1. Remove the cover and thermal insulation (see chap. 4.3). 2. Check the function of the Daikin Altherma M ECH O and all installed accessory components (backup heater, solar system) by checking the temperature display and switch states in the individual operating modes.
At an outside temperature of < 12 °C and a storage tank tem- perature of < 35 °C, the backup heater (EKBUxx) is automati- 14. Clean the plastic surface of the Daikin Altherma M ECH cally switched on to heat the storage tank water to at least with soft cloths and mild cleaning solution.
● Before the filling process, de-energise the previously installed KFE cock. Daikin Altherma M ECH ● Fill the storage tank of the Daikin Altherma M ECH O until water emerges at the connection (fig. 7-1, item 2) that was ● After initial filling, check whether all electrical connected as a safety overflow.
2. Make sure that the automatic vent valve cap is open (fig. 5-3, item A). if not already installed in the heating system Daikin Altherma M ECH Installation and maintenance instructions Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
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10. Set the rotary switch to the "Operating Mode" position and select "Heating". Daikin After the start phase, the Altherma M ECH O runs in hot water heating operation. 11. Constantly check the water pressure on the external pressure gauge during hot water heating mode, and top up water via the KFE cock (fig.
Boiler lighting, normally result in no permanent limitations on the Address:: operation of the Daikin Altherma M ECH Messages that are displayed with an error code E..and red Error message as code (see tab. 8-2) back-lighting required error correction by an authorised and...
The electricity company has sent the peak ● Wait for the repeat off-peak rate signal which reacti- rate signal. vates the power supply. Installation and maintenance instructions Daikin Altherma M ECH Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
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(EKBUxx) has triggered. Unlock. tive heater booster not cut in. ● Check parameters [Function Heating Rod], [BUH s1 power] and [BUH s2 power]. Daikin Altherma M ECH Installation and maintenance instructions Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
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If the refrigerant quantity is too high, recycle the refrigerant and refill the system with the correct quantity. Installation and maintenance instructions Daikin Altherma M ECH Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
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If you can hear a rattling noise, the safety pressure relief valve needs replacing. Tab. 8-1 Possible malfunctions on the Altherma M ECH Daikin Altherma M ECH Installation and maintenance instructions Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
● Check, replace. fault ● Check [Storage Config] setting. Parameter storage in the EEPROM disturbed. Circuit — boardRoCon BM2C ● Contact a Daikin service technician. Communication Parameter storage in the external flash memory disturbed. Circuit — fault boardRoCon BM2C ● Contact a Daikin service technician.
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No heat consumption at the plate heat exchanger. E9008 ture (refrigerant fluid side) t ● Check flow rate. ● If flow rate is OK, replace refrigerant temperature sensor. Daikin Altherma M ECH Installation and maintenance instructions Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
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Hot water temper- Storage tank tempera- E9019 ature > 85 °C ture sensor t – Sensor or connecting cable defective. ● Check, replace. Installation and maintenance instructions Daikin Altherma M ECH Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
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Fluid side temperature Fault cold sensor E9029 sensor R6T in the heat pump outdoor unit Daikin Altherma M ECH Installation and maintenance instructions Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
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– Wiring, poor contact. – Service valves in the heat pump outdoor unit not open. ● Check, eliminate cause, replace. ● If necessary, contact a Daikin service technician. – Refrigerant compressor defective. – Inverter circuit board in the heat pump outdoor unit defective.
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E9044 ● Replace printed circuit board A1P. ● If necessary, contact a Daikin service technician. WW heating > 6 hours ● Check the heating element. ● Check whether the power supply meets the regulations. Check for frequency fluctuations.
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● Check whether the current flow LED flashes at regular intervals. ● Check whether the correct replacement part has been installed. Installation and maintenance instructions Daikin Altherma M ECH Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
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(see chap. 10.4 "Tightening torque"). Refer to the heat pump outdoor unit installation instruc- tions for information on components in the refrigerant circuit. Daikin Altherma M ECH Installation and maintenance instructions Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
Operation" function on the controller (see controller operating Accumulator instructions). Refrigerant compressor If the 3-way valves are intact, the Daikin Altherma M ECH 4-way switch valve (—> heating, ····> cooling) switches to heating mode. The required inflow temperature can Feed temperature sensor be adjusted with the rotary switch.
Hydraulic system connection Hydraulic system connection To avoid heat losses due to gravity flows, the Daikin devices can be optionally equipped with plastic non- WARNING! return valves. These are suitable for maximum operat- ing temperatures of 95 °C and for installation in all heat...
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Number of individual lines in the connection cable including protective earth conductor. The cross-section of the individual lines is dependent on the current load, the length of the connection cable and the respective legal provisions. Tab. 10-1 EKHWMX(B)300C basic data Daikin Altherma M ECH Installation and maintenance instructions Solar storage tank with heating controller...
Number of individual lines in the connection cable including protective earth conductor. The cross-section of the individual lines is dependent on the current load, the length of the connection cable and the respective legal provisions. Tab. 10-2 EKHWMX(B)500C basic data Installation and maintenance instructions Daikin Altherma M ECH Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
Selectable; 0 kW: No/external heat source Serial number (specify for complaints and inquiries) Production date Tab. 10-3 Legend for fig. 10-1 Daikin Altherma M ECH Installation and maintenance instructions Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
2.53 1.78 1.28 0.93 0.69 0.52 0.36 V, BH Tab. 10-4 Daikin Altherma M ECH O sensor table Storage tank temperature sensor Backup heater feed temperature sensor V, BH Maximum sensor tightening torque =10 Nm. Sensor resistance (NTC) Temperature Fig. 10-2 Characteristic of the storage tank temperature sensor t...
Technical data 10.5 Circuit diagram Daikin Altherma M ECH Fig. 10-4 Daikin Altherma M ECH O circuit diagram - key, see tab. 4-3 Daikin Altherma M ECH Installation and maintenance instructions Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
Notes 11 Notes Installation and maintenance instructions Daikin Altherma M ECH Solar storage tank with heating controller 008.1446799_00 – 07/2019 – EN...
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