Connecting The Condensation And Water Outflows - Panasonic Aquarea B1 Planning And Installation Manual

Installation
Allowable tightening torques of the water pipelines – Compact devices
Model
WH-MDC05H3E5
WH-MDC07H3E5
WH-MDC09H3E5
WH-MXC09H3E5
WH-MXC12H6E5
WH-MXC09H3E8
WH-MXC12H9E8
WH-MXC16H9E8
WH-MHF09G3E5
WH-MHF12G6E5
WH-MHF09G3E8
WH-MHF12G9E8
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5. Only for heat pump models of the F-Generation: Install an overflow valve, if no hydraulic
disconnection (e.g. hydraulic shunt or buffer tank) has been provided. Take care to set the
overflow valve not for the minimum flow rate, but for the nominal flow rate of the respec-
tive heat pump.
This is only allowable for heat pump models of the F-Generation, because hydraulic dis-
connection is necessary for all heat pump models of the G- and H-Generation.
6. If a heat pump with cooling function is used, you may have to install 2-way valves for
switching off the heating circuits in cooling mode.
7. Install the 3-way switchover valve (to be provided on site) to switch over from heating
mode to hot water mode and reverse, if a Panasonic hot water tank is not used. The
valve should by default be opened in the direction of the heating circuit. Moreover, the
valve should have CE conformity and not exceed a peak load of 12 VA.
8. Connect inflow (water out) and return (water in) of the indoor unit or compact device to
the heat exchanger of the hot water tank. Take care not to mix up the connections.
9. Install a device for draining the system provided on site.
10. Insulate the pipelines and connections according to the locally valid European, national
and regional specifications and guidelines.
Example of Germany: Thermal insulation of pipelines and fittings according to Energy
Saving Regulations (EnEV 2014)
Type of lines / fittings
Internal diameter up to 22 mm
Internal diameter more than 22 mm up to 35 mm
Internal diameter more than 35 mm up to 100 mm
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Connection Size of the cap nut
1
1 - Water inflow
Rp 1¼"
2 - Water return
1 - Water inflow
Rp 1¼"
2 - Water return
1 - Water inflow
Rp 1¼"
2 - Water return
Minimum thickness of the insulation layer, relating to a
thermal conductivity of 0.035 W/(m•K)
Indoor units Compact devices
20 mm 40 mm
30 mm 60 mm
1 x internal diameter 2 x internal diameter

6.7.2 Connecting the condensation and water outflows

Torque
On site, a hose must be connected to the condensation drain of the indoor, outdoor and com-
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pact devices as well as to the water drain of the safety valve. For connection to the conden-
sation drain, an outlet bend and a seal are provided for each device. The outflow hoses and
117.6 pipelines must be provided on site.
!
IMPORTANT
When installing the outflow hoses, in addition to the warning notices applicable for the entire
heating circuit, pay attention also to the following notices:
117.6
● Use commercially available outflow hoses with a suitable diameter.
117.6
● Install the outflow hoses with a constant slope and in such a way that the water exit
● Install the outflow hoses in a frost-free environment.
● Do not conduct the outflow hoses into a sewage or cleaning connection from which
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Device Hose internal diameter
Condensation outlet including outlet
bend (mm)
Combination hydro-module 17
H-Generation
Hydro-module F-Generation 17
Hydro-module H-Generation 17
Outdoor unit 17
Compact device 15
cannot be clogged.
This is particularly important in the case of outdoor and compact devices, because
if the periods in outside temperatures below 0 °C are long, ground frost can cause
the condensate to form ice. The result can be that the condensate cannot run off
and this will cause malfunctioning in the heat pump operation.
For safe drainage of condensation water even at outside temperatures below 0 °C,
a drain pipe is recommended, reaching into the frost-free area of the underground.
ammoniac, sulphurous gases or such others can rise.
Installation
Drain of the safety valve
(Inches)
R ½
k. A.
3/8
k. A.
k. A.
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