Thermino® ePlus/xPlus with Solar PV (4-Noks Power Reducer SA) – Wiring & Settings
(D0085-4S)
NOTICE
Please read & comply with all these instructions before commencing installation. Failure to install and operate this system in accordance with these instructions will invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty.
Please leave these instructions with the customer for future reference.
Always use these instructions in conjunction with the Installation and User Instructions Manual of the purchased Sunamp heat battery.
1. Introduction
1.1 General
The following instructions provide guidance for the installer and end-user of Thermino® ePlus and xPlus Heat Batteries when used with compatible solar/PV power diverters.
These instructions must be read in conjunction with the Installation and User Instructions Manual for the Thermino ePlus (document D0083) and xPlus (document D0084) products.
WARNING
All installations must be carried out by a competent installer in accordance with local codes and regulations for plumbing, electrical installations and potable water supply.
1.2 Symbols Used
In these instructions the following symbols are being used to draw the user’s attention to information of particular importance.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury or material damage.
NOTICE
Signals information that is considered important but not hazard related.
1.3 Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used throughout these instructions:
PV - Photovoltaics
PDC – Power Diversion Controller
NTC - Negative Temperature Coefficient
2. Safety
2.1 General Safety Notices
WARNING
Only competent persons suitably qualified to carry out plumbing and electrical work may undertake installations, repairs or relocations of the appliance.
Product training on the full range of Thermino heat batteries is available from Sunamp or authorised training partners.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock – potential dual supply. Always isolate the power supplies to the heat battery controller before working on the heat battery.
CAUTION
These instructions must be read in conjunction with the Installation and User Instructions for the respective Thermino product.
CAUTION
Do not operate the immersion heater until the correct commissioning procedure has been identified and the unit has been appropriately commissioned (see document D0114).
4S - 4 Noks Power Reducer SA
WARNING
All Electrical wiring must be carried out by a competent person and be in accordance with the latest local wiring codes and regulations.
Risk of electric shock – potential dual-supply. Always isolate the power supply/ies to the Heat Battery, Heat Pump & Solar Diverter controller (if used) before working on the appliances.
These settings are applicable to the following products:
Thermino ePlus with PV02 Optimino key (document D0083 – Section 6.4.2 for wiring instructions & Figure 1 below)
Thermino xPlus with any “02” Optimino key (document D0084 – Section 6.4.2 for wiring instructions & Figure 1 below)
Solar Power Diversion Controllers from the 4-Noks Power Reducer SA range
4S.1 - Wiring setup: 4 Noks Power Reducer SA & Thermino ePlus/xPlus
Figure 4S.1 - 4 Noks Power Reducer SA wiring instructions
4S.2 - Settings to be applied to the 4 Noks Power Reducer SA
4S.2.1 - Applying a manual grid boost
A Manual Boost on absence of Solar load can be applied to the Thermino Heat Battery by wiring a Volt-Free Switch into the terminals “+10V” and “CTRL”, and closing the circuit as detailed in Figure 4S.2 below. Please note that to allow the device to revert to Solar Load only, the switch needs to be deactivated. The switch MUST NOT be a fused spur and needs to be Volt-Free.
Figure 4S.1 - Wiring of Grid Boost Switch on absence of Solar Load
NOTICE
For any additional wiring or settings instructions, please refer to the solar power diversion controller manufacturer's installation and user manual.
Document Part Number: D0085-4S
Version Number: 1.1
Publication Date: 03.06.2024
Sunamp Ltd
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Scotland
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