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Air source heat pump first fix.

Hello,

Ive been asked to install the first fix wiring for an air source heat pump, this isnt something i normally get involved with so i was just wondering if anyone has any good diagrams or specifications as to what need to be installed where? 

It is a single air source heat pump feeding two underfloor heating manifolds.

Any advice is most appreciated. 

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  • I’ve been told it’s a NIBE air source heat pump F2040-16. I don’t have any other associated documentation.

    This one? https://www.nibe.eu/assets/documents/25739/231846-8.pdf

      - Andy.

  • Yes that appears to be the one. 

  • That PDF is a good start, looks like you may need to  source a single phase 25A C-type breaker then, and skipping to P77 of that PDF, I think it expects the mains goes to the outside unit, and then that sends mains (LNE) and signalling cables( A/B and gnd)  go indoors to the indoor unit, and them further bus wiring to thermostats/controls etc.

    However, I have only skim read it, I suggest you check in more detail.

    Mike.

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  • That PDF is a good start, looks like you may need to  source a single phase 25A C-type breaker then, and skipping to P77 of that PDF, I think it expects the mains goes to the outside unit, and then that sends mains (LNE) and signalling cables( A/B and gnd)  go indoors to the indoor unit, and them further bus wiring to thermostats/controls etc.

    However, I have only skim read it, I suggest you check in more detail.

    Mike.

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  • Yes, that's pretty much it. I've done a few, they are remarkably easy if you have done a few conventional CH  systems before.

    Largish cable to where the the condensor/fan unit is, typically 6mm T+E, though could be bigger, where it terminates in a rotary isolator. The ones I fitted came complete with the control cables, which, generally go back to the cupboard where the hot water tank is.

    There are also supplies for one or 2 immersion heaters. The control wires and immersion supplies are then fitted to the controllers and immersions/stats etc. Rooms stats are nearly always wireless.