Alfa Laval Mini ECO
Installation and operating
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Installation
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Unpacking
2.1
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Remove the transport packaging and check that the product has not been damaged
in transit and that the consignment agrees with the specifications.
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When lifting the unit take care not to apply stress to pipes and heat exchanger as this
may weaken them. Avoid lifting the unit by holding the heat exchanger.
Note
: Risk of injury lifting heavy objects.
Preparation
2.2
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Mini ECO must be placed on a wall, in upright position. Use screws or bolts suitable
for the material of the wall and for the weight of the unit.
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Choose a suitable installation area in accordance with official regulations.
The substation may generate sounds during operation caused by pumps, regulators
systems, flows etc. This should be taken in consideration during installation of the unit
so that possible operational sounds affect the surroundings as little as possible.
Alfa Laval recommends that the substation is mounted on well-insulated walls, such
as outer walls or on concrete walls.
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Check the applicable regulations of the primary heating supplier.
The available differential pressure should be at least 50 kPa and at most 600 kPa.
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Where the differential pressure is higher, a differential pressure controller should be
added to the installation.
Mounting the substation
2.3
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Before mounting the substation tighten the pipe connection
Heating network media,
supply
and
Heating network media, return with 45 Nm.
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Mount the substation on the wall with four screws.
Alfa Laval recommends having 900mm from floor to the substation.
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Place gaskets on the valves and use hand power and fasten the nuts to the pipes on
the substation.
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Tighten with 45 Nm.
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Close all valves.
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Connect the pipe work to the valves.
The temperature and the pressure of the primary heating water are very
high.
Only qualified technicians
are allowed to work with the substation.
Incorrect operation may cause serious personal injury and result in
damage to the building.
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Energy meters, see
, must be installed at a prepared
location, replacing a gauge block, or following the instructions of the energy supplier.
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Mount the provided draining pipe to the safety valve on the cold water circuit.
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Connect a hose or a pipe from the safety valves to the floor gully.
Filling up the system
2.4
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Fill up the system with water by opening the valves on the incoming pipes.
