Robur GAHP-AR, Installation, Use And Maintenance Manual

Introduction

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 INTRODUCTION

Installation, use and maintenance manual

This Manual is an integral part of the  GAHP-AR unit 

and must be handed to the end user together with the 

appliance.

I.1 

 RECIPIENTS

This Manual is intended for:

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End user, for appropriate and safe use of the appliance.

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Qualified installer, for correct appliance installation.

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Planner, for specific information on the appliance.

I.2 

 CONTROL  DEVICE

In order to be able to work, the GAHP-AR unit needs a control 

device (DDC or external request), which must be connected by 

the installer.

II  

 SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

II.1 

 KEY  TO  SYMBOLS

DANGER

WARNING

NOTE

PROCEDURE

REFERENCE (to other document)

II.2 

 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

GAHP Appliance/Unit

 = equivalent terms, both used to des-

ignate the gas powered absorption heat pump GAHP (Gas 

Absorption Heat Pump).

AT

 = Robur Authorised  Technician.

External request

 = generic control device (e.g. thermostat, tim-

er or any other system) equipped with a voltage-free NO contact 

and used as control to start/stop the GAHP unit.

DDC Control

 (Direct Digital Controller) = optional Robur adjust-

ment device to control one or more Robur appliances (GAHP 

heat pumps, GA chillers and AY00-120 boilers) in ON/OFF mode.

RB100/RB200 Devices

 (Robur Box) = optional interface devices 

complementary to DDC, which may be used to broaden its func-

tions (heating/cooling/DHW production service demands, and 

control of system components such as third party generators, 

adjustment valves, circulators, probes).

GUE

 (Gas Utilization Efficiency) = efficiency index of gas heat 

pumps, equal to the ratio between the thermal energy pro-

duced and the energy of the fuel used (relative to NCV, net calo-

rific value)

First start-up

 = appliance commissioning operation which may 

only and exclusively be carried out by an AT.

S61/AR11 Boards

 = electronic boards on the GAHP unit, to con-

trol all functions and to provide interface with other devices and 

with the user.

III  

 WARNINGS

III.1 

   GENERAL AND SAFETY WARNINGS

Installer's qualifications

Installation must exclusively be performed by a quali-

fied firm and by skilled personnel, with specific knowl-

edge on heating, electrical systems and gas appliances, 

in compliance with the laws in force in the Country of 

installation. The manufacturer will not accept responsi-

bility for personal injuries or property damage resulting 

from improper installation.

Declaration of conformity

Upon completing installation, the installing firm shall 

issue to the owner/client the appliance's workman-

like conformity declaration, according to national/local 

regulations in force and the manufacturer's instructions/

provisions.

Misuse

The appliance must only be used for the purposes for 

which it has been designed. Any other use is deemed 

hazardous. Incorrect use may affect operation, duration 

and safety of the appliance. Adhere to the manufactur-

er's instructions. Steps must be taken to avoid improper 

use and potential dangers.

Hazardous situations

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Do not start the appliance in hazardous conditions, such 

as: gas smell, problems with the plumbing/electrical/gas 

system, parts of the appliance under water or damaged, 

malfunctioning, disabling or bypassing control and