®Hydronic freewatt Plus System,Model HDJINSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUALInformation and specifi cations in the manu
102- INTRODUCTIONSystem Clearances to CombustiblesDimensions Boiler Honda MCHPTop 1" ( 8" for service) 14"Sides 1" (24" for s
11Figure 2-8 MCHP Electrical Connection Details2- INTRODUCTIONFigure 2-9 MCHP Front Interface Details
12Section provides brief description of components, controls, and accessories of hydronic freewatt PLUS System. 3.1 BoilerRefer to separate freewatt
133.8 Websitefreewatt control module web site address is assigned to system at time of installation allowing homeowner and service provider to monito
144 -APC UNIVERSAL TRANSFER SWITCH CONFIGURATIONNOTICEAPC universal transfer switch is provided for use with freewatt Plus system and is not intended
154 - APC UNIVERSAL TRANSFER SWITCH CONFIGURATIONTable 4-1 Typical UTS6H Circuit Setup without UPSTypical UTS Circuit Setup without UPSPARAMETERCIRCU
164 - APC UNIVERSAL TRANSFER SWITCH CONFIGURATIONTable 4-3 Typical UTS6H Circuit Setup with UPSTypical UTS Circuit Setup with UPSPARAMETERCIRCUITICI
175.1 freewatt Hydronic Zone Thermostat Requirements:Select heat or heat/cool thermostat with following properties, except Zone-2. Zone 2 must use HA
186.1 freewatt Transfer Switch Model FTS-1.8freewatt• Transfer Switch is specifi cally designed for use with freewatt PLUS micro-combined heat and po
197.1 CodesSee boiler manual for information pertaining to installation in State of Massachusetts.System incorporates gas-fi red, direct vent, condens
21 - Safety Information... 32 - Introduction ... 43 - Components, C
207.3 Considerations for System LocationBefore selecting location for system, following should be considered. Each system component considered for in
217.6 Condensate Drain RequirementsInstall condensate drain lines with pitch down to fl oor • at minimum of ¼” per foot.External condensate pump (not
228.1 Place system to provide direct connections to: combustion air/vent piping system, • natural gas piping, • return and supply duct-work, • conden
23Figure 8-2 Hydronic Freewatt PLUS System Distribution Piping Schematic with Zone Valves and Priority DHW Pump8.3 freewatt PLUS System Piping Pla
248.4 Design TipsInstall bottom of Hydronic HI Module at height of • 32” to 42” above fl oor elevation where HONDA MCHP installed.Maximum 10ft. length
25using tubing clamp.Long Life Coolant • In Tubing Installation: [Pump to MCHP; Figure 8-6]Cut section of Onix Tubing to extend from MCHP • unit’s lo
268.8 HHI Module to Distribution ManifoldFollow industry standards when installing distribution • manifold.Install MCHP hydronic pump below manifold
27freewatt PLUS • boiler and MCHP unit will produce condensate at rates up to 2 ½ US quarts per hour. Make provisions to drain condensate away from
28All Onix and brass fi tting surfaces must be clean and • dry before making connection.Avoid making connections or splices in inaccessible • locations
299.1 EGLS Introduction Exhaust Gas Leak Sensor System in addition to • separate, independently installed and operating UL approved Carbon Monoxide De
31 - SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGDo not install this system in mobile home! Boiler is not approved for installation in mobile home. Doing so could cau
30NOTICEExhaust Gas Sensor’s cable connections must be installed properly or Hydronic freewatt PLUS System will not initialize and not operate (ERROR
3110.1 General ConsiderationsPerform tasks outlined in Section 5 of • freewatt PLUS boiler Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual, section “
32NOTICEInstall boiler per Direct Venting requirements. Install MCHP per Non-Direct Venting Requirements. Distinction is noted to ensure proper locat
3311.1 Check Gas SupplyGas pipe to boiler must be correct size for length of run • and for total BTU per hour input of all gas utilization equipment c
34 WARNINGElectric shock hazard. For your safety, turn off elec-trical power supply at service panel before making any electrical connections. Failure
35Route 120 VAC power wiring from service switch to ECR • AR822-II and attach to 120 VAC power terminals.Route 120 VAC power wiring from junction / sw
36External controls with their own 24VAC transformer may • be used on zones 3-6. Steering relays can be used through freewatt control module jumpers J
3712.10 Honda MCHP Unit - Line Voltage ConnectionsRefer to Honda MCHP Installation Manual – Electrical • Connections Section before performing instal
38should not less than about 25% of total for building).Connect thermostat cable to thermostat. Use Honeywell • Genesis Cable, Model Number 22 AWG 10/
3912 - ELECTRICAL WIRING & CONNECTIONS12.15 MCHP Battery InstallationPlease see the Honda MCHP manual for installation of the MCHP battery.Honda M
42- INTRODUCTION2.2 Application NotesMaximum design water temperature of 160°F. Heat • emitters sized for heat output using maximum design water temp
4013 -COMMISSIONING AND STARTUP13.1 For System commissioning and startup procedures, refer to literature packet document “Hydronic freewatt PLUS Syste
41Review maintenance and cleaning procedures as outlined in Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manuals of boiler and Honda MCHP before proceeding
4214.2 Draining ProcedureIt may be necessary to drain system during maintenance operations. Follow procedure below:NOTICEUse caution while servicing a
4315 - DETAILED SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
4415 - DETAILED SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
4515.1 MCHP Operation: freewatt PLUS• System is designed to preferentially provide heat to home and indirect water heater by operating MCHP unit.
4615.3 Achieving Best freewatt PLUS System PerformanceHomeowner dollar, carbon dioxide emissions, and energy saving with freewatt PLUS is maximized b
4716.1 Troubleshooting ToolsVoltmeter with settings to check: 240 VAC, 120 VAC, • 24 VAC and 12 VDC;Continuity Tester;• Contact Thermometer; (Non-Co
4816 - TROUBLESHOOTING WARNINGElectrical shock hazard may cause serious injury or death. Avoid touching live electrical contacts. Service shall be per
4916 - TROUBLESHOOTING16.4 General TroubleshootingIf And Check or repairNo Control module or HI Module operation120 VAC electrical connec-tionsBlown
5 WARNINGBurn and scald hazard. Failure to install mixing valve will result in hot water scalding hazard. Install mixing valve per manufacturer
5016 - TROUBLESHOOTINGTable 16-1 Alarm Codes for Service Required LED on freewatt Control ModuleERROR CODEINDICATES CHECK OR REPAIR1THERMOSTAT COMMUNI
51Table 16-2Alarms Codes for Combined Heat and Power LED on freewatt Control ModuleCombined Heat Power LED StatusConditionRapid Flash (~5 per second)
52Table 16-4 freewatt PLUS System FusesLocation QTY Amp Voltage Spares Shape SizeControl Module (Control board, GDB Fuse) 1 2 250 0 Cylinder 5mm X 20m
5317-1 Piping Schematic SymbolsCIRCULATOR(With Isolation Flanges)PRESSUREREDUCER VALVEFLOW CHECK VALVEBALL VALVEBACKFLOW PREVENTERAIR SEPARATORZONE V
5417-2 Primary/Secondary Piping With Zone Valves and Domestic Hot Water Priority Circulator17 - PIPING AND WIRING SCHEMATICS
5517-3 Primary/Secondary Piping With Circulators and Domestic Hot Water Priority Circulator17 - PIPING AND WIRING SCHEMATICS
5617-4 Primary/Secondary Piping With Hydro-Air Handler and Domestic Hot Water Priority Circulator17 - PIPING AND WIRING SCHEMATICS
5717-5 HDJ - 240 VAC Wiring Only17 - PIPING AND WIRING SCHEMATICS
5817-6 HDJ - 120 VAC Wiring Only17 - PIPING AND WIRING SCHEMATICS
5917-7 HDJ - 120 VAC Wiring - Control Module & Zone Pumps17 - PIPING AND WIRING SCHEMATICS
62- INTRODUCTION2.3 Save These InstructionsRead this manual carefully and keep for future reference by service technician. Manual is considered perm
6017-8 HDJ - 120 VAC Wiring - Control Module & Zone Valves17 - PIPING AND WIRING SCHEMATICS
6117-9 HDJ - 120 VAC Wiring - Control Module & Hydro Air17 - PIPING AND WIRING SCHEMATICS
6217-10 HDJ - Low Voltage Wiring Only17 - PIPING AND WIRING SCHEMATICS
6317-11 HDJ Low Voltage Only Wiring - Control Module and Zone Pumps17 - PIPING AND WIRING SCHEMATICS
6417-12 HDJ Low Voltage Only Wiring - Control Module & Zone Valves17 - PIPING AND WIRING SCHEMATICS
6517-13 HDJ Low Voltage Only Wiring - Control Module & Zone Valves with Expansion Zones17 - PIPING AND WIRING SCHEMATICS
6617 - PIPING AND WIRING SCHEMATICS17-13 HDJ Low Voltage Only Wiring - Control Module & Hydro Air
6717 - PIPING AND WIRING SCHEMATICS17-14 MCHP Low Voltage Wiring
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72- INTRODUCTIONFigure 2-1 - freewatt PLUS System Components ( Zoned with Circulators)Figure 2 -2 freewatt PLUS Boilerfreewatt® PLUS System Componen
8Table 2-1 System Rating and SizingUnitInput(MBH)HeatingCapacity(MBH)OverallEffi ciency(%)NominalPower(kWe)Weight(lbs)Honda MCHP Unit (0 - 3,300’)MCH
9Figure 2-3 MCHP & Hydronic Hybrid Integration ModuleFigure 2-4b Hydronic Hybrid Integration Module2- INTRODUCTIONFigure 2-4a Hydronic Hybrid I
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