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Heat Pump Water Heater

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How does a HPWH work?

Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) is a promising technology that uses the same mechanical principles
as refrigerators and air conditioners to generate hot water. Unlike conventional electricity and
fossil-fuel-fired water heaters, HPWHs take heat from the surrounding air and transfer it to the water in
the tank.

The heat pump works by taking heat from the

surrounding air and using it to heat low pressure
liquid refrigerant in the heat pump’s evaporator,
vaporizing the liquid. The refrigerant then
passes through the compressor, which raises
the refrigerant pressure and thus the
temperature as well. The heated refrigerant gas
passes through the heat pump condenser,
where it gives off its heat to the water and
condenses back into the liquid state. The
liquid refrigerant now passed through an expansion valve where the pressure is reduced and the cycle
starts over.
Heat pumps mainly consist of a compressor, fan, evaporator and the heat exchanger. The compressor
requires electricity to compress the refrigerant and vaporize it, and the fan requires a small amount of
electricity to continually blow air across the evaporator coils when the unit is operating. The only
electricity cost is the operation of the compressor and the fan in order to collect the free heat and pump
it to the hot-water.

Why a heat pump in preference to a traditional water heater

HPWH/Traditional Water Heaters Economy Comparisons

Heating 1000kg water from 20ºC to 55ºC requires 35000Kcal
Heater Type Coal Boiler Fuel Boiler Gas Resistance Electric-boosted HPWH
Solar

Energy Coal Diesel Gas Electricity Solar & Electricity &

Source Electricity Air

Pollution Very High High Moderate None None None

Life Span 5 years 8 years 8 years 8 years 8 years 15 years

Hazard Moderate High Very High Moderate Moderate None

Fuel Value 5000kcal/kg 8550kcal/kg 26000kcal/kg 860kcal/kwh 860kcal/kwh 860kcal/kwh

COP value 0.55 0.65 0.65 0.96 3.3 3.8

Heat Value 2750kcal/kg 6630kcal/kg 16900kcal/kg 826kcal/kwh 2838kcal/kwh 3268kcal/kwh

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Unit Energy ¥0.70/kg ¥3.50/kg ¥12.8/m³ ¥0.66/kwh ¥0.66/kwh ¥0.66/kwh

Cost

Energy 12.7kg 6.3kg 2.07m³ 42.37kwh 12.3kwh 10.7kwh

Consumption

Energy Cost ¥8.89 ¥22.05 ¥26.51 ¥27.96 ¥8.12 ¥7.06

per ton

Annual ¥3200 ¥8100 ¥9700 ¥10200 ¥2930 ¥2540

Energy Cost

Annual Labor ¥4000 ¥2000 ¥2000 0 0 0

Cost

Annual ¥7200 ¥10100 ¥11700 ¥10200 ¥2930 ¥2540

Operation
Cost

Remarks:
1) 95 rainy and cloudy days per year in the case of electric-boosted solar water heater.
2) ¥ is the symbol of China’s currency RMB. Current exchange rate is 1USD=8.04RMB.
3) Above data are based on the energy market in Guangdong, China. The data are for reference only.
Actual cost analysis should be conducted according to local markets.
4) According to the table:
HPWH is even 13% more energy saving than electric-boosted solar water heater;
Retrofitting solar water heating system with HPWH-boosted system can cut operation cost by 75%.

1. Easier installation and requires much less

installation space.
2. Heat pump will work at night.
3. Heat pump can deliver more hot water over
the day.
4. Heat pump works well in all weather
conditions.
VS 5. In a commercial installation of HPWH the air
duct can be connected to output of air
conditioning system to give improved
performance.
6. Able to deliver free cooled air simultaneously
to satisfy additional cooling requirements.

Applications

Heat pump water heaters are ideal in applications where there is a steady simultaneous need for cool
air and hot water. They are widely used in hotels, college dormitories, restaurants, hospitals,
swimming pools/spas, under-floor house heating and radiator heating.
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Hospital

Swimming Pool
Restaurant

Spa
Hotel

SIRAC, the biggest & most quality-reliable HPWH in China

In 2003, SIRAC, one of the pioneering commercial air conditioner manufacturers in China, began to
design, manufacture and sell heat pump water heaters. The energy cost rise in recent years makes
energy-saving products more and more popular, and this trend will not cease for the years to come.
Thanks to the experience and expertise we have accumulated in heat pump field in the last decade, we
have built up a reputation as the biggest and most quality reliable commercial HPWH manufacturer in
China. Producing its own steel plate case, heat exchangers and copper tube aluminum fin coils, SIRAC
promises not only better full-scale control of unit quality but also lowest costs in the market.

In 2005, Sirac began to market its heat pumps in the global market. Till today we have built up a
distributing network in over 20 countries. Our heat pumps are CE mark approved, and a UL certification
application is already underway.

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SIRAC HPWH
Assembly
Workshop

Unit
Inside
View

HPWH
Warehouse

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Project
Installation

CE Certificates

SIRAC Air Enthalpy Difference Lab is

used to test unit performance and capacity
under various controlled operating conditions.
SIRAC HPWHs work reliably even in severe
conditions with a chilling temperature as low
as minus 15ºC. In freezing conditions the unit
removes accumulated coil frost in just
seconds.

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Comments from Distributors

z The first (air source) installation is running very well, even in chilling conditions -19 ° C.

z I have to tell you, we have temperatures in our warehouse at 5c, yet your little 1,000 watt
heat pump is managing to maintain my office temperature through under floor heating
and a fan convector at 39c as of 12pm today while my locally made heat pump in my
home is all frozen up on the fan coil side exposed to the air in the loft, so have had to
shut it down and use the gas boiler. Also the local model is also not coping with such low
temperatures. What is it you have developed that these local companies have not?
What makes your unit work in very cold temperatures, and there's go into a frost cycle?
The local model is struggling to heat a tank of 300 litres to above 30c, when it was 15c,
we got 55c.

z The first installation we did by us on our firma was installation of LSQ02CR. Now the air
temperature is -5 to +5oC in our town. We heat by LSQ02CR, but have a second source
-- gas boiler. If the ambient temperatures go under -10oC we switch on the gas
boiler......it seems like good installation, no problems with it.

z I have the Heat Pump now running well at our test facility here at our office. I am very
happy with the performance so far but I will continue testing until I leave for China at the
end of this week.

z The air to water HP is in use, and we haven't received any bad feedback from the
costumer.

z You will be pleased to know that we have yesterday successfully demonstrated to a

number of influential people your heat pump model LSQ015CR. They are very happy
with the performance so I am sure this will lead to orders very soon. We have this heat
pump connected to a 425 litre storage tank which was heated to 55°C in just under 3
hours.

SIRAC Heat Pump Water Heater

Commercial Heat Pump – Top Air Discharge Series

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Features：
1． Rated Conditions ： ambient air
temperature at 20 ℃ , inlet water
temperature at 20℃
2． LCD display control panel
3． Automatic unit on/off timer clock
4． Insufficient water flow and high/low
pressure protection
5． Users can regulate the outlet water
temperature in accordance with
different project requirements.
6． Almost no human attendance is
required once the unit begins to
work.

Model LSQ03R LSQ05R LSQ10R

Outlet Water Rated Temp.(℃) 55

Outlet Water Max. Temp(℃) 60

Heating Capacity(KW) 10.6 17.1 35

Rated Power Input(KW) 2.8 4.5 9.2

Power Supply (V/PH/HZ) 220(380)/1/50(60) 380/3/50(60)

Compressor Type Copeland Scroll

Compressor Qty 1 1 2

Cabinet Material Powder Coated Steel Plate ( 304 Stainless Steel Plate optional)

Refrigerant Flow Restriction Alco Thermal Expansion Valve

Defrosting Device 4-way Reversing Valve

Refrigerant Type R417A

Pipe size (inch) 1″ 1.25"

Length 830 830 1500

Package
Width 710 710 745
Dimensions(mm)
Height 885 1085 1085

Ambient Air Range -20℃-45℃

Air Discharge Direction Top

Weight(kg) 115 150 280

Quantity per 20FT cntr 42 42 24

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Dimension Drawing LSQ03R

Dimension Drawing LSQ05R

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Dimension Drawing LSQ10R

Commercial Heat Pump – Side Air Discharge Series

Features：
1． Rated Conditions：ambient air temperature
at 20℃, inlet water temperature at 20℃
2． LCD display control panel
3． Automatic unit on/off timer clock
4． Insufficient water flow and high/low
pressure protection
5． Users can regulate the outlet water
temperature in accordance with different
project requirements.
6． Almost no human attendance is required
once the unit begins to work.

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Model LSQ008CR LSQ015CR LSQ02CR LSQ03CR LSQ04CR LSQ05CR

Outlet Water Rated

55
Temp.(℃)

Outlet Water Max. Temp(℃) 60

Heating Capacity(KW) 2.6 5 6.9 10.6 14 17.1

Rated Power Input(KW) 0.7 1.32 1.82 2.8 3.7 4.5

Power Supply (V/PH/HZ) 220/1/50(60) 220(380)/1/50(60) 380/1/50(60)

Compressor Type Hitachi Rotary Copeland Scroll

Compressor Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1

Cabinet Material Powder Coated Steel Plate ( 304 Stainless Steel Plate optional)

Refrigerant Flow
Alco Thermal Expansion Valve
Restriction

Defrosting Device 4-way Reversing Valve

Refrigerant Type R417A

Pipe size (inch) 3/4" 1"

Length 922 982 1148 1000 1040

Package
Width 320 402 456 500 542
Dimensions(mm)
Height 590 695 580 1080 1280

Ambient Air Range -20℃-45℃

Air Discharge Side

Weight(kg) 40 60 70 115 130 150

Quantity per 20FT cntr 168 108 104 48 48 22

Dimension Drawing LSQ02CR

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Dimension Drawing LSQ025CR

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Dimension Drawing LSQ03CR LSQ04CR

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Dimension Drawing LSQ05CR

Ducted HP Water Heater

Model KS015R KS02R KS03R KS05R

Outlet Water Rated

55
Temp.(℃)

Outlet Water Max. Temp(℃) 60

Nominal Heating
4.8 6.5 10.6 17.1
Capacity(KW)

Nominal Cooling
3.5 4.8 7.8 12.6
Capacity(KW)

Rated Power Input(KW) 1.25 1.7 2.8 4.5

Power Supply (V/HP/Hz) 220/1/50(60) 380/3//50(60)

Compressor Type Hitachi Rotary Copeland Scroll

Compressor Qty 1 1 1 1

Cabinet Material Powder Coated Steel Plate ( 304 Stainless Steel Plate optional)

Refrigerant Flow Restriction Alco Expansion Valve

Defrosting Device 4-way Reversing Vavle

Fan Type Coaxial

Refrigerant Type R417a

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Pipe size (inch) 3/4" 1″

Length 670 1100

Package
Width 460 460
Dimensions(mm)
Height 400 450

Ambient Air Range -20℃-45℃

Air Discharge Side

Weight(kg) 95 130 150 180

Features：
1． Rated Conditions：ambient air temperature at 20℃, inlet water temperature at 20℃
2． LCD display control panel
3． Automatic unit on/off timer clock
4． Insufficient water flow and high/low pressure protection
5． Users can regulate the outlet water temperature in accordance with different project
requirements.
6． Almost no human attendance is required once the unit begins to work.
7． Ceiling mounted installation to save space
8． Coaxial fan creates a high static pressure and hence the cooled air can be pushed far
to a place where there is a cooling load.

Pool Heat Pump

Model LSQ015PR LSQ02PR LSQ03PR LSQ04PR LSQ05PR

Heating Capacity(KW) 6.3 8.7 13.4 18 22.3

Rated Power Input(KW) 1.32 1.82 2.8 3.75 4.65

Cop 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8

Power Supply (V/PH/HZ) 220/1/50(60) 220(380)/1(3)/50(60) 380/3/50

Compressor Type Hitachi Rotary Copeland Scroll

Compressor Qty 1 1 1 1 1

Cabinet Material Powder Coated Steel Plate ( 304 Stainless Steel Plate optional)

Refrigerant Flow Restriction Alco Thermal Expansion Valve

Defrosting Device 4-way Reversing Valve

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Refrigerant Type R417A

Pipe size (inch) 1 1 1.5 1.5 1.5

Length 1148 830 830

Package Dimension
Width 456 710 710
(mm)
Height 580 885 1085

Ambient Air Range -20℃-45℃

Air Discharge Side Side Top Top Top

Weight(kg) 65 70 120 130 150

Features：
1． Rated Conditions：ambient air temperature at 27℃, inlet water temperature at 27℃
2． Corrosion resistant titanium heat exchanger
3． LCD display control panel
4． Automatic unit on/off timer clock
5． Insufficient water flow and high/low pressure protection
6． Almost no human attendance is required once the unit begins to work.

Water to Water Heat Pump Water Heaters

Model WSQ02R WSQ025R WSQ03R WSQ05R WSQ10R

Outlet Water Temp 55°C
Maximum Water Temp 60°C
Heating Capacity(KW) 7.6 9.4 12 19.5 39
Power Input(KW) 1.7 2.1 2.7 4.35 8.7
Power Supply ( V/Ph/Hz) 220/1/50 (60) 220(380)/1(3)/50(60) 380/3/50(60)
Compressor Type Hitachi Rotary Copeland Scroll
Compressor Qty 1 1 1 1 2
Cabinet Material Powder Coated Steel Plate ( 304 Stainless Steel Plate optional)
Refrigerant Flow Restriction Alco Expansion Valve

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Refrigerant Type R417a

Pipe Size 3/4” 1" 5/4"
Package Length 810 810 810
Dimensions Width 520 570 590
( mm) Height 740 900 1410
Weight (kg) 85 110 120 150 280

Typical Bill of Material

Part No. Description Part No. Description

1 Compressor 12 Thermal Overload Relay
2 Vapor/Liquid Separator 13 Solder Tube Union
3 Liquid Receiver 14 4-way Reversing Valve
4 Evaporator 15 Low Pressure Switch
5 Evaporator Coil Temperature Sensor 16 High Pressure Switch
6 Fan 17 Thermal Protector
7 Fan Motor 18 Oil Pressure Gauge
8 Control Board 19 Coaxial Heat Exchanger
9 Phase-sequence Relay 20 Thermal Expansion Valve
10 Capacitor 21 R417A Refrigerant
11 AC Contactor

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Panel Regulation (Air to Water, Single Compressor)

The sign of Compressor

The sign of water pump

The sign of fan motor

The above signs will show up on the display screen if the corresponding components are working.

The sign of defrosting

The above sign will show up on the display screen if the unit is in defrosting state.

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1. On/off Button
Press On/Off button to switch on/off the unit.
Press this button when the unit is in automatic On/Off state will abort the state

2. Set Button
Press Set Button for 10 seconds and then Up/Down Button to set parameters.

3. Timer Button
Press Timer Button and then Up/Down Button to set unit automatic on/off time.
Press Timer Button for 10 seconds and then Up/Down Button to set clock time.

4. Up Button
Press Up Button to set temperatures or time upwards.

5. Down Button
Press Down Button to set temperatures or time downwards.

6. Temp Button
Press Temp Button to check Evaporator Coil Temperature and Ambient Air Temperature.

Function
1. Heating：
（T— Inlet Water Temperature，Td— Set Inlet/Outlet Water Temperature Difference，Ts— Set
Water Temperature）
When Ti≤Ts－Td， the compressor is started.
When Ti≥Ts＋1°C，the compressor is shut down.
Remarks: The start or shutdown of the compressor is subject to time delay protection of the unit.

2. Fan Motor Control：

The fan motor will begin to work after the compressor is started; the fan motor will cease after the
compressor is shut down.
Remarks: Exceptional in defrost mode.

3. Time Delay Protection of Compressor：

The compressor can be restarted only three minutes after the compressor is shut down.
4. Sensor Fault Protection：
① Water Temperature Sensor Fault：Close all outputs
② Evaporative Coil Temperature Sensor Fault：Close all outputs
③ Gas Discharge Temperature Sensor Fault: Close all outputs

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④ Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Fault: Close all outputs

5. Water Flow Switch Protection：
If the water flow switch is observed to be disconnected for ten seconds continuously, water flow
protection will be activated and all outputs will be closed.
Remarks:
1. Water flow switch will only be checked twenty seconds after the unit is started.
2. Water flow switch is required in the installation. If no water flow switch is installed, the unit will
always enter insufficient water flow protection even though the actual water flow is sufficient. To
block this protection, terminals 1 and 2 on the wiring diagram should be short connected.
However, if terminals 1 and 2 are short connected, the unit will never enter insufficient water
flow protection, even the water pump has stopped. As a result the unit could be damaged.

6. Pump Control：
The pump will begin to work thirty seconds after the compressor is started, and stop sixty
seconds after the compressor is shut down.
When the unit is in standby state, the pump will run for thirty seconds every ten minutes to check
the inlet water temperature.

7. Defrost Control：
Defrost Cut-in Conditions：（only when both conditions are satisfied）
a. Compressor continuous running time ≥ Defrost Cut-in Time
b. Evaporator Coil Temperature ≤ Defrost Cut-in Temperature
When the unit enters defrosting mode, the 4-way reversing valve will de-energize, directing the
hot gas to the evaporator coil. The fan motor will stop but the compressor and pump will
continue working.

Defrost Cut-out Conditions： （when either condition is satisfied）

a. Evaporator Coil Temperature ≥ Defrost Cut-out Temperature
b. Defrosting time ≥ Defrost Cut-out Time
When the unit reverts to heating from defrosting mode, the 4-way reversing valve will energize
and the fan motor will begin to work.

8. Anti-freeze Protection：
During unit standby state, the unit will be switched on to heat the water automatically if the water is
observed to be below 3 °C for a continuous sixty seconds. After the water temperature is above
15°C, the unit will be shut down.

Unit Protection

No Input Port Fault Code Protection

1 CN3 Water Temperature Sensor Fault E1 Close all outputs

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2 CN4 Evaporator Coil Temperature Sensor E2 Close all outputs

Fault
3 CN6 Discharge Gas Temperature Sensor E3 Close all outputs
Fault
4 SHUI Insufficient Water Flow E4 Close all outputs
5 63H1 High/Low Refrigerant Pressure E5 Close all outputs
6
7 CN5 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Fault E7 Close all outputs

Temperature Checkup
Code Parameter
0 Evaporator Coil Temperature
1 Ambient Air Temperature

Parameter Setting
Parameter Range Default
Set Water Temperature 25°C —60°C 55°C
P0 Set Inlet/Outlet Water 1°C —10°C 5°C
Temperature Difference
P1 Temperature Precision 0°C —10°C 3°C
P2 Defrost Cut-in Time 20min – 90min 30min
P3 Defrost Cut-in Temp -15°C —5°C -2°C
P4 Defrost Cut-out Time 3min – 15min 8min
P5 Defrost Cut-out Temp 5°C —25°C 15°C
P6 Electricity Resistance Heater 0°C —12°C 3°C
Cut-in Temp

Electrical Specifications
Model LSQ008CR LSQ015CR LSQ02CR LSQ03(C)R LSQ04CR LSQ05(C)R LSQ10R

Power Supply (V/Ph) 220/1 380/3 220/1 380/3

Cross
Phase Section 1.5 2.5 2.5 4 2.5 6 4 4 6
Wire （mm2）

Number 1 1 1 1 3 1 3 3 3
Power Cord

Cross
Neutral Section 1.5 2.5 2.5 4 2.5 6 2.5 2.5 4
Wire （mm2）

Number 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Earth
Wire Cross 1.5 2.5 2.5 4 2.5 6 4 4 6
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（mm2）

Number 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Water
Flow 0.5 0.9 1.26 2.04 2.7 3.42 6.72
Recommended (m3/h)
Pump Pump
5 5 6 8 8 8 10
Specification Head (m)

Power
>40 >60 >90 >150 >200 >250 >400
Input (W)

Contact
Sirac Air Conditioning Equipments Co., Ltd
Zhoucun Industrial Zone, Lishui, Nanhai, Foshan, Guangdong 528244 China
Tel: +86-20-81155120 Fax: +86-20-81971420
Email: [email protected]
Http://www.sirac-cn.com/hpwh.htm

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