User guide

NIBE systems

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Introduction

We have fitted this type of heating system in your home for two main reasons:

One Vision Housing has fitted your home with an innovative but simple to use heating system known as an ‘Exhaust Air Source Heat Pump’ made by NIBE, a Swedish company.

yy To try to save you money on your

The heating system replaces the need for a gas boiler but performs the same function. It runs on electricity so consequently there is no gas installation in your home.

yy To help reduce carbon dioxide

You may notice white circular ducts in your kitchen and bathroom. The NIBE unit draws the air from these ducts into the unit and takes the heat from the air to help provide you with heating and hot water. The air taken out by the NIBE system is replaced by air coming into your house through ducts in the walls and is circulated through the home via the air gap under the internal doors.

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household running costs in the face of increasing energy costs where gas has been rising more than electricity, and; emissions (the main ‘Greenhouse gas’ responsible for climate change).

Understanding the operating modes The main circular mode selection dial on the front of the NIBE 200 unit has four settings:

0.

This switches the entire NIBE 200 unit off. This mode uses no electricity and does not cost any money. This should be used when the property is going to be empty for an extended period.

1.

This runs the ventilation fan and heats the hot water store up to set point. The heating system is enabled but will only run if the temperature falls below that which is set on the wall mounted temperature controller. This is the normal and most economical running mode. In this mode the more efficient heat pump is used to generate low cost heat. The high energy boost immersion heater is switched off. Users should aim to run in this mode all of the time, see further notes below.

2.

This is as mode 1 but the boost immersion heater is enabled, and will run automatically as a boost heater. This mode is more expensive to run and can lead to high running costs so should be used as sparingly as possible. Some users may never have to use this mode; others who require warmer room temperatures and use more hot water will need to use this mode at times. If this mode is selected, it is important to remember to switch back to mode 1 as soon you feel warm enough.

3.

This is an emergency (very high running cost) mode that should only be used in the event of a heat pump/compressor failure.

Note: Some boilers may have dots instead of numbers, however the principles for use are still the same.

Basic tips for low cost running yy To prevent excessive cold air from

being drawn in to the property the air inlet valves in bedrooms and living areas should be kept tight closed, and windows kept shut during periods of very cold weather. yy The NIBE filter should be removed

and cleaned monthly, and the vacuum and clean extract air valves in kitchens and bathrooms every three months. You can refer to the NIBE user guide found on the OVH website for details on how to do this. However, as part of our service contract with you our property services team will inspect and clean the filter twice a year. yy Set room temp on wall mounted

temperature controller as low as is comfortable for you (recommended setting is 21°C). yy Set the valves on your radiators

to the lowest comfortable setting (recommended setting is 3).

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Other tips for extra savings yy During warmer weather you may

not need to run your NIBE unit for 24 hours a day. You could save energy and money by turning your NIBE unit to mode 0 for periods during the day. yy You may find it beneficial to switch

the unit to mode 1 when you go to bed and then to switch it to mode 0 when you get up. This method heats up the hot water store during the night so you start the day with a full tank of hot water. Depending on usage, the hot water tank could stay hot and last the entire day. yy Note that whilst the unit is

switched to mode 0, the ventilation will not be running. It may therefore be necessary to switch the unit back on for periods when you need to ventilate your home, e.g. when cooking or having a shower.

Further help Refer to the NIBE quick start user guide found on their website www.nibe.co.uk

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Get in touch One Vision Housing Head Office - Atlantic House, Dunnings Bridge Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4TH Telephone: 0300 365 1111 (24hr) Fax: 0151 530 5620 Email: [email protected] Open: Mon to Fri - 8am to 6pm

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