Herz Caledonia HIU

               

The Herz Caledonia Direct HIU is suitable for all community schemes and enables LTHW from a central plant to provide heating and DHWS to each dwelling with complete hydraulic separation between the LTHW primary and DHWS system.

The HIU is a complete package comprising of all components mounted on a frame, factory assembled and tested.

Functions

a) Residents Heating System

The primary flow to the secondary heating system is controlled by an integrated fixed spring differential pressure control valve with on/off actuated zone valve linked to a programmable room thermostat (Herz 3 F799 17). This valve will close when the room temperature setting has been achieved or when the heating system is not in use. The differential pressure controller is fitted across the secondary flow and return circuit on each HIU to ensure that the delta t is maintained to maximise system efficiency and the return temperature.

b) Residents Hot Water (DHW)

Domestic hot water is generated via the DHW heat exchanger mounted in the HIU and provides instantaneous hot water on demand.

DHW temperature is controlled by a thermostat fitted to a thermostatic control valve. Using an immersion sensor, this thermostat controls the temperature of the hot water that exits the heat exchanger and regulates the thermostatic control valve thus maximising the energy efficiency of both the HIU and the primary system.

When a hot water tap is opened the drop in pressure in the hot water pipe will open the 4 port pressure temperature control valve which in turn will allow primary hot water into the heat exchanger.

When the hot water demand ceases the pressure temperature control valve will immediately stop the primary flow into the heat exchanger. Therefore there is no drain on the primary heating when there is no demand, so no extra energy usage when residents are on holiday for example.

A thermostatic summer bypass valve is fitted to maintain a minimum primary temperature when the space heating is not in use. This provides a quick DHW response and avoids unnecessary energy usage.

Presure Temperature Control Valve

As a hot water tap is opened the pressure temperature control valve reacts to the difference in pressure via a diaphragm and opens allowing the cold and primary heating water to flow through the heat exchanger. At the same time, a hot water priority valve closes the primary feed to the secondary heating system, thus ensuring maximum flow is available at the domestic heat exchanger. In order to prolong the life of the DHW heat exchanger and prevent lime scale build up, the temperature of the domestic hot water is controlled by a thermostat fitted to a thermostatic control valve. Using an immersion sensor, this thermostat controls the temperature of the hot water that exits the heat exchanger and regulates the thermostatic control valve thus maximising the energy efficiency of both the HIU and the primary system.

Summer Bypass Valve

The ”Summer bypass” valve utilises a return temperature limiter head fitted to a thermostatic valve installed in a bypass between the primary flow and return pipework within the HIU. This maintains a minimum primary temperature when the space heating is not in use. The thermostatic bypass valve is installed upstream of the heat meter. Combined with the Pressure Temperature Control Valve, which only allows water through the DHW heat exchanger when there is a demand, ensures that it is impossible to have meter creepage or standing losses from the Herz Caledonia Direct HIU.

MCW Booster Pump

In some instances there can be insufficient mains cold water pressure to generate enough hot water temperature through the heat exchanger. The Herz Caledonia Direct HIU has the option for the inclusion of a Mains Cold Water Booster Pump, this operates from an integral flow switch which turns the pump on when there is cold water demand through the HIU.

First Fix Rail

The First Fix Rail is a pre-assembled unit fitted with all the isolation ball valves required for the various circuits installed within the HIU. The unit is installed at first fix and allows shell and core pipework to be completed without the HIU being fitted. The first fix rail ball valves are fitted with drain valves to facilitate draining with integral test points fitted on the primary and secondary heating circuits to aid additional temperature or pressure measurement if required. The first fix rail with ball valves also allows maintenance to be carried out on the HIU as the main unit can be removed easily.

Flushing Bypass

The Herz Caledonia HIU can be fitted with a Herz HIU flushing bypass, this is a custom made valve designed to facilitate the flushing of the primary system without the water circulating through the HIU as recommended in BSRIA Guide BG 62/2015. The flushing bypass valve can be connected directly to the HIU ball valves at first fix so that primary flushing can be carried out before the HIU is fitted.

Other Features

Instantaneous hot water and space heating to properties

DHW heat exchanger provides hydraulic separation

Thermostatic hot water temperature control

Primary Differential Pressure Control Valve

Secondary Differential Pressure Control/Zone Valve

Insulated heating pipework & cover

Low primary return temperature maximises system efficiency

Optional MCW booster pump available

Optional primary flushing bypass available

UK Water Reg 4 Compliant

Option for heat meter (110mm Spool piece provided as standard)

Option for water meter (110mm Spool piece provided as standard)

Optional return temperature limiter available for installation in the secondary radiator system

18mm stainless steel pipe work

Caledonia HIU Data Sheet

Caledonia HIU Specification