Loading unit
LK 816 ThermoKit E
• Complete kit
• Low-energy pump
LK 816 ThermoKit E Eco is a loading group for heating appli-
cations with solid fuel boilers and storage tanks. The loading
group is intended to ensure a high return temperature as well
as an optimal temperature stratification in the storage tank,
thus increasing the efficiency of the system. Tarring and con-
densation are prevented which prolongs boiler life.
LK 816 ThermoKit E Eco is a unit consisting of a low-energy
circulating pump, an LK 840 ThermoMix mixing valve, an LK
100 SmartComfort CT controller with adjustment of the lowest
return temperature 5 - 99 °C and three ball valves to simplify
installation and maintenance. Articles number 181578 and
181579 are delivered with an insulation for the mixing valve.
The loading group is reversible and can easily be adapted for
mounting to the right or left of the boiler.
Thanks to the three ball valves any part can be changed without
draining the system, should the need for servicing arise.
THE FUNCTION OF THE LOADING UNIT DURING THE
DIFFERENT PHASES OF HEATING:
1. HEAT UP PHASE
The water circulates between boiler and loading group while
the temperature of the boiler is rising.
2. LOADING PHASE
The mixing valve starts to open and allows return water from
the storage tank to be mixed with supply water before it returns
to the boiler. The return temperature to the boiler is kept con-
stant.
3. END PHASE
The mixing valve is fully open towards the storage tank. This
results in an optimal transfer of heat from the boiler and the
storage tank is filled with supply water. When the boiler has
cooled the electronic controller prevents re-circulation from
storage tank to boiler.
4. SELF-CIRCULATION
In case of power failure or pump breakdown the electronic con-
troller can be manaully operated and the storage tank is loaded
through self-circulation.
TECHNICAL DATA
Voltage
230 VAC 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
10-180 W depending on pump
speed LK 100 SmartComfort CT
Electronic Controller, 3 VA
Primary voltage, adapter
100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
Secondary voltage,
adapter
24 VDC 250 mA
Max. boiler efficiency
Dependent on circulating pump
Max. flow
Dependent on circulating pump
Angle of rotation
Temperature Controller: 90°
Torque
Temperature Controller: 5 Nm
Operation time
140 sec.
Max. working pressure
1.0 MPa (10 bar)
Working temperature
Min. 5 °C/Max. 95 °C
Return temperature
5 - 99 °C
Ambient temperature
Min. 5 °C/Max. 40 °C
Thread standard
Rp - female thread,
G - female thread
Protection class
IP 40
Media
Water - Glycol mixture max. 50%
Circulating pump
Grundfos Magna 32-80 180,
Grundfos UPML 25-95 180,
Grundfos UPMXL 32-105 180
Material, valve body
Brass EN 12165 CW617N
Material, insulation
Expanded Polypropylene EPP
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