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NRGZone
NRGZone is one of the most innovative products to appear in the heating sector for many
years. At first glance the unit looks like many other manifold type products that already exist in
the marketplace and may seem to act simply as a form of extended "low loss header" but that
is certainly not the case.
The product is available in many different forms and the standard unit comes complete with;
flow connections, boiler return connections and zone return connections at either side of the
unit and a multiplicity of flow return zone connections underneath in a logical, consecutive
order.
In normal usage, a designer or installer will allow for heating equipment to be connected to the
side connections where, for example, conventional high temperature equipment returns would
be connected to the high temperature return and low temperature equipment returns such as
condensing boilers or heat pumps would be connected to the lower side connections. In this
way each appliance can draw the optimum temperature level to suit their efficiency from the
manifold with a simple flow return arrangement to minimise the fuel usage of the equipment.
If two or more different high-efficiency appliances are to be attached then a variety of
pipework configurations are useful many of which are explained on the company's web site
along with video tutorials explaining how simply and comprehensively the various systems
can be configured. With NRGZone you can predict how well the system will work in advance.
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NRG Link
NRG Link is the only procurable Sealed to Open System Interlinking device that complies with
all regulations and guidelines to interlink solid fuel open and sealed heating systems in a very
safe and efficient way.
The NRG Link allows for a solid fuel central heating cooker or stove to be linked to a sealed
heating system in retrofit or new-build situations. It includes for an open gravity circuit with
standard safety facilities such as an open vent and cold feed facility that must be connected to
a heat leak medium to comply with all manufacturers guidelines and regulatory conditions.
Interconnection type systems have always been an attractive idea to homeowners but
likewise dual systems were always been troublesome for installers to get the link-up right.
For that reason, interlinking systems was generally seen as a specialist activity that should
only be undertaken by qualified and experienced heating engineers as incorrect designs can
be expensive to run and could well be very dangerous for the occupants.
The NRG Link greatly simplifies the whole process and when installed according to very
simple instructions it makes the system completely safe and very cost-effective.
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NRGLex & Control Panel Solutions
NRGLex is a standalone electronic wiring centre suitable for all types of wet central heating
systems Time & Temperature controls. The pre-configured Printed Circuit Board allows for an
uncomplicated connection to the controls (clocks and thermostats), pumps and boilers
together in a logical and structured way.
The built-in LED's on the PCB show which elements are operating and make fault diagnosis
easy. The NRGLex is designed to handle all the complex cross wiring for the installer - all that
is left is to connect the system elements directly to the board in accordance to the clear
instructions and the system is ready to go.
The unit is housed is a neat wiring enclosure with visible operational and fault-finding LED
indicators available even when the unit is sealed shut.
NRGLex units can be easily used together to configure more complex wiring solutions.
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HEATING SOLUTIONS YOU CAN TRUST
NRG Link is compliant with all solid fuel regulations with flow &
return connections for the solid fuel appliance, a heat leak circuit
and an efficient heat transfer medium to the sealed system.
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Connection Methods
4.1 - FLOW CHAMBER Ref: Units IDs in Fig. 5 Below
NRG ZONE A B C D E F G H
Flow Chamber
4 75 75 175 70 315 375 80 25
Bypass
Chamber 5 75 75 325 70 465 525 80 25
Return
6 75 75 475 70 615 675 80 25
Chamber
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HEATING SOLUTIONS
YOU CAN TRUST
NRGZone 6
NRGZone 5
NRGZone 4
Contact
info@nrgawareness.com
www.nrgawareness.com
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EXAMPLE NRGZONE 5 MANIFOLD WATER FLOW CONNECTIONS
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HEATING SOLUTIONS
YOU CAN TRUST
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COMPARISON TO A CONVENTIONAL LOW LOSS HEADER
Example
Flow Return Low Loss Header
Boiler
Flow Flow
Boiler Boiler
High High
Temperature Temperature
By Pass Return By Pass Return
Low Low
Temperature Temperature
Return Return
Example
NRGZone Manifold
The diagrams show that NRG Zones unique method of isolating the zone
return water to supply high efficiency boilers with the coolest possible
return temperature makes all the difference.
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COMPARISON TO A CONVENTIONAL NEUTRALISER
Mixed
Temperature
Volume
Flow Flow
Boiler Boiler
High High
Temperature Temperature
By Pass Return By Pass Return
Low Low
Temperature Temperature
Return Return
Example
NRGZone Manifold
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COMPARISON TO CONVENTIONAL MANIFOLD FLOWS
Flow Flow
Boiler Boiler
High High
Temperature Temperature
Return Return
Flow Flow
Boiler Boiler
High High
Temperature Temperature
By Pass Return By Pass Return
Low Low
Temperature Temperature
Return Return
Example
NRGZone Manifold
The additional patented features of the NRGZone divert the zone return
water from mixing with the internal bypassing water within the manifold
which is often the reason for less condensation and system efficiency.
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COMPARISON TO CONVENTIONAL MANIFOLD PORTS
Flow
Boiler
1
Optional Zone
Pumped or Gravity Circuit(s) 1
Zone
Flow 1
High
Boiler
Temperature
Return
Low
Temperature
Return
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EXAMPLE COST PER (1) ZONE or BOILER
At Least 45 % Less than Any Competitor
Example Standard Manifold Standard Zone or Boiler Port Availability
Flow
5 Zone
Boiler 1 OPTIONS
Return
Conventional
Manifold
6 Zone
OPTIONS
NRGZone 4
Flow
High
Boiler
Temperature
Return
Low
Temperature
Return
Calculation based on any manifold cost divided by the number of boiler and
zone options it has, to determine the cost per zone possibilities.
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EXAMPLE INSTALLATION METHODS
AAV AAV
NRV
Boiler Flow Zone 1 AAV
NRV
T1 T2 T3 Zone 2
NRV
L1 R1
Boiler Zone 3
L2 R2 AAV AAV
1
Boiler
Return L3 R3 Zone 1 AAV
Boiler Flow
A1 A2 A3 A4
High Temp
Zone 2
T1 T2 T3
Low Temp L1 R1
Boiler Boiler
2 3 Zone 3
High
L2 R2
Temp
Boiler
1
L3 R3
A1 A2 A3 A4
Boiler
Return
AAV
L2 R2
DHW
ACTUATOR
Zone NRGZone 4
L3 R3
A1 A2 A3 A4
NRV
DHW
Cylinder NRV
Boiler Boiler NRV NRV
1 2
Heating Heating Mixed
Zone Zone Temp
1 2 Zone
AAV
AAV Filling & Expansion
Point
T1 T2 T3
L1 R1
ACTUATOR
Boiler L2 R2
1
NRGZone 4
L3 R3
A1 A2 A3 A4
Mixed
DHW Heating Heating Heating Temp
Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone
1 2 3 4 5
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Example Installations
Radiator Circuit 2
P&T
AAV
Valve
Pressurised DHW
Hot
P Cold Feed
Pressurisation
Pump
DHW
Optional DHW Priority Cold Feed
Boost Facility with
Pump & Injector Tee Heat
Leak
NRV
NRGZone 2
Solar
Pumping
Station
Solid
Fuel
Stove NRV
Injector
Tee Cooker
Zone Zone
Heat-Lock
1 Loop
2
Safety
Valve
Radiator Circuit
AAV
P&T
Valve
NRGZone 5
Heat Pump
Pressurised
DHW
Cold
P Cold Feed
Pressurisation
Pump
Radiator Circuit 1
AAV
Gas
Boiler
NRGZone 5
NRV Air to Water
Heat Pump
P&T
Valve Pressurised DHW
Heat Pump
Outside Unit
P Cold Feed
CH Zone 1
Underfloor heating
Manifold Pressurisation
Pump
Heat Pump and Gas Boiler Interlink with Underfloor & Radiators
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Example Installations
AAV
NRV
NRGZone 2
Gas
Boiler
P&T
Valve
Pressurised DHW
Boiler
Hot
Pressure Safety
P Cold Feed
Vessel Valve
Pressurisation
Pump
Normally Open
Motorised Valve
Power Closed on
Over-heat Thermostat
Opens on temperature
rise or power interruption
Heating Zone 2 Heat Leak 1 Heat Leak 2
NRV
P2 Heat
Lock
AAV Loop
NRV
Ts2
NRGZone 4
75C
P&T
Valve
P4 P5
Pressurised DHW
Boiler
Ts1 Solid Fuel
Hot
P1
55 C Stove
Heating Zone 1
CH Zone 2
Temperature Expansion
Sensing Or Fill Point
Point
AAV
NRV
Gas
Boiler
NRGZone 4
Pressurised
DHW
P&T
Valve
Heat Pump
Hot
CH Zone 1
Cold
Underfloor heating
Safety Manifold
P Cold Feed
Valve
NRV Pressurisation
Pump
AAV DHW
Heat-Lock
Loop
AAV
NRGZone 5
Zone
2
Cooker
Boiler Solid
Injector
Injector
Tee
Fuel
Tee
Stove
Zone
Zone 3 Zone
1 Safety Safety Safety 4
Valve Valve Valve
Open Solid Fuel Stove and Cooker with an Oil Boiler & 4 Zones
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Example Installations
Minimum
400mm
Vent/Expansion
Tank & Cold Feed
DHW
Zone
3
* Note:
Heat Pump must be capable to NRV
Injector
Tee
operate under the static pressure
created by the head of water in the
open expansion tank
AAV
NRV
Heat Pump
NRGZone 5
Solid
Fuel
Stove
Zone Zone
1 2
Safety Pressure
Valve Vessel
Safety
Valve
Open System Heat Pump & Solid Fuel with DHW & 2 Radiator Zones
Secondary
Secondary Regulating
NRV Lever Valve
NRV
1 Primary
By-Pass
P2
AAV
NRV
NRGZone 4
P&T
Valve
Heat
P4 P5
Lock Pressurised DHW
Loop
Boiler
Ts1 Solid Fuel
Hot
P1
55 C Stove
Heating Zone 1
Modular
Wall Hung Boilers
Expansion &
Cold Feed Options
Multiple Boilers with Full Temperature DHW and Mixed Temperature Zones
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Example Installations
Expansion
AAV
Vessel
Example 60 Kw Boiler
1 1/2 Connections
Auto Fill
Valve
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Example Installations
AAV
Expansion
TS Vessel
Twin (Flow) Shunt Pumps
T1 T2 T3
L1 R1
Primary Loop
L2 R2
NRV
ACTUATOR
High L3 R3
Temp
DHW CH A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6
NRV Circuits
NRV NRV NRV
Mixed
Heating Heating Heating Temp
DHW Heat Pump Heat Pump Heat Pump
Zone Zone Zone Zone
Cylinder 1 2 3
1 2 3 4
Boiler Boiler
1 1
AAV
TS
A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 ACTUATOR T1 T2 T3
R3 L3 L1 R1
TS
R2 L2 L2 R2
DHW
ACTUATOR
Zone Sensor
R1 L1 L3 R3
T3 T2 T1 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6
NRV
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Example Installations
Temperature
AAV Expansion
TS Sensor
Vessel
T1 T2 T3
L1 R1
L2 R2
Shunt
Pump
L3 R3
ACTUATOR
ACTUATOR
ACTUATOR
ACTUATOR
Standard
Boiler
DHW
Cylinder
Condensing Boilers Pressurisation Unit
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The Easiest and Safest Way To Inter-Connect
Sealed & Open Heating Systems
Saves Money
Saves Hassle
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technology that allows for the
safe inter-connection of
sealed (closed) and open
heating systems in a uniquely
cost effective and energy
efficient way.
NRG Links ready-to-install
design can reduce an average
dual-pressure central heating
To Sealed System From interlink installation time by a
Return Solid Flow days work on more.
Fuel
Compact Design - Just
350 mm (H) x 320 mm (W)
NRG Link Features x 320 mm (D)
Pre-wired to speed installation time and ensure correct operation.
Simple accessible external connections will allow a proper flow through the solid fuel
gravity circuit and the pre-configured secondary-side connections makes attachment
to sealed systems and easy task using a unique form of injector-based technology
Helps ensure correct piping strategy by incorporating the primary/secondary piping
requirement and an efficient heat transfer mechanism.
Simple mounting bracket fixing and a pre-insulated enclosure.
Includes 1"(28 mm) unobstructed primary DHW or heat leak connections.
Easy access to all the internal mechanical parts, wiring & pipe work connections.
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Example Installations
DHW
DHW Zone
Sealed Open
System System
CH Zone 2 Heat-Lock
Loop
NRG Link
Solid
Motorised Fuel
Valve
Motorised
NRV Strainer
Cooker
Heat Pump Buffer Valve
Tank
Motorised
Valve
Auto Bypass
Safety Pressure Valve CH Zone 1
Valve Vessel
NRV
NRV
Interlinking a Sealed Heat Pump S Plan with an Open Solid Fuel Cooker
1/2 Vent/Expansion
Vent Pipe & Cold Feed
DHW
Zone
2
NRV
AAV
NRV
Strainer
NRGZone 5
Solid
Fuel
Stove
Zone
1
Pressure Safety
Safety Boiler Vessel Valve
Valve
Interlinking a Sealed Oil Boiler System with an Open Solid Fuel Stove
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Example Installations
Vent/Expansion
& Cold Feed
DHW
Zone
2
Strainer
AAV
NRV NRV
NRGZone 5
Solid
Fuel
Stove
Zone
1
Pressure
Safety Safety
Boiler Vessel
Valve Valve
Interlinking a Sealed Oil Boiler System with an Open Solid Fuel Stove
Vent/Expansion
Tank & Cold Feed
Zone Strainer
2
Gas
Boiler
AAV
NRV
NRGZone 5
Solid
Fuel
Stove
Zone
1
Safety
Valve
Linking a Sealed Heating & Plumbing System with an Open Solid Fuel Stove
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HEATING SOLUTIONS
YOU CAN TRUST
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HEATING SOLUTIONS
YOU CAN TRUST
At NRG Awareness we bring our expertise in the controls industry to the design
and construction of customized control panels and enclosures. These enclosures
significantly decrease installation time in new and retrofit construction projects.
Our panel solution engineers have the ability to lay out, build, and implement
control panels that meet any specific requirement.
The objective is to provide our customers with
a complete heating system solution.
All NRG Awareness designs can be tailored
for any requirement - from full Building
Management Systems including job-specific
PLC control to basic on/off control as well as
system maintenance and gas alarm facilities
NRG Awareness works closely with control
and boiler manufacturers to assure that the
quality, service and proper control functions
incorporated are as good as they should be to
operate the system at its peak performance.
A simple project installation
approach is always kept in mind -
concept, requirements, design,
fabricate, and test.
On-site start-up / commissioning
services are available for all NRG
Awareness control panels and all
equipment is 100% tested prior to
delivery.
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Email: info@nrgawareness.com
Website: www.nrgawareness.com
We reserve the right to change our products and their relevant technical data, contained in this
publication, at any time and without prior notice
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