SEPTEMBER 2009

NUOS 80-100-120
HEAT PUMP CATALOGUE
The worlds' future
starts today

NUOS is the new Ariston heat pump, conceived to be in perfect harmony

with the environment: it is the ecological evolution of the traditional
water heater, which is replaced with a simple, but at the same time,
ingenious, technology.
NUOS generates many litres of hot water with little energy.
It is able to supply a lot more than that used for its functioning, as it
extracts heat directly from air.
Technology is finally at the service of nature.

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 Cost-Saving
270 € Nuos uses a new technology which allows to save up to 270 ¤/year,
compared to a traditional electric water heater

Thanks to this, the higher initial cost is paid back in just 4 years.

+70% Energy Saving

The Nuos innovative working principle allows an energy saving up to 70%
compared to a traditional electric water heater.

Environment respect
Nuos heat pump water heater exploits the heat in the air as renewable
HIGH source to produce hot water. This modern technology allows a very high
EFFICIENCY energy saving, which means a deep greenhouse gases emissions

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NUOS
Ecological evolution
is a cost advantage for all

270 € Considering the European Standard withdrawal profiles, the yearly energy
consumption dedicated to the production of DHW is established to be equal
to 1.550 kWh/year for a family of 3.
The average efficiency of NUOS, estimated by evaluating its efficiency with
an average annual temperature of the inlet air equal to 15°C and conside-
cost saving ring a cost of 0.22/kWh, saves up to 270 per year compared to a traditional
water heater of equal capacity.
A visible and tangible saving on the electricity bill.

Yearly energy Product Yearly energy Cost Yearly cost

requirement efficiency % consumption of energy of energy
for the (counter) (kWh/year) (€/kWh) (€/year)
production
of hot water
(kWh/year)

Traditional
Water 1.550 84,4 % 1.836 0,22 € 406 €
Heater 80 l

NUOS 80 1.550 250,0 % 620 0,22 € 136 €

SAVINGS - 1.216 - 270 €

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A contained commitment today,
for a significant advantage
within 4 years

NUOS heat pump

Electric water heater
100%

90%

80%

70%
Economical Savings
expenses*

60%
First investment
50%

40%

30%
Break even point
20%

10%

0%
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Year
* *Expenses % means the sum of purchasing, installation, maintenance, electricity costs to produce domestic hot water for a family of 3 people, for a 12 years period

AMORTIZATION AND COST SAVINGS

To be equipped with a heat pump means investing in the future.

The large energy saving supplied by NUOS means a large economical saving.
By comparing the installation of a heat pump respect to a normal electric water heater of equal capacity, it
results that the initial saving can be absorbed in approx. 4 years, after which it turns into saving.

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NUOS
technological innovation is an
advantage for the environment

+70%
risparmio
energetico

The working principle of NOUS heat pump water heater is really innovative
NUOS uses as it uses the heat from the air as renewable source to produce hot water:
it uses a thermodynamic cycle to heat the water contained inside the heater

air to obtain through air sucked from the thermal group.

This is the reverse mechanism to that used in refrigerators: refrigerant

hot water
fluid, through status changes, withdraws the heat contained in the air at low
temperature and gives it to the water at a higher temperature, in this way
inverting the natural heat flow.
NUOS is also equipped with a heat resistance able to start functioning
when the hot water request is higher or when the environment
temperature is lower than the minimum functioning temperature (10°C),
always guaranteeing maximum comfort in generating DHW.

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 WORKING PRINCIPLE

1 - The refrigerant fluid crosses the evaporator and absorbs the heat supplied by the sucked air.
This process ensures that the refrigerant changes phase by evaporating.

2 - The refrigerant gas undergoes, inside the compressor,

a pressure increase which entails the temperature rising.

3 - Inside the condenser, the refrigerant gas gives its heat to the water contained inside the heater.
This exchange process ensures that the refrigerant passes to liquid state by condensing.

4 - The refrigerant fluid looses further pressure and temperature by crossing the expansion valve,
returning to the initial conditions again.

Expansion valve
1 4
Refrigerant fluid
at liquid status

air outlet DHW inlet

Evaporator

Condenser

Renewable
energy Total
calorific
energy

Air intake DHW outlet

Compressor
Refrigerant fluid
at gaseous status
2 3

Electrical energy

Negligible
consumptions
The NUOS 80-100-120 litres water
heaters have a low energy absorption
(~300 W) which allows them to be
used together with all other home
appliances without causing
interruptions due to over-absorption
of the domestic electric network.
NUOS transform the traditional
electric water heater in a less impact Consumption 3x100 W
product for your doemstic life 300 W

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NUOS
Natures' breath
for regenerating energy

NUOS is the answer to those making ecological choices and wanting

the best for a greater respect of the environment.
Designed with an extraordinary technology, NUOS uses zero impact
energy sources, drastically reducing CO2 emissions. It is amazing
how today it is possible to obtain so much comfort with so little waste
of energy: less than 70% compared to a traditional electric water heater.
The world is evolving, evolve with it.
HIGH
EFFICIENCY

Ecological solution
The result of this technology is an energy saving of up to 70%
compared to a traditional electric water heater.
The use of heat pumps favours the reduction of greenhouse gas.
In fact, it has been established that the installation of a NUOS 80 heat
pump allows a reduction of 480 kg/year of Co₂ linked to the production
processes of electric energy. The same effect would be obtained by the
absorption of Co₂ by 40 trees.

Dehumidifies
the environment
and allows air change
The ecological technology applied means further positive effects:
the emission of the air exiting the heat pump favours the natural
ventilation of the environment and improves air quality by producing
a pleasant refreshing and dehumidifying effect.

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The refrigerant fluid used inside the heat pump is very important in
establishing the quality of the product.
The one chosen by Ariston, the R134A is not damaging to the ozone layer,
the atmospheres' fundamental element for protection against ultraviolet
radiations, as it has an “ODP” (Ozone Depletion Potential) equal to zero.
It does not contain chlorine, damaging for the environment, it is not toxic
or flammable, all advantages for both the users' and the installers' safety.
The R134A gas, thanks to high thermodynamic features, guarantees high
efficiency.

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High efficiency

The NUOS heat pump, thanks to its innovative functioning principle, is proven to be very advantageous compared
to a traditional electric water heater of equal capacity.
In fact, by working in ECO function NUOS maximises savings whereas, by working in FAST function it maximises
efficiency, consuming continuously less compared to an electric water heater. Below is a table summarising the
heating times and electric consumption of the heat pump compared to an electric water heater of equal capacity.
The data shown in the table refers to a heating cycle from 10°C to 55°C with an environmental temperature
of 20°C and with the inlet water temperature of 10°C

Heating data from 10 to 55°C with environment

temperature 20°C and inlet water temperature 10°C

Capacity
80 lt. 100 lt. 120 lt.
Standard electric
water heaters (1200 W) 3.20 4.30 4.11

Heating time
NUOS
(h.min) 4.34 6.18 7.48
ECO mode

NUOS
1.54 2.33 2.51
FAST mode

Standard electric
3.94 5.3 6.38
water heaters (1200 W)
Energy
consumption NUOS
1.29 1.73 2.82
(kWh) ECO mode

NUOS 2.81 3.78 4.73

FAST mode

Energy saving NUOS

compared to a 67 % 67 % 56 %
ECO mode
electric water
heater NUOS
traditional 29 % 29 % 26 %
FAST mode

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NUOS
who should install it?

The NUOS 80-100-120 litres heat pump water heaters are the ideal solution for both new, modern installations
wanting to use renewable heat sources in line with the Standard evolutions and for the replacement of old
electric/gas water heaters. In fact, they constitute the most effective and ecological choice that can be made with
the minimum installation impact.
Its innovative functioning technology allows the production of a large amount of hot water with a low electric
absorption, making this product ideal for integration with household photovoltaic systems.

Whoever wants to replace an

electric 50-80-100 litres water
heater with an innovativeproduct

Whoever wants to install a plant

using renewable energy able to
guarantee largeenergy saving

Whoever has already

installed or wants to install
photovoltaicsystems and
is looking for a product
which efficiently uses electric
energy to produce hot water

Families with the wish to

save and who want to invest
in an ecological product

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NUOS
How to install

When the NUOS 80-100-120 litres heat pumps are installed in the home, it is necessary to channel the air outlet in
order to avoid cooling the premises.
The wide range of provided accessories allows maximum installation flexibility in any type of environment.
It is also possible to channel the inlet air in case warmer premises exist near-by (for example, due to the presence
of other products like boilers, refrigerators, washing machines which produce heat losses) compared to that where
the product is installed.

Why installby
channelling the
outlet air
The product outlet air must always be channelled to avoid the consequent
cooling of the installation premises.
When, in fact, the product works with heat pump and it has been installed
without channelling the outlet air, it cools the premises by 2/4°C.
To guarantee functioning with heat pump, the incoming air must have a
temperature between 10-37°C. Installations without channelling of the
outlet air can also create recirculation between the outlet air and inlet Cover hole
air limiting the correct functioning of the same product.
grates
included

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Choose your
own installation

inner wall If the wall where the product Inner wall kit.
is installed is an inner wall, Code 3208053
installation of INNER WALL
kit is necessary.
During installation, carefully
apply the provided anti-vibration
bumpers

perimeter wall If the wall where the product is Perimeter wall kit.
installedis a perimeter wall, Code:3208052
installation of PERIMETER WALL
kit is necessary.
During installation, carefully
apply the provided anti-vibration
bumpers

To channel air, piping with a diameter of 125 mm and max. 10 m long can be used.
To calculate the length of the pipes, consider every curve and every grid mouth equal to 1 metre long.
In case of channelling the outlet and inlet mouths, the total length of the channels
must be less than 10 m long, with piping with 125 mm diameter.

Calculation example (only for piping with a 125 mm diameter):

TOTAL LENGTH [m] = PIPES LENGTH [m] + N° bends + N° MOUTHS
TOTAL LENGTH: 10 m = 8 m + 1 + 1

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NUOS
function modes

ECO FAST AUTO

if ECO mode is selected, only the
heat pump works, getting the
maximum saving.
Max reachable temperature
in ECO mode is 55°C
if FAST mode is on, heat pump and In Auto mode heat pump works.
heating elements work at the same Subsequently only if the set
time. This mode has to be manually temperature is higher than 55°C,
selected by the end user every time the heating element is turned on,
he needs hot water in as short as in order to have energy saving
possible time. and the max quantity of hot water.
Max temperature in FAST mode Max temperature in AUTO mode
is 65°C is 65°C

FLEXIBLE
PROGRAMMING
With the NUOS 80-100-120 litres mode

products, it is possible to set two set set set set

water withdrawing times, during P1 set set set set end

which the water heater mode

automatically starts in order to
heat it at the time and the set set set set
P2 end
temperature indicated by the user.
set set set set

mode

set set set set

P1 + P2 set set set set

set set set set

mode set set set set end

set set
Manual set set end

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 New NUOS heat pump water heater has a digital display and a new
soft touch interface which allows to select different function
just grazing it with a finger.

Display

switches the appliance on

and off

mode
selects modality
manual or programmed

et selects values by rotating

and confirms choices by

s
pressing

s
eco if active signals heat
HP
pumpmode (ECO)

if pressed starts heat pump +

heatermode (FAST)

signals functioning of the

product or a fault

manual
signals the manual
functioning mode
P
P1
signals the programmed mode
in time and temperature P1
P
P2
signals the programmed mode
in time and temperature P2

displays temperatures,
times or signals

Anti The DHW storages constitute favourable sites for the diffusion
of the Legionnaires’ bacteria. To guarantee maximum safety and

legionnaires
hygiene, NUOS 80-100-120 are provided with the anti-Legionnaire
function. This function monthly carries out a complete heating
cycle at a temperature of 65°C to sanitise the water storage,

function in case during the previous 30 days the stored water has never
reached said temperature

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 Energy The graphs represent the comparison of the electric consumption during a
water heating cycle from 10 to 55°C with an inlet water temperature equal to

consumption
10°C of the NUOS 80, 100, 120 litres, working either in ECO mode or in FAST
mode, compared to a traditional water heater of equal capacity

4,40
Nuos 80 - energy consumption - Inlet water temperature 10°C
Standard electric water heaters
3,90
Consumption (kWh)

3,40

2,90 Nuos FAST mode

2,40

1,90

1,40 Nuos ECO mode

0,90 10 15 20 25 30 35
room temperature (°C)

5,80
NUOS 100 - energy consumption - Temperatura acqua ingresso: 10°C
Standard electric water heaters
4,80
Consumption (kWh)

3,80 Nuos FAST mode

2,80

1,80 Nuos ECO mode

0,80
10 15 20 25 30 35
room temperature (°C)

NUOS 120 - energy consumption - Temperatura acqua ingresso: 10°C

7,80

6,80 Standard electric water heaters

Consumption (kWh)

5,80

4,80 Nuos FAST mode

3,80
Nuos ECO mode
2,80

1,80
10 15 20 25 30 35
room temperature (°C)

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Heating The graphs represent the comparison of the water heating times
from 10 to 55°C with an inlet water temperature equal to 10°C of the

times NUOS 80, 100, 120 litres, working either in ECO mode or in FAST mode,
compared to a traditional water heater of equal capacity

Nuos 80 - heating time - inlet water temperature 10°C

5,20
4,50
4,20 Nuos ECO mode
Time (h, min)

3,50
Standard electric water heaters
3,20
2,50
2,25

1,55 Nuos FAST mode

1,25
10 15 20 25 30 35
room temperature (°C)

NUOS 100 - heating time - inlet water temperature 10°C

7,06

6,00
Nuos ECO mode
Time (h, min)

4,55
Standard electric water heaters
3,50

2,45 Nuos FAST mode

1,40
10 15 20 25 30 35
room temperature (°C)

10,19
NUOS 120 - heating time - inlet water temperature 10°C
9,14

8,00 Nuos ECO mode

Time (h, min)

7,04

6,00
Standard electric water heaters
4,55

3,50
Nuos FAST mode
2,45

1,40
10 15 20 25 30 35
room temperature (°C)
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 NUOS 80-100-120
Range HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER
80 - 100 - 120

EXTRA ANTI ECOLOGICAL TEMPERATURE INSPECTION POLYURETHANE

SAVING LEGIONNAIRES GAS R134A REGULATION FLANGE INSULATION

COP 3,0
WORKING MODE IN HEATING PUMP (55°C)
WHICH ALLOWS HIGH ENERGY SAVINGS innovative
LOW ELECTRICAL CONSUMPTION (300 W)
IN HEAT PUMP MODE technology
BACK UP 1200 W BUILT IN HEATING ELEMENT

DAILY WORKING PROGRAMME

ANTI-LEGIONELLAIRES

DOUBLE SAFETY ANODE

HIGH
EFFICIENCY

Technical data Dimensioni di ingombro

NUOS 80 100 120 80 100 120 80 100 120
Average heat output** W 930 930 900 Capacity lt 80 100 120 a mm 1130 1280 1440
Average heat pump electrical consumption** W 310 310 310 Built in heating element W 1200 1200 1200 b mm 384 536 696
Electrical supply V 230 230 230
Max Temperature heating element °C 65 65 65
Max Temperature heat pump °C 55 55 55
Max/min air temperature °C 10/37 10/37 10/37 Max pressure bar 8 8 8
Max hot water quantity (40°C) in a unique request lt 110 141 150 Electrical system protection grade IP X4 X4 X4
Re-warming time** h,min. 4,05 5,40 6,20
Noise level db(A) 38 38 38
Nominal air flow rate m3/h 150 150 150
Min requested room volume*** m3 20 20 20
Max duct lenght m 10 10 10
Condensing water flow rate (air inlet 20/25°C lt/h 0,2 ÷ 0,6 0,2 ÷ 0,6 0,2 ÷ 0,6
**room air T= 20°C, Inlet water T= 15°C, and storage T= 55°C (in according to EN 255-3) ***min room volume in case of installation without duct

LIST NUOS 80 NUOS 100 NUOS 120

CODES 3210011* 3210012* 3210013*

*Soggetto ad Eco-Contributo RAEE di 3,33 euro (iva esclusa).

LEGEND E Cold water inlet G1/2" U Hot water outlet G1/2"

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 80-100-120 NUOS HEAT PUMP ACCESSORIES
Description Code

Perimeter wall Nuos air kit 3208052

Kit made by ABS connection for "fi" 125 mm; 1 m.l. PVC
round pipe mm "phi" 125. Flexible grates with 186 mm
spring and hole from 100 up to 160 mm. 15 mm thickness

Inner wall Nuos air kit 3208053

Kit made by ABS vertical elbow from "phi" 125 mm to rectangular mm
150x70; 1,5 m.l. PVC rectangular pipe mm 150x70, ABS horizontal
connection from "phi" 125 mm to rectangular mm 150x70; 1 m.l. PVC
round pipe "phi" 125 mm. Flexible grates with 186 mm spring and hole
from 100 up to 160 mm. 15 mm thickness; 2 wall brackets for pipe
150x70 mm with screws

"phi" 125 mm pipe 1,5 m.l. lenght 3208036

"phi" 125 mm pipe 1 m.l. lenght 3208037

ABS connection for 125 mm round pipe 3208038

Flexible connection for "phi" 125 mm 3208039

ABS 90° elbow f.f. "phi" 125 mm 3208040

2 wall brackets for pipe "phi" 125 mm with screws 3208041

ABS cover 190x160 mm for round pipe "phi" 100-125 3208049

ABS vertical elbow from "phi" 125 mm to rectangular mm 150x70 3208042

ABS horizontal connection from "phi" 125 mm to rectangular mm 150x70 3208043

150x70 mm PVC rectangular pipe 1,5 m.l. lenght 3208044

ABS horizontal connection for rectangular pipe mm 150x70 3208045

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80-100-120 NUOS HEAT PUMP ACCESSORIES
Description Code

ABS vertical elbow for rectangular pipe mm 150x70 3208046

ABS horizontal elbow for rectangular pipe mm 150x70 3208047

2 wall brackets for rectangular pipe 150x70 mm with screws 3208048

Flexible grates with 186 mm spring and hole from 100 up to 160 mm. 15 mm thickness 3208050

Flexible connection 3208051

Safety hydraulic group 1/2" for Nuos 80-100-120 877084

How to read the symbols

The icons have been designed to facilitate the reading of the features In short, users can familiarise themselves with each machine without
of each product. Ariston makes it possible, from the very beginning, becoming confused or wasting time, in line with the Ariston philosophy
to quickly and easily identify performance levels, understand the of always offering the customer - and the professional technician - a
different ranges and evaluate purchasing criteria. service which is clear and easy to use.

POLYURETHANE INSOLUTION CFC ANTI-LEGIONNAIRES EXTRA SAVING

free insulation material according Bacteria elimination thanks to an Very low electricity
to the latest environment automatic warming cycle of in-tank consumption and maximum
requirements. water energy efficiency

TEMPERATURE REGULATION R134A ECOLOGICAL GAS

This allows the user to choose No damage to ozone layer,
the best temperature for his thanks to R134A ecological gas
needs.

INSPECTION FLANGE HIGH EFFICIENCY

Large inspection flange High energy performance, low con-
for a better and easier sumption and low emissions pro-
maintenance. ALTA duct.
EFFICIENZA

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customer satisfaction

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Excellent service

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It provides users with telephone numbers and addresses for the relevant
Assistance Centres and stockists in their local area.

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customer demands

The capillary network of Ariston Technical Assistance Centres has been

developed to cover the entire country, in order to guarantee emergency and
routine maintenance operations which demonstrate efficiency and a high
degree of professional preparation.

A group of experts also support our Customers in the constant updating

process relating to new products and technologies.

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