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    For the competent person installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus vu, vuw gb, ie installation and maintenance instructions publisher/manufacturer vaillant gmbh berghauser str. 40 d-42859 remscheid tel. +49 21 91 18‑0 fax +49 21 91 18‑28 10 info@vaillant.De www.Vaillant.De.

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    Contents 2 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 contents 1 safety .................................................................... 4 1.1 action-related warnings ......................................... 4 1.2 intended use ..............................................

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    Contents 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 3 e connection diagrams ........................................ 50 e.1 connection diagram, product for heating mode only, 12 - 35 kw................................................... 50 e.2 connection diagram, product for...

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    1 safety 4 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 1 safety 1.1 action-related warnings classification of action-related warnings the action-related warnings are classified in accordance with the severity of the possible danger using the following warning signs and signal...

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    Safety 1 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 5 are any leaks. In this case, there is a risk of explosion. ▶ make sure that liquid gas cannot escape from the product or the gas line under any circumstance. 1.3.4 risk of death due to blocked or leaking flue gas routes i...

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    1 safety 6 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 1.3.12 risk of death from escaping flue gas if you operate the product with an empty con- densate trap, flue gas may escape into the room air. ▶ in order to operate the product, ensure that the condensate trap is always f...

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    Safety 1 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 7 in addition where no specific instructions are given then reference shall be made, but not restricted to, all applicable and relevant brit- ish standards and codes of practice such as the following: – gas safety (installa...

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    1 safety 8 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 1.5 related documents – i.S. 813 domestic gas installations – i.S. 820 non domestic gas installations – building control act 2007 – etci regulations for installing electrical systems.

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    Notes on the documentation 2 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 9 2 notes on the documentation 2.1 observing other applicable documents ▶ you must observe all the operating and installation in- structions included with the system components. 2.2 storing documents ▶ p...

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    3 product description 10 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 3 product description 3.1 product design 3.1.1 functional elements, product for heating mode only 7 8 9 10 13 11 12 14 15 18 5 4 1 2 3 16 17 6 1 gas valve 2 water pressure sensor 3 venturi with mass flow sen...

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    Installation 4 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 11 information on the identification plate meaning ..6/5-5 calorific value power/product generation equipment ecotec plus product description 2h, g20 – 20 mbar (2.0 kpa) gas group and gas connection pressure as set at...

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    4 installation 12 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 num- ber description 1 - expansion relief valve connector 1 - gas connection pipe 2 - heating flow/return connection pipe 2 - cold water, hot water connection pipe 4 - service valve 3 - bag with small parts 1 lower...

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    Installation 4 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 13 12 drain line/heating ex- pansion relief valve connection, 15 mm dia- meter * only products with integrated hot water generation ** only products with heating mode only consult the installation template that is sup...

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    5 installation 14 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 4.9 removing the front casing ▶ remove the front casing as shown in the illustration. 4.10 removing the side section 2x caution. Risk of material damage caused by mech- anical deformation. Removing both side sectio...

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    Installation 5 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 15 5.1 installation requirements 5.1.1 information on liquid gas operation in the as-delivered condition, the product is preset for opera- tion with the gas group indicated on the identification plate. If you have a p...

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    5 installation 16 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 5.4 connecting the domestic hot water cylinder applicability: product with heating mode only ▶ when connecting the domestic hot water cylinder, follow the installation instructions for the domestic hot water cylind...

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    Installation 5 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 17 5.7 installing the discharge pipe on the expansion relief valve 1. Install the discharge pipe for the expansion relief valve so that it does not interfere with the removal and fitting of the lower section of the co...

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    5 installation 18 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 65 mm 1 2. Insert the alternative connection piece with offset to- wards the front. 3. Use two screws (1) to secure the connection piece to the product. 5.9 electrical installation the electrical installation must ...

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    Operation 6 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 19 5.9.4 installing the product in a moist environment danger! Risk of death from electric shock! If you install the product in a room with high levels of moisture, e.G. A bathroom, observe the nationally recognised tech...

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    7 start-up 20 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 6.2 calling up the installer level 1. Only call up the installer level if you are a competent person. 2. Navigate to menu → installer level and confirm by pressing . 3. Set the value 17 (code) and confirm by pressing ....

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    Start-up 7 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 21 7.3.4 target feed temperature, hot water temperature, comfort mode 1. To set the target flow temperature, hot water temperat- ure and comfort mode, use and . 2. Press to confirm this setting. 7.3.5 heating partial load...

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    7 start-up 22 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 7.7 using check programmes menu → installer level → test programs → check pro- grams display meaning p.00 purging check programme: the internal pump is cyclically actuated. The heating circuit and the hot water circuit...

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    Start-up 7 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 23 – sentinel x 300 – sentinel x 400 additives intended to remain permanently in the system – fernox f1 – fernox f2 – sentinel x 100 – sentinel x 200 additives for frost protection intended to remain permanently in the sy...

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    7 start-up 24 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 ▶ close all purging valves. ▶ monitor the rising filling pressure in the heating installa- tion. ▶ fill with water until the required filling pressure is reached. ▶ after filling, close both stop valves and disconnect ...

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    Start-up 7 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 25 conditions: the product design is compatible with the local gas group ▶ proceed as described below. 7.15.2 checking the leak-tightness of the flue gas system and for flue gas recirculation 1. Check that the flue gas sy...

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    7 start-up 26 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 – permissible gas flow pressure for operation with g20 natural gas: 1.3 … 2.3 kpa (13.0 … 23.0 mbar) – permissible gas flow pressure for operation with g31 liquid gas: 2.3 … 4.3 kpa (23.0 … 43.0 mbar) 9. Should the pre...

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    Adapting the unit to the heating installation 8 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 27 ▶ if an adjustment is not possible in the specified adjust- ment range, you must not start up the product. ▶ if this is the case, inform customer service. ▶ screw the covering cap b...

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    8 adapting the unit to the heating installation 28 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 t flow (tar- get) [°c] set maximum burner anti-cycling time [min] 1 5 10 15 20 25 30 30 2.0 4.0 8.5 12.5 16.5 20.5 25.0 35 2.0 4.0 7.5 11.0 15.0 18.5 22.0 40 2.0 3.5 6.5 10.0 13.0 1...

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    Adapting the unit to the heating installation 8 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 29 8.3.1.3 pump characteristic line for vu 306, vuw 356 400 300 200 100 0 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1600 1800 1400 flow rate [l/hr] remaining feed head [hpa] 100% pwm 85% 70% 60% 53%...

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    9 troubleshooting 30 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 9 troubleshooting 9.1 checking service messages appears if you have set a maintenance interval, for ex- ample, and this has passed or a service message is issued. The product is not in fault mode. ▶ navigate to ...

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    Troubleshooting 9 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 31 9.6.2 replacing the fan 4 2 3 1 5 7 6 1. Remove the air intake pipe. 2. Remove the three plugs from the gas valve (5 ). 3. Remove the plug from the sensor on the venturi (3) by pushing in the latching lug. 4. Re...

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    9 troubleshooting 32 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 1 2 5 4 3 1. Remove the air intake pipe. 2. Remove the three plugs from the gas valve (2). 3. Remove the plug from the sensor on the venturi (1) by pushing in the latching lug. 4. Unscrew the two cap nuts (5) an...

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    Troubleshooting 9 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 33 restrictor). The colour of the gas restrictor must match the colour of the coding resistor on the pcb. 9. Insert the gas restrictor for the gas group in question into the new venturi (yellow: g20 natural gas, gr...

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    10 inspection and maintenance 34 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 6. Insert the new expansion vessel into the product. 7. Screw the new expansion vessel to the water connec- tion. Use a new seal for this. 8. Attach the support plate using both screws (1). 9. Fill a...

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    Inspection and maintenance 10 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 35 – visual, the integrity of the boiler combustion circuit and relevant seals (paying particular attention to the burner door seal). – the gas inlet working pressure at maximum rate. – the gas flow rat...

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    10 inspection and maintenance 36 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 1 2 4 3 5 8 7 6 7. Remove the plugs of the ignition line (7) and of the ground connection (6) from the ignition electrode. 8. Remove the plug (4) from the fan motor by pushing in the latching lug. 9....

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    Decommissioning 11 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 37 3. Unscrew the cap nut (2) and the lock nut (1) from the product's casing. 2 1 4. Tilt the electronics box forward. 5. Remove the clamp (2). 6. Remove the pipe (1) from the product. 7. Rinse the filter under a ...

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    12 recycling and disposal 38 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 12 recycling and disposal disposing of the packaging ▶ dispose of the packaging correctly. ▶ observe all relevant regulations. 13 customer service to ensure regular servicing, it is strongly recommended ...

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    Appendix 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 39 appendix a installer level – overview setting level values unit increment, select, explanation default setting min. Max. Installer level → enter code 00 99 – 1 (competent person code 17) – installer level → list of fault...

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    Appendix 40 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 setting level values unit increment, select, explanation default setting min. Max. Auxiliary relay 1 10 – 1 = circulation pump 2 = external pump 3 = cylinder charging pump 4 = extractor hood 5 = external solenoid valve 6...

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    Appendix 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 41 setting level values unit increment, select, explanation default setting min. Max. Comfort mode – – – on, off – heating partial load – – kw partial load only, full load only, auto auto auxiliary relay 1 10 – 1 = circulat...

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    Appendix 42 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 code parameter values or explanations default setting own setting d.007 warm start temperature target value (only products with integrated hot water generation) cylinder temperature target value (only products with heati...

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    Appendix 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 43 code parameter values or explanations default setting own setting d.026 auxiliary relay control 1 = circulation pump 2 = external pump 3 = cylinder charging pump 4 = extractor hood 5 = external solenoid valve 6 = externa...

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    Appendix 44 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 code parameter values or explanations default setting own setting d.058 activating solar post-heating ( only products with integrated hot water generation) 0 = solar post-heating deactivated 3 = dhw activation target val...

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    Appendix 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 45 code parameter values or explanations default setting own setting d.088 start delay for hot water draw-off detection via impeller (only products with integrated hot water generation) 0 = 1.5 l/min and no delay, 1 = 3.7 l...

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    Appendix 46 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 status code meaning s.14 dhw mode: burner on s.15 dhw mode: pump/fan overrun s.16 dhw mode: fan overrun s.17 dhw mode: pump overrun comfort mode, warm start or hot water handling mode with actostor or cylinder charging m...

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    Appendix 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 47 status code meaning s.97 water pressure sensor test running, heating demands are blocked. S.98 flow/return sensor test running, heating de- mands are blocked. D overview of fault codes code meaning cause f.00 flow temper...

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    Appendix 48 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 code meaning cause f.49 fault: ebus short circuit on ebus, ebus overload or two power supplies with differ- ent polarities on the ebus f.52 contact fault mass flow sensor/venturi the mass flow sensor/venturi is not conne...

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    Appendix 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 49 code meaning cause f.74 water pressure sensor signal outside cor- rect range (too high) line to water pressure sensor has a short circuit to 5 v/24 v or internal fault in the water pressure sensor f.75 fault: no pressure...

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    Appendix 50 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 e connection diagrams e.1 connection diagram, product for heating mode only, 12 - 35 kw x18 x51 x20 x1 24v 230v~ 24v 230v~ x41 x25 6 5 4 3 2 1 x22 6 5 4 3 16 1 12 4 x2 13 11 14 3 1 4 l n l rt * n x16 l n 1 2 3 8 17 7 18 ...

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    Appendix 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 51 3 gas valve 4 mass flow sensor 5 outside temperature sensor, flow temperature sensor (optional, external), dcf receiver 6 circulation pump remote control 7 power coding resistor 8 return temperature sensor 9 flow tempera...

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    Appendix 52 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 e.2 connection diagram, product for heating mode only, ≥ 37 kw x18 x51 x20 x1 x11 24v 230v~ 24v 230v~ x41 x25 6 5 4 3 2 1 x22 6 5 4 3 16 1 12 4 x2 13 11 14 3 1 4 l n l n l rt * n x16 l n 1 2 3 1 2 3 8 17 7 18 6 4 3 1 m c...

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    Appendix 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 53 6 circulation pump remote control 7 power coding resistor 8 return temperature sensor 9 flow temperature sensor 10 fan 11 contact thermostat/burner off 12 24 v dc room thermostat 13 bus connection (digital room thermosta...

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    Appendix 54 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 e.3 connection diagram, product with integrated hot water generation, 12 - 35 kw x18 x51 x20 x1 24v 230v~ 24v 230v~ x41 x25 6 5 4 3 2 1 x22 6 5 4 3 5 1 12 4 x2 13 11 14 2 6 3 3 1 4 2 1 3 l n x16 l n 1 2 3 8 17 7 18 6 4 3...

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    Appendix 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 55 6 circulation pump remote control 7 power coding resistor 8 return temperature sensor 9 flow temperature sensor 10 fan 11 contact thermostat/burner off 12 24 v dc room thermostat 13 bus connection (digital room thermosta...

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    Appendix 56 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 e.4 connection diagram, product with integrated hot water generation, ≥ 37 kw x18 x51 x20 x1 24v 230v~ 24v 230v~ x41 x25 6 5 4 3 2 1 x22 6 5 4 3 5 1 12 4 x2 13 11 14 2 6 3 3 1 4 2 1 3 l n x16 l n 1 2 3 8 17 7 18 6 4 3 1 ...

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    Appendix 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 57 6 circulation pump remote control 7 power coding resistor 8 return temperature sensor 9 flow temperature sensor 10 fan 11 contact thermostat/burner off 12 24 v dc room thermostat 13 bus connection (digital room thermosta...

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    Appendix 58 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 no. Work inspection (annual) mainten- ance (must be carried out at regular intervals) 20 perform the gas family check. X 21 visually inspect the ignition and burner behaviour. X x 22 check the co₂ content (the air ratio)...

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    Appendix 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 59 g commissioning checklist © heating and hotwater industry council (hhic) www.Centralheating.Co.Uk benchmark commissioning and servicing section it is a requirement that the boiler is installed and commissioned to the com...

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    Appendix 60 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 this commissioning checklist is to be completed in full by the competent person who commissioned the boiler as a means of demonstrating compliance with the appropriate building regulations and then handed to the customer...

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    Appendix 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 61 it is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate service interval record is completed. Service provider service record service 01 and ² % and ² % service 02 and ² % and ² % servic...

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    Appendix 62 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 prior to co and combustion ratio check the boiler manufacturer’s installation instructions should have been followed, gas type verified and gas supply pressure/rate checked as required prior to commissioning. As part of ...

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    Appendix 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 63 h opening of the flue pipe g n n m m a ii o h h c b l j q q q q q k p d, e f i s r t h.1 positioning of the opening of a fan-supported flue gas pipe installation site minimum dimen- sions a directly below an opening, air...

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    Appendix 64 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 i text from bs 5440-1 on fan-supported flue gas pipes bs 5440–1: it is recommended that the fanned flue gas system terminal is positioned as follows: – at least 2 m from an opening in the building directly opposite, and ...

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    Appendix 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 65 612 (vu gb 126/5‑5 a) ecotec plus 615 (vu gb 156/5‑5 a) ecotec plus 618 (vu gb 186/5‑5 a) ecotec plus 624 (vu gb 246/5‑5 a) ecotec plus 630 (vu gb 306/5‑5 a) ecotec plus 637 (vu gb 376/5‑5 a) ecotec plus gas flow rate at...

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    Appendix 66 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 825 (vuw gb 256/5‑5) ecotec plus 832 (vuw gb 326/5‑5) ecotec plus 835 (vuw gb 356/5‑5) ecotec plus 838 (vuw gb 386/5‑5) ecotec plus min. Flue gas mass rate (g31) 2.40 g/s 2.90 g/s 4.08 g/s 4.08 g/s max. Flue gas mass rat...

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    Appendix 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 67 technical data – power/loading g31 618 (vu gb 186/5‑5 a) ecotec plus 624 (vu gb 246/5‑5 a) ecotec plus 630 (vu gb 306/5‑5 a) ecotec plus 637 (vu gb 376/5‑5 a) ecotec plus 825 (vuw gb 256/5‑5) ecotec plus 832 (vuw gb 326/...

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    Appendix 68 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 825 (vuw gb 256/5‑5) ecotec plus 832 (vuw gb 326/5‑5) ecotec plus 835 (vuw gb 356/5‑5) ecotec plus 838 (vuw gb 386/5‑5) ecotec plus maximum flow temperat- ure 85 ℃ 85 ℃ 85 ℃ 85 ℃ max. Flow temperature adjustment range (d...

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    Appendix 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 69 825 (vuw gb 256/5‑5) ecotec plus 832 (vuw gb 326/5‑5) ecotec plus 835 (vuw gb 356/5‑5) ecotec plus 838 (vuw gb 386/5‑5) ecotec plus electric connection 230 v/50 hz 230 v/50 hz 230 v/50 hz 230 v/50 hz permissible connecte...

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    Index 70 installation and maintenance instructions ecotec plus 0020209591_01 index a air index setting................................................................... 26 air/flue pipe ......................................................................... 17 air/flue pipe, installed ..............

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    Index 0020209591_01 ecotec plus installation and maintenance instructions 71 maintenance work, completing............................................ 37 mass flow sensor, replacing ................................................ 32 minimum clearance ....................................................

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