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Vaillant ecoTEC plus SERIES Operating Instructions Manual
Summary of ecoTEC plus SERIES
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Operating instructions for the operator gb operating instructions ecotec plus gas-fired wall-hung high efficiency boiler.
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Table of contents 2 operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b table of contents 1 notes on the documentation ................................ 3 1.1 document storage ...................................................... 3 1.2 symbols used .......................................................
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Operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 3 1 notes on the documentation the following instructions are intended to guide you throughout the entire documentation. Other documents apply in addition to these operating instructions. We accept no liability for any damage caused by failure to ob...
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4 operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 2 safety 2.1 safety and warning information > when operating your boiler, take account of the general safety instructions and the warning notes that appear before each action. 2.1.1 classification of warnings the warning notes are classified in ac...
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Operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 5 2.3 general safety instructions > observe the following safety instructions at all times. What to do in an emergency if you smell gas installation errors, damage, handling, unauthorised installation sites or similar can cause gas to escape and res...
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6 operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b preventing frost damage if there is a power cut, or if the room temperature is set too low in individual rooms, it cannot be ruled out that sections of the heating system might be damaged by frost. > if you are going to be away during a cold perio...
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Operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 7 3 equipment and functional description 3.1 design 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 8 9 10 11 16 15 13 14 12 fig. 3.1 functional components vuw key 1 diaphragm expansion tank 2 air intake pipe 3 compact thermal module 4 ignition electrode 5 fan 6 automatic air vent 7...
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8 operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 3.2 function of the boiler your vaillant ecotec plus boiler is a high-efficiency, gas- fired wall-hung boiler. In addition to direct combustion heat, high-efficiency gas-fired wall-hung boilers also use the heat of condensation of the steam in the...
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Operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 9 4 operation 4.1 overview of control elements 8 6 7 2 1 3 5 4 fig. 4.1 control elements ecotec plus the control elements for your boiler are arranged behind the front flap. To access the control elements, open the front flap as follows: > reach int...
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10 operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 4.2 display digital information and analysis system (dia) 9 10 11 fig. 4.2 display ecotec plus the ecotec plus boiler is fitted with a digital information and analysis system (dia). This system provides information on the operating status of your...
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Operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 11 4.3 preparing for start-up 4.3.1 opening the isolator devices i the isolator devices are not included in the scope of supply of your boiler. The isolator devices are fitted by your heating engineer on site. > he must explain to you the position a...
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12 operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 4.3.3 checking the fill level of the heating system b caution! Low fill pressure can cause damage to the unit! Operating the heating system with low fill pressure can cause damage to the boiler and the heating system. The boiler switches off auto...
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Operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 13 water pressure min. 0,5 max. 3,0 back 1,2 bar 1 2 3 fig. 4.5 display fill pressure you can show the exact fill pressure in the display. > press the "menu" selection button . A selection of menu options appears in the display. > press the "scroll ...
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14 operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 4.4.2 setting the heating flow temperature with a controller if your gas-fired wall-hung boiler has a room thermostat control system or weather compensator, make the following settings: > press the on/off switch to switch on the boiler. > set the...
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Operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 15 fig. 4.8 switching on/off the warm start function activate comfort mode by pressing the following sequence of keys: "operating mode" selection button --> "next" --> "next" "comfort mode off" is shown on the display. > change "comfort mode off" to...
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16 operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 4.5.3 setting storage tank charging (with actostor) in an additional stratified storage tank of the type actostor vih cl 20 s is connected you can switch cylinder charging on and off using the controller on your gas-fired wall-hung boiler. Cylind...
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Operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 17 4.6 hot water production with vu units 4.6.1 setting the hot water temperature a danger! Risk of being scalded by hot water! There is a danger of scalding at the hot water draw-off points if the temperatures are greater than 60 °c. Young children...
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18 operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 4.8 switching the heating system off 4.8.1 switching hot water production off (vu unit) you can switch off cylinder charging without switching off heating mode. > set the lowest possible hot water temperature by pressing the following sequence of...
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Operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 19 4.9 protecting the heating system against frost b caution! Material damage caused by frost! Frost protection and monitoring devices are only active while the boiler is connected up to the power mains and the on/off switch is on. > do not isolate ...
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20 operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 5 energy saving tips installation of a weather compensator weather compensators regulate the heating flow temperature with reference to the outside temperature. No more heat is generated than is currently required. The designated heating flow tem...
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Operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 21 the extent that is necessary for use. Any further heating results in unnecessary power consumption and hot water temperatures of more than 60 °c also lead to increased lime scale reduction. Switching on comfort mode (only vuw): comfort mode immed...
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22 operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 6 troubleshooting a danger! Danger of injury and material damage due to incorrect maintenance and repairs! If maintenance is not carried out, or carried out incorrectly, this may adversely affect the operating reliability of your boiler. > never ...
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Operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 23 6.1 reading fault codes if a fault develops in the boiler, the display shows a fault code starting with "f...". A plain text display explains the displayed fault code. Example for f.10: "short circuit heating feed sensor". Fault codes have priori...
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24 operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 6.3 rectifying a water shortage b caution! Tap water that is extremely calciferous or corrosive or contaminated by chemicals can cause material damage! Unsuitable tap water damages the seals and diaphragms, blocks components in the boiler and hea...
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Operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 25 troubleshooting 6 maintenance 7 6.5 resolving faults in the air/exhaust gas pipework a danger! Risk of injury and material damage resulting from improper modifications! Improper alterations can affect the operating safety of your boiler. > never ...
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26 operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 8 decommissioning 9 manufacturer's guarantee and vaillant customer service 8 decommissioning 8.1 disconnecting the boiler permanently > contact a heating engineer to disconnect the boiler permanently. 8.1.1 disposing of the boiler do not dispose ...
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Operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 27 10 technical data 10 technical data ecotec plus unit vu gb 126/5-5 vu gb 156/5-5 vu gb 186/5-5 vu gb 246/5-5 vu gb 306/5-5 vu gb 376/5-5 nominal heat output range p at 40/30 °c kw 3.3 - 13.1 3.3 - 16.4 4.1 - 19.7 5.7 - 26.2 6.4 - 32.8 7.0 - 40.4 ...
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28 operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 10 technical data ecotec plus unit vu gb 126/5-5 vu gb 156/5-5 vu gb 186/5-5 vu gb 246/5-5 vu gb 306/5-5 vu gb 376/5-5 electric connection v/hz 230/50 built-in fuse 2 a, slow-blow minimum electrical power consumption w 40 40 45 50 50 50 maximum e...
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Operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 29 technical data 10 ecotec plus unit vuw gb 246/5-5 vuw gb 316/5-5 vuw gb 376/5-5 vui gb 376/5-5 nominal heat output range p at 40/30 °c kw 4.1 - 20.8 5.7 - 26.2 7.0 - 30.6 7.0 - 30.6 nominal heat output range p at 50/30 °c kw 4.1 - 20.4 5.6 - 25.7...
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30 operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 10 technical data ecotec plus unit vuw gb 246/5-5 vuw gb 316/5-5 vuw gb 376/5-5 vui gb 376/5-5 electric connection v/hz 230/50 built-in fuse 2 a, slow-blow minimum electrical power consumption w 45 50 50 50 maximum electrical power consumption w ...
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32 operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b glossary glossary air/exhaust gas pipework the air/exhaust gas pipework consists of all components that route combustion air to the boiler or exhaust gas from the boiler. Burner the burner on a condensing boiler is the component in which the gas/...
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Operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b 33 glossary room thermostat a room thermostat continuously measures the room temperature and compares it with the room temperature you have set (target room temperature). This allows the heating system to maintain a constant set temperature in your ...
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34 operating instructions ecotec plus 0020124810_ft1b index index a air/exhaust gas pipework ........................................ 4, 25, 32 b burner blocking time ............................................................ 10 c ce label .............................................................
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