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Vaillant geoTHERM SERIES Installation And Servicing

Summary of geoTHERM SERIES

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    Installation and servicing for the installer gb installation and servicing geotherm vwl 45/1(*) vwl 65/1(*) vwl 75/1 vwl 125/1 vwl 155/1 (*) only available on special order.

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    - 1 - introduction 1 instructionsguidance................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 productdocumentation.......................................................................................3 1.2 associateddocuments........

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    - 2 - 12 dischargeofcondensate............................................................................................................ 27 13 electricalconnection.................................................................................................................. 27 13.1 accesstomain...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 3 - introduction 1 instructions guidance 1.1 product documentation theinstructionsareanintegralpartoftheapplianceandmustbe handedtotheuseroncompletionoftheinstallationinorderto complywiththecurrentregulation. • carefullyreadthemanual,tounders...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 4 - 2.3 regulation and statutory requirements 2.3.1 ce mark thecemarkindicatesthattheappliancesdescribedinthis manualareincompliancewiththefollowingdirectives: - europeandirectiven°2004-108fromtheeuropeanparliament andcouncilrelativetoelectro...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 5 - 2.4 concept of operation aheatpump(hp)isathermodynamicmachinewhichtransfers heatfromonelocationtoanother.Todoso,itemploysthe characteristicsofarefrigerantfluid. Thesystemiscomposedofthefollowingcircuits: - therefrigerationcircuitwhichtran...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 6 - 2.5 hydraulic and refrigerant schematic 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 19 20 22 23 21 18 24 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 a c 13 8 b key 1 fan (1 fan for the 4, 6 and 7 kw models, 2 fans for the 12 and 15 kw models) 2 air input temperature sensor 3 tubular heat ...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 7 - 3 safety instructions and regulations 3.1 safety instructions e incorrect installation can cause electric shock or appliance damage. • neverdisablesecuritydevicesanddonottrytoadjustthem. • besuretoconsiderthefollowinghandlingtechniquesand...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 8 - 4 recycling i the recycling of the packaging must be carried out by the qualified professional who installed the appliance. The recycling of any refrigerant fluid must be carried out by a suitably qualified refrigerant engineer. 4.1 appli...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 9 - 5 guarantee / responsibility 5.1 detailed guarantee vaillantprovidesafullpartsandlabourwarrantyforthis appliance.Theappliancemustbeinstalledbyasuitably competentpersoninaccordancewiththegassafety(installation anduse)regulations1998,andthe...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 10 - technical data i this technical data is valid for a new appliance with its own heat exchangers. 6 geotherm description unit vwl 45/1* vwl 65/1* vwl 75/1 vwl 125/1 vwl 155/1 min.Operatingoutsidetemperature(inheating) °c -20 -20 -20 -20 -2...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 11 - description unit vwl 45/1* vwl 65/1* vwl 75/1 vwl 125/1 vwl 155/1 electrical supplyvoltage/frequency v/hz 1/n/pe230v50hz fuse 10typob 15typod 15typod 25typod 25typod maximumabsorbedpower(pmax) kw 2 2.3 2.7 5.1 5.1 maximumabsorbedcurrent(...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 12 - • donotplaceneartostaleairextractionfans. • allowroomforelectricitycables(highandlowvoltage). • explaintheserequirementstotheapplianceuser. 7.1.2 discharge of condensates >100mm • makeallowanceforacondensatedischargecircuit. 7.1.3 regula...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 13 - 7.2 clearances - respecttheminimumdimensionsshowninthedrawing aboveinordertoensureacorrectairflowandtofacilitate maintenanceoperations. - makesurethattheavailablespaceissufficientforthe installationofthewatersystempiping. 7.3 command uni...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 14 - 8 installing the command unit • makesurethatthematerialsusedforperformingthe installationarecompatiblewiththoseoftheappliance. • determinetheplaceofassembly.Seethechapter"location". 3 3 1 1 4 2 key 1 mounting screw 2 wall support 3 rawlp...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 15 - 2.3 protection against the sharp edges of the sheet metal for the cable passage (if necessary) (x1) 2.4 leak-tight seal for the cable passage (if necessary) (x1) 3 packet of documents (x1) 3.1 guarantee request (x1) 3.2 installation manu...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 16 - 9.3.2 geotherm vwl 125/1, vwl 155/1, 150 150 600 908 326 1363 9.3.3 command unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 132 27 132 9.4 mounting 9.4.1 unpacking the appliance • carefullyremovethepackagingandprotectionswithout damagingthepartsoftheappliance. 1 1 2...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 17 - 9.4.2 transportation of the appliance i withregardstothemanualhandlingoperations, 1992regulations,thefollowingliftoperationexceeds therecommendedweightforaonemanlift. A warning! Two people at minimum are necessary to move the appliance. ...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 18 - 10 examples of installation 10.1 example installation of scheme a (basic installation) installationwithelectricalboost,one zone,controlbycommandunitused asroomthermostat (foroptionsinstallationseepage26) 230v 230v 230v a b h g e f 230v 2...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 19 - key 1 heat pump 2 power supply and electrical protection for the heat pump (*) 3 power supply and electrical protection for the dhw installation (*) 4 dhw time controller (optionnal) (*) 5 relay mounting box (***) 5.1 timer relay (connec...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 20 - b h g e f 230v 230v 230v aurostor 2 1 c l n aurostor 2 d c l n ct1 ct2 l12 s3 s2 s1 s4 c 1 tr8 tr7 tr3 tr1 tr6 tr5 tr4 tr2 ar1 ar2 ar3 ar4 ar5 ar6 230v 230v 230v a 15 12 16 11 17 22 21 20 19 18 1 23 23 8 2 4 6 3 7.2 7.1 5 7 7.3 7.2 7.1 7...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 21 - 7.1 electrical booster element 7.2 cylinder thermostat with integrated thermal cut out 7.3 immersion heater with thermostat and intégrated thermal cut out 8 command unit for the heat pump (**) 9 additional circulator (*) 9a additional ci...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 22 - 10.3 example installation of scheme c installationwithboilerboosterandpressurebreaker+onezone,controlledbycommandunitusedasroomthermostat. 230v a b g f e d c 230v 230v 230v l12 9 14 1 2 3 13 12 6 6 6 6 10 10 6 11 6 7 7 8 4 5 1 4 r5 5 8 2...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 23 - key 1 heat pump 2 power supply and electrical protection for the heat pump (*) 3 power supply and electrical protection for the boiler (*) 4 boiler (*) 5 command unit for the heat pump 6 shut-off valve (*) 7 overheating safety (if underf...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 24 - 10.4 example installation of scheme d installationwithboilerboosterandpressurebreaker,oneormorezones,controlusingsystemwithcontactinputs. 230v 230v a b g f e d c s3 s2 s1 s4 230v 230v l12 9 18 1 2 3 4 17 16 11 13 12 10 10 14 1 r4 5 7 2 3...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 25 - key 1 heat pump 2 power supply and electrical protection for the heat pump (*) 3 power supply and electrical protection for the boiler (*) 4 boiler (*) 5 command unit for the heat pump 6 system of control by contact (contact characterist...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 26 - 10.5 example installation of scheme a (options installation) 230v aurostor 2 d c e f a b 230v 1 r17 6 5 1 3 4 6 2 5 key 1 power supply and electrical protection for the booster heating (*) 2 buffer tank (*) (if necessary) 3 air venting 4...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 27 - 11 hydraulic connection • takecaretocleanthepipesbeforeassemblyremovingany debrisorburrs.Greaseandoilsmayneedtoberemovedthey arenotpossibletoremovebycleansingandflushing.Foreign bodiesinthesystemmayentertheapplianceandinterruptits operat...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 28 - • connecttheheatpumptoanelectricalpanelviaan independentprotectionsystem(differentialbreakerwithat least3mmbetweeneachcontact).Seethetablebelow. Additionalprotectionmayberequiredduringinstallationto ensurebuffercategoryii. Thepowersupply...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 29 - ≤ 10 mm ≤ 40 mm ≤ 10 mm ≤ 30 mm • attachtheelectricalcablesusingthecablepass-through locatedintheelectricalboxinordertoensuregoodresistance topulling(forthe14kwmodel,usetheanti-wrenchconnector suppliedwiththeappliance). 13.4 hot domestic...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 30 - 13.5 wiring diagram 13.5.1 command board 4kw(*) , 6kw(*) , 7kw, 12kw, 15kw 1fs 1t 1tr 1ps 1lwt 1ewt 1pcb key 1ps circulator 1lwt flow temperature sensor for heat pump circuit 1tr temperature sensor for detecting the end of defrost 1ewt t...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 31 - 13.5.2 board of power 4kw r r w w c c y a y y r w c v c c w r b w o c w c a y/g y/g y/g c a b /2.10 / j4.1 /2.03 / j3.1 /2.08 / j1.1 r s c 40cf 1 2 3 7cm 1 2 3 1r 41cf 2 1 8cm 2 1 1 2 p25 p24 p23 p22 p21 p20 p35 p34 p19 p18 p04 p05 p06 1...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 32 - 13.5.3 board of power 6kw r r w w c c y a y y r w c v c c w r b w o c w c a y/g y/g y/g c a b /2.10 / j4.1 /2.03 / j3.1 /2.08 / j1.1 r s c 40cf 1 2 3 7cm 1 2 3 1r 41cf 2 1 8cm 2 1 1 2 p25 p24 p23 p22 p21 p20 p35 p34 p19 p18 p04 p05 p06 1...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 33 - 13.5.4 board of power 7kw r r w w c c y a y y r w c v c c w r b w o c w c a y/g y/g y/g c a b /2.10 / j4.1 /2.03 / j3.1 /2.08 / j1.1 r s c 40cf 1 2 3 7cm 1 2 3 1r 41cf 2 1 8cm 2 1 1 2 p25 p24 p23 p22 p21 p20 p35 p34 p19 p18 p04 p05 p06 1...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 34 - 13.5.5 board of power 12kw r r w w c c y a y y r w c v c c w r b w o c w c a y/g y/g y/g c a b /2.10 / j4.1 /2.03 / j3.1 /2.08 / j1.1 r s c 40cf 1 2 3 7cm 1 2 3 1r 41cf 2 1 8cm 2 1 1 2 p25 p24 p23 p22 p21 p20 p35 p34 p19 p18 p04 p05 p06 ...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 35 - 13.5.6 board of power 15kw r w c y/g w r w g c g o o a p r b c w c y y b b o o c w r r r w w c c b a pe 230v 1~ 50hz 1f 1 2 l l n n 39cf 1 2 3 40cf 1 2 3 4 5 cn01 cn02 cn03 1p.C.Board 2p.C.Board 7cm 1 2 3 41cf 1 2 3 p08 1 cn700 1 cn02 42...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 36 - 14 commissioning i at the time of commissioning, complete all relevant sections of the benchmark checklist located on the inside back pages of this document. • checkthatthedifferentialbreakerisinstalled. • checkthatthehydraulicandelectri...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 37 - geotherm vwl 45/1 flow/pressure curves a b 720 1440 2160 2880 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 1 2 3 key 1 speed i 2 speed ii 3 speed iii a available pressure (kpa) b flow in the circuit (l/h) geotherm vwl 65/1 flow/pressure curves a b 0 10 20 30 40 ...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 38 - 15.2.2 appliance configuration parameters i if the parameters are changed, it is important to leave the control box connected for at least 10 seconds so that the change is properly saved. • presssimultaneouslyonthebutton( )and(m)for3 sec...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 39 - code function description setting factory setting modifiable parameter min max 13 correctiontothe ambienttemperature (commandunit position) thisparametercorrectsthemeasurementoftheambienttemperaturefollowing anerrorinpositioningthecomman...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 40 - 15.2.5 after-sales service parameters thismenuletsyoumakeadjustmentstothefollowingfunctions accordingtotheappliancesconnected,andresetallthese parameters. • presssimultaneouslyonbutton( )and( )for3seconds. Theparameternumberisdisplayedan...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 41 - predefined heating curves (codes 112, 114, 116, 117) a b -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 30 20 40 50 60 6 5 4 3 2 1 30 20 40 50 60 a b -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 12 11 10 9 8 7 key 1 heating graph n°1 2 heating graph n°2 3 heating graph n°3...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 42 - code function description setting factory setting modifiable parameter min max 123 notused 124 notused 125 notused 126 configurations exteriorsensor choosethetypeofexterior-temperaturesensor: 1=remotesensor(connectedontoterminalblock23an...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 43 - code function description setting factory setting modifiable parameter min max 146 configurationfor stoppingtheheat pumpifcontrolbys1 contactinput 1=immediatehalt(assoonascontacts1movesintotheopenposition,theheat pumpstops). 2=gradualhal...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 44 - 15.3 configuration of the booster heating 15.3.1 functioning of the circulators and the booster heating exterior temperature t0 (code 148) t1 (code 150) t° t0 t° > t1 heat pump off booster heating: element boiler seecode154in thetableint...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 45 - determination of the bivalence point a b 0 2 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 t1 6 t0 1 4 3 5 2 legend 1 calorific power determined for the regional reference temperature 2 bivalence point 3 power graph for the heat pump 4 l...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 46 - maintenance i any work carried out on the refrigerant circuit must be conducted by qualified engineers. Thefaultsdescribedinthischapterrequiretheservicesofa qualifiedprofessionaland,ifnecessary,availlantgroupservice engineer. 17 trouble-...

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    Installer_manual_oem_vaillant_proto_3_gb-06/11-vaillant - 47 - 18 servicing • toensureefficientandreliableoperationofyourheatpumpit isrecommendedthatregularservicingiscarriedoutbyyour serviceprovider. Vaillantltd,vaillanthouse, medwaycityestate,tridentclose,rochester, kent,me24ez training - telephon...

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    Notes: [1] installers should be members of an appropriate competent persons scheme. [2] all installations in england and wales must be notified to local area building control (labc) either directly or through a competent persons scheme. A building regulations compliance certificate will then be issu...

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    Notes: [1] installers should be members of an appropriate competent persons scheme. [2] all installations in england and wales must be notified to local area building control (labc) either directly or through a competent persons scheme. A building regulations compliance certificate will then be issu...

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    Ins taller_manual_oem_v aillan t_pr o t o_3_gb gb 06 2 011 – s ubject t o engineering change s.