VIESMANN Installation instructions for contractors Vitosol-F Type SV and SH Flat-plate collector for elevated installation VITOSOL-F Dispose after installation. 5727 904 GB 8/2010...
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Safety instructions Please follow these safety instructions closely to prevent accidents and mate- rial losses. Safety instructions explained Working on the system Please note ■ Isolate the system from the power sup- This symbol warns against the ply and check that it is no longer 'live', risk of material losses and envi- e.g.
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Index Installation sequence Components......................Determining collector row clearance z..............Installation information..................Mounting collector supports and collectors............Installing the connection set and collector temperature sensor......11 Installation......................13 Commissioning..................... 14...
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Components Note Collector supports are available for the Vitosol-F, types SV and SH, for a 30, 45 or 60° angle of inclination. SV, 60° 1 Collector support with footplates 6 Clamping bracket 2 Washer 7 8.4 mm 7 Connecting plate 3 Hexagon nut M 8 8 Cross brace 4 Hexagon bolt M 8 x 20...
Components (cont.) Accessories for one collector array Accessories for one solar thermal qP Connection pipe system Sensor well set, comprising: qZ Support sleeve Connection set, comprising: qQ Profile clip qU Locking ring fitting qW Connecting pipe (long) (tee), 7 22 mm qE Connecting pipe (short) qI Sensor well qR Plug...
Determining collector row clearance z (cont.) α α β β Angle of the sun z Collector row clearance α Collector angle of inclination Angle of inclination α Clearance between collector rows z in mm Type SV Type SH Flensburg 30° 7630 5715 45°...
■ Installation on steel supports B (see Install the on-site substructure at right diagram on page 8): angles to and horizontally level with the collector orientation. ■ For calculating the ballast, the Viessmann "SOLSTAT" calculation program is available at www.viessmann.com.
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Mounting collector supports and collectors For each of 1 to 6 collectors, secure two cross braces diagonally side by side to the adjustable supports.
Mounting collector supports and collectors (cont.) Type Angle of inclination α 30° 45° 60° 30° 45° 60° 2413 2200 1838 1921 1921 1921 ■ The side with the type plate must be on the outside of the first and last col- lector.
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Mounting collector supports and collectors (cont.) Secure the connecting plate onto the top of the clamping brackets between the 2nd and 3rd, 4th and 5th collector supports etc. Dim. z: 21 mm Type plate Collector connection...
Installing the connection set and collector temperature sensor Observe the following when installing the Never fit annealed copper pipes onto the locking ring fitting: locking ring fittings. ■ All pipes must be cut at right angles and deburred. ■ Push the union nut and the locking ring onto the pipe and lightly lubricate the threads with oil.
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Installing the connection set and collector… (cont.) A Flow connection C Flared coupling B Return connection D Type plate Please note The collectors may be damaged if the solar thermal system is not filled with heat transfer medium immediately after installation. Therefore, protect the collectors from solar radiation by covering them up.
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"Vitosol" there. Metal seal connections, locking service instructions. ring fittings or Viessmann plug-in con- nections with double O-rings are the ■ If operating without a Solar-Divicon, most suitable. only use safety valves designed for If other seals such as flat gaskets are 120 °C, a maximum pressure of 6 bar,...
Installation (cont.) A Collector H Manual solar fill pump B Solar-Divicon K Fill valve (F, G, L) C Drip container L Drain D Expansion vessel M Air separator E Stagnation heat sink N DHW cylinder F Shut-off valve O Solar control unit G Filling P Air vent valve Commissioning...