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Installation and maintenance instructions For the competent person Installation and maintenance instructions ecoCRAFT exclusive VKK GB ..6/3-E R1 GB, IE Publisher/manufacturer Vaillant GmbH Berghauser Str. 40 D-42859 Remscheid Tel. +49 21 91 18‑0 Fax +49 21 91 18‑2810 info@vaillant.de www.vaillant.de...
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Recycling and disposal........29 Checking the status codes ........15 12.1 Recycling and disposal ........29 Start-up ............... 15 Vaillant customer service ......... 29 Servicing tools ............. 15 13.1 Customer service..........29 Carrying out the initial start-up......15 Appendix ................30 Function menu .............
1 Safety Safety this document shall be considered improper use. Any direct commercial or industrial use Action-related warnings is also deemed to be improper. Classification of action-related warnings Caution. The action-related warnings are classified in Improper use of any kind is prohibited. accordance with the severity of the possible danger using the following warning signs and General safety information...
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Safety 1 phone once you are outside of the build- 1.3.8 Risk of death from electric shock ing. There is a risk of death from electric shock if you touch live components. 1.3.3 Risk of death due to blocked or Before commencing work on the product: leaking flue gas routes ▶...
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1 Safety ▶ Ensure that no chemical substances are stored at the installation site. ▶ If you are installing the product in hairdressing salons, painter's or joiner's workshops, cleaning businesses or similar locations, choose a separate installation room in which the room air is technically free of chemical substances.
The identification plate is attached to the rear of the product at the factory. Information on the Meaning identification plate Read the instructions. VKK… Vaillant gas-fired floor-standing condens- ing boiler Power in kW Switch box Neutralisation box (op- with condensing technology tional)
Gas pipe Return Benchmark Supply air box with dust Return NTC sensor filter Vaillant is a licensed member of the Benchmark Scheme. Water pressure sensor Condensate tray Venturi Benchmark places responsibilities on both manufacturers Supply air hose and installers. The purpose is to ensure that customers are...
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Set-up 4 CE label Transport the product to the installation site. Product dimensions and connection dimensions The CE label shows that the products comply with the basic requirements of the applicable directives as stated on the identification plate. The declaration of conformity can be viewed at the manufac- turer's site.
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4 Set-up Minimum clearances and installation Removing/installing the front casing clearances 4.9.1 Removing the front casing Open the front flap. (→ Page 10) ▶ When using the accessories, observe the minimum clear- Undo the screw (1) above the control panel. ances/installation clearances.
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Installation 5 Installation Performing the gas installation Using the incorrect type of gas may cause fault shutdowns in Preparing for installation the product. Ignition and combustion noise may occur in the product. Danger! ▶ Only use the gas type listed on the identification plate. Risk of scalding and/or risk of material ▶...
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5 Installation 5.3.1 Checking the gas line for leak-tightness ▶ Check the entire gas line properly for leak-tightness. Installing hydraulics Install the connections in accordance with the relevant standards and the generally recognised rules of good engineering practice. If using non-diffusion-tight plastic pipes in the heating installation, partition the system by installing an external heat exchanger between the heat generator and the heating installation.
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Installation 5 5.6.2 Unit types: B23, B23P and C63 Electrical installation 5.6.2.1 Air/flue system, not system-certified, Danger! setting up Risk of death from electric shock as a res- ult of an improper electrical connection! With unit types B23 and B23P, the combustion air is taken out of the installation room.
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5 Installation ▶ Route the connection cables of the components to be Connect the connection cables to the corresponding ter- connected through the cable duct to the electronics box. minals and/or slots in the electronics system, see Overall connection diagram (→ Page 40) and, if required, Con- Use the installed strain reliefs.
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Operation 6 ▶ Start-up Connect the control to the heat generator as shown in the "Overall connection diagram" (→ Page 40). ▶ Alternatively, if the control allows, you can fit the control Servicing tools in the product's control panel fascia (install inside). The following test and measuring equipment is required for ▶...
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7 Start-up ▶ Use a magnetic rod to check whether it contains mag- Display Meaning netite (iron oxide). P.05 Test function for the safety cut-out (SCO): The ▶ If you ascertain that it contains magnetite, clean the sys- burner is switched on at maximum power and the tem and apply suitable corrosion-protection measures, or pumps are switched off;...
Start-up 7 ◁ Additives for cleaning measures (subsequent The product does not start up and the on-site heat- ing pump runs intermittently. The check programme flushing required) runs for approx. 6.5 minutes. – Adey MC3+ – Adey MC5 15. Press the i button again to purge the cylinder charging –...
7 Start-up ▶ – Fill the condensate siphon with approx. 1.5 litres of wa- there are no blockages, ter via the condensate discharge pipe. – all joints are sound, ▶ Slide the condensate discharge pipe back onto the con- – the fall angle is correct densate trap.
22. If the gas inlet working pressure is within the permiss- Vaillant Service Solutions (0870 6060 777). ible range, proceed as follows: If the measured gas flow rate is within the tolerance 23.
8 Adapting the unit to the heating installation 7.11.3 Checking leak-tightness ▶ Check the gas line, the heating circuit and the hot water circuit for leak-tightness. ▶ Check that the air/flue pipe has been installed correctly. Conditions: Room-sealed operation ▶ Check whether the vacuum chamber has been sealed so that it is leak-tight.
Adapting the unit to the heating installation 8 If there is a heat demand, the pump is switched on for five minutes within 30 minutes in each case once the overrun time has elapsed . If a temperature sensor is connected in the return: If the return temperature for the heating water drops rapidly, the pump runs (within those 30 minutes) for longer than the minimum running time of five minutes.
9 Inspection and maintenance ▶ Explain to the operator how to check the required sys- If you require spare parts for maintenance or repair tem pressure and the measures for filling and purging work, use only the spare parts that are permitted for the the heating installation, where required.
If you are not able to adjust the boiler correctly and the flue gas values remain Set for Wobbe index W kWh/m³ 15.0 higher than allowed call the Vaillant Cus- CO value with full load < 200 tomer Service Centre. CO/CO₂...
9 Inspection and maintenance Removing the burner assembly Cleaning the combustion chamber Protect the electronics box from splashed water. Danger! Use water and a cleaning brush to clean the combus- Risk of being burned or scalded by hot tion chamber. components! Use water to rinse off the dirt that has softened up.
Inspection and maintenance 9 Replacing electrodes Carefully remove the earth line (1) from the counter electrode and the ignition line from the ignition electrode (7). Remove both fixing nuts (2) from the ignition electrode and remove the ignition electrode. Replace the seal (6) and install the new ignition elec- trode.
9 Inspection and maintenance 9.12 Checking the flue gas pressure monitor Refit the cover on the inspection opening. Retighten the nuts. 9.11 Cleaning the condensate siphon Remove the hose from the flue gas pressure monitor (1) and from the connection on the flue spigot above the inspection opening in the condensate tray.
Troubleshooting 10 After the gas-fired floor-standing condensing boiler has cooled down, press the pin (1) to release the safety cut- out. 9.15 Draining the product Close the service valves of the product. Connect a hose to the product's filling and drainage tap. Route the hose to a suitable outflow location.
11 Decommissioning 10.1 Contacting your service partner 10.5 Fault in the product If you contact your Vaillant service partner, if possible, Danger! please mention Risk of death from electric shock! – The fault code that is displayed (F.xx), Touching live connections may cause serious –...
Disposing of the packaging ▶ Dispose of the packaging correctly. ▶ Observe all relevant regulations. 13 Vaillant customer service 13.1 Customer service To ensure efficient and reliable operation of your boiler it is recommended that regular servicing is carried out by your service provider.
Appendix Required tool Procedure Comment Check the entire gas route for leaks Leak-detection spray or leak detector Leak detector (a leak detector is especially recom- mended for checking the burner seals for gas tightness) If required, tighten the burner seal (tightening torque: 12 Nm) Carrying out a chimney draught meas- The maximum draught must not ex-...
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Appendix Default set- Code Parameter Values or explanations Own setting ting D.09 Target flow temperature in °C from Minimum from the external eBUS target value and target the external continuous controller to value for terminal 7 adjustable terminal 7-8-9/eBUS D.10 Heating pump status 0 = Off adjustable...
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Appendix Default set- Code Parameter Values or explanations Own setting ting D.43 Floor-standing boiler temperature adjustable D.44 Digitised ionisation value Display field 0 to 1020 adjustable > 700 no flame < 450 flame detected < 250 very good flame D.47 Outside temperature (with weather Actual value in °C, if the outside temperature sensor is compensator)
Appendix Default set- Code Parameter Values or explanations Own setting ting D.80 Operating hours, heating In hours (h) After press- ing the i but- adjustable ton once, the first three D.81 Operating hours, hot water genera- In hours (h) numbers are tion displayed;...
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Appendix Mainten- ance Inspection (must be Work (annual) carried out at regular intervals)* Perform a test operation of the product and heating installation, including hot water generation, and purge the system once more if necessary. Isolate the product from the power mains and close the gas supply. Remove the front casing.
Appendix Function menu – Overview After pressing the "Fault clearance" button Start After switching on the unit at the main switch End, Activate Normal operating function mode starts menu Back Check internally connected pump? Back/continue Back Fan will be operated Check fan? at max.
Appendix Back All connections that are defined as "external pump" are supplied with mains voltage. Check external pump? - 2 in 7 module if D.27 or D.28 = 2. Back/continue Back HW circuit Water pressure is displayed. Purge hydraulics? Heating circuit Back/continue The internal heating pump is operated at the same time...
Appendix Status code Meaning S.23 Ignition S.24 Burner on S.26 Fan overrun after cylinder charging S.27 Pump overrun S.28 Burner anti-cycling time after cylinder charging (cycle suppression) Special cases S.30 Room thermostat (230/24 V) is blocking heating mode S.31 Summer mode active or eBUS controller or built-in timer is blocking heating mode S.32 Waiting period because of fan speed deviation (fan speed deviation still too high) S.33...
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Appendix Code Meaning Cause F.42 Short circuit in coding resistor Short circuit in coding resistor or cable harness fault F.43 Interruption in coding resistor Interruption in coding resistor or cable harness defective Short circuit on eBUS, eBUS overload or two power supplies with differ- F.49 Fault: eBUS ent polarities on the eBUS...
Appendix Connection diagram, extract Cylinder charging pump Bridge* Heating pump 0-10 V Cylinder charging pump* Signal Mains input blue white 24 V supply blue External control/room thermostat 7-8-9 eBUS connection Contact thermostat Control accessory plug VRC 4xx/7xx or ZP single start black Pump PWM signal If you connect the cylinder charging pump downstream of a low loss header or a heat exchanger, set this bridge and con-...
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Appendix GAS BOILER SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST 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 to keep for future reference. CONTROLS Optimum start control Fitted...
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Appendix SERVICE RECORD It is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Interval Record is completed. Service Provider SERVICE 01 SERVICE 02 ² % ² % ² % ² % SERVICE 03 SERVICE 04 ²...
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Appendix PRIOR TO CO AND COMBUSTION RATIO CHECK NOTE The boiler manufacturer’s installation instructions should have been followed, gas type verified and gas THE AIR GAS RATIO VALVE IS FACTORY supply pressure/rate checked as required prior to commissioning. SET AND MUST NOT BE ADJUSTED As part of the installation process, especially where a flue has been fitted by persons other than the DURING COMMISSIONING UNLESS THIS boiler installer, visually check the integrity of the whole flue system to confirm that all components are...