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VIESMANN Installation instructions for contractors Vitosol-F/-FM Type SV and SH Flat-plate collector for pitched roofs Above roof installation with rafter hooks or mounting brackets VITOSOL-F/-FM Dispose after installation. 5698332 GB/en 9/2017...
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Safety instructions Please follow these safety instructions closely to prevent accidents and material losses. Safety instructions explained Please note Note This symbol warns against the risk of material Details identified by the word "Note" contain additional losses and environmental pollution. information.
Index Information Disposal of packaging ................Symbols ....................Intended use ..................Preparing for installation Dimensions .................... Horizontal distribution of the rafter hooks or mounting brackets ..■ Dimensions for vertical arrangement of rafter hooks ......■ Installation sequence Installation with rafter hooks ..............Components ..................
Disposal of packaging Disposal of packaging DE: Use the disposal system organised by Viessmann. Please dispose of packaging waste in line with statu- AT: Use the ARA statutory disposal system (Altstoff tory regulations. Recycling Austria AG, licence number 5766). CH: Packaging waste is disposed of by the HVAC contractor.
Intended use The appliance is only intended to be installed and Any usage beyond this must be approved by the man- operated in sealed unvented systems that comply with ufacturer for the individual case. EN 12828 / DIN 1988, or solar thermal systems that comply with EN 12977, with due attention paid to the Incorrect usage or operation of the appliance (e.g.
Dimensions Horizontal distribution of the rafter hooks or mounting brackets For each number of collectors, there is a specific allo- Example: cated number of rafter hooks or mounting brackets (for ■ 2 collectors type SV use on sheet metal roofs). ■...
Dimensions for vertical arrangement of rafter hooks Fig. 2 Max. deviation from dimensions u and v: 10 mm. c: distance between the lower mounting rails when Vitosol-F b in mm c in mm several collectors are installed one above the other. Type SV...
Installation with rafter hooks Components Fig. 3 Rafter hook Vitosol-F/-FM x in mm Support bracket Type SV Depending on the number of collec- Screws tors: Mounting rail 1109/2186 Rail connector Type SH 2433 Mounting plate Clamping bracket Installation ■ Version I:...
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Installation with rafter hooks (cont.) 90° Fig. 6 Note on step 9: From a certain number of collectors upwards, join 2 mounting rails with a rail connector. Note on step 10: For the distribution of mounting plates, see diagram below. Fig.
Installation with rafter hooks (cont.) Type SV Number — — Type SH Number 2265 2268 2268 2268 2268 2268 2268 2268 2271 2271 2271 2271 2271 2271 — — Installation with mounting brackets E.g. installation on sheet metal roofs Components M8x25 Ø8,4 Fig.
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Installation with mounting brackets (cont.) 90 ° Fig. 9 On-site fixing element All mounting brackets between the first and last Type a in mm bracket must be in alignment with each other. 1650 1900 – – Note for type SV For snow loads of 4.80 kN/m , fit 3 mounting brackets The horizontal arrangement of the mounting brackets...
Installation with mounting brackets (cont.) Number of collectors c in mm Type SV Type SH Note for type SV For snow loads of 4.80 kN/m , fit supporting rails; see diagram below. Ø 8.5 90 ° Fig. 11 Installing the collectors Fig.
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Installing the collectors (cont.) 90° Fig. 13 Number of collectors d in mm Type SV 26.5 26.5 42.5 42.5 58.5 58.5 70.5 90.5 Type SH 26.5 42.5 58.5 74.5 90.5 106.5 138.5 170.5 90° Fig. 14...
Connecting the collectors Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Note The collector temperature sensor is part of the stand- ard delivery of the solar control unit. Installation information ■ Lubricate O-ring seals only with the special valve grease provided. Initially tighten the union nut by hand, then tighten ■...
Connecting the collectors (cont.) Fig. 17 Covering the collector array Commission the solar thermal system as quickly as Note possible once the collectors have been installed. If commissioning takes place at a later date, cover the To reliably prevent steam hammer, the collectors must collector arrays.
The expansion vessel must be approved to DIN there. Metal seal connections, locking ring fittings or 4807. Viessmann plug-in connections with double O-rings The diaphragms and seals of the expansion vessel are the most suitable. and safety valve must be suitable for the heat trans- If other seals such as flat gaskets are used, ade- fer medium.