Flat-plate collector for pitched roofs, above roof installation for 1 collector (32 pages)
Summary of Contents for Viessmann VITOSOL F
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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 10/2015...
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Safety instructions Please follow these safety instructions closely to prevent accidents and material losses. Safety instructions explained Please note This symbol warns against the risk of material losses and environmental pollution. Note Details identified by the word "Note" contain additional information.
Index Information ........................ Preparing for installation Components ..................Calculating collector row clearance z ............ Installation information ................Installation sequence Installing the collector supports ............. Installing the collector ................Fitting the connection set and collector temperature sensor ....10 Installation ....................11 Commissioning ..................
Please dispose of packaging waste in line with statu- DE: Use the disposal system organised by tory regulations. Viessmann. AT: Use the ARA statutory disposal system (Altstoff Recycling Austria AG, licence number 5766). CH: Packaging waste is disposed of by the HVAC contractor.
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Information (cont.) Any usage beyond this must be approved by the man- ufacturer in each individual case. Incorrect usage of the collectors or the installation sys- tem or incorrect operation is prohibited (e.g. the collec- tors being opened by the system user, failure to observe the installation instructions).
Components Note Collector supports are available with a fixed 30°, 45° or 60° angle of inclination for Vitosol F, types SV and SH. SV, 60° Fig. 1 Collector support with footplates Clamping bracket Washer 8.4 mm Joining plate Hexagon nut M 8...
■ Installation on steel beams , see fig. 4: Install the on-site substructure at right angles to and horizontally level with the collector orientation. The Viessmann "SOLSTAT" calculation program is ■ available at www.viessmann.com to assist with bal- last calculations.
Installing the collector supports For each of the (up to 6) collectors, affix 2 cross bra- diagonally to the adjacent adjustable supports using screws. Note Trim the cross braces if required. Fig. 4 Type Angle of inclination 30° 45° 60° 30°...
Installing the collector (cont.) Fig. 5 Collector clearance 21 mm Collector connection Type plate 10. Between the 2nd and 3rd collector support and between the 4th and 5th, etc., screw joining plate at the top onto the clamping bracket. Fitting the connection set and collector temperature sensor Installing the locking ring fitting Please note ■...
Fitting the connection set and collector… (cont.) Fig. 6 Flow connection Return connection Please note The collectors may be damaged if the solar ther- mal system is not filled with heat transfer medium immediately after installation. Protect collectors from insolation by covering them up.
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■ ring there. Metal seal connections, locking ring fit- safety valves that meet the following conditions: tings or Viessmann plug-in connections with double – Designed for 120 °C and up to 6 bar (0.6 MPa) O-rings are the most suitable.