Carrying Out The Installation - Vaillant aurotherm classic VFK 135/2 VD Installation Manual

5.2

Carrying out the installation

The installation steps and notes in these instructions apply
for the vertical collector position in the case of "adjacent"
array configuration.
5.2.1 Installing racks
Danger!
Risk of death due to falling collectors!
Unsecured collectors may fall from the flat
roof due to the wind and present a danger to
people.
▶ Perform the following safety precautions
according to the installation type.
▶ For direct connection, screw the rack
properly onto the base.
▶ Only use suitable load weights.
▶ Observe the required ballast load of the
load weights.
1. Determine the required number of racks.
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For the first collector: Two racks
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For each additional vertical collector: One additional
rack
2. Fold out the first rack.
3. Select the required installation angle.
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Installation angle:
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30°
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45°
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60°
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60°
45°
30°
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4. Push the locking button (1) on the telescopic rail.
5. Pull the telescopic rail (2) into the desired installation
angle and allow the locking button to engage again.
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6. Position the crossbeams (1) such that their fastening
holes lie between the corresponding threaded holes in
the telescopic rail.
7. To secure the rack, insert the fixing screw (2) through
all rails.
8. Secure the fixing screw (2) with the self-locking nuts (3).
9. Tighten the nuts.
Conditions: Type of installation: Direct mounting
Screwing on the rack
Caution.
Leak caused by destruction of the roof
skin.
In the event of destruction of the roof skin,
water can penetrate the building.
▶ Check the leak tightness of the roof skin
after tightening screw connections.
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