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VPB/VPBS UK
Hot water heater
IHB GB 1237-7
031290

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  • Page 1 Installer manual VPB/VPBS UK Hot water heater IHB GB 1237-7 031290...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7 Service and maintenance 4 Pipe connections Maintenance General Service actions Dimensions and pipe connections 8 Technical data T&P valve Dimensions and setting-out coordinates Heat pump Technical specifications Cold and hot water Item register VPB/VPBS UK Table of Contents |...
  • Page 4: Important Information

    Warranty and insurance information about what you should observe when maintain- ing your installation. Thank you for installing a new NIBE water heater in your home. NIBE water heaters are manufactured in Sweden to the very highest standard so we are pleased to offer our This symbol indicates tips on how to facilitate customers a comprehensive guarantee.
  • Page 5 Benchmark Checklist after each service. The Benchmark Checklist may be required in the event of any warranty work and as supporting documentation relating to home improvements in the optional documents section of the Home Information Pack. VPB/VPBS UK Chapter 1 | Important information...
  • Page 6 Chapter 1 | Important information VPB/VPBS UK...
  • Page 7 Shut off valves Expansion vessel T&P valve Tundish Cold water (page 14) Shut off valves Non-return valve Mixing valve Safety valve Tundish Electricity (page 16) Hot water sensor Temperature limiter Miscellaneous Benchmark checklist VPB/VPBS UK Chapter 1 | Important information...
  • Page 8: Delivery And Handling

    Transport Supplied components VPB/VPBS should be transported and stored vertically in VPB/VPBS Stainless steel a dry place. The VPB/VPBS may, however, be carefully laid on its back when being moved into a building. Pressure reduction valve 2 x Tundish Armoured hose...
  • Page 9: Removing The Covers

    1. Remove the screws from the upper and lower edges. 2. Twist the cover slightly outward. 3. Move the cover backwards and slightly to the side. 4. Pull the cover to one side. 5. Pull the cover forwards. VPB/VPBS UK Chapter 2 | Delivery and handling...
  • Page 10: The Water Heater Design

    3 The water heater design Chapter 3 | The water heater design VPB/VPBS UK...
  • Page 11: Pipe Connections

    Submerged tube for hot water sensor (control) Submerged tube for solar sensor (control) (only VPBS 300) Submerged tube for temperature limiter Submerged tube for temperature limiter *or another external heat source VPB/VPBS UK Chapter 3 | The water heater design...
  • Page 12: Pipe Connections

    Usually, there should not be a problem in installing When the water heater and the climate system have been VPB/VPBS in areas of hard water as the operating temper- filled with water, VPB/VPBS must operate at maximum ature is 50-60 °C.
  • Page 13: Dimensions And Pipe Connections

    1. Open external filler valve and external drain valve. tions 2. Flush the system for some minute. Watch out for water splashes from the safety valve. VPB 200/VPB 300 3. Close the valves and check the stainer. VPBS 300 Connection XL3 Cold water Ø...
  • Page 14 Chapter 4 | Pipe connections VPB/VPBS UK...
  • Page 15: T&P Valve

    Connecting to solar power The solar heating system's supply and return are connec- ted to VPBS 300. Heat pump Connecting to heat pump The heat pump supply and return are connected to VPB/VPBS. VPB/VPBS UK Chapter 4 | Pipe connections...
  • Page 16: Cold And Hot Water

    Temperature sensor Circulation pump Connecting hot water circulation Particle filter VPB/VPBS R and E have a connection that allows hot water circulation. To reduce the risk of bacterial growth in systems with hot water circulation, the temperature of the circulating water should not fall below 50 °C.
  • Page 17 To ground source heat pump VPB/VPBS can be docked with another heat source, for example NIBE F1145. To solar heating VPBS 300 can be docked to solar heating system. VPB/VPBS UK Chapter 4 | Pipe connections...
  • Page 18: Electrical Installation

    Sensors VPB/VPBS can be supplemented with up to two hot water sensors, one for display and one for control. The display sensor is positioned in the submerged tube for the display sensor (UA1) and the control sensor in the submerged tube for control sensor (UA2).
  • Page 19: Temperature Limiter

    Temperature limiter Power supply to temperature limiter (FD1) is 230 V. Connect temperature limiter (FD1) electrically to the solenoid valves, one to each heat source. Temperature limiter wiring diagram VPB/VPBS UK Chapter 5 | Electrical installation...
  • Page 20: Commissioning And Adjusting

    2. Keep topping up and venting until all air has been is no longer mixed with air, the water heater is full removed and the pressure is correct. and the tap can be closed. The figure shows VPBS 300. Chapter 6 | Commissioning and adjusting VPB/VPBS UK...
  • Page 21: Start-Up And Inspection

    (XL9). VPB 200 Tryckfall (kPa) 0,02 0,04 0,06 0,08 0,12 0,14 0,16 0,18 0,05 0,15 0,25 0,35 0,45 Flöde (l/s) VPB 300 / VPBS 300 Tryckfall (kPa) 0,05 0,15 0,25 0,35 0,45 VPB/VPBS UK Chapter 6 | Commissioning and adjusting...
  • Page 22: Service And Maintenance

    3. Discharge pipe. 4. Expansion vessel. Correct any fault before continuing. Service actions VPB 200/VPB 300 Safety valves The function of the safety valves must be checked regu- larly. Perform checks as follows: 1. Open the valve by turning the knob anti-clockwise carefully.
  • Page 23: Technical Data

    8 Technical data Dimensions and setting-out coordinates VPB/VPBS UK Chapter 8 | Technical data...
  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications VPB 200 Stainless Volume litre Volume, charge coil litre Net weight Gross weight Heat transfer (60/50 °C at 50 °C hot water temperature) 11.5 Heat content at 50°C Equivalent amount of hot water (40°C) litre Heating time (15 °C to 60 °C) 12 kW charge power hours 1.12...
  • Page 25 VPB 300 Stainless Volume litre Volume, charge coil litre Net weight Gross weight Heat transfer (60/50 °C at 50 °C hot water temperature) 13.1 Heat content at 50°C 13.4 Equivalent amount of hot water (40°C) litre Heating time (15 °C to 60 °C) 12 kW charge power hours 1.92...
  • Page 26 Max recommended heat pump size Part No. 083 021 *Primary flow to achieve the maximum capacity (12 kW): 1025 l/h **Solar flow (3.3 kW): 288 l/h 70 °C Tested according to standard EN 12897:2006. Chapter 8 | Technical data VPB/VPBS UK...
  • Page 27: Item Register

    Temperature limiter, 17 Installation alternative, 14 The water heater design, 8 To ground source heat pump, 15 List of components, 9 Transport, 6 Maintenance, 20 General inspection, 20 Warranty information, 2 Hot water heater, 20 VPB/VPBS UK Chapter 9 | Item register...
  • Page 28 MAINS PRESSURE HOT WATER STORAGE SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST This Commissioning Checklist is to be completed in full by the competent person who commissioned the storage system as a means of demonstrating compliance with the appropriate Building Regulations and then handed to the customer to keep for future reference. Failure to install and commission this equipment to the manufacturer’s instructions may invalidate the warranty but does not affect statutory rights.
  • Page 29: Service Record

    SERVICE RECORD It is recommended that your hot water system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Record is completed. Service Provider Before completing the appropriate Service Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 32 NIBE Energy Systems Ltd 3C Broom Business Park Bridge Way Chesterfield S41 9QG Phone 0845 095 1200 Fax 0845 095 1201 info@nibe.co.uk www.nibe.co.uk 0 3 1 2 9 0...

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