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Summary of Contents for Viessmann VITOTRONIC 100
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Operating Instructions for use by heating contractor Vitotronic 100, type GC1B Multi boiler system with control unit for constant temperature operation For use with Boiler models VD2A, VD2 and CT3 Vitotronic 300-K, type MW1B Weather-compensated cascade control VITOTRONIC VITOTRONIC 300-K...
General Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Safety, Installation and Warranty Requirements Please ensure that these instructions are read and understood before commencing installation. Failure to comply with the instructions listed below and details printed in this manual can cause product/property damage, severe personal injury, and/or loss of life.
General Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Commissioning Your local service technician will also inform you [where The commissioning and matching of the control unit to appropriate] about work he may be required to perform local conditions and building characteristics, as well as on your combustion equipment (e.g.
Table of Contents Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Page General Safety, Installation and Warranty Requirements....2 Commissioning............3 Your System is Preset at the Factory......3 Terminology..............3 Safety For your Safety............6 Operation Where to Find the Controls..........7 Controls, Vitotronic 100..........7 How to use the Controls, Vitotronic 100.......8...
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Table of Contents Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Page Scanning Options Scanning Information..........27 Scanning Service Messages........29 Scanning Fault Messages...........29 Emissions Test Mode..........31 Troubleshooting Rooms are Too Cold..........32 Rooms are Too Hot...........33 There is No Hot Water..........33 The DHW is Too Hot..........34 “Off”...
Safety Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating For your Safety (continued) CAUTION Follow these safety instructions closely to avoid the risk of injury and damage to property. If you smell gas H Operation H Don’t smoke! Don’t use naked flames or cause sparks Before operating the boiler, make sure you fully (e.g.
Refer to the Remote control Operating Instructions H Control unit for constant temperature operation on the boiler: Vitotronic 100 The settings at the Vitotronic 100 are described in these H Higher weather-compensated cascade control unit: operating instructions. You do not need the operating Vitotronic 300-K instructions provided with these control units.
Operation Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating How to Use the Controls, Vitotronic 100 In multi boiler systems, each Vitotronic 100 indicates Press the boiler number on the standard display. The following This takes you to the menu for settings and scanning.
Operation Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Controls, Vitotronic 300-K Opening the Vitotronic 300-K, type MW1B control unit The programming unit is located behind the flap. To open, pull the flap from the top edge forward. Legend A Cover flap Programming unit Menu “Help”...
Operation Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Menu, Vitotronic 300-K There are two control levels available, the “Standard menu” and the “Extended menu”. The menu overview can be found on page 37. Standard menu Call up the standard menu as follows: H If the screen saver is active (see page 11) Press OK.
Operation Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating How to Use the Controls, Vitotronic 300-K How to Use the Controls, Vitotronic 300-K (continued) The screen saver will become active if you have not adjusted any settings on the programming unit for a few minutes.
3. Switch ON the power supply, e.g. at a separate MCB/ fuse or a mains isolator. 4. Switch ON the ON/OFF switches at all Vitotronic 100 and at the Vitotronic 300-K (see chapter “Controls”). After a short time, the following is shown on the...
Without frost protection monitoring (shutdown) With frost protection monitoring At the Vitotronic 300-K, select the heating program 1. Switch OFF the ON/OFF switches at all Vitotronic 100 “Standby mode” for every heating circuit. and Vitotronic 300-K (see chapter “Controls”). H No central heating.
Central Heating Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Required Settings (Central Heating) Make the settings for central heating at the Vitotronic In the extended menu, you can scan the selected heating 300-K. program under “Information” (see chapter “Scanning information”, “Heating circuit ...”...
Central Heating Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Setting the Room Temperature Setting the room temperature for standard heating mode Factory setting: 68° F (20° C) Extended menu 2. “Heating” 3. Select the heating circuit, if necessary (see page 14).
Central Heating Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Setting the Time Program for Central Heating H The time program for central heating is made up of time phases. One time phase from 6:00 to 22:00 h for every day of the week is set at the factory.
Central Heating Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Changing the Heating Curve Your system’s heating characteristics are affected by the slope and the shift of the selected heating curve. Further information about the heating curve can be found under “Terminology”...
Comfort and Energy Saving Functions Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Selecting Comfort Function “Party Mode” Make the settings for the comfort function at the Vitotronic 300-K. With this function, you can change the room temperature for several hours, e.g. if guests unexpectedly stay longer in the evening.
Comfort and Energy Saving Functions Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Selecting Energy Saving Function “Holiday Program” To save energy, for example over long holidays, you can activate the “Holiday program”. Make the settings for this energy saving function at the Vitotronic 300-K.
DHW Heating Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Required Settings (DHW Heating) Make the settings for DHW heating at the Vitotronic 300-K. If you want DHW heating, check the following points: H Have you set the required DHW temperature? For settings, see the next chapter.
DHW Heating Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Setting the Time Program for DHW Heating H The time program for DHW heating is made up of time phases. One time phase from 5:30 to 22:00 h for every day of the week is set at the factory.
DHW Heating Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Setting the Time Program for DHW Heating (continued) Example: DHW heating once, no longer in the time program You want to set the same time program for every day Note: The heating program “Heating and DHW” or “Only except Monday: DHW”...
Further Adjustments Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Selecting the Boiler Sequence Only for the Vitotronic 300-K. Subject to the parameters set and internal control calculations, the control unit offers various boiler sequences. You can change the boiler sequence.
Further Adjustments Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Entering Names for the Heating Circuits Only for the Vitotronic 300-K. Example: You can give heating circuits 1, 2 and 3 (“HC1”, “HC2” Name for “Heating circuit 1”: Ground floor and “HC3”) individual names.
Further Adjustments Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Setting the Time and Date Only for the Vitotronic 300-K. The time and date are factory-set. If your heating system has been shut down for a long time, it may be necessary to set the time and date.
Further Adjustments Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Restoring Factory Settings Vitotronic 100 You can simultaneously reset all changed values to the factory settings. Press the following keys: for settings; “ “ flashes. until “ “ flashes. OK to confirm; “...
Scanning Options Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Scanning Information Vitotronic 100 — scans for every boiler Subject to the connected components and settings made, you can scan current temperatures and operating conditions. Press the following keys: Example: for settings;...
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Scanning Options Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Scanning Information (continued) Scanning in conjunction with solar thermal systems Vitotronic 300-K — scans for the heating system Extended menu Subject to the connected components and settings made, you can scan current temperatures and operating conditions.
Note: If the service can only be carried out at a later point When a certain flue gas temperature is reached, e.g.: in time, the service message will reappear after 7 302° F (150° C) (only with the Vitotronic 100, type GC1B). days. Calling up an acknowledged service message Press OK for approx.
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Scanning Options Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Scanning Fault Messages (continued) Vitotronic 300-K If any faults have occurred in your heating system, the symbol “ “ flashes on the display, and “Fault” is shown. The red fault indicator also flashes (see chapter “Starting the heating system”).
This test mode should only be activated by your flue gas inspector during the annual inspection. Test mode must be activated at the Vitotronic 100 of the boiler to be tested and also, for heat transfer, at the Vitotronic 300-K cascade control unit.
Troubleshooting Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Rooms are Too Cold Cause Remedy The heating system is switched off - Turn the ON/OFF switches (see chapter “Controls”) at all control units ON. - Switch ON the mains isolator, if installed (outside the boiler room).
Troubleshooting Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Rooms are Too Hot Cause Remedy Control unit or remote control incorrectly set. Check settings and correct if required: - At the Vitotronic 300-K: - Room temperature (see page 15). - Time (see page 25).
Troubleshooting Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating The DHW is Too Hot Cause Remedy Control unit incorrectly adjusted. Check and correct the DHW temperature, if required (see page 20). DHW heating is carried out by the solar thermal system.
Troubleshooting Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating “Controls Locked out” is Displayed at the Vitotronic 300-K Cause Remedy This function is disabled. Your heating contractor can lift this block. “External Hook-up” is Displayed at the Vitotronic 300-K Cause...
Maintenance Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Maintenance Cleaning All equipment can be cleaned with a commercially available domestic cleaning agent (non-scouring). You can clean the front of the programming unit with a microfibre cloth. Inspection and maintenance Regular maintenance ensures trouble free, energy efficient, environmentally responsible and safe heating.
Additional Information Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Menu Overview Vitotronic 300-K Extended menu Boiler sequence Heating Solar energy Test mode Set DHW temperature Information DHW time prog DHW circ time prog Settings Party mode General Heating circuit 1 HC1...
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Additional Information Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Menu Overview Vitotronic 300-K (continued) Scanning options in the extended menu Note: Subject to the actual heating system equipment level, not all of the scans listed here may be available.
Additional Information Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Terminology Setback mode (reduced heating mode) Operating status See “Reduced heating mode”. In the heating program “Heating and DHW”, the operating status changes from “Standard heating mode” (see page Heating program 42) to the operating status “Reduced heating mode”...
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Additional Information Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Terminology (continued) In order to guarantee sufficient heat and minimum fuel consumption at any outside temperature, the conditions of your building and your heating system must be taken into consideration. The heating curve is set by your heating contractor for this purpose.
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Additional Information Vitotronic 100, GC1B / Vitotronic 300-K, MW1B Operating Terminology (continued) Actual temperature Safety valve Current temperature at the time of the scan; e.g. actual A safety device that must be installed by your heating DHW temperature. contractor in the cold water pipe. The safety valve opens...