Type svpa heating water buffer cylinder 600, 750 and 950 l (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for Viessmann Vitodens 050-W
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VIESMANN Installation and service instructions for contractors Vitodens 050-W Type BPJC, 6.5 to 35.0 kW Wall mounted gas condensing boiler For natural gas and LPG Gas Council no.: 47 819 31, 47 819 32 For applicability, see the last page VITODENS 050-W Please keep safe.
Safety instructions Safety instructions Please follow these safety instructions closely to prevent accidents and mate- rial losses. Safety instructions explained ■ The Code of Practice of relevant trade associations Danger ■ All current safety regulations as This symbol warns against the defined by DIN, EN, DVGW, TRGI, risk of injury.
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Safety instructions Safety instructions (cont.) If you smell flue gas Danger The simultaneous operation of Danger the boiler and appliances that Flue gas can lead to life threat- extract air to the outside can ening poisoning. result in life threatening poison- ■...
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Please note Repairing components that fulfil a safety function can compromise the safe operation of the sys- tem. Faulty components must be replaced with original Viessmann spare parts. Auxiliary components, spare and wearing parts Please note Spare and wearing parts that...
Index Index Installation instructions Preparing for installation................... Installation sequence Mounting the boiler and making the connections..........13 Opening the programming unit................18 Electrical connections................... 19 Service instructions Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Steps - commissioning, inspection and maintenance.......... 22 Further details regarding the individual steps............23 Troubleshooting Function sequence and possible faults..............
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Index Index (cont.) Keyword index....................83...
Gas Council no. and DHW line, see page 12 onwards. ■ 29 kW combi: 47 819 31 The Vitodens 050-W is set up for opera- ■ 35 kW combi: 47 819 32 tion with a constant boiler water temper- ature.
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The installation area must be safe from ■ Ancillary rooms without own ventila- the risk of frost. tion Operation of the Vitodens 050-W in wet rooms Area 2 The Vitodens is approved for installation When installing the Vitodens in wet in wet rooms (e.g.
Preparing for installation Preparing for installation (cont.) Electrical equipment in rooms containing VDE 0100 specifies that cables supply- a bathtub or a shower must be installed ing permanently installed consumers in in such a way that users cannot be zones 1 and 2 should only be run verti- exposed to dangerous body currents.
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Preparing for installation Preparing for installation (cont.) Minimum clearances Maintain a clearance of 700 mm in front of the Vitodens for maintenance purpo- ses. Maintenance clearances to the l.h. or r.h. side of the Vitodens are not required.
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Preparing for installation Preparing for installation (cont.) Fitting the wall mounting bracket Ø10 A Vitodens installation template...
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Preparing for installation Preparing for installation (cont.) 1. Position the supplied installation tem- Installation in a cupboard plate on the wall. Any cupboard enclosing the appliance 2. Mark out the rawl plug holes. must be designed and constructed spe- cifically for this purpose. An existing cup- 3.
Installation sequence Mounting the boiler and making the connections Removing the front panel and mounting the boiler 1. Undo the screws at the bottom of the 3. Hook the boiler onto the wall mount- boiler; do not remove completely. ing bracket. 2.
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Installation sequence Mounting the boiler and making the connections (cont.) Making the connections on the water side ¨ A Heating flow G ¾ C Cold water G ½ B DHW G ½ D Heating return G ¾ 1. Mount fittings with gaskets. 2.
Installation sequence Mounting the boiler and making the connections (cont.) Gas connection ¨ 1. Fit the the gas shut-off valve with 3. Carry out a tightness test. bend to connection A. Note Only use suitable and approved leak 2. Connect the gas supply to connection detection agents (EN 14291) and devices for the tightness test.
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Installation sequence Mounting the boiler and making the connections (cont.) Please note 4. Purge the gas line. Excessive test pressure will damage the boiler and the gas train. Max. test pressure 150 mbar (15 kPa). If a higher pressure is required for tightness tests, disconnect the boiler and the gas train from the main supply pipe (undo the fitting).
Part J of building regulations and BS 5440. Flue system installation instruc- tions Connecting several Vitodens 050-W to a shared flue system Adjust the burner setting of each con- nected boiler to match the flue system. See page 29.
Installation sequence Mounting the boiler and making the connections (cont.) Danger Ensure the flue system functions Leaking or blocked flue systems correctly. Apertures for combus- or an insufficient supply of com- tion air supply must not be able to bustion air cause life threatening be closed off.
Installation sequence Electrical connections 4 3 2 1 A Terminals on underside of appli- Information on connecting ance accessories B Outside temperature sensor When connecting accessories C Vitotrol 100 or on-site room temper- observe the separate installation ature controller with LV switching instructions provided with them.
Installation sequence Electrical connections (cont.) Outside temperature sensor (accessories) 1. Fit outside temperature sensor. 2. Connect the outside temperature sensor across terminals 3 and 4 Installation site: (underside of appliance). ■ North or north-westerly wall, 2 to 2.5 m above ground level; in multi storey buildings, in the upper half of the 2nd floor ■...
Installation sequence Electrical connections (cont.) Danger Connect the appliance and pipe- If system components are not work to the equipotential bonding earthed, serious injury from elec- of the building in question. tric current can result if an elec- trical fault occurs. Routing the connecting cables Please note Connecting cables will be dam-...
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Steps - commissioning, inspection and maintenance For further information regarding the individual steps, see the page indicated Commissioning steps Inspection steps Maintenance steps Page • • • 1. Filling the heating system..........23 • • • 2. Converting to operation with LPG........ 25 •...
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps Filling the heating system Please note ■ Fill water with a hardness Unsuitable fill water increases above 300 ppm must be soft- the level of deposits and corro- ened. sion and may lead to boiler dam- ■...
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 4. Open shut-off valves B and C.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 5. Fill and vent the heating system using the on-site valve. System pressure 0.8 to 1.2 bar (0.08 to 0.1 MPa). The system can be filled using a sep- arate filling point fitted at a convenient position on the heating circuit.
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) Gas train viewed from behind 1. Close the gas shut-off valve. 5. Start the boiler. 2. Undo screw A inside test connector Note During commissioning, the boiler can "IN" on the gas train, but do not remove it.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 6. Check the supply (flow) pressure. 8. Shut down the boiler, close the gas shut-off valve, remove the pressure gauge and close test nipple A with Set value: ■ Natural gas: 20 mbar (2.0 kPa) the screw.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 4. Press MODE and simultaneously 5. Start the boiler. for 3 s. Service mode is terminated. Service 6. Check the selected burner output by mode also terminates automatically measuring the gas throughput at a after 30 min.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 3 m Checking the CO content The Vitodens 050-W is factory-set for We recommend measuring O as the natural gas. During commissioning or value is unmistakable regarding lambda maintenance, the CO and CO have to (air/gas).
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) Note Operate the appliance with uncontami- nated combustion air to prevent operat- ing faults and damage. 1. Connect a flue gas analyser at flue gas port A on the boiler flue con- nection.
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 4. Set the higher heating output and check the CO content. Subject to gas type, the CO content must be within the following range. See table. Gas type content in % E or H (G20) 7.5 –...
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) Burner removal 1. Switch ON/OFF switch to OFF. 5. Undo gas supply pipe fitting F. 2. Shut off the gas supply. 6. Undo 4 screws G and remove the burner. 3.
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 1. Remove electrode B. 4. Insert and secure a new burner gauze assembly D with new gasket 2. Undo the 2 Torx screws and remove thermal insulation ring C. Please note 3.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 5. Refit thermal insulation ring C. 6. Refit electrode B. Please note Please note Tighten screws just enough Tighten screws just enough to ensure the components do to ensure the components do not suffer damage and will not suffer damage and will function correctly.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) Cleaning the heat exchanger Please note Note Do not damage the surfaces of Discolouration on the heat exchanger the heat exchanger that come surface is a normal sign of use. It has no into contact with hot gas.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) Checking the condensate drain and cleaning the siphon 1. Unclip burner control unit A and 6. Refit siphon B to the drain connec- remove. Protect against escaping tion. condensate. 7. Install burner control unit A. Check 2.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) Installing the burner 1. Fit burner and tighten 4 screws A 4. Fit the power cables for fan motor diagonally. D, gas train E, ignition unit F and electrodes G. Please note Tighten screws just enough 5.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 6. Check the gas connections for Please note leaks. The use of leak detection spray can result in faulty oper- Danger ation. Escaping gas leads to a risk of Leak detection spray must not explosion.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) Leak detection spray must not come into contact with electrical contacts or seal the diaphragm opening on the gas valve. Fitting the front panel 1. Hook the front panel into place. 2.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) Instructing the system user The system installer should hand the operating instructions to the system user and instruct the user in operating the system.
Troubleshooting Function sequence and possible faults Display Action Control unit issues Increase set value a heat demand and ensure heat is drawn off Fan starts After approx. 1 min Check the fan, fan fault F9 connecting cables, power at the fan and fan control Ignition Fault F4...
Troubleshooting Function sequence and possible faults (cont.) Burner in opera- Stops below the set Check the flue sys- tion boiler water tem- tem for tightness perature and re- (flue gas recircula- starts immediately tion); check the gas flow pressure Fault display Display ■...
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Troubleshooting Fault display (cont.) Displayed System characteris- Cause Measures fault code tics Burner blocked Short circuit, flow Check connections and sensor lead; replace sensor if re- quired. No DHW heating Lead break, outlet Check sensor (see temperature sen- page 54). Burner blocked Lead break, flow Check connections and...
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Troubleshooting Fault display (cont.) Displayed System characteris- Cause Measures fault code tics Burner in a fault Flame signal is al- Check ionisation elec- state ready present at trode and connecting ca- burner start ble. Press "Reset" (see page 49). Burner in a fault No flame signal de- Check the ignition/ionisa- state...
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Troubleshooting Fault display (cont.) Displayed System characteris- Cause Measures fault code tics Burner blocked Fault, burner con- Check ignition electrodes trol unit and connecting cables. Check whether a strong interference (EMC) field exists near the appliance. Press "Reset" (see page 49). Replace control unit if fault persists.
Troubleshooting Repairs (cont.) Outside temperature sensor 4 3 2 1 1. Disconnect the leads of outside tem- perature sensor A. 2. Check the sensor resistance and compare it with the curve. 3. In the event of severe deviation replace the sensor. -20 -10 10 20 30 Temperature in °C...
Troubleshooting Repairs (cont.) Boiler water temperature sensor 1. Pull out the leads on boiler water tem- perature sensor A and check the resistance. 2. Check the sensor resistance and compare it with the curve. 3. In the case of severe deviation, drain the boiler on the heating water side and replace the sensor.
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Troubleshooting Repairs (cont.) Checking the temperature limiter If the burner control unit cannot be reset after a fault shutdown although the boiler water temperature is below approx. 95 °C, check the temperature limiter. 1. Pull out the leads of temperature lim- iter A.
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Troubleshooting Repairs (cont.) Checking the outlet temperature sensor 1. Pull out the leads on outlet tempera- ture sensor A. 2. Check the sensor resistance and compare it with the curve. 3. In the event of severe deviation replace the sensor. Note Water may leak out when replacing the outlet temperature sensor.
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Troubleshooting Repairs (cont.) Checking the flue gas temperature sensor 1. Pull out the leads on flue gas temper- ature sensor A. 2. Check the sensor resistance and compare it with the curve. 3. In the event of severe deviation replace the sensor. 10 30 50 70 90 110 Temperature in °C Sensor type: NTC 10 kΩ...
Troubleshooting Repairs (cont.) Replacing the flow limiter 1. Drain the boiler on the DHW side. 2. Pull off spring clip B. 3. Remove flow sensor A. 4. Remove faulty flow limiter C. 5. Check fitted strainer for dirt/contami- nation. Clean strainer if required. 6.
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Troubleshooting Repairs (cont.) Replacing the flow sensor 01. Drain the boiler on the DHW side. 02. Pull the leads off faulty flow sensor 03. Pull off spring clip B. 04. Remove enclosure C with flow sensor A. 05. Pull off spring clip D and remove faulty flow sensor A.
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Troubleshooting Repairs (cont.) Checking or replacing the plate heat exchanger C Heating water return E DHW D Heating water flow F Cold water 1. Shut off and drain the boiler on the 2. Undo screw A on the plate heat heating water and the DHW side.
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Troubleshooting Repairs (cont.) 3. Check the connections on the DHW 5. Install in reverse order using new side for scaling; clean or replace the gaskets. plate heat exchanger if required. Note 4. Check the connections on the heat- During installation, ensure the fixing ing water side for contamination;...
Gas type conversion Converting from LPG to natural gas Removing the gas restrictor 1. Pull out power cable from gas train 7. Fit gas train A with new gas gasket 2. Undo union nut B and remove gas Please note gasket.
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Gas type conversion Converting from LPG to natural gas (cont.) 9. Start the boiler and check for leaks. Please note The use of leak detection Danger spray can result in faulty oper- Escaping gas leads to a risk of ation. explosion.
Control unit Functions and operating conditions in weather-compensated mode If an outside temperature sensor is con- The heating curve is set at the control nected to the control unit, the boiler unit as a code. In the delivered condition, water temperature is regulated subject to the heating curve with code 20 is set.
Designs Connection and wiring diagrams Overview Power supply Programming unit Main PCB in control unit enclosure ON/OFF switch X ... Electrical interface on side panel...
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Designs Connection and wiring diagrams (cont.) Programming unit Power supply...
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Designs Connection and wiring diagrams (cont.) Gas pressure switch (accesso- Jumper, remove when connecting ries) room temperature controller Outside temperature sensor Main PCB (accessories) Programming unit Room temperature controller ON/OFF switch (accessories) X ... Electrical interface Time switch or wireless receiver (accessories)
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Designs Connection and wiring diagrams (cont.) Control unit Programming unit connection Flow sensor...
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Designs Connection and wiring diagrams (cont.) Diverter valve stepper motor Flue gas temperature sensor Ionisation electrode sÖ Circulation pump 230 V~ Main PCB Gas solenoid valve Power supply unit fÖ Power supply Programming unit Temperature limiter PWM Circulation pump switching Ignition X ...
Parts lists Ordering parts The following information is required: Standard parts are available from your ■ Serial no. (see type plate A) local supplier. ■ Assembly (from this parts list) ■ Position number of the individual part within the assembly (from this parts list)
Parts lists Hydraulic assembly Pos. Component 0001 Diaphragm expansion vessel CRI 8 0002 DEV pad 0003 Gasket A 10 x 15 x 1.5 (5 pce) 0004 DEV connection line G 3/8 0005 Connection elbow HR brass 0006 Profile hose HR 0007 Spring clip DN 25 (5 pce) 0008...
Parts lists Control unit assembly Pos. Component 0001 Programming unit 0002 Burner control unit 0003 Cable harness X1/X17/stepper motor 0004 Cable harness 100/35/54/ion 0005 Cable harness, connecting cable X21/GFA/programming unit 0006 Outside temperature sensor lead 0007 Connecting cable, heating circuit pump 20 0008 PWM BUS 0009...
Specification Specification Rated voltage: 230 V~ Temperature limiter Rated frequency: 50 Hz setting: 100 °C (fixed) Rated current: 2.0 A~ Backup fuse (power Safety category: supply): IP rating: IP X4D to EN 60529 Permissible ambient temperature ■ During operation: -5 to +40 °C ■...
Certificates Declaration of conformity Declaration of Conformity for the Vitodens 050-W We, Viessmann Werke GmbH & Co KG, D-35107 Allendorf, confirm as sole respon- sible body that the product Vitodens 050-W complies with the following standards: EN 297 EN 55 014-2 EN 483 EN 60 335–1...
Keyword index Keyword index Gas train ...........26 Boiler water temperature sensor ..52 Gas type conversion......60 Burner gasket........36 – LPG..........25 Burner gauze assembly.....36 – Natural gas........60 Burner removal........36 Heating curve........62 Cleaning the combustion chamber..39 Cleaning the heat exchanger.....39 Commissioning........23 Ignition..........38 Condensate........16 Ignition electrode........38 Condensate drain......16, 40 Installing the burner......41...
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Ventilation air pipe......17 Applicability These service instructions relate to appliances with the following serial num- bers (see type plate): 7537906 7537947 Viessmann Werke GmbH&Co KG Viessmann Limited D-35107 Allendorf Hortonwood 30, Telford Telephone: +49 6452 70-0 Shropshire, TF1 7YP, GB...