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IHB EN 1834-8 INSTALLER MANUAL 231342 Indoor module NIBE VVM 320 UK 1x230V...
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Quick guide Navigation Ok button (confirm/select) Back button (back/undo/exit) Control knob (move/increase/reduce) A detailed explanation of the button functions can be found on page How to scroll through menus and make different settings is described on page Set the indoor climate INDOOR CLIMATE HOT WATER MY INSTALLATION...
Electrical wiring diagram, 1x230 V 5 Electrical connections General Item register Connections Settings Optional connections Connecting accessories 6 Commissioning and adjusting Preparations Filling and venting Start-up and inspection Setting the cooling/heating curve Setting hot water circulation Pool NIBE VVM 320 Table of Contents...
It must also be frost-proof. The overflow pipe must be visible and its outlet must be open. VVM 320 must be installed with a disconnec- tion option on the supply cable. Minimum cable area must be sized according to the...
Warranty and insurance information Thank you for installing a new NIBE heat pump in your home. NIBE heat pumps are manufactured in Sweden to the very highest standard so we are pleased to offer our customers a comprehensive guarantee.
F2120-12 1x230V F2120-12 3x400V Part no. 064 136 Part no. 064 137 F2120-16 3x400V Part no. 064 139 Check the software version of compatible older NIBE air/water heat pumps, see page 18. NIBE VVM 320 Chapter 1 | Important information...
Transport Leave a free space of 800 mm in front of the product. All service on VVM 320 can be carried out from the front. VVM 320 should be transported and stored vertically in a dry place. However, the VVM 320 may be carefully laid on its back when being moved into a building.
Tundish Pressure reduction valve Connector with cable Armoured hose (expansion vessel) Shut off valve Expansion vessel with holder LOCATION The kit of supplied items is placed on top of the product. NIBE VVM 320 Chapter 2 | Delivery and handling...
Remove the screws from the upper and lower edges. Twist the cover slightly outward. Move the hatch backwards and slightly to the side. Pull the cover to one side. Pull the hatch forwards. Chapter 2 | Delivery and handling NIBE VVM 320...
AA4-XF4 Service socket Immersion heater Miniature circuit-breaker FQ10 Temperature limiter FQ11 Temperature limiter, compressor Switch W130 Network cable for NIBE Uplink VVM 320 rear side MISCELLANEOUS List of components Rating plate Serial number plate Cable gland PIPE CONNECTIONS Cable gland Inspection hole, vessel, Ø80 mm Connection, heating medium supply line Ø22 mm...
NOTE temperatures are 55 °C on the supply line and 45 °C on the return line, but VVM 320 can handle up to 65 °C. Use only manufacturer’s recommended replace- Overflow water from the safety valve goes via an over- ment parts.
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(supplied by e.g. Fernox and Sentinel) spe- cifically designed for heat pumps. Usually, there should not be a problem in installing VVM 320 in areas of hard water as the operating tem- BOILER AND RADIATOR VOLUMES perature is 50–60 °C.
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SYSTEM DIAGRAM SYMBOL KEY VVM 320 consists of water heater with charge coil, ex- Symbol Meaning pansion vessel, safety valve, filler valve, immersion heater, circulation pumps, buffer vessel and control Venting valve system. VVM 320 is connected to the climate system.
Connection, hot water Ø22 mm Connection, hot water circulation Ø15 mm (does not apply to copper) Connection, docking from heat pump Ø22 mm Connection, docking to heat pump Ø22 mm XL29 Connection, T&P valve Ø15 mm NIBE VVM 320 Chapter 4 | Pipe connections...
AMS 10-6 + HBS 05-6 AMS 10-8 + HBS 05-12 AMS 10-12 + HBS 05-12 VVM 320 can be connected to extra water heater. Further option information is available at www.nibe.co.uk and in the relevant assembly instructions for the ac- cessories used.
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Tundish, T&P BT52 Temperature sensor, boiler Expansion vessel, closed 1) Energy meter (BF1) is included in VVM 320 R, VVM 320 3x230V R and VVM 320 E EM. Available as accessory EMK 300 for other mar- kets. NIBE VVM 320...
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18. is changed to ensure that the temperature can exceed 60 °C. National regulations must be observed. The set- VVM 320 is not equipped with shut off valves; these ting is made in menu 5.1.1 (See page 54).
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-XL2 For connection of an external energy source directly to -QM1 the internal volume in VVM 320, suitable when the en- ergy source has a small volume, such as a boiler without CONNECTING EMK 300 an accumulator tank or an electric heater. This docking Connecting energy measurement kit EMK 300 (BF1) to uses the energy source for both heating and hot water.
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Connection of integrated cooling in 4-pipe system via water should not fall below 50 °C. Nor should there be AUX in VVM 320. any non-circulatory hot water pipes. Adjust the hot water system to ensure that the temperature does not fall...
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The POOL 310 accessory is required for this connection. -CL11 -EP5 -BT51 -GP9 POOL -HQ4 -AA25 -CL11 -GP12 -EB15 -CL11 -FL7 -QN19 -XL8 -XL9 -EB15 -FL5 -QM40 -EB101 -XL1 -QZ2 -FL10 -XL2 -QM1 Chapter 4 | Pipe connections NIBE VVM 320...
• If the building is equipped with an earth-fault breaker, Electrical installation and service must be car- VVM 320 should be equipped with a separate one. ried out under the supervision of a qualified electrician. Cut the current with the circuit •...
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The cover for the input card is opened without a tool. FQ10 Removing the cover, input circuit board VVM320 FQ10-S2 FQ10 Push the catch down. Angle out the cover and remove it. FQ10-S2 NIBE VVM 320 Chapter 5 | Electrical connections...
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To remove the cover for the base board, the cover for the input circuit board must first be removed. VVM320 Insert the screwdriver (A) and pry the catch carefully downwards (B). Angle out the cover and remove it. Chapter 5 | Electrical connections NIBE VVM 320...
Mark up any junction boxes with warnings for external voltage. POWER CONNECTION VVM 320 must be installed with a disconnection option If you wish to connect external operating voltage for the on the supply cable. Minimum cable area must be sized control system to VVM 320 on the immersion heater according to the fuse rating used.
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ROOM SENSOR Install the outdoor temperature sensor (BT1) in the VVM 320 is supplied with a room sensor enclosed shade on a wall facing north or north-west, so it is unaf- (BT50). The room sensor has a number of functions: fected by the morning sun for example.
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COMMUNICATION SHUT OFF VALVE If VVM 320 is to be connected to the heat pump, it is Connect the solenoid valve (FL7) to terminal block X4:9 connected to terminal blocks X4:13, X4:14 and X4:15 (PE), X4:13 (N) and X4:16 (230V) on the input board (AA2) on the input board (AA3).
If the currents are higher than the set fuse size, the power step is not allowed to cut in. See chapter Load monitor on page För frånluftsvärme! Chapter 5 | Electrical connections NIBE VVM 320...
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OUTPUT LOCKING VVM 320 follows applicable building regulations (BBR). This means that the maximum power output (maximum installed electrical output for heating) can be locked in menu 5.1.13. To then change the maximum power output, parts of the product must be replaced.
VVM 320 External VVM320 LOAD MONITOR Integrated load monitor VVM 320 is equipped with a simple form of integrated AA3-X6 load monitor, which limits the power steps for the AA3-X6 electric additional heat by calculating whether future power steps can be connected to the relevant phase The example above uses the inputs AUX1 (X6:9-10) and AUX2 (X6:11- 12) on the input board (AA3).
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2 to 8 requires ac- This accessory may require a software up- cessories. date in your VVM 320. The version can be – climate system 1 to 8 checked in the “Service info” menu 3.1. Visit nibeuplink.com...
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An external circulation pump is connected to the AUX output, as illustrated below. 1 2 3 C NO NC AA3-X7 VVM320 F1X45 VVM 320 External Externt AA3-X7 Circulation pump Chapter 5 | Electrical connections NIBE VVM 320...
Use cable type LiYY, EKKX or similar. Refer to the accessory manual for further instructions. Indoor module AA3-X4 AA3-X4 Accessory card 1 AA5-X4 AA5-X4 -X10 Accessory card 2 AA5-X4 AA5-X4 -X10 NIBE VVM 320 Chapter 5 | Electrical connections...
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X4:9-12 on the input boardAA3. Use cable type LiYY, EKKX or similar. Refer to the accessory manual for further instructions. AA3-X4 AA3-X4 Indoor module Accessories AA9-X1 12V A B GND Chapter 5 | Electrical connections NIBE VVM 320...
FQ11 FILLING VVM 320 Open the vent valve (QM20). Open the filler valves (QM11). VVM 320 is filled with water. When the water exiting the vent valve (QM20) is not mixed with air, close the vent valve. After a while the pressure rises on the manometer.
In many menus there is a symbol that indicates The guide will appear at each restart of that extra help is available. VVM 320, until it is deselected on the last page. To access the help text: Use the control knob to select the help symbol.
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Select operating mode auto or manual when the indoor module is to be used with the heat pump again. PUMP SPEED The circulation pump (GP1) in VVM 320 is frequency controlled and sets itself using control and based on heating demand. Available pressure circulation pump, GP1 Tillgängligt tryck...
A steeper slope means a higher supply Curve 0 is an own curve created in menu 1.9.7. temperature for heating or a lower supply temperature for cooling at a certain outdoor temperature. Chapter 6 | Commissioning and adjusting NIBE VVM 320...
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35 – 40 °C or 45 – 50 °C on the coldest day. increment. BASIC VALUES FOR THE AUTOMATIC HEATING CONTROL The values stated on the map apply for the "heating curve" in menu 1.9.1 NIBE VVM 320 Chapter 6 | Commissioning and adjusting...
COOLING IN 2-PIPE SYSTEM "operating time" decide how long the hot water circula- VVM 320 contains a built-in function for operating cooling tion pump must run per operating instance. in a 2-pipe system down to 17 °C, factory setting 18 °C.
Here you set whether pool temperature should be af- fected when activating "SG Ready". With low price mode on "SG Ready", the desired pool temperature (start and stop temperature) is increased by 1 °C. NIBE VVM 320 Chapter 6 | Commissioning and adjusting...
• confirm selections of sub menus/options/set val- ues/page in the start guide. BACK BUTTON The back button is used to: • go back to the previous menu. • change a setting that has not been confirmed. Chapter 7 | Control - Introduction NIBE VVM 320...
Hot water temp. These two symbols indicate whether the compressor in the outdoor module or addition- al heat is blocked in VVM 320. These can, for example, be blocked depend- ing on which operating mode is selected in Information about operation menu 4.2, if blocking is scheduled in menu...
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Back button. Mark the applicable option. One of the options is pre-selected (white). Press the OK button to confirm the selected option. The selected option has a green tick. Chapter 7 | Control - Introduction NIBE VVM 320...
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(at the page number) has been marked. Press the OK button to skip between the steps in the start guide. If the start guide is left on this page it closes automatically in 60 min NIBE VVM 320 Chapter 7 | Control - Introduction...
Menu 3 - INFO 3 - INFO 3.1 - service info 3.2 - compressor info 3.3 - add. heat info 3.4 - alarm log 3.5 - indoor temp. log * Accessories are needed. NIBE VVM 320 Chapter 8 | Control - Menus...
5.11.1.2 - heating medium pump (GP1) 5.12 - country * Accessory needed. Go to the main menu and hold the Back button in for 7 seconds to access the Service menu. NIBE VVM 320 Chapter 8 | Control - Menus...
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1. Caution Underfloor heating systems are normally flow line temperature set between 35 and 45 °C. Check the max floor temperature with your floor supplier. Chapter 8 | Control - Menus NIBE VVM 320...
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Factory setting 1x230V: 32 A This menu contains several sub-menus, one for each standard. Here you set the max. electrical output of the internal electrical addition in VVM 320 and the fuse size for the MENU 5.1.23 - COMPRESSOR CURVE installation. Caution...
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Setting range: 10 – 300 s Mark “search installed acc." and press the OK button to Default values: 30 s automatically find connected accessories for VVM 320. Set when the addition is to start, the minimum run time MENU 5.3 - ACCESSORY SETTINGS...
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If you select "prioritised additional heat" the heat is used from the external addition instead of the heat pump. See the accessory installation instructions for function description. NIBE VVM 320 Chapter 8 | Control - Menus...
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Activated if mixer valve is lowest extract air temp.: Set the minimum extract air installed and it is to be controlled from VVM 320. When temperature to prevent the heat exchanger freezing. the option is active, you can set the outgoing hot water...
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Starting from software version 8801R2 , you can select the flow sensor (EMK) you have connected in the sys- tem. Caution The software in VVM 320 must be software version 8801R2 or later. Visit nibeuplink.com and click on the "Software" tab to download the latest software to your installation.
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The date, time and ID no. (unique to certain settings) and the new set value is shown for every change. Caution The change log is saved at restart and remains unchanged after factory setting. Chapter 8 | Control - Menus NIBE VVM 320...
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Make settings for the installed heat pump here. To see auto: The heating medium pump runs according to the what settings you can make, see installation manual for current operating mode for VVM 320. the heat pump. intermittent: The heating medium pump starts and stops 20 seconds before, and after, the compressor in the heat pump.
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Language settings can be made regardless of this selec- tion. Caution This option locks after 24 hours, restart of dis- play or program updating. Chapter 8 | Control - Menus NIBE VVM 320...
Servicing should only be carried out by persons Correct any fault before continuing. with the necessary expertise. Climate system When replacing components on VVM 320 only replacement parts from NIBE may be used. Check the following: Climate system start and stop temperature.
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OK button you will return to the previous choose another file page (menu 7.1) where you can choose to start the up- date. This allows you to update the software in VVM 320. NIBE VVM 320 Chapter 9 | Service...
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Via "save settings" you save the menu settings to the Here you can choose how current measurement values USB memory in order to restore them later or to copy from VVM 320 should be saved onto a log file on the the settings to another VVM 320. USB memory.
If a green light comes on after selecting “reset alarm”, the alarm has been remedied. If the red light is still on, and a menu called “alarm” is visible in the dis- NIBE VVM 320 Chapter 10 | Disturbances in comfort...
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– VVM 320 temporarily blocked, see menu 3.2 com- pressor information. • Low hot water access with the “Smart Control” function active. – If the hot water usage has been low, VVM 320 will produce less hot water than normal. Restart the product. LOW ROOM TEMPERATURE •...
ACTIVE COOLING. ACS 310 Cu pipe Ø22. ACS 310 is an accessory that enables VVM 320 to control the Part no. 067 314 production of cooling. EXTERNAL ELECTRIC ADDITIONAL HEAT ELK Part no.
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VVM 320. Part no. 067 247 ROOM UNIT RMU 40 RMU 40 means that control and monitoring of VVM 320 can be carried out in a different part of your home to where it is located. Part no 067 064...
1,800 Height (with base) 1,830 – 1,850 Required ceiling height 1,910 Weight (excl. packaging and without water) Part number Stainless steel - VVM 320 1x230V R UK 069 112 Type Maximum water supply pressure MPa (bar) 1.6 (16) Operating pressure, tap water MPa (bar) 0.3 (3)
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Volume of water drawn off, above 40 °C litres Heat loss kWh/24h 2.05 Max temperature, heating fluid °C Max operating temperature T&P-valve °C Maximum power supply Discharge capacity of T&P-valve Tested according to standard EN12897:2006 NIBE VVM 320 Chapter 12 | Technical data...
Display unit, 46 NIBE Uplink, 34 Menu system, 47 Optional connections, 34 Control knob, 46 Outdoor sensor, 30 Control - Menus, 50 Power connection, 29 Menu 5 - SERVICE, 53 Removing the cover, base board, 28 NIBE VVM 320 Item register...
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Safety information, 4 Connection as electric boiler, 21 Marking, 4 Connection of external electrical addition, 22 Symbols on VVM 320, 4 Connection of external heat source, 22 Warranty information, 5 Connection of integrated cooling in 4-pipe system, 23 Scroll through the windows, 49...
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Start-up and inspection, 40 Pump speed, 41 Status lamp, 46 Supplied components, 9 Switch, 46 Symbols, 4 Symbols on VVM 320, 4 System diagram, 16 Technical data, 71 Electrical circuit diagram, 1 x 230 V, 74 Technical Data, 72 Technical Data, 72 Tekniska uppgifter Mått och avsättningskoordinater, 71...
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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.
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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.
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WS version: a1 (working edition) Publish date: 2018-09-04 08:01 This manual is a publication from NIBE Energy Systems. All product illustrations, facts and data are based on the available information at the time of the publication’s approval. NIBE Energy Systems makes reservations for any factual or printing errors in this manual.