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VIESMANN Installation and service instructions for contractors Vitocell 140-E/160-E Type SEIA Type SESA Solar buffer cylinder For applicability, see the last page VITOCELL 140-E/160-E Please keep safe. 5674 572 GB 1/2015...
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Note For replacements, use only original spare parts Details identified by the word "Note" contain additional supplied or approved by Viessmann. information. Target group These instructions are exclusively intended for author- ised contractors.
Index Index Information Symbols ....................Intended use ..................Product information ................Preparing for installation Connections ................... Siting information ................... Installing the Vitocell with an immersion heater ........■ Installation sequence Vitocell without fitted Solar-Divicon ............Siting and levelling the Vitocell ............■...
Information Symbols The work sequences for commissioning, inspection Symbol Meaning and maintenance are summarised in the chapter Reference to other document containing "Commissioning, inspection and maintenance "and are further information marked as follows: Step in a diagram: Symbol Meaning The numbers correspond to the order in Work sequences required during commis- which the steps are carried out.
Information Product information Vitocell 140-E, type SEIA and Vitocell 160-E, type SESA ■ Solar buffer cylinder made from steel, for central heating backup in combination with heat pumps, solar thermal systems, oil/gas boilers, solid fuel boil- ers and/or electric heating with an immersion heater.
Preparing for installation Connections Front Back Fig. View without Solar-Divicon (accessories) Thermometer sensor retainer Heating water flow 1 to the heating circuits / air vent Thermometers (up to 4 pce) valve Heating water flow 2 from the heat source Heating water flow G 1 Return stratification G 1 Sensor well for cylinder temperature sensor Heating water return G 1...
Preparing for installation Siting information Please note Provide adequate clearance from the wall to allow for ■ The appliance may suffer damage through the operation of the temperature controller (if installed). influence of frost. ■ Placing the heating water buffer cylinder on a plinth Install the heating water buffer cylinder in a will make the room easier to clean.
Installation sequence Vitocell without fitted Solar-Divicon See page 16 for installation of the version with fitted Solar-Divicon (accessories). Siting and levelling the Vitocell Please note The thermal insulation must not come into con- tact with naked flames. Exercise caution when welding and brazing. Fig.2 Type plate Bag with 3 adjustable feet...
Installation sequence Vitocell without fitted Solar-Divicon (cont.) Fitting the thermometer sensor (if available) Fig.3 1. Guide the thermometer sensor through the cover 4. Depending on where the sensor is being fitted, strip and insert the thermometer. secure the thermometer sensor in the clamping bracket or pull the sensor retainer out of the sensor 2.
Installation sequence Vitocell without fitted Solar-Divicon (cont.) Fitting the Vitotrans Fig.4 Fig.5 1. Fit the bolts to the cylinder. 3. Screw the nuts onto the bolts until hand-tight. 2. Fit the module.
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Installation sequence Vitocell without fitted Solar-Divicon (cont.) DE F Fig.6 1. Connect heating water flow connection pipe 3. Connect return stratification connection pipe connection on the Vitotrans. connection on the Vitotrans. 2. Connect heating water return connection pipe 4. Secure the pipes to the cylinder connections. connection on the Vitotrans.
Installation sequence Vitocell without fitted Solar-Divicon (cont.) Fitting the thermal insulation jacket Please note The thermal insulation must not come into con- tact with naked flames. Exercise caution when welding and brazing. Note 2 people are required for the following work. ■...
Installation sequence Vitocell without fitted Solar-Divicon (cont.) Fitting the cover strip Fig.8 1. Tighten the nuts on the bolts. 3. Insert the rear sections of the Vitotrans thermal insulation. Observe the groove in the thermal insu- 2. Trim and fit the cover strip. lation.
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Installation sequence Vitocell without fitted Solar-Divicon (cont.) Fig.9 Type plate (self-adhesive) 1. Fit the front section of the Vitotrans thermal insula- 3. Fit the rear strip to the thermal insulation. tion. 4. Affix the type plate. 2. Push the cylinder thermal insulation towards the front by patting it.
Vitocell without fitted Solar-Divicon (cont.) Fitting the cover Fig.10 Viessmann logo Installing the air vent valve on the solar side Fig.11 1. Push the corrugated hose into the elbow fitting. Route the drip hose of the air vent valve into a vessel.
Installation sequence Vitocell with fitted Solar-Divicon Siting and levelling the Vitocell Fig.12 Type plate Bag with 3 adjustable feet 3. Insert the adjustable feet into the supports as far as 5. If no electric immersion heater is installed, seal in they will go, then adjust them to level the cylinder.
Installation sequence Vitocell with fitted Solar-Divicon (cont.) Making connections on the solar side Fig.14 1. Remove the bottom pipes. 3. Fit the pipes. 2. Rotate the pipes towards the front until they touch the front adjustable foot.
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Installation sequence Vitocell with fitted Solar-Divicon (cont.) Fig.15 1. Push the corrugated hose into the elbow fitting. 4. Fit the solar flow pipe. 2. Screw the air vent plug into the elbow fitting. 5. Fit the solar return pipe. 3. Push the corrugated hose into the solar flow and secure the elbow with flat gasket to the cylinder.
Installation sequence Vitocell with fitted Solar-Divicon (cont.) Installing Solar-Divicon Solar-Divicon installation instructions Please note Wiring can be damaged if exposed to hot com- ponents. Ensure adequate thermal insulation between cables and hot pipework. Fig.16 Connecting the Solar-Divicon on the solar side and checking for leaks Please note Solar side Once the thermal insulation and thermal insula-...
Installation sequence Vitocell with fitted Solar-Divicon (cont.) 1. Connect all pipework with detachable fittings. 3. Check all fittings on the solar side for leaks, includ- ing the connections underneath the cylinder. 2. Fill the system on the solar side. Solar collector service instructions Fitting the thermal insulation cover Fig.17...
Installation sequence Vitocell with fitted Solar-Divicon (cont.) Fitting the thermometer sensor (if available) Fig.18 1. Guide the thermometer sensor through the retainer 5. Secure the sensor to the outside of the sensor and insert the thermometer. retainer contact spring so that it is flush with the front of the spring.
Installation sequence Vitocell with fitted Solar-Divicon (cont.) DE F Fig.21 1. Connect heating water flow connection pipe 3. Connect return stratification connection pipe connection on the Vitotrans. connection on the Vitotrans. 2. Connect heating water return connection pipe 4. Connect the pipes to the cylinder connections. connection on the Vitotrans.
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Installation sequence Vitocell with fitted Solar-Divicon (cont.) Fig.22 1. At the back of the cylinder: Attach 6 clip fasteners 3. Push the clip fasteners as close together as possi- to the edges of the right and left sections of the ble.
Installation sequence Vitocell with fitted Solar-Divicon (cont.) Fitting the cover strips Fig.23 Type plate 1. Tighten the nuts on the bolts. 4. Fit the rear strip to the cylinder. 2. Fit the front section of the Vitotrans thermal insula- 5. Affix the type plate. tion.
Installation sequence Vitocell with fitted Solar-Divicon (cont.) Residual dimensions for the cover strip Cylinder capacity With Vitotrans only With Solar-Divicon only With Vitotrans and Solar-Divicon Dim. a and dim. c Dim. b Dim. c Dim. c together 600 l 520 mm 960 mm 30 mm 30 mm...
Installation sequence Fitting the cylinder temperature sensor The cylinder temperature sensor is supplied in the Never wrap insulating tape around the sensor. ■ ■ control unit pack. ■ Insert the sensor retainer with sensor into the sensor ■ Position the sensor on the outside of the sensor well as far as it will go.
Installation sequence Connecting the heating water side (cont.) Note 3. If the system does not already have one, also install For connection locations, see page 6. a type-tested high limit safety cut-out. For this, use a combination device TR/STB (temperature limiter 1.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Venting the solar side Fig.26 1. Open the clip fasteners and pull them apart. 2. Slightly pull the thermal insulation to the side. Vent at vent plug on the solar side. 3. Close the thermal insulation back up again. Insert the rear sections of the Vitotrans thermal insulation.
Parts lists Overview of assemblies The following details are required when ordering parts: ■ Serial no. (see type plate ■ Assembly (from this parts list) ■ Position number of the individual part within the assembly (from this parts list) Fig.27 Type plate Thermal insulation Cylinder...
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Parts lists Cylinder assembly (cont.) Pos. Designation 0001 Adjustable foot 0002 Sensor retainer 0003 Type plate 0004 Clamping bracket 0005 Drain plug G ½ 0006 Elbow G 1 to Rp ½ 0007 Air vent hose 0008 Plug 0009 Installation and service instructions 0010 Pipe bend with gasket 0011...
Commissioning/service reports Commissioning/service reports Commissioning Service Service date: Service Service Service date: Service Service Service date: Service Service Service date: Service Service Service date:...
Specification Specification Vitocell 140-E Vitocell 160-E Cylinder capacity DIN register no. 9W264E 9W265E Standby heat loss kWh/24 h to EN 12 897: 2006 with 45 K temperature differential Dimensions Length ( Incl. thermal insulation 1004 1004 1004 1004 1004 ■...
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Specification Specification (cont.) Immersion heater Rated output in standard mode Rated voltage 3/N/PE 400 V/50 Hz Rated current 17.4 17.4 17.4 Type SEIA (600 l) Heat-up time from 10 to 60 °C ■ Capacity that can be heated by the im- ■...
Certificates Declaration of conformity We, Viessmann Werke GmbH & Co KG, D-35107 Allendorf, confirm as sole responsible body that the products Vitocell 140-E and Vitocell 160-E comply with the following standards: DIN 4753 EN 12 897 AD2000 datasheets These products are designated CE-0036 in accordance with the following Directive:...
Keyword index Keyword index Connections..............6 Solar-Divicon, installing..........20 Cylinder temperature sensor........28 Solar side, venting............30 Solar side air vent valve..........15 Solar side connections..........18 Heating water side connection........28 Specification...............39 Immersion heater............7 Thermal insulation, fitting........... 12 Thermometer sensor..........9, 22 Parts list..............
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