Contents Contents Index ................... 22 Safety ..............3 Action-related warnings ......... 3 Risk caused by inadequate qualifications....3 Intended use ............3 General safety information ........3 Regulations (directives, laws, standards) ....4 Notes on the documentation ......5 Observing other applicable documents ....5 Storing documents..........
Safety 1 Safety for the product and any other system com- ponents Action-related warnings – installing and setting up the product in ac- Classification of action-related warnings cordance with the product and system ap- proval The action-related warnings are classified in –...
1 Safety 1.4.4 Risk of material damage caused by using an unsuitable tool ▶ Use the correct tool. 1.4.5 Risk of material damage caused by frost ▶ Do not install the product in rooms prone to frost. 1.4.6 Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the product ▶...
VIH GB 300/3 BES 0010019220 Benchmark Vaillant is a licensed member of the Benchmark Scheme. Benchmark places responsibilities on both manufacturers and installers. The purpose is to ensure that customers are provided with the correct equipment for their needs, that it is installed, commissioned and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions by a competent person approved...
Hot Water Association Install the product in such a way that the thermostat and immersion heater can be accessed easily. Vaillant is a full member of the Hot Water Association and – Leave sufficient space around the product for installing, promotes the scheme in association with its cylinder range.
Set-up 4 Unpacking the product Product dimensions Remove the product from its box. Remove the protective film from all of the product's components. Checking the scope of delivery Dimensions (mm) ▶ Check that the scope of delivery is complete. VIH GB 120/3 Refer- Quant- Description...
5 Installation Installation Setting up the unit horizontally ▶ Align the product vertically by adjusting the adjustable feet. Hydraulic connection Caution. Risk of damage caused by heat transfer when welding. The heat that is transferred during welding may damage the cylinder and its components as well as the connection seals.
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Installation 5 5.2.2 Installing the drain valve Size of the Length of the pipe Pre-charge pres- cylinder that has a diameter sure of the expan- The drain valve must be supplied by the customer. of 22 mm sion vessel Install the drain valve at the height of the cold water supply 800 mm 0.3 MPa or further below this level.
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5 Installation a sufficient distance from electrical components. The drain valve can be connected to the horizontal discharge pipe for pipes from the temperature and pressure relief valve and the cylinder behind the tundish using a T-piece. from the expansion relief valve can be connected above the tundish using a T-piece.
Installation 5 5.2.7 Installing a secondary return Validity: VIH GB 250/3 BES OR VIH GB 300/3 BES 60 50 60 50 Immersion heater Primary circuit thermo- stat Immersion heater ther- Retainer for the temper- mostat ature sensor 5.3.1 Optional combination of thermostats Use the wiring diagram in the system instructions for the T-piece for the second- Secondary return pipe...
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5 Installation 5.3.3 Cable route 5.3.4 Connecting the immersion heater to the power supply 60 50 60 50 ▶ Use the grommets that are included in the scope of deliv- ery for the cylinder in the electronics box. Remove the cover for the electrics on the cylinder. Install a separate power supply for the immersion heater in accordance with the applicable standards.
Start-up 6 5.3.6 Connecting the control Condition: Y plan Condition: eBUS The thermal cut-out for the primary circuit is not used when connecting an eBUS unit. Condition: 230 V control If you use a 230 V control from a third-party manufacturer, connect the thermal cut-out (2) and (3) for the primary circuit with the 2-way motorised valve to isolate the heat source in the event of a fault in the 2-way motorised valve.
7 Handing the product over to the end user – Setting the thermostats: 60 ℃ Condition: Without a multi-functional module or control Start up the heat generator. ▶ Set the domestic hot water temperature as desired. Drain the heating circuit as soon as the operating temperature has been reached in order to remove any Condition: With multi-functional module or control residue from the heating installation.
11 Customer service To ensure regular servicing, it is strongly recommended that arrangements are made for a Maintenance Agreement. Please contact Vaillant Service Solutions for further details: Telephone: 0330 100 3461 0020221297_05 uniSTOR Installation and maintenance instructions...
Appendix Appendix Detecting and eliminating faults Fault Possible cause Remedy No flow rate at the valve Water supply valve closed Check and open the valve. Main filter blocked Close the water supply valve, clean the filter and the water pressure reducer. Pressure reducer not installed correctly Check whether the pressure reducer has been installed correctly.
Appendix Commissioning Checklist 0020221297_05 uniSTOR Installation and maintenance instructions...
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Appendix 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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Appendix 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. SERVICE 01 SERVICE 02 Date:...
Index Index Article number ............... 5 Basic diagram................ 3 CE marking................5 Checking the pre-charge pressure of the expansion vessel .................. 15 Competent person..............3 Decommissioning ..............15 Decommissioning the product ..........15 Discharge pipe ..............9 Documents ................5 Drain valve ................