Safety instructions Safety instructions Please follow these safety instruc- tions closely to prevent accidents and material losses. Safety instructions explained Danger Note This symbol warns against the risk Details identified by the word "Note" of injury. contain additional information. Please note This symbol warns against the risk of material losses and environmen- tal pollution.
Viessmann. water pipes to discharge static loads. Repair work Please note Repairing components that fulfil a safety function can compromise the safe operation of the system. Replace faulty components only with genuine Viessmann spare parts.
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Safety instructions Safety instructions (cont.) Safety instructions for operating the system If you smell gas Condensate Danger Danger Escaping gas can lead to explo- Contact with condensate can be sions which may result in serious harmful to health. injury. Never let condensate touch your Do not smoke.
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Safety instructions Safety instructions (cont.) Danger The simultaneous operation of the boiler and appliances that exhausts air to the outside can result in life threatening poisoning due to a reverse flow of flue gas. Fit an interlock circuit or take suita- ble steps to ensure an adequate supply of combustion air.
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Index Index Information Symbols ....................Intended use ..................Product information ................System examples .................. Spare parts lists ..................Commissioning, inspec- Steps - commissioning, inspection and maintenance ......tion, maintenance Water quality Water quality requirements ..............18 Heating systems with rated operating temperatures up to 100 °C ■...
Information Symbols The steps in connection with commissioning, inspec- Symbol Meaning tion and maintenance are found in the "Commission- Reference to other document containing ing, inspection and maintenance" section and identified further information as follows: Step in a diagram: Symbol Meaning The numbers correspond to the order in Steps required during commissioning...
Information Product information Vitoplex 300, type TX3A ■ Fuels: Fuel oil and natural gas Permissible operating pressure 6 bar (0.6 MPa) ■ Rated heating output 620 to 2000 kW ■ System examples Available system examples: See www.viessmann-schemes.com. Spare parts lists Information about spare parts can be found at www.viessmann.com/etapp or in the Viessmann...
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Steps - commissioning, inspection and maintenance Commissioning steps Inspection steps Maintenance steps Page • • • 1. Commissioning the system....................10 • • 2. Shutting down the system....................10 • • 3. Opening the boiler door and cleaning cover..............11 •...
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Commissioning the system Operating and service instructions for the control 06. Check the system pressure. unit and the burner 07. Check the oil level or the gas supply pressure. 01. Close the gas shut-off valve and open the boiler door.
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Shutting down the system (cont.) Please note Draining the boiler with a suction pump will cre- ate negative pressure inside the boiler. Only drain the boiler with a suction pump when the air vent valve is open. Opening the boiler door and cleaning cover Note On gas burners, disconnect the gas supply pipe.
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Cleaning the internal pipes, heating surface,… (cont.) 1. Pull internal pipes 3. Remove combustion residues from the flue pipe out towards the front with a quick tug. For this, use internal pipe extractor and the flue outlet through cleaning aperture from the cleaning equipment.
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Inserting internal pipes; securing the boiler door and cleaning cover Note On gas burners, mount the gas supply pipe. Danger Escaping gas leads to a risk of explosion. Check all gas connections for tightness. 5 Nm 25 Nm C DE Fig.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Checking the function of the pressure switch Installation instructions in the "pressure switch set" Checking the expansion vessel and system pressure Observe the manufacturer's documentation for Note the expansion vessel. Check when system is cold. Expansion vessel 1.
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Checking the temperature controller setting if a building management system is used (DCC system) Please note Shutting down from full load can result in high material stress and material damage. If a system with a higher ranking building man- agement system takes over the temperature control of the boiler, adjust the settings at the temperature controller TR.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Checking the mixer for ease of operation and… (cont.) 3. Check the mixer for leaks. Replace the O-rings if 4. Snap the motorised lever into place. the mixer is leaking. Checking the function of the return temperature raising facility (if installed) Checking the installation room ventilation Checking the flue pipe for tightness...
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Adjusting the burner (cont.) The base load stage requires a minimum flue gas tem- perature, the value of which is subject to the design of the flue system. Operation with burner load 40 % and < 60 % ≥...
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Removing limescale deposits may be an implemented. option to restore the operating capability. This must be carried out by Viessmann Industrieservice or a special- Soften the fill and top-up water in heating systems with ist contractor. Inspect the heating system for possible the following conditions: damage prior to returning it into use.
Using antifreeze in boilers Viessmann boilers are designed and built for water as The concentration must never fall below the prescri- ■ a heat transfer medium. To protect boiler systems from...
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Water quality Using antifreeze in boilers (cont.) Diaphragm expansion vessels must comply with Route all pipes in such a way that circulation cannot ■ ■ DIN 4807 [or local regulations]. be interrupted by gas cushions or deposits. ■ Solder connections should preferably be made with ■...
Commissioning/service reports Water quality Meter reading Fill and top-up water Total water volume Total hardness pH value Date Feedwater Boiler water Maintenance/service Commissioning Maintenance/service Maintenance/service Date: Maintenance/service Maintenance/service Maintenance/service Date: Maintenance/service Maintenance/service Maintenance/service Date: Maintenance/service Maintenance/service Maintenance/service Date:...
Specification Specification Rated heating output 1000 1250 1600 2000 Flue gas temperature At 60 °C boiler water temperature °C and rated heating output °C ■ and partial load (60 %) ■ At 80 °C boiler water temperature °C Product ID CE-0085BT0478 Standard seasonal efficiency [to DIN] (for operation with fuel oil/natural gas)
Decommissioning and disposal Final decommissioning and disposal Viessmann products can be recycled. Components For decommissioning the system, isolate the system and substances from the system are not part of ordi- from the power supply and allow components to cool nary household waste.
Manufacturer's certificate according to BImSchV Vitoplex 300, type TX3A We, Viessmann Werke GmbH & Co. KG, D-35107 Allendorf, confirm that this product meets the following required conditions: In accordance with the 1st German Immissions Ordinance (BImSchV) ■...
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Keyword index Keyword index Anti-corrosion measures..........19 Maintenance/service report........21 Manufacturer's certificate........... 25 Mixer check..............15 Boiler door – Opening..............11 – Securing..............13 Operating and service documents......17 Building management system........15 Burner adjustment............16 Pressure switch function, checking......14 Product information............8 Chemicals for corrosion protection......19 Pump controlled pressure maintaining systems..14 Cleaning cover...
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