Viessmann VITOSOL 300-T Installation Instructions Manual

Viessmann VITOSOL 300-T Installation Instructions Manual

Vacuum tube collector based on the heat pipe principle

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VIESMANN
Installation instructions
for contractors
Vitosol 300-T
Type SP3
Vacuum tube collector based on the heat pipe principle
VITOSOL 300-T
Dispose after installation.
5592 854 GB
3/2007

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  • Page 1 VIESMANN Installation instructions for contractors Vitosol 300-T Type SP3 Vacuum tube collector based on the heat pipe principle VITOSOL 300-T Dispose after installation. 5592 854 GB 3/2007...
  • Page 2 Safety instructions Please follow these safety instructions closely to prevent accidents and material losses. Safety instructions explained Regulations Danger Observe the following when working This symbol warns against the on this system risk of injury. all legal instructions regarding the prevention of accidents, Please note all legal instructions regarding...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index Preparing for installation................Installation sequence Vertical rooftop installation................Component overview ................Fitting roof hooks or mounting brackets ............ Mounting rail installation ................13 Fitting the connecting chamber ..............16 Installation on flat roofs ................17 Component overview ................17 Determining the collector row distance "z"...
  • Page 4: Preparing For Installation

    Preparing for installation Earthing and lightning protection of the solar heating system Install an electrical conductor on the The connection of the collector sys- pipework system of the solar circuit in tem to a new or existing lightning pro- the lower part of the building in com- tection system or the provision of pliance with VDE [or local regula- local earthing must only be carried out...
  • Page 5: Vertical Rooftop Installation

    Vertical rooftop installation Component overview Roof tile cover Corrugated sheet cover 1 Timber 7 Roof hooks for corrugated roofing 38 x 58 x 2140 mm sheet, profile 5 and 6 30 x 100 x 2140 mm 8 Roof hooks for corrugated roofing 2 Roof hooks sheet, profile 8 3 Zinc-plated countersunk chip-...
  • Page 6 Vertical rooftop installation (cont.) For all forms of roofing qZ Mounting rail with tube mountings qQ Clamping bracket qU Retaining plate qW T-slot bolt qI Connecting chamber qE Washer qO Vacuum tube qR Hexagon nut wP Locking rubber qT Mounting rail Accessories for one collector array wQ Connecting pipe wZ Support sleeve...
  • Page 7: Fitting Roof Hooks Or Mounting Brackets

    Vertical rooftop installation (cont.) Fitting roof hooks or mounting brackets Overview Installation with roof hooks Dimension x according to the width of E Roof hooks the tile head. F Timber, 38 x 58 mm (only for roof tiles) A Vacuum tube G Timber, 30 x 100 mm B Clamping bracket (only for roof tiles)
  • Page 8 Vertical rooftop installation (cont.) Overview Installation with mounting brackets (e.g. on sheet steel roofs) A Vacuum tube E Mounting rail B Clamping bracket F Retaining plate C Mounting rail with tube mountings G Connecting chamber D Mounting bracket...
  • Page 9 Vertical rooftop installation (cont.) Secure the mounting brackets to the substructure on-site in accordance with the dimensions given in the dia- gram on page 8 and 10.
  • Page 10 Vertical rooftop installation (cont.) For installations without roof hooks, mounting brackets are used in place of roof hooks. Centre the mounting rails; maintain dimension f = 81 mm. Combination mm b mm c mm d mm e 1260 /2 m 1520 2370 /3 m...
  • Page 11 Vertical rooftop installation (cont.) Fitting roof hooks for roof tile cover 1. Push up the roof tiles in accor- 3. Hook the roof hooks into the timber dance with the dimensions shown in accordance with the dimensions in the diagram on page 7. shown in the diagram on page 10.
  • Page 12 Vertical rooftop installation (cont.) Fitting roof hooks for slate cover 1. Mark the position of the roof hooks in accordance with the dimensions shown in the diagram on page 7 and 10. 2. Remove slates from the roof hook contact points. 3.
  • Page 13: Mounting Rail Installation

    Vertical rooftop installation (cont.) Fitting roof hooks for plain tile cover 1. Mark the position of the roof hooks in accordance with the dimensions shown in the diagram on page 7 and 10. 2. Remove tiles from the roof at the hook contact points.
  • Page 14 Vertical rooftop installation (cont.) 1. Secure the mounting rails to the roof hooks or mounting brackets; align vertically and horizontally. A Roof hooks or mounting brackets 2. Align and fix the retaining plates to the mounting rails.
  • Page 15 Vertical rooftop installation (cont.) Centre the mounting rails; maintain dimension f = 81 mm. 3. Fit clamping brackets onto the mounting rails; do not yet tighten the bolts. 4. Click the mounting rails with tube holders into the clamping brackets; align and fasten.
  • Page 16: Fitting The Connecting Chamber

    Vertical rooftop installation (cont.) Fitting the connecting chamber Turn tee bolts 90° for all installation steps. 1. Position the connecting chamber 3. Tighten the connecting chamber onto the mounting rails and click with the clamping brackets. into the retaining plates. 4.
  • Page 17: Installation On Flat Roofs

    Installation on flat roofs Component overview 1 Rawl plug S 10 6 Supports, pre-assembled with 2 Washer screws, washers, nuts and clamp- 3 Hexagon screw ing brackets 4 Rear mounting bracket (screw, 7 Bracing rail washer and nut in pack) qZ Mounting rail with tube mountings 5 Front mounting bracket (screw, qI Connecting chamber...
  • Page 18: Determining The Collector Row Distance "Z

    Installation on flat roofs (cont.) Accessories for one collector array wQ Connecting pipe wZ Support sleeve wW Thermal insulation wU U-pipe Connection set: wI Thermal insulation cap wE Connecting pipe (short) wO Fixing screws wR Connecting pipe (long) eP Strain relief fitting wT Locking ring fitting (elbow 90°), Determining the collector row distance "z"...
  • Page 19: Fitting The Support Frame

    Installation on flat roofs (cont.) z Collector row distance Collector angle of inclination h Collector height Angle of the sun Fitting the support frame Position the collector array as far south as possible; linear tube axis aligned east-west.
  • Page 20 Installation on flat roofs (cont.) To calculate dimension z, see page 18. A Foot A B Foot B Combination mm b /2 m 900/900 /3 m 900/1200 824.5 /3 m 1200/1200 1029 1. Position feet A and B on a solid foundation, in accordance with the dimensions on page 20.
  • Page 21 Installation on flat roofs (cont.) 2. Secure the mounting brackets onto feet A and B according to the dimensions on page 20.
  • Page 22 Installation on flat roofs (cont.) 3. Open the pre-assembled supports 7. Tighten the screws. (undo the screws) and fix to the Fix the side bracing rails parallel to front mounting brackets. the mounting brackets. 4. Remove the machine screw. The screw is no longer required if 5.
  • Page 23: Fitting The Mounting Rails And Connecting Chamber

    Installation on flat roofs (cont.) 9. Undo the screws on the bracing rail and insert the rail screws into the supports. Tighten the rail. Fitting the mounting rails and connecting chamber A Retaining plate 1. Insert the mounting rails into the 3.
  • Page 24: Hydraulic Connections

    Installation on flat roofs (cont.) 5. Where several collectors are installed side-by-side, continue with "Connecting the connecting chamber" on page 24, otherwise continue with "Fitting the connec- tion set" on page 25. Hydraulic connections Linking the connecting chamber A Nut for the retaining clip...
  • Page 25: Fitting The Connection Set

    Hydraulic connections (cont.) Connecting pipes should not show 4. Secure the connecting pipes with any signs of damage. retaining clips; click clips into the Lubricate all plug-in connectors (O- groove in the connecting pipes rings) found on the collectors only through the holes in the collector with the special grease supplied with connectors.
  • Page 26 Hydraulic connections (cont.) A Nut for the retaining clip VL Flow (short connecting pipe) RL Return (long connection pipe) 1. Remove the retaining clips. 5. Thread the locking ring fittings onto the connecting pipe. 2. Push the connecting pipes in as far as possible.
  • Page 27: Fitting The Vacuum Tubes And Collector Temperature Sensor

    Hydraulic connections (cont.) 8. Fit the thermal insulation cap. Fitting the vacuum tubes and collector temperature sensor Danger The vacuum tubes can become hot and break if insufficient care is taken. This can lead to burns and injuries. Wear gloves and safety gog- gles.
  • Page 28 Hydraulic connections (cont.) 1. Remove the rubber seal only Please note from the groove of the casing Never align (turn) the lid and flip the lid back. tubes in their locked state. This would lead to tube 2. Move the locking bolts. damage.
  • Page 29: Installation

    Hydraulic connections (cont.) 6. The first and last tubes of a col- 9. Secure the sensor with a PG lector must be secured to the thread on the chamber. dual-pipe heat exchanger with a Route the connecting cable so clip. that it does not come into contact with the hot tubes.
  • Page 30 Installation (cont.) 4. When operating without Solar-Divi- 5. Make all connections pressure and con, only use safety valves temperature-resistant (observe the designed for 120 °C and a max. max. idle temperature of the collec- pressure of 6 bar that carry the "S" tor).
  • Page 31: Commissioning And Adjustment

    Commissioning and adjustment For commissioning of the solar heating system, see the "Vitosol" service instructions.
  • Page 32 Viessmann Werke GmbH&Co KG Viessmann Limited D-35107 Allendorf Hortonwood 30, Telford Telephone: +49 6452 70-0 Shropshire, TF1 7YP, GB Fax: +49 6452 70-2780 Telephone: +44 1952 675000 www.viessmann.com Fax: +44 1952 675040 E-mail: info-uk@viessmann.com...

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