Floor mounted, gas-fired condensing boiler with matrix gas burner and lambda pro control, for operation with natural gas and liquid propane gas, heating input 19 to 199 mbh, 5.6 to 58 kw, with vitotronic 200 kw6b controls (44 pages)
Summary of Contents for Viessmann VITOTRANS 353
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VIESMANN Operating instructions for the system user High performance wood gasification boiler for split logs up to 50 cm long VITOLIGNO 200-S Please keep safe. 5777 986 GB 7/2014...
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Safety instructions For your safety Please follow these safety instructions closely to Work on the appliance prevent accidents and material losses. All settings and work on the appliance must be car- ■ Safety instructions explained ried out as specified in these operating instructions. Further work on the appliance may only be carried Danger out by authorised contractors.
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Safety instructions For your safety (cont.) Danger Easily flammable liquids and materials (e.g. naphtha, solvents, cleaning agents, paints or paper) can cause deflagration and fire. Never store or use such materials in the installa- tion room or in direct proximity to the heating system.
Index Index 1. Introductory information Intended use ..................Commissioning ..................Your system is preset at the factory ............Terminology ................... Energy saving tips ................. 2. Where to find the controls Boiler controls and components ............Control unit controls and display elements ..........3.
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Index Index (cont.) Changing the boiler water temperature ..........37 Changing the set value of residual oxygen content ....... 38 Restoring the factory settings ..............38 10. Checks Calling up fault messages ..............39 Scanning information ................39 Scan temperatures ................40 ■...
Introductory information Intended use The appliance is only intended to be installed and Any usage beyond this must be approved by the man- operated in sealed unvented heating systems that ufacturer in each individual case. comply with EN 12828, with due attention paid to the associated installation, service and operating instruc- Incorrect usage or operation of the appliance (e.g.
Introductory information Your system is preset at the factory (cont.) Power failure ■ All data is retained if there is a power failure. Terminology The appendix contains a chapter entitled "Terminol- ogy" to provide you with a better understanding of the functions of your boiler.
Where to find the controls Boiler controls and components Fig. 1 Programming unit of the control unit Ash door Hopper door Reset button for high limit safety cut-out behind the Cleaning lever cover Ignition door For boiler operation, see from page 10.
Where to find the controls Control unit controls and display elements The programming unit You can adjust all control unit settings centrally at the programming unit. Accum. extraction Boiler Cylinder Heating Select with Fig. 2 Takes you to the previous step in the menu or can- Calls up the help text relevant to the selected cels a setting that has been started.
Boiler operation Heat-up preparations 1. Check the heating system pressure at pressure gauge The system pressure is too low if the indicator points to the area below the red field. In this case, top up with water or notify your heating contractor. Minimum system pressure: 1.0 bar (0.1 MPa).
Boiler operation Fuel (cont.) ■ Never store freshly cut wood in a cellar, as air and sunshine are required for drying. However, dried wood can be stored in a well ventilated cellar. Storage over one summer results in a moisture con- ■...
Boiler operation Heating up manually (cont.) Opening the hopper door and actuating the cleaning lever Fig. 5 1. Open hopper door up to the lock. Actuate the 2. Lift cleaning lever . Move it vigorously forwards door release behind the door handle to unlock the and backwards several times (as far as it will go).
Boiler operation Heating up manually (cont.) 2. Create a layer of thin split logs 3. Fill the hopper up to primary air vents with soft wood chippings 4. Fill the hopper up to the upper edge of the ignition door with crumpled paper 5.
Boiler operation Heating up manually (cont.) 3. Open the ignition door and the firebed cover Note Keep all doors closed securely during burnout to ensure optimum burnout. 4. Ignite the paper across the entire width of the hop- per. Close firebed cover 5.
Boiler operation Heating up with electric ignition (cont.) 1. Open hopper door up to the lock. Actuate the 2. Lift cleaning lever . Move it vigorously forwards door release behind the door handle to unlock the and backwards several times (as far as it will go). door.
Boiler operation Heating up with electric ignition (cont.) Starting burnout Fig. 12 1. Close hopper door and ignition door The boiler is ignited by the ignition system in accord- ance with the setting on the programming unit: 2. Press "START" button on the programming Immediately ■...
Never make adjustments at the high limit safety cut-out or thermally activated safety valve, which would result in an exclusion of liability. Replace faulty components only with genuine spare parts from Viessmann. Boiler water temperature has reached 95 °C Thermally activated safety valve Triggering the function:...
Boiler operation Measures to be carried out in the event of the… (cont.) High limit safety cut-out The high limit safety cut-out is part of the boiler. It is 1. Slide the cover on the programming unit to the located behind the programming unit under the front right.
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Boiler operation Measures for reducing tar deposits (cont.) Note These steps reduce tar deposits in the hopper, but they do not prevent them.
Control unit operation Navigation in the control unit menu Buffer drawing Boiler Buffer Heating Select with Fig. 14 Boiler operating phase display Dialogue line The selected menu point is highlighted in white. Dialogue line provides the necessary instructions. Boiler operating phases The following operating phases are shown in line The fuel in the boiler is completely combusted.
Control unit operation Navigation in the control unit menu (cont.) Example: Procedure for settings with different dialogue lines Boiler water temp 48°C Heating Additional boiler Information Select with Heating circuit 1 Heating circuit selection Ù Ú Ù Ú Ù Ú Set room temperature Ú...
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Control unit operation Menu structure of the control unit (cont.) Standard menu Accum. extraction Boiler Cylinder Heating Select with Fig. 16 You can call up the settings you use most frequently ■ Calling up information from the standard menu: ■ Calling up warning, fault and information messages Setting the set room temperature ■...
Setting automatic ignition Setting enable times for the ignition system Note Note Please observe: This chapter only applies to your By entering the required time phases, you enable the boiler if it is equipped with an electric ignition system electric ignition system for these periods. The boiler (accessories).
Central heating Required settings If you require central heating, check the following ■ Have you set the correct operating program? points: For settings, see page 25. Have you selected the heating circuit? Have you set the required time program? ■ ■...
Central heating Setting the room temperature (cont.) Press the following keys: for "Set red room temp". for the "Extended menu". to confirm. å to select "Heating". for the required temperature. to confirm. to confirm. "Adopted" appears briefly in the dialogue to select "Heating circuit 1"...
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Central heating Setting a time program (cont.) ■ For central heating, up to 4 changes between stand- Your heating system needs some time to heat rooms ard and reduced room temperature can be program- to the required temperature. Please note this time med per day (4 time phases).
Central heating Setting a time program (cont.) until "- - : - -" is displayed for the end point. to select "Settings". Note to confirm. Display "- - : - -" appears if the start and end time are the same. for "Standard setting".
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Central heating Changing the heating curve (cont.) Heating characteristics Action Example The living space is too cold during Adjust the heating curve slope to the next Slope spring/autumn, but warm enough dur- lower value and the level to a higher val- ing winter.
Central heating Changing the heating curve (cont.) Slope Outside temperature in °C Fig. 27 Example for outside temperature 14 °C: − Underfloor heating system, slope 0.2 to 0.8 Low temperature heating system, slope 0.8 to 1.6 Heating system with a boiler water temperature in excess of 75 °C, slope 1.6 to 2.0 Stopping central heating Heating program...
Comfort and energy saving functions Selecting party mode With this comfort function, you can change the room Terminating party mode temperature of a heating circuit for a few hours, e.g. if guests stay longer in the evening. You do not have to Party mode ends automatically with the next change- change any existing control settings.
Comfort and energy saving functions Selecting economy mode (cont.) Press the following keys in the standard menu: If you want to terminate economy mode prematurely, press the following keys in the standard menu: for "Heating". for "Heating". to confirm. to confirm. to select "Heating circuit 1"...
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Comfort and energy saving functions Selecting the holiday program (cont.) to confirm. to confirm. "Adopted" appears briefly in the dialogue line of the display. 9. To enter the new data, follow steps 7 to 14 in chap- ter "Setting the holiday program" on page 31 Terminating the holiday program The holiday program terminates automatically on the day of return.
DHW heating Required settings If you want DHW heating, check the following points: ■ Have you set the required time program? ■ Have you set the required set DHW temperature? For settings, see page 33. For settings, see page 33. ■...
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DHW heating Setting the time program (cont.) to confirm. Example: You want to set the same time program for every day to select the required part of the week or except Monday: day. Select the period "Monday Sunday" and set the time –...
DHW heating Setting the time program (cont.) for "Standard setting". for "Yes". to confirm. to confirm. for "DHW". until the default display is shown (see ä page 21). to confirm. Stopping DHW heating Press the following keys in the standard menu: for "DHW".
Further adjustments Setting the display contrast Press the following keys in the standard menu: to confirm. for the extended menu for the required contrast å for "Settings" to confirm. to confirm. until the default display is shown. ä for "Contrast" Setting the brightness of the display backlighting Press the following keys in the standard menu: to confirm.
Further adjustments Setting the time and date The time and date are factory-set. If your heating sys- to confirm. tem has been shut down for a prolonged period, you may need to reset the time and date. for "Time" or "Date" Press the following keys in the standard menu: to confirm.
Further adjustments Changing the set value of residual oxygen content Only change this setting in consultation with a heating for "Flue gas residual O2" contractor or let a heating contractor change it. In the delivered condition, the min. set value is 7 %. to confirm.
Checks Calling up fault messages If any faults have occurred in your heating system, the 3. Make a note of the cause of the fault and the fault symbol " " flashes in the display and "Fault" is code next to it on the right. In this example: "Out- shown.
Checks Scanning information (cont.) Calling up information in the Standard menu: ■ "Heating" sub-menu: ■ Outside temperature – Operating program "Heating" sub-menu: Operating status ■ – Set flow temperature Time program – – – Actual flow temperature – Set room temperature –...
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Checks Scanning information (cont.) Calling up temperatures in the extended menu for the extended menu. å for "Information" to confirm. for "General", "Boiler", "Heating" or "DHW". to confirm. The overview below shows the temperatures displayed in the "General", "Boiler", "Heating" and "DHW" sub-menus.
Shutdown Shutting down the heating system for an extended period You can switch your heating system off if you do not Note intend to use it. We recommend you contact your heat- No special measures are required when shutting down ing contractor before and after shutting down for longer the system on a temporary basis.
What to do if... Rooms are too cold Cause Remedy Central heating is off. Check the room thermostats. If necessary, change the operating program. Control unit incorrectly set. Check the settings and correct if required: The heating circuit must be switched on (see ■...
What to do if... There is no hot water Cause Remedy Control unit incorrectly set. Check the settings and correct if required: DHW heating (must be switched on; see page 33) ■ DHW temperature (see page 33) ■ Time (see page 37) ■...
Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning Care, inspection and maintenance The inspection and maintenance of heating systems is Safety valve prescribed by the Energy Saving Ordinance [in Ger- many], EN 806 and DIN 1988-8 ( : ÖNORM B Check the safety valve function every six months by 8131).
Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning (cont.) Flue gas emissions test by flue gas inspector ■ Clean flue gas routes and chimney 3 to 5 days before the flue gas emissions test. Preparations for flue gas emissions test: Heat up the boiler for approx. 1 hour before the test. ■...
Maintenance and cleaning Clean the hopper 1. Use a scraper or spatula to remove dry and flaking deposits (ash, carbon and tar) from walls from the front and rear corners. Note ■ Small surface cracks in moulded refractory con- crete parts are normal. They have no bearing on the function or service life of the parts.
Appendix Terminology Setback mode (reduced heating mode) Standard room temperature See "Reduced heating mode". For periods when you are at home during the day, set the standard room temperature. Extension kit for heating circuit with mixer Open flue operation Accessories for controlling a heating circuit with mixer. Subject to the system, comprising: Temperature sen- The combustion air is drawn from the room where the sor, mixer motor, mixer electronics.
Disposal of packaging ■ Your heating contractor will dispose of the packaging of your Viessmann product. Packaging waste is channelled for recycling to a certified disposal con- tractor in line with statutory regulations. Final decommissioning and disposal of the heating system Viessmann products can be recycled.
General energy saving tips General energy saving tips You also save energy by taking the following steps: Correct ventilation/airing. ■ Briefly open window fully and at the same time close thermostatic valves Never overheat the interior; endeavour to achieve a ■...
Keyword index Keyword index Actual temperature.............48 Economy mode............30 Additional information on selected menu....22 – Setting..............30 Appliance start-up............10 – Terminating..............31 Electric ignition system – Enable times............23 Boiler Enable times – Boiler water temperature change......37 – Electric ignition system..........23 –...
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Keyword index Keyword index (cont.) Restoring factory settings...........38 Information Room temperature – Scanning..............39 – Reduced..............48 – Temperatures............40 – Standard..............48 Inspection..............45 Room temperature, changing........24 Keys................9 Safety valve ............45, 48 Scan – Information.............. 39 Language selection............ 37 – Operating states............39 Level, changing............
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Keyword index Keyword index (cont.) Time program Wintertime/summertime changeover......6 – Central heating............25 Wintertime changeover..........6 – DHW heating............33 Wood moisture............10 – Electric ignition system..........23 Wood storage............. 10 Tips on saving energy..........7 Troubleshooting............43 Weather-compensated mode........48 What needs to be done?..........43...
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Your contact Contact your local contractor if you have any questions regarding the maintenance and repair of your system. You may, for example, find local contractors on the internet under www.viessmann.com. Viessmann Werke GmbH & Co. KG Viessmann Limited D-35107 Allendorf...
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