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VIESMANN Installation and service instructions for contractors Vitovent 300-W Type H32S B300/B400 Type H32E B300/B400 Mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery for a maximum air flow rate of 300 m /h and 400 m VITOVENT 300-W Please keep safe. 5816563 GB...
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.
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. Auxiliary components, spare and wearing parts Please note Spare and wearing parts that have...
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Index Index 1. Information Symbols ....................Intended use ..................Passive house use ................. Product information ................System examples ................■ Spare parts lists .................. ■ Information about parameter settings, diagnosis and troubleshooting ■ 2. Preparing for installation Siting ...................... Installation requirements ..............■...
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...
Vitovent 300-W meets the requirements for passive house use. Product information The Vitovent 300-W is a mechanical ventilation unit for detached houses or apartments with up to 230 m living space. The outdoor air drawn into the ventilation unit is first...
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Information Product information (cont.) Information about parameter settings, diagnosis and troubleshooting Installation and service instructions for the "ven- tilation programming unit, type LB1" or the heat generator...
Preparing for installation Siting Installation requirements Preferably site the ventilation unit inside the airtight Information regarding the operation of the Vitovent ■ and thermally insulated building envelope. in conjunction with open flue combustion equip- Please note ment The installation room must be dry and free ■...
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Preparing for installation Siting (cont.) Dimensions Fig. 1 Connection Type H32S B300/ H32S B400/ H32E B300 H32E B400 Supply air DN 160 DN 180 Extract air DN 160 DN 180 Outdoor air DN 160 DN 180 Exhaust air DN 160 DN 180 Electrical terminal area —...
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Preparing for installation Siting (cont.) Minimum clearances Fig. 2 Vitovent 300-W Protecting the mechanical ventilation system Please note ■ Following the installation, close all supply air and Dust entering the ventilation unit and the duct- extract air vents, for example with self-adhesive film.
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Floorstanding installation 1. In order to safeguard that the condensate can 2. Level the Vitovent 300-W horizontally. drain off freely, site the Vitovent 300-W on a mounting base (accessories). Vibrations are isola- ted by means of adjustable anti-vibration feet. Connecting the outdoor air and exhaust air pipes Push ducts onto the respective ventilation unit connec- tors (install check valve on site if necessary).
Installation sequence Connecting the outdoor air and exhaust air pipes (cont.) Fig. 4 2. Fit the connection pipe airtight. Depending on the Please note type of pipe, fasten with a clip or cold shrink tape. If water penetrates the outer wall of the building, structural damage can occur.
Installation sequence Connecting the condensate drain (cont.) Fig. 5 Ventilation unit Waste water pipe DN 40, e.g. HT pipe (on site) Condensate drain connector 1 male thread Hose connection 18 to 20 mm ¼ Waterless trap Trap with stench trap (on site) Note Secure pipe connections with PVC adhesive.
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Installation sequence Electrical connections (cont.) Overview of terminals Fig. 7 Power cable with standard plug (1/N/PE 230 V/ External temperature sensor (NTC 10 k , X15.7/ Ω 50 Hz, factory-fitted) X15.8), e.g. in connection with a geothermal heat Modbus connection exchanger Output 0 and 10 V (X15.9)
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Installation sequence Electrical connections (cont.) 3-way diverter damper connection for geothermal heat exchanger (on site) Power supply for motor: Note ■ An on-site coupling relay is required for 230 V control 24 V output , X15.5/X15.6 (pos. in previous dia- –...
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Installation sequence Electrical connections (cont.) Installing and connecting the wireless receiver 8. 1. Fig. 8 2. On smooth surfaces, the wireless receiver can be affixed with the supplied adhesive film. Fig. 9...
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Installation sequence Electrical connections (cont.) Installing the wireless operating switch on the wall Fig. 10 1. On smooth surfaces, the wireless operating switch can be affixed with the supplied adhesive tape. Enabling the wireless operating switch 1. Press the "LRN/SET" button on the wireless receiver.
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Central humidity sensor (accessories) Installation instructions for the "humidity sensor" Power supply Danger The Vitovent 300-W is delivered fully wired. Incorrectly executed electrical installations can Insert the mains plug into a standard socket result in injuries from electrical current and dam- (230 V/50 Hz) with separate fuse/MCB protection.
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Steps - commissioning, inspection and maintenance Commissioning steps Inspection steps Maintenance steps Page • 1. Checking the mechanical ventilation system..............19 • • • 2. Starting the ventilation unit....................20 • 3. Setting the language, time and date................. 21 •...
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Checking the mechanical ventilation system (cont.) We recommend the mechanical ventilation system Note is checked for the following characteristics: The ductwork may be cleaned via the supply air and ■ Clear cross-section of outdoor air intake and exhaust extract air vents.
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Setting the language, time and date Operating instructions Setting air flow rates Installation and service instructions for the "ven- tilation programming unit, type LB1" or the heat generator Adjusting the air flow rates Set ventilation level 2. ■...
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Adjusting the air flow rates (cont.) 7. If previously disabled, re-enable monitoring of the Note relative humidity and CO concentration. Adjusting the air flow rates with the use of an impeller air speed meter will not provide high accuracy. Devia- ■...
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Cleaning and replacing filters Please note Replace both filters at least annually. ■ Dust deposits in the appliance can result in ■ Dispose of contaminated filters through domestic damage to the appliance waste. Only operate the appliance with outdoor air and extract air filters.
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Cleaning and replacing filters (cont.) Appliance with fine filters (accessories) Fig. 15 Extract air filter Outdoor air filter Note The metal frames for the coarse filters are not used when using the fine filters. Resetting the filter service indicator Operating instructions for the "ventilation pro- gramming unit, type LB1"...
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Cleaning the countercurrent heat exchanger Please note Mechanical stress can damage the fins of the countercurrent heat exchanger. ■ Never grip the heat exchanger by its fins. ■ Only extract by means of the handle. When inserting, push evenly with both hands ■...
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Cleaning the interior Fig. 17 1. Pull out the outdoor air filter, extract air filter and 2. Wipe interior and condensate pan with a countercurrent heat exchanger: See pages 23 damp cloth. Clean with a vacuum cleaner if and 25.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Checking the condensate drain Fig. 18 Condensate pan Condensate drain Condensate pipe 1. Check that the condensate can drain freely. If nec- 2. Check the condensate pipe at the condensate essary, clean the condensate pan (see page 26) drain connector for firm seating and possible leaks.
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Instructing the system user The installer must instruct the user in the operation of the system.
Maintenance Removing the PCB cover Danger Contact with live components can lead to seri- ous injury from electric current. Disconnect the mains plug before removing the cover. Safeguard against reconnection. Fig. 19 Assembly in reverse order Checking the DIP switches and pressure hoses The pressure hoses must be firmly seated on the con- trol PCB connections.
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Maintenance Checking the DIP switches and pressure hoses (cont.) DIP switch settings, Vitovent 300-W Type H32S B300/H32E B300 H32S B400/H32E B400 Fig. 20 DIP switch Pressure hose connections Pressure hoses, red Pressure hoses, blue Temperature sensor resistance curve Temperature sensors NTC 10 k Ω...
Connection and wiring diagram Control PCB L L` 0 &10 V 0-10 V 0-10 V Fig. 22 Power supply 1/N/PE 230 V/50 Hz Input, changeover External electric preheating coil (accessories), fit- Input 0 to 10 V for humidity sensor (delivered ■...
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Connection and wiring diagram Control PCB (cont.) Connected internally at the factory Supply air fan Outdoor air temperature sensor (NTC 10 k Thermal breaker for integral electric preheating coil Ω Extract air temperature sensor (NTC 10 k Integral electric preheating coil Ω...
Specification Specification Vitovent 300-W Type H32S H32E H32S H32E B300 B300 B400 B400 Max. air flow rate Max. external pressure drop at max. air flow rate Factory setting of air flow rates Background ventilation Reduced ventilation Nominal ventilation Intensive ventilation...
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Specification Specification (cont.) Type H32S H32E H32S H32E B300 B300 B400 B400 Rated voltage 1/N/PE 230 V/50 Hz Specific power consumption to DIBt 0.19 0.25 0.24 W/(m Max. power consumption Operation without preheating coil Operation with integral electric preheating coil 1138 1138 1192...
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.
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Certificates Declaration of conformity We, Viessmann Werke GmbH & Co. KG, D-35107 Allendorf, declare as sole responsible body that the named product complies with the European directives and supplementary national requirements in terms of its design and operational characteristics. Using the serial number, the full Declaration of Con- formity can be found on the following website: www.viessmann.co.uk/eu-conformity...
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Keyword index Keyword index 3-way diverter damper..........15 Diagnosis..............7 Dimensions............9, 35 DIP switch..............30 Air flow rate DIP switch, checking..........29 – Adjusting..............21 Duct routing..............8 – Factory setting............35 Ductwork..............20 – Setting ranges............35 Ductwork, cleaning.............20 Air intake temperature..........35 Dust deposits.............
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Keyword index Keyword index (cont.) Resistance curve, temperature sensors.....30 Impeller air speed meter..........21 Ribbon heater.............12 Inspection criteria............20 Installation – With extracting tumble dryer........8 Safety measures............18 – With extractor hood........... 8 Service indicator............24 – With open flue combustion equipment...... 8 Setting range Installation site.............
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