Design Principles And Operating Sequence - Riello Vokera VIBE MAX User Instructions

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DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND OPERATING SEQUENCE

1.1 PRINCIPLE COMPONENTS
• A fully integrated electronic control board featuring electronic
temperature control, anti-cycle control, pump over-run, self-
diagnostic fault indicator, full air/gas modulation
• Stainless-steel heat exchanger
• Electronic ignition with flame supervision
• Integral high-head pump
• Fan
• Expansion vessel
• Water pressure transducer
• Flue sensor
• Safety valve.
1.2 MODE OF OPERATION (AT REST)
When the appliance is at rest and there are no requests for
heating or hot water, the following functions are active:
• frost-protection system: the frost-protection system protects
the appliance against the risk of frost damage both for CH
and DHW. For CH line, if the main temperature falls to 5°C,
the appliance will function on minimum power until the tem-
perature on main reaches 35°C.
Moreover if the DHW temperature falls to 5°C, the appliance
will function on minimum power until the temperature on main
reaches 55°C.
• anti-block function: the anti-block function enables the pump
and diverter valve actuator to be energised for short periods,
when the appliance has been inactive for more than 24-hours.
1.3 MODE OF OPERATION (HEATING)
When there is a request for heat via the time clock and/or any
external control, the pump and fan are started, the fan speed
will modulate until the correct signal voltage is received at the
control PCB. At this point an ignition sequence is enabled.
Ignition is sensed by the electronic circuit to ensure flame stability
at the burner. Once successful ignition has been achieved, the
electronic circuitry starts from 60% of the maximum and every
15 minutes it increases by 10%.
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Thereafter, the boiler's output will either be increase to maximum
or modulate to suit the set requirement. When the appliance
reaches the desired temperature the burner will shut down and
the boiler will perform a three-minute anti-cycle (timer delay).
When the request for heat has been satisfied the appliance
pump and fan may continue to operate to dissipate any residual
heat within the appliance.
1.4 MODE OF OPERATION (HOT WATER)
When there is a request for DHW via a hot water outlet or tap,
the pump and fan are started, the fan speed will modulate until
the correct signal voltage is received at the control PCB. At this
point an ignition sequence is enabled.
Ignition is sensed by the electronic circuit to ensure flame stabil-
ity at the burner. Once successful ignition has been achieved,
the electronic circuitry increases the gas rate to maximum or
will modulate output to stabilise the temperature.
In the event of the appliance exceeding the desired temperature
(set point) the burner will shut down until the temperature drops.
When the request for DHW has been satisfied the appliance
pump and fan may continue to operate to dissipate any residual
heat within the appliance.
1.5 SAFETY DEVICES
When the appliance is in use, safe operation is ensured by:
• a water pressure transducer that monitors system water pres-
sure and will de-activate the pump, fan and burner should
the system water pressure drop below the rated tolerance;
• fan speed sensor to ensure safe operation of the burner;
• a high limit thermostat that over-rides the temperature control
circuit to prevent or interrupt the operation of the burner;
• flame sensor that will shut down the burner when no flame
signal is detected;
• flue sensor;
• a safety valve which releases excess pressure from the
primary circuit.
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flowmeter
DHW filter
DHW DHW
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AAV
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CH
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