Installation and maintenance Carrying out the wiring......... 26 8.10 Installing the VRC DCF........26 instructions 8.11 Installing optional accessories ......26 Contents 8.12 Connecting the circulation pump ......26 8.13 Connecting the heat pump system to the photovoltaic installation........26 Safety ..............
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Circuit diagram ..........38 Unblocked power supply 3~/N/PE 400 V (wiring diagram 1 = ) ........39 Dual-circuit power supply special tariff A – 3~/N/PE 400 V (wiring diagram 2 = ) .... 40 Dual-circuit power supply special tariff B – 3~/N/PE 400 V (wiring diagram 3 = ) ....
Safety General safety information 1.2.1 Risk caused by inadequate Intended use qualifications There is a risk of injury or death to the user or The following work must only be carried out others, or of damage to the product and other by competent persons who are sufficiently property in the event of improper use or use qualified to do so:...
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▶ Wait for at least 3 minutes until the capa- ▶ Avoid skin or eye contact with the refriger- citors have discharged. ant. ▶ Check that there is no voltage. ▶ In the event of skin or eye contact with the refrigerant, seek medical advice.
Regulations (directives, laws, standards) ▶ Observe the national regulations, stand- ards, directives, ordinances and laws. Installation and maintenance instructions 0020213394_05...
Notes on the documentation System overview Observing other applicable documents Heat pump system design ▶ Always observe all the operating and installation instruc- tions included with the system components. Storing documents ▶ Pass these instructions and all other applicable docu- ments on to the end user.
ter with a transfer station between them). At the same time, Heat source Condenser there is an opportunity for active cooling to take place via cir- Brine pump Heating/cylinder char- culation reversal. ging diverter valve Evaporator Electric back-up heater Electronic expansion 3.1.1 Heat pump valve...
condenser (which works as an evaporator when in cooling fore not suitable for creating or comparing energy billing, for mode). This heat energy is absorbed by the refrigerant and example. heated to a higher temperature level using the compressor. When replacing the PCB, the values for energy consump- The heat energy is then delivered to the brine in the evapor- tion, energy yields and efficiencies are reset in the heat ator (which works as a condenser when in cooling mode).
– Product description Max. refrigerant circuit pressure: 4.60 MPa (g) (46.00 bar (g)) – Waiting period: 5 minutes (after the first occurrence) Product design – Waiting period: 30 minutes 4.1.1 Front view, open (after the second and every further occurrence) The fault counter is reset if both of the following conditions are met: –...
4.1.2 Rear view Information on the data plate Meaning Heat output at a brine tem- B0/W35 /W45 /W55 perature of XX °C and a heating flow temperature of XX °C COP A2/W35, A7/W35, A7/W45, Coefficient of performance A7/W55 at an air temperature of XX °C and a heating flow temperature of XX °C EER A35/W18...
VWF 87/4 2.40 kg 5.45 m³ Benchmark VWF 117/4 2.50 kg 5.68 m³ Vaillant is a licensed member of the Benchmark Scheme. VWF 157/4 3.05 kg 6.93 m³ Benchmark places responsibilities on both manufacturers VWF 197/4 3.95 kg 8.98 m³...
Minimum clearances Danger! Risk of injury when transporting due to the carrying straps breaking away. The carrying straps may break away during transport if the front casing is fitted. ▶ Remove the front casing before you use the carrying straps. To transport the unit safely, use the two carrying straps on the two front feet of the product.
Installing the product Removing the front casing 0-10 mm Remove the front flap on the control panel by taking hold of the recessed handles with both hands and lift- ▶ ing off the front flap towards you. Orientate the product horizontally by adjusting the ad- justable feet.
Pull each part of the front casing forwards slightly and remove it by lifting it upwards. Removing the casing top and side casings To remove a side casing, remove the four screws at the front and the three screws at the back. Remove the side casing.
▶ Carrying out the hydraulics installation Take the pressure loss in the magnetite fil- ter into account when making your selec- tion. Note ▶ You must position the filter in direct prox- You can find the basic system diagrams in the → imity to the return line to the heat pump.
Vaillant recommends that you install the ▶ Ensure that oxygen cannot get into the heating water. Vaillant heat pump brine filling unit (not re- quired when installing the ground water Checking the filling and supplementary water module). By doing this, it is then possible ▶...
Connect a filling hose to the heating water supply. Only the brine fluids named here are authorised by Vaillant for operating the heat pump; operating the heat pump with Remove the screw cap from the filling and drain valve other fluids, e.g.
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In the event of special requirements, the following heat trans- amount of air entering the brine circuit. fer medium is also authorised by Vaillant for the ground heat Allow the filling pump (67) to run for at least 10 minutes source: in order to fill and rinse the circuit sufficiently.
– Electrical installation Max. torque of the connection terminals: 1.2 Nm Routing eBUS lines Danger! Route the eBUS lines in a star formation from a junc- Risk of death from electric shock caused tion box to the individual products. by a residual-current circuit breaker not Ensure that you do not route the eBUS lines parallel to working.
Electronics box 8.4.1 Connecting the continuous power supply 3~/N/PE 400 V ▶ Connect the continuous power supply to the mains con- nection (X101). (→ Appendix C) 8.4.2 Connecting the dual-circuit power supply special tariff – 3~/N/PE 400 V Remove the bypass line from X103 to X102 which was installed at the factory.
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– 8.4.8 Connecting the temperature sensor for Rated voltage of external brine pressure switch: 230 V 50 Hz an external domestic hot water cylinder – Power range for external brine pressure switch (rms): (optional) 1 to 5 mA 8.4.6 Connecting a limit thermostat In some cases where the underfloor heating has a direct power supply, a limit thermostat (on-site) is essential.
Power supply PCB Note The total current consumption of all connected external consumers (including X141, X143, X144, X145) must not exceed 2.4 A. X110B X110A X110 X120 X102 X101 X143 X145 X103 X144 X141 X105 X20A X750 X201 X200 X131 X203 X202 X104...
Control PCB X100/S20 X100/S21 X100/BUS [X23] EEV connection (electrical expansion valve) [X20] Data connection to power supply PCB and power supply for the in-rush current limiter [X40] VR40 edge connector (electrical lines) [X14] Circulation pump connection [X51] Edge connector for display connection [X15] Connection for internal 3-port valve for do- [X30] eBUS connection/diagnostics interface mestic hot water (DHW)
Connection terminals 8.7.1 X100/S21 ESC contact 30 mm max. A potential-free normally open contact with a breaking capa- city of 24 V/0.1 A. The function of this contact must be con- To prevent short circuits if a strand accidentally comes figured in the system control, e.g.
8.14 Checking the electrical installation Starting up the heat pump system After the installation is complete, check the electrical installation to ensure that the connections that have been established are secured properly and are suffi- ciently insulated. Install the cover of the electronics box. (→ Section 8.2) 8.15 Completing installation 8.15.1 Fitting the casing...
– Running the installation assistants 9 kW The installation assistant is launched when the heat pump is 9.3.5 Purging the building circuit switched on for the first time. ▶ Start the check programme P.05 in order to purge the Menu → Installer level Configuration building circuit.
The following shall always apply for operation: pump because the pump speed is adjusted to the hydraulic resistance of the system. Vaillant recommends that you – Minimum running time: 3 minutes retain this setting.
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10.2.2 Remaining feed head of building circuit 10.2.2.3 Remaining feed head pump for VWF 11x/4 building circuit pump at nominal volume flow 10.2.2.1 Remaining feed head for VWF 5x/4 building circuit pump at nominal volume flow Air heat source Remaining feed head in hPa (mbar) Ground heat source Air heat source...
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10.2.2.5 Remaining feed head Ground water heat Remaining feed head in source hPa (mbar) for VWF 19x/4 building circuit pump at Pump output in % nominal volume flow 10.2.4.2 Remaining feed head for VWF 8x/4 environment circuit pump at nominal volume flow Air heat source Remaining feed head in...
– Max. heating mode target flow temperature: 75 ℃ 10.2.4.4 Remaining feed head for VWF 15x/4 environment circuit pump at nominal Confirm this change by pressing (OK). volume flow 10.4 Setting the flow temperature in cooling mode (with no control connected) Activate manual operation.
11.3 Querying the fault memory 11.8 Electric back-up heater circuit breaker Menu → Installer level Fault list A circuit breaker is used to secure the internal electric back- up heater against short circuits. If the circuit breaker has The product has a fault memory. You can use this to query been triggered, the electric back-up heater remains switched the last ten faults that occurred in chronological order.
12.3 Checking maintenance messages Work Inspection Main- (every year, tenance If the symbol is shown in the display, the product requires within 24 (every maintenance work or the product is in the comfort protection months at mode. the latest) years) ▶...
For contact details for our customer service department, you ing sections that have been removed. can write to the address that is provided on the back page, or you can visit www.vaillant.co.uk. Start up the heat pump system. Check that the heat pump system is working without any problems.
Circuit diagram GN/YE BN BK GY BU GN/YE GN/YE GN/YE Cylinder temperature sensor connection To the 3-port diverter valve (heating/cylinder char- ging diverter valve) X15 internal 3-port diverter valve To the electric back-up heater X13 internal brine pump To the safety cut-out for the electric back-up heater X16 internal heating pump Power supply to the electric back-up heater, to the X11 internal 4-port diverter valve...
Unblocked power supply 3~/N/PE 400 V (wiring diagram 1 = X110B L2 L1 L1 L2 X102 X101 X110 X110A X103 L1 L2 Power supply for internal auxiliary electric heating X101 Mains connection for compressor Power supply for control system X103 Optional power output for internal auxiliary electric heating (X102) Continuous power supply...
Dual-circuit power supply special tariff A – 3~/N/PE 400 V (wiring diagram 2 = L2 L1 L1 L2 X102 X101 X110 X110A X110B X103 Continuous power supply for internal auxiliary elec- X101 Mains connection for compressor tric heating X103 Optional power output for internal auxiliary electric Power supply for control system heating (X102) Blocked power supply...
Dual-circuit power supply special tariff B – 3~/N/PE 400 V (wiring diagram 3 = X110B L2 L1 L1 L2 X102 X101 X110 X110A X103 Blocked power supply for internal auxiliary electric X101 Mains connection for compressor heating X103 Optional power output for internal auxiliary electric Continuous power supply for control system heating (X102) Blocked power supply...
Dual-circuit power supply heat pump tariff – 3~/N/PE 400 V (wiring diagram 4 = X110B L2 L1 L1 L2 X102 X101 X110 X110A X103 Blocked power supply for internal auxiliary electric X101 Mains connection for compressor heating X103 Optional power output for auxiliary heating (X102) Power supply for control system X102 Mains connection for internal auxiliary electric heat-...
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Setting level Values Unit Increment, select, ex- Factory setting Setting planation Min. Max. Build. pump starts Current value Environ. pump hours Current value Environm. pump starts Current value 4-way valve hours Current value 4-way valve switch. Current value Fan 1: Hours Current value Fan 1: Starts Current value...
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Setting level Values Unit Increment, select, ex- Factory setting Setting planation Min. Max. T.18 Fan 1: Power (for the air- to-brine environment circuit type only) T.19 De-icer 1: (for the air-to- Off, On brine environment circuit type only) T.20 Fan 2: Power (for the air- to-brine environment circuit type only) T.21 De-icer 2: (for the air-to-...
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Setting level Values Unit Increment, select, ex- Factory setting Setting planation Min. Max. ℃ T.105 Air inlet temp. Fan unit 1: (for the air-to-brine environ- ment circuit type only) ℃ T.106 Brine outlet temp. Fan unit 1: (for the air-to-brine en- vironment circuit type only) T.107 Safety cut-out Fan unit Closed...
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Setting level Values Unit Increment, select, ex- Factory setting Setting planation Min. Max. Conf. cool. build. pump Auto Auto Conf. DHW build. pump Auto Auto Reset anti-cycl. time Anti-cycl. time after pow. supp. switch-on Im. heater outp. range External 400 V 3 phases –...
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Setting level Values Unit Increment, select, ex- Factory setting Setting planation Min. Max. Cooling technology No cooling On-site No cooling pass. Active cooling cooling Pass. cooling accessor- On-site pass. cooling Device Specific No. Current value VWF 5x/4 = 40 VWF 8x/4 = 41 VWF 11x/4 = 42 VWF 157/4 = 43 VWF 197/4 = 44...
Setting level Values Unit Increment, select, ex- Factory setting Setting planation Min. Max. Contact details Telephone Phone number 0–9 Empty number End the installation assistant? Yes, back See overview of fault codes Status codes – Overview Note Since the code table is used for various products, some codes may not be visible for the product in question. Explanation/indicator in the heat pump Status code display...
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Explanation/indicator in the heat pump Status code display S.211 Connection error: Display not recognised S.212 Connection error: Controller not recog- nised S.213 Connection error: Fan 1 not recognised S.214 Connection error: Fan 2 not recognised S.215 Connection error: TMB not recognised S.216 Connection error: ICL not recognised Displays relating to the environment circuit...
Explanation/indicator in the heat pump Status code display S.240 Compr. oil temp. too low, environment too cold Displays relating to the auxiliary electric heating circuit S.350 Immersion heater: Safety cut-out open S.351 Immersion heater: Flow temp. too high S.352 Immersion heater: Pressure too low S.353 Immersion heater: Flow rate too low S.354...
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Remedy Code Meaning Cause – F.514 Sensor fault: Compr. inlet temp. Check the sensor, and replace if – Sensor not connected or sensor necessary input has short-circuited – Replace the cable harness – – F.517 Sensor fault: Compr. outlet temp. Sensor not connected or sensor Check the sensor, and replace if input has short-circuited...
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Remedy Code Meaning Cause – – F.710 Env. circuit: Outlet temp. too low Environment circuit pump defective Check the flow rate in the environ- ment circuit – Temperature sensor for environment – circuit outlet defective Check the quality of the plug contact on the PCB and on the cable har- –...
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Remedy Code Meaning Cause – – F.724 Sensor fault: Fan unit 1 fan inlet Sensor not connected or sensor Check the sensor in the fan unit, and temp. input has short-circuited replace if necessary – Replace the cable harness in the fan unit –...
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Remedy Code Meaning Cause – – F.741 Building circuit: Return temp.too Return temperature in the building Heating: Check that the 4-port valve circuit too low for the compressor to functions correctly start Heating: – Return temperature < 5 °C Cooling: –...
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Remedy Code Meaning Cause – – F.787 Environment circuit: Pressure Pressure loss in the environment Check the environment circuit for mon. open circuit due to leakages or air pockets leaks – – Environment circuit pressure switch Top up the medium (brine-to-water), defective purge –...
Remedy Code Meaning Cause – – F.1117 Compressor: Phase failure In-rush current limiter defective or Check the fuse incorrectly connected – Check the electrical connections – Defective fuse – Measure voltage at the heat pump – Poorly tightened electrical connec- electrical connection tions –...
Commissioning Checklist Benchmark Commissioning & Warranty Validation Service Record It is a requirement that the heat pump is installed and commissioned to the manufacturers’ instructions and the data fields on the commissioning checklist completed in full. To instigate the warranty the heat pump needs to be registered with the manufacturer within one month of the installation.
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AIR TO WATER HEAT PUMP COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST This Commissioning Checklist is to be completed in full by the competent person who commissioned the heat pump and associated equipment as a means of demonstrating compliance with the appropriate Building Regulations and then handed to the customer to keep for future reference.
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SERVICE RECORD It is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Interval Record is completed. Service Provider Before completing the appropriate Service Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturer’s instructions. SERVICE 01 SERVICE 02 Date:...
Commissioning Checklist Benchmark Commissioning & Warranty Validation Service Record It is a requirement that the heat pump is installed and commissioned to the manufacturers’ instructions and the data fields on the commissioning checklist completed in full. To instigate the warranty the heat pump needs to be registered with the manufacturer within one month of the installation.
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AIR TO WATER HEAT PUMP COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST Address: Heat Pump make and model: Heat Pump serial number: Commissioned by (PRINT NAME): Certified Operative Reg number (1): Company name: Telephone number: Company email: Company address: Commissioning date: Heating and hot water system complies with the appropriate Building Regulations? DNO notification? Building Regulations Notification Number (if applicable) (2) MCS installer registration Number (if applicable)
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ADDITIONAL SYSTEM INFORMATON (Tick the appropriate boxes/Measure and Record) Water flow rate setting of the heat pump at commissioning (l/min): Additional heat sources connected: Gas Boiler Oil Boiler Electric Heater Solar Thermal Other: ALL INSTALLATIONS All electrical work complies with the appropriate Regulations The heat pump and associated products have been installed and commissioned in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions The operation of the heat pump and system controls have been demonstrated to and understood by the customer The manufacturer’s literature, including Benchmark Checklist and Service Record, has been explained and left with the customer...
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SERVICE RECORD It is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Interval Record is completed. Service provider Before completing the appropriate Service Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturer’s instructions. Always use the manufacturer’s specified spare part when replacing controls.
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SERVICE RECORD It is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Interval Record is completed. Service provider Before completing the appropriate Service Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturer’s instructions. Always use the manufacturer’s specified spare part when replacing controls.
Check conditions for determining the performance data in accordance with EN 14511 Application for the ground and ground water heat sources Building circuit (heat distribution side in heating mode) Setting the building circuit pump: Menu → Installer level → Configuration → Conf. heat. build. pump Adjust the value from Auto to 100%.
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VWF 57/4 VWF 87/4 VWF 117/4 VWF 157/4 VWF 197/4 Max. electrical power consumption of 9 kW 9 kW 9 kW 9 kW 9 kW auxiliary heater IP rating EN 60529 IP 10B IP 10B IP 10B IP 10B IP 10B Hydraulics VWF 57/4 VWF 87/4...
Refrigerant circuit VWF 57/4 VWF 87/4 VWF 117/4 VWF 157/4 VWF 197/4 Refrigerant type R410A R410A R410A R410A R410A Refrigerant content of the refrigerant cir- 1.50 kg 2.40 kg 2.50 kg 3.05 kg 3.95 kg cuit in the heat pump Global warming potential (GWP) in 2088 2088...
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VWF 57/4 VWF 87/4 VWF 117/4 VWF 157/4 VWF 197/4 Nominal flow with ΔT 8 K 570 l/h 980 l/h 1,240 l/h 1,600 l/h 2,180 l/h Max. remaining feed head with ΔT 8 K 0.068 MPa 0.065 MPa 0.057 MPa 0.086 MPa 0.080 MPa (0.680 bar)
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