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Vaillant auroTHERM VFK 155 V Installation Manual

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For the competent person
Installation manual
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Vaillant GmbH
Berghauser Str. 40   D-42859 Remscheid
Telefon 021 91 18‑0   Telefax 021 91 18‑28 10
info@vaillant.de   www.vaillant.de
auroTHERM, auroTHERM
plus
VFK 145/2 H/V, VFK 155 H/V
Installation manual
GB, IE

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  • Page 1 Installation manual For the competent person Installation manual auroTHERM, auroTHERM plus VFK 145/2 H/V, VFK 155 H/V GB, IE Publisher/manufacturer Vaillant GmbH Berghauser Str. 40   D-42859 Remscheid Telefon 021 91 18‑0   Telefax 021 91 18‑28 10 info@vaillant.de   www.vaillant.de...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Safety ..............3 Action-related warnings ......... 3 General safety information ........3 Intended use ............4 Regulations (directives, laws, standards) ....5 CE label ..............6 Notes on the documentation ......7 Observing other applicable documents ....7 Storing documents..........

  • Page 3: Safety

    Only the combination of Vailllant collectors ▶ Perform all work steps as described in this and Vaillant fastening systems has been manual. tested. This combination can withstand the ▶ Observe all safety precautions described forces caused by additional wind and snow in this manual.

  • Page 4: Intended Use

    ▶ Never fill or flush the collector with water. Intended use ▶ Only fill and flush the collector with Vaillant There is a risk of injury or death to the user or ready-mixed solar fluid. others, or of damage to the product and other ▶...

  • Page 5: Regulations (Directives, Laws, Standards)

    Safety 1 the product and any other system compon- mendations of the following British Stand- ents ards: – compliance with all inspection and main- – BS EN 806: Specification for installations tenance conditions listed in the instruc- inside buildings conveying water for hu- tions.

  • Page 6: Ce Label

    1 Safety Work should be preceded by a risk assess- ment covering all aspects of health and safety risks, or training requirements that can reasonably be foreseen to be associated with the work. All scaffolding in the UK, other than prefabricated (zip-up) scaffold towers, must be designed and constructed by a vetted con- tractor, and have suitable kick boards, hand...

  • Page 7: Notes On The Documentation

    You must observe all the operating and installation in- VFK 155 H structions included with the system components. VFK 155 V Storing documents Vaillant flat collector 145 (155) Collector output Document handover ▶ Pass this installation manual and all other applicable...
  • Page 8 4 On-roof fitting and installation 4.1.1.2 Checking the scope of delivery List of materials for on-roof installation Rail mounting set, vertical, 2 units Hanger bolt fastening set from the basic set, 4 units Rail mounting set, horizontal, 2 units Hanger bolt fastening set from extension set, on top of Flow (outlet with opening for collector sensor) from set of each other, 2 units hydraulic connections, 1 unit...
  • Page 9 On-roof fitting and installation 4 4.1.1.3 Transporting collectors Conditions: Number of collectors: ≥ 13 To protect the collectors against damage, always trans- port them horizontally. Transport the collectors to the roof using suitable aids. 4.1.2 Complying with clearances and installation clearances In order to fit the collectors correctly, the specified clear- ances and installation clearances must be observed.
  • Page 10 4 On-roof fitting and installation 4.1.5 Putting together components Conditions: Array configuration: Adjacent ▶ Use the following table to put together the components for installation. Collector Number of collectors: position Components Required quantity Hydraulic installation set − Hydraulic connection set Bracket set 1 type P Bracket set 2, type S Horizontal...
  • Page 11 On-roof fitting and installation 4 4.1.6 Determining the number of required roof h [m] brackets Ask the local building authority for the regional max- imum snow load s Conditions: Maximum snow load: ≤ 3 kN/m² ▶ Install 4 roof brackets per collector. Conditions: Maximum snow load: 3 …...

  • Page 12: Carrying Out The Installation

    4 On-roof fitting and installation 4.1.8.1 Adjacent array configuration 4.1.8.2 Array configuration on top of each other Conditions: Collector position: Horizontal Conditions: Collector position: Horizontal 1460 - 1660 200 - 300 200 - 300 200 - 300 200 - 300 200 - 300 ▶...
  • Page 13 On-roof fitting and installation 4 Use the top, middle and lower type P roof brackets ▶ Adjust the roof bracket to the height of the pantiles, so shown. that the top part of the roof bracket lies on the roofing (4).
  • Page 14 4 On-roof fitting and installation ▶ Adjust the roof bracket to the height of the pantiles, so Screw the roof bracket onto the roof batten or rafters that the top part lies on the roofing and the bottom part is using the three screws supplied (3).
  • Page 15 On-roof fitting and installation 4 4.2.1.4 Installing the hanger bolt type 4.2.2 Installing collectors 4.2.2.1 Adjacent array configuration Danger! Personal injury and material damage due to a falling collector. Improper fastening may cause a collector to fall. ▶ Tighten the clamping elements. ▶...
  • Page 16 4 On-roof fitting and installation Compensate for any height differences by moving the 11. Insert the hydraulic connectors into the provided mount- clamping elements. ing openings at the side of the previously installed col- lector until they reach the stop position. To do this, pull the clamping element upwards (1), move it (2) and release it so that it engages.
  • Page 17 On-roof fitting and installation 4 Completing collector rows Note Mounting rails and clamping elements cannot Conditions: Not all collectors of a row have been installed yet. be moved at the same time. ▶ Fit the connectors. (→ Page 16) ▶ Connect the mounting rails.
  • Page 18 4 On-roof fitting and installation Laying and hooking collectors Conditions: The last installed collector is the top collector of a column. ▶ Slide the appropriate clamping elements onto the mount- ing rail (II). ▶ Ensure that the clamping block of the clamping elements lies over the collector edge.
  • Page 19 On-roof fitting and installation 4 4.2.3 Installing hydraulic connections Caution. Leak caused by incorrect accessories. Incorrect accessories may result in a leak in the solar circuit and cause material damage. ▶ Only work in the solar circuit with hard soldered connections, flat seals, compres- sion fittings or press fittings which have been approved by the manufacturer for use in solar circuits and at correspond-...

  • Page 20: Completing And Checking The Installation

    4 On-roof fitting and installation Completing and checking the installation ▶ Install the second plug with vent opening at the lower lateral opening (3). 4.3.1 Using the customer service card ▶ Secure the second plug with the clamp (3). Remove the packaging with the serial number sticker ▶...
  • Page 21 On-roof fitting and installation 4 4.3.2 Checking the installation Use the following checklist to ensure that all work steps have been performed. Note After initial start-up, and in seasons with significant ambient temperature fluctuations, condensate may form in the collector. This is normal. Note Reflections caused by irregularities of the glass are typical of the material.

  • Page 22: Flat Roof Fitting And Installation

    5 Flat roof fitting and installation 4.3.3 Disposing of the packaging The transport packaging consists largely of recyclable mater- ials. ▶ Observe the applicable regulations. ▶ Dispose of the transport packaging properly. Flat roof fitting and installation ▶ When fitting and installing the collectors, you must ob- serve the chapter "Safety".
  • Page 23 Flat roof fitting and installation 5 5.1.1.2 Checking the scope of delivery List of materials for flat roof installation for vertical collectors Rail mounting set, vertical Bolt anchor 1 x set 4 x anchor Hydraulic connections from the sensor set Clamp from the sensor set 2 x connection 4 x clamp...
  • Page 24 5 Flat roof fitting and installation 5.1.1.3 Transporting collectors Conditions: Number of collectors: ≥ 13 To protect the collectors against damage, always trans- port them horizontally. Transport the collectors to the roof using suitable aids. 5.1.2 Complying with clearances and installation clearances During storms, turbulence (swirling) causes strong wind forces to occur along the edges of flat roofs.
  • Page 25 Flat roof fitting and installation 5 5.1.5 Selecting the installation variant ▶ Make a selection from the three available installation variants: Installation variants Meaning Floating installation with load plates and load weights. Floating installation without load plates. The rack must be screwed onto suitable load weights.
  • Page 26 A and B All weights must be weatherproof. For detailed determination of the basic wind speed at the site and the required weights for the rack, use the Vaillant tool for dimensioning the wind and snow loads. For quick determination of the basic wind speed at the site, use the following map.
  • Page 27 Flat roof fitting and installation 5 Use the map to determine the basic wind speed at the site. 0020100571_03 auroTHERM, auroTHERM plus Installation manual...
  • Page 28 5 Flat roof fitting and installation ½ ½ ½ ½ Use the tables to determine the required weights. Horizontal collector position Weights/rack [kg] Installation angle 30° To secure against sliding and To secure only against lifting (if secured/anchored against lifting sliding) Note When there are at least two collectors in a row, the ballast loads can be re-...
  • Page 29 Flat roof fitting and installation 5 Horizontal collector position Weights/rack [kg] Installation angle 45° To secure against sliding and To secure only against lifting (if secured/anchored against lifting sliding) Note When there are at least two collectors in a row, the ballast loads can be re- duced by half for the outer rack.
  • Page 30 5 Flat roof fitting and installation Horizontal collector position Weights/rack [kg] Installation angle 60° To secure against sliding and To secure only against lifting (if secured/anchored against lifting sliding) Note When there are at least two collectors in a row, the ballast loads can be re- duced by half for the outer rack.
  • Page 31 Flat roof fitting and installation 5 Vertical collector position Weights/rack [kg] Installation angle 30° To secure against sliding and To secure only against lifting (if secured/anchored against lifting sliding) Note When there are at least two collectors in a row, the ballast loads can be re- duced by half for the outer rack.
  • Page 32 5 Flat roof fitting and installation Vertical collector position Weights/rack [kg] Installation angle 45° To secure against sliding and To secure only against lifting (if secured/anchored against lifting sliding) Note When there are at least two collectors in a row, the ballast loads can be re- duced by half for the outer rack.
  • Page 33 Flat roof fitting and installation 5 Vertical collector position Weights/rack [kg] Installation angle 60° To secure against sliding and To secure only against lifting (if secured/anchored against lifting sliding) Note When there are at least two collectors in a row, the ballast loads can be re- duced by half for the outer rack.
  • Page 34 5 Flat roof fitting and installation 30° 45° 60° Number of collectors [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] 9778 11041 Vertical 1280 2927 1731 3666 2065 4019 2034 1100 1263 12304 − − 1770 − 3800 5863 7926 9989...

  • Page 35: Carrying Out The Installation

    Flat roof fitting and installation 5 Carrying out the installation 5.2.1 Installing racks Danger! Risk of death due to falling collectors! Unsecured collectors may fall from the flat roof due to the wind and present a danger to people. ▶ Perform the following safety precautions according to the installation type.
  • Page 36 5 Flat roof fitting and installation ▶ Restore the leak tightness of the roof skin if necessary. ▶ Define the required rack clearances as described in the chapter "Defining rack clearances". ▶ Drill the required holes at the defined positions. ▶...
  • Page 37 Flat roof fitting and installation 5 ▶ When positioning the rack feet, ensure that the anti- rotation lock (2) engages. ▶ Secure the rack feet with the self-locking nut (3). ▶ Secure the rear rack feet in the same way on the other two load plates.
  • Page 38 5 Flat roof fitting and installation ▶ Define the required rack clearances as described in the ▶ Install the second rack on the next two weights as de- chapter "Defining rack clearances". scribed above. ▶ Fit as many racks as you need to hold the collectors. Note 5.2.2 Installing collectors...
  • Page 39 Flat roof fitting and installation 5 Fitting mounting rails to several racks Hooking the collector in at the bottom When installing several collectors next to each other, al- Danger! low the mounting rails to end in the centre of the brack- Risk of burns and scalding! ets (A).
  • Page 40 5 Flat roof fitting and installation Installing hydraulic connectors 25. Screw the second top mounting rail tightly onto the mounting rail of the first collector using the correspond- ing bracket. – Working materials: 5 mm Allen key Completing collector rows Conditions: Not all collectors in a row have been installed yet.

  • Page 41: Completing And Checking The Installation

    Flat roof fitting and installation 5 ▶ Install the second plug with vent opening at the lower lateral opening (2). ▶ Secure the second plug with the clamp (2). ▶ Connect the collector flow and return to the system with the connection tubes.
  • Page 42 5 Flat roof fitting and installation 5.3.2 Checking installation Use the following checklist to ensure that all work steps have been performed. Note After initial start-up, and in seasons with significant ambient temperature fluctuations, condensate may form in the collector. This is normal. Note Reflections caused by irregularities of the glass are typical of the material.

  • Page 43: Inspection And Maintenance 6

    You can find information about the available Check the pipe insulations for Annually Vaillant original spare parts on the back page of these in- damage structions, below the contact address. Replacing damaged pipe insula- Annually ▶...

  • Page 44: Checking Brackets And Collector Components For Firm Seating

    Vaillant genuine spare parts. You can find information about the available Vaillant original spare parts on the back page of these in- Caution. structions, below the contact address. Material damage due to cleaning agent.

  • Page 45: Decommissioning 8

    In the event of long periods of decommis- ▶ Observe the applicable regulations. sioning of the solar plant, dismantle the collectors. Disposing of collectors You must not dispose of your Vaillant collector or any of its accessories in normal domestic waste. 0020100571_03 auroTHERM, auroTHERM plus Installation manual...

  • Page 46: Customer Service

    Uncontaminated packaging can be reused. Customer service To ensure regular servicing, it is strongly recommended that arrangements are made for a Maintenance Agreement. Please contact Vaillant Service Solutions (0207 022 0928) for further details. Installation manual auroTHERM, auroTHERM plus 0020100571_03...

  • Page 47: 10 Technical Data

    Technical data 10 10 Technical data 10.1 Technical data table Unit VFK 145/2 H/V VFK 155 H/V − Absorber type Serpentine horiz./vert. Dimensions of vertical collectors (L x W x H) 2033 x 1233 x 80 Dimensions of horizontal collectors (L x W x H) 1233 x 2033 x 80 Weight 2.16 (H)

  • Page 48: Dimensions

    10 Technical data 10.2 Dimensions 2033 1978 1223 1233 1178 Installation manual auroTHERM, auroTHERM plus 0020100571_03...

  • Page 49: Index

    Index Index Maintenance Preparing ............... 43 Applicability Maintenance plan ..............43 Manual ................7 Article number ............... 7 Packaging Disposal ..............22, 43 Ballast load (floating installation) Pipe insulations Checking................ 44 Determining ..............26 Brackets Disposal ..............44–45 Replacing..............44–45 Checking................
  • Page 52 0020100571_03   07.07.2014 Vaillant Ltd Nottingham Road   Belper   Derbyshire   DE56 1JT Telephone 0330 100 3461    Vaillant Service Solutions 0330 100 3461 Spares Technical Enquiries 017 73 59 66 15 info@vaillant.co.uk   technicalspares@groupservice.co.uk www.vaillant.co.uk © These instructions, or parts thereof, are protected by copyright and may be reproduced or distributed only with...

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