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Installation and maintenance instructions
Publisher/manufacturer
Vaillant GmbH
Berghauser Str. 40
D-42859 Remscheid
Tel. +49 21 91 18‑0
Fax +49 21 91 18‑2810
info@vaillant.de
www.vaillant.de
Installation and maintenance instructions
auroFLOW plus
VPM 15 D, VPM 30 D, wiring centre
BE (de), DE
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Summarization of Contents
Safety
Action-related warnings
Classification of warnings by danger severity using signs and signal words.
Intended use
Defines the product's intended use in solar systems for heating support or hot water generation.
General safety information
General safety information, including risks from inadequate qualifications and lack of safety devices.
Risk of death due to over-voltage
Warning about personal injury from over-voltage on solar lines and heating water pipes during storms.
Risk of burns from components
Warning about serious personal injury from touching hot components carrying solar fluid or heating water.
Damage to the environment as a result of leaking solar fluid
Environmental damage from leaking solar fluid contaminating groundwater and drinking water.
Structural damage due to escaping water
Structural damage to buildings caused by escaping water from leaks.
Requirements for lines
Specifies minimum cross-sections and maximum lengths for electrical lines used in wiring.
Regulations (directives, laws, standards)
Emphasizes observing national regulations, standards, guidelines, and laws.
Notes on the documentation
Observing other applicable documents
Instruction to observe all operating and installation instructions for system components.
Validity of the instructions
Specifies the product types and article numbers to which these instructions apply.
System
System conditions
Lists conditions for correct operation, including installation position and height differences.
Product description
Design of the auroFLOW plus solar charger (basic module only)
Diagram illustrating the components of the basic module of the auroFLOW plus solar charger.
Information on the identification plate
Details the information found on the product's identification plate.
Installation
Storage conditions
Instructions for storing the product in a dry and dust-free room.
Unpacking the product
Step-by-step instructions for safely unpacking the product from its packaging.
Product dimensions and connection dimensions
Provides diagrams with detailed dimensions for the product and its connection points.
Installation clearance
Specifies the required clearances around the product for installation and maintenance.
The rules for laying the pipelines for the solar circuit must be followed
Guidelines for laying pipelines, including heat insulation and frost protection.
Installing the basic module
Instructions for installing the basic module.
Removing the front casing
Step-by-step guide to safely remove the front casing of the basic module.
Wall-mounting the basic module of the solar charging system
Instructions for securely wall-mounting the basic module, including safety warnings.
Installation
Carrying out the hydraulics installation
Procedure for carrying out the hydraulics installation.
Connecting the cylinder charging circuit
Recommends using service valves for connecting the solar system to the cylinder charging circuit.
Connecting the discharge line to the safety group
Instructions for connecting the discharge line to the safety group, including safety warnings.
Carrying out the electrical installation
Procedure for carrying out the electrical installation.
Connecting the solar circuit
Instructions for connecting the flow and return lines of the solar circuit.
Connecting the shift-load switching valve
Instructions for connecting the shift-load switching valve, including preliminary work.
Routing the mains connection line
Instructions and warnings for routing the mains connection line, considering voltage and proximity to pipes.
Connecting the collector temperature sensor, cylinder temperature sensor and system controller
Detailed steps for connecting sensors and the system controller.
Completing installation
Steps to complete the installation process.
Checking the electrical installation
Instructions to check electrical connections for proper fit and insulation.
Installing the expansion module
Instructions for installing the expansion module.
Installing the connection pipes on the storage tank of the basic module
Instructions for installing connection pipes on the basic module's storage tank.
Installing the second solar pump
Instructions for installing the second solar pump.
Connecting the hydraulic lines of the second solar pump
Steps for connecting the hydraulic lines and control cable of the second solar pump.
Connecting the electrical cables of the second solar pump
Instructions for connecting the electrical cables of the second solar pump, including safety warnings.
Wall-mounting the expansion module
Instructions for wall-mounting the expansion module, including connection pipe routing.
Operation
Operating concept of the solar charger
Explains the digital information and analysis system (DIA system) and its operation.
Calling up the installer level
Instructions on how to access and navigate the installer level menu, including password entry.
Start-up
Filling and purging the system
Steps for filling and purging the system.
Filling and purging the cylinder charging circuit
Steps for filling and purging the cylinder charging circuit, including safety warnings.
Filling the storage tank
Instructions for filling the storage tank with Vaillant solar fluid, including quantities.
Running through the installation assistant
Guides the user through the initial setup assistant for product configuration.
Setting the language
Explains how to set the desired language for the system.
Setting the type of use
Instructions for setting the type of use (e.g., cascade configuration).
Setting the system size
How to set the system size by specifying the number of connected collectors.
Filling the solar circuit
Steps for filling the solar circuit, including adjusting filling time based on system size.
Carrying out pressure compensation
Detailed procedure for pressure compensation, including safety warnings.
Test menu
Describes how to access and use the test menu for statistics, check programmes, and sensor tests.
Statistics
How to view operating hours for solar pumps and cylinder pump.
Check programmes
Lists available check programmes like solar circuit filling and purging.
Configuration
Explains how to change settings made during installation using the configuration menu.
Mode
How to set the operating mode (Auto, High Flow, Low Flow) of the solar control.
Heating flow set target temperature
Setting the target temperature for heating flow.
Handing over to the operator
Documenting start-up
Lists settings and values to be documented during start-up.
Troubleshooting
Querying the fault memory
How to query and delete the product's fault memory.
Overview of the fault codes
Table listing fault codes, their descriptions, and possible causes.
Inspection and maintenance
Inspection and maintenance check-list
A checklist of inspection and maintenance tasks with their intervals.
Checking and replacing solar fluid
Instructions for checking and replacing solar fluid.
Draining the solar fluid
Steps for safely draining the solar fluid from the system.
Adding solar fluid
Instructions on how to add new Vaillant solar fluid after draining.
Completing inspection and maintenance work
Final steps after maintenance, including electrical checks and test runs.
Decommissioning
Temporarily decommissioning the product
Steps for temporarily taking the product out of service, including frost protection.
Switching off the solar charging system
How to safely switch off the solar charging system by disconnecting power.
Permanently decommissioning the product
Steps for permanently taking the product out of service.
Completely draining the solar and heating installation
Steps for completely draining the solar and heating installation.
Recycling and disposal
Disposing of the product
Instructions for proper disposal of the product and accessories, not in household waste.
Disposing of solar fluid
Guidance on proper disposal of solar fluid at appropriate waste sites.
Appendix
Overview of the installer level menu structure
Diagram illustrating the menu structure for the installer level.
Connection diagram
Schematic diagram showing the connections between system components.
Detecting and rectifying faults
Table listing faults, possible causes, and recommended remedies.
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