Vaillant auroTHERM exclusive VTK SERIES Installation Manual
Vaillant auroTHERM exclusive VTK SERIES Installation Manual

Vaillant auroTHERM exclusive VTK SERIES Installation Manual

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For the competent person
Installation manual
auroTHERM exclusive
VTK 570/2, VTK 1140/2
GB, IE

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  • Page 1 Installation manual For the competent person Installation manual auroTHERM exclusive VTK 570/2, VTK 1140/2 GB, IE...
  • Page 2  www.vaillant.de © Vaillant GmbH 2012 These instructions, or extracts thereof, may only be printed with the written consent of Vaillant GmbH. All designations of products in these instructions are brand names/trade marks of the companies in question. We reserve the right to make technical changes.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Notes on the documentation ......4 Symbols used ............4 Observing other applicable documents ....4 Document storage ..........4 Applicability of the instructions ......4 Name ..............4 Safety ..............5 Action-related warnings ......... 5 Required personnel qualifications ......5 General safety information ........
  • Page 4: Notes On The Documentation

    1 Notes on the documentation Notes on the documentation Document storage Document handover Symbols used ▶ Pass this installation manual and all other applicable Symbols documents and, if necessary, any required tools to the system operator. The following symbols may appear: Availability of documents The system operator is responsible for storing the docu- Warning symbol (→...
  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety 2 Safety Only the combination of Vailllant collectors and Vaillant fastening systems has been tested. This combination can withstand the forces caused by additional wind and snow Action-related warnings loads. Classification of action-related warnings ▶ Only use the collector fastening systems that are ap- The action-related warnings are classified in accordance proved by Vaillant.
  • Page 6: Intended Use

    (fastenings, connections, etc.) and injuries. system parts that are supplied by Vaillant. The use of other ▶ Secure earthing pipe clamps to the pipes. components or system parts shall be considered as improper ▶...
  • Page 7: Regulations (Directives, Laws, Standards)

    2.4.3.2 Installation in or on vehicles BS 6114: Expansion vessels using an internal diaphragm for unvented hot water supply systems Installation of the Vaillant auroTHERM VTK tube collector in – BS. 4814 Specification for: Expansion vessels using an or on a vehicle is not permissible and is considered improper internal diaphragm, for sealed hot water heating systems use.
  • Page 8: Description Of The Unit

    Solar Keymark. Read the installation manual. VTK 570/2 Type designation VTK 1140/2 Vaillant tube collector 570, (1140) Collector output Unit generation auroTHERM exclusive Unit type Vacuum tube collector Tube collector...
  • Page 9 On-roof fitting and installation 4 4.1.1.2 Checking the scope of delivery List of materials for on-roof installation VTK 1140/2 rail set, 2 units Roof bracket type S (for beaver tail, etc.) (basic set), 4 units VTK 570/2 rail set, 2 units Roof bracket type S (for beaver tail, etc.) (extension set, VTK 570/2 tube collector, 1 unit on top of each other), 2 units...
  • Page 10 4 On-roof fitting and installation 4.1.1.3 Transporting collectors Conditions: Parallel connection, aperture surface area: ≤ 7 m² To protect the collectors against damage, always trans- port them when they are standing horizontally. Transport the collectors to the roof using suitable aids. 4.1.2 Complying with clearances and installation clearances...
  • Page 11 On-roof fitting and installation 4 Conditions: Parallel connection ▶ To avoid pressure losses in the sub-collector fields, only use parallel connection for collector rows with the same number of collectors. ▶ Ensure that each sub-collector field has the same total tube length in the flow and return (Tichelmann system), in order to avoid pressure losses in the connection tubes.
  • Page 12 4 On-roof fitting and installation 4.1.5 Putting together components Note In the case of roof batten clearances greater than 460 mm, the 2-row and 3-row installations are not possible. In this case, you can install the 2 or 3 rows individually (without using the same central roof anchor). Conditions: Collector rows: 1 ▶...
  • Page 13 On-roof fitting and installation 4 Conditions: Collector rows: 2 ▶ Use the following table to put together the components for installation. Number of VTK 1140/2 collectors per row Components Required sets VTK installation set (basic set) − VTK installation set (extension set) Roof bracket set type P (pantile) Roof bracket set type S (slate) Roof bracket set type S, flat (slate)
  • Page 14 4 On-roof fitting and installation Conditions: Collector rows: 3 ▶ Use the following table to put together the components for installation. Number of VTK 1140/2 collectors per row Components Required sets VTK installation set (basic set) − VTK installation set (extension set) Roof bracket set type P (pantile) Roof bracket set type S (slate) Roof bracket set type S, flat (slate)
  • Page 15 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 16 4 On-roof fitting and installation 4.1.8.1 Adjacent array configuration 4.1.8.2 Array configuration on top of each other Note In the case of roof batten clearances greater than 460 mm, the 2-row and 3-row installations are not possible. In this case, you can install the 2 or 3 rows individually (without using the same central roof anchor).
  • Page 17 On-roof fitting and installation 4 Quantity Conditions: Collector rows: 3 570/2 1140/2 6295 1140 997 - 1197 1663 * / 100 - 7692 3322 ‑‑‑‑‑ 1638 ** 507 - 8382 ▶ Ensure that there is sufficient play for the anchors. –...
  • Page 18: Carrying Out The Installation

    4 On-roof fitting and installation Quantity 570/2 1140/2 2104 1140 3501 997 - 1197 4898 1663 * / 100 - 5006 ‑‑‑‑‑ 1638 ** 6295 7692 507 - 8382 ▶ Ensure that there is sufficient play for the anchors. – Pre-installation dimension (*): = Finished installation dimension (**) + 20-25 mm Carrying out the installation...
  • Page 19 On-roof fitting and installation 4 ▶ Adjust the roof bracket to the height of the pantiles, so that the top part of the roof bracket lies on the roofing (4). ▶ Tighten the top bolt. – Working materials: SW 13 spanner ▶...
  • Page 20 4 On-roof fitting and installation 4.2.1.4 Installing the hanger bolt type Screw the roof bracket onto the roof batten or rafters using the three screws supplied (3). Define the clearances of the roof brackets. (→ Page 16) Slide the pantiles into their original position again (4). At the corresponding position, drill a hole in the pantile (1).
  • Page 21 On-roof fitting and installation 4 4.2.2 Installing collectors Taring mounting rails Danger! Personal injury and material damage due to a falling collector. Improper fastening may cause a collector to fall. ▶ Tighten the clamping elements. ▶ Check for proper tensioning by shaking the clamping blocks.
  • Page 22 4 On-roof fitting and installation Loosening the sun protection film Fitting connectors 14. To ensure that the sun protection film can be easily re- 18. Screw the double nipple (A) (from installation set VTK moved after starting up the unit, loosen the sun protec- extension set, article number 0020076779) in the tion film from the edges of the collector.
  • Page 23 On-roof fitting and installation 4 Positioning the top mounting rails Installing the upper collectors Conditions: Collector rows: 2 … 3 25. Slide the upper mounting rails until they are flush with the collectors. 26. Ensure that the clamping block (1) of the clamping ele- ments lies over the collector rails.
  • Page 24 4 On-roof fitting and installation use in solar circuits and at correspond- ▶ Insulate the hydraulic system connections using the in- ingly high temperatures. sulation (2) (from installation set VTK extension set, art- icle number 0020076779). Caution. Risk of damage to the collectors as a res- ult of improper installation.
  • Page 25: Completing And Checking The Installation

    On-roof fitting and installation 4 Completing and checking the installation 4.3.1 Checking installation Use the following checklist to ensure that all work steps have been performed. Operations Comments All hydraulic connections tightened ☐ ☐ Hydraulic connections routed correctly ☐ ☐ VR 11 collector sensor connected ☐...
  • Page 26: Flat Roof Fitting And Installation

    5 Flat roof fitting and installation 4.3.2 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 27 Flat roof fitting and installation 5 5.1.1.2 Checking the scope of delivery List of materials for flat roof installation VTK 1140/2 rail set, 2 units VTK 570/2 tube collector, 1 unit VTK 570/2 rail set, 2 units VTK 1140/2 tube collector, 1 unit Frame set, 1 unit Stop valve, 2-way VTK for parallel connection, 1 unit Load plates from load plate set, 4 units...
  • Page 28 5 Flat roof fitting and installation 5.1.1.3 Transporting collectors Conditions: Parallel connection, aperture surface area: ≤ 7 m² To protect the collectors against damage, always trans- port them when they are standing horizontally. Transport the collectors to the roof using suitable aids. 5.1.2 Complying with clearances and installation clearances...
  • Page 29 Flat roof fitting and installation 5 Conditions: Parallel connection 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. Rack screwed directly onto the roof. ▶...
  • Page 30 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 31 Flat roof fitting and installation 5 Use the map to determine the basic wind speed at the site. 0020077994_03 auroTHERM exclusive Installation manual...
  • Page 32 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 33 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 34 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 35 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 36 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 37 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 38 5 Flat roof fitting and installation 30° 45° 60° Quantity 9451 1106 2420 1476 3001 1749 3267 1684 1233 1397 Sun elevation of 20° (winter sun) Conditions: Installed collectors: VTK 570/2 and VTK 1140/2 in combination ▶ Define the rack clearances. Quantity 30°...
  • Page 39: 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 persons. ▶ Perform the following safety precautions according to the installation type.
  • Page 40 5 Flat roof fitting and installation ▶ Restore the tightness of the roof skin if Note necessary. For each rack, you will need four load plates: one pair each for the front and rear rack feet. ▶ Define the required rack clearances as described in the chapter "Defining rack clearances".
  • Page 41 Flat roof fitting and installation 5 Danger! Risk of death due to inadequate fastening of the load weights onto the load plates! If the load weights are inadequately secured on the load plates, collectors could fall from the roof and cause life-threatening acci- dents.
  • Page 42 5 Flat roof fitting and installation Install the collectors on the roof as specified in the fol- Note lowing sections. The four weights for holding two racks for a collector are very heavy. Therefore, it is Sliding on mounting rails advisable to determine the final position and orientation of the weights before screwing on the rack and laying the weights there.
  • Page 43 Flat roof fitting and installation 5 Connecting mounting rails ▶ Avoid working in direct sunlight. ▶ Cover the collectors before starting work. ▶ You should preferably perform the work in the morning. ▶ Wear suitable safety gloves. 13. Place the collector so that its lower edge is in the profile of the mounting rail (1) (upper collector).
  • Page 44 5 Flat roof fitting and installation Loosening the sun protection film Tightening the clamping ring connection 19. To ensure that the sun protection film can be easily re- Caution. moved after starting up the unit, loosen the sun protec- Risk of damage to the collectors as a res- tion film from the edges of the collector (1).
  • Page 45 Flat roof fitting and installation 5 5.2.3 Installing hydraulic connections Insulating hydraulic connections Conditions: Start-up carried out Caution. ▶ Insulate the hydraulic connections using the insulation Lack of tightness due to incorrect ac- (1) (from installation set VTK extension set, article num- cessories.
  • Page 46: Completing And Checking The Installation

    5 Flat roof fitting and installation Completing and checking the installation 5.3.1 Checking installation Use the following checklist to ensure that all work steps have been performed. Operations Comments Building statics taken into account during installation of the ☐ ☐ system Clearances from the roof edge complied with in accord- ☐...
  • Page 47: Inspection And Maintenance

    CE declaration of conformity. If you do not use Cleaning collectors certified Vaillant genuine spare parts, this voids the CE con- formity of the unit. We therefore strongly recommend that Checking brackets and collector com- you fit Vaillant genuine spare parts.
  • Page 48: Cleaning Collectors

    CE declaration of conformity. If you do not use Material damage due to cleaning agent. certified Vaillant genuine spare parts, this voids the CE con- Cleaning agents may damage the surface formity of the unit. We therefore strongly recommend that structure of the collector and decrease its you fit Vaillant genuine spare parts.
  • Page 49: Decommissioning 8

    Your Vaillant collector consists largely of recyclable materi- als. The U tube, heat conducting plate and the The Vaillant collector must not be disposed of with normal interior of the vacuum tubes become warm household waste. as a result of solar radiation and may cause scalding.
  • Page 50: Permanently Decommissioning

    Avoid working in direct sunlight. Disposing of collectors ▶ Cover the collectors before starting work. You must not dispose of your Vaillant collector or any of its ▶ You should preferably perform the work in accessories in normal domestic waste.
  • Page 51: 10 Technical Data

    Technical data 10 10 Technical data 10.1 Technical data table Unit VTK 570/2 VTK 1140/2 − Number of tubes η (Aperture), DIN4757-4 or EN12975 64.2 with wind, or on aperture W/(m²k) 0.885 with wind, or on aperture W/(m²k²) 0.001 − (50°), or on aperture θ,trans −...
  • Page 52: Dimensions

    10 Technical data 10.2 Dimensions Installation manual auroTHERM exclusive 0020077994_03...
  • Page 53: Efficiency And Pressure Loss

    Technical data 10 1392 10.3 Efficiency and pressure loss Efficiency of the VTK 570/2 and the VTK 1140/2 at a solar energy input EG of 300 W/m η ΔT η ΔΤ Τ − Τ [K] Efficiency [%] collector ambient air 0020077994_03 auroTHERM exclusive Installation manual...
  • Page 54 10 Technical data Efficiency of the VTK 570/2 and the VTK1140/2 at a solar energy input EG of 800 W/m η ΔT η ΔΤ Τ − Τ [K] Efficiency [%] collector ambient air Pressure loss Δp [mbar] VTK 570/2 VTK 1140/2 Q [l/h] Δp Mass flow [l/h]...
  • Page 55: Index

    Index Index Maintenance Preparing ............... 47 Maintenance plan ..............47 Applicability Manual ................4 Packaging Article numbers ..............4 Disposal ..............26, 47 Pipe insulations Ballast load (floating installation) Checking................ 48 Determining ..............30 Disposal ..............48–49 Brackets Replacing..............48–49 Checking................
  • Page 56 0020077994_03 Vaillant Ltd Nottingham Road   Belper   Derbyshire   DE56 1JT Telephone +44 845 602 29 22   Please contact Vaillant Service Solutions for further details +44 80 70 606 07 info@vaillant.co.uk   www.vaillant.co.uk...

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