Switching heating mode off (summer mode) ..18 4.8.3 Temporarily taking the boiler out of service ..18 Protecting the heating system against frost ..19 4.9.1 Activating the frost protection function ....19 4.9.2 Draining the heating system ........19 Operating instructions ecoTEC plus 0020124810_FT1b...
VU GB 186/5-5 (LPG) 0010011680 ecoTEC plus VU GB 246/5-5 0010011681 Other applicable documents When operating the ecoTEC plus, you must observe all ecoTEC plus VU GB 306/5-5 0010011682 operating instructions that are included with other ecoTEC plus VU GB 306/5-5 (LPG) 0010011683 components of your system.
2 Safety Safety Intended Use Safety and warning information The Vaillant ecoTEC plus boiler is a state-of-the-art appliance which has been constructed in accordance > When operating your boiler, take account of the with recognised safety regulations. Nevertheless, there general safety instructions and the warning notes is still a risk of injury or death to the operator or others that appear before each action.
> Do not use any sprays, solvents, chlorinated cleaning agents, paint, adhesives or similar substances in the vicinity of the boiler. Under unfavourable circumstances, these substances may cause corrosion. Fig. 2.1 Closing the gas stop cock Operating instructions ecoTEC plus 0020124810_FT1b...
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With Vaillant ecoTEC plus boilers, the cold water stop > Always observe the information on frost protection valve is not included in the scope of supply of your provided in section 4.9.
12 Water pressure sensor 13 Gas fitting 13 Integral condensation heat exchanger 14 Water pressure sensor 14 Connection for the air/exhaust gas pipework 15 Integral condensation heat exchanger 16 Connection for the air/exhaust gas pipework Operating instructions ecoTEC plus 0020124810_FT1b...
Function of the boiler then the boiler operates automatically and reheats the domestic hot water cylinder. As soon as the water in the Your Vaillant ecoTEC plus boiler is a high-efficiency, gas- domestic hot water cylinder has received the set fired wall-hung boiler.
- to navigate to a lower selection level within the list of entries - to cancel changes to set values Fig. 4.1 Control elements ecoTEC plus The control elements for your boiler are arranged "Scroll down" arrow key to behind the front flap.
The fill pressure must be in the mid range Fig. 4.2 Display ecoTEC plus between both dashed lines. The ecoTEC plus boiler is fitted with a digital information and analysis system (DIA). This system provides information on the operating status of your boiler and helps you deal with problems.
SW 4 Allen key by rotating a quarter turn anti-clockwise. For unit type VUW: > Open the cold water stop valve (2) by turning it anti- clockwise as far as it will go. Operating instructions ecoTEC plus 0020124810_FT1b...
The ecoTEC plus boiler has a digital pressure display. The filling pressure must be between 1.0 and 2.0 bar You can see the fill pressure in the right bar graph...
15 minutes, the display returns to the basic display. If you do not press any buttons for more than 15 minutes, the display returns to the basic display. Operating instructions ecoTEC plus 0020124810_FT1b...
To do this, the hot water heat Caution! exchanger of the ecoTEC plus is kept at your selected Material damage due to calcification. temperature level.
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> Press the "Next" or "Back" selection button until you have reached the desired level or the basic display. If you do not press any buttons for more than 15 minutes, the display returns to the basic display. The symbol " " disappears. Operating instructions ecoTEC plus 0020124810_FT1b...
If you do not press any buttons for more than details. 15 minutes, the display returns to the basic display. The symbol " " disappears. The unit now operates in the through-flow principle, the cylinder is not held at temperature. Operating instructions ecoTEC plus 0020124810_FT1b...
> Press the on/off switch (1) to switch on the boiler. the operating instructions for these accessories. > Set the hot water temperature by pressing the following sequence of keys: "Operating mode" (2) selection button --> "Next" Operating instructions ecoTEC plus 0020124810_FT1b...
> Set the heating flow temperature to "Heating off" position and handling of these isolator devices. with the "Scroll down" arrow key. > Confirm the change by pressing the "OK" selection button Heating mode is switched off. Operating instructions ecoTEC plus 0020124810_FT1b...
4.9.1 Activating the frost protection function Your Vaillant ecoTEC plus boiler is fitted with a frost protection function: If the heating flow temperature falls below 5 °C when the main switch is on, the boiler comes into operation and heats the heat generation circuit to approx. 30 °C.
The warm water should only be heated up to Operating instructions ecoTEC plus 0020124810_FT1b...
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150 litres of water are required for a frequently used draw-off point. A corresponding button bath, a modern shower equipped with water saving can be connected to the Vaillant ecoTEC plus boiler fittings only requires a third of this water quantity. By electronics.
> Press the "Back" selection button until you have reached the desired level or the basic display. If you do not press any buttons for more than 15 minutes, the display returns to the basic display. Operating instructions ecoTEC plus 0020124810_FT1b...
(¬ section 4.7; Controller operating instructions) Tab. 6.2 Detecting and rectifying malfunctions > If after checking the points mentioned in Tab. 6.2 your boiler still shows signs of a fault, contact your heating engineer to troubleshoot the problem. Operating instructions ecoTEC plus 0020124810_FT1b...
"F.28” or "F.29” (1) on the display. system may require a higher filling pressure. On Vaillant ecoTEC plus boilers, a struck through flame > Ask your approved heating engineer about this. symbol is also displayed along with the relevant plain text in the display, e.
> Do not use sprays, solvents or cleaning agents containing chlorine. > Clean the exterior of your boiler with a damp cloth and a little soap. Operating instructions ecoTEC plus 0020124810_FT1b...
Agreement. Please contact Vaillant Service Solutions (0870 6060 777) for further details. Do not dispose of your Vaillant ecoTEC plus boiler or any of its accessories in the household waste. > Make sure the old unit and any accessories are Factory guarantee disposed of properly.
720 x 440 720 x 440 Unit dimensions (H x W x D) 720 x 440 x 335 x 369 x 403 Installation weight approx. Tab. 16.1 Technical data ecoTEC plus VU (continued on next page) Operating instructions ecoTEC plus 0020124810_FT1b...
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376/5-5 Electric connection V/Hz 230/50 Built-in fuse 2 A, slow-blow Minimum electrical power consumption Maximum electrical power consumption type of protection IP X4 D Quality mark/certification number Tab. 16.1 Technical data ecoTEC plus VU (continued) Operating instructions ecoTEC plus 0020124810_FT1b...
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Unit dimensions (H x W x D) 720 x 440 x 335 720 x 440 x 369 720 x 440 x 403 Installation weight approx. Tab. 16.2 Technical data ecoTEC plus VUW/VUI (continued on next page) Operating instructions ecoTEC plus 0020124810_FT1b...
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376/5-5 Electric connection V/Hz 230/50 Built-in fuse 2 A, slow-blow Minimum electrical power consumption Maximum electrical power consumption type of protection IP X4 D Quality mark/certification number Tab. 16.2 Technical data ecoTEC plus VUW/VUI (continued) Operating instructions ecoTEC plus 0020124810_FT1b...
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In gas-fired and oil-fired boilers using calorific values, the exhaust gases are cooled so that the steam condenses and the heat that it contains can be output into the heating system. Operating instructions ecoTEC plus 0020124810_FT1b...
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If necessary, your heating engineer can also carry out adjustments on the controller or boiler via vrnetDIALOG to save unnecessary visits. Operating instructions ecoTEC plus 0020124810_FT1b...
Heating flow temperature ..........13, 14 Hot water Drawing hot water ............. 8 Vaillant customer service ..........5, 26 Setting cylinder charging (VUW unit) ......16 Setting the hot water temperature ......14, 17 Setting the temperature (VUW unit) ...... 14, 17 Water shortage ..............
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