Installation Instructions for use by heating contractor Vitocell 300 EVI Series Indirect-fired domestic hot water storage tank 53 USG and 120 USG (200 L and 450 L) capacity VITOCELL 300 - V CAUTION The heat transfer medium must be water or other non-toxic fluid having a toxicity rating or class of 1, as listed in clinical toxicology of commercial products, 5th...
Introduction Vitocell 300-V Installation Instructions Safety, Installation and Warranty Requirements Please ensure that these instructions are read and understood before commencing installation. Failure to comply with the instructions listed below and details printed in this manual can cause product/property damage, severe personal injury, and/or loss of life.
Contents Vitocell 300-V Installation Instructions Page Introduction Safety, Installation and Warranty Requirements....2 Licensed professional heating contractor.....2 Product documentation..........2 Advice to owner............2 Warranty..............2 Important Regulatory and Installation Requirements..4 Safety Codes..............4 Mechanical room.............4 Working on the equipment........4 Technical literature..........4 General Information About These Instructions..........5 Product Information.............5 53 USG to 120 USG (200 L to 450 L) capacity..5 Set-up and Connections...
In any circumstance, a non-toxic fluid must be used. Ensure a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is supplied to the operator/ultimate owner of the system. The use of Viessmann supplied “Tyfocor-HTL” solar fill is recommended for the solar heating circuit.
General Information Vitocell 300-V Installation Instructions About These Instructions Take note of all symbols and notations intended to draw attention to potential hazards or important product information. These include “WARNING”, “CAUTION”, and “IMPORTANT”. See below. WARNING Warnings draw your attention to the presence of potential hazards or important product information.
Set-up and Connections Vitocell 300-V Installation Instructions Tank Connections Legend Domestic hot water supply Recirculation tapping TS/AQ DHW temperature sensor or aquastat of boiler control (upper indirect coil) Boiler water supply * Boiler water return * Domestic cold water supply The upper indirect coil is provided for connection to a boiler or a heat pump.
Set-up and Connections Vitocell 300-V Installation Instructions Tank Set-up - For narrow passageways, remove upper and lower CAUTION portion of crating and carry DHW tank to its installation location by means of crating boards mounted on the tank. Install the DHW tank in a frost-protected and draft-free - Position tank carefully and remove wood crating.
Set-up and Connections Vitocell 300-V Installation Instructions 53 and 79 USG (200 and 300 Liter) Tank Installation Thermal insulation and thermometer installation 1. Level the DHW tank with its leveling bolts. All required components are included in the insulation jacket carton. IMPORTANT Do not extend the leveling bolts beyond an overall length of 1½...
Set-up and Connections Vitocell 300-V Installation Instructions 53 to 120 USG (200 to 450 Liter) Tank Installation Temperature sensor installation (when using a Vitotronic IMPORTANT 200 / 300 or Vitodens 200) Never wrap insulating tape around the sensor. 1. Carefully pull sensor mounting hardware out from tank sensor well.
Set-up and Connections Vitocell 300-V Installation Instructions 53 to 120 USG (200 to 450 Liter) Tank Installation (continued) Temperature sensor installation for solar operation using 53 and 79 USG (200 and 300 L) tanks 1. For solar operation, install the sensor well into the The temperature sensor for solar operation is included in brass elbow and connect the assembly to the solar the solar control unit package.
Set-up and Connections Vitocell 300-V Installation Instructions 120 USG (450 Liter) Tank Installation (continued) Levelling and bottom thermal insulation 1. Fit the thermal insulation blanket below the tank prior All necessary parts for enclosure assembly are packaged to the installation of the tank itself. in a separate carton.
Set-up and Connections Vitocell 300-V Installation Instructions 120 USG (450 Liter) Tank Installation (continued) Fitting the thermal insulation jacket 1. Fit both halves of the insulation jacket close to the tank. Note: - insulation remnants must not enter the tank Orient the jacket so the profile cutouts match the tank through the tank connections.
Set-up and Connections Vitocell 300-V Installation Instructions 120 USG (450 Liter) Tank Installation (continued) Fitting the thermometer and thermometer sensor (if supplied) and covers 1. Smooth out the insulation jacket by tapping the jacket 6. Install the back seam cover. evenly against the tank.
Vitocell 300-V Installation Instructions Aquastat Installation (when using a Vitotronic 100) Where a Vitotronic 100 and a Viessmann Power/Pump Control Module (accessory) are utilized to control DHW production, follow these aquastat mounting instructions: 1. Insert the extended capillary of the aquastat (supplied...
Set-up and Connections Vitocell 300-V Installation Instructions Boiler Water Connections (heat exchanger connection) Recommended piping for solar application with an additional tank Legend Solar collector 1. For boiler water supply temperatures over 203° F (95° C): High limit safety cut-out Remove plastic supply and return grommets (grommets are left-threaded).
Set-up and Connections Vitocell 300-V Installation Instructions Domestic Water Connections Legend Note: - Connect all pipe work with detachable fittings. Seal connections that are not required with red brass Spring-loaded flow check valve caps. Discharge pipe Equip the DHW circulation pipe with circulation Anti-scald tempering valve (field supplied) pump, check valve and time switch.
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IMPORTANT WARNING In situations where a booster pump is used to maintain DHW pressure, Viessmann strongly recommends the The discharge line for the T&P valve must be oriented to installation of an oversized large expansion tank to prevent scalding of attendants.
Set-up and Connections Vitocell 300-V Installation Instructions Recirculation Connections Pipe domestic hot water supply piping with tank as Connect tanks to existing recirculation piping. Cap off illustrated. Connections must be accessible for unused recirculation connections of individual tanks. service (use factory supplied adaptors). Saving Energy Install recirculation pump, flow check valve and A timer on the recirculation pump reduces the heat...
Set-up and Connections Vitocell 300-V Installation Instructions Multiple Tank Set-up [only for 79 and 120 USG (300 and 450 L) capacities] Two tanks, each with 79 USG (300 L) content, or up to 1. Install aquastat in the boiler water supply of the last four tanks, each with 120 USG (450 L) content, may be tank receiving the boiler water in a group of tanks (see installed side-by-side.
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Legend A Group of DHW tanks Viessmann recommends the installation of an additional high limit aquastat in the main discharge pipe of the DHW B Sensor/Operating aquastat well system. This aquastat should be wired in series with the D Boiler water return operating aquastat and should be set approximately 9°...
Additional Information Vitocell 300-V Installation Instructions Pressure Drop Information Pressure drop on domestic hot water side Pressure drop on heating water side (secondary circuit) (primary circuit) Flow rate Flow rate A 79 USG (300 L) and 120 USG (450 L) storage capacities B 53 USG (200 L) storage capacity...
Service Binder. DHW Tank Start-up/Service Instructions 2. Install a protective hanging case near the boiler and store the Service Binder in this location. For a listing of applicable Viessmann literature, please see Important Regulatory and Installation Requirements on page 4.
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