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Instructions for commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting For the competent person Instructions for commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting Solar heating system with auroSTOR Solar hot water system GB, IE...
Cylinder frost protection ..........14 Filling the solar circuit with solar fluid ....53 4.2.4 Safety data sheet for Vaillant solar fluid .....15 Setting the flow rate in the solar circuit .... 54 System configuration ..........17 Flushing the primary heating circuit ....55 4.3.1...
Symbol for a required action Applicability of the instructions These instructions apply for the following only: Unit type Cylinder volume Article number VIH S GB 210/2 S 210 litres 0020115422 VIH S GB 260/2 S 260 litres 0020115425 VIH S GB 310/2 S...
Benchmark Imminent danger to life or Danger! risk of severe personal injury Vaillant Ltd. supports the Benchmark Initia- tive. You will find the Benchmark Logbook on the last page of this instruction manual. It is Risk of death from very important that this document be filled...
Wiring Regulations. > Make sure that the system has been planned in Vaillant auroSTOR VIH S GB 210/2 S, VIH S GB 260/2 S, and VIH S GB 310/2 S solar cylinders are unvented, indi- accordance with technical regulations and all applicable rectly heated domestic hot water cylinders for solar planning standards.
> Position an air vent or an air separator system in such a from Vaillant Ltd. may be used. The installation must be approved in accordance with way that persons are not endangered by escaping steam.
Safety instructions and regulations 2 ENV 12977-1 Regulations for Great Britain Solar heating systems and components; Custom built systems, 2.5.1 Technical Guidance Part 1: General requirements The system must be installed in accordance with all rele- ENV 12977-2 vant and applicable national regulations, and must be Solar heating systems and components;...
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 – The solar cylinder All necessary Building Regulations. The Vaillant solar heating system is a closed hydraulic Work should be preceded by a risk assessment covering system in which heat is transferred to the cylinder via...
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System description 3 Fig. 3.1 System for solar hot water production Gas-fired wall-hung boiler 10 Automatic air separator system 2 Cylinder 11 Hot water expansion vessel 3 Two port motorised valve (230 V, supplied with cylinder) 12 Thermostat mixer 4 Electric immersion heater A Primary heater flow 5 Two port motorised valve (230 V) B Primary heater return...
The solar fluid must not If you use an eBUS-compatible Vaillant gas-fired wall- reach the drainage system. hung boiler, you can use a Vaillant Control Centre for the For the supply and return lines in the solar cir- wiring.
Description of the components 4 Description of the components auroSTOR solar cylinder Fig. 4.1 auroSTOR solar cylinder function elements Hot water draw off 15 Solar circuit cylinder dry pocket (SP 2) 2 Expansion relief valve (6.0 bar) 16 Solar flow 3 Pressure reducing valve (3.5 bar) with line strainer 17 2-pole isolating switch for electric immersion heater 4 Cold water inlet 18 Electric immersion heater with thermostat and thermal cut-out...
4 Description of the components The auroSTOR solar cylinder is available in three sizes: 4.1.2 Cylinder operating elements 210, 260, and 310 litres. The cylinder is made from stain- less steel and is insulated with EPS with heat radiation absorbers. The cylinder is supplied along with all required cold and hot water control devices and a two port motorised valve.
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VRS 560 solar controller. always be replaced. Use only original replace- ment parts from Vaillant Ltd. Setting the hot water temperature You can set the hot water temperature by pointing the arrow on the temperature controller (1) of the electric immersion heater to a number between 1 and 5.
-28 ºC, frost damage does not occur straight Vaillant solar fluid is extremely temperature-resistant away since the explosive effect of the water is and can be used in conjunction with Vaillant tube collec- distributed. Check the frost protection effect tors and Vaillant flat collectors.
Description of the components 4 4.2.4 Safety data sheet for Vaillant solar fluid Firefighting measures: The product is not flammable. Surrounding fire can be Name of substance/preparation and company combated with sprayed water, dry extinguishers, alco- details: hol-resistant foam, and carbon dioxide (CO...
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4 Description of the components Exposure prevention and personal protective equip- 11a) Additional information: ment: The product has not been checked. The statements 8a) Personal protective equipment: are derived from the properties of the individual com- Breathing protection: Breathing protection ponents.
If you use an eBUS-compatible Vaillant gas-fired wall- tem into the control concept of a VRC controller. In con- hung boiler, you can use one of the Vaillant Control Cen- junction with a VRC controller , various solar heating tres to wire the system.
– Vaillant auroMATIC VRS 560/2 solar controller or 230 V~ – using one of the Vaillant Control Centre‘s with the Vail- lant dual-channel eBUS controller – Vaillant VRC weather compensator with VR 61/2 mixer module and VR 68/2 solar module or...
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VR 61/2 via eBUS. The zone valves are switched via the VR 61/2 (valve DHW open, heating circuit valve closed). Important: Terminals NTC and CYL. of the Vaillant Control Centre VRS 560/2 in conjunction with non-eBUS-compatible may not be connected at the same time.
4 Description of the components 4.3.3 Technical data of the auroSTOR solar cylinder Unit VIH S GB 210/2 S VIH S GB 260/2 S VIH S GB 310/2 S Total capacity litres Actual capacity litres 209,4 254,4 297,2 Hot water capacity (upper coil)
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Description of the components 4 Unit VIH S GB 210/2 S VIH S GB 260/2 S VIH S GB 310/2 S Electrical connections Immersion heater (according to EN BS 60335) 2.7 kW, 230 V, 50 Hz Length of immersion heater...
Assembly 5 Assembly Transporting the cylinder Scope of delivery Danger! Risk of injury due to heavy load! Heavy load can cause injuries. > At least two people should lift the cylin- der to prevent injuries. > Use a suitable transportation aid (sack truck or similar).
6.2.1 Piping material in the solar circuit Install the solar heating system in the following order: All Vaillant solar sets are supplied with pipes made from – Solar collectors and solar pump unit stainless steel with DN fittings. – Cylinder Caution! –...
Installation 6 6.2.3 Realisation of solar circuit piping Danger! Risk of death from electric shock! Incorrect installation or a faulty power cable can result in a supply voltage on the pipes, which can cause personal injury. > Attach earthing pipe clamps to the pipes and connect the earthing pipe clamps to a potential equalisation bar using 16 mm cable.
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6 Installation Nominal flow rate and pipe diameter in the solar circuit Flat collectors auroTHERM plus VFK 150 H/V, Nominal flow rate ** Recommended diameter for auroTHERM VFK 145 H/V copper piping and a total pipe length of: Quan- Net area Configuration 20 m 50 m...
Caution! Malfunction due to unsuitable air vents! Unsuitable air vents can be destroyed in solar mode. > Only use Vaillant automatic air vents with a manufacturer's release to at least 150 ºC. Venting via Solar circuit filling with...
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Fig. 6.2 Automatic air separator system You can use the Vaillant automatic air separator system instead of an automatic air vent. An air separator system vents the solar circuit com-...
Use copper piping with a minimum diameter of 22 mm. The required diameter of subsequent pipes depends A heating pump is installed in all Vaillant gas-fired wall- on the system design. hung boilers (apart from the ecoMAX pro with open ven- tilation).
6 Installation 6.5.1 Installing the hot water thermostat mixer 6.5.2 Installing the hot water thermostat mixer (without secondary circulation line) (with secondary circulation line) Fig. 6.5 Installing the hot water thermostat mixer Fig. 6.6 Installing the hot water thermostat mixer (system without secondary circulation line) (system with secondary circulation line) Non-return valve...
The cylinder still works satisfactorily with a pressure below 2 bar but the flow rate is reduced. If the pressure is below 1 bar, you should not install an unvented cylin- der. Vaillant Ltd. can provide information on alternative hot water supply systems. Fig. 6.8 Safety assembly...
Mounting the expansion vessel the building where escaping hot water does not pose a risk to persons. The Vaillant solar cylinder is delivered with an external expansion vessel (ADG). Connect this expansion vessel to the installed safety assembly as follows: >...
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Directive G3 The discharge pipe from the pressure relief valve of the (¬ section 2.2). Vaillant gas-fired wall-hung boiler can be connected to the horizontal discharge pipe of the cylinder behind the Minimum diameter...
Vaillant ecoTEC or non-eBUS-compatible gas-fired wall- hung boiler from Vaillant or a third-party manufacturer. Wiring Wiring via the Vaillant VR 61/2 mixer module or Vaillant Control Centre as a system solution which enables Vail- lant dual-channel eBUS controllers (low-voltage) to be used with valves and domestic hot water cylinders in the traditional 230 V range in the English market.
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VRS 560/2 solar controller or VR 68/2 solar module. Control system of the heating circuits The heating circuits can be controlled via Vaillant pro- grammable room thermostats or weather compensators in conjunction with the Vaillant range of eBUS-compati- ble gas-fired wall-hung boilers. You can also use tested standard operating elements (see above).
6.8.3 Connecting up the electric immersion heater Caution! Corrosion and short circuits may occur The Vaillant auroSTOR VIH S GB 210/2 S, due to incorrect earthing. If you insert a electric immersion heater VIH S GB 260/2 S, and VIH S GB 310/2 S solar cylinders...
6 Installation 6.8.4 Connection of the solar pump Connection wiring diagrams 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 (VRS 560/2): > Connect the terminal strip with the terminal Kol 1-P of the VRS 560/2 (1). Connection wiring diagram 5 (VR 68/2): > Connect the terminal strip with the terminal Kol 1-P of the VR 68/2 (1).
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Installation 6 Instructions on commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting for auroSTOR 0020111119_02...
6 Installation 6.8.6 Installing the control components in accordance with the connection wiring diagrams Connection wiring diagram 1 (S plan hydraulics) Kol 2 Ertrag Solar yield Yield SP 3 SP 2 SP 1 Kol 1 Kol 1 C1 C2 LP/UV 1 LEG / Byp KOL 2-P / ZP KOL 1-P...
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> Connect the zone valves for the heating circuit and hot – S plan hydraulics water circuit in accordance with connection diagram 1 (S > Next to the solar cylinder, install the Vaillant Control Cen- plan hydraulics). tre. > Dismantle the cover of the Vaillant Control Centre.
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6 Installation Connection wiring diagram 2 (Y plan hydraulics only with an eBUS-compatible Vaillant wall-hung boiler Kol 2 Ertrag Solar yield Yield SP 3 SP 2 SP 1 Kol 1 Kol 1 C1 C2 LP/UV 1 LEG / Byp KOL 2-P / ZP...
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> Connect the 3-way valve for the heating circuit and hot – Y plan hydraulics water circuit in accordance with connection diagram 2 (Y > Next to the solar cylinder, install the Vaillant Control Cen- plan hydraulics). tre. > Dismantle the cover of the Vaillant Control Centre.
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6 Installation Connection wiring diagram 3 (S plan hydraulics) Kol 2 Ertrag Solar yield Yield SP 3 SP 2 SP 1 Kol 1 Kol 1 C1 C2 LP/UV 1 LEG / Byp KOL 2-P / ZP KOL 1-P 230 V grid Brown Blue Brown...
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> Connect the zone valves for the heating circuit and hot – S plan hydraulics water circuit in accordance with connection diagram 3 (S > Next to the solar cylinder, install the Vaillant Control Cen- plan hydraulics). tre. > Dismantle the cover of the Vaillant Control Centre.
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6 Installation Connection wiring diagram 4 (Y plan hydraulics) Kol 2 Ertrag Solar yield Yield SP 3 SP 2 SP 1 Kol 1 Kol 1 C1 C2 LP/UV 1 LEG / Byp KOL 2-P / ZP KOL 1-P 230 V grid Orange Grey Brown or white...
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> Connect the 3-way valve for the heating circuit and hot – Y plan hydraulics water circuit in accordance with connection diagram 4 (Y > Next to the solar cylinder, install the Vaillant Control Cen- plan hydraulics). tre. > Dismantle the cover of the Vaillant Control Centre.
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6 Installation Connection wiring diagram 5 (S plan hydraulics) TD 2 TD 1 Ertrag Solar yield Yield SP 2 SP 1 Kol 1 Kol 1 LEG-P KOL 1-P 230 V grid Brown HK2 / P Blue Brown Blue HK1 / P Brown ZP / LP Blue...
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Installation 6 The electrical installation of the eBUS connection is – eBUS-compatible Vaillant gas-fired wall-hung boiler described in the installation instructions for the Vaillant – Wiring via VR 68/2 solar module and VR 61/2 mixer dual-channel eBUS controller. module > Install the eBUS connection from the gas-fired wall-hung –...
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6 Installation Connection wiring diagram 6 (S plan or Y plan hydraulics) Kol 2 Ertrag Solar yield Yield SP 3 SP 2 SP 1 Kol 1 Kol 1 C1 C2 LP/UV 1 LEG / Byp KOL 2-P / ZP KOL 1-P 230 V grid Cylinder thermostat and TCO...
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C of the cylinder thermostat, and the standard cabling box. cabling box. > Adjust the Vaillant VRS 560/2 solar controller in For Y plan hydraulics: > Install standard Y plan wiring between the boiler, 3-way accordance with its operating and installation instruc- zone valve, terminal C of the cylinder thermostat, and tions.
> Set the solar pump. > Set the flow rate limiter. > Check the controller. > Set the hot water thermostat mixer. Only use Vaillant solar fluid for pressure tests, flushing, and filling. Checking leak-tightness 6a 6b For the pressure test, first fill the solar circuit with Vaillant solar fluid (ready mixed).
Filling the solar circuit with solar fluid > First, carry out a pressure test and flush the system with Vaillant solar fluid (ready mixed). > Connect the pressure hose of the filling pump (19) to the upper combined filling and draining tap (1) of the solar circuit.
Check out other ways of reducing the pressure loss. flow rate limiter to enable it to optimally modify the flow Observe here the Vaillant solar planning information. > Use the control valve (1) of the flow rate limiter to set rate in line with the collector performance.
> When using additives, follow the manufacturer's instruc- roughly. tions without exception. Vaillant does not accept any liability relating to the com- All cleaning must be performed before installing the new patibility or efficiency of any additives throughout the boiler and must comply with BS 7593. Information on...
7 Commissioning > Inform the operator of the necessary measures if you Filling the cylinder have used these additives. > Inform the operator about the required measures for Caution! frost protection. Risk of material damage due to unsuita- > Observe all valid national and technical regulations when ble water! Unsuitable water can lead to deposits and treating the filling and supplementary water.
Commissioning 7 Filling the central heating system The system can be filled using the built-in filling loop (ecoTEC plus combi boiler only) or via a separate filling connection that is fitted at an easily accessible location in the heating circuit. The filling loop must be removed once filling is complete.
> Regulate the hot water thermostat mixer via the adjus- the regular maintenance of the gas-fired wall-hung boiler ting knob to maintain the required temperature on the and cylinder. hot water taps. For more information, contact Vaillant customer service. Instructions on commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting for auroSTOR 0020111119_02...
Inspection and maintenance 8 Inspection and maintenance Vaillant solar heating systems are designed for a long and stable working life. In order to guarantee this, the solar heating system should be maintained annually by a competent person approved at the time by the Health and Safety Executive.
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Carry out any repairs to correct any leaks found. Check the pH value of the solar fluid (with litmus paper, pH > 7.5). Annually Check the frost protection of the solar fluid (use the Vaillant solar fluid tester). Annually Check the operation of the solar pump.
Inspection and maintenance 8 Checking the temperature/pressure relief valve and expansion relief valve > Open each valve manually by turning the valve cap and check whether water is able to flow to the drain via the tundish without obstruction. Make sure that both valves sit correctly in their idle position.
We recommend entering into a maintenance agreement. All work on the Vaillant solar heating system (installa- tion, maintenance, repairs etc.) may be performed only by approved competent persons.
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Fault finding 9 Fault Cause Remedy The solar pump starts up and switches off The controller temperature difference is too Check whether the entire pipework is fully again shortly afterwards. This is repeated small or the pump speed has been set too insulated.
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9 Fault finding Fault Cause Remedy Primary heating is not working. The gas- 1. Air in the primary heating heat Vent the primary heating heat exchanger. fired wall-hung boiler runs for a short exchanger. time, goes off, and then comes back on 2.
Taking the cylinder out of service 10 Recycling and disposal 11 10 Taking the cylinder out of service Recycling and disposal 10.1 Temporarily taking the cylinder out of service Both the cylinder and its transport packaging are made primarily of recyclable raw materials. Caution! Risk of damage as a result of the cylin- 11.1...
Please contact Vaillant Service Solutions (0870 6060 777) for further details. 12.2 Vaillant guarantee Vaillant provides a full parts and labour guarantee for this appliance. The appliance and all associated pipe work and controls must be installed by suitably competent persons in...
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Commissioning checklist and service record...
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MAINS PRESSURE HOT WATER STORAGE SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST This Commissioning Checklist is to be completed in full by the competent person who commissioned the storage system as a means of demonstrating compliance with the appropriate Building Regulations and then handed to the customer to keep for future reference. Failure to install and commission this equipment to the manufacturer’s instructions will invalidate the warranty but does not affect statutory rights.
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SERVICE RECORD It is recommended that your hot water system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Record is completed. Service Provider Before completing the appropriate Service Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturer’s instructions.
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SOLAR THERMAL COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST ropriate Building Regulations and then handed to the customer to keep for future reference. Failur rer’ ffect statutory rights. Customer Name Telephone Number Address Commissioned by (print name) Company Name Telephone Number Company Address Commissioning Date To be completed by the customer on rece pt o u ld n Re ul t ons Compl nce Cert c te (if applicable)
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SERVICE RECORD It is recommended that your hot water system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Record is completed. Service Provider Before completing the appropriate Service Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturer’s instructions.