Vaillant auroTHERM VTK 1140/2, Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...aintenance instructions auroTHERM exclusive VTK 570 2 VTK 1140 2 BE fr CH fr FR Publisher manufacturer Vaillant GmbH Berghauser Str 40 D 42859 Remscheid Tel 492191 18 0 Fax 492191 18 2810 info vaillant de www vaillant de ...

Page 2: ...ing collectors on roof 22 4 5 Installing collectors flat roof 28 5 Installation 34 5 1 Establishing the hydraulic connections on roof installation 34 5 2 Establishing the hydraulic connections flat roof installation 34 5 3 Completing installation 35 6 Start up 35 7 Handing over to the end user 35 8 Troubleshooting 35 8 1 Replacing defective components 35 9 Inspection and maintenance 36 9 1 Checkin...

Page 3: ...in a fixed and permanent location known as fixed installation Intended use includes the following observance of accompanying operating installation and maintenance instructions for the product and any other system com ponents installing and setting up the product in ac cordance with the product and system ap proval compliance with all inspection and main tenance conditions listed in the instruc ti...

Page 4: ...up Avoid performing installation and mainten ance work under direct sunlight You should preferably perform the work in the morning Wear suitable protective gloves 1 3 8 Risk of injury due to breaking glass The glass of the collectors may break due to mechanical impact or torsion Wear suitable protective gloves Wear suitable protective goggles 1 3 9 Material damage due to overvoltage Overvoltage ma...

Page 5: ...nce instructions 5 1 4 Regulations directives laws standards Observe the national regulations stand ards directives ordinances and laws 1 5 Accident prevention regulations Observe all regulations that ensure safe work when mounting collectors at the ap propriate heights ...

Page 6: ...g auroTHERM exclusive Unit type Vacuum tube collector Tube collector AG Gross area AA Aperture surface area VF Liquid volume m Weight l Dimensions Qmax Max output tstgf Stagnation temperature Pmax Max permissible operating pressure Barcode with serial number The 7th to 16th digits of the serial number form the article number 3 3 CE marking The CE marking shows that the products comply with the bas...

Page 7: ...ile from the basic set 4 units Roof bracket type P for tile from extension set on top of each other 2 units 9 Roof bracket type S for beaver tail etc basic set 4 units Roof bracket type S for beaver tail etc extension set on top of each other 2 units 10 Roof bracket type S flat for beaver tail etc from the basic set 4 units Roof bracket type S flat for beaver tail etc from extension set on top of ...

Page 8: ... 2 units 3 Frame set 1 unit 4 Load plates from load plate set 4 units 5 Hammer head bolt and nut from load plate set 2 units 6 VTK 570 2 tube collector 1 unit 7 VTK 1140 2 tube collector 1 unit 8 Stop valve 2 way VTK for parallel connection 1 unit 9 VTK installation set basic set 1 unit 10 VTK installation set extension set 1 unit Use the illustration to check that the installation sets are comple...

Page 9: ...the array if available Select the appropriate connection for the collectors Ensure that the solar fluid flows through the collectors either from left to right or from right to left Condition Number of VTK 1140 2 collectors 1 7 max 7 x VTK 1140 2 Switch up to 7 VTK 1140 2 units in series according to the 14 m aperture surface area Condition Parallel connection aperture surface area 7 m Always conne...

Page 10: ...ding interior Ensure that the roof duct is prepared properly Make a v shaped cut in the roofing felt membrane Fold the upper wider flap onto the roof batten above and fold the lower narrower flap onto the roof batten below Fix the roofing felt membrane tight to the roof batten so that any moisture runs off to the side Condition Flat roof installation Caution Lack of tightness due to destruction of...

Page 11: ...5 6 Roof anchor set type P tile 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 Roof anchor set type S shingle Roof bracket set type S flat slate Roof anchor set hanger bolt Rail set 2 pcs VTK 1140 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 1 set for connecting to the pipelines the collectors are connected together using the extension set 2 valid up to 700 m above sea level Number of VTK 1140 2 collectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 Number of VTK 570 2 coll...

Page 12: ...bracket set type P pantile A 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 Roof bracket set type S slate Roof bracket set type S flat slate Roof anchor set hanger bolt Roof bracket set type P pantile B 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 Roof bracket set type S slate Roof bracket set type S flat slate Roof anchor set hanger bolt Rail set 2 pcs VTK 1140 2 2 4 5 6 10 12 14 1 1 set per row for connecting to the pipelines the ...

Page 13: ...llation set extension set 3 6 9 12 15 18 Roof bracket set type P pantile A 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 Roof bracket set type S slate Roof bracket set type S flat slate Roof bracket set type P pantile B 2 2 4 2 6 2 8 2 10 2 12 2 14 2 Roof bracket set type S slate Roof bracket set type S flat slate Rail set 2 VTK 1140 2 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 1 1 set per row the collectors are connected together using th...

Page 14: ...ecially high pull forces occur Edge and corner areas must not be used as installation areas e2 e1 h b l b Building width h Building height l Building length e1 Edge clearance eshort e2 Edge clearance elong Calculate the building width w building height h and building length l The values for the side edge clearances that are to be observed can be found in the following table b m h m 5 6 7 8 9 15 8 ...

Page 15: ... E A A C D B B B B A E A E Install the roof anchor with sufficient play Pre installation dimension Finished installation dimension 20 25 mm 4 3 Preparing flat roof installation 4 3 1 Selecting the installation variant A B C A Floating installation with load plates and loading weights B Floating installation without load plates The rack must be screwed onto suitable loading weights C Rack screwed d...

Page 16: ... Rail set 2 pcs VTK 1140 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 1 set each per collector field for connecting to the pipelines the collectors are connected together using the extension set Number of VTK 1140 2 collectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 Number of VTK 570 2 collectors 1 1 1 1 1 1 Components Number of required sets VTK installation set basic set 1 1 VTK installation set extension set 1 2 3 4 5 6 Installation set for open ai...

Page 17: ...ic wind speed is a maximum of 108 km h 1 Please note the following for floating installation Installation variants Please note B Weights that are firmly screwed onto the rack must consist of material capable of screw connections A and B All weights must be weatherproof 2 For quick determination of the basic wind speed at the site use the following map 3 For quick dimensioning of the required weigh...

Page 18: ...THERM exclusive 0020077989_04 IS IE SE FI GB BE DE PL CH AT CZ HU SK SI HR BA RS RO BG MK ME TR GR AL NL PT ES FR IT NO DK BY UA MD EE RU LV LT LU AD 72 km h 81 km h 90 km h 99 km h 108 km h 108 km h 4 Use the map to determine the basic wind speed at the site ...

Page 19: ... wind speed km h Store Building height Building height up to 10 m 10 18 m 18 25 m up to 10 m 10 18 m 18 25 m up to 72 Inland L L 301 167 378 213 429 244 44 167 40 213 70 244 up to 72 Coast and islands L L 413 234 487 279 534 307 67 234 81 279 90 307 up to 81 Inland L L 357 201 469 268 544 313 56 201 78 268 92 313 up to 81 Coast and islands L L 527 303 621 359 680 395 89 303 108 359 119 395 up to 9...

Page 20: ...50 652 415 713 4547 30 310 30 366 30 402 up to 90 Inland L L 495 309 611 388 688 440 30 275 30 342 30 388 up to 90 Coast and islands L L 650 414 766 493 843 545 30 365 30 433 30 478 up to 99 Inland L L 611 388 727 466 843 545 30 342 30 410 30 478 up to 99 Coast and islands L L 804 519 920 598 998 650 30 455 30 523 30 568 up to 108 Inland L L 727 466 882 571 998 650 30 410 30 500 30 568 up to 108 C...

Page 21: ... wind speed km h Store Building height Building height up to 10 m 10 18 m 18 25 m up to 10 m 10 18 m 18 25 m up to 72 Coast and islands L L 406 372 477 441 522 485 30 246 30 291 35 325 up to 81 Inland L L 352 319 460 424 532 494 30 212 30 280 37 325 up to 81 Coast and islands L L 516 479 607 566 664 621 35 315 45 372 52 407 up to 90 Inland L L 460 424 568 529 641 599 30 280 41 348 49 393 up to 90 ...

Page 22: ...0 number of VTK 1140 units 2 Sun elevation of 20 winter sun 4 4 Installing collectors on roof The installation steps and notes in these instructions apply for both array configurations Any different installation steps are clearly indicated in individual cases 4 4 1 Installing roof anchors 4 4 1 1 Installing type P for pantile 1 3 2 1 Lower roof bracket 2 Top roof bracket 3 Middle roof bracket 1 Us...

Page 23: ...lie tightly together notch gutter ing onto the underside A or the upper side B of the pantile using a hammer if necessary Note For some roof types it may be necessary to offset the roof anchor laterally opposite the rafters To do this use the long base accessory not available in all countries Condition Fastening type To roof batten 1 3 2 Define the clearances of the roof anchors Page 14 Slide one ...

Page 24: ...ly 4 3 4 Screw the roof anchor onto the roof batten or rafters using the three screws supplied 3 5 Slide the pantiles into their original position again 4 4 4 1 3 Installing type S flat for slate 2 1 1 Define the clearances of the roof anchors Page 14 2 At the appropriate position expose the rafters or roof batten 1 3 Position the roof anchor Ensure that the top middle and lower roof anchors 2 are...

Page 25: ...nsioning by shaking the clamping blocks If a clamping block moves tighten the nut again 1 Install the collectors on the roof as specified in the fol lowing sections Note Mounting rails and clamping elements cannot be moved at the same time Installing mounting rails 2 Secure the mounting rails with the clamping elements to the roof anchors 3 Position the lower rail as far as possible downwards on t...

Page 26: ...r starting up the unit loosen the sun protec tion film from the edges of the collector Rendering the retaining straps unusable Danger Risk of injury caused by transporting col lectors on weathered retaining straps The retaining straps that are attached to the collectors may become brittle due to environ mental influences and may tear under load After the initial installation of the collect ors ren...

Page 27: ...ng rails 1 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 27 Tighten the clamping elements of the top mounting rails Working materials SW 13 spanner Positioning the central mounting rail Condition Collector rows 2 3 3 1 2 Slide the central mounting rail until it is flush with the...

Page 28: ...nal rack 2 Fold out the first rack 60 45 30 3 Select the required installation angle Installation angle 30 45 60 1 2 4 Push the locking button 1 on the telescopic rail 5 Pull the telescopic rail 2 into the desired installation angle and allow the locking button to engage again 1 2 3 1 6 Position the cross member 1 such that its fastening holes lie between the corresponding threaded holes in the te...

Page 29: ...ealing surfaces Place large area non slip building pro tection mats underneath the installation system If the roof is covered with gravel remove the gravel at the places where you wish to position the load plates and use non slip structural protection mats to protect the roof skin Connect two load plates as shown in the image Connect two additional load plates as shown in the im age Note For each ...

Page 30: ...Place the loading weights on the load plates as shown above Ensure that the distance between the loading weights and the racks is as small as possible 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 Secure all load weigh...

Page 31: ...st rack is installed so that it is stable Install the second rack on the next two weights as de scribed above Fit as many racks as you need to hold the collectors 4 5 2 Installing collectors 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 I...

Page 32: ...r radiation inside the units collectors can reach 300 C 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 14 Ensure that the mounting rail surrounds the lower edge of the collector Securing ...

Page 33: ... nut of the first collector 1 and 2 23 Push the collectors together Tightening the clamping ring connection Caution Risk of damage to the collectors as a res ult of improper installation If the hydraulic connections are not installed properly the stainless steel tubes inside the collector may become damaged When tightening the clamping ring con nection hold a second spanner against it 24 Screw the...

Page 34: ... the right or left side of the collector field because the collectors on both sides have a corresponding opening Condition Collector rows 2 3 Connect the collectors in accordance with the connec tion regulations Page 9 Connect the collector flow and return to the system us ing the connection pipework To do this connect the clamping ring connection from the VTK installation set basic set to the col...

Page 35: ... device in accordance with the applicable regulations 6 Start up Condition All of the components of the solar system are installed Fill the solar system and check its tightness as described in the instructions for the solar pump station Start up the system as described in the instructions for the solar pump station 7 Handing over to the end user Inform the end user that they Must have the solar sy...

Page 36: ... instructions for the system 8 1 5 Replacing defective tubes Danger Risk of injury caused by damaged vacuum tubes and sharp edged components Shards and sharp edged components may lead to cuts Wear suitable safety gloves Danger Risk of burns from hot components The U tube heat conducting plate and the interior of the vacuum tubes become warm as a result of solar radiation and may cause scalding Wea...

Page 37: ...ar fluid may age more rapidly due to the penet rating oxygen in the air Only decommission the solar plant if you are a competent person Do not decommission the collectors for more than four weeks Before decommissioning the system for a prolonged period of time drain the entire solar plant and dispose of the solar fluid properly In the event of long periods of decommis sioning of the solar plant di...

Page 38: ...emove the sealing plugs 5 Drain the collector fully into a canister through two con nections 6 Fit the sealing plugs again 7 Use adequate packing around the collectors 11 Recycling and disposal Disposing of the packaging Dispose of the packaging correctly Observe all relevant regulations 12 Customer service Applicability Belgium N V Vaillant S A Golden Hopestraat 15 B 1620 Drogenbos Tel 2 3349300 ...

Page 39: ... work Interval 1 Purging the solar system Four weeks after initial start up 2 Check solar fluid Annually 36 3 Checking the product for damage dirt and leaks Annually 36 4 Cleaning collectors Annually 36 5 Checking brackets and collector components for firm seating Annually 37 6 Checking the pipe insulation for damage Annually 37 B Efficiency and pressure loss 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 ...

Page 40: ...sorber absorption 6 6 Grid dimensions length x height x depth in m 0 7 x 1 65 x 0 11 1 39 x 1 65 x 0 11 Gross area 1 16 m 2 30 m Aperture surface area 1 0 m 2 0 m Absorber surface area 1 0 m 2 0 m Collector capacity 0 9 l 1 6 l Weight 19 kg 34 kg Operating excess pressure max permissible 10 bar 10 bar Shutdown temperature max 301 301 Connection width flow return 15 mm 15 mm Material for the tube c...

Page 41: ...tion collectors 31 Flat roof installation components 16 Flat roof installation installation variants 15 Flat roof installation scope of delivery 8 H Hydraulic connections 34 I Inspecting the product 36 Installation variants flat roof 15 Intended use 3 O On roof installation collectors 25 On roof installation components 11 On roof installation scope of delivery 7 P Pipe insulation 36 Q Qualificatio...

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