Nibe VPB Series User guide

Installer manual
LEK
VPB/VPBS
Hot water heater
IHB GB 1035-4
031441

Table of Contents
1 Important information 2
Safety information 2
2 Delivery and handling 5
Transport 5
Assembly 5
Supplied components 5
Removing the covers 5
3 The water heater design 6
4 Pipe connections 8
General 8
Dimensions and pipe connections 8
Heat pump 10
Sun 10
Cold and hot water 10
Installation alternative 11
5 Electrical installation 12
Sensors 12
Direct-current anode 13
6 Commissioning and adjusting 14
Filling and venting 14
Start-up and inspection 15
7 Service 16
Service actions 16
8 Technical data 17
Dimensions and setting-out coordinates 17
Technical specifications 18
Item register 20
1Table of Contents |VPB/VPBS

Safety information
This manual describes installation and service procedures
for implementation by specialists.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (includ-
ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concern-
ing use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Rights to make any design or technical modifications are
reserved.
©NIBE 2010.
Symbols
NOTE
This symbol indicates danger to machine or
person.
Caution
This symbol indicates important information
about what you should observe when maintain-
ing your installation.
TIP
This symbol indicates tips on how to facilitate
using the product.
Marking
VPB 200 E is CE marked and fulfils IP21.
The CE marking means that NIBE ensures that the product
meets all regulations that are placed on it based on relev-
ant EU directives. The CE mark is obligatory for most
products sold in the EU, regardless where they are made.
IP21 means that the product can be touched by hand,
that objects with a diameter larger than or equivalent to
12.5 mm cannot penetrate and cause damage and that
the product is protected against vertically falling drops.
Serial number
The serial number can be found at the bottom right of
the front cover.
6HULDO QXPEHU
Caution
Always give the product's serial number when
reporting a fault.
Country specific information
Installer manual
This installer manual must be left with the customer.
VPB/VPBSChapter 1 | Important information2
1 Important information

Inspection of the installation
Current regulations require the heating installation to be inspected before it is commissioned. The inspection must be
carried out by a suitably qualified person.
DateSignatureNotesDescription
✔
Heat pump (page 10)
Shut off valves
Hot water (page 10)
Shut off valves
Cold water (page 10)
Shut off valves
Non-return valve
Mixing valve
Safety valve
Electricity (page 12)
Hot water sensor
Sacrificial anode
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Contact information
KNV Energietechnik GmbH, Gahberggasse 11, 4861 SchörflingAT
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.knv.at
NIBE Wärmetechnik AG, Winterthurerstrasse 710, CH-8247 FlurlingenCH
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.nibe.ch
Druzstevni zavody Drazice s.r.o, Drazice 69, CZ - 294 71 Benatky nad JizerouCZ
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.nibe.cz
NIBE Systemtechnik GmbH, Am Reiherpfahl 3, 29223 CelleDE
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.nibe.de
Vølund Varmeteknik A/S, Member of the Nibe Group, Brogårdsvej 7, 6920 VidebækDK
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.volundvt.dk
NIBE – Haato OY, Valimotie 27, 01510 VantaaFI
Puh: 09-274 697 0 Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.nibe.fi
NIBE Energy Systems Ltd, 3C Broom Business Park, Bridge Way, Chesterfield S41 9QGGB
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.nibe.co.uk
NIBE Energietechniek B.V., Postbus 2, NL-4797 ZG WILLEMSTAD (NB)NL
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.nibenl.nl
ABK AS, Brobekkveien 80, 0582 Oslo, Postadresse: Postboks 64 Vollebekk, 0516 OsloNO
Tel. sentralbord: +47 02320 E-mail: [email protected] www.nibeenergysystems.no
NIBE-BIAWAR Sp. z o. o. Aleja Jana Pawła II 57, 15-703 BIAŁYSTOKPL
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.biawar.com.pl
© "EVAN" 17, per. Boynovskiy, Nizhny NovgorodRU
Tel./fax [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.nibe-evan.ru
NIBE AB Sweden, Box 14, Järnvägsgatan 40, SE-285 21 MarkarydSE
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.nibe.se
For countries not mention in this list, please contact Nibe
Sweden or check www.nibe.eu for more information.
VPB/VPBSChapter 1 | Important information4

Transport
VPB/VPBS should be transported and stored vertically in
a dry place. The VPB/VPBS may, however, be carefully
laid on its back when being moved into a building.
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Assembly
႑The water heater is only designed for upright installa-
tion.
႑Position the water heater on a firm base that can bear
its weight, preferably on a concrete floor or founda-
tion. Use the water heater’s adjustable feet to obtain
a horizontal and stable set-up.
႑The area where VPB/VPBS is located must be equipped
with floor drainage.
Supplied components
VPB/VPBS Enamel
Potentiostat
Location
The kit of supplied items is placed on top of the product.
Removing the covers
Front cover
1
2
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1. Remove the screws from the lower edge of the front
cover.
2. Lift the cover out at the bottom edge and up.
Side covers
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The side covers can be removed to facilitate the installa-
tion.
1. Remove the screws from the upper and lower edges.
2. Twist the cover slightly outward.
3. Move the cover backwards and slightly to the side.
4. Pull the cover to one side.
5. Pull the cover forwards.
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2 Delivery and handling

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3 The water heater design

Pipe connections
Connection, cold waterXL3
Connection, hot waterXL4
Connection, hot water circulation (Not VPB/VPBS
Cu)
XL5
Docking connection, flow line (from heat pump*)XL8
Docking connection, return line (to heat pump*)XL9
Connection, flow line (from solar heating system)
Ø 22 mm (Only VPBS)
XL13
Connection, return line (to solar heating system)
Ø 22 mm (Only VPBS)
XL14
HVAC components
Venting, charge coilQM22
Submerged tube for hot water sensor (display)UA1
Submerged tube for hot water sensor (control)UA2
Submerged tube for solar sensor (control) (only
VPBS)
UA3
Electrical components
Direct current anode (only VPB 200 E)FR1
Cable to direct-current anodeW1
Miscellaneous
Rating platePF 1
Serial number platePF 3
Adjustable feetUL
Designations in component locations according to
standard IEC 81346-1 and 81346-2.
*or another external heat source
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General
Pipe installation must be carried out in accordance with
current norms and directives.
Internal support bushes should be fitted when a plastic
pipe or annealed copper pipe is used. The water heater
must be fitted with the requisite valves, such as a safety
valve, shut-off valve, non-return valve, and vacuum valve.
An overflow pipe must be routed from the safety valve
to a suitable drain. The size of the overflow pipe must be
the same as on the safety valve. Route the overflow pipe
from the safety valve enclosed along its entire length and
ensure that it is frost proof. The outlet of the overflow
pipe should be visible and clearly away from any electrical
components.
Dimensions and pipe connec-
tions
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VPBS 300
Connection
22mmXL3 Cold water Ø
22mmXL4 Hot water Ø
15mmXL5* Hot water circulation Ø
22mmXL8 Docking connection, flow line Ø
22mmXL9 Docking connection, return line
Ø
22mmXL13 Solar flow line Ø
22mmXL14 Solar return line Ø
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4 Pipe connections

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Heat pump
Connecting to heat pump
The heat pump supply and return are connected to
VPB/VPBS.
Sun
Connecting to solar power
The solar heating system's supply and return are connec-
ted to VPBS 300.
Cold and hot water
Connecting cold and hot water
There must be a mixing valve if the temperature can ex-
ceed 60 °C.
Connecting hot water circulation
VPB/VPBS R and E have a connection that allows hot
water circulation.
To reduce the risk of bacterial growth in systems with
hot water circulation, the temperature of the circulating
water should not fall below 50 °C. There should not be
any non-circulatory hot water pipes. Adjust the hot water
system so that the temperature does not fall below 50
°C at the ends of the system.
VPB/VPBSChapter 4 | Pipe connections10

Installation alternative
VPB/VPBS can be connected in several different ways,
one of which is shown here.
Further option information is available at www.nibe.eu
and in the respective assembly instructions for the heat
sources used.
Symbol key
MeaningSymbol
Venting valve
Shut-off valve
Non-return valve
Mixing valve
Safety valve
Temperature sensor
Expansion vessel
Pressure gauge
P
Circulation pump
Particle filter
To ground source heat pump
VPB/VPBS can be docked with another heat source, for
example NIBE F1145.
T
To solar heating
VPBS 300 can be docked to solar heating system.
T
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NOTE
Electrical installation and service must be carried
out under the supervision of a qualified electri-
cian. Electrical installation and wiring must be
carried out in accordance with the stipulations
in force.
Sensors
VPB/VPBS can be supplemented with up to two hot water
sensors, one for display and one for control. The display
sensor is positioned in the submerged tube for the display
sensor (UA1) and the control sensor in the submerged
tube for control sensor (UA2). In cases where it is only
possible to connect one sensor, use the control sensor
(UA2).
VPBS 300 can also be supplemented with a solar sensor.
This is placed in the submerged tube for solar sensor
(UA3).
Use the sensors provided with the heat pump (or other
heat source). When no heat sensors have been provided
these must be ordered from the manufacturer of the heat
source.
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5 Electrical installation

Direct-current anode
VPB 200E is factory equipped with direct-current anode
and supplied potentiostat. The anode cable (W1) is in-
stalled in the anode from the factory and only needs to
be connected to the potentiostat.
1. Route the anode cable (W1) along the docking pipe,
flow line (XL8).
2. Connect the anode cable (W1) to the potentiostat.
3. Connect the potensiostat to a suitable 230 V wall
socket.
NOTE
The cable between the potentiostat and the
anode must either be extended or shortened.
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Filling and venting
Filling the hot water heater
1. Open a hot water tap in the house.
2. Fill the hot water heater through the cold water
connection (XL3).
3. When the water that comes out of the hot water tap
is no longer mixed with air, the water heater is full
and the tap can be closed.
Filling and venting the charge coil
Filling
1. Open the filling valve (external, not included with the
product). Fill the coil in the hot water heater and the
rest of the climate system with water.
2. Open the venting valve (QM22).
3. When the water that exits the venting valve (QM22)
is not mixed with air, close the valve. After a while
the pressure starts to rise.
4. Close the filling valve when the correct pressure is
obtained.
Venting
1. Vent the coil via the venting valve (QM22) and the
rest of the climate system via the relevant venting
valves.
2. Keep topping up and venting until all air has been
removed and the pressure is correct.
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6 Commissioning and adjusting

Start-up and inspection
Pressure drop diagram, charge coil
Docking connection, flow line (XL8) and docking connec-
tion, return line (XL9).
VPB 200
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Connection, flow line solar heating system (XL13) and
connection, return line solar heating system (XL14).
VPBS 300
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Service actions
Safety valve
The water heater's safety valve sometimes releases a little
water after hot water usage. This is because the cold
water, which enters the water heater to replace the hot
water, expands when heated causing the pressure to rise
and the safety valve to open.
The function of the safety valve must be checked regu-
larly. Perform checks as follows:
1. Open the valve by turning the knob anti-clockwise
carefully.
2. Check that water flows through the valve.
3. Close the valve by releasing it. If it does not close
automatically when released, turn it anti-clockwise
slightly.
Emptying
The water heater is emptied through the siphon (with
hose) in the cold water connection (XL3).
Drain the charge coil through the siphon (with hose) on
the docking connection, return to heat pump (XL9).
Drain the solar coil through the siphon (with hose) on
the connection, return to solar heating system (XL14).
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7 Service

Dimensions and setting-out coordinates
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8 Technical data

Technical specifications
StainlessEnamelCopperVPB 200
176178172litreVolume
7.84.87.5litreVolume, charge coil
80111101kgNet weight
11.511.511.9kWHeat transfer (60/50 °C at 50 °C hot water temperature)
8.28.38.0kWhHeat content at 50°C
235238230litreEquivalent amount of hot water (40°C)
0.90.90.9hoursHeating time (10 °C to 45 °C) 8 kW charge power
1.81.81.8hoursHeating time (10 °C to 80 °C) 8 kW charge power
85°CMax operating temperature
3/0.3bar/MPaMax pressure, primary side
10/1.0bar/MPaMax pressure, water heater
12kWMax recommended heat pump size
088 518088 517088 515Part No.
StainlessEnamelCopperVPB 300
282274272litreVolume
8.88.48.5litreVolume, charge coil
101143130kgNet weight
13.113.714.8kWHeat transfer (60/50 °C at 50 °C hot water temperature)
13.412.712.6kWhHeat content at 50°C
376364362litreEquivalent amount of hot water (40°C)
1.41.41.4hoursHeating time (10 °C to 45 °C) 8 kW charge power
2.82.82.8hoursHeating time (10 °C to 80 °C) 8 kW charge power
85°CMax operating temperature
3/0.3bar/MPaMax pressure, primary side
10/1.0bar/MPaMax pressure, water heater
12kWMax recommended heat pump size
083 010083 011083 009Part No.
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