Vaillant timeSWITCH 150 Specification sheet

timeSWITCH 150
GB, IE, ES, PT
Operating and installation manual

For the owner and heating engineer
Operating and installation manual
timeSWITCH 150
24-hour timer
GB, IE

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Contents
timeSWITCH 150 24-hour timer operating and installation manual
Contents
Notes on the
documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Other valid documents.......................... 4
Symbols used........................................... 4
Storage of the documents.................... 5
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1 Description of the device. . . . . . 5
2 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1 Selecting the operating mode .... 8
2.2 Setting the timer............................ 8
2.3 Setting slides................................... 9
2.4 Setting the heating program....... 9
2.5 Weekend mode ............................... 9
2.6 Summer time mode....................... 9
2.7 Power failure................................... 10
3 Recycling and disposal. . . . . . . . 10
Installation manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Information on the installation
and
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.1 CE label............................................. 11
4.2 Intended use.................................... 11

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Contents
GB, IE
5 Safety instructions and regula-
tions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.1 Safety instructions ........................ 13
5.2 Regulations...................................... 14
6 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7 Start-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
8 Handing over to the owner . . . . 17
9 Customer service and warranty 18
10 Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Notes on the documentation
Notes on the
documentation
The following information is intended to
help you throughout the entire docu-
mentation. Further documents apply in
combination with this operating and
installation manual.
We accept no liability for any damage
caused by failure to observe these
instructions.
Other valid documents
Operating and installation manuals for
all system components
Symbols used
Please observe the safety instructions in
this manual.
The symbols used in the manual are
explained below:
Caution!
Potentially dangerous situations
for the product and environment!
Note!
Useful information and instruc-
tions
• Symbol for a required task

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Notes on the documentation; Safety; Description of the device 1
Storage of the documents
Please pass on this operating and instal-
lation manual to the owner of the system
so that it is available whenever it is
required.
Safety
The timer must be installed by an
approved specialist, who is responsible
for the observance of the relevant stand-
ards and regulations.
Operating instructions
1 Description of the device
The timeSWITCH 150 timer is a 24-hour
timer used to time control Vaillant boiler
with or without hot water supply.
The timer is installed at the front of
Vaillant ecoTEC combi boilers.

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1 Description of the device
Overview of the device
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3
6
9
1
5
2
3a
4
3b
Fig. 1.1 Overview of the device
Key
1 Minute hand
2 Time mark
3a Slide pushed in (boiler on)
3b Slide pulled out (boiler off)
4 Time of day
5 Operating mode switch

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Description of the device 1
Minute hand (1)
For displaying and setting the time.
Time mark (2)
The triangular time mark indicates the
time of day (e. g. 3.00 pm in Fig. 1.1).
Slide pushed in (3a)
The boiler is switched on by a pushed in
slide and remains on until the timer
arrives at a pulled out slide.
Slide pulled out (3b)
The boiler is switched off by a pulled out
slide and remains off until the timer
arrives at a pushed in slide.
Time of day (4)
The time of day is indicated by the time
mark of the movable number ring with
the time of day. The time of day is indi-
cated by a 24-hour scale.
Operating mode switch (5)
This switch is used to select the operat-
ing mode (refer to Section 2.1).

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2 Operation
2 Operation
2.1 Selecting the operating mode
You can use the operating mode switch
(5) to change the operating mode of
your boiler as desired.
– The boiler is switched off permanently
if set to “off”.
– The boiler is switched on permanently
if set to “on”.
– The boiler is time controlled according
to the slide settings if set to “ ”.
2.2 Setting the timer
Viewing the time of day
The time of day is indicated by the
number ring on the time mark (2).
Note!
The timer has a 24-hour scale.
15:00 therefore corresponds to
3pm.
Setting the time
• Turn the minute hand (1) clockwise
until the desired time of day (4) is set
on the time mark (2) and the hand of
the clock indicates the desired time.

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Operation 2
2.3 Setting slides
Set the slides as follows:
• Push the slides inwards for heating
periods (3a).
• Pull the slides outwards for periods
without heating (3b).
2.4 Setting the heating program
• Set the slides as desired and set the
operating mode switch (5) to the auto-
matic heating program “ ”.
2.5 Weekend mode
• Turn the operating mode switch to
“on” if the boiler is to be permanently
on, during the weekend for example.
• To return to the automatic heating
program, turn the operating mode
switch to “ ”.
2.6 Summer time mode
• Set the operating mode switch to “off”
to permanently switch off the boiler.

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2 Operation; 3 Recycling and disposal
2.7 Power failure
The timer cannot be operated with bat-
teries. The clock is switched off in the
event of a power failure. The set pro-
gram is retained however. The preset
program is resumed once the timer is
supplied with power again.
Note!
After a power failure you must
check the time of day and adjust
it if necessary
(refer to Section 2.2)!
3 Recycling and disposal
Neither the timer nor any of its acces-
sories belong in the household waste.
Make sure the old device and any exist-
ing accessories are disposed of properly.

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Information on the installation and operation 4
Installation manual
4 Information on the
installation and
operation
All electrical work should be carried out
by a specialist in accordance with the BS
7671 standard (IEE installation guide-
lines).
4.1 CE label
The CE label guarantees that the timer
complies with the basic provisions of the
Low voltage directive (Council Directive
2006/95/EC) and, where Vaillant heating
systems are concerned, the basic provi-
sions of the EEC’s Electromagnetic com-
patibility directive (Council Directive
2004/108/EC).
4.2 Intended use
The timeSWITCH 150 is a state-of-the-art
24-hour timer which has been designed
in accordance with approved safety reg-
ulations. Nevertheless, there is still a risk
of injury or death to the user or third
parties or damage to the device and oth-
er property if the device is used improp-
erly.
The timeSWITCH 150 timer is a
24-hour timer used to time control Vail-

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4 Information on the installation and operation
lant boilers with or without hot water
supply.
The timer is installed at the front of
Vaillant ecoTEC combi boilers.
Any other use or extended use is consid-
ered to be other than intended. The
manufacturer/ supplier is not liable for
any resulting damage. The heating engi-
neer and/or the owner alone bear the
risk. Intended use includes the observ-
ance of the operating and installation
manual.
Any improper use is forbidden!
All Vaillant boilers are equipped with an
anti-freeze thermostat.
Note!
This timer is not suitable for
being used together with an
external anti-freeze thermostat.

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Safety instructions and regulations 5
5 Safety instructions and
regulations
The device must be installed by an
approved company specialised in heating
engineering, which is responsible for
compliance with existing standards and
regulations. We accept no liability for
any damage caused by failure to observe
these instructions.
5.1 Safety instructions
Caution!
Risk of damage to the device by
short-circuits!
Before performing work on the
device, switch off the power sup-
ply and secure it against being
switched on again.
Only take the timer from the
base after disconnecting it from
the power supply.

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5 Safety instructions and regulations; 6 Installation
5.2 Regulations
All wiring must be in accordance with
Building Regulations Part P and BS 7671
(IEE Wiring Regulations), and must be
carried out by a suitably qualified per-
son.
6 Installation
The timer is connected to the boiler by
pin header connectors on the timer. The
timer is pushed directly into the installa-
tion recess provided for this purpose,
establishing an electrical connection to
the boiler in the process.
Note!
When fitting the controller in the
control cabinet of the boiler, fol-
low the controller installation
instructions in the installation
instructions for the boiler.

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Installation 6
• Switch off the boiler.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
• Undo the cover from the switch box.
• Check which type of electronics box
the boiler has:
If there are vertical plug connections
with pins on the electronics box:
• Carefully press the timer into the con-
nection in the electronics box.
If there are horizontal plug connections
without pins on the electronics box:
2
1
Fig. 6.1 Connecting the pin header

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6 Installation; 7 Start-up
• Insert the short ends of the 4-pin
header connector (2) included with the
timer into the four horizontal openings
on the PCB for the timer (1).
• Carefully press the timer unit with the
pin header connector into the connec-
tion in the electronics box.
7 Start-up
• Switch on the power supply for the
boiler.
• Put the boiler into service in accord-
ance with the operating and installa-
tion manual of the boiler.

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Handing over to the owner 8
8 Handing over to the owner
You must show the owner how to handle the timer and inform the owner about its
functions. Please use this checklist:
Handover Done
Hand over any instructions intended for the owner as well as the documents of the
appliance and device.
Go through the operating manual with the owner and answer any questions.
Draw special attention to the safety instructions, which the owner must follow.
Tell the owner to keep the manuals near the boiler together with the timer.
Table 8.1 Handing over to the owner

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9 Customer service and warranty
9 Customer service and warranty
Vaillant service
To ensure regular servicing, it is strongly recommended that arrangements are made
for a Maintenance Agreement. Please contact Vaillant Service Solutions (0870 6060
777) for further details.
Vaillant warranty
We only grant a Vaillant manufacturers warranty if a suitably qualified engineer has
installed the system in accordance with Vaillant instructions. The system owner will
be granted a warranty in accordance with the Vaillant terms and conditions. All
requests for work during the guarantee period must be made to Vaillant service
(0870 6060 777). All wiring must be in accordance with Building Regulations Part P
and BS 7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations), and must be carried out by a suitably qualified
person.