Vaillant VIH R 120/6 B User manual

For the operator
Instructions for use
uniSTOR
Domestic hot water cylinder
DE, AT, BEde
Instructions for use
Publisher/manufacturer
Vaillant GmbH
Berghauser Str. 40 D-42859 Remscheid
Telefon [phone]‑0 Telefax 021 91 18‑28 10
[email protected] www.vaillant.de

Contents
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Contents
1 Safety.................................................................... 3
1.1 Action-related warnings ......................................... 3
1.2 Intended use.......................................................... 3
1.3 General safety information .................................... 4
1.4 CE label ................................................................. 6
2 Notes on the documentation .............................. 7
2.1 Observing other applicable documents ................. 7
2.2 Storing documents................................................. 7
2.3 Validity of the instructions...................................... 7
3 Description of the unit and functions................ 8
3.1 Design.................................................................... 8
3.2 Information on the data plate................................. 9
4 Caring for the product....................................... 10
5 Maintenance....................................................... 10
6 Recycling and disposal..................................... 11
7 Decommissioning.............................................. 11
8 Guarantee........................................................... 11
9 Customer service............................................... 12

Safety 1
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1 Safety
1.1 Action-related warnings
Classification of action-related warnings
The action-related warnings are classified in
accordance with the severity of the possible
danger using the following warning signs and
signal words:
Warning symbols and signal words
Danger!
Imminent danger to life or risk of
severe personal injury
Danger!
Risk of death from electric shock
Warning.
Risk of minor personal injury
Caution.
Risk of material or environmental
damage
1.2 Intended use
There is a risk of injury or death to the user or
others, or of damage to the product and other
property in the event of improper use or use
for which it is not intended.
The domestic hot water cylinder is designed
to keep potable water that is heated to a max-
imum 85 °C ready for use in households and
businesses. The product is designed to be in-
tegrated into a central heating installation. It is
designed to be combined with boilers whose
power lies within the limits specified in the fol-
lowing table.
Power transmitted Continuous
output ***
[kW]
Minimum *
[kW]
Maximum **
[kW]
VIH R 120 10 31 22
VIH R 150 13 36 26
VIH R 200 15 41 30

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Power transmitted Continuous
output ***
[kW]
Minimum *
[kW]
Maximum **
[kW]
* 85 °C flow temperature, 60 °C cylinder tem-
perature
** 85 °C flow temperature, 10 °C cylinder tem-
perature
*** 80 °C heating flow temperature, 45 °C hot
water outlet temperature, 10 °C cold water inlet
temperature
To control the hot water generation, weather-
compensated controls and control systems
from suitable boilers can be used. These are
boilers that provide cylinder charging and
make use of the compatibility for a temper-
ature sensor.
Intended use includes the following:
–observance of the operating instructions
included for the product and any other sys-
tem components
–compliance with all inspection and main-
tenance conditions listed in the instruc-
tions.
The use of the product in vehicles, such as
mobile homes and caravans, is not classed
as intended use. Units that are not classed as
vehicles are those that are installed in a fixed
and permanent location (known as "fixed in-
stallation").
Any other use that is not specified in these
instructions, or use beyond that specified in
this document shall be considered improper
use. Any direct commercial or industrial use is
also deemed to be improper.
Caution.
Improper use of any kind is prohibited.
1.3 General safety information
1.3.1 Installation by competent persons
only
The installation and start-up, inspection and
maintenance, and repair and decommission-

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ing of the product must only be carried out by
a competent person.
1.3.2 Preventing frost damage
If the product is placed out of operation for
a relatively long period of time (e.g. during a
winter holiday) in an unheated room, the wa-
ter in the product and pipelines may freeze.
▶Ensure that the entire installation room is
always frost-free.
1.3.3 Material damage due to leaks
▶Ensure that there is no mechanical tension
on the supply lines.
▶Do not suspend any loads from the
pipelines (e.g. clothing).
1.3.4 What to do if you find a leak
▶If a leak occurs, immediately close the cold
water stop valve on the system.
▶If necessary, ask your competent person
where he installed the cold water stop
valve.
▶Have the leak repaired by an approved
heating specialist company.
1.3.5 Danger due to changes to the
product environment
There is a risk of injury or death to the user
or others, or of damage to the product and
other property, in the event of changes to the
product environment.
▶Never shut down the safety devices.
▶Do not tamper with any of the safety
devices.
▶Do not damage or remove any seals on
components. Only qualified competent
persons and factory service personnel are
authorised to make modifications to sealed
components.
▶Do not make any changes:
–to the product
–to the gas, air, water and electricity sup-
ply lines
–to the drain line and expansion relief
valve for the heating water

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–to the structural elements
1.3.6 Cabinet-type casing
Enclosing the product in cabinet-type cas-
ing requires compliance with the applicable
design instructions.
▶If you require cabinet-type casing for the
product, consult an approved heating spe-
cialist company. Never, under any circum-
stances, enclose the product yourself.
1.3.7 Risk of injury and material damage
due to maintenance and repairs
carried out incorrectly or not carried
out at all
▶Never attempt to carry out maintenance
work or repairs on your product yourself.
▶Faults and damage should be immediately
rectified by a competent person.
▶Adhere to the maintenance intervals spe-
cified.
1.4 CE label
The CE label shows that the products comply
with the basic requirements of the applicable
directives as stated on the identification plate.
The declaration of conformity can be viewed
at the manufacturer's site.

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2 Notes on the documentation
2.1 Observing other applicable documents
▶You must observe all operating instructions enclosed with
the system components.
2.2 Storing documents
▶Keep this manual and all other applicable documents
safe for future use.
2.3 Validity of the instructions
These instructions apply for the following products only:
Applicability: Germany
Type designation Article number
VIH R 120/6 B 0010016414
VIH R 150/6 B 0010015947
VIH R 200/6 B 0010015948
VIH R 120/6 H 0010015928
VIH R 150/6 H 0010015929
VIH R 200/6 H 0010015930
Applicability: Austria
Type designation Article number
VIH R 120/6 M 0010015937
VIH R 150/6 M 0010015938
VIH R 200/6 M 0010015939
Applicability: Belgium
Type designation Article number
VIH R 120/6 B 0010015943
VIH R 150/6 B 0010015944
VIH R 200/6 B 0010015945
VIH R 120/6 HA 0010015931
VIH R 150/6 HA 0010015932
VIH R 200/6 HA 0010015933

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3 Description of the unit and functions
3.1 Design
Applicability: All VIH R ... B units
1
2
3
1 Connections for the install-
ation by the competent
person
2 Heat insulation
3 Drain cock for mainten-
ance work carried out by
the competent person
Applicability: All VIH R ... M units
OR All VIH R ... H units
2
3
1
4
1 Top casing
2 Connections for the install-
ation by the competent
person
3 Heat insulation
4 Drain cock for mainten-
ance work carried out by
the competent person

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The domestic hot water cylinder is equipped with external
heat insulation. The vessel for the domestic hot water cylin-
der is made of enamelled steel. The heating coils that trans-
fer the heat are located inside the vessel. As additional corro-
sion protection, the vessel has a protection anode.
Applicability: All VIH R ... B units
OR All VIH R ... M units
A circulation pump can be used as an option to increase the
hot water comfort, particularly at more distant draw-off points.
3.2 Information on the data plate
Applicability: Austria
OR Belgium
OR Germany
Information on the data
plate
Meaning
Serial no. Serial number
VIH R ... Type designation
VIH Vaillant, indirectly heated high-
pressure cylinder
R Round
120, (150, 200) Cylinder type
/6 Unit generation
Information on the data
plate
Meaning
B, (M, H) Insulation:
–B = Basic
–M = Medium
–H = High
A External current anode
R Cleaning eye
ACI Display for magnesium protec-
tion anode
EN 12897:2006 Standard applied
Cylinder
Spiral immersion heater
V[l] Nominal volume
PS[bar] Maximum operating pressure
Tmax[°C] Maximum operating temperat-
ure
A [m2]Heat transfer surface
Pt [bar] Test pressure
P1 Continuous output
V Nominal circulation volume
flow

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Information on the data
plate
Meaning
Heat loss Downtime loss
Heater connection Recommended dimensions of
the pipelines to connect the
boiler
Read the instructions.
→"CE marking" section
Serial-No.
Barcode with serial number,
The 7th to 16th digits of the
serial number form the article
number
4 Caring for the product
Caution.
Risk of material damage caused by unsuit-
able cleaning agents.
▶Do not use sprays, scouring agents, de-
tergents, solvents or cleaning agents that
contain chlorine.
▶Clean the casing with a damp cloth and a little solvent-
free soap.
5 Maintenance
Regular maintenance of the product by the competent person
is a prerequisite for ensuring that the system is constantly
ready and safe for operation, reliable and has a long service
life.
Applicability: All units with magnesium protection anode
▶From two years after starting up the domestic hot water
cylinder, have the magnesium protection anode serviced
annually by the competent person.
If the magnesium protection anode is 60% used, the compet-
ent person must replace the magnesium protection anode.
When replacing the magnesium protection anode, if the com-
petent person notices dirt in the vessel, they should rinse the
vessel.
Applicability: All units with an external current anode
If the LED on the power supply unit for the external current
anode flashes red, there is a fault which must be eliminated
by the competent person.
▶Regularly check the LED on the power supply unit for the
external current anode.

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▶If the LED on the power supply unit for the external cur-
rent anode flashes red, inform your competent person.
6 Recycling and disposal
Disposing of the packaging
▶The competent person who installed the product is re-
sponsible for disposing of the packaging.
Disposing of the product and accessories
▶Do not dispose of the product or the accessories with
household waste.
▶Ensure that the product and all accessories are disposed
of properly.
▶Observe all relevant regulations.
7 Decommissioning
▶Make sure that only an authorised competent person
decommissions the product.
8 Guarantee
Applicability: Germany
OR Austria
Herstellergarantie gewähren wir nur bei Installation durch
einen anerkannten Fachhandwerksbetrieb.
Dem Eigentümer des Geräts räumen wir diese Hersteller-
garantie entsprechend den Vaillant Garantiebedingungen
ein. Garantiearbeiten werden grundsätzlich nur von unserem
Werkskundendienst ausgeführt. Wir können Ihnen daher et-
waige Kosten, die Ihnen bei der Durchführung von Arbeiten
an dem Gerät während der Garantiezeit entstehen, nur dann
erstatten, falls wir Ihnen einen entsprechenden Auftrag erteilt
haben und es sich um einen Garantiefall handelt.
Applicability: Belgium
Die N.V. VAILLANT gewährleistet eine Garantie von
2 Jahren auf alle Material- und Konstruktionsfehler ihrer
Produkte ab dem Rechnungsdatum.
Die Garantie wird nur gewährt, wenn folgende Voraussetzun-
gen erfüllt sind:
1. Das Gerät muss von einem qualifizierten Fachmann
installiert worden sein. Dieser ist dafür verantwortlich,
dass alle geltenden Normen und Richtlinien bei der In-
stallation beachtet wurden.
2. Während der Garantiezeit ist nur der Vaillant Werkskun-
dendienst autorisiert, Reparaturen oder Veränderungen

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am Gerät vorzunehmen. Die Werksgarantie erlischt,
wenn in das Gerät Teile eingebaut werden, die nicht von
Vaillant zugelassen sind.
3. Damit die Garantie wirksam werden kann, muss
die Garantiekarte vollständig und ordnungsgemäß
ausgefüllt, unterschrieben und ausreichend frankiert
spätestens fünfzehn Tage nach der Installation an uns
zurückgeschickt werden.
Während der Garantiezeit an dem Gerät festgestellte
Material- oder Fabrikationsfehler werden von unserem
Werkskundendienst kostenlos behoben. Für Fehler, die
nicht auf den genannten Ursachen beruhen, z. B. Fehler
aufgrund unsachgemäßer Installation oder vorschriftswidriger
Behandlung, bei Verstoß gegen die geltenden Normen
und Richtlinien zur Installation, zum Aufstellraum oder zur
Belüftung, bei Überlastung, Frosteinwirkung oder normalem
Verschleiß oder bei Gewalteinwirkung übernehmen wir keine
Haftung. Wenn eine Rechnung gemäß den allgemeinen
Bedingungen des Werkvertrags ausgestellt wird, wird diese
ohne vorherige schriftliche Vereinbarung mit Dritten (z. B.
Eigentümer, Vermieter, Verwalter etc.) an den Auftraggeber
oder/und den Benutzer der Anlage gerichtet; dieser übern-
immt die Zahlungsverpflichtung. Der Rechnungsbetrag ist
dem Techniker des Werkskundendienstes, der die Leistung
erbracht hat, zu erstatten. Die Reparatur oder der Austausch
von Teilen während der Garantie verlängert die Garantiezeit
nicht. Nicht umfasst von der Werksgarantie sind Ansprüche,
die über die kostenlose Fehlerbeseitigung hinausgehen, wie
z. B. Ansprüche auf Schadenersatz. Gerichtsstand ist der
Sitz unseres Unternehmens. Um alle Funktionen des Vaillant
Geräts auf Dauer sicherzustellen und um den zugelassenen
Serienzustand nicht zu verändern, dürfen bei Wartungs- und
Instandhaltungsarbeiten nur Original Vaillant Ersatzteile
verwendet werden!
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Applicability: Germany
Vaillant Werkskundendienst: 018 06 99 91 50 (20 Cent/Anruf
aus dem deutschen Festnetz, aus dem Mobilfunknetz max.
60 Cent/Anruf.)
Applicability: Austria
Vaillant Group Austria GmbH
Forchheimergasse 7
A-1230 Wien
Österreich
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Internet: http://www.vaillant.at/werkskundendienst/
Telefon: 05 70 50‑21 00 (zum Regionaltarif österreichweit,
bei Anrufen aus dem Mobilfunknetz ggf. abweichende Tarife
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ber)
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Applicability: Belgium
N.V. Vaillant S.A.
Golden Hopestraat 15
B-1620 Drogenbos
Belgien, Belgique, België
Kundendienst: 2 334 93 52

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