Vaillant VRC 470 User manual

Operating instructions
For the operator
GB, IE
Operating instructions
VRC 470f
Weather compensator with radio data transmis-
sion

Table of contents
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Table of contents
1 Notes on the operating instructions.................. 3
1.1 Observe other applicable documents....................3
1.2 Document storage......................................................3
1.3 Symbols used...............................................................3
1.4 Identification plate .....................................................3
1.5 Applicability of the instructions.............................. 3
1.6 CE label ......................................................................... 3
1.7 Glossary......................................................................... 3
2 Safety............................................................................4
2.1 Safety and warning information .............................4
2.1.1 Classification of warnings.........................................4
2.1.2 Structure of warnings................................................4
2.2 Intended use ................................................................4
2.3 Basic safety instructions...........................................4
3 Description of the unit............................................6
3.1 Unit design ...................................................................6
3.2 Operation......................................................................6
3.3 Operating levels .......................................................... 7
3.3.1 Menu structure design ..............................................7
3.3.2 Basic display ................................................................7
3.3.3 Selection levels............................................................8
3.3.4 Setting level .................................................................8
4 Operation .....................................................................9
4.1 Operating concept......................................................9
4.1.1 Operation in the basic display.................................9
4.1.2 Operation via function keys ................................... 10
4.2 Overview of menu structure....................................11
4.3 Overview of setting and read-out options...........14
4.3.1 Overview of modes....................................................14
4.3.2 Overview of operating levels ..................................15
5 Functional description............................................19
5.1 Functions......................................................................19
5.1.1 Reading information .................................................19
5.1.2 Setting desired temperatures............................... 20
5.1.3 Setting timer programmes......................................21
5.1.4 Days away from home scheduling........................23
5.1.5 Days at home scheduling........................................23
5.1.6 Language selection..................................................23
5.1.7 Setting the time ........................................................23
5.1.8 Setting the date .......................................................23
5.1.9 Changing over to daylight-saving time ...............24
5.1.10 Setting the display contrast...................................24
5.1.11 Setting the offset room temperature ..................24
5.1.12 Setting the offset outside temperature ..............24
5.1.13 Changing heating circuit naming..........................24
5.1.14 Restoring the factory settings...............................24
5.1.15 Installer level..............................................................25
5.2 Modes ..........................................................................25
5.2.1 Modes for the heating circuit ................................25
5.2.2 Modes for hot water production and
circulation...................................................................26
5.3 Advanced functions..................................................28
5.3.1 Cylinder boost............................................................28
5.3.2 Party function............................................................28
5.3.3 1 Day away from home ............................................29
5.3.4 1 day at home.............................................................29
5.3.5 Ventilation boost.......................................................29
6 Service and troubleshooting.............................. 30
6.1 Service........................................................................ 30
6.2 Cleaning the controller........................................... 30
6.3 Detecting and rectifying malfunctions............... 30
7 Energy saving tips...................................................31
8 Warranty and customer service.........................32
8.1 Vaillant warranty.......................................................32
8.2 Vaillant Service..........................................................32
9 Decommissioning....................................................33
9.1 Replacing the controller..........................................33
9.2 Recycling and disposal ............................................33
10 Technical data..........................................................34
11 Glossary .....................................................................35
Index............................................................................37

Notes on the operating instructions
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1 Notes on the operating instructions
These operating instructions are intended for the opera-
tor of the heating system. No particular prior knowledge
is required.
1.1 Observe other applicable documents
When operating the VRC470 controller, always take note
of all operating instructions that accompany the other
components in the heating system.
1.2 Document storage
Store these operating instructions and all other applica-
ble documents in such a way that
– they are available whenever required,
– they are kept for the full service life of the unit,
– they are available to all subsequent operators.
1.3 Symbols used
The symbols used in the text are explained below:
iUseful instructions and information
>Required actions
1.4 Identification plate
The identification plate is located inside the controller
and is not accessible from the outside.
1.5 Applicability of the instructions
These operating instructions apply to units with the fol-
lowing article numbers only:
Type designation Article number Country
VRC 470 0020108130 GB
Tab. 1.1 Type overview
The 10-digit article number can be found in the serial
number of the unit. The article number is found in the
second line of the serial number. You can view the serial
number under "Menu ¬Information ¬Serial number"
(¬Fig. 4.10).
1.6 CE label
The CE label documents compliance of the
VRC470 controller with the fundamental
requirements of the relevant directives.
1.7 Glossary
Technical terms are explained in the glossary
(¬Section11) at the end of these instructions.

Safety
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2 Safety
2.1 Safety and warning information
>When operating the VRC 470 controller, take account
of the general safety instructions and the warning
notes that appear before all of the actions.
2.1.1 Classification of warnings
The warning notes are classified in accordance with the
severity of the possible danger using the following dan-
ger signs and signal words:
Danger sign Signal word Explanation
a Danger! Immediate danger to life
or danger of severe
personal injury
eDanger! Risk of death from elec-
tric shock
aWarning! Risk of minor personal
injury
bCaution! Risk of material or envi-
ronmental damage
2.1.2 Structure of warnings
Warning signs are identified by an upper and lower sepa-
rating line and are laid out according to the following
basic principle:
aSignal word!
Type and source of danger!
Explanation of the type and source of danger
>Measures for averting the danger
2.2 Intended use
The VRC 470 controller is a state-of-the-art appliance
manufactured in accordance with recognised safety
regulations.
Even so, in the event of inappropriate or non-intended
use, damage to the unit and other property may occur.
The VRC 470 controller controls a Vaillant heating sys-
tem in a weather-compensated and time-dependent
manner. The controller is connected to a Vaillant boiler.
The controller can also regulate the hot water produc-
tion of a connected domestic hot water cylinder with or
without circulation.
Any other or additional use is considered to be improper.
The manufacturer/supplier is not liable for any resulting
damage. The owner alone bears any risk.
Observe the operating instructions
Intended use also includes compliance with the operat-
ing manual and all other applicable documents.
2.3 Basic safety instructions
Installation of the device can be only carried out by a
heating engineer. This heating engineer is also responsi-
ble for proper installation and start-up.
Protecting from Legionella
The controller is furnished with an anti-Legionella func-
tion to protect against infection by germs (Legionella).
When the anti-Legionella function is activated, the water
in the domestic hot water cylinder is heated to over
60°C for at least an hour. The heating engineer acti-
vates the anti-Legionella function on installation of the
controller.
>Ask the heating engineer if he has activated the anti-
Legionella function.
>Ask the heating engineer to explain how the anti-
Legionella function works.

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Preventing the risk of scalding
There is a danger of scalding at the hot water draw-off
points when the target temperatures are in excess of
60°C. Young children and elderly persons can even be
at danger at lower temperatures.
>Select a moderate target temperature.
>If the anti-Legionella function is activated, discuss the
following with the heating engineer:
– when does the anti-Legionella function start,
– when will the hot water cool back down to the tar-
get temperature,
– is a mixing valve incorporated in the heating sys-
tem as protection against scalding,
– what do you have to do to avoid scalding.
Preventing a malfunction
>Only operate the heating installation when it is in a
technically perfect condition.
>Ensure that any faults and damage that may nega-
tively affect safety are rectified immediately.
Preventing frost damage
If there is a power cut, or if the room temperature is set
too low in individual rooms, sections of the heating sys-
tem might be damaged by frost.
>If you are absent during a frosty spell, ensure that the
heating system remains in operation and the rooms
are warmed adequately.
>Observe the frost protection instructions
(¬Section3.2).

Description of the unit
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3 Description of the unit
3.1 Unit design
1
2
4
3
5
Fig. 3.1 Front view of VRC 470
1 Display
2 Diagnostic socket for the heating engineer
3 Right function key
4Control knob (without pushbutton function)
5 Left function key
3.2 Operation
The VRC 470 controller controls the Vaillant heating sys-
tem and hot water production of a connected domestic
hot water cylinder.
If the controller is mounted in a living room, you can
operate the heating system and hot water production
from that room. If the controller is mounted on the
boiler, you can operate the heating system and hot water
production from the boiler.
Heating installation
You can use the controller to set the desired tempera-
tures for different times of the day and for different
days of the week.
The VRC 470 controller is a weather-compensated con-
troller with a temperature sensor mounted in the open
air.
The temperature sensor measures the outside tempera-
ture and sends the values to the controller. When the
outside temperature is low, the controller increases the
flow temperature of the Vaillant heating system. When
the outside temperature rises, the controller reduces the
flow temperature. Thus, the controller reacts to fluctua-
tions in the outside temperature and, via the flow tem-
perature, keeps the room temperature constantly at the
set desired temperature.
The frost protection function protects the heating sys-
tem and dwelling against frost damage.
The frost protection function monitors the outside tem-
perature. If the outside temperature:
– falls below 3°C, the controller switches the boiler on
after a frost protection delay time, and brings the
room temperature to 5°C.
– rises above 4°C, the controller does not switch the
boiler on but monitors the outside temperature.
iThe heating engineer will set the frost protec-
tion delay time at the time of installation.
Hot water production
With the VRC 470 controller, you can also set the tem-
perature and time for hot water production. The boiler
heats the water in the domestic hot water cylinder to
the set temperature. You can set a period during which
hot water should be available in the domestic hot water
cylinder.
If a circulation pump is installed in the heating system,
you can set a period for circulation. During the set
period, hot water circulates from the domestic hot water
cylinder to the water taps and back to the domestic hot
water cylinder. If, for example, you turn on a water tap
during this time, hot water will come out of the tap
immediately.
Hot water production is not affected by the weather
compensated control of the heating system.
Several heating circuits
The controller can control two heating circuits:
– two heating circuits independently of each other, e.g.
"HEATING 1“ in a single occupancy house and "HEAT-
ING 2" in a granny annexe in this house.
– two heating circuits interdependent on each other in
a dwelling, e.g. "HEATING 1" for radiators and "HEAT-
ING 2" for underfloor heating.

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3.3 Operating levels
The controller has two superordinate operating levels.
Operating level for the heating engineer
The operating level for the heating engineer must only
be operated with expertise and is therefore protected by
a code. This level is used by the heating engineer to
adjust the controller to the heating system.
Operating level for the operator
The operating level for the operator shows you impor-
tant information and offers set-up options which do not
require any special prior knowledge. Via a menu struc-
ture, you can access configurable or read-only values.
3.3.1 Menu structure design
1234
34
4
4
21
A
1
Fig. 3.2 Menu structure
A Basic display
1 Selection level 1
2 Selection level 2
3 Selection level 3
4 Setting level
The menu structure of the controller is split into four
levels. From the basic display, you can access selection
level 1. Through up to three selection levels, you can
access one level lower or higher in the menu structure.
The setting level is accessed from the lowest selection
level.
3.3.2 Basic display
The basic display is the permanently visible display on
the screen. The basic display shows the current settings
and values of the heating system. If you make a setting
on the controller, the display on the screen switches
from the basic display to the display for new settings.
The basic display appears when you:
– press the left function key and thus exit selection
level 1.
– do not operate the controller for more than 5 min-
utes.
iIf your heating system has two independent
heating circuits, the heating engineer will
determine during installation whether or not
the basic display shows the values of circuit1
or circuit2.
Auto 01.01.10
°C
19,5
10:02
Desired temperature 20,0°C
Menu Mode
1
2
3
4
8
7
5
6
Fig. 3.3 Basic display
1 Date
2 Current room temperature
3 Time
4 Current function of the right function key
(Soft key function)
5 Current function of the left function key
(Soft key function)
6 Desired temperature (target room temperature)
7 Symbol for heating mode in "AUTO" mode
8 Mode set for the heating mode
Heating mode symbols
Sun = Heating mode within a set period (Comfort
mode)
Moon = Heating mode outside a set period (Night
mode)

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Soft key function
Both function keys have a soft key function.
The current functions of the function keys are displayed
in the lower display line.
Depending on the selection level selected in the menu
structure, the list entry or the value:
– the current function (5) of the left function key may
differ.
– the current function (4) of the right function key may
differ.
If, for example, you press the left function key, the cur-
rent function of the left function key switches from
"Menu" (¬Fig. 3.3)to "Back" (¬Fig. 3.4).
Menu
If you press the left function key "Menu", you switch
from the basic display to selection level 1 of the menu
structure.
Mode
If you press the right function key "Mode", you access
the settings under "Mode" directly from the basic dis-
play. In this way, you can quickly change the mode of
"HEATING 1" or "HEATING 2" (¬Section4.3.1). Whether
or not you can change a heating circuit depends on the
settings made by the heating engineer during installa-
tion.
Desired temperature
Depending on the mode, the desired temperature (6)
may be greyed out on the display. This is the case, for
example, in "Summer mode". As heating is not opera-
tional in "Summer mode", and therefore the heating cir-
cuit is off, there is no desired temperature.
3.3.3 Selection levels
Through the selection levels, you navigate to the setting
level in which you wish to read or change settings.
The selection levels have four display fields.
Menu
Information
Desired temperatures
Time programmes
Back Select
1
4
3
2
Fig. 3.4 Display fields in the selection levels
1 Scroll bar (only appears if there are more list entries than
can be shown at once on the display)
2 Current functions of the right and left function keys (soft
key functions)
3 List entries of the selection levels
4 Current function or selection level
3.3.4 Setting level
In the setting level, you can select the values you wish to
read or change.
The setting level has five display fields.
HEATING 1
Day
Night set-back
Back Change
20,0°C
7, 5 ° C
1
3
2
5
4
Fig. 3.5 Display fields in the setting level
1 Current selection level
2 Values
3 Highlighting (white font on black background) shows the
current selection.
4 Current functions of the right and left function keys (soft
key functions)
5 Setting level

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4 Operation
4.1 Operating concept
The controller is operated with two function keys and a
control knob (¬Section3.1).
Use the function keys to:
– navigate through the selection levels and the setting
level in the menu structure (¬Tab. 4.2),
– highlight a setting,
– confirm a value,
– activate a mode,
– cancel changing a value.
Use the control knob to:
– navigate through the list entries of a selection level
by turning the control knob to the left or right
– highlight a selection level or a setting level,
– change a selected value.
The display shows a highlighted selection level, a setting
level or a highlighted value with white font on a black
background.
iIf you do not operate the controller during a
period of more than 5 minutes, the basic dis-
play appears in the display again.
4.1.1 Operation in the basic display
From the basic display, you can change the "Desired day
temperature" directly for the current day by turning the
control knob.
Desired day temperature
Only today: 18°C
For Permanent Change
Press Ok
Ok
Fig. 4.1 Request to change the desired temperature
In the display, a request appears asking if you wish to
change the "Desired day temperature" for the current
day or on a permanent basis.
To change the "Desired day temperature" for the cur-
rent day only:
>Turn the control knob to set the desired temperature.
The display switches back to the basic display after
12seconds. The set desired temperature applies only
until the end of the active period of the current day.
To change the "Desired day temperature" perma-
nently:
>Turn the control knob to set the desired day tempera-
ture.
>Press the right function key "OK".
The display switches to the basic display. The new
desired day temperature is applied permanently.

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4.1.2 Operation via function keys
Example: Changing the time
You wish to change the time.
The display shows the basic display.
If the display does not show the basic display, press the
left function key "Back" until the basic display appears
again.
Day 01.01.10
°C
19,5
08:15
Desired temperature 20,0°C
Menu Mode
Fig. 4.2 Basic display
>Press the left function key "Menu".
Menu
Information
Desired temperatures
Time programmes
Back Select
Fig. 4.3 Selection level 1: "Information"
The controller is now in selection level 1.
The left function key now has the function "Back" (to
the next selection level up), the right function key has
the function "Select" (the next selection level down).
>Turn the control knob until the "Basic settings" list
entry is highlighted.
Menu
Day away from home scheduling
Day at home scheduling
Basic settings
Back Select
Fig. 4.4 Selection level 1: "Basic settings"
>Press the right function key "Select".
Basic settings
Language
Date / Time
Display
Back Select
Fig. 4.5 Selection level 2: "Language"
The controller is now in selection level 2.
>Turn the control knob until the "Date / Time" list
entry is highlighted.
Basic settings
Language
Date / Time
Display
Back Select
Fig. 4.6 Selection level 2: "Date / Time"
>Press the right function key "Select".
Date / Time
Time
Date
Day-light savings
:1508
01.01.10
Off
Back Change
Fig. 4.7 Setting level: Value for hours highlighted
The controller is now in setting level "Time". The value
for hours is highlighted.
The left function key now has the function "Back" (to
the next selection level up), the right function key has
the function "Change" (of the value).
>Press the right function key "Change".
Date / Time
Time
Date
Day-light savings
:1508
01.01.10
Off
Back Change
Fig. 4.8 Setting level: Approving the value to be changed