Viessmann VITOPLANAR EI6 User manual

Installation instructions
for contractors
VIESMANN
Vitoplanar EI6
Type EI6.A325SDMH, EI6.A700SDMH, EI6.A900SDMH
Infrared heater
VITOPLANAR EI6
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Please follow these safety instruc-
tions closely to prevent accidents
and material losses.
Safety instructions explained
Danger
This symbol warns against the risk
of injury.
!Please note
This symbol warns against the risk
of material losses and environmen-
tal pollution.
Note
Details identified by the word "Note"
contain additional information.
Target group
These instructions are exclusively inten-
ded for qualified contractors.
Installation and commissioning as well
as repairs and service work may only be
carried out by a licensed contractor or a
qualified person in compliance with all
safety regulations. This person must first
check whether the electrical system in
the building complies with the applicable
standards. The manufacturer's responsi-
bility is limited to the delivery of the
appliance.
This appliance can also be operated by
children aged 8 and older, as well as by
individuals with reduced physical, sen-
sory or mental faculties or those lacking
in experience and knowledge, provided
such individuals are supervised or have
been instructed in the safe use of this
appliance and any risks arising from it.
!Please note
Supervise children in the proximity
of the appliance.
■Never permit children to play with
the appliance.
■Cleaning and user maintenance
must never be carried out by
unsupervised children.
Regulations to be observed
■National installation regulations
■Statutory regulations for the prevention
of accidents
■Statutory regulations for environmental
protection
■Codes of practice of the relevant trade
associations
■Relevant country-specific safety regu-
lations
Safety instructions
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Working on the appliance
■Work on electrical equipment may only
be carried out by a qualified electrician.
■Only connect appliances to correctly
installed sockets.
■When working on the appliance, dis-
connect the power plug.
■Isolate the appliance from the power
supply (e.g. by removing the separate
fuse or by means of a mains isolator)
and check that it is no longer live.
■Safeguard the appliance against
reconnection.
Danger
Hot surfaces on the appliance can
cause burns.
Before maintenance and service
work, switch off the appliance and
let it cool down.
Particular care is required when
children or vulnerable adults are
present.
Operation of the appliance
Danger
Damaged equipment poses a
safety hazard.
Check the appliance for external
damage. Never start up a damaged
appliance.
■The appliance may only be operated in
its original condition without modifica-
tions and in perfect technical condition.
All protection equipment must work
faultlessly and be freely accessible.
■To prevent the appliance overheating,
do not cover it.
■Children younger than the age of 3
must be kept away from the appliance
unless they are constantly supervised.
Children between the ages of 3 and 8
may only switch the appliance on and
off if they are supervised or have been
instructed in the safe use of the appli-
ance and have understood the result-
ing risks, provided that the appliance is
placed or installed in its normal posi-
tion of use. Children between the ages
of 3 and 8 must not plug the appliance
into a wall socket, regulate the appli-
ance, clean the appliance or carry out
maintenance.
■The appliance may only be commis-
sioned once it has been installed.
■The appliance must not be used in the
immediate vicinity of a bathtub, shower
or swimming pool.
■The appliance must not be used in
rooms inhabited by persons who can-
not leave the room independently,
unless constant monitoring is ensured.
Danger
Covering the surface can cause
a fire hazard.
■Do not cover the appliance,
whether partially or wholly,
e.g. with a towel.
■Do not dry any objects on the
appliance.
!Please note
Even covering parts of the front can
lead to overheating and damage to
the heating element.
■Do not cover the appliance,
whether partially or wholly, e.g.
with a towel.
■Do not dry any objects on the
appliance.
Safety instructions (cont.)
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!Please note
Mechanical loads can damage the
appliance.
■Do not lean against the appliance.
■Do not lean objects against the
appliance.
Auxiliary components and individual parts
For replacement, use only spare parts
supplied or approved by Viessmann.
Safety instructions (cont.)
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Please dispose of packaging waste in line with statu-
tory regulations.
Symbols
Symbol Meaning
Reference to another document containing
further information
Warning of material losses and environ-
mental pollution
Intended use
The appliance may only be used for its intended pur-
pose in areas where the occupants can leave the
rooms independently or where constant monitoring is
ensured.
It is intended exclusively for room heating.
Using the appliance if it is not installed or for any pur-
pose other than room heating shall be deemed inap-
propriate.
Intended use presupposes that a permanent installa-
tion in conjunction with permissible components
designed for this purpose has been carried out.
The appliance must be able to radiate freely into the
room.
The appliance must not be used in the immediate
vicinity of a bathtub, shower or swimming pool.
The appliance is not intended for use under church
pews.
All other use is deemed inappropriate. Any resulting
losses are excluded from the manufacturer's liability.
Any usage beyond this must be approved by the man-
ufacturer in each individual case.
Intended use also includes adherence to maintenance
and inspection intervals.
Product information
Direct electric heating for rapid heating of living spaces
■Infrared heater
■Radiation-optimised infrared heating coating
■Optimised insulation reduces proportion of convec-
tion
■Large infrared radiant surface
■Maintenance-free, no magnetic field
■Horizontal and vertical installation
■Ceiling or wall mounting
Note
In conjunction with the Vitoplanar wireless thermostat
or the Vitoplanar switch mounting thermostat, the prod-
uct data corresponds to the EU regulations of the
directive on the environmentally sound design of
energy related products (ErP).
Vitoplanar EI6
Type Output in
W
Dimen-
sions in
mm
Weight in
kg
EI6.A325SDMH 325 593 x 593 4.2
EI6.A700SDMH 700 1193 x 593 8.4
EI6.A900SDMH 900 1550 x 593 10.5
Note
A Vitoplanar wireless or switch mounting thermostat is
required for operation of the appliance.
Disposal of packaging
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Note
If mounted on a ceiling, the appliance must be installed
at least 1.8 m above the floor.
Danger
If mounted on a wall directly below a wall
socket, the connecting cable may overheat and
catch fire.
Do not install the appliance directly below a wall
socket.
Note
In bathrooms, the appliance must be installed so that
switches and other controllers cannot be touched by a
person in the bath or shower.
Danger
Using unsuitable fixing materials may cause the
appliance to fall from the wall/ceiling. This may
result in dangerous injuries and damage to the
appliance.
Only secure the appliance to the ceiling using
the fixing rails provided in the standard delivery.
Only use screws and rawl plugs that are suitable
for the type of wall/ceiling (brickwork, concrete,
plasterboard, etc.).
!Please note
Installation on uneven surfaces can cause dam-
age to the heating surface due to stress.
Only install the appliance on level surfaces.
Note
Thanks to the low surface temperature at the back of
the appliance, the infrared heater can also be installed
on wooden ceilings.
Fixings included in the standard delivery
Fig. 1 2 x fixing rails
Clearance dimensions
Fig. 2 Minimum clearances
Danger
Operating the appliance with insufficient clear-
ances may result in flammable objects catching
fire.
Observe the specified minimum clearances.
Note
When installing the appliance in bathrooms, observe
the safety zones according to DIN VDE 0100 part 701!
Before installation
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1. Position of fixing rails: See Fig. 3.
2. Drill holes in the ceiling using a fixing rail (standard
delivery) as a template.
3. Secure the fixing rails using suitable rawl plugs and
screws.
Danger
Using unsuitable fixing materials may cause
the appliance to fall from the ceiling. This
may result in dangerous injuries and dam-
age to the appliance.
Only secure the appliance to the ceiling
using the fixing rails provided in the standard
delivery.
Only use screws and rawl plugs that are
suitable for the type of ceiling (brickwork,
concrete, plasterboard, etc.).
4. Connect the infrared heater.
5. Push the infrared heater into the fixing rails and
check that it is secure.
!Please note
Mechanical stress on the surface, e.g. due
to people or objects leaning against it, can
cause damage.
Prevent force being applied to the surface.
Mounting the appliance on the wall
1. Position of fixing rails: See Fig. 3.
2. Mark out the drill holes using a spirit level and fix-
ing rail (standard delivery).
3. Secure the fixing rails using suitable rawl plugs and
screws.
Danger
The appliance may fall off the wall if unsuita-
ble fixing materials are used. This may result
in dangerous injuries and damage to the
appliance.
Only secure the appliance to the ceiling
using the fixing rails provided in the standard
delivery.
Only use screws and rawl plugs that are
suitable for the type of wall (masonry, con-
crete, plasterboard, etc.).
4. Connect the infrared heater.
5. Push the infrared heater into the fixing rails and
check that it is secure.
!Please note
Mechanical stress on the surface, e.g. due
to people or objects leaning against it, can
cause damage.
Prevent force being applied to the surface.
Mounting the appliance on the ceiling
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Drill holes
488
18 18
220
220
220
220
30 30
Fig. 3
Electrical connection
Connection to wall socket, alternatively to wall junction
box
Fig. 4 Electrical connection
RTH Room thermostat (accessories)
See also installation instructions for thermostat.
Position of fixing rails
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Connection via wall junction box
Danger
Incorrect wiring can lead to serious injury from
electrical current and result in appliance dam-
age.
Connection to wall junction boxes must only be
carried out by qualified contractors.
Danger
A damaged connecting cable can lead to electric
shock and short circuit.
Check the connecting cable for damage before
installation.
1. On the installation side, install an omnipolar isola-
tor with a contact opening width of at least 3 mm in
the permanent electrical installation in accordance
with the installation regulations.
2. Disconnect the existing plug and connect the
power cable to a wall junction box.
Note
The power cable can be extended with a type
SiHF-J3G 1.5 mm² cable. A direct connection to
the appliance is not possible. The connecting cable
must be 1.0 to 1.9 m long.
The appliance must be permanently connected to
an earth conductor.
Connection with plug
Danger
A damaged connecting cable can lead to electric
shock and short circuit.
Check the connecting cable for damage before
installation.
Note
The appliance must be permanently connected to an
earth conductor.
Note
The socket must match the appliance plug.
Commissioning and instructing the user
Commissioning and user instruction must be carried
out by the contractor performing the installation. The
user must be instructed in the operation of the appli-
ance and in particular must be advised of the minimum
clearances to be observed.
Electrical connection (cont.)
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Type EI6 A325SDMH A700SDMH A900SDMH
Electrical values
Output W 325 700 900
Rated voltage V~ 230
IP rating IP 21
Protection class I
Surface temperature °C Max. 120
Dimensions
Width mm 593 1193 1550
Height mm 593
Depth (appliance/installation) mm 20/35
Weight kg 4.2 8.4 10.5
Energy consumption data
In conjunction with the Vitoplanar wireless thermostat
or the Vitoplanar switch mounting thermostat, the prod-
uct data corresponds to the EU regulations of the
directive on the environmentally sound design of
energy related products (ErP).
Final decommissioning and disposal
Viessmann products can be recycled. Components
and substances from the system are not part of ordi-
nary domestic waste.
For decommissioning, isolate the system from the
power supply and allow components to cool down
where appropriate.
All components must be disposed of correctly.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Viessmann Werke GmbH & Co. KG, D-35107
Allendorf, declare as sole responsible body that the
named product complies with the European directives
and supplementary national requirements in terms of
its design and operational characteristics.
Using the serial number, the full Declaration of Con-
formity can be found on the following website:
www.viessmann.co.uk/eu-conformity
Specification
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Viessmann Limited
Hortonwood 30, Telford
Shropshire, TF1 7YP, GB
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Viessmann Climate Solutions SE
35108 Allendorf
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.viessmann.com
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Viessmann Limited
Hortonwood 30, Telford
Shropshire, TF1 7YP, GB
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Viessmann Climate Solutions SE
35108 Allendorf
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.viessmann.com
6169851 Subject to technical modifications.