Viessmann VITOSOL-F User manual

Installation instructions
for contractors
VIESMANN
Vitosol-F/-FM
Type SV and SH
Flat-plate collector for installation on collector supports and walls
Collector supports with variable angle of inclination
VITOSOL-F/-FM
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Please follow these safety instructions closely to
prevent accidents and material losses.
Safety instructions explained
!Please note
This symbol warns against the risk of material
losses and environmental pollution.
Note
Details identified by the word "Note" contain additional
information.
Target group
These instructions are exclusively intended for author-
ised contractors.
■Work on electrical equipment must only be carried
out by a qualified electrician.
Regulations to be observed
■National installation regulations
■Statutory regulations for the prevention of accidents
■Statutory regulations for the protection of the envi-
ronment
■Codes of practice of the relevant trade associations
■All relevant safety regulations as defined by DIN, EN,
DVGW, VDE and locally applicable standards
aÖNORM, EN and ÖVE
cSEV, SUVA, SVTI, SWKI and SVGW
Working on the system
■Isolate the system 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 system against reconnection.
Safety instructions
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1. Information Disposal of packaging ............................................................................ 4
Symbols ................................................................................................. 4
Intended use .......................................................................................... 5
2. Preparing for installation Calculating collector row clearance z .................................................... 6
3. Installation sequence Installation on collector supports ........................................................... 7
■Components, Vitosol-F/-FM, type SH ................................................. 7
■Components, Vitosol-F/-FM, type SV ................................................. 8
■Fitting collector supports, adjusting angle of inclination α ................... 9
■Installation on substructure, e.g. steel beams .................................... 9
■Installation on concrete slabs, only for type SH .................................. 12
Wall mounting (only for type SH) ........................................................... 15
■Components ....................................................................................... 15
■Fitting collector supports, adjusting angle of inclination γ ................... 16
■Installing the collectors ....................................................................... 16
Fitting the connection set and collector temperature sensor ................. 19
■Components ....................................................................................... 19
Covering the collector ............................................................................ 20
Installation .............................................................................................. 20
Commissioning and adjustment ............................................................. 21
Index
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Disposal of packaging
Please dispose of packaging waste in line with statu-
tory regulations.
DE: Use the disposal system organised by
Viessmann.
AT: Use the ARA statutory disposal system (Altstoff
Recycling Austria AG, licence number 5766).
CH: Packaging waste is disposed of by the HVAC
contractor.
Symbols
Symbol Meaning
Reference to other document containing
further information
1.
Step in a diagram:
The numbers correspond to the order in
which the steps are carried out.
Warning of material losses and environ-
mental pollution
Live electrical area
Pay particular attention.
■Component must audibly click into place.
or
■Acoustic signal
■Fit new component.
or
■In conjunction with a tool: Clean the sur-
face.
Dispose of component correctly.
Dispose of component at a suitable collec-
tion point. Do not dispose of component in
domestic waste.
Disposal of packaging
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The appliance is only intended to be installed and
operated in sealed unvented systems that comply with
EN 12828 / DIN 1988, or solar thermal systems that
comply with EN 12977, with due attention paid to the
associated installation, service and operating instruc-
tions. DHW cylinders are only designed to store and
heat water of potable water quality. Heating water buf-
fer cylinders are only designed to hold fill water of pot-
able water quality. Only operate solar collectors with
the heat transfer medium approved by the manufac-
turer.
Intended use presupposes that a fixed installation in
conjunction with permissible, system-specific compo-
nents has been carried out.
Commercial or industrial usage for a purpose other
than heating the building or DHW shall be deemed
inappropriate.
Any usage beyond this must be approved by the man-
ufacturer for the individual case.
Incorrect usage or operation of the appliance (e.g. the
appliance being opened by the system user) is prohibi-
ted and results in an exclusion of liability.
Incorrect usage also occurs if the components in the
system are modified from their intended use (e.g.
through direct DHW heating in the collector).
Adhere to statutory regulations, especially concerning
the hygiene of potable water.
Intended use
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When installing several collectors one behind the
other, maintain clearance z to prevent unwanted shad-
ing.
z
β
α α
Fig. 1
z Collector row clearance
αCollector angle of inclination
βAngle of the sun
Angle of inclination αCollector row clearance z in mm
Type SV Type SH
Flensburg
25° 6890 3060
35° 8370 3720
45° 9600 4260
50° 10100 4490
60° 10890 4830
Kassel
25° 5830 2590
35° 6940 3100
45° 7840 3480
50° 8190 3640
60° 8720 3870
Munich
25° 5160 2290
35° 6030 2680
45° 6710 2980
50° 6980 3100
60° 7350 3260
Calculating collector row clearance z
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Components, Vitosol-F/-FM, type SH
50
Ø 11
95 6 8
qQ qW
qP
80
75
897
100 722
α= 55°
α= 50°
α= 75°
α= 70°
α= 65°
α= 80°
α= 60°
100
α
100
α
α= 25°
α= 30°
α= 35°
α= 40°
α= 45°
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
AB
2
7
M8x25
Fig. 2
ACollector support for angle of inclination α 25 to
45°
BCollector support for angle of inclination α 50 to
80°
1Collector support
2Base rail
3Adjustable support, lower part
4Adjustable support, upper part (2-part)
5Washer 7 8.4 mm
6Hexagon nut M 8
7Hexagon bolt M 8 x 25
8Retaining bracket
9Clamping bracket
qP Joining plate
qQ Cross brace
qW Support rail (only for roofs with gravel ballast layer)
Connection pipe
Armaturenfett
rP rQ
Fig. 3
rP Connection pipe
rQ Special valve grease
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Components, Vitosol-F/-FM, type SV
9
5 6
8qQ
qP
α= 35°
α= 40
α= 45°
α= 50°
α= 25°
α= 55°
α= 60°
α= 30°
100
α
Ø 11
80
100100 1600
1800
50
1
2
3
4
2
7
M8x25
Fig. 4
1Collector support
2Base rail
3Adjustable support, lower part
4Adjustable support, upper part (2-part)
5Washer 7 8.4 mm
6Hexagon nut M 8
7Hexagon bolt M 8 x 25
8Retaining bracket
9Clamping bracket
qP Joining plate
qQ Cross brace
Connection pipe
Armaturenfett
rP rQ
Fig. 5
rP Connection pipe
rQ Special valve grease
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Fitting collector supports, adjusting angle of inclination α
7
2.
1.
6 5
7
5
6
Fig. 6 For angles of inclination, see Fig. 2 and 4.
Installation on substructure, e.g. steel beams
Installation information:
■Observe the maximum load and distance from the
edge of the roof for the on-site substructure to DIN
1055.
■Install the on-site substructure at right angles to and
horizontally level with the collector orientation.
■Secure joining plate qP to the retaining plates
between the second and third supports, the fourth
and fifth, etc.
■For each of the 1 to 6 collectors installed side by
side, secure 2 cross braces diagonally to the adjust-
able supports using screws (see following diagram).
Installation on collector supports (cont.)
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yx
4x
qQ
Ø 8,5
3.
56 6.
7
7.
6
5
qP 8
5.
4.
7 5
Fig. 7 Use the base rails as a drilling template.
Type x mm y mm
SV 595 481
SH 1920 481
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8.
10.
D
9
9
Armaturenfett
9.
rP
C
11.
12.
9
qP
57
Fig. 8
CSpacer lip
DType plate
■The side with type plate D must be facing out-
wards on the first and last collectors.
On just one of the collectors, fit the pipework at the
side opposite the type plate side.
■!Please note
The connection pipes must be free of any
signs of damage.
Lubricate O-rings only with the special valve
grease provided.
■Continue on page 19, "Fitting the connection set
and collector temperature sensor".
Installation on collector supports (cont.)
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Installation on concrete slabs, only for type SH
Installation information:
■Observe the maximum load and distance from the
edge of the roof for the on-site substructure to DIN
1055.
■Remove any gravel or similar from the installation
area, cover the surface with protective building mats
and position concrete slabs on top of these mats
(see table below).
■Screw the joining plate onto the retaining brackets
between the 2nd and 3rd collector support and
between the 4th and 5th, etc. (see following dia-
gram).
■For each of the 1 to 6 collectors installed side by
side, secure 2 cross braces diagonally to the adjust-
able supports using screws (see Fig. 10).
Calculations to DIN 1055-4, 8/1986 and DIN 1055-5, 6/1975
Securing against slippage Securing against lifting
Installation height
above ground
m<8 8–20 20–100 <8 8–20 20–100
Ballast at 25° kg 323 561 800 155 315 476
Ballast at 45° kg 492 845 1198 132 254 375
481 1920
4x
3.
qP 8
5.
4.
57
Fig. 9 Use the base rails as a drilling template.
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6.
6
qQ
Ø 8,5
7.
8.
7
5qW
652
65 7
6 5
7
Fig. 10
Note
The front support rails can be secured in the centre for
angles of inclination of 25° and 30°.
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C
Armaturenfett
14.
10.
11.
13.
12.
5
7
9
qQ
rP
9
9
D
Fig. 11
CSpacer lip
DType plate
■The side with type plate D must be facing out-
wards on the first and last collectors.
On just one of the collectors, fit the pipework at the
side opposite the type plate side.
■!Please note
The connection pipes must be free of any
signs of damage.
Lubricate O-rings only with the special valve
grease provided.
■Continue on page 19, "Fitting the connection set
and collector temperature sensor".
Installation on collector supports (cont.)
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Components
Ø 11
qP
7
6
9 qQ
80
75
897
100 722
100
γ= 10°
γ= 15°
γ
γ= 20°
γ= 25°
γ= 30°
γ= 35°
γ= 40°
γ= 45°
1
2
3
2
45
8
M8x25
Fig. 12
1Collector support
2Base rail
3Adjustable support
4Gusset plate with circular hole
5Gusset plate with slot
6Washer 7 8.4 mm
7Hexagon nut M 8
8Hexagon bolt M 8 x 25
9Retaining bracket
qP Clamping bracket
qQ Joining plate
Connection pipe
Armaturenfett
rP rQ
Fig. 13
rP Connection pipe
rQ Special valve grease
Wall mounting (only for type SH)
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Fitting collector supports, adjusting angle of inclination γ
1.
2.
7
6
8
Fig. 14 Trim the adjustable support according to the
required angle of inclination (see Fig. 12).
Installing the collectors
Installation information:
■Gusset plate with circular hole at top
■Gusset plate with slot at bottom
■Screw the joining plate onto the retaining brackets
between the 2nd and 3rd collector support and
between the 4th and 5th, etc. (see following dia-
gram).
Wall mounting (only for type SH) (cont.)
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1920
481
5
4
2x
2x
1.
8
8
qQ 9
5.
4.
68
2.
Fig. 15 Use the base rails as a drilling template.
Wall mounting (only for type SH) (cont.)
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D
5.
7.
Armaturenfett
6.
rP
C
qP
qQ
68
8.
9.
qP
qP
Fig. 16
CSpacer lip
DType plate
■The side with type plate D must be facing out-
wards on the first and last collectors.
If only 1 collector is used, fit the pipework to the side
opposite the side with type plate D.
■!Please note
The connection pipes must be free of any
signs of damage.
Lubricate O-rings only with the special valve
grease provided.
Wall mounting (only for type SH) (cont.)
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Components
Connection set
Armaturenfett
zE
zP zQ zW zR zT zZ
Fig. 17
zP Connection pipe (short)
zQ Connection pipe (long)
zW Plug
zE Locking ring fitting (angled), 7 22 mm, 90°
zR Profile clip
zT Support sleeve
zZ Special valve grease
Sensor well set
uP uQ uW uE uR
Fig. 18
uP Support sleeve
uQ Locking ring fitting (tee), 7 22 mm
uW Sensor well
uE Strain relief fitting
uR Thermal insulation
Observe the following when installing the locking ring
fitting:
■All pipes must be cut at right angles and deburred.
■Push the union nut and locking ring onto the pipes.
Lightly lubricate the threads with oil.
■Push the pipe into the locking ring fitting as far as it
will go.
■Initially tighten union nut by hand, then tighten with
an open-ended spanner by a further ¾ revolution.
■!Please note
Connection pipes and plugs must not display
any damage.
Lubricate O-ring seals only with the special
valve grease supplied.
Never fit annealed copper pipes onto the locking ring
fittings.
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zR
zR
zW
zW
uW
uE
zQ
zP
zR
zE
uR uQ
uP
zR
zT K
H
Fig. 19
HFlow connection
KReturn connection
Covering the collector
Commission the solar thermal system as quickly as
possible once the collectors have been installed.
To reliably prevent steam hammer, the collectors must
be cold when filled. Cover the collector arrays.
In the delivered condition, the collectors are covered
with a protective film for this purpose. Remove this
protective film no later than 4 weeks following col-
lector installation.
Note
If commissioning takes place at a later date, cover the
collector arrays.
Do not use the protective foil provided to cover the col-
lectors!
Installation
!Please note
Incorrect installation can lead to collector dam-
age.
Use only gunmetal or brass fittings and copper
pipes for the installation.
Never step on the collectors.
Never solder on or near the collectors.
■Route pipes so that complete ventilation is ensured.
Install an air separator in the solar flow upstream of
the DHW cylinder.
Note
An air separator is integrated into the flow line of the
Solar-Divicon (see diagram).
Fitting the connection set and collector… (cont.)
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