Vaillant AroCOLLECT VWL 11/4 SA Manuel utilisateur

For the competent person

Installation and maintenance instructions

aroCOLLECT

VWL 11/4 SA

Installation and maintenance instructions

Publisher/manufacturer

Vaillant GmbH

Berghauser Str. 40 D-42859 Remscheid

Tel. +49 21 91 18‑0 Fax +49 21 91 18‑2810

[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 .................................... 3

1.4 Regulations (directives, laws, standards) .............. 4

2 Notes on the documentation .............................. 6

2.1 Observing other applicable documents ................. 6

2.2 Storing documents................................................. 6

2.3 Applicability of the instructions .............................. 6

3 System overview.................................................. 6

3.1 Heat pump system design ..................................... 6

4 Product description............................................. 6

4.1 Information on the identification plate.................... 6

4.2 CE label ................................................................. 6

4.3 Product design....................................................... 7

5 Installation............................................................ 7

5.1 Checking the scope of delivery.............................. 7

5.2 Removing the transport locks ................................ 7

5.3 Selecting the installation site ................................. 8

5.4 Dimensions ............................................................ 9

5.5 Minimum clearances.............................................. 9

5.6 Creating the foundation ....................................... 11

5.7 Hydraulics installation.......................................... 12

5.8 Filling and purging the brine circuit...................... 14

5.9 Electrical installation ............................................ 17

6 Start-up ............................................................... 20

6.1 Start-up ................................................................ 20

6.2 Handing the product over to the operator............ 20

7 Inspection and maintenance ............................ 20

7.1 Inspection and maintenance interval ................... 20

7.2 Carrying out inspection and maintenance

work ..................................................................... 21

7.3 Procuring spare parts .......................................... 21

7.4 Cleaning the product............................................ 21

7.5 Cleaning the condensate discharge .................... 21

8 Decommissioning.............................................. 21

8.1 Temporary decommissioning .............................. 21

8.2 Permanently decommissioning............................ 21

9 Customer service............................................... 21

10 Recycling and disposal..................................... 21

Appendix ............................................................................ 22

A Product diagram ................................................ 22

A.1 Product diagram .................................................. 22

B Connection diagram .......................................... 23

C Technical data.................................................... 24

C.1 General ................................................................ 24

C.2 Air heat source..................................................... 26

Index ................................................................................... 29

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 product is intended exclusively for do-

mestic use as an air/brine collector to be

connected to the VWF xx1/4,VWF xx2/4,

VWF xx7/4,VWF xx7/4 S1 or VWF xx8/4

heat pumps. Operating the heat pump in con-

junction with the air/brine collector and out-

side the application limits results in the heat

pump being switched off by the internal con-

trol and safety devices.

Intended use includes the following:

–observance of accompanying operating,

installation and servicing instructions for

the product and any other system compon-

ents

–installing and fitting the product in accord-

ance with the product and system approval

–compliance with all inspection and main-

tenance conditions listed in the instruc-

tions.

Intended use also covers installation in ac-

cordance with the IP class.

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 Risk caused by inadequate

qualifications

The following work must only be carried out

by competent persons who are sufficiently

qualified to do so:

–Installation

–Disassembly

–Installation

–Start-up

–Maintenance

–Repair

–Decommissioning

▶Observe all instructions that are included

with the product.

▶Proceed in accordance with the current

state of technology.

▶Observe all applicable directives, stand-

ards, laws and other regulations.

1.3.2 Danger caused by improper

operation

Improper operation may present a danger to

you and others, and cause material damage.

▶Carefully read the enclosed instructions

and all other applicable documents, par-

ticularly the "Safety" section and the warn-

ings.

▶Only carry out the activities for which in-

structions are provided in these operating

instructions.

1.3.3 Risk of death due to lack of safety

devices

The schematic drawings included in this doc-

ument do not show all safety devices re-

quired for correct installation.

▶Install the necessary safety devices in the

system.

▶Observe the applicable national and inter-

national laws, standards and guidelines.

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1.3.4 Risk of death from electric shock

There is a risk of death from electric shock if

you touch live components.

Before commencing work on the product:

▶Disconnect the product from the power

supply by switching off all power supplies

(electrical partition with a contact opening

of at least 3 mm, e.g. fuse or line protec-

tion switch).

▶Secure against being switched back on

again.

▶Wait for at least 3 minutes until the capa-

citors have discharged.

▶Check that there is no voltage.

1.3.5 Risk of injury due to chemical burns

caused by brine fluid

The brine fluid ethylene glycol is harmful to

health.

▶Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.

▶Always wear gloves and protective

goggles.

▶Do not inhale or swallow.

▶Observe the safety data sheet that accom-

panies the brine fluid.

1.3.6 Risk of burns due to hot and cold

components

There is a risk of burns and frostbite from any

uninsulated pipelines and from the auxiliary

electric heating.

▶Only carry out work on the components

once they have reached ambient temperat-

ure.

1.3.7 Risk of death due to changes to the

product or the product environment

▶Never remove, bridge or block the safety

devices.

▶Do not alter the safety devices in any way.

▶Do not damage or remove any seals on

components. Only authorised competent

persons or customer services may modify

sealed components.

▶Do not make any changes to:

–The product itself

–The product environment

–The brine fluid, air and current supply

lines

–The drain line and expansion relief valve

for the heat source circuit

–to constructional conditions that may

affect the operational reliability of the

product

1.3.8 Material damage due to unsuitable

installation surface

The installation surface must be even and

have sufficient load-bearing capacity to sup-

port the operating weight of the product. An

uneven installation surface may cause leaks

in the product.

If the installation surface does not have suffi-

cient load-bearing capacity, the product may

topple.

There is a risk of death if the connections are

subject to leaks.

▶Make sure that the product is positioned

flush against the installation surface.

▶Ensure that the installation surface has

sufficient load-bearing capacity to bear the

operating weight of the product.

1.3.9 Risk of injury during transport due

to a high product weight

▶Make sure that the product is transported

by at least two people.

1.3.10 Risk of material damage caused by

using an unsuitable tool

▶Use the correct tool to tighten or loosen

screw connections.

1.4 Regulations (directives, laws,

standards)

When setting up, installing and operating the

heat pump and the domestic hot water cylin-

der, you must observe the following points in

particular: