Vaillant aquaPlus, aquaPLUS VUI 362-7, AQUAPLUS SERIES Instructions For Installation And Servicing
VUI 362-7
Gas fired room sealed fan assisted
combination boiler
with integrated 15 litre power store
For the installer
GB
Instructions for installation and servicing
aquaPLUS
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Table of Contents
Instructions for installation and servicing aquaPLUS VUI 362-72
Page
1 List of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 Contents included with boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Installation accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 General Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Showers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.4 EC designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Boiler Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 Boiler connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.3 Functional Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.1 Preliminary remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.2 Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.3 Boiler location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.4 Gas Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.5 Flue system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.5.1 Top outlet flue system (100 mm outside
diameter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.5.2 Extended top outlet flue system (125 mm
outside diameter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.5.3 Flue termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.6 Air supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.7 Cupboard or compartment ventilation . . . . . . 11
4.8 Electrical supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.9 Guide to system requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.9.1 Water circulation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.9.2 Filling and make up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.9.3 Pressure relief valve (central heating) . . . . . . . 11
4.9.4 Pressure relief valve (hot water) . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.9.5 Pressure gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.9.6 Expansion vessel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.9.7 Pump specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.9.8 Circulating pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.9.9 System by-pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.9.10 Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5 Boiler Installation Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.1.1 Preparation of boiler location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.1.2 Selecting position of boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.2 Using boiler template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.3 Fitting the boiler hanging bracket . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.4 Install the flue system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.5 Fitting the boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.6 Removing boiler casing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.7 Gas supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.8 Cold water mains inlet and hot water outlet . . 16
5.9 Central heating flow and return pipework . . . 17
5.10 Connect the flue system to the boiler . . . . . . . 17
5.11 Electrical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.12 Connection to the main supply . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.13 Electronic board layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.14 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.15 Thermostatic radiator valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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5.16 Frost protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.17 Circulating pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.18 Anti-cycling ‘economiser’ control . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.19 Automatic pump spin control (APS) . . . . . . . . 22
5.20 Anti legionella protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6 Commissioning Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.1 Preliminary electrical checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.2 Gas supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.3 Cold water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.4 Filling the heating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.5 Initial system flush ("cold") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7 Gas supply adjustments
(Commissioning Part II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.1 Gas inlet working pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.2 Main burner pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.3 Adjusting to the maximum heat load
(nominal load) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.4 Adjusting the ignition rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.5 Adjusting the central heating output (range
rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.6 Checking the gas valve mid setting point . . . . 30
7.7 Burner pressure and gas rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7.8 Fit boiler casing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8 Functional checks (Commissioning Part III) . . . 32
8.1 Functional checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.2 Hot-water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.3 Power store filling mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.4 Heating mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.5 Adjusting pump speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.6 Final system flush ("Hot") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.7 Handing over to the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8.8 Anti legionella protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9 Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.1 Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.2 Functional check of boiler operation . . . . . . . . 34
9.3 Cleaning the burner and primary heat
exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9.4 Draining the domestic hot water system . . . . . 35
10 Fault finding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
10.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
10.2 Logical fault finding procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
10.2.1 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
10.3 Status Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
10.4 Diagnostic Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
10.5 Fault codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
10.6 Fault memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
11 Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
11.1 Functional Flow diagram:
aquaPLUS VUI 362-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
11.2 Wiring diagram: aquaPLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
12 Short parts list
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List of Contents 1
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1 List of Contents
1.1 Contents included with boiler
Ensure that all contents are included before
commencing installation.
DO NOT remove the boiler from the polystrene base
at this stage.
Fig. 1.1: Items supplied with unit
4
10
12
8
1
6
11
11
VRC-VC
C
o
0
I
C
o
3
5
7
9
2
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Table 1.1: Items supplied with unit (aquaPLUS)
Item Quantity Description
1 1 Boiler
2 1 Flue restriction ring
3 1 Controls cover door
4 1 Lower cover plate (packed in bottom
packaging)
5 1 Cold water inlet valve
6 3 Flow and return service value, gas service
valve
7 5 Copper tails for gas and water pipework
8 1 Template
9 2 Guarantee Card and Benchmark log book
10 1 Installation and connection accessories and
PRV packages incl. DHW outlet union nut
11 3 Installation and Servicing, Users and Flue
Installation Instructions
12 1 Hanging bracket
1.2 Installation accessories
Cold water supply pressure
If the cold water inlet pressure exceeds 6.0 bar an
approved pressure reducer must be installed in the cold
water inlet to the boiler, the setting of the reducer
should be 4.0 bar.
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2 Introduction
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2 Introduction
2.1 General Information
aquaPLUS boiler
The aquaPLUS is a fully automatic, wall mounted, room
sealed combination boiler for central heating and
domestic hot water. The boiler has an integrated 15 litre
stainless steel power store for enhanced domestic hot
water delivery. Domestic hot water is supplied directly
from the boiler, without requiring a copper cylinder, cold
water tank, feed and expansion tank and associated
pipework. Domestic hot water has priority over central
heating.
The aquaPLUS boiler has an output for domestic hot
water of 36.9 kW. The appliance is available in natural
gas only.
aquaPLUS combination boilers incorporate a pre-heat
facility that keeps the power store hot, providing an
instantaneous delivery of domestic hot water.
The temperature in the domestic power store is limited
by the boiler control system and it is not necessary to
install a scale reducer on the cold mains to the boiler.
However, in exceptionally hard water areas to prevent
scale formation in the property hot water system
pipework, a scale reducer may be fitted.
The heating system can be filled using the built-in filling
loop contained within the boiler.
No asbestos, mercury or CFC's are included in any part
of the boiler.
2.2 General Notes
The boilers have been designed for use with a sealed
central heating system, and come fully tested and
assembled with a built in circulating pump, expansion
vessel and diverter valve. The boilers are not suitable
for use on open vented systems.
The boilers are easily sited on any internal wall and can
be installed with either a horizontal or vertical RSF
(room sealed fan assisted) flue. Two types of flue
systems are available, the standard concentric flue
system (100 mm outside diameter) and a larger
diameter concentric flue system (125 mm outside
diameter) which allows longer flue lengths to be
achieved. Flue extensions and additional bends and
elbows are available for both flue systems to increase
the siting flexibility.
The boilers are not suitable for external installation.
If desired, an inhibitor may be used in the system.
Guidance on the use of inhibitors is contained in these
instructions. All boilers have a built in diagnostic system
which indicates the operational status of the boiler.
This feature provides key information to aid
commissioning and fault finding.
2.3 Showers
Only thermostatically controlled showers must be fitted
with aquaPLUS boilers to guard against the flow of
water at too high a temperature and to ensure constant
shower outlet water temperatures.
The data badge is fitted on the rear of the control panel.
See text of General Requirements for installation
requirements or notes.
Vaillant Ltd. support the Benchmark initiative.
Within the information pack, you will find a Benchmark
Log Book. It is very important that this is completed
correctly at the time of installation, commissioning and
handover to the user.
2.4 EC designation
aquaPLUS boilers carry the "CE" Mark. This
demonstrates that the boilers fulfil the essential
requirements of the Gas Appliance Directive
(90/396/EEC) and the Gas Appliance (Safety)
Regulations 1992.
The "CE" Mark also demonstrates that the boilers
comply with the requirements of the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC), the Low Voltage
Directive (72/23/EEC), the Boiler Efficiency Directive
(92/42/EEC) and the Boiler (Efficiency) Regulations
1993.
Note: This boiler must be installed and serviced by a
competent person in accordance with the Gas Safety
(Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. In the UK
"CORGI" registered installers undertake the work to a
safe and satisfactory standard.
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3 Boiler Specification
3.1 Technical data
aquaPLUS VUI 362-7 Units
Maximum CH heat input (net) 35.2 kW
CH heat output range (80/60 °C) 10.5 - 32.0 kW
Maximum DHW heat input (net) 40.5 kW
DHW heat output 36.9 kW
DHW flow rate ∆T = 35 °C rise (continously) 15.1 l/min
DHW flow rate at factory set temperature rise (∆T = 42 °C) 13.7 l/min
Mains water pressure required for max. flow rate 0.7 bar
Minimum water flow rate > 0 l/min
Mains water pressure required for min. flow rate 0.1 bar
Maximum water inlet pressure 6 bar
Inlet gas working pressure required (natural gas) 20 mbar
Gas supply (G20) Gross CV (s.t.) 37.8 MJ/m
3
Gas burner pressure max. rate 11.0 mbar
Gas burner pressure ignition rate 1.1 mbar
Gas rate max. DHW 4.3 m3/h
CH temperature flow range 35 - 82 °C
Minimum CH water flow (for 20 °C rise) 1375 l/h
Pump pressure available 250 mbar
Expansion vessel pre-charge pressure 0.75 bar
Maximum CH system pressure 3.0 bar
Hot-water convenience complying with EN 13203 *** –
Hot-water quantity complying with EN 13203 –
Specific hot-water quantity in 10 min (∆T = 30 K) 201 l/10 min
Perm. operating pressure on fresh-water side (PMW) 6 bar
Specific flow rate complying with EN 625 (D-value) 20.1 l/min
Weight empty/filled, approx. 56/76 kg
Primary water content 2.0 l
Electrical supply 240/50 V/Hz
External fuse 3A
Case height 800 mm
Case width 440 mm
Case depth 497 mm
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3.2 Boiler connections
Key:
1 Heating system return (22 mm tail)
2 Cold water connection with shut off valve (15 mm
tail)
3 Gas connection (22 mm tail)
4 Hot water connection (15 mm tail)
5 Heating system flow (22 mm tail)
6 Flue outlet (100 mm flue with turret)
7 Hanging bracket
Fig. 3.1: Connection diameters
7
543 21
6
122
780
100100
35 35
6
310
5 4321
130
180
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3.3 Functional Diagram
Key:
1 Air duct
2Fan
3 Power store
4 Main heat exchanger
5 Temperature sensor (NTC I)
6 Temperature sensor (NTC III)
7 Diverter valve
8 DHW pressure relief valve
9 Temperature sensor (NTC IV)
10 DHW heat exchanger
11 DHW expansion vessel
12 DHW pump
13 Automatic bypass valve
14 CH flow service valve
15 Hot water outlet
16 Gas service valve
17 Cold water service valve
18 CH return service valve
19 Filling loop
20 Pressure relief valve
21 Aqua sensor (DHW flow switch)
22 Expansion vessel
23 Electronic box
24 Fully modulating automatic gas value
25 Circulating pump
26 Automatic air vent
27 Modulating burner
28 Temperature sensor (NTC II)
29 Air pressure switch
30 Flue gas duct
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6
3
8
11
12
9
13
25
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
10
7
26
4
5
1
2
24
27
28
29
30
Fig. 3.2: Functional Diagram aquaPLUS
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4 General Requirements
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4 General Requirements
4.1 Preliminary remarks
This appliance should only be installed in conjunction
with a Vaillant flue system.
Install the flue system as detailed in the separate flue
installation instructions supplied with this boiler.
4.2 Related Documents
The installation of the boiler must be in accordance with
the relevant requirements of Gas Safety (Installation
and Use) Regulations 1998, Health and Safety Document
No. 635 (The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989),
BS7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations) and the Water Supply
(Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, or the Water Bylaws
2000 (Scotland). It should also be in accordance with
the relevant requirements of the Local Authority,
Building Regulations, Building Regulations (Scotland),
Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) and the relevant
recommendations of the following British Standards,
including current amendments to Approved Documents
Part L and J:
BS 5440: Flues and ventilation of gas fired boilers not
exceeding 70 kW net:
- Part 1: Flues
- Part 2: Ventilation
BS 5449: Specification for forced circulation hot water
for domestic premises.
BS 5546: Specification for gas hot water supplies for
domestic premises.
BS 6700: Services supplying water for domestic use
within buildings and their curtilages.
BS 6798: Specification for installation of gas fired
boilers not exceeding 70 kW input.
BS 6891: Specification for installation of low pressure
gas pipework up to 28 mm (R1) in domestic premises
(2
nd
family gas).
BS 7593: Treatment of water in domestic hot water
central heating systems.
Institute of Gas Engineers Publication IGE/UP/7/1998:
Guide for Installation in Timber Framed Housing.
Benchmark Code of Practice, Building Regulations
Approved Documents Part L 2002, Part J 2002.
4.3 Boiler location
The location chosen for the boiler must permit the
provision of a satisfactory flue termination. The location
must also provide adequate space for servicing and air
circulation around the boiler. The boiler may be installed
in any room, although particular attention is drawn to
the requirements of BS7671 (IEE Regulations) and, in
Scotland, the electrical provisions of the Building
Regulations (Scotland) and in IE the current edition of
IS 813 and the current ETCI rules, in respect of the
installation of a boiler in a room containing a bath or
shower.
Where the installation of the boiler will be in an unusual
location, special procedures may be necessary and BS
5546 and BS 6798 give detailed guidance on this
aspect. The boiler must be mounted on a flat, vertical
wall, which must be sufficiently robust to take the
weight of the boiler. The boiler may be installed on a
combustible wall, subject to the requirements of the
Local Authorities and Building Regulations.
A compartment used to enclose the boiler must be
designed and constructed specifically for this purpose.
(An existing cupboard or compartment may be used
provided that it is modified for the purpose). Details of
essential features of cupboard/compartment design
including airing cupboard installations are given in
BS 6798.
If the boiler is to be fitted in a timber framed building, it
should be fitted in accordance with Institute of Gas
Engineers Publication IGE/UP/7/1998 "Guide for Gas
Installation in Timber Framed Housing".
4.4 Gas Supply
• The gas supplier should ensure the availability of an
adequate supply of gas.
• A gas meter may only be connected to the service
pipe by the supplier of gas or their contractor.
• An existing meter should be checked to ensure that it
is capable of passing the rate of gas supply required.
• Installation pipes should be fitted in accordance with
BS 6891.
• Pipework from the meter to the boiler must be of an
adequate size. Do not use pipes of a smaller size than
the boiler gas connection (22 mm).
• The complete installation must be tested for
soundness and purged as described in BS 6891.
Important: The appliance must be installed and
serviced by a competent person as stated in the Gas
Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. In IE, the
installation must be in accordance with the current
edition of IS 813 'Domestic Gas Installations', the
current Building Regulations and reference should be
made to the current ETCI rules for electrical installation.
Note: Where a room sealed boiler is installed in a room
containing a bath or shower, any electrical switch or
boiler control utilising mains electricity should be so
situated that it cannot be touched by a person using the
bath or shower.
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4.5 Flue system
4.5.1 Top outlet flue system (100 mm outside
diameter)
The top outlet horizontal flue system (Art. No. 303 807)
is suitable for installations up to 720 mm measured
from the centre of the boiler flue outlet to the outside
face of the wall.
Flue extensions are available to extend this length up to
3.2 m.
Both 90° bends and 45° elbows are also available to
increase siting flexibility.
A vertical flue system is also available (Art. No.
303 800).
Refer to flue system installation instructions for full
details.
Fig. 4.1: Art.-No. 303 807
Fig. 4.2: Art.-No. 303 800
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1285
603
4.5.2 Extended top outlet flue system
(125 mm outside diameter)
A top outlet horizontal flue system of 125 mm outside
diameter is also available (Art. No. 303 609) and can be
used to achieve flue lengths of 10 m.
Both 45° and 90° bends and elbows are also available
to increase siting flexibility.
A vertical 125 mm concentric flue system is also
available (Art. No. 303 600).
Refer to flue system installation instructions for full
details.
Fig. 4.3: Art.-No. 303 609
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1103
70
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4.5.3 Flue termination
The following details refer to both flue systems.
a.The terminal must be positioned such that the
products of combustion can disperse freely at all
times.
b.In certain weather conditions a plume of water vapour
may be visible from the flue terminal. Positions where
this could be a nuisance should be avoided.
c. If the terminal is fitted less than 2 m above a balcony,
above ground or above a flat roof to which people
have access then a suitable terminal guard, Model K3,
must be provided and fitted (made by Tower Flue
Components, Tonbridge, TN9 1TB).
The flue assembly shall be so placed or shielded as to
prevent ignition or damage to any part of the building.
1) In addition, the terminal should not be nearer than 150 mm to an opening
in the building fabric formed for the purpose of accommodating a built-in
element such as a window.
* BS 5440-1 It is recommended that a fanned flue terminal should be
positioned as follows: a) at least 2 m from an opening in a building
directly opposite, and b) so that the products of combustion are not
directed to discharge across a boundary.
Note: Vertical flues must not terminate within 600 mm
of an openable window, air vent or any other ventilation
opening.
Fig. 4.4: Flue termination
A
BCD
A
G
H, I
F
J
B
F
M
L
L
K
K
G
G
F
F
E
A
A
Terminal position for fan-assisted flue mm
(minimum distance)
A1)Directly below an openable, above an opening or 300
horizontal to an opening i.e. air brick, opening
window or other , etc
B Below gutters, soil pipes or drain pipes 25
C Below eaves 25
D Below balconies (below car port roof) 25
E From vertical drain pipes and soil pipes 25
F From internal or external corners 25
G Above ground or balcony level 300
H From a surface or boundary facing a terminal 600*
I From a terminal facing a terminal 1200
J From an opening in a car port (e.g. door, window) 1200
into a dweling
K Vertically from a terminal on the same wall 1500
L Horizontally from a terminal on the same wall 300
M Distance from adjacent wall for vertical Flue 500
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4.6 Air supply
Detailed recommendations for air supply are given in BS
5440: Part 2.
It is not necessary to have an air vent in the room or
internal space in which the boiler is installed.
4.7 Cupboard or compartment ventilation
The boilers are very high efficiency appliances. As a
consequence the heat loss from the appliance casing
during operation is very low. For cupboard or
compartment installations it is therefore not necessary
to provide any high or low level permanent air vents for
cooling purposes.
4.8 Electrical supply
A 230 V, ~ 50 Hz single phase electricity supply fused
to 3 Amp. must be provided in accordance with the
latest edition of BS7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations) and
any other local regulations that may apply. In IE,
reference should be made to the current edition of the
ETCI rules.
The method of connection to the mains electricity
supply must provide a means of completely isolating the
boiler and its ancillary controls. Isolation is preferably
by the use of a fused three pin plug and unswitched
shuttered socket outlet, both complying with the
requirements of BS 1363. Alternatively, a 3 Amp. fused
doublepole switch with a 3 mm contact separation on
both poles may be used.
This appliance must be earthed.
4.9 Guide to system requirements
4.9.1 Water circulation system
Detailed recommendations for the water circulation
system are given in BS 6798 and BS 5449: Part 1 (for
small bore and micro bore central heating systems).
Pipework not forming part of the useful heating surface
should be insulated to help prevent heat loss and
possible freezing, particularly where pipes are run
through roof spaces and ventilated underfloor
spaces.
Draining taps must be located in accessible positions
which permit the draining of the whole system including
the boiler and the hot water system. Draining taps
should be at least 1/2 in. BSP nominal size and be in
accordance with BS 2879.
The boiler is suitable for use with minibore or microbore
systems. Copper tubing to BS 2871: Part 1 should be
used for water carrying pipework. All capillary joints in
all DHW pipework must be made with lead free solder.
Particularly where a new boiler is to be fitted to an
existing system, it is good practice that the system is
thoroughly cleansed. This cleansing should take place
prior to the fitting of the new boiler and be in
accordance with BS 7593.
For advice on the application of system cleansers
contact either Sentinel, Betz Dearborn Ltd. Widnes,
Cheshire, WA8 8UD.
Tel: 0151 495 1861
or:
Fernox
Alpha-Fry Technologies
Tandem House
Marlow Way, Beddington Farm Road
Croydon CRO 4xS
Tel. 0870 601 5000
Fernox technical
help line 01799 550811
4.9.2 Filling and make up
The system can be filled using the built in filling loop.
The connection must be removed when filling is
completed. Where local Water Authority regulation does
not allow temporary connection, a sealed system filler
pump with break tank must be used. The heating system
will not be filled automatically from the domestic hot
water side.
(Alternative methods of filling sealed systems are given
in BS 5449).
4.9.3 Pressure relief valve (central heating)
A pressure relief valve is provided with the boiler. This
safety device is required on all sealed C.H. systems and
is preset at 3 bar and provided with a 15 mm
compression connection for a discharge pipe, which
must be of no less than 15 mm in diameter. The
Pressure Relief Valve must not be used for draining
purposes.
4.9.4 Pressure relief valve (hot water)
Due to the power store fitted an additional hot water
pressure relief valve is also incorporated in the boiler.
This is provided with a 15 mm compression connection
for a discharge pipe, which must be of no less than 15
mm in diameter. The pressure relief valve must not be
used for draining purposes.
4.9.5 Pressure gauge
This is factory fitted to the boiler and indicates the
primary circuit pressure to facilitate filling and testing.
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4.9.6 Expansion vessel
The aquaPLUS incorporates a 10 litre expansion vessel
which is suitable for a sealed heating system with a
maximum water content of 100 litres.
If the nominal capacity of the built in expansion vessel is
not sufficient for the heating system (for instance in
case of modernization of old open systems) an
additional expansion vessel can be installed external to
the boiler. It should be fitted in the return pipe as close
as possible to the boiler in accordance with BS 5449:
Part 1.
Guidance on the sizing of an additional expansion vessel
is given in Table 4.1.
4.9.7 Pump specifications
Fig. 4.5: Pump specifications
4.9.8 Circulating pump
The circulating pump is included in the boiler. The pump
head available for the boiler is shown in Fig. 4.5.
4.9.9 System by-pass
An automatic system by-pass is included within the
boiler. The boiler is suitable for use in systems with
thermostatic radiator valves and no additional by-pass
is required.
4.9.10 Venting
The boiler is fitted with an automatic air vent. Additional
provision should be made to enable the heating system
to be vented during filling and commissioning either by
automatic air vents or manually.
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
Volume flow [l/min]
Lift [mbar]
Pump switch in position III (pre-delivery setting)
Pump switch in position II
1500 1600 1700
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Vessel Volume [L]
Initial system pressure (bar) 1.0 1.5
Pressure relief valve setting (bar) 3.0
Total water content of system
litres
25 2.7 3.9
50 5.4 7.8
100 10.9 15.6
125 13.6 19.5
150 16.3 23.4
175 19.1 27.3
200 21.8 31.2
225 24.5 35.1
250 27.2 39.0
275 30.0 42.9
300 32.7 46.8
325 35.7 50.7
350 38.1 54.6
375 40.9 58.5
400 43.6 62.4
425 46.3 66.3
450 49.0 70.2
475 51.8 74.1
500 54.5 78.0
For system volumes other than 0.109 0.156
those given above, multiply the
system volume by the factor across
Table 4.1: Sizing of additional expansion vessel
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Instructions for installation and servicing aquaPLUS VUI 362-7 13
5 Boiler Installation Sequence
5.1 General
5.1.1 Preparation of boiler location
Clearances required
Mount the boiler on a flat and vertical area of wall of
sufficient area for the boiler plus the required
clearances for installation and servicing.
The clearances are as detailed below and are shown on
the installation template supplied with the boiler:
- 150 mm below the boiler
- 5 mm on either side of the boiler
- 210 mm on top of the boiler
- 500 mm in front of the boiler*
* Clearance is only required to enable easier access to
the boiler for servicing and may be provided by an
openable door, etc.
Fig. 5.1: Dimensions of boiler
440
800
497
Note: If the boiler is to be fitted in a timber framed
building, it should be fitted in accordance with Institute
of Gas Engineers Publication IGE/UP/7/1998 "Guide for
Gas Installations in Timber Framed Dwellings".
Fig. 5.2: Free space required for installation
5.1.2 Selecting position of boiler
Refer to "Boiler location" for information regarding
siting the appliance. In general the boiler must be
positioned such that:
• There is adequate space around the boiler for service
and maintenance.
• The boiler can be correctly flued, i.e. the flue terminal
position is sited in accordance with the flue
termination section (see page 10) and the air/flue duct
can be installed in accordance with the flue
installation instructions supplied.
• All necessary pipework can be connected, including
the pressure relief valves.
150
5
210
500
5
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Fig. 5.3: Using Boiler template
5
5
124175 GB
60/100
08/2001
>
210
12,5
30,5
780
122
1
5.2 Using boiler template
Fix the paper template to the wall ensuring that the
correct flue exit point has been identified, ensure that
the template is vertical.
The template shows
- The position of the fixing holes for the boiler
mounting bracket.
- The position of the connections.
- The position of the flue exit hole.
- Upper hole (2) indicates top outlet flue with flue
turret facing rearward.
• Mark the position of the hanging bracket fixing holes
(1).
• Drill 2 holes Ø10 mm for the hanging bracket.
Top outlet rear exit
Mark the centre of the selected air/flue duct and its
circumference, e.g. by drilling through the template.
Other flue options
Flue instructions for other flue systems such as vertical
RSF flues, flues run to the side of the boiler and the use
of additional bends etc. are detailed in the flue
installation instructions provided with the boiler.
Remove the template from the wall and plug the drilled
holes using the wallplugs supplied.
Note: Use alternative fixing holes where necessary.
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5.3 Fitting the boiler hanging bracket
Fix the hanging bracket (2) to the wall using the fixings
supplied. (it may be necessary to use additional or
alternative fixings to ensure adequate support).
Fig. 5.4: Fitting the boiler
5.4 Install the flue system
Install the flue system (refer to separate air/flue duct
installation instructions).
5.5 Fitting the boiler
• Lift the boiler (3) up to the wall so that it is slightly
above the hanging bracket (1).
• Lower the boiler slowly onto the hanging bracket so
that the slots at the rear of the boiler fully engage
onto the hanging bracket (1).
1
3
2
Note: If the boiler is to be fitted in a timber framed
building ensure that the bracket is secured to a
substantial part of the timber frame capable of taking
the weight of the boiler.
Note: Lift the boiler from either side at the centre of
the bottom edge.
5.6 Removing boiler casing
• Turn both securing fasteners (1) anti-clockwise by 90°
to release control panel (2).
• Pull the case (3) forward at the bottom to disengage
from the securing clips.
• Lift the case slightly to clear the top locations and
pull forward to remove.
Fig. 5.5: Remove of boiler casing
VRC-VC
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I
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2
I
0
90°90°
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Instructions for installation and servicing aquaPLUS VUI 362-716
5.7 Gas supply
• Connect the 15 mm compression gas service cock (1)
and 22 mm copper outlet tail (3) as supplied with the
appliance (2) and tighten.
• Connect a gas supply pipe of not less than 22 mm
diameter to the copper tail.
• Tighten all connections.
(Ensure the gas supply pipework is adequately sized
such that a 20 mbar gas pressure is available at the
boiler inlet at full flow rate).
Fig. 5.6: Fitting the gas connection aquaPLUS
I
0
3
1
2
5.8 Cold water mains inlet and hot water outlet
Flush all foreign matter from the mains supply before
connecting to the boiler.
• Connect the cold water service valve (1) to the cold
inlet water connection (3) of the appliance with the
washer (2) provided and tighten.
• Connect the 15 mm cold water inlet pipe copper tail
(4) to the cold water service valve (1) and tighten.
• Connect the 15 mm hot water outlet copper tail (6) to
the hot water outlet connection of the appliance (8)
with the washer provided (7) and tighten.
Note: The hot water outlet union nut is packed in
with the PRV fitting pack.
• Connect the cold water service pipe and hot water
outlet pipework to the copper tails.
Fig. 5.7: Fitting the hot and cold water connections aquaPLUS
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0
1
2
3
4
6
7
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5.9 Central heating flow and return pipework
Before connecting the heating circuit to the boiler
appliance, all pipework and radiators must be
thoroughly flushed to remove any installation debris.
• Connect the central heating flow (6) and return (1)
service valves to the appliance (8 and 3) with the
washers provided (2 and 7) and tighten the nuts.
Ensure that the valve spindles face downwards and
the drain points face to either side of the boiler.
• Connect the 22 mm copper pipe tails to the service
valves as shown in the illustration and tighten the
nuts.
• Connect the central heating pipework to the flow (9)
and return (4) tails.
Pressure Relief Valves (central heating and domestic
hot water)
Connect discharge pipes not less than 15 mm diameter
to the outlet of these valves.
The discharge pipework should be as short as possible
and installed with a continuous fall away from the boiler.
The pipes should terminate in a position which ensures
that any discharge of water or steam from the valves
cannot create a hazard to persons in or about the
premises, or cause damage to any electrical
components or external wiring, and the point of
discharge should be safe and clearly visible.
Fig. 5.8: Central heating flow and return pipework aquaPLUS
I
0
9
1
2
8
7
6
3
4
5.10 Connect the flue system to the boiler
• Refer to separate air/flue duct installation instructions
included with the boiler.
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Instructions for installation and servicing aquaPLUS VUI 362-718
5.11 Electrical installation
General requirements
Important: All electrical work shall be carried out by
a competent person and shall comply with BS7671
(IEE Regulations).
The boiler is supplied for connection to 230 V, ~ 50 Hz
supply fused at 3 A rating.
Connection to the mains supply shall be made via a
fused 3 pin plug to an unswitched shuttered socket,
both complying to the requirements of BS1363.
(Alternatively, connection may be made via a 3 A fused
double pole isolator having a contact separation of at
least 3 mm in all poles and supplying the boiler and
controls only).
The point of connection to the mains supply must allow
complete electrical isolation of the boiler and its
ancillary controls. It should be readily accessible and
adjacent to the boiler. A 3 core flexible cord according
to BS6500 tables 6, 8 or 16 (3 x 0.75 to 3 x 1.5 mm
2
)
should be used.
Warning: This appliance must be earthed.
Important: Ensure that all cords pass through the
cable clamps in the rear of the control box and are
securely fixed. Ensure that the power supply is
connected such that the current carrying conductors
become taut before the earth conductor should the
supply cord slip from the cable clamp.
Note: DO NOT use boiler terminal connections 7-8-9.
Warning!
Mains connection terminals L and N remain live
even when the boiler on/off control is switched
off.
5.12 Connection to the main supply
• Lower the control panel.
• Unclip the terminal box cover (1) from the control
panel (2).
• Feed the power supply cord in to the appliance as
shown (Fig 5.10).
• Use cable clamps.
• Connect the power supply cord as follows (Fig. 5.11, on
page 20).
Green/yellow (earth) wire boiler terminal Earth sign
Blue (neutral) wire boiler terminal N
Brown (live) wire boiler terminal L
• Refit the terminal box cover by pushing into place
until it clips back into position.
• Raise the control panel and secure in place.
Note: DO NOT use boiler terminal connections 7-8-9.
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Fig. 5.9: Exposed rear view of switchgear cabinet
Fig. 5.10: Wiring system
3
NL987543
RT 24V 230V RT 230V
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NL987
F3
543
24V
230V
F1
Socket X2 for internal unit components
Socket X4 for diverter valve
Socket X7 for accessory box connection
Socket X8 for VRC-VC connection
Room thermostat, 230 V: connections 3, 4 and
5
Mains power supply: connections L, N and earth
Socket X12: pump connection
Socket X14: gas valve connection
Socket X13: fan unit connection
Do not use!
5.13 Electronic board layout
Fig. 5.11: Connection wiring
Socket X601: store charging pump connection
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Instructions for installation and servicing aquaPLUS VUI 362-7 21
5.14 Controls
External electrical controls
The boiler terminals 3, 4 and 5 are for connecting
external electrical controls such as a time switch and/or
room thermostat.
Terminals 3 and 4 are linked together when the boiler is
supplied. If external controls are used, this link must be
removed, and the controls connected across terminals 3
and 4.
Terminal 5 is an additional neutral connection for
external neutrals such as from the anticipator of a room
thermostat.
Connection of external controls
Connection details for programmable room
thermostats.
Fig. 5.12 shows the connection details where a
programmable room thermostat (time switch with built
in room thermostat) is used to control the boiler.
Important: The arrowed numbers indicate connection
into the relevant terminal in the boiler terminal strip.
Fig. 5.12 Connection details for programmable thermostats
LN
234
LN3
4
1
ACL Drayton
Lyfestyle PT271, PT371
ACL Drayton
Digistat 2, 3, 4
ACL Drayton
Digistat RF - SCR Receiver
Danfoss Randall
TP4, TP5, TP5E
Danfoss Randall
TP5E RF with receiver RX1
Danfoss Randall
TP75
Grässlin Towerchron
RTC7
Honeywell
CM61, CM67, CM31, CM37
Horstmann
Centaurstat 1, 7
Landis & Staefa
REV 11, REV 15, REV 22
12
34
3
Sunvic
TLX 6501
Sunvic
TLX RFP, TLX RFD
Vaillant
VRT 220, 230
N1
3
N3
2
L
L
4
32
43
1
LN
234
LN 3
4
1
BC
2341
A
3
56
4
12
34
3
AB
34
C
12
4
34
3
LL1
34
Smiths Timeguard
ProgramaSTAT PRT11, PRT17
LN
4
LN
3
34
12
34
3
LN
234
LN 3
4
1
34
34
5
5
Connection details for external time switches and
boiler terminal strip.
Fig. 5.13 shows the connection details where a time
switch is used without a room thermostat to control the
boiler.
Important: The arrowed numbers indicate connection
into the relevant terminal in the boiler terminal strip.
If a room thermostat is to be connected in addition to a
time switch the wire between the time switch "ON"
terminal and boiler terminal 4 should be broken by the
contacts of the room thermostat (see schematic layout,
Fig. 5.14).
Vaillant optional plug in timer accessories
Refer to the instructions supplied with the optional
accessories for connection details.
Fig. 5.13 Connection details for time switch
Upon completion of all electrical connections refit the
terminal box cover by pushing into place. The cover is
secured by two locking clips.
LN
234
LN3
4
1
ACL Drayton
Tempus 1, Tempus 2
Lyfestyle LP111, LP711
ACL Drayton
Switchmaster
SM300
ACL Drayton
Switchmaster 980
Danfoss Randall
103 Series
Danfoss Randall
Set 1E, TS975
Danfoss Randall
TS715
Grässlin Towerchron
QE1, QM1
Honeywell
ST610A, ST6100C
Horstmann
Channel Plus
H11, H17, 425 Coronet
Horstmann
Centaur Plus
C11, C17
LN
234
LN4
3
1
Potterton Myson
EP 4002, EP 5002
Smiths Timeguard
SupplyMASTER
FST11, FST17
Sunvic
Select 107
N1
AB C
N4
2
L
L
3
34
12
65E
4L3
N
3
E
NE
234
NE
1
L
L
3
56
4
LN
234
LN3
4
1
LN
234
LN 3
4
1
LN
234
LN3
4
1
NE
234
NE
1
L
L
3
56
4
NE
234
NE
1
L
L
3
4
LN
234
LN 3
4
1
LN
234
LN3
4
1
AB
DLN
LN
C
N
E
3
12
4
345E
12
4
4 3 2/L
1/N
3
65
mains supply
LNE
E
Landis & Staefa
RWB7, RWB30
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