Vaillant Ecotec plus Operating instructions

Operating instructions

For the operator

Operating instructions

ecoTEC plus

VU, VUW, VUI ..6/5-5

GB, IE

Publisher/Manufacturer

Vaillant GmbH

Berghauser Str. 40	D-42859 Remscheid
Tel. [phone]	Fax [phone]

[e-mail] www.vaillant.de

Contents

Contents			9	Guarantee and customer service.....................	12
			9.1	Guarantee............................................................	12
1	Safety ....................................................................	3	9.2	Customer service.................................................	12
1.1	Action-related warnings .........................................	3	Appendix ............................................................................		13
1.2	Intended use..........................................................	3	A	Operator level – overview .................................	13
1.3	General safety information ....................................	3	B	Status codes – Overview ..................................	13
2	Notes on the documentation ..............................	5	C	Troubleshooting ................................................	14
2.1	Observing other applicable documents .................	5
2.2	Storing documents.................................................	5
2.3	Applicability of the instructions ..............................	5
3	Product description.............................................	5
3.1	Product design.......................................................	5
3.2	Control elements....................................................	5
3.3	Displayed symbols.................................................	6
3.4	Information on the identification plate....................	6
3.5	Serial number ........................................................	7
3.6	CE label .................................................................	7
3.7	Energy Saving Trust Endorsed Products ..............	7
3.8	Hot Water Association ...........................................	7
3.9	Benchmark.............................................................	7
4	Operation..............................................................	7
4.1	Operating concept .................................................	7
4.2	Basic display..........................................................	8
4.3	Menu display..........................................................	8
4.4	Adjustment and display levels ...............................	8
4.5	Cabinet-type casing...............................................	8
4.6	Opening the isolator devices .................................	8
4.7	Starting up the product ..........................................	8
4.8	Switching on the product .......................................	8
4.9	Setting the language..............................................	8
4.10	Setting the heating flow temperature.....................	9
4.11	Setting the hot water temperature .........................	9
4.12	Switching Comfort mode on and off ......................	9
4.13	Activating the shift-load cylinder ............................	9
4.14	Setting the target cylinder temperature ...............	10
4.15	Switching off the product's functions ...................	10

4.16Guaranteeing the correct filling pressure of the

heating system.....................................................

10

4.17Protecting the heating installation against

	frost......................................................................	11
5	Troubleshooting ................................................	11
5.1	Detecting and rectifying faults .............................	11
5.2	Calling up (Live monitor) status codes ................	11
6	Care and maintenance ......................................	11
6.1	Maintenance ........................................................	11
6.2	Caring for the product..........................................	11
6.3	Reading maintenance messages ........................	11

6.4Checking the condensate drain pipework and

	tundish .................................................................	11
7	Decommissioning..............................................	12
7.1	Temporarily decommissioning the product..........	12
7.2	Permanently decommissioning the product.........	12
8	Recycling and disposal.....................................	12

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1 Safety

1.1Action-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

1.2Intended 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 as a heat generator for closed heating installations and for hot water generation.

Intended use includes the following:

–observance of the operating instructions included for the product and any other system components

–compliance with all inspection and maintenance conditions listed in the instructions.

This product can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the product in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children must not play with the product. Cleaning and user maintenance work must not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.

Any other use that is not specified in these instructions, or use beyond that specified in

Safety 1

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.

1.3General safety information

1.3.1Installation by competent persons only

The installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of the product, as well as the gas ratio settings, must only be carried out by a competent person.

1.3.2Danger 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, particularly the "Safety" section and the warnings.

Only carry out the activities for which instructions are provided in these operating instructions.

1.3.3 Risk of death from escaping gas

What to do if you smell gas in the building:

Avoid rooms that smell of gas.

If possible, open doors and windows fully and ensure adequate ventilation.

Do not use naked flames (e.g. lighters, matches).

Do not smoke.

Do not use any electrical switches, mains plugs, doorbells, telephones or other communication systems in the building.

If it is safe to do so, close the emergency control valve or the main isolator.

If possible, close the gas isolator cock on the product.

Warn other occupants in the building by yelling or banging on doors or walls.

Leave the building immediately and ensure that others do not enter the building.

Notify the gas supply company or the

Emergency Service Provider

[phone] by telephone once you are outside of the building.

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1.3.4Risk of death due to a blocked or leaking flue gas pipe

What to do if you smell flue gas in the property:

Open all accessible doors and windows fully to provide ventilation.

Switch off the product.

Inform a competent person.

1.3.5Risk of death due to explosive and flammable materials

Do not use or store explosive or flammable materials (e.g. petrol, paper, paint) in the installation room of the product.

1.3.6Risk of death due to changes to the product or the product environment

Never remove, bridge or block the safety devices.

Do not tamper with any of the safety devices.

Do not damage or remove any seals on components.

Do not make any changes:

–The product itself

–to the gas, air, water and electricity supplies

–to the entire flue gas installation

–to the entire condensate drain system

–to the expansion relief valve

–to the drain pipework

–to constructional conditions that may affect the operational reliability of the product

1.3.7Risk of poisoning caused by insufficient supply of combustion air

Conditions: Open-flued operation

Ensure that there is a sufficient supply of combustion air.

1.3.8Risk of corrosion damage due to unsuitable combustion and room air

Sprays, solvents, chlorinated cleaning agents, paint, adhesives, ammonia compounds, dust or similar substances may lead to corrosion on the product and in the air/flue pipe.

Ensure that the supply of combustion air is always free of fluorine, chlorine, sulphur, dust, etc.

Ensure that no chemical substances are stored at the installation site.

1.3.9Risk of material damage caused by frost

Ensure that the heating installation always remains in operation during freezing conditions and that all rooms are sufficiently heated.

If you cannot ensure the operation, have a competent person drain the heating installation.

1.3.10Risk of injury and material damage due to maintenance and repairs carried out incorrectly or not carried out at all

Never attempt to carry out maintenance work or repairs on your product yourself.

Faults and damage should be immediately rectified by a competent person.

Adhere to the maintenance intervals specified.

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2 Notes on the documentation

2.1Observing other applicable documents

You must observe all operating instructions enclosed with the system components.

2.2Storing documents

Keep this manual and all other applicable documents safe for future use.

2.3Applicability of the instructions

These instructions apply only to:

Product article number

	Article num-	Gas Council
	ber	Number
VU 126/5-5 (H-GB)	0010021828	41-694-20
ecoTEC plus 612
VU 156/5-5 (H-GB)	0010021829	41-694-21
ecoTEC plus 615
VU 186/5-5 (H-GB)	0010021830	41-694-22
ecoTEC plus 618
VU 186/5-5 (P-GB)	0010021831	41-694-23
ecoTEC plus 618
VU 246/5-5 (H-GB)	0010021832	41-694-24
ecoTEC plus 624
VU 306/5-5 (H-GB)	0010021833	41-694-25
ecoTEC plus 630
VU 306/5-5 (P-GB)	0010021834	41-694-26
ecoTEC plus 630
VU 386/5-5 (H-GB)	0010021835	41-694-27
ecoTEC plus 637
VUW 196/5-5 (H-GB)	0010021823	47-044-83
ecoTEC plus 825
VUW 246/5-5 (H-GB)	0010021824	47-044-84
ecoTEC plus 832
VUW 246/5-5 (P-GB)	0010021825	47-044-85
ecoTEC plus 832
VUW 286/5-5 (H-GB)	0010021826	47-044-86
ecoTEC plus 838
VUW 306/5-5 (H-GB)	0010021822	47-044-82
ecoTEC plus 835
VUI 286/5-5 (H-GB)	0010021827	47-044-87
ecoTEC plus 938

Notes on the documentation 2

3 Product description

3.1Product design

			1
			2
			3
1	Control elements	3	Front flap

2Plate with serial number on the rear

3.2Control elements

	5
4	3		2	1
1	On/off button	3	Fault clearance button
2	Built-in controller (ac-	4	Operating buttons
	cessory)
		5	Display

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