Vaillant timeSWITCH VTS 160 Installation Instructions Manual
For the heating engineer
Installation instructions
timeSWITCH
VTS 160
GB, IE
Installation instructions
Table of contents
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Table of contents
1 Notes on the installation instructions ...................4
1.1 Observing other applicable documents .....................4
1.2 Document storage ...........................................................4
1.3 Symbols used ....................................................................4
1.4 Applicability of the instructions ...................................5
1.5 CE label ...............................................................................5
2 Safety .................................................................................6
2.1 Safety and warning information ..................................6
2.1.1 Classification of warnings ..............................................6
2.1.2 Structure of warnings ..................................................... 7
2.2 Intended use ......................................................................7
2.3 Basic safety instructions ................................................8
2.4 Regulations
(Directives, laws and standards) ..................................8
3 System description ........................................................9
3.1 System design ...................................................................9
3.2 Functionality ......................................................................9
3.3 Identification plate ......................................................... 10
4 Installation .......................................................................11
4.1 Checking the delivery .....................................................11
4.2 Installing the timer in the electronic box ...................11
5 Start-up ............................................................................13
5.1 Making settings for the operator ................................13
6 Operating and display functions ..............................14
6.1 Operator level functions ...............................................14
7 Handing over to the operator ...................................15
8 Rectifying faults ............................................................16
8.1 Error messages................................................................16
8.2 Faults ..................................................................................17
8.3 Restoring factory settings ............................................17
9 Decommissioning ......................................................... 18
9.1 Replacing the timer ....................................................... 18
9.2 Recycling and disposal of the timer ...........................19
10 Warranty and customer service ............................. 20
10.1 Vaillant warranty ........................................................... 20
10.2 Vaillant Service .............................................................. 20
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11 Technical data ................................................................21
12 Glossary ..........................................................................22
Index ...........................................................................................23
Notes on the installation instructions
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1 Notes on the installation instructions
The following instructions are intended to guide you
throughout the entire documentation. Further documents
apply in combination with these installation instructions.
We accept no liability for damage caused by failure to
observe these instructions.
1.1 Observing other applicable documents
> When installing the timeSWITCH, you must also pay
attention to all installation instructions for other compo-
nents that may be fitted to the system.
These installation instructions are enclosed with the various
additional system components.
> Also observe all the operating instructions supplied with
the system components.
1.2 Document storage
> Pass these installation instructions and all other applica-
ble documents and, if necessary, any required tools to
the system operator.
The system operator will store these so that they are available when required.
1.3 Symbols used
The symbols used in the text are explained below: Symbols
for identifying dangers are also used in these operating
instructions (¬section2.1.1).
i
Symbol that denotes useful tips and information
> Symbol for a required action
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1.4 Relevance of the instructions
These installation instructions are valid for units with the
following article numbers only:
Type designation Article number Countries
VTS 160 0020124498 GB
1.1 Type designations and article numbers
The 10-digit article number can be found in the serial
number of your appliance.
The serial number is displayed when you press the left
selector button under „Information/Serial number“. It is in
the second line of the display (¬Operating instructions).
1.5 CE label
CE labelling shows that, based on the type overview, the
appliances comply with the basic requirements of the following directives:
– Electromagnetic compatibility directive
(Council Directive 2004/108/EC)
– Low voltage directive (Council Directive 2006/95/EC).
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2 Safety
2.1 Safety and warning information
> When installing the timeSWITCH, take account of the
basic safety instructions and the warning notes that may
appear before an action.
2.1.1 Classification of warnings
The warning notes are classified in accordance with the
severity of the possible danger using the following danger
signs and signal words:
Danger sign Signal
word
Explanation
a
Danger!
Immediate risk of death or
risk of severe personal
injury
e
Danger!
Risk of death from electric
shock
a
Warning!
Risk of minor personal
injury
b
Caution!
Risk of material or environmental damage
2.1 Meaning of danger signs and signal words
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2.1.2 Structure of warnings
Warning signs are identified by an upper and lower separating line. and are laid out according to the following basic
principle:
a
Signal word!
Type and source of danger!
Explanation of the type and source of
danger.
> Measures for averting the danger.
2.2 Intended use
The Vaillant timeSWITCH timer has been constructed using
state-of-the-art technology in accordance with recognised
safety regulations. Nevertheless, there is a risk of death or
serious injury to the operator or others or of damage to the
appliances and other property in the event of improper use
or use for which they are not intended.
The timeSWITCH timer is a dual-channel timer switch which
features daily and weekly programmes for time-dependent
control of a Vaillant boiler with and without hot water production.
Operation is permissible with the following components and
accessories:
– Domestic hot water cylinder (conventional)
– Vaillant stratified charge cylinder actoSTOR VIH RL
Any other use, or use beyond that specified, shall be considered as improper use. Any direct commercial or industrial use is also deemed to be improper. The manufacturer/
supplier is not liable for any damage resulting from
improper use. In this case, the user alone bears the liability.
It is also considered as intended use to observe:
– the operating and installation instructions
– all other applicable documents
– compliance with the care and maintenance conditions.
Caution!
Improper use of any kind is prohibited!
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2.3 Basic safety instructions
The unit must be installed by a competent person, who is
responsible for compliance with the applicable requirements, regulations and directives.
> Read through these installation instructions carefully.
> Carry out the activities that are described in these instal-
lation instructions.
> During the installation, observe the following safety
instructions and regulations.
Protecting the timer from damage
> The timer should only be installed in dry rooms.
Preventing malfunction
> Ensure that the heating system is in a technically perfect
condition.
> Ensure that no safety or monitoring devices have been
removed, bridged or disabled.
> Immediately rectify any faults and damage that may
affect safety.
2.4 Regulations
(Directives, laws and standards)
All wiring must be in accordance with Building Regulations
Part P and BS 7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations), and must be
carried out by a suitably qualified person.
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