We cannot accept responsibility for any damage
which may occur as a result of non-observance of
these instructions.
Subject to alteration.
uniSTOR GB2
Description 1
1 Description
The uniSTOR range of unvented hot water storage
cylinders are indirectly heated cylinders which are
designed for use with UK standard boilers in hot water
supply systems.
uniSTOR cylinders are available in six sizes; 125, 155, 180,
210, 260 and 310 litre. The cylinders are of stainless
steel construction, insulated with EPS and enclosed in a
decorative casing. They are supplied with all necessary
cold and hot water controls and a 2 port valve for
control of domestic hot water.
The uniSTOR cylinders operate using a mains water
pressure supply and do not require a feed from a cold
water storage tank. The uniSTOR cylinders have 22 mm
DHW outlet and cold water mains inlet connections for
optimum flow rate. To achieve optimum performance
from the uniSTOR an adequate cold water mains supply
pressure and flow rate must be available (see section
5.1.2: Mains Water pressure).
1.1 DHW Temperature Control
The uniSTOR is supplied fitted with a user adjustable
domestic hot water (DHW) thermostat which controls a
2 port motorised valve and hence the temprature of the
water in the uniSTOR.
The external electrical controls should be wired to the 2
port valve and cylinder thermostat in the normal way, as
shown in the section Electrical Connections and
Controls.
1.4 Applications
The Vaillant uniSTOR can be connected to any UK
standard boiler.
1.5 Typical applications
– Single bathroom property:
uniSTOR 125
– Single bathroom property with an en-suite shower
room:
uniSTOR 125 / 155
– Two bathroom property:
uniSTOR 155 / 180
– Two bathroom property with an en-suite shower room:
uniSTOR 180 / 210
– Larger properties:
uniSTOR 260 / 310
Commercial use:
Size depending upon hot water requirements
Note:
1 Select the appropriate boiler to match the
heating load (with the normal allowance for
heating up from cold) plus an allowance for
heating the hot water cylinder. Typically it is
practice to allow an additional 2-3 kW for the
hot water production.
2 Consideration should be given to the use of a
larger size of cylinder than shown above
where high water demands are likely.
1.2 CH Control
Central heating is controlled by a separatly fitted 2 port
valve in conjunction with suitable external controls, such
as a programmer, room thermostat or thermostatic
radiator valves.
1.3 Immersion Heater
uniSTOR cylinders are also provided with an auxiliary
back up 3 kW electric immersion heater, including
operating thermostat and energy cut out.
The immersion heater is fitted behind the front panel.
It is designed for use in unvented installations and
contains a safety overheat thermostat in addition to the
operating thermostat.
For the uniSTOR 260 and 310 an additional second
immersion heater will be available as an accessory.
Note:
Only the correct immersion heater containing a
safety overheat thermostat may be used for
replacement.
uniSTOR GB3
2 Technical data
2 Technical data
VIH GB 125 S VIH GB 155 S VIH GB 180 S VIH GB 210 S VIH GB 260 S VIH GB 310 S Unit
Size125155180210260310litres
Maximum water supply pressure10bar
Operating pressure3.5bar
Pressure reducing valve3.5bar
Expansion relief valve6.0bar
Expansion vessel charge pressure4.0bar
T/P valve95 / 7.0°C/bar
Net weight283033394449kg
Weight (full)145175205245310340kg
Height96911791339149917892109mm
Cylinder connections:
Cold mains inlet22 mm compression
DHW outlet22 mm compression
Balanced pressure cold water outlet22 mm compression
Secondary returnG 3/
Primary flow22 mm compression
Primary return22 mm compression
Electrical connections:
3 kW Immersion heater
(according ENBS 60335)230/240 V, 50 Hz
Length of Immersion heater430mm
Two port valve230/240 V, 50 Hz
Cylinder thermostat230/240 V, 50 Hz
Coil Specifications:
Heat loss1.41.71.81.92.12.4kW/24h
Heat up time212324273547min
Recovery1818.519223042min
4
Note:
Heat up time based on a primary flow rate of
9 l/min at 80 °C.
Temperature rise is from 15 °C to 65 °C.
uniSTOR GB4
Technical data 2
VIH GB 310 S
VIH GB 260 S
70
VIH GB 210 S
60
VIH GB 180 S
50
VIH GB 155 S
40
VIH GB 125 S
30
Approximate cylinder heat up time 15 °C to 65 °C (minutes)
20
12
Fig. 1 Cylinder heat up times
Cylinder Heat Up Times
60
Reheat time for 70 % of cylinder contents (minutes)
50
40
30
20
10
152025303835
Heat input to cylinder (kW)
uniSTOR GB5
3 Instructions for use
3 Instructions for use
3.1 Introduction
Your Vaillant uniSTOR unvented hot water cylinder
together with a Vaillant boiler, provides you a modern,
efficient, high performance heating and hot water
system.
Because your uniSTOR hot water cylinder is supplied
with water directly from the mains, you get the benefit
of mains pressure hot water at your hot taps, without
the need for storage tanks in the loft and without a hot
water pump. The uniSTOR is made from high quality
stainless steel within an easy clean casing. The cylinder
is fully insulated using environmental friendly EPS
insulation to help keep your hot water running costs at a
minimum, and protect the environment!
Your uniSTOR cylinder is tailor made to accompany a
Vaillant boiler as well as any other UK standard boiler.
All Vaillant boilers are equipped with 'built-in' energy
saving technology, such as burner modulation, anti
cycling control and high efficiency heat exchangers.
Please read these instructions carefully to ensure that
you get the very best out of your Vaillant heating and
hot water system.
Note!
Your uniSTOR unvented hot water cylinder must
be installed by a competent person in
accordance with current Building Regulations.
Do not remove or adjust any component part of
this cylinder. In the unlikely event that your
uniSTOR develops a fault, such as a flow of hot
water from the discharge pipe, switch the boiler
and immersion heater off and contact Vaillant
Ltd or your installer.
Note!
If the uniSTOR is installed in a cupboard used
for airing purposes please ensure that clothing
or other articles are not placed on the cylinder
or its associated controls.
Note!
Access should always be maintained to allow
operation of the domestic hot water thermostat
control.
3.3 How to use your uniSTOR hot water cylinder
Your boiler and uniSTOR unvented hot water cylinder
will provide both central heating and mains pressure hot
water.
3.2 Liability
Warning!
We can accept no liability whatsoever for damage or
injury resulting from failure to observe these
instructions.
Specified use
Vaillant uniSTOR unvented cylinders are made to fulfil
the latest technical specification and official safety
regulations. These cylinders are designed for use with
UK standard boilers for use in hot water supply systems.
The term 'specified use' also covers observance of the
operating and installation instructions, along with
adherence to the servicing schedules. At the rear of this
manual you will find a Benchmark Cylinder Commissioning
Checklist which should be completed by the installer
and/or commissioning engineer and handed to the user.
All CORGI registered installers carry a CORGI ID card and
have a registration number. Both should be recorded in
your Cylinder Commissioning Checklist. You can check
your installer by calling CORGI direct on 01256 372300.
Check that the boiler is operational as detailed in the
instructions for use supplied with the boiler.
The domestic hot water thermostat on the uniSTOR can
be set from 20 °C to 65 °C. The desired temprature will
be set by the installer while commissioning the uniSTOR
(normally a setting of 60 °C is adequate).
Note!
In hard water areas the DHW temperature
selected should not exceed this setting to avoid
possible scale build-up.
If a programmer has been fitted to control the central
heating and hot water, check that this is set to the
desired on and off periods.
The boiler will then operate automatically to heat the
cylinder contents at the desired times to the
temperature selected. When domestic hot water is used,
the boiler will operate to re-heat the cylinder as
required.
uniSTOR GB6
Instructions for use 3
3.4 Immersion heater
The electric immersion heater behind the front panel is
provided as a back up means of water heating and is not
intended for use at the same time that the boiler is
heating the cylinder.
3
ON/OFF
2
1
3.5 Important notes
Shutting down the uniSTOR cylinder
To shut down the heating and hot water system for
short periods, simply turn off the boiler as shown in the
instructions supplied with the boiler.
Frost protection
Please ensure that if you are absent during a period of
frost the central heating system remains in operation
and the rooms and uniSTOR cylinder are kept above
freezing point.
Alternatively you can drain the central heating system,
boiler and uniSTOR cylinder. Please contact your
Installer.
Care and Maintenance
The casing of the uniSTOR cylinder may be cleaned with
a damp cloth and a little soap. Do not use any abrasive
or solvent material which could damage the case or
fittings.
It is important that your hot water cylinder is serviced
annually by a competent person. Please contact your
installer or Group Service (0870 - 6060777) for further
details.
Fig. 1a
1Immersion heater
2Switch (Immersion heater ON/OFF)
3Additional immersion heater for uniSTOR 260 and 310
(as accessory)
3.6 Guarantee
Vaillant offers a guarantee of 25 years for the stainless
steel vessel against faulty materials or manufacture.
The following information is important as without it your
guarantee may be invalid.
1. The warranty will become invalid if the damage is
due to frost or freezing, transient voltages, lightning
strikes or any act of vandalism or misuse
2. The proof of purchase must be produced in the event
of any warranty claim (bill of sale)
3. The uniSTOR must be installed by a competent
person to the prevailing standards, installation book
and building regulations at the time of installation
4. The Benchmark Cylinder Commissioning Checklist
must be completed on installation and kept up to
date
5. The uniSTOR must be serviced annually
6. The installation must be in an appropriate location
and its use is restricted to potable water (chloride
levels less than 200 mg/l)
7. Tampering or modification will invalidate the
warranty
8. The guarantee card must be completed and returned
to Vaillant Ltd. within 30 days of purchase
9. This guarantee does not cover the effects of scale.
For all other Vaillant parts (electrical, thermal controls,
valves and design elements) Vaillant carry a 2 year
guarantee.
uniSTOR GB7
4 Note To Installers
4 Note To Installers
This product has been assessed and found to comply
with the requirements of the Building Regulations for
unvented hot water storage systems and must not be
altered or modified in any way.
The installation must be carried out by a competent
person and be in accordance with the relevant
requirements of the Local Authority, Building
Regulations, Building Regulations (Scotland), Building
Regulations (Northern Ireland), and the bye-laws of the
local Water Undertaking. The installation is subject to
Building Regulation approval, notify the Local Authority
of intention to install. In the event of parts replacement,
use only genuine spare parts supplied by Vaillant Ltd.
4.1 Secondary System
The uniSTOR is provided with all necessary safety and
control devices for unvented DHW operation.
These are as follows:
A A prefitted temperature and pressure relief valve
(95 °C, 7 bar).
B A Thermal cut set at 90 °C which when wired to the
2 port valve will isolate the heat source in the event
of failure of the cylinder thermostat.
C A cylinder thermostat (20 °C - 65 °C)
D Expansion relief valve (6.0 bar) incorporating a non
return valve.
E Pressure limiting valve (3.5 bar) incorporating a line
strainer.
Accessory:
- Additional immersion heater 3 kWNo. 0020006765
- VR 65 Control Center for new
Vaillant boilersNo. 307 215
Prior to installation, ensure that the cylinder is stored
upright in dry conditions.
Please also refer to “General Requirements“ in the
installation instructions supplied with the boiler.
4.2 Secondary Return
A secondary return connection is provided in the water
control pack.
Remove the 3/4 BSP blanking plug from the water
control group. Connect onto the control group using an
appropriate fitting. Using a WRAS approved circulation
pump which incorporates a check valve to prevent
backflow (see fig. 6). The secondary connection can be
made.
Check that the cylinder has been supplied with the
following:
– Packed inside cylinder carton
- Water control pack (pressure reducing valve,
expansion relief valve; connections for: balanced cold
water, secondary return, expansion vessel)
- Motorised 2 port valve
- Tundish
- Cylinder drain valve
- 4 Compression fittings
- Installation and user instructions
- Mounting kit for expansion vessel
- Expansion vessel:
- 12 litre for VIH GB 125/155
(max. storage volume by 3,5 bar = 155 l)
- 18 litre for VIH GB 180/210
(max. storage volume by 3,5 bar = 255 l)
- 25 litre for VIH GB 260/300
(max. storage volume by 3,5 bar = 315 l)
uniSTOR GB8
Installation 5
5 Installation
5.1 Installation requirements
5.1.1 Siting
Locate the uniSTOR in the building in the most
convenient position ensuring that:
– The discharge pipe from the tundish can be installed
with a minimum fall of 1:200 and must be terminated
in a safe and visible position (see section 5.1.4
Discharge pipework).
– The base chosen for the unit is level and capable of
supporting the weight of the cylinder when full
(see section 2: Technical Data).
– The installation site is frost-free. If necessary provide
a frost protection thermostat.
– Access is available for user operation of the DHW
temperature control under the front panel.
– Suitable clearances exist to allow installation, checking
and repressurising of the expansion vessel.
– The installation site chosen does not result in
excessive ”dead leg” distances, particularly to the
point of most frequent use.
– A suitable cold mains water supply pipe can be
provided to the uniSTOR direct from the main water
stop valve of the building.
– The uniSTOR is factory equipped with adjustable feet
to allow unevent floor surfaces.
5.1.2 Mains Water Pressure
The DHW performance of an unvented cylinder
installation will depend on the available mains water
supply pressure and flow rate. To achieve optimum
performance from the uniSTOR a suitable cold mains
water supply must be available, i. e. the measured static
pressure from the incoming mains water supply should
be at least 2.0 bar. A corresponding flow rate at least
20-25 l/min should be available.
Note:
Mains water pressure will be reduced during
periods of peak demand. Ensure that
measurements are taken during these periods.
Example:
If the measured cold mains supply pressure is 2 bar
static and the cold mains flow rate available is 30 l/min,
the available flow rate of mixed water at 40 °C will be
25 l/min (from 15 l/min hot water from the uniSTOR at
60 °C together with 10 l/min cold water at 10°C).
In order to minimise frictional losses minimum 22 mm
bore is recommended for new cold mains supply
pipework into the dwelling although satisfactory
performance can be achieved with 15 mm bore pipework.
5.1.3 Pipework – Primary Circuit
The primary circuit pipework between the Vaillant boiler
and the uniSTOR should be installed using copper tube
of minimum size 22 mm.
If the distance between the boiler and the cylinder is
excessive, a larger pipe diameter may be necessary. It is
not necessary to install a circulating pump in this
pipework because all Vaillant wall mounted boilers
contain a built-in circulating pump (except ecoMAX pro
open-vented boilers).
If the uniSTOR cylinder is used with any other UK
Standard boiler a suitable circulation pump must be
fitted into the primary circuit.
5.1.4 Discharge Pipework
The outlet connections of both the temperature and
pressure relief valve and expansion relief valve should be
connected in 15 mm copper tube to the tundish supplied.
The tundish should be installed vertically, as close to the
uniSTOR as possible and within 500 mm of the
temperature and pressure relief outlet. It must be
positioned away from any electrical components and
installed in the same space as the uniSTOR cylinder, so
that it is visible to the user.
The D1 discharge pipe from the T&P Valve/Expansion
valve can be teed together upstream of the tundish (see
fig 6). The discharge pipework must be installed using
minimum 22 mm copper pipework from the 22 mm
connection on the tundish to a safe and visible discharge
point. There must be a vertical section of pipe at least
300 mm long, below the tundish before any bends or
elbows in the pipework. Increase the diameter of the
pipework if the total resistance of the discharge
pipework exceeds the figures shown in the table below.
The installation of the discharge pipework must be in
accordance with G3 (see fig. 2).
Minimum size Maximum total resistance Resistance created
of dischargeallowed expressed as aby each elbow
pipeworklength of straight pipeor bend
from Tundish(i. e. no elbows or bends)
22 mmup to 9 m0.8 m
The uniSTOR will operate satisfactorily with water
supply pressures below 2 bar although flow rates will be
reduced. If the supply pressure is below 1 bar the
uniSTOR unvented storage cylinder should not be
installed. Contact Vaillant Ltd. for details on alternative
hot water supply systems.
uniSTOR GB9
28 mmup to 18 mm1.0 m
35 mmup to 27 mm1.4 m
5 Installation
y
Example
22 mm discharge pipe having 4 elbows and a length of
7 m from the tundish to the discharge point:
Resistance for 4 elbows
at 0.8 m each= 3.2 m
Resistance of discharge pipe =7.0 m
Total Resistance= 10.2 m
The total resistance of the discharge pipework is
greater than the maximum allowed for 22 mm
pipework (9 m). Therefore calculate the next largest
size.
28 mm discharge pipe with 4 elbows and 7 m length
from tundish to discharge point.
Resistance for 4 elbows
at 1.0 m each= 4.0 m
Resistance of discharge pipe =7.0 m
Total Resistance= 11.0 m
The total resistance of the discharge pipework is less
than the maximum allowed for 28 mm pipework
(18 m) therefore the discharge pipework size is
acceptable.
metal discharge pipe from
temperature relief valve to tundish
safety
device
(e.g.
temperature
relief valve)
500 mm
maximum
300 mm
minimum
tundish
Discharge below
fixed grating
providing that where children may play or otherwise
come into contact with discharges a wire cage or similar
guard is positioned to prevent contact, whilst
maintaining visibility.
Do not fit any valves or taps to the discharge pipework.
Ensure the pipework has at least 1:200 fall continuously
from the tundish to the discharge point.
The discharge pipe from the pressure relief valve of the
Vaillant boiler may be teed-into the discharge pipework
from the uniSTOR downstream of the tundish in the
horizontal pipework.
5.1.4.1 High Level Termination
Providing that the point of termination is such that
persons in or around the building will not be endangered
should discharge take place, the method of termination
shown in fig. 3 is satisfactory. Examples of points to
consider when deciding whether a location for the high
level discharge is suitable are:
– The possibility, taking into account wind effect, that
someone may be in the path of the water being
discharged and if so, whether the temperature of the
discharge water will have been sufficiently reduced to
not be dangerous. Thermal conductivity of the
structure’s surface, climatic conditions and location
and orientation of the discharge pipe may or may not
have an effect on reducing the temperature of the
discharge water.
– The location of windows and similar openings.
– The likelihood of a pram being left beneath the point
of discharge.
– The ability of the structures surface to withstand near
boiling water.
– The possibility of ice formation if water is discharged
onto pedestrian walkways.
metal discharge pipe from tundish
with continuous fall.
Fig. 2 Typical discharge pipe arrangement
Under fault conditions, the discharge warning pipe can
emit water at near boiling temperature. Ensure the
discharge pipe terminates at a safe position where there
is no risk of contact with hot water by persons in or
about the building (save and visible).
A suitable position for the discharge point is ideally
below a fixed grating and above the water seal in a
trapped gully. Downward discharges at low level, i. e. up
to 100 mm above external surfaces such as car parks,
hard standings, grassed areas, etc. are acceptable
fixed grating
trapped gull
Fig. 3 High level termination
tundish
300 mm
minimum
discharge pipe
metal hopper
head
uniSTOR GB10
5.2 Dimensions
Installation 5
1
7
2
b
3
4
h
g
5
a
6
f
c
d
e
550
600
45°
1DHW outlet
2Temperature and pressure relief valve
3Immersion heater
4Primary flow
5Cold water mains inlet
6Primary return
7Additional immersion heater
(for uniSTOR 260 and 310; as accessory)
Fig. 4 (all dimensions in mm)
abcdefgh
VIH GB 125 S938969421351281556728–
VIH GB 155 S11481179454384314589903–
VIH GB 180 S130813394543843145891038–
VIH GB 210 S146814994543843145891118–
VIH GB 260 S1758178945438431458914081376
VIH GB 310 S2078210945438431458916481376
uniSTOR GB11
5 Installation
5.3 Functional diagrams
DHW
2
4
Fig. 5
1Boiler
2uniSTOR cylinder
32 port motorised valve (provided with the boiler)
4Immersion heater
52 port motorised valve
M
3
1
AB
5
M
ABoiler flow
BBoiler return
uniSTOR GB12
10
Installation 5
12
7
45
1
11
6
3
2
8
9
Fig. 6
1Temperature and pressure relief valve
2Expansion relief valve
3Pressure limiting valve combined with strainer
4Connection to expansion vessel
5Balanced pressure cold water outlet
6Cold water mains inlet
7DHW outlet
8Tundish
9Cylinder drain point
10Expansion vessel
11Secondary return connection
12Adjustable feet
uniSTOR GB13
5 Installation
5.4 Installation procedure
Unpack the uniSTOR cylinder and check the contents
•
(detailed in section 4: notes to installers).
Position the uniSTOR in accordance with section 5.1.1:
•
Siting
5.4.1 Primary pipework
To prevent the uniSTOR from overheating the 2 port
motorised valve supplied with the boiler must be fitted
to the primary flow to the indirect coil (see figure 5).
AB
Install the drain valve in the cold mains supply
•
between the uniSTOR cylinder and the cold water
control valves at the lowest point.
Install the assembled cold water control valves (fig. 8)
•
in the cold mains supply at a convenient position
adjacent to the uniSTOR cylinder, ensuring adequate
space exists for service access and allow for connection
of the discharge pipe from expansion relief valve.
If the discharge pipes are to be tied together the
expansion valve must be within 500 mm of the
temperature and pressure relief valve (fig 6).
4531
´B´ Port´A´ Port
Fig. 7
5.4.2 Secondary system Pipework
Connect the two cold water control valves together as
•
shown in fig. 8, ensuring that the orientation of the
valves, when installed in the cold mains supply, allows
the 15 mm outlet of the expansion relief valve to be
connected to the tundish.
Install the discharge pipe from the expansion relief
•
valve so that it has a contimous fall to outside in a
safe and visible position where it will be unaffected by
frost.
Never cap or block the outlet of the expansion relief
valve.
Activate the expansion relief valve regularly to prevent
•
from calcification.
Provide a cold water mains supply to the uniSTOR.
•
To ensure optimum performance from the uniSTOR,
and particularly in installations where the balanced
pressure cold water outlet (5, fig. 8) is to be used, the
pipework provided from the building mains stop valve
to the uniSTOR cylinder should be minimum 22 mm
copper tube.
A2B
Fig. 8
AMains Cold water inlet
BConnection to cylinder
1Secondary return connection
2Expansion relief valve
3Pressure limiting valve combined with strainer
4Connection to expansion vessel
5Balanced pressure cold water outlet
Important
No isolation valve shall be installed between the
assembled cold water control valves and the
cylinder.
uniSTOR GB14
Installation 5
The Vaillant uniSTOR is provided with an external
expansion vessel.
Connect the expansion vessel to the installed water
•
controls by either:
i. Screwing the vessel directly into the control assem-
bly at the purpose provided connection (1, fig. 8) or,
ii. Connecting the vessel to the control assembly via
copper pipe or a suitable approved flexible connection hose (4, fig. 8), ensuring that the vessel is
adequately supported.
Use the supplied Expansion Vessel Mounting
Bracket for wall installation.
Connect the balanced pressure cold water supply (if
•
required) to the cold water control pack (see fig. 8).
Note:
In areas where the mains water pressure is high
(4 bar or above) the cold water supply to a bath
or shower mixer valve can be taken from the
balanced pressure cold water outlet (5, fig. 8) of
the cold water controls. This will ensure that
both hot and cold supplies to the mixer valve
are at approximately the same pressure. The
cold water supply for all other terminal fittings
should be teed into the cold water supply
pipework to the uniSTOR upstream of the cold
water controls.
Connect the DHW outlet pipework to the 22 mm
•
domestic hot water outlet on the uniSTOR.
Continue with 22 mm size pipe to the first tee fitting
after which 15 mm pipework should be adequate.
If the pipe runs are of excessive length or there are
several terminal fittings supplied, extend the length of
pipework in 22 mm.
Connect the secondary return if required as shown in
•
4.2: Secondary Return.
5.4.4 Drain Valve
The drain valve supplied with the uniSTOR has to be
fitted in the cold water mains supply between the
uniSTOR cylinder and the cold water control valves as
low as possible (see fig. 6)
We recommand to fit a hose pipe in the outlet of the
drain valve approximately 1 meter below the bottom of
the cylinder (this can be achieved by connecting a
suction hose to the outlet of the drain valve).
Flow rates from uniSTOR, hot 60 °C.
40
30
20
10
flow out (litres/min) of the system
0
40
30
10
flow available (litres/min) at entry to system
Mixed water @ 40 °C, mixed from
60 % hot water @ 60 °C and
40 % cold water @ 10 °C
20
Flow rates from uniSTOR, hot cold mixed.
30
8 bar*
4 bar*
3 bar*
2 bar*
1 bar*
40
8 bar*
4 bar*
3 bar*
2 bar*
1 bar*
5.4.3 Safety valve discharge pipework
Connect the temperature/pressure relief and
•
expansion relief valves to the tundish using 15 mm
pipe and install the discharge pipework from the
tundish in accordance with section 5.1.4: Discharge
Pipework.
uniSTOR GB15
20
10
flow out (litres/min) of the system
0
Notes:
1) flow rates shown apply to situations where the supply is capable of supplying an adequate dynamic pressure.
3) where static water pressures are less than 1 bar, consult Vaillant Ltd.
* static supply pressure of incoming water supply.
Fig. 8a
10
flow available (litres/min) at entry to system
20
30
40
5 Installation
5.4.5 Electrical Connections and Controls
All electrical connections conform to BS 7671 and 6759-1.
The position of the discharge pipes (tundish), drain
valves and motorised valves etc. shall be positioned
away from any electrical components.
Warning:
The cylinder must be earthed.
5.4.5.1 Immersion Heater
The uniSTOR VIH 125 - 310 cylinders are equipped with a
factory fitted immersion heater.
All internal wiring is factory mounted.
Warning:
The immersion heater must be earthed.
Install a separate electrical supply to the immersion
heater in accordance with the current IEE wiring
regulations (BS 7671). The immersion heater must be
wired in 3 x 2.5 mm
pole isolating switch. The circuit must be protected by a
13 amp fuse. The connection details for the immersion
heater are shown in fig. 9.
2
heat-resisting cable from a double
230 V AC
3 kW
Important:
The immersion heater incorporates an energy
cut-off device and must not under any
circumstances be replaced by a standard
immersion heater.
Only a correct genuine Vaillant spare part is permitted.
All uniSTOR cylinders with a volume of 260 l or 310 l are
provided with an additional boss to fit a second
immersiom heater. The immersion heater can be ordered
as accessory (No. 0020006765)
5.4.5.2 Electrical Connections to Cylinder
Controls
To Wiring box:
1 7
2 10
3
L
N
a
b
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
3
Fig. 9 Immersion heater electrical connections
a Cylinder Controls1 Thermostat (adjustable)
b Immersion heater2 Thermal cut out (with Reset button)
L
N
a
3 Sensor
b
3
2
1
2
1
Fig. 10 Electrical Connections to Cylinder Controls
Note:
In case you do not wire the immersion heater then
connect the earth wire to the terminal marked E
on the immersion heater connector block.
Warning:
The uniSTOR cylinder must be eartherd.
The Vaillant uniSTOR and accompanying Vaillant boiler
may be controlled using various programmers and room
thermostats, details of which are given in section:
Control Options.
The uniSTOR cylinder has a prefitted cylinder thermal
cut out and thermostat.
uniSTOR GB16
Installation 5
All internal wiring is factory mounted.
The thermostat which controls the DHW temperature (1,
fig. 10) is adjustable between 20 and 65 °C. The built in
safety thermal cut out operates at 90 °C. Should the
thermal cut out be brought into operation, the
motorized 2 port valve will be operated and shut the
Connect the 2 port valve flying lead to the terminals
•
of the wiring box.
Connect the terminals of the programmer and room
•
thermostat to the terminals of the wiring box.
Connect a 3 amp fused mains supply to the terminals
•
of the wiring box.
primary flow to the cylinder. Press the reset button (2,
fig. 10) to reset thermal cut out and motorised valve.
Note:
All wiring must be carried out in accordance with
Important:
Before resetting the thermal cutout or changing
BS 7671: Requirements for electrical installations
(IEE Wiring Regulations, 16th edition).
the temperatur setting of the thermostat, switch
off the electrical supply.
Check that the sensors from the immersion heater
•
and the cylinder are positioned correctly in the tubes.
Connections to wiring box
Provide a wiring box adjacent to the cylinder to make
•
the electrical connections.
Connect the boiler terminals to the corresponding
•
terminals of the wiring box.
Connect the uniSTOR cylinder controls to the wiring
•
Note:
A special accessory is offered for the electrical
connections between the uniSTOR and an
ecoEURO appliance (No. 307 215).
box as shown in figure 10.
5.4.5.3 Connection details for control systems utilising 2 x 2 port motorised valves via external
wiring box
Diagram only applies to the specific controls mentioned
3 amp fused
main supply
LN
E
ecoTEC
terminal strip
LN
345
Programmer
for programmer connections see fig. 12
NL
CENTRAL
HEATING
ON
HOT
WATER
ON
LN
uniSTOR Cylinder
EARTH BLUE BROWN GREY ORANGE
Hot water 2 port motorised valve
Fig. 11 Connection details for control systems utilising 2 port motorised valve
LN
External wiring box
(Do not use pre-wired printed circuit board type)
NNL
7
10
231
345
345678910
L
not used
Room thermostat
ACL Drayton Digistat 2, 3, 4
ACL Drayton RTS 1, 2
Danfoss Randall RX-1
Danfoss Randall RMT 230
Danfoss Randall RET 230
Tower SS
Honeywell T6360
Horstmann HRT 1
Siemens-Landys & Staefa RAD 1
Sunvic TLX 2000 series
4EN310
EARTH BLUE BROWN GREY ORANGE
Central heating 2 port motorised valve
NL67
5 9 6L N E
3
N
3
3
4
2
N
3
4
2
2
3
4
2
2
4
1
1
L
2
1
L
1
1
1
1
3
CB
E
E
E
E
4EN39
Vaillant Room
Thermostat VRT 30
96N
L in N
L out
uniSTOR GB17
5 Installation
Lifestyle LP241, LP 522, LP 722
Tempus 6, Tempus 7
Danfoss Randall CP 715, FP715
Note: *Earth not required
Danfoss Randall Set 2E, Set 3E
Note: *Earth not required
Link L - 2 - 5
Grässlin Towerchron QE2
Honeywell ST699B, ST799A
Note: Link L - 5 - 8
Honeywell ST6200, ST6300, ST6400
Horstmann Channel Plus H21, H27
Note: *Earth not required
Link L - 2 - 5
Siemens-Landis & Staefa RWB2, RWB9
1
NL
5364
NL
E
53
NL
E
*
53
NL
E
*
53
NL
53
N3
L
3
56
NL
53
NL
E
*
53 7
NL
234
not used
1
234
not used
1
not used
1
76
1
234
not used
4
not usednot used
234
1
not used
1
1
234
76
234
76
23456
not usednot used
76
567
7
76
234
not usednot used
8
56
6
Potterton Myson EP 2002, EP 3002, EP 6002
Note: Link L - 5
Sunvic Select 207
Fig. 12 Connection details between programmer and wiring box.
53
NL
E
53
NL
53
not used
1
not used
1
234
not used
76
234
76
76
5
uniSTOR GB18
5.4.5.4 Connection details for connection to any UK standard boiler
Installation 5
3 Amp Fused
LN
External wiring box
(Do not use pre-wired printed circuit board type)
1
N
EBLBRGR OR
Central Heating 2 Port
Motorised Valve
Boiler TerminalMain Supply
LN
LN
2
345678910
L
69EN
L inL outNE
Room Thermostat
SL
not used
E4101/N2/LE49NL
EBLBRGR OR
Hot Water 2 Port
Motorised Valve
uniSTOR VIH GB ...
2 Channel Programmer
HWONCH
LN
ENL4EE 1/N 2/L
4NE
LN
Pump
Cylinder Stat
ON
76
710
123
Fig. 13 2 x 2 port valve system
Boiler Terminal Designation:
L, 1:Mains Live
RS, 2: Room Thermostat
FS, 3: Frost Stat
N, 4: Mains Neutral
E, 5: Mains Earth
PE, 6: Pump Earth
PN, 7: Pump Neutral
PL, 8: Pump Live
CE:Chassis Earth
BR Brown
BLBlue
GR Grey
OR Orange
WWhite
DHW Domestic Hot Water
HTG Heating
Important:
1-10 must go to the corresponding number in the wiring
box.
uniSTOR GB19
6 Commissioning
6 Commissioning
6.1 Filling Secondary DHW Circuit
Note:
Do not manually open the temperature and
pressure relief valve or expansion relief valve for
venting purposes (any foreign matter in the
pipework may cause damage to the valve seats).
Ensure that the cylinder drain valve (9, fig. 6) is
•
closed.
Open all the hot and cold water taps or other terminal
•
fittings.
Open the mains water supply to the uniSTOR and
•
continue filling until water runs freely from the
terminal fittings, ensuring all air pockets are purged.
• Close the terminal fittings and check the system for
leaks. Specially check the connection of the immersion
heater for leaks.
The system should now be thoroughly flushed.
Open hot water taps at opposite ends of the system
•
and allow water to discharge for at least 5 minutes.
Close the hot water taps.
•
6.2 Filling the Primary Circuit
Note:
Do not use boiler pressure relief valve for
venting purposes.
The complete primary CH system must be flushed out
•
with both cold and hot water. Fill and vent the central
heating system as detailed in the boiler installation
instructions.
To assist with this operation set the manual override
lever on the 2 port diverter valve (fig. 7) to the
MANUAL position, and lock in this position by pushing
the lever into the valve head.
Completely drain the CH system, then refill and vent.
•
Reset the lever on the 2 port valve to the ”AUTO”
•
position by releasing the manual operating lever from
the valve head (pull outwards).
For commissioning purposes and to reduce the time
for the cylinder contents to reach temperature, set the
cylinder hot water thermostat knob (1, fig. 14) to
setting middle position (approx. 40 °C).
heater
immersion
L
N
C˚
3
C˚
2
cylinder
control
1
Fig. 14 Electrical Connections to Cylinder Controls
Operate the boiler as in section 6.3 until both the
•
cylinder has reached temperature and all radiators in
the system are hot. Then once again drain the
complete CH system to remove residues from the
pipework and refill and vent again as above.
Reset the manual operating lever on the 2 port valve
•
to the ”AUTO” position once the system has been
refilled and vented.
1
uniSTOR GB20
6 CommissioningMaintenance 7
6.3 Operating the Boiler
Ensure the boiler mains switch is turned on.
•
Ensure that the programmer and thermostats are
•
calling for heat.
Check that the boiler fires and heats the cylinder
•
contents and the radiators according to the DHW and
room thermostat settings.
Carry out the commissioning and testing procedures
•
detailed in the installation instructions supplied with
the boiler.
Upon completion of the commissioning procedures,
•
set the DHW thermostat knob on the uniSTOR to
approx. 60 °C, and set the back up immersion heater
(fig. 9) thermostat to 60 °C.
6.3.1 Benchmark Cylinder Commissioning
Checklist
Complete the Benchmark Cylinder Commissioning
Checklist included in the instructions.
6.4 User’s Instructions
Hand these instructions for use to the user for retention
and instruct in the safe operation of the boiler and
cylinder. Advise the user of the operation of the cylinder
thermostat and the immersion heater thermostat, and
that normally a setting of max, which gives a stored
water temperature of approximately 60 °C is adequate.
7 Maintenance
The following maintenance work has to be carried out
annually by the competent installer or Vaillant Service
Solutions.
Inspection of pressure/temperature relief valve and
•
expansion relief valve.
Manually operate each valve by twisting the operating
cap, and check if water flows unobstructed via the
tundish to the discharge point. Ensure that both valves
re-seat satisfactorily.
Check pressure of expansion vessel.
•
Turn off mains water supply and open nearest hot
water tap to depressurise the secondary water system.
Check the expansion vessel charge with a pressure
gauge at the test point. If the pressure is below
3.0 bar, top up with suitable air pressure pump.
Complete service section of Cylinder Commissioning
•
Checklist.
Note:
In the event that parts require replacement, use
only genuine spare parts supplied by Vaillant
Ltd.
Note:
In hard water areas the DHW temperature
setting should not exceed this setting to avoid
possible scale build-up.
Advise the user of the precautions necessary to prevent
damage to the system and to the building if the system
does not remain operative during frost conditions.
Advise the user that the immersion heater is provided
as a back up means of water heating and is not intended
for use at the same time that the boiler is heating the
cylinder.
Finally, advise the user that for continued efficient and
safe operation, the boiler and uniSTOR cylinder should
be serviced at least once a year by a qualified servicing
company. It is important and strongly recommended
that arrangements are made for a maintenance
agreement with a qualified servicing company to ensure
regular servicing of the boiler and cylinder.
Please contact Group Service
(0870 - 6060777) for further details.
Note:
Leave installation, servicing and user
instructions with the user.
uniSTOR GB21
8 Fault finding
8 Fault finding
Note:
Only genuine spare parts supplied by Vaillant
Limited must be used.
Fault A:
The water from the cylinder is cold.
Does boiler operate?
YES
Is 2-port valve in
correct position?
(DHW position).
Vent heating coil of
air (H, fig. 4).
NO
NONO
Do external controls
function?
NO
Does cylinder
thermostat operate?
YESYES
YES
Check/reset
Thermal cut out
Remedy fault
according to boiler
instructions.
Remedy fault
according to controls
instructions.
Replace cylinder
thermostat.
Check/replace
2-port valve.
NO
Fig. 15
Is operation now
OK?
YES
Fault remedied.
uniSTOR GB22
Fault B:
Fault finding 8
Water discharging from expansion
relief valve.
Manually reset / seat expansion relief
valve. Is discharge still occuring?
Is the discharge occuring only when the
cylinder is being heated?
YES
Check pressure charge
in expansion vessel
OK
Exchange expansion
relief valve.
YES
NOT OK
Reset pressure in
expansion vessel
Does pressure hold?
YES
NO
NO
NO
Turn off boiler and
NO
immersion heater. Is
discharge still occuring?
YES
Is pressure downstream
YES
of pressure limiting valve
less than 3.0 bar?
NO
Is operation now
OK?
Fault remedied.
Fig. 16
uniSTOR GB23
YES
Exchange pressure
limiting valve.
Exchange
expansion vessel.
NO
8 Fault finding
Fault C:
Water discharging from temperature/
pressure relief valve (TPRV).
Manually reset the TPRV. Is
discharge still occuring?
YES
Is discharge occuring only
when the boiler is in use?
NO
Is discharge occuring only
when the immersion heater
is in use?
YES
NO
Replace TPRV.Replace immersion heater.
Are immersion heater
thermostat and cut out
faulty?
NO
YES
NO
YES
Check temperature control
of boiler.
Does 2-port valve change to
heating position when
cylinder reaches
temperature?
Check operation of
cylinder thermostat and
thermal cut out