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CO2 set

 | Instruction 

manual 

rev-03_May 2022

7

.

 Troubleshooting

System failures are displayed on the interface of the control panel or frequency drive. The table below can be used to identify 
and solve the failure.

For more detailed information about these system failures, please refer to the OEM manual of the 
Lamtec operating system.

Description

Cause(s)

Solution(s)

Failure indication LED:

Max. thermostat

Flue gas after CO

2

 temperature 

is too high.

1

)

 

Perform a system reset (see §

6.3

.

).

2

)

 

Check the modulating temperature control. Adjust if 
necessary.

Failure indication LED:

Valve failure (ES6)

Valve servomotor has stopped 
working: jammed valve shaft

1

)

 

Dismount, clean and remount the 2-way valve 
servomotor.

2

)

 

Replace the servomotor if necessary.

Valve servomotor has stopped 
working: jammed ball joint

1

)

 

Close the valve by hand.

2

)

 

Perform a system reset (see §

6.3

.

).

Limit switch of the 2-way valve 
servomotor is set incorrectly.

Adjust the settings of the limit switch. Refer to the OEM 
manual for instructions.

The fan motor overrides the 
maximum current.

Fan or air inlet is obstructed.

Check the fan and air inlet and remove any obstructions.

The motor runs on 2 phases.

Check the electrical wiring and fuses.

The motor is defective.

Repair or replace the motor.

Minimum CO

2

 pressure failure 

(LD3)

Insufficient air is being 
transported through the 
dosing unit.

Check the fan housing outlet for obstructions.

Check if the sleeve connections are airtight.

Summary of Contents for VCU1100

Page 1: ...Instruction manual CO2 set CO2 dosing unit control panel EN English original instructions ...

Page 2: ...er reserves the right to modify this manual without notification beforehand Customer service Our customer service department is available 24 hours a day to provide any required technical information and support Please have the type plate information of the CO2 set available when you contact our customer service department see 3 6 31 0 15 369 47 57 Warranty The equipment supplied by Vitotherm has a...

Page 3: ...5 3 8 Configurations 15 4 Installation 16 4 1 Checking the delivery 16 4 2 Preparing the elevation structure 16 4 3 Mounting the CO2 dosing unit 17 4 4 Connecting the CO2 dosing unit 19 4 5 Electrical connections 24 Table of Contents 5 Commissioning 25 6 Operation 26 6 1 Control panel 26 6 2 Switching the CO2 set on or off 26 6 3 Performing a system reset 26 7 Troubleshooting 27 8 Maintenance 28 8...

Page 4: ...nings that may result in injury when ignored Each safety warning is indicated with a signal word The signal word corresponds with the level of risk of the described hazardous situation Signal word Level of risk If not avoided 6 DANGER High Will result in death or serious injury 6 WARNING Medium Could result in death or serious injury 6 CAUTION Low Could result in moderate or minor injury Safety wa...

Page 5: ...osing unit and control panel CO2 dosing unit The pre assembled collection of components that transports the flue gases from the boiler to a greenhouse Greenhouse distribution system The network that transports CO2 gas to one or more greenhouses Boiler The heating appliance to which the CO2 dosing unit is connected A water boiler is the most common type of heating appliance and will be used as the ...

Page 6: ...he machine 2 2 Intended use The Vitotherm CO2 set is intended to be used in the following ways As an electrically powered fan to collect the flue gases from a boiler system To mix the collected flue gases with clean air to create CO2 gas with the desired temperature To deliver the dosed flue gases to the distribution system of a greenhouse OPTIONAL To mix the collected flue gases with clean air to...

Page 7: ...al of age are familiar with and abide by the safety instructions and sections of this manual related to operating the CO2 set are familiar with and abide by the applicable local national and international laws and regulations are officially trained and certified by Vitotherm B V have received adequate training to operate and clean the CO2 set have obtained authorisation to access the CO2 set Only ...

Page 8: ...ection during lifting work 2 5 2 Organizational measures The owner is responsible for carrying out the necessary organizational measures to ensure safe use Amongst other measures this is achieved by but not limited to Training and authorising personnel Vitotherm is responsible for distributing passwords to authorised personnel only Performing hazard assessments of the complete system that incorpor...

Page 9: ...uipment Switch off and lock out the power supply isolator and verify that no voltage is present f Use fuses that correspond with the installed power of the CO2 set f Regularly check the electrical wiring for loose connections and damage and repair them without delay 2 6 2 Mechanical 6 WARNING The CO2 set contains moving pressurized and sharp parts that can crush cut or hit f Do not operate the CO2...

Page 10: ...et is equipped with several safety components that help prevent hazardous situations For more information about the integration of the safety components into the system please refer to the electrical wiring diagram 2 8 1 Maximum temperature safety switch The maximum temperature safety switch shuts down the CO2 set if the flue gas temperature exceeds the set limit of 65 o C 2 8 2 Air inlet grid A p...

Page 11: ...nal 5 Vitotherm CO detector optional 6 Elevation structure optional The fan of the CO2 set sucks in the flue gases from the boiler chimney as well as clean air from the boiler house A 2 way valve is integrated in the T piece and modulates the ratio of flue gas and clean air to control the temperature of the CO2 gas that is transported to the greenhouse The air mixture is transported to the greenho...

Page 12: ...equency control 7 Connection sleeve with hose clamps fan outlet 8 Mounting frame 9 Air inlet filter grid 10 2 way valve air inlet 11 2 way valve transmission arm 12 2 way valve servomotor 13 2 way valve flue gas inlet 14 Connection sleeve with hose clamps flue gas inlet 15 Type plate 16 Junction box fan motor 17 Fan motor 18 Hoisting holes 19 Elevation structure connections NOTICE The exact locati...

Page 13: ...red when the maximum flue gas temperature is exceeded 2 Valve failure ES6 light Lights up red when a valve failure is detected Only included together with the frequency control option see 3 5 4 3 Fan overload light Lights up red when the load on the fan becomes too high 4 Air pressure failure light Lights up red when an air pressure failure is detected 5 CO2 request indication light Lights up gree...

Page 14: ...l Info OK Status 1 0 1234rpm 10 4A 43 5Hz Run OK 43 5Hz On Alarm Warn Auto on Reset Hand on Status Quick Menu Main Menu Alarm Log B a c k C a n c e l Info OK Status 1 0 1234rpm 10 4A 43 5Hz Run OK 43 5Hz On Alarm Warn Auto on Reset Hand on Status Quick Menu Main Menu Alarm Log B a c k C a n c e l Info OK Status 1 0 1234rpm 10 4A 43 5Hz Run OK 43 5Hz On Alarm Warn Auto on Reset Hand on Status Quick...

Page 15: ...om the burner to external applications e g greenhouses for carbon monoxide The CO detector is mounted near the flue gas exhaust 2 1 4 3 5 1 Interface display 2 Failure feedback light 3 Key lock 4 Control switch 5 Cable connectors For more information please refer to the Vitotherm CO detector user manual 3 5 2 Seaworthy packaging If the CO2 set needs to be well protected or shipped overseas it can ...

Page 16: ...757 Fax 31 0 15 3697742 A Hz V Current Frequency Voltage Destination country Production year Serial nr VCU Type When servicing the CO2 fan the main switch must be switched off at all times Before the CO2 fan is installed and put into operation the instruction manual must be read The electrical part of the CO2 fan is built according to the EN 60529 the voltage and amperage is as indicated on the na...

Page 17: ...ing 250 250 SS 304 VCU400 4 0 400 50 Modulating 250 250 SS 304 VCU550 5 5 400 50 Modulating 300 315 SS 304 VCU750 7 5 400 50 Modulating 300 315 SS 304 VCU1100 11 0 400 50 Modulating 400 400 SS 304 VCU1500 15 0 400 50 Modulating 400 400 SS 304 VCU1850 18 5 400 50 Modulating 400 400 SS 304 VCU2200 22 0 400 50 Modulating 500 500 SS 304 VCU3000 30 0 400 50 Modulating 500 500 SS 304 VCU3700 37 0 400 50...

Page 18: ...the crate s b Remove the sides of the crate s c Remove the lashing straps and packaging materials d Remove any screws that connect parts to the bottom of the crate s 3 Check if all parts have been delivered according to the agreed scope If a part is missing contact Vitotherm immediately 4 Check all delivered parts for damage 6 WARNING Damaged parts can affect the correct and safe functioning of th...

Page 19: ...ise connector pieces between the frame legs 4 3 Mounting the CO2 dosing unit Required tools Mobile crane with adequate lifting capacity Suitable hoisting equipment D shackles Round sling Elevation structure Power drill with steel drill head Ø12 mm Ring wrenches or adjustable spanners 6 WARNING The CO2 dosing unit may drop or topple when transported incorrectly f Use suitable hoisting equipment f M...

Page 20: ...ructure 5 Lower the dosing unit onto the elevation structure 6 Drill a hole through the bolt hole on the side of the connection point Use a Ø12 mm steel drill 7 Insert a Ø12 mm metal pin or bolt into the drilled hole 8 Tighten the bolts in the connection points to secure the elevation structure Use a 16 mm wrench ...

Page 21: ...n outlet of the dosing unit must be connected to the greenhouse distribution system Required tools Mobile crane with adequate lifting capacity Suitable hoisting equipment D shackles Round sling Screwdriver 4 4 1 Connecting the boiler chimney To connect the dosing unit to the boiler chimney 1 Align the T piece of the dosing unit with the outlet of the boiler chimney ...

Page 22: ...20 CO2 set Instruction manual rev 03_May 2022 2 Loosen the outer hose clamp Use a screwdriver 3 Wrap the plastic sleeve around the outlet of the boiler chimney ...

Page 23: ... T piece of the dosing unit may not touch each other to allow for movement Leave a space of at least 10 cm between these two components 4 Place the loosened hose clamp around the sleeve on the boiler chimney 5 Tighten the clamp a Use a screwdriver b Make sure the connection is air tight ...

Page 24: ...2 Connecting the greenhouse distribution system To connect the dosing unit to the greenhouse distribution system 1 Align the outlet of the fan housing with the inlet of the greenhouse distribution system 2 Loosen the outer hose clamp Use a screwdriver ...

Page 25: ...23 CO2 set Instruction manual rev 03_May 2022 3 Wrap the plastic sleeve around the inlet of the distribution system 4 Place the loosened clamp around the sleeve on the distribution system ...

Page 26: ...a junction box in the control panel During installation this cabling must be connected to the junction boxes on the CO2 dosing unit see 3 1 NOTICE For all electrical connections the applicable local standards and the connection requirements must be taken into account For more information about the electrical connections and integrated circuits please refer to the electrical wiring diagram ...

Page 27: ...is report near the CO2 set for future reference The CO2 set is completely installed according to the instructions in this manual including CO2 dosing unit Control panel frequency drive optional Electrical wiring is completed according to the provided electrical wiring diagram free of errors so that the electrical pre start condition circuit safety chain is closed Completion of electrical field wir...

Page 28: ...nnection for a service laptop The USB drive with the technical file of the CO2 set This instruction manual 6 WARNING Contact with live parts can cause electric shocks burns or even death f Only perform work on electrical equipment if you are an authorised electrician f Before you start working on electrical equipment switch off and lock out the power supply isolator and verify that no voltage is p...

Page 29: ... working jammed valve shaft 1 Dismount clean and remount the 2 way valve servomotor 2 Replace the servomotor if necessary Valve servomotor has stopped working jammed ball joint 1 Close the valve by hand 2 Perform a system reset see 6 3 Limit switch of the 2 way valve servomotor is set incorrectly Adjust the settings of the limit switch Refer to the OEM manual for instructions The fan motor overrid...

Page 30: ...Silicon seal strips air inlet VCD Pump CO sensor 3 way valve 8 2 Annual Periodic Maintenance 6 CAUTION To guarantee the quality and safety of the CO2 set Vitotherm advises annual Periodic Maintenance PM to be performed by their own certified service engineers This section contains maintenance instructions for the standard components of a CO2 set For maintenance instructions for any other optional ...

Page 31: ...nance Required tools Ring wrenches or adjustable spanners Allen wrenches Screwdriver slotted To perform Periodic Maintenance on the dosing unit of the CO2 set do the following 1 Perform a visual check of all components for correct functioning 2 Check the following parts for dirt or defects Clean or repair if necessary a The fan b The fan motor c The air inlet cover d The 2 way valve 3 Check if the...

Page 32: ... when transported incorrectly f Use suitable lifting or hoisting equipment f Make sure no personnel is below or near the object when lifting or hoisting The CO2 set is equipped with two hoisting eyes at the top of the fan housing Hoisting equipment can be attached to these eyes as follows 9 2 Storage 6 CAUTION The frame of the CO2 set is made of steel and is sensitive to corrosion damage f Always ...

Page 33: ...l 10 2 Dismantling the CO2 dosing unit Required tools Ring wrenches or adjustable spanners Allen wrenches Screwdriver slotted Mobile crane with adequate lifting capacity Suitable hoisting equipment D shackles Round sling To dismantle the CO2 dosing unit 1 Disconnect all electrical connections 2 Disconnect the dosing unit from the boiler chimney 3 Disconnect the dosing unit from the inlet of the gr...

Page 34: ...et into the applicable waste streams based on their material in accordance with local regulations NOTICE All structural components of a Vitotherm CO2 set are made of powder coated steel and should be disposed of accordingly For more information on how to properly dispose of supplier parts please refer to the OEM manual ...

Page 35: ... Fan Positions CO2 Ventilator Posities Co2 Units A4 Description Form Color RAL 7016 Grey Grijs Project drawing number Scale 1 45 Copyright by Vitotherm Gas en oliebranders Regel en Beveiligingsapparatuur Vitotherm www vitotherm nl IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT UIT OUT UIT OUT UIT OUT UIT OUT UIT OUT UIT OUT UIT OUT UIT LG 270 1L LG 0 2L LG 90 3L LG 180 4L RD 180 4R RD 90 3R RD 0 2R RD 270 1R ...

Page 36: ...ating 9 9 SS 304 VCU400 5 4 400 50 Modulating 9 9 SS 304 VCU550 7 4 400 50 Modulating 11 12 SS 304 VCU750 10 1 400 50 Modulating 11 12 SS 304 VCU1100 14 8 400 50 Modulating 15 15 SS 304 VCU1500 20 1 400 50 Modulating 15 15 SS 304 VCU1850 24 8 400 50 Modulating 15 15 SS 304 VCU2200 29 5 400 50 Modulating 19 19 SS 304 VCU3000 40 2 400 50 Modulating 19 19 SS 304 VCU3700 49 6 400 50 Modulating 19 19 S...

Page 37: ...CU 4500 Applications VITOTHERM CO2 dosing units for greenhouses CO2 transportation fan Standards Mentioned products are in compliance with the following technical standards NEN EN ISO 14120 ISSO 86 Directives Mentioned products are according the following European directives EMC 2014 30 EU MD 2006 42 EG LVD 2014 35 EU Protection class IP Degree of protection IP54 IP EN 60529 Marking of type plate ...

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