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For the heating engineer

VFK 900

Installation Manual

auroTHERM, VFK 900

In-roof mounting of flat solar collector panels

GB

Summary of Contents for auroTHERM VFK 900

Page 1: ...For the heating engineer VFK 900 Installation Manual auroTHERM VFK 900 In roof mounting of flat solar collector panels GB ...

Page 2: ...components of the installation must be observed when installing the solar heating installation These installation manuals are included with the individual structural parts of the installation and the ancillary components Attachment and storage of the documents Please pass this installation manual on to the owner of the system in order for him or her to store it so that it is available whenever it ...

Page 3: ...regulations in force such as the following Health and Safety at Work act 1974 Work at Height Regulations 2005 Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 All necessary Building Regulations Work should be preceded by a risk assessment covering all aspects of health and safety risks or training require ments that can reasonably be foreseen to be associated with the work All scaffolding in the UK other than...

Page 4: ...ofing felt nails Roofing felt nails Silicone T profile Cellular rubber strip Wooden support Collector support plate B Collector in roof retainer quick assembly screws 4x35 Tin plate screws Quick assembly screws 4x70 Fig 3 1 The covering frame and its components as a basic set This installation set consists of the two packing units covering plate Part No 302 389 and fitting kit Part No 309 633 see ...

Page 5: ...lt nails Cellular rubber strip Collector in roof retainer quick assembly screws 4x35 Quick assembly screws 4x70 Fig 3 2 The covering frame and its components as an extension kit Part No 302 390 Supply is in one packaged unit The collector is not part of the extension set Solar sensor Solar sensor Solar sensor Fig 3 3 Vertical collector arrangement for two three and max four collectors in series In...

Page 6: ...0 mm long 2 Collector connection hose with insulation 13x19 1 2 250 mm long 1 Seal 1 2 for hoses 4 Fixing hold 20x38 14 Fixing strap 20x80 6 Collector in roof holder 25x1 4 Quick assembly screw galvanised 4x35 8 Table 3 2 In roof mounting basic module mounting set Accessories 302 390 In roof mounting Extension module Closing plate top 1 Bottom closing plate left 1 Wooden support 1 Foam rubber seal...

Page 7: ... dimensions 6 mm 6 mm 360 mm A A 70 160 mm 100 mm 100 mm 1 9 1 5 m m C E F B D D E T e m p l a t e B C A Measuring template Mounting field width With 1 collector 1400 mm With 2 collectors 2560 mm With 3 collectors 3720 mm With 4collectors 4880 mm Mounting field height 2330 2420 mm Roof angle Fig 3 4 Measurements for fitting field and for the location of the fitting laths Match the thickness of the...

Page 8: ...ig 3 5 Longitudinal section through the in roof mounting The letters A F give the location of the mounting laths Fig 3 6 Push the pipe through the lower mounting track Make a V shaped cut in the lower mounting track fold the top wide cloth over the one above and the lower narrow cloth over the roof lath below and fix tightly This ensure that the dampness flows away to the side On inserted roofs cu...

Page 9: ...g disc Fig 3 8 Determine the mounting field on the roof for the solar collectors using the dimensions see Fig 3 4 and the template and cover the tiles Fig 3 9 Mark the position of the laths using the template see also Fig 3 4 and secure the laths using 65 type nails lath B to be screwed Fig 3 10 Carrying handles can be supplied on request Securely bolt the collector on both sides with the fixing c...

Page 10: ... Fig 3 14 Apply a thin bead of silicone between the profile flanks of the T profile and the collector frame to provide a seal Fig 3 15 Connect the collectors with stainless steel corrugated hoses Holding the fitting securely when tightening protects the collector connection from damage Fig 3 16 Connect collector connection pipes Part No 302 384 and 302 385 to the free collector connections and the...

Page 11: ...uick assembly screws Fig 3 19 Bend the lead apron up through 90 at the embossed line using a lath Fig 3 20 Slide the lead apron with the edge on the lower edge of the collector and nail in position close to the embossing using roofing felt nails 5 per collector Allow an overlap of about 15 cm at the side Fig 3 21 Insert the side plates into the deep groove on the collector At the bottom they then ...

Page 12: ... 25 Fix the closing plates at the bottom by bending over the sheet metal straps Fig 3 26 Fold the lead apron over the side plates or lay it over the neighbouring tile Fig 3 27 Glue a thin cellular rubber strip on the upper narrow side of the collector frame Fig 3 28 Place the corner covers in position top left and right Apply a small amount of silicone Place the upper closing plates in position an...

Page 13: ...p of the upper cover plates and connect using 3 tin plate screws Maintain a space of approx 2 5 cm to the edges of the plate Fig 3 32 Depending upon the type of tile if necessary nail two laths of 15 to 22 mm in position to match the inclination of the tiles with that of the others Fig 3 33 Glue a thick foam rubber strip on the upper closing plate right up to the fold Fig 3 34 If the tiles are lai...

Page 14: ...e correct way 4 Disposal All the solar collectors by Vaillant GmbH comply with the requirements of the German environmental mark Blue Angel In this connection we as the manufacturer have committed to receive back the structural components and to re use them if they need to be disposed of after many years of reliable operation 3 In roof mounting 4 Disposal ...

Page 15: ... Absorption Emission Volume Heat conduction plate of copper Vacuum coating α 95 ε 5 1 27l Heat carrier Anti freeze fluid propylene glycol with inhibitors Mix proportions available on request Operating pressure max 10 bar Shutdown temperature 227 C to DIN 4757 3 Solar sensor sleeve Inside diameter 6mm Collector connection Stainless steel corrugated hose with 1 2 fittings Weight 43kg 1 Aperture area...

Page 16: ... and Use Regulations 1998 and the manufacturer s instructions In the UK CORGI registered installers undertake the work in compliance with safe and satisfactory standards All unvented domestic hot water cylinders must be installed by a competent person to the prevailing building regulations at the time of installation G3 Terms and conditions apply to the warranty details of which can be found on th...

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