Installation manual auroTHERM 0020057143_02
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1 Notes on the documentation
2 Intended use
1
Notes on the documentation
The instructions below are intended to help you
throughout the entire documentation.
1.1 Other
applicable
documents
All installation instructions of flat collectors and compo-
nents of the installation must be observed when install-
ing the solar system. These instructions are included
with the individual components of the system and the
additional components.
We accept no liability for any damage caused by fail-
ure to observe these instructions.
1.2 Document
storage
Please pass on this installation manual and all other ap-
plicable documents and auxiliary equipment to the plant
operator, whose responsibility it is to ensure the manu-
als and auxiliary equipment are available whenever re-
quired.
1.3 Symbols
used
Please observe the safety instructions in this installation
manual for the installation of the collector!
d
Danger!
Immediate risk of serious injury or death!
e
Danger!
Risk of death from electric shock!
H
Danger!
Danger of burning and scalding!
a
Caution!
Potentially dangerous situations for the prod-
uct and the environment!
h
Note
Useful information and instructions.
• Symbol indicating the required action
1.4
Applicability of the manual
These installation manual applies exclusively to flat col-
lectors with the following article numbers:
Collector type
Article number
VFK 145 H
0010004457
VFK 145 V
0010004455
VFK 150 H
0010006285
VFK 150 V
0010006283
Table 1.1 Collector types and article numbers
For the flat collector article number please see the iden-
tification plate on the upper collector edge.
Vaillant flat collectors are available in different versions:
one for the horizontal position, one for the vertical posi-
tion.
Besides, collectors in the collector field can be arranged
side by side and on top of each other.
Generally, the installation steps and the instructions
described in this manual are valid for both collector
positions and field arrangements.
Any different installation steps are clearly pointed out:
w
With horizontal collector position
s
With vertical collector position
n
With fields arranged side by side
u
With fields arranged on top of each other
2 Intended
use
The Vaillant auroTHERM flat collectors are built and de-
signed according to accepted safety rules and regula-
tions.
Nevertheless, improper use may cause danger to life
and limb of the user or third parties and could impair
the operation of the unit and other objects.
The unit is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction con-
cerning use of the unit by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children must be watched to ensure that they do not
play with the unit.
Vaillant auroTHERM flat collectors are used for heating
support and for solar hot water generation.
Any other use or use exceeding the above-mentioned
applications shall be considered as improper use. The
manufacturer/supplier shall not be responsible for any
damages resulting from such improper use. The user
alone bears the risk.
Intended use includes observance of the operating and
installation manuals and all other applicable documents,
as well as adherence to the maintenance and inspection
conditions.
a
Caution!
Any improper use is forbidden!
2.1
Combination with other components
Vaillant flat collectors should be combined only with
Vaillant components (fixing, connections) and system
components.
The use of other components or system components
shall be considered as improper use. We accept no liabil-
ity.
