Combi boiler, wall-mounted, gas-fired condensing boilers, on demand domestic hot water with combi boiler heating input: 21 to 125 mbh, 6.2 to 36.6 kw (33 pages)
Summary of Contents for Viessmann VITODENS 111-W
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VIESMANN Installation and service instructions for contractors Vitodens 111-W Type B1LB, 6.5 to 35.0 kW Gas condensing storage combi boiler Natural gas and LPG version Gas Council Number: 47-819-36, 47-819-37 For applicability, see the last page VITODENS 111-W Please keep safe.
Safety instructions Safety instructions Please follow these safety instructions closely to prevent accidents and mate- rial losses. Safety instructions explained ■ Codes of practice of the relevant trade associations Danger ■ All current safety regulations as This symbol warns against the defined by DIN, EN, DVGW, TRGI, risk of injury.
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■ Open windows and doors. tem. ■ Evacuate any people from the Replace faulty components only danger zone. with genuine Viessmann spare ■ Notify your gas or electricity parts. supply utility from outside the building. Auxiliary components, spare and ■...
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Safety instructions Safety instructions (cont.) What to do if water escapes from the Danger appliance The simultaneous operation of the boiler and appliances that Danger extract air to the outside can When water escapes from the result in life threatening poison- appliance there is a risk of elec- ing due to reverse flow of the flue trocution.
Index Index Installation instructions Information Disposal of packaging..................Symbols........................ Intended use......................Product information....................Preparing for boiler installation................11 Installation sequence Fitting the wall mounting bracket................13 Mounting the boiler and making the connections..........14 Opening the control unit enclosure............... 20 Electrical connections...................
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Index Index (cont.) Cylinder module assembly................... 88 Cylinder assembly....................90 Miscellaneous....................... 91 Specification....................... 92 Disposal Final decommissioning and disposal..............93 Certificates Declaration of conformity..................94 Keyword index....................95...
Information Symbols Sym- Meaning Reference to other document containing further information Step in a diagram: The numbers correspond to the order in which the steps are car- ried out. Warning of material losses and environmental pollution Live electrical area Pay particular attention. ■...
Preset for operation with natural gas. Product description Conversion to LPG P requires a gas con- version kit. The Vitodens 111-W is equipped with a cylinder and an integral plate heat Conversion for other countries exchanger as cylinder loading system for DHW heating.
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Information Product information (cont.) The appliance is equipped with a sealed ■ Heating water expansion vessel and unvented hydraulic system with 2 con- DHW expansion vessel nections for heating flow and return and ■ Cylinder and plate heat exchanger for 2 connections for DHW heating.
Information Preparing for boiler installation Dimensions and connections A Area for electrical connections F Gas connection 7 22 mm B Heating flow 7 22 mm G Cold water 7 15 mm C Condensate drain H DHW 7 15 mm D Heating return 7 22 mm E Filling loop...
Information Preparing for boiler installation (cont.) Preparing the connections Note This boiler (IP rating: IP X4D) is approved for installation in wet rooms inside safety zone 1 in accordance with IEEE Wiring Regulations, providing the occurrence of hosed water can be ruled out.
Installation sequence Mounting the boiler and making the connections Removing the front panel and mounting the boiler Note When mounting on the wall, observe the following: Weight excl. packaging: approx. 65 kg. 1. Undo the screws at the bottom of the 3.
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Installation sequence Mounting the boiler and making the connections (cont.) Making the connections on the water side See separate installation instruc- C Gas connection tions for installation of fittings on D Cold water the heating water side and DHW E DHW side.
Installation sequence Mounting the boiler and making the connections (cont.) Mounting the connection set Gas connection 1. Connect gas shut-off valve to con- nection A.
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Installation sequence Mounting the boiler and making the connections (cont.) 2. Carry out a tightness test. Note Only use suitable and approved leak detection agents (EN 14291) and devices for the tightness test. Leak detection agents with unsuitable con- stituents (e.g. nitrides, sulphides) can cause material damage.
Installation sequence Mounting the boiler and making the connections (cont.) Condensate drain connection ■ If the condensate pipe is routed out- side the building, use a pipe with at least 7 30 mm and protect this pipe from frost. Avoid long external pipe runs.
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Only use the "System certificate" and to a shared flue system "Skoberne GmbH flue system" labels in conjunction with the Viessmann flue sys- Adjust the burner setting of each con- tem made by Skoberne. nected boiler to match the flue system: ■...
Installation sequence Mounting the boiler and making the connections (cont.) Danger Ensure the flue system functions Leaking or blocked flue systems correctly. Apertures for combus- or an insufficient supply of com- tion air supply must not be able to bustion air cause life threatening be closed off.
Installation sequence Electrical connections Information on connecting accessories When connecting accessories observe the separate installation instructions provided with them. L N 1 L N 4 3 2 1 A Only for weather-compensated E Power supply (230 V, 50 Hz). mode: See page 23.
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Installation sequence Electrical connections (cont.) Outside temperature sensor (acces- 2. Connect the outside temperature sories) sensor to terminals 3 and 4 of the power cable (see page 21). 1. Fit outside temperature sensor. Installation site: ■ North or north-westerly wall, 2 to 2.5 m above ground level;...
Installation sequence Electrical connections (cont.) Power supply Regulations and Directives Protect the power cable with an external 3 A fuse to BS 1362. Danger Incorrectly executed electrical Danger installations can result in injuries Incorrect core assignment can from electrical current and in result in serious injury and dam- appliance damage.
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Installation sequence Electrical connections (cont.) Routing connecting cables and closing the control unit enclo- sure Please note When routing and securing Connecting cables will be dam- cables/leads on site, ensure that aged if they touch hot compo- the maximum permissible tem- nents.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Steps - commissioning, inspection and maintenance For further information regarding the individual steps, see the page indicated Commissioning steps Inspection steps Maintenance steps Page • • • 1. Filling the heating system..........27 • • • 2. Venting the boiler by flushing........29 •...
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps Filling the heating system Please note ■ Fill water with a hardness Unsuitable fill water increases above 300 ppm must be soft- the level of deposits and corro- ened. sion and may lead to appliance ■...
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 4. Open shut-off valves A and B. 5. Open taps C and fill the heating sys- tem. (Minimum system pressure > 0.8 bar (80 kPa). 6. Close taps C. 7. Remove connection line between both valves C.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) Venting the boiler by flushing 4. Close taps A and B; open the shut- 1. Close the shut-off valves on the heat- ing water side. off valves on the heating water side. 2.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) Converting to operation with LPG In the delivered condition, the boiler is Separate installation instruc- set up for operation with natural gas. For tions. operation with LPG, change the gas noz- zle and switch to the correct gas type at Conversion from LPG to natural gas, see the control unit.
Burner adjustment when connecting multiple flues to a shared flue system When connecting several ■ Minimum shaft cross-section Vitodens 111-W to a shared flue system: – Square 175 x 175 mm – Round 7 195 mm Adjust the burner setting of each con- ■...
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 1. At terminal block A insert jumper B across terminals 3 and 4. 2. Switch ON the ON/OFF switch. 4 3 2 1 3. Turn both rotary selectors "tw" and "tr"...
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) One boiler per floor Rated heating output 26 kW Number of boilers Correction factor (set- Flue length a (m) ting value) ≤ 17 > 17 ≤ 25 ≤ 17 – > 17 ≤ 25 ≤...
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 3 m...
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) Two boilers per floor Rated heating output 26 kW Number of boilers Correction factor (setting value) Flue length a (m) ≤ 25 – ≤ 8 ≤ 6 – > 8 ≤ 13 >...
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.)
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) Adjust the burner setting if several boilers are connected to a shared flue (flue gas cascade) Adjust the burner setting of each con- System conditions: nected boiler by a correction factor to ■...
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 6. Within 15 s, set rotary selector "tr" to the required correction fac- tor. 7. The set correction factor is saved when the value stops flashing, and the control unit returns to standard mode.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) Reducing the max. heating output The max. heating output can be reduced according to the system requirements. 1. Turn on the ON/OFF switch. Note The heating output can only be changed with the burner in opera- tion.
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 2. Turn rotary selector "tr" fully clock- wise, until the display shows "SERV". Within 2 s return the rotary selector to the r.h. control range. The display shows "A". 3. Select the required max. heating out- put with rotary selector "tr".
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 5. Transfer selected heating output: Turn rotary selector "tw" for less than 2 s fully clockwise and then back into the r.h. control range. During the transfer, "– . – . –" will be displayed.
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) C Min. speed Changing the maximum speed Only when operating with an outside temperature sensor. 1. Switch ON the ON/OFF switch. 2. Turn both rotary selectors "tw" and "tr" simultaneously to their central positions.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) Checking the CO content The Vitodens 111-W is factory-set for If the actual CO or O and CO values natural gas. During commissioning or deviate from the stated range, check the...
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 04. Adjust the upper heating output: Turn rotary selector "tr" fully clockwise, until the display shows 5 bars for the upper heating output. 05. Check the CO content for the upper heating output.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) Burner removal F 4x 1. Switch off the power supply. 4. Push grommet D down. 2. Shut off the gas supply. 5. Undo gas supply pipe fitting E. 3. Pull the power cables from fan motor A, gas train B and electrodes C.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 6. Undo 4 screws F and remove the Please note To prevent damage, burner. never rest the burner on the burner gauze assembly. Checking the burner gasket and burner gauze assembly Check burner gasket A and burner gauze assembly D for possible damage and replace, if required.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 3. Undo 2 Torx screws and remove 6. Fit electrode B. burner gauze assembly D with gas- ket E. Please note Tighten screws just enough 4. Insert and secure new burner gauze to ensure the components do assembly D with new gasket E.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 3. Check the electrode gaps. If the gaps are not as specified or the electrode is damaged, replace electrode and gasket and realign the electrode. Please note Tighten screws just enough to ensure the components do not suffer damage and will function correctly.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 4. Flush the heating surface again with water (the siphon is also filled with water in the process). Checking the condensate drain and cleaning the trap 1. Release hook and remove trap A with sealing piece B.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) Installing the burner A 4x 1. Mount burner and secure with 4 3. Tighten 4 screws A crosswise. screws A. Please note 2. Insert new gasket and tighten the fit- Tighten screws just enough ting on gas supply pipe B.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 4. Fit electrical cables to fan motor D, 7. Push grommet C up again. gas train E and ignition unit F. 5. Reopen gas supply and switch on power supply. 6.
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Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) 1. Drain the system until the pressure gauge shows "0". 2. If the diaphragm expansion vessel pre-charge pressure is lower than the static system pressure: Top up with nitrogen until the pre-charge pres- sure is 0.1 to 0.2 bar (10 to 20 kPa) higher.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance Further details regarding the individual steps (cont.) Leak detection spray must not come into contact with electrical contacts or seal the diaphragm opening on the gas valve. Fitting the front panel 1. Hook the front panel into place. 2.
Troubleshooting Function sequence and possible faults Display Measures Control unit issues Increase set value a heat demand and ensure heat is drawn off Fan starts After approx. 1 min Check the fan, fan fault F9 connecting cables, power at the fan and fan control Ignition Fault F4...
Troubleshooting Function sequence and possible faults (cont.) Burner in opera- Stops below the set Check the flue sys- tion boiler water tem- tem for tightness perature and re- (flue gas recircula- starts immediately tion); check the gas flow pressure Fault display Faults are indicated by a flashing fault code with fault symbol "U"...
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Troubleshooting Fault display (cont.) Displayed System characteris- Cause Measures fault code tics No DHW heating Short circuit, outlet Check sensor (see temperature sen- page 63). No DHW heating Lead break, cylin- Check sensor (see der temperature page 62). sensor No DHW heating Lead break, outlet Check sensor (see temperature sen-...
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Troubleshooting Fault display (cont.) Displayed System characteris- Cause Measures fault code tics Burner in a fault Temperature limit- Check heating system fill state er has responded level. Check circulation pump. Vent the system. Check the temperature limiter and connecting ca- bles (see page 64).
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Troubleshooting Fault display (cont.) Displayed System characteris- Cause Measures fault code tics Burner blocked Fault, burner con- Check ignition electrodes trol unit and connecting cables. Check whether a strong interference (EMC) field exists near the appliance. Press "Reset" (see page 58). Replace control unit if fault persists.
Troubleshooting Repairs Removing the front panel 1. Undo screws underneath the boiler; 2. Remove the front panel. do not remove completely. Outside temperature sensor 1. Open the control unit enclosure. See page 20.
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Troubleshooting Repairs (cont.) 2. Disconnect leads from outside tem- perature sensor. 4 3 2 1 3. Check the sensor resistance and compare it with the curve. 4. In the event of severe deviation replace the sensor. 10 20 30 Temperature in °C...
Troubleshooting Repairs (cont.) Boiler water temperature sensor 1. Pull the leads from boiler water tem- perature sensor A and check the resistance. 2. Check the sensor resistance and compare it with the curve. 3. In the case of severe deviation, drain the boiler on the heating water side and replace the sensor.
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Troubleshooting Repairs (cont.) Checking cylinder temperature sensor 1. Pull plug % from the cable harness. 2. Check the sensor resistance and compare it with the curve. 3. In the event of severe deviation replace the sensor. 10 30 50 70 90 110 Temperature in °C...
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Troubleshooting Repairs (cont.) Checking the outlet temperature sensor 1. Pull leads from outlet temperature sensor A. 2. Check the sensor resistance and compare it with the curve. 3. In the event of severe deviation replace the sensor. Danger The outlet temperature sen- 10 30 50 70 90 110 sor is immersed in the DHW Temperature in °C...
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Troubleshooting Repairs (cont.) Checking the temperature limiter If the burner control unit cannot be reset after a fault shutdown, although the boiler water temperature is below approx. 95 °C, check the temperature limiter. 1. Pull the leads from temperature lim- iter A.
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Troubleshooting Repairs (cont.) Checking the flue gas temperature sensor 1. Pull leads from flue gas temperature sensor A. 2. Check the sensor resistance and compare it with the curve. 3. In the event of severe deviation replace the sensor. 10 30 50 70 90 110 Temperature in °C...
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Troubleshooting Repairs (cont.) Checking and cleaning the plate heat exchanger Note Drain the boiler on the heating water and DHW sides. 1. Undo plate heat exchanger A 3. Install in reverse order using new gaskets. (screws B) and pull out of the front. 2.
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Troubleshooting Repairs (cont.) Checking the fuse 1. Switch off the power supply. 2. Open control unit enclosure (see page 20). 3. Check fuse F4.
Gas type conversion Converting from LPG to natural gas Removing gas restrictor 2. Pull cable from gas train A. 3. Undo two screws B and remove gas train A. 4. Remove gas restrictor C from gas train A. 5. Mount gas train A with new gasket Torque for fixing screw B: 3 Nm.
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Gas type conversion Converting from LPG to natural gas (cont.) 2. Turn both rotary selectors "tw" and "tr" simultaneously into their respective central positions. "SERV" appears on the display. 3. Turn rotary selector "tr" within 2 s fully anti-clockwise. The display shows "A" and the set value flashes.
Control unit Functions and operating conditions in weather-compensated mode Heating mode In weather-compensated mode, the boiler water temperature is regulated subject to the outside temperature. Heating curve for weather-compensated control -5 -10 -15 -20 Outside temperature in °C Setting of rotary selector "tr" Frost protection function A = 1 B = 2...
Control unit Functions and operating conditions in… (cont.) DHW heating Heating the DHW loading cylinder ■ The cylinder loading pump is switched from cold ON if the boiler water temperature ≥ set cylinder temperature. The heating circuit pump is switched ON ■...
Designs Connection and wiring diagram Diverter valve stepper motor Ignition/ionisation...
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Designs Connection and wiring diagram (cont.) Vitotrol 100 X ... Electrical interface ■ Type RT § Boiler water temperature sensor ■ Type UTA Outlet temperature sensor (gas ■ Type UTDB condensing combi boiler) ■ Type UTDB-RF Cylinder temperature sensor Power supply 230 V/50 Hz (gas condensing boiler) Remote control (OpenTherm Flue gas temperature sensor...
Parts lists Ordering parts The following information is required: ■ Serial no. (see type plate A) ■ Assembly (from this parts list) ■ Position number of the individual part within the assembly (from this parts list)
Parts lists Overview of assemblies A Type plate (on the cover panel) D Control unit assembly B Casing assembly E Hydraulic assembly C Heat cell assembly F Miscellaneous...
Parts lists Overview of assemblies (cont.) G Cylinder assembly Casing assembly 0014 0013 0007 0004 0008 0003 0012 0004 0005 0006 0002 0001 0002...
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Parts lists Casing assembly (cont.) Pos. Part 0001 Front panel 0002 Viessmann logo 0003 Cover panel with gasket 0004 Profiled seal 0005 Control unit support 0006 Contact guard 0007 Toggle fastener (4 pce) 0008 Pipe clip 7 18 0012 Air box gasket, gas pipe...
Parts lists Control unit assembly 0002 0010 0011 0008 0003 0001 0004 0007 0005 0006 0009...
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Parts lists Control unit assembly (cont.) Pos. Part 0001 Control unit VBC114-C04 0002 Cover, wiring chamber 0003 Fuse, 2.5 A (slow), 250 V (10 pce) 0004 Cable harness X20 0005 Cable harness 100/35 0006 Cable harness, stepper motor 0007 Ignition cable with angled plug 0008 Cable ties (10 pce) 0009...
Parts lists Miscellaneous 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 Pos. Part 0001 Touch-up spray paint, white, 150 ml 0002 Touch-up paint stick, white 0003 Special grease 0004 Installation and service instructions 0005 Operating instructions...
Specification Specification Rated voltage: 230 V~ Temperature limiter Rated frequency: 50 Hz setting: 100 °C (fixed) Rated current: 2.0 A~ Backup fuse (power Safety category: supply): max. 3 A IP rating: IP X4D to EN 60529 Permissible ambient temperature ■ During operation: 0 to +40 °C ■...
Disposal Final decommissioning and disposal Viessmann products can be recycled. Components and substances from the system are not part of ordinary house- hold waste. For decommissioning the system, iso- late the system from the power supply and allow components to cool down where appropriate.
Certificates Declaration of conformity Declaration of Conformity for the Vitodens 111-W We, Viessmann Werke GmbH & Co KG, D-35107 Allendorf, confirm as sole respon- sible body that the product Vitodens 111-W complies with the following standards: DIN 4753 EN 55 014–1...
Keyword index Keyword index Adjusting the pump rate.....41 Gas connection......11, 16 Gas supply pressure......30 Gas train ...........30 Boiler water temperature sensor ..61 Gas type conversion......68 Burner gasket........46 – LPG..........30 Burner gauze assembly.....46 – Natural gas........68 Burner installation......50 Burner removal........45 Heat exchanger cleaning....48 Heating curve........70 Cold water connection.......11 Heating flow........11...
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