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1. 5 1 15 Installer level Installer level is reserved for the heating engineer and is therefore protected by an access code At this operating level the heating engineer can make the necessary settings 5 2 Operating modes You can set the modes using the right function key Mode and if relevant also by means of the left func tion key Menu under Basic settings The Mode list entry is only shown under Basic settings and further down also the HEATING 1 and HEATING 2 list entries if a mixer module VR 61 2 is connected Use the right function key Mode to set the mode directly The set mode only applies to the heating circuit that has been pre set by the heating engineer HEAT ING 1 or HEATING 2 or HEATING 1 and HEATING 2 Only if a mixer module VR 61 2 is connected for a sec ond heating circuit and both heating circuits are acti vated can you also set the mode via the left function key Menu You can then set the modes for HEATING 1 and HEATING 2 separately The path details given at the start of each mode descrip tion indicate how you reach this mode in the menu structure 26 5 2 1 Operating modes for the heating circuit Automatic mode Mode gt current operating mode gt Automatic mode or where applicable Menu gt Basic settings gt Mode gt HEATING 1 and if relevant HEATING 2 gt current mode gt Automatic mode Automatic mode controls the heating circuits according to the
2. the current function 4 of the right function key may differ If for example you press the left function key the cur rent function of the left function key switches from Menu gt Fig 3 4 to Back gt Fig 3 5 Menu If you press the left function key Menu you switch from the basic display to selection level 1 of the menu structure Mode If you press the right function key Mode you access the settings under Mode directly from the basic dis play In this way you can quickly change the mode of HEATING 1 or HEATING 2 gt Section 4 3 1 Whether or not you can change a heating circuit depends on the settings made by the heating engineer during installa tion Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644_00 Desired temperature Depending on the mode the desired temperature 6 may be greyed out on the display This is the case for example in Summer mode As heating is not opera tional in Summer mode and therefore the heating cir cuit is off there is no desired temperature 3 3 3 Selection levels Through the selection levels you navigate to the setting level in which you wish to read or change settings The selection levels have four display fields gt We rinformation Desired temperatures Time programmes 3 Select 3 3 4 Setting level In the setting level you can select the values you wish to read or change The controller must first retrieve the data
3. 1 2 Document storage Keep these operating instructions and all other applica ble documents safe so that they are available whenever required they are kept for the full service life of the appliance they are available to all subsequent operators 1 3 Symbols used The symbols used in the text are explained below Useful instructions and information gt Required actions 1 4 Identification plate The identification plate is located on the rear panel of the controller casing Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 _00 1 5 Applicability of the instructions These operating instructions apply to appliances with the following article numbers only Type designation Article number Country VRC 470f 0020108137 GB IE Tab 1 1 Type overview The 10 digit article number can be found in the serial number of the appliance The article number is found in the second line of the serial number You can view the serial number under Menu Information gt Serial number gt Fig 4 10 1 6 CE label ce The CE label certifies that the VRC 470f com plies with the fundamental requirements of the applicable directives 1 7 Glossary Technical terms are explained in the glossary gt Sec tion 11 at the end of these instructions 2 Safety 2 1 Safety and warning information gt When operating the VRC 470f controller take account of the general safety instructions and the warning notes th
4. The left function key now has the function Back to the next selection level up the right function key has the function Change of the value gt Press the right function key Change Date Time Time Date Day light savings Back Fig 4 8 Setting level alteration of figure is enabled 01 01 10 Off You can change the value by turning the control knob 4 2 Overview of menu structure The left function key now has the function Cancel the change the right function key has the function OK to confirm the change List entry HEATING 2 is only shown by the gt Turn the control knob to change the value controller if there is a second heating circuit gt Press the right function key OK to save the change Two consecutive display texts mean that there The controller has saved the changed time can be one display text for HEATING 1 and one display text for HEATING 2 z Date Time l Greyed out display texts are only shown by Time the controller if a corresponding expansion Date 01 01 10 module is connected Ask the heating engi neer which expansion modules are installed Day light savings Off Back Fig 4 9 Setting level change has been saved gt Press the left function key Back several times to switch back to the next selection level up and to access the basic display from selection level 1 12 Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644_00 M
5. tions The Room temperature list entry is only shown under System status if a remote con trol unit VR 81 2 is connected 20 HEATING 2 is only shown under System status if a mixer module VR 61 2 is con nected HEATING 2 has the same read options and settings as HEATING 1 Reading the list of status messages Menu gt Information gt System status gt Status If no service is required and no errors have occurred the value OK is shown next to Status If a service is required or an error has occurred the value Fault is shown next to Status In this case the right function key has the function Display If you press the right function key Display the list of status messages is shown in the display Reset solar yield only with VR 68 2 Menu gt Information gt System status gt Reset solar yield If you select the setting Yes under function Reset solar yield and press the right function key Ok you reset the previously totalled solar yield to O kWh After 30 seconds the setting Yes automatically returns to No The Collector temp Solar yield and Reset solar yield list entries are only shown under System status if a solar module VR 68 2 is connected Display solar statistics only with VR 68 2 Menu gt Information gt Solar yield The diagram under Solar yield shows a comparison of the monthly solar yields of the previous year and of the current year as well as the peak va
6. Hot water production automatic mode Hot water production comfort mode Hot water production summer mode Hot water production system Off eessessssesetseseeeeees Identification Plate oe csesessecctsscescssssesssesessesetseseseseees 3 INStAIER EVEL Ais iasils S eisiedeais id e En 26 Intended USE sets taeda a a aa 4 L N Night MOdesiiieninsrnoinn erisia siasii a esia 21 O Operating Modes arisin in iiaa 20 Operating modes for hot water production 27 Operating modes for the heating circuit is Operat OR araia AEA TEREE AEE TEARS Operating level for the heating engineer eee 7 Operating level for the operator Outside TEMPEratUre cesses Overview Of Menu Structure s s ssessesessesees Overview of operating levels uu Overview of operating Modes s sesssessssessessssessesessesseseesess Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644_00 P Party functionaal nn aaa a A aiii PenodSsranon enn i R E a A N Periods for blocks Periods for dayS s ssesesesessssssesesesssseseses Preparati OM cscsciessccscscsscscsssecssesssevdessseedesdeess Set back MOde sessessssessessesessessesesses System OFT irene arr A AR eee R Reading the system Status ssessesessessessssessesessesseseesessese 20 Replacing batteries e ss sssssssessssessessssessessssessesessesseseesessese 33 Restoring factory settings ssessesessessessssessesessessesersessese 25
7. With the advanced functions you can change the active mode for the heating circuit and hot water pro duction in special situations quickly and with time restrictions 5 1 Functions You can set the functions via the left function key Menu The path details given at the start of each function description indicate how you reach this function in the menu structure You can read and set heating circuit 1 and if relevant heating circuit 2 independently of one another 5 1 1 Reading information Menu gt Information Select the Information list entry in selection level 1 to reach selection level 2 with the list entries System sta tus Solar yield Contact details and Serial number Reading the system status Menu gt Information gt System status The System status option shows you a list of system parameters and their current settings levels Status Water pressure Domestic hot water and the current set tings for HEATING 1 and if applicable HEATING 2 There is also information under System status regarding the active period Auto day temp until regarding exceptions in the time programmes which you may have set using the Days away from home and Days at home functions Only the desired temperatures for Day temperature and Night temperature can be also set directly under System status All other values are set in other places in the menu structure as described in the following sec
8. 3 0 3 0 K 05 0 0 Offset 30 3 0 K 05 00 outside temp Tab 4 2 Overview of operating levels Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644_00 Selection level 1 Basic settings Installer level Selection Selection Setting level Values Unit Increment Factory reset Own level 2 level 3 min max Select setting E Change heat Heating 1 1 10 Letter AtoZ Heating 1 ing circuit number Oto 9 space naming 5 Factory reset Time programmes Yes No Everything Yes No Enter code 000 999 1 Tab 4 2 Overview of operating levels 1 Is only shown if solar module VR 68 2 is connected 2 Is only shown if mixer module VR 61 2 is connected 3 Is only shown if remote control unit VR 81 2 is connected 4 This value depends on the expansion module connected If no expansion module is connected the upper limit may be limited by the value for the boiler Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 _00 19 5 Description of functions The controller offers various functions modes and advanced functions for controlling the heating circuit and hot water production With the functions you can read information and set desired temperatures periods and basic settings With the modes you select whether or not the heat ing circuit hot water production and circulation should be operated in automatic or manual mode
9. 1 upwards and off the wall mount ing base 2 Uep Fig 6 5 Opening the battery compartment To open the battery compartment on the underneath of the controller gt Lift the cover by releasing the catch 1 at the side gt Remove the cover Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644_00 Fig 6 6 Layout and polarity of batteries gt Insert four new batteries of the same type in the con troller Make sure battery poles are the right way round gt Fig 6 6 Always replace all the batteries at the same time Use only batteries of the type Alkaline AA LR6 Battery 1 5 V Do not use rechargeable batteries Depending on usage the batteries should last approx 1 to 1 5 years gt Close the battery compartment gt Hook the controller back onto the wall mounting base gt Press the controller down onto the wall mounting base until it audibly clicks into position gt Dispose of the old batteries correctly 33 7 Energy saving tips Desired Day temperature Set the desired Day temperature only as high as would be necessary for your comfort level Each extra degree Celsius would mean an increased energy consumption of about 6 Adjust the room temperature according to the purpose of use of the room using the thermostatic radiator valve For example it is not necessary to heat bedrooms or seldom used rooms to 20 C Desired Night temperature If you d
10. 13 5 C 19 5 Desired temperature 20 0 C Information System status Desired temperatures Solar yield Time programmes Contact details Systemstatus Solar yield Solar yield Contact details Information Desired temperatures HEATING 2 Time programmes Domestic hot water Information Desired temperatures HEATING 2 Time programmes Domestic hot water Circulation 123456 7890123456 7890123456 Status Water pressure Domestic hot water Collector temp Solar yield Reset solar yield HEATING 1 HEATING 1 Day temperature Night temperature HEATING 1 Room temperature Auto day temp until away from away to At home from 2 3bar Charged 4500kWh No 22 10 01 02 10 03 04 10 24 12 10 26 12 10 Fig 4 10 Overview of menu structure part 1 Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 _00 13 Days away from home scheduling Days away from home scheduling 0 02 10 Days at home scheduling 03 04 10 Basic settings 15 0 C Days away from home scheduling CE Days at home scheduling Date Time English Basic settings Back Time Date gt Day light savings Language Date Time Display Display contrast Offset room temp Offset outside temp Basic settings Mode Mode HEATING 1 Change heating circuit naming HEATING 2 Factory reset Select Basic settings Change heating circuit naming EATING HEATING2 Mode Change heating circuit naming No Sel
11. Apart from that you should always operate it in conjunction with the wall mounting base Any other or additional use is considered to be improper The manufacturer supplier is not liable for any resulting damage The owner alone bears any risk Follow the operating instructions Proper use also includes compliance with the operating instructions and all other applicable documents 2 3 Basic safety instructions Installation of the device can be only carried out by a heating engineer This heating engineer is also responsi ble for proper installation and start up Protecting from Legionella The controller is furnished with an anti Legionella func tion to protect against infection by germs Legionella When the anti Legionella function is activated the water in the domestic hot water cylinder is heated to over 60 C for at least an hour The heating engineer acti vates the anti Legionella function on installation of the controller gt Ask the heating engineer if he has activated the anti Legionella function gt Ask the heating engineer to explain how the anti Legionella function works Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644_00 Preventing the risk of scalding There is a danger of scalding at the hot water draw off points when the target temperatures are in excess of 60 C Young children and elderly persons can be at risk from scalding at lower temperatures gt Select a moderate target temperature gt If th
12. S Safety INFOMATION cvicccccccatccsscccsdeecossvsavssesesonstcebessdeveatescsrsneses Selection levels SOMA MUMBDET ssesssccsascasssssessecnsnsseassconssdacanscatstssancesusaiccaatatacseeess TEREA TEET TAA Set back MOde s ssessssesssssssessssessessesessesees Setting desired temperatures Setting level ssssessssessesssssssessesessessesessesees Setting the date ou sseecssessesseeeeees Setting the display contrast Setting the operating MOdE eee Setting the tiMe un eceeseeesssseeseeeesees Soft key function Solar StatiStiCS ccsesesescecesesseseeeeeees Technical datami eisiccicsesdteccstscestecds ide tues seeniovsde 37 TYPE over VIOW reneisse AEs 3 V Ventilation DooStsis ennn n a 30 W WARTANEY a na e a RARE A deaaceestes Sew Water preSSUre esssssssesssesesesesessssese Weather compensation Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644_00 41 Supplier Vaillant Ltd Nottingham Road B Belper B Derbyshire B DE561JT Telephone 0845 602 2922 www vaillant co uk B info vaillant co uk Manufacturer Vaillant GmbH Berghauser Str 40 D 42859 Remscheid Telefon O 21 91 18 0 Telefax O 21 91 18 2810 wwwyaillant de info vaillant de ject to change 0020124644 _00 GBIE 082011 Sub
13. Set the periods for hot water production so that each period starts approx 30 minutes before the time at which the water in the domestic hot water cylinder should have reached the desired hot water temperature ends approx 30 minutes before the time at which you no longer need any hot water Set the periods for circulation so that each period starts approx 30 minutes after the start of a period for hot water production ends approx 30 minutes before the end of a period for hot water production Periods for days and blocks You can set individual days or blocks of days for which the periods should apply Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Satur day Sunday Monday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Sunday For each day and block you can set up to three periods The periods set for a day have priority over the periods set for a block Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 00 Example three time periods in one day gt Fig 5 1 Desired Day temperature 21 C Desired Night temperature 16 C Time period 1 06 00 08 00 Time period 2 16 30 18 00 Time period 3 20 00 22 30 Within the periods the controller brings the room tem perature to the set desired Day temperature Comfort mode Outside the period the controller brings the room tem perature to the set desired Night temperature Night mode Examples of individual days Monday Time period 1 06 00 07 30 Sat
14. hot water temperature shortly before it is needed e g in the morning after getting up and in the evening after you return home If you do not need any hot water for a longer period of time switch hot water production off If you need hot water rarely or outside the set periods use the function Cylinder boost Use the Time programmes function for circulation to save energy This will ensure that you have hot water available immediately from the tap when you need it During other times when the circulation pump is switched off you wil need to let the water run for slightly longer before hot water comes out of the tap Ventilate correctly A ventilation boost with fully opened windows and where possible with a draught is essential for the room climate and room temperature The room air will be replaced by outside air in 5 to 10 minutes during a venti lation boost The air humidity falls and the room is eas ier to heat up You will feel warmed even if the room temperature is the same Use the advanced Ventilation boost function to control the heating system in an energy saving manner during the ventilation boost Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 00 8 Warranty and customer service 8 1 Vaillant warranty We only grant a Vaillant manufacturers warranty if a suitably qualified engineer has installed the system in accordance with Vaillant instructions The system owner will be granted a warranty in accordance with
15. level is used by the heating engineer to adjust the controller to the heating system Operating level for the operator The operating level for the operator shows you impor tant information and offers set up options which do not require any special prior knowledge Via a menu struc ture you can access configurable or read only values 3 3 1 Menu structure design hee eee Ez Fig 3 3 Menu structure Basic display Selection level 1 Selection level 2 Selection level 3 KR U N 7 gt Setting level The menu structure of the controller is split into four levels From the basic display you can access selection level 1 Through up to three selection levels you can access one level lower or higher in the menu structure The setting level is accessed from the lowest selection level 3 3 2 Basic display The controller is battery powered To save power and so extend the life of the batteries the display is normally switched off If you press one of the function buttons or turn the control knob the backlighting switches on and the basic display appears At this point you have not changed any settings Only if you press one of the func tion buttons or turn the control knob when the display is switched on are the settings changed The backlighting goes out approx 10 seconds after the last operation The display switches off approx 1 minute after the last operation The basic display shows the c
16. set desired Day temperature the set periods the desired Night temperature set by the heating engi neer and the heating curve In the Time programmes function you have set peri ods for the heating circuits If you have not set any peri ods the controller uses the periods set in the factory settings in automatic mode gt Tab 4 2 Within the periods the controller brings the room tem perature to the set desired Day temperature Comfort mode Outside the periods the controller regulates in accord ance with the mode set by the heating engineer Three modes are possible ECO factory setting the heating function is switched off and the controller monitors the outside temperature If the outside temperature falls below 3 C the con troller switches the heating function on after the end of the frost protection delay time and brings the room temperature to the set desired Night temperature Even though the heating function is on the burner is only active as required If the outside temperature rises above 4 C the con troller switches the heating function off but contin ues to monitor the outside temperature Frost protection the heating function is switched off and the frost protection function is active Night temperature the heating function is on and the controller controls the room temperature accord ing to the set Night temperature When installing your controller the heating engineer can
17. thermometer constantly shows a temperature that is one degree higher than the current room temper ature on the controller display With the Offset room temp function you can offset the temperature difference in the controller display by setting a correction value of 1K 1K corresponds to 1 C K Kelvin is a unit for the temperature difference Inputting a correction value affects the room tempera ture compensator Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 _00 5 1 12 Setting the offset outside temperature Menu gt Basic settings gt Display gt Offset outside temp The thermometer in the controller s external sensor measures the outside temperature If you have mounted another thermometer in the outside area and compare the temperature values with each other the temperature values may constantly differ from each other Example Your weather station constantly shows a temperature that is one degree higher than the current room temper ature on the controller display With the Offset outside temp function you can offset the temperature difference in the controller display by setting a correction value of 1K 1K corresponds to 1 C K Kelvin is a unit for the temperature difference Inputting a correction value affects the weather com pensator 5 1 13 Changing heating circuit naming Menu gt Basic settings gt Change heating circuit nam ing You can change the factory set names for the heating circuits HE
18. 1 Cylinder boost Operating mode gt Cylinder boost If you have switched off hot water production or required hot water outside a period then activate the Cylinder boost advanced function The advanced function heats the water in the domestic hot water cylinder once until the set desired hot water temperature is reached or until you cancel the advanced function The heating system will then return to the pre set mode Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 _00 5 3 2 Party function Mode gt Party function or where applicable Menu gt Basic settings gt Mode gt HEATING 1 and if relevant HEATING 2 gt Party function Party function active 21 9 Desired temperature 22 0 C Cancel Fig 5 4 Example Party function activated If you wish to switch on the heating circuit the hot water production and circulation temporarily e g during a party activate the Party function advanced function This means you do not need to change the settings on the heating system for short periods of time The advanced function brings the room temperature to the set desired Day temperature in accordance with the set periods If the display shows Party function active you can set the desired temperature Day for the heating circuit with the control knob The setting applies for as long as the advanced function is active The advanced function is deactivated when the next period starts or if you cancel the
19. 1 and if relevant HEATING 2 With this function you can set a period with a start and end date and a temperature for days during which you are away from home Thus you do not need to change periods for which you have set for example no reduc tion of the desired temperature over the course of the day Hot water production and circulation are switched off and the frost protection is activated While the Days away from home scheduling function is activated it has priority over the set operating mode At the end of the specified period or if you cancel the func tion the heating system returns to the pre set mode 5 1 5 Days at home scheduling HEATING 2 is only shown under Days away from home scheduling if a mixer module VR 61 2 is connected HEATING 2 has the same read options and settings as HEAT ING1 Menu gt Days at home scheduling gt HEATING 1 and if relevant HEATING 2 With this function you set the desired Day tempera ture for days which you spend at home This means you do not need to change the periods which you have already set for example with a decrease in the desired temperature during the day Within the specified period the heating system works in Automatic mode and uses the day settings for Sun day which were set using the Time programmes function At the end of the specified period or if you cancel the function the heating system returns to the pre set mode HEATING 2 is only sh
20. 2 2 Operating modes for hot water production and circulation The mode for hot water production and circu lation depends on the set mode for heating circuits HEATING 1 and if relevant HEAT ING 2 No other mode can be set If you have assigned different functions modes or advanced functions to two inde pendent heating circuits then the controller assigns the mode with the greater heat requirement to hot water production and cir culation gt Tab 5 1 If the heating system is equipped with one heating cir cuit the controller regulates the hot water production and if relevant the circulation in accordance with the mode for this heating circuit If the heating system is equipped with two heating cir cuits the heating engineer can define which heating cir cuit controls the hot water production and if relevant the circulation Automatic mode and Summer mode Automatic mode and Summer mode control the hot water production in accordance with the set desired temperature for hot water and the set periods In the Time programmes function you have set periods for hot water production If you have not set any periods the controller uses the period set in the factory settings for hot water production gt Tab 4 2 Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 _00 Within the period hot water production is switched on and keeps the hot water in the domestic hot water cylin der at the set temperature Outside the per
21. 23 30 Sat Sun Sun Mon Sun 07 30 22 00 Time period 1 00 00 24 00 h min 10 min and Start End Mon Fri Time period 2 06 00 22 00 Start End Sat Sun Time period 3 7 30 23 30 Start End Mon Sun 06 00 22 00 Tab 4 2 Overview of operating levels Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 _00 17 Selection level 1 Days away from home scheduling Days at home scheduling Basic settings Selection Selection Setting level Values Unit Increment Factory reset Own level 2 level 3 min max Select setting HEATING 1 Start 01 01 00 3112 99 ddmm Day MonthYear 01 0110 yy End 01 01 00 3112 99 ddmm Day MonthYear 01 0110 yy Temperature Frost pro 30 0 5 C Frost protection tection or5 2 Start 01 01 00 311299 ddmm Day MonthYear 01 0110 yy End 01 01 00 311299 dd mm Day MonthYear 01 0110 yy Temperature Frost pro 30 C 05 C Frost protection tection or5 HEATING 1 Start 01 01 00 3112 99 ddmm Day MonthYear yy End 01 01 00 3112 99 ddmm Day MonthYear yy 2 Start 01 01 00 311299 ddmm Day MonthYear yy End 01 01 00 3112 99 ddmm Day MonthYear yy Language 3 z3 3 7 Languages for German selection Date Time Time 00 00 24 00 h min 10 min 00 00 Date 01 01 00 311299 dd mm Day MonthYear 01 01 00 yy Day light savings Off Auto off Display Display contrast ol 15 1 8 Offset room temp
22. ATING 1 and if relevant HEATING 2 as you wish The name is limited to 10 characters 5 1 14 Restoring factory settings Menu gt Basic settings gt Factory reset You can reset the settings for the Time programmes or for Everything to the factory settings Time programmes Menu gt Basic settings gt Factory reset gt Time Pro grammes With Time programmes you will reset all the settings you have made in the Time programmes function to the factory settings All other settings that include times such as Date Time are not affected While the controller is resetting the Time programmes settings to the factory settings in process is shown on the display Then the basic display is displayed Before you reset the time programmes to the factory settings make a note of the controller settings gt Tab 4 2 25 Everything Menu gt Basic settings Factory reset gt Everything Caution Risk of a malfunction The function Everything restores all settings to the factory settings including those set by the heating engineer It may be that it is no longer possible to operate the heating system after this gt Arrange for the heating engineer to reset all settings to factory settings While the controller is resetting the settings to the fac tory settings in process is shown on the display Then the installation assistant appears in the display which only the heating engineer may operate
23. B Operating instructions For the operator Operating instructions VRC 470f Weather compensator with radio data transmission GB IE Table of contents 5 1 10 5 4 11 5112 5113 5114 5115 Notes on the operating instructions 3 Observing other applicable documents 3 Document storage se SV MDOIS USCG 2scssetisseseeRieddscaticntaactieansiaeelieatieen Identification Plate ue cseseessesessesetesseseseneees 3 Applicability of the instructions a CE labek rynek Pe GISSA Vienonen ate Ees AAS 3 Safety and warning information Classification of WArNINGS seceee Structure of warningS 06 Intended USC ou ee eeecesececectceeeees Basic Safety iNStruUctionS s sessesssesesessssesesessesesese Description of the appliance 0 000 6 Appliance design ssesessessssessssessessssesresessessesessessesess 6 FUNGCTIONALIEY se scascdccccssccdesstdecsessaeesdesestudsoussbessesetdesitecvees Operating levels aids Menu structure design uu cessssesesesssesessscectstsseeeeeeees 7 Basi Gis play w ccsscsestsessczcssssedetesscsestsssstonveecsnsisseeassts Selection levels ibe Setting level cnni edison Operation iioscicscceicccssshececdecsedsas lee daeiel accor bgee Geni 10 Operating COncept s ssessesessessessssessessesessessesessessesess 10 Operation in the basic display s s ssss0s0s00000000 10 Operation via function keys Ov
24. The display shows a highlighted selection level a setting level or a highlighted value with white font on a black background 4 1 1 Operation in the basic display From the basic display you can change the Desired day temperature directly for the current day by turning the control knob Desired day temperature Only today 18 C For Permanent Change Press Ok Fig 4 1 Request to change the desired temperature In the display a request appears asking if you wish to change the Desired day temperature for the current day or on a permanent basis To change the Desired day temperature for the cur rent day only gt Turn the control knob to set the desired temperature The display switches back to the basic display after 12 seconds The set desired temperature applies only until the end of the active period of the current day To change the Desired day temperature perma nently gt Turn the control knob to set the desired day tempera ture gt Press the right function key OK The display switches to the basic display The new desired day temperature is applied permanently Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644_00 41 2 Operation via function keys Example changing the time You wish to change the time The display shows the basic display If the display does not show the basic display press the left function key Back until the basic display appears again Basic settings Lang
25. advanced function first The heating system will then return to the pre set mode 29 5 3 3 1 Day away from home Mode gt 1 Day away from home or where applicable Menu gt Basic settings gt Mode gt HEATING 1 and if relevant HEATING 2 gt 1 Day away from home If you are only away from home for one day e g for a day trip activate the 1 Day away from home advanced function This means you do not need to change the set periods which you have set with e g an increase in the room temperature during the day The advanced function brings the room temperature to the desired Night temperature Hot water production and circulation are switched off and the frost protection is activated If the display shows 1 Day away from home active you can set the desired temperature Night for the heating circuit with the control knob The advanced function is automatically deactivated after 24 00 hours or if you cancel the advanced function first The heating system will then return to the pre set mode 5 3 4 1day at home Mode gt 1 day at home or where applicable Menu gt Basic settings gt Mode gt HEATING 1 and if relevant HEATING 2 gt 1 day at home If you are spending a week day at home e g on a public holiday then activate the 1 day at home advanced function The advanced function activates Automatic mode for one day with the settings for Sunday as set using the Time programmes function If the display
26. at appear before all of the actions 2 _ 4 Classification of warnings The warning notes are classified in accordance with the severity of the possible danger using the following dan ger signs and signal words Danger sign Signal Explanation word Immediate risk of fatal A Danger injury or risk of severe damage to property Risk of death from electric Danger shock Risk of minor personal A Warning injury Risk of material or environ Caution mental damage 2 1 2 Structure of warnings Warning signs are identified by an upper and lower sepa rating line and are laid out according to the following basic principle Signal word Type and source of danger Explanation of the type and source of danger gt Measures for averting the danger 2 2 Intended use The VRC 470f controller is a state of the art device manufactured in accordance with recognised safety reg ulations Even so in the event of inappropriate or non intended use damage to the appliance and other property may arise The VRC 470f controller controls a Vaillant heating sys tem based on outside temperature and programmed tim ings The controller is connected to a Vaillant boiler The controller can also regulate the hot water produc tion of a connected domestic hot water cylinder with or without circulation You should only remove the controller temporarily from the wall mounting base e g to adjust the settings
27. ature is the temperature you wish to have in the rooms during the day or when you are at home Comfort mode The desired night temperature is the temperature that you wish to have in the rooms during the night or when you are away from home Night mode For hot water production Menu gt Desired temperatures gt Domestic hot water You can only use the controller s functions and setting options for hot water production if a domestic hot water cylinder is connected to the heating system Danger Risk of being scalded by hot water There is a danger of scalding at the hot water draw off points if the temperatures are greater than 60 C Young children and eld erly persons can be at risk at lower tempera tures gt Select the temperature so that nobody is at risk You can set the desired Hot water temperature for the domestic hot water Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 _00 21 5 1 3 Setting timer programmes ao 3 t Desired Desired Desired a day day day temperature temperature temperature E 21 5 o 5 Desired eg Desired night BBE night temperature Desired night temperature acl temperature 16 N mM no no 2 2 T D A o 06 00 08 00 16 30 18 00 20 00 22 30 Time Fig 5 1 Example three time periods in one day Menu gt Time programmes Select the Time programmes function to set the peri ods for the heating circuit and for hot water production If y
28. ault for which the controller has been unable to display an error message gt Inform a heating engineer 32 6 3 2 Error message Clean outside temperature sensor transmitter a The battery voltage on the outside temperature sensor transmitter is too low because the solar cell is dirty Fig 6 3 Cleaning outside temperature sensor transmitter gt Clean the solar cell 2 on the outside temperature sensor transmitter 1 using a damp cloth or call your heating engineer b Ifthe error message continues to be displayed after you have cleaned the solar cell and allowed time for the battery to recharge radio communica tion with the outside temperature sensor transmit ter has been lost gt Inform a heating engineer After you have cleaned the solar cell there is a delay before the error message disappears because the battery first has to be recharged If the outside temperature sensor fails a fall back control mode is activated An outside temperature of O C is then assumed That ensures basic operation of the heating system until the fault has been rectified by the heat ing engineer Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 00 6 3 3 Error message Replace battery The controller batteries are almost discharged gt Replace all the batteries in the controller Fig 6 4 Removing the VRC 470f 1 VRC 470f controller 2 Wall mounting base Proceed as follows gt Pull the controller
29. boost Active Not active Not active Party function Active Not active Not active 1 day away from home Active Not active Not active 1 day at home Active Not active Not active Ventilation boost Active Not active Not active Tab 4 1 Overview of operating modes Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 _00 4 3 2 Overview of operating levels Selection Selection Selection Setting level Values Unit Increment Factory reset Own level 1 level 2 level 3 min max Select setting Information System status System Status Current value See tion6 Water pressure Current value bar Domestic hot Current value Charged water Charging D d D HEATING 1 Day temperature Current value 9G 05 5 30 ight temperature Current value C 05 5 30 Room tempera Current value G ture Auto day temp Current value h min until away from Current value dd mm yy away to Current value dd mm yy At home from Current value dd mm yy At home to Current value dd mm yy Tab 4 2 Overview of operating levels Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 00 Selection level 1 Information Desired tem peratures Time pro grammes Selection Selection Setting level Values Unit Increment Factory reset Own level 2 level 3 min max Select setting Co
30. d structure of the building Consequently an indoor range of Description Unit VRC 470f S 25m cannot always be guaranteed Outside of Power supply voltage Umax v 4x15 V AA enclosed spaces outdoors the range is more than 100 m Battery life alkaline Years Approx 1 5 Outside tempera Description Unit ture sensor trans Protection type IP 20 a mitter VR us Protection class Ill Power supply From solar cell with energy store Maximum permissible o Reserve power supply C 50 ambient temperature with full energy store Days Approx 20 Transmission frequency MHz 868 Protection type IP 44 Transmission power mW p lt 10 Protection class Ill Range a AES operating tempera oc 35 60 Outdoors m gt 100 Inside building m Kpprox25 Transmission frequency MHz 868 Transmission power mW lt 10 Height mm 115 Range Width mm 147 Depth ae 50 Outdoors m gt 100 Tab 10 1 Technical data of VRC 470f radio controller Inside building 7 Approx 25 Height mm 110 S y Radio receiver Description Unit unit Width nim 76 Power supply voltage Umax V 24 Depth mm 41 Current consumption mA lt 60 Tab 10 3 Technical data of VR 21 outside temperature sensor transmitter Protection type IP 20 Protection class IlI Maximum permissible a i C 50 ambient temperature Transmission frequency MHz 868 Transmission power mW lt 10 Range Out
31. doors m gt 100 Inside building m Approx 25 Height mm 115 Width mm 147 Depth mm 50 Tab 10 2 Technical data of radio receiver unit Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 _00 37 11 Glossary Circulation A circulation pump heats water in the circuit through the hot water pipes This means the hot water pipes do not cool so rapidly If you open a tap hot water comes out of the tap immediately You can set a period for cir culation in order to save energy DCF77 receiver A DCF77 receiver receives a time signal The time signal sets the time and date automatically The time and date provide automatic switching between daylight savings time and standard time Error message An error message shows you that the heating system has notified a fault to the controller Flow temperature The boiler heats water which is pumped through the heating installation The temperature of this hot water as it leaves the boiler is referred to as the flow tempera ture Frost protection delay time By setting a frost protection delay time installer level the activation of the heating control by the frost protec tion function outside temperature lt 3 C is delayed for a specified time 1 to 12 hrs The set frost protection delay time also works in the ECO setting The frost protection delay time starts when the outside tempera ture drops below 3 C Heating circuit A heating circuit is a closed circulation syst
32. e anti Legionella function is activated discuss the following with the heating engineer when does the anti Legionella function start when will the hot water cool back down to the tar get temperature is a mixing valve incorporated in the heating sys tem as protection against scalding what do you have to do to avoid scalding Preventing a malfunction gt Only operate the heating installation when it is in a technically perfect condition gt Ensure that any faults and damage that affect safety are rectified immediately Preventing frost damage If there is a power cut or if the room temperature is set too low in individual rooms sections of the heating sys tem might be damaged by frost gt If you are absent during a frosty spell ensure that the heating system remains in operation and the rooms are warmed adequately gt Observe the frost protection instructions gt Sec tion 3 2 Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 _00 3 Description of the appliance 3 1 Appliance design Fig 3 2 Front view of radio receiver unit 1 Diagnostic socket for the heating engineer 2 LED 3 Teach button 2 Fig 3 1 Front view of VRC 470f radio controller 3 2 Functionality Display Right function key The VRC 470f controller controls the Vaillant heating system and production of hot water from a connected domestic hot water cylinder Your heating engineer will install the controller i
33. ect Basic settings Installer level 000 Back Cylinder boost Party function 1 day at home Ventilation boost Activate Fig 4 11 Overview of the menu structure Part 2 14 Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 00 4 3 Overview of setting and read out options The tables below provide overviews of the controller s modes and the setting and read out options If the Increment Select column is blank these are values that you can read but not adjust Ifa value cannot be set at the factory for example because it is currently being measured the Factory reset column will be blank If nothing is entered in a Selection level 3 column you will access the setting level directly from selec tion level 2 gt In the last column Own setting enter that value that has been set by you or the heating engineer 4 3 1 Overview of operating modes The right function key can be used to navigate from the basic display directly to the settings under Mode The currently activated mode is stated in the top left of the basic display If you have activated an advanced function the display indicates the advanced function Mode Setting Factory reset Own setting Current mode Auto Automatic mode Auto automatic mode or active Summer Summer mode or Day Comfort mode or Set back Set back mode or System OFF System OFF Advanced function Cylinder
34. em of pipes and heating devices e g radiators The heated water from the boiler flows into the heating circuit and returns to the boiler as cooled water A heating installation usually has at least one heating circuit However additional heating circuits can be con nected e g to supply several dwellings or additional underfloor heating Heating curve A heating curve shows the relationship between the out side temperature and the flow temperature By selecting a steeper or shallower heating curve the heating engi neer can influence the flow temperature and thus also the room temperature as a function of the outside tem perature 38 Heating installation The heating installation heats up the dwelling and pro duces hot water Legionella Legionella are water borne bacteria which can quickly propagate and cause serious lung diseases Legionella occur wherever heated water provides the optimum con ditions for multiplication Temporarily heating the water to above 60 C kills off the legionella Operating level for the heating engineer This operating level contains all the additional functions that can be changed by the heating engineer these should not be changed without specialist knowledge This level is reserved for the heating engineer and is therefore protected by an access code Operating level for the operator This operating level contains all the functions available to be changed by the operator Period A pe
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36. from the radio receiver unit Normally the retrieval process takes up to two seconds During that time the display shows dashes instead of figures The setting level has five display fields HEATING 1 aya Day Night set back 7 5 C i gt 5 Fig 3 5 Display fields in the selection levels 1 Scroll bar only appears if there are more list entries than can be shown at once on the display 2 Current functions of the right and left function keys soft key functions 3 List entries of the selection levels 4 Current function or selection level Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644_00 Fig 3 6 Display fields in the setting level 1 Current selection level 2 Values 3 Highlighting white font on black background shows the current selection 4 Current functions of the right and left function keys soft key functions 5 Setting level 4 Operation 4 1 Operating concept The controller is operated with two function keys and a control knob gt Section 3 1 Use the function keys to navigate through the selection levels and the setting level in the menu structure gt Tab 4 2 highlight a setting confirm a value activate a mode cancel changing a value Use the control knob to navigate through the list entries of a selection level by turning the control knob to the left or right highlight a selection level or a setting level change a selected value
37. ia a selection level you access the next level of the menu structure or settings that you can change Set back temperature The set back temperature is the desired Night temper ature to which the controller lowers the room tempera ture outside the set period Night mode Solar yield The heat energy obtained by a solar system in a defined period usually one year This heat energy is used to heat up the domestic hot water cylinder Status message A status message appears when you have activated an advanced function It remains visible for as long as the advanced function is active Target hot water temperature The target hot water temperature is the desired hot water temperature to which you wish to water in the domestic hot water cylinder Target room temperature The target room temperature is the desired Day tem perature to which you wish to heat the dwelling Com fort mode Thermostatic radiator valve Thermostatic radiator valves are mounted on radiators and control the room temperature to the set value If the room temperature rises above the pre set value the thermostatic radiator valve reduces the heating water flow rate If the room temperature falls below the pre set value the thermostatic radiator valve opens and the heating water flow rate increases and the room temper ature rises again Timer programme If you operate the heating system in Auto mode then you activate periods during which the co
38. iod hot water production is deactivated Automatic mode and Summer mode control the circula tion of hot water in the hot water pipes in accordance with the set periods Within the periods circulation is activated and outside the periods it is deactivated Comfort mode Comfort mode controls hot water production in accord ance with the set desired temperature for hot water without taking periods into account Circulation is activated and the periods for circulation are not observed Set back mode and System OFF Hot water production and circulation are off The frost protection function is activated With two independent heating circuits If the heating system has two independent heating cir cuits the controller always assigns the mode with the greater heat requirement to hot water production and circulation To find out which mode this is see the table gt Tab 5 1 Example If you operate Circuit 1 in Auto mode and Circuit 2 in Comfort mode the controller assigns Comfort mode to hot water production and circulation 27 Heating Auto Comfort Set back Summer 1 day at 1 day Days at Days Party circuit 2 home away home away function from schedul from home ing home Heating schedul circuit 1 ing Auto Auto Comfort Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Comfort Comfort Comfort Comfort Comfort Comfort Comfort Comfort Comfort Comfort Comfort Set back Auto Comfort Off Auto Auto Off Au
39. ler switches to Comfort mode and the heating circuit heats the connected rooms to the desired Day temperature Outside of that time period the controller switches to the operating mode that the heating engineer has set Frost protection Eco or Night time temperature gt Sec tion 5 2 1 For hot water production Menu gt Time programmes gt Domestic hot water gt Preparation In each set period the desired hot water temperature that you set in the Desired temperatures function applies Within the period the hot water is available at the tem perature set by you If during the period the cylinder temperature is 5 C lower than the desired hot water temperature the domestic hot water cylinder is again heated to the desired hot water temperature At the end of a period the controller switches the hot water pro duction off until the start of the next period For circulation Menu gt Time programmes gt Domestic hot water gt Circulation The set periods determine the operating times for circu lation Within the period circulation is activated Outside the period circulation is deactivated Coordinate the periods for circulation with the periods for hot water production If for example the period for hot water production starts at 05 00 then the period for circulation should start 30 minutes later at 05 30 23 5 1 4 Days away from home scheduling Menu gt Days away from home scheduling gt HEAT ING
40. ller you can also set the tem perature and timings for hot water production The boiler heats the water in the domestic hot water cylinder to the set temperature You can set a period during which hot water should be available in the domestic hot water cylinder If a circulation pump is installed in the heating system you can set a period for circulation During the set period hot water circulates from the domestic hot water cylinder to the water taps and back to the domestic hot water cylinder If for example you turn on a water tap during this time hot water will come out of the tap immediately Hot water production is not affected by the weather compensated control of the heating system The heating engineer will set the frost protec tion delay time at the time of installation Several heating circuits The controller can control two heating circuits two heating circuits independently of each other e g HEATING 1 in a single occupancy house and HEAT ING 2 in a granny annexe in this house two heating circuits interdependent on each other in a dwelling e g HEATING 1 for radiators and HEAT ING 2 for underfloor heating Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 _00 3 3 Operating levels The controller has two superordinate operating levels Operating level for the heating engineer The operating level for the heating engineer must only be operated with expertise and is therefore protected by a code This
41. lues of the last month Display installer contact details Menu gt Information gt Contact details If the heating engineer entered his company name and telephone number during the installation you can read this data under Contact details Reading the serial number and article number Menu gt Information gt Serialnummer Serialnummer shows the serial number of the appli ance which the heating engineer may require you to tell him The article number is found in the second line of the serial number gt Fig 4 10 Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644_00 5 1 2 Setting desired temperatures Menu gt Desired temperatures This function is used to set the desired temperatures for the heating circuits HEATING 1 HEATING 2 if rele vant and hot water production HEATING 2 is only shown under Desired temperatures if a mixer module VR 61 2 is connected HEATING 2 has the same read options and settings as HEATING 1 For the heating circuits Menu gt Desired temperatures gt HEATING 1 and if relevant HEATING 2 Caution Risk of damage due to frost If rooms are not adequately heated this can cause damage to the building and to the heat ing system gt If you are absent during a frosty spell ensure that the heating system remains in operation and provides adequate frost pro tection You can set two different desired temperatures for the heating circuits The desired day temper
42. n a room within the living area of your home You will then be able to control the heating and hot water systems from that room Control knob without pushbutton function KR wWnN a Left function key Heating installation You can use the controller to set different desired tem peratures for different times of the day and for different days of the week The VRC 470f is a weather compensator with a tempera ture sensor mounted outdoors The temperature sensor measures the outside tempera ture and sends the information by radio signal to the controller When the outside temperature is low the con troller increases the flow temperature of the Vaillant heating system When the outside temperature rises the controller reduces the flow temperature Thus the con troller reacts to fluctuations in the outside temperature and via the flow temperature keeps the room tempera ture constantly at the set desired temperature 6 Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 00 The frost protection function protects the heating sys tem and dwelling against frost damage The frost protection function monitors the outside tem perature If the outside temperature falls below 3 C the controller switches the boiler on after a frost protection delay time and brings the room temperature to 5 C rises above 4 C the controller does not switch the boiler on but monitors the outside temperature Preparation With the VRC 470f contro
43. ntact details nstaller Current values Phone Serialnummer umber of the Permanent value appliance HEATING 1 Day 5 30 5G 0 5 C 20 ight set back 15 HEATING 2 2 Day 5 30 C 0 5 C 20 ight set back 15 Domestic hot Domestic hot 35 70 C 1 C 60 water water HEATING 1 ndividual days 3 3 Mon Tue Wed Mon Fri and Thu Fri Sat Sun 06 00 22 00 blocks and Sat Mon Fri 07 30 23 30 Sat Sun Sun Mon Sun 07 30 22 00 Time period 1 00 00 24 00 h min 10 min and Start End Mon Fri Time period 2 06 00 22 00 Start End Sat Sun Time period 3 7 30 23 30 Start End Mon Sun 06 00 22 00 HEATING 22 Individual days 5 5 Mon Tue Wed Mon Fri and Thu Fri Sat Sun 06 00 22 00 blocks and Sat Mon Fri 07 30 23 30 Sat Sun Sun Mon Sun 07 30 22 00 and 7 aa F x mi Mon Fri Adie period t 00 00 24 00 h min 10 min 06 00 22 00 art Ena Sat Sun Time period 2 f Stat End eg Time period 3 Start End 06 00 22 00 Domestic hot Preparation Individual days and Mon Tue Wed Mon Fri water blocks Thu Fri Sat Sun 05 30 22 00 and Sat Mon Fri 07 00 23 30 Sat Sun Sun Mon Sun 07 00 22 00 Time period t 00 00 24 00 h min 10 min and Start End Mon Fri Time period 2 05 30 22 00 Start End Sat Sun Time period 3 07 00 23 30 Start End Mon Sun 05 30 22 00 Circulation Individual days and s Mon Tue Wed Mon Fri blocks Thu Fri Sat Sun 06 00 22 00 and Sat Mon Fri 07 30
44. ntroller switches the heating system on and heats the connected rooms to the set desired Day temperature Comfort mode Outside these periods the controller switches the heating system to night mode and allows the heated rooms to cool down to the set desired Night tempera ture Night mode When the desired Night tempera ture is reached the controller maintains the room tem perature prevents the heated rooms from cooling fur ther until the start of the next period Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 _00 With time programmes you can also control the hot water production and circulation in such a way that hot water is available in the set periods with the set desired hot water temperature Weather compensation Automatic change to the hot water temperature depend ing on the outside temperature The outside temperature is measured by a separate sen sor which is mounted in the open air and the results are transmitted to the controller At low outside tempera tures the controller provides an increased flow tempera ture at higher outside temperatures the flow tempera ture is reduced 39 Index A Advanced FUNCTIONS cece ccssctscssscssssssctesssscsessescees 20 29 Anti Legionella function sessessssessesessessesessessessesessesseseesese 4 Article NUMDEeT eessesesesesesesesersesesesesesesesseee 3 article numbers Automatic mode Frost ProtectiONn ccesccsseessseeseteeee Set back temperat
45. o not need a high room temperature e g during the night or if you are away from home then reduce the room temperature To do this set the desired Night temperature in the Desired temperature function Set the desired Night temperature approx 6 C lower than the desired Day temperature A temperature of more than 6 C lower does not bring any further energy saving because then a greater amount of energy would be required the next time the system had to heat up to the desired Day temperature In addition use the Time programmes function to define times during which you do not need a high room temperature The periods for heating are active in Auto matic mode If you are absent for longer periods of time e g on holi day then it is worth lowering the temperature even fur ther To do this set the temperature using the Days away from home scheduling function Uniform heating Often in a dwelling with central heating only one room is heated Through the surrounding surfaces of this room i e walls doors windows roofs floors the unheated adjoining rooms are also heated in an unregu lated manner i e unwanted heat energy is lost The capacity of the radiator of this one heated room is obvi ously not enough for such an operating mode The result is that the room can no longer be heated adequately and there is an uncomfortable feeling of cold The same effect arises when doors between heated and unheated barel
46. ou have not set any periods the controller uses the periods set in the factory settings Tab 4 2 You can only use the controller s functions and setting options for hot water production if a domestic hot water cylinder is connected to the heating system You can only use the controller s functions and setting options for circulation if circulation pipes and a circula tion pump are connected to the heating system The time programmes are only effective for the heating circuit in Automatic mode and are only effective for hot water production in Automatic mode and Summer mode Periods for the heating circuit Set the period for the heating circuit so that each period starts approx 30 minutes before the time at which the rooms should reach the desired Day tempera ture ends approx 30 minutes before the time at which the rooms should reach the desired Night temperature HEATING 2 is only shown under Time pro grammes if a mixer module VR 61 2 is con nected HEATING 2 has the same read options and settings as HEATING 1 22 The heating engineer can set a pre heat time and a pre switch off time for the heating cir cuit so that you can set the period for the desired Day and Night temperatures exactly to the times at which the room tem perature should reach the desired tempera ture Ask the heating engineer if he has set a pre heat time or a pre switch off time Periods for hot water production
47. own under Day at home scheduling if a mixer module VR 61 2 is connected HEATING 2 has the same read options and settings as HEATING 1 24 5 1 6 Language selection Menu gt Basic settings gt Language If the language of e g a service technician differs from the set language you can change the language using this function During installation the heating engineer sets the desired language All functions are dis played in the set language Caution It may not be possible to operate the con troller if the wrong language is selected If you select a language that you do not understand you can no longer read the text in the controller display and can no longer operate the controller gt Only select a language that you under stand However if the text in the display should appear in a lan guage that you do not understand you can set a differ ent language as follows gt Repeatedly press the left function key until the basic display appears gt Press the left function key once again gt Turn the control knob to the left until the second list entry above the dotted line is highlighted gt Press the right function key twice gt Turn the control knob to the right or left until you find a language you understand gt Press the right function key 5 1 7 Setting the time Menu gt Basic settings gt Date Time gt Time Select this function to set the current time All controlle
48. r functions that contain a time relate to the set time 5 1 8 Setting the date Menu gt Basic settings gt Date Time gt Date Select this function to set the current date All controller functions that contain a date relate to the set date Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 00 5 1 9 Changing over to daylight saving time Menu gt Basic settings gt Date Time gt Day light sav ings If the external sensor is not fitted with a DCF77 receiver or if no DCF77 signal can be received you can use this function to set manual switchover to daylight savings time Auto the controller changes over to Day light sav ings automatically Off you have to change over to Day light savings manually 5 1 10 Setting the display contrast Daylight saving is also referred to as BST British Summer Time start last Sunday in March end last Sunday in October Menu gt Basic settings gt Display gt Display contrast You can set the display contrast in relation to the bright ness of the surroundings to ensure that the display is clearly legible 5 1 11 Setting the offset room temperature Menu gt Basic settings gt Display gt Offset room temp A thermometer is integrated in the controller for meas uring the room temperature If you have another ther mometer in the same room and compare the values with each other the temperature values may constantly differ from each other Example One room
49. riod is a pre set defined period of time during which the boiler hot water production or the circulation pump is on Pre heat time If the heating engineer has set a pre heat time then the controller starts the heating circuit already during the set pre heat time before the first period of the day so that the desired Day temperature is reached already at the start of the first period Preparation The water in the domestic hot water cylinder is heated by the boiler to the selected desired hot water temper ature If the temperature in the domestic hot water cyl inder falls by specific amount the water is heated up again to the target hot water temperature Pre switch off time If the heating engineer has set a pre switch off time then the heating system is not unnecessarily heated to the desired Day temperature during the set pre switch off time before the end of a period Protection class Protection class denotes the classification and identifica tion of electrical equipment with reference to the exist ing safety measures to prevent electric shocks Protection type The level of protection indicates the suitability of electri cal equipment for various ambient conditions and addi tionally the protection of people from potential hazards during their use Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 00 Room temperature The room temperature is the temperature actually measured in the dwelling Selection level V
50. shows 1 day at home active you can set the desired temperature Day for the heating circuit with the control knob The advanced function is automatically deactivated after 24 00 hours or if you cancel the advanced function first The heating system will then return to the pre set mode 30 5 3 5 Ventilation boost Mode gt Ventilation boost or where applicable Menu gt Basic settings gt Mode gt HEATING 1 and if relevant HEATING 2 gt Ventilation boost If you wish to switch the heating circuit off during venti lation of the living rooms activate the Ventilation boost advanced function This advanced function switches the heating circuit off for 30 minutes The frost protection function is activated and hot water produc tion and circulation remain active The advanced function is automatically deactivated after 30 minutes or if you cancel the advanced function first The heating system will then return to the pre set mode Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 00 6 Service and troubleshooting 6 1 Service If a service is required the controller displays a service message in the display Caution Risk of damage to the heating system due to failure to perform maintenance work A service message indicates that the heating system must be serviced by the heating engi neer Failure to take notice of these service messages could lead to material damage or breakdown of the heating system gt If
51. specify the control functions for the times outside the periods and the heating curve gt Discuss with the heating engineer which settings are optimum for you Summer mode Mode gt current mode gt Summer mode or where applicable Menu gt Basic settings gt Mode gt HEATING 1 and if relevant HEATING 2 gt current mode The heating function is switched off for the selected heating circuit and the frost protection function is active Hot water production and circulation are regu lated by the controller in accordance with the periods set Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 00 Comfort mode Mode gt current operating mode gt Comfort mode or where applicable Menu gt Basic settings gt Mode gt HEATING 1 and if relevant HEATING 2 gt current mode gt Comfort mode The Comfort mode controls HEATING 1 and if rele vant HEATING 2 at the set desired Day tempera tures without taking periods into account Set back mode Mode gt current mode gt Set back mode or where applicable Menu gt Basic settings gt Mode gt HEATING 1 and if relevant HEATING 2 gt current mode gt Set back mode The Set back mode controls HEATING 1 and if rele vant HEATING 2 at the set desired Night tempera tures without taking periods into account System OFF Mode gt current mode gt System OFF The heating function is switched off The frost protection function is activated 5
52. t NOME ccseesseeereeeeees Ventilation bOOSt sessessesessesessessessesesseseesessessesesses Service and troubleshooting 0000000000000000 31 SORVICO ee ies Gactzastnceciessacseasolosciessastieasnjacenlsledeasicecssad Cleaning the controller ess Detecting and rectifying faults s ssessessesessesses 31 Display remains ark sssessssssesesessssssesesessssesesessesesese 32 Error message Clean outside temperature sensor transmitter ssesssessssssssessseesssesssesssesssessse 32 Error message Replace battery s ssssesesseseee 33 Energy saving tips cccccesesesesesscsesstsseeeeseees 34 Warranty and customer service 35 Vaillant Warranty eccccsssscsssscssscescssesessssesseeseees 35 Vaillant SErViCEssn irsinin iisas 35 Decommissioning cccscecesssecesesescseesseseeeeeeees Replacing the controller Recycling and disposal e ssesssssssesssssssessssessesssseeses Technical data si cccciccccssscscctacestsesseennviesrssesnssesosnecs 37 Glossa Yenihan na 38 Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644_00 1 Notes on the operating instructions These operating instructions are intended for the opera tor of the heating system No particular prior knowledge is required 1 1 Observing other applicable documents When operating the VRC 470f controller always take note of all operating instructions that are supplied with the other components of the heating system
53. the controller displays a service message inform a heating engineer Service heat generator 19 C Desired temperature 21 C Fig 6 1 Example of a service message The heating engineer can set a period in the controller for the next service interval for the heating system or boiler At the end of the service interval the service warning will appear on the fist line of the basic display The following service messages may appear Service heat generator Service of the heating system 6 2 Cleaning the controller gt Clean the casing of the controller with a damp cloth gt Never use scouring or cleaning agents which could damage the operating elements or the display Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 _00 6 3 Detecting and rectifying faults If a fault occurs in the heating system the controller dis plays an error message in the display Caution Risk of damage to the heating system due to failure to perform troubleshooting work An error message indicates that the heating engineer must perform troubleshooting or repair work on the heating system Failure to take notice of these error messages could lead to material damage or breakdown of the heating system gt If the controller displays the error message Clean outside temperature sensor trans mitter or Replace battery proceed as described in Section 6 3 2 or gt Sec tion 6 3 3 gt If the controller displa
54. theVaillant terms and conditions All requests for work during the guarantee period must be made to Vaillant Service Solu tions 0870 6060 777 8 2 Vaillant Service To ensure regular servicing it is strongly recommended that arrangements are made for a Maintenance Agree ment Please contact Vaillant Service Solutions 0870 6060 777 for further details Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 _00 35 9 Decommissioning 9 1 Replacing the controller To replace the controller in the heating system with a new one the heating system needs to be shut down gt These works should be carried out by a heating engi neer 9 2 Recycling and disposal The controller and the associated transport packaging consists largely of recyclable materials Appliance Neither the controller or any of its accessories belong in the household waste gt Ensure that old appliances and any existing accesso ries are disposed of properly Packaging Leave the disposal of the transport packaging to the approved qualified servicing company that installed the appliance Batteries Used batteries should not be disposed of in the normal household waste gt When disposing of the batteries make sure you follow the applicable regulations 36 Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644_00 10 Technical data The range of radio transmission inside build ings is heavily dependent on the local condi tions e g the design an
55. to Off Comfort Summer Auto Comfort Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Comfort 1 day at home Auto Comfort Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Comfort 1 day away from home Auto Comfort Off Auto Auto Off Auto Off Comfort Days at home schedul Auto Comfort Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Comfort ing Days away from home Auto Comfort Off Auto Auto Off Auto Off Comfort scheduling Party function Comfort Comfort Comfort Comfort Comfort Comfort Comfort Comfort Comfort Tab 5 1 Modes for hot water production and circulation with two independent heating circuits 28 Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 00 5 3 Advanced functions Advanced functions can be activated directly from any mode using the right function key Mode In this case the activated advanced function only applies to the heating circuit that has been pre set by the heating engineer HEATING 1 or HEATING 2 or HEATING 1 and HEATING 2 Only if a mixer module VR 61 2 is connected for a sec ond heating circuit and both heating circuits are acti vated can you also activate an advanced function via the left function key Menu In this case you can set the advanced function sepa rately for each heating circuit You can cancel an advanced function at any time using the left function key Cancel The path details given at the start of each advanced function description indicate how you reach this advanced function in the menu structure 5 3
56. uage Date Time Display Back Select Day 08 15 13 5 C 19 5 Desired temperature 20 0 C Menu Fig 4 2 Basic display Mode gt Press the left function key Menu Menu Information Desired temperatures Time programmes Fig 4 3 Selection level 1 Information The controller is now in selection level 1 The left function key now has the function Back to the next selection level up the right function key has the function Select the next selection level down gt Turn the control knob until the Basic settings list entry is highlighted Menu Day away from home scheduling Day at home scheduling Basic settings Back Fig 4 4 Selection level 1 Basic settings Select gt Press the right function key Select Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644_00 Fig 4 5 Selection level 2 Language The controller is now in selection level 2 gt Turn the control knob until the Date Time list entry is highlighted Basic settings Language Date Time Display Select Back Fig 4 6 Selection level 2 Date Time gt Press the right function key Select Date Time Time Date Day light savings Back Fig 4 7 Setting level figure for hours is highlighted 01 01 10 Off The controller is now in setting level Time The value for hours is highlighted
57. urday Time period 1 07 30 10 00 Time period 2 12 00 23 30 Examples of blocks Monday Friday Time period 1 06 30 08 00 Time period 2 12 00 13 00 Time period 3 17 00 22 00 Saturday Sunday Time period 1 08 00 22 00 Setting time programmes quickly lf for example you need a different period for just one working day in the week first set the times for the entire block Monday Friday Then set the different period for the working day If you view a block in the display and have defined a dif ferent period for a day in this block then the display indicates the different times in the block with Monday Sunday Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Back Select Fig 5 2 Identification of different days If you press the right function key Select then a mes Sage appears on the display which informs you about different periods You do not need to align the times Operating instructions VRC 470f 0020124644 _00 Individual days vary from Mo Su block Back Ok Fig 5 3 Exception to the time programme message The set times for the block marked with can be viewed and changed if you press the right function key Ok in the display For the heating circuits Menu gt Time programmes gt HEATING 1 and if rele vant HEATING 2 In each set period the desired temperature that you set in the Desired temperatures function applies Within the period the control
58. ure C Changing over to daylight saving time eeeeseeeeeeees 25 Circula tiO ninti inerea siene anera A S A E 7 Cleaning outside temperature sensor transmitter 32 Comfort MODE renia OON 21 Control knob 6 Customer SOFVICE sensin niaes i aai 35 Cylinder DOOS tisini iini a 29 D Day at hoMenseurneredeeranr i ia 30 Day away from hOMe s s esssssesessssssesesesessesesesesessssesesesesseseses 30 Days at home scheduling ss ssssessessssessessssessesessesseseesessese 24 Days away from home scheduling s esessessesessessessssessese 24 Desired day temperature ssessessssossessssessessesessessesesseseeseese 21 Desired night temperature ssessssessessessssessesessessessesesseseese 21 Display TlEldS orientais seinor etr a EEE aate ir EERTSE 9 DISPOS Al E EE N A EA 36 Domestic hot water cylinder s sessssssssesesessssesesessesesesessssss 7 E Energysaving PSaren riten eera ass 34 Expansion MOGU IG ss cscc5 cdsceecessesdedeccssessestvccstsodsdescesssseesnessaese 20 F Fault Sienan a E V EA Frost protection s ssesesesessssssesesessssesesese Frost protection delay time Frost protection FUNCTION eee Function key REINIE TO AEEA E NE nesses eesisishense 40 H HEATING Wess aria ienciee aaan a HEATING Zizina iai a Heating circuit comfort mode ese Heating CIP CUITS sneinen Heating circuit summer MOE ccececeeees Heating Circuit system Off we eeseseceeeeees
59. urrent settings and values of the heating system If you make a setting on the con troller the display on the screen switches from the basic display to the display for new settings The basic display appears when you press a button or turn the control knob when the dis play is switched off press the left function key and thus exit selection level If your heating system has two independent heating circuits the heating engineer will determine during installation whether or not the basic display shows the values of heating circuit1 or heating circuit 2 Auto M 13 5 C 10 02 pe 195 Desired temperature 20 0 C ee a lt Fig 3 4 Basic display 1 Outside temperature 2 Current room temperature 3 Time 4 Current function of the right function key Soft key function 5 Current function of the left function key Soft key function Desired temperature target room temperature 7 Symbol for heating mode in Auto mode 8 Mode set for the heating mode Heating mode symbols Sun Heating mode within a set period Comfort mode C Moon Heating mode outside a set period Night mode Soft key function Both function keys have a soft key function The current functions of the function keys are displayed in the lower display line Depending on the selection level selected in the menu structure the list entry or the value the current function 5 of the left function key may differ
60. y heated rooms are left open False economy the heating is running but despite that the room temperature is not comfortably warm If you heat all rooms evenly and according to their use then you will achieve a comfortable room climate and energy saving operation 34 Thermostatic radiator valves and room temperature compensated controller Thermostatic radiator valves on the radiators maintain the room temperature exactly once set Exception the thermostatic valves on the radiators in the room in which the controller is fitted must be turned fully on The radiators are then controlled by the con troller and thus maintain the set room temperature You can adjust the room temperature to suit your indi vidual requirements and ensure economical operation of your heating system using the thermostatic radiator valves in combination with a room temperature compen sated controller Do not obstruct the controller The controller must be able to record the circulating room air unhindered Do not obstruct the controller with furniture curtains or other objects Economic hot water production Set the Domestic hot water desired temperature of your domestic hot water cylinder only to the tempera ture you actually need and under no circumstances higher than 60 C You should also use the Time programmes function for hot water production in Automatic mode or Summer mode Set the period so that the water is brought to the desired
61. ys any other error message inform a heating engineer Heat generator fault Back Fig 6 2 Example of an error message If the controller shows an error message in the display instead of the basic display and you press the left func tion key Back then the basic display appears again You can also read current error messages under Menu gt Information gt System status gt Status As soon as an error message for the heating system appears the Sta tus setting will show Fault In this case the right func tion key has the function Display gt Press the right function key Display to display the list of error messages 31 6 3 1 Display remains dark The controller is battery powered To save power and so extend the life of the batteries the display is normally switched off If you press one of the function buttons or the con trol knob the backlighting switches on and the basic display appears The backlighting goes out approx 10 seconds after the last operation The display switches off approx 1minute after the last operation The display remains dark even though you have pressed one of the function buttons or turned the control knob gt Replace all the batteries in the controller Sec tion 6 3 3 lf after you have fitted new batteries the screen still remains dark or you are still unable to make any changes using the function keys or control knob then there is a appliance f

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