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Vaillant ecoMAX pro 18E User Manual

Vaillant ecoMAX pro 18E
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Instructions for Use, Installation
and Servicing
ecoMAX pro
Wall hung condensing
boilers for traditional open vented
systems
GB
18 E
28 E

Table of Contents

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Vaillant ecoMAX pro 18E Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVaillant
ModelecoMAX pro 18E
CategoryBoiler
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

General Information

Provides an overview of the Vaillant boiler and its performance.

Gas Category

Specifies the gas type the boiler is designed for and conversion options.

Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations

Highlights legal requirements for gas appliance installation.

Gas Testing and Certification

Confirms the boiler's safety and performance testing.

CE Mark

Details compliance with EU directives for gas appliances and electrical safety.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Provides information on potential health hazards from appliance materials.

Insulation Pads

Advises on handling insulation pads to prevent skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.

Spare Parts

Stipulates the use of only original Vaillant spare parts.

Manual Handling Guidance

Offers advice on safe lifting and handling of the appliance.

Warnings

Provides critical safety warnings for gas leaks, faults, and clearances.

Introduction

Sheet Metal Parts

Advises caution when handling sharp metal components.

Clearances

Specifies minimum clearances required around the boiler for operation and servicing.

Introduction

Protection Against Freezing

Explains the boiler's frost protection and system draining procedures.

Boilers Installed in a Compartment or Cupboard

Provides guidance on installing boilers in enclosed spaces.

Boiler Casing

Warns against removing or adjusting the boiler casing.

Condensate Drain

Instructs not to modify or block the condensate drain.

Pluming from flue terminal

Explains the normal water vapour plume from condensing boilers.

Cleaning

Provides instructions for cleaning the boiler casing.

Maintenance and Servicing

Recommends regular checks and servicing by a competent person.

Guarantee

Details the terms and conditions of the Vaillant warranty.

Operating the boiler

Sealed Central Heating Systems only

Caution on filling and pressurizing sealed systems by a competent person.

All Systems

Checks required for all systems before operating the boiler.

User Controls

Explains how to use the boiler's controls and displays for operation.

To Turn the Boiler Off

Advises on turning the boiler off, preferably via system controls.

General Information

Sheet Metal Parts

Advises caution when handling sharp metal components.

Statutory Requirements

Lists regulations and standards for boiler installation in GB and IE.

Gas Supply

Details requirements for gas supply installation and testing.

Technical Data

Provides dimensions, data labels, and efficiency ratings of the boiler.

General Information

Boiler specification

Presents detailed technical specifications for ecoMAX pro 18 E and 28 E models.

General Information

Electrical Supply

Covers earthing requirements, wiring standards, and isolation for the boiler.

Condensate Drain

Details the requirements for fitting a plastic drain pipe for condensate discharge.

Heating System Controls

Recommends programmer and room thermostat control, with TRVs.

Boiler Location and Ventilation

Boiler Location

Specifies suitable locations and restrictions for boiler installation.

Clearances

Details minimum operational and servicing clearances required around the boiler.

Timber Frame Buildings

Provides guidance for installing boilers in timber frame buildings.

Room Ventilation

States that permanent air vents are not required for room-sealed boilers.

Compartment Ventilation

Confirms that cupboard or compartment ventilation is not necessary.

Water system

Draining Tap

Requires draining taps at low points for system and hot water drainage.

Safety Valve

Notes that a safety valve is not required for open-vented systems.

Pump

Specifies pump fitting, isolating valves, and setting for temperature difference.

Bypass

Requires a system bypass fitted at least 1.5 metres away from the boiler.

Water system

Inhibitor

Emphasizes system flushing and use of suitable inhibitors for corrosion protection.

Open (Vented) Water System

Describes requirements for feed and expansion cisterns and cold feed.

Domestic Hot Water Cylinder

Warns that single feed indirect cylinders are unsuitable.

Domestic Hot Water System - unvented

Covers regulations for unvented DHW systems and compatibility issues.

Sealed water Systems

Lists compliance requirements for sealed water systems.

Water system

Safety Valve

Details safety valve requirements for sealed systems, including discharge pipe routing.

Expansion Vessel

Explains diaphragm type expansion vessels and calculation of volume.

Pressure Gauge

Specifies requirements for a permanently fitted pressure gauge.

Domestic Hot Water Cylinder

States that single feed indirect cylinders are unsuitable.

Water Make up

Describes provision for replacing water loss using a make-up bottle or filling loop.

Filling a Sealed Water System

Details methods for filling a sealed system at low level.

Flue

Flue Options

Lists various flue systems and accessories available for the boiler.

Flue termination

Provides details on positioning and clearances for flue terminals.

Internal Flue Installation

Describes how to install the flue from inside the building.

Installation preparation

Unpacking of Boiler

Instructions for safely unpacking the boiler unit.

Rear flue exit

Refers to flue system installation instructions for rear flue exit details.

Other flue options

Details flue installation for vertical, side, and bend configurations.

Boiler fixing

Fitting the boiler hanging bracket

Guides on installing the wall mounting bracket for the boiler.

Boiler Fixing

Explains how to position and secure the boiler onto the hanging bracket.

Gas, Water and Condensate connections

Gas Connection

Covers gas supply connection, inspection, and purging requirements.

Water Connections

Details provision for water connections using 22mm compression couplers.

Condensate Drain Connection

Specifies requirements for condensate drain pipe installation and discharge.

Electrical connections

Appliance, pump and external controls.

Explains access to the boiler terminal box and connecting controls.

Electrical connections - testing

Outlines preliminary electrical checks before connecting the boiler.

Commissioning

Preliminaries - All Systems

Steps before commissioning, including flushing and checking external controls.

Sealed Systems

Procedures for filling, venting, and checking sealed systems.

Gas supply

Details isolating the boiler, purging the gas supply, and checking pressure.

Commissioning

Initial Lighting

Step-by-step guide for the automated boiler lighting procedure.

Testing - Gas

Checks for gas inlet pressure and maximum gas rate.

Testing - Heating System

Procedure for testing the heating system, including radiator balancing and draining.

Commissioning

User Controls and Options

Explains the use of mains/reset switch and user display functions.

Temperature Display

Describes the boiler's display of operating temperature.

Pump Exercise Programme

Details the automatic pump exercise to prevent sticking.

Hand over to user

Instructs on demonstrating operation, advising on maintenance, and leaving literature.

Conversion

Natural Gas to LPG conversion (ecoMAX pro 28E only)

Guide for converting the boiler from Natural Gas to LPG.

Servicing

General

Recommends regular servicing for safe and efficient operation.

Maintenance

Outlines initial inspection tasks for heating and water systems.

Functional check of boiler operation

Details checking burner operation, flame, and signs of damage.

Servicing

Spark Electrode

Instructions for inspecting, cleaning, and checking the spark electrode.

Burner

Details servicing the burner, including gasket replacement and cleaning.

Combustion chamber and heat exchanger

Guides for cleaning debris from the combustion chamber and heat exchanger.

Servicing

Condensate Trap and Syphonic Drain.

Procedure for flushing and cleaning the condensate trap.

Servicing

Inner casing panel seal check

Instructions for checking and replacing the inner casing panel seal.

Checking the expansion vessel (If fitted).

Guidance on checking expansion vessel charge pressure every three years.

Fault finding

Status Mode

Explains how to access status mode screens for boiler information.

Fault Memory

Details how to display and cancel the five most recent faults.

Fault Codes

Lists fault codes and their corresponding descriptions and comments.

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