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Viessmann Vitocal 252-A Series - Cleaning the Outdoor Unit Heat Exchanger (Evaporator)

Viessmann Vitocal 252-A Series
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Danger
Contact with the fans while they are operating
can result in serious cutting injuries.
Isolate the outdoor unit from the power supply.
Safeguard against unauthorised reconnection.
Do not open the appliance until the fan has
come to a stop.
Danger
Operating the outdoor unit with an out-of-bal-
ance fan can cause severe vibrations and dam-
age to the outdoor unit. This may result in life
threatening injuries.
Do not modify, move or remove the balancing
weights.
Danger
A blocked fan may break during operation. Fly-
ing fragments can cause life threatening injuries.
Remove any blockages before commissioning.
1. Remove fan grille: See page 158.
2. Turn the fan by hand.
Torque for the screws:
1.8 ±0.5 Nm
Cleaning the outdoor unit heat exchanger (evaporator)
A dirty heat exchanger (evaporator) reduces heating
output and may cause the heat pump to shut down.
We recommend cleaning the heat exchanger (evapo-
rator) regularly.
Danger
If you touch live components or they come into
contact with water, this can result in serious
injury due to electric shock.
Isolate the outdoor unit from the power supply.
Safeguard against unauthorised reconnection.
Protect the outdoor unit against moisture.
Danger
Contact with the fans while they are operating
can result in serious cutting injuries.
Isolate the outdoor unit from the power supply.
Safeguard against unauthorised reconnection.
Do not open the appliance until the fan has
come to a stop.
Danger
Easily flammable liquids and materials can
cause deflagration and fires; e.g. naphtha/petrol,
solvents, cleaning agents, paints or paper.
Do not use substances containing acids or
solvents, such as vinegar-based cleaners, cel-
lulose or synthetic resin thinners, nail varnish
remover, ethyl alcohol, sprays, etc.
Do not use substances containing chloride or
ammonia.
!
Please note
Commercially available domestic cleaning
agents and special cleaning agents can damage
the heat exchanger (evaporator).
Clean the fins of the heat exchanger (evapora-
tor) on the back of the outdoor unit with a hand
brush with long bristles.
Only use mild water-based domestic cleaning
agents.
Do not use substances that contain abrasive
particles such as polishes, scouring agents,
dirt erasers or scouring pads.
Cleaning with compressed air
1. Open the outdoor unit casing.
Danger
The sharp edges of the heat exchanger
(evaporator) can cause injuries.
Avoid contact.
2. Using compressed air, clean the heat exchanger
from the inside out.
!
Please note
Excessive air pressure from the front and
sides can result in the deformation of the
aluminium fins of the heat exchanger.
Only point the compressed air gun at the
heat exchanger from the front and from an
adequate distance.
3. Check the aluminium fins of the heat exchanger for
deformation and scratches. If necessary, repair
with a suitable tool.
4. Close the outdoor unit casing.
Commissioning, inspection, maintenance
Checking that the fan in the outdoor unit can run freely
6222080

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