Vitosol 200t Sd2a 2m2 Series

Installation Instructions
Vitosol 200-T
Model SD2A, 2m2 Series
Model SD2A, 3m2 Series
Vacuum tube solar collector utilizing the direct flow principle

to harness solar energy
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VITOSOL 200-T
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Safety
Safety, Installation and Warranty Requirements
Please ensure that these instructions are read and understood before commencing installation. Failure to comply with the
instructions listed below and details printed in this manual can cause product/property damage, severe personal injury, and/or
loss of life. Ensure all requirements below are understood and fulfilled (including detailed information found in manual
subsections).
H Licensed professional heating H Grounding/Lightning protection of the

contractor solar system CAUTION
The installation, adjustment, service, In the lower part of the building, Avoid scratching or sudden shocks to
and maintenance of this equipment install an electrical conductor on the glass cover of the solar panel.
must be performed by a licensed piping system of the solar circuit in
professional heating contractor. compliance with local regulations.
Connection of the solar system to a
" Please see section new or existing lightning protection or CAUTION
entitled “Important the provision of local grounding should Never step on collectors or solder in
Regulatory and only be carried out by a licensed close proximity to the glass surface
Installation professional, who must take into of the solar panel.
Requirements”. account the prevailing conditions on
site.
H Applicability
H Product documentation Vitosol solar collectors are designed
Read all applicable documentation CAUTION for use in closed loop heating systems
before commencing installation. Store Observe maximum load and distance for domestic hot water heating, space
documentation near boiler in a readily from edge before installing the heating and pool heating via a heat
accessible location for reference in substructure to the roof. If necessary, exchanger. The use of Viessmann
the future by service personnel. consult with a structural engineer to heat transfer medium “Tyfocor-HTL”
determine if the structure is suitable is strongly recommended.
" For a listing of for installing solar collectors. The
applicable literature, collectors must be securely mounted
please see section so that the mountings can withstand IMPORTANT
entitled “Important intense wind conditions and local
Regulatory and Safety snow loads. Pool water or potable water cannot be
Requirements”. pumped directly through the Vitosol
collectors. Damage to collectors caused
by corrosion or scaling will void
CAUTION warranty.
H Advice to owner
Gloves and eye protection must be
Once the installation work is
worn when handling solar panels.
complete, the heating contractor must
familiarize the system
operator/ultimate owner with all
equipment, as well as safety CAUTION
precautions/requirements, shut-down
Solar panel connection pipes and
procedure, and the need for
solar heating fluid can become hot
professional service annually. enough to cause severe burns.
Extreme caution must be taken if
panels have been in a stagnant
H Warranty condition (no flow of fluid).
Information contained in
this and related product
documentation must be
read and followed. Failure
to do so renders warranty
null and void.
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Table of Contents
Page
Safety Safety, Installation and Warranty Requirements ............ 2
Important Regulatory and Installation Requirements . . . . . 5
General Information About these Instructions ....................................................... 6
Product Information ................................................................ 6
Notes on Installation ............................................................... 7
Collector Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation on Sloped Roofs Overview of System Installation ......................................... 8

(Horizontal Tube Orientation)
Overview of System Components ...................................... 9
Installation on Shingled Roof ................................................ 10
Installing the Mounting Rails ................................................ 13
Installing the Connection Housing ...................................... 15
Installation on Sloped Roofs Overview of System Installation ......................................... 16

(Vertical Tube Orientation)
Installation on Shingled Roof ................................................ 18
Installation on Flat Roofs Overview of System Installation ......................................... 24
Mounting Collectors to Ballast Weights ........................... 26

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Installation on Flat Roofs Overview of System Installation ......................................... 30

or Freestanding Installation Overview of System Components ...................................... 31
Determining the Collector Row Distance “z” ..................
NO TAG
Mounting Support Frames to Ballast Weights ................ 32
Assembling the Support Frame ........................................... 33
Installation on a Wall Overview of System Installation ......................................... 36
Hydronic Connections Joining the Connection Housings ....................................... 42
Installing the General Connection Kit and

Collector Temperature Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installing the Vacuum Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Removing the Vacuum Tubes (if required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Collector Supply and Return Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Sample System Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Appendix System Installation .................................................................. 48
Initial Start-up ........................................................................... 49
Commissioning and Adjustment .......................................... 49
Post-Installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Safety
Important Regulatory and Installation Requirements
Codes
The installation of solar heating CAUTION
systems might be governed by Carefully read this manual prior to
individual local rules and regulations for attempting installation. Any warranty
this type of product, which must be is null and void if these instructions
observed. The installation of this unit are not followed.
shall be in accordance with local codes.
Always use latest editions of codes. This product must be installed
observing not only the necessary
Mechanical room product literature (see list), but also
Ensure the mechanical room complies all local provincial/state plumbing and
with the requirements of the system building codes, as they apply to this
design guideline and/or technical data product and all periphery equipment.
manual.
The solar storage tank must be installed For information regarding other
in a mechanical room which is never Viessmann System Technology
subject to freezing temperatures. componentry, please reference
If not in use and danger of freezing documentation of the respective
exists in the mechanical room, ensure product.
water in tank is drained.
We offer frequent installation and
service seminars to familiarize our
partners with our products. Please
inquire.
Working on the equipment The completeness and functionality of

The installation, adjustment, service, field supplied electrical controls and
and maintenance of this equipment components must be verified by the
must be done by a licensed professional heating contractor. These include
heating contractor who is qualified and low-water cut-offs, flow switches (if
experienced in the installation, service, used), staging controls, pumps,
and maintenance of hot water heating motorized valves, air vents,
systems. There are no user serviceable thermostats, temperature controls, etc.
parts on this equipment.
Ensure main power supply to

equipment, the heating system, and all
external controls has been deactivated.
Close main oil or gas supply valve. Take
precautions in both instances to avoid
accidental activation of power during
service work.
Technical literature Leave all literature at the installation

Literature applicable to all aspects of site and advise the system
the Vitosol: operator/ultimate owner where the
- Technical Data Manual literature can be found. Contact
- Installation Instructions Viessmann for additional copies.
- Start-up, Service and Operating
Instructions
- System Design Guidelines
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General Information
About These Instructions
Take note of all symbols and notations intended to draw attention to potential hazards or important product information.
These include ”WARNING,” ”CAUTION,” and ”IMPORTANT”. See below.
Indicates an imminently hazardous

WARNING situation which, if not avoided, could
Warnings draw your attention to the result in death, serious injury or
presence of potential hazards or substantial product/property damage.
important product information.
Indicates an imminently hazardous

CAUTION situation which, if not avoided, may
Cautions draw your attention to the result in minor injury or
presence of potential hazards or product/property damage.
important product information.
Helpful hints for installation, operation

IMPORTANT or maintenance which pertain to the
product.
Helpful hints for installation, operation or
maintenance which pertain to the product.
This symbol indicates that additional,

pertinent information is to be found in
column three.
This symbol indicates that other

instructions must be referenced.
Product Information
Please refer to the Vitosol 200-T Technical Data Manual, for complete technical information and product description.
The Technical Data Manuals are available for download at www.viessmann.ca or www.viessmann-us.com.
Vitosol 200-T, Model SD2A, 2m2 Series

Vacuum tube collector utilizing the direct flow principle with 20 tubes 22 ft.2 /
2 m2 absorber surface area.
Max. stagnation temperature 563ºF / 295ºC

Max. operating pressure . . . . . . . . . 87 psig / 6 bar
Vitosol 200-T, Model SD2A, 3m2 Series

Vacuum tube collector utilizing the direct flow principle with 30 tubes 32 ft.2 /
3 m2 absorber surface area.
Max. stagnation temperature 563ºF / 295ºC

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Max. operating pressure . . . . . . . . . 87 psig / 6 bar
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General Information
Notes on Installation
H The entire solar heating system H Although the glass collectors surfaces H Filling the solar heating system with
should be installed in accordance with are hail-proof, Viessmann Viessmann heat transfer fluid
the accepted rules of technology, recommends users to include storm “Tyfocor-HTL” is highly
observing all relevant accident coverage in their building insurance. recommended. Tyfocor-HTL is
prevention regulations. Our warranty does not cover storm supplied pre-mixed and water must
related damage. not be added.
H Employ suitable safety measures to Other heat transfer fluids may be
prevent falls, falling objects and roof H The collectors should, as far as suitable if they have the same
damage due to insufficient load possible, be oriented towards the temperature range -35°F to 170°F
bearing capacity, e.g. by means of south. Solar system performance (-31°C to 77°C) and are non-toxic.
scaffolding, ladders, cable ties etc. drops off significantly if collectors
face more than 50° off south.
H The collectors must be securely CAUTION
mounted so that the mountings can H The collectors should be mounted
Pool water or potable water cannot
withstand intense wind conditions. level, or with a slight ascending slope
be pumped directly through the
(approx. ½” / 10mm) towards the
Vitosol collectors. Damage to
high point of the piping, so that
collectors caused by corrosion, freeze
CAUTION complete venting is assured.
damage, or scaling will void warranty.
Use only Viessmann supplied
H An air vent valve (c/w shut-off valve)
mounting clips and mounting
should be installed at the highest H The piping inside and outside the
hardware. Never drill or screw
point of the solar heating system. building should be insulated to avoid
directly into collector side frames.
heat loss. Use only high temperature
resistant pipe insulation.
H Use only stainless steel screws and CAUTION
bolts when fastening mounting
When using the 200-T collectors, the CAUTION
brackets or frames.
installation of a heat rejection circuit 1. Gloves and eye protection must be
is strongly recommended for any used when handling glass tubes.
DHW-space heating system or any 2. Avoid scratching or sudden shock
other application with intermittent to tubes.
loads. Failure to do so can lead to 3. Unpack and install tubes only after
solar fluid and collector damage the manifold unit has been
during stagnation. installed and all the pipe work has
been completed.
4. The Vitosol 200-T tubes should
under no circumstances be
exposed to the sun for extended
periods (max. one day) if the
system has not been filled.
Covering collectors is
recommended until system is fully
operational.
Collector Location
Please refer to the Vitosol System Design Guidelines, for detailed information on the optimum alignment and
inclination of solar collectors.
Optimum alignment and inclination However, the installation of a solar

The solar collector provides the highest heating system is still viable even when
solar yield over an annual average when the installation deviates quite
facing south with an inclination of significantly from the above
approx. 30º to 45º to the horizontal (south-westerly to south-easterly
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plane. alignment, 25º to 65º inclination).
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Installation on Sloped Roofs
Overview of System Installation
This installation method can be used for

any application type.
For systems that combine DHW and

space heating supplement, this is the
preferred installation method for sloped
roofs. Panels can be stacked one above
the other or side by side.
Note:
Refer to page 43 for supply and return
piping configurations.
For this installation method the general

connection set with air-vented u-pipe
must be used. The collectors must be
installed so that the vacuum tubes are
slightly inclined upwards towards the
header. A slope of 1/4” per ft. is
recommended to eliminate air from
being trapped at the glass end of the
tube.
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Overview of System Components
Sloped roof mounting hardware for

horizontal tube orientation
Roof bracket
Mounting bracket
Clamping bracket
T-slot bolt
Washer
Hexagon nut
Mounting rail
Retaining plate
Locking plate
Spacer bracket
SD2A Collector
Mounting rail w/tube holders

Connection housing
Rubber retainer
Vacuum tube
Hydronic connection accessories
Interconnection pipes (7188 620)
General Connection Set (7268 267)

consists of:
Retaining clip
Connecting pipe (short)
Connecting pipe (long)
Profile clamp
Compression fitting (elbow),
Ø ¾” / 22mm, 90°
Support sleeve
U-pipe
U-pipe with air vent (with 7268 268)
Insulation cap
Screw
Sensor Wall Set (7188 622)

consists of:
wZ Brass compression tee,
Ø ¾” / 22 mm
wI wO
wU Sensor well
wI Strain relief fitting
¾” x 4” copper adaptor (part of
installation fitting set 7134 449)
wO Thermal insulation
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Installation on Shingled Roof
Spacer bracket
Connection housing
Mounting bracket
Mounting rail with tube holders
Mounting rail
Lag bolts
Number of collectors 1 1 2 2 2 2
Number of tubes 20 30 20/20 20/30 30/20 30/30
a mm 1439 2149 1439 1439 2149 2149
inches 56.7 35.6 56.7 56.7 85.6 85.6
b mm –– –– 1439 2149 1439 2149
inches –– –– 56.7 85.6 56.7 85.6
c mm 850 1260 850 850 1260 1260
inches 33.5 49.6 33.5 33.5 49.6 49.6
d mm –– –– 1465 1615 2025 2175
inches –– –– 57.7 103.5 79.1 85.6
e mm –– –– 2315 2875 2875 3435
inches –– –– 91.1 32.3 113.2 135.2
Note:
See page 9 for numbered parts
description.
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Installation on Shingled Roof (continued)
Center the mounting rails,

maintaining dimension f=1” / 26mm
Note:
See page 9 for numbered part description.
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Always locate an air vent at the highest point in the piping.
Attaching roof brackets on shingled roof
1. The roof brackets should be laid out

as close as possible to the dimensions
shown in the chart on page 9.
2. Locate the roof joist by tapping along

the roof to find its general location
(stud finders do not work well through
shingles and roof sheathing).
3. Pry up the shingles and drill small pilot

holes to locate exact location of roof
joist. If necessary, check where pilot
hole is coming through roof from inside
of attic.
4. Drill pilot holes into center of joist as

shown. Fill the pilot holes and coat the
bottom of roof bracket with silicone
sealant.
5. Attach bracket to roof joist using

Drill within Too close appropriate stainless steel lag bolts
0.2” / 5 mm to edge. or screws (field supplied). Lag bolt
of center.
should penetrate the roof joist at least
2½” / 64mm.
CAUTION
The roof bracket must be securely
attached to the roof joist of the
structure. Only use stainless steel
attachment screws. Do not
overtighten lag bolts as the head may
weaken and shear off.
Correct Incorrect
Source: CANSIA
CAUTION
The 3.1” / 80 mm screws supplied
with the mounting kit may not be
sufficient length for some roof
structures. The installer must ensure
screws will penetrate roof joist
Lag bolt sufficiently, and if not, must provide
Washer
Mounting bracket
longer screws or lag bolts.
6. Re-apply shingles, if required, and

ensure all roof penetrations are
Minimum Silicone sealant thoroughly sealed with silicone sealant.
6.3 cm /
2.5 in
7. Continue with mounting rail installation
on following page.
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Installing the Mounting Rails
When several collectors are mounted

adjacently, the distance between the
installation rails is 1” / 26mm (see
page 11).
1. Secure the mounting rail to the

1. roof brackets using T-bolts and
nuts . Ensure rail is aligned
vertically and horizontally.
IMPORTANT
Ensure the mounting rail is installed
with the single slot in the rail facing
upwards.
Roof brackets
2. Align and secure the retaining plates
2x onto the mounting rail .
2. 3. Secure mounting brackets onto

the mounting rails .
90º
4. Align the mounting rails with tube
holders and secure to the
mounting brackets .
9.1” /
230mm 5. Secure a mounting bracket onto
the mounting rail on the other
side of the mounting rail with tube
holders .
16.9” /
430mm
61.4” /
1560mm
90º
3.
5.
4.
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Installing the Mounting Rails (continued)
6.
90º
90º
7.
Note: 6. Secure the locking plate at the

See page 9 for numbered parts bottom of the mounting rails with
description. tube holders to prevent tube rails
from shifting.
7. If a second collector is installed

above the first, insert a spacer
bracket .
Proceed as per steps 2 to 5 for the
second collector.
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Installing the Connection Housing
Turn T-slot bolt 90° for all installation

steps.
1. Position the connection housing

onto the mounting rails and click into
the retaining plates .
2. Align the connection housing.
IMPORTANT
The tube holders on the installation rails
must be in alignment with those in the
connection housing; align with string if
necessary.
3. Mark the fixing points at the back of

the connection housing.
Use the centering groove as a
template.
4. Drill holes, Ø 3/8” / 9mm.
5. Secure the connection housing to

the mounting rail .
6. If several collectors are to be

mounted one above the another, go
to subsection entitled ”Joining the
Connection Housings” on page 42,
otherwise go to subsection ”Installing
the General Connection Kit and
Collector Temperature Sensor” on
page 43.
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description.
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This installation method is best suited

for DHW or pool systems with constant
loads.
IMPORTANT
This method is not recommended for
applications that combine DHW and
space heating supplement or any other
application where long periods of
stagnation are expected.
Horizontal tube orientation is

recommended for applications that
combine DHW and space heating
supplement (see page 8).
If this installation method is used for

space heating supplement, a heat
rejection circuit must be used to avoid
collector stagnation.
The collectors should be installed so

that the header is slightly inclined
upwards towards the supply and return
pipe connections, where an air vent
should be located.
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Sloped roof mounting hardware for

vertical tube orientation
Roof bracket
Mounting bracket
Clamping bracket
T-slot bolt
Washer
Hexagon nut
Mounting rail
Retaining plate
SD2A Collector

Connection housing
Rubber retainer
Vacuum tube
Hydronic connection accessories
Interconnection pipes (7188 620)
General Connection Set (7268 267)

consists of:
Retaining clip
Connecting pipe (short)
Connecting pipe (long)
Profile clamp
Compression connector, elbow
Support sleeve
U-pipe
U-pipe with air vent (with 7268 268
only)
Insulation cap
Screw
Sensor Wall Set (7188 622)

consists of:
Brass compression tee,
Ø ¾” / 22mm
Sensor well
Strain relief fitting
Thermal insulation
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Installation on Shingled Roof
9” /
230mm
17” /
430mm
65” /
1650mm
61.4” /
1560mm
Collector
Mounting rail
Roof bracket
Roof sheathing complete with shingles
Collector installation rail with tube
holders
Lag bolts 5368 538 v1.1
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7.4” /
187.5mm
a
2
c
2
g i
Center the mounting rails, maintain dimension f=1” / 26mm
Number of collectors 1 1 2 2 2
Number of tubes 20 30 20/20 20/30 30/30
a mm 850 1260 850 850 1260
inches 33.5 49.6 33.5 33.5 49.6
b mm –– –– 1465 1820 2175
inches –– –– 57.7 71.7 85.6
c mm –– –– 850 1260 1260
inches –– –– 33.5 49.6 49.6
d mm –– –– 2315 2875 3435
inches –– –– 91.1 113.2 135.2
e mm –– –– 615 765 915
inches –– –– 24.2 30.1 36.0
f 1” / 26mm
g 61.4” / 1560mm
h 17” / 430mm
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i 65” / 1650mm
Note:
Please see page 17 for numbered part
description.
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Always locate an air vent at the highest point in the piping.
Attaching roof brackets on shingled roof
1. The roof brackets should be laid out

as close as possible to the dimensions
shown in the chart on page 19.
2. Locate the roof joist by tapping along

the roof to find its general location
(stud finders do not work well through
shingles and roof sheathing).
3. Pry up the shingles and drill small pilot

holes to locate exact location of roof
joist. If necessary, check where pilot
hole is coming through roof from inside
of attic.
4. Drill pilot holes into center of joist as

shown. Fill the pilot holes and coat the
bottom of roof bracket with silicone
sealant.
5. Attach bracket to roof joist using

Drill within Too close appropriate stainless steel lag bolts
0.2” / 5 mm to edge. or screws (field supplied). Lag bolt
of center.
should penetrate the roof joist at least
2½” / 64 mm.
CAUTION
The roof bracket must be securely
attached to the roof joist of the
structure. Only use stainless steel
attachment screws. Do not
overtighten lag bolts as the head may
weaken and shear off.
Correct Incorrect
Source: CANSIA CAUTION
The 3.1” / 80 mm screws supplied
with the mounting kit may not be
sufficient length for some roof
structures. The installer must ensure
screws will penetrate roof joist
Lag bolt sufficiently, and if not, must provide
Washer
Mounting bracket longer screws or lag bolts.
6. Re-apply shingles, if required, and

ensure all roof penetrations are
Minimum
Silicone sealant thoroughly sealed with silicone sealant.
6.3 cm /
2.5 in
7. Continue with mounting rail installation
on following page.
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When several collectors are mounted

adjacently, the distance between the
installation rails is 1” / 26mm (see page
19).
1. Secure the mounting rail to the

1. roof brackets using T-bolts ,
washers and nuts . Ensure rail
is aligned vertically and horizontally.
7.4” /
187.5 mm
Roof brackets
2. Align and attach the retaining plates

onto the mounting rail .
2.
9.1” /
230 mm
Note:
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description.
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4.
17” /
430mm
61.4” /
1560mm
3.
4x
center the mounting rails, maintaining 3. Fit clamping brackets onto the
dimension f=1”/ 26mm mounting rails ; do not yet tighten
the bolts.
Note: 4. Click the mounting rails with tube

Please see page 17 for numbered parts holders into the clamping brackets
description. ; align and fasten.
Note:
Tube holders on both rails must be
aligned.
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2.
3.

steps.
1.
Note: 1. Position the connection housing

Please see page 17 for numbered parts onto the mounting rails and click
description. into the retaining plates .
IMPORTANT
necessary.
3. Tighten the mounting rails with the

clamping brackets .

mounted adjacently, go to subsection
entitled ”Joining the Connection
Housings”on page 42, otherwise go
to subsection ”Installing the General
Connection Kit and Collector
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Temperature Sensor” on page 43.
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Installation on Flat Roofs
This installation method allows for

collectors to be mounted on a flat roof
with tubes parallel to the roof and can
be used for any application. Ballast
weights are typically used to hold the
collectors in place, however collectors
can also be mounted to substructural
frames.
IMPORTANT
Installations on flat roofs must have
tubes installed to allow for proper
venting of air. The collector must be
installed with an upward slope to the
connection housing to allow air to
escape. A slope of 2° or 1/4” per foot
is recommended.
Align the collector panel with the

absorbers facing south and with the
tubes mounted in an east-west
direction.
Maximum tube rotation is 25° to avoid

shading. This limits the absorber plate
angle of inclination range from 0° to
25°.
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Flat roof mounting hardware
Rawl plug, S10

Washer
Hexagon screw, 8 x 70mm
Clamping bracket
T-slot bolt
Washer
Hexagon nut
Mounting rail
Retaining plate
Connection housing
Vacuum tube
Rubber retainer
Note:
Refer to page 9 for the overview of all
hydronic connection accessories.
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Mounting Collectors to Ballast Weights
This installation method allows for collectors to be mounted on a flat roof with
tubes parallel to the roof. Ballast weights are typically used to hold collectors in
place, but collectors can also be mounted to substructure frames.
Flat roofs with gravel filling:

Clear gravel from position of concrete slabs.
With plastic roofing:

Place concrete slabs only on protective interlayers, e.g. protective mats.
Ballast weights required to secure against slipping *1

Installation height above m <8 8-20 20-100
ground level ft <26 26-66 66-328
Model SD2A 2m2 3m2 2m2 3m2 2m2 3m2
Ballast A lb/piece 48.4 72.6 96.8 143.0 145.2 215.6
kg/piece 22 33 44 65 66 98
Ballast B lb/piece 57.2 85.8 101.2 151.8 147.4 222.2
kg/piece 26 39 46 69 67 101
*1 Securing against slipping requires no additional attachment to roof.
Ballast weights required to secure against lifting *2

Installation height above m <8 8-20 20-100
ground level ft <26 26-66 66-328
Model SD2A 2m2 3m2 2m2 3m2 2m2 3m2
Ballast A lb/piece 33.0 48.4 68.2 101.2 105.6 158.4
kg/piece 15 22 31 46 48 72
Ballast B lb/piece 39.6 59.4 70.4 107.8 105.6 160.6
kg/piece 18 27 32 49 48 73
*2 Securing against lifting requires additional attachment to roof or structure

with wires or cables.
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e
f
i
k
Center the mounting rails,

maintaining dimension d=1” / 26mm
Note:
Please see page 25 for numbered part
description.
Legend
Ballast Weight A
Ballast Weight B
Number of tubes 20 30 20/20 20/30 30/20 30/30
a mm 850 1260 850 850 1260 1260
inches 33.5 49.6 33.5 33.5 49.6 49.6
b mm –– –– 1465 1615 2025 2175
inches –– –– 57.7 63.6 79.7 85.6
c mm –– –– 2315 2875 2875 3435
inches –– –– 91.1 113.2 113.2 135.2
d 1” / 26mm
e 9.1” / 230mm
f 16.9” / 430mm
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g 61.4” / 1560mm
h 7.4” / 187.5mm
i 65” / 1650mm
j 7.4” / 187.5mm
k 79.7” / 2025mm
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1. Position ballast weights on a solid

surface on protective mats.
2. 2. Attach clamping brackets to

3. ballast weights and ; do not yet
tighten the bolts.
3. Click the mounting rails into the

a
clamping brackets , align and
tighten.
Dimensions
b
a inches 7.4
mm 187.5
c b inches 64.0
mm 1650
c inches 7.4
mm 187.5
steps.
4. Secure the retaining plates to the
2x mounting rails .
4.
5. Fit clamping brackets onto the
mounting rails ; do not yet tighten
90º the bolts.
9.1” /
230mm 6. Click the mounting rails with tube
holders into the clamping brackets
5. , align and fasten.
IMPORTANT
90º
necessary.
6. Note:
Please see page 25 for numbered parts
description.
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2.
3.

steps.
1.
Note: 1. Position the connection housing

Please see page 25 for numbered parts onto the mounting rails and click
description. into the retaining plates .
IMPORTANT
necessary.
3. Tighten the mounting rails with the

clamping brackets .

mounted adjacently, go to subsection
entitled ”Joining the Connection
Housings” on page 42, otherwise go
to subsection ”Installing the General
Connection Kit and Collector
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Temperature Sensor” on page 43.
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Freestanding Installation
This installation method is best suited

for DHW or pool systems with constant
loads.
IMPORTANT
This method is not recommended for
space heating supplement or any
application where long periods of
stagnation are expected.
If this installation method is used for

space heating supplement, a heat
rejection circuit must be used to avoid
collector stagnation.

flat roofs or ground mounting. Support
frames can be attached to ballast
weight, concrete posts or to
substructural frames.
If several collectors are arranged parallel

behind each other, keep a distance of
“z” between the front fixing leg of the
1st row and the front fixing leg of the
next row. Refer to page 32 for
determining the collector row distance
“z”.
Align the collector panel towards the

south.
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or Freestanding Installation
Flat roof or freestanding mounting

hardware
Rawl plug (field supplied)

Washer (field supplied)
Hexagon screw (field supplied)
Hex bolt M8 x 20
Washer Ø 8.4 mm
Hex nut M8
Cross brace
Collector support
Adjustable upper support
Adjustable lower support
Base rail
Retaining plate
Clamping bracket
Mounting rail w/tube holders
Connection housing
Collector Support Dimensions

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Determining the Collector Row Distance “z”
IMPORTANT
When installing several collectors in
series, maintain a distance of “z”.
Example:
Model SD2A
h h
Toronto is located at approx. 43°
latitude.
1. Determine the angle of the sun β.
This should be chosen so that the
midday sun December 21 falls on the
second row of collectors without
z being obstructed by shadows.
Solar angle β:
z β= 90°-23.5°-latitude
=
h (23.5° should be accepted as
constant value for northern latitudes)
Legend:
z=Collector row distance β= 90°-23.5°-43°=23.5°
h=Collector height
α=Collector angle of inclination 2. Calculating dimension “z”:
β=Solar angle h= 1996 mm
α= 45°
β= 23.5°
Refer to the Vitosol System
Design Guidelines for z= 1996 ⋅ sin(180° − 68.5°)
sin 23.5°
more information on
calculating “z”. z= 1996mm ⋅ sin111.5°
sin 23.5°
z=4657mm / 183”
Mounting Support Frames to Ballast Weights

This installation method can be used for flat roofs or ground mounting. Support frames can be attached to ballast weight,
concrete posts or to substructural frames.
Flat roofs with gravel filling: Clear gravel from position of concrete slabs.
With plastic roofing: Place concrete slabs only on protective interlayers, e.g. protective mats.
If several collectors are arranged parallel behind each other, keep a distance of “z” between the front fixing leg of the 1st row
and the front fixing leg of the next row.
Align the collector panel towards the south.
Ballast weights required to: Secure against slipping*1 Secure against lifting*2
Installation height above <8 8-20 <8 8-20
ground level <26 26-66 <26 26-66
Model SD2A 2m2 3m2 2m2 3m2 2m2 3m2 2m2 3m2
Ballast A lb/2 pieces 225 344 390 586 26 41 51 80
kg/2 pieces 102 156 177 266 57 90 112 176
Ballast B lb/2 pieces 377 564 633 948 161 245 302 454
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kg/2 pieces 171 256 287 430 73 111 137 206
*1 Securing against slipping requires no additional attachment to roof.

*2 Securing against lifting requires additional attachment to roof or structure with wires or cables.
32
Assembling the Support Frame
1. Position substructure base and

or suitable support rails on a solid
foundation, in accordance with the
dimensions in the table below.
Collector a- b-
Combination distance distance
between between
rails collectors
2m2 / 2m2 in. 35.4/35.4 24.4
mm 900/900 622
2m2 / 3m2 in. 35.4/47.2 32.5
mm 900/1200 827
3m2 / 2m2 in. 47.2/35.4 32.5
mm 1200/900 827
3m2 / 3m2 in. 47.2/47.2 40.5
mm 1200/1200 1031
description.
Note:
To calculate dimension z see page 32.
To calculate dimension “z”, see
Legend
Substructure base (field supplied)
Substructure base (field supplied)
2. Secure the base rail to the

substructure or support rails according
to the dimensions in the table above.
Use suitable (field supplied) stainless
steel lag screws or bolts.
IMPORTANT
When connecting the base rail to a

steel support rail, separate the two
dissimilar metals by installing a PVC
sheet (or similar).
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Assembling the Support Frame (continued)
1. Secure the adjustable upper support

to the collector support as
shown.
2. Secure the adjustable upper support

and lower support to the
desired angle of inclination.
3. Assemble the clamping brackets

(two as shown and one at the top) to
the collector support as shown
(leave fasteners loose).
4. Assemble the retaining plate to

the collector support as shown
(leave fasteners loose).
5. Secure the cross braces

diagonally to the inside of the
adjustable lower support as
shown.
6. Secure the cross braces

diagonally to the outside of the
adjustable upper support as
shown.
7. Drill a 8.5 mm Ø hole in each cross

brace (where they overlap) and
secure together as shown.
ription.
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Assembling the Support Frame
1. Install both mounting rails to the

clamping brackets as shown, then
tighten.
2. Install the connection housing to

the retaining plates and clamping
brackets as shown, then tighten.
IMPORTANT
necessary.
3. Where several collectors are installed

side-by-side, continue with “Joining
the Connection Housings” on page
42, otherwise continue with
“Installing the General Connection Kit
and Temperature Sensor” on page
43.
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Installation on a Wall

any application type.
Panels can be stacked one above the

other or side by side.
Note:
Refer to page 43 for supply and return
piping configurations.
For this installation method the general

connection set with air-vented u-pipe
must be used. The collectors must be
installed so that the vacuum tubes are
slightly inclined upwards towards the
header. A slope of 1/4” per ft. is
recommended to eliminate air from
being trapped at the glass end of the
tube.
IMPORTANT
Maximum tube rotation is 25° to avoid
shading. This limits the absorber plate
angle of inclination range from 65° to
90°.
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Legend:
Rawl plug, S10

Washer
Hexagon screw, 8x70mm
Mounting bracket
T-slot bolt
Washer
Hexagon nut
Mounting rail
Retaining plate
Mounting plate
Connection housing
Vacuum tube
Rubber retainer
Note:
Refer to page 9 for the overview of all
hydronic connection accessories.
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37
f
g
k
j
Center the mounting rails, maintaining

dimension d=1” / 26mm
Number of tubes 20 30 20/20 20/30 30/20 30/30
a mm 850 1260 850 850 1260 1260
inches 33.5 49.6 33.5 33.5 49.6 49.6
b mm –– –– 1465 1615 2025 2175
inches –– –– 57.7 63.6 79.7 85.6
c mm –– –– 2315 2875 2875 3435
inches –– –– 91.1 113.2 113.2 135.2
d 1” / 26mm
e 16.9” / 430mm
f 61.4” / 1560mm
g 7.9” / 200mm
h 9.1” / 230mm
i 65.0” / 1650mm
j 7.9” /200mm
k 80.7” / 2050mm
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Note:
description.
38
Turn T-slot bolts 90° for all

installation steps.
1. Attach the mounting brackets to

the wall according to the dimensions
90º in the diagram on the previous page.
2. 2. Align the mounting rails and

secure to the mounting brackets .
65” /
1650mm
7.9” /
200mm
1.
3. Secure the retaining plates to the

5. mounting rails .
4. Secure the mounting brackets to

the mounting rails.
5. Align the mounting rails with the tube

holders and secure to the
mounting bracket.
90º
3. 90º
9” / IMPORTANT
230mm
90º The tube holders on the installation rails
necessary.
6.
6. Secure the mounting bracket to
4. the other side of the mounting rail.
4x
17” / Note:
430mm See page 37 for numbered parts
description.
1” / 26mm
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61.4” /
1560mm
39
7. Secure the mounting plate at the

bottom of the mounting rails with the
tube holders .
1” / 26mm
Note:
description.
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40

steps.
1. Position the connection housing

onto the mounting rails and click
into the retaining plates .
IMPORTANT
necessary.
3. Mark the fixing points at the back of

the connection housing. Use the
centering groove as a template.
4. Drill holes, Ø 3/8” / 9mm
5. Secure the connection housing with

T-slot bolt 5,washer 6 and nut 7.
6. Where several collectors are installed

5.
one above the other, continue with
“Joining the Connection Housings”
on the following page, otherwise
continue with “Installing the Vacuum
Tubes and the Collector Temperature
Sensor” on page 43.
90º
9 mm
3.
4.
Centering groove
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Note:
description.
41
Hydronic Connections
Joining the Connection Housings
1.9” /
47mm CAUTION
The connection pipes must not be
damaged or dirty.
4. All plug-in connections (O-ring seal)
on the collectors may only be
lubricated with the special lubricant
3.
grease supplied in the connection kit.
The connections must not come into
contact with conventional oils,
greases or other lubricants.
1. Insert the interconnection pipes

into the supply and return
connections of the connection
housing already mounted.
IMPORTANT
1.
Ensure that the interconnection pipe is
2. centered between the collectors.
2. Carefully push the second connection

housing up against the first and
insert the connection pipes into the
collector connections of the second
connection housing.
Note:
See page 9 for numbered parts 3. Align and secure the connection
description. housing.
4. Click the retaining clips into

position to hold the two housings
together.
Refer to the Vitosol

Start-up, Service and
Operating Instructions
regarding flushing through
the solar heating system,
checking for leaks and filling
the system. 5368 538 v1.1
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Installing the General Connection Kit and the Collector Temperature Sensor
Installation examples (hydronic connection) Vitosol 200-T, Model SD2A
Note
Up to 15m2 collector area (150 tubes) can be linked up in a series to form a single array.
Single-sided connection from 2 or more Connection on both

below (preferred version) collector arrays sides (crossflow)
1 collector array (< 4m2 / 40 tubes)
C C
D D
A
A
B B
A A
B B
Connection from the right or left
2 or more collector arrays Connection in series

(≥ 4m2 / 40 tubes)
C C D
A
B
D
B
A
A
B
Legend
Supply connection (to storage tank)
Return connection (from storage tank)
U-pipe with air vent
Fast air vent with shut-off valve
IMPORTANT
Install isolation valves in the supply and
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return lines to each collector array to allow

for collector field isolation during servicing.
43
Installing the General Connection Kit and the Collector Temperature Sensor (cont.)
Connection to the right 1. Insert the connection pipes as far as

wU 5. possible, then secure them with
profile clips.
6.
wI 2. Fit the elbow to the return connector.
11.
7. 3. Fit the tee onto the supply connector.
4. Insert the sensor well into the tee,

counterholding the tee.
1. 8. 5. Insert the strain relief fitting onto the
sensor well.
6. Insert the collector temperature
sensor as far as possible into the
2. sensor well and secure with strain
Return relief fitting.
7. Insert the U-pipe as far as possible,

then secure with profile clips.
Note:
Use the U-pipe with air vent wE for
Supply all installations with tubes mounted
horizontally.
3.
8. Insert the support sleeves into the
Viessmann supplied 3/4” x metric
copper adaptors. Connect the copper
adaptors to the pipework of the solar
heating circuit.
wO 10. 4.
9. Check the system pressure and test
for leaks (only after installing tubes).
Connection to the left
Refer to the Vitosol
6. 200-T Service Instructions.
5. 10.Fit the thermal insulation and join its
cut faces with adhesive.
wI 4. 11.Fit the thermal insulation cap.
wU
Supply
IMPORTANT
Return The procedure for installing the

8. compression fittings is as follows:
H Ensure that all pipe ends are
1. square and free from burring.
H Push the union nut and the clamping
ring onto the pipes and moisten with
a little oil.
7. H Push the pipe as far as it will go into
the clamping ring connection.
H First tighten the union nut by hand,
wO 10. 3. then tighten by a 3/4 turn with an
open-end wrench.
Do not use annealed copper pipes on
2.
compression fittings.
Notes:
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- Please see page 9 for numbered

parts description.
- Return pipe - short connecting pipe qU
- Supply pipe - long connecting pipe qI
11.
44
Installing the Vacuum Tubes
CAUTION
The vacuum tubes can become hot or
break if insufficient care is taken. To
avoid the possibility of skin burns, it
is recommended to install the tubes
on a cloudy day, or in the evening
when direct sun is no longer shining
on the collector location. Cover the
collectors after installation of tubes to
avoid overheating.
Wear gloves and eye protection to
avoid injury in case the vacuum tubes
are damaged during installation.
CAUTION
Do not twist the vacuum tubes by the
glass. Avoid any pushing or rotating
of the tube while holding the glass.
Push or rotate the tubes by holding
the metal tip only.
6. Secure the vacuum tubes with rubber

Legend 4. Push the tubes into the tube
retainers to the tube holders of
A Template holders until they click and then
the installation rails .
B Tube clip push them into the header as far as
possible. The tube will click into the
7. Carefully place the insulating mats in
Note: tube clip. Be carefull not to compress
position and close the connection
Please see page 9 for numbered parts the flexible connector of the tube.
housing.
description.
5. With the aid of the template provided
, rotate the vacuum tubes to align
them so that the coated side of the
CAUTION
IMPORTANT The collectors may be damaged if the
absorber is oriented towards the sun
(see Fig. below). solar heating system is not filled with
For the safe installation of the tubes, heat transfer fluid immediately after
we recommend the opening of the The tubes should only be rotated a
max. of 25°. installation. Therefore, protect the
housing lid. This prevents damage to collectors against solar radiation by
the tubes. covering them up.
1. Pull out pin as far as possible.
2. Remove the rubber seal only out of max. 25

the groove of the connection
housing. Pivot back the cover of the
housing and remove the insulating
mats.
3. Remove protective caps from the

tubes.
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Removing the Vacuum Tubes (if required)
IMPORTANT
System fluid pressure must be reduced
to zero prior to removing tubes. Isolate
individual collectors if possible.
For the safe removal of the tubes, we
recommend the opening of the housing
lid. This prevents damage to the tubes.
1. Pull out pin as far as possible.
2. Remove only the rubber seal from the

top groove of the housing lid and
open the housing.
3. Pull the tube clip upwards out of the

tube holders on the header.
4. Remove the rubber retainer .
5. Carefully remove the tubes by pulling

Note: gently on the metal tip just above the
Please see page 32 for numbered part flexible connector.
description.
CAUTION
Do not pull tube by the glass or hold
the tube by the glass while rotating.
Do not attempt to align the vacuum
tubes in their locked condition.
6. Install the new tubes (see page 40).
7. Repressurize the system with heat

transfer fluid and vent all air from
fluid.
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Collector Supply and Return Piping
H For the piping connecting the

collectors to the Solar Divicon CAUTION
pumping station, Viessmann
Do not use galvanized pipes,
recommends the use of commercial
galvanized fittings or graphitized
copper pipe and bronze fittings, or
gaskets, or any type of plastic pipes.
non-galvanized steel pipe. PEX or
other plastic pipes are not suitable for
solar collector supply and return Refer to the Vitosol System
piping. Design Guidelines for
required flow rates and pipe
H Use only high temperature solder or sizing parameters for Vitosol
brazing material when connecting the 200-T collectors.
copper pipes in the collector piping.
The melting temperature should be
above 450°F / 232°C. IMPORTANT
H When laying out the collector array, Each Vitosol 200-T collector or collector
ensure that the system can “breathe” array should have isolation valves
properly. Do not route pipes above the installed in each supply and return line
collector array. to allow the isolation of collectors for
servicing.
Sample System Layout
T T
DHW
S R
DCW
Solar collector Solar control unit Refer to the Vitosol System

Solar-Divicon (pumping station) Flexible connection pipe (optional) Design Guidelines for more
Collecting tank Collector temperature sensor information on other
Expansion vessel Fast air vent, c/w shutoff valve *1 installation examples and
Solar manual filling pump system types.
System fill manifold valve
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R Return to collector
Screw-in elbow, comes with WARNING
S Supply from collector
sensor well
Dual-mode DHW tank *1 Install at least one air vent valve at the The domestic hot water temperature
I Tank temperature sensor highest point of the system.
must be limited to 140°F / 60°C by
Air separator installing a mixing device, e.g. a
thermostatic anti-scald mixing valve.
47
Appendix
System Installation
Please refer to the Vitosol H At least one air vent with shut-off
System Design Guidelines for valve must be installed at the highest CAUTION
supplementary notes on point of the system. Components used must be resistant
installation examples and Install an air separator at an access- to the heat transfer medium.
system types. sable point in the piping (e.g. in the Insulation of external piping must be
flow of the solar circuit, upstream of resistant to temperature*1, UV
H The connecting lines must be pressure the inlet to the indirect coil of the radiation and to destruction by birds
and temperature-resistant (observe domestic hot water tank. This air (e.g. through the use of metal
the max. shutdown temperature of separator is included with sheathing).
the collector). Solar-Divicon.)
H Prior to installing pipe insulation, run a
H To guarantee the satisfactory H The system must be equipped with an stranded and protected 18/2 AWG
operation of the solar heating system, expansion tank, safety valve and low voltage sensor wire from the solar
install the pipes so that complete air circulation pump. controller to the collector sensor well.
venting is assured. Ensure all wire connections are
H The Solar-Divicon is equipped with a soldered and sealed with heat shrink
safety valve designed for max. 87 sleeve connectors (see illustration
CAUTION psig / 6 bar. below). Cover all wire and
Use only red bronze fittings, brass connections with insulation and
fittings and copper piping. H Use only a diaphragm expansion tank jacket.
Do not use galvanized pipes, that is suitable for the application as a
galvanized fittings, graphitized solar expansion tank. Twisted and soldered
gaskets or any type of plastic pipe.
H The expansion tank must be approved
for use in a solar heating system and
CAUTION must be connected via a heat
insulating loop. Heat shrink sleeve
Do not carry out any soldering work
at or near the collector. The diaphragms and seals of the
expansion tank and the safety valve
must be suitable for the heat transfer
CAUTION medium. Heat lightly
Never step onto solar panels.
Source: CANSIA
Please refer to the Vitosol

Start-up, Service and
Operating Instructions in order
to calculate the inlet pressure
of the diaphragm expansion
vessel.
H Before filling system with solar heat

transfer fluid, thoroughly flush and
clean piping system to remove all dirt,
oils, flux and solder residue.
H Fill the solar heating system with

Viessmann heat transfer medium
”Tyfocor-HTL”. The “Tyfocor-HTL” is
supplied as a premixed glycol/water
solution and must not be mixed. The
blow-off and discharge pipes must be
run to an open container capable of
accommodating the total capacity of
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the collectors.
*1E.g. HT/Armaflex (temperature resistant up to 175 ºC) supplied by Armstrong Insulation Products
48
Appendix
Initial Start-up
The collector circuit must be protected

in such a way that at the highest
possible collector temperature
(shutdown temperature) no heat
transfer fluid can escape from the
safety valve, or the air vent.
This is achieved by the appropriate
sizing of the expansion tank and
matching of the system pressure.
IMPORTANT
Under cold fill conditions, a minimum
static pressure must be maintained. It
can be calculated by the following:
15 psig +0.45 psig x_____h(ft.)
or
1.0 bar + 0.1 x_____h(m)
CAUTION
The pressure relief valve must be piped
to the overflow container or drain at all
times, since excessively hot fluid can
discharge from the system.
CAUTION
After de-aeration, the air vent c/w
shut-off at top of system must be
closed. To protect the solar system
from overheating in the summer, e.g.
during the holidays, do not shut down.
Legend
Collector
Pressure relief valve
Solar-Divicon
Diaphragm expansion vessel
High-limit safety cut-out
Solar storage tank
Air vent c/w shut-off
Overflow container
T Temperature sensors
Commissioning and Adjustment
For commissioning of the

solar heating system, refer
to the Vitosol Start-up,
Service and Operating
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Instructions.
49
Appendix
Post-Installation Information...
Checklist
j Has the solar circuit been installed in

accordance with the circuit diagram
and all relevant standards?
j Have the collectors been installed

with a slight upward gradient
towards the piping side?
j Have the supply and return

connections been carried out and
pressure tested?
j Have the electrical connections been

carried out correctly?
j Have the sensors been installed

correctly?
j Have air vent valves been installed at

the highest points of the system and
are they open?
CAUTION
It is absolutely essential to close the
air vent valves again when the
system has been started up and
de-aerated.
j Have all screws, screwed pipe

connections and covers been securely
tightened?
j Has the domestic hot water tank

been filled with water?
j Does the maximum capacity of the

expansion vessel correspond to the
value stated in the System Design
Guidelines?
j Has the inlet pressure of the

expansion vessel been adjusted to
the system pressure?
j Have connecting pipes been

insulated and protected from the
elements?
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Safety, Installation and Warranty Requirements

H Licensed professional heating H Grounding/Lightning protection of the

Safety Safety, Installation and Warranty Requirements ............ 2

Important Regulatory and Installation Requirements . . . . . 5

General Information About these Instructions ....................................................... 6

Product Information ................................................................ 6

Notes on Installation ............................................................... 7

Installation on Sloped Roofs Overview of System Installation ......................................... 8

Installation on Shingled Roof ................................................ 10

Installing the Mounting Rails ................................................ 13

Installing the Connection Housing ...................................... 15

Installation on Sloped Roofs Overview of System Installation ......................................... 16

Installation on Shingled Roof ................................................ 18

Installing the Mounting Rails ................................................ 21

Installing the Connection Housing ...................................... 23

Installation on Flat Roofs Overview of System Installation ......................................... 24

Overview of System Components ...................................... 25

Mounting Collectors to Ballast Weights ........................... 26

Installing the Mounting Rails ................................................ 27

Installing the Connection Housing ...................................... 29

Installation on Flat Roofs Overview of System Installation ......................................... 30

Determining the Collector Row Distance “z” ..................

Mounting Support Frames to Ballast Weights ................ 32

Assembling the Support Frame ........................................... 33

Installation on a Wall Overview of System Installation ......................................... 36

Overview of System Components ...................................... 37

Installing the Mounting Rails ................................................ 38

Installing the Connection Housing ...................................... 41

Hydronic Connections Joining the Connection Housings ....................................... 42

Installing the General Connection Kit and

Installing the Vacuum Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Removing the Vacuum Tubes (if required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Collector Supply and Return Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Sample System Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Appendix System Installation .................................................................. 48

Initial Start-up ........................................................................... 49

Commissioning and Adjustment .......................................... 49

Important Regulatory and Installation Requirements

Working on the equipment The completeness and functionality of

Ensure main power supply to

Technical literature Leave all literature at the installation

About These Instructions

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Helpful hints for installation, operation

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This symbol indicates that other

Vitosol 200-T, Model SD2A, 2m2 Series

Max. stagnation temperature 563ºF / 295ºC

Vitosol 200-T, Model SD2A, 3m2 Series

Max. stagnation temperature 563ºF / 295ºC

Max. operating pressure . . . . . . . . . 87 psig / 6 bar

Optimum alignment and inclination However, the installation of a solar

plane. alignment, 25º to 65º inclination).

Overview of System Installation

This installation method can be used for

For systems that combine DHW and

For this installation method the general

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