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Heat pumps

Vaillant heat pumps


bring ambient heat into the home.

flexoTHERM and flexoCOMPACT exclusive aroTHERM geoTHERM from 22 kW

The good feeling of doing the right thing.

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The system of the future available today:
Vaillant heat pumps.

Vaillant offers modern, efficient heating systems that enable the


convenient use of renewable energies. Heat pumps are the best
example, because they can reduce energy consumption by half
compared to conventional heating systems, and emissions to a quarter
or even less. The reason for this lies in the resource-saving technology:
heat pumps use the free heat energy from the environment that is
stored in the ground, in the ambient air or groundwater.

You can offer your customers all the options for detached homes
and apartment buildings from our selection of different heat pump
systems. And a matching hydraulic tower to complete the package. About Vaillant 4
It’s never been easier to put together an individual heating system Overview of heat pumps 6
that already meets the requirements of the future. Because Vaillant aroTHERM heat pump and uniTOWER hydraulic tower 8
thinks ahead. flexoTHERM and flexoCOMPACT heat pumps 10
geoTHERM heat pump from 22 kW 12
Reference project 14
Vaillant services 16
Glossary 18

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The system of the future available today:
Vaillant heat pumps.

Vaillant offers modern, efficient heating systems that enable the


convenient use of renewable energies. Heat pumps are the best
example, because they can reduce energy consumption by half
compared to conventional heating systems, and emissions to a quarter
or even less. The reason for this lies in the resource-saving technology:
heat pumps use the free heat energy from the environment that is
stored in the ground, in the ambient air or groundwater.

You can offer your customers all the options for detached homes
and apartment buildings from our selection of different heat pump
systems. And a matching hydraulic tower to complete the package.
It’s never been easier to put together an individual heating system
that already meets the requirements of the future. Because Vaillant
thinks ahead.

About Vaillant 4
Overview of heat pumps 6
aroTHERM heat pump and uniTOWER hydraulic tower 8
flexoTHERM and flexoCOMPACT heat pumps 10
geoTHERM heat pump from 22 kW 12
Reference project 14
Vaillant services 16
Glossary 18

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The Vaillant business

The latest cutting-edge technology


to provide comfort.

Trends are a tradition with us


The company has been characterised by the inventive
spirit of its founder Johann Vaillant for more than 140
years. In 1894, Vaillant registered the patent for the world’s
first gas–water heater with hygienic hot water heating and
temperature control, thereby introducing a revolution to
German bathrooms. Many more followed, such as the first
wall-mounted unit — the famous Vaillant Geyser — in 1905.

In 2006, Vaillant started its own production of heat


pumps in Germany and continued to develop the product
range. We are also innovation leaders with wall-mounted
condensing boilers and mini-CHPs. It’s no coincidence that
the Vaillant Group’s research and development division is
one of the largest and most creative in our industry.

Matching systems for all


Whether destined for a flat, detached home, new building
or renovation of old buildings, whether the choice is
solar, geothermal or biomass, gas, oil or electricity —
Vaillant offers individual solutions for every energy
source and any application. We are already thinking of
the future today with intelligent, self-learning heating
We set the standards: Vaillant heating systems are technologically flawless, efficient and easy to use. systems and innovative hybrid technology.

All components are perfectly matched, resulting in maxi-


mum performance from a minimal amount of energy.
That is why Vaillant offers everything from one source —
from heaters, domestic hot water production, and solar
Typically Vaillant Made in Germany, requested all over the world support and flue gas systems to intelligent control.
We don’t ask what we should do to make people feel Today, our products can be found on almost every
comfortable. We do it. We see the home through the continent, and in more than 80 countries the service is The clever way to a green future
eyes of the customer and provide intuitive solutions as reliable as it is in Germany. The perfection that comes We do everything to ensure that our products and services
for heating, cooling and hot water — solutions that not with ‘Made in Germany’ is thus easily recognised all over are reliable, intuitive and progressive in every detail.
only improve the quality of life of the inhabitants, but the world — right down to the smallest detail.
also the energy balance of the earth. This is typical of We place particularly high demands on our products with
Vaillant, Europe’s best-known heating technology brand Despite our size and international orientation, the Vaillant the Green iQ label. They are very energy efficient in the
and global market and technology leader with more Group is still 100% family owned. Continuity and reliability generation of heat and can be controlled via the Internet. The
than 12,000 employees. are important to us, which is why our customers, suppliers new flexoTHERM and flexoCOMPACT exclusive heat pumps
and employees know that you can rely on Vaillant. have, for example, been awarded the Vaillant Green iQ label.

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Overview of heat pumps

Making use of heat sources –


for free and in unlimited supply. Vaillant heat pumps at a glance

There is no energy more abundant than the sun’s heat that is stored in the ground, in the air and in groundwater.
Heat pumps raise the temperature of the ambient heat to a suitable level for heating. Intelligent heat pump technology
from Vaillant enables your customers to use this renewable energy particularly efficiently while enjoying the greatest
convenience when it comes to heating and hot water. Only a quarter of the required heat energy has to be supplied in
the form of electricity — the environment supplies around 75% of the energy for free! Performance: The new heat pump flexibly uses all heat
5 – 19 kW sources, is very quiet and can be controlled
remotely. The flexoTHERM exclusive bears the
Closed thermodynamic cycle Advantages of Vaillant heat pumps Heat sources: Vaillant Green iQ label and has been awarded
A heat pump works with a cycle in which a refrigerant — Natural heat sources are unlimited and free of charge, brine, water, air the ErP A++ energy efficiency label.
with a very low boiling point circulates and constantly which reduces your customers’ heating bills
repeats the same four steps. — Through the use of renewable energy, CO2 emissions
are reduced
flexoTHERM exclusive
1. Evaporation. The refrigerant absorbs the energy from — Simple to install and can be used almost anywhere
the heat source (ground, air, water) and evaporates
in an evaporator. The liquid refrigerant changes to a Excellent quality
gaseous state. All Vaillant heat pumps meet the requirements of
2. Compression. The gaseous refrigerant is heated to the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) and may
a hot gas in the compressor. therefore bear the EHPA quality label. Performance:
The new flexoCOMPACT exclusive with integral
5 – 19 kW
3. Condensing. The hot gas is liquefied in the condenser, hot water cylinder utilises all heat sources and
has been awarded the Green Vaillant iQ label
and the thermal energy thus released is transferred to Heat sources:
and the ErP A++ energy efficiency label.
brine, water, air
the heating system. What is renewable energy?
4. Expansion. The refrigerant is decompressed in the Renewable energy includes heat or electrical current
expansion valve, whereby it cools down signficantly and that is produced from wind, water, geothermal energy,
thus can absorb energy. Then the cycle starts again. photovoltaics, solar heat and biogas, as well as solid flexoCOMPACT exclusive
biomass and biofuels. Since they are available in
The brain of the system is an intelligent energy balance unlimited quantities, the use of renewable energy
controller that controls switching the heat pump on and for heating buildings is a particularly economical
off through an energy balance calculation. When the solution.
controller registers that enough heat has been supplied, it Performance:
shuts down the heat pump. The energy balance controller combined for
Truly practical: the aroTHERM and pre-
5, 8, 11 kW
displays the yields of recovered renewable energy. assembled uniTOWER are quick and simple
to install and require little space.
Heat sources:
air

aroTHERM air/water heat pump and


uniTOWER hydraulic tower

Performance:
22 – 46 kW This heat pump provides heating power
for large buildings with energy from the
Heat sources: ground or groundwater.
brine, water

The geoTHERM heat pump from 22 kW

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aroTHERM heat pump

Install green warmth at top speed:


Areas of application Advantages for the supplier
With the aroTHERM heat pump Hybrid systems with any other heater
The aroTHERM can be used as a stand-alone heat
Important for you as an expert
— Ideal for implementation in newer buildings
generator, but it really shows its worth when paired with — Quick and simple installation with pre-assembled,
and uniTOWER hydraulic tower. a uniTOWER. This space-saving air/water heat pump and pre-piped hydraulic tower
hydraulic tower combination is particularly suitable for — Split Mounting Concept allows hydraulic tower to
detached homes and newer buildings. Since every square be partially disassembled for better access
metre counts in a new home, that’s something your — All the functions of the heat pump and the entire
customers will really appreciate. heating system are easily controlled with the new
Vaillant multiMATIC 700 system controller
Opportunities for expansion
The aroTHERM is located in the outdoor unit and the
uniTOWER indoors. And the two work as one. But what’s
better than a simple-to-install, ready-to-go heat pump and Advantages for the end customer
hydraulic tower combination? One that you can build on. Interesting for your customers
A wide range of Vaillant systems – such as buffer cylinders — Highest quality standard due to Vaillant
or solar systems – can be seamlessly integrated. Engineering and production by Vaillant in Europe
— Inexpensive outdoor installation of air/water heat
Technical information pump and indoor installation of compact hydraulic
Technical information tower
— Outputs of combined system of 5, 8, 11 kW, modulating — Low power consumption and thus lower costs
— System consists of heat pump for outdoor installation thanks to a high-efficiency pump
and indoor hydraulic tower — Savings in maintenance costs due to closed cooling
— Integrated heat meter for heat pump circuit
— Hydraulic tower offers 190 litres of hot water storage — Comfort in the summer with the active cooling
— Familiar operating concept and interface function and plenty of hot water in the winter
thanks to the hydraulic tower

Ideal for detached homes and newer buildings.

Introduction
The aroTHERM air/water heat pump developed by Vaillant makes life easy. And when paired with the uniTOWER hydraulic
tower, it makes it even easier still – thanks to one of our most simple installation procedures yet. And it won’t be long
before the combined system’s high production quality, convenience and competitive price win over your customers.

Function
Heating, cooling and domestic hot water production Installation made simple
The aroTHERM and uniTOWER combination offers a The uniTOWER eliminates the needs for additional
completely flexible system: the heat pump generates components by integrating them into one appliance.
heat or, by switching the heat pump process, provides The hydraulic tower comes pre-piped and ready for
cooling and hot water — and the hydraulic tower’s 190- immediate use, saving you both time and money. It also
litre capacity ensures customers have all the hot water features the highly practical Split Mounting Concept –
they need. The air/water heat pump works particularly meaning it can be separated into smaller pieces for
economically because its modulating compressor with better access in those hard to reach places.
inverter technology constantly adjusts its output to the
current heating load of the building.
The aroTHERM air / water heat pump with the uniTOWER hydraulic tower.

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flexoTHERM and flexoCOMPACT heat pumps

Flexibly utilise all heat sources:


flexoTHERM and flexoCOMPACT exclusive.

Introduction
The new flexoTHERM exclusive heat pump and flexoCOMPACT exclusive with
integrated hot water cylinder are even quieter and more efficient than ever. The
outdoor unit can even be installed in terraced housing, where other devices are
not allowed due to the excessive noise.

Function
One for all
The flexoTHERM and flexoCOMPACT exclusive can be used flexibly with all heat
sources, whether brine, water or air. The simplified system design consists of The new heat pumps can be combined with the fluoCOLLECT groundwater module or the aroCOLLECT air / brine heat exchanger.

different modules that complement each other perfectly.

Installation, control and hydraulic connection (without refrigeration certificate)


are identical for all heat pump types. Integration into an existing heating
system or extension to a hybrid system is simplified.

Unique system intelligence


Both heat pumps are supplied with or already include an Internet communication Everything easily controlled
module with WiFi capability. The connection enables access to the heating system The system is controlled with the new multiMATIC 700 Advantages for the supplier
from anywhere and at any time via iOS and Android smartphones. The app is control which is standard for all Vaillant products. This Important for you as an expert
available free of charge to your customers. As a specialist partner, you also simplifies your daily work with Vaillant products. The — The indoor unit works with all heat sources,
have remote access through profiDIALOG, so that you can make settings and automatic cooling and control for recoVAIR residential which simplifies planning and installation
are optimally prepared for maintenance. ventilation is also integrated. — Weight and dimensions are reduced by half
due to SplitMountingConcept
Areas of application — Sensor-controlled refrigeration cycle:
flexo — as the name suggests on / off technology with EVI for maximum
The new heat pumps are ideal not only for new buildings, efficiency and service life
but also for existing buildings. With a wide power range — Sound Safe System for ultra-quiet operation
of 5 to 19 kW, they can also easily be used for detached — Simple remote analysis and diagnostics via
homes and apartment buildings. integrated communication module

Technical information
Technical information Advantages for the end customer
— Awarded the ErP A++ energy efficiency label Interesting for your customers
— Output performance of 5, 8, 11, 15, and 19 kW — The good feeling of having an efficient,
— Maximum flow temperature 65°C resource-saving product
— Active cooling function activation as standard — Exceptionally quiet, so it can be placed anywhere
(NaturalCooling module) — The heating system can be adjusted remotely
— With the Vaillant Green iQ label for efficient
and smart device technology
— Particularly environmentally friendly and virtually
free cooling with the NaturalCooling module
(retrofittable accessory)

So quiet that it will not disturb the neighbours. Highest degree of comfort and modern design.

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The geoTHERM heat pump from 22 kW

High performance for larger buildings:


the geoTHERM from 22 kW.

Introduction Technical information


If flexibility, expandability and future security are to Technical information
be interconnected, the geoTHERM heat pump is the — Output performance of 22, 30, 38 and 46 kW
ideal candidate for an efficient and environmentally — Maximum flow temperature 62°C
friendly heating system. The geoTHERM from 22 kW is — Integrated start-up current limiter as standard
recommended for larger buildings. You can use either — High-quality stainless-steel-plate heat exchanger
the ground or water as a heat source.

Function Advantages for the supplier


Heat from the ground Important for you as an expert
With a brine / water heat pump you enable your customers — High degree of efficiency thanks to heat pump scroll
to use the solar energy stored in the ground for heating compressor with a ten-year material warranty
and for hot water production thanks to supply — Control of an auxiliary electrical heater possible
temperatures of up to 62°C, not only in new buildings, — Weather-compensated energy balance controller
but also in renovated old buildings. The warmer ground with graphical display of the environmental yield
layers are tapped into using a ground probe. This is and remote monitoring
introduced vertically into the ground and is therefore — Easy installation thanks to the SplitMounting
particularly space saving and efficient. concept

Heat from water


Groundwater is the best environmental source due to
its relatively high temperature levels all year round: Advantages for the end customer
in winter, it does not fall below +7°C, and in summer, it Interesting for your customers
can rise to +12°C. Water / water heat pumps thus work — Cost-effective solution for larger construction
efficiently and achieve high performance figures. If your projects (up to 46 kW heating capacity, as a
customers want to use groundwater, a permit must be cascade solution up to 92 kW)
obtained in advance. — Ease of use through intuitively understandable
controls
Areas of application — Flexible expansion to a solar system to harness
For heating of larger buildings more renewable energy
The geoTHERM heat pump starting from 22 kW is the — Quality made in Germany
right choice for apartment buildings, public buildings
and other larger construction projects. It ensures a
good balance between environmental protection and
thermal comfort. Upon request, a weather-compensated
energy balance controller with integrated heat meter
can control the system very efficiently.

If the heating needs are particularly great, the 46 kW


geoTHERM heat pump can be operated in a twin cascade
system, thereby meeting the highest performance
requirements with capacities of up to 92 kW. The Lift-
MountingConcept makes use of pallet trucks to move the
heat pump, which considerably simplifies installation.
Also suitable for renovations.
The geoTHERM heat pump from 22 kW — heating capacity for larger buildings.

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Reference project

Pioneering example
of the use of sustainable energy.

Custom-made, prefabricated house


in Wuppertal-Ronsdorf
Owner: The Zöllner family
Year of construction: 2013
Energy standard: KfW Efficiency House 70
Living space: 160 m2
Primary energy
requirement: <45 kWh / m2 / year
Heat distribution: Underfloor heating
Heating system: aroTHERM air / water heat pump,
four flat-plate collectors
auroTHERM plus, solar
storage auroSTOR VIH S 400,
domestic ventilation recoVAIR

aroTHERM air / water heat pump. Efficiency House 70, Wuppertal.

Introduction Sustainable heating with the air and the sun


Energy-efficient heating system Low energy costs, environmental protection and a
The example demonstrates the owners’ experiences favourable price–performance ratio were the decisive
with the Vaillant aroTHERM air / water heat pump. As arguments in favour of a Vaillant aroTHERM air / water
an installer, you can benefit from these experiences heat pump. These can furthermore be set up outside
for your current and future projects. with minimal installation work. For more energy-saving
convenience, a solar heating system and domestic
Description ventilation with heat recovery was installed, reducing
High degree of efficiency, lower heating requirements the heating load even more.
The Zöllner family’s spacious, individually designed,
prefabricated house combines a Tuscan lifestyle Comfort in summer thanks to the cooling function
with particularly low energy consumption and low ‘We would not hesitate to do it again,’ was the conclusion
emissions. The new building was erected using timber of the Zöllner family. They are pleased not only with
frame construction, with well-insulated exterior walls their low energy bill, but also because they can
and a basement under the entire house. The heating look forward to the aroTHERM cooling their house in
requirement is thus quite low. With the state-of- summer — because the aroTHERM offers a high degree of
the-art Vaillant heating technology, the house meets comfort in the heat through its active cooling function. Conveniently controllable with the Vaillant VRC 470 / 4 system controller.
the requirements of the Efficiency House 70 energy
standards and is therefore subsidised by the state.

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Services

We want you to be satisfied


At Vaillant, you can find everything from one source: first-class system
solutions for heating, cooling, ventilation and water heating — and first-
class service. This also includes efficient support thanks to digital remote
monitoring, diagnostics and maintenance of the Vaillant heating systems.

Vaillant Customer Service


Vaillant Customer Service partners with you to provide competent support
in the event of damage repairs and offers personal assistance on-site.
Difficulties can often be resolved even before they become a problem. If faults
must be corrected, our technicians always have the right spare parts with
them in their vehicles. Vaillant Customer Service is always easy to reach and
already provides a binding emergency appointment on the first call.

Vaillant Hotline
We are always here to support you. With open ears and comprehensive
technical expertise, our technical consultants provide quick and effective
assistance. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us on
000 000 000.
We gladly go the extra mile
Vaillant website

for our partners. Visit our website for all the necessary information about our company,
our products and the entire range of heating systems, plus tips for saving
energy using renewable energy for your heating. You can also download or
order Vaillant brochures and manuals there. All this at www.vaillant.com

It is important for us to offer you the best advice and support at all times
and continuously improve our service quality. As a service partner, you
receive intensive training and comprehensive advice in order to serve your
customers even better.

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Glossary

Cascade the evaporator of a geothermal heat pump system as


In heating systems, a cascade is where two or more heat transfer fluid. The brine pump transports the heat
heating appliances are connected to each other in extracted from the ground in the closed circuit of the
parallel or in series. The advantage of a cascade is that heat source system for delivery to the heat pump’s
optimal adaptation to the heating requirement can be refrigeration cycle.
guaranteed over the entire power range in a similar way
to modulation. In addition, a cascade solution leads to Brine / water heat pumps
higher operational reliability, since any heating device can In ground source heat pumps, brine flows through a
take over the function of another in the event of failure. geothermal collector or geothermal probe, acting as a
heat transfer fluid. This type of heat pump is therefore
Air / water-heat pump called a brine / water heat pump. What makes brine /
An air / water heat pump — for example, the Vaillant water and water / water heat pumps so special is that
aroTHERM air / water heat pump — uses the outside they can also be used for cooling in summer (see also
air as a heat source. NaturalCooling function).

Hydraulic tower Water / water heat pumps


A domestic hot water cylinder that provides additional Heat pumps that use groundwater as a heat source feed
domestic hot water capacity to guarantee uninterrupted this water into the refrigeration cycle from an extraction
Good to know, availability during peak use periods. well, cool it and drain it off via an injection well back
into the groundwater table. This type of heat pump

better to understand. NaturalCooling function


The technology of ground / water heat pumps can also
is therefore called a water / water heat pump. They can
also be used for cooling in summer.
be applied to cool the house, such as with the Vaillant
flexoTHERM and flexoCOMPACT exclusive. A heat
pump uses the largely constant ground temperature
in the summer for cooling, without the need for the
operation of the heat pump unit. This natural cooling
function (NaturalCooling function) is also referred to as
Geothermal heat ted in the approximately 30 to 100 m deep vertical hole passive cooling. The cooler temperature of the ground
The geothermal energy (ground heat) of the upper soil on the property. The heat harnessed from this powers is transferred to an attached surface heating system via
layers at a depth of about 100 m depth is solar energy a ground source heat pump that raises the preheated an integral heat exchanger. Excess heat is thus removed
stored near the ground surface; in deeper layers, it brine (water-antifreeze mixture) from the geothermal from the living room via the surface heating system (e.g.
is thermal energy from the earth’s interior. Up to a probe cycle to the required temperature level for heat- underfloor heating) and transferred to the ground via a
depth of about 10 m below ground level, the prevailing ing and hot water. ground probe or a ground collector circuit.
temperature is influenced by the seasons. From about
15 m, the earth’s temperature is more or less constant Green IQ Extraction and injection wells
throughout the year. Green iQ is the Vaillant label for particularly energy- Groundwater heat pumps use near-surface groundwater
efficient heating systems that can be controlled via the resources to generate heat for heating and hot water.
Geothermal collector Internet. Groundwater is fed by a submersible pump to the heat
The relatively constant temperatures below the earth’s pump via an extraction well. An injection well leads the
surface over the course of the year can be used in winter for Hydraulic balancing groundwater back into the natural cycle after a portion
heating and in summer for cooling. Geothermal collectors are Hydraulic balancing enables adjustment of, the pressure of the thermal energy has been withdrawn.
heat exchangers that are installed as, for example, PE plastic conditions in and flow rates in a heating system or a hot
tubes to make a tube register, or capillary tube mats in the water circulation system. The aim is to bring about the Brine (solar fluid)
ground. The tube material for the collector is laid out similarly same hydraulic resistance with every connected consumer This is heat transfer fluid that circulates in the pipes
to underfloor heating at a depth below the local frost line and provide them with exactly the amount of heat they between the heat source and heat exchanger of solar
(plus about 20 cm). A mixture of water and antifreeze circu- require. If the hydraulic conditions in a system are not heating systems and ground source heat pump heating
lates in the collector, transporting the energy to a heat pump. balanced, this can have significant disadvantages with re- systems. Brine is composed of a water-antifreeze
spect to uniform heat distribution and the noise generated mixture that may be added to inhibitors to protect plant
Geothermal probe in a piping system. In addition, the benefits of electronic equipment against corrosion and deposits.
For harnessing free environmental heat from deep in- components, such as controlled pumps not being able to be
side the earth, geothermal probes are placed in vertical fully exploited. The lack of hydraulic balance thus leads to Brine pump
holes in the ground. A double U-tube collector is inser- significantly higher heating and electricity costs. Brine circulates between the heat source system and

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