Vaillant 22006 Heat Pump Owner’s Manual
- July 23, 2024
- Vaillant
Table of Contents
Vaillant 22006 Heat Pump
Product Specifications
- Product Type : Heat Pump
- Installation Location: Scotland
- Usage : Replacing fossil-fuelled boilers or direct electric heating systems
- Components : Indoor components, hot water storage cylinder, buffer tank (if needed)
- Compatible Heating Systems : Underfloor heating, radiators
- Expected Lifespan : Over 15 years with regular servicing
Product Usage Instructions
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Efficiency Considerations
Prior to replacing your current heating system with a heat pump, ensure your home is as energy-efficient as possible by checking insulation, cavity walls, and windows. -
Installation Requirements
Ensure there is space outdoors for the air source heat pump and indoors for the components and hot water storage cylinder. A buffer tank may be needed depending on your property’s requirements. -
Pipework and Radiators
Connect radiators with suitable pipework for good flow. Heat pumps operate at lower temperatures, so ensure your radiators can accommodate this change. -
Installer Assessment
Your installer should thoroughly assess heating and hot water needs, conduct a heat loss calculation using MIS 3005, and recommend suitable changes to the system for optimal performance. -
Regular Maintenance
With regular servicing, the heat pump can last over 15 years. Ensure your installer maintains the system properly.
Installing a heat pump
Replacing a fossil-fuelled boiler or direct electric heating system with a heat pump is a considered purchase.
Some key points to think about are:
- Have I reduced the heat escaping my home as much as reasonably possible?
- Has the cavity wall been filled (if applicable)?
- Has loft insulation been completed to a high standard?
- Are my windows double or triple glazed?
Before replacing your heating system you should make sure you have made your home as efficient as possible first. Find out more at the Energy Savings Trust website.
Keeping your heat pump happy
It is important that your installer thoroughly assesses the heating and hot
water requirements of the property to select the correct size of heat pump and
heating system, and get the best performance. They will need to complete a
survey and heat loss calculation of the building to do this.
What is a heat loss calculation?
The installer will visit you to review and assess the fabric of your property,
using a calculation method called MIS 3005 to complete a room-by-room heat
loss calculation. This will show how much heat each of your home’s rooms
require to keep warm in the middle of winter – this is known as the peak
heating requirement. The installer will then recommend any changes to your
system, possibly replacing radiators, the size of hot water cylinder and the
size of the heat pump your property needs to keep you warm and comfortable.
More information and funding
Where can I go to find out more information about heat pumps?
Homeowners considering a heat pump should review
www.vaillant.co.uk for more information and if
they wish to go ahead quickly, they can find a local installer for their heat
pump system.
What grants are available?
The Home Energy Scotland (HES) grant supports homeowners with up to £7,500 off
the cost of heat pump installations in Scotland, rising to £9,000 for
households that qualify for the rural uplift.
Will the grant cover all costs, including installation?
Once your installer has completed the site survey and MIS 3005 calculations,
they will be able to offer you a quote. Currently it is unlikely that the
£7,500 will cover the full cost of your new plusheating system installation.
This will vary from home to home and the amount of work required, however, you
should be prepared to make a contribution to your heat pump system. Via the
HES, homeowners can also apply for an additional loan of up to £7,500 to
support with the installation costs. The optional interest-free loans can be
repaid up to 12 years.
More information on the HES grant and loan scheme, along with information on funding for hybrid systems, can be found by scanning the below QR code.
Is there anything else that should be considered?
- Heat pumps are an effective heating solution for many UK houses including older properties as well as new builds. A fabric first approach is best practice to ensure a heat pump delivers the domestic hot water and comfort levels required. Speak with your installer as well as visiting the Energy Savings Trust website to see what improvements you can make to make your home low carbon ready.
- Heat pumps run at a lower flow temperature than that of a fossil fuel boiler, between 45-55°C in the radiators where as a boiler would normally run at 60-70°C. Your installer will check the radiators in the property, to ensure that they are the correct size to keep the home comfortably warm with the lower flow temperatures.
Heat pump possible?
Vaillant in 2023 helped demystify the process of heat pump installation, and
how modernising with a heat pump has benefited homeowners in a wide variety of
homes.
Heat Pump Possible: South Barn
All of the properties that are part of our heat pump possible project are located in the UK. Scan the QR code to see all of the winners.
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Useful contacts
Technical Enquiries
For technical assistance and renewable service:
- Telephone : 0330 100 3540
- Email : aftersales@vaillant.co.uk
General Enquiries
If you have a general enquiry our friendly reception staff will happily point
you in the right direction:
- Telephone : 0345 602 2922
Fault codes can be found in the user manual and can be addressed with Vaillant’s Technical team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find more information about heat pumps?
Visit www.vaillant.co.uk for detailed information
on heat pumps and find local installers for quick assistance.
What grants are available for heat pump installations?
After the site survey and calculations, your installer will provide a quote.
Grants may be available, but check with your installer for coverage details.
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