Vaillant wall mounting bracket for 1x aguaFLOW exclusiv VPM…/2 W

Product detailed description

Vaillant wall-mounting bracket 1 x VPM…/2 W — wall bracket for one aguaFLOW exclusiv station

The wall-mounting bracket 1 x VPM…/2 W is an original Vaillant mounting accessory designed for standalone, so-called free-standing wall installation of a single aguaFLOW exclusiv fresh water station (referred to in technical documentation as VPM…/2 W). This station normally functions as part of the allSTOR exclusiv multi-purpose storage tank — it connects to it via a direct plug & play system, whereby it is hydraulically and mechanically "hung" directly on the tank body without requiring any additional support element. In practice, however, such a direct connection is not always possible or suitable, and it is precisely for these cases that Vaillant offers a standalone wall-mounting bracket, to which the station is attached independently of the tank and connected to it only via the relevant hydraulic piping.

What is aguaFLOW exclusiv and why it needs a support bracket

aguaFLOW exclusiv is a fresh water (flow-through) station that prepares domestic hot water in a hygienically safe manner directly at the moment of draw-off — it takes heat from the allSTOR exclusiv storage tank via a plate heat exchanger and transfers it to the drinking water just before it exits to the appliance. This principle (so-called flow-through heating via a separate circuit) is popular mainly because no large volume of standing hot drinking water remains in the storage tank itself, which significantly reduces the risk of Legionella growth and eliminates the need for regular thermal disinfection cycles of a large water volume. The station itself, however, requires its own solid support point — either the tank body directly (in the plug & play version) or, in the case of this bracket, a separate wall near the tank.

The reasons why an investor or installation company chooses wall mounting rather than direct tank mounting are usually operational and spatial: in some plant rooms there is not enough free space near the tank body to install the station, the tank may be positioned in such a way that direct service access to a station mounted on its casing would be complicated, or the project may require separating the station from the tank so that either component can be replaced or serviced in the future without affecting the other. In such cases, this standalone wall-mounting bracket represents a practical, manufacturer-approved solution.

Technical design of this bracket — configuration for one station

This particular bracket is sized for one aguaFLOW exclusiv fresh water station (single version, "1 x VPM…/2 W") and represents a complete, independently installable solution — meaning it does not need to be combined with any other part to be functional. The weight of the bracket itself is approximately 13.8 kg, which, together with the weight of the installed station and filled hydraulic piping, represents a real load that the wall must be able to bear at the anchoring point. It is therefore a construction made of solid, sufficiently dimensioned steel with a surface finish suitable for use in the more humid environment of a plant room, designed to reliably carry the load of the installed station over the long term without deflection or loosening of the anchoring points.

For multiple (cascade) installations of several stations at once, Vaillant notes that only one corresponding bracket of the given type can be used per given number of stations — meaning that this single bracket is intended exclusively for a standalone, single station, and if a second station is to be added to the same bracket in the future, a separate extension part (extension bracket) must be ordered, not another complete single bracket.

Installation — wall requirements and safety

Given the weight of approximately 13.8 kg of the bracket itself, to which the weight of the installed aguaFLOW exclusiv station and filled hydraulic circuits must be added, it is essential to verify the load-bearing capacity of the wall at the intended anchoring point before installation. Mounting on a masonry or concrete wall with sufficient load-bearing capacity is generally not a problem, while for lighter constructions (plasterboard partitions, lightweight panels) a suitable anchoring system must be chosen or a structural solution consulted with a specialist, since standard dowels for hollow materials may not be sufficient for such a load. The installation itself — including the choice of anchoring material, balancing the bracket, and the subsequent connection of the station's hydraulic and electrical piping — must be carried out by a qualified installer or service technician familiar with Vaillant's installation instructions for the aguaFLOW exclusiv / allSTOR exclusiv system.

After the bracket and station are installed, the relevant piping connections between the station and the storage tank (primary circuit) and the cold and domestic hot water piping (secondary circuit) must be connected, along with the electrical connection and connection to the control system. These steps should be carried out exclusively by a qualified specialist experienced in installing Vaillant systems, as incorrect connection of the primary or secondary circuit could affect the functionality and hygienic safety of hot water preparation.

Compatibility

The bracket is designed for aguaFLOW exclusiv series fresh water stations designated VPM…/2 W (for example, capacity variants such as 20/25, 30/35 or 40/45 l/min, depending on the current Vaillant range), which are typically operated in conjunction with the allSTOR exclusiv storage tank. Before ordering, we recommend verifying the exact designation of your station and tank, as Vaillant has updated the various generations and variants of this system over time — we will be happy to check compatibility according to the type designation of your equipment.

Material and surface finish

The bracket is made of a steel construction designed for long-term load-bearing use in plant room conditions, where increased humidity may occur around the hot and cold water piping. The surface finish meets the standard requirements for corrosion protection of steel support elements used in heating and water system plant rooms.

Maintenance

After the initial installation, we recommend visually inspecting the condition of the bracket's wall anchoring points as part of regular system servicing (together with servicing the aguaFLOW exclusiv station and the allSTOR exclusiv tank itself) — in particular checking that they are properly tightened and looking for any signs of corrosion or loosening over the years of operation, as this is a permanently loaded support element. If any loosening of the anchoring is detected, we recommend contacting a service technician immediately, as this is a safety-relevant component carrying the weight of an active hydraulic station.

Why choose an original Vaillant bracket instead of a universal solution

The original Vaillant bracket is designed dimensionally and structurally exactly for the given aguaFLOW exclusiv station, including the correct spacing of mounting points, the correct installation height corresponding to ergonomic service access, and compatibility with the station's hydraulic connection points. Using a non-original or improvised solution could mean not only more complicated installation but also potential risk in terms of warranty for the entire system — if the station is damaged due to an unsuitable support solution, this could lead to the manufacturer disputing warranty claims.

Preparation before installation — steps required by the installer

Before drilling the anchoring holes, it is necessary to precisely determine the position of the bracket relative to the allSTOR exclusiv storage tank to which the station will be hydraulically connected — the length and routing of the primary circuit between the tank and the station should be as short as possible to minimize heat and pressure losses in this section. At the same time, the position of the cold water inlet and domestic hot water outlet from the station, access to the electrical connection and control system, and sufficient free space around the station for future service access (filter replacement, heat exchanger inspection, possible servicing of the station's circulation pump) must be taken into account. Only after verifying all these points should the anchoring holes be marked and drilled according to the spacing specified by the bracket's construction.

Part of the preparation also involves verifying the type of wall — masonry, concrete, or possibly a lighter construction — and choosing a suitable anchoring material with sufficient load-bearing capacity for the combined weight of the bracket, station, and filled piping accordingly. If there is any doubt about the wall's load-bearing capacity, we recommend consulting a construction specialist before installation, as adjusting the support structure after the station has been installed would be considerably more complicated than taking it into account already at the preparation stage.

Relation to the hygienic concept of hot water preparation

Choosing wall installation of the station instead of direct tank connection does not affect the basic hygienic principle of the aguaFLOW exclusiv system — even with wall installation, domestic hot water is prepared exclusively via the flow-through method through a plate heat exchanger just before the draw-off point, without a larger volume of standing hot water in the station itself. This concept is one of the main reasons why investors and designers choose the aguaFLOW exclusiv system over conventional large-volume tank-based hot water heating — it reduces the risk of Legionella growth, which is a real hygienic risk in large-volume tanks with insufficiently maintained temperature. The wall-mounting bracket thus makes it possible to retain all the advantages of this principle even in cases where direct tank mounting is not suitable for spatial or operational reasons.

Comparison with other bracket variants in the range

In addition to this single bracket for aguaFLOW exclusiv (variant W), Vaillant also offers an extension part for adding a second station to an already installed bracket, a complete double bracket for a new cascade installation from scratch, and similar variants (single and extension) for the auroFLOW exclusiv solar charging station (variant S). The choice between these variants depends on whether it is a new installation with one station (this bracket), a planned future extension with a second station (extension part), or a cascade installation of two stations from the outset (double bracket). Our sales team will be happy to help you choose the right option for your specific project and its future outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

Broader context — Vaillant's modular hot water preparation solutions

The allSTOR exclusiv system together with aguaFLOW exclusiv fresh water stations represents a modular concept that allows the designer to design exactly the hot water preparation capacity that a given building or facility actually needs — from a single station for a typical family house up to a cascade of several stations for an apartment building or facility with high simultaneous hot water consumption (for example accommodation facilities, facilities with showers, sports venues). It is precisely in such larger or future-expandable installations that choosing the right type of support bracket (single, extension, or straight away double) plays a key role in how easily and cost-effectively the system can be expanded in the future without having to completely replace the already installed support solution.

When planning a new installation, we recommend considering not only the current need (for example, one station for a family house) but also the realistic outlook for future expansion (for example, a planned extension, change of building purpose, increase in the number of housing units). If it is likely that hot water preparation capacity will be expanded in the future, it is more practical to choose a single bracket from the start with the option of later adding an extension part, rather than having to replace the entire support structure with a larger variant after years of operation.