How to Replace the Auto Air Vent on a Vaillant ecoFIT Pure 435 (UK)
Step-by-step UK guide to replacing the brass automatic air vent on a Vaillant ecoFIT Pure 435. Part numbers, torques, commissioning.
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The part
Fit a new AAV on Vaillant ecoFIT Pure 435 when the boiler airlocks on start-up or the pump makes gurgling noises after refilling.
Isolate safely
Isolate flow and return, unscrew the AAV from the top of the pump head or air separator on Vaillant ecoFIT Pure 435.
Fit and commission
Loosen the AAV cap one full turn once refitted — a fully-closed cap defeats the float.
Recommission checklist
Refill the Vaillant ecoFIT Pure 435 to 1.2 bar cold. Bleed high-point radiators and the internal AAV.
Run a full flue-gas analysis after 15 minutes. Log the reading against the OEM commissioning envelope in the Benchmark book.
Frequently asked questions
- Any special height?
- Fit the highest point of the Vaillant ecoFIT Pure 435 circuit — that is where entrained air collects.
- How often should I service?
- Annually — the float sticks with sludge in unfiltered systems.
- Do I need to notify the manufacturer?
- Only if the Vaillant ecoFIT Pure 435 is in warranty — Vaillant require log of any part swap for labour claims.
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