Wall hung, fanflue, roomsealed, high efficiency gas boiler User manual and Installation instructions ADVANCE Models G.C. Appl. No. ADVANCE 25C 47-583-43 COMBI BOILER ADVANCE 30C 47-583-44 COMBI BOILER ADVANCE 35C 47-583-45 COMBI BOILER...
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This allows a gain of useful heat that otherwise would be lost. Biasi UK Ltd is a licensed member of the Benchmark Scheme which aims to improve the standards of installation and commissioning of domestic heating and hot water systems in the UK and to encourage regular servicing to optimise safety, efficiency and performance.
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Remember that... The manual must be read thoroughly, so that you will be able to use the boiler in a safe and sensible way and must be carefully kept. It may be necessary for reference in the future. The first firing must be carried out by a competent and responsible Gas Safe engineer. The manufacturer •...
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On completion of the work, have a professionally qualified person check there efficiency. Repairs (under guarantee) must be carried out only by a Biasi an approved engineer, us- ing genuine spare parts. Thus do no more than switching off the boiler yourself (see the instructions).
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Should you find that it does include a non-return valve then provision of a WRAS approved mini expansion vessel must be made. Biasi optional WRAS approved easy fit 15 mm mini shock arrestor kit BI9999 999 can be obtained through your local Biasi stockist.
D.H.W. If you are in any doubts as to the installation or operation of the boiler please read the instruction manuals thoroughly and then if necessary contact Biasi UK for advice and as- sistance.
APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION Isolation valves Overview The model and serial number of the boiler is shown on the bottom of the boiler. Fig. 1.2 4 Gas supply label Fig. 1.1 5 C.H. flow valve 6 D.H.W. outlet pipe 1 Controls panel 7 Gas inlet valve 2 Housing for optional time switch (C.H.
APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION Control panel LCD general features For the boiler technical information refer to the section "TECHNICAL INFORMATION" on page 23. °C RESET Fig. 1.4 Fig. 1.3 14 D.H.W. temperature increase key 15 D.H.W. temperature reduce key 16 Reset/Stand-by/Winter/Summer key The symbol indicates that the 17 C.H.
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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION FUNCTION FUNCTION Faulty C.H. temp. Filling request: Er 06 The boiler works regu- probe NTC larly and the display Faulty D.H.W. temp. Er 07 shows all the icons, but probe NTC the signal FL is flashing every 1 sec. Faulty external temp.
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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION FUNCTION FUNCTION Pre-heating function 3 Remote control con- stars D.H.W. comfort. nected (one flash every This information 4 sec.) not displayed. It will Set D.H.W. be possible to check (all other symbols are its state in the section disabled) “INFO”...
Warnings Therefore, when the boiler is not lit or used in cold weather, with consequent risk of Biasi UK Ltd support the Benchmark freezing do not switch off the boiler at the initiative. The Benchmark Checklist is fused spur isolation switch or close the gas located at the back of this manual and inlet cock.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Once done, close the valves on the filling orised) Fig. 2.4. loop. If you experience any difficulty with the Stand-by operation of the boiler, switch off the boiler immediately at the fused spur iso- lation switch and contact your Installer or an approved Service Engineer.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Adjustment of temperature WITHOUT the external temperature probe (option- al) fitted Adjust the C.H. water flow as follows: • from 25 to 35 with an external tempera- ture included between 5 and 15°C • from 35 to 60 with an external tempera- ture included between -5 and +5°C •...
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Timed manual heating function This function allows to manually activate- deactivate the central heating operation for a fixed period of 24 hours. Activation for 24 hours: Pressing keys 17 and 18 (Fig. 2.11) at the same time for 2 seconds until the letters "th" appear on the LCD display which alternates with the word "on"...
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE °C Fig. 2.15 Adjustment Adjust the D.H.W. temperature to a value suited to your needs. Reduce the necessity of mixing hot water Fig. 2.17 with cold water. In this way, the automatic adjustment fea- NOTE: Should the power to the boiler fail, tures will be appreciated.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE see section "Emptying the D.H.W. sys- tem" on page 77 and section "Emptying the C.H. system" on page 78. Fig. 2.18 Fig. 2.19 If a long period of inactivity is envisioned: • Switch off the electricity supply to the boil- er, by means of the fused spur isolation switch;...
USEFUL ADVICE USEFUL ADVICE used in cold weather, with consequent risk of freezing do not switch off the boiler at the Central Heating fused spur isolation switch or close the gas inlet cock. For your comfort and added system control, If the boiler is deactivated, have a qualified you can install a room thermostat but you technician empty the boiler (heating and...
USEFUL ADVICE Please refer to the servicing information on air present in the pipe work. section "MAINTENANCE" on page 76. Safety lock-out may occur even in case of a blockage of the condensate drainage (e.g. plugged drain pipe). It is advisable to check External cleaning the condensate drainage pipe and traps for Before carrying out any clean-...
USEFUL ADVICE normal value, it is advisable to vent some of the water in the appliance through the bleed valves present in the radiators. Reduced domestic hot water tempera- ture The likely causes may be impurities caught in the domestic hot water flow switch filter or limescale deposited in the domestic hot wa- ter heat exchanger.
USEFUL ADVICE Domestic set point c0 + value Temp. D.H.W. output d7 + value D.H.W. capacity c2 + value Flue temperature d8 + value Fan speed d9 + value Pressure transducer pressure dA + - - (not present) Ionization value db + value Number months...
USEFUL ADVICE Flue probe intervention lock- Flame detection error No circulation, of faulty pump or intervention primary tem- perature limit. Flame detection error Flue probe and safety thermal fuse Fig. 3.8 If the flue thermal cut-off fuse is triggered, the boiler goes into safety lockout.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Technical data ADVANCE 25C Heat input Central heating 21,0 Min/Max flow temperature settings* °C 25 -80 Nominal net central heating BTU/h 71655 Maximum pressure 26,0 Nominal net domestic hot water BTU/h 88716 Minimum pressure 23,3 Nominal gross central heating...
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION Gas supply pressures Electrical data Voltage mbar Frequency 2000 Nominal Power consumption Natural G20 1700 Minimum Power consumption 2500 Stand-by Power consumption 3700 Protection degree IPX5D Propane G31 2500 4500 External fuse rating N° 2 - 2 Internal fuse rating Gas rate maximum - central heating Natural G20 2,22...
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION contents - central heating Nominal heat input 21,0 (A) (E) content with gas G20 (range 9,1 - 9,7 min - max) content with gas G31 (range 10,1 - min - max) 10,7 Minimum heat input (A) (E) content with gas G20 (range 8,2 - 8,8 min - max) content with gas G31 (range...
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION ADVANCE 25C Model(s): Condensing boiler: Low-temperature boiler (**): B1 boiler: Cogeneration space heater: If yes, equipped with a supplementary heater: Combination heater: Item Symbol Value Unit Item Symbol Value Unit Seasonal space heating Rated heat output η energy efficiency...
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Technical data ADVANCE 30C Heat input Central heating 25,0 Min/Max flow temperature settings* °C 25 -80 Nominal net central heating BTU/h 85304 Maximum pressure 30,0 Nominal net domestic hot water BTU/h 102364 Minimum pressure 27,8 Nominal gross central heating BTU/h 94687 34,0 Available head (in 1000 l/h)
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION Gas supply pressures Electrical data Voltage mbar Frequency 2000 Nominal Power consumption Natural G20 1700 Minimum Power consumption 2500 Stand-by Power consumption 3700 Protection degree IPX5D Propane G31 2500 4500 External fuse rating N° 2 - 2 Internal fuse rating Gas rate maximum - central heating Natural G20 2,65...
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION contents - central heating Nominal heat input 25,0 (A) (E) content with gas G20 (range 9,0 - 9,6 min - max) content with gas G31 (range 10,0 - min - max) 10,6 Minimum heat input (A) (E) content with gas G20 (range 8,2 - 8,8 min - max) content with gas G31 (range...
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION ADVANCE 30C Model(s): Condensing boiler: Low-temperature boiler (**): B1 boiler: Cogeneration space heater: If yes, equipped with a supplementary heater: Combination heater: Item Symbol Value Unit Item Symbol Value Unit Seasonal space heating Rated heat output η energy efficiency rated For boiler space heaters and boiler combination heat- For boiler space heaters and boiler combination heaters:...
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Technical data ADVANCE 35C Heat input Central heating 29,0 Min/Max flow temperature settings* °C 25 -80 Nominal net central heating BTU/h 98952 Maximum pressure 33,5 Nominal net domestic hot water BTU/h 114307 Minimum pressure 32,2 Nominal gross central heating BTU/h 109837 34,0 Available head (in 1000 l/h)
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION Gas supply pressures Electrical data Voltage mbar Frequency 2000 Nominal Power consumption Natural G20 1700 Minimum Power consumption 2500 Stand-by Power consumption 3700 Protection degree IPX5D Propane G31 2500 4500 External fuse rating N° 2 - 2 Internal fuse rating Gas rate maximum - central heating Natural G20 3,07...
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION contents - central heating Nominal heat input 29,0 (A) (E) content with gas G20 (range 9,1 - 9,7 min - max) content with gas G31 (range 10,1 - min - max) 10,7 Minimum heat input (A) (E) content with gas G20 (range 8,2 - 8,8 min - max) content with gas G31 (range...
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION ADVANCE 35C Model(s): Condensing boiler: Low-temperature boiler (**): B1 boiler: Cogeneration space heater: If yes, equipped with a supplementary heater: Combination heater: Item Symbol Value Unit Item Symbol Value Unit Seasonal space heating Rated heat output η energy efficiency rated For boiler space heaters and boiler combination heat- For boiler space heaters and boiler combination heaters:...
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Related documents The installation of this appliance must be in accordance with the relevant requirements of the current Gas Safe (Installation & Use) Regulations, the Local Building Regulations, the current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations, the Regulations and by-laws of the local water un- Benchmark places responsibilities on both dertaking, and in Scotland, in accordance with manufacturers and installers.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS guidance on this aspect. A compartment used to enclose the appliance must be designed specifically for this purpose. This appliance is not suitable for external installation. Flue system The provision for satisfactory flue termination must be made as described in BS 5440 part 1. For Ireland (IE), refer to I.S.813.2002.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Minimum dimensions Symbol Location position (mm) Directly below an opening, air brick, opening window, etc. Above an opening, air brick, opening window, etc. Horizontally to an opening, air brick, opening window, etc. Below temperature-sensitive building components, e.g. D ** plastic gutter soil pipes or drain pipes E ** Below eaves...
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Air supply If a part of the drainpipe runs externally this part should be kept as short as possible and The room in which the boiler is installed does protected to reduce the risk of freezing. not require a purpose provided air vent. Connection of condensate drainage pipe to internal soil and vent stack.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Water circulation (C.H.) • A WRAS approved dry trap such as the Te- sla DTUN 1522 is utilised. Detailed recommendations are given in BS • That the condensate is connected down- 6798, BSEN 12828: 2003, BSEN 12831: 2003 stream of the trap as shown in the drawing &...
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS facilitate complete filling of the system. Control valve Expansion vessel Double check valve The appliance has an integral sealed expan- Temporary sion vessel to accommodate the increase of connection water volume when the system is heated. Refer to Fig. 4.5 on page 38 for its techni- Supply pipe (cold water inlet) cal data.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS the boiler cold supply, within the requirements of the local water company. 5.11 Electrical supply Warning, this appliance must be earthed. External wiring to the appliance must be car- ried out by a competent person and be in ac- cordance with the current I.E.E.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION drain must be connected to a suitable drain, or discharged in a safe manner. Warnings The electrical wiring must conform with cur- The use of gas appliances is rent Regulations, in particular: subject to statutory control; it is essential to observe the current •...
We recommend the use of a suitable Build- cert approved universal inhibitor to protect the C.H. system from corrosion. Biasi UK strongly recommend that matched - 47 -...
INSTALLATION Choice of flue • Connect the pipe 13 (Fig. 6.4) from the pressure relief valve to the safety dis- The flue exhaust/air intake can be installed charge pipework. in the mode: • Fit the condensate drain 11 (Fig. 6.4) in to the drainage pipework.
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INSTALLATION Coaxial pipe Ø 60/100 with 90° bend (B) For the bend of 45° loss 0.9 m Nominal length 1.55 m For the bend of 90° loss 1.65 m Minimum length 0.5 m Type C Maximum length 10 m 90° Additional bends at 45°...
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INSTALLATION Pluming kit A (Fig. 6.10) This kit allows the products of combustion to Coaxial Ø 60/100 mm + vertical part Ø 60 be discharged at a different location, when mm (flue outlet). used with the standard horizontal flue kit. Coaxial Ø...
INSTALLATION ”a” vertical length (m) Allowed values ”b” horizontal length (m) Fig. 6.12 A Plume deflector is available to assist in overcoming boundary nuisance issues. Fig. 6.13 Electric connection • Unscrew screws "R" and remove the front panel "S" by pulling it and pushing it to- Fig.
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INSTALLATION technical regulations in force. Remote External Probe Electric power supply Ambient thermostat Fig. 6.15 Fig. 6.16 Electric power supply connection • Connect the electric power supply ca- The route of the boiler and ambient thermo- ble coming from the fused spur isolation stat's electric power supply cable or wires switch to the power supply terminal block must follow the route indicated in Fig.
INSTALLATION Room thermostat (230V rating) Fig. 6.20 Fig. 6.18 Room thermostat with delay resistor (230V rating) 6.10 Connecting the room thermo- stat or zone valves Use the clamps indicated in Fig. 6.16 to connect the ambient thermostat. Remove the electric jumper present be- tween “1 and 3”...
INSTALLATION Connecting the zone valves controlled Use the ambient thermostat's clamps indi- by the ambient thermostat cated in Fig. 6.16 and Fig. 6.17 to connect the zone valve. Insert the electric cables of the zone valve's micro switch contacts in Ambient clamps “1 and 3”...
INSTALLATION 6.12 Installation of the external Frost thermostat temperature probe (optional) (230V rating) The external probe must be installed on the Room thermostat external wall of the building avoiding: with anticipating resistor • Direct sunlight. (230V rating) • Humid walls or walls subject to the forma- tion of mildew.
INSTALLATION 6.14 Remote electric connection (optional) Use the clamps indicated in Fig. 6.27 to connect the remote. To connect the remote control to the boiler, Remote refer also to the REMOTE CONTROL book- let. External Do not remove the electric jumper con- Probe nected on the ambient thermostat termi- nal block between “1 and 3”...
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INSTALLATION Hydraulic system examples Top zone + low temperature zone. External probe Low temperature Hight temperature Fig. 6.28 Top zone + 2 low temperature zones. External probe temperature 1 Hight temperature 2 temperature Fig. 6.29 - 58 -...
COMMISSIONING COMMISSIONING Warnings The commissioning of this boiler and sys- tem must only be undertaken by a Gas Safe Registered Engineer in accordance with the requirements of the Gas Safe In- stallation and Use Regulations and be ap- proved by Gas Safe. Ensure that the Benchmark Checklist is satisfactorily completed during the com- missioning process.
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COMMISSIONING This procedure must be repeated twice more. During this operation a C.H. flushing de- tergent must be used in the quantities as specified by the appropriate manufacturer, whose function it is to dissolve any foreign matter which may be in the system. INHIBITION (Primary Heating Circuit) On the final refilling of the heating system it is important to ensure the system water is...
COMMISSIONING Fill the built in condensate trap by The LCD display displays the boiler tempera- removing the flue elbow and pour- ture (primary circuit) and the ing a cupful of water into the flue symbols; the symbol slowly flashes (Fig. outlet (Fig.
Gas supply pressure table (minimum inlet pressure) in the "Technical Data" sec- Lighting the boiler tion (page 26 ADVANCE 25C, page 30 Some products incorporate an anti cycling ADVANCE 30C and page 34 ADVANCE time delay. It is normal when first switching 35C).
COMMISSIONING The boiler will now go through an ignition se- quence and the burner will light. If after four ignition attempts (about four min- utes) the boiler does not function and a code that alternates between the letter Er and the writing RESET appear on the LCD display, it indicates that the safety lock-out has stopped the boiler.
The user is responsible for keeping the docu- Reference figures are given in the "Technical mentation integral and within reach for consul- Data" section, page 26 ADVANCE 25C, tation. page 30 ADVANCE 30C and page 34 ADVANCE 35C (Flue gas figures).
ADVANCED COMMISSIONING ADVANCED COMMISSIONING Enabling functioning of the external temperature probe by the remote control Functioning with the external probe in the boiler must be enabled if the remote control (optional) is used. Act on the programming of the REMOTE control to enable its functioning if the re- mote control (optional) is used.
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ADVANCED COMMISSIONING Sequence for setting the K coefficient C.H. flow temperature °C • Enter in "programming mode" by sequen- K=4 K=3 K=1,5 tially pressing and holding keys 16 - 17 - 18 (Fig. 8.7) for 10 seconds at the same time until the letters Pr that alternate with code 01 are displayed on the LCD display, indicating that "parameter 01", has been...
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ADVANCED COMMISSIONING ficient set. However, if the ambient temperature is not comfortable, the flow temperature of the heating system can be increased or re- duced by ± 15°C by pressing the keys 17 (reduce) and 18 (increase) (Fig. 8.7). C.H. flow temperature °C Fig.
ADVANCED COMMISSIONING Press button to display the K REG window (Fig. 8.13). Fig. 8.14 Fig. 8.13 It is possible to change the value using but- tons Press button to exit from mode (Fig. 8.13). Setting the pump post-circula- tion The pump, in heating function, is set for a post-circulation of about one minute at the Fig.
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ADVANCED COMMISSIONING same time until the value of parameter 11 (10=60 seconds) (Fig. 8.17) is displayed on the LCD display . Fig. 8.19 Fig. 8.17 • Press buttons to display • It is possible to modify parameter 11 by the "PM11" program of the pump post- 00=0s to 99=600s using keys 17 or 18 circulation (Fig.
ADVANCED COMMISSIONING Selecting the reignition fre- display, indicating that "parameter 10" quency (Fig. 8.24) has been activated. When the boiler functions in normal on/off heating mode, the minimum time between two ignitions is set at three minutes (re-igni- tion frequency). This time can be changed by a minimum of zero to a maximum of eight and a half minutes.
ADVANCED COMMISSIONING two ignitions when the boiler functions in played corresponding to a re-ignition time of normal on/off heating mode. about 3 minutes. The adjustment field is from 0 to 8 and half • Press button for more than 3 seconds to minutes.
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Pr 26 same time until the value of parameter 01 outlet in D.H.W. pre- (65=ADVANCE 25C or 68=ADVANCE heating mode °C 30C or 66=ADVANCE 35C) is displayed C.H. minimum setpoint Pr 27 on the LCD display (Fig. 8.33).
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ADVANCED COMMISSIONING Fig. 8.33 • Press keys 16 and 17 (Fig. 8.31) at the same time to exit without changing the value (return to the parameters list Fig. 8.32). • Scroll the various parameters using keys 17 or 18 until the letters Pr that alternate with code 02 are displayed on the LCD display, indicating that ”parameter 02”...
(Fig. 9.2), refer- Warnings ring to the "Technical Data" section (page 26 ADVANCE 25C, page 30 AD- The commissioning of this boiler and VANCE 30C and page 34 ADVANCE system must only be undertaken by a 35C).
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GAS CONVERSION • Press keys 16 and 18 (Fig. 9.3) at the same time until the value of parameter 05 (00=G20) is displayed on the LCD display (Fig. 9.6). Fig. 9.6 Fig. 9.3 • By pressing key 18 three times, it is pos- sible to change the value of parameter 05 from 00=G20 to 05=G31, which is ok for LPG gas.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 10.1 Warnings The procedures detailed in this chapter must be carried out only by a Gas Safe Registered Engineer. Thus you are ad- vised to contact an Authorised Service Agent. For Ireland (IE), the servicing work must be carried out by a competent RGII reg- istered Person.
MAINTENANCE Fig. 10.3 Fig. 10.4 10.3 Reassembly the external panels 10.4 Emptying the D.H.W. system Side panels • Turn off the D.C.W. .inlet isolating valve 8 Fit the external panels "E" and "G" in the (Fig. 10.5). reverse order to that described on section "Dismantling the external panels"...
MAINTENANCE 10.5 Emptying the C.H. system 10.6 Cleaning the condensing primary exchanger and the • Close the C.H. isolating valves (5 and 9 burner in Fig. 10.5). • Loosen the central heating drain cock 12 Removing the fan burner unit 40 in Fig. indicated in Fig.
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MAINTENANCE bottom part of the connector (Fig. 10.8). lytical combustion performance check. • Unscrew screws N and remove the fan burner unit 40 (Fig. 10.8) • Extract the burner casing by pulling it out- wards. • The silicon seal on the front wall of the combustion chamber Fig.
10.8 Cleaning the domestic hot with that following. water exchanger Descaling the domestic hot water exchang- er will be valued by an approved Service Model ADVANCE 25C Engineer, who will carry out any cleaning Nominal heat input 21,0 (A) (E) using specific products.
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MAINTENANCE To clean the inside of the siphon, remove it Model ADVANCE 30C and turn it upside down to remove any dirt. Nominal heat input 25,0 (A) (E) Nominal efficiency 97,4 Combustion efficiency 98,3 Air index Flue gas CO content 9,0 - 9,6 Flue gas O content...
MAINTENANCE 10.14 Water inhibitor concentration Where chemical products are used the level of water treatment should be checked on an annual basis and re treated after full or par- tial drain down. A conductivity meter can be used to check the correct concentration of inhibitor in the heating water.
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MAINTENANCE Fig. 10.20 Fig. 10.22 Flue sweep function at maximum output • Press sequentially keys, 16 - 17 and then in heating mode 18 (Fig. 10.17) and hold in for 10 seconds • Press key 18 to vary the output in chimney to exit the "flue sweep mode"...
BENCHMARK COMMISSIONING AND SERVICING SECTION It is a requirement that the boiler is installed and commissioned to the manufacturers instruc- tions and the data fields on the commissioning checklist completed in full. To instigate the boiler guarantee the boiler needs to be registered with the manufacturer within one month of the installation.
GAS BOILER SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST This Commissioning Checklist is to be completed in full by the competent person who commissioned the boiler as a means of demonstrating compliance with the appropriate Building Regulations and then handed to the customer to keep for future reference. Failuretoinstallandcommissionaccordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructionsandcompletethisBenchmarkCommissioningChecklistwillinvalidatethe warranty.Thisdoesnotaffectthecustomer’sstatutoryrights.
SERVICE RECORD It is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Interval Record is completed. Service Provider BeforecompletingtheappropriateServiceRecordbelow,pleaseensureyouhavecarriedouttheserviceasdescribedinthemanufacturer’sinstructions. Alwaysusethemanufacturer’sspecifiedsparepartwhenreplacingcontrols. SERVICE 01 SERVICE 02 Date: Date: Engineername: Engineername: Companyname: Companyname: TelephoneNo: TelephoneNo: GassaferegisterNo: GassaferegisterNo: Atmax.rate: COppm AND CO ²...
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