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I n s t a l l a t i o n & S e r v i c i n g Instructions -Solar These instructions to be retained by user.
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Explanations of symbols and signs on the Control Tower display. Operation indication (in the first display position by technical read out) No heat requirement Ventilation phase Ignition phase Burner active on central heating Burner active on hot water Fan check Burner off when room thermostat is demanding Pump overrun phase for central heating Pump overrun phase for hot water...
Introduction ................................... 4 Rules ....................................5 Scope of the supply ................................7 Description of the boiler ................................ 7 Schematic lay out of the Q-Solar ..........................9 Mounting the boiler ................................10 Dimensions ................................11 Connecting the boiler ................................12 Central Heating system ............................13 Expansion vessel ..............................
Separate instructions for use are supplied with the unit for users of ATAG central heating units. ATAG is not liable for the consequences of mistakes or shortcomings which have found their way into the installation instructions or user’s manual.
The current, Electricity at Work Regulation must be complied with and also be in accordance with the relevant and current editions of the British Standards. The ATAG Q boiler is a certified appliance and must not be modified or installed in any way contrary to this Installation Manual.
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Take note of the following when maintenance or adjustments are needed: The unit must be able to function during these activities; for this reason, the unit’s supply voltage, gas pressure and water pressure must be maintained. Ensure that these is not a source of potential danger during these activities. Following maintenance or other activities;...
The thermal absorber is not a standard part of the delivery. The thermal absorber should be obtained from a third party. The thermal absorber should fit to the specifi- cations of the Q-Solar. The supplied absorber sensor PT100 ø6mm should be mounted in the correct position in the absorber.
It will not rust or erode The Q-Solar functions in combination with a thermal absorber. The solar circuit is a in contrast to composition closed pressurised glycol circuit. materials, like aluminium.
4.1 Schematic lay out of the Q-Solar Schematic lay out Q-Solar system Figure 4 1. Stainless steel OSS heat exchanger 14. Expansion vessel 2. Control Management System (CMS) with Solar module 15. Cylinder sensor Solar (Delta-T) 3. 3-Way valve (CH/DHW) 16.
6798, Clause 12, and BS5440:2 may be disregarded. The Q-Solar is a floor standing (upright) boiler. The floor on which the boiler will be placed must be flat and of sufficient strength in order to be able to carry the boiler weight with its total water content.
5.1 Dimensions Ceiling Flue system ø80/125: min. 250 mm ø100/150:min. 480mm 230V power supply cable feed through Dimensions Q-Solar (See Table 1 and 2) Figure 6 Boiler type Q-Solar Q25SC200 Q25SC380 Q38SC200 Q38SC380 A Height total 1880 1860 B Height cylinder...
Connecting the boiler The boiler has the following connection pipes, which can be connected left or right to the boiler by means of turning the knee fitting (all connections are positioned to the left from factory); The central heating pipes (See figure 7). These can be connected to the installation by means of the supplied compression fittings(1xT-piece) 28 mm x1"...
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Cold and hot water pipes (See figure 10). These consist of 22mm copper pipes and can be connected to the installation by means of compression fittings. See further chapter 6.5. Flow to absorber Return from absorber Cold water pipe Hot water pipe Thermomanometer Secondary circulation pipe (only 380 litre)
6.1 Central Heating system Connect the central heating system according to local regulations. The boiler pipes can be connected to the installation by means of compression fittings. Reducers should be used for connecting to thick-walled pipe (welded or threaded). Install the drain valve with the T-piece in the CH return pipe within reach. It is not necessary to install a heat trap in the central heating pipes.
5 All Q-Solar boilers are provided with an expansion vessel connection. This pipe is connected between the three way valve and boiler pump. This prevents the expansion water produced during heating or hot water operation from being closed off from the expansion vessel, when the thermostatic radiator valves are fully closed.
Make sure that the gas pipe work does not contain dirt, particularly with new pipes. When the boiler has to be converted from natural gas to LPG, ATAG provides special kits for this purpose. Special instructions are supplied with the kit.
6.5 Hot water supply Connection of the drinking water installation should be done according to the national water laws. The sanitary water pipes can be connected to the installation by means of compression fittings. The cold water inlet must be provided with the supplied DHW safety group (see figure 13) consisting of (counted in the water flow direction): - Pressure reducing valve with integral strainer - Check valve...
6.5.1 Secondary DHW Circulation. In case of long DHW pipe runs one can connect a secondary circulation pipe to the Q-Solar. This improves the comfort because the waiting times can be reduced to a few seconds The return of this pipe is connected to position Z on the Q-Solar.
The condensate pipe must be run using suitable corrosion resistant materials (eg. plastic). 6.6.1 Condensate discharge ATAG Condensing boilers have the top SEDBUK band A Classification for high energy efficiency in heating and domestic hot water. All ATAG wall hung gas fired condensing boilers contain a syphonic condensate trap to collect and realease condensate.
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External pipework The pipework should be kept to a minimum and the route as vertical as possible. Do not exceed 3 metres outside the dwelling. Terminate as close to the ground or drain as possible (below the grating and above the water level) while still allowing for safe dispersal of the condensate.
6.7 Flue gas exhaust system and air supply system The flue gas exhaust system and air supply system consists of: Flue gas pipe; Air supply pipe; Roof or wall terminal. The flue gas exhaust system and air supply system must comply with: United Kingdom: The flue gas outlet and air supply installation must comply with the current regulation requirements.
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The appliance connection diameter is 80/125 mm, to which the flue gas outlet and air supply system can be fitted, with or without elbow pieces. The maximum permissible pipe length is set out in Table 8. Boiler conversion from concentric to parallel It is also possible to use a parallel pipe connection of 2x 80mm.
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Monopass Flue system literature. The ATAG flue gas system is ment, and designed, solely for the use on ATAG central heating boilers adjusted to Nat gas or LPG. The maximum flue gas temperatures are below 70°C (full load 80/60°C)
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In certain weather conditions condensation may also accumulate on the outside of the air inlet pipe. Such conditions must be considered and where necessary insulation of the inlet pipe may be required. In cold and/or humid weather water vapour may condense on leaving the flue terminal. The effect of such ‘plumeing’...
31 – ( 2 x 1.1 ) = 28.8 Pipes with 60/100 diameter are only permitted on wall terminals in meters. combination with ATAG boilers upto 25kW. Two pipe flue system + chimney lining in m in m ø80mm...
Solar circuit The cylinder of the Q-Solar is provided with a system to connect to a glycol solar system. The cylinder can be recognized by the type name on the data plate of the cylinder. There are 2 types: SC200N and SC380N N = non vented.
Should it be necessary to change it, the mains power supply cable may only be replaced with an ATAG mains power supply cable (item No. S4320100). The ATAG room thermostat and controls must be connected to their allocated connections. All other types or makes of room thermostats or controls which are used must have a Volt free contact.
8.1 Electrical connections between cylinder and boiler The following components should be connected according to figure 24 and 25 with corresponding pictures on next page: Solar absorber sensor T 7 Pass sensor cable through cable feed A to the side of the cylinder. Connect wires from the absorber to the connector with the green wires.
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Electrical connections boiler to cylinder Cylinder sensor Solar (T6) CH-Solar Sensor T8 Solar pump CH-Solar sensor (T6) Figure 24 cable feed through Connectors D Return pipe Connector E Solar-3wv (VC6940) electrical connections Figure 25 Connector F Connector F pump DHW Sensor T3...
19 of the connection terminal in the Control Tower (see figure 13 and 16) 8.3 Solar absorber sensor The ATAG Q-Solar boiler will only operate with the ATAG supplied panel sensor. This sensor is within the hardware box supplied with the Q-Solar boiler.
Boiler controls The boiler is provided with a fully automatic microprocessor control, called CMS Control Management System. This control simplifies operation by undertaking all major control functions. Initially when power to the unit is switched on it will remain on standby.
9.1 Explanation of the function keys Central Heating programme key. Switching the Central Heating on or off (Led on/off); Hot Water programme key. Switching the Domestic Hot Water (DHW) facility on or off (Led on/off); Pump programme key. adjusts the pump to continuous water circulation in the central heating system (Led on), or according to the pump overrun times on the relevant programs (Led off);...
9.2 Solar module In the Control Tower, next to the CMS for the boiler, is the Solar Module [Delta-T controller] to control the solar circuit. This control is completely separate from the boiler control and can be switched off with the switch on the Control Tower. 9.3 Functioning of the Solar module The Delta-T control of the Solar module functions in combination with 2 solar sensors.
Filling and venting the installation Fill the following parts of the installation: cylinder (secondary DHW circuit) solar circuit (see page 21) central heating system (primary circuit) 10.1 Filling the cylinder (secondary DHW circuit) Do not manually open the temperature and pressure relief valve or expansion relief valve for venting purposes (any foreign matter in the pipework may cause damage to the valve seats).
10.2 Central heating system (primary circuit) Do not use boiler pressure relief valve for venting purposes. The complete primary heating system must be flushed out with cold and hot water. Fill and vent the central heating system as detailed in the boiler installation instructions.
Commissioning the boiler Before the boiler is fired, ensure that the boiler and the system are well vented and free of air. Purge the gas line between the gas meter and the boiler and carry out a gas soundness test as specified in the current Gas Safety Installation & Use Regulations. The boiler does not require adjustment of the burner pressure and air quantity because it is self adjusting and is factory set at the correct value.
In certain cases adjustment have to be altered in case of : Lower flow temperature Read through the Parameter chapter to adjust the boiler to its installation. Contact ATAG Heating in case of doubt. Please follow the next procudere to alter adjustments: Altering adjustments STEP 1 Press the Mode-key for 5 secondss.
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25% (50%) Minimum pump capacity (Q60S) 25-100 % 100% Maximum pump capacity Heating 40-100 % Address of boiler in cascade No function ATAG Bus thermostat (BrainQ, MadQ, Smart) Cascade boiler 1 to 8 00 - 07 Info-Mode INFO Factory Description °C flow water temperature T1 °C...
* Most of the data in this table can be optained by the BrainQ. Most of the adjustments which are stated in this table are unnecessary when in combination with the ATAG BrainQ thermostat and will be taken care of by the BrainQ itself and do not have to be adjusted.
Isolating the boiler In some situations it may be that the entire boiler must be switched off. By switching off the three keys with the lamps for central heating, hot water and pump programme ), the boiler is switched off. Leave the plug in the wall socket, which means the circulation pump and the three-way valve are activated once every 24 hours in order to prevent jamming.
13.1 Checking for contamination In order to be able to check the boiler for contamination in the following years it is advisable to measure the maximum air displacement in the boiler when putting the boiler into operation. This value can be different with each type of boiler. In order to be able to measure this value follow the next procedure: Press the MODE-key for 5 seconds.
13.2 Checking the CO The CO percentage is factory-set. This has to be checked at commissioning, maintance and faults. This can be checked by means of the following procedure: Remove the black cover of the gas valve by unscrewing the sealed screw. Put the boiler into operation and take care that it can deliver its heat;...
13.3 Maintenance activities To carry out the maintenance activities please follow the next procedure: switch off the power supply; remove the screw behind the door on the front of the casing (see fig. 30); Lift the casing and remove it towards the front. Removing casing figure 30 The air box...
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Make sure that during refitting of the clamping rods, they are put into the correct position. They should be turned vertically. Ignition electrode The replacement of the electrode is only necessary when the electrode is worn off. This can be checked by measuring the ionisation current. The minimum ionisation current has to be higher the 4µA on full load.
In the event that parts require replacement, use only genuine parts supplied by ATAG Heating UK Ltd. Please contact your installer or ATAG Heating UK Ltd. for further details. Contact details can be found on the back page of this manual.
Please contact ATAG Heating UK Ltd. for further details. Contact details can be found on the back page of this manual. 13.6 Maintenance frequency ATAG Heating UK Ltd advises an annual inspection, with a full strip down service every 4 years, depending on the operational hours listed in the warranty conditions.
Pump type boiler UPER 20-60 20-70 20-60 20-70 Available pump height CH Pump type solar system UPR15-60 UPR15-60 UPR15-60 UPR15-60 CE product identification number(PIN) 0063BQ3021 ATAG Verwarming Nederland BV Manufacturer Galileïstraat 27 NL 7131 PE Lichtenvoorde Technical specifications Table 10...
Parts of the boiler C 12 E A 10 13 14 ATAG Q figure 36 19 Solar pump 1 heat exchanger 10 operating panel 20 Relief valve solar circuit\ 2 ignition unit 11 type plate 21 Drain valve cylinder 3 fan unit...
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Error message If an error is detected it is indicated on the display by means of blocking or error messages. A distinction should be made between these two messages due to the fact that blocking can be of a temporary nature, however, error messages are fixed lockings.
CE Declaration of conformity CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby declares ATAG Verwarming Nederland BV that, the condensing boiler types: ATAG Q25SC200N Q25SC380N Q38SC200N Q38SC380N are in conformity with the provisions of the following EC Directives, including all amendments,...
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Failure to install and commission according to the manufacturer’s instructions and complete this Benchmark Commissioning Checklist will invalidate the warranty. This does not affect the customer’s statutory rights. If yes, and if required by the manufacturer, has a water scale reducer been fitted? Condensing Boilers only The condensate drain has been installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and/or BS5546/BS6798 If the condensate pipe terminates externally has the pipe diameter been increased and weatherproof insulation fitted?
service record It is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Interval Record is completed. service Provider Before completing the appropriate Service Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturer’s instructions.
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