Displaying the status codes ......... 24 Using check programmes ........24 Start-up ............... 25 Carrying out the initial start-up......25 Checking and treating the heating water/filling and supplementary water ........25 Filling the condensate trap ........26 Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
▶ Avoid rooms that smell of gas. beyond what is described here ▶ If possible, open doors and windows fully and ensure adequate ventilation. ▶ Do not use naked flames (e.g. lighters, matches). ▶ Do not smoke. 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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To prevent contamination of the waste water: The power supply terminals L and N remain live even if the unit main switch is switched ▶ Check whether a neutralising unit must off. be installed in accordance with national regulations. Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
Regulations (directives, laws, standards) ▶ Observe the national regulations, stand- ards, directives, ordinances and laws. List of relevant standards for Great Britain and Ireland ▶ You can find a list of relevant standards at https://www.glow-worm.co.uk/standards. 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
To register your Glow-worm appliance visit: https://self-service.glow-worm.co.uk/warranty-registration Glow-worm is a licensed member of the Benchmark Scheme. Benchmark places responsibilities on both manufacturers and installers. The purpose is to ensure that customers are provided with the correct equipment for their needs, that it is installed, commissioned and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions by a competent person approved at the time...
(30%) at 40/30 °C IP rating IPX4D NOx class Product dimensions, width 375 mm Product dimensions, 602 mm height Net weight 22 kg Weight when filled with 26 kg water 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
Specific product code Read the instructions. GC no. Gas council number The serial number is located on the data plate (1). Stickers showing the serial number are on the rear of the electronics box (2). Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
To restart the boiler, press the reset button on the boiler interface. If the boiler fails to resume normal operation and all external controls are calling for heat, then call your Installation/ Servi- cing company or Vaillant service. 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
If the boiler is to be installed in a timber frame building it should be fitted in accordance with the current version of the Institute of Gas Engineers document IGE/UP/7. If in doubt seek advice from local gas undertaking or the manufacturer. Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
6.5.1 Regulation Different flue outlet configurations can be carried out. – Consult the installation manual for air/flue gas systems for more information about the other possibilities and associated accessories. Minimum fall 44 mm/m 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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The flue cannot be lower than 1 metre from the top of a lightwell due to the build up of combustion products. – Dimensions from a flue terminal to a fanned air inlet to be determined by the ventilation equipment. Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
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The flue pipe must Adequately secured protrude beyond any overhang air/flue gas pipe You can use a plume management kit to enable the termination point to be positioned and directed away from the building fabric. 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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50 mm clearance from any part of the terminal and be central over the terminal. The guard should be similar to that shown in the figure. Pressure balancing Air-inlet pipe system Collector pipe Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
Note the total weight of the product. Only use fixing material that is permitted for the wall. If required, ensure that mounting apparatus on-site has sufficient load-bearing capacity. Wall-mount the product as described. 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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6.9.2 Installing the side section ▶ Refit the components in the reverse order. Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
Set the pump so that the temperature difference between the flow and return is no more than 20 °C when the max- imum flow temperature is set. – The flow rate specified in the technical data is reached. 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
BS 5449 and BS 7074 Part 1. Example: For an initial design pressure of 0.7 bar, the minimum total vessel volume required is 0.063 x Total System Volume. Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
▶ Connect the condensate trap (1). Use the supplied drain hose (2) for this. Note Ensure that the connection between the con- densate discharge pipe and the drain hose is not air-tight. 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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Bottom of sealed tube Seal Limestone chippings Plastic tube, Hole depth 400 mm 100 mm diameter minimum Least preferred option, must not terminate in rain water drain Air break Using a pipe Using a tundish Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
Route the connection cables of the components to be connected through the grommet provided on the under- side of the product on the left. Use strain reliefs. If required, shorten the connection cables. 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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▶ Remove the bridge from the 24V=RT plug. Carry out the wiring. (→ Page 21) Screw the supplied plug (2) to a three-core power sup- ply cable that complies with the relevant standards. Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
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Each time the unit is started, the fan runs for 20 seconds. ◁ Residual heat in the heating return may result in the product blocking the burner for 10 minutes. Close the electronics box. 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
S.XX is shown on the display, followed by the heat- ing flow temperature, the internal system pressure and the cylinder temperature (depending on the ver- sion). Press the button to exit this menu. ◁ The display switches to the basic display. Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
If the pH value of the heating water is less than 6.5 or – Adey MC1+ more than 8.5. – Fernox F1 – Fernox F2 – Sentinel X 100 – Sentinel X 200 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
In addition, ensure that maximum heat can be dissipated into the heating system by turning up the room thermo- stat. ▶ Wait at least 5 minutes until the boiler has reached its operating temperature. Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
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(13.0 to 23.0 mbar) Should the pressure recorded at the reference test point in the boiler be lower than indicated check if there is any blockage in the pipework or if the pipework is un- dersized. 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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Explain to the end user how the safety devices work and where they are located. ▶ Inform the end user how to handle the product. ▶ In particular, draw attention to the safety warnings that the end user must follow. Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
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(such as petrol, pa- per or paint) in the installation room of the product. ▶ Complete and sign off the Benchmark commissioning check list. ▶ Complete and sign off the guarantee documentation. 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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The value is not OK; you cannot start up the product. Switch off the product via the main switch. ▶ Set the CO₂ content. (→ Page 30) Close the gas stopcock. Remove the front casing. (→ Page 15) Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
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Check the surface of the burner for damage. If you see Remove the flue pipe (3). any damage, replace the burner. 12.9 Checking the ignition electrode Disconnect the connection (2) and the earth cable (1). Remove the fixing screws (3). 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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Navigate to diagnostics code D.096 in the installer level. ing surfaces. Set the diagnostics code to 1, and confirm by pressing – Tightening torque: 7 Nm, if a torque spanner is available Install the flue pipe. Install the air intake pipe. Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
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13.6.3 Replacing the heat exchanger Remove the side section. (→ Page 15) Remove the gas-air mixture unit. (→ Page 30) Undo the clip underneath the condensate tray (4). Undo the two screws (3). 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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Dispose of the packaging correctly. groove at the bottom and into the clip at the top. ▶ Observe all relevant regulations. Plug in the PCB plugs. ▶ For detailed information refer to www.vaillant.co.uk. Close the electronics box. Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
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Check and, if required, replace the insulating mat in the burner area at regular intervals Installing the gas-air mixture unit at regular intervals Cleaning the condensate trap Annually Filling the condensate trap Annually 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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The function is activated in the small domestic hot water circuit for 4 minutes and then in the heating circuit for 1 minute. This function cannot be manually switched off. Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
Status of the requirement Current value off = Function deactivated to reheat the cylinder or for adjustable on = Function activated the domestic hot water warm start from the eBUS thermo- stat 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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Activation of the warm off = Function deactivated Adjustable start function for domestic hot on = Function activated water – – d.67 Remaining burner anti- Current value cycling time (setting under adjustable d.02) Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
Break in plug connection for optional flue gas safety cut-out (STB), break in too high cable harness F.27 Safety switch-off: Fault in flame detection Moisture on the electronics, electronics (flame monitor) defective, gas solen- oid valve leaking Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
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F.88 Fault: Gas valve Gas valve not connected or it is connected incorrectly, short circuit in the cable harness Connection No communication between the PCB Electronics defective and the user interface 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
Interface PCB Heating pump Control system Monitoring electrode Temperature sensor on the heating flow Room thermostat Temperature sensor on the heating return Main power supply and connection for 230 V control Ignition electrode Installation and maintenance instructions Ultimate 3 0020239568_03...
Ensure test points are capped, boiler case is correctly replaced and all other commissioning procedures are completed. Complete Benchmark Checklist, recording CO and combustion ratio readings as required. 0020239568_03 Ultimate 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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