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Energy 7 12r ‑A (H‑GB) Energy 15r ‑A (H‑GB) Energy 18r ‑A (H‑GB) Energy 25r ‑A (H‑GB) Energy 30r ‑A (H‑GB) Energy en Installation and maintenance instructions...
Installation and maintenance Flushing the heating installation for the first time ("cold") ............27 instructions Filling the heating installation ......27 Checking the gas setting ........27 Contents Thoroughly flushing the heating installation ("hot")..............29 Safety ..............3 Checking leak-tightness ........29 Intended use ............
Safety Qualification The person carrying out the work described Intended use here must have completed professional train- The product is intended as a heat gener- ing. The competent person must demon- ator for open heating installations and for do- strably have all of the knowledge, skills and mestic hot water generation.
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▶ Do not use any electrical switches, mains To prevent electric shocks, proceed as fol- plugs, doorbells, telephones or other com- lows before working on the product: munication systems in the building. ▶ Disconnect the product from the power ▶ Close the emergency control valve or the supply by switching off all power supplies main isolator.
List of relevant standards for Great Britain and Ireland ▶ Observe the national regulations, stand- ards, directives, ordinances and laws. You can find a list of relevant standards at: https://www.glow-worm.co.uk/standards 0020300877_02 Energy 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...
Technical data Technical data – General Energy7 12r Energy7 15r Energy7 18r Energy7 25r Energy7 30r ‑A (H‑GB) ‑A (H‑GB) ‑A (H‑GB) ‑A (H‑GB) ‑A (H‑GB) Gas category Diameter of the gas pipe 1/2 inch 1/2 inch 1/2 inch 1/2 inch 1/2 inch Diameter of the heating 3/4 inch...
Notes on the documentation Information on the Meaning data plate ▶ Always observe all operating instructions enclosed with Serial number For quality control purposes; 3rd and 4th the installation components. digits = year of production ▶ Store these instructions and all other applicable docu- For quality control purposes;...
Functional elements 5.5.3 Frost protection The appliance has a built in frost protection device that pro- tects the boiler from freezing. With the gas and electric sup- plies ON and irrespective of any room thermostat setting, the frost protection device will operate the pump when the tem- perature of the boiler water falls below 12 °C.
Set-up Dimensions Checking the scope of delivery ▶ Check that the scope of delivery is complete and intact. 6.1.1 Scope of delivery Number Designation Heat generator Unit mounting bracket Flue adapter 183,5 Gas stopcock Gas pipe 33,5 Condensate discharge hose 133,5 Mounting template Enclosed documentation...
– Minimum clearances Standard flue terminal kits have an in-built fall back to the boiler to drain the condensate. These can be fitted level between the appliance and the termination position. All other extended flues must have a fall of at least 44 mm/m.
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6.5.2 Position of the air/flue terminal 6.5.2.1 Positioning the terminal of a fan-supported flue system Installation site Dimensions Adjacent to a boundary. 300 mm The dimension below eaves, balconies and car ports can be reduced to this value, as long as the flue terminal is 25 mm extended to clear any overhang.
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Installation site Dimensions The dimension below eaves, balconies and car ports can be reduced to this value, as long as the flue terminal is 25 mm extended to clear any overhang. External flue joints must be sealed with suitable silicon sealant. Above adjacent ground or balcony.
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6.5.3.3 Vertical Concentric Flue ⌀ 60/100 mm or 6.5.3 Flue Configuration Description ⌀ 80/125 mm (C33 type installation) 6.5.3.1 Horizontal Concentric Flue ⌀ 60/100 mm or ⌀ 80/125 mm (C13 type installation) Note If the terminal is at less than 1.80 m from the ground, you must install a terminal protection kit.
Removing/installing the front casing Boiler Final storey Inspection hatch Ground floor 6.8.1 Removing the front casing Note The flue connecting from the appliance to the flue system must be supplied from the manufacturer of the boiler. C43 flue systems must not be a 'pressurised sys- tem' but act under natural draught principles.
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6.9.2 Installing the side section ▶ Refit the components in the reverse order. 0020300877_02 Energy Installation and maintenance instructions...
– Installation The flow rate specified in the technical data is reached. Preparing for installation Heating water supply in the open heating ▶ Make sure that the existing gas meter and the pipelines system are capable of passing the rate of gas supply required. ▶...
Heating water supply in the sealed heating Note system A higher initial design pressure requires a larger volume expansion vessel. SUPPLY PIPE In GB, guidance on vessel sizing is also given in the cur- rent issue of BS 5449 and BS 7074 Part 1. In IE refer to the current edition of I.S.
▶ Gas connection Connect a condensate discharge pipe (21.5 mm, not included in the scope of delivery) to the drain hose (2). ▶ During installation remove all burs from inside of cut pipe work and avoid excessive adhesive which may trap small pockets of water close to the pipe wall which can freeze and build into a larger ice plug.
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7.8.1.3 External termination to gulley or hopper 7.8.1.6 Internal termination downstream of sink waste Ø22mm 100mm ≤ 3 m Ø22mm Ø 32mm ≤ 3 m Ø32mm Best practice 7.8.1.4 Internal termination into combined sink waste Open end of pipe direct into gulley below ground level but above water level Susceptible to siphonage, must terminate in a gulley 100mm...
7.8.1.9 Connection of condensate pump 7.10.1 Opening the electronics box Ø32mm ≥ 3 m Ø22mm Preferred option for external connection Flue installation 7.9.1 Installing and connecting the air/flue pipe 7.10.2 Cable route You can find out which air/flue pipes may be used by consulting the enclosed set-up instructions for the air/flue system.
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If required, shorten the connection cables. ≤ 30 mm ≤ 40 mm ≤ 30 mm 230V~ Strip the flexible cables as shown in the figure. In doing so, ensure that the insulation on the individual conduct- ors is not damaged. Only strip inner conductors just enough to establish stable connections.
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Ensure that the control is designed for a maximum nom- inal current of 7 A. ▶ Connect the boiler only using the set with article number 0020245177 (Installation Kit, 3-wire, Glow-worm). – When connecting, observe the instructions for the set. ▶...
Operation Using check programmes By activating various check programmes, you can trigger Using diagnostics codes various special functions on the product. You can use the parameters marked as adjustable in the Check programmes – Overview (→ Page 36) table of diagnostics codes to adapt the product to the install- ation and customer requirements.
Start-up Total Water hardness at specific system volume heating > 20 l/kW output ≤ 20 l/kW Carrying out the initial start-up > 50 l/kW ≤ 50 l/kW Initial start-up must be carried out by a customer service mol/ mol/ mol/ technician or an authorised competent person using the CaCO₃...
Additives for frost protection intended to remain Flushing the heating installation for the first permanently in the installation time ("cold") – Adey MC ZERO Note – Fernox Antifreeze Alphi 11 The complete heating system must be flushed – Sentinel X 500 at least twice: Once with cold water and once ▶...
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▶ Measure the gas flow rate at the gas meter. Condition: Gas flow pressure not in the permissible range ▶ Compare the measured values with the corresponding values in the table. Caution. Risk of material damage and operating H gas in m³/h Qnw from the data faults caused by incorrect gas connection plate...
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10 Adapting the unit to the heating Checking the CO₂ Removed Fitted front content front casing casing installation Natural gas H Natural gas H You can reset/change the system parameters (section "Us- 9.0 ±1.0 vol. % 9.2 ±1.0 vol. % CO₂...
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▶ 12 Inspection and maintenance Turn the screw (1) to set the CO₂ content (value with front casing removed). ◁ 12.1 Complete Service Interval Record section To increase the CO₂ content: Turn anti-clockwise ◁ To decrease the CO₂ content: Turn clockwise ▶...
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12.7 Cleaning the heat exchanger Check the heat exchanger for damage and dirt. If required, clean and replace the heat exchanger. Protect the open electronics box from spraying water. Clean the ribs of the heat exchanger (1) with water. ◁ The water runs out via the condensate tray.
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12.10 Cleaning the condensate trap 12.13 Completing inspection and maintenance work Check the gas connection pressure (gas flow pressure). (→ Page 28) If required, set the maintenance interval. Check the product for tightness. (→ Page 29) Install the front casing. (→ Page 16) Fill out the relevant Service Record section in the Benchmark Checklist located at the rear of this document.
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13.5.1 Procuring spare parts The original components of the product were also certified by the manufacturer as part of the declaration of conformity. If you use other, non-certified or unauthorised parts during maintenance or repair work, this may void the conformity of the product and it will therefore no longer comply with the applicable standards.
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13.6.4 Replacing the PCB 13.7 Checking the product for leak-tightness ▶ Check that the product is leak-tight. (→ Page 29) 14 Decommissioning the product ▶ Switch off the product. ▶ Disconnect the product from the power grid. ▶ Close the gas stopcock. ▶...
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Appendix Inspection and maintenance work The table below lists the manufacturer requirements with respect to minimum inspection and maintenance intervals. If na- tional regulations and directives require shorter inspection and maintenance intervals, you should observe these instead of the intervals listed. Each time inspection and maintenance work is carried out, carry out the required preparatory and com- pletion work.
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Maintenance work Interval Reassemble the product After each time maintenance work is carried out Open the service valves, carry out the required leak-tightness test Annually Fill the product/heating installation to the filling pressure specified for the Annually system Connect the product to the electrical installation Annually Run the test operation on the product/heating installation including hot Annually...
Overview of diagnostics codes Setting level Values Default set- Unit Increment, select, explanation Own setting ting Min. Max. – – → Section d.00 Heating maximum output The maximum heating output varies Adjustable depending on the product. "Technical data" → Section "Technical data" d.01 Pump overrun time in Adjustable heating mode...
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Setting level Values Default set- Unit Increment, select, explanation Own setting ting Min. Max. – d.27 Function of relay 1 (multi- 1 = Circulation pump Adjustable functional module) 2 = External pump 3 = Cylinder charging pump 4 = Extraction hood 5 = External solenoid valve 6 = External fault message 7 = Solar pump (omitted)
Setting level Values Default set- Unit Increment, select, explanation Own setting ting Min. Max. – – – d.68 Number of unsuccessful Current value ignitions at 1st attempt adjustable – – – d.69 Number of unsuccessful Current value ignitions at 2nd attempt adjustable ℃...
Status code Meaning S.20 Domestic hot water mode: Requirement S.21 Domestic hot water mode: Fan prerun S.22 Domestic hot water mode: Pump prerun S.23 Domestic hot water mode: Burner ignition S.24 DHW mode: Burner on S.25 DHW mode: Pump/fan overrun S.26 DHW mode: Fan overrun S.27...
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Fault code Meaning Possible cause F.28 Fault: Ignition unsuccessful when starting Gas meter defective or gas pressure switch has triggered, air in gas, gas flow pressure too low, thermal cut-out has triggered, incorrect gas injector, incorrect spare gas valve assembly, fault on the gas valve assembly, mul- tiple plug on PCB incorrectly plugged in, break in cable harness, ignition sys- tem (ignition transformer, ignition cable, ignition plug, ignition electrode) de- fective, ionisation flow interrupted (cable, electrode), incorrect earthing of...
Wiring diagram Burner off X106 eBUS – Burner 24V= 230V~ Main PCB Gas valve assembly 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 Energy 0020300877_02...
Wiring diagram, 30 kW Burner off X106 eBUS – Burner 24V= 230V~ Main PCB Gas valve assembly 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 0020300877_02 Energy Installation and maintenance instructions...
Commissioning Checklist Benchmark Commissioning & Warranty Validation Service Record It is a requirement that the boiler is installed and commissioned to the manufacturers’ instructions and the data fields on the commissioning checklist completed in full. To instigate the boiler warranty the boiler needs to be registered with the manufacturer within one month of the installation.
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GAS BOILER SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST & WARRANTY VALIDATION RECORD Address: Boiler make and model: Boiler serial number: Commissioned by (PRINT NAME): Gas Safe registration number: Company name: Telephone number: Company email: Company address: Commissioning date: Heating and hot water system complies with the appropriate Building Regulations? Time, temperature control and boiler interlock provided for central heating and hot water Boiler Plus requirements (tick the appropriate box(s)) Weather compensation...
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SERVICE & INTERIM BOILER WORK RECORD It is recommended that your boiler and heating system are regularly serviced and maintained, in line with manufacturers’ instructions, and that the appropriate service / interim work record is completed. Service provider When completing a service record (as below), please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturers’ instructions. Always use the SERVICE/INTERIM WORK ON BOILER SERVICE/INTERIM WORK ON BOILER Date:...
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SERVICE & INTERIM BOILER WORK RECORD It is recommended that your boiler and heating system are regularly serviced and maintained, in line with manufacturers’ instructions, and that the appropriate service / interim work record is completed. Service provider When completing a service record (as below), please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturers’ instructions. Always use the SERVICE/INTERIM WORK ON BOILER SERVICE/INTERIM WORK ON BOILER Date:...
Commissioning Flow Chart PRIOR TO CO AND COMBUSTION RATIO CHECK NOTE The boiler manufacturer’s installation instructions should have been followed, gas type verified and gas THE AIR GAS RATIO VALVE IS FACTORY supply pressure/rate checked as required prior to commissioning. SET AND MUST NOT BE ADJUSTED As part of the installation process, especially where a flue has been fitted by persons other than the DURING COMMISSIONING UNLESS THIS...
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