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IDEAL classic HE15P Installation And Servicing Manual

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HE15P , HE18P
When replacing any part on this appliance use only spare parts that you can be
assured conform to the safety and performance specification that we require. Do not
use reconditioned or copy parts that have not been clearly authorised by Ideal Boilers.
January 2008 UIN 202 107 A06
For the very latest copy of literature for specification purposes please visit our website
www.idealboilers.com where you will be able to download the relevant information in pdf format.
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  • Page 1 When replacing any part on this appliance use only spare parts that you can be assured conform to the safety and performance specification that we require. Do not use reconditioned or copy parts that have not been clearly authorised by Ideal Boilers. January 2008 UIN 202 107 A06 For the very latest copy of literature for specification purposes please visit our website www.idealboilers.com where you will be able to download the relevant information in pdf format.
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  • Page 3 Statement added with ref. to termination into a down pipe. • Users Guide, Page 2 - Important Notes 2 new bullet points added. Ideal Stelrad Group reserve the right to vary specification without notice classic HE P Installation & Servicing...
  • Page 4 GENERAL Table 1 - General Data Boiler Size HE15P HE18P Gas supply connection (in. BSP) Rc 1/2 (1/2) 1/2" (BSP Female) Flow connection 22mm copper Return connection 22mm copper Maximum static water head m (ft.) 30.5 (100) Minimum static water head m (ft.)
  • Page 5 Boiler Clearances ............7 Boiler size G.C. Appliance No. PI No. (Benchmark No.) Boiler Exploded View ..........13 Electrical Connections ..........28 HE15P 41-421-97 87 BQ 10 Electrical Regulations ..........10 HE18P 41-421-98 87 BQ 10 Extension Ducts - Fitting ..........22 External Controls ............

  • Page 6: Safe Handling

    Ideal Stelrad Group in writing. If in doubt please enquire. FLUING: Any direct reconnection of a control device not approved by Ideal Flue Extension Ducts. (1000mm long) up to 3m Stelrad Group could invalidate the BSI Certification and the Elbow Kit (60/100 dia maximum no.

  • Page 7: Boiler Water Connections

    GENERAL BOILER WATER CONNECTIONS This appliance in NOT suitable for use in a direct hot water system or for gravity circulation. BOILER CLEARANCES Front clearance: 450mm (17 ") from the front of the boiler casing. The following minimum clearances must be maintained for operation and servicing.

  • Page 8: Location Of Boiler

    GENERAL The following notes are intended for general guidance:- LOCATION OF BOILER 1. The boiler MUST be installed so that the terminal is exposed The boiler must be installed on a flat and vertical wall, capable of to external air. adequately supporting the weight of the boiler and any ancillary equipment.

  • Page 9: Air Supply

    Benchmark Guidance Notes on Water Treatment in Central Heating Systems. Ideal Stelrad Group recommend the use of Fernox, GE Betz 3. Both air vents MUST communicate with the same room or Sentinel or Salamander water treatment products, which must internal space or MUST be on the same wall to outside air.

  • Page 10: Electrical Supply

    Ideal Stelrad Group. Note. A cold water feed must be available back to the boiler, when all automatic valves are in the closed position (refer to BS. 6798) and when close coupled the feed must not be in a vertical leg.
  • Page 11 GENERAL SEALED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Non-return valve Automatic air vent Hosepipe (disconnect after filling) Hose unions Additional stop valve Temporary hose (disconnect Hose connector Double check valve after filling) assembly (note direction of flow) Note. 4. Expansion Vessel The method of filling, refilling, topping up or flushing sealed a.
  • Page 12 GENERAL SEALED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - continued 7. Mains Connection c. Through a temporary hose connection from a draw-off tap supplied from a service pipe under mains pressure. Where There must be no direct connection to the mains water supply the mains pressure is excessive a pressure-reducing valve or to the water storage tank supplying domestic water, even shall be used to facilitate filling.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION BOILER ASSEMBLY - Exploded view Data Condensate Plate siphon trap cla7926 LEGEND Sightglass PCB25E Main Burner Air pressure switch Front Panel Gas Valve Controls Casing Controls Door Control Box Flue Protection Thermostat classic HE P - Installation & Servicing...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION UNPACKING The boiler is supplied fully assembled in Pack A, Pack A Contents together with a standard flue assembly for lengths A The complete boiler D Wall mounting template from 75mm (3") up to 705mm (27 ") rear flue and from 270mm (10 5/8") up to 775mm (30 ") side B Installation &...

  • Page 15: Determining The Flue Length

    INSTALLATION PACKAGING AND CASING REMOVAL 1. Cut straps and remove outer carton. (a) Casing 2. Remove packing from top of boiler (Note the wall mounting retaining screws plate is packed on this packing) Front panel 3. Leave bottom packing in place. 4.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION 11 FLUE ASSEMBLY - Exploded View 1. An optional flue duct extension kit is required for wall thicknesses greater than 775mm (30 ") side flue. Refer to Frame 10. LEGEND 1. Terminal 2. Weather seal (optional extra) 3. Flue assembly 4.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION 14 CUTTING THE FLUE - wall thicknesses of 75 to 705mm Note. If the downward piping kit bracket is to be used, it is essential that 30mm is added to the measured wall thickness when marking the flue. 1. Measure and note the wall thickness X (Refer to Frame 10). 2.

  • Page 18: Mounting The Boiler

    INSTALLATION 16 FITTING THE FLUE ASSEMBLY AND OPTIONAL FLUE FINISHING KIT (if required) (A) Without Optional Flue finishing Kit (B) With Optional Flue finishing Kit 1. Insert the flue assembly through the hole. 1. Fit the black outer wall seal over terminal and ensure the retaining rim is 2.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION 20 FLUE ASSEMBLY - Exploded view For wall thickness 270mm to 775mm The optional side outlet kit is required for all side flue applications. An optional flue duct extension kit is required for lengths (distance from the outside wall to the relevant side of the boiler casing) greater than 775mm (30 1/2").

  • Page 20: Fitting The Flue Assembly

    INSTALLATION 23 CUTTING THE FLUE - For flue lengths 270 to 775mm ONLY 1. Measure and note the side flue length "Y" (refer to Frame 10). 2. Add 143mm (5 ") to dimension "Y" and measuring from the ring, cut both outer and inner tube. Ensure support clip is in position to facilitate cutting.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Flue To The Boiler

    INSTALLATION 26 MOUNTING THE BOILER Note. The boiler may require two men to lift it onto the wall mounting plate. For downward routing of pipes the M5 spacer (supplied in the downward piping kit) should now be fitted to the back of the boiler.
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION 28 FLUE EXTENSION DUCTS - For flue lengths greater than 705mm rear flue or 775mm side flue Extension duct & clamp 1.0m (39") long Washers - 2 off Wall plugs - 2 off Flue duct support mxhe7656 Clamp screws - 2 off Support fixing screws - 2 off 29 FLUE EXTENSION DUCTS - continued (R or L)

  • Page 23: Fitting The Optional Roof Flue Kit (Flat Or Pitched)

    INSTALLATION 31 FITTING THE OPTIONAL ROOF FLUE KIT (Flat or Pitched) Note. A flat or pitched roof flashing plate (not supplied) is required before proceeding with the installation of this kit. This kit is suitable for both flat and pitched roof terminations, using a concentric flue to run vertically from the top of the boiler and terminating above roof level.

  • Page 24: Flue Terminal Position

    Below plastic / painted gutters 300 mm Painted surface 300 mm Below eaves or balcony 500 mm 34 FLUE ARRANGEMENT Part No. Description HE15P HE18P Maximum Flue Length (m) 201 180 Flue ext. 60/100 201 189 Terminal Vertical Roof 60/100 158 431...

  • Page 25: Assembling The Roof Flue Kit

    INSTALLATION 35 ASSEMBLING THE ROOF FLUE KIT Determine the correct height that the flue should terminate above the roof. If after calculating or measuring the overall flue height from the top of the boiler, it is necessary to cut both pipes of assembly A, then ensure they are cut equally leaving the inner flue tube longer than the outer air tube as supplied.

  • Page 26: Gas Connection

    INSTALLATION 36 GAS CONNECTION 37 WATER CONNECTIONS Refer to 'Gas Supply ', page 8. 1. Remove the plastic plugs from the flow and Refer to Frame 2 for gas inlet service dimensions. return pipes. A minimum pressure of 37 mbar MUST be available at the boiler inlet 2.
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION 40 CONDENSATE PIPE TERMINATION CONFIGURATIONS . . . continued 3. INTERNAL CONNECTION TO SOIL AND VENT STACK Termination into a down pipe can take place providing it can be confirmed that the down pipe is part of a combined waste and rain water system. BOILER * Make connection to SVP using a solvent welded saddle.

  • Page 28: Electrical Connections

    INSTALLATION 41 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 3. Route the mains cable into the box from the RHS of the boiler. WARNING. The appliance must be efficiently earthed. 4. Connect the live, neutral and earth wires into the terminal A mains supply of 230 V ~ 50 Hz is required. strip as shown.
  • Page 29 INSTALLATION 43 PICTORIAL WIRING Limit Flue protection thermostat LEGEND thermostat b - blue bk - black br - brown gy - grey or - orange Thermostat pk - pink sensor - red v - violet w - white y - yellow y/g - yellow/green cla7677 44 MID POSITION VALVE...

  • Page 30: Frost Protection

    INSTALLATION 45 TWO SPRING CLOSED VALVE Pumped only Notes. 1. Some earth wires are omitted for clarity. Ensure proper earth continuity when wiring. 2. Numbering of terminals on thermostats is specific to the manufacturer. 3. This is a fully controlled system - set the boiler thermostat to maximum.

  • Page 31: Commissioning And Testing

    INSTALLATION 47 COMMISSIONING AND TESTING The Benchmark Log Section of this book or equivalent self certification should be completed and signed to demonstrate compliance with Building Regulations. B. GAS INSTALLATION A. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 1. The whole of the gas installation MUST be inspected and 1.

  • Page 32: Handing Over

    INSTALLATION 49 INITIAL LIGHTING - continued 15. Swing the control box back into its working position and secure. 16. Remove the boiler casing. 17. Refit the controls pod to the boiler casing and tighten the 2 front fixing screws. 18. Refit the complete casing to the boiler.

  • Page 33: Servicing Schedule

    Ideal Care Scheme, details of which are outlined in the The servicing procedures are covered more fully in Frames 54 household pack supplied with this boiler.

  • Page 34: Cleaning The Fan Assembly / The Flueways

    SERVICING 55 CLEANING THE FAN ASSEMBLY / THE FLUEWAYS 1. Remove the air pressure switch and CO/CO sensing pipes. 4. Pull off the two electrical connections to the flue protection 2. Disconnect the electrical connections. thermostat. 3. Remove the 2 fan fixing screws and remove the fan by pulling forward.

  • Page 35: Cleaning The Siphon

    37 mbar available, the pilot does not Refer to 'initial Lighting', Frame 48. light then contact Ideal Stelrad Group. Relight in accordance with 'Initial Lighting', Frame 48. REPLACEMENT OF PARTS 61 GENERAL Note.

  • Page 36: Overheat Thermostat Replacement

    SERVICING 62 SIGHTGLASS REPLACEMENT 1. Refer to Frame 61. 2. Unfasten the 2 nuts and washers holding the sightglass assembly to the casing front panel. 3. When fixing the new assembly ensure that the parts are in the correct order. The frame must have the return edge at the bottom. 4.

  • Page 37: Pilot Burner Replacement

    SERVICING 65 LIMIT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT Flow pipe Return pipe 1. Refer to Frame 61. 2. Remove the limit thermostat assembly from the boiler flow pipe. 3. Disconnect the electrical connectors 4. Clip new thermostat onto flow pipe 5. Reassemble in reverse order. NOTE.

  • Page 38: Ignition Electrode And Lead Replacement

    SERVICING 68 IGNITION ELECTRODE AND LEAD REPLACEMENT 1. Refer to Frame 61. 2. Remove the burner and air box assembly. Refer to Frame 54. 3. Remove the electrode retaining nut. 4. Remove the pilot shield. 5. Remove the ignition electrode and integral lead. 6.

  • Page 39: Fan Replacement

    SERVICING Air pressure switch & 71 FAN REPLACEMENT Electrical CO/CO sensing pipes connections 1. Refer to Frame 61. 2. Remove the two fan electrical connections, the red pressure sensing pipe, the blue CO/CO sensing pipe and the two fan fixing screws. 3.

  • Page 40: Heat Exchanger Replacement

    SERVICING 75 HEAT EXCHANGER REPLACEMENT 12. Remove the 2 rubber sealing grommets from the top of the back panel to facilitate fitting the new assembly. Note. Refer to Frame 7 (Boiler assembly - Exploded view) for illustration of the procedure detailed below. 13.
  • Page 41 SERVICING 77 SIPHON REPLACEMENT 1. Refer to Frame 61. 2. Remove the burner. Refer to Frame 54. 3. Pull the heat shield forward to remove from clips. 4. Pull off the rubber sump connecting pipe and the blockage sensing pipe. 5.

  • Page 42: Fault Finding

    FAULT FINDING Check mains supply and fuses. START Check for condensate blockage Is the mains on neon 'I3' illuminated? Check programmer and system thermostats are all ON. Reset the overheat 'stat. Set control Check that boiler plug and socket 'stat to maximum. Allow the boiler to are OK and fully connected.

  • Page 43: Short List Of Parts

    When replacing any part on this appliance use only spare parts that you can be assured conform to the safety and performance specification that we require. Do not use reconditioned or copy parts that have not been clearly authorised by Ideal Boilers.

  • Page 44: Short Parts List

    SHORT LIST OF PARTS 78 SHORT PARTS LIST 13 A FUSE cla7850 classic HE P - Installation & Servicing...

  • Page 45: Installer Notification Guidelines

    INSTALLER NOTIFICATION GUIDELINES IT IS A REQUIREMENT OF CORGI MEMBERSHIP TO REGISTER EVERY GAS APPLIANCE In addition a change to Building Regulations (England and Wales) requires the installer to notify when installing a heating appliance, as from 1st April 2005. Install and commission this appliance to manufacturers' instructions...
  • Page 46 BENCHMARK No. GAS BOILER COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST C O L L E C T I V E M A R K BOILER SERIAL No. NOTIFICATION No. CONTROLS To comply with the Building Regulations, each section must have a tick in one or other of the boxes TIME &...

  • Page 47: Service Interval Record

    SERVICE INTERVAL RECORD It is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that you complete the appropriate Service Interval Record Below. Service Provider. Before completing the appropriate Service Interval Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the boiler manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 48 & servicing of central heating systems Manufactured under a BS EN ISO 9001: 2000 Quality System accepted by BSI Ideal Boilers, P.O. Box 103, National Ave, Kingston upon Hull, HU5 4JN. Telephone: 01482 492 251 Fax: 01482 448 858. Registration No. London 322 137.

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