Wall hung, fanned flued, gas fired boiler (40 pages)
Summary of Contents for Ideal Boilers Mexico Slimline RS 3/40
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Ideal Care - Silver, Gold or Platinum. Full details are available in the Ideal Care brochure. CAUTION. To avoid the possibility of injury during the installation, servicing or cleaning of this appliance, care should be taken when handling edges of sheet steel components. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
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For ft /h - divide the gross heat input (Btu/h) by the gross = An appliance designed for use on 2nd Family gas, Group H C.V. of the gas (Btu/ft only. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
Water Systems ............14 Water Treatment ............8 NOTE TO THE INSTALLER: LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO THE GAS METER. ALSO COMPLETE THE BENCHMARK LOG BOOK AND GIVE THIS TO THE CUSTOMER. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
LH or In a gravity DHW and pumped CH system prevent excessive domestic hot RH return connection, may be used. separate flow and return connections are water temperatures. used for each service. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
Tower Flue Guard, Model K1. In case of difficulty seek advice Gravity domestic hot water only, up to a minimum domestic from: hot water cylinder storage capacity of 180 litres (40 gal.) Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
Cleanout cover. 19. Gas service cock. Front plate. 38. Air duct. Heat exchanger. Main burner. 39. Flue duct. Boiler feet assy. 13. Gas valve. 40. Flue baffle (RS 3/40 only) Thermostat pocket. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
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318 to 394 mm " to 15 ") 253 to 332 mm (10" to 13") 406 to 584 mm (16" to 23") 340 to 518 mm " to 20 ") B & D Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
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M6 hex. head screws. Remove the screws and remove the boiler from the packaging base. CHECKING THE FLUEWAY BAFFLES - RS 3/40 ONLY 1. Remove the flue cleanout cover. 2. Check that the baffle is seated correctly. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
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3. Make good the brickwork around the air duct inside. when the boiler is in position. b. The terminal MUST NOT come into contact with a combustible material such as that used in non-standard construction of timber frame and plasterboard etc. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
Seal the duct join (D) with the mastic into the wall opening. provided 5. Make good the brickwork around the air duct inside. 12 Go to Frame 8 note 7. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
Due allowance MUST be made if surging is liable to occur. If in any doubt, contact Caradon Plumbing Limited. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
3mm (1/8") contact separation in both poles, or a plug and socket serving only the boiler and system controls. The means of isolation must be accessible to the user after installation. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
Advice on required modifications to the wiring may be obtained from the component manufacturers. Note. If there are no external controls the circulating pump MUST be wired into the control box. LEGEND b blue br brown yellow/green LEGEND b blue brown Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
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GREY (NOT the orange) wire must be connected to the incoming live supply. LEGEND w white blue or orange bk black y/g yellow/green br brown gy grey Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
Designation of the terminals will vary, but thermostat may be used to protect it. the programmer and thermostat manufacturer's leaflets will give full details. If in doubt, ask your installer for advice. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
Check for meter. water soundness. soundness. WARNING. Whilst effecting the required gas soundness test and purging air from the gas installation, open all windows and doors, extinguish naked lights and DO NOT SMOKE. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
The pilot flame is factory set and no adjustment is 13. Remove the pressure gauge and tube. Retighten possible. the screw in the pressure test point, ensuring that a gas-tight seal is made. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
Advise the User of the precautions necessary to prevent should be carried out AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. damage to the system and to the building, in the event of the system remaining inoperative during frosty conditions. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
6. Remove the thermostat phial from the pocket as shown. 7. If the boiler is not fitted under a work top, access for flue cleaning will be improved by removing the top panel. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
4. Remove all loose deposits from the heat exchanger, especially from between the fins, using a suitable brush. Remove all debris from the combustion chamber base 5. Check that the flue outlet duct is unobstructed. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
2. Main burner pressure. reverse order (see Frame 28) After servicing, reference should be made to Table 2, which quotes details of the rated output with the related burner pressure and heat input. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
The injector is in position when refitting the pilot supply. b. A gas-tight joint is made. c. The spark gap is correct. 7. Refit the thermocouple and electrode, reassembling in reverse order. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
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11. Connect gas valve electrical leads. 12. Remove control box cover and make electrical supply connections to the terminal strip. Refer to frame 17. 13. Replace front lower panel. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
3. The ignition lead can be removed by disconnecting at the piezo unit and the electrode. 4. Fit the new lead and re-assemble in reverse order. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
3. Fit the new thermocouple. Note. Avoid sharp bends in the thermocouple lead and ensure that it follows the same route as previously. 4. Re-assemble in reverse order. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
2 wing nuts to remove the burner and controls assembly. 2. Unscrew the burner injector from the manifold. 3. Fit the new injector using an approved jointing compound and re-assemble in reverse order. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
6. Check the complete assembly for gas soundness. 4. Unfasten the 4 screws securing the gas manifold. The 2 sealing 'O' rings should be discarded and new 'O' rings fitted. Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
British Gas Multimeter Instruction Book. Replace the gas control valve Does the main burner light ? Note. After any faults have been corrected, return all thermostatic and other controls to the previously noted settings Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
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Date of Installation Installer details Name Address Post Code Telephone (Please include STD code) How I would improve this boiler: My general comments for Ideal: Ideal Installer/Technical Helpline Tel: 01482 498 663 Mexico Slimline RS 3/40 & 3/50 - Installation...
Further information If you would like information about Ideal Boilers please complete this sheet and fax it to us on 01482 498699 or post it to Caradon Plumbing Limited, PO Box 103, National Avenue, Kingston upon Hull, HU5 4JN. Installer details...
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