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clean heat technology clean heat technology heating products High Efficiency Oil Fir High Efficiency Oil Fir ed Boilers ed Boilers High Efficiency Oil Fir ed Boilers ed Boilers High Efficiency Oil Fir High Efficiency Oil Fir ed Boilers Condensing Boiler Handbook All Models For owners, installers and service engineers Internal Wall Mounted...
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2. Avoid eye contamination by fibres or dust - wear eye protection. Great care is taken by Thermeco Boilers to ensure that Boilers are designed and manufactured to meet general safety 3. As far as possible avoid any skin contact with Fibreglass...
CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS clean heat technology CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS 1 1 1 1 1 USER INFORMATION Section 1 User Information Section 1 User Information Section 1 User Information Section 1 User Information Section 1 User Information 1-1 Installer ---------------------------------------------------------- 4 1-2 Householders Information ---------------------------------------- 4 1-3 Service History -------------------------------------------------- 4...
DO NOT involve a third party that may incur you costs as this will not be covered by the Boiler Guarantee. Any work not authorised by GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) LTD. may also invalidate the Guarantee. Work carried out and parts fitted by unauthorised engineers cannot be guaranteed.
OPERA OPERA OPERA OPERA OPERATOR CONTROLS TOR CONTROLS TOR CONTROLS TOR CONTROLS TOR CONTROLS clean heat technology Control Box Internal Boilers 2-1.1 Boiler Thermostat Control The Boiler Thermostat Control is used to control the temperature of the water within the THERMOSTAT CONTROL Boiler Water Chamber.
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OPERA OPERA OPERA OPERA OPERATOR CONTROLS TOR CONTROLS TOR CONTROLS TOR CONTROLS TOR CONTROLS clean heat technology 2-2.2 Mains Indicator Lamp MAINS The Mains Indicator Lamp will be lit when the Boiler Mains Switch is ON and the heating system control is calling for heat. If the Lamp does not illuminate refer to Section 10 Fault Finding.
BOILER OPERA BOILER OPERA BOILER OPERATION BOILER OPERA BOILER OPERA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology Switching the Boiler ON To set Boiler for operation:- Internal External Turn fuel supply on. Turn fuel supply on. Switch power supply to the Switch power supply to the Boiler ON.
BOILER OPERA BOILER OPERA BOILER OPERA BOILER OPERA BOILER OPERATION TION TION TION TION clean heat technology In the event of a ‘lockout’, wait 45 seconds and restart the burner by pressing the reset button. If lockouts are more than occasional, consult your service engineer as there may be a fault with the fuel supply or burner.
INST INST INST INST INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION GENERAL ALLA TION GENERAL TION GENERAL TION GENERAL TION GENERAL clean heat technology Compliance The Boiler and heating system must be installed to comply with the latest Building Regulations, British Standards and OFTEC recommendations, refer to the Appendix at the back of this book.
INST INST INST INST INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION GENERAL ALLA TION GENERAL TION GENERAL TION GENERAL TION GENERAL clean heat technology Condensate Drain Arrangement Extracting heat from the combustion flue gases by cooling in the condenser unit produces FLOOR STANDING SLIMLINE condensation.
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INST INST INST INST INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION GENERAL ALLA TION GENERAL TION GENERAL TION GENERAL TION GENERAL clean heat technology INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL (SHOWN) STACK OR VENT SUITABLE Note FLEXIBLE HOSE HOSE CLIP Figures 4-3c, d ,e & f show internal floor standing boilers.
INST INST INST INST INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION ALLA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology Internal Wall Mounted 5-2.1 Service Access BFIC 12/24 SHOWN Boilers have a quick release front panel enabling all routine servicing to be carried out SERVICE DOORS without the necessity of removing any other panels.
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INST INST INST INST INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION ALLA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology 5 5 5 5 5 Fig. 5-2d Internal Casing Assembly 16. Depending on flue arrangement it is advised to cut any holes for the flue before the boiler is fitted to the wall - refer to flue instructions supplied separately.
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INST INST INST INST INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION ALLA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology Internal Wall Mounted Boilers are despatched with the control box fitted. The phials of the LIMIT STAT PHIAL thermostats are inserted horizontally into the pockets at the top of the heat exchanger, see fig.
INST INST INST INST INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION ALLA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology Select External Wall Mounted 5-3.1 Service Access SERVICE DOOR External Wall Mounted Boilers have a large hinged front door that gives access to the Control Panel and enables all routine servicing to be carried out without the necessity of removing main case or flue.
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INST INST INST INST INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION ALLA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology SEAL FLUE SEALING RING SEAL 50 50 50 50 50 kg kg kg kg kg FLUE SEALING RING WARNING The weight of the Boiler Heat Exchanger bare is 50kg (110 lbs) - it is a two person job to lift it in place.
INST INST INST INST INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION ALLA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology Floor Standing External 5-4.1 Floor Standing External Boilers The external floor standing range of Boilers are based on the Internal Floor Standing range. They can be positioned remote from the dwelling or against an external wall of the BFEC 12/24 SHOWN dwelling.
INST INST INST INST INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION ALLA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology System Boilers 5-5.1 The Heating System BFISC 12/24, BFESC 12/24, BWISC 12/16 & BWESC 12/16 BFISC 12/24, BFESC 12/24, BWISC 12/16 & BWESC 12/16 BFISC 12/24, BFESC 12/24, BWISC 12/16 &...
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INST INST INST INST INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION ALLA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology 5-5.2 System Boiler Kit A System Boiler Kit is supplied with each System Boiler, this may be placed within the Boiler casing for delivery. e t s t i K 5 5 5 5 5...
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INST INST INST INST INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION ALLA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology The factory set pre-charge pressure is suitable for systems with a static head of up to 5 metres. If the static head is greater than 5 metres then the pre-charge pressure of the HIGHEST POINT OF SYSTEM expansion vessel will need to be increased.
INST INST INST INST INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION ALLA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology MAINS SUPPLY DOUBLE CHECK VALVE SUPPLIED FLEXIBLE HOSE PRESSURE SUPPLIED ISOLATING VALVE REDUCING SUPPLIED VALVE HOSE MUST BE DISCONNECTED WHEN NOT IN USE HEATING WATER SOFTENER RETURN...
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INST INST INST INST INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION ALLA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology Note Open the filling loop isolating valve part-way so that the system fills slowly. Older systems need careful checking and When full and vented make a note of the cold fill pressure on the Boiler pressure pressure testing as they will be operating at gauge.
OIL SUPPL OIL SUPPL OIL SUPPL OIL SUPPL OIL SUPPLY clean heat technology Oil Storage Tanks 6-1.1 Size and Siting of Tank The size and site of the tank should be chosen to be least obtrusive with consideration to the following:- IMPORTANT Access for fuel delivery vehicles.
OIL SUPPL OIL SUPPL OIL SUPPL OIL SUPPL OIL SUPPLY clean heat technology 6-2.2 Oil Supply Pipe In ALL oil systems the vertical lift of the oil line should be 10mm diameter. Horizontal runs should also be 10mm diameter, however it is good practice to use 15mm diameter, on the horizontal sections only, of pipe runs longer than 40 metres.
OIL SUPPL OIL SUPPL OIL SUPPL OIL SUPPL OIL SUPPLY clean heat technology 6-3.3 Single Pipe System - Deaerator (Tigerloop) When the Burner is over 1 metre above the tank the installation normally requires a two Note pipe system, however, a ‘Tigerloop’ deaerator can be used which removes air from a Tigerloops are available from your merchant.
All extensions are AØ for GAH Conventional Flue. AØ for all Boiler models both Vertical and Horizontal A GAH Conventional Flue kit is available. Rear B 240 to 380 Side C 140 to 280 Extensions must be ordered separately. ? to ? External Boilers have integral flue.
BALANCED FL BALANCED FL BALANCED FL BALANCED FL BALANCED FLUE clean heat technology Burner Air Supply 7-3.1 Combustion Air Supply Boiler in room. No combustion air inlet is required. Boiler in compartment/small room. Ventilation air supply is required as shown in fig. 7-3a. OFTEC INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY OFTEC.
COMMISSIONING COMMISSIONING COMMISSIONING COMMISSIONING COMMISSIONING clean heat technology Commissioning Checks It is recommended that an O.F.T.E.C. trained and registered technician be used. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the Boiler is properly commissioned, see BS5410 Part 1. 8-1.1 Oil Tank and Supply Line The tank and supply pipe installation should comply with the details shown in Section 6 of this manual.
COMMISSIONING COMMISSIONING COMMISSIONING COMMISSIONING COMMISSIONING clean heat technology 8-1.5 The Burner Check that the Burner pump is correctly set for 1 or 2 pipe oil supply. See Section 6 of this manual. Check that the correct nozzle is fitted with the correct pump pressure for the output required, see Section 11.
8 8 8 8 8 Handing Over Having filled in the guarantee form, this should be sent to GAH (Heating Products) Limited. The installer should next recheck the system and ensure it is completely satisfactory before demonstrating to the householder the operation of the Boiler and its controls.
Remove the inner baffle from the coils and clean this and the coils with soapy water, then rinse, allow the water to run out through condensate drain. Replace Gasket annually - see fig 9-1a. 9 9 9 9 9 GASKET STRIP GAH Pt. No. 407-24445 PRE-CUT GASKET GAH Pt. No. 407-24446 FLOOR STANDING WALL MOUNTED REPLACE GASKETS ANNUALLY Fig.
SERVICING SERVICING SERVICING SERVICING SERVICING clean heat technology Boiler Baffles Baffles are fitted in the heat exchanger of Boilers, they provide optimum heat distribution to maintain the Boiler efficiency and quiet operation. When baffles are left out, wrongly positioned or excessively distorted, the Boiler efficiency IMPORTANT will be drastically reduced.
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clean heat technology 9-2.1 Baffles for Wall Mounted Boilers FRONT FRONT FRONT FRONT FRONT BWIC 16/25 BWEC 16/25 BWISC 16/25 BWESC 16/25 BWIC 12/16 BWEC 12/16 BWISC 12/16 BWESC 12/16 Fig. 9-2b Wall Mounted Boiler Baffle Positions...
10-1 Householders Fault Finding - also see www.gah.co.uk IMPORTANT If you have not been able to rectify the problem contact the INSTALLER who will advise you further. Do not involve a third party that may incur you costs as this will not be covered by the Boiler Guarantee and any work not authorised by the manufacturer may also invalidate the Guarantee.
TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology 11-1 Boiler Specifications r e t l a n r e t l a n r e t l a n r e t l a n 7 1 5 .
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TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology l l a l l a l l a l l a l l a r e t l a n r e t l a n r e t l a n...
° 0 - 5 . C ° ° 0 * While GAH prefer nozzles with an ‘H’ or ‘Hollow’ spray pattern, the Boilers will work equally well with other spray patterns providing the Boiler is recommissioned after the nozzle is fitted.
TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology 11-3 Burner Settings 11-3.1 Combustion Air Setting SCALE - CENTRE OF WINDOW Note The recommended settings for the combustion head and combustion air are shown in Section 11-2.
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TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology CAUTION 11-3.2 Burner Oil Pressure Only fit and remove The burner pump oil pressure is measured using a pressure gauge fitted into the bleed/ pressure gauge when the pressure gauge port of the pump.
TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology 11-4 Panel Wiring Diagrams IMPORTANT The heating system pump MUST be wired so that it is ON at all times the Boiler is ON, that is, at all times the system control is calling for heat and/or hot water.
TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology 11-5 Parts Supplied with Boiler 11-5.1 Floor Standing e t I t r a t s n l l a i t a a r t l i a a r t...
TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology 11-7 Conventional Flue Arrangement - All Internal Boilers 11-7.1 Conventional Flue Kit - straight flue COVER PLATE TO BE FIXED AND SEALED TO BRICKWORK FLEXIBLE LINER SUPPLIED IN...
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TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology 11-7.2 Conventional Flue Kit - with bend COVER PLATE TO BE FIXED AND SEALED TO BRICKWORK FLEXIBLE LINER SUPPLIED IN 6M, 9M OR 12M LENGTHS INSULATE TO AVOID CONDENSATION...
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TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology 11-8.1 SLIMLINE BFIC12/20 LOW LEVEL BALANCED FLUE NOMINAL DIMENSIONS TELESCOPIC EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE FLUES CANNOT BE CUT TO LENGTH F.F.L. A A A A A LEFT OR RIGHT RIGHT SHOWN F.F.L.
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TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology 11-8.2 BFIC12/24 & BFISC12/24 LOW LEVEL BALANCED FLUE NOMINAL DIMENSIONS TELESCOPIC EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE FLUES CANNOT BE CUT TO LENGTH F.F.L. A A A A A t t i t e l h t i...
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TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology 11-8.3 BFIC24/39 & BFISC24/30 LOW LEVEL BALANCED FLUE NOMINAL DIMENSIONS TELESCOPIC EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE FLUES CANNOT BE CUT TO LENGTH F.F.L. A A A A A t t i t e l h t i...
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TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology 11-8.4 Floor Standing Internal HIGH LEVEL SIDE & REAR NOMINAL DIMENSIONS TELESCOPIC EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE FLUES CANNOT BE CUT TO LENGTH Ø125 Ø125 Ø125 Ø125 OFFSET 12/20 F.F.L.
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TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology 11-8.5 Floor Standing Internal - VERTICAL NOMINAL DIMENSIONS Ø200 TELESCOPIC EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE FLUES CANNOT BE CUT TO LENGTH i t r l a c e t x t i K i t c...
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TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology 11-8.6 LL125 Wall Mounted Internal - REAR, RIGHT SIDE AND LEFT SIDE NOMINAL DIMENSIONS TELESCOPIC EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE FLUES CANNOT BE CUT TO LENGTH A A A A A t t i h t i...
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TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology 11-8.6 Wall Mounted Internal - VERTICAL NOMINAL DIMENSIONS TELESCOPIC EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE FLUES CANNOT BE CUT TO LENGTH l l a Ø200 i t r l a c i t r t i K...
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TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMA TECHNICAL INFORMA TION TION TION TION clean heat technology 11-8.7 Wall Mounted Internal - HIGH LEVEL STANDARD KIT WITHOUT VS t f e l l a h t i h t i h t i t i K t i K...
APPENDIX clean heat technology Regulations AP1-1 Building Regulations The following Standards and Codes of Practice should be considered when installing Thermeco Boilers. BS5449 - 1990 Forced Circulation Hot Water Central Heating Systems for Domestic Use. BS5410 Part 1:1977 Oil installations up to 45kW...
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