Technical data

PRE-INSTALLATION
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▶ Close drain cocks and add a suitable flushing agent compatible with
aluminium at the correct strength for the system conditions in
accordance with the manufacturer‘s instructions.
The pH value of the system water must be less than 8 or the
appliance guarantee will be invalidated.
▶ Circulate the flushing agent before the boiler is fired up.
▶ Run the boiler/system at normal operating temperature as directed by
the manufacturer of the flushing agent.
▶ Drain and thoroughly flush the system to remove the flushing agent
and debris.
▶ It may be necessary to use a power flushing machine to aid the
cleansing procedure in some circumstances.
▶ Close the drain cocks and refill with fresh water and a suitable
inhibitor.
▶ Vent any air from the boiler and system.
INHIBITOR
Add a suitable inhibitor or combined inhibitor/anti-freeze, if the system
is exposed to freezing conditions, to the heating system in accordance
with the DWTA code of practice and manufacturer‘s guidelines.
WATER TREATMENT
Suitable water treatment products can be obtain from the following
manufacturers:
3.2 MAINS SUPPLY
3.2.1 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
• Supply: 230V - 50 Hz, 140 Watts
• Cable: PVC insulated 0.75 mm2 (24 x 0.2 mm) temperature rated to
90°C.
• External 3A fuse to BS1362.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• This appliance must not be connected to a three phase supply.
• IPX4D.
• Wiring must comply with the latest IEE wiring regulations.
3.2.2 GAS SUPPLY
• Boilers using Natural Gas (NG) must be connected to a governed
meter.
• Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) must be connected to a regulator.
• Installation and connection of the gas supply to the boiler must be in
accordance with BS6891.
• Under no circumstance should be size of the gas supply pipe be less
than 22 mm.
• The meter or regulator and pipe work to the meter must be checked,
preferably by the gas supplier. This is to ensure that the equipment is
in good working order and can meet the gas flow and pressure
requirements, in addition to the demand from any other appliance
being served.
WARNING: Sealing agents
▶ The addition of sealing agents to the system water is
not permitted as this can cause problems with
deposits left in the heat exchanger.
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