installation and
servicing
mini HE
When replacing any part of this appliance, use only spare parts that you can be assured
conform to safety and performance specification that we require. Do not use
reconditioned or copy parts that have not been clearly authorised by Ideal Boilers
For details of document amendments, refer to page 3
Your Ideal installation and servicing guide
For users guide see reverse of book
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.
17962.1155.0
2106 64A4 GB
*1796211550*
C24,C28
2
mini HE --- Installation & Servicing
mini HE --- Installation & Servicing
3
DOCUMENT AMENDMENTS
Relevant Installation changes implemented in this book from book reference.................17962.1138.1 0406
F
Pages 6 & 7, Table 4 -- Balanced flue terminal position.
Limitation of 1 off spacing per installation added.
F
Pages -- Various
Single Electronic regulation PCB replaces dual PCB control version.
Honeywell gas valve replaces SIT version.
Flue temperature probe replaces flue thermostat.
Redesigned flow manifold and DHW flow switch added.
The above changes result in amendments to wiring diagrams, setup procedure, replacement of components, fault
finding charts and spare parts.
Caradon Ideal Limited reserve the right to vary specification without notice
GENERAL
4
mini HE --- Installation & Servicing
Table 1 --- Boiler Data
mini HE C24
mini HE C28
Gas supply type & connection
II
2H3P
G20 20mbar, G31 37mbar, 22 mm copper
Inlet / Outlet connection --- Domestic Hot Water
15 mm copper
Flow & return connection --- Central Heating
22 mm copper
Flue terminal diameter
mm (in.)
100 (4)
Max working pressure (sealed system)
bar (lb/in
2
)
3.0 (43.5)
Max DHW water inlet pressure
bar (lb/in
2
)
10.0 (145.0)
Min DHW water inlet pressure
bar (lb/in
2
)
0.3 (4.4)
Electrical supply
230 Vac 50 Hz
Max power consumption
W
140
150
External fuse rating
3 A
Internal fuse rating
F1---F2 3.15 AF
Water content --- CH
litre (gal.)
2.1 (0.46)
2.2 (0.48)
Water content --- DHW
litre (gal.)
0.2 (0.044)
Dry weight
kg (lb.)
42.5 (93.7)
44.5 (98.1)
Size: Height / Width / Depth
mm (in.)
803 (31 5/8") / 400 (15 3/4") / 345 (13 9/16")
Lift weight
kg (lb.)
37.5 (82.7)
39.5 (87.1)
Table 2 --- Performance Data --- Central Heating
mini HE C24
mini HE C28
Max
Min
Max
Min
Burner pressure (Hot)
G20
G31
mbar (in.w.g.)
10.8 (4.3)
35.5 (14.2)
1.5 (0.6)
7.7 (3.1)
10.0 (4.0)
36.0 (14.4)
1.6 (0.6)
7.7 (3.1)
Input based on nett CV
kW (btu/h)
25.0 (85 295)
11.0 (37 530)
29.0 (98 942)
13.0 (44 353)
Input based on gross CV
kW (btu/h)
27.7 (94 516)
12.2 (41 628)
32.2 (109 871)
14.4 (49 135)
Output Non Condensing G20
G31
kW (btu/h)
24.6 (83 973)
23.7 (80 894)
10.2 (34 936)
10.2 (34 936)
28.3 (96 488)
27.4 (93 599)
12.1 (41 284)
12.1 (41 284)
Output Condensing
G20
G31
kW (btu/h)
26.6 (90 754)
26.6 (90 754)
11.1 (37 871)
10.8 (36 997)
30.7 (104 602)
30.7 (104 602)
13.2 (44 965)
12.9 (44 016)
Gas consumption (Hot) G20
G31
l/s (ft
3
/h)
l/s
0.74 (93.6)
0.30
0.32 (40.9)
0.13
0.85 (108.4)
0.34
0.35 (45.2)
0.14
Seasonal efficiency*
G20
G31
(SEDBUK) %
Band B 87.7
Band B 86.9
Band B 87.5
Band B 87.0
NOx classification
Class 2
*The value is used in the UK Government's Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for energy rating of dwellings.
The test data from which it has been calculated have been certified by a notified body.
Table 3 --- Performance Data --- Domestic Hot Water
mini HE C24
mini HE C28
Maximum
Burner pressure (Hot)
G20
G31
mbar (in.w.g.)
10.8 (4.3)
35.5 (14.2)
10.0 (4.0)
36.0 (14.4)
Input based on nett CV
kW (btu/h)
25.0 (85 295)
29.0 (98 942)
Input based on gross CV
kW (btu/h)
27.7 (94 516)
32.2 (109 871)
Output Non Condensing G20
G31
kW (btu/h)
24.6 (83 973)
23.7 (80 894)
28.3 (96 488)
27.4 (93 599)
Output Condensing
G20
G31
kW (btu/h)
26.6 (90 754)
26.6 (90 754)
30.7 (104 602)
30.7 (104 602)
Gas consumption (Hot) G20
G31
l/s (ft
3
/h)
l/s
0.74 (93.6)
0.30
0.85 (108.4)
0.34
Flow 35 ūC temp. rise
l/m (gpm)
10.0 (2.2)
11.7 (2.6)
Domestic hot water specific rate
l/m (gpm)
11.9 (2.6)
13.9 (3.1)
Note: the gas consumption is calculated using a calorific
value of 37.7 MJ/m
3
(1010 Btu/ft
3
) gross or 34.02 MJ/m
3
(912
Btu/ft
3
) nett.
To obtain the gas consumption at different calorific value: ---
a.
FOR L/S --- divide the gross heat input (kW) by the gross
C.V. of the gas (MJ/m
3
)
b.
FOR FT
3
/H --- divide the gross heat input (Btu/h) by the
gross C.V. of the gas (Btu/ft
3
)
Key to Symbols:
IE = Ireland, GB = United Kingdom (Countries of destination)
PMS = Maximum operating pressure of water
C
12
C
32
C
42
= a room sealed appliance designed for
connection via concentric ducts to a horizontal or vertical
terminal or twin flue system.
II
2H3P
= appliance designed for use on 2nd family gas group
H or 3rd family gas group 3P
CAUTION. To avoid the possibility of injury during the installation, servicing or cleaning
of this appliance care should be taken handling edges of sheet steel components.
GENERAL
mini HE --- Installation & Servicing
5
mini HE
Boiler size
G.C. appliance No.
PI No.
(Benchmark No.)
mini HE C24
47---348---38
0694BP0384
mini HE C28
47---348---39
0694BP0384
Destination countries: GB, IE
CONTENTS
Air supply
9
Benchmark Commissioning Checklist
58
Boiler clearances
6
Boiler exploded view
14
Electrical connections
20
Electrical supply
10
Fault finding
47
Flow wiring diagram
23
Flue fitting
16
Gas conversion
29
Gas safety regulations
7
Gas supply
8
Installation
15
Mandatory requirements
7
Replacement of components
34
Safe handling
7
Servicing
30
Short list of parts
55
Thermostatic radiator valves
12
Water connections
19
Water treatment
9
Wiring diagrams
22
For GB, to comply with Building Regulations Part L1 (Part J in Scotland) the boiler should be fitted in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. Self---certification that the boiler has been installed to comply with Building Regulations can be
demonstrated by completing and signing the Benchmark Commissioning Checklist.
BENCHMARK COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST DETAILS
Boiler
Page
Make and model
5
Appliance serial no. on data badge
14
SEDBUK No. %
4
Controls
Time and temperature control to heating
24/25
Time and temperature control to hot water
24/25
Heating zone valves
N/A
TRV's
12
Auto bypass
12
Boiler interlock
12
For all boilers
Flushing to BS.7593
9
Inhibitor
9
Central heating mode
Heat input
to be calculated
Boiler
Page
Burner operating pressure
measure and record
Central heating flow temp.
measure and record
Central heating return temp.
measure and record
For combination boilers only
Scale reducer
12
Hot water mode
Heat input
to be calculated
Max. operating burner pressure
measure and record
Max. operating water pressure
measure and record
Cold water inlet temp
measure and record
Hot water outlet temp.
measure and record
Water flow rate at max. setting
measure and record
For condensing boilers only
Condensate drain
20
For all boilers:
complete, sign & hand over to customer
For assistance see Technical Helpline on the back page
NOTE TO THE INSTALLER: COMPLETE
THE BENCHMARK COMMISSIONING
CHECKLIST AND LEAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS WITH APPLIANCE
GENERAL
mini HE --- Installation & Servicing
6
1
BOILER WATER CONNECTION
400
803
700
35
257
16
31
50
65
(2
9/
16"
)
83
(3
1/
4"
)
65
(2
9/
16"
)
52
(2"
)
64
(2
1/
2"
)
C
H
ret
u
rn
CH
f
l
o
w
DH
W
cold
in
l
e
t
Ga
s
i
n
l
e
t
DH
W
h
ot
ou
tl
et
Wall
mounting
Plate
Condensate
drain
connection
area
Pipe size
O.D. mm
CH flow
22
CH return
22
Gas inlet
22
DHW cold inlet
15
DHW hot outlet
15
2
BOILER CLEARANCES
All dimensions in mm (in.)
The following minimum clearances must be maintained for
operation and servicing. Additional space will be required for
installation, depending upon site conditions.
25 (1")
50 (2")
200 (7 7/8")
200 (7 7/8")
Bottom clearance
The bottom clearance, after installation, can be reduced to
20mm. However, 200mm must be available for servicing.
Front clearance
The minimum front clearance when built into a cupboard is
50mm (2") from the cupboard door. However 450mm
(17 3/4") overall clearance is still required, with the cupboard
door open, to allow for servicing.
Side and Rear Flue
a. Provided that the flue hole is cut accurately, e.g. with a core
drill, the flue can be installed from inside the building where
wall thickness does not exceed 600 mm (24").
Where the space into which the boiler is going to be installed
is less than the length of flue required the flue must be fitted
from the outside.
installation from inside ONLY
b. If a core boring tool is to be used inside the building the
space in which the boiler is to be installed must be at least
wide enough to accommodate the tool.
190 (7 1/2")
95
(3
3/
4"
)
273 (10 3/4") 127 (5")
GENERAL
mini HE --- Installation & Servicing
7
INTRODUCTION
mini HE C24 and mini HE C28 are wall mounted, low water
content, balanced
flue, condensing combination gas boilers.
Central heating (CH) output and domestic hot water (DHW)
output are both fully modulating:
--- between 10.2 (34 936) and 24.6* (83 973) kW (btu/h) for
model
mini HE C24;
--- between 12.1 (41 284) and 28.3* (96 488) kW (btu/h) for
model
mini HE C28.
* outputs for G31 (propane) are slightly different. See section
Boiler Data at page 4 for detailed figures.
Due to the high efficiency of the boiler a plume of water
vapour will form at the terminal during operation.
The boilers are suitable for connection to fully pumped,
pressurised sealed water systems ONLY.
A system bypass is not required when TRV' s are fitted to
all
radiators (see Frame 5). The boiler incorporates an automatic
bypass.
A circulating pump, pressure gauge, safety valve and heating
expansion vessel are provided.
The CH flow temperature is controlled by a temperature
probe. In DHW mode the boiler modulates to sustain a
nominal adjustable water flow temperature of 55 ūC.
The boiler casing is of white painted mild steel with a
drop---down controls access door.
The boiler temperature control is located behind the control
panel door.
The main heat exchanger is made of copper.
The condensing heat exchanger (recuperator) and the DHW
heat exchanger are stainless steel.
The system pipework must include drain cocks in appropriate
places. Pipework may be taken downwards.
For upwards pipework installation an additional frame
(optional) must be used (see frame 18).
OPTIONAL EXTRA KITS
Programmer Kit fits neatly within the casing. Separate fitting
instructions are included with the kit. Note. If using an
alternative programmer read Frame 25 first.
Horizontal Concentric Extension Ducts
Up to 2,7 m (8' 10") for all models.
Other available kits are listed in frame 9.
SAFE HANDLING
This boiler may require 2 or more operatives to move it to its
installation site, remove it from its packaging base and during
movement into its installation location. Manoeuvring the boiler
may include the use of a sack truck and involve lifting,
pushing and pulling.
Caution should be exercised during these operations.
Operatives should be knowledgeable in handling techniques
when performing these tasks and the following precautions
should be considered:
F
Grip the boiler at the base.
F
Be physically capable.
F
Use PPE as appropriate, e.g. gloves, safety footwear.
During all manoeuvres and handling actions, every attempt
should be made to ensure the following unless unavoidable
and/or the weight is light.
F
Keep back straight.
F
Avoid twisting at the waist.
F
Avoid upper body/top heavy bending.
F
Always grip with the palm of the hand.
F
Use designated hand holds.
F
Keep load as dose to the body as possible.
F
Always use assistance if required.
DHW OPERATION
With no call for CH the boiler fires only when DHW is drawn
off. When there is a call for CH, the heating system is supplied
at the selected temperature until DHW is drawn off. The
output is then directed by the diverter valve to heat the
secondary heat exchanger and supply a maximum draw---off
of:
mini HE C24. 10.1 (2.2) l/min (gpm) at 35 degree rise.
mini HE C28 11.7 (2.6) l/min (gpm) at 35 degree rise.
The nominal DHW temperature is 55 ūC, but water drawn off
when the boiler has been on for central heating may be hotter
than this, for a short period of time.
GAS SAFETY
Current Gas Safety (Installation and Use)
Regulations or rules in force
The appliance is suitable only for installation in GB and IE and
should be installed in accordance with the rules in force.
In GB, the installation must be carried out by a CORGI
Registered Installer. It must be carried out in accordance with
the relevant requirements of the:
F
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
F
The appropriate Building Regulations either The Building
Regulations, The Building Regulations (Scotland),
Building Regulations (Northern Ireland).
F
The Water Fittings Regulations or Water byelaws in
Scotland.
F
The Current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.
Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be
made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice.
In IE, the installation must be carried out by a Competent
Person and installed in accordance with the current edition of
I.S.813 "Domestic Gas Installations", the current Building
Regulations and reference should be made to the current
ETCI rules for electrical installation.
Detailed recommendations are contained in the following
British Standard Codes of Practice:
BS 5440:1
Flues (for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 70 kW).
BS 5440:2
Ventilation (for gas appliances of rated input
not exceeding 70 kW).
BS. 5449
Forced circulation hot water systems.
BS. 5546
Installation of gas hot water supplies for
domestic purposes (2nd Family Gases)
BS 6700
Design, installation testing and maintenance of
services supplying hot water for domestic use.
BS. 6798
Installation of gas fired hot water boilers of
rated input not exceeding 70 kW.
BS. 6891
Low pressure installation pipes.
Health & Safety Document No. 635.
The Electricity at Work Regulations, 1989.
The manufacturers notes must NOT be taken, in any way, as
overriding statutory obligations.
IMPORTANT These appliances are CE certificated for safety
and performance. It is, therefore, important that no external
control devices, e.g. flue dampers, economisers etc., are
directly connected to these appliances unless covered by
GENERAL
mini HE --- Installation & Servicing
8
these Installation and Servicing Instructions or as otherwise
recommended by
Caradon Ideal Ltd. in writing. If in doubt
please enquire.
Any direct connection of a control device not approved by
Caradon Ideal Ltd. could invalidate the certification and the
normal appliance warranty. It could also infringe the Gas
Safety Regulations and the above regulations.
SAFE HANDLING OF SUBSTANCES
Care should be taken when handling the boiler insulation
panels, which can cause irritation to the skin. No asbestos,
mercury or CFCs are included in any part of the boiler in its
manufacture.
LOCATION OF BOILER AND FLUE OUTLET
The boiler must be installed on a flat and vertical wall, capable
of adequately supporting the weight of the boiler and any
ancillary equipment.
The boiler may be fitted on a combustible wall and insulation
between the wall and the boiler is not necessary, unless
required by the local authority.
The boiler must not be fitted outside.
Timber Framed Buildings
If the boiler is to be fitted in a timber framed building it should
be fitted in accordance with the Institute of Gas Engineers
document IGE/UP/7, 1998.
Bathroom Installations
The boiler may be installed in any room or internal space,
although particular attention is drawn to the requirements of
the current I.E.E. (BS.7671) Wiring Regulations and, in
Scotland, the electrical provisions of the building regulations
applicable in Scotland with respect to the installation of the
boiler in a room or internal space containing a bath or shower.
For Ireland reference should be made to the current ETCI
rules for electrical installations and I.S.813:2002
Where a room sealed appliance is installed in a room
containing a bath or shower then the appliance and any
electrical switch or appliance control utilising mains electricity
should be so situated that it cannot be touched by a person
using the bath or shower.
Note. It is not permissible to install a mains socket in a
bathroom.
Where installation will be in an unusual location, special
procedures may be necessary and BS 6798 gives detailed
guidance on this aspect.
Compartment Installations
A compartment used to enclose the boiler should be
designed and constructed specially for this purpose.
An existing cupboard or compartment may be used, provided
that it is modified for the purpose.
In both cases details of essential features of cupboard /
compartment design, including air cupboard installation, are
to conform to the following:
F
BS 6798 (No cupboard ventilation is required --- see "Air
supply" for details)
F
The position selected for installation MUST allow
adequate space for servicing in front of the boiler.
F
For the minimum clearances required for safety and
subsequent service, see the wall mounting template and
frame 2. In addition, sufficient space may be required to
allow lifting access to the wall mounting plate.
GAS SUPPLY
The local gas supplier should be consulted, at the installation
stage, in order to establish the availability of an adequate
supply of gas. An existing service pipe must NOT be used
without prior consultation with the local gas supplier.
Natural gas boilers must be installed on a gas supply with a
governed meter. A gas meter can only be connected by the
local gas supplier or by a registered CORGI engineer.
Propane gas boilers MUST be installed with pipes, cylinders
and pressure regulators fitted in accordance with BS.5482.1.
Bulk tank installations MUST comply with the Home Office
code of practice for storage of liquefied petroleum gas at fixed
installations. The complete installation MUST be tested for
gas soundness and purged as described in the above code.
The boiler is adjusted at the factory for use with the relevant
supply gas. A working gas pressure equal to that stated in
Table 1 MUST be available at the boiler inlet.
Where applicable, the appliance can be converted for
G20---Natural Gas or G31---Propane Gas by using the
appropriate conversion kit.
IMPORTANT Installation pipes MUST be fitted in accordance
with BS. 6891. In IE refer to I.S. 813.2002.
Pipework from the meter to the boiler MUST be of an
adequate size, i.e. not less than 22 mm O.D. copper or 3/4"
BSP iron.
FLUE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The flue must be installed in accordance with the
recommendations of BS. 5440---1 2000.
In IE refer to I.S. 813.2002.
The following notes are intended for general guidance.
1 The boiler MUST be installed so that the terminal is
exposed to external air.
2 It is important that the position of the terminal allows the
free passage of air across it at all times.
3 Minimum acceptable spacing from the terminal to
obstructions and ventilation openings are specified in
Table 4.
4 Where the lowest part of the terminal is fitted less than 2m
(6'6") above a balcony, above ground or above a flat roof
to which people have access then the terminal MUST be
protected by a purpose designed guard.
Ensure that the guard is fitted centrally.
5 Where the terminal is fitted within 850mm (34") of a plastic
or painted gutter or 450mm (18") of painted eaves then an
aluminium shield at least 750mm (30") long should be
fitted to the underside of the gutter or painted surface
fitted centrally above the flue.
6 The air inlet/products outlet duct and the terminal of the
boiler MUST NOT be closer than 25mm (1") to
combustible material. Detailed recommendations on the
protection of combustible material are given in BS.
5440---1:2000. In IE refer to I.S. 813.2002.
Table 4 --- Balanced flue terminal position
Terminal position
Minimum spacing
1 Directly below, above or along side
of an openable window, air vent or
other ventilation opening
300 mm (12")
2 Below guttering, drain pipes or soil
pipes
25 mm ( 1") ***
3 Below eaves
25 mm ( 1") ***
4 Below balconies or a car port roof
25 mm ( 1") ***
5 From vertical drain pipes or soil
pipes*
25 mm ( 1") ***
6 From an internal or external corner
or to a boundary along side the
terminal
25 mm ( 1") ***
GENERAL
mini HE --- Installation & Servicing
9
7 Above adjacent ground, roof or
balcony level
300 mm (12")
8 From a surface or a boundary
facing the terminal.
600 mm (24")
9 From a terminal facing a terminal
1200 mm (48")
10 From an opening in a car port (e.g.
door or window) into dwelling
1200 mm (48")
11 Vertically from a terminal on the
same wall
1500 mm (60")
12 Horizontally from a terminal on the
wall
300 mm (12")
* If the terminal is within 150mm of any vertical soil or drain
pipe, an aluminium shield at least 400mm (15 3/4") long
should be fitted equi---distant from the terminal and close to
the pipe.
*** Only 1 spacing down to 25mm is allowable per
installation.
Vertical Terminals
13 Above the roof pitch with roof
slope of all angles.
Above flat roof
300 mm (12")
300 mm (12")
14 From single wall face
From corner wall faces
600 mm (24")
1000 mm (40")
Twin Flue Applications
15 Centre distance between air inlet
and flue outlet ducts
120mm (5") **
** Where the twin flue ducts are positioned at or near the above
minimum centres the wall sealing gaskets should be trimmed to
allow them to fit flat to the wall. This should be done for both in-
side and outside wall gaskets
Terminals guards are available from boiler suppliers --- ask for
Tower Flue Guard, Model K6. In case of difficulty seek advice
from:
Grasslin UK Ltd.,Tower house, Vale Rise, Tonbridge,
Kent TN9 1TB Tel. +44 (0) 1732 359 888 Fax No. +44 (0)
1732 354 455 www.tfc---group.co.uk
IMPORTANT It is absolutely ESSENTIAL to ensure, in
practice, that products of combustion discharging from the
terminal cannot re---enter the building or any other adjacent
building through ventilators, windows, doors other sources of
natural air infiltration, or forced ventilation / air conditioning.
If this should occur the appliance MUST be turned OFF,
labelled as "unsafe" until corrective action taken.
AIR SUPPLY
It is NOT necessary to have a purpose---provided air vent in
the room or internal space in which the boiler is installed.
Neither is it necessary to ventilate a cupboard or
compartment in which the boiler is installed, due to the low
surface temperatures of the boiler casing during operation;
therefore the requirements of BS6798, Clause 12, BS 5440:2
and in IE I.S. 813:2002 may be disregarded.
WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEM
The boilers are designed for connection to pressurised, fully
pumped, sealed water central heating systems ONLY. The
domestic hot water (DHW) calorifier is incorporated within the
combi boiler and only requires connection to the mains water
supply.
Additional Pumps.
The boiler is supplied with an integral circulating pump. If the
boiler is to be used in conjunction with any additional
circulating pumps, please contact the Technical Helpline for
advice on application.
IMPORTANT
A minimum length of 1m of copper pipe MUST be fitted to
both flow and return connections from the boiler before
connection to any plastic piping.
Ensure that the mains water supply pressure is adequate to
provide the required DHW flow rate. Refer to Table 1 on
page 4.
The central heating system should be in accordance with BS.
6798 and, in addition, for smallbore and microbore systems
BS. 5449.
The domestic hot water system should be in accordance with
BS. 5546 and BS. 6700.
Copper tubing to BS 2871:1 is recommended for water
carrying pipework and MUST be used for pipework carrying
potable water.
Any soldered joints on potable water pipework MUST NOT be
made with solder containing lead.
Ancillary pipework not forming part of the useful heating
surface should be lagged to prevent heat loss and any
possible freezing --- particularly where pipes run through roof
spaces or ventilated underfloor spaces.
Draining taps should be at least 1/2" BSP nominal size and
be in accordance with BS 2879.
WATER TREATMENT
Central Heating
Antifreeze fluid, corrosion and scale inhibitor fluids suitable for
use with boilers having copper heat exchangers may be used
in the central heating system.
IMPORTANT
The application of any other treatment to this product
may render the guarantee of Caradon Ideal Limited
INVALID.
Caradon Ideal Limited recommend Water Treatment in
accordance with the Benchmark Guidance Notes on Water
Treatment in Central Heating Systems.
Caradon Ideal Limited recommend the use of Fernox, GE
Betz Sentinel or Salamander water treatment products, which
must be used in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions.
Notes.
1. It is most important that the correct concentration of the
water treatment products is maintained in accordance with
the manufacturers' instructions.
2. If the boiler is installed in an existing system any unsuitable
additives MUST be removed by thorough cleansing.
BS 7593:2006 details the steps necessary to clean a
domestic heating system.
3. In hard water areas, treatment to prevent lime scale may be
necessary --- however, the use of artificially softened water is
NOT permitted.
4. Under no circumstances should the boiler be fired before
the system has been thoroughly flushed.
GENERAL
mini HE --- Installation & Servicing
10
Domestic Hot Water
In hard water areas where mains water can exceed 200ppm
Total Hardness (as defined by BS 7593:2006 Table 2) a scale
reducing device should be fitted into the boiler cold supply
within the requirements of the local water company. The use
of artificially softened water, however, is NOT permitted.
Caradon Ideal Limited recommend the use of Fernox
Qantomat, GE Betz Sentinel Combiguard and Calmag
CalPhos I scale reducing devices, which must be used in
accordance with the manufacturers' instructions.
For further information contact:
Fernox
Cookson Electronics
Forsyth Road
Sheerwater
Woking
Surrey
GU21 5RZ
+44 (0) 1799 550811
Calmag Ltd.
Unit 4---6 Crown Works
Bradford Road
Sandbeds
Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD20 5LN
+44 (0) 1535 210320
Salamander (Eng) Ltd
Reddicap Trading Estate
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7BY
+44 (0) 121 378 0952
GE Betz
Sentinel Division
Foundry Lane
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 8UD
+44 (0) 151 420 9563
3
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
Warning. This appliance must be efficiently earthed.
Wiring external to the appliance MUST be in accordance with
the current I.E.E. (BS.7671) Wiring Regulations and any local
regulations which apply. For Ireland reference should be
made to the current ETCI rules for electrical installations.
The point of connection to the mains should be readily
accessible and adjacent to the boiler, except for bathroom
installations where the point of connection to the mains MUST
be situated outside of the bathroom.
Note. Where a room sealed appliance is installed in a room
containing a bath or shower then the appliance and any
electrical switch or appliance control utilising mains
electricity should be so situated that it cannot be touched by
a person using the bath or shower.
4
SEALED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Central Heating
Note. mini HE boilers are suitable for fully pumped
pressurised sealed systems only.
REQUIREMENTS
1 General
The installation must comply with the requirements of
BS. 6798 and BS. 5449.
2 Flow Temperature
The installation should be designed to work with flow
temperatures of up to 90 ūC.
3 Working Pressure
All components of the system must be suitable for a working
pressure of 3 bar (45 lb/in
2
) and temperature of 110 ūC. Extra
care should be taken in making all connections so that the
risk of leakage is minimised.
The following components are incorporated within the
appliance:
a. Circulating pump.
b. Safety valve; with a non---adjustable pre---set lift pressure of
3 bar (45lb/in
2
).
c
. Pressure gauge; covering a range of 0---4 bar.
d. 6 litre expansion vessel; with an initial charge pressure of
0.7 bar (10.5 lb/in
2
).
For further details refer to BS.5449:1 and the British Gas
Corporation publication 'Specifications for Domestic Central
Heating and Hot Water'.
4 Filling the system
Fill the system through a temporary hose connection from a
draw---off tap supplied from a service pipe under mains
pressure. Where the mains pressure is excessive a pressure
reducing valve shall be used to facilitate filling.
When installing the filling connection provided with the boiler
an additional WRAS approved valve must be fitted to the
mains water supply upstream of the double check valve to
fully comply the Water Regulations
C
H
ret
u
rn
Hose unions
Mains
Water
Supply
Temporary hose
(disconnect
after filling)
Stop valve
Additional stop valve
Double check valve
assembly
Note direction of flow
System filling and make---up
Proceed with the following:
F
Thoroughly flush out the whole of the system with cold
water before fitting the boiler.
F
Fill and vent the system until the pressure gauge registers
1.5 bar (22 lb/in
2
). Examine for leaks.
F
Release water from the system until a pressure of 1 bar
(15 lb/in
2
) is reached.
To avoid getting debris on the valve seat, do not use
the safety valve to do this.
F
Light the boiler and heat the system to the maximum
working temperature. Examine for leaks.
F
Turn off the boiler and drain the system while still hot.
F
Refill and vent the system.
F
Re---pressurise the system to the desired charge pressure
(see Table 5).
GENERAL
mini HE --- Installation & Servicing
11
Table 5
System charge pressure
(bar)
0.5
0.7
1.0