Baxi EcoBlue Heat Owner's Manual

EcoBlue Heat

User Guide

United Kingdom

Gas Fired Wall Mounted Condensing Boiler

12 - 15 - 18 - 21 - 24

Please keep these instructions in a safe place.

If you move house please hand them over to the next occupier.

Model Range

Baxi EcoBlue 12 Heat

G.C.No 41 470 02

Baxi EcoBlue 15 Heat

G.C.N

41 470 03

Baxi EcoBlue 18 Heat

41 470 04

G.C.N

Baxi EcoBlue 21 Heat

G.C.N

41 470 05

Baxi EcoBlue 24 Heat

G.C.No 41 470 06

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this appliance.

Please read this manual carefully before using the product and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

In order to ensure continued safe and efficient operation we recommend that the product is regularly maintained. Our Service and After Sales organization can assist with this.

We hope you will receive many years of satisfactory service.

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Applications for the copyright owner’s permission to reproduce or make other use of any part of this publication should be made, giving details of the proposed use, to the following address:

The Company Secretary, Baxi Heating UK Limited, Brooks House, Coventry Road, Warwick. CV34 4LL

Full acknowledgement of author and source must be given.

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The Benchmark Scheme

Baxi Heating UK Ltd is a licensed member of the Benchmark Scheme

which aims to improve the standards of installation and commissioning

of domestic heating and hot water systems in the UK and to encourage

regular servicing to optimise safety, efficiency and performance.

Benchmark is managed and promoted by Heating and Hotwater

Industry Council. For more information visit www.centralheating.co.uk

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Contents

1 Introduction

1.1 General

1.2 Additional Documentation

1.3 Symbols Used

1.4 Abbreviations / Glossary

1.5 Extent of Liabilities

1.5.1 Manufacturer’s Liability

1.5.2 Installer’s Responsibility

1.5.3 User’s Responsibility

2 Safety

2.1 General Safety Instructions

2.2 Recommendations

2.2.1 Benchmark Commissioning Checklist

3 Technical Specifications

3.1 Technical Data

3.1.1 Clearances

4 Description of the Product

4.1 General Description

4.2 Operating Principle

4.2.1 In Operation

4.3 Control Panel Description

4.3.1 User Interaction Controller

4.3.2 Indicator Lights

4.4 Standard Delivery

4.5 Accessories & Options

4.5.1 Optional Extras

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9 10 10

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5 Operation

5.1 Operation Checking Procedure & Basic Fault Identification

5.2 Shutdown

5.3 Frost Protection

6 Settings

6.1 Setting the Boiler Flow Temperature

7 Maintenance

7.1 General

7.2 Maintenance Instructions

7.3 Filling the System

7.4 Venting the System

7.5 Draining the System

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8 Troubleshooting

8.1 Fault Warning & Lock-out Codes

8.2 Fault Finding

9 Decommissioning

9.1 Decommissioning Procedure

10 Disposal

10.1 Disposal / Recycling

11 Environmental

11.1 Energy Saving

11.2 Room Thermostats and Settings

12 Warranty

12.1 General

12.2 Terms of Warranty

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1 Introduction

1.1 General

WARNING

Installation, repair and maintenance must only be

Installation, repair and maintenance must only be carried out only by a competent person. This

carried out only by a competent person. This document is intended for use by competent persons,

document is intended for use by competent persons,

All Gas Safe registered engineers carry an ID card with their licence number and a photograph. You can check your engineer is registered by telephoning 0800 408 5500 or online at www.gassaferegister.co.uk

This manual is intended for the user of the Baxi EcoBlue Heat boiler. If the appliance is sold or transferred, or if the owner moves leaving the appliance behind you should ensure that the manual is kept with the appliance for consultation by the new owner and their installer.

The appliance is designed as a boiler for use in residential domestic environments on a governed meter supply only. The selection of this boiler is entirely at the owner’s risk. If the appliance is used for purposes other than or in excess of these specifications, the manufacturer will not accept any liability for resulting loss, damage or injury.

1.2 Additional Documentation

1.3 Symbols Used

The manufacturer will not accept any liability whatsoever for loss, damage or injury arising as a result of failure to observe the instructions for use, maintenance and installation of the appliance.

Various timers, external controls, etc. are available as optional extras. Full details are contained in the relevant sales literature.

In these instructions, various danger levels are employed to draw the user's attention to particular information. In so doing, we wish to safeguard the user's safety, prevent hazards and guarantee correct operation of the appliance.

DANGER

Risk of a dangerous situation causing serious physical injury.

WARNING

Risk of a dangerous situation causing slight physical injury.

CAUTION

Risk of material damage.

Signals important information .

Signals a referral to other instructions or other pages in the instructions.

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1.4 Abbreviations / Glossary

1.5 Extent of Liabilities

Introduction 1

DHW: Domestic Hot Water

CH: Central Heating

GB: Great Britain

IE: Ireland

BS: British Standard

HHIC: Heating and Hotwater Industry Council

1.5.1. Manufacturer's Liability

Our products are manufactured in compliance with the requirements of the various european applicable Directives. They are therefore delivered with marking and all relevant documentation. In the interest of customers, we are continuously endeavouring to make improvements in product quality. All the specifications stated in this document are therefore subject to change without notice.

The manufacturer will not accept any liability for loss, damage or injury arising as a result of:-

Failure to abide by the instructions on using the appliance. Failure to regularly maintain the appliance, or faulty or inadequate maintenance of the appliance. Failure to abide by the instructions on installing the appliance.

This company declares that no substances harmful to health are contained in the appliance or used during appliance manufacture.

The appliance is suitable only for installation in GB and IE and should be installed in accordance with the rules in force, and only used in a suitably ventilated location.

In GB, the installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe Registered Installer. It must be carried out in accordance with the current and relevant requirements of legislation and guidance.

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.

Incorrect installation could invalidate the warranty and may lead to prosecution.

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1.5.2 Installer's Responsibility

The installer is responsible for the installation and initial start up of the appliance. The installer must adhere to the following instructions:

Read and follow the instructions given in the manuals provided with the appliance. Carry out installation in compliance with the prevailing legislation and standards. Ensure the system is flushed and inhibitor added. Install the flue/chimney system correctly ensuring it is operational and complies with prevailing legislation and standards, regardless of location of the boiler’s installation. Only the installer should perform the initial start up and carry out any checks necessary. Explain the installation to the user. Complete the Benchmark Commissioning Checklist in the Installation Manual - this is a condition of the warranty ! Warn the user of the obligation to check the appliance and maintain it in good working order. Give all the instruction manuals to the user.

1.5.3. User's Responsibility

To guarantee optimum operation of the installation, you must observe the following instructions:

Read and observe the instructions given in the manuals supplied with the appliance. Seek the assistance of a qualified installer for the installation and initial commissioning. Ask the installer to explain the installation. Have the required annual inspection and maintenance carried out by a qualified installer and ensure the Benchmark Service Record in the Installation Manual is completed - this is a condition of the warranty ! Keep the manuals in good condition and near to the appliance.

This appliance must not be used by people with a lack of experience or knowledge, unless they are supervised by someone familiar with the appliance or if they have been instructed on how to operate the appliance correctly. Do not allow children to operate or play with the appliance.

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2 Safety

2.1 General Safety Instructions

Safety 2

DANGER

If you smell gas:

1. Turn off the gas supply at the meter

2. Open windows and doors in the hazardous area

3. Do not operate light switches

4. Do not operate any electrical equipment

5. Do not use a telephone in the hazardous area

6. Extinguish any naked flame and do not smoke

7. Warn any other occupants and vacate the premises

8. Telephone the National Gas Emergency Service on:- 0800 111 999

The boiler can be isolated at the gas valve under the

The boiler can be isolated at the gas valve under the appliance by turning the tap through 90° (

appliance by turning the tap through 90° (

/4turn).

For advice please contact your Installer, Annual

For advice please contact your Installer, Annual Service Provider or heateam - The Service Division of

Service Provider or heateam - The Service Division of Baxi. You can contact heateam on telephone number

Baxi. You can contact heateam on telephone number 0844 871 1525.

0844 871 1525.

When contacting heateam it will be useful to have the

When contacting heateam it will be useful to have the ‘benchmark’ checklist at the back of the Installation &

‘benchmark’ checklist at the back of the Installation & Service Manual to hand as it includes details relevant

Service Manual to hand as it includes details relevant to the boiler and installation.

to the boiler and installation.

WARNING

Do not touch flue/chimney pipes. Depending on the settings of the appliance, the temperature of flue/chimney pipes may exceed 60 °C.

Do not touch radiators for long periods. Depending on the settings of the appliance, the temperature of radiators may reach 85 °C.

Take precautions with domestic hot water. Depending on the settings of the appliance, domestic hot water temperature may reach 65 °C.

CAUTION

Do not neglect to service the appliance. Contact a qualified professional or take out a maintenance contract for the annual servicing of the appliance.

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2.2 Recommendations

CAUTION

Only qualified professionals are authorised to work on the appliance and the installation.

For sealed systems regularly check the water pressure in the system (recommended pressure is

1.5 bar). Your installer will advise on the method of repressurising if required.

Keep the appliance accessible at all times.

Do not remove or cover the serial number label affixed to the slide-out flap at the boiler lower left. It must remain legible throughout the lifetime of the appliance.

2.2.1 Benchmark Commissioning Checklist

1. Please ensure that the installer has fully completed the Benchmark Checklist on the inside back pages of the installation instructions supplied with the product and that you have signed it to say that you have received a full and clear explanation of its operation. The installer is legally required to complete a commissioning checklist as a means of complying with the appropriate Building Regulations (England and Wales).

2. All installations must be notified, by the installer, to Local Area Building Control either directly or through a Competent Persons Scheme. A Building Regulations Compliance Certificate will then be issued to the customer who should, on receipt, write the Notification Number on the Benchmark Checklist.

3. This product should be serviced annually to optimise its safety, efficiency and performance. The service engineer should complete the relevant section of the Benchmark Service Record in the Installation & Service manual after each service.

4. The completed Benchmark Checklist & proof of annual servicing (where applicable) will be required in the event of any warranty work.

See Section 12 for warranty information.

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