Buderus 500 Series, 500-24/S User Manual
Please read thoroughly before operating the unit
7215 3400 - 02/2006 GB (EN) For the user
Users manual
Gas wall hung Boiler condensing
Buderus 500 - 24/S
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Introduction
Please read these instructions and follow them carefully for a safe and
economical use of your
system boiler.
Important general
instructions for use
This device should only be
used for its intended purpose
and in accordance with the
regulations.
It is a requirement and in
your own interest, and that of
safety that this boiler must be
installed by a CORGI registered installer, in accordance
with the relevant requirements of the current Gas
Safety (Installation and Use)
Regulations,
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The Building Regulations, current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations
and the relevant British Standard Codes of Practise.
The device may only be used in combination with the units,
accessories and spare parts listed in the installation and
maintenance instructions.
Other combinations of units, accessories and consumables
are only to be used if they completely fulfil the specifications
involved, and if system performance and safety are not
affected in any way.
Subject to technical modifications
As a result of our policy of constant development, there may
be small differences with respect to illustrations, functional
steps and technical data.
Cleaning
For normal cleaning simply dust with a dry cloth. To remove
stubborn marks and stains, wipe with a damp cloth and soap
and finish off with a dry cloth.
DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials.
G. C. Aplliance No. :
Buderus 500-24/S : 41-110-24
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Contents
1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Installation area / boiler room . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Working in the heating system . . . . . . . . . 8
4 Functions of the system and operating
instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5 Maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6 Conversion to LPG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
8 Permanent clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
9 DBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
10 Initial start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
10.1 Preparing for operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
10.1.1 Check water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
10.1.2 Topping up the heating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
10.1.3 Temperature-setting adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
10.2 Operational and fault codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
11 Taking the system out of service . . . . . . 26
11.1 Draining the system in case of frost . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Preface
Dear Customer,
Your Buderus 500 Series wall-mounted condensing gas
system boiler has been designed and built in accordance with
state-of-the-art technological standards and the recognised
safety rules. Special focus has been placed on operator
convenience in this respect.
Carefully read the safety instructions and operating manual to
ensure safe, economic and ecologically beneficial use of the
unit.
Due to the high efficiency of the boiler a plume of water vapour
may form at the terminal during operation. This is normal.
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Safety precautions
1 Safety precautions
A DANGER! If you smell gas:
1) No naked flames ! Do not smoke !
2) Avoid sparks ! Do not operate electrical switches. Do not use the telephone, plug-in devices
of any kind or the doorbell!
3) Shut off the main gas supply!
4) Open windows and doors!
5) Warn building occupants and evacuate the
building!
6) Call the gas distributor (under 'GAS' in the
telephone directory) from outside the building!
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In the event of any other type of incident, shut off the
main gas supply and electric supply to the appliance
and seek assistance from a CORGI registered
engineer.
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2 Installation area / boiler room
A DANGER!
The air intake and outlet openings must not be reduced
in size or closed.
A DANGER!
Do not store or use inflammable materials or liquids
near the heating boiler.
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To prevent the boiler from being damaged, care must
be taken not to contaminate the combustion air with
halogenated hydrocarbons (e. g. contained in aerosol
sprays, solvents, detergents, paints, and adhesives), or
with high quantities of dust. The room in which the
boiler is installed must be frost-proof and be well
ventilated.
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Working in the heating system
3 Working in the heating system
A DANGER!
Only a CORGI registered Engineer is to be entrusted
with the installation of this boiler, the gas supply and the
flue connection. Commissioning, Servicing and any
Repairs must be carried out by a competent person i.e.:
a CORGI Registered Engineer.
All CORGI Registered Installers carry a CORGI
identification card and have a registration number.
Both should be recorded in your boiler logbook.
You can check if your installer/Engineer is registered by
telephoning 01256 372300 or by writing to:
CORGI, 1 Elmwood, Chineham Business Park,
Crockford Lane, Basingstoke. RG24 8WG.
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The heating boiler is designed exclusively for heating
water as part of a central heating system and/or
hot-water system.
It is recommended to enter into a service contract with a
specialist company.
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4 Functions of the system and operating
instructions
The installer should familiarize the user with the functions and
operation of the heating system and ensure that a complete
set of technical documentation is supplied.
5 Maintenance intervals
For optimum, long-term reliable functioning of the heating
boiler, and in order to be able to claim under the terms of the
manufacturer's warranty, the heating boiler must be inspected
and maintained at least once a year (under normal operating
conditions) by an officially recognized installation and service
engineer. The term "normal operating conditions" means that
the heating boiler is used to provide central heating and/or hot
water to no more than one single-family dwelling.
In all other cases, the heating boiler must be inspected and
maintained by an officially recognised installation service
engineer every 2,500 burner operating hours.
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