IDEAL MEXICO SLIMLINE 2 BEDRS 40, RS 50, CF 40, CF 50 User Instruction

User's Instructions

IDEAL
MEXICO SLIMLINE 2 BED

RS & CF 40 & 50

Ideal Mexico B.G.C. Appliance Nos.

Slimline 2 RS 40 41 349 39

Slimline 2 RS 50 41 349 40

Slimline 2 CF 40 41 349 37

Slimline 2 CF 50 41 349 38

Natural gas models only

Caution

To avoid the possibility of injury during the operation
or cleaning of this appliance, care should be taken
when handling the edges of sheet steel components.

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Mexico Slimline 2 B.E.D. - User's

THE GAS SAFETY (INSTALLATION AND
USE) REGULATIONS 1994 & AMENDMENTS

1996.

It is law that all gas appliances are installed by a CORGI
registered installer [identified by ] in accordance with the
above regulations. Failure to install appliances correctly

could lead to prosecution. It is in your own interest, and that
of safety, to ensure that the law is complied with.

It is ESSENTIAL that the instructions in this booklet
are strictly followed, for safe and economic
operation of the boiler.

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

This appliance must be efficiently earthed.

Supply: 230 V ~ 50 Hz

This appliance must be connected to the supply via a double­pole switch, fused at 3A, having a 3mm [1/8"] separation in
both poles, serving only the boiler and system controls.

IMPORTANT NOTES

a. If the boiler is installed in a compartment then the

compartment MUST NOT be used for storage purposes.

b. The ventilation provided for the boiler during installation

MUST NOT be blocked, and a check should be made
periodically that the ventilation areas are free from any
obstruction.

c. If it is known or suspected that a fault exists on the boiler

then it MUST NOT be used until the fault has been
corrected by a CORGI registered installer.

d. Flammable materials MUST NOT be placed in close

proximity to the appliance. Materials giving off flammable
vapours MUST NOT be stored in the same room as the
appliance.

e. Under no circumstances should any of the sealed

components on this appliance be used incorrectly or
tampered with.

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BOILER CLEARANCES

Dimensions in mm (in.)

Boiler Minimum Minimum

A or B A + B

CF 40 25 (1") 100 (4")

CF 50 25 (1") 100 (4")

RS 40 5(3/16") 10 (3/8")

RS 50 5(3/16") 10 (3/8")

MINIMUM CLEARANCES

A clearance of 535mm [21"] MUST be available at the
front of the boiler for servicing.

The minimum clearances given in Frame 1 MUST be
complied with, in order to maintain the safe running of the
boiler.

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Mexico Slimline 2 B.E.D. - User's

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BOILER FITTINGS

RS illustrated

TO SHUT DOWN THE BOILER

1. For short periods:

Turn the boiler thermostat to OFF. When heating is again
required, restore the knob to its original setting.

2. For longer periods:

Turn the boiler thermostat knob to OFF and the gas
control knob clockwise until resistance is felt and then
release it to extinguish the pilot burner.
Switch the electricity OFF.

TO LIGHT THE BOILER

1. Check that the main gas cock (F) is open.

2. Ensure the boiler thermostat knob (A) is at OFF.

Turn the gas control knob (C) clockwise until
resistance is felt and then release it. Wait for 3

minutes.

3. Push in the gas control knob (C) and hold it

depressed. Push in and release the igniter button
(B) repeatedly until the pilot flame can be seen
through the sightglass (D). When the pilot has lit
continue to press the control knob (C) for a further
20 seconds.

4. Should the pilot go out at this, or any other stage,
turn the gas control knob (C) clockwise and release
it. Wait for 3 minutes. Repeat instruction 3 but wait
longer than 20 seconds before releasing the gas
control knob (C).

5. Check that the electricity supply and all external
controls are ON.

6. Turn the boiler thermostat knob (A) to position 6 and
the boiler will light. Set the boiler thermostat to the
desired setting.

Winter conditions (i.e. central heating and domestic
hot water)

The thermostat should be positioned at setting 5 or 6.

Summer conditions (i.e. domestic hot water only )

The thermostat should be positioned at setting 1 or 2.
However, these settings are offered for general

guidance only and other settings may be found preferable,
dependent upon the type of system installed or as
recommended by the installer.

Approximate flow temperatures for the boiler thermostat
settings are:

Boiler Thermostat Setting Flow Temperature

O

C

O

F

1 54 130

2 60 140

3 66 150

4 71 160

5 77 170

6 82 180

April 1997 150 951 A01

THIS SYMBOL IS YOUR
ASSURANCE OF QUALITY

These appliances are designed for use with Natural
Gas only. They have been tested and conform with
the provisions of BS. 6332 and BS. 5258.

CERTIFIED PRODUCT
Manufactured under a BS EN ISO 9001:
1994 Quality System accepted by BSI

CARADON IDEAL Ltd. pursues a policy of continuing
improvement in the design and performance of its
products. The right is therefore reserved to vary
specification without notice.

CARADON IDEAL Ltd,

P.O. Box 103, National Avenue,

Kingston upon Hull, HU5 4JN.

Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone].

Registration No. London 322 137.

Registered Office; National Avenue,

Kingston upon Hull, HU5 4JN.

A subsidiary of Caradon p.l.c

Printed in England

Please use the following numbers for speedy assistance.

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Customer Care & Technical Support.

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FROST PRECAUTIONS

Leave the boiler running at a reduced setting when the
premises are to be unoccupied for short periods.

For longer periods the entire system, including the domestic
water supply, should be drained down.

If the system includes a frost thermostat, in cold weather
the boiler should be turned OFF at the time overriding switch
only.

All other switches, including the mains supply and the boiler
thermostat, should be left in the normal running position.

TTB DOWNDRAUGHT THERMOSTAT (CF only)

This appliance is fitted with a TTB downdraught thermostat
for added safety and protection. If this thermostat should
operate and switch off the appliance it is because the flue is
subject to downdraught, probably as a result of adverse wind
conditions.

The TTB is an automatic reset thermostat which will reset
once wind conditions have returned to normal, subject to a
built-in reset delay of between 10-25 minutes.

The TTB is an IMPORTANT SAFETY DEVICE and MUST
NOT be put out of action or interfered with in any way.

In cases of repeated or continuous shutdown a CORGI
registered person should be called to investigate and rectify
the condition causing this. Only the manufacturer's original
parts should be used for replacement.

TO RELIGHT THE BOILER

Repeat the procedure detailed in paragraphs 1-5 in 'To Light
the Boiler'.

If required, the pilot burner may be ignited by means of a
spill inserted though the sight glass opening (D).

ESCAPE OF GAS

Should a gas leak or fault be suspected contact your gas
supplier without delay.

Do not search for gas leaks with a naked flame

CLEANING

For normal cleaning simply dust with a dry cloth.

To remove stubborn marks and stains wipe with a damp
cloth and finish off with a dry cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleaning materials.

MAINTENANCE

The appliance should be serviced at least once a year by a
CORGI registered installer.

Note. The appliance model is given on the data plate, located
on the front of the boiler base plate, behind the grille
assembly.