IDEAL Mexico Super RS 3/60P, Mexico Super RS 3/100P, Mexico Super CF 3/60P, Mexico Super CF 3/140P User Manual

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Mexico:

The Floor Standing Gas Boiler

The Ideal Mexico is a range of cast iron floor standing gas central heating boilers. Both
balanced or conventional flue versions are available. A complete range of both natural
gas and propane models. The range offers Super models and, for when space is tight,
there are Slimline models available.

Mexico: Britain’s biggest selling floor standing boiler

The ideal replacement boiler...

Easy to install, easy to operate and easy to service. The Ideal Mexico really is the
ultimate replacement floor standing range - you can depend on it.

Proven reliability...

Proven cast iron heat exchanger engineered and refined to be the most dependable
floor standing boiler ensuring totally calm operation and quiet running, whatever the
system demands.

Complete range...

27 models, including 4 Slimline models at only 250mm wide and 8 propane Super
models. Option kit availability includes an easy to use programmer kit available on all
models, an overheat thermostat kit for all models and a pump kit that can be housed
within the casing, available for all models except the Super CF 3/140 & CF 3/140P.

Full system suitability...

All models are suitable for connection to pumped open vent central heating systems,
pumped central heating combined with pumped or gravity indirect domestic hot water
supply systems. They can also be used on sealed water systems when used in
conjunction with the optional Overheat Thermostat Kit.

Free Guarantee: 1st Year Ideal Care

The home owner is entitled to 12 months free Ideal Care, which includes both parts
and labour, to restore the boiler to full function. Please encourage the home owner to
complete and return the registration form in their Householder’s pack within 30 days of
installation.

Optional Extra Year Cover with Ideal Care

You may wish to offer your own annual service plan or you may wish to advise the
home owner to complete their application form for the appropriate level of extended
Ideal Care - Silver, Gold or Platinum. Full details are available in the Ideal Care brochure.

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CAUTION.

To avoid the possibility of injury during the installation, servicing or cleaning of

this appliance care should be taken when handling edges of sheet steel components

Mexico Super (Propane Models Only)

Introduction

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

Gas safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1994,
amendments 1996 or rules in force.

In your own interest, and that of safety, it is the law that this boiler
must be installed by a registered installer, in accordance with all
national and local regulations.

Electricity Supply

This appliance must be efficiently earthed.

Supply: 230 V ~ 50 Hz.

The fusing should be 3A.

Connection must be made in a way that allows complete
isolation of the electrical supply such as a double pole switch
having a 3mm (1/8") contact separation in both poles, or a
plug and socket, serving only the boiler and system controls.
The means of isolation must be accessible to the user after
installation.

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. Inflammable 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.

TTB Downdraught thermostat

(CF boilers 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 in excess of 10 minutes.

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

The TTB is not a substitute for an independently mounted carbon
monoxide detector.

In cases of repeated or continuous shutdown a CORGI registered
installer should be called to investigate and rectify the condition
causing this and carry out an operational test after each intervention
on the device. Only the manufacturer's original parts should be
used for replacement.

Minimum clearances

A clearance of 533mm (21") MUST be available at the front of the
boiler for servicing.

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

Mexico Super CF 3/60P ......... G.C. No. 41 348 99

Mexico Super CF 3/75P ......... G.C. No. 41 349 23

Mexico Super CF 3/100P ....... G.C. No. 41 349 24

Mexico Super CF 3/125P ....... G.C. No. 41 349 25

Mexico Super CF 3/140P ....... G.C. No. 41 349 26

Mexico Super RS 3/60P ......... G.C. No. 41 349 34

Mexico Super RS 3/75P ......... G.C. No. 41 349 35

Mexico Super RS 3/100P ....... G.C. No. 41 349 36

Destination Countries: GB, IECertified - P.I. No. RS ....... 87 AT 14 CF .......... 87 AT 15

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Table 1

Minimum Minimum

Boiler A or BA + B

mm (ins.) mm (ins.)

CF 3/60P & 3/75P 10 (

3/8) 110 (4 1/2)

CF 3/100P 35 (1 3/8) 135 (5 1/4)

CF 3/125P 50 (2) 210 (8 1/4)

CF 3/140P 150 (6) 300 (12)

all RS models 10 (3/8) 20 (

3/4)

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BOILER CLEARANCES

To light the boiler.

Refer to Frame 2

If a programmer is fitted refer to separate instructions for the
programmer before continuing.

1. Check that the electricity supply to the boiler is OFF.

2. Remove the lower front panel by pulling it forward and lifting

out.

3. Open the control panel drop-down door and ensure that the
thermostat knob (A) is in the OFF position.

4. Turn the gas control knob (B) to the RIGHT until resistance is
felt and then release it.

Wait for 3 minutes.

5. Push in and retain fully depressed the gas control knob (B).
Press and release the ignition button (C) repeatedly until the
pilot flame can be seen through the sight glass (D). When the
pilot has lit, continue to press in the gas control knob (B) for a
further 15 seconds.

6. Should the pilot go out at this or any other stage, turn the gas
control knob (B) CLOCKWISE and release it. Wait for 3 minutes
then repeat instruction 5 - but wait longer than 15 seconds
before releasing the gas control knob.

7. Switch ON the electricity supply to the boiler and check that all
external controls, e.g. room thermostat etc., are ON.

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

9. Refit the lower front panel by locating the bottom edge behind
the top of the grille assembly and pushing the panel backward
to engage in the upper clips.

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 2.

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.

To shut down the boiler

1. For short periods

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

2. For longer periods

a. Turn the boiler thermostat knob (A) to OFF.

b. Turn the gas control knob (B) CLOCKWISE until

resistance is felt then release it to extinguish the pilot burner.

c. Switch the electricity supply to OFF.

Frost protection

If no frost protection is provided and frost is likely during a short
absence from home, leave the heating controls (if fitted) at a
reduced temperature setting.

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

If the system includes a frost thermostat then, during cold weather,
the boiler should be turned OFF at the time switch (if fitted) ONLY.
The mains supply should be left switched ON, with the boiler
thermostat left in the normal running position.

THE LOG BOOK SHOULD BE COMPLETED AFTER

EACH SERVICE AND KEPT WITH THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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BOILER CONTROLS

LEGEND

A Boiler thermostat knob

B Gas control knob

C Ignition button

D Sightglass

E Overheat thermostat (optional)

reset button

Note.

Grille assembly not shown for clarity

Control of water temperature

1. Set the boiler thermostat knob (A) to give the required
temperature for central heating.

2. The boiler thermostat automatically switches the main burner
OFF and ON to maintain the selected temperature.

3. The pilot burner remains alight continuously to give re­ignition of the main burner.

To relight the boiler

Repeat the procedure 1 - 9 detailed in 'To light the boiler'.

Boiler Overheat Thermostat

(Fitted for sealed systems only)

The boiler is fitted with a safety 'cutout' thermostat. This thermostat
will extinguish the pilot and shut down the boiler in the event of
overheating. Should this occur, allow the boiler to cool, press the
reset button (E) on the overheat thermostat then relight as detailed
in steps 1-9 under 'To light the boiler'.

If the 'cutout' condition persists turn off the boiler and consult a
CORGI registered installer.

Loss of system water pressure

(Boilers fitted with the Overheat Thermostat Kit only)

If the red arrow on the system pressure gauge is set above zero
and the system pressure is seen to fall below this value over a
period of time then a water leak is indicated. In this event a CORGI
registered installer should be consulted.

DO NOT FIRE THE BOILER IF THE PRESSURE HAS
REDUCED TO ZERO FROM THE ORIGINAL SETTING

Escape of gas

See 'Emergency Action Notice' on the back page.

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.

RS boiler shown

The gas safety (installation and use) regulations, statutory
instrument 1994, and amendments 1996, impose certain legal
obligations on gas users.

Changing gas cylinders

a. Ensure that the replacement gas cylinder is the correct one for

the installation.

b. Extinguish any fire, flame or source of ignition (including

cigarettes, pipes and pilot lights) before changing the gas
cylinders.

c. Change cylinders with caution.

d. Ensure that the gas cylinder valve(s) is/are closed before

disconnecting an empty cylinder or before removing any plastic
cap or plug on the outlet connection of the replacement cylinder.

Never use tools on cylinder valves, hand wheels or levers.

Note. Cylinders with threaded connections have a left hand

thread. For cylinders with self-sealing clip-on valves, ensure
that the regulator tap is closed before disconnection.

e. Ensure that the replacement cylinder connections are gastight.

Any leaking vapour will have a distinctive odour. Test by using

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GAS LEAK

(usually detected by a distinctive smell)

DO NOT

use electrical switches

DO NOT

look for a leak with a

naked flame

IMMEDIATE ACTION:

• CLOSE all supply valves.

• EXTINGUISH all sources of ignition.

• Open all doors and windows.

• If leakage cannot be stopped REMOVE CYLINDERS to
a safe place in the open air and advise the supplier. If
this is not possible, evacuate the premises and call the
fire brigade.

• Do not use the installation until it has been checked by a
CORGI registered installer.

leak detection solution around the connections - bubbles will
form if vapour is leaking.

NEVER USE A NAKED FLAME

f. It is essential that the correct pressure regulator, with the correct

pressure setting and capacity for the installation, is used in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

g. In the case of a connection on a pressure regulator or gas

appliance which relies upon a sealing washer to maintain a
gastight joint, it is essential to check that the washer is present
and that it is sound and correctly positioned prior to making
the connection. Where the connection relies on a metal-to­metal seating or bullnose connection to obtain a gastight joint,
it is essential that the mating surfaces be clean and undamaged.

Under no circumstances should a damaged valve or connection
be used.

h. Where connections are designed to be tightened with a

spanner, it is essential that a spanner of the correct size is
used and that the union is firmly tightened - hand tightness is
not sufficient.

When self sealing valves are incorporated in a gas cylinder,
connection should be made in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and tools should not be used.

i. If the continuation of supply is interrupted when a cylinder is

changed, it is essential that all appliance taps are turned off
before the change is made.

j. With bulk storage tanks always ensure that the site is kept clean

and clear of rubbish. Such vessels are designed to be filled on
site by the gas distributors.

EMERGENCY ACTION

EMERGENCY ACTION

FIRE

IMMEDIATE ACTION:

IF SAFE TO DO SO, SHUT OFF THE GAS SUPPLY

Do not attempt to extinguish gas flame by any other means.

Raise the alarm and call the fire brigade stating that a

liquefied petroleum gas cylinder is involved, and give its location.

DO NOT GO NEAR A CYLINDER if a cylinder is being heated
by fire.

ALERT EVERYONE in the immediate area of the fire and
evacuate the building.

ADVISE THE FIRE BRIGADE on their ARRIVAL of the
LOCATION of the cylinder.

If a cylinder is not involved in the fire and it is SAFE TO DO SO,
close all cylinder valves and remove the cylinders to a safe
place.

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CARADON PLUMBING 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.

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

September 1999 151915 A02

CARADON PLUMBING Ltd, P.O. Box 103, National Ave, Kingston upon Hull, HU5 4JN. Telephone:
01482 492 251 Fax: [phone]. Registration No. London 322 137. Registered Office: National
Avenue, Kingston upon Hull, HU5 4JN. A subsidiary of Caradon p.l.c

Ideal Consumer Helpline: 01482 498660

The code of practice for the installation,

commissioning & servicing of central heating systems

Caradon Plumbing Limited is a member of the

Benchmark initiative and fully supports the aims of the

programme. Benchmark has been introduced to

improve the standards of installation and

commissioning of central heating systems in the UK

and to encourage the regular servicing of all central

heating systems to ensure safety and efficiency.

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