RVR Energy Technology MICROMAT EC 45, MICROMAT EC 62, MICROMAT EC 76 Instruction For Usage, Installation & Commissioning

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index
Page Section 4 1.0 User Instructions
2.0 General Notes 6 3.0 Product Description 7 3.0 Product Description (contd) 8 4.0 Technical Data & Dimensions 9 5.0 Delivery Consignment/Unpacking The Boiler
6.0 Boiler Location
7.0 Installation Clearances 10 8.0 Wall Mounting
9.0 Gas Connection 11 9.1 Gas Conversion 12 10.0 System Flow & Return Connections
11.0 Condensate Connection
13 11.0 Condensate Connection (contd)
12.0 Flue Combustion Air Connection - General 14 13.0 Flue Systems 17 14.0 Calculating Flue Resistance 20 - 21 15.0 Ventilation Requirements Single Appliances 22 - 30 16.0 Hydraulic system Design (circuit diagrams) 31 16.1 Water Treatment System Cleaning
16.2 Care With The Use of Soldering Flux
17.0 Electrical Connections 32 - 41 17.0 Electrical Connections (contd) 41 18.0 Commissioning The MICROMAT EC Boiler 42 18.1 Pre-Commissioning Checks 43 18.2 Dip Switch Settings 44 18.3 First Firing 45 18.3 First Firing (contd) 45 - 47 18.4 Setting Weather Compensation 48 18.5 Setting Domestic Hot Water Temperature
18.6 Service Button/Setting Heating Output 49 18.6 Service Button/Setting Heating Output (contd)
18.7 Output For Charging Hot Water
19.0 Setting The Boiler To Work 30 20.0 Servicing Instruction
20.1 Inspection 51 20.2 Maintenance 52 - 54 21.0 Screen Display/Diagnosis Of Faults
21.1 Screen Display/Diagnosis Of Faults
21.2 (Possible) Causes Of Fault & Corrective Action
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1.0 user instructions for
the micromat boiler appliance
Before operating the boiler:
Check that the boiler has been installed in strict accordance with the instructions contained in this manual. Non compliance with the instructions may result in injury and/or damage to property. The warranty on the boiler is void if the boiler is not installed in accordance with these instructions.
Check the following points with the installer: A suitable corrosion inhibitor has been added to the water in the system. (see page 31) The water used to fill the system is within the purity limits specified. (page 31) Any soldering fluxes used are compatible with the boiler (see page 31)
Important!
The Micromat EC boiler requires an annual service. The boiler display will display [Service] when a service is due although the boiler will continue to operate normally. An RVR approved service technician should carry out the annual service.
Switching ON the MICROMAT EC
1) Ensure the pressure gauge indicates a pressure within the system of not less than 0.5 bar and not more than 3 bar.
2) Ensure the gas supply is turned on.
3) Switch on the on/off switch on the appliance control panel.
After switching on the boiler the MICROMAT EC operates automatically.
Switching OFF the MICROMAT EC
1) Switch off the on/off switch on the appliance control panel.
2) Turn off the gas supply Turning off the boiler will leave the system at risk of freezing during the winter months and will disable the automatic
pump exercising routine. If the only reason for shutdown is that normal heating is not required, then it is recommended to leave the boiler on and turn off or turn down any external controls.
Boiler Switch Panel
Display
ECO/ECO Plus Switch
ON/OFF Switch
Water Pressure
RESET Button
ENGINEERS Button
TEST Button
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1.0 user instructions for
the micromat boiler appliance
Functions of the Control Panel Buttons and Dials Reset Button
This button has two functions
1. Resetting of fault conditions: - When the display text is flashing on and off, a boiler fault is indicated. The type of fault is displayed on the screen. Please refer to the fault finding section on page 52 for a description of these faults. The boiler control is reset by pressing the Reset button once.
2. Inspection of boiler operating parameters:- When the display is not flashing (ie when the boiler is in normal operation), the Reset button may be used to inspect the boiler operating parameters.
Press once - Display shows “T1 Fl1 --°C” - This is the flow water temperature from heat exchanger 1. Press twice - Display shows “T3 Fl2 --°C“ - This is the flow water temperature from heat exchanger 2. Press three times - Display shows “T3 Ret --C” - This is the return water temperature to the boiler. Press four times - Display shows “T5 Sto --°C” - This is the Domestic hot water storage temperature. A temperature
is shown only if the hot water temperature sensor (RVR Stock no: SBA021) is connected. Press five times - Display shows “Fan Sp 1 ---- RPM” - This is the burner blower speed for heat exchanger 1. Press six times - Display shows “Fan Sp 2 ---- RPM” - This is the burner blower speed for heat exchanger 2. Press seven times - Display shows “Pump 1 --%” - This is the speed of the circulation pump as a percentage of
it’s maximum speed. Press an eighth time and the display returns to normal displaying the supply water temperature.
Engineers Button
The user will not normally need to use this button. It is used by the service technician to enable measurement of flue emissions even without heat requirement being present.
NOTE: This function will not be available if the MICROMAT EC and the heating system have reached their maximum temperatures.
If the Engineers button is pressed once then the MICROMAT EC operates with half power. The display shows [Flue Emissi]. If the Engineers button is not pressed again within 10 minutes the MICROMAT EC will switch back to automatic operation after this period. Pressing the button again when [Flue-Emissi] is displayed brings [10min Low] onto the display. In this condition the power output of the boiler can be adjusted using the green potentiometer between 11kW and 57kW (EC62H) and 14kW and 72kW (E76H)
Turning it to the right : Less Power Turning it to the left: More Power
Pressing the Engineers button again while [10 min. low] is shown in the display switches the MICROMAT EC back to automatic operation. After 10 minutes partial output the MICROMAT EC will return to automatic operation
TEST Button
The Test button is used to simulate the function of the hot water High Limit Stat. Whilst theTEST-button is pressed the display shows [Limit F/R]. During this display the function of the MICROMAT
EC is blocked. When the button is released the boiler will return to normal operation. If the button is pressed for more than 3 minutes [Wat 1 Lockout] will blink on the display. The function of the
MICROMAT EC is then locked. The MICROMAT EC can also be locked by simultaneously pressing the TEST and ENGINEERS button. When the RESET button is pressed again the MICROMAT EC returns to automatic operation.
ECO and ECO PLUS Operation
In ECO PLUS mode the pumps in the MICROMAT EC maintain a temperature differential of 20K (10K with underfloor heating) if the system design allows this. This ensures the most effective use of energy.
In ECO mode the temperature differential is only regulated if the return temperature exceeds 50°C. With lower temperatures the pumps work at full speed. This also ensures the maximum heat dissipation. The ECO mode setting is recommended if individual rooms do not get warm enough and hydraulic balancing is not possible.
Green Potentiometer
The green potentiometer is used to adjust the Domestic hot water storage temperature, if the boiler has been configured for this. See page 48 for more information.
Red and Blue potentiometers
These are used to alter the weather compensation settings. See page 45 for more information.
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2.0 general
notes
3.0 product
description
These instructions are intended to assist the installer, commissioning engineer, maintenance engineer and user with the installation, maintenance and usage of MICROMAT EC,45, 62 and 76 models gas fired condensing boilers.
Please read this manual fully before commencing the installation of the appliance. The MICROMAT EC must only be installed by persons deemed to be competent. This manual must be handed to the user following completion of the installation.
The MICROMAT EC range of wall mounted gas fired condensing boilers are state of the art appliances which include a comprehensive range of features. The appliance must only be used on sealed and pressurised systems. System design must take into account the boiler operating t of 20°C.
wall mounted with compact dimensions
At 900H x 458W x 435D the MICROMAT EC boiler provides maximum heat from minimum dimensions without compromising serviceability.
fully modulating heat output
The output of the boiler is fully variable, sliding between (approx.) 20% to 100%, which automatically and instantly adjusts to match the needs of the system. The percentage of power at any given time can be dictated by either outside air temperature, flow temperature, return temperature, stored domestic hot water temperature, or room temperature, or a combination of the aforementioned.
fully condensing stainless steel heat exchanger
The MICROMAT EC boiler is designed with extended heat exchange surface area and is fabricated from corrosion resistant long-life stainless steel. The unique Spiranox heat exchanger will return operating efficiencies from 88% gross (96% nett) at 60°C return temperature, up to 96% gross (104% nett), at 30°C return temperature.
extremely low harmful emissions
The boiler utilises 100% pre-mix gas/air fed at positive pressure to the metal fibre sheathed radiant burners. The combustion system incorporates internal flue gas re-circulation and this combined with the precise nature of pre­mix fuel/air control, gives ultra low emissions to satisfy the most stringent emission regulations in the world currently. That is: <20mg/kWh NOx (14 ppm DAF) and <14mg/kWh CO (13 ppm DAF). The fully modulating nature of the appliance also reduces emissions by avoiding repeated start/stops and the associated increase in emissions, which occurs with burner on/off cycling.
accurate variable burner output control
The pre-mix burner fans have low voltage direct current drive motors with pulse relay counting. This system allows precise control over fan speed/combustion air volumes. Coupled with a gas valve system set to provide a one to one ratio of precisely measured volumes of fuel to air, this allows extremely accurate and instant variable burner output control to be achieved.
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description
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energy saving
In addition to the extremely efficient burner and heat exchanger system employed in the MICROMAT EC each appliance includes a modulating speed boiler primary pump. This feature allows the boiler to self-maintain a 20°C t across the heat exchanger, optimising the heat exchanger efficiency and reducing also the electrical consumption of the pump motors. The result is a seasonal increase in boiler efficiency of a further 7-10% and a reduction in pump electricity consumption of up to 70%.
natural gas or LPG
Appliances can be supplied for use with natural gas (G20) or LPG (G31).
comprehensive microprocessor control
The boiler control panel includes a user friendly microprocessor control centre which manages the entire function of the appliance and encompasses: -
1. Management of the essential safety functions of burner ignition and flame monitoring.
2. Water high temperature and flue gas high temperature safety cut out.
3. Modulation of the boiler output and pump speeds in conjunction with operating temperature control.
4. LCD display screen with two lines of text to continuously display operational or fault status.
5. In built weather compensator to provide direct-on boiler VT flow temperature (if required).
6. Remote stored hot water temperature control.
7. In built 2 stage boiler frost protection program.
8. In built pump exercising program to avoid standstill seizure.
9. Cold start boost facility.
10. PC compatibility with data logging which allows communication with the boiler via a lap-top computer to review / modify operational parameters and access operational history as an aid to fault finding and preventative maintenance.
11. Range rate adjustment which allows the power to be set to accurately match the maximum needs of the system, with the facility to set a different firing rate for heating. Output to hot water self adjusts to the heat transfer capability of the calorifier.
12. Facility to connect optional matched control components which allow the boiler to control a heating circuit pump, HWS primary pump or diverter valve and an underfloor circuit mixing valve and pump, plus the ability for the boiler to be controlled by a remote multi function modulating room unit. Multiple boilers may be connected to a modulating Kaskade manager which further enhances the operating efficiency of a larger load modular boiler system.
room sealed option
If required, the boiler may be installed to be completely room sealed, taking combustion air directly from outside the building, using a 125/70 concentric air duct/flue duct system. Inherent safety is afforded by the negative pressure within the boiler casing, which in the event of incorrect sealing results in safe inward air leakage only.
extended flue lengths
The excess fan pressure from the combustion system is 100 Pa, which allows the appliance to be exhausted using small diameter PPS plastic flue components, over long distances, allowing for complete flexibility in boiler siting.
designed for ease of maintenance
Although compact, the MICROMAT EC does not compromise serviceability. The appliance has been engineered to be easy to maintain with even the most major of service operations being able to be completed easily and quickly with the minimum of tools.
guarantee
The heat exchanger carries a five year guarantee against manufacturing or material defect provided that INIBAL corrosion inhibitor is used in the system and a service contract is in place with an RVR approved service agent. Please contact the RVR Customer Care Department for details.
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4.0 technical
data & dimensions
underside - models 45/62/76
plan - models 45/62/76
238
229
108
458
38
55
231
435
1 2 3 4
193
108
38
24
35
55
125678
front - all models
950
50
CONNECTION MICROMAT EC 45 62 76
1. Return 1 1/4” BSP-M 11/4” BSP-M 11/4” BSP-M
2. Flow 1 1/4” BSP-M 11/4” BSP-M 11/4” BSP-M
3. Flue Gas (OD) 70mm 70mm 70mm
4. Air Duct (OD) 125mm 125mm 125mm
5. Condense Siphon Cleaning 3/4” BSP3/4” BSP3/4” BSP Point (capped)
6. Condensate
3
/4” BSP-M3/4” BSP-M3/4” BSP-M
7. Cable Entries Multiple Grommets
8. Gas
3
/4” BSP3/4” BSP3/4” BSP
MODEL MICROMAT EC 45 62 76
Nominal Heat Input Nett (max) kW 43 57 72 Nominal Heat Output 80/60°C kW 41.3 55.8 70.6 Nominal Heat Output 50/30°C kW 45.2 60.4 76.0 Input Rate Nat Gas (max) m3/h 4.5 6.01 7.6 Minimum/Maximum Gas Pressure mbar 15/60 15/60 15/60 Flue Gas Volume (hot) m3/h 64 81 104 Pressure at Flue Outlet pa 100 100 100 Maximum Working Pressure bar 3.0 3.0 3.0 Minimum Working Pressure bar 0.5 0.5 0.5 Maximum Flow Temperature °C 85 85 85 Power Supply Volts 230 230 230 Fuse rating Amps 3.0 3.0 3.0 Average Power Consumption Watts 115 115 164 Water Content Litres 6 7 8 Weight (Dry) kg 64 69 73
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6.0 boiler
location
7.0 installation
clearance
5.0 delivery consignment
unpacking the boiler
The boiler is delivered as a consignment of a carton containing the boiler and associated fittings, plus any other optional ancillary flue or control components in separate cartons.
The boiler carton contains
• Assembled Boiler
• Wall mounting bracket
• Fittings carton including 2Nr 11/4” x 11/4” x 1/2” BSP Tees, 2Nr 11/4” x 1/2” BSP reducing sockets, 1 Nr 3/4” BSP Inlet x 1” BSP outlet safety valve set 3.0 bar, 1 Nr 3/4” x 1/2” BSP reducing nipple (for safety valve inlet) and 1 Nr outside air temperature sensor.
To unpack the boiler, the carton should be laid on the floor with the top carton seam uppermost. Carefully remove tape from seam and open carton flaps, remove packing material, wall mounting bracket and fittings carton. For ease of boiler handling from the carton it is suggested that the carton be slit down each corner and the carton sides laid out flat. The boiler should only be lifted by contact with the rear (grey) chassis assembly.
To remove the casing from the boiler, slacken the screw in the underside of the casing, unlatch left and right hand catches on underside of case, pull casing slightly to the front and lift upwards to disengage casing hooks from rear chassis and then remove casing to the front.
The MICROMAT EC Boiler is not suitable for installation external to a building. The position chosen for the boiler must be a structurally sound wall capable of supporting the weight of the boiler and any ancillaries. The position should allow for access to a condensate drain nearby or an alternative is to install a condensate sump receptacle and condensate disposal pump which should remove the condensate water to a remote drain. The wall mounting position of the boiler must allow the boiler to be true plumb vertical to ensure correct operation of the internal gravity flow condense system. The position for the boiler must satisfy the requirements of BS6798: I987 or BS6644: 1991.
For ease of installation, commissioning and maintenance the following minimum clearances should be observed.
Sides 50mm Above 250mm Below 150mm Front 450mm
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9.0 gas
connection
8.0 wall
mounting
fig. 1
fig. 2
The MICROMAT EC boiler mounts to the wall via a wall mounting bracket which interlocks to a rail on the rear of the boiler. The wall mounting bracket should be firmly fixed to the wall using suitable fixings with a countersunk head. The wall mounting bracket positioning detail is shown in fig 1. The boiler must be carefully offered up to the wall so that the rail on the rear of the boiler is just above the wall mounting bracket and then the boiler should be lowered to engage the bracket and rail. Lifting is advised with 2 persons. Do NOT lift the
boiler by the internal parts of the appliance.
important
When viewed from the side, the axis of the boiler must be vertical. The appliance must not be inclined out from the top, if necessary block or shim behind the bottom rear of the boiler to achieve a vertical installation.
The gas connection is located at the base of the appliance rear r/h side, see fig 2. The pipe size used to supply the appliance must not be smaller than the gas connection size on the appliance. The connection to the appliance must include a suitable method of disconnection and a gas control cock must be installed adjacent to the appliance for isolation purposes. The gas pipe used to supply the appliance must not allow a pressure drop of greater than 1mbar from the meter to the appliance. The nominal inlet working gas pressure measured at the appliance should be 20.0 mbar for Nat. Gas and 37 mbar for LPG.
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9.1 gas
conversion
The MICROMAT EC is factory fitted for Natural Gas (G20). However the unit can easily be converted to LPG (G31) by using the kit supplied (part no. 251588) and following the instructions below.
• Remove cover from boiler
• Open the outlet flange joints at the gas combi valves.
• On the outlet side of the gas combi valve add the Ø 5.7mm LPG jets from the conversion kit.
• On the inlet side of the left hand gas combi valve only, replace the NG jet with the 3.5mm LPG Prejet.
• Re-tighten the flange joint. Do not forget the O-rings.
• Check for Leakage.
• On the MICROMAT EC 45 H/62 H/76 H, when converting to LPG, the front bore on both gas/air mixing chambers must be closed using the black ø10mm plugs supplied in the conversion kit.
• In addition, with the MICROMAT EC 76H both back bores in both gas/air mixing chamber must be closed using the Ø15mm plugs supplied in the conversion kit.
Enter the gas type to which the MICROMAT EC is converted on the label next to the type label
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10.0 system flow
& return connections
11.0 condensate
connection
Note The MICROMAT EC boiler must only be installed on sealed and pressurised systems. The maximum working pressure of the boiler = 3 bar. A safety valve set to 3.0 bar is supplied with the boiler and must be installed onto the flow pipe adjacent to the boiler. It is recommended that the final working pressure (hot) of the system does not exceed 2.3 bar.
The boiler is equipped with 2 sets of 11/4” BSP Male flow & return connections which are located top rear L/h side & bottom rear L/h side. See figs 3&4.
The installer may choose to use both top connections or both bottom connections or one of each (e.g. flow-top, return-bottom). The appliance is supplied complete with 2Nr 11/4” x 1/2” BSP reducing sockets (see fig 3. item A) which may be used either at the top of the appliance (when flow and return connections are made to the lower boiler connections) to install air vents or be used at the bottom flow and return connections (when system connections are to the top of the appliance) to install drain cocks.
The appliance is supplied with 2Nr 11/4” x 11/4” x 1/2” BSP Tees (see fig 4. item B) which may be used to connect the supplied safety valve into the flow pipe adjacent to the appliance and either a system filling point/expansion vessel or a drain cock.
The flow and return pipework should include isolation valves and a method of disconnection local to the boiler
The condensate connection is located at the underside rear of the appliance see fig 5. The condensate syphon cleaning point is factory fitted with a heavy grade black plastic cap which MUST NOT BE
REMOVED (see fig 5) apart from routine maintenance cleaning operations and must be in place whenever the appliance is in operation. WARNING. Operating the appliance with the cap removed from the syphon cleaning point will cause products of combustion to be discharged from the cleaning point.
The condensate connection is a 3/4” BSP Male threaded stub fabricated from plastic. The installer must connect to this stub, a condensate pipe fabricated from plastic tube and fittings (3/4”, 22mm,
overflow pipe is considered suitable). Copper tube must not be used for the condensate pipe! The condensate pipe must fall continuously from the appliance to a suitable nearby drain.
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11.0 condensate
connection
12.0 flue/combustion
air connection general
If any part of the condensate pipe is to be run external to the building or is at risk of freezing, then the pipe must be suitably insulated to protect from freezing.
If a suitable drain for accepting the condensate is not available nearby to, and below the boiler (e.g. boiler installed in a basement below ground level location), then a suitable condensate sump receptacle with a discharge pump should be installed below the boiler to remove the condensate to a remote drain.
When making the condensate pipe connection to the boiler, do not use adhesives, it is recommended to lightly apply a suitable jointing tape (PTFE or similar) and use only light pressure to connect fittings to the appliance to avoid damage to the condensate outlet assembly.
It is recommended that the condensate pipework should include a method of disconnection and cleaning points.
The flue connection and combustion air inlet to the appliance are located on the top of the appliance see fig 6. These connections are arranged concentrically with the 70mm flue gas connection centrally within the 125mm air inlet connection.
There are two options for flueing the MICROMAT EC boiler.
i) Conventionally, using flue gas tube only and air for combustion from the room or compartment in which the appliance is installed. If using a conventional flue arrangement then the room or compartment must be ventilated in accordance with the requirements of BS 6644 or BS5440 as appropriate. For guidance on ventilation see section 16.
ii) Room sealed using concentric 70/125 components where air for combustion is taken from outside of the building. When using a room sealed flue, whereas air for combustion is provided from outside of the building directly to the appliance, ventilation to a compartment may still be required - See section 16 for general space cooling.
Multiple Boilers
For detail and advice on common flues serving multiple boilers, contact RVR Ltd.
Important Note
Where the MICROMAT EC is to be installed in an application where the combustion air is likely to be contaminated with oxidising agents, such as swimming pool areas, special industrial processes etc, then the appliance must be room sealed.
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13.0 flue
systems
The MICROMAT EC has an excess pressure combustion system that allows the appliance to be exhausted over extended distances using small OD flue components.
The flue gas temperature is extremely low (typically the same as the flow water temperature), which allows the use of easy to install PPS (polypropylene) flue pipe and fittings.
The appliance can take combustion air from the room in which it is installed (conventional application) or can be room sealed using a concentric flue arrangement of a 70mm PPS flue duct within a 125mm galvanised metal air duct, finished in off-white RAL 7035. A full range of flue pipe and air duct components including roof and wall terminals is available from RVR Limited.
Flue System Option No. 1
Horizontal Balanced Flue System
Using this sytem the air for combustion and the flue products are piped to/from outside the space.
The balanced flue may pass through the wall directly behind, or, on either side of the MICROMAT EC.
The following components and options are available from RVR Limited:~
•70/125 concentric wall terminal set complete with flue products sampling tee, 500mm straight concentric flue, wall sealing plates and outside terminal. These are finished in RAL 7035 (the 125mm galvanised pipe) and light grey (natural colour of 70mm PPS pipe). RVR Order Code - SBA050
The system may be extended using the following accessories:
•125mm Ø Extension pipe RAL7035, 250mm long. RVR Order Code - SBA053
•125mm Ø Extension pipe RAL7035, 500mm long. RVR Order Code - SBA054
•125mm Ø Extension pipe RAL7035, 1000mm long. RVR Order Code - SBA055
•125mm Ø 90° bend RAL7035. RVR Order Code - SBA056
•70mm Ø Extension Pipe PPS, 250 mm long. RVR Order Code - SBA057
•70mm Ø Extension Pipe PPS, 500mm long. RVR Order Code - SBA058
•70mm Ø Extension Pipe PPS, 1000mm long. RVR Order Code - SBA059
•70mm Ø 90° bend PPS. RVR Order Code - SBA060
•Birdscreen for 70mm Pipe. RVR Order Code - ACB002
Concentric Wall Terminal Set
Order Code SBA050
Flue Products
Sampling Tee.
MICROMAT EC
Horizontal Balanced Flue with side exit
Concentric Wall Terminal Set
Order Code SBA050.
Flue Products
Sampling Tee.
MICROMAT EC
Horizontal Balanced Flue with rear exit
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Flue System Option No. 2
Vertical Balanced Flue System
Using this system the air for combustion and the flue products are piped vertically to/from outside the space. The balanced flue may exit through both flat and pitched roofs. Suitable flashings are available for either case. The following components and options are available from RVR Limited:
•70/125 concentric roof terminal set, complete with concentric pipes and terminal. The air pipe is finished in black PPS and the flue pipe in grey PPS. The length is 1150mm. RVR Order Code - SBA051
•70/125 concentric roof terminal set, complete with concentric pipes and terminal. The air pipe is finished in black PPS and the flue pipe in grey PPS. The length is 2000mm. RVR Order Code - SBA061
•Flue Products Sampling Tee (RAL 7035). RVR Order Code - SBA052 (Note: This item must be used with either of the above kits)
•Pitched Roof Flashing (20° - 45°). RVR Order Code - SBA062
or
• Flat Roof Flashing. RVR Order Code - SBA063 The system may be extended using the following accessories:
•125mm Ø Extension Pipe, Black PPS, 1020mm long. RVR Order Code - SBA064
•125mm Ø Extension Pipe, Black PPS, 2000mm long. RVR Order Code - SBA065
•70mm Ø Extension Pipe, Grey PPS, 1000mm long. RVR Order Code - SBA059
•70mm Ø Extension Pipe, Grey PPS, 2000mm long. RVR Order Code - SBA066
•45° Bend Black PPS, Male and Female Connections. RVR Order Code - SBA067
•45° Bend Black PPS, two Female Connections. RVR Order Code - SBA068
•70mm Ø 90° bend PPS. RVR Order Code - SBA060
MICROMAT EC
Flue Products Sampling Tee
(RAL 7035) Order Code
SBA052
Vertical Balanced
Flue Kit (Black PPS)
Order Code
SBA051/ SBA061
(1150mm/2000mm)
Flat Roof Flashing
Order Code SBA063
Vertical Concentric System (Flat Roof)
Vertical Concentric System (Pitched Roof)
Pitched Roof
Flashing 20°-45°
Order Code
SBA062
Vertical Balanced
Flue
Kit (Black PPS)
Order Code
SBA051/SBA061
(1150mm/2000mm)
Flue Products Sampling Tee
(RAL 7035) Order Code
SBA052
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Flue System Option No. 3
Horizontal Discharge with air for Combustion taken from Room.
Using this sytem the air for combustion is taken in from the room at the sampling Tee and the flue products are exhausted horizontally through a wall.
This sytem comprises :
• Flue Products Sampling Tee (RAL 7035). RVR Order Code - SBA052 (This must always be used)
• 70mm Ø Extension Pipe, Grey PPS, 1000mm long. RVR Order Code - SBA059
The system may be extended using the following accessories:
• 70mm Ø Extension Pipe PPS, 250 mm long. RVR Order Code - SBA057
• 70mm Ø Extension Pipe PPS, 500mm long. RVR Order Code - SBA058
• 70mm Ø Extension Pipe PPS, 2000mm long. RVR Order Code - SBA066
• 70mm Ø 90° bend PPS. RVR Order Code - SBA060.
• Birdscreen for 70mm Pipe. RVR Order Code - ACB002.
MICROMAT EC
70mm Ø 90°
Bend Grey PPS
Order Code
SBA060
70mm Ø Grey
PPS Pipe
500mm long
Order Code
SBA058
70mm Ø Grey
PPS Pipe
250mm long
Order Code
SBA057
70mm Ø Grey
PPS Pipe
250mm long
Order Code
SBA059
Flue Products Sampling Tee
Order Code
SBA052
Horizontal discharge with air for Combustion taken from Room
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14.0 calculating
flue resistance
The excess pressure available for overcoming the frictional resistance of a flue system is 100 Pa. The adjacent table of flue component resistances will assist the designer in calculating total flue system frictional loss.
If the total installed flue system resistance exceeds 100 Pa., then the result will be a reduction in boiler output. Reference to the ‘Effect of Flue System Resistance On Boiler Output”, graphs will assist. If the resistance of a proposed flue system has an unacceptable effect on boiler output, then a larger diameter flue tube should be selected.
Thermal up-draught is generated in a vertical flue system, reducing the resistance of the system. Reference to the “Thermal Up-draught Graph’ will provide a figure in Pa., which may be deducted from the total calculated flue system resistance.
NB. Thermal up-draught does not apply to horizontal sections of a flue system.
COMPONENT RESISTANCE (Pa) 45 62 76 70/125 Concentric Wall Terminal 14.6 21.4 31.2 70/125 Concentric Roof Terminal Without Rain Cap 14.6 21.4 31.2 70/ 125 Concentric Roof Terminal With Rain Cap 21.9 32.2 46.8 1m length 70/125 Concentric Tube 10.7 16.6 23.4 93°C 70/125 Concentric Bend 10.7 16.6 23.4 45°C 70/125 Concentric Bend 5.4 8.3 11.7 1m length DN 70 PPS Tube Carrying Fluegas 9.7 14.6 21.4 1m length DN 70 PPS Tube Carrying Combustion Air 5.8 9.7 13.6 90° DN 70 PPS Bend Carrying Fluegas 9.7 14.6 21.4 90° DN 70 PPS Bend Carrying Combustion Air 5.8 9.7 13.6 45° DN 70 PPS Bend Carrying Fluegas 4.9 7.8 10.7 45° DN 70 PPS Bend Carrying Combustion Air 2.9 4.9 6.8 Room Sealed Chimney Cap DN 70 13.6 19.5 29.2 DN 70 x 100 PPS Increaser Piece-Fluegas or Air 1.9 1.9 1.9 90° DN 100 PPS Bend Carrying Fluegas 3.9 4.9 7.8 90° DN 100 PPS Bend Carrying Combustion Air 2.9 2.9 3.9 45° DN 100 PPS Bend Carrying Fluegas 1.9 2.5 3.9 45° DN 100 PPS Bend Carrying Combustion Air 1.6 1.9 1.9 Im length DN 100 PPS Tube Carrying Fluegas 2.0 2.5 4.0 Im length DN 100 PPS Tube Carrying Combustion Air 1.5 2.0 2.0 DN 70 Open Termination With Mesh 7.8 10.7 15.6 DN 100 Open Termination with Mesh 2.0 3.0 4.0 70/125 To 100/150 Concentric Increaser 3.9 5.8 9.7 90° DN 100 PPS Bend Carrying Fluegas 2.0 2.5 4.0 90° DN 100 PPS Bend Carrying Combustion Air 1.5 2.0 2.0 45° DN 100 PPS Bend Carrying Flue gas 1.0 1.3 2.0 45° DN 100 PPS Bend Carrying Combustion Air 0.8 1.0 1.0 1m length DN 100 PPS Tube Carrying Flue gas 2.0 2.5 4.0
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example I
A MICROMAT EC 62 boiler is installed with a concentric flue system which takes an all horizontal route to a wall terminal. Length of flue = 3m including one 90° bend.
Resistance = 3 x 1m length 70/125 concentric tube @ 16.6 Pa = 49.8 1 x 90° 70/125 concentric bend @ 16.6 Pa =16.6 I x 70/125 concentric wall terminal @ 21.4 Pa = 21.4 Total Resistance = 87.6Pa conclusion: Total resistance is less than 100 Pa. therefore, no alternative
design required and no effect on boiler output, or positioning required
example 2
A MICROMAT EC 45 boiler is installed with a concentric flue system which takes a part horizontal, part vertical route to a roof terminal with rain cap.
Length of horizontal section = 1m, vertical section = 6m, system includes 1 x 90° bend.
Resistance = 7 x 1m lengths 70/125 concentric tube @ 10.7 Pa = 74.9 1 x 90° 70/125 concentric bend @ 10.7 Pa= 10.7 1 x 70/125 roof terminal @ 21.9 Pa = 21.9 Total Resistance = 107.5 Pa Take into account that 6m of vertical (assume uninsulated, as air for
combustion direct from outside air surrounds the flue gas tube) flue creates 10 Pa of up-draught,
then final resistance = 107.5 - 10 = 97.5 Pa. conclusion: Final operating resistance is less than 100 Pa, therefore,
no alternative design required and no effect on boiler output.
example 3
A MICROMAT 1-75 boiler is installed (non room sealed) with a proposed flue using DN 70 PPS single skin flue components which takes a part horizontal, part vertical route to a vertical open termination with bird mesh.
Length of horizontal section = 4m, length of vertical (uninsulated) section = 11m with 4 x 90° bends, and 2 x 45° bends.
Resistance = 15 x 1m lengths DN 70 PPS tube @ 21.4 Pa = 321 4 x 90o DN 70 PPS bends @ 21.4 Pa = 85.6 2 x 45o DN 70 bends @ 10.7 Pa = 21.4 1 x DN 80 open termination @ 15.6 Pa = 15.6 Total Resistance: 443.6 Pa Take into account that 11m of vertical uninsulated flue creates 18 Pa of
up-draught, then final resistance would be 443.6-18 = 425.6 Pa. Reference to the graph of resistance effect on boiler output shows the output would be reduced to approximately 59kW. If this is unacceptable, then the flue resistance must be re-calculated using a larger size flue tube as shown below or consideration given to moving the boiler position.
Re-calculating proposed flue installation using DN 100. 15 x 1m lengths DN 100 PPS tube @ 3.0 Pa = 45 4 x 90o DN 100 bends @ 3.0 Pa = 12 2 x 45o DN 100 bends @ 1.5 Pa = 3.0 1 x DN 100 open termination @ 4.0 Pa = 4.0 Total Resistance: 64 Pa Take into account thermal up-draught created (as before) 18 Pa. Therefore
operating resistance = 64 – 18 = 46 Pa, with no effect on boiler output.
Vertical Flue Lengths - metres
Draught - Pa
thermal updraught when flue gas temp 80°C and outside temp -5°C
A = Insulated or within the building B = Uninsulated and exterior to the building
A
B
140 130 120 110 100
90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
MICROMAT EC76
MICROMAT EC 62
MICROMAT EC 45
29
31
33
35
37
39
41
45
47
49
51
53
55
57
59
61
63
65
67
69
71
73
43
0 50 150 200 250 300 350 400 450500100
effect of flue system resistance on boiler output
Boiler output kW at: flow 80°C Return 60°C
Flue System resistance - Pa
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Minimum dimensions of flue terminal positions see fig 19 below.
Dimension Terminal Position Balanced flue room sealed (mm) Non room sealed (mm)
A Directly below an opening, 300mm 300mm
air brick, windows etc. Not Recommended.
B Below gutters, soil pipes or 75mm 75mm
drain pipes C Below eaves 200mm 200mm D Below balconies or car port 200mm 200mm
roof. Not Recommended But installation But installation
not recommended not recommended
E From vertical drain pipe or 75mm 75mm
soil pipe
F From an internal or external 300mm 200mm
corner G Above ground, intersecting 300mm 300mm
roof or balcony level H From a surface facing the 2000mm 2000mm
terminal
I From a terminal facing the 2000mm 2000mm
terminal
J From an opening in the car 1200mm 1200mm
port (e.g. door, window) into But installation But installation
dwelling not recommended not recommended
K Vertically from a terminal on 1500mm 1500mm
the same wall
L Horizontally from a terminal 300mm 300mm
on the same wall M From the wall on which the N/A 50mm
terminal is mounted. N From a vertical structure 500mm N/A
on the roof
P Above intersection with roof 500mm 150mm
The flue terminal of a MICROMAT EC boiler will plume heavily and care must be taken when selecting a terminal position to ensure that a “nuisance situation’ is not created
If a flue terminal is positioned within 2 m above ground level or any upper part of a building where people have general access (e.g. balcony etc) then the terminal should be fitted with an appropriate guard.
Fig 19
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The room or space in which the MICROMAT EC boiler is installed may require to be ventilated in accordance with BS5440: Part 2:1989 or BS 6644: 1991 as appropriate to the boiler input.
The following tables must be read to ascertain the amount of ventilation required.
Table 1 Room Installation - Non Room Sealed Flue.
Natural Ventilation Direct to Outside Air
Boiler Model Ventilation Openings Free Area cm
2
High Level Low Level MICROMAT EC 45 196 Position Not Dictated MICROMAT EC 62 278 555 MICROMAT EC 76 319 637
Table 2 Room Installation - Non Room Sealed Flue.
Natural Ventilation From Adjacent Room Boiler Model Ventilation Openings Free Area cm
2
MICROMAT EC 45 196cm2 with adjacent room similarly ventilated direct to outside air. MICROMAT EC 62 & 76 Ventilation from adjacent room not permitted see Table 1 for ventilation
area direct to outside air.
Table 3 Room Installation – Room Sealed Flue
There are not specific requirements for a room to be ventilated where the appliance
is room sealed. However, consideration should be given to providing ventilation for
general cooling, (BS6644 specifies room temperature limits) and the following free
ventilation areas are recommended to be installed. Boiler Model Recommended Natural Ventilation Free Area cm
2
MICROMAT EC 45 196 cm2 (if ventilated from adjacent room, then adjacent room must be equally ventilated
direct to outside air) MICROMAT EC 62 253 cm2 Direct to outside air. MICROMAT EC 76 335 cm2 Direct to outside air.
Table 4 Compartment Installation – Non room sealed flue Natural Ventilation Direct to
outside air Boiler Model Ventilation Openings Free Area cm
2
High Level Low Level MICROMAT EC 45 227 454 MICROMAT EC 62 278 555 MICROMAT EC 76 319 637
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Table 5 Compartment Installation – Non room sealed flue
Natural Ventilation from Adjacent room Boiler Model Ventilation Openings Free Area cm
2
High Level Low Level MICROMAT EC 45 454 908
With adjacent room ventilated at 196 cm2 direct to outside air. MICROMAT EC 62 & 76 Ventilation from adjacent room not permitted see table 4 for ventilation area
direct to outside air.
Table 6 Compartment Installation – Room sealed flue Natural Ventilation direct to outside air. Boiler Model Ventilation Openings Free Area cm
2
High Level Low Level MICROMAT EC 45 227 227 MICROMAT EC 62 285 285 MICROMAT EC 76 367 367
Table 7 Compartment Installation – Room Sealed Flue Natural Ventilation from Adjacent Room.
Boiler Model Ventilation Openings Free Area cm
2
High Level Low Level MICROMAT EC 45 454 454 MICROMAT 62 & 76 Ventilation from adjacent room not permitted see table 6 for ventilation area direct
to outside air. Multiple Appliances Installed in the Same Room or Space. Where multiple MICROMAT EC boilers are installed in the same room or space then The aggregate of the
appliance inputs must be taken to determine (from the following Data) the amount of ventilation required.. Appliance Gross Heat Inputs Should be taken as:­MICROMAT EC 45 = 50.34kW MICROMAT EC 62 = 60.20kW MICROMAT EC 76 = 81.41kW
Table 8 Non Room Sealed Flue Installations
Natural Ventilation Direct to Outside Air.
Low Level (Inlet):
540 cm2 plus 4.5 cm2 per kW in excess of 60kW total rated input.
High Level (Outlet):
270 cm2 plus 2.25 cm2 per kW in excess of 60kW total rated input.
Table 9 Room Sealed Flue Installations
Natural Ventilation Direct to Outside Air (Ventilation recommended for cooling purposes)
Low Level (Inlet) 4.5 cm2 per kW of total rated input.
High Level (Outlet) 4.5 cm2 per kW of total rated input.
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The MICROMAT EC boiler can be operated to serve a heating load in a number of ways:
1. Constant flow temperature, with the option to set either high temperature (85°C), medium temperature (75°C) or low temperature (55°C).
2. Direct-on-boiler weather compensated flow temperatures, with adjustable maximum flow temperature.
3. Underfloor heating coils via a VT mixing valve with a maximum flow temperature of 55°C plus a second circuit (eg. radiators) operating with direct-on-boiler weather compensated temperatures.
Flow to return drop (t). The microprocessor controls monitor return temperature and the facility to dictate a set t (by pump speed modulation) is a standard and most important feature and will maintain the t across the boiler at 20°C, as the lower the return temperature, the higher the operating efficiency. HT and MT systems should be designed for t 20°C and LT (underfloor coils via a mixing valve) systems t 10°C. Designing for a t 20°C gives the added cost saving advantage of smaller pipe sizes and pumps.
The MICROMAT EC includes ‘in built’ primary pumps with a residual head pressure as listed below.
• Appliances may be installed as single units or in multiples.
• Single units may or may not require additional system pumps which will be dictated by the system configuration and by the index resistance.
• Multiple units (and single units which require additional pumps), should always be installed with a low loss mixing header or similar arrangement - see table below.
• The MICROMAT EC boiler has in built domestic hot water (remote stored) temperature control ability, and if required, the in built pumps may be used to provide the primary flow to a nearby indirect cylinder or calorifier with the boiler controlling a diverter valve in the main flow or return pipework.
• BS 6644 Requires that the following devices shall be installed, and provision within the system design must allow for: Low water pressure cut off device, water pressure gauge and a temperature gauge.
The following system schematics show a number of typical installation types to which the MICROMAT EC boiler may be connected.
The MICROMAT EC is not limited to just the systems shown, and may be used in conjunction with many commercially available control items.
For further advice or guidance on schematic designs or control options contact RVR Ltd.
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system type 1
Typical Single MICROMAT EC boiler installation serving heating only where the boiler's own in-built circulating pumps are used to circulate the water around the system (used only where system index resistance <1 metre). Flow temperature may be fixed/constant or weather variable.
Condensate
Expansion
Vessel
CWM
IV
DOC
LSV
Safety Valve
Strainer
Flow to system
Return from system
IV
Micromat
EC Boiler
OS
C
AV's
DOC DOC
IV
OS = Outside air temperature sensor, used where
direct-on-boiler weather compensated flow temperatures are required.
C = Room temperature controls e.g. RE2132
modulating room unit from RVR Ltd., or, separate time clock & room thermostat.
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system type 2
Typical Single MICROMAT EC boiler installation serving domestic hot water and heating where hot water has priority via a divertor valve. The in-built circulating pumps within the boiler are used to circulate the system (used only where system index resistance <1 metre). Flow temperature to hot water is constant and flow temperature to heating may be constant or weather variable.
Micromat EC Boiler
Cold Water
Hot Water
Calorifier
T
W
S
OS
C
AV's
IV
Expansion
Vessel
Safety Valve
IV
Strainer
DOC
Divertor V alve
LSV
CWM
Condensate
IV
Flow to system
Return from system
DOC
DOC
DOC
W/T = Alternative to "S" where "W" is a time switch
in series with a cylinder thermostat "T". Allows for timed HWS.
Divertor valve will require SPDT relay if not spring return.
Divertor valve must be so installed as to spring return to heating.
OS = Outside air temperature sensor, used where
direct-on-boiler weather compensated flow temperatures are required.
C = Room temperature controls e.g. RE2132
modulating room unit from RVR Ltd., or, separated time clock & room thermostat.
S = HWS sensor from RVR Ltd. Gives 24hr HWS
operation.
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system type 3
Typical Single MICROMAT EC boiler installation serving heating only and using a low velocity mixing header where system index resistance exceeds 1 metre. Flow temperature may be fixed/constant or weather variable.
OS = Outside air temperature sensor, used where
direct-on-boiler weather compensated flow temperatures are required.
C = Room temperature controls e.g. RE2132
modulating room unit from RVR Ltd., or, separated time clock & room thermostat.
Low velocity mixing header
Max. velocity 0.5m/s
LSV
IV
DOC DOC
Expansion Vessel
IV
StrainerDOC
Safety Valve
AV PRO 1
C
OS
Micromat EC
boiler
AV's
Condensate
CWM
IV
Flow to system circuits
Return from system circuits
PR01=Pump regulation module from RVR Ltd.
Allows heating pump to be driven from boiler, providing for auto operation, frost protector running & summer standstill exercising.
Must be used where RE2132 modulating room unit is installed. Max pump motor load 2A.
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system type 4
Typical Single MICROMAT EC boiler installation serving heating & domestic hot water. Hot water is priority and is served via a divertor valve and the boiler's in built circulating pump where index loss through HWS primaries is less than 1 metre. Heating circuit index loss exceeds 1 metre and is served via a low velocity mixing header and a separate pump. Heating flow temperature may be fixed/constant or weather variable.
PR01=Pump regulation module from RVR Ltd.
Allows heating pump to be driven from boiler, providing for auto operation, frost protector running & summer standstill exercising.
Must be used where RE2132 modulating room unit is installed. Max pump motor load 2A.
Divertor valve will require SPDT relay if not spring return.
Divertor valve must be so installed as to spring return to heating.
OS = Outside air temperature sensor, used where
direct-on-boiler weather compensated flow temperatures are required.
C = Room temperature controls e.g. RE2132
modulating room unit from RVR Ltd., or, separated time clock & room thermostat.
S = HWS sensor from RVR Ltd. Gives 24hr HWS
operation.
W/T = Alternative to "S" where "W" is a time switch
in series with a cylinder thermostat "T". Allows for timed HWS.
Flow to
system circuits
Return from
system circuits
IV
IV
StrainerDOC
Low velocity mixing header
Max. velocity 0.5m/s
Safety Valve
AV
PRO 1
Micromat EC
boiler
C
AV's
Condensate
LSV
IV
Expansion Vessel
CWM
DOC
S T
W
Calorifier
DOC
DOC
OS
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system type 5
Typical Single MICROMAT EC boiler installation serving heating & domestic hot water with hot water priority. Hotwater & heating circuits both have index resistance exceeding 1 metre & are served by independent pumps from a low velocity mixing header. Heating flow temperature may be fixed/constant or weather variable.
W/T = Alternative to "S" where "W" is a time switch
in series with a cylinder thermostat "T". Allows for timed HWS.
PR01= Pump regulation module from RVR Ltd.
Allows heating pump to be driven from boiler, providing for auto operation, frost protector running & summer standstill exercising.
Must be used where RE2132 modulating room unit is installed. Max pump motor load 2A.
OS = Outside air temperature sensor, used where
direct-on-boiler weather compensated flow temperatures are required.
C = Room temperature controls e.g. RE2132
modulating room unit from RVR Ltd., or, separated time clock & room thermostat.
S = HWS sensor from RVR Ltd. Gives 24hr HWS
operation
Micromat EC Boiler
AV's
Safety Valve
IV
IV
Strainer
AV
Low velocity mixing header
Max. velocity 0.5m/s
IV
DOC
Calorifier
T S
Return from
system circuits
Flow to
HWS Primary
Pump Max 1A
system circuits
C
W
OS
DOC
IV
IV
DOC
Condensate
LSV
DOC
Expansion Vessel
CWM
PRO 1
Heating
Pump
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system type 6
Typical Multiple MICROMAT EC installation. Boilers controlled by modulating Kaskade manager which also has the facility to control heating & domestic hot water production. Heating flow temperature may be fixed/constant or weather variable. Hot water has priority.
RS = Return temperature sensor
S = Hot water temperature sensor
or thermostat.
KKM2 = Modulating Kaskade Manager. Up to 9Nr
boilers may be controlled using 2Nr linked KKm2's.
AV's
Micromat EC Boiler
KKM 2
OS
Heating pump
2A. Max
HWS Primary
Pump 2A. Max
FS
Calorifier
S
Low Velocity Mixing header
Max Velocity 0.5m/s
LSV
IV
IV DOC
DOC
Return from
system curcuits
CWM
RS
IV IV IV
NRV
SV SV
DOC
IV IV
IV
NRV NRV
SV
DOC DOC
Condensate
C
Flow to System Circuits
OS = Outside air temperature sensor, used where
direct-on-boiler weather compensated flow temperatures are required.
C = Room temperature controls e.g. RE2132
modulating room unit from RVR Ltd., or, separated time clock & room thermostat.
FS = Flow temperature sensor
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system type 7
Typical Single MICROMAT EC boiler installation serving domestic hot water and radiator heating zone and an underfloor coil zone all via a low velocity mixing header. The HWS will always have priority. The 2Nr heating zones may operate independently via 2 Nr separate room units. The 2 Nr heating zones will always be weather compensated but may have differing compensation slopes.
OS = Outside air temperature sensor. Provides
outside air temperature references for both heating zones
MR03 = Pumps and mixer regulation control box from
RVR Ltd. provides pump control for both
heating zones i.e. auto operation, frost protection and summer stand still protection running.
Provides drive for underfloor coil zone VT mixing valve with max flow temperature limitation set at 55°C. Includes ratio setter for compensation of under floor coils. Max pump motor loads 2A
RC1 = RE2132 modulating room unit from RVR Ltd.
provides Time & Temperature control for radiator heating zone.
RC2 = As RC1 but for underfloor coil zone.
VS = Underfloor zone VT flow sensor (supplied
with MR03)
S = HWS sensor from RVR Ltd. Gives 24hr
operation.
W/T = Alternative to "S" where "W" is a time switch in
series with a cylinder thermostat "T". Allows for timed HWS.
Radiator Zone
Micromat EC boiler
OS
AV's
Under Floor Zone VT Pump
HWS Primary Pump
Radiator Zone Pump
Under Floor VT Mixing Valve
Low Velocity Mixing Header
V max 0.5m/s
Under Floor Coils
Zone t 10°C
Strainer
LSV
DOC
Filling Point
DOC IV
IV
DOC
IV
Condensate
DOC
SV
IV IV
Expansion
Vessel
CWM
RC
2
DOC
DOC
Calorifier
S
T
W
VS
MRO3
RC
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Micromat EC Boiler
AV's
Safety Valve
IV
IV
Strainer
IV
DOC
DOC
Condensate
LSV
DOC
Expansion Vessel
CWM
AV
P
WC
System
Pump
CH
M/Valve
HW
M/Valve
Flow to System Circuits
Return from System Circuits
Reg Valve
CS
RS
P = Programmer WC = Wiring Centre/Junction Box RS = Room Thermostat CS = Cylinder Thermostat
system type 8
Typical Single MICROMAT EC boiler installation serving heating and domestic hotwater via a system pump and 2Nr 2Port motorised valves with conventional controls i.e. programmer, room stat & cylinder stat.
NOTE: system temperature will be fixed constant and direct-on-boiler weather compensation is not possible.
Typical Schematic Arrangement Where System has Multiple Pumps That Will Operate At The Same Time.
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connection
The entire system must be thoroughly cleansed and flushed to remove debris, flux residues etc before opening the boiler isolation valves & flooding the boiler. Particular care must be taken where the MICROMAT EC boiler is being retro-fitted into an old/existing system, as system silt or magenite can be very damaging to the new boiler.
The system must be filled with clean chemically neutral water. Water hardness must not exceed 3.6 mol/m3 (=20°dH). Chloride Concentrations must not exceed 150mg/l.
Following cleansing and flushing, the system must be dosed with a good quality water treatment to prevent corrosion and the formation of scale. A suitable corrosion inhibitor ‘INIBAL’ is available from RVR Limited and should be used in all systems. The required concentration is 1-2% of system capacity.
Failure to observe these requirements will render the guarantee on the product void. Cleansing, flushing and water treatment must be carried out in accordance with the requirements of BS 7593:1992.
The MICROMAT EC boiler has heat exchangers fabricated from 316L stainless steel. It is most important that the compatibility of any flux is checked with the flux supplier before use, and that any flux manufacturers recommendations are strictly followed with regards to use in conjunction with stainless steel.
The electrical connections to the MICROMAT EC boiler are made via discreet plugs and sockets (Weiland Type) which are located within the boiler case and below the control panel.
Connections must only be made using appropriate diameter multi strand flex cables and cable entry must only be via the rubber glanded cable entry points located at the bottom rear r/h side of the appliance. If the boiler is to be room sealed flued then care must be taken to ensure the cable entries are reasonably air tight.
For electrical connection plug/socket function and location see fig 20.
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Typical electrical connection schematic to suit system type 1
Room Thermostat
And Time Switch
**
Supply
230V
1 3 4
= Weiland Plugs / Sockets
X16X3
= Control sockets on control panel
1 3 4 5 6
L1
PE
N
L1
PE
N
L2
A1
A2
R1
R2
R3
1 2
O S
* Outside
Air Sensor
GND
PMW
+24V
4 3 2 5 1
RE2132
Modulating
Room unit
**
QAW44
optional
Remote Sensor
Outside sensor
installed. Room stat &
time switch installed.
No outside sensor.
Room stat & time switch
installed.
Outside sensor
installed. RE2132
modulating room unit
installed.
No outside sensor.
RE2132 modulating
room unit installed.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF
Boiler Dip Switch Settings
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF
Not Used
X3 X16
10
5
6
1
2 1
1
2
L1
PE
N
5 6
Install only if direct-on-boiler weather
compensated flow temperature are
required.
Install only one method of external time and
room temperature control. If room and stat
time switch are required, then do not install
RE2132 room unit and vice versa.
Weiland Plug No. 2 not shown. Used only
on LPG installations where an additional
gas safety shut off valve is required.
*
**
2
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Typical electrical connection schematic to suit system type 2
RE2132
Modulating
Room unit
**
QAW44 optional
Remote Sensor
4 3 2 5 1
O S
* Outside Air
Sensor
GND
PMW
+24V
*** Cylinder
Thermostat &
Time Switch
C2
1 2
Supply
230V
L1
PE
N
L1
PE
N
L2
3
= Weiland Plugs / Sockets
X16X3
= Control sockets on control panel
1
1 3 4 5 6
1
A1
A2
R1
R2
R3
1
2
4 5
L1
PE
N
6
10
5
X3 X16
6
1
2 1
Not Used
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF
Boiler Dip Switch Settings
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF
HWS Primary Divertor
Valve - Spring Return Type
Alternative arrangement to
Spring Return HWS Primary
Divertor Valve using motor
open, motor shut type valve
SPDT
Relay
Open
Close
3
6
L1
PE
N
L2
L1
PE
N
Room Thermostat
And Time Switch **
C1
Outside sensor installed. Room stat
& time switch installed.
No outside sensor. Room stat &
time switch installed.
Outside sensor installed. RE2132
modulating room unit installed.
No outside sensor. RE2132
modulating room unit installed.
Install only if direct-on-boiler weather
compensated flow temperature are required.
Install only one method of external time and room
temperature control. If room and stat time switch
are required, then do not install RE2132 room
unit and vice versa.
Install only one method of HWS temperature
control. The use of an HWS sensor will allow no
time control over hot water production. If timed
hot water control is required then do not install an
HWS sensor, but install only timeswitch &
cylinder thermostat.
*
**
***
2
Weiland Plug No. 2 not shown. Used only on LPG
installations where an additional gas safety shut off
valve is required.
*** HWS Sender
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Typical electrical connection schematic to suit system type 3
Install only if direct-on-boiler weather
compensated flow temperature are
required.
Install only one method of external time and
room temperature control. If room and stat
time switch are required, then do not install
RE2132 room unit and vice versa.
Weiland Plug No. 2 not shown. Used only
on LPG installations where an additional
gas safety shut off valve is required.
*
**
2
Supply
230V
Room Thermostat
And Time Switch
**
L1
PE
N
L1
PE
N
L2
1 3
1 3 4 5 6
X16X3
= Weiland Plugs / Sockets
= Control sockets on control panel
A1
A2
R1
R2
R3
1
2
L1
PE
N
4 5 6
1 2
Not Used
X3 X16
10
5
6
1
2 1
PRO 1
L1
PE
N
Outside sensor
installed. Room stat &
time switch installed.
No outside sensor.
Room stat & time switch
installed.
Outside sensor
installed. RE2132
modulating room unit
installed.
No outside sensor.
RE2132 modulating
room unit installed.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF
Boiler Dip Switch Settings
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF
4 3 2 5 1
* Outside
Air Sensor
RE2132
Modulating
Room unit
**
QAW44
optional
Remote Sensor
GND
PMW
+24V
O S
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Typical electrical connection schematic to suit system type 4
RE2132
Modulating
Room unit
**
Remote Sensor QAW44 optional
Room Thermostat
And Time Switch **
Supply
230V
* Outside Air
Sensor
GND
PMW
+24V
4 3 2 5 1
1 2
O S
= Weiland Plugs / Sockets
X16X3
= Control sockets on control panel. PRO 1 has factory made on plugs and leads for these connections
1 3
1 3 4 5 6
L1
PE
N
L1
PE
N
L2
A1
A2
R1
R2
R3
1
2
*** HWS
Sensor
4 5 6
X3
L1
PE
N
10
5
6
1
X16
2 1
PRO 1
L
PE
N
Heating Pump 2A Max
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Boiler Dip Switch Settings
Alternative arrangement to
Divertor Valve using motor
open, motor shut type valve
SPDT
Relay
Open
Close
L1
PE
N
L2
L1
PE
N
3
6
Spring Return HWS Primary
*** Cylinder
Thermostat &
Time Switch
C2
HWS Primary Divertor
Valve - Spring Return Type
NOTE: All Connections into PRO 1
are made via labelled factory fitted
Cables
Outside sensor installed. Room
stat& time switch installed.
No outside sensor. Room stat
&time switch installed.
Outside sensor installed. RE2132
modulating room unit installed.
No outside sensor. RE2132
modulating room unit installed.
Install only if direct-on-boiler
weather compensated flow
temperature are required.
Install only one method of external
time and room temperature control.
If room and stat time switch are
required, then do not install
RE2132 room unit and vice versa.
Install only one method of HWS temperature control.
The use of an HWS sensor will allow no time control
over hot water production. If timed hot water control is
required then do not install an HWS sensor, but install
only timeswitch & cylinder thermostat.
*
**
***
Weiland Plug No. 2 not shown. Used only on LPG
installations where an additional gas safety shut off
valve is required.
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Typical electrical connection schematic to suit system type 5
Supply
230V
Room Thermostat
And Time Switch **
C1
1 2
O S
4 3 2 5 1
* Outside Air
Sensor
RE2132
Modulating
Room unit
**
GND
PMW
+24V
*** Cylinder
Thermostat &
Time Switch
C2
QAW44 optional
Remote Sensor
= Weiland Plugs / Sockets
= Control sockets on control panel. PRO 1 has factory made on plugs and leads for these connections
1 3
1 3 4 5 6
X16X3
L1
PE
N
L1
PE
N
L2
A1
A2
R1
R2
R3
4 5 6
1
2
*** HWS
Sensor
L
P
E
N
HWS Primary
Pump 2A Max
L1
PE
N
X3
10
5
6
1
PRO 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF
Boiler Dip Switch Settings
ON
OFF
NOTE: All Connections into PRO 1
are made via labelled factory fitted
Cables
L
PE
N
X16
2 1
Heating Pump 2A Max
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF
Outside sensor installed. Room stat
& time switch installed.
No outside sensor. Room stat &
time switch installed.
Outside sensor installed. RE2132
modulating room unit installed.
No outside sensor. RE2132
modulating room unit installed.
Install only if direct-on-boiler
weather compensated flow
temperature are required.
Install only one method of external
time and room temperature control.
If room and stat time switch are
required, then do not install
RE2132 room unit and vice versa.
Install only one method of HWS temperature
control. The use of an HWS sensor will allow no
time control over hot water production. If timed hot
water control is required then do not install an HWS
sensor, but install only timeswitch & cylinder
thermostat.
*
**
***
Weiland Plug No. 2 not shown. Used only on LPG
installations where an additional gas safety shut off
valve is required.
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Typical electrical connection schematic to suit system type 6
X4
Additional
Boilers
Boiler Dip Switch Settings-
repeat on each boiler
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF
25 27 29 31
322826 30 34
33
36 38
35 3723
24
Not Used
X2
PMW
GND
+24V
4 3 2 5 1
13 15 17 19
201614 18 22
2111
12
X1
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= Weiland Plugs / Sockets
X1, X2, X4
= Terminal Rails on KKM2 Kaskade Manager
1 3 5 7 9
10642
* HWS Primary
Pump 230V 2A
Max
Supply
230V
L
N
PE
L
N
PE
* Heating Circuit
Pump 230V 2A
Max
* - If Required
L
N
PE
15 17 19
2016 18 22
21
X2
Alternative External
Control Options
* Cylinder Stat / HWS
Time Switch
* External Controls for
Heating Circuit
RE2132
Modulating
Room unit
*
* QAW44 optional
Remote Sensor
Supply
230V
Supply
230V
Supply
230V
R2
R3
L1
N
PE
Boiler
No. 3
1
4
L1
N
PE
R2
R3
Boiler
No. 2
1
4
Boiler
No. 1
1
4
R2
R3
L1
N
PE
NOTE: No connections
other than those shown
are to be made to the
boilers.
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Typical electrical connection schematic to suit system type 7
X16X3
1 3 4 5 6
= Weiland Plugs / Sockets
= Control sockets on control panel. MRO 3 has factory made on plugs and leads for these connections
Supply
230V
1 2
O S
Outside Air
Sensor
1 3 4 5 6
L1
PE
N
L1
PE
N
L2
A1
A2
R1
R2
R3
1
2
L1
PE
N
*** HWS
Sensor
HWS Primary Pump 2A
Max.
L
P
E
N
MRO 3
R4
R5
R6
4 3 2 5 1
GND
PMW
+24V
RE2132
Modulating
Room unit
QAW44 optional
Remote Sensor
X3 X16
10
5
6
1
2 1
Radiator Zone Pump
2A Max
L
PE
N
L
PE
N
Underfloor Zone VT
Pump 2A Max
Underfloor Zone VT
Mixing Valve
Underfloor Zone
VT Flow Sensor
L1
N
L2
Boiler Dip Switch Settings
RE2132
Modulating
Room unit for
underfloor zone
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF
GND
PMW
+24V
4 3 2 5 1
*** Cylinder
Thermostat
*** Time Switch
Weiland Plug No. 2 not shown. Used only on LPG
installations where an additional gas safety shut off
valve is required.
Install only one method of HWS temperature
control. The use of an HWS sensor will allow no
time control over hot water production. If timed
hot water control is required then do not install an
HWS sensor, but install only timeswitch &
cylinder thermostat.
***
2
NOTE: All Connections into
MRO 3 are made via
labelled factory fitted
Cables with the exception
of the underfloor zone
RE2132 which is cabled by
the installer
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Typical electrical connection schematic to suit system type 8
= Weiland Plugs / Sockets
X3
= Control sockets on control panel.
1 3 4 5 6
X16
3 4 5 6
1
X3 X16
10
5
6
1
2
L1
PE
N
L2
A1
A2
R1R2R3
1
2
L1
PE
N
L1
N
PE
Supply
230V
M
CH M / V
HW M / V
M
Not Used
Junction Box
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF
Boiler Dip Switch Settings
L N
P E
System Pump
2A Max
L N
HW OFFHWONCHOFFCHON
E
Typical Programmer
Cyl Stat
R / Stat
L L 3 4 5 6 7 N N E E
HW M/V & CH M/V = Typical spring return type motorised valves with end switches
Weiland Plug No. 2 not shown. Used only on LPG installations where an additional gas safety shut off valve is required.
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18.0 commissioning
the micromat EC boiler
Remote Fault Indication
The MICROMAT EC boiler includes a built in fault alarm relay with volt free contacts for interface with, if required a remote alarm indicator.
The volt free contacts within the boiler control panel will close in the event that the boiler goes to a fault resulting in boiler lockout. The volt free contacts indicate “common alarm” upon closing. The actual fault description will be displayed upon the LCD screen of the boiler.
Connection to the volt free contacts is made via an alarm plug and lead assembly available from RVR Ltd.
The alarm plug and lead Connects to socket x9 located in the lower area of the boiler control panel.
The MICROMAT EC boiler should be expertly commissioned by a competent engineer who will need, in addition to standard hand tools, a U tube manometer and a combustion analyser.
Before attempting to set the MICROMAT EC boiler to work, the following check list must be worked through. See 20-1.
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a) Ensure system has been thoroughly cleansed and flushed, any strainers have been cleaned and that the
appropriate water treatment has been added to the system to prevent corrosion, scale formation etc.
b) Ensure the system and boiler has been properly and fully flooded and vented of air and the cold fill pressure
at the boiler is at a minimum 0.5 Bar
c) Check that the pumps within the boiler are free to rotate by removing the vent screw in the end of both pump
motors and checking that the impeller shafts rotate freely when turned with an appropriate sized screwdriver. Replace vent screws.
d) Ensure Gas supply has been purged and there is the availability of working inlet pressure of nominal 20 mbar
(Nat gas) or 37 mbar (LPG). e) Check that the flue installation has been properly made. f) Check that a condensate pipe (in plastic - copper tube
is not acceptable) has been connected to the boiler and
that the syphon cleaning point cap is in place. g) Where the appliance is taking air for combustion
from the room in which it is installed - ensure an
adequate provision for ventilation has been made. h) Ensure that there is an adequate heat load available. i) Ensure that the electrical connections have been made correctly. j) Ensure that the appliance has been correctly configured via the Dip switches located on the bottom right hand
side of the control panel. See Dip switch setting table in 20.2.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF
Dip Switches
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NOTES The MICROMAT EC boiler has 2Nr heat Exchange and
Burner Assemblies. The Lower Assembly is referred to as No 1 and the upper as No 2. There are two gas valves ­one for each burner: the left hand gas valve serves the lower assembly (No 1), and the right hand gas valve serves the upper assembly (No2).
a) Ensure gas & electricity supplies are turned on to
the appliance.
b) Switch on the boiler at the on/off switch. (See figure
20) The appliance will purge both combustion chambers with air from the burner fans and then will pulse the pumps on/off (venting) to push away any air that may be remaining in the heat exchangers.
c) Turn the green potentiometer (HWS) fully clockwise
(60°C).
d) Attach U tube manometer to inlet pressure test point
on right hand gas valve (See figure 21) nominal pressure should be 20mb for NG or 37mb for LPG.
e) Press the Engineers” test button twice - the screen
should/must display “10 min Low’. The boiler should now ignite and following stabilisation of the flame, will turn down to and hold at minimum output. In the event that ignition of one or both burners does not occur after 4 attempts the appliance will go to ignition failure lockout. Remove the cover cap screws from Qmin adjustment on gas valves (See figure 21(3))
turn adjustment screw half turn clockwise. Press reset button, appliance will post purge and vent again. Press Engineers test button twice to reset appliance to “10
min Low” and ignition sequence will start again. If ignition fails again after 4 attempts, then further increase Qmin on each gas valve by half turn until burners ignite.
f) Observe the colour of both burner flames - correct
colour should be dull red. Adjust colour of burner
flames using Qmin until flame colours are correct.
Following this procedure will avoid poisoning your
combustion analyser.
g) Remove flue gas analysis test point cap or plug
(from top right of combustion chamber) of the lower
heat exchanger and insert probe of combustion
analyser Adjust as necessary Q min of left hand
valve to obtain required C02% value. (See table 1)
Make adjustments slowly and wait at least 2 minutes
for reading to stabilise before re-adjusting. Remove
analyser and refit cap/plug to test point. Repeat
above procedure with upper heat exchanger and
right hand gas valve.
Table 1
FLUE GAS CO2% SETTINGS
Gas Type Nat Gas G20 LPG G31
CO2% at min output 9-9.5 11-12
CO2% at max output 8.7-9.2 10-11
Control Panel
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
Gas Valve
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NOTE: Test period expires after 10 minutes - if this expires whilst commissioning is still in progress, press Engineers button
twice to reset and carry on with necessary checks and adjustments. To exit “10 min Low’ test period - press Engineers button once, this will set controls to auto.
h) Turn the green potentiometer (whilst still in “10 min Low operation) fully anti-clockwise (20°C). This will set
the burners to maximum output.
i) Check CO2% of upper heat exchanger and adjust as necessary screw (4) Q max of right hand valve, to
obtain required value. (See table 1) NOTE:
Adjustment of either (3) Q min or (4) Q max will affect the other adjustment to a lesser or greater extent. Following either adjustment of (3) or (4) check the effect on the setting of the other adjustment and correct as necessary.
j) Remove analyser from upper heat exchanger and refit cap/plug to test point.
k) Repeat operations described in i) and j) but on lower heat exchanger and left hand gas valve.
I) Press Engineer’s test button once to exit 10 minute test mode.
m) Turn off electricity and gas supplies and remove manometer from inlet pressure test point and refit test
point screw.
n) Turn on gas and electricity supplies.
a) If direct-on-boiler weather compensated flow temperatures are required, then ensure the (supplied) outside
air temperature sensor has been installed and Dip switch No2 has been set to “on”.
The boiler is supplied with the compensation slope shown overleaf set as a default.
NOTE: The default slope is obtained when the red and blue potentiometers are set in the vertical position.
b) If the default settings are not applicable to the needs of the system user, then the angle of the slope may
be changed by adjustment of either the blue or red potentiometers or both. Adjustment of the red potentiometer raises or lowers the flow temperature at low outside (design) air temperature. Adjustment of the blue potentiometer raises or lowers the flow temperature at the end point (high) outside air
temperature. Each potentiometer has the range of +200C and -200C about the default point but with a limiting factor that the
maximum flow temperature is 85oC. See graphs following showing range of parallel displacement of the compensation slopes.
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18.5 setting domestic
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18.6 service button/setting heating output
pump speeds and minimum mixed
flow temperature
A) With HWS sensor in/on DHW Calorifier
• Set desired stored hotwater temperature by using the “green” potentiometer on the boiler control panel. This arrangement will give the potential to charge hot water continuously (24 hour/day) with priority over the heating demand. This arrangement is recommended only with high/quick recovery type caloriflers.
B) With cylinder thermostat in/on DHW Calorifier
• Set desired stored hot water temperature by the adjustment of the cylinder thermostat. With this arrangement the “green” potentiometer on the boiler control panel has no function. With this arrangement time control of hot water charging is possible by installing a time switch in series with the cylinder thermostat, but hot water charging always takes priority over the heating demand.
The service button is located adjacent to the Dip switch block (bottom right hand of control panel) and has a number of functions
a) Setting maximum output to heating.
The output to heating may be limited if required and may be set between 20% and 100%, by performing the following:
i) Press “red” reset button once.
Press service button once. Screen display will show “Mxhea”???>??% The figures to the left of the “>” symbol are the current settings for maximum heating output as a percentage
of the maximum output of the boiler
ii) To change the output, turn the “red” potentiometer and the figures to the right of the “>” symbol will
change. Set the required % output by adjusting the “red” potentiometer. - - equals 100%. iii) To “store” the new setting; press the service button once. iv) If no further adjustments are required then set “red” potentiometer back to it’s original position as this
affects the compensation slope setting if compensation is active.
b) Setting maximum pump speed. (Normal setting 100%)
If it is required to limit the maximum speed of the in built boiler pumps then this may be done by the following: i) Press “red” reset button once.
Press service button once.
Press “red” reset button twice.
Screen display will show “Mx pum”???>??%. ii) To change maximum pump speed (not recommended, normally left at - - (100%) follow procedure as
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18.6 service button/setting heating output
pump speeds and minimum mixed
flow temperature
c) Setting minimum pump speed.
If it is required to limit the minimum pump speed of the in built boiler pumps then this may be done by the following:
i) Press “red” reset button once.
Press service button once.
Press “red” reset button three times.
Screen display will show “Mn pum”???<??% ii) To change minimum pump speed then follow procedure as in a) ii)-iv) above.
d) Setting minimum mixed flow temperature.
Only applicable where MRO3 underfloor zone controller is installed. If it is required to set a minimum mixed flow temperature at the outlet of underfloor zone VT value, then this
may be done by the following: i) Press “red” reset button once.
Press service button once.
Press “red” reset button four times. ii) To set minimum mixed flow temperature follow procedure as in a) ii-iv) above.
e) Clearing “service” message from screen display.
After a default of 365 days of an electrical supply being applied to the boiler, a message to the user is shown on the screen displaying “service”, reminding the user that the appliance should now be serviced.
Following a service visit by the specialist engineer, the service message may be cancelled by pressing and holding the service button for approximately 10 seconds.
There is no adjustment necessary or possible, as the boiler controls are self learning and will self adapt the optimum output to hot water according to the heat transfer capabilities of the connected hot water calorifier or cylinder.
1. To fit casing to boiler ensure hooks on top rear edge of boiler case engage properly into rear chassis assembly. Latch bottom case fixings and tighten central locking screw.
2. Turn ON on/off switch and set any external controls to auto operation.
3. Set ECO/ECO plus switch to ECO position for systems without additional heating circuit pump OR Set ECO/ECO plus switch to ECO plus position for systems with a local low velocity header and additional heating circuit pump.
4. With boiler operating (burners on) press “Test” button on boiler control panel to test overheat controls in the boiler. The boiler must shut-down and then re-ignite.
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20.0 servicing
instruction
GENERAL
In general, maintenance/inspections should take place:
a) When the display on the unit indicates that inspection is required (status shows [SERVICE]). b) At least every 18 months, before carrying out any maintenance the unit must be inspected.
a) Ask the user about any problems with the boiler unit or any other comments. b) Check the water pressure of the installation. c) Remove the casing of the unit and inspect all pipes and connections for water leaks. d) Inspect the top of the casing and/or the top of the upper heat exchanger for water leaks or signs of water
from the flue air supply tube.
e) Open the siphon cleaning rinsing point at the base of the unit.
f) If you have a notebook computer, connect it and check the service page for any errors, messages, starts
and successful restarts. (Special communication lead and service software required)
g) Run the unit at maximum capacity and measure the input and the C02%. h) Run the unit at minimum capacity and measure the input and the CO2%.
i) Listen to the sound of the in built pumps. j) Disassemble each burner by removing the six M6 nuts around the burner door, removing the ignition cable
and pulling the burner forwards. When the burner has been pulled forwards to halfway across the burner area, the plug on the fan cable must
be removed from the fan motor Check the interior of the heat exchanger
k) Disassemble the plastic box at the suction side of the fan, inspect the fan blades.
I) Check the distance between the electrode and the burner; this should be 4 to 5 mm.
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Depending on the results of the inspection carry out any maintenance and if necessary any preventive maintenance. Possible actions include:
at a) The remarks and comments of the client must be taken seriously and the cause(s) of any faults or problems
must be found.
at b) The pressure of the installation must be between 1 and 2 bar: any possible leaks in the system must be
identified; if necessary, have a pipework engineer solve the problem.
at c) Possible leaks or weeping must be resolved immediately. at d) In case of water leakage or ingress from the air supply pipe, the cause must be found. at e) If the condensation in the siphon is highly contaminated, the siphon must be rinsed. With the burners removed,
use a filling hose to insert water into the heat exchanger, which will automatically reach the siphon.
at f) Draw your conclusions from the service screen and attend to those parts that have caused any faults.
at g) and at h)
If necessary, adjust the gas setting on the gas valves.
at i) If the in built pumps make an un-natural noise, and in particular if the pumps are more than 5 years old, it is
recommended that the pumps should be replaced by way of preventive action.
Note the pumps are fully modulating and do have characteristic a “yet yet” noise which is normal at low speeds.
at j) NEVER CLEAN THE BURNER ITSELF
If the interior of the heat exchanger is contaminated and/or there is a deposit on the surfaces of the coiled stainless steel pipes, the latter must be removed with a hard brush or citric acid. (DO NOT USE A STEEL BRUSH!) Then remove any dirt with a vacuum cleaner
at k) If dirt has deposited on the fan blades, each blade must be carefully cleaned, until the blade material is visible
again. If this is not done evenly the fan will not rotate properly and be out of balance.
at I) Carefully bend the electrode without touching the burner, until the correct distance has been reached
IMPORTANT NOTE
IF ANY WATER CARRYING JOINT WITHIN THE BOILER IS DISASSEMBLED THEN THE “0” RING SEAL MUST ALWAYS BE REPLACED, LIKEWISE IF ANY OTHER SEAL IS NOTED TO BE DEFORMED THEN THEY SHOULD ALSO BE REPLACED.
WATER SEALING “0” RINGS ARE A ONE TIME USE ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE RE-USED. Cancelling the Service Message Following the maintenance operations, the service message (when displayed) must be cancelled. This is done by pressing and holding in the service button for at least 10 seconds.
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21.0 screen display
diagnosis of faults
The control panel of the MICROMAT EC boiler has an LCD screen, displaying two lines of data. This screen provides information about the operation of the appliance; it shows operation messages (non flashing) and fault messages (flashing display). The first line contains text information about the status of the unit.
It shows:
STATUS MESSAGES (NON FLASHING) FOR NORMAL OPERATION
Standby No heat demand (boiler not required to be on) Pre-purge Combustion chambers are being pre-ventilated with air from the burner fans Ignition The ignition sequence of the burners is initiated Heat-operate The boiler is operating in central heating mode Tap-operate The boiler is operating to produce domestic hot water Flue-emission The boiler is operating in test mode at mid output to enable flue gas emissions to be
checked(auto expires after 10 mm)
10mm Low The boiler is operating in engineers test mode for adjustment purposes (auto expires
after 10 min) Post-purge Combustion chambers are being post-ventilated with air following boiler operation Limit F/R The flow and/or return temperature is too high (currently) Fan 1 high The lower burner fan is running too fast (currently) Fan 1 low The lower burner fan is running too slow (currently) Fault room u There is a fault with the modulating unit (RE2132) or Cascade manager (KKM2) or a fault in
the wiring to these controls (in these circumstances the boiler runs continuously in heating
mode to protect the building) Fault outside There is a fault in the outside air sensor or in the wiring to the sensor or the dip switches are
incorrectly set to ask the boiler to look for an outside sensor when there is none installed Service The service interval time has expired and the boiler should now be maintained Serv. Button The service button is being depressed Fan 2 high The upper burner fan is running too fast (currently) Fan 2 low The upper burner fan is running too slow (currently) Venting The in built pumps are operating to remove any possible collection of air from the heat
exchangers. (Occurs when power turned off/on and after reset of fault)
The second line of text displays values such as temperature, percentages etc and the red reset button may be used to scroll through (for information) the values of the various sensors that are/may be connected in the boiler plus fan speeds and pump speed etc.
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diagnosis of faults
STATUS MESSAGES (FLASHING DISPLAY) INDICATING A FAULT
A flashing display indicates a fault and that the boiler has shutdown (lockout). The boiler will not attempt to operate until the red’ reset button is pressed.
Any repetitive flashing fault message should be investigated, the cause found and corrective action taken. For each flashing display message there is a possible cause, see list of cause numbers following the flashing status’ list.
DISPLAY MESSAGE FLASHING MEANING CAUSE NUMBER/S
Wat 1 Lockout Lower ht/exch high limit stat 5,6,7,8,21,24,25,26,31
has tripped.
Wat 2/Flue Lo Upper ht/exch high limit or flue 2,5,6,7,8,21,24,25,26,31
limit stat has tripped Fan 1 High Lower burner fan speed is too high 9,11,29,31,33 Fan 1 Low Lower burner fan speed during 9,10,11,14,18,29,31,33
pre-purge is too low Fan 1 oper Lower burner fan is detected as 3,4,11,29,31
operating when should be idle Ignit 1 fault Ignition to lower burner has not 12,13,15,16,17,19,22
been successful after 4 attempts 23,27,29,30,31,35 Flame 1 out Flame at lower burner has been lost 13,15,17,19,20,23
on 4 consecutive occasions during
operation Flame 1 on w/ Flame is detected at the lower burner 17,19,30
when there should be no flame S1 interrupt Lower ht/exch flow temperature 3,5,33
sensor interrupted S3 Upper ht/exch flow temperature 3,5,33
sensor interrupted S4 Return temperature sensor 3,5,33
Interrupted S7 Mixed flow temperature sensor 1,3,5,33
Interrupted. Only when MR03
Unit installed
Program end Follows reprogramming of control
panel with laptop PC, not a fault
-just press reset button Fan 2 High Upper fan speed too high 9,11,29,31,33
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21.1 screen display
diagnosis of faults
21.2 (possible) causes of fault
&corrective action
DISPLAY MESSAGE FLASHING MEANING CAUSE NUMBER/S
Fan 2 low Upper burner fan speed too low 9,10,11,14,18,29,31,33
during pre-purge
Fan 2 oper Upper burner fan is detected as 4,11,29,31
operating when should be idle
Flame 2 on/w Flame is detected at the upper burner 17,30
when there should be no flame
Ignit 2 fault Ignition to upper burner has not been 12,13,15,16,17,20,22
successful after 4 attempts 23,27,29,30,31,35
Flame 2 out Flame at upper burner has been lost 13,15,17,20,23
on 4 consecutive occasions
during operation Gas valve Connection to gas valve interrupted 16,26,28,29,31,33 Soft fault Error in software in the control 29 Reset button There is a fault with the reset button 29,31,34 Eeprom There is a fault in the EEPROM in 29
the control
CAUSE No. REASON/ACTION
1 Dip switches not set correctly / Check and correct settings 2 Unsound electrical connections to flue limit stat / Check and correct 3 Sensor not correctly connected or sensor defective/Check connections and or replace sensor 4 Short circuit in wiring / Check and rectify 5 Short circuit in wiring to sensor / Check and rectify 6 Boiler pumps not rotating (seized or defective)/Free seized shaft or if defective replace pump 7 System lacks water / Investigate, refill and vent 8 Connections to heat exchanger limit stat unsound /check & rectify 9 Unsound electrical connection to fan / Check integrity of fan connection plug
10 Fan blades heavily contaminated / Clean fan
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21.2 (possible) causes of fault
&corrective action
CAUSE No. REASON/ACTION
11 Fan is defective / Replace fan 12 There is no gas supply available / Investigate, restore gas supply 13 Low gas pressure / Investigate and rectify 14 Fuse defective / Check fuses and replace as necessary 15 Gas valve min output setting is incorrect / Check and adjust min output C02% 17 Poor ignition lead connection to electrode or damp connection or lead damaged and
shorting to earth / Check and rectify
18 Transformer defective / Replace transformer 19 Condense siphon is blocked or condensate blocked or frozen / Clear siphon or waste pipe 20 Flue gas leakage from connection at rear of heat exchanger / Check, reposition or replace seal 21 System strainer blocked, isolation valve closed. Or some other interruption to waterflow /
Check and rectify
22 Unacceptably high resistance in flue or air supply tubes or flue blocked / Check flue for
suitability or clear obstruction
23 Leakage of flue gas from flue gas tube into air tube vitiating the combustion air / Strip
out flue system and remake joints 24 Zone pumps not running / Check and rectify 25 Heat exchangers fouled internally with silt or scale / Clean, descale heat exchangers
and system and re-dose system with water treatment 26 Heat exchanger high limit stat defective / Replace limit stat
27 Boiler set for wrong gas type / Convert boiler to burn the gas being supplied 28 Flue gas limit stat defective / Replace limit stat 29 Boiler control panel defective / Replace control panel 30 Incorrect position of ignition electrode / Reset gap 4-5mm 31 moisture in-on electrical connections or components / Dry carefully using warm air
from a hair dryer 32 Incorrect electrical connection / Check and rectify 33 Wiring interrupted (broken wire) / Check and rectify 34 reset button stuck / Press button in attempt to free sticking contacts. If no success
then replace control panel 35 Ignition electrode damaged or broken / Replace electrode
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