Smith's Heating First Eco-Powerad 500, Eco-Powerad 1000, Eco-Powerad 1500, Eco-Powerad 2000 Installation & User Manual

IMPORTANT

- The appliance is not to be used by children or persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction

- Children should not be permitted to play with the appliance

- Ensure that the fan is switched off from the supply mains before

removing the guard

- If the supply cord is damaged., it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its srvice agent or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid hazard.

Products with this symbol (crossed out wheelie bin) cannot be disposed as
household waste. Old electrical and electronic equipment must be recycled at a
facility capable of handling these products and their waste by-products. If you are
purchasing replacement equipment your retailer may offer a 'take back' scheme, or
will be able to give details of the nearest approved authorised treatment facility.
Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing
detrimental effects on our health and the environment.

WEEE Registered Code: WEE/ED0093VW

This Installation and User Guide is printed on 100% re-cycled paper.

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Chelmsford, Essex CM3 5UW

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Versatile, energy efficient heating

Eco-Powerad

®

Models

500, 1000, 1500 & 2000

INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE

INTRODUCTION

In the event of items missing or visible damage please contact us on 01245

324560.
This heating appliance is intended for mounting on a wall at low level. The

minimum recommended installation height is 150cm (6 inches) from the floor.
There is no clearance required on either side of the heater. The maximum
installation height from the floor is 500mm.

This heater must not be used in bathrooms or other high humidity areas.
Eco-Powerad® units are designed for use on two-pipe pumped central

heating systems and are suitable for use on low temperature systems where
the hot water is generated from renewable sources. This product is not
suitable for one-pipe heating systems. Pipe connections are 15mm.

We recommend the use of 15mm compression thermostatic radiator valves
(TRV) and radiator lockshied valves for the pipe work connections.

Eco-Powerad® is classified as a fixed appliance and electrical connection
should be via a switchable double pole 3A fused spur situated no more than
1metre away from the appliance and which must be accessible after
completion of the installation. If the pre-wired mains cable is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons. The appliance must be earthed.

To avoid possibility of vibration, this product must be installed on a flat, even
surface.

To comply with Building Regulations Part L (Part J in Scotland) this heater
should be fitted and controlled by a thermostatic radiator valve or zone
control thermostat.

Please note the guarantee may be invalidated if this product is not
installed and used in accordance with this guide.

MOUNTING THE UNIT

Remove both the EZ Hanger and the lower mounting bracket from the back of the
heater.

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FAULT FINDING

Fan does not run.

• Check the power source is switched ON

• Check fuse in the fused spur

• Check wiring connections at the fused spur

• Check the central heating system is on and water temperature 35°C +

No heat output

• Check the power supply is switched ON

• Ensure the Thermostatic Radiator Valve (TRV) is calling for heat

• Balance the central heating system and increase the circulating pump

speed if required.

In the event of difficulty please contact us on 01245 324560. It will be more
helpful if you do not remove the product from the central heating system.

Please leave this installation & operation guide and the guarantee registration
card with the owner of the property.

USER GUIDE

Your product is covered by a free 5-year parts and labour guarantee; please
complete and return the Guarantee Registration Card to us as soon as
possible to ensure that should you require assistance, we can help you
quickly and efficiently.

Your Eco-Powerad® heater is designed to operate as part of your central
heating system in the same way as a panel radiator .II will switch on and off
automatically with you central heating system.

Heat from your central heating system passes through a heat exchanger
transferring its heat to the aluminium fins, room air is drawn in the top grille
and heated as it passes through the heat exchanger before being gently
expelled back into the room at floor level.

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Fix to the lower mounting bracket / air deflector to the chassis of the heater
as shown below.

Fix the EZ easy hanger to the wall, position the heater on the EZ hanger and
mark the fixing holes of the lower mounting bracket /air deflector.

EZ HANGER STRIP

CENTRLINE OF ECO POWERAD

525 MINIMUM

FLOOR

ECO POWERAD OUTLINE

MOUNTING SCREW HOLES

Remove the heater from the EZ hanger and drill the marked holes for suitable
fixings.
Position the unit on the EZ bracket and fix the lower mounting bracket /air
deflector with suitable fixings (not supplied). See overleaf.

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Align tags on fixing

strip into square holes

on lower rear chassis and

push downwards to attach

PIPE WORK

This product should be connected to the system flow and return pipes using a
15mm compression type thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) and lockshield
valve (refer to TRV manufacturer’s instructions)

Take care not to stress or over tighten fittings as this could damage the unit
pipe work.
Check for water leaks. Remove any trapped air from the system via the vent
valve via the access holes on the left hand side of the unit.

Do not over tighten the air vent.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

ALL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY
WITH BS7671, 1992 AND THE IEE REGULATIONS. CHECK THE
VOLTAGE ON THE HEATER IS CORRECT FOR YOUR SUPPLY. IF IN
DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

If the pre-wired mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons.

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Isolate the supply and connect the heater three core mains lead to the
switchable fused spur (3A) in accordance with the instructions provided on
the mains lead label. (The supply wire which is coloured green or green and
yellow must be connected to the terminal marked E on the appliance, the
supply wire which is coloured black or blue must be connected to the terminal
marked N on the appliance and the supply wire which is coloured red or
brown must be connected to the terminal marked L on the appliance).

The switchable fused spur must not be directly above the heater and at a
distance of no more than 1 metre from the heater and must be accessible
after completion of the installation.

COMMISSIONING

This heater is equipped with a low temperature cut out thermostat which
requires the water in the heating system to be at least 35°C before the fan(s)
will run.

Turn on the electrical supply at the fused spur, switch on the central heating
system, set the thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) to maximum. Once the
water within the heating system reaches + 35°C the fan(s) should run.

1. Turn on the electrical supply at the fused spur.

2. Turn on the central heating system.

3. Set thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) to maximum.

4. Balance the central heating system if required.

5. If the installation is working correctly remember to set the
thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) to its normal/ desired setting.

HEAT OUTPUT PERFORMANCE

Water

Temperature

Eco-

Powerad

500

Btu (kW)

Eco-Powerad

1000

Btu (kW)

Eco-Powerad

1500

Btu (kW)

Eco-Powerad

2000

Btu (kW)

40° 1025 (0.30) 2400 (0.70) 3075 (0.90) 4600 (1.35)

50° 1700 (0.50) 3400 (1.00) 5125 (1.50) 6825 (2.00)

75° 2900 (0.85) 7150 (2.10) 8200 (2.40) 11950 (3.50)

Based on exiting water temperature, average temperature drop is 4°C.

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BLEED POINT

ON LEFT SIDE