British Gas Service Listed
G.C. No. 47 094 22 (24e)
G.C. No. 47 094 23 (28e)
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TO BE RETAINED
BY USER
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
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The Vokèra MAXIN 24e & 28e are combined
central heating and domestic hot water
appliances. By design they incorporate full
sequence electronic ignition, circulating
pump, expansion vessel, safety valve, temperature gauge, pressure gauge and 3 port
diverter valve.
They are produced as a room sealed appliances suitable for wall mounting applications
only. They are provided with a fan powered
flue outlet with an annular co-axial combustion air intake which can be rotated through
360 degrees. A vertical & twin flue option is
available, and they are also suitable for S.E.
duct installation.
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These appliances are designed for use with
a sealed heating system only and are not
intended for use on an open vented system.
The provision of stored domestic hot water is
possible by the addition of an indirect cylinder
with 'S' or 'Y' plan controls.
A range-rating facility is incorporated in the
boiler for the central heating system in
conjunction with the electronic burner modulation. The domestic hot water (dhw) service
utilises a differential water pressure control
combined with a 3 port diverter valve to give
hot water priority.
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Fig.1 General Layout
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1Flue Outlet
2Air Intake & Restrictor Ring
3Pressure Differential Switch
4Silicone Pressure Tubes
5Expansion Vessel
6Main Heat Exchanger
7Flame Sensing Electrode
8Spark Electrode
9Automatic Air Release Valve
10Pump
11Safety Valve
12Domestic Heat Exchanger
13Domestic Microswitch
14Ignition Reset Button
15Central Heating Temperature Control
16Hot Water Temperature Control
17Mode Selector Switch
18Timeclock Aperture (optional)
19Temperature/Pressure Gauge
20Temperature Sensor (thermistor)
21Diverter Valve
22Domestic Distribution Manifold
23Flow Switch (boiler)
24Gas Valve & Ignition Control
25Fan Overrun Thermostat
26Safety Thermostat
27Modulator Coil
28Main Burner
29Combustion Chamber
30Fan Assembly
31Air Chamber (with front removed)
32Flue Gas Analysis Test Point
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SECTION 2DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND OPERATING SEQUENCE
2.1Fig.1 illustrates the general layout of com-
ponents. Fig.2 illustrates the operating
principles described below.
2.2Central Heating Mode
2.2.1When the various switches and controls
impose a demand for heat, the pump is
started. The flow of water from the pump
operates a flow switch. This in turn energises the electronic circuitry. The fan is
started, the gas valve is energised at an
intermediate rate and the electronic ignition
goes through an ignition attempt.
2.2.2The burner ignition is checked by the electronic circuitry to ensure correct ignition of
the burner, once successful the electronic
control will allow the full rate of gas to flow
through the gas valve.
2.2.3As water temperature increases this is
sensed by the temperature sensor on the
hydraulic section which modulates the
burner to the minimum set pressure.
2.2.4Depending on the load, either the water
temperature will continue to rise, where
upon the burner is switched off, or the water
temperature will fall and the burner will
return to the maximum set pressure.
Fig. 2
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2.3Domestic Hot Water Mode
2.3.1The appliance will operate in domestic hot
water mode whenever the mode selector
switch is on regardless of mode selector
switch position and any demand for central
heating.
2.3.2Opening a draw off tap will operate the dhw
differential pressure device which in turn
operates the 3-port valve (21) and the dhw
flow switch.
The three port valve diverts boiler water to
the dhw heat exchanger.
2.3.3The dhw flow switch transfers control of the
burner to the dhw temperature control
potentiometer (15) which modulates the
burner output between high and low flame to
maintain an average heat input to suit the
dhw output required.
2.3.4A fan overrun is incorporated in the boiler in
both c/h & dhw modes. The fan overruns
until the boiler water cools to approximately
80°C (176°F).
2.4Safety Devices
2.4.1In both central heating and hot water modes
safe operating is ensured by
A. Differential pressure units in both pri-
mary and dhw circuits which prevent burner
operation if water flow rates are too low.
B. A safety thermostat, which interrupts the
control circuit shutting off the gas valve. At
the same time the fan will still operate.
C. A Pressure differential switch in the flue
system to check the fans operation before
allowing ignition.
2.4.2A safety valve is provided to relieve excess
pressure from the primary circuit.
Note 2
Note
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KEY:
CHF Central Heating Flow.
HWO Domestic Hot water outlet.
CWI Cold Water Inlet.
CHR Central Heating Return.
Notes
1.Differential pressure unit. Senses water
flow rate through the pump & main heat
exchanger and operates the flow
switch.(23)
2.Differential pressure unit. Senses domes-
tic hot water flow which operates the 3
port valve and domestic microswitch.
(13).
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CHF
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HWO
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CWI
CHR
SECTION 3TECHNICAL DATA
3.1Units Dimensions and values are given in
the preferred Sl Units with Imperial units in
brackets where applicable.
3.2Dimensions and Contents
Height 820mm (32.2in) appliance only.
980mm (38.7in) inc.horizontal flue.
Width: 450mm (17.7in)
Depth: 322mm (12.6in)
Weight empty 49kg (108lb)
full 52kg (114lb)
Water content: 3 litres (.66 gals)
for further dimensions see figs 12 - 16
3.3Connection sizes
Heating flow and return: Threaded tail for
22mm bent tap connector (supplied).
Cold water inlet: Nut and olive for 15mm
o.d.
Hot water outlet: Nut and tail for 15mm
compression or capillary.
Gas Service: Rc ½ (½in BSP int)
Safety valve outlet: 15mm compression or
capillary.
Flue outlet/Air inlet: nom dia 60/100mm
specially supplied with boiler (concentric).
Flue outlet/Air inlet: nom dia 80/80mm
specially supplied with boiler (twin).
3.4Installation Requirements
3.4.1Clearances (Horizontal or Vertical Flue)
Minimum - above casing 225mm (9in)
Minimum - below casing 200mm (8in)
Minimum - In front 600mm (24in)
Minimum - At sides 12mm (½in) from
casing)
3.4.3Means of filling sealed system: To accord
with BS and/or local Water Authority requirements.
3.4.4The standard concentric horizontal flue
allows a maximum length of duct as follows:
Rear flue: 731mm (wall thickness)
Side flue: 890mm (to centre line of boiler).
Using extension tubes the flue may be
extended to the following lengths.
Min. water flow (dhw) 2.8 litres/min (0.6 gal/min)
Min. central heating flow rate through appliance 350 litres/h (1.28 gal/min).
3.11 Gas Rates (N/G)
Min. Gas Rate
Max. Gas Rate
3.12 Burner Details (N/G)
Main Burner
Main Burner Injectors
Burner Pressure Max.
Burner Pressure Min. C/H
Burner Pressure Min. DHW
24e
1.02 m3/h 36.37 ft3/h
2.78 m3/h 98.3 ft3/h
24e
Polidoro NP12
12 x 1.35
10.1 mbar
1.9 mbar
1.5 mbar
1.10 m3/h 39.0 ft3/h
3.27 m3/h 115.8 ft3/h
28e
28e
Polidoro NP14
14 x 1.35
10.1 mbar
1.6 mbar
1.3 mbar
Gas Control Valve: Basic Honeywell VK4105A 1027 1 220/240v CVI (Combined Valve and Ignition)
This unit is modified. The modification comprises a coil carried by the main burner regulation screw. For
full flame a voltage of approx. 12.5v dc is applied to the coil. For central heating max. rate the max.
voltage to the coil is restricted by an on site adjustment of a potentiometer.
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SECTION 4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.0General Requirements
This appliance must be installed by a competent person in accordance with the Gas
Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998.
4.1Related Documents
The installation of this boiler must be in
accordance with the relevant requirements
of the Gas Safety (Installation & Use)
Regulations 1998 the Local Building Regulations, the current l.E.E. Wiring Regulations,
the by-laws of the local water undertaking,
and in Scotland, in accordance with the
Building Standards (Scotland) Regulation. In
Ireland the local building regulations (IE).
It should be in accordance also with any
relevant requirements of the local authority
and the relevant recommendations of the
following British Standard Codes of Practice:
4.2Location of Appliance
The combination boiler may be installed in
A compartment used to enclose the boiler
must be designed and constructed specifically for this purpose. An existing cupboard
or compartment may be used provided that
it is modified for this purpose.
Details of essential features of cupboard/
compartment design including airing cupboard installations are given in BS
6798:1987. This appliance is not suitable for
external installation.
4.3Gas Supply
A gas meter is connected to the service pipe
by the local gas supplier.
An existing meter should be checked,
preferably by the gas supplier to ensure that
the meter is adequate to deal with the rate of
gas supply required for all appliances it
serves.
Installation pipes should be fitted in accordance with BS 6891:1988.
BS 68911988Low pressure installation pipes
BS 67981987Boilers of rated input not exceeding 60kW.
BS 5449Part 11990Forced circulation hot water systems
BS 55461990Installation of gas hot water supplies
for domestic purposes (2nd family gases).
BS 5440Part 11990Flues.
BS 5440Part 21989Flues & Ventilation.
BS 7074Part 11989Application, selection & installation of expansion
vessels & ancillary equipment for sealed water
systems.
any room or internal space, although particular attention is drawn to the requirements of
the current l.E.E. Wiring Regulations, and in
Scotland, the electrical provisions of the
Building Regulations, with respect to the
installation of the combination boiler in a
room or internal space containing a bath or
shower.
Where a room-sealed appliance is installed
in a room containing a bath or shower, any
electrical switch or appliance control, utilising
mains electricity, should be located in such a
position that it cannot be touched by a
person using the bath or shower.
The location chosen for the boiler must
permit the provision of a satisfactory flue and
termination. The location must also permit an
adequate air supply for combustion purposes
and an adequate space for servicing and air
circulation around the boiler.
Where the installation of the boiler will be in
an unusual location special procedures may
be necessary and BS 6798:1987 gives
detailed guidance on this aspect.
4.4Flue System
Pipework from the meter to the boiler must
be of adequate size. Pipes of a smaller size
than the boiler inlet connection should not be
used.
The complete installation must be tested for
soundness as described in the above code.
N.B. If the gas supply for the boiler serves
other appliances ensure that an adequate
supply is available both to the boiler and the
other appliance when they are in use at the
same time.
The terminal should be located where
dispersal of combustion products is not
impeded and with due regard for the damage
or discoloration that might occur to building
products in the vicinity (see fig 4).
The terminal must not be located in a place
where it is likely to cause a nuisance.
In cold and/or humid weather water vapour
may condense on leaving the flue terminal.
The effect of such ‘steaming’ must be
considered.
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For protection of combustibles, refer to BS
5440:1 where the terminal is less than 2m
(6.6ft) above a pavement or platform to
which people have access (including any
balcony or flat roof the terminal must be
protected by a guard of durable material).
A suitable guard is available from Vokèra Ltd.
Part No 018, G.C. No. 301 106
This guard must be fitted centrally over the
terminal. Mark the positions of the fixings,
drill the wall and secure using wall plugs and
3 of 1½" No.8 plated screws.
Fig. 4
Terminal position for fan assisted boiler
(minimum distance) mm
A-Directly below an open window or other300
opening (e.g. air brick)
B-Below gutters, soil pipes or drain pipes25
C-Below eaves25
D-Below balconies or car port roof25
E-From vertical drain pipes and soil pipes75
F-From internal or external corners25
G-Above ground or below balcony level300
H-From a surface facing a terminal600
I-From a terminal facing a terminal1200
J-From an opening in the car port (e.g. door
window) into dwelling.1200
K-Vertically from a terminal on the same wall1500
L-Horizontally from a terminal on the same wall300
M-Horizontally from a vertical terminal to a wall300
N –Horizontally from an opening, airbrick, openable
window, etc. 300
4.6Water Circulation (Central Heating)
Detailed recommendations are given in
BS 6798:1987 and BS 5449:1:1990 (for
smallbore and microbore central heating
systems).
4.6.1The following notes are given for general
guidance.
4.6.2Pipework
Copper tubing to BS 2871:1:1971 is recommended for water pipe. Jointing should be
either by capillary soldered or with compression fittings.
Where possible, pipes should have a gradient to ensure air is carried naturally to air
release points and water flows naturally to
drain taps.
It should be ensured as far as possible that
the appliance heat exchanger is not a natural
collecting point for air.
Except where providing useful heat, pipes
should be insulated to prevent heat loss and
to avoid freezing. Particular attention should
be paid to pipes passing through ventilated
spaces in roofs and under floors.
4.6.3By-Pass
An automatic by-pass is incorporated in the
boiler and systems should be designed to
ensure that with only one radiator turned on a
flow rate of at least 350 litres/hour (1.28 gals/
min) is achieved through the boiler see 6.9.4
4.6.4System Design
Figs 5 & 5a illustrates typical system layouts showing options of either, pipe connection from below as fig. 5, or pipe connection
from above utilising the purpose made duct
in the rear frame of the appliance.
4.6.5Draining Taps
These must be located in accessible positions to permit the draining of the whole
system. The taps must be at least 15mm
nominal size and manufactured in accordance with BS 2879:1980.
NOTE: The flue must be terminated in a place not likely
to cause a nuisance.
4.5Air Supply
The following notes are intended for general
guidance.
The room sealed fan flued boiler does not
require a permanent air vent for combustion
air supply.
Where installed in a cupboard or compartment ventilation is not required.
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Fig. 5
Shower
Radiator
Boiler
Hot Water
Outlets
Gas Supply
Pipe
Fig. 5a
Gas Supply
Pipe
Cold Water
Inlet
Cold Water
Inlet
Shower
Radiator
Hot Water
Outlets
Boiler
N.B.Vokèra Ltd recommend a 2-pipe system. Single pipe systems are more liable to be troublesome unless
carefullly designed and installed.
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4.6.6Air Release Points
These must be fitted at all high points where
air will naturally collect, and must be sited to
facilitate complete filling of the system.
4.6.7The appliance has an integral sealed expansion
vessel to accommodate the increase of water
volume when the system is heated. It can
accept up to 8 litres (1.8gals) of expansion
water. If the appliance is connected to a
system with an unusually high water content.
Calculate the total expansion and add additional sealed expansion capacity as appropriate.
In general, modern systems will present no
problem.
4.6.8Filling Point
A method for initially filling the system and
replacing water lost during servicing must be
provided, and it must comply with local water
authority regulations.
A method is shown in fig. 6 using the Vokèra
filling loop which is acceptable in most areas.
In the event that this method is not suitable in
a particular area, contact the local authority
for preferred methods.
An alternative method would be from an independent make up vessel or tank mounted in a
position 1m higher than the highest point of
the system & with a minimum static head
(from the top of the boiler to the water level of
the feed tank) of 5m. The cold feed pipe must
have an approved non return valve and stopcock so the tank can be isolated from the
system after filling. The feed pipe should be
connected to the central heating return pipe as
close to the boiler as possible.
4.7Electrical Supply
The appliance is supplied for operation on
230V ~ 50Hz electricity supply. It should be
protected with a 3-amp fuse.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The method of connection to the mains elec-
tricity must allow complete isolation from the
supply.
The preferred method is by using a fused
double pole switch with a contact separation
of at least 3mm.
The switch must supply ONLY the appliance
and immediate electrical control circuits (e.g.
programmer/room thermostat)
Alternatively, use an unswitched shuttered
socket outlet with a fused 3-pin plug both
complying with BS 1363.
4.8Showers
If a shower control is to be supplied from the
combination unit it should be of the type which
incorporates a thermostatic control and by
design is suitable for use with a combination
boiler. Check application with shower manufacturer.
Fig. 6
Cold Water
Fig. 6a
Inlet
Bent Tap
Connectors
(special)
Gas
Cock
C/H Flow
Valve
Hot Water
Outlet
Central Heating
Return
C/H Return
Valve
Cold Water
Inlet Stop-
cock
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SECTION 5 INSTALLATION
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
5.1Delivery (fig. 7)
The appliance is delivered in a heavy duty
cardboard carton.
Lay the carton on the floor with the writing the
correct way up.
5.2Unpacking (fig. 8)
Pull both sides of the carton open. Do not use
a knife. Unfold the rest of the carton from
around the appliance.
Lay the appliance with the black frame on the
floor. Remove the two polystyrene blocks one
at the top and the other at the base of the
appliance.
Remove the hanging bracket from the top
polystyrene block and the box containing the
fixing kit from the lower polystyrene block.
The fixing kit contains
1 - Hanging bracket
1 - Fittings pack containing:
Central heating valves & tap connectors (2)
Gas service tap (1)
Cold water stopcock (1)
Hot water outlet (1 nut & tail)
Various washers
Flue Kit supplied in separate carton.
Fig. 9
5.3Preparing for Mounting
5.3.1Remove the 2 screws securing the front con-
trol panel and remove the 2 screws securing
the lower part of the casing to the case frame.
5.3.2Slightly lift the casing and slide it gently towards the top of the appliance to disengage
the case from the top suspension hooks. (Fig.
9)
5.3.3Ensure the casing and screws are put to one
side in a safe place.
5.3.4Loosely fit (hand tight) the valves and fittings
using the washers supplied (Figs. 6a & 10).
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C/H
Flow
D/H/W
Outlet
Gas
Cold
Water
Inlet
Safety
Valve
Outlet
C/H
Return
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5.4
Preparation for mounting the appliance
The appliance should be mounted on a smooth,
vertical surface, which must be capable of
supporting the full weight of the appliance. Care
should be exercised when determining the
position of the appliance with respect to hidden
obstructions such as pipes, cables, etc.
horizontal plane (see 5.4.2), however if the flue is to
be extended or additional bends are to be fitted, the
standard horizontal flue kit (part no. 2359029)
must be used. A reduction must also be made to
the maximum length
(see table) when additional
bends are used.
Reduction for bends
When the position of the appliance has been
decided – using the template supplied – carefully
mark the position of the fixing jig/mounting bracket
assembly (see fig. 11) and flue-hole (if applicable).
5.4.1Important
There are two holes on the template. The lower
hole should be used with the telescopic flue kit
(part no. 0225705 & 0225710). The upper hole
is for use with all other horizontal flue kits.
The top flue outlet permits both horizontal and
vertical flue applications to be considered,
alternatively, the Vokera twin flue system can be
utilised if longer flue runs are required.
5.5.1Concentric horizontal flue
(For concentric vertical flue, see 5.5.2)
(For twin flue applications, see 5.5.3)
The appliance flue outlet elbow can be rotated
through 360º on its vertical axis. In addition the flue
may be extended from the outlet elbow in the
U
sing the template provided (see 5.4.1), mark
and drill a 125mm hole for the passage of the flue
pipe. The hole should have a 1º drop from the
boiler to outside, to eliminate the possibility of
rainwater entering the appliance via the flue.
The fixing holes for the wall-mounting bracket &
jig should now be drilled and plugged, an
appropriate type and quantity of fixing should be
used to ensure that the bracket is mounted
securely.
Once the bracket & jig has been secured to the
wall, mount the appliance onto the bracket.
FITTING THE TELESCOPIC FLUE KIT
(0225705 & 0225710)
Carefully measure the distance from the centre
of the appliance flue outlet to the face of the
outside wall (dimension ‘X’ see fig. 12). Add
50mm to dimension ‘X’ to give the overall flue
length (dimension ‘Y’). Using the complete
telescopic flue assembly adjust the length to
suit dimension ‘Y’. Once the telescopic flue
terminal has been adjusted to the correct
length, secure the flue assembly with the
screw supplied.
NOTE
The flue restrictor ring (see fig. 1) must be
removed or discarded prior to attaching the
flue bend to the appliance.
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Insert the flue assembly into the previously
drilled flue hole and locate the flue bend over
the appliance flue outlet. Push the flue bend
down over the appliance flue outlet and ensure
the correct seal is made. Pull the flue assembly
towards and over the flue bend – using a
twisting action – ensuring the correct seal is
made. Check that the terminal protrudes past
the finished outside wall by the correct length
(115mm).
NOTE
You must ensure that the entire flue system is
properly supported and connected.
If the horizontal flue kit (2359029) requires to
be cut to the correct size (dimension ‘Y’), you
must ensure that the inner (60mm) pipe stands
proud of the outer (100mm) pipe by 7.5mm
(see fig. 13A). Ensure any burrs are filed or
removed and that any seals are located
properly before assembly.
Connect the inner (60mm) pipe of the terminal
assembly to the push-fit end of the 90º bend
(supplied) using a twisting action. Insert the
assembled flue into the previously drilled hole.
Using the clips & screws supplied, connect the
flue assembly to the boiler, ensuring that the
terminal protrudes past the finished outside
wall by the correct length (135mm).
You must ensure that the entire flue system is
properly supported and connected.
Seal the flue assembly to the wall using cement
or a suitable alternative that will provide
satisfactory weatherproofing. The exterior
trim can now be fitted.
Fig. 12
Seal the flue assembly to the wall using cement
or a suitable alternative that will provide
satisfactory weatherproofing. The interior and
exterior trim can now be fitted
FITTING THE STANDARD (2359029)
HORIZONTAL FLUE KIT (see 5.4.1)
Carefully measure the distance from the centre
of the appliance flue outlet to the face of the
outside wall (dimension ‘X’ see fig. 13). Ensure
the inner (60mm) pipe is fully inserted into the
outer (100mm) pipe (when the inner pipe is
fully inserted, it stands proud of the outer pipe
by 7.5mm). Add 32mm to dimension ‘X’ to give
the overall flue length (dimension ‘Y’). The
standard horizontal flue kit (part no. 2359029)
is suitable for a distance (dimension ‘Y’) of up
to 865mm.
NOTE
Dimension ‘Y’ is measured from the end of the
terminal to the end of the outer (100mm) pipe.
The internal trim should be fitted to the flue
pipe before connection of the 90º bend.
Fig. 13
EXTENDING THE HORIZONTAL FLUE
If the horizontal flue requires extension/s or
additional bend/s, the horizontal flue terminal
kit (2359029) must be used. Connect the
bend – supplied with the terminal kit – to the
top of the boiler using the clips, screws, &
gaskets supplied. The additional bends &
extensions have an internal push-fit
connection, care should be taken to ensure
that the correct seal is made when assembling
the flue system. Connect the required number
of flue extensions or bends (up to the maximum
equivalent flue length) to the flue terminal
using the clips, screws, & gaskets supplied
(see fig. 13 & 13A).
IMPORTANT
The flue restrictor ring (see fig. 1) must be
removed or discarded if the total flue length –
including bends – exceeds 1.0m.
NOTE
When cutting the horizontal flue terminal or an
extension to the required length, you must
ensure that the excess is cut from the plain
end of the terminal or extension, and that the
inner (60mm) pipe is 7.5mm longer than outer
(100mm) pipe (see fig. 13 & 13A). Remove
any burrs, and check that any seals are located
properly.
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You must ensure that the entire flue system is
properly supported and connected.
flue length – including the allowance for any
additional bends – exceeds 1.0 metre.
Seal the flue assembly to the wall using cement
or a suitable alternative that will provide
satisfactory weatherproofing. The interior and
exterior trim can now be fitted.
5.5.2Concentric vertical flue
The vertical flue terminal can be connected
directly to the appliance flue outlet. Alternatively,
an extension or bend can be connected to the
appliance flue outlet if desired (see 5.4.2),
however if additional bends are fitted, a reduction
must be made to the maximum flue length (see
table below).
Reduction for bends
Bend Reduction in maximum flue length for
each bend
45º bend0.5 metre
90º bend1.0 metre
Vertical flue terminal and accessories
Part No.DescriptionLength
2359039Vertical flue terminal1.0 metre
0225770Pitched roof flashingN/A
Connect the vertical flue assembly to the
boiler flue spigot using the 60mm & 100mm
clips, gaskets, & screws (supplied), ensuring
the correct seal is made. The flue support
bracket (supplied with the vertical flue kit) can
now be fitted.
If the vertical flue requires extension/s or
additional bend/s, connect the required number
of flue extensions or bends (up to the maximum
equivalent flue length) between the boiler and
vertical flue assembly (see fig. 13A).
NOTE
When cutting an extension to the required
length, you must ensure that the excess is cut
from the plain end of the extension and that
the inner (60mm) pipe is 7.5mm longer than
outer (100mm) pipe (see fig. 13A). Remove
any burrs, and check that any seals are located
properly.
You must ensure that the entire flue system is
properly supported and connected.
Using the dimensions given in fig. 14 as a
reference, mark and cut a 105mm hole in the
ceiling and/or roof.
Fit the appropriate flashing plate to the roof
and insert the vertical flue terminal through the
flashing plate from the outside, ensuring that
the collar on the flue terminal fits over the
flashing.
The fixing holes for the wall-mounting bracket
& jig should now be drilled and plugged, an
appropriate type and quantity of fixing should
be used to ensure that the bracket is mounted
securely. Once the bracket has been secured
to the wall, mount the appliance onto the
bracket & jig.
IMPORTANT
The vertical flue terminal is 1.0 metre in length
and cannot be cut; therefore it may be
necessary to adjust the height of the appliance
to suit or use a suitable extension.
Remove or discard the flue restrictor ring from
the appliance flue outlet (see fig. 1), if the total
Fig. 14
5.5.3Twin flue system
The Vokera twin flue system enables greater
flue distances to be achieved (see 5.4.2) than
that of the standard concentric flue system. It
can be used for horizontal or vertical
applications, however the twin flue system
must be converted to the dedicated concentric
flue kit for termination. It is essential that the
installation of the twin flue system be carried
out in strict accordance with these instructions.
Guidance notes on twin flue installation
••
• The flue must have a fall back of 1º back to
••
the appliance to allow any condensate that
may form in the flue system to drain via the
condensate drain. Consideration must also
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be given to the fact that there is the possibility
of a small amount of condensate dripping
from the terminal.
••
• Ensure that the entire flue system is ad-
••
equately supported, use at least one
bracket for each extension.
••
• The entire flue system must be adequately
••
insulated to maintain heat within the flue
system thereby reducing the possibility of
condensate production.
••
• As the exhaust outlet pipe can reach very
••
high temperatures it must be protected to
prevent persons touching the hot surface.
The fixing holes for the wall-mounting bracket
& jig should now be drilled and plugged, an
appropriate type and quantity of fixing should
be used to ensure that the bracket is mounted
securely. Once the bracket has been secured
to the wall, mount the appliance onto the
bracket & jig.
5.5.3.2
• Remove or discard the flue restrictor ring
from the appliance flue outlet (see fig. 1).
• Insert the small restrictor ring (supplied with
the twin adapter kit) if the total flue length –
including the allowance for any bends – is
less than 8 metres.
• Insert the exhaust connection manifold onto
the appliance flue outlet.
• Place the silicone seal (supplied with twin
adapter kit) over the rim of the exhaust
connection manifold.
⇑⇑
⇑ Remove one of the blanking plates (located
⇑⇑
to the left & right of the appliance flue outlet)
and – using the same screws – install the air
baffle.
Installation of condensate drain kit
(fig. 16)
The condensate drain kit must be fitted within
1 metre of the appliance flue outlet. It is
recommended that the condensate drain kit
should be fitted in the vertical plane, however
it can be fitted horizontally with care.
••
• Fit the first bend to the condensate drain kit
••
or exhaust connection manifold by firmly
pushing in to position.
••
• Using the two holes in the exhaust connec-
••
tion manifold as a guide, drill a 3mm hole in
each and secure using the screws provided.
• Connect the air inlet pipe to the air baffle as
above.
• The twin flue pipes extensions and accesso-
ries can now be installed by pushing together (the plain end of each extension or
bend should be pushed approximately 50mm
into the female socket of the previous piece).
The condensate drain trap must be con-
nected to the drain in accordance with Building Regulations or other rules in force.
5.5.3.1Installation of twin adaptor kit (fig. 15)
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Fig. 16
5.5.3.3 Horizontal termination ( fig. 17)
The twin flue system must be converted to the
dedicated concentric flue kit for termination.
• The horizontal terminal is supplied with a
built-in converter box and cannot be
shortened.
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• A 130mm hole is required for the passage of
the concentric terminal through the wall.
Depending on site conditions it may be
preferable to install the terminal assembly
prior to fitting the twin flue pipes.
Mark and drill a 130mm hole for the passage
of the horizontal flue terminal, ensuring that
there is a 1º fall back to the boiler (17mm per
1000mm). Insert the terminal assembly into
the flue hole.
Push-fit the twin flue pipes onto the concentric
to twin converter ensuring that the exhaust
pipe connects to the exhaust connection on
the concentric to twin converter.
If necessary cut the plain ends (male) of the
twin flue pipes to allow connection to the
concentric to twin converter.
NOTE
••
• Before cutting twin flue pipes ensure allow-
••
ances have been made for connection onto
the previous piece and onto the concentric to
twin converter. The last twin flue pipes must
be pushed 50mm onto the male spigots of
the concentric to twin converter.
NOTE
You must ensure that the entire flue system is
properly supported and connected.
When cutting an extension to the required
length, you should ensure that the excess is
cut from the plain end of the extension. Remove
any burrs, and check that both seals are
located properly.
Seal the flue terminal assembly to the wall
using cement or a suitable alternative that will
provide satisfactory weatherproofing. The
interior and exterior trim can now be fitted.
Fig. 17
twin flue pipes to allow connection to the
concentric to twin converter.
NOTE
••
• Before cutting twin flue pipes ensure allow-
••
ances have been made for connection onto
the previous piece and onto the concentric to
twin converter. The last twin flue pipes must
be pushed 50mm onto the male spigots of
the concentric to twin converter.
••
• You must ensure that the entire flue system
••
is properly supported and connected.
••
• Ensure that any horizontal sections of pipe
••
have a 1º fall towards the appliance (17mm
per 1000mm).
••
• The convertor box on the vertical terminal
••
will have to be temporarily removed when
inserting the terminal through the flashing.
••
• The condensate trap must be primed with
••
water prior to commissioning the boiler.
• The condensate drain trap must be con-
nected to the drain in accordance with building regulations or other rules in force.
5.5.3.4Vertical termination (See fig. 18)
The twin flue system must be converted to the
dedicated concentric flue kit for termination.
• The vertical terminal is supplied with a built-
in converter box and cannot be shortened.
• A 130mm hole is required for the passage of
the concentric terminal through the ceiling
and/or roof.
Depending on site conditions it may be
preferable to install the terminal assembly
prior to fitting the twin flue pipes.
Fit the appropriate flashing plate to the roof
and insert the vertical flue terminal through the
flashing plate from the outside, ensuring that
the collar on the flue terminal fits over the
flashing.
Push-fit the twin flue pipes onto the concentric
to twin converter ensuring that the exhaust
pipe connects to the exhaust connection on
the concentric to twin converter.
If necessary cut the plain ends (male) of the
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5.6Connecting the Gas and Water
5.6.1Figs. 10 and 16 show the locations of the
fittings.
5.6.2Do not over tighten nuts and use another
spanner to apply counter force to avoid
damaging the appliance
5.6.3Gas Supply
Connecting the gas supply.
Connect a 15mm gas pipe to the gas service
tap and tighten the union nut securing the tap
to the appliance.
5.6.4Central Heating
Connect the central heating pipework (22mm
o.d) to the respective valves, right hand =
return, left hand = flow, and tighten the
nuts.
5.6.5Hot Water
Provide a suitable coupling and connect the
hot water draw-off pipe to the 15mm o.d tail.
Tighten the nut.
If the hot water system does not include a tap
below the hot water outlet connection provide
a suitable drain tap to permit draining of the
appliance hot water side during servicing.
5.6.6Cold Water
Connect a 15mm cold water service pipe to
the inlet stopcock of the appliance. Tighten
the nut.
If the cold water supply is liable to large
pressure fluctuations, a flow/pressure
regulator should be fitted in the supply pipe.
5.6.7Safety Valve Discharge
The safety valve is located beneath the
pump. Connect discharge pipe to the 15mm
o.d. tail (using a compression fitting).
When connecting, ensure the discharge
pipe does not restrict access to or operation
of the central heating return valve. The
discharge should terminate facing downwards exterior to the building in a position
where discharging (possible boiling) water
will not create danger or nuisance; but in an
easily visible position.
5.7Electrical Connections
5.7.1The electricity supply must be as specified
in clause 4.7. If controls external to the
appliance are required, design of the
external electrical circuits should be undertaken by a competent person.
See Section 10 for further advice.
N.B. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ALL EXTER-
NAL CONTROL CIRCUITS AND WIRING IS
WIRED FROM THE SAME ELECTRICAL
ISOLATOR AS SERVES THE APPLIANCE.
Factory fitted internal wiring must not be
disturbed when wiring external controls.
5.7.2To gain access to the electrical terminals
Remove finger guard by releasing four
securing screws (fig 18a), hinge down the
control fascia. (fig. 19a) until it rests in an
approximately horizontal position.
Remove electrical cover by releasing four
securing screws.
The mains input terminal block is the left
hand block located on the front control facia
(see fig. 19a).
5.7.3The electricity supply cable from the isolator
and the appliance terminal block must be 3
core flexible sized 0.75mm² (24 x 0.2mm) to
table 15-16, BS6500.
Wiring to the appliance should be rated for
operation in contact with surfaces up to
90°C.
Finger Guard
Fig. 18A
Securing Screws
Fig. 19
Gas Cock Open
Gas Cock Closed
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5.7.4Pass the cable through one of the cord
anchorage points and connect the wires
Brown to L, Blue to N, and Green/Yellow to
, arrange the cable so that should the
cable slip the anchorage the current carrying conductors become taut before the
earthing conductor.
5.7.5Securely tighten all terminal screws and
arrange the cable with slack between the
cable anchor and the terminal block.
Tighten the cord anchorage screw until the
cable is secure.
5.7.6Neatly arrange the external cable in such a
way that unrestricted opening of the controls
fascia is possible without strain on the cable.
5.7.7External controls may be wired from terminals 1 to 2 on the left hand terminal block
mounted on the back of the front fascia panel
after removing the factory fitted links (see fig.
19A). If a neutral is needed use the terminal
marked N on the terminal strip.
Internal controls (ie. Vokèra time clock) may
be wired from the right hand terminal block
mounted on the back of the front facia after
removing the factory fitted link between 4 &
5. See section 10.
If required pass the external controls cable
through the spare cord anchorage and
arrange the cable so that should the cable
slip the anchorage, the current carrying
conductors become taut before the earthing
conductor.
Fig. 19A
Internal Controls
Terminal Block
Mains Input &
External Controls
Terminal Block
Control panel securing screws
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SECTION 6 COMMISSIONING
6.1Where the text bears identifying numbers in
brackets, refer to figs. 1 and 2 unless otherwise instructed.
6.2Gas Supply Installation
Inspect the entire installation including the
meter, test for soundness and purge, all as
described in BS6891:1988.
6.3Central Heating Systems
6.3.1IMPORTANT DO NOT RELEASE AIR FROM
THE RED SEALED EXPANSION TANK. It is
charged with air at the factory from .75 - .80
bar (11 - 12psig)
6.3.2Initial filling of the System
6.3.2.1See 3.4.3 and 4.6.8
6.3.2.2Open central heating flow and return valves (if
the indicating line on the square shank is in
line with the valve it indicates open, across
the valve indicates closed). Unscrew black
cap on automatic air release valve (9) one
full turn (leave open permanently).
6.3.2.3Close all air release taps on the central
heating system.
6.3.2.4Gradually open stopcocks at the filling point
connection to the central heating system until
water is heard to flow. Do not open fully.
6.3.2.5Starting with the lowest radiator open each
air release tap in turn closing it only when
clear water, free of bubbles, flows out. In the
same away release air from any high points
in the pipework.
6.3.2.6Continue filling the system until at least 1.0
bar registers on the gauge then turn off the
filling point stopcocks.
6.3.2.7Inspect the system for water soundness and
remedy any leaks discovered.
6.3.3Initial flushing of Pipework
The whole of the heating system must be
flushed both cold and later hot as detailed in
6.10. Open all radiator or heating valves and
the appliance central heating valves. Drain
the boiler and system from the lowest points.
Open the drain valve full bore to remove any
installation debris from the boiler prior to
lighting. Refill the boiler and heating system
as described in 6.3.2
6.3.4Setting the System Design Pressure
6.3.4.1The design pressure must be a minimum of 1
bar and maximum 1.5 bar.
6.3.4.2The actual reading should ideally be 1 bar
plus the equivalent height in metres to the
highest point of the system above the base of
the appliance up to the maximum of 1.5 bar
total ).
N.B. The safety valve is set to lift at 3bar /
30m / 45psig.
6.3.4.3To lower the system pressure to the required
value, turn the red knob of the safety valve
(11) a quarter turn to release water until the
required figure registers on the gauge (19).
6.3.5Filling the Hot Water System
6.3.5.1Close all hot water draw-off taps.
6.3.5.2Open cold water inlet stopcock (see fig. 6a)
6.3.5.3Slowly open each draw-off until clear water
is discharged.
6.4Checking Electricity Supply
6.4.1Carry out preliminary checks for continuity,
polarity, and resistance to earth (see page
57), gaining access as required according to
5.7.2 in this manual.
6.4.2Leave the appliance with the control fascia
closed and with the mains electricity switched
OFF
6.5Lighting the Boiler
6.5.1Ensure flow and return valves are open
( 6.3.3.2)
If external and/or internal controls are fitted
(e.g Timeclock and/or Room thermostat)
ensure they ‘call for heat’. The commissioning of the appliance may be easier if the
external/internal controls are disconnected
and terminals 1 & 2 and 4 & 5 linked. (For
access procedure turn off electricity and
refer to 5.7.2 for instructions).
6.5.2Switch on the mains electricity and turn the
on/off/mode switch (17) to
6.5.3Set the c/h control knob (15) to the highest
setting.
6.5.4The appliance will go through an ignition
sequence and the burner will light.
6.5.5If during the ignition attempt period (10 secs
approx.) the boiler fails to light, the ignition
control circuit will go to lockout, this is
indicated by the lockout reset button on the
front control panel being illuminated. The
gas valve is de-energised, but leaves the
fan and pump running.
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6.5.6In the event of the boiler going to lockout
depress the lockout reset button. The two
main causes of the boiler going to lockout
during commissioning are electrical supply
polarity reversed, or air in the gas supply.
Check polarity and that the gas supply is
completely purged of air and that gas is
reaching the boiler then repeat from 6.5.2.
6.6Checking Burner Pressures
6.6.1The heat inputs for high and low gas rates
are factory set to the maximum values given
in section 3.12 for domestic hot water and
central heating but it is necessary to check
them when commissioning.
6.6.2The maximum heat input for the central
heating mode may be reduced by a simple
adjustment to suit the system load. This in no
way affects the appliance maximum which is
always obtained in the domestic hot water
mode.
6.6.3Turn off the main electricity supply. Gain
access to the interior as instructed in 5.7.2.
6.6.4Locate the main burner pressure test point
(Fig. 20) and slacken the screw half a turn
in an anti clockwise direction. Attach a
suitable pressure gauge. Turn on electricity
supply and fully open a domestic hot water
tap to operate boiler in dhw mode. Adjust
hot water control knob to it's maximum
setting.
6.6.5The pressure reading for maximum rate
should be.
24e (N/G)
10.1mbar (plus or
minus 1.0mbar)
28e (N/G)
10.1mbar
(plus or minus 1.0mbar)
If the pressure is wrong it should be adjusted
as instructed in clause 8.23 (N.B. Whenever
the maximum rate is adjusted check and
adjust the minimum rate too)
6.6.6Reduce the domestic water flow rate to
approx. 3-4 litres/min, turn the domestic
control knob slowly to minimum the boiler
output will reduce to the minimum setting. If
low flame cannot be established in this way,
turn off the electricity supply, release the
modulator coil retaining clip and slide the
modulator coil off the brass rod. Switch on
the electricity supply, the boiler will now light
at the minimum setting.
6.6.7When low flame is established, the pressure
reading should be:
24e (N/G)
1.5mbar
(plus or minus 0.15mbar)
28e (N/G)
1.3mbar
(plus or minus 0.13mbar)
If it is different adjustment should be made
in accordance with the instructions in 8.23.
6.6.8If the modulator coil was removed to check
the minimum setting, turn off the electricity
supply and replace the modulator coil
ensuring correct location of clip
6.6.10The soft light ignition pressure is factory set,
but it is necessary to check it when commissioning.
6.6.11Turn off the main electricity supply.
6.6.12Disconnect the sensing electrode lead from
the terminal on the ignition control box (lead
towards the rear going to left side of main
burner).
6.6.13Turn on the main electricity supply and turn
on a domestic hot water tap to operate the
boiler in dhw mode.
6.6.14The boiler will now light at a reduced pressure, the reading should be 4.0mbar (plus or
minus 0.4mbar) (N/G) If the pressure is
incorrect it should be adjusted as in 8.23.
N.B. While checking the soft light pressure
the burner will only light for approximately 10
seconds before going to lockout.
6.6.15Turn off the main electricity supply and
reconnect the sensing electrode lead to the
ignition control box.
Retaining Clip
Main Burner
Test Point
Incoming Gas
Pressure Test
Point
Fig. 20
Range rating
Fig. 21
potentiometer
NOTE: Potentiometers located on main p.c.b. on
front control panel. Access to p.c.b. is obtained by
removing the four cover securing screws.
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ins wg
mbar
4.8
4.4
4.0
3.6
3.2
2.8
2.4
2.0
1.6
1.3
0.8
0.4
0.0
Btu/h x 1000
kW
12
11
10
24e
output
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
30
8.8
35
10.24011.7
45
13.1
50
14.6
60
55
17.66519.07020.57522.0
16.1
80
23.4
85
24.9
28e
output
26.4
90
95
27.9
24e
input
100
29.3
105
30.8
28e
input
32.2
110
Fig.22
115
33.7
6.6.16Setting the Maximum Rate for Central
Heating (Range Rating)
Refer to fig. 22 to determine pressure for the
heating output you need. Turn on the heating
with the control knob set at maximum, wait
for the burner to reach main flame, using a
small screwdriver adjust the potentiometer
fig. 21 until the required pressure is indicated
on the gauge. Once this pressure has been
fixed it should be indelibly recorded on the
label provided and affixed next to the data
badge. This is to ensure that the burner can
be reset when any service operation involves
alteration of burner settings.
6.7Checking the Flue System
6.7.1The flue system should be visually checked
for soundness. Check all clamps and fixings
are secure and tight.
6.8Checking the Heating Thermistor
6.8.1Allow the system to warm up and manipu-
late the c/h control knob to ensure that the
burner modulates between ‘high’ and ‘low’
and then to ‘off’ and vice versa (scale
range covers approx. 45° - 85°C).
6.9Regulating the Central Heating System
6.9.1Fully open all radiator and circuit valves
and run the appliance in the central heating
mode until heated water is circulating. If
conditions are warm, remove any thermostatic valve heads.
6.9.2If the burner will not light, ensure that water is
in fact circulating See 4.6.3
6.9.3Adjust radiator return valves and any branch
circuit return valves until the individual
return temperatures are correct and are
approximately equal.
6.9.4When all is adjusted, progressively close all
radiator valves to ensure that the appliance
still operates when flow through the system
is limited.
If the burner cuts out prematurely due to
lack of water flow through the appliance, the
system should be regulated to ensure a flow
rate of at least 350 litres/h (78 gals/h). This
may mean the addition of a small manual
by-pass being fitted to the system if a fully
TRV system is used.
6.10Final Flushing of the Heating System
6.10.1The system should be flushed in accordance
with BS 7593: 1992.Turn on the boiler for
central heating and allow the boiler and
system to reach temperature. Turn off the
boiler and drain the system whilst still hot.
Refill the boiler and heating system as
described in 6.3.2.
Although not necessary for correct operation
of the boiler, an inhibitor may be added at
this point. Contact the inhibitor manufacturer
for further information concerning application
and dosage.
6.10.2Inspect the system for soundness. Turn the
appliance off at the mode selector switch (fig.
1, 17).
6.11Filling, Testing and Regulating the
Domestic Hot Water System
6.11.1Start with the appliance switched on having
completed the procedures described in 6.4
to 6.10.
6.11.2Open a domestic hot water tap (Preferably
the bath tap).
Ensure cold water inlet stopcock is fully open
and the dhw control knob (16) is set at
maximum.
6.11.3The flow of water should activate the
differential pressure device and drive the
diverting valve (21) to its other position thus
heating the domestic water flowing through
the dhw heat exchanger. At the same time
the domestic micro-switch (13) is activated
lighting the burner on maximum rate.
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6.11.4If the burner does not light, check that the
water flow rate is above the minimum
required to operate the differential pressure
device 2.8 litres/min (0.61 gals/min).
6.11.5The temperature of the water will depend on
the rate at which it flows.
If due to high water pressure the flow rate is
unacceptably high (and thus the temperature
to low for practical use) the flow rate should
be adjusted as follows. (see fig. 22a)
6.11.6a. Adjust the flow using the stopcock until
the required temperature is reached.
b. Unscrew the screw (1) & remove the
knob (2).
c. Adjust the ring (3). anti-clockwise until it
reaches the stop.
d. Refit the knob aligning the register in the
knob with the one on the ring.
e. Replace the screw.
It is best to set for the lowest acceptable
temperature since the user can gain higher
temperatures by restricting flow at the tap.
N.B. If the cold supply is subject to large
fluctuations or is above the permitted maximum a suitable pressure/flow regulator
should be fitted in the cold water supply to
the appliance.
6.11.7Turn the appliance mode selector switch
(17) to the position.
Slowly close the tap to reduce the rate of
draw to above the minimum approx. 2.8
litres/min. (0.61 gal/min.) Rotate the dhw
control knob to ensure the appliance modulates at its various setting.
6.11.8Close the draw-off tap still further. The
burner should stop when the rate falls below
approximately 2.8 litres/min. (0.61 gal/min.).
6.12.3Check the appearance of the gas flame to
assess adequacy of combustion air supply.
6.12.4Re-check the flue system for soundness and
adequacy of supports.
6.13Concluding Operations
6.13.1If external/internal controls have been
disconnected and terminals 1 & 2 and 4 & 5
temporarily linked, remove the link and
reconnect the controls circuit. Check the
operation of the controls.
6.13.2Hinge up the control fascia.
6.14Refixing the boiler casing fig. 23
6.14.1Offer up the front casing to the back frame in
a near vertical attitude and locate the hooks
on the casing over the hooks on the frame.
Slide the casing downwards to fully engage
the hooks and to align the bottom fixing
holes. Replace the four case retaining
screws. (fig. 23)
6.15Supplementary Instructions for Fitting &
Removing Optional Time Clock and for
Wiring to External Controls.
Section 10 Appendices A and B at the rear
of this manual provides full instructions for
fitting and wiring the optional built-in time
switches and for wiring to external controls.
6.16Complete details of the boiler, controls,
installation and commissioning in the log
book supplied with the boiler. This is an
important document which must be correctly
completed and handed to the user. Failure to
install and commission this appliance to the
manufacturers instructions may invalidate the
warranty.
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1
2
3
Fig. 22a
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SECTION 7 INSTRUCTING THE USER
7.1Hand over the copy of the Users Instructions
and boiler logbook supplied with the appliance, together with these instructions, and
explain how to operate the boiler correctly
and explain how to use the timeclock and
room thermostat if fitted.
7.2Show the user how to switch off the appliance and indicate the position of the electric
supply isolator.
7.3Inform the user of the location of all drain
cocks and air vents.
7.4Explain how to turn the appliance off for
both short and long periods and advise on
the precautions necessary to prevent
damage should the appliance be inoperative when freezing conditions may occur.
7.5Show the user the filling loop position, its
function and how to repressurise the system
using the filling inlet valve.
7.6Advise the User that, for continued safe and
efficient operation, the appliance must be
serviced by a competent person at least
once a year.
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SECTION 8 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
8.1General
To ensure the continued safe and efficient
operation of the appliance, it is recommended that it is checked and serviced as
necessary at regular intervals.
The frequency of servicing will depend upon
the particular installation conditions and
usage, but in general, once per year should
be adequate.
It is the law that any servicing work is carried
out by a competent person such as a
Vokera approved service agent, British Gas
or other CORGI registered personnel.
The following instructions apply to the boiler
and its controls, but it should be remembered that the central heating and domestic
hot water systems will also require attention
from time to time.
8.2Important Notes
WARNING: Having carried out preliminary
flame checks and before starting any servicing work, switch OFF the mains electricity
supply and disconnect the plug at the main
isolating switch and socket. (If a switch is
used remove the fuse.)
Turn off gas supply at the gas service tap
fitted to the appliance.
Always test for gas soundness after any
service work and after exchanging any gas
carrying component.
8.3Recommended Routine Servicing
8.3.1Annual Servicing
When servicing is required the following
procedures should be carried out.
1. Inspect exterior for signs of damage and
deterioration particularly of flue pipework and
electrical connections.
2. Turn off mains electricity and remove
front casing (see clause 8.4.).
3. Replace fuse if previously removed (8.2.
above) and turn on electricity, run the boiler
for a few minutes in the domestic hot water
mode to permit inspection of its operation.
This is accomplished by opening a domestic
hot water draw off tap and inspect burner for
yellowing of flame tip, flame lift off or
sooting.
4. Ensure central heating valves (see fig.
6a) are open. Note these are 1/4 turn
valves which are open when the butterfly
top is in line with the valve, closed when
the butterfly top is across the valve.
Observe pressure gauge reading fig. 1, 19
which should be approximately 1 bar when
the system is cold (see 6.3.4)
5. Turn off mains electricity and turn off gas
service tap on the appliance.
6. Gain general access as described in 8.4.
7. Remove main burner (see 8.6).
Lightly clean with a soft brush and inspect for
damage. If during initial inspection any
combustion irregularity was suspected,
remove injectors and clean or replace
(see 8.7).
8. Place cloth below combustion chamber to
catch debris. Clean heat exchanger using
suitable brushes and rods if necessary.
9. Inspect combustion chamber lining. The
insulating material is easily damaged. Do not
scrape, but clean off lightly.
If any panels are damaged these should be
replaced (see 8.11).
10. Replace all parts in reverse order but
leave the controls fascia open and outer
casing off.
11. Undertake a complete commissioning
check as detailed in section 6.
12. Close up control fascia and refix front
casing.
13. Clean off casing using soft cloth and
dilute detergent.
14. Complete details of service undertaken in
the boiler log book.
NOTE: There is a flue gas analysis test point
incorporated in the flue outlet. (see fig. 26)
8.3.2Replacement of Parts
1. The life of individual components varies
and they will need servicing as and when
faults develop. The fault finding sequence
charts in section 9 will serve to locate which
component is the cause of any malfunction,
and instructions for removal, inspection and
replacement of the individual parts are given
in the following pages.
2. The domestic hot water heat exchanger
may in certain conditions become partially
blocked by scale deposits. Evidence of this
will be deterioration in performance.
This condition could well be treated using
proprietary descalants following makers
instructions without dismantling the appliance by circulating a fluid through the dhw
coil. To do this, disconnection from hot and
cold services is necessary. Reconnect only
after thorough flushing with clean water.
3. Occasional maintenance of mechanical
working parts will be necessary (three port
valve, flow diaphragm). Service kits are
available from your local Vokera stockists.
Vokèra Service Kit No.T0019.
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8.4To Gain General Access/Assembly
To remove components access to the
interior is essential. Refer to fig. 24.
Ensure electricity supply is isolated before
carrying out any servicing.
8.4.1To remove front casing.
Release 4 retaining screws fig. 24.
Pull bottom of case slightly forward and
push case upwards to disengage from top
support hooks and withdraw the case from
the appliance.
The control panel can now be hinged down
for access.
8.4.2Reassembly is always carried out in reverse
order to dismantling, unless otherwise
stated. Electrical connections must be
remade in accordance with the wiring
diagram figs. 37 & 38.
8.4.3Wherever gas control components are
replaced, check the burner pressures and
adjust if necessary (Section 8.23)
8.4.4If required remove finger guard by removing 4 vertical screws and pull grill downwards (see fig. 18a).
8.5Room Sealed Chamber Front Cover
Part No. 5904 Refer to fig. 25
8.5.1Gain general access as 8.4
8.5.2Remove room sealed front cover plate by
releasing eight screws fig. 25) and easing
cover off. The screws are not captive.
Inspect gasket for damage. If damaged,
replace.
NOTE: When refitting the Room sealed
chamber front cover it is essential to correctly seat and secure the cover in place
ensuring all screws are tightened.
Fig. 24
Fig. 25
MAXIN 24e & 28e
Flue gas analysis
test point
Fig. 26
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8.6Main Burner and/or Spark and Sensing
Electrodes
Part No's
Main burner 24e - 5295 28e - 5317 (N/G)
Spark Electrode - 8478
Sense Electrode - 8301
Refer to fig. 27 & 28
8.6.1Gain general access as 8.4
8.6.2Remove room sealed front cover 8.5
8.6.3Remove front of combustion chamber by
releasing six screws fig. 26
8.6.4Remove four burner retaining screws fig. 28
ease burner forward and rest on chamber
base.
8.6.6Trace electrode lead to electronic ignition
control and disconnect.
8.6.7Repeat for sensing electrode.
8.6.8Remove main burner.
8.6.9Reassemble in reverse order ensuring
correct location of electrodes. Ensure that
left hand electrode is connected to rear
terminal on electronic ignition control box.
Note: If difficulty is found in relocating the
burner securing screws, easier access can
be gained by removing the two side panels
fig. 27.
8.8.824e
Unscrew unions on either side of main heat
exchanger.
28e
Disconnect upper flanges by removing 2
screws on each flange.
8.8.9Slide out main heat exchanger, taking care
not to damage insulation panels. Avoid
spillage of water on boiler electrics.
8.8.10Reassemble in reverse order using new fibre
washers in unions.
8.7Main Burner Injectors
8.7.1Gain general access as 8.4
8.7.2Remove room sealed front cover plate and
combustion chamber front (8.5 & 8.6.3).
8.7.3Remove main burner (8.6.4 to 8.6.8).
8.7.4Unscrew injector(s) from burner bar.
8.8Main Heat Exchanger
Part No. 24e - 5351 28e - 5356
Refer to Fig. 28
8.8.1Gain general access as 8.4
8.8.2Remove room sealed front cover plate (8.5).
8.8.3Remove front of combustion chamber
(8.6.3).
8.8.4Remove two air baffle plates. 1 screw
securing each fig. 29.
8.8.5Remove both side panels, 2 screws each
fig. 27
8.8.6Close heating flow and return valves. Note
these are 1/4 turn valves which are open
when the butterfly top is in line with the
valve, closed when the butterfly top is
across the valve. Turn safety valve 1/4 turn
to drain primary circuit of boiler.
8.8.7Place cloth under heat exchanger to catch
surplus water.
24e
Fig. 27
28e
Fig. 28
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8.9Flue Fan
Part No. 24e - 7618
28e - 5911
8.9.1Remove room sealed front cover plate (8.5)
and front of combustion chamber (8.6.3).
8.9.2Loosen maintenance clip securing screws
(see fig. 29) and slide upwards to clear joint.
8.9.3Remove silicone pipes from nozzles on inner
flue bend
8.9.4Remove 3 flue hood retaining screws (see
fig. 29)
NOTE: (i) When removing the two side
screws the two air baffle plates can be
removed. (ii) The centre screw is captive.
8.9.5Carefully slide flue hood forward disconnecting electrical leads on fan in the process.
8.9.6Unscrew 4 screws securing fan to flue hood
and remove fan. Transfer aluminium manifold (two screws) to new fan.
8.9.7Reassemble in reverse order, replacing
centre hood screw first.
8.10Flue Pressure Differential Switch
Part No 7070
Refer to Fig. 29
8.10.1Gain general access as 8.4
8.10.2Remove room sealed cover (8.5)
8.10.3Remove 2 screws holding pressure differen-
tial switch to the combustion chamber.
8.10.4Pull off tab connectors and remove pressure
switch, disconnecting the air pressure pipes
in the process.
8.10.5Reassemble in reverse order.
See fig. 38 for correct fitting of electrical
connections. When reconnecting the pressure pipes the upper nozzle on the inner flue
bend connects to the front nozzle of the
pressure differential switch.
8.11Combustion Chamber Insulation Boards
8.11.1Gain general access as 8.4
8.11.2Remove room sealed front cover 8.5
Remove front of combustion chamber 8.6.3.
Close Heating Valves.
Remove Main Heat Exchanger 8.8.
8.11.3To remove side combustion chamber
insulation boards. Gently prise upwards and
pull out.
8.11.4To remove rear board. Gently prise upwards
and pull out.
8.11.5Fourth panel (front) is replaced complete
with combustion chamber front panel.
Maintenance clip
Air
baffle
plate
Pressure
differential switch
Air
tubes
Air
baffle
plate
Fig. 29
Hood
Retaining
Screws
MAXIN 24e & 28e
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8.12Modulator Coil
Part No. 6901 (Refer to figs. 30 & 31)
8.12.1Gain general access as 8.4.
8.12.2Pull off electrical leads from tab connec-
tors.
8.12.3Release retaining clip from rear of modulator coil (see fig. 30 & 31).
8.12.4Remove modulator coil.
8.12.5Reassemble in reverse order (see fig. 38
for electrical connections).
8.12.6Check burner pressures (cl 6.6).
8.12.7Ignition Control Box
Part No. 8360
8.12.8Gain general access as 8.4.
8.12.9Remove electrical plug-in connector by
gently pulling.
8.12.10 Pull off both spark & sensing electrode
leads where they connect onto the ignition
control box.
8.12.11 Release 1 screw securing ignition box to
gas valve body.
8.12.12 Release ignition box from valve body by
pulling until clear of plug-in electrical
connection.
8.12.13 Reassemble in reverse order ensuring
correct location of electrical and spark &
sensing lead connections.
8.13.4Pull off silicone tube from gas valve regulator.
8.13.5Unscrew gas service tap union & release
from it's seating.
8.13.6Remove 2 screws securing gas valve
bracket to the base frame.
8.13.7Undo union above the gas control valve &
withdraw gas valve.
8.13.8Remove 8 flange securing screws, 4 securing screws at the top & 4 at the bottom.
Transfer both inlet and outlet pipes to new
valve ensuring a new gasket is used on
each connection.
8.13.9Reassemble in reverse order.
8.13.10 Test all joints for gas soundness.
8.13.11 Check burner pressures (cl. 6.6).
If incorrect adjust as instructed in cl 8.23.
Fig. 30
Modulator
Coil
Gas
Valve
Retaining
Clip
Regulator
Ignition
Control Box
Fig. 31
Spring
Brass Sleeve
Retaining Clip
Locknut
Minimum
Rate Adjust-
ing Screw
Modulator
Coil
Ignition Box
Retaining
Screw
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GAS CONTROL VALVE
COMPLETE WITH IGNITION
CONTROL BOX
MAXIN 24e & 28e
8.14Pump
Part No. 6025
8.14.1Gain general access as 8.4
8.14.2Close heating flow and return valves fig. 6a
by turning butterfly top 1/4 turn until head is
90° to the valve body.
8.14.3Drain appliance via safety valve by 1/4 turn
of safety valve knob.
8.14.4HEAD ONLY Unscrew the 4 allen screws
around the pump head. Pull head from base
of pump and disconnect electrical leads. If
replacement required, use the head from a
standard 15-50 Grundfos pump.
8.14.5COMPLETE PUMP Disconnect pipe union
connection at rear right corner of combustion chamber.
8.14.6Undo union at base of pump & remove,
disconnecting electrical leads from pump
terminal block.
8.14.7Unscrew automatic air vent from pump
housing and transfer to new pump.
8.14.8Transfer return pipe to new pump using new
gasket.
8.14.9Reassemble in reverse order.
Reconnecting electrical leads Brown to L,
Blue to N and Green to E.
8.15Domestic Distribution Manifold
Refer to figs. 32 & 33
8.15.1Gain general access as 8.4.
8.15.2Place receptacle or an absorbent pad below
appliance to catch trapped water.
8.15.3Close cold water inlet stopcock.
8.15.4Open lowest draw-off or drain tap on hot
water system.
8.15.5Release positive & negative pressure pipes
from manifold by removing 2 retaining clips
and gently pull pipes clear of O' ring seal.
8.15.6Loosen 2 retaining grub screws securing
manifold to 3 port valve and withdraw
manifold. See fig. 33 for further disassembly.
8.15.7Reassemble in reverse order.
8.16Combined 3 Port Valve & Flow Switch
Manifold
Refer to figs. 32 & 33
8.16.1Gain general access as 8.4
8.16.2Place receptacle or an absorbent pad below
appliance to catch trapped water.
8.16.3Remove domestic distribution manifold as
8.15.
8.16.4Remove domestic hot water heat exchanger
as 8.17.
8.16.5Release both hot water and flow
microswitches from the hydraulic group by
Removing one retaining clip on each
bracket.
8.16.6Release NTC electrical plug by gently
pushing down blue tab and pulling out plugin connector. Remove NTC by unscrewing
from 3 port valve.
8.16.7Disconnect flow tube & bypass tube unions
where they connect onto the hydraulic
group.
8.16.8Disconnect hot water outlet connection &
heating flow valve union.
8.16.9Remove retaining screw between heating
flow valve & hot water outlet connection
securing hydraulic group to frame.
8.16.10 Withdraw hydraulic group from appliance.
See fig. 33 for further disassembly.
8.16.11 Reassemble in reverse order ensuring that
washers are replaced in all union connections.
Fig. 32
3 Port Valve
& Flow Switch
Assembly
Domestic
Distribution
Manifold
MAXIN 24e & 28e
Pump
Safety
Valve
Domestic
Heat
Exchanger
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8.17Removal of Domestic Hot Water Heat
Exchanger
Refer to figs. 32 & 33
8.17.1Gain General access 8.4
8.17.2Place receptacle or an absorbent pad below
appliance to catch trapped water.
8.17.3Close cold water inlet stopcock.
8.17.4Open lowest draw-off or drain tap on hot
water system.
8.17.5Close heating flow and return valves fig. 6a
by turning butterfly top 1/4 turn until head is
90° to the valve body.
8.17.6Drain appliance via safety valve by 1/4 turn
of safety valve knob.
8.17.7Remove finger guard by releasing 4 securing screws.
8.17.8Remove 2 domestic heat exchanger retaining screws whilst supporting unit from
below.
8.17.9Gently release heat exchanger from O' ring
seals by rocking to the rear and remove.
8.17.10 Reassemble in reverse order, using new O'
rings if required.
8.18Heating Return & Cold Water Inlet
Manifold
Refer to fig. 33
8.18.1Gain general access 8.4
8.18.2Remove pump (complete) as 8.14.
8.18.3Remove domestic heat exchanger as 8.17.
8.18.4Disconnect safety valve discharge pipe.
8.18.5Disconnect expansion vessel pipe union.
8.18.6Disconnect pressure gauge sensor where it
joins the manifold.
8.18.7Release positive & negative pressure pipes
from manifold by removing securing screw
& clip. Gently ease pipes up until clear of O
ring seal.
8.18.8Disconnect bypass tube union where it
connects onto the manifold.
8.18.9Remove retaining screw between heating
return valve & cold water stopcock securing
manifold to frame.
8.18.10 Withdraw manifold from appliance.
8.18.11 Reassemble in reverse order ensuring that
washers are replaced in all union connections.
8.19Checking/Replacing Main Expansion
Vessel
8.19.1The expansion vessel is factory pressurised
from .75 - .80 bar (11 - 12psig) and should
be checked during servicing. Should it have
lost pressure it can be repressurised in situ.
Drain the boiler. Fit a suitable pump and
gauge (i.e. car foot pump and gauge) to the
nipple at the top left-hand side of the
expansion vessel, and pressurise from .75 .80 bar (11 - 12psig) and remove the pump.
NOTE: Access to the nipple can be improved by loosening the upper vessel
retaining screws and rocking the vessel
forwards.
If the vessel cannot be repressurised or if
pressure loss is very frequent the expansion
vessel will require changing. Alternatively, a
new vessel can be fitted in the return to the
appliance, and the old vessel isolated in
situ.
8.19.2Switch OFF mains electricity and gain
general access. Disconnect electricity supply
and wiring for external controls from the
appliance (read cl. 5.7 )
8.19.3Close heating flow and return valves fig. 6a
by turning butterfly top 1/4 turn until head is
90° to the valve body.
8.19.4Drain appliance via safety valve by 1/4 turn
of safety valve knob.
8.19.5Remove screws on large maintenance
clip/s (fig. 14) and remove, loosen screws
on the small clip/s and disconnect flue.
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8.19.6Disconnect all pipe unions at the base of
the appliance.
8.19.7Remove lower fixing screws (fig. 11) and lift
appliance off upper bracket.
8.19.8Remove two screws securing vessel at top.
Disconnect expansion pipe at base of
expansion vessel and lift vessel out of the
appliance.
8.19.9Reassemble in reverse order, using new
fibre washers.
8.20Safety Valve
Part No. 4250 Refer to figs.32 & 33
8.20.1Gain General Access 8.4.
8.20.2Close heating flow and return valves (fig.
6a) by turning butterfly top 1/4 turn until
head is 90° to the valve body.
8.20.3Drain appliance via safety valve by 1/4 turn
of safety valve knob.
8.21.16 Pull out 7 multi plug connectors from the
printed circuit board.
8.21.17 Remove 3 screws securing circuit board to
front panel and remove board.
8.21.18 Reassemble in reverse order ensuring
correct location of electrical connections.
(see fig. 38 for electrical connections)
NOTE: It will also be nesasary to check/
adjust the soft light, minimum rate for c/h &
range rating settings as cl. 8.23.3 to 8.23.5.
8.21.19 Safety & Fan Overrun Thermostats
Part No's 8367 & 4931 Refer fig. 33a
8.21.20 Gain general access as 8.4.
8.21.21 Pull off the two electrical connections on
the back of the thermostat.
8.21.22a SAFETY THERMOSTAT.
Release stat from flow pipe by unscrewing
2 retaining screws.
8.21.22b FAN OVERRUN THERMOSTAT
Release stat from flow pipe by pulling off
securing clip.
8.21.23 Reassemble in reverse order ensuring
correct location of electrical connections.
(see fig. 38 for electrical connections)
8.21.24 Thermistor Sensor
Part No. 8484 Refer to fig. 33
8.21.25 Gain general access as 8.4.
8.21.26 Close heating flow and return valves (fig.
6a) by turning butterfly top 1/4 turn until
head is 90° to the valve body.
8.21.27 Drain appliance via safety valve by ¼ turn
of safety valve knob.
8.21.28 Pull off electrical plug connection from
thermistor.
8.21.29 Unscrew thermistor from flow tube.
8.21.30 Reassemble in reverse order.
8.22Combined Pressure & Temperature
Gauge
Part No 8809
8.22.1Gain general access 8.4
8.22.2Close heating flow and return valves (fig.
6a) by turning butterfly top 1/4 turn until
head is 90° to the valve body.
8.22.3Drain appliance via safety valve by 1/4 turn
of safety valve knob.
8.22.4Trace capillary from back of pressure
gauge to connecting point on brass manifold.
8.22.5Unscrew retaining nut and pull out capillary
tube from manifold.
8.22.6Trace capillary tube from back of temperature gauge to sensor on flow pipe.
8.22.7Ease off sensor retaining clip.
8.22.8Squeeze plastic locking lugs behind fascia
and press gauge from aperture.
8.22.9Reassemble in reverse order following
original route for capillary tubes and ensuring locking lugs are located in the grooves.
Fig. 33a
Safety
Thermostat
Fan Overrun
Thermostat
Fig. 34
SPRING
MINIMUM RATE
ADJUSTING
SCREW
LOCKNUT
BRASS
SLEEVE
RETAINING CLIP
MODULATOR
COIL
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8.23Setting Gas Pressures
ALL SETTINGS DONE WITH “U” GAUGE
FITTED TO BURNER TEST NIPPLE AS
INSTRUCTED IN CLAUSE 6.6
8.23.1Setting Maximum Rate
Turn off electrical supply to boiler and follow
instructions in section 8.4 to gain access.
Refer to Fig. 34.
Disengage retaining clip at rear of coil.
Remove the modulator coil from the brass
shaft.
Screw fully in by hand the minimum rate
adjusting screw in a clockwise direction.
Loosen the locknut on the brass sleeve.
Turn on the electricity supply and the appli-
ance mode selector switch to Turn on fully
a domestic draw off tap.
The boiler will now light at full flame, if not
screw the brass sleeve slowly clockwise until
the burner lights.
Adjust the brass sleeve until the correct pressure is obtained on the gauge. The correct
reading should be:
24e (N/G)
10.1 mbar / 3.9 in w.g.
plus or minus 1.0 mbar / 0.39 in w.g.
28e (N/G)
10.1 mbar / 3.9 in w.g.
plus or minus 1.0 mbar / 0.39 in w.g.
Tighten the locknut ensuring that the reading
does not change.
8.23.2Setting Minimum Rate (DHW)
Turn the minimum adjusting screw anti clockwise until the minimum gas pressure is
achieved the correct reading should be:
24e (N/G)
1.5 mbar / 0.59 in w.g.
plus or minus 0.15 mbar / 0.05 in w.g.
28e (N/G)
1.3 mbar / 0.51 in w.g.
plus or minus 0.13 mbar / 0.05 in w.g.
Reassemble the modulator coil on the brass
sleeve relocating the retaining clip.
8.23.3Setting Minimum Rate (C/H)
Turn off the hot water draw off tap and turn
the mode selector switch to the position, ensure that the room thermostat and/
or timeclock (if fitted) are calling for heat.
Turn the "range rating" potentiometer fully
anti-clockwise (see fig. 21).
The gas pressure should now be:
24e (N/G)
1.9 mbar / 0.74 in w.g.
plus or minus 0.19 mbar / 0.07 in w.g.
28e (N/G)
1.6 mbar / 0.62 in w.g.
plus or minus 0.16 mbar / 0.06 in w.g.
If the reading is incorrect it should be adjusted
as follows:
With the boiler still in central heating mode
and the burner at the minimum rate, using a
small screwdriver turn the left hand potentiometer fig. 35 clockwise to increase & anticlockwise to decrease the C/H minimum gas
pressure.
When all is adjusted, refer to cl. 6.6.16 for
details on recalibrating the range rating potentiometer.
Disconnect the sensing electrode lead from
the rear terminal on the ignition control box.
Turn on the main electricity supply and turn on
a domestic hot water tap to operate the boiler
in dhw mode.
The boiler will now light at a reduced pressure,
the reading should be:
4.0mbar / 1.6in wg
plus or minus 0.4mbar / 0.16in wg (N/G)
If the pressure is incorrect, using a small
screwdriver adjust the potentiometer fig. 35
until the reading is correct.
N.B. While checking the soft light pressure
the burner will only light for approximately 10
seconds before going to lockout.
If the setting has not been completed in this
time depress the ignition reset button which
will be illuminated and repeat the procedure
again.
When adjustments are complete, turn off the
main electricity supply and reconnect the
sensing electrode lead to rear terminal on the
ignition control box.
8.23.5Central Heating (Range Rating) to Set
Maximum Rate in Central Heating Mode.
See clause 6.6.16 for necessary adjustments.
Refer to the commissioning rate recorded by
the commissioning engineer on the boiler
badge.
8.24End of Servicing
Run through the general commissioning as
described in Section 6 as far as they apply.
Refit casing and clean up.
Fig. 35
C/H Min. Rate
NOTE: Potentiometers located on main p.c.b. on
front control panel. Access to p.c.b. is obtained by
removing the four cover securing screws.
Soft Light
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SECTION 9 OPERATIONAL CHECKS AND WIRING DIAGRAMS
9.1On completion of any service/fault finding
task which has required the breaking and
remaking of electrical connections, the
checks Earth Continuity, polarity and Resistance to Earth must be repeated.
The following flow diagrams suggest the
logical sequence of steps for fault finding.
They are not exhaustive but cover all that
can reasonably be carried out on site by the
installer.
Acquaintance with the functional sequence
will prove helpful for some, and this is
included for reference. As further help, the
role of each part is briefly described.
Also included in this section are wiring
diagrams and schematics to assist in fault
location and servicing as described in the
text.
9.2Sequence of Functions
When following this sequence, refer to figs.
37 & 38. It is assumed that the mode
selector switch is in the position.
9.2.1Domestic Hot Water Mode
Turning on a tap will cause the domestic
diaphragm to move operating the hot water
flow microswitch.
The domestic diaphragm acts on the
diverter valve which diverts the primary
water to the domestic heat exchanger.
Activation of the microswitch will start the
fan and pump, the fan will change over the
pressure differential switch. With sufficient
primary water circulating around the appliance the flow switch is operated. Once
these actions have been proven the gas
valve will be energised and the electrode
will start to spark.
If a flame is detected during the ignition
attempt time (8-12 seconds) the sparking will
cease and the gas valve will remain energised and the appliance will produce hot
water as described below.
If a flame is not detected the appliance will
go to lockout (failure to detect a flame during
ignition attempt time). At which time the gas
valve will be de-energised and the sparking
will stop.
To reset the appliance after lockout depress
the ignition reset button on the front control
panel which will be illuminated.
The temperature rise of primary water in
the appliance is sensed by a thermistor on
the three port diverter valve. An increase in
temperature will in turn decrease the
voltage reaching the modulator coil causing
the gas rate to be lowered, if the temperature rise is too great the gas valve can turn
off completely.
Conversely a fall in temperature of the
primary water will increase the low voltage
to the modulator coil and this in turn increases the gas rate accordingly.
Constant monitoring of the temperature of
the primary water by the thermistor will
regulate the gas rate between high & low
rate to maintain an average heat input.
NOTE: As the thermistor senses the temperature of the primary water leaving the
main heat exchanger, the amount of heat
transferred from the primary water to the
dhw water depends upon the temperature
differential between them.
When the dhw water draw off rate drops
below the permitted minimum (2.8 l/min) the
single micro switch is deactivated, and the
appliance either reverts to the 'Rest' mode
where the fan may overrun to remove
residual heat, or if there is a call for heating
to the mode described below.
9.2.2Central Heating Mode
In this mode the mode selector switch must
be turned to the position.
With all controls calling for heat the pump
will run and provided sufficient primary
water is circulating the flow switch is activated.
The fan will run and the pressure differential switch will be activated. This in turn will
energise the electronic ignition control box.
The gas valve will be energised and the
electrode will start to spark.
If a flame is detected during the ignition
attempt period, (8-12 seconds) the sparking
will cease and the gas valve will remain
energised. The gas rate will increase to the
gas rate for c/h which was predetermined at
the commissioning stage by an on-site
adjustment of the potentiometer to suit the
system requirements.
The temperature rise of the primary water is
sensed by the thermistor on the three port
diverter valve.
As the temperature of the primary water
approaches that set on the c/h temperature
control, the voltage to the modulator coil
will decrease and thus lower the gas rate.
On reaching the set temperature the gas
valve is de-energised and the burner is
extinguished.
The appliance has an inbuilt delay timer
and re-ignition will not be attempted for
approximately 3 minutes.
Conversely a fall in temperature of the
primary water will increase the voltage to
the modulator coil and therfore increase the
gas rate.
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Constant monitoring of the temperature of
the primary water by the thermistor will
regulate the gas rate between high & low to
maintain an average heat input.
When the appliance has reached the set
temperature and the burner is off, the pump
will continue to run to circulate the primary
water around the c/h system.
If supply to the appliance is broken e.g. by
a room thermostat or timeclock the burner
is extinguished and the pump stops, but the
fan will continue to run until the primary
water temperature is below 80°C.
Should there be a restriction in the heating
circuit reducing the flow rate to below 350 l/
hour (1.28 gpm) the flow switch will deactivate and de-energise the gas valve.
FAULT FINDING GUIDES
On the following pages are the fault finding guides, be sure to read the notes below before
begining any fault finding
NOTES:
1.To ensure correct fault diagnosis it is important that these guides are carried out in the set order.
2.Check the electrical supply polarity is correct before carrying out fault finding (lockout will occur if the
polarity is reversed).
3.To ensure that internal/external controls (if fitted) do not interfere with fault finding, disconnect the
wires from terminals 1 & 2 and 4 & 5 (labelling them in the process to ensure correct reconnection) and
provide a solid link between 1 & 2 and 4 & 5.
MAXIN 24e & 28e
33
START
TEST A : CHECKING OPERATION OF
FAN RUNNING
ON FAN
CONNECTOR M4.28
& M4.24 ON
THERE MAINS
BETWEEN TERMINALS
M4.24 & M3.10
ON PCB
THERE MAINS
BETWEEN TERMINALS
M4.24 & M3.9
ON PCB
SWITCH AND
CHECK WATER
ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOARD
A
YES
NO
MAINS
YES
PCB
NO
IS
NO
IS
YES
FLOW
NO
WIRING
OK
YES
REPLACE WIRING
AND
CONNECTIONS
NO
MAINS ON FUN
YES
REPLACE FUN
YES
NO
REPLACE
CIRCUIT BOARD
REPLACE FLOW
SWITCH AND/OR
WIRING
SWITCH ON/OFF SELECTOR
TO DHW POSITION. DHW
THERMOSTAT MAX.
TURN ON HOT TAP
YES
PUMP RUNNING
NO
MAINS
ON PUMP
CONNECTOR
M1.22 &
M1.23
NO
IS THERE
240Vac BETWEEN
TERMINALS M3.7 &
M1.23 ON
PCB
NO
IS THERE
240Vac BETWEEN
TERMINALS M3.8 &
M1.23 ON
PCB
IS THERE
240Vac BETWEEN
TERMINALS M2.1 &
M2.5 ON
PCB
YES
CHECK FUSE
ON CIRCUIT
BOARD
NO
YES
YES
REPLACE WIRING
OR CONNECTIONS
MAINS ON PUMP
REPLACE PUMP
REPLACE PCB
CHECK WIRING AND
CONNECTIONS OR HOT
WATER FLOW SWITCH
YES
RECHECK SUPPLY
FUSE &
CONNECTORS TO
BOILER TERMINALS
NO
240V AC
BETWEEN LIVE &
NEUTRAL ON
NO
YES
IS
PRESENT
TERMINAL
BLOCK
NO
34
REPLACE FUSEFUSE OK
YES
YESNO
REPLACE
CIRCUIT BOARD
CHECK WIRING AND
CONNECTIONS BETWEEN
TERMINAL BLOCK AND
CIRCUIT BOARD
MAXIN 24e & 28e
TEST B :CHECK CONTROLS IN DHW
MODE
START
SWITCH ON BOILER
AND SELECT MODE TO
SUMMER. DHW
THERMOSTAT AT MIIN.
TURN ON TAP
YES
THERE A VOLTAGE
>11 VDC BETWEEN
TERMINALS
M6.36 & M6.37
NO
THE RESISTENCE OF
MODULATOR COIL
ABOUT 40 OHM
NO
MODULATOR COIL
IS
ON PCB
IS
REPLACE
YES
NO
DOES BURNER LIGHT
YES
IS
VOLTAGE AT
MODULATOR COIL
> 11 VDC
YES
WAIT UNTIL THE
VOLTAGE ACROSS
THE TERMINALS
OF MODULATOR
COIL IS < 1 VDC
IS
VOLTAGE ACROSS
TERMINALS OF
MODUL. COIL
< 1 VDC
YES
NO
YES
CHECK BOILER
STARTUP: TEST A
YES
REPLACE
CIRCUIT BOARD
NO
240V AC PRESENT
BETWEEN TERMINAL
M3.8 & NEUTRAL
240V AC PRESENT
BETWEEN TERMINAL
M3.7 & NEUTRAL
IS
ON PCB
NO
IS
ON PCB
NO
CHECK DHW
FLOW SWITCH
AND WIRING
THE WIRING
NO
AND CONNECTIONS
COIL AND CONTROL
REPLACE WIRE
AND
CONNECTIONS
MAXIN 24e & 28e
CIRCUIT BOARD
ARE
BETWEEN MODUL.
BOARD OK
MODULATOR COIL
REPLACE
YES
REPLACE
WAIT UNTIL THE
BURNER SWITCH
OFF
DOES
BURNER SWITCH
OFF
YES
SET DHW CONTROL
KNOB TO MAX.
C
NO
IS
NTC & WIRE OR
CONNECTIONS
OK
YES
REPLACE
CIRCUIT BOARD
NO
NO
REPLACE NTC
AND/OR WIRE OR
CONNECTIONS
35
START
TEST C: CHECK CONTROL IN C/H
YES
MODE
>10V DC
BETWEEN
TERMINALS M6.36 &
M6.37 ON
PCB
NO
NO
SWITCH ON
BOILER AND
SELECT CH MODE
THERMOSTAT TO
MIN.
ENSURE
ROOMTERMOSTAT
/TIME CLOCK ARE
CALLING FOR
HEAT
DOES BURNER
LIGHT?
YES
IS
VOLTAGE ACROSS
TERMINALS OF
MOD. COIL.
>10 VDC
YES
WAIT UNTIL THE
VOLTAGE ACROSS
THE TERMINALS
OF MODULATOR
COIL IS <2 V DC
VDC
NOTES
- IN THE CENTRAL HEATING MODE
-THE VOLTAGE MAX_CH AT THE COILS IS
DETERMINATED BY THE SETTING OF POT. RR
-THE VOLTAGE MIN_CH AT THE COILS IS
DETERMINATED BY THE SETTING OF POT. RMR
and Vokera Digital 7 Day Time Switch (Part No. 202)
(B) Wiring to external Time Switches, Room Thermostats and Frost Thermostat.
(C) Wiring for 'S' & 'Y' Plan Installations.
A.Installation of the Vokera time switches (24 Hr and 7Day)
Remove the clock aperture blanking plate (1) fig.1 by
removing the securing screws and pulling the plate
out.
Remove the clock from it’s box.
Wire the clock as shown in fig. 4.
Insert the clock into the aperture from the back of the
control panel, and secure the clock to the front control
panel using the four screws provided. (See fig. 2)
Connect the other ends of the wires as detailed below.
(fig.3)
White/Red: Connect to terminal marked L.
Blue: Connect to terminal marked N.
Fig. 2
Red/Black: Connect to terminal 5.
White: Connect to terminal marked 4, (remove link
wire connected between terminals 4 - 5.)
ROOM THERMOSTAT
Remove the loop between terminals 1 & 2 and
connect room thermostat as fig 5 or 5a.
FROST THERMOSTAT
Connect to terminals 2 & 3. If a neutral is required
use terminal marked N. (terminal 3 is a permanent
live)
NO EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL CONTROLS
The loops between terminals 1 & 2 and 4 & 5 remains
when no external or internal controls are used.
230v ~ Output for
Time Clock
Motor Supply.
1
Fig. 1
Typical room
thermostat
Fig. 5
Vokera room
Fig. 5a
Anticipator
thermostat
Link 1 & 4
in r/stat
Terminals 4 to 5 are
230v for control circuits
only.
N
Fig. 3
Live
Load
1
3
2
4
5
6
Remove Link
Between 1 & 2
Remove Link
Between 1 & 2
White/Red
Fig. 4
Blue
1
23
White
Red/Black
Spare
45
MAXIN 24e & 28e
41
B.Wiring to External Time Switches and Thermostats.
(i) General Schematic Diagram.
Room
Thermostat
Frost
Thermostat
Earths have been
ommitted for clarity
External
Time Switch
Appliance
Terminal
Block
Frost thermostat if required, over rides other controls to bring
appliance on in heating mode if space temperature falls below that
set on frost stat. (Mode selector must be set at either or .
(ii) ACL Time Switch and Typical Room Thermostat
Typical Room
Thermostat
Anticipator
Appliance
Terminal
Block
Remove
Links
Appliance
Terminal
Block
Earths have been
ommitted for clarity
ACL Lifestyle
LP111 or LP711
Do not link L & 1
Appliance
Terminal
Block
Remove links
(iii) Randall Time Switch and Vokera Room Thermostat.
Typical Room
Thermostat
Appliance
Terminal
Block
Remove links
Earths have been
ommitted for clarity
Randall
Time switches
103
103E
103E7
Do not link
terminals 3 & 6
in time switch
Appliance
Terminal
Block
42
MAXIN 24e & 28e
C.Wiring for 'S' Plan Installations.
APPLIANCE TERMINAL BLOCK
ROOM
THERMOSTAT
LOAD
LIVE
Mains Supply
230v 50Hz
N
L
E
DOUBLE CHANNEL
PROGRAMMER
3 Amp Fuse
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
2
REMOVE
2
3
LINK
3
45
67
SATISFIED
REMOTE JUNCTION BOX
N
NL1
LE
1
H/W 2 PORT ZONE VALVE
ORANGE
GREY
BROWN
BLUE
GREEN/YELLOW
C/H
H/W
ORANGE
GREY
BROWN
BLUE
GREEN/YELLOW
C/H 2 PORT ZONE VALVE
MODE SELECTOR SWITCH MUST BE IN THE POSITION.
CYLINDER
THERMOSTAT
CALLING
COMMON
M
M
Wiring for 'Y' Plan Installations.
APPLIANCE TERMINAL BLOCK
ROOM
THERMOSTAT
LOAD
LIVE
3 Amp Fuse
Mains Supply
230v 50Hz
DOUBLE CHANNEL
PROGRAMMER
N
L
E
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
C/H
H/W
N
L1
NL
REMOVE
LINK
E
2
3
CYLINDER
THERMOSTAT
SATISFIED
3
2
1
4
567
REMOTE JUNCTION BOX
CALLING
COMMON
3 WAY
DIVERTER VALVE
ORANGE
GREY
WHITE
GREEN/YELLOW
BLUE
ADD THIS WIRE IF PROGRAMMER
HAS A HEATING ONLY POSITION.
MAXIN 24e & 28e
NOTE: WHEN USING A 'Y' PLAN INSTALLATION THE MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH WILL BE OVERRIDEN BY THE CONTROL CIRCUIT.
43
44
EXPLODED DIAGRAMS
Fig. 36
4174
Fig. 36C
Fig. 36B
Fig. 36H
Fig. 36F
Fig. 36G
Fig. 36A
0828
Fig. 36D
Fig. 36E & 36L
0828
MAXIN 24e & 28e
Fig. 36J
Fig. 36I
Fig. 36A Gas AssemblyFig. 36B Main Frame & Expansion
Key
F1Fuse (2A F)
T.A. Room Thermostat
3VDomestic Microswitch
M.S. Flow Microswitch
T.V. Fan Overrun Thermostat
P.F. Air Pressure Switch
RTRelay
VFan
PPump
T.L. High Limit Thermostat
MAXIN 24e & 28e
E.R. Sensing Electrode
E.A. Spark Electrode
CVICombined Gas Valve & Ignition
MOD Modulator Coil
S1NTC Sensor
R.R. Range Rating Adjustment Screw
RMR C/H Minimum Heat Adjustment Screw
RLA Ignition Soft Light Adjustment Screw
PTR C/H Temperature Control
PTS D/H/W Temperature Control
T.C. Time Clock
51
GENERAL LAYOUT & ILLUSTRATED WIRING DIAGRAM
Fig. 38
52
MAXIN 24e & 28e
PRELIMINARY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKS
A. EARTH CONTINUITY CHECK - appliance must
be electrically disconnected - meter set on Ω (ohms)
x 1 scale and adjust zero if necessary.
a) Test leads from any appliance earth point to earth
pin on plug - resistance should be less than 0.1 Ω
(ohm).
If the resistance is greater than 0.1 Ω (ohm) check all
earth wires for continuity and all contacts clean and
tight.
If resistance of earth is still greater than 0.1 Ω (ohm)
then this should be reported to your supervisor.
B. SHORT CIRCUIT CHECK - appliance electrically
disconnected, all switches ON (including stats) a) meter set on Ω (ohms) x 1 scale.
Test leads fom L to N in appliance terminal strip/block
- if meter reads 0 then there is a short circuit.
b) meter set on Ω (ohms) x 100 scale
Repeat test with leads from L to E. If meter reads less
than ∝ (infinity) there is a fault.
NOTE - Should it be found that the fuse has failed but
no fault is indicated - a detailed continuity check (i.e. by
disconnecting and checking each component) is
required to trace the faulty component. It is possible
that a fault could occur as a result of local burning/
arcing but no fault could be found under test. However, a detailed visual inspection should reveal evidence
of burning around the fault.
D. RESISTANCE TO EARTH CHECK
Appliance must be disconnected from mains supply
and meter set on Ω (ohms) x 100 scale. All switches,
including stats, ON - Test leads from L to E - if meter
reads other than infinity (∝) there is a fault which
should be isolated. A detailed continuity check is
required to trace the faulty component.
IMPORTANT - This series of checks are the first
electrical checks to be carried out during a fault finding
procedure. On completion of the service/fault finding
task which has required the breaking and remaking of
electrical connections then the checks - A. Earth
Continuity. C. Polarity and D. Resistance to Earth must be repeated.
C. POLARITY CHECK
Appliance connected to mains supply and meter set
on 300V ac scale. Test at appliance terminal strip:-
a) Test leads from L to N - meter reads approx
230V ac
b) Test leads from L to E ( ) - meter reads approx
230V ac
c) Test leads from N to E ( ) - meter reads from
O-15V ac*
Thus the terminal marked L is the live terminal. If the
low* V ac reading is given on terminals other than N to
E ( ) there is an electrical fault.
Repeat the test at the appliance plug/inlet spur to
check the wiring system up to the appliance and rectify
any fault. If necessary repeat the test at the supply
system socket/spur - if the fault also occurs at this
stage then there is a house system fault which requires
attention by the ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY. The
customer should be warned not to use the appliance
until this examination has been carried out.
MAXIN 24e & 28e
53
SECTION 11 L.P.G. INSTRUCTIONS
11.1 Gas Rates (LPG)
Min. Gas Rate
Max. Gas Rate
11.2 Burner Details (LPG)
Main Burner
Main Burner Injectors
Burner Pressure Max. Rate
Burner Pressure Min. C/H
Burner Pressure Min. DHW
Burner Pressure Soft Light
11.3 RELATED DOCUMENTS
BS 68911988Low pressure installation pipes
BS 67981987Boilers of rated input not exceeding 60kW
BS 5449Part 11990Forced circulation hot water systems
BS 55461990Installation of gas hot water supplies for
BS 5440Part 11990Flues
BS 5482Part 11994Domestic Butane & Propane Gas burners in
24e
1.52 litres/h
4.12 litres/h
1.63 litres/h
4.85 litres/h
24e
Polidoro NP12
12 x 0.77
36.0 mbar
6.5 mbar
5.1 mbar
Polidoro NP14
14 x 0.77
36.0 mbar
5.5 mbar
4.3 mbar
16.7 mbar16.7 mbar
domestic purposes (2nd family gases)
permanent dwellings
28e
28e
11.411.4
11.4
11.411.4
11.511.5
11.5
11.511.5
11.5.111.5.1
11.5.1Inspect the entire installation including the
11.5.111.5.1
11.611.6
11.6
11.611.6
11.6.111.6.1
11.6.1The heat inputs for high and low gas rates
11.6.111.6.1
11.6.211.6.2
11.6.2The maximum heat input may be reduced
11.6.211.6.2
GAS SUPPLYGAS SUPPLY
GAS SUPPLY
GAS SUPPLYGAS SUPPLY
A gas supply should be connected to the
boiler by a competent L.P.G. installer and
should be of sufficient size to supply the
boiler at its maximum output.
An existing supply should be checked by
the installer or L.P.G. supplier to ensure
that it can deal with the rate of gas supply
required for all the appliances when they
are in use at the same time.
GAS SUPPLY INSTALLATIONGAS SUPPLY INSTALLATION
GAS SUPPLY INSTALLATION
GAS SUPPLY INSTALLATIONGAS SUPPLY INSTALLATION
meter, test for soundness and purge.
CHECK BURNER PRESSURECHECK BURNER PRESSURE
CHECK BURNER PRESSURE
CHECK BURNER PRESSURECHECK BURNER PRESSURE
are factory set to the maximum values
given in section 11.2 but it is necessary to
check/adjust this when commissioning the
appliance.
by a simple adjustment to suit the system
load. This in no way affects the appliance
maximum which is always obtained in the
domestic hot water mode.
11.6.311.6.3
11.6.3Turn off the main electrical supply. Gain
11.6.311.6.3
access to the interior as instructed in clause
5.7.2.
11.6.411.6.4
11.6.4Locate the main burner pressure test point
11.6.411.6.4
fig. 20 and slacken the screw half a turn in
an anti clockwise direction. Attach a suitable pressure gauge. Turn on electricity
supply and fully open a domestic hot water
tap to operate boiler in dhw mode. Adjust
hot water control knob to it’s maximum
setting.
11.6.511.6.5
11.6.5The pressure reading for maximum output
11.6.511.6.5
should be :
24e24e
24e
24e24e
36.0mbar 14.2in. w.g.
(Plus or minus 3.6mbar/1.4in. w.g.)
28e28e
28e
28e28e
36.0mbar 14.2in. w.g.
(Plus or minus 3.6mbar/1.4in. w.g.)
If the pressure is wrong it should be adjusted as instructed in clause 8.23. (N.B.
Whenever the maximum rate is adjusted
check and adjust the minimum rate too).
54
MAXIN 24e & 28e
11.6.611.6.6
11.6.6Reduce the domestic water flow rate to
11.6.611.6.6
approximately 3-4 litres/min, turn the
domestic control knob slowly to minimum
the boiler output will reduce to the minimum
setting. If low flame cannot be established
in this way, turn off the electricity supply,
remove the modulator coil retaining clip and
slide the modulator coil off the brass rod.
Switch on the electricity supply, the boiler
will now light at the minimum setting.
11.6.711.6.7
11.6.7When low flame
11.6.711.6.7
reading should be :
24e24e
24e
24e24e
5.1mbar/2.0in. wg
(Plus or minus 0.5mbar/0.2in. wg)
28e28e
28e
28e28e
4.3mbar/1.69in. wg
(Plus or minus 0.43mbar/0.16in. wg)
If it is different adjustment should be made
in accordance with the instructions in clause
8.23.
11.6.811.6.8
11.6.8If the modulator coil was removed to check
11.6.811.6.8
the minimum setting, turn off the electricity
supply and replace the modulator coil.
11.711.7
11.7
11.711.7
Setting the Maximum Rate for CentralSetting the Maximum Rate for Central
Setting the Maximum Rate for Central
Setting the Maximum Rate for CentralSetting the Maximum Rate for Central
Heating (Range Rating)Heating (Range Rating)
Heating (Range Rating)
Heating (Range Rating)Heating (Range Rating)
Refer to fig. 39 to determine the pressure
for the heating output required. Turn on the
heating with the control knob set at maximum, wait for the burner to reach main
flame. Remove the printed circuit board
cover by releasing the retaining screws.
is established the pressure
Using a small screwdriver to adjust the
potentiometer fig. 21 until the required
pressure is indicated on the gauge. Once
this pressure has been fixed it should be
indelibly recorded on the label provided and
affixed next to the data badge. This is to
ensure that the burner can be reset when
any service operation involves alteration of
burner settings.
11.8Setting the Minimum Rate for Central
Heating
Turn the central heating thermostat to the
minimum setting and wait for the burner to
modulate down to the minimum rate.
The gas pressure should now be:
24e
6.5 mbar / 2.55 in w.g.
plus or minus 0.65 mbar / 0.25 in w.g.
28e
5.5 mbar / 2.16 in w.g.
plus or minus 0.55 mbar / 0.21 in w.g.
If the reading is incorrect it should be
adjusted as follows:
With the boiler still in central heating mode
and the burner at the minimum rate, using a
small screwdriver turn the left hand potentiometer fig. 35 clockwise to increase & anticlockwise to decrease the C/H minimum
gas pressure.
Fig. 39
MAXIN 24e & 28e
mbar
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Btu/h x 1000
24e
28e
55
Cod. 10022256 - 19/01 - Ed. 1
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