Alpha Alpha CombiMax 350 Installation And Servicing Instructions Download Page 13

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Alpha CombiMax 350 and 600

Refer to the instructions supplied with the boiler for full details of the operation of the boiler.

The CombiMax will supply hot water provided the selector switch on the boiler is set to either 

 or 

 .

Note: The clock (if fitted) only controls the operating times of the central heating, not domestic hot water - DHW is available
continuously, unless an external DHW clock has been fitted to the CombiMax.

Domestic hot water supply always takes priority over central heating. If a demand for hot water is required during a central heating period,
the boiler will automatically switch to the hot water mode until the demand is satisfied, i.e. storage water is to the required temperature. This
interruption in the central heating is only when the demand for hot water is present and should not be noticed by the User.

When there is a demand for hot water (by opening a hot tap or temperature of the stored hot water is below the thermostat
setting) the store pump starts and circulates mains water through the boiler operating the boiler DHW flow switch. The burner
lights and the mains water is heated by the DHW heat exchanger. When the water in the store reaches a temperature of
approximately 56°C the store thermostat switches the store pump off.

When a hot tap is opened, hot water is supplied from both the store and boiler. When the temperature within the store falls
below the outlet thermostat setting, the hot water flow from the store is stopped and hot water is supplied (at a reduced rate)
from the boiler only.

5.5

FINAL COMMISSIONING

Thoroughly flush out the water pipework and water in the CombiMax store. Clean the filters within the pressure reducing valve
and the mains water inlet valve.

5.6

FINAL ASSEMBLY

After completing the assembly of the boiler, place the CombiMax front casing in position and secure it at the bottom with two
screws.
Note: Ensure the label has been fitted over the domestic hot water thermostat knob, and that it is set at maximum.

5.7

USER INFORMATION

The User must be advised (and demonstrated if necessary) of the following important points regarding the CombiMax:-

1.

Explain the operation of the CombiMax.

2.

The domestic hot water thermostat control knob on the boiler must be set and left at maximum.

3.

If an immersion heater has been fitted, it must only be switched on if the boiler/CombiMax is not working.

4.

Show the User the position of the pressure relief valve discharge pipes and tundish for the heating and DHW systems.

5.

Hand the User's instructions to the User.

6.

Leave these Installation and Servicing instructions with the User for use on future calls.

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OPERATION

Note: It is the law that any service work must be carried out by a competent person.

The boiler must be serviced as described in the instructions supplied with the boiler, taking note of the following instructions
regarding the servicing of the CombiMax.

Warning: Before servicing the CombiMax or boiler ensure the electrical and gas supplies have been isolated.

Gain access: Remove the bottom two screws securing the CombiMax front casing and lift the casing up slightly and remove.

1.

Inspect and clean, if required, the filter and cartridge in the pressure reducing valve and cartridge in the expansion relief
valve fitted to the store.

2.

Check the charge in the domestic hot water expansion vessel and re-pressurise if necessary.
Check the charge only when the pressure in the mains supply is zero.

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ROUTINE SERVICING

Summary of Contents for Alpha CombiMax 350

Page 1: ...40 280 Range of Gas Fired Combination Boilers Building Regulations Certificate No ETC 03198 These instructions must be used in conjunction with the Installation instructions provided with the selected...

Page 2: ...te the hot water within the loop For full details contact Alpha Therm Ltd The CombiMax storage cylinder has the facility for fitting an electric immersion heater which must be obtained from Alpha Ther...

Page 3: ...r storage 50 C 350 model 600 model Reheat time for 70 of storage 350 model 600 model Min Clearances required for Servicing Top Bottom Sides Front Dimensions CombiMax Height 350 model Width 600 model W...

Page 4: ...r 5 DHW pump 6 Pressure reducing valve with filter and check valve 7 Drain point 8 DHW expansion relief valve 9 Store thermostat 10 DHW expansion vessel 11 Manual air vent 12 DHW temperature pressure...

Page 5: ...approximately 92 kg 350 model or 130 kg 600 model The CombiMax may be installed in any room or internal space although particular attention is drawn to the requirements of the current IEE WiringRegul...

Page 6: ...sistance created by each elbow or bend 0 8 m 1 0 m 1 4 m Maximum resistance allowed expressed as a length of straight pipe i e no elbows or bends up to 9 m up to 18 m up to 27 m Minimum size of discha...

Page 7: ...her with screws wall plugs and washers e Literature pack and DHW control knob label f Boiler conversion kit with restrictor spanner and boiler converted label 2 Unpack the boiler as per the Installati...

Page 8: ...Figs 5 and 6 as follows a Unscrew fitting A and discard the components A B and C as shown in Fig 5 Fig 5 Differential pressure sensor BEFORE modification b Screw fitting D supplied in the conversion...

Page 9: ...left hand side panel removed from the boiler to the CombiMax by hooking the top of the panel over the brown trim of the mounting frame and securing it at the bottom rear of the panel Secure the panel...

Page 10: ...ee Figs 9 and 10 and connect to the boiler terminal block via the grommet as shown in Fig 11 Refer to section 2 4 for connection details The boiler main terminal block can be removed by pulling it off...

Page 11: ...taps and allow water to flow until no air is present Turn off the taps Cover all electrical components beneath the CombiMax pump and then release the pump bleed screw until all the air has been vente...

Page 12: ...minutes and then the burner pressure will decrease slowly to its minimum until the hot water store reaches a temperature of approximately 56 C Check the burner pressure and that the burner goes out wh...

Page 13: ...biMax store Clean the filters within the pressure reducing valve and the mains water inlet valve 5 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY After completing the assembly of the boiler place the CombiMax front casing in posit...

Page 14: ...Refill the store refer to Commissioning section 5 1 8 4 DHW OUTLET THERMOSTAT See CombiMax Schematic illustration 1 Gain access as described in section 8 1 Ensure the electricity supply is isolated 2...

Page 15: ...water circuit by opening the mains water inlet valve 8 11 PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE CHECK VALVE See CombiMax Schematic illustration 1 Drain the CombiMax as described in section 8 2 2 Disconnect the unio...

Page 16: ...16 Alpha CombiMax 350 and 600 9 WIRING DIAGRAMS 9 1 COMBIMAX ILLUSTRATED WIRING DIAGRAM 9 2 COMBIMAX FUNCTIONAL FLOW WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 17: ...stat TOD DHW expansion vessel 4 litre DHW expansion vessel 5 litre Temperature pressure relief valve 90 C 7 bar DHW outlet thermostat wax element Storage cylinder 35 litre Storage cylinder 60 litre Bo...

Page 18: ...mbiMax produced before February 1999 i e before Serial No A906 must not be fitted remote from the boiler 2 A CombiMax fitted remote has no casing Fig 13 Possible locations for the CombiMax in relation...

Page 19: ...IMUM CLEARANCES REQUIRED 12 5 WALL MOUNTING The wall mounting frame and security strap supplied are to be used to secure the CombiMax storage cylinder to the wall 12 6 CASING The casing components sup...

Page 20: ...er as shown in Fig 16 using 15 mm pipework The pipework supplied with the CombiMax can be utilised to provide the connections at the boiler and CombiMax 12 10 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY Connect the electrical...

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