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Design, Installation & Servicing Instructions

Models covered in this manual

PulsaCoil PCBP 120
PulsaCoil PCBP 150
PulsaCoil PCBP 180
PulsaCoil PCBP 220

PulsaCoil BP

Hot water cylinder utilising off-peak electric with an optional solar version

Summary of Contents for PulsaCoil PCBP 120

Page 1: ... Servicing Instructions Models covered in this manual PulsaCoil PCBP 120 PulsaCoil PCBP 150 PulsaCoil PCBP 180 PulsaCoil PCBP 220 PulsaCoil BP Hot water cylinder utilising off peak electric with an optional solar version ...

Page 2: ...ill product and we hope you get satisfactory service from Gledhill If not please let us know Benchmarkplacesresponsibilitiesonbothmanufacturersandinstallers Thepurposeisto ensure that customers are provided with the correct equipment for their needs that it is installed commissionedandservicedinaccordancewiththemanufacturersinstructions by competent persons and that it meets the requirements of th...

Page 3: ...artofthedomesticwaterinstallations The PulsaCoil BP is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the applian...

Page 4: ...00ppm provision should be made to treat the feed water to water heaters and the hot water circuit of combination boilers to reduce the rate of accumulation of lime scale To comply with this requirement the hardness of the mains water should be checked bytheinstallerandifnecessarytheoptionalfactoryfittedin linescaleinhibitorshould be specified at the time of order for hardness levels between 200 an...

Page 5: ...roximately 52 C at the bath flow rate of 18 litres min recommended by BS 6700 The temperature is user adjustable Technical Specification Description PCBP 120 PCBP 150 PCBP 180 PCBP 220 Appliance height mm 1131 1332 1533 1734 Appliance width mm 560 560 560 560 Appliance depth mm 605 605 605 605 Appliance weight empty kg 54 63 69 78 Approx weight full kg 172 205 234 268 Total volume nominal litres 1...

Page 6: ...pupcistern not shown Note Both immersion heaters are low watts density type with incaloy 825 sheaths and are specially manufactured to suit Thermal Stores It is recommended that any replacements should be obtained from Gledhill Building Products Optional Extra Equipment In line scale inhibitor for mains water services with hardness levels between 200 and 300ppm mg l fitted but ready for wiring by ...

Page 7: ...D Width E Depth F PCBP 120 1881 600 620 PCBP 150 2082 600 620 PCBP 180 2283 600 620 PCBP 220 2484 600 620 Note The Appliance dimensions above do not allow for the100mm high installation base The following table of minimum cupboard dimensions only allow the minimum space requiredfortheappliance includingthetopup cistern Any extra space required for shelving etc in the case of airing cupboards etc m...

Page 8: ...ified If a warning overflow pipe is NOT provided the F E Cistern should be filled from a temporary hose connection incorporating a double check valve This can be from a temporary hose connection supplied from a cold water tap or a permanent cold branch provided adjacent to theTop up Cistern The temporary connection must be removed once the appliance is filled Note All dimensions are shown in mm an...

Page 9: ...ptionalpolyphosphate type inhibitor should be specified at the time of order However this will need to be fitted by the installer at a suitable point in the cold water supply to the appliance The hot water flow rate from the PulsaCoil BP is directly related to the adequacy of the cold water supply to the dwelling This must be capable of providing for those services which could be required to be su...

Page 10: ...o the use of BS EN Standard copper pipework and fittings Taps Shower Fittings Aerated taps are recommended to prevent splashing Any type of shower mixing valve can be used as long as both the hot and cold supplies are mains fed However all mains pressure systems are subject to dynamicchangesparticularlywhenotherhotandcoldtaps showersareopened and closed which will cause changes in the water temper...

Page 11: ...ost facility is reduced if a better off peak tariff can be agreed with the electrical supply company see Model Selection Guide on page 5 The typical wiring arrangement is shown in figure 1 7 An economy 7 controller eg Horstman Electronic 7 is used for a manual boost and automatic off peak heating of hot water If a factory fitted scale inhibitor has been specified thenitshouldbewiredtoapermanent su...

Page 12: ... its design temperature Cupboardtemperatureswillnormallybeslightlyhigherthaninaconventionalsystem and the design of the cupboard and door will need to take this into account No ventilation is normally required to the cupboard The separate Top up cistern will need to be located on top of the appliance or at high level in the cupboard housing the PulsaCoil BP The dimensions and clearances are provid...

Page 13: ... for slings lifting beams etc Beforeinstallationthesiterequirementsshould be checked and confirmed as acceptable The plastic cover and protective wrapping shouldberemovedfromtheapplianceand the installation base provided placed in position Theappliancecanthenbeliftedintopositionin the cupboard on top of the base and the front panelremovedbyunscrewingthe2screwsand liftingthedoorupandout readyforcon...

Page 14: ...open vent B 15mm Cold feed expansion C 22mm Incoming mains cold water D 22mm Domestic hot water E Drain tap connection Note The safety open vent and cold feed expansion must be connected to the top up cistern using the pipework assembly provided Do not alter or connect any pressure relief device to the vent pipe of this water heater All factory made joints should be checked after installation in c...

Page 15: ...as supplied should be used to connect to the top up cistern and pipework site run by the installler to connect this to the appliance Obviously any pipework in the roof space and the feed and expansion cistern will need to be adequately insulated to protect against frost damage Combined feed and open pipe arrangements must not be used No valves should be fitted in the safety open vent which must be...

Page 16: ...abel if it is a manual fill model If the optional level gauge has been provided the level will be shown by the red float Ifaballvalveisprovided turndowntheservicingvalveoncethesystemisfinally filled to the point where the warning overflow pipe will cope with the discharge arising from a ballvalve failure If an overflow is not provided ensure the temporary filling hose is isolated and removed from ...

Page 17: ...3 bar 2 DO check the flow rate of the incoming cold water main is adequate to meet the maximum hot and cold water simultaneous demands 3 DO check that all connections are in accordance with the labelling on the thermal store 4 DO NOT switch on the immersion heaters until you have checked that the appliance is full of water ie there is water in the top up cistern 5 DO check the water level is corre...

Page 18: ...with dual control safety thermostat XB482 2 Bottom immersion heater Incalloy 825 immersion heater with dual control safety thermostat XB482 3 Brawa mix thermostatic hot water blending valve XC007 4 Scale inhibitor PCB XB142 5 11 Safety Rod Stat XB114 4 3 1 2 SERVICING SHORT PARTS LIST ...

Page 19: ...Stourbridge West Midlands DY8 1PA TELEPHONE 01384 442611 FAX 01384 442612 Water Savings Water Related Costs Can Be Reduced By Good Plumbing Practice TAPS MIXERS SHOWERS Unregulated 25 30 l m Regulated 10 12 l m Over 20 l m 5 6 or 8 l m 2 tap half open Fitted with regulator Unregulated 4 Fixing Options For Taps Mixers 1 MK Range Combined Regulators Aerator forscrewingontoTaps Mixerswithinternal ore...

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Page 21: ...two persons to have a purposely designed hold at the top of the appliance to ensure easy lifting at the top of the product e Taking the lead for team lifts As more than one person is required for these products ensure that one person is taking the lead This may be you so ensure that each person that is helping is made aware of the weight and of the items listed within this assessment Make sure you...

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Page 24: ...on chloride sulphate Max 300 mg l in total 9 2 5 Whereappropriatetheunithasbeenregularlymaintainedasdetailedintheinstallationandserviceinstructions 9 2 6 Defects caused by corrosion or scale deposits are not covered by any Guarantee 9 2 7 Where we agree to rectify any defect we reserve the right to undertake the work on our own premises 9 2 8 We will not accept any labour charges associated with r...

Page 25: ... i the Purchaser shall hold the goods in a fiduciary capacity for us and shall store the same separately from any other goods in the Purchaser s possession and in a manner which enables them to be identified as our goods ii the Purchaser shall immediately return the goods to us should our authorised representative so request All the necessary incidents associated with a fiduciary relationship shal...

Page 26: ...Other Is the cylinder solar or other renewable compatible Yes No What is the hot water temperature at the nearest outlet C All appropriate pipes have been insulated up to 1 metre or the point where they become concealed Yes UNVENTED SYSTEMS ONLY KHUH LV WKH SUHVVXUH UHGXFLQJ YDOYH VLWXDWHG LI WWHG What is the pressure reducing valve setting bar DV D FRPELQHG WHPSHUDWXUH DQG SUHVVXUH UHOLHI YDOYH D...

Page 27: ...ame Telephone No Comments Signature SERVICE 05 Date Engineer name Company name Telephone No Comments Signature SERVICE 07 Date Engineer name Company name Telephone No Comments Signature SERVICE 09 Date Engineer name Company name Telephone No Comments Signature SERVICE 02 Date Engineer name Company name Telephone No Comments Signature SERVICE 04 Date Engineer name Company name Telephone No Comments...

Page 28: ...mer support with a range of services including Low cost annual repair and maintenance contracts direct from Gledhill Annual servicing and safety checks Expert response to out of warranty breakdowns at fixed charges Please call 08445 679898 or visit www gledhill net for further details Only the best is acceptable FM 02057 To protect our environment we use copper a totally recyclable metal which nev...

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