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221958B
Instructions for Use
Introduction
Please read these instructions and follow them carefully for the
safe and economical use of your boiler.
The Glow-worm Hideaway B FF series are balanced fanned
flue boilers. They provide heating and if required, an indirect
domestic hot water supply.
The boiler is automatic in operation, having only one user
control, the boiler temperature control.
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
In your own interests and that of safety, it is the law that ALL gas
appliances are installed by a competent person in accordance
with the current issue of the above regulations.
WARNINGS
Gas Leak or Fault
If a gas leak fault exists or is suspected the boiler must be
turned off, including the electrical supply and must not be
used until the fault has been put right. Advice/help should
be obtained from the local gas undertaking or your installation/
servicing company.
Clearances
Make sure that nothing obstructs the ventilation grills or
clearances.
Minimum clearances must be left around the boiler as
shown in diagrams 1.4, 1.5 & 1.6.
Sheet Metal Parts
This boiler contains metal parts (components) and care
should be taken when handling and cleaning, with particular
regard to edges.
Cleaning
Keep the casing clean by wiping it occasionally with a damp
soapy cloth and dry with a polishing cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Boilers Installed in a Compartment
If the boiler is fitted in a compartment, cupboard etc., do not
obstruct the purpose built compartment vents or the grill on the
boiler.
Do not use the compartment for storage purposes.
Maintenance
To ensure the continued efficient and safe operation of the boiler
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 a year should be enough.
It is the law that servicing must be carried out by a competent
person.
If this appliance is installed in a rented property there is a duty
of care imposed on the owner of the property by the current issue
of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, Section
35.
To obtain service please call your installer or Heatcall (Glow-
worm’s own service organisation) using the telephone number
given on the inside of the front panel.
Please be advised that the ‘Benchmark’ logbook should be
completed by the installation engineer on completion of
commissioning and servicing.
All CORGI Registered Installers carry a CORGI ID card, and
have a registration number. Both should be recorded in your
boiler Logbook. You can check your installer is CORGI registered
by calling CORGI direct on :- 01256 372300.
Boiler Electrical Supply
THIS BOILER MUST BE EARTHED.
The boiler must only be connected to a 230V~50Hz supply
protected by a 3A fuse, maximum.
All wiring must be in accordance with the current issue of
BS7671.
Heat resistant flexible cable having a conductor size of 0.75mm
2
,
to the current issue of BS6500 Table 16 must be used.
To Connect an Electrical Plug
The standard colours of three core flexible cable are,
Brown - live, Blue - neutral, Green and Yellow - earth.
As the markings on your plug may not correspond with these
colours, continue as follows:
The Blue cable must be connected to the terminal marked “N”
or “Black”.
The Brown cable must be connected to the terminal marked “L”
or “Red”.
The Green and yellow cable must be connected to the terminal
marked “E” or “Green” or the earth symbol
.
Protection Against Freezing
If the boiler is to be out of use for any period of time during severe
weather conditions we recommend the whole system including
the boiler, be drained off to avoid the risk of freezing up. If an
immersion heater is fitted to the hot water cylinder make sure it
is switched off.