British Gas RD1
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Installation & Servicing
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GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
The 330-3100 RD1 is a range of automatically fully controlled,
wall mounted, balanced flue, fanned gas boilers.
The heat exchanger is cast iron. The boiler casing is of white
enamelled mild steel.
The boiler casing has a removable controls support containing a
drop-down door. The boiler thermostat is located behind the drop-
down door.
The boilers are suitable for connection to pumped, open vented
and sealed central heating systems; pumped central heating
combined with pumped or gravity indirect domestic hot water
systems; gravity or pumped indirect domestic hot water supply
systems.
Note.
The 3100 is not suitable for gravity circulation.
The boilers are supplied with a standard flue kit suitable for rear
or side outlet applications from 114 mm (4 1/2") to 600 mm
(23 1/2").
OPTIONAL EXTRA KITS
A Vertex Flue Kit*
For vertical flue connection
(360 & 380 models only)
Roof Flue Kit*
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90°
Flue Elbow Kit*
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Sealed System Unit* This fits on top of the appliance.
Extension ducts*
Up to 3m (118")
(330 to 380 models only)
Turret Outlet Kit*
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Not available for 3100.
REMOTE APPLIANCE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
The diagnostic controls within the boiler are capable of
communicating key operational data to a central computer data
processing system via the house ring main and public
telephone system known as Remote Appliance Diagnostic
System (or RADS).
RADS can identify actual failure, or predict imminent failure of
components and specify the corrective procedures to the
British Gas Service Engineer.
To enable the system to operate, a remote mounted interface
(Gateway) is required to receive and transmit data from the
boiler.
Without this facility, the boiler operates as standard fanned
flued boiler.
Current Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
or rules in force.
It is law that all gas appliances are installed by a CORGI
registered installer in accordance with the above regulations.
Failure to install appliances correctly could lead to prosecution.
It is in your own interest, and that of safety, to ensure the law is
complied with.
The installation of the boiler MUST also be in accordance with
the latest I.E.E (BS.7671) Wiring Regulations, local building
regulations, bylaws of the local water authority, the Building
Regulations and Building Standards (Scotland) and any
relevant requirements of the local authority. Detailed
recommendations are contained in the following British
Standard Codes of Practice:
BS.6891
Low pressure installation pipes.
BS.6798
Installation of gas fired hot water boilers of rated
input not exceeding 60 kW.
BS.5449
Forced circulation hot water systems.
BS.5546
Installation of gas hot water supplies for domestic
purposes (2nd Family Gases).
BS.7593
Treatment of water in domestic hot water central
heating systems.
BS.5440.1 Flues for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 70 kW.
BS.5440.2 Ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 70 kW.
Health & Safety Document No. 635
The Electricity at Work Regulations, 1989.
Manufacturer’s notes must NOT be taken in any way as
overriding statutory obligations.
IMPORTANT. These appliances are certificated by the BG
Technology Certification Services for safety and performance. It
is, therefore, important that no external control devices, e.g. flue
dampers, economisers etc., are directly connected to these
appliances -unless covered by these Installation and Servicing
instructions or otherwise recommended by British Gas Services
in writing.
If in doubt please enquire.
Any direct reconnection of a control device not approved by
British Gas Services could invalidate the Certification and the
normal appliance warranty. It could also infringe the Gas Safety
Regulations and the above regulations.
SAFE HANDLING OF SUBSTANCES
Care should be taken when handling the boiler insulation panels,
which can cause irritation to the skin. No asbestos, mercury or
CFC's are included in any part of this boiler.
LOCATION OF BOILER
The boiler must be installed on a flat and vertical wall, capable
of adequately supporting the weight of the boiler and any
ancillary equipment.
The boiler may be fitted on a combustible wall and insulation
between the wall and the boiler is not necessary - unless
required by the local authority. The boiler must not be fitted
outside.
Timber Framed Buildings
If the boiler is to be fitted in a timber framed building it should be
fitted in accordance with the Institute of Gas Engineers
document IGE.UP/7;1998.
Bathrooms
This range of appliances is rated IP 1XB.
The boiler may be installed in any room or internal space,
although particular attention is drawn to the requirements of the
current I.E.E. (BS.7671) Wiring Regulations and, in Scotland,
the electrical provisions of the building regulations applicable
in Scotland with respect to the installation of the boiler in a
room or internal space containing a bath or shower.
If the appliance is to be installed in a room containing a bath or
shower then, providing water jets are not going to be used for
cleaning purposes (as in communal baths/showers), the
appliance can be installed in Zone 3, as detailed in BS.7671.
Where installation will be in an unusual location, special
procedures may be necessary and BS.6798 gives detailed
guidance on this aspect.
