Minimiser
- Installation
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INSTALLATION
48 GENERAL CHECKS
Make the following checks for correct operation
1.
Operate the thermostat knob and check that the burner and 'Burner on' neon, light and extinguish in response.
2.
The correct operation of ANY programmer and all other system controls should be proved. Operate each control separately
and check that the main burner or circulating pump, as the case may be, responds.
3.
Water circulation system:
Note.
Fernox Superfloc flushing solution should be used during the flushing procedure - refer to Frame 9.
a.
With the system HOT examine all water connections for soundness.
b.
With the system still HOT, turn off the gas, water and electricity supplies to the boiler and drain down to complete the
flushing process.
c.
Refill and vent the system, add inhibitor (see Frame 9), clear all air locks and again check for water soundness.
Adhere the water treatment warning label, supplied in the hardware pack, in a
prominent position
on the system, to
prevent the use of incorrect water treatment additives.
d.
Balance the system (see Frame 4).
49 HANDING OVER
After completing the installation and commissioning of the
system the installer should hand over to the householder by
the following actions:
1.
Hand the User's Instructions to the householder and
explain his or her responsibilities under the Gas Safety
(Installation and Use) Regulations 1994.
2.
Draw attention to the Lighting Instruction label affixed to the
controls pod door.
3.
Explain and demonstrate the lighting and shutting down
procedures.
4.
The operation of the boiler and the use and adjustment of
ALL system controls should be fully explained to the
householder to ensure the greatest possible fuel economy
consistent with household requirements of both heating and
hot water consumption.
•
If an optional programmer kit is fitted then refer to the
instructions supplied with the kit.
•
The temperatures quoted alongside are approximate, and
vary between installations.
INST
ALLA
TION
Knob Setting
Flow Temperature
°C
°F
1
50
120
2
60
140
3
66
150
4
71
160
5
77
170
6
82
180
Advise the User of the precautions necessary to prevent
damage to the system and to the building in the event of
the system remaining inoperative during frosty conditions.
5
. Explain the function and the use of the boiler thermostat
and external controls.
6.
Explain and demonstrate the function of time and
temperature controls, radiator valves, etc., for the
economic use of the system.
7.
If any programmer kit is fitted then draw attention to the
Programmer Kit User's Instructions and hand them to the
householder.
8.
Stress the importance of regular servicing by a Corgi
registered installer and that a comprehensive service
should be carried out AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR.
4.
Check the condensate drain for leaks and check that it is
discharging correctly
5.
Finally set the controls to the User’s requirements.
