Ideal Boilers VOGUE MAX SYSTEM 15, Installation & Servicing

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Installation and Servicing
SECTION 1 - GENERAL
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The Vogue range of boilers are wall mounted, full sequence,
automatic spark ignition, low water content, fanned flue, high
efficiency, condensing, system gas boilers.
Note.
Due to the high efficiency of the boiler a plume of water
vapour will form at the terminal during operation.
Central heating (CH) output is fully modulating with a range of:
15
3.0 to 15kW
18 3.6 to 18kW
26 5.2 to 26kW
32 6.4 to 32kW
The boiler is supplied fully assembled with circulating pump,
pressure gauge, pressure relief valve and CH expansion vessel.
Variable CH controls are fitted on the user control.
The boiler includes as standard:
-
Automatic bypass
- Boiler frost protection
- Daily pump exercise.
The boiler casing is of white painted mild steel with a white
polymer front panel.
The boiler temperature controls are located behind the lower
panel on the front of the boiler.
The heat exchanger is manufactured from stainless steel.
The boiler is suitable for connection to fully pumped, sealed
heating systems ONLY. Adequate arrangements for completely
draining the system by provision of drain cocks MUST be
provided in the installation pipework.
The standard configuration of pipework from the boiler is routed
downwards.
The Ideal system filter is supplied with this boiler. Installation
instructions for this are located within the system filter box.
Be sure to follow Ideal system filter installation and maintenance
guide for correct method of installation. Failure to install the
system filter correctly will affect boiler warranty.
1.2 OPERATION
When there is a demand for CH, the heating system is supplied at
the selected temperature of between 30
o
C and 80
o
C.
The boiler features a comprehensive diagnostic system which
gives detailed information on the boiler status when operating,
and performance of key components to aid commissioning and
fault finding.
1.3 SAFE HANDLING
This boiler may require 2 or more operatives to move it to its
installation site, remove it from its packaging base and during
movement into its installation location. Manoeuvring the boiler
may include the use of a sack truck and involve lifting, pushing and
pulling.
Caution should be exercised during these operations.
Operatives should be knowledgeable in handling techniques when
performing these tasks and the following precautions should be considered:
• Grip the boiler at the base.
• Be physically capable.
• Use personal protective equipment as appropriate, e.g.
gloves, safety footwear.
During all manoeuvres and handling actions, every attempt
should be made to ensure the following unless unavoidable and/
or the weight is light.
• Keep back straight.
• Avoid twisting at the waist.
• Avoid upper body/top heavy bending.
• Always grip with the palm of the hand.
• Use designated hand holds.
• Keep load as close to the body as possible.
• Always use assistance if required.
1.4 OPTIONAL EXTRA KITS
Please visit www.idealboilers.com to access the Flue and
Accessories Guide for this boiler.
1.5 SAFETY
Current Gas Safety (installation and use) regulations or rules
in force:
The appliance is suitable only for installation in GB and IE and
should be installed in accordance with the rules in force.
In GB, the installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe
Registered Engineer. It must be carried out in accordance with
the relevant requirements of the:
• Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
• The appropriate Building Regulations either The Building
Regulations, The Building Regulations (Scotland), Building
Regulations (Northern Ireland).
• The Water Fittings Regulations or Water byelaws in Scotland.
• The Current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.
Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be
made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice.
In IE, the installation must be carried out by a Registered Gas
Installer (RGII) and installed in accordance with the current edition
of I.S.813 “Domestic Gas Installations”, the current Building
Regulations and reference should be made to the current ETCI
rules for electrical installation.
Detailed recommendations are contained in the following British
Standard Codes of Practice:
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).
BSEN 12828 Heating Systems in buildings: Design for water
based heating systems.
BSEN 12831 Heating Systems in buildings: Method for
calculation of the design heat load.
BSEN 14336 Heating Systems in buildings: Installation and
commissioning of water based heating systems.
BS 5546 Installation of gas hot water supplies for domestic
purposes (2nd Family Gases)
BS 6798
Installation of gas fired hot water boilers of rated
input not exceeding 70 kW.
BS 6891 Low pressure installation pipes.
Health & Safety Document No. 635.
The Electricity at Work Regulations.
The manufacturer’s notes must NOT be taken, in any way, as
overriding statutory obligations.
IMPORTANT.
These appliances are CE certificated 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 as otherwise
recommended by
Ideal Boilers
in writing. If in doubt please
enquire.
Any direct connection of a control device not approved by
Ideal
Boilers
could invalidate the certification and the normal appliance
warranty. It could also infringe the Gas Safety Regulations and
the above regulations.