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Mexico Super 440 FF - 480 FF -
Installation
GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
Mexico Super FF above range is of floor standing, fanned flue
gas boilers. They are rated to provide central heating outputs
of 11.7 kW (40,000 Btu/h) to 23.4 kW
(80,000 Btu/h).
The boiler has a cast iron heat exchanger and is supplied
fully assembled, complete with a white enamelled mild steel
casing.
A door at the top of the casing front panel hinges down,
revealing the boiler thermostat control (and programmer, if
fitted).
The boilers are suitable, as standard, for connection to open-
vented systems ONLY - an overheat thermostat kit is available
to allow the boiler to be used on sealed water systems.
The systems may be:
•
pumped or gravity circulating indirect DHW only
•
pumped central heating only
•
pumped central heating combined with either a pumped or
gravity circulating indirect DHW circuit.
OPTIONAL EXTRA KITS
Extension Duct Kit Pack D.
Programmer Kit
Fits neatly within the casing. Separate
fitting instructions are included with this kit.
Overheat
is available to allow the boiler to be used
Thermostat Kit
on sealed water systems.
Flue Elbow Kits
90 degree pack
45 degree pack
GAS 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 CORGI
Registered Installer. 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 Competent
Person 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. 6891
Low pressure installation pipes.
BS. 6798
Installation of gas fired hot water boilers of rated
input not exceeding 60 kW.
BS. 5449:1
Forced circulation hot water systems (small
bore and microbore domestic central heating
systems).
BS. 5546
Installation of gas hot water supplies for
domestic purposes (2nd Family Gases).
BS. 5440: 1
Flues for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 60 kW.
BS. 5440: 2
Ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 60 kW.
BS 7593
Treatment of water in Domestic Hot Water
Central Heating Systems.
Health and 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 British
Standards Institution for safety and performance. It is
important, therefore, 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 Caradon Ideal
Ltd. in writing. If in doubt please enquire.
Any direct connection of a control device not approved by
Caradon Ideal Ltd. could invalidate the BSI Certification and
the normal appliance warranty. It could also infringe the Gas
Safety Regulations and the above regulations or other
statutory requirements.
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 CFCs are included in any part of the boiler.
LOCATION OF BOILER
The boiler must be installed on a flat and level floor, capable
of adequately supporting the weight of the boiler and any
ancillary equipment.
The boiler may be fitted on a combustible floor.
Insulation is not necessary, unless required by the local
authority.
1. This appliance is NOT suitable for use in a
direct hot water system.
2. If the boiler is to be used on a sealed
system an Overheat Thermostat Kit is
available and must be installed in
accordance with the instructions supplied
with the kit.
1 BOILER WATER CONNECTIONS
Boiler
Dimension A
440 FF
152mm (6")
450 FF / 460 FF
226mm (8
7/8
")
470 FF / 480 FF
226mm (8
7/8
")
