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Optia FF 

Installation & Servicing

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GENERAL

This appliance in NOT suitable for use in a direct
hot water system or for gravity circulation.

FF 70, FF 80 & FF 100 ONLY

must be fitted with the 22mm x 28mm copper sockets,
provided in the Hardware Pack, (or equivalent 22mm x
28mm compression fittings ) and the pumped flow and
return pipes run in 28mm pipe.

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BOILER WATER CONNECTIONS

The following minimum clearances
must be maintained for operation and
servicing.
Additional space will be required for
installation, depending upon site
conditions.

Side and Rear Flue
a.

Provided that the flue hole is cut
accurately, e.g.  with a core drill, the
flue can be installed from inside the
building.

Installation from inside ONLY

b.

If a core boring tool is to be used
inside the building; the space in
which the boiler is to be installed
must be at least wide enough to
accommodate the tool.

c.

If using the Complete Sealed
System Unit then refer to the
instructions packed with the unit for
the necessary clearances.

Pelmet restrictions.

If the ability to fit or remove the
casing during installation and
subsequent servicing is impaired
by pelmets etc. this operation can
be made easier by first removing
the controls pod casing in line
with the following instructions:

a.

Release the controls pod
casing fixing screws (a) 3 full
turns only. Remove the pod by
pulling it forward to disengage
from the keyhole slots.

b.

Undo the 2 screws (b)
retaining casing to the back
panel.

c.

The casing can now be
removed in the direction of the
arrow, first lifting the casing
slightly to disengage the
casing top return from the
back panel. (For this purpose
a minimum clearance of
12mm is required between
the top of the boiler and
pelmet or other similar
obstruction.

Front clearance: 533mm (21")
from the front of the boiler
casing.

Minimum front clearance when
built in to cupboard is 75 mm
(3").

380
(15")

300
(12")

Pumped
return
pipe

Pumped
flow pipe

12 (1/2")

100

(4")

44

(1 3/4")

Flue
terminal

300 (12")

Jacking 
screw

Gas
connection

700
(27 1/2")

141
(5 9/16")

Clas 1783

Front View

Side View

133 (5 1/4")

44 (1 3/4")

20 (3/4")

Gas
connection

2 BOILER CLEARANCES

200776-4.pmd

6/23/2005, 10:12 AM

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Summary of Contents for Optia FF 30

Page 1: ...677 FF 30 FF 100 Wall mounted balanced flue fanned gas boiler Installation Servicing Instructions Manufactured exclusively for Plumb Center by Ideal Boilers Optia For details of document amendments re...

Page 2: ...Supplied By www heating spares co Tel 0161 620 6677 2 Optia FF Installation Servicing 200776 4 pmd 6 23 2005 10 11 AM 2...

Page 3: ...this book from Mod Level A03 May 04 to A04 Apr 05 Page 6 Safe Handling New section added Page 41 Installer Notification Guidelines New section added for registering the appliance Page 42 Benchmark Co...

Page 4: ...Setting pressure HOT mbar in w g 12 4 5 0 11 0 4 4 12 7 5 0 13 7 5 5 12 1 4 8 12 9 5 2 14 0 5 6 Seasonal Efficiency SEDBUK Band D 79 4 78 7 79 8 78 2 78 5 78 2 78 0 Boiler Size FF30 FF40 FF50 FF60 FF...

Page 5: ...d For assistance see Technical Helpline on the back page Page Burner operating pressure measure and record Central heating flow temp measure and record Central heating return temp measure and record F...

Page 6: ...with the Institute of Gas Engineering 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...

Page 7: ...tructions packed with the unit for the necessary clearances Pelmet restrictions If the ability to fit or remove the casing during installation and subsequent servicing is impaired by pelmets etc this...

Page 8: ...m acceptable spacing from the terminal to obstructions and ventilation openings are specified in Table 3 4 Where the lowest part of the terminal is fitted less than 2m 6 6 above a balcony above ground...

Page 9: ...the guarantee of Plumb Center INVALID Plumb Center recommend Water Treatment in accordance with the Benchmark Guidance Notes on Water Treatment in Central Heating Systems Plumb Center recommend the u...

Page 10: ...lumb Center Note A cold water feed must be available back to the boiler when all automatic valves are in the closed position refer to BS 6798 and when close coupled the feed must not be in a vertical...

Page 11: ...gauge covering at least the range 0 4 bar 0 60 lb in2 must be fitted to the system The gauge should be easily seen from the filling point and should preferably be connected at the same point as the e...

Page 12: ...with an automatic air vent connected between them the stop valve being located between the system and the automatic air vent The stop valve may remain open during normal operation of the system if au...

Page 13: ...FF 30 shown LEGEND 1A Heat exchanger 2 Flue baffles 3 Tie rods 4A Pumped flow pipe 5A Pumped return pipe 6 Collector hood assembly 7 Combustion chamber 12 Main burner 19 Control box 24 Pressure switc...

Page 14: ...l 400 lg 1 off No 8 x 8 lg Pozi pan hd screws 3 off 8 UNPACKING Pack A Contents The complete boiler Installation Servicing Instructions User s Instructions Hardware Pack listed below Wall mounting tem...

Page 15: ...onal extension kit for side flue or rear flue outlet Refer to Frame 33 1 A maximum of 2 extension ducts plus the standard flue duct may be used together 2 Flue extensions of greater than 1m 39 should...

Page 16: ...position 3 Ensure squareness by hanging a plumb line as shown 4 Mark onto the wall if required the following a The wall mounting plate screw positions choose one from each group Note Mark the centre o...

Page 17: ...r flue duct Ensure the boiler sealing ring is fully engaged Ensure the notch aligns with the groove on the outer flue duct This ensures correct alignment of the flue terminal 4 Stick the self adhesive...

Page 18: ...of the boiler 1 Lift the boiler onto the wall mounting plate hooks as shown Do not use the burner controls for lifting 2 Fit the M8 screw washer and rectangular plate to retain the boiler Note Before...

Page 19: ...If the hole has been accurately cut with a drill then making good the wall faces is not essential as seals are provided at both ends of the flue However both wall faces immediately around the cut hol...

Page 20: ...tube is cut square mark the flue all the way round 4 Insert the cardboard duct ring for support and cut to length 5 Remove cardboard duct ring and remove any burrs 26 FITTING BOILER SEALING RING TO T...

Page 21: ...of pipes is required then the downward routing pipe brackets and M8 spacer supplied in the Downward Piping Kit should be fitted to the wall mounting plate now 3 Fit the bottom 2 screws to secure the b...

Page 22: ...ached to the fan 5 Pull the flue extension tube and engage onto the fan elbow and secure with the screw attached to the elbow Note The sealing ring studs will locate in the back panel one way only Thi...

Page 23: ...ube Not for FF 100 model 35 FITTING THE KIT 1 Remove the cardboard support aid from the flue and place safely to one side 2 Fit the inner flue extension duct onto the inner flue duct 3 Fit the outer f...

Page 24: ...Refer to Frame 43 3 If a proprietary system is used follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer 4 System designs featuring controls or wiring arrangements which allow the boiler to fire when...

Page 25: ...is is a fully controlled system set the boiler thermostat to maximum 4 Switchmaster Midi is similar in operation but the wiring differs slightly see the manufacturer s literature 40 PICTORIAL WIRING 4...

Page 26: ...r will be left off for more than a day or so then a frost thermostat should be wired into the system This is usually done at the programmer in which case the programme selector switches are set to OFF...

Page 27: ...to the servicing position See diagram B 4 Slacken the screw in the burner pressure test point F and connect a gas pressure gauge via a flexible tube 5 Swing the control box back into its working posit...

Page 28: ...10 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 In IE servicing work must be carried out by a...

Page 29: ...e combustion chamber Remove the M5 pozi situated at the LH bottom rear of the burner and pull the burner downwards to disengage the retention tab Remove the burner to a safe place for inspection and c...

Page 30: ...ector to the fan Disconnect the connector from the fan and slide into the flue 3b Side or top flue Slacken off two M4 screws securing the flue elbow and flue connector Disconnect the flue connector fr...

Page 31: ...hermostat and reassemble in reverse order 6 Check the operation of the boiler 55 GAS PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT PILOT The pilot is factory set to maximum and no further adjustment is possible If after removi...

Page 32: ...Pull the sensor lead connector off the printed circuit board and cut the cable strap securing the thermistor harness to the bottom panel of the control box if fitted and remove the strap 6 Remove the...

Page 33: ...ing washer is replaced when refitting the pilot injector 6 Replace the electrode and pilot shield retaining both with the electrode nut Check the spark gap 7 Reassemble in reverse order 8 Check the op...

Page 34: ...ration of the procedure detailed below 1 Refer to Frame 56 2 Remove the burner and air box assembly Refer to Frame 51 3 Remove the electrode retaining nut 4 Remove the pilot shield 5 Remove the igniti...

Page 35: ...ing posts and withdraw from the control box 6 Fit the new PCB and reassemble in reverse order 7 Check the operation of the boiler Fuse To change the fuse prise it out of the holder and disengage the f...

Page 36: ...complete with water pipes and hang it on the key hole slots and screws Retighten the screws 12 Replace the 2 rubber sealing grommets 13 Reassemble in reverse order 14 Remake all water connections ensu...

Page 37: ...or blocked YES Replace gas valve NO Is there a supply on terminals of main gas valve YES NO YES NO NO Is there a supply on the fan connector at PCB Molex marked FAN YES YES NO NO Check the polarity of...

Page 38: ...sembly E83 665 FF 30 80 1 171 461 E87 032 FF 100 1 171 462 35 Boiler casing assembly complete with sightglass assy insulation and M5 x 16 dogpoint pozi pan hd H09 122 FF 30 80 1 173 614 H09 123 FF 100...

Page 39: ...ing spares co Tel 0161 620 6677 Optia FF Installation Servicing 39 LIST OF PARTS cla 6113 45 59 23 12 18 19 30 24 39 9 17 26 15 14 13 13 A 72 SHORT PARTS LIST 73 BOILER CASING ASSEMBLY 200776 4 pmd 6...

Page 40: ...box and pilot assembly 12 Main burner 13 Main burner injector 16 Pilot shield 17 Gas control valve 42 Gas service cock 75 BURNER ASSEMBLY Exploded View LEGEND 19 Control box 21 Thermostat potentiomet...

Page 41: ...levant Local Authority Building Control LABC who will arrange an inspection or contact a government approved inspector LABC will record the data and will issue a certificate of compliance If you notif...

Page 42: ...YES NO WHAT TYPE OF SCALE REDUCER HAS BEEN FITTED FOR THE DOMESTIC HOT WATER MODE MEASURE RECORD GAS RATE ft3 hr MAXIMUM BURNER OPERATING PRESSURE IF APPLICABLE mbar COLD WATER INLET TEMPERATURE o C...

Page 43: ...ORGI ID CARD SERIAL No COMMENTS SIGNATURE SERVICE 3 DATE ENGINEER NAME COMPANY NAME TEL No CORGI ID CARD SERIAL No COMMENTS SIGNATURE SERVICE 4 DATE ENGINEER NAME COMPANY NAME TEL No CORGI ID CARD SER...

Page 44: ...res co Tel 0161 620 6677 Optia Installer Technical Helpline 0870 8498057 April 2005 UIN 200 776 A04 The code of practice for the installation commissioning servicing of central heating systems 200776...

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