4. Electrical Supply
The wiring must comply with the current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.
The Health and Safety Document No. 635 and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
must be followed where applicable.
The boilers are supplied for 230V +10/-15% 50Hz operation. The method of connection
to the mains electrical supply
MUST
facilitate complete electrical isolation of the boiler.
This may be achieved using a readily accessible 3 amp fused double pole switch clearly
labeled.
THESE APPLIANCES MUST BE EARTHED
.
IMPORTANT
This boiler is an EC Certified Appliance and must not be modified or
installed in any way contrary to these ‘Installation and Servicing Instructions’.
The manufacturers instructions must
NOT
be taken in any way as over-riding statutory
obligations.
5 Requirements for the system quality
Before commissioning the appliance it is essential to clean the installation in accordance
with BS 7593: 1992. Installation of in-line strainers is obligatory. As a protection from
corrosion and impurities the water additive Fernox MB1 has to be used and maintained
(4%).
6. Existing Installations
6.1 Considerations prior to Connection
.
IMPORTANT
All Ethos boilers are low water content units. In order to protect and prolong the
working life of the appliance, it is important the general condition of older systems
is carefully considered.
When connecting to an existing installation it is important that system deposits
are removed and are not allowed to contaminate boiler.
This involves the application of a cleanser and allowing it to circulate around the whole
system for a specified time, then flushing to drain. It is important to select the cleanser
appropriate to the installation i.e. for a new installation, or for an existing installation.
It is good practice to clean the system prior to the installation of the new boiler.
The removal of debris, flux residue, grease, metal swarf etc. from new systems and any
black magnetic iron oxide sludge and lime scale from old systems is essential.
In-line strainers must be fitted to the return water connections for full protection. All
installations must be treated with Fernox MB1 at a concentration of 4%.
If plastic pipes are used to connect the boiler to radiators or under floor heating, it
is essential that only those types of plastic pipe that incorporate an oxygen
diffusion barrier be used. If such pipes are not used, the Mikrofill guarantee will
become null and void.