Potterton Performa 28 User Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 3

1.0 Warnings

3

1.1

Safe Installation

1. The appliance is suitable for installation only in
G.B. and I.E. and should be installed in
accordance with the rules in force. For Ireland
install in accordance with I.S.813 

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. The installation must be

carried out by a CORGI Registered Installer or
other registered competent person and be in
accordance with the relevant requirements of 

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AFETY

(Installation and Use) 

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most

recent edition, the 

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issued

by the Department of the Environment, 

B

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(Scotland) (Consolidation)

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issued by the Scottish Development

Department and the 

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.

Where no specific instructions are

given, reference should be made to the relevant

BRITISH STANDARD CODES OF PRACTICE
and INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS.

2. 

This appliance must be installed in

accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and the rules in force, and only
used in a suitably ventilated location.

3. 

Read the instructions before installing or

using this appliance.

4. Any purpose provided ventilation should be

checked periodically to ensure that it is free from

obstruction.

IMPORTANT

- The addition of anything that

may interfere with the normal operation of the
appliance without express written permission
could invalidate the appliance warranty and
infringe the 

G

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AFETY

(Installation and Use)

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EGULATIONS

.

1.2

In case of gas leaks

1. If a gas leak is found or suspected, turn off the

gas supply at the meter immediately and at the

isolating valve on the boiler if possible. Contact

your Installer or Transco (under 'Gas' in the

phone directory).

1.3

Servicing your Appliance

1. For reasons of safety and economy your

appliance should be serviced annually. Servicing

must be performed by a competent person. Your

Installer or British Gas Service will be able to

advise you.

1.4

Electricity Supply

1. 

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

2. A standard 230V ~ 50Hz supply is required.

The appliance must be protected by a 3 amp

fuse.

Never Hang Flammable Items Over The

Appliance

IN AN EMERGENCY

If a water or gas leak occurs or is suspected, the boiler can be

isolated at the inlet valves as follows;

1. Turn off the electrical supply and turn the selector switch on

the facia box to the OFF position.

2. Using a suitable open ended spanner or screwdriver turn the

square on the gas tap to the left to isolate the gas supply at the

boiler (Fig. 1).

3. The isolating valves are positioned under the boiler and can be

closed by turning their taps to the right towards the wall (Fig. 2).

4. Call your Service Engineer as soon as possible.

“Benchmark” Installation, Commissioning and Service
Record Log Book

Please ensure that your installer has completed the Installation

and Commissioning sections of the Log Book and hands the Log

Book over. The details of the Log Book will be required in the

event of any warranty work. Keep the Log Book in a safe place

and ensure that the relevant sections are completed at each

subsequent regular service visit.

Gas Tap

Heating Flow, Heating

Return and Mains

Water Inlet

Isolating Valves

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

All CORGI registered installers carry a CORGI identification card
and have a registration number. Both should be recorded in your
boiler Log Book. You can check your installer is registered by
telephoning 01256 372300 or writing to:-
1 Elmwood,
Chineham Business Park,
Crockford Lane,
Basingstoke RG24 8WG

Summary of Contents for Performa 28

Page 1: ...Performa 28 Gas Fired Wall Mounted Combination Boiler User s Operating Instructions Please keep these instructions safe Should you move house please hand them over to the next occupier ...

Page 2: ...ee operates from the date installation is completed for the customer who is the original user To maximise the benefit from our guarantee we urge you to return the reply paid guarantee registration This does not in any way prejudice your rights at Common Law Such rights between the customer and the installer or supplier from whom the unit was purchased remain intact Any component or part which beco...

Page 3: ...o under Gas in the phone directory 1 3 Servicing your Appliance 1 For reasons of safety and economy your appliance should be serviced annually Servicing must be performed by a competent person Your Installer or British Gas Service will be able to advise you 1 4 Electricity Supply 1 THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED 2 A standard 230V 50Hz supply is required The appliance must be protected by a 3 amp f...

Page 4: ...r Neons 6 to 11 have a dual function indicating the temperature of the central heating water when constantly illuminated If a fault develops the appropriate neon will begin to flash Refer to Sections 3 3 to 3 7 2 1 0 4 3 bar 30 40 50 60 70 80 Reset Fig 3 30 40 50 60 70 80 1 On Off Reset Selector Switch 2 Central Heating Temperature Control 3 Hot Water Temperature Control 4 Central Heating System P...

Page 5: ...al heating neon will extinguish Fig 5 Neons 6 to 11 will illuminate as the temperature rises 5 Position ii In this position hot water will be provided when a tap or shower is turned on Fig 8 The hot water neon will illuminate Fig 5 6 The boiler will light automatically on demand 7 The orange burner on neon will illuminate when the boiler is operating and the main burner is on Fig 5 IMPORTANT When ...

Page 6: ...ht or when incomplete lighting of the burner occurs Fig 11 2 Turn the selector switch fully anti clockwise against the spring pressure to the reset position hold for 2 seconds and release Fig 12 Set the selector to the required position to light the boiler 3 If the flame failure light illuminates repeatedly a fault is indicated Your Service Engineer should be contacted as soon as possible 3 4 Safe...

Page 7: ...tem pressure drops below the minimum requirement Fig 12 2 Check the pressure gauge as descibed in Section 3 9 If the pressure is in the normal range a pump fault is indicated Contact your Service Engineer to determine the nature of the fault 3 7 Sensor Fault 1 When the or neon is illuminated a fault on the hot water or central heating temperature sensor is indicated Fig 12 Contact your Service Eng...

Page 8: ...or long periods during cold weather the boiler and whole system should be drained unless there is additional frost protection 3 Your installer will advise you about frost protection and draining the system IMPORTANT When the selector switch is in the 0 Off position the electrical supply to the boiler is isolated The boiler will not operate and the integral timer if fitted will require resetting on...

Page 9: ...rances are kept The compartment should be large enough to house the boiler and ancillary equipment only 5 IT SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A STORAGE CUPBOARD 4 2 Check List 1 If a fault develops or is suspected call your Service Engineer as soon as possible 2 Go through the following check list before you make contact a Is the electricity supply on b Is the selector switch on giving a green Power ON neon ...

Page 10: ...ler will usually be the responsibility of the Installer during the guarantee period after which spare parts may be obtained through approved Potterton stockists if required 2 Quote the appliance name model number and where possible the part number when ordering spares A parts list is included in the Installation and Servicing Instructions 3 The name model number and serial number can be found on t...

Page 11: ...6 0 Notes 11 ...

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