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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER

Fig. 1

KEY

A

Temperature/pressure gauge

B

Time clock

C

Selector switch summer/winter

D

C.H. thermostat

E

D.H.W. thermostat

F

Viewing window

THE  GAS  SAFETY  (INSTALLATION  AND  USE)  REGULATIONS
1996.  It  is  the  law  that  all  gas  appliances  are  installed  by  a
registered person, in accordance with the above regulations.
Failure  to  install  appliances  correctly  could  lead  to  prosecu-
tion.  It  is  in  your  own  interest,  and  that  of  safety,  to  ensure
that the law is complied with.

It  is  essential  that  the  appliance  is  correctly  earthed.  An
electricity supply of 240 V - 50 Hz fused at 3 A is required.

Read these instructions carefully before attempting to oper-
ate the appliance.

1.1

INTRODUCTION

The Sime 

“FORMAT C” 

family is a fully automatic, wall mount-

ed, room sealed, fan assisted range of combination boilers.
When operating in winter mode, the appliance provides cen-
tral  heating  as  required  and  produces  instantaneous  hot
water upon demand. 
When operating in summer mode, the central heating is not
operational  however  the  appliance  continues  to  supply  hot
water whenever it is required.
The heat output is automatically controlled by the fully modu-
lating gas valve (within its pre-set limits), and there are user
adjustable  potentiometers  to  control  the  temperature  of
both central heating and domestic hot water.
A temperature/pressure gauge is fitted and an overheat ther-
mostat is incorporated to protect against fault conditions.

1.2

APPLIANCE OPERATION

A  demand  of  hot  water  will  be  sensed  by  the  appliance
detecting water flow (providing that the flow rate is above 2
l/m - 0.5 gal/min).
The  fan  will  start  and  the  burner  will  light  at  full  output.  If

the  draw  off  rate  is  near  the  maximum  design  flow  rate
the appliance will run continuously at full output until a tap
is  either  turned  off  or  the  flow  rate  is  reduced  in  which
case the heat output will reduce accordingly to maintain a
steady temperature.
Hot water is made available almost immediately at the appli-
ance outlet, but the final temperature and time taken for the
hot  water  to  reach  a  tap  depends  upon  the  potentiometer
setting, the rate at which water is drawn off, and the length
of the pipe between the boiler and the tap. 
When  the  tap  is  turned  off,  the  appliance  will  revert  to  C.H.
mode (if set on winter position) otherwise the burner will be
extinguished pending the next demand for hot water.

1.3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.3.1

To light the appliance (see fig. 1)

– Check that the electricity supply is off and that the D.H.W.

isolation valve is in the open position (lever vertical). Check
that the gas supply is on.

– Turn the selector switch summer/winter (C) to SUMMER

(water only) position “

”.

– Switch  on  the  electricity  supply  and  full  open  any  D.H.W.

tap. The burner will light. 
Check that the burner has lit by looking through the view-
ing window (F). If the burner fails to light, turn the selector
switch  summer/winter to  “

“  position  and  release  it

immediately;  then  turn  it  to  the  SUMMER  position:  the
burner should now light. Turn off the tap.

– Check  that  the  room  thermostat  and  time  clock  are  call-

ing  for  heat.  Turn  the  heating  potentiometer  (D)  to  maxi-
mum (fully clockwise).

– Turn  the  selector  switch  summer/winter to  the  WINTER

position “

" and the burner will light to serve the heating load.

A

E

C

F

B

D

DHW

ISOLATION VALVE

Summary of Contents for Format C Series

Page 1: ...Supplied By www heating spares co Tel 0161 620 6677 Format C User instructions GB PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION WITH THE USER ...

Page 2: ...NE SERVICING 1 6 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 7 SAFETY 3 TIME CLOCKS These appliances comply with the S E D B U K scheme band D CONTENTS VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR LOG BOOK ENCLOSED IS FILLED IN CORRECTLY ALL CORGI REGISTERED INSTALLERS CARRY A CORGI ID CARD BOTH SHOULD BE RECORDED IN YOUR CENTRAL HEATING LOG BOOK YOU CAN CHECK YOUR INSTALLER IS CORGI REGISTERED BY CALLING ON 01256 372300 ...

Page 3: ... the appliance detecting water flow providing that the flow rate is above 2 l m 0 5 gal min The fan will start and the burner will light at full output If the draw off rate is near the maximum design flow rate the appliance will run continuously at full output until a tap is either turned off or the flow rate is reduced in which case the heat output will reduce accordingly to maintain a steady tem...

Page 4: ... electrical sup ply and consult your installer or service engineer 1 6 2 Temperature pressure gauge The gauge A fig 1 on the facia panel indicates the approxi mate system pressure If the normal running pressure is seen to decrease over a period of time there is a water leak and you should consult your installer or service engineer 1 6 3 Electrical supply The mains plug used must be a 3 pin type to...

Page 5: ...LIER IMMEDIATELY TIME CLOCK MECHANICAL 24 hr VERSION Fig 3 Setting the time The time of day can be set by grasping the outer edge of the black dial and turning it in a clockwise direction until the cor rect time is in line with the white pointer Setting the switching time The ON periods are set by sliding the blue tappets adjacent to the time periods required to the outer edge of the dial The tapp...

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