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1 Introduction 4
1.1 How a condensing boiler works 4
1.2 Boiler Description 4
1.3 Boiler Components 5
2 Technical Data 6
2.1 Boiler technical data –
Vortex Eco wall-hung boilers
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2.2 Sealed system data –
Kitchen/utility system models
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2.3 Vortex boilers using Class C2 kerosene 7
2.4 Flue gas analysis 7
2.5 Boiler panel assembly 8
3 Oil Storage & Supply System 9
3.1 Fuel supply 9
3.2 Burner oil connection 11
4 Boiler Installation Information 13
4.1 Introduction 13
4.2 Boiler location 13
4.3 Preparation for installation 13
4.4 Dismantling the boiler 13
4.5 Installing the boiler 15
4.6 Regulations compliance 16
4.7 Completion 17
4.8 Before you commission 17
4.9 Heating system design considerations 17
4.10 Underfloor heating systems 17
4.11 Pipework materials 17
4.12 Sealed systems 17
4.13 Underfloor pipework 17
5 Pipe Connections 18
5.1 Water connections 18
5.2 Water connections –
System models
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6 Condensate Disposal 19
6.1 General requirements 19
6.2 Connections 19
6.3 Pipework 19
6.4 External pipework 19
6.5 Condensate soakaway 19
6.6 Condensate trap 20
6.7 Condensate disposal pipework 20
6.8 Inspection and cleaning of trap 20
7 Sealed Systems 21
7.1 Sealed system installation 21
7.2 System models 22
7.3 Fill the sealed system 23
8 Electrical 25
8.1 Connecting the power supply 25
8.2 Frost protection 25
8.3 Control system wiring diagrams 26
8.4 Boiler control panel wiring diagrams 28
9 Flue System & Air Supply 30
9.1 Air supply 30
9.2 Conventional flue systems 31
9.3 Connecting a conventional flue 33
9.4 Balanced flue systems 33
9.5 Prepare the wall 37
9.6 High level and vertical balanced flue 37
10 Commissioning 38
10.1 Before switching on 38
10.2 Switching on 38
10.3 Running the boiler 39
10.4 Balancing the system 39
10.5 Completion 39
11 Boiler Servicing 40
11.1 Checking before servicing 40
11.2 Dismantling prior to servicing 40
11.3 Cleaning the boiler 40
11.4 Cleaning the burner 41
12 Fault Finding 42
12.1 Burner fault finding 42
12.2 Boiler fault finding 45
13 Spare Parts 46
14 Health & Safety Information 48
14.1 Insulation materials 48
14.2 Kerosene and gas oil fuels (mineral oils) 48
15 EC Declaration of Conformity 49
16 Notes 50