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Key to symbols and safety instructions

Greenstar Ri 

ErP

 - 6 720 813 340 (2014/09)

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Key to symbols and safety instructions

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Key to symbols

Warnings

The following keywords are defined and can be used in this 
document:

NOTICE

 indicates a situation that could result in damage to 

property or equipment.

CAUTION

 indicates a situation that could result in minor to 

medium injury.

WARNING

 indicates a situation that could result in severe 

injury or death.

DANGER

 indicates a situation that will result in severe 

injury or death.

Important information

Additional symbols

Examples of additional symbols used

A numbered step in an action sequence

A sequence of numbered steps or actions carried out in a 
specific order to complete a task.
1. First action
2. Second action
3. Third action

etc.

A step in an action sequence

A sequence of defined actions or steps carried out in order to 
complete a task.
▶ Action
▶ Next  action
▶ etc

A reference to a related part in the document or to other 
related documents.

To refer the reader to a specific figure/table/section within the 
manual.

 e.g. figure 1.

A reference number to identify or refer to a part or item.

In a related figure, items or parts identified by a sequential 
number.

List entries, first and second levels

A single component/item

A component/list, made up of multiple parts/items.
– Sub component or sublist of main component/list.
– etc.

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Safety precautions

If you smell gas:

A gas leak could potentially cause an explosion. If you smell gas, 
observe the following rules.

▶ Prevent flames or sparks:

– Do not smoke, use a lighter or strike matches.
– Do not operate any electrical switches or unplug any 

equipment.

– Do not use the telephone or ring doorbells.

▶ Turn off the gas at the meter or regulator.
▶ Open windows and doors.
▶ Warn your neighbours and leave the building.
▶ Prevent anyone from entering the building. 
▶ Well away from the building: call the National Gas 

Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.

▶ L.P.G. boilers: Call the supplier’s number on the side of the 

gas tank.

Appliance operation:

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and 
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental 
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have 
been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the 
appliance, in a safe way, and understand the hazards involved.

Children shall not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children 
without supervision.

Safety instructions in this document are 
framed and identified by a 
warning triangle which is printed on a grey 
background. 

This symbol indicates important information 
where there is no risk to people or property.

Symbol

Meaning

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a numbered step in an action sequence

a step in an action sequence

a reference to a related part in the document or to 
other related documents

  a reference number to identify or refer to a part or 

item

a  list  entry

a list entry (second level)

Table 1

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Summary of Contents for GREENSTAR Ri ErP Series

Page 1: ...ding call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 L P G boilers Call the supplier s number on the side of the gas tank These appliances are for use with Natural Gas or L P G Cat II 2H 3P type C13 C33 C53 Model GC Number Natural Gas 12Ri ErP 41 406 41 15Ri ErP 41 406 43 18Ri ErP 41 406 45 24Ri ErP 41 406 47 L P G 12Ri ErP 41 406 42 15Ri ErP 41 406 44 18Ri ErP 41 406 46 24Ri ErP 41 406 48...

Page 2: ...g combination appliance manufactured by Worcester Bosch Group Thecompanypridesitselfonmanufacturingappliances to the strictest quality control standards throughout every stage of production Worcester Bosch group has led the field in innovative appliance design and performance for over 50 years This heritage means all our products are of exceptional quality and proven reliability The Greenstar rang...

Page 3: ...ching the boiler ON Off 7 3 1 2 Setting the boiler flow temperature 7 3 1 3 Turning the central heating off during the summer 8 3 1 4 Boiler frost protection 8 4 System pressure 9 4 1 Open vented heating systems 9 4 2 Sealed heating systems 9 4 3 External filling loop 10 5 Service Clearances 11 6 Maintaining your appliance 12 7 Fault Finding 13 7 1 Boiler reset 14 7 2 Extreme cold weather 15 8 Fau...

Page 4: ...omponent list etc 1 2 Safety precautions If you smell gas Agasleakcouldpotentiallycauseanexplosion Ifyousmellgas observe the following rules Prevent flames or sparks Do not smoke use a lighter or strike matches Do not operate any electrical switches or unplug any equipment Do not use the telephone or ring doorbells Turn off the gas at the meter or regulator Open windows and doors Warn your neighbo...

Page 5: ...hmark Checklist The completed Benchmark Checklist will be required in the event of any guarantee work and may be required by the local Building Control Inspector 2 3 Benchmark standard The Benchmark initiative is a code of practice to encourage the correct installation commissioning and servicing of domestic central heating appliances and system equipment A checklist is dispatched with every appli...

Page 6: ...s 1 Mains power ON OFF knob 5 Maximum flow temperature position 2 Indicator Diagnostic light MAINS ON OFF Blue 6 Boiler reset position 3 Minimum flow temperature position 7 Burner ON indicator light Green 4 Flow temperature control knob Table 2 6720813340 01 1Wo 1 4 3 2 7 6 5 ...

Page 7: ...OFF 3 1 2 Setting the boiler flow temperature 1 Turn the central heating temperature control knob 1 to the desired level The temperatures range available is between approximately 35 to 82 C This is not the room temperature but the flow temperature through to the system radiators and or hot water cylinder 2 When there is a demand for heat from the boiler the burner indicator 2 will be illuminate to...

Page 8: ...your room thermostat set to 15 C If the temperature within the boiler falls below 8 C the pump will run to circulate water and prevent the system freezing If the temperature does not rise to 9 C within 30 minutes of the pump operating the boiler will fire up to provide heat to bring the temperature up If the temperature within the boiler falls below 5 C the boiler will fire bringing the boiler tem...

Page 9: ...s necessary Your installer will show you how to use the filling loop and advise you of the minimum and maximum pressure indicated on the pressure gauge Check regularly that the pressure is maintained Fig 4 Optimum system pressure when your boiler is cold area A Contact your installer or maintenance engineer if a permanent significant decrease or increase in pressure is indicated on the pressure ga...

Page 10: ...marks zone A turn the handle screwdriver slot back through 90 to close the valve 6 The handle screwdriver slot will be at 90 to the valves 7 Remove the hose and replace the blanking caps NOTICE External filling loops Ifthefillingloopdoesnotlookliketheoneshowninthefigurebeloworyoucannotfindyourfillingloop contact your installer To comply with Water Authority regulations you must disconnect the exte...

Page 11: ...and servicing access Fig 6 Service clearances Minimum clearances to removable door Minimum clearances required for servicing Height for either 60 100 flue or 80 125 flue above the boiler CAUTION Restricted space The boiler may overheat Do not restrict this space with the addition of cupboards shelves etc next to the boiler 6720813340 05 1Wo 5mm 5mm 600mm 20mm ...

Page 12: ...formance it is essential that your appliance receives regular servicing and maintenance checks from a competent person beyond the initial guarantee period If your Greenstar gas fired appliance should fail to operate correctly or requires servicing please contact the Worcester Bosch Group Appointments Team see rear cover for details Details of the appliance including the Gas Council number can be f...

Page 13: ...al heating flow on appliance set too low Increase central heating flow temperature control setting Low temperature setting on the room thermostat Increase settings on room thermostat Radiators are too hot Temperature control for central heating flow on appliance set too low Reduce central heating temperature by turning down the Central Heating control on appliance Note This could prevent your prop...

Page 14: ...the knob back to the original temperature setting When the boiler resets the mains indicator 3 will no longer be flashing and the boiler will function normally dependant on the programmer and room thermostat settings A reset fault condition will exist If the electrical power to the boiler has been interrupted Reset the boiler as described above Fig 7 Reset button and mains light If the fault remai...

Page 15: ... Thaw the frozen pipe The pipe can be thawed by applying a hot water bottle a microwaveable heating pack the sort used for muscular aches and pains or a cloth soaked in hot water to the exterior of the pipe close to the point of blockage Hot water but not boiling can also be poured onto the pipe from a watering can or similar container Once the pipe has been thawed the boiler must be reset refer t...

Page 16: ...out i e an entry in the Benchmark Checklist Our Field Service Engineer finds no fault with the boiler The cause of breakdown is misuse or with other parts of your plumbing heating system or with equipment not supplied by Worcester Bosch Group Technical support In the event of a boiler fault or breakdown please contact Worcester Bosch Group appointments team on 0330 123 9339 Your advisor will arran...

Page 17: ...diator valves Room thermostats Reducing the setting of the room thermostat by 1 C can reduce fuel consumption by up to 10 New control systems Upgrade your heating control system if necessary with the latest equipment available Roof insulation Around30 oftheheatlossfromapropertyisthroughtheroof Replaceanyoldinsulationwithnewinsulation preferablyofaround 200mm thickness or more Window frames Single ...

Page 18: ...rvice has been carried out to the satisfaction of Bosch Thermotechnology Ltd when requested These should be documented as a part of the Benchmark Checklist The boiler has been used only for the normal domestic purposes for which it was designed This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights Guarantee registration Your Greenstar boiler carries a guarantee against faulty material or manufactur...

Page 19: ... by a syphon within the boiler via a plastic pipe to a drain This pipe must not be blocked or altered in any way Room thermostat programmer A room thermostat programmer must be fitted to control the central heating This controls the times and temperatures of the central heating preventing the boiler from firing unnecessarily Refer to the instructions supplied with the thermostat and programmer for...

Page 20: ...9 SPARES 0330 123 9779 LITERATURE 0330 123 9119 TRAINING 0330 123 0166 SALES 0330 123 9669 Worcester Bosch Group Cotswold Way Warndon Worcester WR4 9SW Tel 0330 123 9559 Worcester Bosch Group is a brand name of Bosch Thermotechnology Ltd worcester bosch co uk 6 720 813 340 2014 09 ...

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