6.0 System Details
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6.1
Water Circulating Systems
1. The appliance is suitable for use with open vent fully
pumped systems and sealed systems .
The following conditions should be observed on all
systems:
• The static head must not exceed 30m (100ft) of water.
• The boiler must not be used with a direct cylinder.
• Drain cocks should be fitted to all system low points.
• All gas and water pipes and electrical wiring must be
installed in a way which would not restrict the servicing
of the boiler.
• Position isolating valves as close to circulating pump as
possible.
• It is recommended that the return pipe is fitted with an
automatic air vent as close to the boiler as is practical.
6.2
Treatment of Water Circulating
Systems
• All recirculatory water systems will be subject to
corrosion unless an appropriate water treatment is
applied. This means that the efficiency of the system will
deteriorate as corrosion sludge accumulates within the
system, risking damage to pump and valves, boiler noise
and circulation problems.
• When fitting new systems flux will be evident within the
system, which can lead to damage of system components.
• All systems must be thoroughly drained and flushed out
using, for example, Sentinel X300 or X400 or Fernox F3.
They should be used following the flushing agent
manufacturer’s instructions.
• System additives - corrosion inhibitors and flushing
agents/descalers should comply to BS7593 requirements,
e.g. Sentinel X100 and Fernox MB-1 which should be used
following the inhibitor manufacturer’s instructions.
• Full instructions are supplied with the products, for
further information contact Sentinel (0800 389 4670) or
Fernox (0870 870 0362)
Failure to flush and add inhibitor to the system will
invalidate the appliance warranty.
• It is important to check the inhibitor concentration after
installation, system modification and at every service in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. (Test kits
are available from inhibitor stockists.)
• For information or advice regarding any of the above
contact Technical Enquiries.