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PACK CONTENTS

The POTTERTON GOLD SOLAR unvented solar cylinder water heater incorporating immersion heater(s) and 

thermal controls Factory fitted temperature/pressure relief valve 

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 Cold water combination valve assembly 

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Expansion vessel and mounting bracket 

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 Tundish 

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 Motorised valve (indirect models only) 

Compression nuts and 

olives 

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 Immersion heater spanner 

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 Installation instructions

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS

 BEFORE COMMENCING INSTALLATION. PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH 

THE CUSTOMER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

NOTE:

 Prior to installation the unit should be stored in 

an upright position in an area free from excessive damp 

or humidity.

The POTTERTON GOLD SOLAR cylinder is a purpose 

designed unvented solar water heater. The unit has a 

stainless steel inner vessel, which ensures an excellent 

standard of corrosion resistance. The outer casing is 

a combination of resilient thermoplastic mouldings 

and corrosion proofed steel sheet. All products are 

insulated with CFC/HCFC free polyurethane foam to 

meet the latest European heat loss requirements (see 

Table 6 Page 19).

The unit is supplied complete with all the necessary 

safety and control devices needed to allow connection 

to the cold water mains. All these components are 

preset and not adjustable.

This appliance complies with the requirements of the 

CE marking directive and is Kiwa approved to show 

compliance with Building Regulations (Section G3).

The following instructions are offered as a guide to 

installation which must be carried out by a competent 

plumbing and electrical installer in accordance with 

Building Regulation G3, The Building Standards

(Scotland) Regulations 1990, or The Building 

Regulations (Northern Ireland). 

THE BENCHMARK SCHEME

Benchmark places responsibilities on both manufacturers and installers. The purpose is to ensure that customers 

are provided with the correct equipment for their needs, that it is installed, commissioned and serviced in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions by competent persons and that it meets the requirements of 

the appropriate Building Regulations. The Benchmark Checklist can be used to demonstrate compliance with 

Building Regulations and should be provided to the customer for future reference.

Installers are required to carry out installation, commissioning and servicing work in accordance with the Benchmark 

Code of Practice which is available from the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council who manage and promote 

the Scheme. Visit www.centralheating.co.uk for more information.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO USER: PLEASE REFER TO THE USER INSTRUCTIONS SECTION ON PAGES 22 AND 23 FOR

IMPORTANT INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO THE BENCHMARK SCHEME

UNVENTED MAINS PRESSURE SOLAR WATER HEATERS

170 TO 300 LITRE CAPACITY DIRECT AND INDIRECT MODELS

INSTALLATION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

Содержание POTTERTON Gold

Страница 1: ...the requirements of the CE marking directive and is Kiwa approved to show compliance with Building Regulations Section G3 The following instructions are offered as a guide to installation which must b...

Страница 2: ...TION SOLAR PRIMARY 9 INSTALLATION AUXILLARY HEATING COIL 10 COMMISSIONING 12 MAINTENANCE 13 USER INSTRUCTIONS 14 FAULT FINDING AND SERVICING 15 HEAT LOSS 19 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION 19 COMMISSIONING...

Страница 3: ...OLD SOLAR cylinder has an operating pressure of 3 5 bar which is controlled by the cold water combinationvalveassembly Thecoldwatercombination valve assembly can be connected to a maximum mains pressu...

Страница 4: ...OLAR PRIMARY IS ACHIEVED BY THE USE OF EXTERNAL CONTROLS NOT SUPPLIED WITHTHE UNIT CONTROL MUST BEVIA A PURPOSE DESIGNED SOLAR HYDRAULIC STATION AND SOLAR DIFFERENTIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER IMPORTANT...

Страница 5: ...DIMENSIONS E P Y T A B C D SURFACE AREA m2 RATING kW RECOVERY mins AUXILLARY VOLUME litres AUXILLARY COIL TIME DIRECT mins DIRECT HEATING 1 1 120 0 61 11 9 22 1 1 140 803 923 732 1372 1473 1009 925 10...

Страница 6: ...arge should be visible at the tundish In addition where discharges from safety devices may not be apparent e g in dwellings occupied by people with impaired vision or mobility consideration should be...

Страница 7: ...2 15mm 22mm 28mm 35mm up to 9m up to 18m up to 27m 0 8m 1 0m 1 4m G3 4 22mm 28mm 35mm 42mm up to 9m up to 18m up to 27m 1 0m 1 4m 1 7m G1 28mm 35mm 42mm 54mm up to 9m up to 18m up to 27m 1 4m 1 7m 2 3...

Страница 8: ...IRED AUX PRIMARY RETURN AUX PRIMARY FLOW BOOST ELEMENT AUX CONTROL HOUSING Fig 5 Typical discharge pipe arrangement extract from Building Regulation G3 Guidance section Fixed grating Discharge below f...

Страница 9: ...ntroller Programmer The cylinder temperature sensing probe supplied with the solar controller should be fully inserted into the pocket provided on the POTTERTON GOLD Solar cylinder and its cable secur...

Страница 10: ...primary heating source The POTTERTON GOLD Solar cylinder MUST be earthed All wiring to the unit must be installed in accordance with the latest IEEWiring Regulations and the supply circuits must be pr...

Страница 11: ...11 11 Fig 9 Schematic wiring diagram Basic 2 x 2 port valve system Fig 10 Schematic wiring diagram 3 port mid position valve system N B Must be used in conjunction with 2 port zone valve supplied...

Страница 12: ...mary circuit The solar controller should be programmed to give a maximum storage temperature in the POTTERTON GOLD Solar cylinder of 70o C 60o C is recommended to minimise scaling COMMISSIONING SECOND...

Страница 13: ...ert a round bladed screwdriver into one of the pockets on the immersion heater and gently lever up and down INDIRECT MODELS Open the cover s to the immersion heater housing s and disconnect wiring fro...

Страница 14: ...ontroller This will usually have been set during commissioning to give a storage temperature of approximately 60o C Refer to user instructions supplied with the controller for details of how to adjust...

Страница 15: ...TANT After servicing complete the relevant ServiceIntervalRecordsectionoftheBenchmark Checklist located on page 20 and 21 of this document Servicing should only be carried out by competent persons in...

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Страница 18: ...ot working 4 Check boiler operation If fault is suspected consult boiler manufacturer s instructions 5 INDIRECT thermal cut out has operated 5 Check Reset by pushing button on cut out Check operation...

Страница 19: ...al benefits Insulation is by means of an approved CFC HCFC free polyurethane foam with an ozone depletion factor of zero While the following Checklist can be used for any installation covered by its d...

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Страница 24: ...allation The Benchmark Checklist has been completed upon commissioning and the Benchmark Service Record is completed for each service It has not been modified in any way other than by POTTERTON GOLD I...

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