5.9
TIMING THE GAS METER
After the boiler has been started, and with no other appliances using gas, time the gas
meter to be certain that the unit is running at the proper gas input. Determine the cubic
feet of gas passing through the meter and determine the input in Btu per hour. Input must
be within plus or minus 5% of the rated input.
Time, in seconds, the time taken to pass 2 cubic feet of gas through the meter (i.e. one
revolution of a 2 cu ft dial) or 0.1 cubic metres if the meter is of the new metric digital type.
Model
Time for 2 cu ft
Time for 0.1 cu m
Qudos 28h (natural gas)
71 to 78 seconds
125 to 138 seconds
Qudos 28hP Combi (LPG)
152 to 168
seconds
272 to 300 seconds
If the meter timing is found to be incorrect when the boiler is firing at maximum rate
contact Keston Boilers Ltd for further guidance.
5.10
HANDING OVER TO THE USER
It is important to fully explain the following:
a.
Procedure to light and turn off the boiler, including isolation of the electrical supply
if necessary.
b.
The function of the lockout feature must be explained :
If the display shows “E 02” this means that the boiler has failed to light. Press the
“Reset” button and wait
i)
If lockout recurs immediately then the gas supply should be checked as
ON, otherwise consult a Service Engineer.
ii)
If it is not possible to relight, the boiler must be isolated and a Service
Engineer called in to rectify the fault.
c.
Advise that a reduction in the water pressure reading on the system pressure
gauge, for sealed systems, indicates a leak which should be rectified before
further use.
d.
Advise that the appliance must be serviced by a competent person at least once a
year.
Complete all sections of the
Chapter 10
Gas Boiler Commissioning Checklist
that are
relevant to the appliance installation. The details will be required in the event of any
warranty work.
e.
Advise on the frost protection and pump/fan exercise feature.
f.
Advise the user that a plume of water vapour (steam) from the flue terminal is
normal and that there is no need for concern.
WD440/3/2007
Chapter 5 : Commissioning
The Keston Qudos 28h & Qudos 28hP Boilers
Installation & Servicing Instructions
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