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FAULT FINDING CHARTS

Before using this flow chart please ensure that both the primary and under floor 

heating systems are full and that all isolating valves are fully open. Please also 

ensure that the room thermostats are calling for heat.

Hydraulic fault finding chart

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

Is the fused spur 

switched on?

Is there 230V at 

‘L’ terminal on PCB?

Is Green Power 

LED illuminated?

Is 230V present on 

all T2 terminals?

Is 230V present on 

all T1 terminals?

Are the zone valve 

and under floor heating pump 

operating?

Is there 230V to NC Boiler 

switch live connection?

(Check operation 

of Volt free relay 

connections if using 24V)

Is the boiler firing?

Check boiler connection

Turn the fused spur on

Replace 3A fuse in spur

Replace fuse on PCB 

(2.5A 230 Vac Type 5x20)

Faulty PCB - 

replace unit

Faulty room thermostat - 

replace unit

Relay 1 faulty replace PCB

Relay 2 faulty replace PCB

System operating correctly

Electrical fault finding chart (master connecting box)

This testing procedure should only be carried out by fully qualified persons. 

Testing should be done with all switches on and room thermostats calling.

Fault finding 

complete

Adjust pump speed  

and set flow rates 

in accordance with 

the system design 

data as provided

NO

NO

Is the boiler firing 

and the primary 

pump operating?

Check for 230V signal 

to boiler from master 

wiring centre

YES

NO

Is there hot water 

present prior to 

under floor heating 

mixing valve?

Check if the under 

floor heating zone 

valve is open

Electrical fault 

(see electrical fault 

finding guide)

 

Boiler fault 

Primary flow and 

return crossed or 

debris in mixing valve

YES

Check 230V signal 

to zone valve from 

master wiring centre

NO

NO

Under floor 

heating pump 

operating

Check 230V signal to 

pump from master 

wiring centre

NO

Is the system 

performing 

correctly?

Ensure that manifold 

lockshield valves are 

fully open

YES

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YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

Is hot water passing 

through under floor 

heating manifold?

Check temperature 

adjustment on 

under floor heating 

mixing valve

YES

YES

NO

NO

Is there a visible flow 

present through 

all under floor 

heating circuits?

Check if the 

actuators are open 

Electrical fault 

(see electrical 

fault finding 

 

Pump fault 

 

Zone valve fault 

Electrical fault 

(see electrical fault 

finding guide)

 

Actuator fault

Check 230V 

signal to actuator  

from slave unit 

YES

START

Содержание Under Floor Heating Systems

Страница 1: ...s Broomhouse Lane Edlington Doncaster DN12 1ES Tel 01709 770 000 Fax 01709 770 001 2410 London Road Mount Vernon Glasgow G32 8XZ Tel 0141 778 8822 Fax 0141 778 2703 Dromore Road Lurgan Craigavon Co Ar...

Страница 2: ...revious printed copies will become out of date The latest version of our installation advice including a downloadable version of the current Technical Installation Guide can be found at our trade webs...

Страница 3: ...xtensive back up service Technical representation available to discuss systems in general and particular projects www ufch com Technical Installation CD Specialist Technical Hotline on 01709 770000 En...

Страница 4: ...he floor screed is required by Building Regulations Edge insulation also acts as an expansion joint Floating Floor When installed in floating floors Polyplumb pipe is simply pressed in to the pre form...

Страница 5: ...r requires a bespoke design You then simply input data for each room providing floor type room size and control zones to calculate the required pack All packs have a single order code and include all...

Страница 6: ...h when heated will reduce to 8 9 and cause only a very small amount of shrinkage The floor will re absorb some moisture when the heating is not operating and the moisture content will increase to 12 1...

Страница 7: ...d around the perimeter of the room using staples so as to prevent possible risk of the panels lifting Preparing the pipe Step 4 You will need to remove the coil from the bag leaving the shrink wrap on...

Страница 8: ...ted the screed cover can be applied Care should be taken to ensure that the screed is tightly compacted around the pipe to ensure that no voids are present The system should remain under pressure 6 ba...

Страница 9: ...nder pressure whilst the flooring is laid Finishing The room can then be finished by fitting 18mm or 22mm tongue and groove sheets of chipboard glued on the edge over the floating floor system Mark th...

Страница 10: ...hed downwards and away from the underside of the timber finished floor covering as this could lead to potential underperformance of the system Testing Step 4 Once the pipe circuits have been installed...

Страница 11: ...These can be fixed directly through the spreader plate down in to the joists below It is important to indicate the position of pipework in areas where the additional fixing of items such as carpet gri...

Страница 12: ...heir high output at relatively low flow temperatures Modular Heating Panels are ideal for maximising heat efficiency and lowering energy consumption In most installations it is not necessary to cover...

Страница 13: ...should be selected The span is defined as the free space from wall to wall that needs to remain uninterrupted by trimmers or other services Ideally install MHP panels prior to other services whenever...

Страница 14: ...omes into direct contact with it Always ensure that electrical cables are not in physical contact with the MHP panels using tape or a polythene strip Finishing Once you have connected your system up t...

Страница 15: ...for heavyweight floor coverings such as ceramics or where the floor covering needs to be secured directly to the panel e g solid wood Overlay Lite is a high compressive strength lightweight insulated...

Страница 16: ...is should be the first consideration for most projects The more structural nature of Overlay however makes it ideal for direct tiling or application of floor finishes which need to be fixed or screwed...

Страница 17: ...mple of blanking in a bathroom Example of squaring off an irregular room plan Room layouts The following diagrams show some examples of room shapes pipe requirements and interruptions pillars hearths...

Страница 18: ...wood floors they can be discretely screwed through the tongue and groove directly into the Overlay panel avoiding pipe circuitry to minimise movement in the floor covering If over boarding with 6mm p...

Страница 19: ...r covering as normal It is advisable to mark out pipe positioning to avoid stapling pipes when fitting carpets 36 37 Overlay Lite for lightweight floor coverings Installation Laying end returns Step 1...

Страница 20: ...stic hot water primary circuits To provide independent hydraulic control of the entire system it is important that the installation is designed as an S Plan or S Plan Plus configuration which allows f...

Страница 21: ...d in under floor heating systems is less than that required for radiators or stored hot water If these other services are connected to the same boiler it will be necessary to control the water tempera...

Страница 22: ...iring centre and slave units Available in two surface finishes and offers the following features Large touch screen display with high visibility blue LED backlight On screen display shows current stat...

Страница 23: ...distribution pipe work Connection from nearest radiator 260mm 200mm Pump Pipe thermostat Heating return Heating flow Under floor heating flow Under floor heating return Thermostatic blending valve Pu...

Страница 24: ...ible tap connectors for the simplest method of connection Close all under floor heating circuits except one by screwing down the blue caps and closing the isolating valves situated on top of the manif...

Страница 25: ...resistant to the build up of scale Short term chlorination for disinfection of supply pipe work and normal levels of chlorine in UK domestic water supplies will not have an adverse effect on the integ...

Страница 26: ...ng should be done with all switches on and room thermostats calling Fault finding complete Adjust pump speed and set flow rates in accordance with the system design data as provided NO NO Is the boile...

Страница 27: ...Manufacturing quality assurance In accordance with BS ES ISO 9001 2000 BSI registered firm Certificate FM00318 Installation standard To follow the recommendations of BS5955 Part 8 2001 Plastic Pipewo...

Страница 28: ...OR HEATING REQUIREMENTS Manifold Position s Please also indicate on drawing Floor Type Solid Suspended Floating MHP Overlay Overlay Lite Ground Floor 1st Floor 2nd Floor CONSTRUCTION DETAILS If NOT to...

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