PRE-INSTALLATION
Greenstar i System Compact - 6 720 807 726 (2013/05)
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PRE-INSTALLATION
3.1
CLEANING PRIMARY SYSTEMS
BEFORE CLEANING THE SYSTEM:
▶ Ensure that the system and pipework is in good working order.
▶
Where possible keep the existing boiler/circulating pump in place
when flushing the system.
FOLLOW THE GUIDANCE OF BS7593:
Treatment of water in domestic hot water central heating and also the
flushing guidelines below.
FLUSHING THE SYSTEM
▶ Fill the system with cold water and check for leaks.
▶ Open all drain cocks and drain the system.
▶ Close drain cocks and add a suitable flushing agent
compatible with
aluminium
at the correct strength for the system conditions in
accordance with the manufacturer‘s instructions.
The pH value of the system water must be less than 8 or the
appliance guarantee will be invalidated.
▶ Circulate the flushing agent before the boiler is fired up.
▶ Run the boiler/system at normal operating temperature as directed by
the manufacturer of the flushing agent.
▶ Drain and thoroughly flush the system to remove the flushing agent
and debris.
▶ It may be necessary to use a power flushing machine to aid the
cleansing procedure in some circumstances.
▶ Close the drain cocks and refill with fresh water and a suitable
inhibitor.
▶ Vent any air from the boiler and system.
INHIBITOR
Add a suitable inhibitor or combined inhibitor/anti-freeze, if the system
is exposed to freezing conditions, to the heating system in accordance
with the DWTA code of practice and manufacturer‘s guidelines.
WATER TREATMENT PRODUCTS
Suitable water treatment products can be obtain from the following
manufacturers:
•
FERNOX
- 0870 601 5000 or www.fernox.com
•
SENTINEL
- 0800 389 4670 or www.sentinel-solutions.net
ARTIFICIALLY SOFTENED WATER
It is possible to have an ion exchange water softener fitted to the cold
water system of the property. However, the boiler requires an untreated
cold water connection taken from the mains supply, before the water
softener, to the primary water filling point of the heating system.
3.2
MAINS SUPPLY
3.2.1
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
• Supply: 230V - 50 Hz
• Cable: PVC insulated 0.75mm
2
(24 x 0.2mm) rated to 90 °C
• External 3A fuse to BS1362.
• The boiler must be earthed.
• This boiler must not be connected to a 3 phase supply.
• IPX4D.
• Wiring must comply with the latest edition of BS 7671 (IEE wiring
regulations).
3.2.2
GAS SUPPLY
• Boilers using Natural Gas (NG) must be connected to a governed
meter.
• Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) must be connected to a regulator.
• Installation and connection of the gas supply to the boiler must be in
accordance with BS6891.
• Under no circumstance should the size of the gas supply pipe be less
than 22mmØ .
• The meter or regulator and pipework to the meter must be checked,
preferably by the gas supplier.
This is to ensure that the equipment is in good working order and can
meet the gas flow and pressure requirements, in addition to the
demand from any other appliance being served.
3.3
WATER SYSTEMS AND PIPEWORK
PLASTIC PIPEWORK:
• Any plastic pipework must have a polymeric barrier with 600mm
(min.) length of copper pipe before being connected to the boiler.
• Plastic pipework used for underfloor heating must be correctly
controlled with a thermostatic blending valve, limiting the
temperature of the circuits to approximately 50°C.
PRIMARY SYSTEMS CONNECTIONS/VALVES:
• All system connections, taps and mixing valves must be capable of
sustaining a pressure up to 3 bar.
• Radiator valves should conform to BS2767:10.
• All other valves should conform to BS1010.
• Thermostatic radiator valves (TRV’s) must be fitted to all rooms
except bathrooms and the room with the room thermostat.
• A drain cock is required at the lowest point(s) in the system.
• An air vent is required at the high point(s) in the system.
CAUTION:
▶ ISOLATE THE MAINS SUPPLIES BEFORE STARTING
ANY WORK AND OBSERVE ALL RELEVANT SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS.
NOTICE:
All the following pre-installation sections must
be read and requirements met before starting the boiler
or flue installations.
NOTICE:
Water treatment
▶ Debris from the system can damage the boiler and
reduce efficiency. Failure to comply with the
guidelines for the use of water treatment with the
appliance will invalidate the appliance guarantee and
contravene the Building Regulations.
▶ It is recommended that you fit a primary water
cleanser to the system. Worcester recommends
fitting a filter that will help remove both magnetite and
non-magnetic debris.
NOTICE:
Artificially softened water must not be used to
fill the central heating system.
WARNING:
Sealing agents
▶ Normally the addition of sealing agents to the system
water is not permitted as this can cause problems
with deposits left in the heat exchanger.
▶ In cases where all attempts to find a micro leak have
failed, Worcester, Bosch Group supports the use of
Fernox F4 leak sealer.
NOTICE:
This is reduced to IP20 if the following control
is fitted;
FW100 7 716 192 067
The boiler is equipped with an internal by-pass.
The internal bypass is not intended to be a substitute for
an external system bypass.
An external automatic bypass should be used if the
system flow can be significantly adjusted or stopped by
zone valves and thermostatic radiator valves (TRV).
