Alpha 280E User manual

Installation Instructions
These instructions must be read in conjunction with the Installation instructions supplied with the boiler.
Only flue components supplied by Alpha may be used with Alpha boilers, failure to comply will invalidate
the boiler's warranty and CE approval, and may be unsafe.
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Suitable for use with the
Alpha 240, 280 and 500 Range of gas fired
combination boilers
Alpha Twin Pipe Flue Systems
Nepicar House, London Road,
Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks,
Kent TN15 7RS
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1 COMPONENTS AVAILABLETO ORDER
Air duct
adaptor
Flue duct
adaptor
Clamp
Seal
Conversion Kit - 1000368
1000 mm Flue/Air Duct (80 mm) - 1000365
Vertical Terminal (80 mm) - 1000369
Ridge Tile Kit (80 mm) - 1000374
Horizontal Terminal (80 mm) - 1000370
90° Bend (80 mm) - 1000366 45° Bend (80 mm) - 1000367
1. The flue system must be installed in accordance with BS 5440:1.
2. The boiler must be installed in accordance with the Installation and Servicing instructions supplied with the boiler.
3. The maximum equivalent flue lengths are as given below. (Refer to illustrations in section 3).
Alpha Boiler
Horizontal Flue
Vertical Flue (Inc. Terminal)
500E & 240 Range
10 m
7 m
280E
6 m
7 m
Note: i) Ensure the flue length does not exceed the equivalent shown in the table above.
ii) Alpha 500E - Remove the air restrictor when the flue length is more than 6 m.
4. Each 90° Bend (80 mm) is equivalent to 0.50 m of flue length.
Each 45° Bend (80 mm) is equivalent to 0.25 m of flue length.
Note: A 90° bend must not be used with a vertical flue.
5. Refer to the flue options shown to determine the equivalent length of flue pipe required. Ensure that this does not exceed
the maximum equivalent flue length given in the table above.
6. The vertical flue terminal is equivalent to 1 m of flue length and must be positioned above the roof line as shown in Fig. 3.
7. If a bend is to be fitted directly to the boiler, a clearance of 230 mm is required above the boiler.
8. Refer to the Installation and Servicing instructions supplied with the boiler for details of permissible flue terminal positions
9. For horixontal flues ensure there is a slight downward slope towards the terminal and there is no part of the flue system where
condensate will collect.
10. All parts of the exhaust flue duct must be at least 25 mm from any combustible material. When passing through a wall,
floor or roof, the flue duct must be separated from any combustible material or plastic by a non-combustible sleeve
providing a circular air space of at least 25 mm around the flue duct.
11. Any portion of the flue duct which could be touched must be encased or shielded to prevent access. This does not apply
to the air inlet duct.
2 INTRODUCTION

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3 FLUE OPTIONS
3.1 HORIZONTAL FLUE OPTIONS - Lmax = 10 m (except Alpha 280E where Lmax = 6 m)
L = Equivalent length of flue or air duct (a 90° bend is equivalent to 0.50 m of flue length and a 45° bend is equivalent to 0.25 m
of flue length).
A = Total length of flue/air ducting required.
Fig. 1
Where D = 50 mm for each connection in straight ducting
Lmax = 10 m (except for Alpha 280E - Lmax = 6 m)
A = (2 x B) + C1 + C2 + D + 220 mm
Alpha 500E A = (2 x B) + D + 570 mm
B
Alpha 240/280 Range A = (2 x B) + D + 510 mm
B
B
L
C2
C1
REAR FLUESIDE FLUE
Fig. 2
B2
L
L
C1
C2
B1
Note: Ensure
there is an adequate
and permanent
air supply.
(Refer to BS 5440:1)
A = (B1 + C1) + (B2 + C2) + D + 60 mm
Where D = 50 mm for each connection in straight ducting
Lmax = 10 m (except for Alpha 280E - Lmax = 6 m)

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3.2 VERTICAL FLUE OPTION - Flat or pitched roof
The vertical flue terminal is equivalent to 1 m of flue length.
Note: A 90°bend must not be used with a vertical flue.
Fig. 4
3.3 VERTICAL FLUE OPTION - Ridge tile
Fig. 3
A = 2 x C + (50 mm for each connection in straight ducting)
Hmax = 7 m
Not less than
450 mm
Not less than
300 mm
H
C
Not less than
450 mm
Not less than
300 mm
H
C
Hmax = 6.5 m
A = H + (C + B + 10 mm) + (50 mm for each connection in straight ducting)
H
C
L
B
Hmax = 7 m
Lmax = 10 m
(except for Alpha 280E - Lmax = 6 m)

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4 INSTALLATION
4.1 INSTALL THE BOILER
Mount the boiler on the wall and connect the pipework as described in the Installation and Servicing instructions supplied with
the boiler.
4.2 CONVERT THE BOILER (see Fig. 5)
Modify the top of the boiler to enable a 2-pipe flue system to be connected using conversion kit 1000368 as follows:-
1. Place the flue duct adaptor in position onto the boiler flue adaptor and secure with the clamp and seal.
2. Select the required position of the air duct adaptor and remove the three screws securing the cover plate.
3. Using the same three screws and gasket secure the air duct adaptor in position.
Fig. 6
Fig. 5
40 90
Air duct adaptor
Flue duct adaptor
Boiler flue adaptor
Clamp and seal
Top of boiler
Cover plates
Alpha 240 Range, 280E
Alpha 500E
190
145
90
160
75
280
425 175
160
280
225 225
175 55
120120
135
Air duct adaptor
may be fitted right
or left side

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4.3 ASSEMBLE THE FLUE DUCTS
Particular site conditions will dictate the sequence in which the flue is assembled. However, start assembling the flue system at
the boiler noting the following:-
1. Cut 85 mm holes for plain flue/air ducts. Cut 100 mm holes for flue/air ducts with connection sockets.
Note: All parts of the flue duct must be at least 25 mm from combustible material.
2. Depending on the type of socket, sockets take a full engagement of either 50 mm or 40 mm. Always fully engage flue/
air ducts into the socket.
3. Cut only plain ends of the duct and always deburr.
4 When assembled it must not be possible to disengage any part of the flue assembly. If necessary, secure ducts
together by drilling a 3 mm diameter hole through the socket and secure with a screw.
5. Ensure all lengths of flue/air ducting are adequately supported.
4.4 FIT THE FLUE TERMINALS
The air inlet and flue outlet ducts are fitted with the horizontal terminals 1000370 or a vertical terminal 1000369. The ridge tile
kit (1000374) is used where the flue duct is terminated as in Fig. 4.
1. Horizontal terminal (Figs 7, 8, 9, 10)
i) Drill 3 mm holes into the duct in the positions shown in Fig. 7, and secure the terminal to the duct with the screws
supplied.
ii) Where the air and flue ducts terminate on separate external walls, refer to Figs. 8 and 9 for the minimum
protrusion from the wall.
iii) Where the terminals are located on the same wall, the minimum dimensions given in Fig. 10 must be adhered to.
Fig. 7
3 mm dia. holes
20 to 25

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HORIZONTAL TERMINAL POSITIONING
Separated flue duct terminal Separated air duct terminal
Flue and air ducts located together on the same wall
Fig. 10
Fig. 8 Fig. 9
2. Vertical terminal (see Fig. 3)
i) Refer to Fig. 3 for positioning of the vertical terminal in the roof.
Note: Under no circumstances must the terminal be shortened in length.
ii) To enable direct connection of the flue and air ducts to the terminal the duct centres must be 120 mm apart.
iii) At the required position cut a hole and/or remove tiles so that there is at least a 170 mm diameter hole in the roof.
Ensure there is at least a 25 mm gap between the outer duct and any combustible material.
iv) Fit a weathering slate, suitable for a 120 mm outside diameter flue, over the hole in the roof.
v) Fit the terminal assembly into the weathering slate and place it in position, ensuring the minimum distances given
in Fig. 3 are maintained.
vi) After assembly of the ducts to the terminal, ensure it is not possible to disengage any part of the flue assembly
and ensure the weathering slate is fitted correctly.
3. Ridge tile kit (see Fig. 4)
As supplied, the ridge tile kit enables the 80 mm flue duct to be connected to a standard ridge terminal. It is only for
connection to the flue products exhaust duct on the boiler.
The air duct should terminate horizontally, preferably on an external wall or via a purpose designed ducting system or
area that will always ensure a permanent and adequate air supply (refer to BS 5440:1).
60
100
60
100
Min. 120 Min. 120 Min. 300
Flue
Air
Air

FLUE TERMINAL LOCATION
The flue terminal must be exposed to the external air and the position must allow the free passage of air across it at all times.
In certain weather conditions the terminal may emit a plume of steam. Avoid positioning the terminal where this may cause a
nuisance.
If the terminal is fitted within 850 mm of a plastic or painted gutter or 450 mm of painted eaves or 300 mm of a plastic car port
roof or drain/soil pipe, an aluminium shield at least 1 m long should be fitted to the underside of the gutter, roof or painted
surface. If the terminal is fitted less than 2 m above a surface to which people have access, the terminal must be protected by a
terminal guard.
A suitable guard (type K3 - G.C. No. 393 554) is available from:
Tower Flue Components Ltd., Vale Rise, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1TB.
A Directly below an opening, air brick, windows, etc.
B Below gutters, soil pipes or drain pipes
C Below eaves
D Below balconies or car port roof
E From a vertical drain pipe or soil pipe
F From an internal or external corner
G Above ground, roof or balcony level
H From a surface facing the terminal
I From a terminal facing the terminal
J From an opening in the car port (e.g. door, window) into dwelling
K Vertically from a terminal on the same wall
L Horizontally from a terminal on the same wall
M Horizontally from an opening into the building
300 mm
75 mm
25 mm
25 mm
25 mm
25 mm
300 mm
600 mm
1200 mm
1200 mm
1500 mm
300 mm
300 mm
Min. distance
Terminal position
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These instructions have been carefully prepared but we reserve the right to alter the specification at any time in the interest of product improvement.
© Alpha Therm Limited 1996.
Alpha Therm Limited.
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Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 7RS
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