Alpha Alpha CB24 Quick start guide

Instructions for adjusting a
replacement printed circuit board
Alpha CB/SY/C Boiler Range
1. GENERAL
When the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is replaced the following adjustments must be carried out:-
a. Set the ignition gas rate so that the ignition of the burner is smooth and quiet.
b. Adjust the central heating output.
c. Ensure that the JP1 plug is correctly positioned for the type of gas the boiler is being used with.
MET - Natural Gas LPG - Liquefied Petroleum Gas
d. Ensure that all electrical plugs and connectors are pushed fully home and soundly connected.
Note: Before fitting a new PCB ensure the polarity of the electrical supply is correct by testing the supply, using a
suitable multimeter, as follows:-
Live to Neutral 240 Volts AC
Live to Earth 240 Volts AC
Neutral to Earth zero Volts AC
Note: i) Before fitting the PCB, carefully bend the red and yellow neons through 180° so that they locate into the
control panel - see Fig. 1 or 2.
ii) When the selector switch is turned to the reset position, there will be a delay of approximately 30 seconds
before the PCB will reset.
2. FIT AND ADJUSTTHE REPLACEMENT PCB
Refer to the Installation and Servicing instructions for gaining access to and for replacement of the PCB. To adjust the
PCB the gas valve burner pressures must be measured. Loosen the burner test point screw on the gas valve and
connect a pressure gauge. After adjusting the PCB disconnect the pressure gauge, tighten the test point screw and
test for gas soundness using a suitable leak detection fluid.
Set the Ignition Gas Rate (IGR)
When there is a demand for either Heating or Hot Water, the burner will light at the IGR approximately 5 - 10 seconds
until the flame sensing electrode detects the flame, then the burner pressure will increase to the required output.
During the first 5 seconds the IGR pressure must be read on the pressure gauge. If the ignition gas rate is incorrect,
adjust the IGR pressure as follows:-
a. Set the selector switch to (DHW only) and turn the hot water thermostat to the maximum position.
b. Carefully locate a small insulated screwdriver into the potentiometer P3 (IGN CAP) - see Fig. 1 or 2.
c. Fully open a hot water tap so that the boiler fires and record the IGR.
d. If the IGR is incorrect, rotate the screwdriver (Clockwise to Increase - Anticlockwise to Decrease), to achieve a
smooth ignition (see table below).
e. After each adjustment of the potentiometer, repeat the above process from paragraph c.
IGR Pressure (Approx.)
Nat. Gas LPG
mbar
5.0
5.0
3.0
5.0
mbar
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
in w.g.
2.0
2.0
1.2
2.0
in w.g.
5.2
5.2
5.2
5.2
Boiler
CB24, CB24X, SY24
CB28, CB28X
CB50
C23/27

Compiled and designed by Publications 2000, Tel [phone]/D134
Fig. 1 - CB24/28, SY24 and C23/27
Adjustment of the Central Heating Output
The Central Heating Output will normally be set to maximum. If however the system needs to be Range - Rated, adjust
the CH output as follows:-
a. Set the selector switch to and the heating thermostat to maximum to operate the boiler on central heating.
b. Carefully locate a small insulated screwdriver into the potentiometer P4 (CH CAP) - see Fig. 1 or 2, which should be
fully clockwise.
c. To Range - Rate the heating output, the potentiometer can be turned anticlockwise to the required output.
Fully clockwise Maximum output
Fully anticlockwise Minimum output
Half way Approximately 16.1 kW (55 000 Btu/h) for CB24, CB24X, SY24 & C23
Approximately 20.5 kW (70 000 Btu/h) for CB28, CB28X, CB50 & C27
Fig. 2 - CB50
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 2004.
Alpha Therm Limited.
NepicarHouse,LondonRoad,WrothamHeath,
Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 7RS
Tel: [phone]
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website: www.alpha-innovation.co.uk
N/A C23/27