Alpha SY9-24 User manual

User's
Instructions
Alpha SY9-24 G.C. No. 41 532 01
Service Listed
Alpha SY9-24
Wall Mounted, Fan Assisted, Room Sealed, Gas Fired
System Boiler
For use with Natural Gas only
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Nepicar House, London Road,
Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks,
Kent TN15 7RS
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1. CENTRAL HEATING THERMOSTAT
This thermostat controls the temperature of the water leaving the boiler for the heating system. For maximum output from the
radiatorsthethermostatshouldbeleftatmaximumi.e.fullyclockwise.Iflowerheatingtemperaturesarerequired,turnthethermostat
anti-clockwise.
2. SELECTOR SWITCH
This control is used to turn the boiler on and off or to 'reset' the ignition sequence or to set to the frost thermostat only.
See section 4 Indicator Neons.
Note: The frost thermostat will not operate when the switch is in the vertical position, i.e. 'Off' position (0).
3. PRESSURE GAUGE
This indicates the central heating system pressure. It should always be within the green band when cold, increasing slightly
when hot.
If the pressure falls below the green band, ie lower red area, the system needs re-pressurising. Contact your Installer to have
the system checked and pressurised.
4. INDICATOR NEONS
When neon A (red) and neon B (yellow) are illuminated, the following conditions apply:-
Neon
BFlashing very slowly (every 5 seconds) - Electricity supply to the boiler is on.
BIlluminated continuously - Burner is alight.
BFlashing on and off - Temperature sensor fault, contact your Service Engineer.
AFlashingonandoff-Overheatthermostathasoperated.Rotateselectorswitchtotheresetposition(3)toreset.Ifthiscontinues
to happen, contact yor Service Engineer.
AIlluminated continuously - Burner has failed to light. Rotate selector switch to the reset position (3) and the ignition
sequence will restart after a delay of about 30 seconds.
Aand BFlashing on and off at the same time - Blocked flue or fan fault, contact your Service Engineer.
Aand BFlashing on and off alternatively - System pressure is very low and re-pressurisation is required.
AIlluminated continuously and Bflashing - Pump fault or restricted flow.
The Alpha SY9-24 boiler is a wall mounted, fan assisted room-sealed boiler, providing central heating.
The Alpha SY9-24 boiler is suitable for central heating loads of between 9.3 and 23.3 kW (31 700 and 79 500 Btu/h).
The boiler will provide central heating (as required) during the 'on' times set on your external clock (if fitted).
The burner is lit electronically.
Fig. 1
3 BOILER CONTROLS
2 USER CONTROLS
1 DESCRIPTION
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5. OVERHEAT THERMOSTAT
This thermostat automatically switches the boiler off in the unlikely event of the boiler overheating. When the thermostat operates,
the red neon (A) flashes on and off. Rotate the selector switch to the reset position and the ignition sequence will start.
If this continually happens, contact your Service Engineer.
6. PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
If the central heating system overheats and steam or water is discharged from the pipe connected to this valve, turn the boiler off
andcontactyourServiceEngineer.YourInstallershouldhavetoldyouwherethispipeterminatessomewhereoutsideyourdwelling.
7. FROST THERMOSTAT
The boiler has a built-in frost thermostat, which automatically operates the boiler if the water temperature falls below 8°C,
providing the electrical supply is on and the selector switch is set to , see Fig. 1.
Refer to Fig. 1 for boiler controls.
1. Ensure the following:-
a. Electrical supply to the boiler is off.
b. All heating controls and thermostats are set to OFF or minimum position.
c. All isolation valves at the bottom of the boiler are in the open position (slots on the spindle in line with the valves i.e. ).
d. The gas and water supplies are on at the mains.
e. The heating system pressure is within the green band as shown by the pressure gauge.
2. Turn the heating thermostat fully anticlockwise to 0.
3. Switch on the electrical supply to the boiler.
4. Set any room thermostats to maximum and ensure that any clock is in an 'on' position.
5. Set the selector switch to ON and turn the heating thermostat fully clockwise. The main burner will light and the boiler will
provide central heating.
6. Settheboilerheatingthermostat,clock,externalcontrolsi.e.roomthermostattoyourchosensettingsandtheboilerisreadytooperate.
To turn the boiler off for short periods:- Set the selector switch to .
Note: Inthis position thepump will automaticallyoperatefor 5 minutesin every 24hours.If the watertemperature falls below8°C the built-
in frost thermostat will operate the boiler automatically until the temperature of the water in the heating system has been raised.
To turn the boiler off for longer periods:- Switch off the electrical supply to the boiler. If required, all supplies i.e. gas, water
and electricity may be turned off at the mains. If there is any possibility of the boiler being left during frost conditions, then the
boiler and system should be drained and a label attached to the boiler drawing attention that the system has been drained. If
this is required, contact your Service Engineer.
4 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
5 IMPORTANT NOTES
1. BOILER LOCATION
Always ensure the following clearances are available around the casing of the boiler (not including the bottom tray):-
Top: 220 mm, Bottom: 250 mm, Each side: 5 mm, Front: 450 mm
Donot store any otherarticlesin the cupboardcontainingtheboiler and neverplaceany clothing or combustiblematerialon or near
the boiler or flue pipe.
2. FLUE TERMINAL
The terminal on the outside wall must not be allowed to be obstructed. If it is damaged, in any way, turn the boiler off and
contact your Service Engineer. In cold weather, vapour may be emitted from the terminal. This is quite normal.
3. MAINS FAILURE
In the event of an electrical supply failure the boiler will not operate. When the supply is restored, the boiler will return to normal
operation. Remember to reset the clock when the supply is restored.
4. CLEANING
Use only a damp cloth and mild detergent to clean the boiler outer casing. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
5. SERVICING
To maintain efficient and safe operation of your boiler, routine annual servicing is essential.
For advice on servicing contact:- The Alpha Helpline: 0870 3001964.
6. GAS LEAK
If a fault or gas leak is suspected, turn off the gas supply. Do not touch any electrical switches, do not smoke and extinguish all
naked flames. Contact your local Gas Region immediately.
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7. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
The boiler requires a 230/240 V ~ 50 Hz supply, fused at 3 A if a 13 A 3-pin plug is used or a 5 A fuse if any other type of plug is used.
To connect a plug:-
The colour of the wires in the mains lead of the boiler may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug. In this case proceed as follows:-
The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug that is marked with the letter E, or by the
earth symbol , or coloured green or green and yellow.
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with either the letter Nor coloured black.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter Lor coloured red.
THE APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
6 GAS SAFETY REGULATIONS
Current Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations:-
It is the law that all gas appliances are installed and serviced by a competent person, ie CORGI registered personnel. Failure to
install or service appliances correctly could lead to prosecution. It is in your interest and that of safety to ensure compliance
with the law. The manufacturer's instructions must not be taken in any way as over-riding statutory obligations.
The Benchmark Log Book must be fully completed by the installer on installation of the boiler. All CORGI registered installers
carry a CORGI ID card and have a registration number. Both should be recorded in your central heating Log Book. You can
check your installer is CORGI registered by calling CORGI on 01256 372300.
Manual compiled and designed by Publications 2000 - Tel: [phone]
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 2003.
07/03/D122
Part No. 1.019800
7 FAULT FINDING FOR THE USER
If you experience a problem of no heating, try to solve the problem by following the simple checks below before calling out a
service engineer.
Alpha Therm Limited.
Nepicar House, London Road, Wrotham Heath
Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 7RS
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website: www.alpha-innovation.co.uk
Unit 3A, Thornton Road Ind. Estate Off Hockney Road Bradford, BD8 9HQ
01274 488 388
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