4.1.5 WATER QUALITY AND TREATMENT
If the water might contain aluminium particles, this should
be maximum 8,5 ppm. If there is any doubt of the water
staying free of any kind of debris/contamination in the period
after installing, one should install a plate heat exchanger
to separate the boiler circuit from the heating circuit. To
avoid to the maximum any presence of oxygen in the
system, we recommend to prevent as much as possible
air intake and water leakage during installation. Power flush
the pipes and radiators thoroughly to remove all fluxes and
debris before connecting the boiler to the central heating
system in accordance with local regulations.
Instructions for the installer
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The manufacturer declines any liability for damage caused to
the boiler by failure to install or inadequate installation of
this filter. Before switch on the boiler, water must be circulate at
least 2 hours for elimination the impurities from the system
trough the micro impurity seperator. In the end of the operation,
safety drain valve must be opened for removing the impurities.
It is also possible to use plate heat exchangers according the
system characteristics. In any case, micro impurity seperators
must be used in the system in the boiler. Before installation,
carefully wash all the pipes of the system to remove any
residuals or impurities that could affect proper operation of the
unit. Filter must also be installed on the system return piping to
prevent impurities or sludge from the system clogging and
damaging the boiler.
CAUTION:
Boiler damage due to corrosion.
NOTE:
Damage to the installation due to insufficient or improper
cleaning and maintenance.
Inspect and clean the heating system as required once a
year.
Carry out maintenance as required.
Immediately remedy faults. This will avoid further damage
to the system!
DO NOT treat the water with antifreeze.
Suitable chemicals and their use should be discussed with a
specialist water treatment company prior to carrying out any
work (environmental aspects, health aspects). The specification
of the system and manufacturers recommendations must
be taken into account, along with the age and condition of
the system. New systems should be flushed thoroughly to
regulations to remove all traces of flux, debris, grease
and metal swarf generated during installation. Care to be
taken with old systems to ensure any black metallic iron oxide
sludge and other corrosive residues are removed, again by
power flushing, ensuring that the system is drained completely
from all low points. It is important to check the inhibitor
concentration after installation, system modifications, filling the
system and every service in accordance with these instructions.
For the correct dosage and the suitability of inhibitors for use
with our boilers and for further information on water treatment
or system cleaning we advise direct contact with Gassero
service.
The gas and water connections are located on the bottom of
the boiler whilst the air intake and flue outlet is located on the
top of the boiler. The boiler is supplied as standard with pipe-
work tails to allow connections facing downwards. For installation,
servicing and inspection min. 600 mm in front of the boiler is
required. If this free space is obtained by opening a door or
removing a panel, the boiler may be installed for instance in a
closed cupboard. For ease of installation we recommend
clearances of 0.5 cm at the side so that the unit is easy to open,
with a free space of 25 cm under the appliance and 25 cm above
the appliance, as the minimum requirement.
4.1.4 CLEARENCES
The pH value of the water must fall within the following limits:
7 < pH < 9 in non-treated water. This pH value is achievable
after steady conditions when after filling the mains network
water ( pH around 7 ) inside the installation and the air
elimination operation has been done.Treated water hardness
must within limits 7 < pH < 8,5 The plumbing system must be cleaned using with suitable -
registered produts before starting the installation of the boiler.
Neutral, non-acidic and non-alkali cleaners( SENTINEL X300,
X400, FERNOX ) must be used for preventing the metal,
plastic and rubber parts in the installation system. Please obey
the instructions of the manufacturer, when using these type of
cleaners.
Note: Rust particles and impurities in the heating system can
caused problems.( overheating, un-efficient and noisy work)
Problems and damages due to wrong installations and wrong
plumbing systems is out of warranty.