Ideal Boilers Falcon GTS 4 User manual

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GTS 4, GTS 5, GTS 6, GTS 7 & GTS 8
Falcon GTS
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2Falcon GTS - User's
Falcon GTS
(Gas and Fuel Oil)
PI No. 1312 BR 4657
CAUTION. To avoid the possibility of injury during the installation, servicing or cleaning of
this appliance care should be taken when handling edges of sheet steel components
All Gas Safe Registered Engineers carry a Gas Safe Register ID card, and have a registration number. Both should be recorded
in your Log Book. You can check your installer by calling Gas Safe Register direct on 0800 4085500
INTRODUCTION
The Falcon GTS is a floor-standing boiler featuring full sequence
automatic gas or fuel oil burner.
SAFETY
It is essential that the instructions in this booklet are strictly
followed, for safe and economical operation of the boiler.
FOR GAS FIRED BOILERS
Current Gas Safety (Installation & Use)
Regulations or rules in force.
In your own interest, and that of safety, it is the law that this boiler
must be installed and maintained by a Gas Safe Registered
Engineer, in accordance with the above regulations.
The appliance should be serviced at least once a year by a Gas
Safe Registered Engineer.
Electricity Supply
The appliance must be earthed.
Supply 230 V - 50 Hz.
The appliance is intended to be connected to the supply via a
double-pole switch, having a 3mm contact separation in both
poles, serving only the boiler and system controls. Alternatively,
a 3-pin UNSWITCHED socket may be used.
Important Notes
• Do not store objects around or on the boiler, and keep
access clear at all times.
• Do not obstruct ventilation ducts, grilles or openings in the
boiler room or the passage of combustion and ventilation air
to the boiler.
• Do not turn off the boiler if it is to be left unattended in frosty
weather.
• If it is known or suspected that a fault exists on the boiler then
it MUST NOT BE USED until the fault has been corrected by a
recognised installer (Gas Safe Registered Engineer for gas-
fired boilers).
• Flammable materials must not be placed in close proximity
to the appliance. Materials giving off flammable vapours
must not be stored in the same room as the appliance.
In cases of repeated or continuous shutdown, a recognised
installer (Gas Safe Registered Engineer for gas-fired boilers)
should be called to investigate and rectify the condition causing
this and carry out an operational test after each intervention on
the device. Only the manufacturer's original parts should be
used for replacement.
Minimum Clearances
Clearances of 500mm (20") at the rear, 500mm (20") at the
sides and 1000mm (40") at the front of the boiler casing must
be allowed for servicing.
To Light the Boiler (Refer to Frame 1)
1. CHECK THAT THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY TO THE BOILER
IS OFF.
2. Set the boiler on/off switch (1) to off.
3. Set the boiler flow control (7) and DHW temperature control
(10) to maximum.
4. Switch on the electricity supply to the boiler and check that all
external controls, e.g. programmer, room thermostat etc. are
on and the Summer/Winter switch (3) is set to Winter.
5. Set the boiler on/off switch (1) to ON.
The boiler will commence the ignition sequence, supplying
heat to the system when required.
Note. If the burner does not ignite refer to the burner
instructions.
6. Set the boiler flow control (7) and DHW temperature control
(10) (boilers fitted with optional DHW sensor), to the desired
settings.
Settings below 4 (approx. 400C) are not recommended, in
order to avoid the risk of combustion products condensing
on the walls of the boiler.
7. Burner
Refer to the instructions supplied with the burner for specific
control features.
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Falcon GTS - User's
1 BOILER CONTROLS / DISPLAY
1 Boiler on/off switch
Position ..... ON Position ..... OFF
2. Alarm light
Comes on when the burner is in safety
lockout
3. Summer/Winter switch
Winter Start the heating pump
Summer The heating pump stops
12 minutes after the
changeover to summer mode.
4. Test-STB button
When held in the pressed position it tests the
safety thermostat and cuts off the pump(s)
5. Safety thermostat (with manual reset) Set
to 1100C
6. Timed circuit breaker
(4A in control panel FM195, 6A in control
panel FM196)
7. Electronic thermostat
Adjustment of the boiler flow temperature
8. Light on
Indicates the display above it is showing the
boiler flow temperature
DOMESTIC HOT WATER
(boilers fitted with a DHW sensor)
Items 9 & 10 only.
9. Light on
Indicates the display above it is showing the DHW temperature.
10. Electronic thermostat
Adjustment of the average DHW storage temperature
Notes for items 9 & 10 only.
Boilers fitted with a DHW sensor. When the system is switched on it
performs an air elimination sequence of the hot water calorifier lasting for 1
minute, by intermittently operating the DHW load pump and the CH pump.
This air elimination sequence is de-activated if the calorifier temperature is
more than 250C
Summer/Winter Switch. If DHW has been in demand, a delay of approx. 1
minute will occur for the change from the DHW pump to the CH pump, after
the changeover to Winter mode.
Boiler flow
3 DISPLAY FEATURES
Central Heating only
The green Heating LED illuminates and the
display indicates boiler flow temperature.
Central Heating & DHW
(boilers fitted with a DHW sensor)
Green LEDs for both boiler flow and DHW temperature
illuminate alternately, as shown, and the display shows the
appropriate boiler flow and DHW temperatures.
DHW temp
Ctrl. Position Approx. Temp.
1. Boiler flow temperature (CH) 3 to 9 300C to 900C
2. DHW (boilers fitted with DHW sensor) 1 to 8 100C to 800C
2 CONTROL OF WATER TEMPERATURES
The water temperature may be controlled by the following control settings:
Note.
In DHW mode the boiler flow
temperature will automatically
be controlled by the DHW
temperature limiter.
Settings below positions 4 (CH) and 6 (DHW) are NOT RECOMMENDED.
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4 DISPLAY FEATURES . . . . CONTINUED
Notes
Probable Cause
The corresponding
sensor circuit is
interrupted or is short
circuited
If the power supply is interrupted with
an alarm and no corrective action
is taken then, when the power is
resumed, the boiler will restart but
continue to operate in a CH mode only
and alarm will NOT be displayed.
The calorifier is
empty or
incorrectly fitted
AD212 kit connector
The DHW may be reactivated for 24 hours
by disconnecting and reconnecting the
power supply to the boiler.
Check that the connector supplied in
the AD 212 kit (DHW Sensor), which
has a 22kOhm resistance and a 100nF
capacitor fitted, is correctly connected
to terminals 25 and 26.
ComponentFailureMessage
Installation stops Boiler
sensor
Remedy
Inform the
installer
Installation
continues to
operate but DHW
no longer heated
DHW
sensor
AD212 kit
connector
Fill the calorifier
or check
connector is
properly fitted.
Check that there
is no short circuit
or the
connections are
made correctly
MESSAGES - ALARMS The display may show the following messages in the case of a malfunction:
To Shut Down the Boiler
1. For short periods
Set the boiler on/off switch (1) to OFF.
2. For longer periods
Set the boiler on/off switch (1) to OFF. Switch the electricity
supply to OFF. For longer periods the entire system should
be drained, including the domestic hot water supply.
To Relight the Boiler
Refill the system if it has been drained, taking care to ensure
no air is in the boiler or system.
Repeat the procedure detailed in 'To light the boiler'.
Frost Protection
If frost is likely, leave the boiler thermostat at a reduced
temperature setting. Ensure external controls allow the boiler
to operate if necessary. Note that this may not protect remote
parts of the system, in which case a separate frost thermostat
should be fitted or the system drained and the boiler shut
down, as for Long Periods.
Boiler Overheat Thermostat
Boiler overheating is detected by the overheat thermostat
connected to the boiler control module. If the boiler overheats, it
will shut down the burner but the circulating pump will continue
to run. The display may show until the water cools.
Press the safety thermostat reset button, under the screw top
cap (5), and the burner will relight. If the fault recurs, turn off the
boiler and consult a recognised installer (Gas Safe Registered
for gas-fired boilers.)
Escape of Gas
Should a gas leak or fault be suspected contact your local gas
supplier without delay.
Do NOT search for gas leaks with a naked flame.
Cleaning
For normal cleaning simply dust with a dry cloth.
To remove stubborn marks and stains use a damp cloth and
mild detergent.
DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials.
Ideal Boilers , P.O. Box 103, National Ave, Kingston upon Hull, HU5
4JN. Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]. Registration
No. London 322 137.
Ideal Stelrad Group pursues a policy of continuing improvement
in the design and performance of its products. The right is
therefore reserved to vary specification without notice.
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August 2009 UIN 203077 A02
No DHW