IDEAL classic FF 250 User manual

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Introduction
It is essential that the instructions in this booklet are
strictly followed, for safe and economic operation of
the boiler.
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 by a registered installer, in accordance with all
national and local regulations.
This appliance must be efficiently earthed.
Supply: 230 V-50 Hz.The fusing should be 3A.
Connection must be made in a way that allows complete
isolation of the electrical supply such as a double pole
switch having a 3mm (1/8 ) contact separation in both
poles, or a plug and socket, serving only the boiler and
system controls. The means of isolation must be accessible
to the user after installation.
Important notes
a. This appliance must not be operated without the casing correctly
fitted and forming an adequate seal.
b. If the boiler is installed in acompartment then the compartment
MUST NOT be used for storage purposes.
c. The ventilation provided for the boiler during installation MUST 5.
NOT be blocked, and acheck should be made periodically that 6.
the ventilation areas are free from any obstruction.
d. If it is known or suspected that a fault exists on the boiler then it 7.
MUST NOT be used until the fault has been corrected by a
CORGI registered installer.
e. 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.
f. Under NO circumstances should any of the sealed components
on this appliance be used incorrectly or tampered with.
A clearance of 533mm (21 ) MUST be available at the front of the
boiler for servicing.
The minimum clearances given below MUST be complied with
in order to maintain the safe running of the boiler.
Above the boiler 100 mm (4 )
At each side of the boiler 5mm (1/4 )
Underneath the boiler 100 mm (4 )
In front ofthe boiler 75 mm (3 )
If a programmer is fitted, refer to separate instructions for the
programmer before continuing.
1. CHECK THAT THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY TO THE BOILER
IS OFF.
2. Open the controls access door by hinging downwards.
3. Ensure that the gas inlet cock (D) is OPEN.
4. Press the overheat reset button (E), located as shown in
Frame 1.
Ensure that the mains on/off switch C) is in the OFF position.
Switch ON the electricity supply to the boiler. Check that all
external controls, e.g. room thermostat etc., are ON.
Turn the boiler thermostat knob (B) to position 6 and the
mains on/off switch C) to ON. After about 15 seconds the
boiler will light automatically - this can be viewed through the
sight glass (A).
Set the boiler thermostat to the desired position.
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
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In winter conditions, i.e. central heating and domestic hot water,
the thermostat should be set at position 5 or 6.
For summer conditions, i.e. domestic hot water only, the
thermostat should be set at position 3.
These settings, however, are offered for general guidance only
and other settings may be found preferable, dependent upon the
type of system installed or as recommended by the installer.
ontrol of water temperature
1. Adjust the boiler thermostat (8) to give the required
temperature of central heating.
2. The boiler thermostat automatically switches the main burner
OFF and ON to maintain the selected temperature.
Approximate flow temperatures for the boiler thermostat settings
are:
Knob Setting Flow Temperature
°C of
1
56 133
2
61 142
3
66 152
4
72 161
5 77 17
6 82 18
1. For short periods
Turn the boiler on/off switch (C) to OFF.
When heating is again required, restore the switch to ON.
2. For longer periods
Turn the boiler ON/OFF switch (C) to OFF.
Switch the electricity supply to OFF.
Frost protection
If no frost protection is provided and frost is likely during a short
absence from home, leave the heating controls at a reduced
temperature setting.
For longer periods, the entire system should be drained -
including the domestic water supply. If the system includes a
frost thermostat then, during cold weather, the boiler should be
turned OFF at the time switch(es) ONLY. The mains supply
should be left switched ON, with the boiler thermostat left in the
normal running position.
The boiler is fitted with a safety 'cutout' thermostat. This will shut
down the boiler in the event of overheating. Should this occur
allow the boiler to cool, press the reset button (E) then relight as
detailed in steps 1-8 in 'To light the boiler'.
If the cutout condition still persists turn off the boiler and consult a
CORGI registered installer.
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Controls
door
LEGEND
A Sightglass.
B Thermostat knob.
C Mains on/off switch.
D Gas service cock (shown in the OPEN
position).
E Overheat thermostat reset button.
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Loss of system water pressure
Boilers fitted with Classic Sealed System Units only
If the red arrow on the unit pressure gauge is set above zero and
the system pressure is seen to fall below this value over a period
of time then a water leak is indicated. In this event a CORGI
registered installer should be consulted.
DO NOT OPERATE THE BOilER IF THE PRESSURE HAS
REDUCED TO ZERO FROM THE ORIGINAL SETTING.
Escape of gas
Should a gas leak be suspected, contact your local gas supplier
without delay.
Do NOT search for gas leaks with a naked
flame.
)enchmorl{)
Thecode of practice for the installation,
commissioning & servicing of central heating systems
Caradon Plumbing Limited is a member of the
Benchmark initiative and fully supports the aims of the
programme. Benchmark has been introduced to
improve the standards of installation and
commissioning of central heating systems in the UK
and to encourage the regular servicing of all central
heating systems to ensure safety and efficiency.
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lXFF.87/AQ/220
LXRS.87/AQ/221
FF.87/AP/107
RS.87/AP/108
Natural Gas
appliances are
service listed by
British Gas
For normal cleaning simply dust with a dry cloth.
To remove stubborn marks and stains, wipe with a damp cloth
and finish off with a dry cloth.
Do NOT use abrasive cleaning materials.
The appliance should be serviced at least once a year by a
CORGI registered installer.
THIS SYMBOL IS YOUR
ASSURANCE OF QUALITY
These appliances are designed for use with Natural
Gas only. They have been tested and conform with
the provisions of SS. 6332 and SS. 5258.
CERTIFIED PRODUCT
Manufactured under a BS EN ISO 9001 :1994
Quality System accepted by BSI.
Caradon Plumbing Limited
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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March 2001
UIN 156 642 A02
Caradon Plumbing Limited, p.a. Box 103, National Ave., Kingston upon Hull, HU5 4JN.
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]. Registration No. London 322 137.
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