Potterton 40eL User manual

User's Guide Profile
40eL - 80eL
About the Boiler This is a Wall Mounted Fan Assisted Balanced Flue Gas Boiler.
This boiler is for use with Natural Gas (G20) only at 20mbar and for use in GB & IE.
AboutSafety • The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
• This Appliance Must be installed and serviced by a Competent Person as stated in the above
Regulations.
• If it is known or suspected that a fault exists on the appliance, it must not be used until the fault
has been corrected by a competent person.
• If the appliance is installed in a compartment, do not use it for storage purposes. Do not obstruct
any purpose provided ventilation openings.
• If a gas leak or fault is suspected turn off the appliance and consult your Local Gas Region or
ServiceEngineer.
• Any warning labels on the appliance must be adhered to.
• Consumer Notice: Please make sure you have carried out the simple checks detailed in these
instructions before asking for a Service Engineer to call, as a charge will be made for a service
call if it is not due to a manufacturing fault on the appliance.
Sight
Glass
Reset Button
Boiler
Thermostat Knob
PRF0004A
Warning.
Do not interfere with any sealed
components on this appliance
It is important that the case of this
appliance is not removed for any
reason other than for servicing by a
qualifiedservice engineer.
The appliance must not be operated
withoutthecasingcorrectlyfittedand
forming an adequate seal.
Avoid skin contact when the boiler is
in operation, as some surfaces may
get hot i.e. sight glass, pipework.

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• Potterton 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
systemsintheUKandtoencouragetheregularservicing
of all central heating systems to ensure safety and
efficiency.
The Benchmark Log Book is an important document
and must be kept safely with the boiler. Failure to
install and maintain this appliance in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions may invalidate the
warranty.
You should ensure that your installer/service engineer
completes the relevant sections of the log book when
appropriate.
• Samples of the Profile boilers have been examined by
Advantica Technologies Limited, a United Kingdom
Notified Body. The range is certified to comply with the
essential requirements of the Gas Appliance Directive
90/396/EEC,theLowVoltageDirective72/23/EECand
shows compliance with the Electro Magnetic
CompatibilityDirective 89/336/EEC,theBoilerEfficiency
Directive 92/42/EEC and are therefore permitted to
carry the CE Mark.
• Safety: The appliance should have the following
minimum clearances for Safety and Maintenance, 610
mm at the front, 5 mm each side, 100 mm at the bottom
and50mmabove the case. Flammable materials must
not be stored in close proximity to the boiler. Ensure
thattheflueoutlet,outsidethehouse,doesnotbecome
obstructed, particularly by foliage.
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Introduction
Theinformationgivenwill help you obtain the maximum
comfort from your boiler with the minimum trouble and
cost. Your boiler is fully automatic in operation and
requires very little attention apart from setting the
thermostat.
BoilerThermostat
The boiler thermostat enables you to control the
temperature of the water as it leaves the boiler and is
alsoused for turningtheboileronand off.Thethermostat
knob can be set between 'O' (OFF), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or Max.
Thegraduations1to MAX correspond approximately to
a temperature range of 55 °C to 82 °C
Duringthe summer months,whentheboilerisonly being
usedtosupplystoreddomestichotwaterandthereisno
independent hot water temperature control, the
thermostat can be set to position 1 or 2 which will
probably be hot enough for bathing or washing up
requirements.Forwashingclothesahigher setting may
be necessary.
In winter weather, when central heating is required, the
thermostat knob can be turned up higher but it must be
rememberedthatunlessthetemperature of the water in
the domestic hot water cylinder is independently
controlled,the storedhotwatercould beatatemperature
that could scald.
OtherControls
A programmer or clock may have been fitted in your
system,together withroomand/orcylinderthermostats.
Full instructions on the use of these controls should be
supplied with them.
To Light
Note: When the boiler is first operated, there may be a
slight smell. This will disappear with use.
1. Ensure that the boiler thermostat knob is set at 'O'
(fully anti-clockwise).
2. Switch ON the main electricity supply.
3. Ensure the electronic programmer or other time
control,iffitted,isinan 'ON' position (refer to the time
controlliterature).
4. Ensure that any room and/or cylinder thermostats
are at a high temperature setting.
5. Turn the boiler thermostat on and to the required
setting. After a short period, the boiler will light. The
main burner can be seen through the sight glass on
the front of the boiler.
6. Set the time control and any thermostats to their
desired settings.
SEDBUK Declaration for Profile
Model Seasonal Efficiency
(SEDBUK) (%)
40L 78.0
50L 78.0
60L 78.2
80L 78.4
This value is used in the UK
Government's Standard Assessment
Procedure (SAP) for energy rating of
dwellings. The test data from which it
hasbeencalculated have been certified
by 0063.

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To Shut Off - Short Periods
Turn the boiler thermostat knob to 'O' (OFF) or switch
the programmer to the 'OFF' position. To re-light the
boiler,simplyturn the boiler thermostat Onorswitch the
programmer'On'.
To Shut Off - Long Periods
Turn the boiler thermostat knob to 'O' (OFF), isolate the
electrical supply at the isolating switch, or pull the
electrical plug out of the wall socket.
Important: Read the section on Frost Precaution.
Note: If the system is fitted with a low limit thermostat
and protection of the system is required during cold
weather, all that is required is for the programmer to be
turned to the 'Off' position. This will allow the boiler to
cycle if the temperature within the house becomes too
low.
Important
Gas and electricity are required to operate your boiler.
Itsperformancewill not be affectedby normal variation
ineithersupply,butagasorelectricityfailurewillputthe
boileroutofoperation. It will automatically re-start when
the supply is restored provided that the time clock and/
or thermostats are in the 'On' position.
Note: In the event of your boiler not working, there are
several checks you should carry out before calling in a
Service Engineer, as this could save you unnecessary
expense.
1. Check that the gas, electricity and water are all
turned 'On' at the main supply points.
2. Check that the time control, if fitted, is in an 'On'
period.
3. Check that all the thermostats in the system are not
on low settings.
OverheatLimitThermostat
The boiler is fitted with a safety thermostat to protect
against overheating of the water. If this thermostat
operates the boiler will lockout and fail to re-light, allow
theboilertocoolandpress the reset button ( DoNotuse
excessive pressure ). Access to the button is through a
holeintheunderside of the controls cover, see drawing
on front of these instructions. If the control does not
reset, leave the boiler for approx. 15 minutes before
pressing the reset button again.
If the problem persists, turn off the boiler and consult
your Local Installer or Service Engineer.
Note: Interruption of the electrical supply to the boiler
may also cause the overheat thermostat to operate.
Having checked these points, run through the lighting
procedure once more and if the boiler still fails to light,
call in your Service Engineer.
FrostPrecautions
If your boiler has to be shut down for several hours or
more during very cold weather, it may be in danger of
freezing,duetoitsposition,i.e.itmaybeinanouthouse
or part of the pipework may be vulnerable to frost. To
avoid freezing, various methods of protection can be
used:-
1. Insulationoftheboiler and pipework, takingcarenot
to impede any ventilation or air supply.
2. Completelydrainingthewatersystemifnotinusefor
long periods. On a sealed system, draining and
refilling must be carried out by a competent person.
Note:Although the system can be emptied by using
thedrainofftapsinstalledinthe pipework around the
system, to empty the boiler, it is necessary to
removethedrain screw which is situatedonthe heat
exchanger casting. This should only be done by a
competentperson.
3. Have a low limit thermostat fitted. If the system is
fittedwitha low limit thermostat andprotection of the
system is required during cold weather, all that is
requiredisfortheprogrammertobeturnedtothe'Off
'position. This will allow the boiler to operate if the
temperaturewithinthe house becomes toolow. The
low limit thermostat will not operate if the boiler is
completely shut down and the electricity supply
turned off. In this instance, the system will have no
protection and one of the other methods must be
used.
4. Where no frost protection is provided it may be
necessarytoruntheboileratlowthermostatsettings
at all times when it would normally be shut off.
Cleaning the Outside of the Boiler Casing
The outside of the boiler casing can be wiped when
necessary by using a damp cloth to remove finger
marks etc. Do not use an abrasive cleaner as this may
damage the casing finish.

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Care Of Your Boiler and System During the Guarantee
Period and Beyond:
1. Registrationof Purchase
It is important to register the purchase of your Potterton boiler to
ensureyou receiveprompt and efficient handling inthe eventyour
boilerrequires attentionduring the guarantee period.
To register your guarantee simply complete and detach the
RegistrationofPurchase formenclosedwith theseinstructions.It is
importantto includedetails ofyour installer(if known)and toreturn
thecompleted formto thePotterton RegistrationDepartment.
2. During the Guarantee Period
Intheevent of anyproblemswith your systemorthe operationofthe
boiler,you should firstcall yourinstaller. If there is a fault withthe
boilerunder guarantee whichyour installer is unable to rectify, he/
she will call Potterton Service Operations. For 12 months from the
dateofinstallation(or18monthsfromthedateofmanufacture,which
ever is shorter), Potterton will attend to any manufacturing defect,
onthe appliance only (not the systemor ancillary controls), free of
charge for parts and labour, subject to there being no misuse or
abuse. This does not effect your statutory rights.
Servicevisits byPotterton ServiceOperations outside the terms of
theboilerguarantee, willbecharged forbothparts andlabourat our
normal rates for chargeable work. During the period of the boiler
guarantee,Pottertonwillonlyberesponsibleforthecostofwork done
by them or on their instructions by their Agent. We cannot accept
anyliabilityforexpenditure orworkdoneby other partieswithoutour
knowledgeand/or approval.
3. Safety Check / Routine Maintenance
Itis stronglyrecommended youhave yourboiler checkedannually
for safety and for routine maintenance. This should be carried out
byaCORGIRegisteredInstaller/ServiceAgent or PottertonService
Operations to comply with the requirements of the Gas Safety
(Installation& Use)Regulations 1998.
4. BoilerBreakdownInsurance
Wearepleasedtoofferyou the opportunitytoprotectyourinvestment
onceyour initial boilerguarantee hasexpired, by thepayment ofan
annualpremium.Youcancontinuewiththisinsuranceforthe normal
lifeof your boiler and youwill finda special30 day introductoryoffer
for a second year cover together with a card to register your
purchase, as part of the “User Pack” supplied with your boiler.
If you have not been handed a Registration Card/additional
2nd Year Breakdown Insurance offer, Please contact the
PottertonRegistration Departmentfor a copy by telephoning
[phone].
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