Publication No. 5102977 11Installation Requirements
1.6 The System
If plastic pipe is used for the central heating circuit there
mustbearunofatleast1m of uninsulated copper pipe from
the boiler flow and return connections.
The boiler must be used on INDIRECT hot water systems
only. It is suitable for use on open vented gravity domestic
hotwater/pumpedcentralheatingsystemsor, fully pumped
systems which may be sealed or open vented.
Existing systems should be thoroughly cleansed prior to
boiler installation.
The system should be designed so that the maximum
staticheaddoesnotexceed30.5m andthereisaminimum
on fully pumped systems of 300 mm. See Fig. 8.
Gravitydomestichotwatercircuitsshould have a minimum
circulating head of 1.2 m. See Fig. 7. Horizontal pipe runs
shouldbekepttoa minimum. To prevent reversecirculation
inthegravitycircuitwhen the pump isrunninganinjectortee
isincorporated.
The pump should preferably be fitted in the flow, though
installation in the return is acceptable providing care is
taken to ensure air is not drawn into the system due to the
negative pressure effects of the pump. Isolating valves
must be fitted as close as possible to allow replacement
without system draining.
Drain off taps should be fitted in the pipework close to the
boiler and in the low points of the system. A drain point is
alsoprovidedontheheatexchangershouldtheboilerneed
draining - see Fig. 22.
Combined Gravity Hot Water Pumped Central
Heating Systems.
It is recommended that a cylinder thermostat and zone
valve are used to control the temperature of the hot water
and that a by-pass be installed in the gravity circuit. A
suggestedmethodofdoing this is showninFig.7.wherethe
bathroom radiator is connected into the gravity circuit and
is fitted with two lockshield valves. Mechanically operated
thermostaticdomestichotwater temperature controlvalves
which allow the boiler to operate when the valve is closed
or partially closed MUST NOT BE FITTED UNLESS a
bypass radiator is fitted. Note: The boiler has one flow and
tworeturn connections.OncombinedgravityDHW/Pumped
central heating a Tee will be needed in the flow which must
be fitted directly to the connecting pipe provided.
Fully Pumped Systems
The pump must be wired directly to the terminal block (See
Fig.20)asitwillallowthepumptobe controlled by the over-
run device. This will ensure that the pump will continue to
run after boiler shut down thus preventing nuisance
operation of the overheat thermostat.
If a three port diverter valve is used as shown in Figs.8 &
9, a by-pass is not necessary since one circuit is always
open. Where a pair of two port valves are used, a by-pass
is necessary. It should be fitted with a lockshield valve and
be adjusted to maintain a minimum flow through the boiler
of 4.5 litres/min (1 gal/min) see Figs. 8 & 9.
Systems fitted with controls which allow the boiler to
operate when both the hot water and central heating
circuitsare closed i.e. mechanically operated thermostatic
controlvalves, must befitted with aby-pass circuit capable
of:-
1. Dissipating a minimum of 1kW (3,400 Btu/h)
2. Maintaining a minimum water flow through the
boiler of 9 litres/min (2 gal/min).
A suggested method of meeting these requirements by
using a bathroom radiator fitted with two lockshield valves
is shown in Figs. 8 & 9.
Diagrammatic layouts of a fully pumped system and a
combinedpumpedcentralheating/gravity hot water system
are shown in Figs. 7 & 8.
Sealed Systems (Fully Pumped)
Installation
The installation must comply with the requirements of BS
6798: 1987 and BS 5449: Pt 1. The British Gas publication
"BritishGasSpecification for DomesticWetCentralHeating
Systems" should also be consulted.
Safety Valve
A non-adjustable spring-loaded safety valve, preset to
operate at 3 bar (45lbf/in²) shall be used. It must comply
with BS 6759: Pt 1. and include a manual testing device. It
shall be positioned in the flow pipe either horizontally or
vertically upwards and close to the boiler. No shut-off
valves are to be placed between the boiler and the safety
valve. The valve should be installed into a discharge pipe
which permits the safe discharge of steam and hot water
such that no hazard to persons or damage to electrical
components is caused.
Pressure Gauge
A pressure gauge incorporating a fill pressure indicator,
covering the range 0 - 4 bar (60 lbf/in²) shall be fitted to the
system. It should be connected to the system, preferably
at the same point as the expansion vessel. Its location
should be visible from the filling point.
Expansion Vessel
A diaphragm type expansion vessel to BS 4814: Pt 1. shall
be fitted close to the inlet side of the pump. The connecting
pipework should not be less than 15mm. Pipework
connecting the expansion vessel should not incorporate
valves of any sort. Methods of supporting the vessel are
supplied by the vessel manufacturer. The nitrogen or air
charge pressure of the expansion vessel shall not be less
than the hydrostatic head, (height of the top point of the
system above the expansion vessel).