Potterton PROFILE LPG 100e User manual

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LPG 100E
USERS INSTRUCTIONS
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE CASE OF THIS APPLIANCE
IS NOT REMOVED FOR ANY REASON OTHER THAN
FOR SERVICING BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE ENGINEER.
THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE OPERATED WITHOUT
THE CASING CORRECTLY FITTED AND FORMING AN
ADEQUATE SEAL.
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE ON PROPANE GAS
ONLY.
IT MUST BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A
COMPETENT PERSON AS STATED IN THE GAS
SAFETY (INSTALLATION
AND USE) REGULATIONS 1994.
IF THE APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED IN A COMPARTMENT,
DO NOT USE FOR STORAGE PURPOSES AND 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 SERVICE ENGINEER

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INTRODUCTION
The information given on this card will help you to 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.
Regular skilled servicing is required to maintain the safe
and efficient operation of your boiler throughout its long
working life. Further information on this subject is given at a
later stage.
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
Connection shall be made to a 240V~ 50 Hz supply. The
appliance must be protected by a 3 amp fuse.
SAFETY
The boiler should have the following minimum clearances
for Safety and Maintenance, 610mm (2ft) at the front of the
boiler, 5mm (3/l6in) each side, 100mm (4in) at the bottom,
50mm (2in) at the top.
Flammable materials must not be stored in close proximity
to the boiler.
Ensure that the flue terminal outside the house does not
become obstructed, particularly by foliage.
THE BOILER THERMOSTAT
The boiler thermostat enables you to control the
temperature of the water as it leaves the boiler and is also
used for turning the boiler on and off. The thermostat knob
can be set to O (OFF), 1,2,3,4,5 or Max. The graduations 1
to Max. correspond approximately to a temperature range
of 55ºC to 82ºC (130ºF -180ºF).
During the summer months, when the boiler is only being
used to supply stored domestic hot water and there is no
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. For
washing clothes, a higher setting may be necessary.
In winter weather, when central heating is required, the
thermostat knob can be turned up higher but it must be
remembered that unless the temperature of the water in the
domestic hot water cylinder is independently controlled, the
stored hot water could be at a temperature that could scald,
i.e. about 82ºC (180ºF).
OTHER CONTROLS
A Potterton Electronic Programmer or other type of clock
may have been fitted in your system, together with room
and/or cylinder thermostats. Full instructions on the use of
these controls should be supplied with them.
TO LIGHT
1. Ensure that the boiler thermostat knob is at ‘O’ (fully
anti-clockwise).
2. Switch ‘ON’ the main electricity supply.
3. Ensure the electronic programmer or other time control,
if fitted, is in an ‘ON’ period (refer to time control
literature).
4. Ensure that any room and/or cylinder thermostats are
at a high temperature setting.
Proceed as follows:-
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.
Set the time control and any thermostats, where fitted, to
their desired settings.
NOTE:- When the boiler is first lit, there may be a slight
smell. This will disappear with use.
TO SHUT THE BOILER OFF
Turn the boiler thermostat knob to ‘O’, or switch the external
programmer to the ‘OFF’ position. To relight the boiler,
simply turn the boiler thermostat ‘ON’ or switch the
programmer to the ‘ON’ position.
FOR LONGER SHUT DOWN PERIODS
Turn the boiler thermostat to ‘O’, isolate the electrical supply
at the isolating switch, or pull the plug out of its socket.
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. Its
performance will not be affected by normal variation in gas
or electricity supply, but a gas or electricity failure will put
the boiler out of operation. It will automatically re-start when
the supply is restored, provided that the time clock and/or
thermostats are in an ‘ON’ position.
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.
1Check that the gas, electricity and water are all turned
on at the main supply.
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.

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4. Overheat Limit Thermostat
The boiler is fitted with a safety thermostat to protect against
overheating of the water. Should the boiler fail to light, allow
it to cool and press the reset button. Access to the button is
through a hole in the underside of the controls cover, see
illustration on front page. If the problem persists, turn off the
boiler and consult your local Gas Region or Service
Engineer.
NOTE: Interruption of the electrical supply to the boiler may
also cause the overheat limit 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 local service engineer.
FROST PRECAUTIONS
If your boiler has to be shut down for several hours or more
during very cold weather, it may be in danger of freezing,
due to its position, i.e. it may be in an outhouse or part of the
pipework may be vulnerable to frost. To avoid freezing,
various methods of protection can be used:-
1. Insulation of the boiler and pipework, taking care not to
impede any ventilation or air supply.
2. Completely draining the water system if not in use for
long periods. On a sealed system, draining and refilling
must be carried out by a competent person, e.g. your
Service Engineer.
NOTE:
Although the system can be emptied by using the drain-off
taps installed in the pipework around the system, to empty
the boiler, it is necessary to remove the drain cap which is
situated within the boiler case. This operation is best left to
your Service Engineer.
3. Having a low limit thermostat fitted. Seek advice from
your installer.
NOTE:
If a low limit thermostat has been fitted, it cannot operate if
the boiler is completely shut down and the electricity supply
is 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
necessary to run the boiler at low thermostat settings at
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 as this may damage the casing
finish.
CARE OF YOUR BOILER AND SYSTEM DURING
THE GUARANTEE PERIOD AND BEYOND
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CARE OF YOUR BOILER AND SYSTEM DURING THE GUARANTEE PERIOD AND BEYOND
1. Registration of Purchase
It is important to register the purchase of your Potterton
boiler to ensure you receive prompt and efficient handling in
the event your boiler requires attention during the guarantee
period.
To register your guarantee simply complete and detach the
Registration of Purchase form enclosed with these
instructions. It is important to include details of your installer
(if known) and to return the completed form to the Potterton
Registration Department.
2. During the Guarantee Period
In the event of any problems with your system or the
operation of your boiler, you should first call your installer.
If there is a fault with the boiler under guarantee which your
installer is unable to rectify, he will call Potterton Service
Operations. For 12 months after the date of installation of the
boiler (or 18 months from the date of manufacture,
whichever is the shorter), Potterton will attend to any
manufacturing defect, on the appliance only (not the system
or ancillary controls), free of charge for parts and labour,
subject to there being no misuse or abuse. This does not
affect your statutory rights.
Service visits by Potterton Service Operations outside the
terms of the boiler guarantee will be charged for both parts
and labour at our normal rates for chargeable work.
During the period of the boiler guarantee, Potterton will only
be responsible for the costs of work done by them or on their
instructions by their Agent. We cannot accept any liability for
expenditure or work done by other parties without our
knowledge and/or approval.
3. Safety Check/Routine Maintenance
It is strongly recommended you have your boiler checked
annually for safety and to have routine maintenance. This
should be carried out by a CORGI Registered
Installer/Service Agent or Potterton Service Operations to
comply with the requirements of the Gas Safety (Installation
and Use) Regulations 1994
4. Boiler Breakdown Insurance
We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to protect your
investment once your boiler guarantee has expired, by the
payment of an annual premium. You can continue with this
insurance for the normal life of your boiler and you will find a
special 30 day introductory offer for 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/Optional 2nd Year Breakdown Insurance
Offer, please contact the Potterton
Registration Department for a copy by
telephoning 0181 944 4972
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