Sime EDEA BF 30 R User manual

Fonderie SIME S.p.A. 6333518 - 02/2024 - R1
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USER MANUAL
TO BE LEFT WITH THE OCCUPANT
EDEA BF R
Gas Safety Certified AS/NZS 5263.1.2
LN: SAI-400434
CAUTION
This product must be installed exclusively by professional-
ly qualified personnel in accordance with the requirements
of the standards AS/NZS 5601, AS/NZS 3500, AS/NZS 3000
(current version) of the local gas, electricity authorities and
other relevant legislation.
Low temperature wall mounted boiler
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TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
To consult the documentation,
visit our website www.sime.it

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SAFETY WARNINGS AND REGULATIONS
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WARNINGS
– After having removed the packaging
make sure that the product supplied is
integral and complete in all its parts. If
this is not the case, please contact the
Dealer who sold the appliance.
– The appliance must be used as intend-
ed by
Sime who is not responsible for
any damage caused to persons, ani-
mals or things, improper installation,
adjustment, maintenance and improp-
er use of the appliance.
– In the event of water leaks, disconnect
the appliance from the mains pow-
er supply, close the water mains and
promptly inform professionally quali-
fied personnel.
– Periodically check that the operating
pressure of the water heating system
when cold is
1-1.2 bar (100-120 kPa) . If
this is not the case, increase the pres-
sure or contact professionally qualified
personnel.
– If the appliance is not used for a long
period of time, at least one of the fol-
lowing operations must be carried out:
-
set the main system switch to "OFF";
- close the gas and water valves for the
water heating system.
– In order to ensure optimal appliance
operations Sime recommends that
maintenance and checks are carried
out ONCE A YEAR .
– If the power cable is damaged, replace
it with a cable ordered as a spare part
with the same characteristics (type X).
Assembly must be by carried out by a
qualified professional.
– This appliance is not suitable for pool
or SPA heating
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WARNINGS
– It is recommended that all operators
read this manual carefully in order to
use the appliance in a safe and rational
manner.
–
This manual is an integral part of the
appliance. It must therefore be kept
for future reference and must always
accompany the appliance in the event
the appliance is transferred or sold to
another Owner or User or is installed
on another system.
–
Installation and maintenance of this
appliance must be carried out by a
qualified company or by a profession-
ally qualified technician in accordance
with the instructions contained in the
manual. Once the work is complete,
the company or technician will issue a
declaration of conformity with national
and local technical standards and leg-
islation in force in the country where
the appliance will be used.
–
Any repairs on the appliance must be
carried out solely by professional-
ly qualified personnel, using original
spare parts only. Failure to comply with
these instructions can jeopardise the
appliance’s safety and void the warran-
ty with immediate effect.
–
Fonderie SIME S.p.A. reserves the right
to make improvements to its prod-
ucts at any time without prior notice,
without compromising their essential
characteristics. The graphic illustra-
tions and/or images in this document
may show optional accessories that
vary according to the country in which
the appliance is used.
– Once the installation of the appliance
has been completed, professionally
qualified personnel must issue a dec-
laration of conformity with the Plumb-
ing Code of Australia (PCA).
–INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTE-
NANCE OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE
CARRIED OUT ACCORDING TO THE IN-
FORMATION GIVEN IN THE MANUFAC-
TURER’S MANUAL.

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RESTRICTIONS
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IT IS FORBIDDEN
– To allow children under the age of 8 to
use the appliance. The appliance can
be used by children no younger than
8 years old, by people with physical
or cognitive disabilities, and by people
lacking experience or the necessary
knowledge, provided that they are su-
pervised or have been instructed on
how to use the appliance safely and
that they understand the risks associ-
ated with it.
– To allow children to play with the ap-
pliance.
–To allow unsupervised children to per-
form user maintenance and cleaning.
–To use electrical devices or appliances
such as switches, electrical appliances
etc if you can smell fuel. If this should
happen:
-
open the doors and windows to air the
room;
- close the gas isolation device;
- promptly call for professional assis-
tance.
– To touch the appliance with bare feet or
with any wet part of the body.
– To carry out any technical interven-
tion or cleaning operation before hav-
ing disconnected the appliance from
the mains power by setting the main
switch to "OFF", and closing the gas
supply.
– To modify the safety or adjustment
devices without authorization and in-
structions from the manufacturer.
–To block the condensate drain (if pres-
ent).
–To pull, detach or twist the electrical
cables coming out of the appliance
even if the appliance is disconnected
from the mains power supply.
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IT IS FORBIDDEN
– To expose the boiler to atmospheric
agents. These boilers can also be in-
stalled in partially covered areas, as
per EN 15502, with a maximum ambi-
ent temperature of 60 °C and a mini-
mum ambient temperature of - 5 °C.
It is recommended that the boiler is
installed below weathered roofs, on
the balcony or in a protected niche, to
protect it from exposure to weathering
agents (rain, hail and snow). The boiler
is equipped as standard with an anti-
freeze function.
– To block or reduce the size of the venti-
lation openings of the room where the
appliance is installed, if present.
– Remove the mains power and gas sup-
ply from the appliance if the external
temperature could fall below ZERO
(risk of freezing).
– To leave containers with flammable
substances in the room where the ap-
pliance is installed.
–To dispose of the packaging material
irresponsibly as it could be danger-
ous. Packaging must be disposed of as
specified by the legislation in force in
the country where the appliance will be
used.
– Do not install the boiler in special en-
vironments that may limit its optimum
operation (e.g. marine environment).
– To spray aerosols in the vicinity of this
appliance while it is in operation.
– To place articles on or against this ap-
pliance.
–To modify this appliance.

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing a
Sime Edea BF 30 R boiler, a lat-
est-generation low-temperature modulating appliance, with all
the technical and performance features to satisfy your heating
needs, in maximum safety and with low running costs.
RANGE
MODEL CODE
Edea BF 30 Ri - (NATURAL GAS) 8117920
Edea BF 30 Re - (NATURAL GAS) 8117921
COMPLIANCE
Our company declares that Edea BF 30 R boilers comply with the
following Australian Standards
– AS/NZS 5601 Gas Installations
– AS/NZS 3500 Water services, Sanitary plumbing and drainage
– AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations, Buildings, structures
and premises
License Number: SAI-400434.
SYMBOLS
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WARNING
To indicate actions which, if not carried out correctly,
can result in injury of a general nature or may damage
or cause the appliance to malfunction; these actions
therefore require particular caution and adequate
preparation.
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ELECTRICAL HAZARD
To indicate actions which, if not carried out correct-
ly, could lead to injury of an electrical nature; these
actions therefore require particular caution and ade-
quate preparation.
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IT IS FORBIDDEN
To indicate actions which MUST NOT BE carried out.
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CAUTION
To indicate particularly important and useful informa-
tion.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 OPERATING WITH EDEA BF R 5
1.1 Control panel ...................................5
1.2 Preliminary checks ..............................6
1.3 Ignition ........................................6
1.4 Adjusting the heating temperature .................6
1.5 Fault / malfunction codes .........................6
1.5.1 Maintenance request ................... 7
2 SHUTDOWN 7
2.1 Temporary shutdown.............................7
2.2 Shutting down for long periods ....................8
3 MAINTENANCE 8
3.1 Adjustments....................................8
3.2 External cleaning................................8
3.2.1 Cleaning the cladding................... 8
4 DISPOSAL 8
4.1 Disposal of the equipment (European Directive
2012/19/EU) ....................................8
5 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE 9
6 HANDOVER INSTRUCTIONS 10
7 SERVICE RECORDS 10

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1 OPERATING WITH EDEA BF R
1.1 Control panel
321
Fig. 1
1 FUNCTIONAL BUTTONS
yIf pressed once or more times for at least 1 second
during normal operation, this button allows the user to
change the appliance’s operating mode in a cyclical se-
quence (Stand-by – Summer – Winter). If the appliance
is experiencing a resettable fault, it can be used to un-
lock it.
<This allows the user to scroll through the parameters or
decrease the values.
>This allows the user to scroll through the parameters or
increase the values.
CProgramming connector cover plug.
NOTE: pressing any button for more than 30 seconds causes a
fault to appear on the display (ALL 42) without preventing the
appliance’s operation. The warning disappears when normal
conditions are restored.
1 KNOBS
tThe heating knob allows the user to set the heating tem-
perature to between 20 and 80°C during normal opera-
tion.
2 DISPLAY
l
“SUMMER” . The symbol for Summer mode is displayed.
If the symbols land nare flashing, this indicates
that the chimney sweep function is active.
n
“WINTER” . This symbol appears when the boiler is oper-
ating in Winter mode. If no operating modes have been
enabled both symbols land nwill be off.
d
“RESET REQUEST” . The wording indicates that, once the
fault has been repaired, the appliance’s normal opera-
tion can be reset by pressing the ybutton.
t
“HEATING” . This symbol lights up during heating oper-
ation or during the "chimney sweep function It flashes
during the selection of the heating set point.
f
“BLOCK” DUE TO NO FLAME .
F
“FLAME PRESENCE" .
v
“POWER LEVEL” . Indicates the power level at which the
appliance is operating.
p
“PARAMETER" . This indicates that the user may be in
parameter setting/display, or "info" or "counter", or in
"activated alarms" (history).
A
“ALARM" . This indicates that a fault has occurred. The
number specifies the cause which generated the alarm.
z
“CHIMNEY SWEEP" . This indicates that the "chimney
sweep function" has been activated.
a
“HEATING SYSTEM PRESSURE" . Display of heating system
pressure.
E
"ECO", ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES . Where active, it
indicates that there is a solar system available.
c
“MAINTENANCE REQUEST” . If active, it indicates that it is
time to perform maintenance on the appliance.
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CAUTION
– Access to the control panel of model Edea BF 30 Re
is possible after loosening screws (1) and removing
panel (2).
– On completion of the operations, refit the panel on
the control panel and secure fully.
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Fig. 2

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1.2 Preliminary checks
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WARNING
– Should it be necessary to access the areas in the
bottom part of the appliance, make sure that the
system components and pipes are not hot (risk of
burning).
– Before replenishing the heating system, put on pro-
tective gloves.
The initial start-up of
Edea BF 30 R must be carried out by pro-
fessionally qualified personnel, after which the appliance can
function automatically. It may be necessary for the user to re-
start the appliance automatically, without contacting the techni-
cian; for example, after a holiday.
First of all check that the gas isolation and water system valves
are open.
1.3 Ignition
After having carried out the preliminary checks, perform the
following to start the boiler:
– set the main system switch to "ON" in order for the display to
show the pressure level in the system during refilling
–
make sure that the operating mode is set to "Stand-by"; if this is
not the case, press the button yuntil "Stand-by" mode has
been selected
ON
Fig. 3
– on the display (1), check that the heating system pressure
when cold is
1-1.2 bar (100-120 kPa) . Otherwise, open the fill-
ing valve, which is to be prearranged on the system return,
and fill until a pressure of
1-1.2 bar (100-120 kPa) is shown on
the display (1) or on the pressure gauge (2)
– close the filling valve
1
2
Fig. 4
– select the "WINTER" loperating mode by pressing the
ybutton twice. the value of the delivery sensor detected at
that moment will appear on the display
– set the room thermostat to the required temperature, or if
the system is equipped with a timed programmer or external
temperature controller, check that this is ON and set accord-
ingly.
1.4 Adjusting the heating temperature
To increase or decrease the delivery temperature of Edea BF 30
R
, instead of modifying the specific parameter, it is possible to
turn knob ton the control panel. The temperature can be set
to between 20 and 80°C.
Fig. 5
1.5 Fault / malfunction codes
If, during the operation of Edea BF 30 R , an anomaly/fault occurs,
the display will show
“ALL” followed by the anomaly code.
If you see alarm
“02” (low water pressure in the system):
– on the display (1), check that the heating system pressure
when cold is
1-1.2 bar (100-120 kPa) . Otherwise, open the fill-
ing valve, which is to be prearranged on the system return,
and fill until a pressure of
1-1.2 bar (100-120 kPa) is shown on
the display (1) or on the pressure gauge (2)
– close the filling valve
1
2
Fig. 6

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If you see alarm “06” (no flame detected) and “07” (safety ther-
mostat intervention):
–press and hold the button yfor more than 3 seconds and
check whether normal operating conditions are restored.
If this operation is not successful, ONLY ONE MORE ATTEMPT can
be made, therefore:
– close the gas isolation valve
– set the main system switch to "OFF"
– contact the Qualified Technical Personnel.
OFF
Fig. 7
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CAUTION
Should you see an alarm not described here, contact a
qualified technical professional.
1.5.1 Maintenance request
When it is time to perform maintenance on the boiler, the c
symbol shows on the display.
Contact the technical assistance service to organise the neces-
sary work.
2 SHUTDOWN
2.1 Temporary shutdown
To temporarily interrupt the operation of Edea BF 30 R , press the
ybutton for at least 1 second, once from the “WINTER mode”
nor twice from the “SUMMER mode” l.
"- -" will appear on the display.
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ELECTRICAL HAZARD
The boiler will still be powered.
If the user is away temporarily, for a weekend, short trip etc and
if the outside temperature is at ZERO:
– press the ybutton, once from the “WINTER mode” nor
twice from the “SUMMER mode” l, to put the
Edea BF 30 R
in stand-by
– set the main system switch to "OFF"
– close the gas valve.
OFF
Fig. 8
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CAUTION
If the outside temperature might fall below ZERO,
since the appliance is equipped with an "antifreeze
function"
– ONLY PUT THE BOILER INTO STAND-BY
– leave the system’s main switch set to “ON” (appli-
ance powered electrically)
–leave the gas valve open.

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2.2 Shutting down for long periods
If the boiler is to be left unused for a long period, the following
operations need to be carried out:
– press the ybutton for at least 1 second, once from the
“WINTER mode” nor twice from the “SUMMER mode” l,
to put the
Edea BF 30 R in stand-by. The display will show "- -"
– set the main system switch to "OFF"
OFF
Fig. 9
– close the gas valve
– close the heating and domestic hot water isolation valves
– drain the heating and domestic hot water system if there is
the risk of freezing.
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CAUTION
Contact the Qualified Technical Personnel if the pro-
cedure described above cannot be easily carried out.
3 MAINTENANCE
3.1 Adjustments
For the appliance to operate correctly and efficiently it is recom-
mended that the User calls upon the services of a Professionally
Qualified Technician to carry out
BI-ANNUAL maintenance.
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CAUTION
Maintenance interventions must ONLY be carried out
by professionally qualified personnel who will follow
the indications authorised in the INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.
3.2 External cleaning
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WARNING
– Should it be necessary to access the areas in the
bottom part of the appliance, make sure that the
system components and pipes are not hot (risk of
burning).
– Before performing any maintenance, put on protec-
tive gloves.
3.2.1 Cleaning the cladding
When cleaning the cladding, use a cloth dampened with soap
and water or alcohol for stubborn marks.
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IT IS FORBIDDEN
to use abrasive products.
4 DISPOSAL
4.1 Disposal of the equipment (European Di-
rective 2012/19/EU)
At the end of their life span, the appliance
and electrical and electronic devices coming
from households or classifiable as household
waste must be delivered to appropriate waste
collection systems, in accordance with the law
and with Directive 2012/19/EU. This product
was designed and manufactured for minimis-
ing its impact on the environment and on hu-
man health, but it contains components that
could be detrimental if managed improperly.
The symbol (crossed-out wheelie bin) depict-
ed here and also appearing on your appliance
means that the appliance at the end of its life
must be managed in accordance with the law
and treated as electrical and electronic waste.
Before delivering the appliance for its disposal,
consult the applicable provisions of the laws in
force in the country where the appliance is used
and get information on the authorised waste
disposal facilities by contacting the relevant lo-
cal offices.
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IT IS FORBIDDEN
dispose of the product with urban waste.

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5 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE
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Installation record - installer details
Installation record - system details
Company name
Company address
Telephone
Mobile
Email
Certificate of compliance/certification number
Authorised persons license number
Installers name
Installers signature
Installation date
Customer care programme
Model number
Serial number
Installation address
Service and maintenance in accordance with the Service maintenance schedule is essential in ensuring the
prolunged useful life of your system, and help ensure it operates at maximum efficiency.
Service maintenance is not covered under warranty and is a chargeable service. All units must have safe and reasonable
accessand be installed in compliance with the installation instructions supplied with the unit. Some installations may require
two service personnel to attend, in accordance with health and safety requirements.
CAUTION

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6 HANDOVER INSTRUCTIONS
N° Description
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When done
1Fill in all the details on this Boiler manual.
2Instruct the end user on how to correctly operate the system. Including how to turn the system on and
off, adjust the time and temperature settings.
3 Instruct how to turn the heating system off in summer and on for winter.
4Show end user how to locate all major components and ensure they understand their functions.
Explain how to check them and turn them on or off. Teach simple fault resolution.
5 Instruct how to check for air in a radiator, and bleed it from the system. Provide a bleed key.
6Turn ON gas, bleed air out at the isolation valve unions. Reseal and check for gas leaks.
Turn gas OFF.
7 Outline the importance of the below SERVICE RECORDS, and instruct to keep them safe & accessible.
8Recommend that the boiler be serviced at/before the start of winter every year, and that the heat
exchanger be flushed at every service.
For any needs please contact Reece Customer Care 1800 080 055 or [e-mail].
7 SERVICE RECORDS
Service – 1 – Year 1
Date
Service technician
Name
PIC Licence No.
Service Company
Contact phone number
Work Completed
Notes

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Service – 2 – Year 3
Date
Service technician
Name
PIC Licence No.
Service Company
Contact phone number
Work Completed
Notes
Service – 3 – Year 5
Date
Service technician
Name
PIC Licence No.
Service Company
Contact phone number
Work Completed
Notes
Service – 4 – Year 7
Date
Service technician
Name
PIC Licence No.
Service Company
Contact phone number
Work Completed
Notes

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Service – 5 – Year 9
Date
Service technician
Name
PIC Licence No.
Service Company
Contact phone number
Work Completed
Notes
Service – 7 – Year 11
Date
Service technician
Name
PIC Licence No.
Service Company
Contact phone number
Work Completed
Notes
Service – 8 – Year 13
Date
Service technician
Name
PIC Licence No.
Service Company
Contact phone number
Work Completed
Notes
For any needs please contact Reece Customer Care 1800 080 055 or [e-mail].

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