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SECTION 5: COMMISSIONING
5.1 GAS SUPPLY INSTALLATION
Inspect the entire installation including the gas
meter,testfor soundness and purge. Refer toBS
6891 for specific instruction.
5.2 THE HEATING SYSTEM
The appliance contains components that may
becomedamagedor rendered inoperable by oils
and/or debris that are residual from the
installation of the system, consequently it is
essential that the system be flushed in
accordance with the following instructions.
5.3 INITIAL FILLING OF THE SYSTEM
Ensure both flow and return service valves are
open, remove appliance casing as described in
4.7.1,identify the automatic air releasevalveand
loosen the dust cap by turning the cap anti-
clockwise one full turn. IMPORTANT, THERE
ARE NO MANUAL AIR RELEASE VALVES
LOCATED ON THE APPLIANCE. Ensure all
manualairrelease valves located on the heating
system are closed. Using the method of filling as
described in fig. 5, slowly proceed to fill the
system.As water enters the system thepressure
gauge will begin to rise. Once the gauge has
reached 1 bar close the filling valve and begin
venting all manual air release valves, starting at
the lowest first. It may be necessary to go back
and top-up the pressure until the entire system
has been filled. Inspect the system for water
soundness, rectifying any leaks.
5.4 INITIAL FLUSHING
Thewholeof the heating system mustbeflushed
both cold and hot as detailed in 5.8. Open all
radiatororheating valves and the appliance flow
& return service valves. Drain the boiler and
system from the lowest points. Open the drain
valve full bore to remove any installation debris
from the boiler prior to lighting. Refill the boiler
and heating system as described in 5.3.
5.5 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before attempting the initial lighting of the
appliance, the following checks must be carried
out:
●ensureallgas service valves from the meter to
theappliance are openandthe supply pipe has
been properly purged;
●ensure the proper electrical checks have been
carried out, (see 7.7) particularly continuity,
polarity, and resistance to earth;
●ensure the 3 amp fuse – supplied with the
appliance – has been fitted;
●ensurethesystemhasbeen filled, vented, and
the pressure set to 1 bar;
●ensuretheflue system has been fitted properly
and in accordance with the instructions;
●ensure all appliance service valves are open.
5.6 INITIAL LIGHTING
Ensure the electrical supply to the appliance is
switchedon. Switchthe timeclockor programmer
toan ‘on’positionand ensure allexternalcontrols
are also calling for heat. Turn the mode selector
switch to the ‘on’position (fig. 1).
The appliance will now go through an ignition
sequence as described in 1.2. Should the
appliancefailtoignite,referto5.5and/orsection
7 (fault finding).
5.7 CHECKING THE BURNER PRESSURE
Although the burner pressure is factory set, it is
necessary to check it during commissioning.
Isolate the appliance from the electrical supply
andattach a suitable manometertothe gas valve
outlet test nipple (see fig. 17). Light the boiler as
describedin 5.6 and compare the reading on the
manometer with the value described in 2.2. If
adjustment is required, follow the detailed
instructions in section 7 (7.3).
Once the burner pressure has been checked,
isolate the appliance from the electrical supply,
removethe manometer,and tightenthegas valve
outlet test nipple.
5.8 FINAL FLUSHING OF THE HEATING SYSTEM
Thesystem should beflushedin accordance with
BS 7593. Turn on the boiler for central heating
and hot water and allow the boiler to reach
temperature. Turn off the boiler and drain the
system whilst still hot.
Refill the boiler and system as described in 5.3.
Although not necessary for the correct operation
of the boiler, an inhibitor may be added at this
point. Contact the inhibitor manufacturer for
further information regarding application and
dosage.
5.9 SETTING THE BOILER OPERATING
TEMPERATURE
The flow outlet temperature can be adjusted
between 40°C - 80°C via the thermostat knob
(see fig.1).
5.10 SETTING THE SYSTEM DESIGN PRESSURE
The design pressure should be a minimum of 1
bar and a maximum of 1.5 bar.
The actual reading should ideally be 1bar plus
theequivalent heightin metres(0.1bar =1metre)
tothehighest point in the system above the base
of the appliance (up to the maximum of 1.5 bar
total).
N.B. The safety valve is set to lift at 3 bar/30
metres/45 psig.
To lower the system pressure to the required
value,pull leveronhead ofsafety valve torelease
water until the required figure registers on the
pressure gauge (see fig. 1).