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30e, 40e, 50e, 60e, & 80e, fanned balanced flue gas fired boilers THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20) ONLY Installation and Servicing Instructions LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO THE GAS METER. Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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Profile boilers are certified for safety, it is therefore important that no external control devices (e.g. flue dampers, economisers, etc.) be directly connected to these appliances unless covered by these installation instructions or otherwise recommended in writing. Any direct connection of a control device not approved by Potterton could invalidate the certificate and the normal warranty.
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ACCESSORIES - Page 3 The following Potterton Myson controls are recommended Motorised Zone Valve M5V222 or M5V228 for use with your boiler:- Motorised Diverter Valve M5V322 Electronic Programmer EP2001, EP3001, or EP6000 Thermostatic Radiator Valve Cylinder Thermostat PTT2 or PTT1 00...
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SITE REQUIREMENTS - Page 4 FIG. 2 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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SITE REQUIREMENTS - Page 5 Where the installation of the boiler will be in an unusual 50mm (2 in) at the top (measured from the top of the boiler location, special procedures may be necessary and BS 6798 case), except where the optional extra pump cover is to be gives detailed guidance on this aspect.
SITE REQUIREMENTS - Page 6 ALL MODELS REAR OR SIDE FLUEING MAXIMUM LENGTH ‘X’ STANDARD FLUE 510mm SYSTEM (20in) 1 METRE FLUE 955mm SYSTEM (37in) FIG. 4 FLUE LENGTHS ELECTRICITY SUPPLY A 240 volts -~ 50Hz, single phase electricity supply fused to The supply to the boiler and its associated equipment should 3 amperes, must be provided in accordance with the latest be controlled by an exclusive 3A fused double pole switch...
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SITE REQUIREMENTS - Page 8 The System necessary. The total length of the by-pass circuit taken from the boiler connections should be greater than 4 metres of 22 mm pipe. The boiler must be used on INDIRECT hot water systems only. It is It should be fitted with a lockshield valve and be adjusted to suitable for use on open vented gravity domestic hot water/pumped maintain a minimum flow through the boiler of 4.5 litres/mm (1...
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SITE REQUIREMENTS - Page 9 If the system is extended, the expansion vessel volume may Method of Make-Up have to be increased unless previous provision has been Provision shall be made for replacing water loss from the made for the extension. Where a vessel of the calculated system either:—...
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SITE REQUIREMENTS - Page 10 FIG 7. FULLY PUMPED SEALED SYSTEM FIG 8. OPEN VENTED GRAVITY DOMESTIC HOT WATER AND PUMPED CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Page 11 It is the law that all gas appliances are installed and CARTON 2:- Flue System Pack Standard and 2 metre serviced by competent persons as stated in Gas Horizontal Flue Packs Air/Flue Duct Assembly (length as ordered) Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Page 12 CUTTING AIR/FLUE DUCTS FIG. 11b REAR FLUE FIG. 11a SIDE FLUE 1. Measure from outside face of wall to the side of boiler 1. Measure wall thickness (dimension ‘Y’). casing reference line (dimension ‘x’). 2. Take air/flue duct assembly and measuring from the 2.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Page 13 FIG. 13 SECTIONAL VIEW OF AIR/FLUE DUCT ASSY THROUGH WALL 5. Insert the assembly into the wall sliding the rope sealing 4. Protect duct where it is likely to come into contact with ring along the air duct into the flue sealing collar. Bend mortar by using adhesive tape provided (accessory pack the six tabs on flue sealing collar inwards to retain the rope sealing ring.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Page 14 LIFTING THE BOILER Lift the boiler onto its mounting bracket. FIG. 15 FIG. 16 TRANSPORTATION FOOT Locate the studs on the air duct flange through the boiler Position boiler on its mounting bracket so that the sides of casing and secure using four wing nuts (accessory pack F).
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FIG. 20B PROFILE 50e, 60e and 80e. FIG. 20A PROFILE 30e and 40e WARNING: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A ‘REDUCING SET’ BE FITTED Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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This may not be required if a Potterton Electronic Programmer is used as this incorporates a junction box.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Page 17 FIG. 24 ROUTING OF ELECTRICAL WIRING Following the pump manufacturer’s instructions connect the Gravity Domestic Hot Water/Pumped Central Heating Systems. pump supply wires to terminals marked PUMP L,N, ‘ ’-on the Switched live from external gravity domestic hot water control boiler terminal block.
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COMMISSIONING - Page 18 Open Vented Systems Refit the combustion chamber front panel. Remove the pump and flush out the system thoroughly with cold water. Refit the pump. Fill and vent the system. Fit the case door into position by lifting it onto the top hinge Examine for leaks.
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COMMISSIONING - Page 19 FIG. 26 MAIN BURNER PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT With the burner set to its correct pressure, the firing rate Gravity Hot Water/Pump Over-Run Thermostat given in TECHNICAL DATA should also be obtained and this The function of this thermostat is determined by the position should be checked by meter reading at least 10 minutes in which the GRAVITY/FULLY PUMPED SYSTEM selection after the main burner has been lit.
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NOTE: After completing any servicing or replacement of Servicing is best arranged by a contract placed with components check for gas soundness and carry out Potterton Myson Limited and further details are available functional checks. from Service Enquires - see back page.
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SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS - Page 22 Remove screws securing the combustion chamber front Remove the pilot injector and clean its orifice or replace. panel and remove panel. NOTE: Do not use a wire brush or pin to clean injector. Disconnect the fan supply leads from the connector adjacent to the fan.
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SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS - Page 23 Refit the screw securing the gas control valve to the NOTE: A spacer is used between the valve outlet and the support bracket. burner flange, requiring the use of two seals at this point. See FIG.
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SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS - Page 24 chamber front panel as described in 1 .‘Preparing the Boiler for white wire from terminal C (3) of the control thermostat Servicing’, operations A, B and C. white wire from terminal NC (2) of the control thermostat Disconnect the electrode lead from electrode.
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SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS - Page 25 plate, leaving in place the three screws circled red, and remove GRAVITY HOT WATER/PUMP OVER-RUN THERMOSTAT. Refer the plate complete with fan. to FIG. 2. Disconnect the electrical connections as follows:— Remove door by undoing the lower fixing screws and lifting door off the two upper hinge brackets.
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SHORT PARTS LIST - Page 27 P.I.L. G.C. KEY No. Part No. Part No. Pilot and Electrode Assembly including items 2-4 212259 382453 Pilot Injector 402915 381656 Shear Off Union 402492 357932 Electrode 402925 382448 Electrode Lead 407697 337369 Control Thermostat K36 L1014 907729 248147 Gas Control Valve...
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HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLER AND SERVICE ENGINEER - Page 28 Under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and section 6 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, we are required to provide information on substances hazardous to health. Small quantities of adhesives and sealants used in the product are cured and present no known hazards.