Connecting The Condensate Discharge Pipe - Potterton SIRIUS THREE FS 50 Installation Manual

6 Installation
Fig.44 Mounting the hose on the
condensate discharge outlet
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6.4 Gas connection
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Filling pressure in the system lower than or equal to the initial pressure
in the expansion vessel.
See
The expansion vessel complies with the BS EN 13831 standard.
The size of the expansion vessel complies with the BS 7074
standard, part 1.
Abide by the regulations on filling the heating circuits with water:
Caution
Only qualified professionals are authorised to carry out
maintenance work on the boiler and the heating system.
6.3.3
The condensate discharge pipe is located inside the boiler.
Do not block the condensate discharge pipe.
Set the discharge pipe at a gradient of at least 30 mm per metre,
maximum horizontal length 5 metres.
Do not drain condensation water into a roof gutter.
Connect the condensate discharge pipe in accordance with prevailing
standards.
It is preferable to use the condensate neutralisers recommended by the
manufacturer of the boiler.
1. Connect a plastic hose to the condensate discharge outlet (DN18).
2. Insert the other end of the hose into a waste water discharge outlet.
Caution
Do not create a siphon using the discharge hose.
For more information, see
Unpacking & initial preparation, page 31
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Warning
Close the main gas valve before starting work on the gas pipes.
The gas pipes are not provided.
Danger
The diameters of the pipes must be defined in accordance with
the standards in force in your country.
1. Remove the anti-dust plug located on the boiler's gas inlet.
2. Mount a gas stop valve (not provided) on the boiler's gas inlet.
3. Connect the gas inlet pipe to the gas stop valve.
Caution
Ensure that there is no dust in the gas pipe.
Connect the gas pipe in accordance with prevailing standards
and regulations.
Check the leak-tightness using a leak detector spray.
For more information, see
Gas supply, page 25
BS 7074
BS 6644
BS EN 12828

Connecting the condensate discharge pipe

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