Introduction - Lochinvar EcoShield SHW35-245CE Installation, Commissioning & Maintenance Instructions

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INTRODUCTION

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The Lochinvar EcoShield™ range is a floor standing direct gas-fired condensing storage water heater. The equipment comprises a
stainless steel mesh radial burner assembly; a heat exchanger that permits fully condensing operation, a vitreous enamel lined steel
storage vessel, a Stainless Steel circulating pump and interconnecting pipework between the storage vessel and heat exchanger.
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The burner is initiated by a full electronic ignition sequence control that incorporates a spark ignition and a flame rectification device
for supervision of the flame.
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The output from the water heater is regulated by a variable speed combustion fan and gas/air ratio controls to maintain the correct
combustion at all levels of modulation. This configuration allows modulation down to 20% of the rated output.
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This equipment is intended for use on Group H Natural Gas (2
propane firing is to be found in Section 16.0: LPG FUEL.
This equipment MUST NOT use gas other than that for which it has been designed and adjusted.
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This equipment must be installed by a competent person, registered with a HSE approved body. All installations must conform to the
relevant Gas Safety and Building Regulations. Health & Safety requirements must also be taken into account when installing any
equipment. Failure to comply with the above may lead to prosecution.
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If the equipment is to be connected to an unvented (pressurised) system, care must be taken to ensure all extra safety requirements
are satisfied should a high or low-pressure condition occur in the system.
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The equipment is designed for direct connection to a flue system.
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Ancillary Options:
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Unvented Water System Kits SHW35-SHW61
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Unvented Water System Kits SHW86-SHW146
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De-stratification Pump Kit
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Condensate Neutralisation Kit
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Flue System Components
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