Check For Leaks; Preparing For A Leak Test; Leak Test - Buderus Logano G215 US Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Boiler block assembly
7.2

Check for leaks

Conduct a leak test of the boiler block only when the
boiler was delivered disassembled.

7.2.1 Preparing for a leak test

Close all boiler hubs (
Close front and back connections (fit vent to the
Rp ¾ connection block (

7.2.2 Leak test

Carry out the leak test with a test pressure of 84 psi (in
accordance with the requirements of the European
Pressure Vessel Directive).
NOTICE
Please note the rating plate details.
Use a pressure gauge class 1.0 for the
pressure test.
SYSTEM DAMAGE
due to overpressure.
Ensure that no pressure, control or
CAUTION!
safety equipment is fitted.
Slowly fill the boiler block via the boiler fill & drain
valve. Vent at the highest point of the system, until
water flows out of the air vent valve.
Hub joints leaking?
If a hub joint is leaking, first drain the water through
the fill & drain valve.
Remove the water pipes.
Remove the distribution tube.
Release and remove the anchor rods.
Separate the leaking boiler by driving flat wedges or
chisels into the leaking part.
NOTICE
Clean the hubs before reassembly.
Use new nipples and new sealing rope for
the reassembly.
Compress the boiler block again.
Fit the anchor rods and feed pipe.
Install the water pipework.
Repeat the leak test.
For subsequent installation of the boiler see
( Chapter 7.3, page 26).
We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.
Installation and maintenance instructions Logano G215 US oil/gas-fired boilers • Issue 11/2004
Chapter 7.1.12, page 24).
Fig. 22).
Fig. 26 Separate the boiler block
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