Potterton Gold HE A Range Installation & Service Instructions Manual page 14

Other Tap
Outlets
Pressure Reducer
Valve*
Stop Tap
Fig. 7
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Expansion
Vessel*
Check
Valve*
To Hot
Taps
* See 6.8 for instances when
these items may be required
6.0 System Details
6.8
1. All DHW circuits, connections, fittings, etc. should be fully
in accordance with relevant standards and water supply
regulations.
2. Your attention is drawn to:
for GB: Guidance G17 to G24 and recommendation R17 to
Boiler
R24 of the Water Regulations Guide.
for IE: the current edition of I.S. 813 "Domestic Gas
Installations".
3. The Water Regulations recommendations for England and
Wales prohibits backflow from appliances into the
wholesome water supply due to thermal expansion.
However this type of instantaneous combination boiler, with
less than 15 litres of stored capacity, does not require any
backflow prevention device as any thermal expansion is
accommodated within the appliance.
It is possible in certain circumstances that other cold water
demands (e.g. washing machines, flushing of W.C.s) may
affect the DHW function of the boiler. In these instances the
fitting of a backflow prevention device and expansion vessel
is recommended.
4. Also if there is an existing check valve, loose jumpered
stop cock, water meter or water treatment device already
fitted to the wholesome water supply connected to the
boiler domestic hot water (DHW) inlet supply then a
suitable expansion device may be required.
5. The boiler's maximum working mains pressure is 8 bar,
therefore all pipework, connections, fittings, etc. should be
suitable for pressures in excess of 8 bar. A pressure reducing
valve must be fitted for pressures in excess of 8 bar. The
manufacturer of any outlet fittings, such as a shower valve,
may require a lower maximum pressure. The pressure
reduction must take account of all fittings connected to the
DHW system.
6.9
1. If a shower control is supplied from the appliance it
should be of the thermostatic or pressure balanced type.
Thermostatic type shower valves provide the best comfort
and guard against water at too high a temperature. Existing
controls may not be suitable - refer to the shower valve
manufacturer.
6.10
1. If the area of the installation is recognised as a HARD
WATER AREA then a suitable device should be fitted to
treat the mains water supply to the boiler. Contact your
Water Distribution Company for advice on suitable devices.
Domestic Hot Water Circuit (Fig. 7)
Showers
Hard Water Areas