Primary Heat Exchanger; Characteristics; Removal; Cleaning - Biasi RIVA COMPACT M90E.24S Service Manual

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Primary heat exchanger

5.1

Characteristics

The primary heat exchanger A in Fig. 1 has the function
of transferring heat produced from combustion of the
gas to the water circulating in it.
Fig. 1
The hydraulic circuit is composed of 8 elliptical pipes
connected in parallel (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2
5.2

Removal

Warning: isolate the boiler from the mains
electricity supply before removing any
covering or component.
1 Empty the primary circuit of the boiler.
2 Remove the case panels and the sealed chamber
lid (see section 2).
Remove the combustion chamber lid B by un-
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screwing the screws C (Fig. 3).
3b For model M90E.28S and M90E.32S only, re-
move the screw D and the plate E.
4 Remove the clips F and the safety thermostat G.
It is not necessary to disconnect it from the wiring.
A
C
B
Fig. 3
Unscrew the connection H (Fig. 4), lift the pipe I
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and rotate it right then move it downwards freeing
it from the heat exchanger connection.
6 Remove the motor of the three way diverter valve
(see section 8.3).
Completely unscrew the connection J and rotate
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the pipe K. downwards freeing it from the heat ex-
changer connection.
8 Remove the heat exchanger by sliding it for-
wards.
9 Reassemble the boiler carrying out the removal
operations in reverse order. Fit the clips F with
the arrow pointing upwards as illustrated in
Fig. 3.
J
K
Fig. 4
5.3

Cleaning

If there are deposits of soot or dirt between the blades
of the heat exchanger, clean with a brush or non---me-
tallic bristle brush.
In any case, avoid any actions that can damage the pro-
tective varnish with which the exchanger has been cov-
ered.
Warning: After cleaning or replacement as
detailed above refer to section Combustion
analysis check in the chapter Maintenance of
the installation instructions manual.
G
F
E
D
I
H
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