Cleaning The Siphon; Cleaning The Primary Heat Exchanger - Worcester 27i System Compact Installation, Commissioning And Servicing Instructions

6.7.1 CLEANING THE SIPHON

1. Protect the controller from water ingress and disconnect the black
discharge hose from the wall frame connector.
2. Rotate the siphon body clockwise to release the bayonet connection.
3. Pull the siphon body down and away from the boiler.
▶ Empty the water and debris into a suitable container.
▶ Visually inspect the siphon to ensure that it is clean and free from
debris.
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Fig. 76 Cleaning the siphon
REFITTING THE SIPHON
▶ Fill siphon with 200 to 250 millilitres of water.
1. Push the siphon up onto the sump assembly until it fully engages with
the sump connection.
NOTICE: Do not use solvents, adhesive or lubricant
when pushing the pipe onto the rubber connector.
2. Twist the siphon to the left to secure the bayonet connection.
3. Push the black discharge hose, onto the wall frame connector, until
fully engaged.
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Fig. 77 Fitting siphon
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6.7.2 CLEANING THE PRIMARY HEAT EXCHANGER

SINGLE BLADED TOOL AND BRUSH
Use a suitable blade to clean the heat exchanger channels.
There is an optional tool available to clean the heat exchanger, part
number 7 746 901 479.
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Fig. 78 Single-bladed cleaning tool and brush
▶ Visually inspect the inside of the heat exchanger by shining a torch
from the top down into the sump area.
▶ When there is little or no light visible this would suggest that those
channel(s) are restricted.
▶ It is recommended that all channels are cleaned.
▶ Remove the siphon and place a suitable container under the outlet to
catch the water and debris.
▶ Protect the controller from water ingress.
To clean the rear and middle channel of the heat exchanger
1. Orient the cleaning tool (2) as shown in figure 79 and insert the tool
into the rear or middle channels for cleaning.
2. Move the cleaning tool handle in an up and down motion, using the
front edge of the heat exchanger as a pivot, to clean the channel.
Fig. 79 Heat exchanger cleaning tool
To clean the front channel of the heat exchanger
3. Orient the cleaning tool (2) as shown in figure 80 and insert the tool
into the front channel for cleaning.
4. Move the cleaning tool handle in an up and down motion, using the
front edge of the heat exchanger as a pivot, to clean the channel.
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