Potterton Powermax HE 85 User Instructions

Condensing boilers with integrated hot water storage
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User's Instructions
Quick Guide to the Controls
When the Powermax was installed, the Installer should
have -
left or given you these and other instructions including the
Benchmark Log Book and Potterton Warranty Envelope.
left the programmer showing the current day and time of
day. Note: The programmer has default On/Off time
periods for both Hot Water and Central Heating.
About the Control Panel
Status display
Window used to show either operating status e.g. central
heating or hot water, the selected hot water temperature, or
heating system pressure - see chart on Page 7. Note: The
display defaults to pressure P (in bar).
Operating errors or fault lock-out conditions are displayed
as E (number) or A (number) - see chart on Page 7. Note:
Please record the fault code and the boiler Serial No. (see
page 8) when contacting the Service department.
Reset button
Use this button to scroll display when setting the desired
hot water temperature, or checking status or pressure. Use
also to re-start boiler after fault is repaired.
Boiler ON- OFF
Switch
Mains 'ON'
Burner 'ON'
Indicator
Indicator
Light (Amber)
Light (Green)
Domestic Hot Water
Status/Error Code
Temperature Control
Display Window
Lock Out
Lock Out
Indicator
Reset
Light (Red)
Button
Powermax HE
85, 115 & 150 Litre
Condensing Boilers with
Integrated Hot Water Storage
Amber neon - indicates that the mains electricity
supply to the boiler is switched on.
Green neon - indicates that the burner is lit and heating
either the Hot Water or Central Heating.
Red neon - indicates that the boiler has gone to lock out
and needs to be reset by pressing the Lock-Out reset
button.
Hot water - the temperature of the stored hot water can
be adjusted over the approximate range of 45 °C to 65
°C.
About the Programmer
The programmer display window will show the current
day, current time of day (12 hour clock) and control status
of both the Hot Water and Central Heating.
If the Central Heating is in a timed OFF period and you
wish to bring it on manually, just press the 'Advance'
button. Similarly if the system is ON and you wish to
switch it OFF, again, press the 'Advance' button.
The programmer settings can be changed to have
different On/Off times for both Hot Water and Central
Heating for each day of the week.
Other Controls
A room thermostat, if fitted, will further control central
heating operation.
Central Heating
Programmer
'ON' Indicator
Display
Light (Green)
Window
MON
TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
OFF
TIMED
ONCE
ON
TIME ON 1 ON 2 ON 3
A
DAY
OFF 1
Integral Programmer
Controls
Domestic
Hot Water
'ON' Indicator
Light (Green)
P.M
OFF
TIMED
ONCE
ON
OFF 2
OFF 3

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Summary of Contents for Potterton Powermax HE 85

  • Page 1 Red neon - indicates that the boiler has gone to lock out Benchmark Log Book and Potterton Warranty Envelope. and needs to be reset by pressing the Lock-Out reset button.
  • Page 2: About Safety

    Record Log Book gas supplier or service engineer. Potterton is a member of the Benchmark initiative and fully • Flammable materials must not be stored in close supports the aims of the programme. Benchmark has proximity to the boiler.
  • Page 3: Lighting

    Lighting How your boiler Works Check that the mains electricity and gas supply are both Control of the Boiler turned ON. The amber neon on the control will light The boiler is fitted with a control panel which indicates when electricity is being supplied. Set the boiler On/Off basic functions and also contains a programmer.
  • Page 4 Things you need to be aware of during periods of cold weather we recommend leaving your boiler on and adjusting your control system (e.g thermostat) to suit. Air Locks The boiler pump is fitted with an automatic air vent and Condensate Outlet Pipe will bleed air from the boiler when required.
  • Page 5 How to set the Programmer This section is relevant only if your programmer has If you wish to return to the built in time periods, after been enabled. Refer to 'Programmer not working' on changes have been made to them, firstly ensure the Page 7 if unsure.
  • Page 6: How To Set Programmer

    How to set the Programmer 1.0 Normal Operation 1.1 During normal operation the display will show the day, time TIMED TIMED ONCE ONCE and programme option selected e.g. OFF, TIMED, ONCE or ON. 2.0 Setting the Time & Day 2.1 Press SET/RUN. The time will be now be displayed and the hours will flash.
  • Page 7: Basic Troubleshooting

    * If repeated, renew sensor or cable E 42 Internal boiler control error Switch electricity off - on. Try re-starting If repeated, call Powermax service * Work to be performed by Baxi Potterton/Corgi technician only MAX0055C User’s Instructions Publication No. 5106228...
  • Page 8 5106228 - Iss. 04 Publication No. (02/2004) When contacting Baxi Potterton please have the General Enquiries (GB) following information to hand: 08706 060 780 Tel. Appliance Name Model Number Sales (GB) Serial Number 08706 060 403 Tel. The Label (detailing serial and G.C. numbers) is 01772 695 416 behind the top front panel.

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