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Lochinvar CH 100 G CE Installation, Commissioning, User & Maintenance Instructions

Direct gas fired floor standing water heater with permanent pilot ignition
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High Efficiency Water Heaters and Boilers
Installation, Commissioning, User & Maintenance Instructions
Direct Gas Fired Floor Standing Water Heater
with Permanent Pilot Ignition
These instructions must be read and understood before installing, commissioning, operating or maintaining the equipment.
Charger
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Models:
CH 100 G CE
and PG CE
CH 155 G CE
and PG CE
CH
200 G CE and PG CE
CH 300 G CE and PG CE
CH 400 G CE and PG CE
CH 500 G CE and PG CE
CH 600 G CE and PG CE
0310570
March 2012

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  • Page 1 Charger Installation, Commissioning, User & Maintenance Instructions Direct Gas Fired Floor Standing Water Heater with Permanent Pilot Ignition Models: CH 100 G CE and PG CE CH 155 G CE and PG CE 200 G CE and PG CE CH 300 G CE and PG CE...
  • Page 2 High Efficiency Water Heaters and Boilers Lochinvar Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 1295 269 981 7 Lombard Way Fax: +44 (0) 1295 271 640 The MXL Centre Email: info@lochinvar.ltd.uk Banbury Oxon OX16 4TJ www.lochinvar.ltd.uk...
  • Page 3 Read this manual carefully Warning Read this manual carefully before starting the water heater. Failure to read the manual and to follow the printed instructions may lead to personal injury and damage to the water heater. All rights reserved. Nothing from this publication may be copied, reproduced and/or published by means of printing, photocopying or by any means whatsoever without the prior written approval of the supplier.
  • Page 4 Instruction manual CH...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 About the appliance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 What to do if you smell gas- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 Regulations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 Target groups - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8...
  • Page 6 13.7 Obligations of Lochinvar Ltd - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 58 Electrical diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 59 14.1...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction About the appliance This manual describes how to install, service and use the CH appliance. The CH appliance is a gas-fired open boiler without fan. These Charger devices have a pilot flame ignition feature and flue gas discharge safety device The CH is an appliance of type B 11BS The information in this manual applies to types: CH 100, CH 155, CH 200,...

  • Page 8: Target Groups

    Introduction Furthermore, the installation must comply with the manufacturer's instructions. Note The installation is also subject to any later amendments and/or additions to all regulations, requirements and guidelines published on or prior to the moment of installation. Target groups The three target groups for this manual are: •...

  • Page 9: Notation Conventions

    Notation The following notation is used in this manual: conventions Note Important information. Caution Ignoring this information can lead to the water heater being damaged. Warning Failure to carefully read this information may lead to danger of personal injury, and serious damage to the water heater. Overview of this The table provides an overview of the contents of this document.
  • Page 10 Introduction Instruction manual CH...

  • Page 11: Working Principle Of The Water Heater

    Working principle of the water heater Introduction This chapter covers the following topics: • General working principle of the water heater; • Water heater operating cycle; • Protection for the water heater; • Safety of the installation. General working principle of the water Cut-away view of the water heater heater Legend...
  • Page 12 Working principle of the water heater In this appliance, the cold water enters the bottom of the tank through the cold water inlet (26). The heat of combustion is conducted to the water by the combustion chamber (10) and flue tubes (4). The heated tap water leaves the tank through the hot water outlet (15).

  • Page 13: Water Heater Operating Cycle

    Water heater operating cycle The entire appliance is regulated by a control thermostat. The control thermostat monitors the water temperature (T ). The appliance's heating water cycle is activated as soon as T falls below the specified threshold value water ).

  • Page 14: Safety Of The Installation

    Working principle of the water heater Temperature protection Protection Description High-limit thermostat If the high-limit thermostat sensor (39) detects a temperature greater than 84°C, the high-limit thermostat will open. The demand will cease, and the burner control will stop the heating cycle until the high-limit thermostat closes again.
  • Page 15 2.5.3 T&P valve A T&P valve is only mandatory in an unvented installation. However, the supplier also recommends the use of a T&P valve in vented installations. A T&P (Temperature and Pressure Relief) valve monitors the pressure in the tank and the water temperature at the top of the tank. If the pressure in the tank becomes excessive (>...
  • Page 16 Working principle of the water heater Instruction manual CH...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Installation Warning The installation must be carried out by an approved installation engineer in compliance with the general and local regulations imposed by the gas, water and power supply companies and the fire brigade. The appliance may only be installed in a room that complies with the requirements stated in national and local ventilation regulations (1.3...

  • Page 18: Ambient Conditions

    Installation Ambient conditions Caution The water heater may not be used in rooms where chemical substances are stored or used due to the risk of explosion, and corrosion of the water heater. Some propellants, bleaching agents and degreasing agents etc. disperse vapours that are explosive and/or cause accelerated corrosion.

  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    3.3.3 Working clearances For access to the appliance, it is recommended that the following clearances are observed (see figure): • AA: around the appliance's control column and cleaning openings: 100 cm. • BB: all sides of the appliance: 50 cm. •...
  • Page 20 Installation Technical The water heater is supplied without accessories. Check the dimensions (3.4 "Technical specifications"), gas data (3.4.3 "Gas data") specifications other specifications (3.4.2 "General and electrical specifications") of any accessories you plan to use. 3.4.1 Dimensions of the water heater Plan and elevation of the water heater Legend See the table.
  • Page 21 Dimensions (all measurements in mm unless otherwise indicated) Size Description A Overall height 1910 1910 1890 2155 2155 1950 2145 B Height of top of appliance 1700 1700 1700 1900 1900 1735 1810 D Appliance diameter F Width G Diameter of flue gas discharge K Height of gas connection M Height of cold water supply N Height of hot water outlet...
  • Page 22 Installation 3.4.3 Gas data Gas data Description II Unit 2H3+ Gas category 2H: General Orifice diameter 2.90 3.20 3.20 3.30 2.95 3.20 3.30 (1) = Blank plate 1, 2 or 3 (2) = Burner pressure regulator (3) = High/low regulator G20 - 20 mbar Nominal load (gross calorific 33.9...

  • Page 23: Installation Diagram

    Installation diagram The figure shows the Installation diagram. This diagram is referred to in the sections describing the actual connection procedure. Installation diagram Legend Unused numbers are not applicable pressure reducing valve (mandatory) T&P valve (mandatory) stop valve (recommended) non-return valve (mandatory) circulation pump (optional) top to bottom circulation pump (optional)

  • Page 24: Unvented Water Connections

    Installation Unvented water Warning The installation should be carried out by a competent person, in compliance connections with general and locally applicable regulations (1.3 "Regulations"). 3.6.1 Cold water side See (A) in the installation diagram (3.5 "Installation diagram"). 1. Fit an approved stop valve (4) on the cold water side as required by the applicable regulations (1.3 "Regulations").

  • Page 25: Vented Water Connections

    IMD-0122 R1 3.6.5 Circulation pipe See (C) in the installation diagram (3.5 "Installation diagram"). If an immediate flow of hot water is required at draw-off points, a circulation pump can be installed. This improves comfort, and reduces water wastage. 1. Fit a circulation pump (6) of the correct capacity for the length and resistance of the circulation system.
  • Page 26 Installation 3.7.3 Hot water side See (B) in the installation diagram (3.5 "Installation diagram"). Note Insulating long hot water pipes prevents unnecessary energy loss. 1. Fit the T&P valve (3). 2. Optional: fit a temperature gauge (12) so you can check the temperature of the tap water.

  • Page 27: Gas Connection

    Gas connection Warning The installation should be carried out by a competent person, in compliance with general and locally applicable regulations (1.3 "Regulations"). Caution Make sure that the diameter and length of the gas supply pipe are large enough to supply sufficient capacity to the water heater. See (D) in the installation diagram (3.5 "Installation diagram").

  • Page 28: Electrical Connection

    Installation Note Use flue gas discharge materials that comply with the regulations (1.3 "Regulations"). Note Make sure that the chimney discharges into an area approved for this type of appliance. 3.10 Electrical Warning The installation should be carried out by a competent person, in compliance connection with general and locally applicable regulations (1.3...
  • Page 29 1. In preparation, first remove the protective cover from the control column: 2. Undo the 4 screws (1). 3. Remove the protective cover (2) from the electrical part. The connector block (C) is now visible. Note Consult the Electrical diagram for the electrical component connections.

  • Page 30: Checking The Supply Pressure And Burner Pressure

    Installation 3.11 Checking the supply Note Before starting the appliance and/or checking the supply pressure and pressure and burner burner pressure, you must fill (5 "Filling") the appliance. pressure Caution Before starting up for the first time or after conversion, you must always check the supply pressure and burner pressure.
  • Page 31 Reading off and adjusting 1. Isolate the appliance from the mains power (10.3 "Isolating the appliance from the mains"). 2. To check the supply pressure, test nipple (6) is used. The manifold test nipple (8) is used for measuring the burner pressure. Sealing screws are located inside the test nipples.
  • Page 32 Installation Adjusting the pressure 1. Remove the cap (2) from the burner pressure regulator. 2. Depending on the correction required, correct the burner pressure by turning adjustment screw (3): Adjustment screw anticlockwise: burner pressure decreases. Adjustment screw clockwise: burner pressure increases. 3.

  • Page 33: Conversion To A Different Gas Category

    Conversion to a different gas category Caution The conversion may only by carried out by a competent person. If the appliance has to operate on a different family of gases (liquid petroleum gas or natural gas) or other gas category, other than that for which the appliance has been configured at the factory, then the appliance will have be adapted using a special conversion kit.

  • Page 34: Conversion To A Different Gas Category

    Conversion to a different gas category Conversion to a 1. Isolate the appliance from the power supply (10.3 "Isolating the appliance from the mains"). different gas category 2. Shut off the gas supply. Caution The burner may be hot. 3. Unscrew the cover plate (1) from the burner support. 4.
  • Page 35 Legend Gas control for CH Unused numbers are not applicable burner pressure controller blank plate supply pressure nipple gas control manifold test nipple sealing screw burner pressure adjustment screw Instruction manual CH...
  • Page 36 Conversion to a different gas category Instruction manual CH...

  • Page 37: Filling

    Filling Installation diagram Legend Unused numbers are not applicable pressure reducing valve (mandatory) T&P valve (mandatory) stop valve (recommended) non-return valve (mandatory) circulation pump (optional) top to bottom circulation pump (optional) drain valve manual gas valve (mandatory) service stop valve (mandatory) temperature gauge (recommended)

  • Page 38: Filling Unvented Installations

    Filling Filling unvented To fill the water heater, proceed as follows: installations 1. Open the stop valve (11) in the hot water pipe and, if present, the stop valves (4) for the circulation pump (6). 2. Close the drain valve (9). 3.

  • Page 39: Draining

    Draining Installation diagram Legend Unused numbers are not applicable pressure reducing valve (mandatory) T&P valve (mandatory) stop valve (recommended) non-return valve (mandatory) circulation pump (optional) top to bottom circulation pump (optional) drain valve manual gas valve (mandatory) service stop valve (mandatory) temperature gauge (recommended)

  • Page 40: Draining Unvented Installations

    Draining Draining unvented Some service activities require the water heater to be drained. The procedure is as follows: installations 1. Shut down the appliance by setting the ON/OFF switch on the control panel to position 0. 2. Isolate the water heater from the power supply by putting the isolator between the appliance and the mains power supply to position 0.

  • Page 41: The Control Panel

    The control panel Introduction On/off switch Topics covered in this chapter, in sequence: Using the ON/OFF switch, set the appliance to the ON mode (position 'I'), OFF mode (position '0'), or the • Control panel weekly program mode (position 'II'). See 'Operating •...

  • Page 42: Weekly Timer Circuit

    The control panel Weekly timer circuit Flue gas thermostat reset button Optionally, you can use the week timer to program A malfunction in the flue gas discharge, e.g. a when the appliance must fulfil demand. Set the blockage in the chimney, can lead to the flue gas ON/OFF switch to the 'II' position to activate the thermostat locking out.

  • Page 43: Status Of The Water Heater

    Status of the water heater Introduction • This state indicates that the Power Anode is not Topics covered in this chapter, in sequence: working. • Operating modes; • Power Anode status; Note • Error conditions. If there is an error with the Power Anode (red), or if the Power Anode is not working (off), this will have no Operating modes effect on the hot water supply.
  • Page 44 Status of the water heater Instruction manual CH...

  • Page 45: Starting The Water Heater

    Starting the water heater Introduction 7. Set the desired water temperature using the control thermostat (7.5 "Control thermostat"). Topics covered in this chapter, in sequence: If there is a heat demand, the appliance will run • Starting the appliance. through the heating cycle (9.3 "The appliance's •...
  • Page 46 Starting the water heater Instruction manual CH...

  • Page 47: Shutting Down

    Shutting down 10.1 Introduction 10.4 Shutting the appliance down for a long period You can: If the device is to be shut down for a longer period, you • Shutting the appliance down for a brief period must drain the appliance "Draining").
  • Page 48 Shutting down Instruction manual CH...

  • Page 49: Errors

    Errors 11.1 Introduction This chapter covers the following errors: • Gas smell • Water leakage • Explosive ignition. • Poor flame profile. • Power Anode. • No hot water • Insufficient hot water Instruction manual CH...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Table For General Errors

    11.2 Troubleshooting table for general errors Warning Maintenance may only be performed by a qualified service and maintenance engineer. General faults and failures Feature Cause Measure Comment Gas smell Gas leak Warning Note Close the main gas valve at once. Immediately contact your installation engineer or local gas company.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting Table - 'No Hot Water

    Feature Cause Measure Comment Power Anode If the error cannot be rectified, contact your installation engineer • Indicator lamp is • Anodes not making 4. Check to see that all connections have been made properly contact with the 5. Check that the Power Anode is properly connected; see water Electrical Diagram (14 "Electrical...

  • Page 52: Ch Troubleshooting Table - 'Insufficient Hot Water

    11.4 CH Troubleshooting table - 'insufficient hot water' Warning Maintenance may only be performed by a qualified service and maintenance engineer. Insufficient hot water Feature Cause Measure Comment Insufficient hot water Water temperature 1. Set the control thermostat (7.5 "Control thermostat") to a higher setting (T ) is too low...

  • Page 53: Performing Maintenance

    Performing maintenance 12.1 Introduction Caution Maintenance may only be performed by a qualified service and maintenance engineer. At each service, the appliance undergoes maintenance on both the water side and the gas side. The maintenance must be carried out in the following order. Water-side maintenance Water-side maintenance Gas-side maintenance...
  • Page 54 Performing maintenance 3. Unscrew the screws from the lid on top of the appliance. 4. Remove the lid from the appliance, including the draught diverter. 5. Remove the sealing ring from the appliance. 6. Loosen the anodes using suitable tools. 7.

  • Page 55: Gas-Side Maintenance

    3. Undo the bolts. 4. Remove the lid, the gasket and the O-ring. 5. Inspect the tank and remove the loose scale deposits and contamination. 6. If the scale cannot be removed by hand, descale the appliance with a descaling agent. Contact the supplier/manufacturer for advice on what descaling agent to use.

  • Page 56: Finalising Maintenance

    Performing maintenance 12.5 Finalising To finalise the maintenance, carry out the following steps: maintenance 1. Fill the appliance "Filling"). 2. Start the appliance up (9 "Starting the water heater") Instruction manual CH...

  • Page 57: Warranty (Certificate)

    Lochinvar Ltd, the enamel-lined steel tank proves to be leaking due to rust or corrosion occurring on the water side, then Lochinvar Ltd shall offer to replace the defective water heater with an entirely new water heater of...

  • Page 58: Exclusions

    A claim on grounds of the specified warranty must be submitted to the dealer from whom the water heater was purchased, or to another authorized dealer of Lochinvar Ltd. Inspection of the water heater as referred to in articles 1 and 2 shall take place in one of the laboratories of Lochinvar Ltd 13.7 Obligations of...

  • Page 59: Electrical Diagram

    Electrical diagram 14.1 Introduction This chapter shows the electrical diagram(s) and accompanying legend. Instruction manual CH...
  • Page 60 Electrical diagram 0305906 R0 1 = brown, 2 = blue, 3 = yellow/green, 4 = black, 5 = white Instruction manual CH...
  • Page 61 TERMINAL STRIP CONNECTIONS: Earth Neutral Phase Phase input of thermal reflux safeguard Phase input of controller COMPONENTS: ON/OFF switch Control thermostat High-limit thermostat Safety thermostat Gas control Eye terminal (for earthing to the Jacket) Thermal reflux safeguard OPTIONAL COMPONENTS Control isolator CORREX Power Anode control Weekly timer circuit Instruction manual CH...
  • Page 62 Electrical diagram Instruction manual CH...

  • Page 63: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity EEC - Declaration of Conformity Supplier: Lochinvar Limited 7 Lombard Way The MXL Centre Banbury - United Kingdom hereby declares that the fo llowing p roducts: Product description: Commercial Gas Fired Storage Water Heater Product models: CH 100, CH 155, CH 200, CH 300, CH 400, CH 500, CH 600...
  • Page 64 Declaration of Conformity Instruction manual CH...
  • Page 65 Index ambient conditions 18 liability 3 ambient temperature 18 mains power 29 burner pressure 30 maintenance anode 54 burner 55 finalizing 56 connecting the circulation pipe 25, 26 gas-side 55 connecting the cold water side 24, 25 orifice 55 connecting the hot water side 24 performing 53 control thermostat 41 water-side 53...
  • Page 66 Index Instruction manual CH 0310 570 1.0 UK...

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