FireBird Enviromax Popular C20 Technical Manual page 24

3 3.3 - DOMESTIC HEATING & HOT WATER
N.B. The second red zone is between 2
pressure. When the heating system is up to full
working temperature, if the pointer on the
pressure gauge should enter this red zone
showing a final system design pressure of more
1
than 2 / bar, it is likely that:
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(a) Total system water content is greater than
that calculated and if additional expansion
vessel has been fitted it should be replaced
with a larger unit
OR if integral boiler expansion vessel only is
used then an additional expansion vessel is
required.
(b) Static head may be higher than calculated. In
this case it is necessary to re-measure static
head and revise expansion vessel air charge
pressure.
(C) Expansion vessel incorrect size or air charge
pressure incorrect.
Refer to BS 7074
Part 1 and BS 5449 for further information.
EXPANSION VESSEL AND SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
Safety Valve Setting
Initial System Pressure
Total Water Content
of System
Litres
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
225
250
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONSULT
APPROPRIATE TRAINING MANUALS
AND BS 7074 PART 1, BS 5449, ETC
* * When calculating size of any additional
expansion vessel required, remember to deduct
the boiler expansion vessel volume of 12 litres
from the calculated total system vessel volume
required, as given in above table.
1
/ and 4 bar
2
3 bar
0.5 bar 1.0 bar 1.5 bar
TOTAL VESSEL
VOLUME **
Litres Litres Litres
2.1 2.7 3.9
4.2 5.4 7.8
6.3 8.2 11.7
8.3 10.9 15.6
10.4 13.6 19.5
12.5 ->[16.3]<- 23.4
14.7 19.1 27.2
16.7 21.8 31.2
18.7 24.5 35.1
20.8 27.2 39.0
EXAMPLE: using above table
If total water content of system is
and initial system pressure required is
then vessel volume required is
[from above table]
The vessel supplied with boiler is
therefore an additional vessel of
is required
(For this system of 150 litres - total water volume)
..Nearest available stock size for additional vessel
required, at 1 bar initial system pressure (taken from
above table) is 5 Litres.
It is emphasised that the installer should be fully
acquainted with sealed system installation and
operation, calculation of total system water volume,
determining of initial system pressure required and
calculation of any additional expansion vessel volume
required. Warranty is void when the boiler is
installed in a system with insufficient expansions.
NB .. Ensue that all expansion vessels in the same
system are set at EQUAL air charge pressures.
DOMESTIC HOT WATER CIRCUITS
The final 600 mm mains water supply should be of
copper tube to BS 2871 Part 1. Ensure that any capillary
fittings used are of lead free solder variety.
For user comfort the mains pressure at taps should
be between I and 5 bar. If it exceeds this it is
advisable to fit a pressure reducing valve adjusted
to reduce pressure to an acceptable level within
above range.
To ensure user comfort and satisfaction it may be
advisable to discuss foregoing with householder.Where
long hot water supply-pipe runs are used these should
be insulated to prevent rapid cooling of residual hot
water after draw off is completed.
If the boiler is fitted in a hard water area check that
hardness does not exceed 150 p.p.m. by testing with a
standard test strip. Immerse test strip in flowing tap
water for one second. Shake off excess water. Check
strip after approximately fifteen seconds. If three or
more zones have changed colour the water hardness is
over 150 p.p.m. (Read instructions on test strip
package). Fitting of an in line scale inhibitor is then
necessary.

Failure to check water hardness and fit appropriate
water softening equipment will result in scale build
up and consequent reduction in water heating
performance. Check with local Water Authority if in
doubt.
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Firebird Enviromax Condensing Range
- 150 litres
- 1.0 bar
- 16.3 litres
- 12.0 litres
- 4.3 litres
(minimum)