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PulsaCoil Stainless
Hot water cylinder utilising off-peak electric
Design, Installation & Servicing Instructions
Models covered in this manual
PulsaCoil PCS 120
PulsaCoil PCS 150
PulsaCoil PCS 180
PulsaCoil PCS 220

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  • Page 1 PulsaCoil Stainless Hot water cylinder utilising off-peak electric Design, Installation & Servicing Instructions Models covered in this manual PulsaCoil PCS 120 PulsaCoil PCS 150 PulsaCoil PCS 180 PulsaCoil PCS 220...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    9001:2008 Quality System audited by BSI. installed, commissioned and serviced in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Gledhill’s first priority is to give a high quality by competent persons and that it meets the requirements of the appropriate Building Regulations. The Benchmark Checklist can be used to demonstrate compliance with service to our customers.
  • Page 3: Design

    All goods are sold subject to our Conditions of Sale, which are set out at the rear of this manual. In the interest of continuously improving the PulsaCoil range, Gledhill Building Products Ltd reserve the right to modify the product without notice, and in these circumstances this document, which is accurate at the time of printing, should be disregarded.
  • Page 4 DESIGN 1. Bottom (Off-Peak) immersion heater (1H_1) 2. Top (On-Peak) immersion heater (IH_2) 3. PHE pump 4. Cold Feed 5. CW inlet 6. HW outlet 7. Drain 8. Return from PHE to store 9. Flow from store to PHE 10. Feed and expansion tank Figure 1.1 The PulsaCoil Stainless shown schematically above is designed to provide an improved The printed circuit board incorporates the...
  • Page 5: Technical Data

    DESIGN Table 1.1 Technical Specification PulsaCoil Stainless Model PCS 120 PCS 150 PCS 180 PCS 220 Height (mm) 1075 1145 1275 1575 Width (mm) Depth (mm) Min cupboard height (mm) 1825 1895 2025 2325 Min cupboard width (mm) Min cupboard depth (mm) Weight (empty) (kg) Weight (full) (kg) Volume of water heated by on-peak heater (litres)
  • Page 6 825 sheaths and are specially manufactured to suit thermal stores. It is recommended that any replacements should be obtained from Gledhill Spares. The immersion heaters are fitted with control thermostats and overheat thermostats. Immersion heaters without these components must not be fitted to the unit.
  • Page 7 DESIGN Appliance Dimensions Height Width Depth *Min maintenance Model access to comply with PCS120 1075 the Water Regulations (ballvalve model only) PCS150 1145 PCS180 1275 PCS220 1575 Top up cistern Note: The Appliance dimensions above do not allow for the100mm high installation base. The following table of minimum cupboard dimensions only allow the minimum space required for the appliance (including the F &...
  • Page 8 DESIGN Plan Of Appliance Connections Connection Details/Dimensions For Top Of Unit The PulsaCoil Stainless units are supplied on an installation base to allow the pipe runs to connect to the appliance from any direction. It is easier if all pipes protrude vertically in the cut out area shown.
  • Page 9 DESIGN Where the water is very hard ie 300ppm (mg/l) Hot and Cold Water System and above the optional polyphosphate type, inhibitor should be specified at the time of General order. However, this will need to be fitted by the installer at a suitable point in the cold water A schematic layout of the hot and cold water services in a typical small dwelling is supply to the appliance.
  • Page 10 However, if it is proposed to use a ‘whole body’ or similar shower with a number of high flow/pressure outlets please discuss with the Gledhill technical department. The hot water supply to a shower-mixing valve should be fed wherever practical...
  • Page 11: System Details

    DESIGN Electrical Installation The Schematic arrangement of the wiring within DHW Outlet Sensor the PulsaCoil Stainless is shown above. PHE Inlet Sensor Store Sensor The whole of the electrical installation shall be ON PEAK designed and installed by a competent person 230V, 50Hz fully in accordance with the latest edition of the Requirements for Electrical installations BS 7671.
  • Page 12 DESIGN Wiring The Pulsacoil Stainless With Combined On And Off Peak Supplies With this arrangement the dwelling has a single supply to the consumer unit from the meter and On Peak Off Peak Rate1 24 HOUR Element Element Rate 2 the whole dwelling goes off-peak or on-peak DOMESTIC SUPPLY...
  • Page 13: Installation

    INSTALLATION The appliance is designed to be installed in an airing/cylinder cupboard and the relevant minimum dimensions are provided in the Technical Data section of this manual. Because of the ease of installation we recommend that the cupboard construction is completed and painted before installation of the appliance.
  • Page 14: Installation

    INSTALLATION C3: DHW outlet – S4 C2: CW inlet – S3 C1: Store sensor – S6 N       E      L1 Anti‐scaling coil To PHE modulating pump Mains supply Grundfos UPR 15‐50 230Vac, 50Hz, 500w Fuse rating: 3A  INSTALLATION Page 14...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Preparation/placing The Appliance In Position. The appliance is supplied shrink wrapped on a timber installation base with the F&E cistern on top of the unit. Carrying handles are also provided in the back of the casing. The appliance should be handled carefully to avoid damage and the recommended method is shown above.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Pipework Connections The position of the pipework connections is shown opposite. The exact location dimensions are listed in the Technical Data section of this manual. All the connections are also labelled on the appliance. It is essential that the pipework is connected to the correct connection.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Feed And Open Vent Pipe Electrical Connection - Standard Appliance It is normally envisaged that the top up cistern will be located in the same cupboard The external wiring/connections should be as the PulsaCoil Stainless appliance itself to maintain a dry roof space. carried out by a competent person to BS7671.
  • Page 18: Commissioning

    At the time of commissioning, complete all relevant sections of the Benchmark Checklist located on the inside back pages of this document. This must be completed during commissioning and left with the product to meet the Warranty conditions offered by Gledhill. COMMISSIONING Page 18...
  • Page 19: Changing Components

    9. DO ensure that the functioning and control of the system is explained to the After this, spares can be obtained direct from occupant. Gledhill Spares or through any of the larger 10. DON’T place any clothing or other combustible materials against or on top of this plumbers merchants/specialist heating spares appliance.
  • Page 20: Short Parts List

    SERVICING Description Stock Code PHE pump UPR 15-50 GT089 Plate heat exchanger (24 Plate) GT017 Pump isolating valve - outlet (90° valve) GT135 Pump isolating valve - inlet GT133 Immersion heater 3kW SH003 Stat XB081 Main PCB controller XB103 Sensors GT198 Y strainer XB314...
  • Page 21: Fault Finding

    SERVICING The PulsaCoil Stainless appliance control panel and printed circuit control board/ display have been designed to be fully automatic whilst able to provide functional and diagnostic information to the householder/installer. The panel/board work in conjunction with a number of sensors (thermistors) located as shown in the diagram below.
  • Page 22 SERVICING Normal - standby state Indicate system status 2 digit display Press S2 2 push buttons S2 S1 Press Press Press Press Sensor temperature Main reading processor Press S2 Press Press Press Press Control set-point reading Press S2 Press Press Press Press Fault code indicator...
  • Page 23 A code of FF indicates the fault location is empty. The two fault code indication modes are again mainly for use by the Gledhill engineer and can only be used with a reference table. If flashing on its own, the system...
  • Page 24 APPENDIX water Savings water Related Costs Can Be Reduced By good Plumbing Practice 2 tap 5, 6 or half open Over 8 l/m 20 l/m Unregulated Fitted with regulator TAPS & MIXERS 4 Fixing Options For taps & Mixers 1. MK Range - Combined Regulators & Aerator for screwing onto Taps &...
  • Page 25: Addendix B

    APPENDIX APPENDIX B Page 25...
  • Page 26: Addendix C

    BoilerMate, SysteMate, PulsaCoil, Accolade and Stainless Lite manufactured by you intend to take that it is clear of Gledhill. any obstructions. Never jerk the load as this will add a little extra force and...
  • Page 27: Notes

    NOTES NOTES Page 27...
  • Page 28: Terms & Conditions

    AMD.DECEMBER 2013 CONDITIONS OF SALE & GUARANTEE TERMS Gledhill (Building Products) Ltd (“We” or “Gledhills”) only do business upon the Conditions which appear below (i) free of all charge during the first year after delivery and no other. Unless we so agree in writing these Conditions shall apply in full to any supply of goods by us to the by us.
  • Page 29 (2) above. We shall Gledhill have a policy of continuous product development not be responsible for and the Purchaser will indemnify us against liability in respect of damage caused to and may introduce product modifications from time to time.
  • Page 30: Commissioning Checklist

    demonstrating compliance with the appropriate Building Regulations and then handed to the customer to keep for future reference. Failure to install and commission this equipment to the manufacturer’s instructions may invalidate the warranty but does not affect statutory rights. MAINS PRESSURE HOT WATER STORAGE SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST Customer name: Telephone number: Address:...
  • Page 31: Service Record

    SERVICE RECORD It is recommended that your hot water system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Record is completed. Service Provider Before completing the appropriate Service Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturer’s instructions. SERVICE 01 SERVICE 02 Date:...
  • Page 32 Due to a programme of continuous improvement Gledhill Building Products reserve the right to modify products without prior notice. It is advisable to check the product technical detail by using the latest design and installation manuals available from our technical support team or on our website.

This manual is also suitable for:

Pulsacoil pcs 180Pulsacoil pcs 150Pulsacoil pcs 220

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