G.C. Appliance No. 47-260-02 (Finest Platinum) G.C. Appliance No. 47-260-03 (Finest Platinum Propane) P R E M I U M P E R F O R M A N C E C O M B I B O I L E R...
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CONTENTS The Halstead Finest Platinum and Finest Platinum Propane are fully automatic, wall mounted, fan-assisted, balanced flue gas combination GENERAL DESCRIPTION appliance for use with natural gas (G20) and LPG (G31). They incorporate a TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..... .1 microprocessor based, fully modulating gas control system with direct burner Gas Categories .
(36577) 11.7 (39750) (0.92) following gas categories: GENERAL Finest Platinum: I 2H (G20 with a governed gas supply at 20 mbar (8 Max. gas rate (after 10 mins operation i.e. hot) 1.12 m (39.6 ft in.wg) inlet pressure). Min. domestic hot water flow rate 2.1 l/min...
Maximum flue length ‘L(i)’ (measured from the boiler outlet centre line to the outside wall face). Finest Platinum = 2500mm (99in) Maximum flue length ‘L(ii)’ (measured from the boiler outlet centre line to the outside wall face). Finest Platinum = 2000mm (79in)
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d) The flue system must use either a flanged elbow or a vertical Additional instructions for flue systems incorporating a vertical flue turret socket at the entry/exit to the appliance. outlet (Fig. 3) are given in the supplements at the rear of this booklet.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FLUE TERMINAL POSITION • GAS SAFETY (INSTALLATION AND USE) REGULATIONS 1996 (AS AMENDED) The appliance is suitable only for installation in GB and IE and • should be installed in accordance with the rules in force. •...
FLUE TERMINAL POSITION d) An existing meter and/or pipework should be of sufficient size to carry the maximum boiler input plus the demand Detailed recommendations for flue installation are given in BS of any other installed appliance. (BS 6891: 1988). 5440:1.
ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF FILLING A SEALED SYSTEM FLEXIBLE HOSE UNION TEMPORARY CONNECTION To be removed immediately after filling • • • • • • DOUBLE STOP STOP Note: CHECK HEATING SYSTEM VALVE VALVE VALVE The appliance has a built in RETURN •...
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TYPICAL SYSTEM DESIGN PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE OUTLET TO DRAIN APPLIANCE • SUPPLY CH FLOW DOMESTIC HOT WATER OUT MAINS WATER IN CH RETURN • • • RADIATOR WITH • • 2 LOCKSHIELD VALVES • IN OPEN POSITION • • DOMESTIC HOT WATER •...
INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE Before installing the appliance, check that the chosen location is e) Drill the four fixing holes using an 8 mm drill and insert the wall suitable (section 3.2) and that the requirements for flue position plugs provided. (section 3.3) and minimum clearances (Fig.
DETERMINING THE POSITION OF THE AIR/FLUE DUCT HOLE • • 13(a) REAR FLUE 13(b) SIDE FLUE • 95mm • • • POSITION OF DUCT HOLE 200mm • 225mm • 95mm • • 225mm • POSITION OF WALL MOUNTING PLATE • •...
GAS CONNECTION 4.7.1 PREPARING THE AIR/FLUE DUCTS Refer to Fig 14. Measure the required flue length as shown in Figure 16. Refer to section 2.5 to determine whether any extension Extend a gas supply pipe of not less than15 mm OD copper to the kits are required.
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AIR/FLUE DUCT ASSEMBLY • • EXTERNAL SEALING RING • Ensure the “O” ring (fitted in the flanged end of the flue elbow only) is located correctly. • STANDARD TERMINAL Fits Inside Duct EXTENSION DUCT(S) • Fits Over Duct STANDARD DUCT Fits Outside Elbow •...
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ASSEMBLING THE FLUE SYSTEM SLIDE EXTERNAL SEALING RING UP TO FLUE TERMINAL • • INTERNAL • SEALING RING • • • • • • STANDARD DUCT EXTENSION STANDARD Push ducts fully over elbow Push extension duct Drill and screw TERMINAL Check terminal and drill two 3·3mm dia.
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4.7.3 INSTALLING THE AIR/FLUE DUCT FROM INSIDE THE ROOM c) Finally use the internal sealing ring to make good the Wall thickness up to 800 mm (31in) only. internal hole, and check that the terminal is correctly a) Push the terminal through the wall liner taking care to located on the outside wall (Where possible this should ensure that the terminal is the correct way round and the...
INSTALLING THE FLUE SYSTEM FROM OUTSIDE THE BUILDING 100mm Dia. HOLE FIT ELBOW INTERNAL WALL • (AFTER SETTING CORRECT SEALING RING LENGTH AND ALIGNMENT) • • • • EXTERNAL WALL SEALING RING INSERT FLUE LENGTHS FROM • OUTSIDE THE ROOM. ENSURE EXTERNAL WALL SLIDE INTERNAL SEALING RING...
COMMISSIONING AND TESTING Before commissioning the appliance, the whole gas installation FILLING THE WATER SYSTEMS including the meter MUST be purged and tested for gas tightness A special feature of the Finest and Finest Gold is that the water in accordance with BS 6891: 1988. systems can be completely filled prior to fitting the boiler.
g) Close the DHW tap and ensure that the burner goes out (BLUE COMMISSIONING THE APPLIANCE light off) and the pump stops after an over-run period of 5 minutes. Refer to Fig. 25 Ensure that the room thermostat (if fitted) is calling for heat. Turn the clock override switch to the ‘I’...
WATER FLOW SWITCH: card. This device prevents the burner from firing if there is inadequate water flow through the main heat exchanger. For further information contact: Halstead Boilers Ltd, Service Help Line, PRE-HEAT: 01926 834 834 Comfort selected: With no demand for DHW the boiler will fire periodically for a few seconds to maintain the DHW plate heat exchanger in a heated condition.
The boiler incorporates a flue sampling point on the top panel in injector(s) being blocked please call the Halstead Service Department. front of the flue outlet. If the service engineer has suitable equipment to analyse the flue gas, the plastic cap may be removed and a 6mm IGNITION AND DETECTION ELECTRODES inside diameter sample tube fitted.
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AIR PRESSURE SWITCH PIPES GENERAL Check that the pressure switch sensing pipes are not blocked or NOTE: Safe handling of substances. damaged. It is not necessary to remove the air pressure switch Care should be taken when handling the boiler insulation panels, which is not adjustable and does not require any servicing.
GENERAL section 9 (Parts Replacement). Before looking for a fault condition, check that: For further information contact: Halstead Boilers Ltd., • The mains electrical supply is turned on. Service Help line : 01926 834834 • The clock and/or room thermostat (if fitted) are calling for heat (CH 'faults' only) DIAGNOSTIC INDICATOR LED’S...
DHW FAULT FINDING CENTRAL HEATING FAULT FINDING When the hot water tap is turned on, the controls should carry out Upon a demand for Central Heating, (closure of the time switch and a set of start up checks followed by an ignition sequence. Refer to room thermostat, if fitted) , the controls should carry out a set of start up section 5.2 checks, followed by an ignition sequence.
e) Disconnect the two electrical leads from the Modureg. AIR PRESSURE SWITCH Ensure that the gas supply is turned OFF and remove the four Refer to Fig. 29 socket screws securing the gas service cock to the gas control. g) Remove the four screws securing the gas outlet flange to a) Ensure supply voltage is isolated.
DHW thermistor: Close the cold water inlet valve and open all CH MICROSWITCH DHW taps to empty the DHW circuit. Refer to Fig. 34 CH/O’Heat thermistor: Close the boiler flow and return isolating a) Ensure supply voltage is isolated. valves and drain the boiler’s CH circuit, refer to section 9.12. b) Remove the casing front panel and lower the controls fascia d) Disconnect the electrical lead...
9.20 MAIN HEAT EXCHANGER 9.17 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE Refer to Fig. 34 Refer to Fig. 29 Remove the casing front panel and lower the controls fascia Remove the casing front panel. Refer to Fig. 31 panel. Refer to section 9.3. b) Remove the sealed chamber front panel (4 screws).
SHORT PARTS LIST G C Part Description Makers Pt No. BURNER (Nat gas) 700563 BURNER (Propane) 700562 MANIFOLD SET(Nat gas) 700564 IGNITION ELECTRODE L/H 500620 IGNITION ELECTRODE R/H 500621 DETECTION ELECTRODE 500622 GAS CONTROL (Nat gas) 500632 GAS CONTROL (Propane) 500636 988455 AIR PRESSURE SWITCH...
SUPPLEMENT 1 Supplementary instructions for flue systems with a vertical outlet. Vertical flue terminal length - max 4000mm (158 in) min 565 mm (22 in) IMPORTANT: The equivalent flue length must not exceed 4000mm' Extension duct (each extension extends the flue length by up to 767 mm) 90°...
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Service Helpline: 01926 834834. Training: 01926 834838. Email: sales@halsteadboilers.co.uk or service@halsteadboilers.co.uk or training@halsteadboilers.co.uk Website: www.halsteadboilers.co.uk Halstead Boilers is continuously improving its products and may therefore change specifications without prior notice. The statutory rights of the consumer are not affected. HB 9/03-750985 S E R V I C E H E L P L I N E : 0 1 9 2 6 8 3 4 8 3 4 T R A I N I N G : 0 1 9 2 6 8 3 4 8 3 8 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel.
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