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When replacing any part on this appliance, use only spare parts that you can be assured conform to the safety and performance specification that we require. Do not use reconditioned or copy parts that have not been clearly authorised by Ideal Boilers. October 2009 UIN 203320 A05 For the very latest copy of literature for specification &...
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DOCUMENT AMENDMENTS Relevant Installation changes implemented in this book from Mod Level .....A04 (Oct 08) to A05 (Oct 09) Ideal Stelrad Group reserve the right to vary specification without notice icos system - Installation and Servicing...
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back GENERAL Table 1 - General Data Boiler Size HE15 HE24 Gas supply 2H-G20-20mbar Gas Supply Connection Rc1/2 (1/2" BSP Female) Injector size Stereomatic 5.6mm dia. Flow Connection Central Heating 22mm copper compression Return Connection Central Heating 22mm copper compression Flue Terminal Diameter mm (in) 100 (4)
back GENERAL INTRODUCTION The icos system HE range is a cast aluminium wall mounted, The boiler features a comprehensive diagnostic system which full sequence, automatic spark ignition, low water content, gives detailed information on the boiler status when operating, and performance of key components to aid commissioning fanned flue, high efficiency, condensing system gas boiler.
Elbow Kit (Maximum 4 elbows / installation) please enquire. • Concentric Flue Screw Retaining Kit Any direct connection of a control device not approved by Ideal • Powered Vertical Flue Kit 5m primary and 17m secondary Stelrad Group could invalidate the certification and the normal is a typical maximum length.
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back GENERAL BOILER DIMENSIONS, SERVICES & CLEARANCES all dimensions in mm (in) The boiler connections are made on the boiler piping frame. where wall thicknesses do not exceed 600mm (24"). Refer to Frames 34 & 32. Where the space into which the boiler is going to be installed is less than the length of flue required the flue The following minimum clearances must be maintained for must be fitted from the outside.
back GENERAL GAS SUPPLY Table 3 - Balanced Flue Terminal Position Flue Terminal Positions Min. Spacing* The local gas supplier should be consulted, at the installation planning stage, in order to establish the availability of an 1. Directly below, above or alongside an opening adequate supply of gas.
WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEM BOILER CONTROL INTERLOCKS IMPORTANT. Ideal Stelrad Group recommend that heating systems utilising full thermostatic radiator valve control of temperature in A minimum length of 1metre of copper pipe MUST be fitted to individual rooms should also be fitted with a room thermostat...
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back GENERAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - continued The maximum cold water capacity of the system should General not exceed 143 litres, if not pressurized. However, if the 1. The installation must comply with all relevant national and system is to be pressurized, the efficiency of the local regulations.
Ideal Stelrad Group recommend Water Treatment in accordance with the Benchmark Guidance Notes on Water Treatment in Central Heating Systems. Ideal Stelrad Group recommend the use of Fernox Copal or MB1 or GE Betz Sentinel X100 inhibitors and associated water treatment products, which must be used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
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back INSTALLATION BOILER ASSEMBLY - Exploded View icos system - Installation and Servicing...
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back INSTALLATION UNPACKING The boiler is supplied fully assembled in one Pack A, together with a telescopic flue assembly for lengths up to 595mm, rear or side flue outlet, in Pack B. Unpack and check the contents. Pack A Contents Boiler Hardware Pack Box Pre-piping Frame...
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back INSTALLATION 10 PACKAGING REMOVAL 1. Ensure the boiler is on a sound flat surface. 2. Carefully remove the strapping. 3. Fold back the top flaps to gain access to: Instructions 1 year guarantee Pre-piping frame Wall mounting template/ Wall mounting template. protective packaging (located under pre-piping frame on protective packaging).
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back INSTALLATION 12 DETERMINING THE FLUE LENGTH AND FLUE PACKS REQUIRED IMPORTANT.The boiler MUST be installed in a vertical position FLUE KITS Dimension X - Wall thickness. Pack B - supplied as standard. Dimension L - Wall thickness plus boiler spacing. Finishing Kit - supplied as an optional extra.
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back INSTALLATION 12A DETERMINING THE FLUE LENGTH AND FLUE PACKS REQUIRED, CONT'D Notes. 1. It is recommended that a support bracket is fitted for every 1 meter of extension pipe used and a bracket Total Flue length dimension Flue should be used at every joint, to ensure pipes are held at (measuring from CL of turret to outside wall) the correct angle.
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back INSTALLATION 14 WALL MOUNTING TEMPLATE The wall mounting template is located on the internal protective packaging. Extended centre line Note. The template shows the positions of the fixing holes and V - See Diagram Below the rear flue hole centre for standard installation. Care MUST be taken to ensure the correct holes are drilled.
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back INSTALLATION 16 TERMINAL WALL SEAL ASSEMBLY / POSITIONING Prior to fitting the flue, the rubber terminal wall seal provided Once the flue is installed it is IMPORTANT that the rubber in the flue pack MUST be fitted to the flue terminal as shown terminal wall seal is pressed against the outside wall to below in Figure 1.
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back INSTALLATION 18 FLUE EXTENSION DUCTS - For total flue lengths greater than 595mm Pack D Flue extension duct kit contents. Flue support cutting aid Extension duct & clamp (shown folded up) 1.0m (39") long Wall plugs - 4 off Flue duct support nm8732 No.
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back INSTALLATION 21 FITTING THE PIPING FRAME AND VALVES (Rear Flue outlet shown) Note. Isolating valves are supplied separately in the hardware pack box. Fit to the piping frame BEFORE mounting the boiler. TO FIT THE PRE-PIPING FRAME DIRECTLY TO THE WALL TO FIT THE PRE-PIPING FRAME USING THE STAND-OFF FRAME •...
back INSTALLATION 22 CONDENSATE DRAIN Before mounting the boiler on the wall, the condensate drain (provided in the h/ware pack) must be connected from the boiler 'S' trap to a drainage point, preferably within the building. Ensure that the condensate trap is full of water before commissioning the boiler.
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back INSTALLATION 24 CONDENSATE PIPE TERMINATION CONFIGURATIONS . . . continued 3. INTERNAL CONNECTION TO SOIL AND VENT STACK Termination into a down pipe can take place providing it can be confirmed that the down pipe is part of a combined waste and rain water system. * Make connection to SVP using a solvent welded saddle BOILER Air Break...
back INSTALLATION 25 MOUNTING THE BOILER IMPORTANT. 5. Using the fibre washers supplied in the hardware pack box, engage and then tighten the 4 water unions. 1. Before mounting the boiler on the wall place it on its left 6. Engage and tighten the gas union, ensuring that the blue hand side, fit the 'S' trap hose moulding/nut and fold the fibre washer is in place.
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back INSTALLATION 27 FITTING THE OPTIONAL ROOF FLUE KIT (Flat or Pitched) Note. A flat or pitched roof flashing plate (not supplied) is required before proceeding with the installation of this kit. This kit is suitable for both flat and pitched roof terminations, using a concentric flue to run vertically from the top of the boiler and terminating above roof level.
back INSTALLATION 29 FLUE TERMINAL POSITION The terminal should be positioned so that products of combustion can safely disperse at all times. Pluming may occur at the termination so, where possible, terminal positions where this could cause a nuisance should be avoided. Minimum dimensions are shown below 300mm 625mm...
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back INSTALLATION 30 FLUE ARRANGEMENT Note. The equivalent flue length resistance of the elbow kits are: elbow kit = 1m elbow kit = 0.6m icos system - Installation and Servicing...
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back INSTALLATION 31 ASSEMBLING THE ROOF FLUE KIT Determine the correct height that the flue should terminate above the roof. If after calculating or measuring the overall flue height from the top of the boiler, it is necessary to cut both pipes of assembly A, then ensure they are cut equally leaving the inner flue tube longer than the outer air tube as supplied.
back INSTALLATION 32 GAS CONNECTION IMPORTANT. The gas service cock is sealed with a non-metallic blue fibre washer so must not be overheated when making capillary connections. Refer to Frame 2 for details of the position of the gas connection. A boiler gas supply pipe length of 20m and not less than 15mm O.D.
back INSTALLATION WATER CONNECTIONS Isolating valve (shown in the open position) Condensate drain pipe located here Pressure gauge Piping frame 22mm copper pipe Isolating valve Compression (shown in the gas cock open position) Drain point FLOW Notes. 1. For heating loads in excess of 60,000 Btu/h use 28mm x 22mm connectors to connect the 22mm copper pipe boiler flow and return pipes to 28mm system...
back INSTALLATION 36 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Wiring should be 3 core PVC insulated cable, not less WARNING. This appliance MUST be earthed. than 0.75 mm (24 x 0.2mm), and to BS 6500 Table 16. A mains supply of 230 V ~ 50 Hz is required. For IE reference should be made to the current ETCI The fuse rating should be 3A.
back INSTALLATION 38 EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL CONTROLS Wiring external to the boiler MUST be in accordance with the current I.E.E. (BS.7671) Wiring Regulations and any local regulations. For IE reference should be made L2 L1 to the current ETCI rules for electrical installations. Room 'stat The fuse rating should be 3A.
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back INSTALLATION 39 PICTORIAL WIRING DIAGRAM LEGEND - red b - blue v - violet bk - black w - white br - brown y - yellow gy - grey y/g - yellow/green or - orange Dry fire pk - pink thermistor icos system - Installation and Servicing...
back INSTALLATION 40 FUNCTIONAL FLOW WIRING DIAGRAM Dry fire thermistor y r bk v nm8043b LEGEND b - blue - red bk - black v - violet br - brown w - white gy - grey y - yellow or - orange y/g - yellow/green pk - pink 41 COMMISSIONING AND TESTING...
back INSTALLATION 42 INITIAL LIGHTING LEGEND A. Boiler On/Off switch. B. Thermostat knob. D. Burner On Neon E. Reset button. F . Injector pressure test point. G . Inlet pressure test point. H. Gas service cock. J. Casing pressure test point. K.
back INSTALLATION 43 INITIAL LIGHTING - continued For additional gas supply information refer to "Gas Supply" on page 9. 13. Set the boiler thermostat knob (B) to position 6 and switch the boiler on/off switch (A) to ON. The boiler IMPORTANT.
Programmer Users Instructions and hand them to the contract yourself or alternatively offer to the customer the householder. benefits of the Ideal Care Scheme, details of which are outlined in the householder pack supplied with this boiler. icos system -...
back SERVICING 46 SERVICING SCHEDULE For the very latest copy of literature for specification & maintenance practices, visit our website www.idealboilers.com, where you will be able to download the relevant information. N.B. Technical Bulletins are also available on www.idealboilers.com. WARNING. Always turn OFF the gas supply at the gas service cock, and switch OFF and disconnect the electricity supply to the appliance before servicing.
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back SERVICING BOILER SEALING PANEL / BOTTOM PANEL REMOVAL 1. To remove the sealing panel remove the 4 screws. 2. Remove the panel. 3. To remove the bottom panel remove the 2 screws. 4. Pull the right hand side of the panel down. Slide it to the right and withdraw.
back SERVICING 50 FAN AND VENTURI ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND CLEANING 1. Disconnect the electrical leads from the fan. 2. Undo the gas pipe union connection to the injector housing. 3. Undo the screw on the fan mounting bracket. 4. Lift off fan and venturi assembly. 5.
back SERVICING 52 CLEANING THE CONDENSATE 'S' TRAP 1. Swing the control box down into the servicing position. Refer to Frame 49. 2. Disconnect the condensate drain pipe. 3. Remove the screw and elongated bolt, pull the trap down and forward to remove. 4.
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back SERVICING 58 BURNER INJECTOR REPLACEMENT 1. Refer to Frame 55. 2. Remove the boiler front and sealing panels. Refer to Injector Frames 47 & 48. 3. Disconnect the electrical leads from the fan. 4. Undo the gas pipe union connection to the injector housing. 5.
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back SERVICING 61 IGNITION ELECTRODE REPLACEMENT 5. Remove the remaining screw holding the ignition 1. Refer to Frame 55. electrode to the combustion chamber. 2. Remove the boiler front and sealing panels. Refer to 6. Remove the electrode. Frames 47 & 48. 7.
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back SERVICING 63 SPARK GENERATOR REPLACEMENT 1. Refer to Frame 55. 2. Disconnect the lead from the spark generator and bracket. 3. Remove the 2 M4 screws securing the spark generator to the chassis. 4. Fit the new spark generator and re-assemble in reverse order.
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SERVICING 66 COMBUSTION CHAMBER INSULATION REPLACEMENT 11. Fit new insulation piece - Ideal Stelrad Group recommends that, for your own comfort and safety and to comply with good working practice, the (a) Locate and align the insulation with the electrode...
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back SERVICING 67 CONTROL BOX REPLACEMENT 9. Reassemble in reverse order, ensuring that the control box is located correctly in the housing before reconnecting 1. Refer to Frame 55. the electrical wiring. 2. Remove the boiler front and bottom panels. Refer to 10.
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back SERVICING 69 USER CONTROL REPLACEMENT Note. Only the display unit is replaced. 1. Refer to Frame 55. 2. Loosen the screw on the underside of the user control. 3. Pull the display unit forward to remove. 4. Push the new display unit into position. 5.
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back SERVICING 71 SAFETY RELIEF VALVE REPLACEMENT 6. Withdraw the securing pin. 1. Refer to Frame 55. 2. Remove the boiler front and bottom panels. Refer to 7. Remove the safety valve. Frame 47 & 48. 8. Fit the new safety valve and refit the securing pin. 3.
back SERVICING 73 DRAINING THE BOILER 1. Refer to Frame 55. 2. Remove the boiler front and bottom panels. Refer to Frame 47 & 48. 3. Close all the water isolating valves on the piping frame. 4. Attach a length of hose to the drain point and open the drain valve.
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back SERVICING 75 HEAT EXCHANGER REPLACEMENT 17. Remove the edge clip securing the dry fire thermistor Refer also to Frame 8 - 'Boiler Exploded View'. wiring. IMPORTANT 18. Remove the blind grommet to gain access to the return pipe securing bracket. Before starting the removal procedure, protect the gas and electrical controls with a waterproof sheet or plastic bag.
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back SERVICING 76 EXPANSION VESSEL REPLACEMENT 1. Refer to Frame 55. 2. Drain the boiler. Refer to Frame 73. 3. Unscrew all the gas and water connection unions on the boiler side of the valves. 4. Remove the screw from the turret clamp and remove the turret.
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back FAULT FINDING 78 FAULT FINDING CHART MAIN MENU In order to assist fault finding the boiler has an LED diagnostic display. The key to the display codes is as follows: GO TO FRAME 79 ALTERNATING 'L' 'F' GO TO FRAME 80 ALTERNATING 'L' 'E' ALTERNATING 'L' 'A' GO TO FRAME 81...
back FAULT FINDING 79 L..F..(FLAME DETECTION ERROR) If the boiler reset button is Check gas supply Is gas pressure available at pressed does the boiler ignite for and rectify fault the boiler inlet ? a short time then extinguish? Check gas valve Is 200 V DC supply Check the detection electrode and...
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back FAULT FINDING 80 L..E..H..E..(PCB ERROR) Check earth connection to the boiler. If it is Check for an excess voltage between still in excess of 50 V consult a qualified neutral and earth. electrician to check the household Is the value below 50V? electrical supply and circuitry.
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back FAULT FINDING 81 L..A..(OVERHEAT ERROR) Can the overheat condition be reset by pressing Replace overheat thermostat the boiler reset button when the system is cold ? Is the boiler and CH system filled with Fill and vent the system and open all water and all isolation valves open ? isolation valves Does the pump setting give a differential...
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back FAULT FINDING H9/L9 (HEAT EXCHANGER OVERHEAT) 84 H..4..(DRY FIRE THERMISTOR ERROR) Can the fault condition be reset by switching off Is the system filled and vented and all isolation the mains supply to the boiler ? valves open, including TRV's & Bypass? Check the pump is operating correctly in Heating &...
When replacing any part on this appliance use only spare parts that you can be assured conform to the safety and performance specification that we require. Do not use reconditioned or copy parts that have not been clearly authorised by Ideal Stelrad Group.
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back SHORT LIST OF PARTS 87 SHORT LIST nm8046b icos system - Installation and Servicing...
back LIST OF PARTS 88 BOILER CASING ASSEMBLY 1. Front casing panel with screws. 2. Sealing panel with screws. 4. Bottom panel with screws. 89 CONTROLS ASSEMBLY Controls assy with screws. Controls hinge bracket. User controls (without item 38). PCB (primary controls). User controls housing Mains switch.
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back INSTALLER NOTIFICATION GUIDELINES A change to Building Regulations (England and Wales) requires the installer to notify when installing a heating appliance, as from 1st April 2005. Install and commission this appliance to manufacturers' instructions Complete the Benchmark Checklist Competent Person's Choose SELF CERTIFICATION SCHEME BUILDING CONTROL...
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Manufactured under an ISO 9001 registered quality management system FM 59915 Ideal Boilers, P.O. Box 103, National Ave, Kingston upon Hull, HU5 4JN. Telephone: 01482 492 251 Fax: 01482 448 858. Registration No. London 322 137. Ideal Stelrad Group pursues a policy of continuing improvement in the design and performance of its products.