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HEATING SOLUTIONS BLUE FLAME ENVIROMAX CONDENSING BOILER TECHNICAL MANUAL This manual must remain with the householder once installation is complete Working towards a greener planet...
FOREWORD & CONTENTS FOREWORD We would like to thank you for purchasing a high efficiency Firebird Blue Flame Enviromax condensing oil boiler. This instruction manual is produced for the reference and guidance of qualified installation engineers, preferably OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association) registered. EU legislation governs the manufacture, operation and effi- ciency of all domestic central heating oil boilers.
STANDARDS & REGULATIONS To ensure the highest standards of installation & safety, In addition, the work must comply with relevant it is important that the boiler be installed in compliance building regulations for oil fired boilers and oil storage with the following regulations where applicable. It is tanks.
SAFETY HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION Safety - conformity was demonstrated by meeting the following standards: The installer should be aware of his/her responsibilities under the current, local Health and Safety at Work Act. The interests EN60335-1: 2012: Household and Similar Electrical Appliances of safety are best served if the boiler is installed and - Safety - Part 1: General Requirements commissioned by a competent, qualified engineer, OFTEC...
HOUSEHOLDER INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING PROCEDURE Burner Lockout POPULAR, HEATPAC & SLIMLINE HEATPAC The boiler is factory fitted with a burner control box To start the boiler: lockout safety feature which operates automatically if a fault occurs in the burner operation. Should this occur, the Switch on power supply to boiler.
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Sound levels must also be a consideration. Whilst, Firebird Blue Flame boilers are one of the quietest boilers on the market, some householders are particularly sensitive. The Firebird top outlet low level flue kit has been specifically designed for Firebird boilers. The use of third partly low level flue kits is not acceptable.
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4.2 - CONDENSATE DISPOSAL - REGULATIONS & GUIDELINES Firebird condensing boilers, when in condensing mode, extract more heat from the flue products and the resulting condensate which is mildly acidic, needs to be drained from the boiler via a condensate pipe to the drainage system.
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4.2 - CONDENSATE DISPOSAL - REGULATIONS & GUIDELINES SYSTEM NO. 2 - CONDENSATE PUMP (kit available as an optional extra) If the boiler is situated such that it is below a drainage area (eg. basement), a condensate pump can be used. Condensate Pump can be positioned within the casing of the boiler on the base or fixed to the casing of the boiler...
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450mm from painted eaves. Prevailing wind should be taken into account when siting a flue. FIREBIRD RECOMMENDS AS PER OFTEC RECOMMENDATIONS, THAT THE FLUE SHOULD BE A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 1 METRE FROM OPENINGS SO THAT IT DOES NOT CAUSE A NUISANCE AND PERMITS THE DISPERSAL OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS (SEE PAGE 10).
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4.3 - FLUE REGULATIONS - REGULATIONS & GUIDELINES Clearances advised by BS 5410 Part 1: 2014 Regular Appliance (Open, Low Level Discharge and Balanced) Flue Termination Clearance The basic requirement with regard to flue positioning is that no hazard or nuisance is caused by the flue gases. Diagrams 20a and 20b show clearances advised by BS 5410 Part 1: 2014.
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BALANCED FLUE BOILERS The Firebird boiler may be set for room-sealed flue operation using a Firebird condensing balanced flue kit. This kit does not draw combustion air from inside the room. It is drawn from outside, direct to the burner by an air pipe supplied with the boiler.
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4.4 - FLUE SYSTEMS - REGULATIONS & GUIDELINES CONDENSATE PLUME DISPERSAL When choosing the location for a condensing boiler, special consideration must be given to the positioning of the flue terminal. Care should be taken to locate it so as to prevent either the end user or their neighbours perceiving the plume to be a nuisance.
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4.5 - OIL SUPPLY - REGULATIONS & GUIDELINES OIL STORAGE TANK SITING DEAERATOR SINGLE PIPE SYSTEMS Deaerators should not vent in internal spaces Consult OFTEC Manuals (see OFTEC Book 3) It is unlikely that a fire will start at an oil tank. However, the Where installations normally require a two pipe system stored fuel must be protected from a fire or heat source but have long or impractical return line runs, a deaerator...
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4.5 - OIL SUPPLY - REGULATIONS & GUIDELINES REGULATIONS & STANDARDS In England and Wales, installation in single family dwellings have to comply with the building Regulations Part J. This requires compliance with BS 5410 Part 1 : 2014. All tanks either deemed to be at risk or with a capacity of more than 2,500 litres will require to be bunded.
5.1 - TECHNICAL DETAILS - POPULAR Front Side Dimensions (mm) Model Output Weight Blue Flame Enviromax Popular 26 All connections are 1” BSP WATER CONTENT Water Content Boiler - 24 Litres WATER SIDE RESISTANCE Flow rate to give a nominal...
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Side Front Back Base Dimensions (mm) Model Output Weight Blue Flame Enviromax Heatpac 26 All connections are 1” BSP WATER CONTENT Water Content Boiler - 24 Litres WATER SIDE RESISTANCE Flow rate to give a nominal output at 10K differential Flow Rate Measured 2135 kg/h Waterside Resistance 0.18 mbar...
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Side Back Base Dimensions (mm) Model Output Weight Blue Flame Enviromax Slimline Heatpac 26 All connections are 1” BSP Connections located at back of boiler: 2 x 1” flow = top 1 x 1” return = bottom WATER CONTENT Water Content Boiler - 24 Litres...
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A qualified electrician must carry out all electric wiring in accordance with current ETCI / IET Regulations and any local regulations which may apply. 7 Pin Blue Flame Enviromax Popular, with permanent live wiring guide. High temperture limit thermostat reset pin inside screw off cover...
(5 pin plug order code: 112975) Permanent live T2 = switch live L1 = permanent live Power to burner (7 pin plug) Blue Flame Enviromax Slimline Heatpac Permanent live Earth Neutral Timed switch live Power to burner (7 pin plug)
Heatpac, ensure that the flue pipe is secured in place. N The installation certificate and the commissioning certificate within the boiler passport should be completed and posted to Firebird within 28 days of Burner set-up: installation (this can also be done online on the N Check that the sealing ring is in position (see burner Firebird website).
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(this is to allow for slight variations in caloric value (cv) of the fuel). The burner air setting should not be adjusted. 6. If the CO reading is greater than 40ppm when commissioning this boiler, contact the Firebird technical desk for assistance before leaving the premises.
1. Carry out a combustion analysis. 2. Follow the steps as set out in the burner set-up Cleaning a Firebird Enviromax Blue Flame boiler: section. 3. Check safety operation, pull out the photo cell, cover 1.
N Correct commissioning will ensure that your boiler is 8. Firebird will not accept any liability in respect of any set to operate at its maximum fuel efficiency. defect occurring to the product due to limescale build-up and or low return water temperature.
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