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Grant 50/70 User, Installation And Servicing Instructions

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EFFICIENT HEATING SOLUTIONS
Part No. IRL 003 Rev. 02 May 2010
GRANT
Vortex Condensing Oil Boilers
USER, INSTALLATION
and

SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS

Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Models
with outputs up to 240,000 Btu/h
For use with Kerosene only
After installing the boiler leave these instructions with the User
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This appliance must be commissioned upon installation, the information recorded and returned to
Grant Engineering (Ireland) Ltd., using the form contained within the boiler passport provided.
Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty.
This appliance is deemed a controlled service and specific regional statutory
requirements may be applicable.

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  • Page 1: Servicing Instructions

    IMPORTANT NOTICE This appliance must be commissioned upon installation, the information recorded and returned to Grant Engineering (Ireland) Ltd., using the form contained within the boiler passport provided. Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty. This appliance is deemed a controlled service and specific regional statutory...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Boiler servicing ........38 Wiring diagrams ........42 Fault finding ..........46 Boiler spares ..........48 Burner spares ........... 49 Health and safety information ....51 EC declaration of conformity ....52 Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    To achieve the maximum efficiencies possible from combine to produce heat and water vapour. The water the Grant Vortex boiler, the heating system should be vapour produced is in the form of superheated steam in designed to the following parameters: the heat exchanger.

  • Page 4: User Instructions

    Boiler (under cover) (System models only) thermostat Lock-out Front panel removed button (pull forward at top, then lift off) Front panel bottom locating tags Fig. A Boiler controls (Indoor/Utility model shown) Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 5 About your fuel adequate ventilation. Any ventilation openings provided by the Installer must not be obstructed. Grant Vortex boilers only operate on Class C2 Kerosene Periodically check that they are clear. to BS 2869:1998. Do not attempt to 'box in' the boiler or build a...
  • Page 6 Excessive venting will reduce the system pressure, so only vent when necessary and check the system pressure as mentioned above. Re-pressurise the system if necessary. Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...

  • Page 7: Boiler Technical Information

    Max operating press - open sys 2.5 bar Weight includes burner but excludes flue. ** 125 mm diameter flue required for flexible flue liner (Orange system). Refer to Sections 4.1 and 4.7 for further details. Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 8 Do not use this test point for temperature or efficiency readings. When setting the 50/70 to 15 kW output the burner air adjuster disc requires repositioning. Refer to Section 7 Commissioning. When setting the 50/90 to 15 or 20 kW output the combustion head must be changed. Refer to Section 9.4 Cleaning the burner.
  • Page 9 FRONT VIEW RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE VIEW VIEW Fig. 1c - 50/90 Boiler House dimensions PLAN VIEW Flow Return Condensate drain FRONT VIEW LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE VIEW VIEW Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 10 VIEW VIEW Fig. 1f - 155/200, 200/240 Indoor/Utility dimensions PLAN VIEW Flue centre line Flue spigot Condensate drain outlet Alternative condensate drain outlets FRONT VIEW RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE VIEW VIEW Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...

  • Page 11: General Boiler Information

    For Conventional flue applications where a chimney is to be lined - Grant recommends the use of the Grant The temperature of the water leaving the boiler to heat ‘Orange’ flue system, specifically designed for the the radiators and hot water cylinder is User adjustable.
  • Page 12 Regulations to comply with IMPORTANT Before starting any work on the boiler, or fuel supply Installation of a Grant Vortex boiler must be in please read the health and safety information given in accordance with the following recommendations:- Section 14 on page 51.
  • Page 13 10mm OD pipe 12mm OD pipe Fill gauge pipe Fuel Shut-off storage valve tank Fire Fire valve valve sensor Sludge Shut-off valve valve Filter Pump Fig. 3 - Single pipe system Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 14 De-aeration device e.g. Tiger Loop Fill See Fig. 6 pipe section 4.4.6 Supply Fuel storage Fire tank valve Return Sludge Tankmaster valve Fig. 5 - De-aeration device system Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 15 7 In the event of an electrical fault after installation of the boiler, the following electrical system checks must be carried out:- Short circuit, Polarity, Earth continuity and Resistance to earth. Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 16 For proper combustion of fuel and effective near the boiler. discharge of combustion products to the open air. Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 17 A condensate drain at the base of the flue system is not required. 3 The flue terminal must be at least 600 mm from Fig. 10a - Grant Orange flue system in a typical any opening into the building, and 600 mm above brick chimney any vertical structure or wall less than a horizontal distance of 750 mm from the terminal.
  • Page 18 GFKIT 8/125 125 mm dia. x 8 metre GFKIT 10/100 100 mm dia. x 10 metre GFKIT 10/125 125 mm dia. x 10 metre GFKIT 11/100 100 mm dia. x 11 metre Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 19 Apart from a conventional flue, several balanced flue Where it is not possible to terminate the low level flue options are available for use with the Grant Vortex at low level, a plume diverter kit is available for fitting boilers. All are suitable for use with Class C2 kerosene.
  • Page 20 (x2) Starter elbow (x1) Plume diverter kit components 50/70, Indoor/Utility, 50/90 Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House models A = 768 mm 90/120, 120/155 Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House models A = 780 mm 155/200, 200/240 Indoor/Utility and Boiler House models A = 1102 mm Fig.
  • Page 21 25° C. Refer to Section 10 for connection details. can detect any rise and fall in the ambient air temperature, i.e. in a room with a radiator. Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 22 For Long term protection against corrosion and scale, after flushing, it is recommended that an inhibitor such as Betzdearborn's Sentinel X100 or Fernox MB-1 is dosed in accordance with the guidelines given in BS 7593:1992. Failure to implement the guidelines will invalidate the warranty. Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 23 Dual stat (comes fitted) Heating return Dual stat phials Heating flow Vortex 90/120, 120/155, 155/200, 200/240 Boiler House Vortex 50/90 Boiler House Fig. 12 - Water connections and thermostat phial positions Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 24 See Fig. 13 50/90 Boiler House Flow connection: A 1" BSP socket is provided on the 1 All Grant Vortex boilers are suitable for use with boiler for the flow connection. This is located sealed systems complying with the requirements of underneath the side blanking plate on the right hand BS 5449.
  • Page 25 40° C to prevent internal corrosion of the boiler water jacket. If thermostatic radiator valves are fitted, the system must incorporate an adequate by-pass. Fig. 14 - Sealed system boilers Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 26 (from externally to a domestic waste system/soil stack or run kitchen sink, washing machine, etc.) externally to a gully, hopper or soakaway. • directly into the soil stack Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...

  • Page 27: Condensate Disposa

    50 mm from the bottom Backfill with 10 mm 100 mm Sealed of the tube. Holes facing plastic limestone chippings away from the property. tube Fig. 16 - Purpose made condensate soakaway Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 28 MUST be fitted. If the trap is re-located outside The outlet of the trap will accept 21.5 mm to 23 mm the boiler then the following applies: OD Polypropylene overflow pipe for the condensate discharge pipe. Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 29 6 From the front of boiler, remove the straight connector end of the flexible hose from the top of the condensate trap. Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...

  • Page 30: Boiler Installation

    Fig. 19a - Low level balanced flue (Yellow System) Dimension (mm) Model A dia 50/70 Indoor/Utility, 50/90 Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House 90/120, 120/155 Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House 1102 155/200, 200/240 Indoor/Utility and Boiler House Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 31 Fig. 20a - High level balanced flue (White system) Dimension (mm) Model A dia 1215* 1715 - 2115 50/70 Indoor/Utility, 50/90 Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House 1280* 1700 - 2020 90/120, 120/155 Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House 1595* 2015 - 2335...
  • Page 32 5. If the Grant ‘Orange’ flue system is being used – Fig. 21 - Boiler flue connector follow the instructions supplied with the flue kit.
  • Page 33 Refer to Sections 10.3 to 10.6 for typical control the overheat thermostat. system wiring diagrams. Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 34 If a two pipe system is to be used refer to Section 4.4.6. 1 Remove the oil inlet plug from the fuel pump and connect the elbow of the flexible fuel hose supplied with the boiler. Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...

  • Page 35: Commissioning And Boiler Passport

    Boiler Passport - The Installer is responsible for completing the boiler passport supplied with this boiler and returning the paperwork to Grant Engineering (IRL) Ltd.. This appliance must be correctly commissioned in accordance with the appliance instructions and the details returned to Grant Engineering (IRL) Ltd. using the address shown on the back of this manual.
  • Page 36 (see Fig. 26). 13 Check the smoke number, if satisfactory check the Notes: 1. If the 50/70 model is down rated to 15 kW, . Set the CO to the value given in Section 3.3 the burner air adjuster disc must also be for the boiler concerned.
  • Page 37 . Refer to Section 3.3. For Conventional flue draught measurement and efficiency a test point is provided in the conventional flue adaptor. Fig. 24 - 50/70 air adjuster disc at position 'C' Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...

  • Page 38: Information For The User

    The data label on the inside of the case side panel will or damaged. indicate the fuel used and the nozzle fitted. 2 Run the boiler and check the operation of its controls. Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 39 8 Replace the front cleaning door, ensuring the seal is in good condition and secure it in position with the nuts and washers previously removed. Tighten to form a seal. Fig. 26 - 50/90 baffles Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 40 Fig. 29. 4 ± 0.3 mm Fig. 28 - 90/120 and 120/155 baffles Cleaning the burner 50/70, 50/90, 90/120, 120/155 models - See Section 13.1 Clamp screw 1 Combustion head - Loosen the two screws 3 to 3.5 mm securing the combustion head and withdraw the head.
  • Page 41 Refer to the Commissioning instructions starting on 5.75 -0.2 Diffuser clamp screw page 35. Diffuser disc +0.7 - 0.5 +0.5 Fig. 31 Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...

  • Page 42: Wiring Diagrams

    Blocks fitted to the control panel. Programmer/Timer Boiler On/Off Control Limit Thermostat Thermostat Colour code: Br - Brown, Bl - Blue, R - Red, G/Y - Green/Yellow Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 43 50 Hz Cylinder Room Stat Stat Pipe Thermostat (if fitted) Wiring Centre Frost Thermostat Pump Supply to burner Programmer/Timer Boiler Terminal Block Remove link 1 to 4 when plug-in programmer is fitted Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 44 240 V 50 Hz Cylinder Stat Room Stat Pipe Thermostat (if fitted) Wiring Centre Frost Thermostat Pump Burner Boiler Programmer/Timer Terminal Blocks Remove link 1 to 4 when plug-in programmer is fitted Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 45 Overheat Control Thermostat Thermostat Note: No connection Note: No connection to terminal 1 to terminal 2 Supply to Mains Burner Supply Boiler Casing Earth Connector to link Neutral wires (not supplied) Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...

  • Page 46: Fault Finding

    11 - FAULT FINDING 11.1 Burner fault finding Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 47 Check boiler cleaning cover and seal are correctly fitted. Check burner is correctly fitted onto flange. Check flue is correctly sealed into flue outlet of boiler. Check the condensate pipe and trap are operating correctly. Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...

  • Page 48: Boiler Spares

    Baffle set - 50/90 ................VBS12 Baffle set - 90/120 and 120/155 ............VBS13 Sealed system - Expansion vessel 10 litre - 50/70 ......MPCBS27 Sealed system - Expansion vessel 12 litre - 50/90 ......MPSS01 Sealed system - Expansion vessel 16 litre - 90/120 and 120/155 ..MPSS07 Sealed system - Water pressure gauge ..........

  • Page 49: Burner Spares

    Fan - 50/90, 120/155 ......... 3005788 Control box assembly ........ 3008652 Photocell ........... 3008646 Solenoid lead ..........3008851 Capacitor 4.5 µF ........3002837 Cover ............3008879 Seal kit ............3008878 Air tube spigot .......... 3062774 Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...
  • Page 50 Photocell ........... 3008646 Regulator ..........3008651 Cover ............3008962 Needle valve ..........3007582 Electrode ........... 3020121 Control box assembly ........ 3008652 Capacitor 5 µF .......... 3008960 Cover ............3008649 Connector ..........3003602 Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...

  • Page 51: Health And Safety Information

    Take care to prevent clothing, especially underwear, from becoming contaminated with oil. Do not put oily rags or tools in pockets, especially trouser pockets. Have first-aid treatment at once for an injury, however slight. Do not inhale any vapours from mineral oils. Grant Vortex Indoor/Utility, System and Boiler House Oil Boilers...

  • Page 52: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    15 - EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We declare that the Grant Vortex range of Oil Boilers equipped with Riello RDB burners approved to EN 267: 1991 satisfy the requirements of the following European Directives:- 1. 89/336/EEC - Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive Referred to the generic standards EN 55014: 1993, EN 50082: 1: 1992 2.

This manual is also suitable for:

200/24050/9090/120120/155155/200

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