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- Page 1 Grant Vortex Eco External Wall Hung Condensing Oil Boiler Range Installation & Servicing Instructions Part No. DOC 83. Rev 1. November 2008...
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Page 2: Commissioning Report
All good sold are subject to our official Conditions of Sale, a copy of which may be obtained on application. © Grant Engineering (UK) Limited 2008. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any means without prior written consent. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Boiler Components Fill the sealed system Technical Data Electrical Boiler technical data – Connecting the power supply Vortex Eco external wall-hung boilers Frost protection Sealed system data – Control system wiring diagrams External models Boiler control panel wiring diagrams Vortex boilers using Class C2 kerosene Flue System &... -
Page 4: Introduction
The Grant VORTEX Eco External contains sensible heat (available heat) listed below: modules are part of the Grant range of and latent heat (heat locked up in the automatic pressure jet oil boilers, and flue gas). A conventional boiler cannot... -
Page 5: Boiler Components
1.3 Boiler Components All burners are pre-set for use with kerosene and are supplied ready to connect to a two pipe fuel supply system with two flexible fuel lines and " to " BSP male adaptor supplied with the boiler. The temperature of the water leaving the boiler to heat the radiators and hot water cylinder is User adjustable. -
Page 6: Technical Data
2 Technical Data 2.1 Boiler Technical Data – Vortex Eco External Wall-hung Boilers External External System Model 12/16 16/21 12/16 16/21 Water content Litres Weight - complete boiler (dry) 85.7 92.2 85.7 92.2 Weight - boiler shell only (dry)* 56.0 56.0... -
Page 7: Vortex Boilers Using Class C2 Kerosene
2. The above settings may have to be adjusted on site for correct operation of burner. 3. Gas oil is not suitable for use with the Grant VORTEX Eco Wall Hung boiler range. 4. The net flue gas temperatures given above are ± 10%. -
Page 8: External Boiler Panel Assembly
2.5 External Boiler Panel Assembly Oil supply Condensate Flow Flow Return Return Cold mains Cold mains Electricity Condensate Electricity Figure 2-1: Grant VORTEX Eco External Wall Hung boiler panel assembly ll dimensions in the diagram above are in millimetres. -
Page 9: Oil Storage & Supply System
3 Oil Storage & Supply System 3.1 Fuel Supply CAUTION Fuel Storage The tank should be positioned in accordance with the recommendations Flexible pipes must not be used given in BS 5410:1:1997, which gives outside the boiler case. details of filling, maintenance and A remote sensing fire valve must be protection from fire. - Page 10 Two Pipe System - (See Figure 3-1) With the storage tank outlet below the Fire valve sensor burner, a two pipe system should be used. The pipe runs should be as shown in Figure 3-1. The return pipe should be at the same level in the tank as the supply pipe, both being 75 to 100mm above the Fire valve...
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Page 11: Burner Oil Connection
3.2 Burner Oil Connection Burner head (blast tube) The burner fuel pump is supplied for use with a two-pipe fuel supply system. For use on a single pipe system, it is necessary to fit the ‘horseshoe’ washer into the tapping in the pump - refer to Figure 3-5. - Page 12 Main Burner Components Burner fixing nut Remove the control panel (secured by two screws). To gain access to the burner. It may be necessary to remove the burner from the boiler to access connections in the fuel pump. To do this, unscrew the single nut at the top of the burner (using a 13mm spanner) and rotate the burner clockwise and withdraw the burner from...
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Page 13: Boiler Installation Information
4 Boiler Installation Information 4.1 Introduction 4.3 Preparation for Installation 6. System model only - Unscrew and disconnect pressure gauge from The boiler is supplied already fully The following procedure must be PRV body. assembled in a carton which is carefully performed before you can begin packed with packing materials. - Page 14 11. System model only - Unscrew upper 16. Remove baffles from boiler shell. 20. Carefully remove the foil-faced pump union and remove pump, insulation from the back panel. complete with flow pipe, from boiler. 12. Non-system model – Unscrew compression connection on boiler shell and remove flow pipe from boiler.
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Page 15: Installing The Boiler
If this distance is to be less than this, the side panels are not in place. upwards and secure using the Grant suggest using the Green system fixings supplied by Grant UK. 12. Re-fit baffles into boiler shell – to achieve a termination point of at ensuring they are in the correct least 2 metres above ground level. -
Page 16: Regulations Compliance
4.6 Regulations Compliance • BS 5449 Forced circulation hot secure in place with screws (with water systems. Installation of a Grant VORTEX Eco washers). • BS 7593 Code of Practice for External Wall Hung boiler must be in treatment of water in heating accordance with the following 15. -
Page 17: Completion
Where plastic pipe is used it must be of the oxygen with the boiler) is completed in full. possible from the Grant VORTEX Eco External Wall Hung boiler, the heating barrier type and be of the correct class Leave the top copy with the User. -
Page 18: Pipe Connections
When replacing the vessel, care should be taken to ensure that the flexible connecting hose is not twisted. Figure 5-3: Grant Vortex Eco External boiler with front casing removed... -
Page 19: Condensate Disposal
6.1 General Requirements Condensate disposal pipes should 6.5. Condensate Soakaway have a minimum ‘nominal’ diameter of When in condensing mode the Grant To keep external pipework to a minimum, 22mm ( ”)- e.g. use 21.5mm OD locate the soakaway as close as possible Vortex Eco wall-hung boilers produce polypropylene overflow pipe. -
Page 20: Condensate Trap
6.6. Condensate Trap 6.7. Condensate Disposal NOTE Pipework Grant Vortex Eco Wall-hung boilers are supplied with a factory-fitted condensate The boiler is supplied with a flexible trap to provide the required 75mm water plastic condense disposal pipe, factory- The bottom bowl is sealed to the trap seal in the condensate discharge pipe fitted to the outlet of the trap. -
Page 21: Sealed Systems
(where allowed by the representation, see Figure 7-1. in Figure 7-1. To reduce the operating local water undertaking) using an All Grant Vortex Eco External boilers temperature of the expansion vessel approved filling loop arrangement are suitable for use with sealed systems... -
Page 22: 7.2 System Models
7.2 System Models All System models have the following sealed system components factory fitted: • Diaphragm expansion vessel complying with BS 4814, pre- charged at 1.0 bar. Refer to Section 2.2. • System pressure gauge, with an operating range of 1 to 4 bar. •... -
Page 23: 7.3 Fill The Sealed System
7.3 Fill the Sealed System Automatic air vents are fitted to the top of the boiler. The procedure for filling the sealed system is as follows: 1. Only ever fill or add water to the system when it is cold and the boiler is off. -
Page 24: 8 Electrical
5°C. Supply to For total system protection against burner freezing, particularly during extended periods without electrical power, Grant recommend the use of a combined L L N E heating system antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor, used in accordance with the... - Page 25 Mid Position 240 V Zone Valve 50 Hz Cylinder Stat Room Stat wiring centre Supply to Pump Supply to burner Boiler Terminal Block Figure 8-3: System models with 3-port valve control system Grey Blue Blue Motor Motor Orange Zone Valve Zone Valve Orange Green/Yellow...
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Page 26: 8.4 Boiler Control Panel Wiring Diagrams
8.4 Boiler Control Panel Wiring Diagrams Test Switch Switched live Mains On/Off Switch c/w neon Frost Thermostat Fit covers as 4B 5B above on plug Permanent live and socket Mains neutral Blue 1A 2A Limit Thermostat Mains earth To CH valve if required Yellow link Yellow... -
Page 27: 9 Flue System & Air Supply
Eco External wall Hung condensate in the flue gases. cannot escape. Up to 1.5 l/h of boiler, both available from Grant (UK) Ltd: condensate can be produced in a The flue must terminate in a down Grant Green System –... - Page 28 Orange system flue kit for the installation and assembly of the flexible flue liner and terminal. Starter NOTE straight Grant ‘Orange’ system single-wall flue components must not be Figure 9-1: Flue system using Grant Green flue system compatible components used externally.
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Page 29: Green To Orange)
3. A way of providing protection of combustible material would be to fit a heat shield at least 750mm Figure 9-2: Flue system using Grant wide. Green to Orange compatible components Figure 9-3: Clearances for balanced flues... -
Page 30: Commissioning
10 Commissioning It is important that the following 10.1 Before Switching On 10.2 Switching on commissioning procedure is carried out 1. Check that the turbulators are in 1. Switch on the electricity supply. to ensure safe and efficient operation of position and that the ends are 2. -
Page 31: Running The Boiler
10.3 Running the Boiler 10.4 Balancing the System If the boiler is to be left in service with the User, set the controls, remote 1. Relight the boiler and allow it to run 1. When the boiler has been adjusted programmer and room thermostat to for at least 20 minutes. -
Page 32: Boiler Servicing
Service Log, in the WARNING Boiler Handbook. This information may be required to validate the Grant extended warranty. Before servicing, set the boiler On/Off switch to Off, isolate the electricity supply and close the fuel supply valve. -
Page 33: Cleaning The Burner
10. Replace the front cleaning door, CAUTION WARNING ensuring the seal is in good condition and secure it in position with the nuts and washers The use of an ill-fitting spanner will To ensure safe and efficient operation previously removed. Tighten to form damage the nozzle and could lead to of the boiler it is important that re- a seal. -
Page 34: Fault Finding
12 Fault Finding 12.1 Burner Fault Finding Chart 1. Burner fails to start – no flame – no lock out Symptoms Possible Causes Actions Motor fails to run No electrical supply to boiler Check On/Off switch is On - mains neon is lit Lock-out light not lit Fuse has blown Check or replace fuse... - Page 35 3. Burner starts – no flame – goes to lock out Symptoms Possible Causes Actions Motor runs Flame instability Burner pre-purges Carbon/soot on blast tube Clean blast tube Burner does not fire No oil pressure Check pump drive coupling - replace if failed Burner lock-out Low oil pressure Check oil pump pressure is correct...
- Page 36 5. Delayed ignition – burner starts violently Symptoms Possible Causes Actions Burner pulsates on start-up Excessive combustion air Re-commission burner - adjust air setting Low oil pressure Check and re-commission burner Partially blocked nozzle Replace nozzle Fuel contamination (water in tank) Check tank, filters, oil line for water Fan slipping on shaft Check and re-tighten...
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Page 37: Boiler Fault Finding
12.2 Boiler Fault Finding Always isolate the electricity supply to the boiler before working on the boiler. Fault Boiler will not start: Remedies 1 No fuel supply. Ensure that an adequate supply of fuel is available and that the fuel supply valve is open. Check the condition of the fuel filter, clean if necessary. -
Page 38: Spare Parts
13 Spare Parts This section gives an exploded view of the Ecoflam MAX1 burner in the Grant VORTEX Eco External Wall Hung boiler, and a parts list associated with it. Figure 13-1: Burner components diagram... - Page 39 Key No. Description Ecoflam Part No. Grant Part No. Oil Pump Danfoss BFP11 R3 P121/3 EBS01 Coil Danfoss V510/2 EBS02 Oil valve Danfoss V412/1 EBS03 Coupling MP504 EBS04 Nipple TN 6X 700 BFRO1103/001 EBS05 Hoses NW 6X 700 S931/055 EBS06...
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Page 40: 14 Health & Safety Information
14 Health and Safety Information Under the Consumer Protection Act Material Types: Silicone elastomer. 14.2 Kerosene and Gas Oil 1987 and Section 6 of the Health & Fuels (mineral oils) Description: Sealant and adhesive. Safety at Work Act 1974, we are Known Hazards: The effect of mineral required to provide information on Known Hazards: Irritation to eyes. -
Page 41: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
15 EC Declaration of Conformity We declare that the Grant Vortex In EU Countries In non-EU Countries range of Oil Boilers equipped with The following information is provided to In non-EU countries, dispose of Ecoflam MAX1 burners approved to enable regulatory compliance with the...
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