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ENSURE THAT THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE LEFT FOR THE USER AFTER COMPLETION OF THE BENCHMARK SECTION Planet Super 4 W.M. Installation & Servicing Instructions 199838 Please read the Important Notice within this guide regarding your boiler warranty...
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For the first year all of our appliances are protected by our manufacturer’s guarantee which covers both parts and labour. As you would expect from Sime Ltd, it is our aim to provide our valued customers with the best in after sales and service.
The Benchmark Scheme Sime Ltd is a licensed member of the Benchmark Scheme which aims to improve the standards of installation and commissioning of domestic heating and hot water systems in the UK and to encourage regular servicing to optimi- se safety, efficiency and performance.
Note: All Gas Safe registered installers carry a ID Card. You can check your installer is Gas Safe Registered by calling 0800 408 5577 SIME COMBINATION BOILERS Installer checklist Please remember to carry out the following checks after installation. This will achieve complete customer satis- faction, and avoid unnecessary service calls.
DESCRIPTION OF THE BOILER 1. 1 INTRODUCTION tion, see fig. xx) makes available and thanks They may be fuelled by natural gas (metha- also to an electronic management and con- ne) and butane gas (G30) or propane The “PLANET SUPER 4 W.M.” wall hung trol system via a microprocessor.
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FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM 1 Fan 2 Heat exchanger 3 Combustion chamber 4 Gas valve 5 D.H.W. tank 6 C.H. sensor (SM) 7 100°C safety stat 8 Air relief valve 9 C.H. pump 10 D.H.W. pump 11 Expansion vessel 12 D.H.W. safety valve 13 C.H.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION 2. 1 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS may be used provided it is modified bustion products will not cause nui- accordingly. sance and that the terminal will not GAS SAFETY (INSTALLATION AND USE) – Where installation will be in an unusual obstruct the passageway.
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GAS SUPPLY – The gas installation should be in accor- dance with BS6891. The gas required for the boiler is specified in section 1.3. – Ensure that the pipework from the meter to the appliance is of adequate 4 W.M. 30/60 size.
temperature with all radiators in circula- Company should be obtained before the 2.9. 1 Optional secondary circulation tion an extra expansion vessel is required. appliance is connected to the cold water mains supply. Check that the mains sup- The boiler is equipped with a secondary ply pressure is within the prescribed lim- return to be used for recirculation purposes 2.8.3...
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duct kits required. Z Dimension greater than 3,000 mm. NOT PERMITTED. Fig. 8 Fig. 9 – If no extension ducts are required, pro- TABLE 3 - Maximum flue lengths (measured from appliance casing to outside wall face) cede to 3.5.2. Rear outlet R.H.
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supplied (6). – D.H.W. CONNECTION (E & D) Fit the isolation valve (5) to the cold water 1a-b Coaxial duct kit code 8084808 inlet (D) using the gasket supplied (1). Extension L. 1 000 code 8096100 Fit the quarter bend (2) to the hot water Vertical extension L.200 with take-off points code 8086908 outlet (E) using the gasket supplied (1).
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duct is greater than 1 m in length, insu- lation is recommended in order to avoid, 105 120 in particularly cold periods, the formation of condensation on the outside of the tubing. – With discharge duct positioned on the outside of the building, or in cold environ- ments, insulation is necessary to avoid starting failures of the burner.
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Should this require replacement, it must be terminals of board TA-CR-SE-SB will the terminals CR (6-7) . purchased exclusively from SIME. irreparably damage the control board. The electric power supply to the boiler Make sure that any connections to be...
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ROOM STAT TERMOSTATO AMBIENTE 1 Control panel 2 Terminal connector block “Logica Remote Control ” 3 Connector J2 TA Room stat (not supplied) CR Logica Remote Control (optional) SE External temperature sensor (optional) SB D.H.W. sensor LOGICA REMOTE CONTROL LOGICA REMOTE CONTROL EXTERNAL SONDA...
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3. 1 0 LOGICA REMOTE CONTROL – Holiday programme: the programme is through a window contact. interrupted for the holiday period and – Anti-bacterial. All the boiler's functions can be managed by automatically restarted on returning a optional digital multifunctional device code home.
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With the activation of the adaptation, the pre-set value transmitted to the Activation of adaptation boiler regulator is adapted to the effective heat need. The adaptation functions with both the atmospheric guide with ambient influence and with pure ambient control. If the "Logica Remote Control"...
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Operating mode of external contact If the entrance (terminals 3 and 4 of the socket) is connected to a zero potential external contact (parameter 64 = 2 or 3), the operating mode of the contact can be determined (remote telephone switch or window contact). The operating mode specifies the status of the contact in which the required function is active.
CHARACTERISTICS 4. 1 ELECTRONIC PANEL particular be found in plants with high – Trimmer “POT. ACC.” (6 fig. 22) losses. Made in accordance with the Low Voltage Trimmer for the changing of the ignition At every restarting, following the period EEC directive 73/23, supplied with 230 pressure level (STEP) of the gas valve.
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To fit of the logbook. the timer, remove the housing blanking SIME SUPPORT THE Commissioning of the boiler is not com- piece from the control panel and, with the BENCHMARK INITIATIVE plete until the logbook is filled in.
(me t hane) t o another (butane or propane), it is permit- ted to alter the operating pressure. GAS CONVERSION This operation must be performed by authorised personnel using original Sime components. 8, 1 (7.000) 11,6 (10.000) 17,4 (15.000) 23,2 (20.000) 29,0 (25.000)
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– Close the gas cock. – Disassemble the burner manifold (1). – Replace the main nozzles (5) supplied in a kit, inserting the copper washer (4). Use a ø 7 spanner to perform this ope- ration. – Remove the “METANO/GPL” connector link on the card and set it in the posi- tion corresponding to the gas to be used (7 fig.
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sealant if necessary. DISASSEMBLY OF EXPANSION VESSEL 1 Screws For disassemble the expansion vessel pro- 2 Frame ceed in the following way: 3 Left side – Make sure that the boiler has been emp- 4 Right side tied of water 5 Front panel –...
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Failure to install and commission according to the manufacturer’s instructions and complete this Benchmark Commissioning Checklist will invalidate the warranty. This does not affect the customer’s statutory rights. If yes, and if required by the manufacturer, has a water scale reducer been fitted? CONDENSING BOILERS ONLY The condensate drain has been installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and/or BS5546/BS6798 If the condensate pipe terminates externally has the pipe diameter been increased and weatherproof insulation fitted?
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Service R ecord It is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Interval Record is completed. This is also a condition of any extended warranty offered. Service Provider Before completing the appropriate Service Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturer’s instructions.
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MAINS PRESSURE HOT WATER STORAGE SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST This Commissioning Checklist is to be completed in full by the competent person who commissioned the storage system as a means of demonstrating compliance with the appropriate Building Regulations and then handed to the customer to keep for future reference. Failure to install and commission this equipment to the manufacturer’s instructions may invalidate the warranty but does not affect statutory rights.
SERVICE RECORD It is recommended that your hot water system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Record is completed. Service Provider Before completing the appropriate Service Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturer’s instructions.
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS 6. 1 Heat Exchanger Remove APS from bracket (top bracket) Isolate flow and return valves Refit in reverse order, ensuring correct con- Loosen lower bracket fixing screws Turn off power supply nection of sensing tube and wiring Remove expansion vessel Drain boiler using manual drain vents Ensure new vessel has correct pressure (1 bar)
COMMISSIONING SIME SUPPORT THE BENCHMARK INITIATIVE mbar for butane and propane. This adjustment can be made in the first 10 All relevant sections of the log book must be seconds following ignition. filled in at the time of installation and the-...
EXPLODED VIEWS 8. 1 COMBUSTION CIRCUIT 102 97 Fig. 29 Position Code Description Model Position Code Description Model 6266130 Sealed chamber right hand side panel 6229007 Combustion chamber front panel 6266040 Sealed chamber rear panel 6139760 Combustion chamber front insulation 6266140 Sealed chamber left hand side panel 6229101...
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HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT 63 45 47 60 Fig. 29/a Position Code Description Model Position Code Description Model • 6238303 Non return valve 1”Mx1”F • 6013100 Automatic air vent 3/8” • 5183700 Rectangular expansion vessel 8 l. 3/8” 2030229 Gasket Ø 22x30x2 6179200 Holder complete with locking nut 6227411...
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STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS AND CONTROL & REGULATIONS Fig. 29/b Position Code Description Model Position Code Description Model 6138555 Right/left hand side frame part • 6201501 Trimmer spindle Ø 5 6138705 Frame assembly upper support 630mm • 6201502 Trimmer spindle Ø 6 6138706 Frame assembly upper support 600mm...
GAS CONVERSION A kit is supplied upon request complete with the necessary change-over materials for operation with butane gas (G30) or propane gas (G31). Operate in the following manner for changing over from one gas to anoth- – Close the gas cock. –...
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