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GAH electrastream User And Installation Manual

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heating products
A complete cost effective solution for Hot and Cold water supply and Electric Central
Heating with water filled radiators, suitable for Self-contained Flats, Small Dwellings,
Offices, Home Offices and Granny Annexes.
9 kW (30,000 Btu) - for Heating and Hot Water
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27/02/13
User and Installation Manual
User and Installation Manual
User and Installation Manual
User and Installation Manual
User and Installation Manual
Single and Twin Coil Models
For owners, installers and service engineers
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  • Page 1 heating products User and Installation Manual User and Installation Manual User and Installation Manual User and Installation Manual User and Installation Manual Single and Twin Coil Models For owners, installers and service engineers A complete cost effective solution for Hot and Cold water supply and Electric Central Heating with water filled radiators, suitable for Self-contained Flats, Small Dwellings, Offices, Home Offices and Granny Annexes.
  • Page 2 In pursuance of a policy of constant development, GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) LIMITED In pursuance of a policy of constant development, GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) LIMITED reserve the right to change Electrastream parts or design without notice, therefore reserve the right to change Electrastream parts or design without notice, therefore...
  • Page 3 ------------------------------ Inside Front Cover IMPORTANT IMPORTANT BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OF THE ELECTRASTREAM CHECK ALL COMPONENTS HAVE BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OF THE ELECTRASTREAM CHECK ALL COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN DELIVERED AND ARE IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION - Refer to 1-3 .

  • Page 4: Important Information

    Consumer Protection Act 1987 SEALANTS, ADHESIVES AND PAINTS Delivery Standard Electrastream systems will be delivered wrapped on single pallet with cylinder together with box containing control box Sealants, Adhesives and Paints are used in the construction of COSHH Regulations 1988 and loose components.
  • Page 5 After installation the Installer of the system should give full operating instructions to the householder for the Electrastr After installation the Installer of the system should give full operating instructions to the householder for the Electrastream Section 2 Operator Contr...
  • Page 6 ELECTRASTREAM TWIN COIL OTHER MATERIALS OTHER MATERIALS Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Operationally the same as the Electrastream but supplied with a twin coil cylinder which OTHER MATERIALS OTHER MATERIALS OTHER MATERIALS enables the Electrastream to be used in conjunction with alternative energy systems e.g.
  • Page 7 - e e p i e r t i i w t l i o IMPORTANT BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OF THE ELECTRASTREAM CHECK ALL COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN DELIVERED AND ARE IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION - Refer to 1-3 .
  • Page 8 Ceramic Fibre. In pursuance of a policy of constant development, GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) LIMITED reserve the right to change Electrastream parts or design without notice, therefore GAH (Heating Pr GAH (Heating Pr oducts) Ltd.
  • Page 9 Health & Safety Health & Safety Health & Safety ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Inside Front Cover IMPORTANT BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OF THE ELECTRASTREAM CHECK ALL COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN DELIVERED AND ARE IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION - Refer to 1-3 .
  • Page 10 Ceramic Fibre. In pursuance of a policy of constant development, GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) LIMITED reserve the right to change Electrastream parts or design without notice, therefore GAH (Heating Pr GAH (Heating Pr oducts) Ltd.

  • Page 11: Parts Supplied

    Standard Electrastream systems will be delivered wrapped on single pallet with cylinder together with box containing control box, expansion vessels and loose components. 1-1 Introduction ---------------------------------------------- 5 1-2 System Layout ------------------------------------------- 8 Pre-Plumbed Electrastream systems will be delivered wrapped on single pallet with cylinder, control box, expansion vessels and all components fully assembled.
  • Page 12 1-4.2 Twin Coil - Alternative Heat Source Note Avoid eye contamination by fibres or dust - wear eye Twin Coil Cylinders have two coils, the upper coil is connected to the Electrastream The alternative heat source must be protection. heating system. The Electrastream high powered titanium electric tri-core heater is...
  • Page 13 GAH offer a range of quality Water Softeners, for information contact GAH recommend and promote the use of scale prevention devices and water softeners in Section 2 Operator Contr Section 2 Operator Contr Section 2 Operator Contr...
  • Page 14 01394 421160 01394 421160 01394 421160 01394 421160 In the Electrastream temperature sensor box on the cylinder is the over temperature cut- © © © © © 2010 GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) L 2010 GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) L 2010 GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) L 2010 GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) L 2010 GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) LTD.
  • Page 15 2-1.4 Heating Motorised Valve 1-2 System Layout ------------------------------------------- 8 When the room thermostat is calling for heat and the Electrastream control unit is set for 1-3 Parts Supplied ------------------------------------------- 11 heat ON, the heating motorised valve will open allowing water to the radiators.

  • Page 16: Electrastream Control Unit

    Notes:- Select to turn heating off. In pursuance of a policy of constant development, GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) LIMITED For Heating On use Boost. reserve the right to change Electrastream parts or design without notice, therefore GAH (Heating Pr GAH (Heating Pr oducts) Ltd.

  • Page 17: Temperature & Pressure Relief Discharge

    ------------------------------ Inside Front Cover For error displays see 2-2.3 IMPORTANT BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OF THE ELECTRASTREAM CHECK ALL COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN DELIVERED AND ARE IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION - Refer to 1-3 . Fig. 2-2b Electrastream Control Unit - Display Settings...
  • Page 18 Electrastream system. any system previously supplied. Bentwaters Parks It is vital that the time settings of the Electrastream control unit are set to make the most Manual Part No....MAN1019 use of the available ‘‘ O ff-Peak’’ tariffs.
  • Page 19 1 INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION Figure below shows a 24 hour clock with typical use of the Electrastream during ‘‘Off- Section 1 Intr Section 1 Intr Section 1 Intr Section 1 Intr Section 1 Introduction...

  • Page 20: Shut Off Valves

    TH & SAFETY Important Health and Safety Information for Installers and Service Engineers Shut Off Valves The Electrastream installation will have a number of shut off valves, the location of these OTHER MATERIALS OTHER MATERIALS Health and Safety at Work Act 1974...
  • Page 21 Shuts off the hot water to the taps. IMPORTANT 2-3.6 Accumulator Isolating Valve BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OF THE ELECTRASTREAM CHECK ALL COMPONENTS HAVE ELECTRASTREAM PLUS ONLY BEEN DELIVERED AND ARE IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION - Refer to 1-3 . Located in the feed from the accumulator. Isolates water in accumulator.

  • Page 22: Servicing

    OTHER MATERIALS OTHER MATERIALS OTHER MATERIALS Note The Electrastream hot water cylinder has a Temperature/Pressure Relief Valve (TPRV); in Consumer Protection Act 1987 SEALANTS, ADHESIVES AND PAINTS The Tundish or discharge pipe should the event of the pressure within the cylinder becoming too high, the TPR Valve will vent.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    ------------------------------ Inside Front Cover i k r i k r C ° IMPORTANT i t a f e i BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OF THE ELECTRASTREAM CHECK ALL COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN DELIVERED AND ARE IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION - Refer to 1-3 .
  • Page 24 The Cylinder Tri-Core Heater, Pump, Thermostats and Contactor The Electrastream system must not be installed in any enclosed space where the air properly used and installed as recommended in this manual. Box all have electrical supply of 230V (enough to endanger temperature could exceed the maximum electrical design ambient of 30°C.

  • Page 25: Fault Finding

    ------------------------------ Inside Front Cover r t i l ² Ø * Cylinder only IMPORTANT BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OF THE ELECTRASTREAM CHECK ALL COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN DELIVERED AND ARE IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION - Refer to 1-3 . Fig. 3-2a Single Coil Cylinder Dimensions...
  • Page 26 EARTHING TERMINAL In pursuance of a policy of constant development, GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) LIMITED PIPES CAN PASS UNDER reserve the right to change Electrastream parts or design without notice, therefore GAH (Heating Pr GAH (Heating Pr oducts) Ltd. oducts) Ltd.
  • Page 27 Health & Safety Health & Safety Health & Safety ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Inside Front Cover IMPORTANT BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OF THE ELECTRASTREAM CHECK ALL COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN DELIVERED AND ARE IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION - Refer to 1-3 .
  • Page 28 Fig. 3-2d Accumulator Dimensions 3-2.5 Electrastream Control Unit Dimensions In pursuance of a policy of constant development, GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) LIMITED reserve the right to change Electrastream parts or design without notice, therefore GAH (Heating Pr GAH (Heating Pr oducts) Ltd.
  • Page 29 Health & Safety Health & Safety Health & Safety ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Inside Front Cover IMPORTANT BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OF THE ELECTRASTREAM CHECK ALL COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN DELIVERED AND ARE IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION - Refer to 1-3 .
  • Page 30 Ceramic Fibre. In pursuance of a policy of constant development, GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) LIMITED reserve the right to change Electrastream parts or design without notice, therefore GAH (Heating Pr GAH (Heating Pr oducts) Ltd.

  • Page 31: Building Control

    Tundish. The Electrastream must have a dedicated 40 amp MCB. The Electrastream must be wired through a 40A class A, double pole isolating switch with at least 3mm pole separation, this switch should also have both electric and mechanical IMPORTANT indicators.
  • Page 32 However always observe the following recommendations:- 4-2.6 Tri-core Heater The H1, H2 and H3 connections on the Electrastream control unit can be connected to Avoid inhalation of fibres or dust, wear face mask. any of the three heater elements, however each element MUST be wired independently Avoid eye contamination by fibres or dust - wear eye with a separate 3 core 2.5mm²...
  • Page 33 4-3 Hot Water System --------------------------------------- 33 TWIN COIL CYLINDER wired back to the Electrastream control unit - see wiring diagrams figs. 3-3a and 3-3b. 4-4 Heating System ----------------------------------------- 37 The box must be fitted to the cylinder with its phial and sensor inserted into the socket 4-5 Expansion Discharge ------------------------------------ 40 provided (located above the tri-core heater).
  • Page 34 Manual Ref ......ES02 Woodbridge Issue ........13 GAH recommend and promote the use of scale prevention devices and water softeners in Date ........25/02/13 Suffolk IP12 2TW areas that are known to have hard water. Installed correctly they prolong the life of GAH offer a range of quality Water equipment and help prevent limescale formation in the pipework.
  • Page 35 TOR CONTROLS TOR CONTROLS TOR CONTROLS All Electrastream components and pipework are checked at the factory prior to dispatch, 1-5 Tri Core Heater Operation -------------------------------- 13 however always check the connections for leaks on commissioning as transportation and installation can cause joints to move.
  • Page 36 Ceramic Fibre. In pursuance of a policy of constant development, GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) LIMITED reserve the right to change Electrastream parts or design without notice, therefore GAH (Heating Pr GAH (Heating Pr oducts) Ltd.
  • Page 37 Section 4 Installation Section 4 Installation Section 4 Installation Section 4 Installation Section 4 Installation The total output from the Electrastream for hot water and heating is 9 kW @ 240V 5 COMMISSIONING 5 COMMISSIONING 5 COMMISSIONING 5 COMMISSIONING 5 COMMISSIONING 4-1 Building Control ----------------------------------------- 31 (30,000 Btu).
  • Page 38 FIXING BRACKET HEATING EXPANSION VESSEL In pursuance of a policy of constant development, GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) LIMITED reserve the right to change Electrastream parts or design without notice, therefore GAH (Heating Pr GAH (Heating Pr oducts) Ltd.
  • Page 39 Health & Safety Health & Safety Health & Safety ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Inside Front Cover IMPORTANT BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OF THE ELECTRASTREAM CHECK ALL COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN DELIVERED AND ARE IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION - Refer to 1-3 .

  • Page 40: Expansion Discharge

    OTHER MATERIALS OTHER MATERIALS OTHER MATERIALS 4-5.1 Tundish (supplied) Normally the Electrastream cylinder is supplied with a TPR valve and PR valve (part of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 SEALANTS, ADHESIVES AND PAINTS combination valve) fitted and plumbed to the Tundish.
  • Page 41 Sizes and maximum lengths of plastic should be calculated using data prepared for the type of pipe being used. BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OF THE ELECTRASTREAM CHECK ALL COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN DELIVERED AND ARE IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION - Refer to 1-3 .
  • Page 42 TO TUNDISH - 15mm Supplied and fitted by GAH In pursuance of a policy of constant development, GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) LIMITED COMBINATION VALVE reserve the right to change Electrastream parts or design without notice, therefore GAH (Heating Pr GAH (Heating Pr oducts) Ltd.
  • Page 43 The Accumulator Pressure is factory set at 2 Bar. The recommended Accumulator Pressure is 1.5 Bar below the mains pressure with an absolute minimum of 0.8 Bar - see 5-1, Stage 9. Consult GAH (HEATING IMPORTANT PRODUCTS) for further information.
  • Page 44 In pursuance of a policy of constant development, GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) LIMITED COLD INTO CYLINDER  MI COUPLER x 22 x ¾”” reserve the right to change Electrastream parts or design without notice, therefore GAH (Heating Pr GAH (Heating Pr oducts) Ltd.
  • Page 45 22mm 22 x ¾”” M.I. Coupler - supplied IMPORTANT BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OF THE ELECTRASTREAM CHECK ALL COMPONENTS HAVE  PARTS SUPPLIED BEEN DELIVERED AND ARE IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION - Refer to 1-3 . Fig. 4-7b Typical Cylinder Connections - Electrastream Plus...
  • Page 46 TRI-CORE HEATER In pursuance of a policy of constant development, GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) LIMITED 3 qty x 3kW ELEMENTS reserve the right to change Electrastream parts or design without notice, therefore TUNDISH DISCHARGE TO BE GAH (Heating Pr GAH (Heating Pr oducts) Ltd.
  • Page 47 Section 5 Commissioning Section 5 Commissioning Section 5 Commissioning 3.2 Open the incoming water isolating valve (mains stopcock) to the Electrastream and 5-1 Commissioning ----------------------------------------- 47 allow the unit to fill. 3.3 Open all domestic taps in turn to purge air.
  • Page 48 8.7 Check for leaks and bleed the system again when it is up to temperature. In pursuance of a policy of constant development, GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) LIMITED reserve the right to change Electrastream parts or design without notice, therefore 8.8 Check pressure gauge black arrow, this will show the heating system working...
  • Page 49 Minimum Accumulator pressure is 0.8 Bar. 3-3 Wiring --------------------------------------------------- 29 STAGE 10 - HANDING OVER 10.1 Complete the Guarantee Form, the top sheet of this MUST be sent to GAH (HEATING 5 5 5 5 5 Section 4 Installation Section 4 Installation...

  • Page 50: Routine Service

    It is the responsibility of Users and Engineers to ensure that leaks. adequate protective clothing and glasses are worn when Set control unit to midnight to run self test and check Electrastream control unit for Always isolate before connection, adjustment, servicing and working with the Electrastream system.
  • Page 51 ----------------------------------------- 4 1 INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION When replacing the Tri-Core heater the relays on the Electrastream Control Unit must be Section 1 Intr Section 1 Intr Section 1 Intr Section 1 Intr Section 1 Introduction...
  • Page 52 As far as possible avoid any skin contact with Fibreglass responsibility for any damage or personal injury caused H Check 16amp resettable thermal trips and 5 amp fuse in Electrastream Control Unit. Insulation, Glass Rope, Mineral Wool, Insulation Pads and by not giving due consideration to the above safety H Check strainers and operation of mixing valve.

  • Page 53: Table Of Contents

    Section 4 Installation Section 4 Installation Section 4 Installation Section 4 Installation Section 4 Installation temperature of the Electrastream Control Unit (see step 8, fig. 2-2b). blown out of the tundish and 5 COMMISSIONING 5 COMMISSIONING 5 COMMISSIONING 5 COMMISSIONING...
  • Page 54 Ceramic Fibre. In pursuance of a policy of constant development, GAH (HEATING PRODUCTS) LIMITED reserve the right to change Electrastream parts or design without notice, therefore GAH (Heating Pr GAH (Heating Pr oducts) Ltd.
  • Page 56 GAH (Heating Products) Ltd. Building 846, Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 2TW www. gah.co.uk Tel: 01394 421160 Fax: 01394 421170 email: mail@gah.co.uk...

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