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Fuel oil/gas boilers PK 550 Installation and Service Manual 300020192-02...
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The appliance complies with the standard model described in declaration of compliance . It is manufactured and distributed pursuant to the requirements of european directives. The original declaration of conformity is available from the manufacturer. PK 550 18/03/2016 - 300020192-02...
1.1 Symbols and abbreviations In these instructions, various markings and pictograms are used to Caution draw your attention to particular information. In so doing, OERTLI Risk of material damage. THERMIQUE S.A.S. wishes to safeguard the user's safety, obviate Specific information.
Check regularly that the installation contains water and is pressurised. • Keep the appliance accessible at all times. • Avoid draining the installation. • Use only original spare parts. • Never remove or cover labels and rating plates affixed to the appliance. 18/03/2016 - 300020192-02 PK 550...
3. Technical description 3 Technical description 3.1 General description PK 550 boilers are intended for central heating using radiators or - Boiler to be fitted with a gas or oil pressure jet burner underfloor heating. These boilers have the following characteristics:...
= 13.1 to 13.5% with fuel oil and 9.5% with natural gas. Boiler temperature: 80 °C Ambient temperature: 20 °C In order for the boiler to operate correctly, it is imperative to respect the draught at the nozzle. 18/03/2016 - 300020192-02 PK 550...
= 13.1 to 13.5% with fuel oil and 9.5% with natural gas. Boiler temperature: 80 °C Ambient temperature: 20 °C In order for the boiler to operate correctly, it is imperative to respect the draught at the nozzle. PK 550 18/03/2016 - 300020192-02...
(2) The lateral control panel can be mounted to the right or left of the Heating return - Ø E (weld) boiler. Exact height positioning defined by the fitter during assembly. Draining - Mk3/4 (3) max. Flow sensor. Minimum height for sweeping = 850. 18/03/2016 - 300020192-02 PK 550...
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*** Dimension representing the end of the 100 mm long chimney connection. with models PK 550-21, PK 550-22, PK 550-23,, PK 550-24 and PK 550-25, a plain plate which must be cut out is supplied without the 100 mm chimney connection.
4.1.1 Positioning of the appliance For the assembly and because of their design, PK 550 boilers require no special base. Their closed furnace system means that the floor need not have refractory properties. All you have to ensure is that the floor can support the weight of the boiler when it is fitted for operation.
Do not stock such products close to the boilers. P = Installed power in kW If the boiler and/or peripheral equipment are corroded by such chloride or fluoride compounds, the contractual guarantee cannot be applied. 4.2 Mounting For mounting instructions, see installation instructions. PK 550 18/03/2016 - 300020192-02...
There must be no total or partial closing mechanism (a) = kW, (b) = lb/h, (c) = MBtu/h, (d) = Kg/h between the boiler and the safety valves (France: DTU - 65.11, § 4.22 - NF P 52-203). 18/03/2016 - 300020192-02 PK 550...
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- The water temperature in the boiler is maintained at 50°C or more: The burner can modulate down to 30% of the nominal stage - Operation at modulated low temperature (minimum outlet temperature: 40°C); The burner can modulate down to 50% of the nominal stage PK 550 18/03/2016 - 300020192-02...
Note: never replace a boiler in an existing system without carefully rinsing the system first. Install a sludge decanting pot on the return pipe, very close to the boiler. 2’’ tapped sludge removal hole 18/03/2016 - 300020192-02 PK 550...
*Dimension representing the end of the 100 mm long chimney connection. Note: with models PK 550-21, PK 550-22, PK 550-23,, PK 550-24 and PK 550-25, a plain plate which must be cut out is supplied without the 100 mm chimney connection. PK 550...
4. Installation 4.5 Fuel-oil or gas connections Refer to the instructions supplied with the burner. 4.6 Electrical connections Refer to the connection instructions supplied with the control panel.. 18/03/2016 - 300020192-02 PK 550...
6.2 Precautions required if the heating is stopped when there is a risk of freezing We recommend the use of a correctly dosed antifreeze agent to prevent to the heating circuit from freezing. If this cannot be done, drain the system completely. PK 550 18/03/2016 - 300020192-02...
- Cut the power supply to the boiler. - Remove the upper front panel. - Remove the retaining upper front crosspiece and then the lower left and right-hand front panels. - Remove the lower front panel. 18/03/2016 - 300020192-02 PK 550...
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Chemical sweeping is recommended for such boilers See chapter "Chemical sweeping" - See page 22. - Put the baffle plates back in place. Interlock them with each other while fitting them into the flue ways. - Close the upper sweeping doors. PK 550 18/03/2016 - 300020192-02...
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See chapter "Chemical sweeping" - See page 22. - Remove the soot. - Put back the sweeping cover and doors. - Put back the lower insulating material, the crosspiece and panels by reversing the removal procedure. 18/03/2016 - 300020192-02 PK 550...
- 5 l spray with separate reservoir, nozzle and connecting tube. The nozzles enable easy application at the back of the combustion chamber. Manual pressurisation of the reservoir. - Motor-assisted pressurisation spray with reservoir, nozzle and connecting tube. These sprays are intended for intensive use. PK 550 18/03/2016 - 300020192-02...
- Service the burner. - Replace the front panel. 7.1.3 Cleaning the casing material Use a soapy solution and a sponge only. Rinse with clean water and dry with chamois leather or a soft cloth. 18/03/2016 - 300020192-02 PK 550...
The rating plate fixed on the side of the boiler during installation is used to identify the boiler correctly and also provides the main specifications of the boiler. Boiler type Manufacturing date Year of manufacture Week of manufacture Serial no. of the appliance PK 550 18/03/2016 - 300020192-02...
8 Spare parts - PK 550 To order a spare part, quote the reference number next to the part required 16/03/2009- 300020192-002-A Boiler body +Miscellaneous PK 550 18/03/2016 - 300020192-02...
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8. Spare parts - PK 550 Control panels *1 control panel Refer to the Spare Parts list in the panel instructions PK 550 18/03/2016 - 300020192-02...
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8. Spare parts - PK 550 Ref. Code no. Description Ref. Code no. Description 601335 Assembly rod Ø 14 - 2736 mm 23 sections Boiler body + Accessories 601336 Assembly rod Ø 14 - 2848 mm 24 sections Base frame 601337 Assembly rod Ø...
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8. Spare parts - PK 550 Ref. Code no. Description Ref. Code no. Description 601361 Flange with return piece + Gasket 9 to 17 sections 601387 Metal brush + rod 1800 mm 11 to 15 sections 601362 Flange with return piece + Gasket 18 to 25 sections...
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8. Spare parts - PK 550 Ref. Code no. Description Ref. Code no. Description 126192 rail 1565 mm 126519 Lower front crosspiece 126193 rail 1675 mm 126520 Fastening bracket for front side pane 126194 rail 1765 mm 126521 Complete lower front side panel...