Instruction Manual for model SF 14 Gas Water Heater Installation, operating, commissioning and maintenance instructions 0694 SF 14 - RAD - ING - MAN.INST - 0904B - MIR7VD6FLC Technical specification RADIANT BRUCIATORI S.p.A. Montelabbate (PU) ITALY...
CONTENTS 1. General information 1.1 General installation information pag. 1.2 Product conformity pag. 2. Technical characteristics 2.1 Technical data pag. 2.2 Dimensions pag. 2.3 Internal parts of the water heater pag. 2.4 Water circuit pag. 2.5 Printed circuit board (technical characteristics) pag.
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CONTENTS 6. Maintenance (authorised personnel) 6.1 General warnings pag. 6.2 Water heater inspection pag. 6.3 Accessing the water heater pag. 6.4 Draining the domestic hot water system pag. 6.5 Wiring diagrams pag. 6.6 Troubleshooting pag. 6.7 Parts list pag.
The commissioning of the water heater and any subsequent works carried out on the appliance must be effected by an appropriately qualified technician or an approved Radiant Helpline Service Centre. The appliance must be used solely for the purpose for which it has been designed and manufactured: domestic hot water production.
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GENERAL INFORMATION As dictated by current legislation, this appliance must be installed exclusively by qualified personnel. Before starting the boiler for the first time, make sure that it is connected to a water supply and central heating system compatible with its performance characteristics. ...
GENERAL INFORMATION 1.2 Product conformity RADIANT BRUCIATORI S.p.A. declare that all its products are manufactured to a high specification and in compliance with the relevant standards. All RADIANT boilers are CE certified and possess technical and functional characteristics that comply with the following standards: UNI EN 297 for GAS-FIRED APPLIANCES TYPE B OF NOMINAL HEAT INPUT ≤...
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 2. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 2.1 Technical data SF 14 Appliance Model CE certification n° 0694BO3954 Appliance type II2H3+ Appliance category B22 C12 C32 Heat Input max 27.5 Heat Input min Heat Output max 24.1 Heat Output min Efficiency 100% (full load) 87.5...
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 2.5 Printed circuit board Technical characteristics The new circuit boards greatly simplify the adjustment of the operating parameters of the SW1C SW1H entire system. In fact, it is now possible to adjust the following settings: Main functions / features Water hammer prevention function Self-diagnostic with flashing led D.H.W continuous electronic flame modulation...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. INSTALLATION (authorised personnel) 3.1 Reference standard UNI EN 677 for GAS-FIRED APLLIANCES. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLIANCES WITH NOMINAL HEAT INPUT ≤ 70 kW Water heater room – Installation requirements Please refer to local and national standards in force in the Country of destination of the product. In particular the manufacturer recommends: The presence of threaded connections on the gas line, require that the room in which the appliance is installed is ventilated by means of air intakes.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.2 Unpacking ■ It is recommended that the packing material is only removed prior to installing the water heater. The manufacturer will not be held responsible for damage caused by incorrect storage of the product. ■ The materials (cardboard) used for packing the appliance are fully recyclable. Packing materials (plastic bags, polystyrene, nails, etc.) must not be left within reach of children, in that these items represent a potential hazard.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 Installing the water heater ■ The appliance must be installed exclusively on a flat vertical solid wall capable supporting weight. In order to allow access to the interior of water heater maintenance purposes, important that necessary clearances indicated in figure 1 are respected.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.4 Water connections Make sure that the domestic water pipes are not used to earth the electrical system. The pipes are totally unsuitable for this purpose. ■ To prevent vibration and noise coming from the system, do not use pipes of reduced diameter, short radius elbows or severe reductions in the cross sections of the water passages.
3.5 Gas connections The connection to the gas supply must be carried out by professionally qualified personnel, registered in accordance with relevant standards and authorized by Radiant Bruciatori Spa. When connecting the water heater to the gas supply pipe, only use appropriate washers and gas fittings in accordance with the Gas Safety and Use Regulations.
The connection to the mains power supply must be carried out by professionally qualified personnel, registered in accordance with current legislation and authorised by Radiant Bruciatori. Always check to make sure that the appliance has an efficient earth system. This requirement is only satisfied if it has been properly connected to an efficient earth system installed in accordance with the requirements of current safety standards and carried out by professionally qualified personnel.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remote control connections Connect the power supply to the terminal board inside the control panel as follows: a. Switch off the power supply at the main switch. b. Remove the front case panel of the water heater. c. Slacken the screws and remove plate A (see fig. 1). d.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.7 Flue connections General Warnings In order to ensure that the appliance functions correctly and efficiently, the flue connection between the water heater and the flue terminal must be made using original components specifically designed for the water heater. in order to guarantee the appliance reliability and the efficiency a slope of 2% towards the bottom of the Fig.
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The linear equivalent of additional bends is as follows: Ø 100/60 x 90° bend = 0.8 m. Ø 100/60 x 45° bend = 0.5 m. Attention! USE ONLY RADIANT TYPE-APPROVED FLUE SYSTEMS FOR DISCHARGING EXHAUST GASES AND DRAWING COMBUSTION AIR. APPROVED RADIANT FLUE DIAPHRAGMS AND...
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Ø 80 x 45° bend = 1.2 m. Attention! ONLY RADIANT TYPE- APPROVED FLUE SYSTEMS FOR DISCHARGING EXHAUST GASES AND DRAWING COMBUSTION AIR. APPROVED RADIANT FLUE DIAPHRAGMS AND ADJUSTMENT TABLES ARE SUPPLIED WITH RADIANT ORIGINAL FLUE KIT SYSTEMS. 50° 55° 60° 45° 40°...
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The linear equivalent of additional bends is as follows: Ø 125/80 x 90° bend = 0.8 m. Ø 125/80 x 45° bend = 0.5 m. Attention! USE ONLY RADIANT TYPE-APPROVED FLUE SYSTEMS FOR DISCHARGING EXHAUST GASES AND DRAWING COMBUSTION AIR.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Diaphragms adjustments Concentric flue kit system Adjustable flue diaphragms have to be installed on the top of the water heater room sealed chamber. Installation Instructions (see fig. 1): Clean the room sealed chamber surface; Stick the neoprene washer paying attention to centre holes of the washer with those on the inspection collar; ...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Twin pipe flue kit system Adjustable flue diaphragms have to be installed on the air intake hole on the top of the water heater . Installation Instructions: (see fig. 1): Remove the air intake hole cover; ...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Diaphragms system setting kit A - Horizontal-Coaxial Flue Kit System with intake / exhaust pipes Ø60/100 kit C2 - Vertical-Coaxial Flue Kit System with intake / exhaust pipes Ø80/125 NUMBERS FOR ADJUSTMENT LINEAR LENGTH DIAPHRAGM REGULATION INDICATOR from 0.5 to 1 m from 1 to 2 m...
4.1 General warnings The following operations must be carried out by professionally qualified personnel authorised by Radiant Bruciatori s.p.a. The water heater leaves the factory pre-set and tested for burning either natural Gas or LPG. Nevertheless, when starting the water heater for the first time, make sure that the information on the rating plate corresponds to the type of gas being supplied to the water heater.
In case of a ‘Lock-out’ (led 8 fig. 2 pag. 28 ) and high limit safety thermostat lock out (led 9 fig. 2 pag. 28), reset the water heater for 5 seconds by putting the ON/OFF switch in OFF and than ON position. Water Heater Power Rating models Natural Gas G 20 L.P.G. G30/G31 min. max. min. mbar 11.6 SF 14...
REGULATION INSTRUCTIONS 5.3 Functions programming SW 1H SW 1C O FF O FF Fig. 1 SELECT THE WATER HEATER TYPE: STANDARD MODE/ SOLAR PANEL MODE Select the water heater mode by positioning the SW1H jumper as follows (see fig. 1): The SW1H jumper in ON position = WATER HEATER + SOLAR PANEL MODE contact sensor Cod.
REGULATION INSTRUCTIONS 5.4 Converting the water heater to a different gas type LEGEND: GAS VALVE INLET PRESSURE POINT OUTLET PRESSURE POINT GAS PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT SCREW GAS PIPE BURNER MANIFOLD GAS BURNER 13 RAMPS INJECTORS IGNITION ELECTRODE IONISATION ELECTRODE FIXING SCREWS fig.
6.1 General warnings All maintenance operations must be carried out by professionally qualified personnel, authorised by Radiant Bruciatori Spa. The frequency of the water heater maintenance must comply with current law and, nevertheless, should be carried out once a year.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 6.3 Accessing the water heater All maintenance operations require one or more of the water heater casing panels to be removed. The side panels can only be removed after the front panel has been removed: a. Turn off the main power switch of the water hater.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 6.6 Troubleshooting INDICATOR PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY AIR PRESSURE SWITCH FAULTY ; AIR INTAKE OR FLUE EXHAUST REPLACE IT; CLOSED; CHECK FLUE DUCTS; EXHAUST FAN VENTURI CHECK THE VENTURI; AIR PRESSURE SWITCH OBSTRUCTED OR DIRTY; CHECK THE ELECTRIC UNSTABLE ELECTRIC CONNECTION CONNECTION ;...
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 6.7 Parts List CODE DESCRIPTION 21001LA GAS BURNER 13 R. 1.25 NATURAL GAS 21002LA GAS BURNER 13 R. 0.75 L.P.G. 35007LA IGNITION ELECTRODE 35009LA IONISATION ELECTRODE 36071LA GAS VALVE 37016LA EXHAUST FAN 58011LA HEAT EXCHANGER 59001LA AIR PRESSURE SWITCH 73507LA D.
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RADIANT BRUCIATORI s.p.a. Via Pantanelli, 164/166 - 61025 Loc. Montelabbate (PU) Tel. +39 0721 9079.1 • fax. +39 0721 9079279 e-mail: tecnico@radiant • Internet: http://www.radiant.it THE TECHNICAL DATA AND MEASUREMENTS ARE PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT BINDING. THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO APPLY VARIATIONS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION.
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