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.
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The Benchmark Scheme Sime is a licensed member of the Benchmark Scheme which aims to improve the standards of installation and com- missioning of domestic heating and hot water systems in the UK and to encourage regular servicing to optimise safety, efficiency and performance.
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8 years old, by people with physical or cognitive disabilities, and by people lacking expe- – The appliance must be used as intended. Sime de- rience or the necessary knowledge, provided that clines all responsible for any injury or damage to...
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RANGE MANUAL STRUCTURE This manual is organized as follows. MODEL CODE ALU HE 80 8115701 ALU HE 116 8115710 USER INSTRUCTIONS ALU HE 160 8115720 ALU HE 200 8115730 TABLE OF CONTENTS ALU HE 240 8115740 ALU HE 280 8115751...
2002/96/CE) ........11 Fault / malfunction codes......10 SIME remote control connection (optional accessory) 10 VERY IMPORTANT! PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST AND THE SERVICE INTERVAL RECORDS ENCLOSED ARE FILLED IN CORRECTLY.
Control panel ON/OFF BUTTON The control panel allows all operators to make all adjustments necessary to manage Sime ALU HE boilers and connected sys- ON = Boiler has electric power. tems. OFF = Boiler has electric power but is not available for operation.
Start-up Adjusting the delivery temperature The control panel on ALU HE boilers lets you manually adjust the 1.2.1 Preliminary checks delivery temperature on two temperature levels by choosing the best ones for the systems managed (e.g. 80°C and 50°C). WARNING To adjust the delivery temperature on the first of the two levels: Should it be necessary to access the areas in the bot- –...
SIME remote control connection (optional then released. The boiler starts up again normally. accessory) The boiler is ready for connection to a SIME remote control. When the remote control is connected or, alternatively, when a remote supervision device is connected, the boiler display...
MAINTENANCE Servicing For the appliance to operate correctly and efficiently it is rec- ommended that the system manager calls upon the services of a Professionally Qualified Technician to carry out ANNUAL maintenance. CAUTION Maintenance must ONLY be carried out by qualified professionals who follow the indications provided in the INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUC- TIONS.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Technical features......18 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Main water circuit .
Sime ALU HE nition transformer to turn on the flame. This is how automatic to an auxiliary sensor and to the Sime Home or Sime Home Plus operation of the boiler begins. When the request for heat is ful- remote controls. They can manage direct systems or direct...
Technical features ALU HE DESCRIPTION CERTIFICATIONS AT - CH - CZ - ES - GB - GR - IE - PT - SI - SK - IT - LT - DK Country of intended installation EE - FI - LV - NO - SE - BE - CY NL - HU Fuel G20 / G31 PIN number...
Main water circuit Fig. 7 KEY: Delivery sensor M Boiler delivery R Boiler return Gas valve G Gas supply Water pressure transducer Sc Condensate outlet Return sensor (SR) Boiler drain valve Condensate siphon outlet Min. gas pressure switch Safety thermostat...
Sensors Load losses The sensors installed have the following characteristics: The graph shows the curves for the load losses of the boilers, – boiler delivery, boiler return and flue gas probes NTC R25°C; necessary for the correct circulation pump to be chosen. 10kΩ...
4.10 Control panel The control panel allows all operators to make all adjustments DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS necessary to manage Sime ALU HE boilers and connected sys- ON/OFF BUTTON tems. ON = Boiler has electric power. OFF = Boiler has electric power but is not available for operation.
4.11 Wiring diagram GREEN BLUE GREEN BLACK BLACK GREEN BLACK BLUE BLUE GREEN BLUE CD. 63228900 49 50 BROWN BLUE CN12 SB/SA BROWN CN13 CN14 CN11 CN10 CN18 BLUE 0...10VDC BROWN BLUE KAPI BLUE BLUE BROWN BROWN KAEV RS485 BLUE Flame detection electrode Electrode on Min.
– Connect the earth wire to an effective earthing sys- tem. Sime declines all responsible for any injury or damage to persons, animals,or property as a result of failure to provide adequate earthing of the ap-...
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The Benchmark Scheme Benchmark places responsibilities on both manufacturers and installers. The purpose is to ensure that customers are provided with the correct equipment for their needs, that it is installed, commis- sioned and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions by competent persons and that it meets the require- ments of the appropriate Building Regulations.
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INSTALLATION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS Installer Checklist Please remember to carry out the following checks after installation. This will achieve complete customer satisfaction, and avoid unnecessary service calls. A charge will be made for a service visit where the fault is not due to a manufacturing defect.
Technical Service or by qualified professionals who suitable protective safety equipment. MUST wear Receiving the product Appliances Sime ALU HE are supplied in a single package, pro- tected by a nylon cover, placed on wooden pallets. Fig. 13 ALU HE...
Naturally soft water areas can corrode protected from the weather. aluminium heat exchangers. Adding Fernox F1 or Mb-1 will guard against corrosion. – Sime promote the fitting of TF1 System filter with any new New installation or installation of a re- boiler installation. placement appliance –...
CAUTION Plumbing connections – The condensate outlet duct must be airtight, suita- The dimensions of the water fittings of Sime ALU HE boilers are bly sized to that of the siphon and must not be re- given below. stricted at any point.
TECHNICAL DATA PLATE. tion air from the place of installation it MUST BE Marking is OBLIGATORY only for models ALU HE 80 , EQUIPPED with air vents created as described by , 160 and 200 .
Fig. 25 – to use the water pipes to earth the appliance. KEY: (*) Sime declines all responsible for any injury or damage to Primary circuit pump (4A - 230V) persons, animals,or property as a result of failure to pro- Live vide adequate earthing of the appliance.
5.12.1 External sensor When fitting the sensor on the outside of the building: – remove the cover The boiler is designed for connection to an external temper- – attach the sensor to the wall using 2 plugs ature sensor code 8094101, which will automatically regulate –...
Cascade output = Boiler output x no. of boilers installed CAUTION For installations with boilers in a cascade, the mixed circuits and the solar circuit MUST BE MANAGED using EXTERNAL DEVICES and not Sime MIX ZONE KITS. 5.13.1 Main hydraulic diagrams Full hydraulic diagram...
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For installations with a SINGLE BOILER, up to two MIX systems, or two groups of MIX systems, can be managed by installing the optional accessories MIX 1 ZONE KIT (code 8092275) and MIX 2 ZONE KIT (code 8092276). For installations with BOILERS in a CASCADE, the mixed systems MUST BE MANAGED using EXTERNAL DEVICES and not Sime MIX ZONE KITS.
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Hydraulic diagram with tank after hydraulic separator Italy only Mix 1 Zone kit code 8092275 Vsic VMIX 1 P MIX 1 Smz1 Hydraulic diagram with tank before hydraulic separator Italy only Mix 1 Zone kit code 8092275 Vsic VMIX 1 PMIX 1 Smz1 KEY:...
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Underfloor heating hydraulic diagram Italy only Mix 1 Zone kit code 8092275 Vsic VMX1 PMIX 1 Smz1 VZ 1 VZ 2 KEY: External sensor Hydraulic separator Mix 1 Zone pump Air thermostat for boiler acti- Primary circuit pump (only for installations with a SINGLE boiler) vation Condensate neutraliser VMIX 1...
Fig. 29 5.14.2 SYSTEM Filling Sime ALU HE boilers DO NOT have a device to fill the boiler/ system and an emptying tap. Therefore these must be provided, during installation, assembled in the most convenient places for the installer.
COMMISSIONING When heat is requested from the systems the boiler or the cas- Preliminary operations cade automatically carries out: – the operational checks WARNING – ignition and starts automatic operation. Should it be necessary to access the areas in the bot- tom part of the appliance, make sure that the system CAUTION components and pipes are not hot (risk of burning).
List of parameters The parameters PAR 01 and PAR 02 are factory set according TABLE “A” to the table shown here to the side (table “A”) and automatically Type generate the settings for parameters PAR 04 - PAR 08 - PAR 18 and PAR 31 as shown in the table.
Type Description Range Step Default DOMESTIC HOT WATER - HEATING Minimum Tset Zone 1 Heating Par 64 OEM .. Par 21 °C Maximum Tset Zone 1 Heating Par 20 .. Par 65 OEM °C Heating Curve Grade Zone 1 3...40 Minimum Tset Zone 2 Heating Par 64 OEM ..
Fault / malfunction codes GAS VALVE Type Description Air pressure switch fault ALU HE 116 ALU HE 80 Low water pressure in system High water pressure in system Boiler delivery probe fault No flame detection Safety thermostat or siphon pressure switch trig-...
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Take any other necessary readings. IMPORTANT The gas valve on the ALU HE 80 is equipped with TWO screws to adjust the maximum power – screw (2) for an approximate adjustment – screw (3) for a finely tuned adjustment.
Operating data display Once the boiler is operating, a qualified technician can view the operating data. To access the information, press the button. The first piece of information is shown on the display. Each time this button is pressed, the next piece of information is shown. button is not pressed, the system exits the function automatically.
18. Heating return sensor value (SR) 29. Valve close command with MIX 2 ZONE board, respectively ON and OFF 30. Solar sensor temperature with solar board 19. Cascade manifold sensor value 31. Solar sensor temperature with solar board 20. Mixed system delivery probe value with MIX 1 ZONE board 32.
If the gas supply is changed from G20 to G31, mark gas. the box on the TECHNICAL DATA PLATE. Marking is OBLIGATORY only for models ALU HE 80 , If changing the type of useable gas: , 160 and 200 .
MAINTENANCE Servicing For the appliance to operate safely, correctly and efficiently, current legislation requires that the system manager call upon the services of a professionally qualified technician to carry out regular maintenance, at least annually or according to the spe- cific legal provisions CAUTION –...
(14) – Use a rod suitable for mechanically cleaning the boiler body ducts (e.g. Sime accessory (15) code 6077930). A chemical product can be used provided it is suitable for aluminium bodies working by condensation (e.g. Bekaert TAB 2/2000).
7.3.6 Connecting the air pressure switch and siphon Circuit Board Replacement The silicon tubes on the air pressure switches (1) and siphon If you replace the electronic circuit board or gas valve YOU MUST (2) MUST be reconnected, where it was necessary to disconnect SET THE PARAMETERS as described under "Parameter set- them, as shown in the figure: ting and display".
Type of malfunction or Shown on display Cause Solution fault - Check whether there is little water in the system - Check the primary circulation pump The boiler stops due to activation of Safety thermostat or - Check for possible obstruction of condensate drain the safety thermostat or the siphon siphon pressure switch - Check the electrical wiring and connections of the...
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Type of malfunction or Shown on display Cause Solution fault S2 solar exchanger probe The probe on the solar exchanger is - Check the sensor and its board connections fault (tank) open or has short-circuited - Check operation of the board The delivery probe on the 2nd S3 2nd solar system deliv- - Check the sensor and its board connections...
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INFORMATION FOR CASCADING SYSTEMS TABLE OF CONTENTS INFORMATION FOR CASCADING SYSTEMS EXPLODED VIEWS Cascade characteristics ......52 10 APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) Characteristics of cascading boilers .
INFORMATION FOR CASCADING SYSTEMS Cascade characteristics Approximate clearance measurements Each boiler connected in a cascade must be identified with a specific address than can be set under the relevant parameter (PAR 15), which determines how it behaves. Characteristics of cascading boilers Master boiler The master boiler is the only boiler to which the TAs and the room control units must be connected, as well as all of the sys-...
The cascade CANNOT be composed of different boiler cascade board as standard. The cascade can be made up of be- models (e.g. two ALU HE 80 and one ALU HE 116 ). tween two and eight boilers of the same model (e.g. three ALU...
Technical features ALU HE DESCRIPTION CERTIFICATIONS AT - CH - CZ - ES - GB - GR - IE - PT - SI - SK - IT - LT - DK Country of intended installation EE - FI - LV - NO - SE - BE - CY NL - HU Fuel G20 / G31 PIN number...
Load loss - Equivalent lengths Smoke outlet and combustion air inlet Leq (linear metres) The smoke outlet MUST be sized by an expert and installed by Description Ø 80 mm Ø 100 mm an installer who MUST use approved materials, suited to the 90°...
Electrical connections for the cascade The electrical connections between the Sime ALU HE boilers WARNINGS which make up the cascade are shown in the following dia- – The outdoor temperature probe “SE” MUST be con- gram, and the wiring diagrams for the individual appliances are nected to the master boiler.
8.10 Master boiler wiring diagram GREEN BLUE GREEN BLACK BLACK GREEN BLACK BLUE BLUE GREEN BLUE CD. 63228900 49 50 BROWN BLUE CN12 SB/SA BROWN CN13 CN14 CN11 CN10 CN18 BLUE 0...10VDC BROWN BLUE KAPI BLUE BLUE BROWN BROWN KAEV RS485 BLUE Flame detection electrode...
8.11 Wiring diagram for slave 1 boiler GREEN BLUE GREEN BLACK BLACK GREEN BLACK BLUE BLUE GREEN BLUE CD. 63228900 49 50 BROWN BLUE CN12 SB/SA BROWN CN13 CN14 CN11 CN10 CN18 BLUE BROWN BLUE KAPI BLUE BLUE BROWN BROWN KAEV RS485 BLUE...
8.12 Wiring diagram for slave 2-7 boilers GREEN BLUE GREEN BLACK BLACK GREEN BLACK BLUE BLUE GREEN BLUE CD. 63228900 49 50 BROWN BLUE CN12 SB/SA BROWN CN13 CN14 CN11 CN10 CN18 BLUE BROWN BLUE KAPI BLUE BLUE BROWN BROWN KAEV RS485 BLUE...
Every boiler in the cascade manages its own faults as described The parameters for Sime ALU HE boilers in a cascade can be in “Fault / malfunction codes”. displayed and set in the same way as with single boilers (see “...
GAS BOILER SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST This Commissioning Checklist is to be completed in full by the competent person who commissioned the boiler 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 according to the manufacturer’s instructions and complete this Benchmark Commissioning Checklist will invalidate the warranty.
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SERVICE RECORD It is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Interval 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. Always use the manufacturer’s specified spare part when replacing controls.
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ALU HE 80 - 116 - 160 - 200 - 240 - 280...
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ALU HE ALU HE Pos. Code Description Pos. Code Description 80 116 160 200 240 280 80 116 160 200 240 280 6261520 Tray 6089721 Gas valve 6261521 Tray 6089722 Gas valve 6120401 Adjustable foot Square flange with 1" 6163101 connectio 6096910 Support Square flange for gas...
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ALU HE ALU HE Pos. Code Description Pos. Code Description 80 116 160 200 240 280 80 116 160 200 240 280 2051201 Hose clamp Ø 70-90 100 6302000 Plastic pin Rotation control panel 2051202 Hose clamp Ø 90-110 101 6267138 bracket Casing front upper 6323616...
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APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) 10 APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION This guidance is endorsed by HHIC members.
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APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE 2.1 INTERNAL TERMINATION: DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION Wherever possible, the condensate drainage pipe should be terminated at a suitable internal foul water discharge point such as (a) an internal soil and vent stack or (b) an internal This guidance is endorsed by HHIC members.
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APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE The use of fittings, elbows etc should be kept to a minimum and any internal “burrs” on cut pipework should be removed so that the internal pipe section is as smooth as DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION possible.
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APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE NOTES DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION The Benchmark Commissioning Checklist should be completed as required to record details of the condensate drainage pipe installation. This guidance is endorsed by HHIC members.
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APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) Figure 1 – Connection of condensate drainage pipe to internal soil and vent stack INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION This guidance is endorsed by HHIC members.
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APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE Figure 2(a) – Connection of a condensate drainage pipe downstream of a sink, basin, bath or shower waste trap DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION This guidance is endorsed by HHIC members.
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APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE Figure 2(b) – Connection of a condensate drainage pipe upstream of a sink, basin, bath or shower waste trap DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION This guidance is endorsed by HHIC members.
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APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE Figure 3 – Connection of a condensate pump - typical method (NB manufacturer’s detailed instructions should be followed). DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION This guidance is endorsed by HHIC members.
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APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) Figure 4 – Connection of condensate drainage pipe to external soil and vent stack INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION This guidance is endorsed by HHIC members.
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APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE Figure 5 – External termination to rainwater downpipe (NB only combined foul/rainwater drain) DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION This guidance is endorsed by HHIC members. This guidance is endorsed by HHIC members.
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APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE Figure 6 – External drain, gully or rainwater hopper DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION This guidance is endorsed by HHIC members. This guidance is endorsed by HHIC members.
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APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) APPENDIX 1 (GUIDANCE HHIC) INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE INDUSTRY GUIDANCE FOR INSTALLERS ON CONDENSATE Figure 7 – Example of a purpose-made soakaway DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION DRAINAGE PIPE INSTALLATION This guidance is endorsed by HHIC members. This guidance is endorsed by HHIC members.
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Turn off appliance and call SIME LTD Technical HelplIne for advice. NOTE - if no flue gas sampling point is present and the correct pro- cedure is not specified in the manual, contact SIME LTD Technical the appliance must not be commissio- Helpline for advice.
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