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Ray Black
June 28, 2025
How long should i have the electricty heater on using off peak electricity to heat the thermal store on a Gledhill Torrent. We have the AGA off over the summer and have just wired up the bottom heater thermostat to use overnight.
TORRENT STAINLESS OPEN VENTED STAINLESS STEEL THERMAL STORE PROVIDING HEATING AND MAINS PRESSURE HOT WATER INSTRUCTION MANUAL DESIGN, INSTALLATION & SERVICING ONE NAME. EVERY SOLUTION. WWW.GLEDHILL.NET...
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Local Authority Recycling Centre, to maximise the products water above 60 degrees every time they Gledhill Building Products Limited reserve the right to modify the product without notice, full environmental benefits. operate. This is not a problem with a thermal...
DESIGN DESIGN Torrent Stainless OV Torrent Stainless OV SOL Torrent Stainless SP SOL NOTES 1. The diagrams shown are generic. For exact product specification refer to the table eg. the number of immersion heaters varies depending on model. 2. All connections are within 120˚.
Torrent Stainless OV SOL Model Selection Guide pressure of 10 bar and the units must be fitted strictly in accordance with the protection in accordance with Water Regulations.
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Torrent Stainless should be taken into account. multiplying the pipe diameter by 8. For example; Pump isolation valves Gledhill Building Products Limited. Control Use In Hard Water Areas And Scale Protection • Using 22mm pipework will require a Cold water sensor...
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(F&E) tank fitted with the Min. 250mm which should be calculated in accordance with Torrent Stainless OV model and therefore it is BS EN 12831 and/or the CIBSE guide and the important that the F&E tank is positioned at least power required for producing hot water which 250mm above the highest point in the system.
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The F&E tank overflow/warning pipe should A solid fuel boiler is also able to be connected be installed in a material suitable for a heating to the Torrent Stainless OV, please refer to page system feed and expansion tank. 19 for further information.
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Solar heating circuit For maximising the use of the renewable ‘green’ energy, the system should be managed S Plan Open Vented Heating System Including Solar Input and controlled so that unnecessary firing of the boiler is kept to a minimum. This can be The Torrent Stainless SOL is an advanced achieved by a combination of householder use of the system and controls, for example;...
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– for plastics this may require continuous support. Typical components (not supplied but available to purchase from Gledhill Spares Ltd); • Honeywell V4043B1265 (XB165) - 28mm compression normally open 2 port valve • Honeywell V4043H1106 (XC012) - 28mm compression normally closed 2 port valve •...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS Primary Heat Source Control Sensor / Thermostat Pockets GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL In all thermal stores heated by a primary heat source e.g. a boiler (with the exception of pes of thermal stores can either be supplied with all the components ready fitted ypes of thermal stores can either be supplied with all the components ready fitted l types of thermal stores can either be supplied with all the components ready fitted direct thermal stores heated by immersion heaters with integral control and overheat...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION NOTE CH & HW Programmer Hot Water Programmer and Store Stat Overheat Control Normally Open Room Thermostat control the boiler in Central Heating mode Store stat Stat Stat 2 2 Port Valve Solar panels Solar controller 230Vac 50Hz Solar supply Pump...
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CH & HW Programmer Overheat Control Normally Open Room Thermostat Store stat Stat Stat 2 2 Port Valve Solar panels Solar controller 230Vac 50Hz Solar supply Pump L N E Torrent Stainless SOL Solar Junction pumping station Boiler hold off pipe thermostat Type LL641B1012 Temperature range: 50 –...
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CH & HW Programmer Overheat Control Normally Open Room thermostat Store stat Stat Stat 2 2 Port Valve Solar panels Solar controller Junction box N R1 N R1 N 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Torrent Stainless SOL Solar pumping...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Torrent Stainless OV Models (heated by electricity only) parts of the circuit will require the application DO - Check the incoming mains water pressure. If it exceeds 5.0 bar at any point of a scale and corrosion inhibitor.
(normally 12 months) via the local authorised supplier. A nominal • Open all HW taps and confirm that the water runs freely and that any air is bled charge of £30 will be made which is refunded in full by Gledhill on receipt of the from the DHW system original part and proof of purchase.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Test Equipment UNSATISFACTORY Is the power supply Follow the HOT WATER to the PHE controller The initial assumption in this procedure is that the plumbing and water supply is Switch it on fault nding working effectively.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Electrical power connections GND GND Combined flow HW temperature Reference schematic Check procedure sensor opposite All the these sensor inputs carry a Power supply to PWM Electrically isolate power supply at fused spur switch and remove fuse. Voltage of 5V.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Check for presence of overheat link Check pump electrical circuits An overheat link connection should be present in connection Junction 7. If you are Meaning Diagnosis Cause Remedy fitting a new board the overheat link that is on the board just removed must be retained Lights solid green Normal running Pump runs according...
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APPENDIX APPENDIX MANUAL HANDLING OF APPLIANCE PRODUCTS Water Savings Water Related Costs Can Be Reduced By Good Plumbing Practice Description e. Taking the lead for team lifts- As more than one person is required for these products ensure that one Manual handling means any transporting or supporting of a load (including lifting, person is taking the lead.
MUST NOT BE REMOVED OR ALTERED IN ANY WAY OR THE GUARANTEE WILL NOT BE VALID. GLEDHILL WILL (i) economic loss which shall include loss of in the event that the Purchaser shall sell any of the goods pursuant to clause (6) hereof, the Purchaser shall...
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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. MAINS PRESSURE HOT WATER STORAGE SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST SERVICE RECORD Customer name: Telephone number:...
T: 01253 474550 enquiries@gledhill.net WWW.GLEDHILL.NET Due to a programme of continuous improvement Gledhill Building Products reserve the right to modify products without prior notice. It is advisable to check the product technical detail by using the latest design and installation manuals available from our technical support team or on our website.It is an offence...
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Do you have a question about the Torrent Stainless OV and is the answer not in the manual?
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How long should i have the electricty heater on using off peak electricity to heat the thermal store on a Gledhill Torrent. We have the AGA off over the summer and have just wired up the bottom heater thermostat to use overnight.