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Grant Vortex Eco Ex ternal and System Floor Standing Condensing Oil Boiler Range Installation and Servicing Instructions UK | DOC 0081 | Rev 3.1 | June 2015...
Contents 1 Introduction 6 Condensate Disposal 10 Commissioning How a condensing boiler General requirements 10.1 Before switching on works Connections 10.2 Switching on Boiler description Pipework 10.3 Running the boiler Boiler components External pipework 10.4 Balancing the system Condensate soakaway 10.5 Completion 2 Technical Data Condensate trap...
Installers who have completed the (approximately 55°C). system (Figure 9-2) is also available Grant Wood Pellet Boiler Installer from Grant UK. Refer to Section 9.2 for To ensure maximum efficiency, the training course on the installation, further details. boiler return temperature should be commissioning and servicing of the 55°C or less, this will enable the latent...
Grant male adaptor are available to purchase • High level terminal UK which allows the User to set the from Grant UK, for two-pipe oil supply • Vertical terminal operating times for central heating and systems (product code: RBS35 and hot water (product code: EPKIT).
2 The above setting may have to be adjusted on site for the correct operation of the burner. 3 Gas Oil is not suitable for use with the Grant Vortex Eco boiler range. 4 The net flue gas temperatures given above are ± 10%.
3/8” to 1/4” BSP male adaptor are To be used with a two-pipe system, the Plastic tanks should be adequately available to purchase from Grant UK burner must be fitted with an additional and uniformly supported on a (product codes: RBS35 and RBS36).
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Figure 3-2: Two pipe system Figure 3-3: De-aeration device system...
(900 mm) and 3/8” to 1/4” BSP male Flexible fuel pipes and adaptors are Solenoid adaptor are available to purchase from available to purchase from Grant UK. Grant UK (product codes: RBS35 and Nozzle outlet The blanking plug supplied in the inlet RBS36).
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Main Burner Components Burner Connection It may be necessary to remove If a two pipe system is to be used refer theburner from the boiler to to Section 3.2. accessconnections in the fuel pump. Remove and discard the blanking Disconnect the flexible air tube from the plug from the inlet (suction) port of the burner.
4 Boiler Installation Information 4.1 Introduction 4.3 Preparation for Installation Carefully insert the terminal into the flue elbow until the bend of All models are supplied fully assembled Carefully remove the packaging the terminal contacts the outer with the flue terminal guard supplied from the boiler and remove it from casing, then, pull the terminal loose inside the boiler.
4.4 Installing the Boiler 4.5 Regulations Compliance NOTE 1. If the boiler is to be fitted against Installation of a Grant VORTEX Eco the wall, prepare the wall to accept boiler must be in accordance with the the heating system pipework. To...
0.2 bar. A suitable low pressure switch kit is available to 4.10 Pipework Materials purchase from Grant UK (product 4.8 Heating System Design Grant boilers are compatible with both code: MPCBS63). Considerations copper and plastic pipe. Where plastic To achieve the maximum efficiency...
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5 Pipe Connections position to line up with pipework 5.1 Water Connections is located on the top of the boiler. The through the wall. Complete the pipe will need to be vented, as it is The flow and return pipework can exit water connections.
6.1 General Requirements Condensate disposal pipes should NOTE have a minimum ‘nominal’ diameter When in condensing mode the Grant VORTEX Eco boilers produce of 22 mm (¾”) - e.g. use 21.5 mm OD condensate from the water vapour polypropylene overflow pipe.
6.7 Condensate Disposal 6.8 Inspection and Cleaning of Pipework Trap Grant VORTEX Eco boilers are supplied The outlet of the trap will accept 21.5 with a factory-fitted condensate trap to The trap must be checked at regular mm to 23 mm OD Polypropylene provide the required 75 mm water seal intervals (e.g.
NOTE bar, should be fitted in the flow See Figure 7-1 pipework near to the boiler. All Grant VORTEX Eco boilers are The pipework between the safety valve suitable for use with sealed systems Ensure that the expansion vessel and boiler must be unrestricted, i.e.
7.2 System Models 7.4 Pressure Relief Safety NOTE Valve All System models have the following sealed system components factory Now the pressure relief safety valve fitted (refer to Figure 7-3):- operation must be checked and set. The The air charge pressure may be •...
7.5 Circulating Pump 7.5.1 Pump Specification Make and model Wilo Yonos PARA RS 15/7.0 RKC FS 130 12 Construction Pump housing Cast iron (with cataphorisis treatment) Impellar PP composite with GF 40% Pump shaft Stainless Steel Bearing Carbon, metal impregnated Protection Class IPx4D Insulation Class...
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I, II or III as required, ensuring This is the default setting of the pump that there is adequate flow to distribute and as such is recommended by Grant the heat from the boiler whilst avoiding for heating systems. In this mode...
Connecting the pump in this way or control system. If a Grant remote allows it to be isolated using the The supply must be fused at 5 Amp programmer is used, a permanent 240...
L 1 2 3 4 Blue Pipe Stat OFF OFF ON ON Brown HW HT HW HT (If fitted) Pump (System boiler only) Grant 2-Channel Wall Mounted Programmer ESKIT Figure 8-1: CH and HW controlled by two 2-port zone valves 240V Orange 50HZ Grey...
8.4 Boiler Control Panel Wiring Diagram Test switch Switched Live Yellow Permanent Live Blue Blue Mains Neutral Yellow Green/Yellow Mains Earth Yellow To CH Valve if required Yellow Yellow Mains Yellow Boiler Frost On/Off Thermostat Pump Live Yellow Switch Brown Pump factory fitted and wired on system Blue...
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9 Flue System and Air Supply Figure 9-1: Clearances for Permission to reproduce extracts from British Standards is granted by balanced flue terminals BSI Standards Limited (BSI). No other use of this material is permitted. Location Appliances Directly below an opening, air brick opening, opening window, etc. 1000 Horizontally to an opening, air brick opening, opening window, etc.
9.1 Air Supply 9.3 Grant Horizontal System A complete list of Grant Green system flue components are given on page 28. A permanent air supply must be This option uses the Grant Straight provided to the burner, sufficient to Starter boiler connector, replacing...
- constructed using components from the Grant Green External starter elbow GKM90 system - connects to a Grant Starter External starter - straight GKM90C elbow and may terminate at high level or vertically as required. See Figure 9-3.
‘Green’ system and the flexible liner and and locking bands. The Grant Orange system flexible terminal of the Grant ‘Orange’ system. The flue must terminate in a down stainless steel liner is directional. See Figure 9-4.
10 Commissioning DANGER THERE IS MORE THAN ONE LIVE SUPPLY TO THIS CONTROL PANEL HEATING Control Panel TEST THERMOSTAT OVERHEAT SWITCH BOILER RESET BOILER ON/OFF SWITCH ISOLATES PUMP (IF WIRED INTO BOILER CONTROL PANEL) & BURNER ONLY. THIS COVER IS TO BE PRO EXTERNAL REMOVED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY...
Check the operation of the boiler valves to achieve the required NOTE thermostat. Ensure that by turning temperature drop across each it anticlockwise it switches the radiator. If thermostatic radiator burner off. valves have been installed, check The test point is not suitable for With the burner alight, re-check the system by-pass.
This information may be required Refill, vent and re-pressurise the screws closer to the bottom edge is to validate the Grant extended system as necessary. See Section the highest side and goes against guarantee.
11.3 Cleaning the Boiler 11.4 Cleaning the Burner Photocell - The photocell is a push-fit in the burner body. Carefully pull it out The procedure for cleaning the boiler is The procedure is as follows: to clean. as follows: Combustion head: Loosen the two Burner fan - With the air intake grille Remove the nuts and washers screws securing the combustion...
12 Fault Finding 12.1 Boiler Fault Finding Always isolate the electricity supply to the boiler before working on the boiler. Fault Remedies Boiler will not start: No fuel supply Ensure that an adequate supply of fuel is available and that the fuel supply valve is open.
12.3 Circulating Pump Fault Diagnosis The indicator LED, located around the circumference of the red control knob, can assit in diagnosing and rectifying a fault with the pump. See the table below. LED condition Meaning Diagnostic Cause Remedy Green Pump operating Pump runs according to the Normal operation red knob setting...
13 Spares Parts 13.1 Boiler Parts List Description Part number Cleaning door nut and washer set EFBS14 Double pole switch EFBS19 Test switch EFBS21 Frost thermostat EFBS23 Baffle set (complete) - 15/21 and 21/26 VBS96 Baffle set (complete) - 26/35 VBS97 Turbulator baffle - single VBS98...
This section gives exploded views of the Riello burners in the Grant VORTEX Eco boilers, and parts lists associated with them. 13.3 Riello RDB2.2 burner Figure 13-2: Riello RDB2.2 burner components diagram...
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Riello RDB2.2 burner parts list Key number Description Riello part number Grant part number Not applicable Flange 3005786 RBS119 Combustion head T1 - 15/21 (21/26 - 20.7 kW) 3002507 RBS146 Combustion head T2 - 21/26 (26/35 - 25.6 kW) 3002423...
14 Health and Safety Information Under the Consumer Protection Act 14.2 Sealant Materials 14.3 Kerosene and Gas Oil Fuels (mineral oils) 1987 and Section 6 of the Health Material Types: Silicone elastomer. and Safety at Work Act 1974, we Known Hazards: The effect of mineral Description: Sealant and adhesive.
15 Recycling and Disposal In EU Countries In non-EU Countries Circulating Pump The following information is provided The circulating pump must not be In non-EU countries, dispose of to enable regulatory compliance with electrical and electronic equipment and disposed of in normal doimestic waste the European Union (EU) directives as most of the materials used in it’s all surplus packaging in accordance...
Grant • If the boiler has not been installed, Engineering (UK) Limited will not be Grant Engineering (UK) Limited...
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Grant Engineering (UK) Limited. Grant Engineering scale will not be covered by this • Consumable items including, (UK) Limited strongly guarantee. but not limited to, oil nozzles, oil recommends that a Grant • The replacement of a boiler under hoses, gaskets.