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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

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  • Page 1 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 2 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C • Read the warnings in this instruction booklet ca- • Periodic maintenance performed by qualified refully since they provide important information personnel is essential in order to ensure proper on safe installation, use and maintenance. operation of the unit.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C 1 Operating instructions ......................4 1.1 Introduction............................. 4 1.2 Control panel ............................4 1.3 Connection to the power supply, switching on and off ................5 1.4 Adjustments............................6 2 Installation ..........................10 2.1 General Instructions ..........................10 2.2 Place of installation ..........................

  • Page 4: Operating Instructions

    1.1 Introduction Dear Customer, BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C is a high-efficiency, low emissions premix condensing heat generator with heat exchanger in s/steel and incorporated DHW production, using Natural Gas (G20), Liquefied Gas (G30-G31) or Propane-Air (G230) and equipped with a microprocessor control system.

  • Page 5: Connection To The Power Supply, Switching On And Off

    BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Comfort A Comfort demand (reinstatement of temperature inside the boiler) is indicated by flashing of the Comfort symbol. The display (detail 12 - fig. 1) shows the actual temperature of the water in the boiler. Fault In case of a fault (see cap.

  • Page 6: Adjustments

    BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C When the boiler is turned off, the electronic board is still powered. Domestic hot water and heating are di- sabled. The frost protection system remains activated. To switch the boiler back on, press the summer/win- ter/off button again (detail 7 - fig. 1).
  • Page 7 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C DHW temperature adjustment Use the DHW buttons (details 1 and 2 - fig. 1) to adjust the temperature from a min. of 40°C to a max. of 55°C. If little water is drawn and/or with a high water inlet tempera-...
  • Page 8 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Press the reset button (detail 6 - fig. 1) again for 5 seconds to exit the "Sliding Temperature" menu. If the room temperature is lower than the required value, it is advisable to set a higher order curve and vice versa. Pro- ceed by increasing or decreasing in steps of one and check the result in the room.
  • Page 9 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C System water pressure adjustment The filling pressure read on the boiler water gauge (detail 2 - fig. 16) with system cold must be approx 1.0 bar. If the system pressure falls below minimum va- lues, the boiler stops and fault F37 is displayed. Pull out the filling knob (detail 1 - fig.

  • Page 10: Installation

    System water characteristics BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C boilers are suitable for installation in heating systems with non-significant entry of oxygen (ref. systems "case I" EN14868). A physical cod. 3541R820EN - Rev. 03 - 03/2020...
  • Page 11 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C separator (e.g. plate heat exchanger) must be provided in systems with continuous entry of oxygen (e.g. underfloor systems without antidiffusion pipes or open ves- sel), or intermittent (less than 20% of system water content). The water within a heating system must have the characteristics required by UNI 8065, and comply with laws and regulations in force and the provisions of EN14868 (protection of metallic materials against corrosion).

  • Page 12: Gas Connection

    BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C 2.4 Gas connection Before making the connection, ensure that the unit is arranged for operation with the type of fuel available. The gas must be connected to the corresponding union (see ) in conformity with current regulations, with a rigid metal pipe or with a continuous flexible s/steel tube, installing a gas cock between the system and boiler.
  • Page 13 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Accessing the electrical terminal block and fuse Remove the front panel ( *** 'Opening the front panel' on page 29 ***) to access the terminal block (M) and fuse (F) by proceeding as follows (fig. 18 and fig. 19). The terminals indicated in fig. 18 must be with voltage-free contacts (not 230V).

  • Page 14: Fume Ducts

    BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Variable output relay card LC32 (optional - 043011X0) The variable output relay LC32 consists of a small card with a switchover of free contacts (closed means contact bet- ween C and NO). Operation is managed by the software.
  • Page 15 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Connection with coaxial pipes fig. 20 - Examples of connection with coaxial pipes ( = Air / = Fumes) For coaxial connection, fit the unit with one of the following starting accessories. For the wall hole dimensions, refer to the figure on the cover.
  • Page 16 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Connection with separate pipes fig. 22- Examples of connection with separate pipes ( = Air / = Fumes) Table 5 - Typology Type Description Wall horizontal exhaust and intake. The inlet/outlet terminals must be concentric or close enough to be undergo similar wind conditions (within 50 cm) Roof vertical exhaust and intake.
  • Page 17 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Table 7- Accessories Losses in m Fume exhaust intake Vertical Horizontal PIPE 1 m M/F 1KWMA83W BEND 45° M/F 1KWMA65W 90° M/F 1KWMA01W PIPE SECTION with test point 1KWMA70W Ø 80 TERMINAL air, wall 1KWMA85A fumes, wall with antiwind...
  • Page 18 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Use of Ø50 and Ø60 flexible and rigid pipes The calculation shown in the tables below includes the starting accessories code 041087X0 for Ø50 and code 041050X0 for Ø60. Flexible pipe A maximum of 4 metres of Ø80 mm flue can be used between the boiler and the section to the reduced diameter (Ø50 or Ø60), and no more than 4 metres of Ø80 mm flue on the intake (with the maximum length of Ø50 and Ø60 flues ) See .
  • Page 19 Exhaust to a vertical terminal and intake from existing flue. If the BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C boiler is to be connected to a flue or a single chimney with natural draught, the flue or chimney must be expressly designed by professionally qualified technical personnel in conformity with the current re- gulations and be suitable for sealed chamber units equipped with fan.

  • Page 20: Condensate Drain Connection

    BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C 2.7 Condensate drain connection IMPORTANT The boiler has an internal trap for draining condensate. Install the hose “B” by pressing it into place. Before commis- sioning, fill the trap with approx. 0.5 L of water and connect the hose to the disposal system.

  • Page 21: Service And Maintenance

    BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C 3. Service and maintenance All adjustments described in this chapter can only be carried out by qualified personnel. 3.1 Adjustments Gas conversion The unite can use gas of the 2 or 3 family as clearly indicated on the packaging and on the unit’s technical data plate.
  • Page 22 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Checking the combustion values MAKE SURE THE SEALED CHAMBER IS CLOSED AND THE INTAKE/FUME EXHAUST DUCTS ARE COMPLETE- LY ASSEMBLED. 1. Put the boiler in heating or DHW mode for at least 2 minutes. 2. Activate the TEST node (see *** 'TEST mode activation' on page 23 ***).
  • Page 23 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Procedure: • Put the boiler in standby mode and activate the complete manual calibration mode by simultaneously pressing the “OFF/Summer/Winter" and "Heating +" buttons for 5 seconds. The display will show the symbols "Au" and "to” flas- hing.
  • Page 24 Range Default Boiler type selection 3 = COMBI HEATING ONLY (NOT MODIFIABILE) Boiler type 2 = BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C (NOT MODIFIABILE) 0 = Natural gas Gas type 1 = Liquefied gas 2 = Propane air System water pressure protection...
  • Page 25 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Contents Description Range Default 1=Flow. (450 imp/l) Flowmeter type selection 2=Flow. (700 imp/l) 3= Flow (190 imp/l) Not implemented Not implemented DHW mode activation flow rate 0-100L/min/10 DHW mode deactivation flow rate 0-100L/min/10 0=Standard Flue material selection...
  • Page 26 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Contents Description Range Default Max. output in heating 0 ÷ 85% 0=Fixed Burner shutdown in DHW 1=Linked to setpoint 2=Solar Comfort activation temperature 0 ÷ 80°C Comfort deactivation hysteresis 0 ÷ 20°C DHW standby time 30 ÷ 255 seconds DHW user max.
  • Page 27 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C “In” - Information Menu 12 pieces of information are available. Press the Heating buttons to scroll the list of information in increasing or decreasing order. Press the DHW buttons to display the value. Contents Description Range NTC Heating sensor (°C)

  • Page 28: Commissioning

    BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C 3.2 Commissioning Before lighting the boiler • Check the tightness of the gas system. • Check correct expansion vessel precharge. • Fill the hydraulic system and make sure that all air contained in the boiler and the system has been vented.
  • Page 29 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Opening the front panel Some internal components of the boiler can reach temperatures high enough to cause severe burns. Before carrying out any operation, wait for these components to cool or else wear suitable gloves. To open the boiler casing: 1.
  • Page 30 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Extraordinary maintenance and replacement of components After replacing the gas valve, burner, electrode and electronic board, it is necessary to carry out complete manual ca- libration (see “Complete manual calibration” on page 22). Then follow the instructions in par. “Checking the combustion values”...
  • Page 31 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Circulating pump Before carrying out the following instructions it is advisable to protect the room and the boiler’s electrical box against accidental water spillage. fig. 31 fig. 32 fig. 33 • Disconnect the power supply and turn off the gas cock ahead of the valve.
  • Page 32 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Replacing the main exchanger Before carrying out the following instructions it is advisable to protect the room and the boiler’s electrical box against accidental water spillage. fig. 34- Main exchanger • Disconnect the power supply and close the gas cock ahead of the valve •...
  • Page 33 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Disassembling the burner and cleaning the exchanger fig. 35 • Disconnect the power supply and turn off the gas cock ahead of the valve. • Undo the 4 screws securing the exchanger burner group. • Check the correct distance of the electrodes.
  • Page 34 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C fig. 37 fig. 36 • Disconnect the power supply and turn off the gas cock ahead of the valve. • Remove the connector from the fan • Rotate the panel “1” and slacken the gas ring “2”.
  • Page 35 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Replacing the electrode and maintenance fig. 40 fig. 39 • Disconnect the power supply and turn off the gas cock ahead of the valve. • Electrically disconnect the electrode and remove it by undoing the screws “1”.
  • Page 36 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Replacing the water pressure switch Before carrying out the following instructions it is advisable to protect the room and the boiler’s electrical box against accidental water spillage. fig. 42 • Disconnect the power supply and turn off the gas cock ahead of the valve.
  • Page 37 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Cleaning or replacing the flowmeter Before carrying out the following instructions it is advisable to protect the room and the boiler’s electrical box against accidental water spillage. 1 - Flow limiter 2 - Fan 3 - Filter...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Water inlet filter cleaning • Disconnect the power supply and turn off the gas cock ahead of the valve. • Isolate the boiler by operating the DHW inlet and system shut-off valves. • Clean the water inlet filter.
  • Page 39 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Fault code Fault Possible cause Cure Check the ionization electrode wiring Check the condition of the electrode Electrode fault Electrode to earth Flame present signal with bur- ner off Cable to earth Check the trap and clean it if necessary...
  • Page 40 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Fault code Fault Possible cause Cure Check if parameter b04 is configured correctly Wrongly configured parameter (default 0=pressure switch) A23-A24-A26-F20 Water pressure switch fault System pressure problems F21-F40-F47-F51 System pressure value outside set limits (transducer) (transducer)

  • Page 41: Technical Data And Characteristics

    BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C 4. Technical data and characteristics 4.1 Dimensions and connections fig. 48- Front view fig. 49- Side view 38 65 fig. 51- Bottom view fig. 50- Top view Gas inlet - Ø 3/4” DHW outlet - Ø 1/2”...

  • Page 42: General View

    BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C 4.2 General view Safety valve Heating circulating pump Heating temperature sensor Automatic air vent DHW temperature probe Gas valve Expansion vessel Ionization/ignition electrode Diverter valve Water pressure switch Flowmeter Water gauge Return sensor Fume temperature sensor...

  • Page 43: Technical Data Table

    BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C 4.4 Technical data table Table 13- Technical data table Data Unit BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION CODES 0TPB2AWA COUNTRIES OF DESTINATION GAS CATEGORY Max. heating capacity 20.6 Min. heating capacity Max. Heat Output in heating (80/60°C) 20.0...
  • Page 44 BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C cod. 3541R820EN - Rev. 03 - 03/2020...

  • Page 45: Diagrams

    BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C 4.5 Diagrams Residual head available for system BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C Q (m3/h) fig. 54- Residual head available for system cod. 3541R820EN - Rev. 03 - 03/2020...

  • Page 46: Wiring Diagram

    BLUEHELIX PRIMA 24 C 4.6 Wiring diagram 114 Water pressure switch Heating circulating pump 136 Flowmeter Heating temperature sensor 138 External probe (optional) DHW temperature probe 139 Remote timer control (optional) Gas valve 186 Return sensor Room thermostat (not supplied)
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