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HEATING SOLUTIONS S Tandar d efficienc y indoor Boiler T e c h n ic al Manual This manual must remain with the householder once installation is complete ENVIRONMENT INNOVA TION TECHNOLOGY...
OFTeC registered. eU legislation governs the manufacture, operation and efficiency of all The Firebird System boiler range is based on the “S” range of boilers. all boilers in this range domestic central heating oil boilers. Our boilers...
saFety HealtH & saFety InForMatIon safety - conformity was demonstrated by meeting the following standards: The installer should be aware of his/her responsibilities under the current, local Health and Safety at Work act. The eN60335-1: 2012 + a13: 2017: Household and Similar interests of safety are best served if the boiler is installed electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: general Requirements and commissioned by a competent, qualified engineer,...
Installation. Please ensure that the appliance is bolted to the floor for seismic restraint. Firebird recommend the use of Firebird coaxial flue systems to achieve room sealed operation. However, conventional flue systems are also suitable. The installation of this appliance and fuel source will...
3.1 standards & regulatIons - Flue regulatIons BalanCed Flue sItIng The terminal should be positioned to avoid combustion products entering the building or accumulating in stagnant pockets around buildings. The terminal must be protected by a guard if it is less than 2 metres above ground level or in a position where any person has access to it (i.e.
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BalanCed Flue BoIlers The Firebird boiler may be set for room-sealed flue operation using a Firebird condensing balanced flue kit. This kit does not draw combustion air from inside the room. It is drawn from outside, direct to the burner by an air pipe supplied with the boiler.
3.2 standards & regulatIons - Flue systeMs FIREBIRD BALANCED FLUE SYSTEMS Vertical balanced flue kit - max. flue length 6m. Low level balanced flue kit - max. length 3m. High level balanced flue kit - max. length 6m. Overall length must take into account bends where 45°...
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IMPortant: tHe Installer Must eXaMIne tHIs IllustratIon CareFully BeFore ProCeedIng wItH InstallatIon. • The Firebird low level concentric flue kit has been specifically designed for Firebird’s indoor boilers. The use of third party low level flue kits is not recommended and may affect its warranty.
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3.2 standards & regulatIons - Flue systeMs Flue extension for assembly for Concentric Flue Side Outlet right hand outlet. IMPORTANT: A 50mm - (2inch) gap must be left between the cone cowl and the wall. Ensure Combustion Secure the flue adaptor air pipe protrudes beyond the to the boiler and the air outer surface of the wall.
3.3 standards & regulatIons - lIQuId Fuel suPPly dIesel storage tank sIttIng FleXIBle oIl PIPe(s) Consult OFTeC Manuals Two flexible burner Diesel hoses are supplied with the boiler which must be wholly contained within the It is unlikely that a fire will start at a Diesel tank. However, appliance case.
4.1 systeM BoIler - end user InForMatIon BoIler tHerMostat/tHerMIstor FunCtIon The control thermostat on the boiler allows the householder to vary temperature to central heating from a low of 60˚C to 80˚C, depending on the model. This boiler is also fitted with a safety high limit thermostat, fixed at 110˚C.
Sound levels must also be a consideration. Whilst Firebird condensing liquid fuel boilers are one of the quietest boilers on the market, some householders are particularly sensitive.
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4.2 systeM BoIler - Installer guIdelInes PIPework * a pressure gauge with a 0 to 4 bar range is fitted to the boiler control panel. This indicates water pressure in the Do not obstruct flue fitting with Pipework. boiler and system at time of reading. Pressure when Connect pipework as shown below.
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4.2 systeM BoIler - Installer guIdelInes Remember that air charge pressure must be equal in eXaMPle: using above table both vessels (attached to the same system). In the above If total water content of system is - 150 litres example this is 1 bar. air charge pressure is the air and initial system pressure required is - 1.0 bar pressure in the expansion vessel before the system is filled.
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4.2 systeM BoIler - Installer guIdelInes wIrIng electrical supply the boiler and controls require a 230v 50Hz mains electric supply protected with a 5a fuse. this appliance must be earthed. a qualified electrician must carry out all electric wiring in accordance with current eTCI / IeT Regulations and any local regulations which may apply.
Set the air to what is required for the nozzle size +. 5 on where does the flue terminate: the dial - example: the factory setting for a Firebird C26 u Make sure there is no window, door or fence within 1 has a Danfoss .65 80°...
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Firebird boiler has replaced an of time switch operating and passing power to existing unit. extra effort should be made to ensure appliance prior to filling.
Burner annual servicing must be carried out by a competent, qualified engineer, preferably familiar with Firebird products. Check Diesel nozzle size and replace (see burner section for details). Do not commence service until both the electrical and diesel supply to the boiler have been safely isolated.
8. Firebird will not accept any liability in respect of any defect occurring to the product due to limescale build-up and or low return water temperature.
servICe reCord service record All Information recorded hereunder should also be included in the Engineer’s own filed service reports. It is recommended that the boiler be serviced at least once a year and the details recorded below. The engineer should advise the end user. servICe servICe servICe...
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