Glow-worm Betacom 4 Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Glow-worm Betacom 4 Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Betacom 4 24c -A 30c -A en Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ........25 Commissioning Checklist......... 49 Filling the condensate siphon ......26 Commissioning Flow Chart ......53 Switching on the product ........26 Index ................... 54 Avoiding danger arising from insufficient water pressure............... 26 Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 3: Safety

    ▶ Avoid rooms that smell of gas. beyond what is described here ▶ If possible, open doors and windows fully and ensure adequate ventilation. ▶ Do not use naked flames (e.g. lighters, matches). ▶ Do not smoke. 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 4 To prevent contamination of the waste water: The power supply terminals L and N remain live even if the unit main switch is switched ▶ Check whether a neutralising unit must off. be installed in accordance with national regulations. Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 5: Regulations (Directives, Laws, Standards)

    Regulations (directives, laws, standards) ▶ Observe the national regulations, stand- ards, directives, ordinances and laws. List of relevant standards for Great Britain and Ireland ▶ You can find a list of relevant standards at https://www.glow-worm.co.uk/standards. 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 6: Guarantee And Customer Service

    To register your Glow-worm appliance visit: https://self-service.glow-worm.co.uk/warranty-registration Glow-worm is a licensed member of 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, commissioned and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions by a competent person approved at the time...
  • Page 7: Technical Data

    Minimum heat input – heating (Q 5.1 kW 6.1 kW min.) Maximum heat input – domestic 24.7 kW 30.6 kW hot water (Q max.) Minimum heat input – domestic 5.1 kW 6.1 kW hot water (Q min.) 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 8 IP rating IPX4D IPX4D Note The lowest nominal heat output may be higher than the value in the technical data, depending on the design of the installation and the current operating mode. Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 9: Notes On The Documentation

    The data plate keeps record of the country in which the product is to be installed. Information on the identification plate (→ Page 9) Information on the Meaning identification plate Barcode with serial number 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 10: Functional Elements: Combi Boiler

    If the boiler does not resume normal operation after this call your Installation/Servicing company or Vaillant service. 5.5.2 Overheating Safety The boiler software is designed to recognise the potential for an overheat lockout and will shutdown before this happens. Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 11: Set-Up

    As a consequence the heat loss from the appliance casing during operation is very low. Compartment ventilation is not required as the products are only certified, and can only be fitted with a concentric flue system. 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 12: Air/Flue Pipe

    Being a condensing boiler some pluming may occur from the flue outlet. This should be taken into consideration when selecting the position for the terminal. Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 13 The flue cannot be lower than 1 metre from the top of a lightwell due to the build up of combustion products. – Dimensions from a flue terminal to a fanned air inlet to be determined by the ventilation equipment. 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 14 The flue pipe must Adequately secured protrude beyond any overhang air/flue gas pipe You can use a plume management kit to enable the termination point to be positioned and directed away from the building fabric. Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 15 50 mm clearance from any part of the terminal and be central over the terminal. The guard should be similar to that shown in the figure. Pressure balancing Air-inlet pipe system Collector pipe 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 16: Using The Mounting Template

    If there is sufficient lateral clearance (at least 50 If required, ensure that mounting apparatus on-site has mm), you can remove the side section to facilitate sufficient load-bearing capacity. maintenance or repair work. Wall-mount the product as described. Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 17 6.10.2 Installing the side section ▶ Refit the components in the reverse order. 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 18: Installation

    The pipe must have a continuous fall and be routed to a position so that any discharge of water, possibly boiling, or steam cannot create any danger to persons, damage to property or external electrical components and wiring. Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 19: Connecting The Condensate Discharge Pipe

    It is not necessary to provide extra traps in the discharge pipe as there is already a trap inside the boiler. Fitting an extra trap may cause the boiler siphon to work incorrectly. 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 20 Least preferred option, must not terminate in rain water drain 7.6.1.6 Internal termination downstream of sink 7.6.1.9 Connection of condensate pump waste Ø32mm Ø22mm 100mm ≥ 3 m ≤ 3 m Ø22mm Ø32mm Preferred option for external connection Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 21: Connecting The Drain Cock

    Only connect the power supply cable to the terminals marked for the purpose. Route the connection cables of the components to be connected through the grommet provided on the under- side of the product on the left. 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 22 Safety thermostat for eBUS control or radio floor-standing heater receiver unit 24 V control Outdoor temperature sensor, wired Open the electronics box. (→ Page 21) Carry out the wiring. (→ Page 21) Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 23 Condition: If you are connecting a control (230 V). 230V~ ▶ Connect the control to the main plug. ▶ Remove the bridge from the 24V=RT plug. Close the electronics box. (→ Page 21) 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 24: Operation

    S.XX is shown on the display, followed by the heat- ing flow temperature, the internal system pressure and the cylinder temperature (depending on the ver- sion). Press the button to exit this menu. ◁ The display switches to the basic display. Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 25: Start-Up

    If the pH value of the heating water is less than 6.5 or – Adey MC1+ more than 8.5. – Fernox F1 – Fernox F2 – Sentinel X 100 – Sentinel X 200 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 26: Filling The Condensate Siphon

    Switch on the product via the main switch installed on- Check the pressure in the heating system and top up site. with water if necessary. Close the filling valve and the cold water tap. Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 27: Filling And Purging The Heating Installation

    2 minutes. ▶ Never modify the factory setting of the gas pressure regu- Record the boiler maximum gas flow rate onto the lator of the gas valve assembly. Benchmark gas boiler commissioning checklist. 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 28 Check the test nipple for gas tightness. ▶ Close the gas stopcock (1). ▶ Install the front casing. (→ Page 16) ▶ Disconnect the product from the power grid. ▶ You must not start up the boiler. Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 29: Thoroughly Flushing The Heating Installation ("Hot")

    9.11.2 Checking the domestic hot water generation Activate the domestic hot water mode on the user interface. Open a hot water tap completely. Activate the display for the current operating mode. (→ Page 24) 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 30: Setting The Bypass

    When the pressure at the bypass valve is all of the Anti-legionella measures in order increased (turning clockwise), malfunctions to comply with the applicable regulations may occur if the pump output is set below regarding legionella prevention. 100%. Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 31: Handing Over To The End User

    (such as petrol, pa- per or paint) in the installation room of the product. ▶ Complete and sign off the Benchmark commissioning check list. ▶ Complete and sign off the guarantee documentation. 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 32: Inspection And Maintenance

    Switch off the product via the main switch. ▽ The value is not OK; you cannot start up the Close the gas stopcock. product. Remove the front casing. (→ Page 16) ▶ Set the CO₂ content. Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 33: Cleaning The Heat Exchanger

    Disconnect the connection (2) and the earth cable (1). Remove the fixing screws (3). Carefully remove the electrode from the combustion chamber. Check that the electrode ends (4) are undamaged. Check the electrode distance. Remove the gas-air mixture unit (6). 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 34: Cleaning The Condensate Tray

    Clean the strainer in the cold water inlet without remov- Using water to clean the condensate tray (1). ing it. ◁ The water runs out into the condensate siphon. Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 35: Cleaning The Heating Filter

    Tightening torque: 7 Nm, if a torque spanner is ▶ available If you are unable to clear the fault code and it reappears despite several fault clearance attempts, contact cus- Install the air intake pipe. tomer service. Install the flue pipe. 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 36: Calling Up The Fault Memory

    11. Check the CO₂ content. (→ Page 32) 12. Set the CO₂ content. (→ Page 32) 13.6.4 Replacing the heat exchanger Remove the front casing. (→ Page 16) Remove the gas-air mixture unit. (→ Page 32) Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 37 Disconnect the pump cables from the electronics box. Undo the four screws (1). Remove the pump head (2). Replace the O-ring. Use four screws to secure the new pump head. Connect the pump cables to the electronics box. 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 38 Install the new PCB in such a way that it clicks into the groove at the bottom and into the clip at the top. Plug in the PCB plugs. Close the electronics box. Pull out the plug. Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 39: Checking The Product For Leak-Tightness

    ▶ Drain the product. (→ Page 35) 15 Recycling and disposal Disposing of the packaging ▶ Dispose of the packaging correctly. ▶ Observe all relevant regulations. ▶ For detailed information refer to www.vaillant.co.uk. 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 40: Appendix

    Check and, if required, replace the insulating mat in the burner area at regular intervals Installing the gas-air mixture unit at regular intervals Cleaning the condensate siphon Annually Filling the condensate siphon Annually Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 41: B Check Programmes - Overview

    The function is activated in the small domestic hot water circuit for 4 minutes and then in the heating circuit for 1 minute. This function cannot be manually switched off. 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 42: C Overview Of Diagnostics Codes

    = Flow temperature Adjustable on = Return temperature (ad- justment for underfloor heating. If you have activated the return temperature control, the auto- matic heating output determina- tion function is not active.) Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 43 – d.33 Fan speed target value Current value Fan speed = Display value x 100 adjustable – d.34 Value for the fan speed Current value Fan speed = Display value x 100 adjustable 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 44 "Technical data" K d.73 Correction of the hot wa- Adjustable ter warm start temperat- d.75 Maximum cylinder re- Adjustable heating time – – – d.77 Max. cylinder reheating Adjustable → Section "Technical data" Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 45: D Status Codes - Overview

    Hot water handling mode: Requirement S.11 Hot water handling mode: Advance fan operation S.13 Hot water handling mode: Burner ignition S.14 DHW mode: Burner on S.15 DHW mode: Pump/fan overrun S.16 DHW mode: Fan overrun 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 46: E Overview Of Fault Codes

    F.22 Safety shutdown: Water deficiency in the No or insufficient water in the product, water pressure sensor de- boiler fective, cable to the pump or to the water pressure sensor loose/not connected/defective Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 47 Temperature sensor not connected or is connected incorrectly F.86 Fault: Underfloor heating contact Underfloor heating contact open, sensor disconnected or defective F.87 Fault: Ignition electrode Ignition electrode not connected properly, short circuit in the cable harness 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 48: F Wiring Diagram: Combi Boiler

    Temperature sensor on the heating flow External ignition transformer Temperature sensor on the heating return Heating pump Ionisation and ignition electrode Gas valve assembly Main power supply and connection for 230 V control Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 49: G Commissioning Checklist

    * All installations in England and Wales must be notified to Local Authority Building Control (LABC) either directly or through a Competent Persons Scheme. A Building Regulations Compliance Certificate will then be issued to the customer. © Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) www.centralheating.co.uk 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 50 The operation of the boiler and system controls have been demonstrated to and understood by the customer The manufacturers’ literature, including Benchmark Checklist and Service Record, has been explained and left with the customer Commissioning Engineer’s signature Customer’s signature © Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) www.centralheating.co.uk Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 51 © Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) www.centralheating.co.uk 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 52 © Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) www.centralheating.co.uk Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 53: H Commissioning Flow Chart

    Ensure test points are capped, boiler case is correctly replaced and all other commissioning procedures are completed. Complete Benchmark Checklist, recording CO and combustion ratio readings as required. 0020238424_04 Betacom 4 Installation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 54: Index

    Heat exchanger, cleaning............ 33 Ignition electrode, checking..........33 Ignition transformer, removing..........32 Inspection work ..............32 Inspection work, completing ..........35 Installation, preparations ............. 18 Intended use................3 Kammerbelüftung ..............11 Kundendienst ................ 6 Installation and maintenance instructions Betacom 4 0020238424_04...
  • Page 56 Belper Derbyshire DE56 1JQ Telephone 01773 824639 Technical helpline 0330 100 7679 After sales service 0330 100 3142 www.glow-worm.co.uk © These instructions, or parts thereof, are protected by copyright and may be reproduced or distributed only with the manufacturer's written consent. Subject to technical modifications.

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