Grant Vortex Pro Installation And Servicing Instructions
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- Page 1 Grant Vortex Outdoor Module / External Condensing Oil Boiler Range Installation and Servicing Instructions UK | DOC 0121 | Rev 1.3 | October 2020...
- Page 2 This manual is accurate at the date of printing but will be superseded and should be disregarded if specifications and/or appearances are changed in the interests of continued product improve- ment. However, no responsibility of any kind for any injury, death, loss, damage or delay however caused resulting from the use of this manual can be accepted by Grant Engineering (UK) Limited, the author or others involved in its publication.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION FLUE SYSTEM AND AIR SUPPLY How a condensing boiler operates Air supply Boiler description Plume diverter kit Flue options Conventional flue systems Boiler components External vertical conventional flue (Green System) TECHNICAL DATA External horizontal conventional flue Boiler technical data (Green System) Sealed system data Flue clearances... -
Page 4: Introduction
Refer to Section 7. All boilers are supplied with the control panel and burner factory fitted. All the models in the current Grant Vortex Pro range of boilers are designed to comply with the maximum NOx emissions under the Energy-related Products Directive (ErP). -
Page 5: Boiler Components
‘mains on’ neon which lights when the boiler is switched on. Please note that the ‘mains on’ neon does not necessarily indicate that the burner is firing. Figure 1-1: Vortex Pro External boiler control panel and reset button Section 1: Introduction Page 5... -
Page 6: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA BOILER TECHNICAL DATA Table 2-1: Boiler technical data Outdoor Module External Units 15/21 15/26 26/36 36/46 46/58 58/70 litre 16.5 Water content Weight (dry) Maximum heat output (Kerosene) Btu/h 71,700 88,700 122,800 157,000 197,900 238,800 Minimum flow rate (∆T=10°C) 1,800 2,200 3,000... -
Page 7: Burner Settings
The data given above is approximate only and is based on the boiler being used with a low level balanced flue. The above settings may have to be adjusted on site for the correct operation of the burner. Gas Oil is NOT suitable for use with Grant Vortex boiler range The flue gas temperatures given above are ± 10%. -
Page 8: Boiler Dimensions
BOILER DIMENSIONS PLAN VIEW ø ø REAR VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW Figure 2-1: 15/21 External module dimensions 1006 PLAN VIEW ø ø LEFT SIDE VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW END VIEW Figure 2-2: 15/26, 26/36 and 36/46 External module dimensions Page 8 Section 2: Technical Data... - Page 9 1157 PLAN VIEW ø ø REAR VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW Figure 2-3: 46/58 and 58/70 External module dimensions Section 2: Technical Data Page 9...
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Page 10: Oil Storage And Supply System
Oil storage tanks should comply with the following standards: • ¼ʺ isolating valve (product code: ISOLATION1/4) • Plastic tanks OFT T100 These are available to purchase from Grant UK. • Steel tanks OFT T200 Metal braided flexible fuel hoses should be replaced ANNUALLY when the boiler is serviced. - Page 11 Figure 3-1: Single pipe (gravity) system Figure 3-2: Two pipe system Figure 3-3: De-aeration device system Key to oil supply diagrams Oil tank Oil filter (15μm max. filtration size) Non-return valve Isolating valve Fire valve sensor De-aerator* Oil strainer Oil pump Appliance isolation valves Fire valve to BS5410-1 Burner...
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Page 12: Burner Oil Connection
• ¼ʺ isolating valve (product code: ISOLATION1/4) port and that the plastic plug is discarded. These are available to purchase from Grant UK. The burner fuel pump is supplied factory set for use with a single 3.1.5 SINGLE PIPE (SUCTION) SYSTEM WITH pipe (gravity) oil supply system. - Page 13 ¼ʺ isolating valve (product code: ISOLATION1/4) Fit the ¼ʺ isolating valve (supplied with the boiler) to the end These are available to purchase from Grant UK. of the rigid oil supply pipe using a fitting to suit the pipe size and type (not supplied).
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Page 14: Installation
Failure to install and commission appliances correctly may ! WARNING ! invalidate the boiler guarantee. Installation of a Grant Vortex boiler must be in accordance with Before starting any work on the boiler or fuel supply, the following recommendations: please read the Health and Safety information given in •... -
Page 15: Pipework Materials
(with the red seal) from the outside of the boiler casing through the sealing grommet in the casing panel. The The Grant Vortex boiler is compatible with both copper and plastic terminal section has been factory lubricated. Take care not to pipe. -
Page 16: Installing The Boiler
For details of the Sentinel Products visit www.sentinel-solutions. net and for Fernox products visit www.fernox.com. ! NOTE ! Grant UK strongly recommends that a Grant Mag One in-line magnetic filter/s (or equivalent*) is fitted in the heating system pipework. This should be installed and regularly serviced in Pipework and cables can be routed into the enclosure via accordance with the filter manufacturer’s instructions. -
Page 17: Pipe Connections
Refer to Sections 4.7 and 9. If required, fit the Grant sealed system kit. Refer to Section 7. Carefully manoeuvre the boiler in position to line up with pipework through the wall. -
Page 18: Condensate Disposal
CONDENSATE DISPOSAL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PIPEWORK When in condensing mode the Grant Vortex boilers produce Condensate disposal pipework must be plastic (plastic waste or condensate from the water vapour in the flue gases. overflow pipe is suitable). This condensate is moderately acidic with a pH value of around ! NOTE ! 3.27 (similar to orange juice). -
Page 19: Condensate Soakaway
Grant product • If there is any discharge of condensate from the overflow outlet, this could indicate a blockage (possibly due to guarantee. -
Page 20: Condensate Disposal Pipework
CONDENSATE DISPOSAL PIPEWORK INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF TRAP The condense trap outlet is at an angle of 48° below the The trap must be checked at regular intervals (e.g. on every horizontal. This is to automatically gives a 3° fall on any annual service) and cleaned as necessary to ensure that it is clear ‘horizontal’... -
Page 21: Sealed Systems
SEALED SYSTEMS SEALED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ! NOTE ! All Grant Vortex Pro models are suitable for use with sealed systems complying with the requirements of BS EN 12828, BS EN 12831 and BS EN 14336. Ensure that the expansion vessel used is of sufficient size for the system volume. -
Page 22: Filling The Sealed System
7.1.4 FILLING LOOP Refer to the Domestic Heating Design Guide for further information if required. Provision should be made to replace water lost from the system. This can be done manually (where allowed by the local Repeat steps 5 to 7 as required until system is full of water at water undertaking) using an approved filling loop arrangement the correct pressure and vented. - Page 23 Pump support bracket Figure 7-4: Bracket fitted over vessel seam Screws Figure 7-7: Vortex Pro External 15/21 with Sealed System Kit Figure 7-5: Vessel fitted on cleaning door pump fitted (Wilo Yonos Para RKC pump shown) Section 7: Sealed Systems...
- Page 24 Pressure Push-fit relief valve elbow Manual air vent Front of boiler Figure 7-8: Vortex Pro External 15/26 sealed system kit pump assembly (Wilo Para SC pump shown) Page 24 Section 7: Sealed Systems...
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Page 25: 26/36 & 36/46 Sealed System Kit
Push-fit connector Pressure relief valve Manual air vent Front of boiler Figure 7-9: Vortex Pro External 26/36 and 36/46 sealed system kit pump assembly (Wilo Para SC pump shown) Section 7: Sealed Systems Page 25... -
Page 26: Electrical
GENERAL grommet in the back of the control panel, through the cable Grant Vortex Pro External models require a ~230V 1ph 50Hz clamp and connect to the boiler control panel terminals as supply. It must be protected by a 5 Amp fuse. -
Page 27: Frost Protection
(timer, room thermostat or ! NOTE ! programmer). For total system protection against freezing, particularly during extended periods without electrical power, Grant recommend the use of a combined heating system antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor, used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. -
Page 28: Control System Wiring Diagrams 28 A1
CONTROL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Page 28 Section 8: Electrical... - Page 29 Section 8: Electrical Page 29...
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Page 30: Boiler Control Panel Wiring Diagrams
BOILER CONTROL PANEL WIRING DIAGRAMS Page 30 Section 8: Electrical... -
Page 31: Flue System And Air Supply
A sufficient permanent air supply to the boiler should be provided As an alternative to the terminal supplied, there are three external for the following reasons: flue systems that can be used with the Vortex Pro External boiler, • For proper combustion of fuel and effective discharge of all available from Grant UK. -
Page 32: Conventional Flue Systems
The external vertical flue (Green system) components available Refer to the locally applicable Building Regulations, BS 5410-1 from Grant UK can be found in Figure 9-3 and Table 9-2. and OFTEC Installation Requirements (OFTEC Books 2 and 3) for further guidance on conventional flue systems. - Page 33 Vertical Vertical terminal terminal 45 elbow High level 90° terminal Extended wall bracket Maximum vertical Wall bracket 45° elbows length 19 metres Locking band 950 mm High level Extensions 90° terminal 450 mm 195 to 270 mm Extensions 250 mm 150 mm 45°...
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Page 34: External Horizontal Conventional Flue (Green System)
NOT a combination of both. It is possible to extend the flue horizontally by a maximum of 3 A complete list of Grant Green system flue components can be metres in total flue length by using the green system. A maximum found in Figure 9-3 and Table 9-2. -
Page 35: Flue Clearances
FLUE CLEARANCES Section 9: Flue System and Air Supply Page 35... - Page 36 2.5 metres from the terminal or patio’s (hard surface area). Further guidance can be obtained from BS 5410-1:2019, OFTEC Book 4 (Installation) and Approved Document J. Grant UK flue products are fully compliant with the CE (Communauté Européenne/European Community) standards having undergone rigorous product testing. Page 36...
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Page 37: Commissioning
To access the controls, remove the front door from the boiler casing (pull forward at the bottom and then lift off). The the position and details of control panel for the Vortex Pro External boiler are shown in Figure 10-1. -
Page 38: Before Switching On
10.1 BEFORE SWITCHING ON Ensure the boiler is isolated from the electrical supply and the boiler On/Off switch is set to OFF. Remove the front casing door. Remove the four screws retaining the top casing panel and remove the top casing panel, then check that the high limit thermostat bulb and boiler thermostat bulb are correctly located in their respective pockets. - Page 39 D. 12. For Vortex Pro External 15/21 and 15/26 models only: Check the burner air adjuster disc is correctly set. Refer to Section 10.4.
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Page 40: Burner Settings: Rdb3.2 Burners
10.3 BURNER SETTINGS: RDB3.2 BURNERS FOR 46/58 AND 58/70 MODELS With the burner removed from the boiler: Figure 10-6: Ignition electrode settings 11. Check/adjust the electrode assembly to give the correct gap (4mm) between the nozzle and electrodes. Refer to Figure 10-6. -
Page 41: Air Adjuster Disc: 15/21 And 15/26 Models Only
10.4 AIR ADJUSTER DISC: 10.5 SWITCHING ON Check that all system controls are calling for heat and turn 15/21 AND 15/26 MODELS ONLY the boiler thermostat to maximum. ! NOTE ! Switch on the electricity supply to the boiler. Set the boiler On/Off switch to ON. A neon on the switch lights when it is in the ON position. -
Page 42: Running The Boiler
10.6 RUNNING THE BOILER 10.8 COMPLETION Relight the boiler and allow it to run for at least 20 minutes. With the system hot, check again for leaks, rectifying where necessary. Drain the system while it is hot to complete the Check the smoke number, if it is 0-1 then it is satisfactory. -
Page 43: Servicing
To ensure safe and efficient operation it is essential that a Grant ! NOTE ! Vortex Pro boiler is serviced at regular intervals of no longer than 12 months. Servicing and replacement of parts must only be carried out by a The top panel has been designed to provide a slight fall suitably qualified engineer. - Page 44 Figure 11-1: Baffles (15/21 model) Figure 11-4: Baffles (46/58 models) Figure 11-2: Baffles (15/26 model) Figure 11-5: Baffles (58/70 models) Position in vertical plane IMPORTANT: The ends of the turbulators must be vertical Figure 11-3: Baffles (26/36 and 36/46 models) Figure 11-6: Turbulators Page 44 Section 11: Servicing...
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Page 45: Cleaning The Burner
11.4 CLEANING THE BURNER: ! NOTE ! RDB2.2 BX BURNERS FOR 15/21, 15/26, 26/36 AND 36/46 MODELS The distance between the end of the burner head and the With the burner removed from the boiler: front face of the diffuser (D) MUST be correctly set for the Burner head, nozzle and diffuser/electrode assembly: burner to operate correctly. -
Page 46: Cleaning The Burner
11.5 CLEANING THE BURNER: 11.6 CLEANING THE BURNER: ALL MODELS RDB3.2 BURNERS Photocell The photocell is a push-fit in the front of burner body. Refer to FOR 46/58 AND 58/70 MODELS Section 11.9. With the burner removed from the boiler: Holding the body of the photocell and NOT the cable, Remove the burner head. -
Page 47: Burner Components
11.9 BURNER COMPONENTS 11.9.1 VORTEX OUTDOOR MODULE 15/21, 15/26, 26/36, 36/46 (RIELLO RDB 2.2 BX) Item Description Item Description Oil pump Air inlet Air damper adjustment screw Motor Reset button with lockout lamp Motor ignition capacitor Photocell Fuel suction line Control box Return line Pump pressure adjustment screw... - Page 48 11.9.2 VORTEX PRO EXTERNAL 46/58 AND 58/70 (RIELLO RDB 3.2) Item Description Item Description Reset button with lockout lamp Pump pressure adjustment screw Photocell Extension for gauge connection Air inlet Oil pump Combustion head Flange with insulating gasket Control box...
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Page 49: Fault Finding
12 FAULT FINDING 12.1 BOILER FAULT FINDING Always isolate the electricity supply to the boiler before working on the boiler. Figure 12-1: Boiler fault finding Fault Remedies Boiler will not start: Ensure that an adequate supply of fuel is available and that the fuel supply valve is open. -
Page 50: Burner Fault Finding - Riello Burners
12.2 BURNER FAULT FINDING - RIELLO BURNERS Page 50 Section 12: Fault Finding... -
Page 51: Spare Parts
Filling Loop Kit VBS35 * Kits are available to purchase from Grant UK for the purpose of sealed system conversions (15/21, 15/26, 26/36 and 36/46 models only). These kits include: an expansion vessel (size varies), air vent, pressure relief valve, circulating pump, filling loop and a pressure gauge. -
Page 52: Riello Rdb 2.2 Bx Burners
13.3 RIELLO RDB 2.2 BX BURNERS (15/21, 15/26, 26/36 AND 36/46 MODELS) This section gives exploded views of the Riello burners in the Grant Vortex boilers, and parts lists associated with them. Page 52 Section 13: Spare Parts... - Page 53 Section 13: Spare Parts Page 53...
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Page 55: Riello Rdb 3.2 Burners
13.4 RIELLO RDB 3.2 BURNERS (46/58 AND 58/70 MODELS) This section gives exploded views of the Riello burners in the Grant Vortex boilers, and parts lists associated with them. Section 13: Spare Parts Page 55... - Page 56 Page 56 Section 13: Spare Parts...
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Page 57: Declaration Of Conformity
Declare that: Equipment: Domestic oil boilers Model Name/Number: Grant Vortex Outdoor Module 15-21, 15-26, 26-36 and 36-46 Grant Vortex Pro External 46-58 and 58-70 In accordance with the following Directives: 2006/95/EEC Conforms with the safety objectives of the Low Voltage Directive and its amending directives. -
Page 58: Health And Safety Information
15 HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION 15.3 KEROSENE AND GAS OIL FUELS Under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and Section 6 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, we are required to provide (MINERAL OILS) information on substances hazardous to health (COSHH Known Hazards: Regulations 1988). -
Page 59: End Of Life Information
16 END OF LIFE INFORMATION GENERAL Grant oil boilers incorporate components manufactured from a variety of different materials. The majority of these materials can be recycled whilst the smaller remainder cannot. Materials that cannot be recycled must be disposed of according to local regulations using appropriate waste collection and/or disposal services. -
Page 60: Product Fiche
17 PRODUCT FICHE Product fiche concerning the COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATIONS (EU) No 811/2013 of 18 February 2013 (EU) No 813/2013 of 2 August 2013 Vortex Pro External Symbols Unit Condensing boiler Low temperature boiler B1 boiler Combination heater Rated heat output... -
Page 61: Guarantee
18 GUARANTEE You are now the proud owner of a Grant Vortex condensing boiler Free of charge repairs from Grant Engineering (UK) Limited which has been designed to During the two year guarantee period no charge for parts or give years of reliable, trouble free operation. - Page 62 • The balance of the guarantee is transferable providing the installation is serviced prior to the dwelling’s new owners taking up residence. Grant Engineering (UK) Limited must be informed of the new owner’s details. • The Company will endeavour to provide prompt service in the unlikely event of a problem occurring, but cannot be held responsible for any consequences of delay however caused.
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Page 63: Wilo Yonos Para Rs Rkc Circulating Pump
Constant Speed Mode (I, II, III) This is the default setting of the pump and as such is recommended by Grant for heating systems. In this mode the pump speed is not automatically regulated (as with the Variable Pressure Mode), but operates constantly at one of the three possible speeds (set using the red selector knob on the pump control panel). - Page 64 A1.2 CIRCULATING PUMP FAULT DIAGNOSIS - WILO YONOS PARA RS RKC The indicator LED, located around the circumference of the red control knob can assist in diagnosing and rectifying a fault with the pump. See the table below: Table A1-2: Pump fault diagnosis LED condition Meaning Diagnostic...
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Page 65: Wilo-Para 25-130/7-50/Sc-6#Gra Circulating Pump
APPENDIX A2 WILO-PARA 25-130/7-50/SC-6#GRA CIRCULATING PUMP A2.1 WILO-PARA 25-130/7-50/SC-6#GRA A2.1.2 THERMAL PROTECTION FUNCTION CIRCULATING PUMP The pump is equipped with a thermal self-protection mode. A2.1.1 PUMP SPECIFICATION If the fluid temperature exceeds the maximum value at a specific ambient temperature, e.g. 90°C at an ambient of 62°C, the pump Table A2-1: Pump specification will automatically reduce the power consumption, reducing the speed and performance of the pump. - Page 66 This is the default setting of the pump and as such is set: recommended by Grant for heating systems. In this mode the pump speed is not automatically regulated (as Table A2-2: Setting pump control mode...
- Page 67 Lock Operating Button • To activate the key lock function press and hold the green operating button for 8 seconds until the LEDs for the selected pump settings briefly flash, then release. • LEDs flash constantly at 1 second intervals to show that key lock is activated.
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