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Installation and Servicing
50
G.C. No. 41 319 39
Open Flue Boiler
This is a Cat I
Reference in these instructions to British Standards and Statutory
Regulations/Requirements apply only to the United Kingdom.
For Ireland the rules in force must be used.
The instructions consist of three parts, User, Installation and Servicing Instructions, which includes the Guarantee Registration
Card. The instructions are an integral part of the appliance and must, to comply with the current issue of the Gas Safety
(Installation and Use) Regulations, be handed to the user on completion of the installation.
Thank you for installing a new Glow-worm appliance in your home.
Glow-worm appliances' are manufactured to the very highest standard so we are pleased
Attached to the center of these instructions is your Guarantee Registration Card, which we recommend you
If this card is missing you can obtain a copy or record your registration by telephoning the Heatcall Customer
Our Guarantee gives you peace of mind plus valuable protection against breakdown by covering the cost of:
All replacement parts
All labour charges
All call-out charges
One Contact Local Service
Instructions for Use
To b e l e f t w i t h t h e u s e r
C
BS 6332
BS 5258
Appliance
2H
Guarantee Registration
to offer our customers' a Comprehensive First Year Guarantee.
complete and return as soon as possible.
Service number 01773 828100.
REGISTER YOUR GLOW-WORM APPLIANCE
FOR 1ST YEAR GUARANTEE PROTECTION
CALL 0181 380 2555
Customer Services:
Tel: (01773) 828100
Fax: (01773) 828070
Hepworth Heating Ltd.,
Nottingham Road, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1JT
General/Sales enquiries:
Tel: (01773) 824141 Fax: (01773) 820569
221462C.01.00
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- Page 1 Guarantee Registration Thank you for installing a new Glow-worm appliance in your home. Glow-worm appliances' are manufactured to the very highest standard so we are pleased to offer our customers' a Comprehensive First Year Guarantee. Attached to the center of these instructions is your Guarantee Registration Card, which we recommend you complete and return as soon as possible.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Important Information Testing and Certification This boiler is tested and certificated for safety and performance. It is therefore important that no alteration is made to the boiler, without permission, in writing, from Hepworth Heating Ltd. Any alteration not approved by Hepworth Heating Ltd., could invalidate the certification, boiler warranty and may also infringe the current issue of the Statutory Requirements, see Section 1.3. - Page 3 Instructions for Use General Notes and Information Boiler Identification Please read these instructions and follow them carefully for the The type of boiler and its output can be checked against the safe and economical use of your boiler. details inside the controls cover. Important Notice Overheat Cutoff Device This boiler is for use only on G20 gas.
- Page 4 Instructions for Use Safety Device the main burner will light fully in about three to five seconds, look through window “D”. This appliance is fitted with a flue blockage safety device which will shut down the appliance in the event of abnormal flue If the main burner does not light, the flue blockage safety device conditions.
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Page 5: General Data
1 General Data FLUE INSIDE DIAMETER OF SPIGOT FOR 100 mm (4in) NOMINAL DIAMETER FLUE RETURN FLOW DIA. WATER WATER CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS GAS CONNECTION CONNECTION OVERALL DIMENSIONS (given in millimetres) Diagram 1.1 1.1 Important Notice Health and Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, The Electricity at Work Regulations and any local This boiler is for use only on natural gas G20. - Page 6 1 General Data 1.6 B.S.I. Certification 1.12 Timber Frame Buildings This boiler is certificated to the current issue of BS6332 Part 1, If the boiler is to be installed in a timber frame building it should invoking the current issue of BS5258 Part for performance and be fitted in accordance with the Institute of Gas Engineers safety.
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Page 7: Flue And Ventilation
BS5440 Part 1 and this Section, extract fans should not cause spillage, but where such The safety device must only be replaced with the Glow-worm an installation is found spillage tests as the current issue of parts. -
Page 8: Water Systems
3 Water Systems Notes: GALLONS/MINUTE PUMP The pump with integral valves, if possible, should be fitted in the flow pipework from the boiler, to produce a temperature difference FUELSAVER 50C across the boiler of 11 C (20 See diagram 3.1 for pressure loss across the boiler. High resistance microbore systems may require a higher duty pump. - Page 9 3 Water Systems 3 LITRES (0.66 gals) MAKE-UP BOTTLE RELEASE (if required) POINT AUTO VENT NON-RETURN VALVE FILLING POINT 15mm (min) BY-PASS WITH LOCKSHIELD VALVE FLOW CIRCULATING SAFETY PUMP VALVE PRESSURE GAUGE RETURN DRAIN COCK (Make-up BOILER alternatives) EXPANSION VESSEL SEALED WATER SYSTEM DIAGRAMMATIC LAYOUT Diagram 3.3 3.6 Expansion Vessel...
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Page 10: Installation
3 Water Systems 3.8 Domestic Hot Water Cylinder METHOD 1 COMBINED CHECK VALVE SINGLE FEED INDIRECT CYLINDERS ARE NOT SUITABLE. HEATING TEMPORARY AND VACUUM SYSTEM The domestic hot water cylinder must be of the indirect coil type. HOSE BREAKER It must be suitable for working at a gauge pressure of 0.35bar above the safety valve setting. -
Page 11: Electrical Wiring
4 Installation 4.3 Gas and Water Connection Connect the gas supply to the Rc in gas cock. OUTER The whole of the gas installation, including the meter, should be SIDE inspected, tested for soundness and purged in accordance with CASE GRILLE the current issue of BS6891. -
Page 12: Commissioning
5 Electrical Wiring BROWN CIRCULATION BLUE PUMP GRN/YELLOW 240V~ 50Hz BROWN PERMANENT BLUE MAINS SUPPLY FUSED AT 3A CHASSIS EARTH GAS VALVE POST N L SL SWITCHED CONTROL F.B.S.D. TIME SWITCH BROWN PROGRAMMER N L SL BLUE ETC. WHITE PURPLE (if fitted) Remove Red Link between 9 and SL... - Page 13 6 Commissioning Fit the outer case, secure with the screws previously removed. 6.5 Flushing Make sure that the pilot is alight and stable, view through Allow the system to reach maximum working temperature and window “G”. examine for water leaks. Set the control thermostat knob “A”...
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Page 14: Servicing And Replacement Parts
6 Commissioning 6.7 Adjustment - Sealed Water Systems It is the Law that servicing is carried out by a competent person. Draw attention, if applicable, to the current issue of the Gas Sealed water systems should be adjusted to the initial design Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations section 35, which pressure and the set pointer repositioned. - Page 15 7 Servicing and Replacement of Parts 7.3 Main Injector BAFFLE SECURING Generally follow the instructions given in Section 7.1. SCREW(S) With the main burner removed the injector can be unscrewed and replaced as necessary, using a new sealing washer. If cleaning do not use a wire or sharp instrument on the hole. When replacing the main burner make sure that it is pushed fully home onto the injector and that the guides are engaged on the injector manifold.
- Page 16 7 Servicing and Replacement of Parts 7.4 Pilot Burner and Injector - Service CUT-OFF Generally follow the instructions given in Section 7.1. SECURING With the main case, inner case and controls cover etc., removed SCREW(S) as above, pull off ignition lead from the electrode. Unscrew the tubing nut at the base of the pilot burner, releasing OVERHEAT the pilot pipe.
- Page 17 7 Servicing and Replacement of Parts 7.6 Electrode 7.12 Control Thermostat Generally follow the instructions given in Section 7.1. Gain access generally as Section 7.1. Unscrew the electrode from the pilot shield. Remove and support the control box. When refitting check that the spark gap is as diagram 7.7. Remove the control knob and electrical connections from the control thermostat body.
- Page 18 7 Servicing and Replacement of Parts 7.13 Replacement of Flue Blockage Safety Device Gain access generally as section 7.1 and Diagram 7.12 Inset A. Remove phial assembly by removing the brass knurled screw(s). Inset B. Carefully remove phial and capillary through back of boiler.
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Page 19: Fault Finding
8 Fault Finding Fault and Cause Remedy 8.1 Pilot Goes Out after a Period of Remaining Alight Front cover not correctly fitted. Fit parts correctly. Flue parts not fitted or sealed properly. Seal cavity or fit flue parts correctly as described in Installation Instructions. - Page 20 8 Fault Finding 8.7 Thermocouple and Overheat Cutoff Device To test the thermocouple, a meter with a range of 0 to 30 mV is required. CONNECTION 'A' Symptom: The pilot burner fails to stay alight. Test the thermocouple, overheat cutoff and thermocouple connectors, as described in fault finding chart 8.2, see also diagram 8.1.
- Page 21 8 Fault Finding ELECTRICAL FAULT FINDING Ensure that all services are available at the appliance, that is Gas, Electricity, Water. With Pilot Lit. Reset Flue Blockage Safety Device. START Isolate the supply. Gain access to the control box, check all connections etc. Restore supply. Using multimeter set at 240V.
- Page 22 8 Fault Finding Electrical Fault Finding Continued. Continued Continued Faulty Cable (PURPLE) between thermostat Turn ON thermostat; and terminal block, repair or renew. Is there 240V between 7 and N ? Faulty pump, inform customer Does pump run ? With thermostat set to MAX. allow appliance temperature to reach max.
- Page 23 8 Fault Finding PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT START HERE Check gas line-open all cocks, Does pilot stay alight when rectify any blockages, purge out gas valve knob is released? any air. Does pilot light? Apply match to pilot burner instead of pressing piezo unit button.
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Page 24: Spare Parts
9 Spare Parts 9.1 Ordering When ordering spare parts, quote the part number, description, serial number and model name from the data label on the boiler, see diagram 6.1. Key No Part No Description GC No 900501 Piezo unit 384 146 416189 Control thermostat assembly 355 501...
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