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221931A.05.01 Wall hung combination boiler PROTHERM 80EC USER, INSTALLATION, AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS THIS IS A CAT II APPLIANCE 2H3+ Technical Advice & After Sales Service 01773 828100 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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Protherm 80EC Note: The boiler serial number is marked on the data label attached to the fascia behind the front panel. Refer to the ‘Introduction’ section for a description of the basic functions of the boiler. The ‘User’ section describes how to safely operate the boiler.
USERS INSTRUCTIONS The Protherm 80EC is a wall mounted combination boiler providing central heating and instantaneous domes- tic hot water. These instructions should be carefully followed for the safe and economical use of your boiler. Gas leak or fault If a gas leak or fault exists or is suspected, turn the boiler and gas supply off and consult the local gas company or your Installer/Service provider.
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Set the times you want the boiler to be on for the rest of the day in the same way. Note: The timeclock setting is in 24 hour format. Therefore, if you want the boiler to come on at 2 PM you must push in the tappets at 14. 80EC Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners. BOILER CASING CAUTION: Do not remove or adjust the casing in any way, as incorrect fitting may result in faulty operation. If in doubt, contact your Installer/Service Provider. 80EC Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION The Protherm 80EC is a wall mounted combination boiler providing central heating and instantaneous domes- tic hot water. The boiler is of the II category for use with Natural gas (G20) as distributed in the United Kingdom, or with 2H3+ Butane or Propane gas (G30/G31) with the appropriate conversion kit.
HEATING SYSTEM DESIGN The Protherm 80EC is compatible with any type of sealed system installation, i.e. radiators, fan convec- tors etc. Pipe sectional areas shall be determined in accordance with normal practices, using the pump curve, refer to ‘Technical Data’. The distribution system shall be calculated in accordance with the output requirements of the actual system, not the maximum output of the boiler.
• Connect the hot water outlet connection. • Connect the safety valve discharge pipe. • Connect the filling loop to heating flow and return pipes. • Finally, connect the gas connection and isolating cock. 80EC Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
BOILER TEMPLATE Boiler connections A Heating flow B Hot water outlet C Gas connection D Cold water mains inlet E Heating return F Safety valve discharge connection Diagram 7 80EC Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
• Push the flue assembly into and through the hole such that it is within the wall, and does not stick out into the room. Do not push the flue assembly too far into the hole as it has to be pulled back into the boiler and secured. 80EC Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
DO NOT INTERRUPT THE MAINS SUPPLY TO THE BOILER WITH A TIME SWITCH OR PROGRAMMER. The Protherm 80EC is delivered with 1metre mains supply lead ready connected. The electrical supply cable is the original spare part and must be replaced only by original supply cable for Protherm 80EC boiler.
• Shut down boiler. • Undo screw on gas inlet test point ‘1’ on gas valve, see diagram 13. • Connect a suitable pressure gauge. • Start boiler as described in ‘Users Instructions’. 80EC Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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To reset the boiler (other than for overheating) use the reset button on the fascia, see diagram 15. The Protherm 80EC boiler has a built-in frost protection device that protects the boiler during freezing condi- tions. This device works irrespective of any room thermostat setting and only protects the boiler.
• Remove sealed chamber cover. • Light burner by operating external controls (if fitted) to call for heat. • Check that fan operates when burner lights and stops when it goes out. 80EC Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
• Check for gas-tightness. To replace burner • Remove burner as described in ‘Cleaning the burner’. • Fit replacement burner in reverse order to removal. • Check if the injectors are correct. 80EC Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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• Pull off electrical connections from thermostat. • Fit replacement thermostat in reverse order to removal. Note: No heat sink compound is required. The polarity of the connections is not important. Diagram 22 80EC Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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• Remove heat exchanger by sliding forward and out of boiler. • Fit replacement heat exchanger in reverse order to removal. • Open isolating valves on flow and return connections, refill, vent and pressurise Diagram 24 boiler. Check for leaks. 80EC Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
F4 Domestic hot water Check thermistor/leads Domestic hot water is thermistor faulty Sensor Ohm resistance: available bur poor 10 kΩ by 25°C 12,7 kΩ by 20°C 16 kΩ by 15°C 80EC Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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Note: The Hall Effect Sensor is polarity sensitive, consequently the magnet must be kept in the exact position. Before completely dismantling the Flow Detector, print a mark on the visible face of the magnet, in order to reassemble it with the right polarity. 80EC Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
PROTHERM 80EC – CONVERSION TO LPG Note: Conversion must only be carried out by a competent person • Isolate boiler from the gas and electrical supplies. • Remove boiler casing, sealed chamber and combustion chamber cover as described in Installation/Ser- vicing Instructions.
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