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HEATING SOLUTIONS condensing BoileR T e c h n ic al Manual This manual must remain with the householder once installation is complete ENVIRONMENT INNOVA TION TECHNOLOGY...
The incredible efficiency of the Firebird condensing boiler is due to the domestic central heating oil boilers. Our boilers development of a single boiler unit with two and burners are supplied as matched units, unique heat exchanger units.
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,...
3.1 standards & regulatIons - Condensate dIsPosal Firebird condensing boilers, when in condensing mode, extract more heat from the flue products and the resulting condensate which is mildly acidic, needs to be drained from the boiler via a condensate pipe to the drainage system.
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3.1 standards & regulatIons - Condensate dIsPosal systeM no. 2 Condensate PuMP (Indent order) Condensate PuMP (kit is available as an optional extra)
3.2 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.
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Please note that only Firebird flue kits should be used for flue installations.
3.3 standards & regulatIons - Flue systeMs PLUME KIT CONDENSING BOILER CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Condensing Condensing birdguard birdguard System 35 System 35 clamp plate clamp plate 80 mm 45˚ bend System 35 flexible liner System 35 flexible liner suitable for condensing suitable for condensing applications applications...
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3.3 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°...
3.4 standards & regulatIons - ventIlatIon & CoMBustIon aIr reQuIreMents low level Flues IteMs to Be CHeCked In all Cases wHere a BoIler Is oF ConCern Low level flues installed installed in a corridor/alley - if the space is less than 3m, a plume kit must be considered. There are four checks that must always be made where a Where there is high risk of funnelling winds.
3.5 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 CondensIng 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.
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The burners is factory set for use with Diesel 35 Second gas Sound levels must also be a consideration. Whilst Firebird Oil. 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 CondensIng 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.
4.2 systeM CondensIng 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.
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4.2 systeM CondensIng 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.
5.1 systeMPaC CondensIng 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.
The burners is factory set for use with Diesel 35 Second gas Sound levels must also be a consideration. Whilst Firebird Oil. condensing liquid fuel boilers are one of the quietest boilers on the market, some householders are particularly sensitive.
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5.2 systeMPaC CondensIng 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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5.2 systeMPaC CondensIng 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.
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5.2 systeMPaC CondensIng 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 u Is the following documentation included with the the dial - example: the factory setting for a Firebird C26 boiler, installation manual, burner book? has a Danfoss 0.6 80˚ eS nozzle with a pump pressure u Is the base on which the boiler is to be installed solid? of 10.5 bar.
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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.
Consumable components, the nozzles and the oil hose 8. Firebird will not accept any liability in respect of any are excluded. 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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