Using check programmes ........23 Start-up ............... 24 Carrying out the initial start-up......24 Checking and treating the heating water/filling and supplementary water ........24 Filling the condensate trap ........25 Switching on the product ........25 Installation and maintenance instructions EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
▶ 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. 0020238431_03 EASICOM 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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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 EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
List of relevant standards for Great Britain and Ireland ▶ Observe the national regulations, stand- ards, directives, ordinances and laws. You can find a list of relevant standards at: https://www.glow-worm.co.uk/standards 0020238431_03 EASICOM 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
Installers are required to carry out installation, commissioning and servicing work in accordance with the Benchmark Code of Practice which is available from the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council who manage and promote the Scheme. Benchmark is managed and promoted by the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council. Installation and maintenance instructions EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
(30%) at 40/30 °C IP rating IPX4D NOx class Product dimensions, width 375 mm Product dimensions, 602 mm height Net weight 22 kg Weight when filled with 27 kg water 0020238431_03 EASICOM 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
For quality control purposes; 5th and 6th digits = week of production For identification purposes; 7th to 16th digits = product article number For quality control purposes; 17th to 20th digits = place of manufacture EASICOM 25r Product designation Installation and maintenance instructions EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
To restart the boiler, press the reset button on the boiler interface. If the boiler fails to resume normal operation and all external controls are calling for heat, then call your Installation/ Servi- cing company or Vaillant service. 0020238431_03 EASICOM 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
If the boiler is to be installed in a timber frame building it should be fitted in accordance with the current version of the Institute of Gas Engineers document IGE/UP/7. If in doubt seek advice from local gas undertaking or the manufacturer. Installation and maintenance instructions EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
6.5.1 Regulation Different flue outlet configurations can be carried out. – Consult the installation manual for air/flue gas systems for more information about the other possibilities and associated accessories. Minimum fall 44 mm/m 0020238431_03 EASICOM 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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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. Installation and maintenance instructions EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
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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. 0020238431_03 EASICOM 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
Note the total weight of the product. Only use fixing material that is permitted for the wall. If required, ensure that mounting apparatus on-site has sufficient load-bearing capacity. Wall-mount the product as described. Installation and maintenance instructions EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
Always only remove one side section – never both side sections at the same time. Note If there is sufficient lateral clearance (at least 70 mm), you can remove the side section to fa- cilitate maintenance or repair work. 0020238431_03 EASICOM 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
The relative positions of the pump, supply and open vent pipe must be as shown in the figure. Condition: Combined supply and open vent pipe ▶ Install the line in accordance with "BS 5449". – Diameter: ≥ 22 mm Installation and maintenance instructions EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
BS 5449 and BS 7074 Part 1. Example: For an initial design pressure of 0.7 bar, the minimum total vessel volume required is 0.063 x Total System Volume. 0020238431_03 EASICOM 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
▶ Connect the condensate trap (1). Use the supplied drain hose (2) for this. Note Ensure that the connection between the con- densate discharge pipe and the drain hose is not air-tight. Installation and maintenance instructions EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
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Bottom of sealed tube Seal Limestone chippings Plastic tube, Hole depth 400 mm 100 mm diameter minimum Least preferred option, must not terminate in rain water drain Air break Using a pipe Using a tundish 0020238431_03 EASICOM 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
Ensure that the grommet is plugged in correctly and that the cables have been routed correctly. Ensure that the grommets envelop the connection cables tightly and with no visible gaps. Use strain reliefs. Installation and maintenance instructions EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
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It should be identified as to its use. – Burner 24V= Limit thermostat for eBUS control or radio underfloor heating receiver unit 24 V control Outdoor temperature sensor, wired 0020238431_03 EASICOM 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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Each time the unit is started, the fan runs for 20 seconds. ◁ Residual heat in the heating return may result in the product blocking the burner for 10 minutes. Close the electronics box. Installation and maintenance instructions EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
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. 0020238431_03 EASICOM 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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 Installation and maintenance instructions EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
In addition, ensure that maximum heat can be dissipated into the heating system by turning up the room thermo- stat. ▶ Wait at least 5 minutes until the boiler has reached its operating temperature. 0020238431_03 EASICOM 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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(13.0 to 23.0 mbar) Should the pressure recorded at the reference test point in the boiler be lower than indicated check if there is any blockage in the pipework or if the pipework is un- dersized. Installation and maintenance instructions EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
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(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. 0020238431_03 EASICOM 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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The value is not OK; you cannot start up the product. ▶ Set the CO₂ content. (→ Page 28) 12.5 Setting the CO₂ content Condition: The CO₂ content must be adjusted ▶ Remove the sticker. Remove the air intake pipe (1). Installation and maintenance instructions EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
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If necessary, replace the seal. Remove the plugs from the gas valve assembly and from the fan. Remove the gas-air mixture unit . 10. Remove both burner seals from the burner hood. 11. Remove the burner (4). 0020238431_03 EASICOM 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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Drain the product if you want to replace water-carrying components of the product. Ensure that water does not drip on live components (e.g. the electronics box). Use only new seals and O-rings. Do not use any addi- tional components. Installation and maintenance instructions EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
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Remove the ignition transformer (5). 10. Replace all the seals. 11. Install the new heat exchanger in reverse order. Remove the flow pipe (1). Remove the return pipe (2). 0020238431_03 EASICOM 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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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 plug. Close the electronics box. Installation and maintenance instructions EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
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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 trap Annually Filling the condensate trap Annually 0020238431_03 EASICOM 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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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. Installation and maintenance instructions EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
Status of the requirement Current value off = Function deactivated to reheat the cylinder or for adjustable on = Function activated the domestic hot water warm start from the eBUS thermo- stat 0020238431_03 EASICOM 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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Activation of the warm off = Function deactivated Adjustable start function for domestic hot on = Function activated water – – d.67 Remaining burner anti- Current value cycling time (setting under adjustable d.02) Installation and maintenance instructions EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
Break in plug connection for optional flue gas safety cut-out (SCO), break in too high cable harness F.27 Safety shutdown: Fault in flame detec- Moisture on the electronics, electronics (flame monitor) defective, gas solen- tion oid valve leaking Installation and maintenance instructions EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
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Gas valve assembly not connected or it is connected incorrectly, short circuit in the cable harness F.97 Fault: Main PCB self-test failed Main PCB defective Connection No communication between the main Electronics defective PCB and the user interface 0020238431_03 EASICOM 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
Interface PCB Heating pump Control system Monitoring electrode Temperature sensor on the heating flow Room thermostat Temperature sensor on the heating return Main power supply and connection for 230 V control Ignition electrode Installation and maintenance instructions EASICOM 3 0020238431_03...
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. 0020238431_03 EASICOM 3 Installation and maintenance instructions...
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