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Cod. Low temperature wall mounted boiler BRAVA SLIM 30 BFR INSTALLATION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS Gas Safety Certified AS/NZS 5263.1.2 LN: SAI-400197 CAUTION This product must be installed exclusively by professional- ly qualified personnel in accordance with the requirements To consult the documentation,...
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– This manual is an integral part of the – The appliance must be used as intend- appliance. It must therefore be kept ed by Sime who is not responsible for for future reference and must always any damage caused to persons, ani-...
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RESTRICTIONS IT IS FORBIDDEN IT IS FORBIDDEN – To allow appliance to be used by chil- – To block or reduce the size of the venti- dren or unassisted disabled persons. lation openings of the room where the appliance is installed, if present. –...
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Dear Customer, MANUAL STRUCTURE Thank you for purchasing a Sime Brava Slim 30 BFR boiler, a lat- This manual is organized as follows. est-generation low-temperature modulating appliance, with all the technical and performance features to satisfy your heating needs, in maximum safety and with low running costs.
USING THE BOILER BRAVA SLIM 30 BFR NOTE: pressing any one of these buttons for more than 30 sec- Control panel onds generates a fault on the display without preventing boiler operation. The warning disappears when normal conditions are restored.
– Before replenishing the heating system, put on pro- tective gloves. Commissioning of the Brava Slim 30 BFR boiler must be carried out by professionally qualified technicians, after which the boil- er can operate automatically. It may, however, be necessary for –...
If you see alarm “06” (no flame detected) and “07” (safety ther- – set the main system switch to "OFF" mostat intervention): – close the gas valve. – press and hold the button for more than 3 seconds and check whether normal operating conditions are restored. Fig.
MAINTENANCE DISPOSAL Adjustments Disposal of the equipment (European Di- rective 2012/19/EU) For the appliance to operate correctly and efficiently it is recom- mended that the User calls upon the services of a Professionally At the end of their life span, the appliance Qualified Technician to carry out BI-ANNUAL maintenance.
HANDOVER INSTRUCTIONS N° Description When done Fill in all the details on this Boiler manual. Instruct the end user on how to correctly operate the system. Including how to turn the system on and off, adjust the time and temperature settings. Instruct how to turn the heating system off in summer and on for winter.
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Service – 2 – Year 3 Date Service technician PIC Licence No. Name Service Company Contact phone number Work Completed Notes Service – 3 – Year 5 Date Service technician PIC Licence No. Name Service Company Contact phone number Work Completed Notes Service –...
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Service – 5 – Year 9 Date Service technician PIC Licence No. Name Service Company Contact phone number Work Completed Notes Service – 7 – Year 11 Date Service technician PIC Licence No. Name Service Company Contact phone number Work Completed Notes Service –...
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Technical features ......17 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Main water circuit .
Safety device may only be replaced by professional protected against atmospheric agents. The main elements qualified personnel using Sime original spare parts. choices made by Sime for the Brava Slim 30 BFR boilers are: – the atmospheric burner combined with a copper heat ex- changer for heating Identification...
Technical features Brava Slim BFR DESCRIPTION 30 BFRi 30 BFRe CERTIFICATIONS Country of intended installation Fuel NATURAL GAS / UNIVERSAL LPG SAI GLOBAL number SAI-400197 Class NO 5 (< 70 mg/kWh) DHW rated useful heat output HEATING PERFORMANCE HEAT INPUT Nominal MJ/h Minimum...
pressing any one of these buttons for more than 30 sec- NOTE: 7.10 Control panel onds generates a fault on the display without preventing boiler operation. The warning disappears when normal conditions are restored. DISPLAY “SUMMER” . The symbol for "Summer" mode is dis- played.
7.11 Wiring diagram SAUX BROWN BLUE BLACK 4 5 6 BLACK BROWN BLUE CN12 CN13 CN15 CN14 CN11 Line Pressure transducer Neutral Air thermostat TA-TA2 Fuse (3.15AT - 250V) External sensor Ignition transformer Auxiliary sensor SAUX System pump Remote control (instead of air thermo- stat) Ignition / Detection electrode Gas solenoid valve...
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INSTALLATION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION 10 MAINTENANCE Receiving the product ......22 10.1 Adjustments.
INSTALLATION CAUTION Brava Slim BFR Description The appliance must only be installed by the Sime Tech- 30 BFRi 30 BFRe nical Service or by qualified professionals who MUST W (mm) suitable protective safety equipment. wear D (mm) H (mm) Receiving the product Weight (kg) 30.5...
If the systems are only low temperature systems, it is recom- placement appliance mended that a product is used to prevent the development of When Brava Slim 30 BFR boilers are installed on old systems or bacteria. systems requiring updating, it is recommended the installer...
The wall on which the appliance is to be hung must boilers leave the factory prearranged for gas Brava Slim 30 BFR be of adequate strength and capable of holding the and can also work with Universal LPG without the...
8.11 Connecting the flue 8.11.1 Flue Terminal Positions Door Fig. 24 Brava Slim 30 BFR DESCRIPTION Min. Clearance (mm) Flue terminal Mechanical air inlet Gas meter Electricity meter of fuse box Shaded area indicates prohibited area Below eaves, balconies and other projections (Appliances over 50MJ/h)
8.11.2 Installation of coaxial flues 60/100mm – 80/125mm Coaxial flue kits that are supplied separately. The diagrams below, illustrate some examples of fluing options allowed and the maxi- mum lengths than can be achieved. It is essential that a flue gas analysis point is made available directly above the boiler. 8.11.3 Brava Slim 30 BFRi Permitted outlets C42X...
WARNINGS – The smoke flue and the connection to the flue pipe must be in compliance with the national and local standards and legislation in force in the country where the appliance will be used. – The use of rigid ducts which are resistant to tem- perature, condensate, mechanical stress and are air-tight is compulsory.
If this cable needs to be replaced, an original spare must be re- – insert the coaxial duct (2) on the 90 ° curve (1) quested from Sime . Therefore only the connections of the original components as – insert the external duct (3) shown in the table are needed.
CAUTION – remove the screws (3) securing the control panel (4) – move the panel (4) upwards (a) but keeping it in the side It is compulsory: guides (5) to the end of travel – to use an omnipolar cut-off switch, disconnect –...
8.12.2 Chrono-thermostat or Air Thermostat MULTI ZONE system - with pump, air thermostat and external sensor. The electrical connection of the chrono-thermostat or air ther- mostat has already been described. When fitting the component in the room where the readings are to be taken, follow the in- structions provided with the device.
8.13.2 EMPTYING operations Heating circuit: – open the isolation and air bleeding valves in the highest points of the system Boiler: – loosen the automatic bleed valve (3) – loosen the automatic bleed valve (3) – open the isolation valves of the heating circuit (if present) –...
COMMISSIONING – adjust the air thermostat and check that the boiler starts and Preliminary operations operates correctly – the boiler will remain in operation while any heat request is WARNING active – if there is a fault, the message "ALL" will appear on the dis- –...
– once the required parameter has been reached, press the Parameter setting and display buttons > < to modify the value within the permitted range. To go into the parameter menu: The modifications are stored automatically. – from the selected mode (eg. WINTER) When all the parameter modifications have been made, exit the –...
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Type Description Range Step Default 0 = OFF Domestic hot water preheating enabling 1 = ON 0 = not used 1 = remote alarm NO 2 = remote alarm NC 3 = zone valve External relay 1 function 4 = automatic filling 5 = external request 6 = recirculation pump 7 = zone valve with OT...
TABLE OF INFORMATION DISPLAYED Display of operating data and counters Type Description Range Step Once the boiler is operating a qualified technician can view the SW version operating data and the counters as follows:> - 9 .. – from the operating screen in the "WINTER" mode External sensor °C Delivery sensor 1...
Checks after commissioning 9.6.1 Chimney sweeper function The chimney sweeper function is used by the qualified mainte- nance technician to check the mains gas pressure, detect the combustion parameters and to measure the combustion effi- ciency required by legislation in force. This function lasts 15 minutes and is activated by proceeding as follows: –...
Adjusting maximum gas pressure: – press the button > once again to make the boiler operate at – press button and set the HEATING SET to maximum using maximum power. If the gas pressure values are correct it is the button >...
Gas conversion models can be converted from operation with Brava Slim 30 BFR NATURAL GAS to operation with UNIVERSAL LPG by installing the "Nozzle kit for G30/G31", code 5144716 to be ordered sepa- rately from the boiler. CAUTION The maintenance interventions described must ONLY be carried out the professionally qualified personnel.
– tighten the counter-nut (10) and the swivel joint (9) and posi- Automatic calibration procedure tion the gasket – refit the electrode (8) putting its end IN THE MIDDLE of the CAUTION burner element (*) This procedure and the procedures relating to " Gas –...
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– exit the parameter section by pressing and holding down the – press the button > and select "1" (UNIVERSAL LPG) buttons (approximately 5 seconds) at the same time until the delivery temperature is displayed. – go into the parameter section (if not already there) by press- ing the buttons (for approximately 5 seconds) at the IMPORTANT...
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– press and hold down the buttons > at the same time for approximately 6 seconds until the water delivery tempera- ture appears on the display and the boiler shuts down – close the valves which were opened previously – disconnect the pressure gauges, carefully close the pressure points (6) and (7), put the control panel back to the original position and refit the front panel (2).
10 MAINTENANCE 10.1 Adjustments 10.3 Cleaning the inside of the appliance For the appliance to operate correctly and efficiently it is recom- 10.3.1 Cleaning the heat exchanger mended that the User calls upon the services of a Professionally Qualified Technician to carry out BI-ANNUAL maintenance. To clean the heat exchanger: –...
10.3.4 Final operations – remove the four screws (3) and remove the front panel (4) from the combustion chamber (6) working carefully so as not After having cleaned the heat exchanger and the burner: to damage the gasket or the panel insulation –...
To enter "Parameter setting and display"refer to the indica- Type Fault Solution tions provided in the specific section. - Disconnect and Once the parameters in the table have been set, you must carry Maximum number of reconnect the power out the "Automatic calibration procedure". consecutive resets - If the alarm persists, If the gas valve and/or the ignition/detection electrode and/or the...
11 COMMISSIONING BOILER CHECKLIST A suggested method of commissioning the boiler; the actual method can vary according to the boiler make, type and installation. The boiler must always be installed and commissioned by an approved gas technician. The installer certifies that this Boiler has been in- stalled to the manufacturer's instructions, has been filled, commissioned and is ready for use.
13 REMOVING COMPONENTS CAUTION 13.1.2 Side panels – The maintenance interventions described must – Unscrew the screws (3) ONLY be carried out the professionally qualified – pull the side panel (4) outwards to release it from the top personnel who MUST wear suitable protective safety equipment.
13.1.4 Combustion chamber panel 13.3 Dual sensor (thermal safety/discharge) – remove the four screws (3) and remove the front panel (4) – Remove front panel (see "Remove panels" on page 51) from the combustion chamber (6) working carefully so as not –...
13.4 Remove electronic board 13.5 Remove/replace fan – Remove front panel (see "Remove panels" on page 51) – Remove front panel (see "Remove panels" on page 51) – move the control panel (A) into a horizontal position (see "Ro- – Remove the front panel of the sealed chamber (see "Sealed tate control panel"...
– unscrew the swivel joints (3) and the screws (4) 13.6 Remove/replace ignition electrode and nozzles – Remove front panel (see "Remove panels" on page 51) – Remove the front panel of the sealed chamber (see "Sealed chamber panel" on page 51) –...
13.8 Remove/replace the expansion vessel 13.9 Remove/replace system pump – Shut-off the valves to the system and empty the boiler CAUTION – remove the front panel (see "Remove panels" on page 51) – lift the connector (1) using a screwdriver (2) When disassembling, some residual water may leak.
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