Glow-worm Hideaway 50B FF Instructions For Use Installation And Servicing
Glow-worm Hideaway 50B FF Instructions For Use Installation And Servicing

Glow-worm Hideaway 50B FF Instructions For Use Installation And Servicing

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Installation and Servicing
Hideaway
40B FF
G.C. No. 41-047-32
Hideaway
50B FF
G.C. No. 41-047-33
Hideaway
60B FF
G.C. No. 41-047-34
Balanced
Fanned Flue Boilers
Hepworth Heating Ltd., Nottingham Road, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1JT
To b e l e f t w i t h t h e u s e r
2000225143B.09.03

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  • Page 1 2000225143B.09.03 Instructions for Use Installation and Servicing To b e l e f t w i t h t h e u s e r Hideaway 40B FF G.C. No. 41-047-32 Hideaway 50B FF G.C. No. 41-047-33 Hideaway 60B FF G.C.
  • Page 2 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. We recommend you complete and return as soon as possible your guarantee registration return literature, supplied in the document envelope.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 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. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION SECTION...
  • Page 4 Important Information Gas safety (Installation and use) Regulations Electrical Supply In your interests and that of gas safety, it is the law that ALL gas WARNING: This boiler must be earthed. appliances are installed and serviced by a competent person in All system components shall be of an approved type and shall accordance with the above regulations.
  • Page 5: Appliance Introduction

    Introduction The installation of this boiler must be carried out by a competent The Glow-worm Hideaway B FF series are balanced fanned person in accordance with the rules in force in the countries of flue boilers. They provide heating and if required, an indirect destination.
  • Page 6: Maintenance And Servicing

    The boiler casing can be cleaned with a damp cloth, followed by by Hepworth Heating Ltd. a dry cloth to polish. If a part is required contact Heatcall (Glow-worm’s own service Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners. organisation) using the telephone number on the inside front cover of this booklet.
  • Page 7: Instructions For Use

    Instructions for Use To Turn the Appliance On Turn the electrical supply on to the boiler and check that all BOILER remote controls are calling for heat. TEMPERATURE Turn the boiler temperature control clockwise to any position CONTROL between “0” and "Max", see diagram 1. "Max"...
  • Page 8: General Data

    1 General Data GAS CONNECTION WATER CONNECTIONS Rc1 reduced NOTE: The boiler casing can be in. B.S.P.T.) with DISTRIBUTOR TUBE to set at two heights, in. B.S.P.T.) (pumped return) MAX. and MIN. WATER CONNECTIONS Rc1 (1in. B.S.P.T.) GENERAL DIMENSIONS - given in millimetres Diagram 1.1 Important Notice 1.3 Statutory Requirements...
  • Page 9 1 General Data 1.5 Gas Supply The gas installation should be fitted in accordance with the relevant standards. In GB this is BS6891. In IE this is the current edition of I.S.813 "Domestic Gas Installations". The supply from the governed meter must be of adequate size to provide a steady inlet working pressure of 20mbar (8in wg) at the boiler.
  • Page 10 1 General Data A front access clearance for servicing of 700mm, should be WORKTOP 320 MIN. provided from a permanent wall or fixture. The boiler can be installed within a cupboard, refer to minimum ventilation and clearances as shown in diagram 1.8. If the boiler is to be installed in a cupboard or compartment, make sure that nothing will obstruct the openings/vents in the compartment.
  • Page 11: Water Systems

    2 Water Systems 2.9 Thermostatic Radiator Valves The installation of the boiler must comply with the requirements of the current issue of BS6798, in Ireland, refer also to the current If thermostatic radiator valves are fitted care must be taken to edition of I.S.813 "Domestic Gas Installations".
  • Page 12: Flue And Ventilation

    3 Flue and Ventilation The flue must be installed in accordance with the rules in force The terminal must be exposed to the external air, the position in the countries of destination. allowing free passage of air across it at all times. Car ports or similar extensions of a roof only, or a roof and one 3.1 Terminal Position wall, require special consideration with respect to any openings,...
  • Page 13: Installation

    4 Installation INCREASE TO 30mm IF A FLUE COLLAR IS ADDED FLUE & AIR DUCT LENGTH = A + 15 + 3 FLUE MINIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM PACKS WALL FLUE FLUE THICKNESS LENGTH LENGTH REAR STD. REAR NOTE : IF IT IS NECESSARY TO CUT THE DUCTS TO ACHIEVE THE "FLUE LENGTH"...
  • Page 14 4 Installation Fit the self adhesive foam seal provided in the flue pack around 4.3 Flue Hole Cutting the air duct at the position shown in diagram 4.1. Make sure that the ductings do not slope down towards the Mark out the flue centre, see diagram 4.2, then cut a hole for boiler.
  • Page 15 4 Installation 4.6 Water Connections - Gravity Domestic and ALTERNATIVE Pumped Heating HEATING OR Fit suitable fittings into the boiler tappings, see diagram 4.7. DOMESTIC Make sure that all pipes are taken backwards and will clear the HOT WATER casings, see diagram 1.1. FLOW NOTE: It is recommended that plastic pipes for primary...
  • Page 16 4 Installation 4.8 Pipework When the front tappings are used, it is essential that any pipework or fittings do not project more than shown in diagram 4.10. When using a rear tapping with Rc (1in BSP) it is recommended that a short nipple and an Rc thread (BSP) to copper elbow is used.
  • Page 17 4 Installation 4.9 Casing Brackets 4.11 Side Casings Loosen the side insulation blankets by removing the securing Fit the side casings by locating their lugs into the appropriate bracket, see diagram 4.12 and fit the two upper and two front slot in the boiler plinth, see diagram 4.15, depending on the casing brackets shown in diagram 4.13, using the No.8 screws required height, there are two options, see section 1.7.
  • Page 18 4 Installation 4.12 Flue / Boiler Connection Remove the three self-tapping screws from the lower part of the control box support bracket, see diagram 4.17. Undo the wing nut that secures the top of the heat shield and ACCESS carefully hinge down control box and heat shield, see diagram DOOR 4.17.
  • Page 19: Electrical Wiring

    4 Installation 4.13 Water and Gas connections FLUE DUCT Replace fan access door, heat shield and control box. EXTENSION PIECE Note: When replacing the fan access door make sure the lip at the top of door fits into and behind the slotted bracket located at the top of the boiler.
  • Page 20: Commissioning

    5 Electrical Wiring Standard colours are, brown - live (L), blue - neutral (N) and CABLE green/yellow - earth CLAMP The mains cable outer insulation must not be cut back external SCREW to the cable clamp. Make sure the cable is suitably secured. When making connections make sure that the earth conductor is made of a greater length than the current carrying conductors, so that if the cable is strained the earth conductor would be the...
  • Page 21 4. The fan will start again. The gas rates: Hideaway 40B FF : 1.3m /h (47ft 5. After 10 seconds the spark ignition operates, this continues Hideaway 50B FF : 1.7m /h (59ft for a further 10 seconds. Hideaway 60B FF : 1.9m /h (68ft 6.
  • Page 22 6 Commissioning Turn the boiler temperature control fully anti-clockwise to “0”. SECURING SCREWS Isolate from the electrical supply. Remove the pressure gauge from the test point and refit screw, making sure a gas tight seal is made. When the boiler temperature control is turned to the “0” position, by hand, wait at least 30 seconds before turning On again.
  • Page 23: Instructions To The User

    7 Instructions to the User Instruct and demonstrate the safe and efficient operation of the boiler, heating system and domestic hot water system. Advise the user, that to ensure the continued efficient and safe operation of the boiler, it is recommended that it is checked and serviced at regular intervals.
  • Page 24 8 Servicing Note: When replacing the fan access door make sure the lip at the top of door fits into and behind the slotted bracket located at the top of the boiler. Remove the electrical connections from the fan by pulling the insulation boots only, see diagram 4.19.
  • Page 25 8 Servicing 8.2 Boiler Flueways 8.3 Burner and Injector Remove flueway baffles noting that there are 1 centre and 2 Remove the two screws and nuts securing the burner support side flueway baffles, see diagram 8.9. bracket to the combustion chamber cover, see diagram 8.10. Place a sheet of paper in the combustion chamber to catch any Remove the graphite coated nuts on the supply feed pipe at the flue debris.
  • Page 26: Fault Finding

    8 Servicing ELECTRODE SPARK GAP = 3.6 SECURING SCREW GRAPHITE BURNER COATED INJECTOR NUT(2) Diagram 8.12 Diagram 8.13 9 Fault Finding WARNING. The multifunctional control and fan operate on IMPORTANT. On completion of the Fault Finding task which has mains voltage, the terminal will be live. required the breaking and remaking of the electrical connections, the continuity, polarity, short circuit and resistance to earth checks must be repeated using a suitable multimeter.
  • Page 27 9 Fault Finding MAINS SUPPLY BOILER TEMPERATURE 230v ~ 50Hz CONTROL bk BLACK br BROWN YELLOW BLUE GREY PURLPLE FUSE TYPE 3.15A Diagram 9.2 9.1Electrical Gain access to the control box, refer to the relevant paragraph in section 8.1, then remove the control box cover, refer to section 5.1.
  • Page 28 9 Fault Finding BOILER PILOT FAULT FINDING Diagram 9.4 2000225143B...
  • Page 29: Replacement Of Parts

    10 Replacement of Parts IMPORTANT NOTES Disconnect the thermistor electrical plug from the control board (P.C.B) slightly bending back the retaining latch to allow REMEMBER, When replacing a part on this appliance, use only withdrawal, see diagram 10.2. spare parts that you can be assured conform to the safety and performance specification that we require.
  • Page 30 10 Replacement of Parts 10.8 Air Pressure Switch 10.3 Electrode Remove front panel to gain access, see section 6.8. Remove front panel to gain access, see section 6.8. Refer to the relevant paragraphs of Section 8 servicing to Refer to the relevant paragraphs of Section 8 servicing to remove the fan access door.
  • Page 31: Spare Parts

    11 Spare Parts 11.1 Part Identification 11.2 Ordering The key number in diagram 11.1 and the first column of the list When ordering any spare part please quote the part number will help identify the spare part. and the description from the list together with the model name and serial number information from the data label.
  • Page 32 Because of our constant endeavour for improvement, details may vary slightly from those shown in these instructions. 2000225143B...

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