Unpacking & Initial Preparation; Unpacking; Initial Preparation - Potterton 36 Installation And Service Manual

5 Before installation
5.5 Unpacking & initial preparation
Fig.23 Unpacking the boiler
Fig.24 Template
150 mm
36
essary. Carrying and lifting equipment should be used as required. e.g.
when installing in a loft.
5.5.1
To unpack the boiler:
1. Remove the banding and the cardboard sleeve.
2. Remove the polystyrene top piece and installation kit.
3. Snap off the rear part of the polystyrene bottom piece.
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5.5.2
1. After considering the site requirements position the fixing template
2. Mark the position of the two most suitable fixing slots for the wall
Clearance above 178mm
116mm Dia Minimum
Aperture For
Flue Tube
3. Mark the position of the centre of the flue hole (rear exit). For side
4. If required, mark the position of the gas and water pipes. Remove
Side Clearance 5mm Side Clearance 5mm
195.5mm 195.5mm
Pipework run to rear of boiler.
Pipe Profiles.
If it is desired to route pipework vertically behind the boiler the (Where copper tails are not supplied with the boiler)
To ensure that the vertical pipework is at the optimum distance (whether
5 position clip bracket must be used. This guides the gas pipe
piping up or down) make up in accordance with these exactly sized profiles.
and one of the DHW pipes to one side of the flue. They may be
set to the right or left. To engage in the bracket the gas pipe must
be offset by 70mm and the DHW by 35mm. Compression fittings
cannot be used behind the boiler. The use of 90 o elbows is not
5. Cut the hole for the flue (minimum diameter 116mm).
recommended. The clip bracket is retained using the same screws
that fasten the wall plate in position. DO NOT ROUTE THE PRV
OR CONDENSATE DISCHRGE UPWARDS !
This leg into tap
22mm CH F & R
22mm Gas
6. Drill the wall as previously marked to accept the wall plugs supplied.
This leg into tap
15mm DHW
In/Out
Clip
Bracket
View from Condensate
under boiler Safety Pressure Relief
7. Using a spirit level ensure that the plate is level before finally tight­
Primary Drain
Wall
Condensate
Drain
Pressure
Relief
Ø 22mm
65mm 65mm 65mm 65mm
Heating Heating
Hot Water Cold Water
Flow Outlet Inlet Return
(22mm) (15mm) (15mm) (22mm)
Gas
(22mm)
Combi Only Combi Only
Not System Not System
Clearance below
200mm
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Unpacking

Caution
RISK ASSESSMENT - Before commencing the installation it is
recommended that the "Five Steps to Risk Assessment" docu­
ment published by the HSE is consulted, and an assessment per­
formed as described. GAS SUPPLY - The gas supply, gas type
and pressure must be checked for suitability before connection.
See
Handling, page 9 before unpacking or lifting the boiler.
Important
Polystyrene base should be removed completely if fitting the boiler
into a space with minimum side clearances of 5 mm each side.
Important
If removing the polystyrene base, the sealing caps can also be re­
moved at this stage. Care must be taken to avoid damage from
any residual water in the boiler.

Initial preparation

on the wall ensuring it is level both horizontally and vertically.
plate.
flue exit, mark as shown.
the template.
Secure the wall plate using the fixing screws.
ening the screws.