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Wall hung, fanflue, roomsealed, high efficiency gas boiler User manual and Installation instructions BASICA COND Product name Models G.C. Appl. No. BASICA COND 28S M275V.28 SR 41-583-40...
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This allows a gain of useful heat that otherwise would be lost. Biasi UK Ltd is a licensed member of the Benchmark Scheme which aims to improve the standards of installation and commissioning of domestic heating and hot water systems in the UK and to encourage regular servicing to optimise safety, efficiency and performance.
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Remember that... The manual must be read thoroughly, so that you will be able to use the boiler in a safe and sensible way and must be carefully kept. It may be necessary for reference in the future. The first firing must be carried out by a competent and responsible Gas Safe engineer. The manufacturer •...
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On completion of the work, have a professionally qualified person check there efficiency. Repairs (under guarantee) must be carried out only by a Biasi an approved engineer, us- ing genuine spare parts. Thus do no more than switching off the boiler yourself (see the instructions).
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Combustion chamber panels Material: mineral fibres Known hazards - Some people can suffer reddening and itching of the skin. Fibre entry into the eye will cause foreign body irritation, which can cause severe irritation to people wearing contact lenses. Irritation to respiratory tract. Precautions - Dust goggles will protect eyes.
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If you are in any doubts as to the installation or operation of the boiler please read the instruction manuals thoroughly and then if necessary contact Biasi UK for advice and as- sistance.
APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION Isolation valves Overview The figures in this manual only The model and serial number of the boiler is show one of the possible ways shown on the bottom of the boiler. of installing cocks, pipes and fit- tings.
APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION LCD general features SIGNAL DISPLAYED BY THE LCD For the boiler technical information refer to FUNCTION the section "TECHNICAL INFORMATION" Safety lockout due to on page 20. failed ignition Lockout due to safety thermostat EEPROM error RESET Pump circulation failure or insufficient system pressure Fan control anomaly...
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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION FUNCTION FUNCTION Filling function of C.H. Boiler in heating anti- water completed, but freeze phase (the pressure is lower than symbol flashes) the minimum pressure for boiler filling Filling function of C.H. Heating set tempera- water completed, but ture pressure is higher than (all other symbols are...
An alternative solution Warnings can be an external frost thermo- Biasi UK Ltd support the Benchmark stat connected through your initiative. The Benchmark Checklist is wiring center. located at the back of this manual and...
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 1.5 bar (e.g. 1.3 bar in (Fig. 2.4). Once done, close the valves on the filling loop. If you experience any difficulty with the operation of the boiler, switch off the boiler immediately at the fused spur iso- lation switch and contact your Installer or an approved Service Engineer.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE way switch fitted during installation. The of about 25°C to a maximum of about 85°C LCD display shows the OFF status (only or from a minimum of about 50°C to a maxi- the heating antifreeze functions is active) mum of about 80°C or from a minimum of Fig.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE RESET RESET Fig. 2.10 Fig. 2.12 Adjusting the C.H. temperature with the In OFF mode, the antifreeze protection is external temp. probe installed active. When the external temp. probe (optional) is installed your boiler automatically adjusts If a long period of inactivity is envisioned: the temperature of the C.H.
USEFUL ADVICE USEFUL ADVICE Central Heating RESET For your comfort and added system control, you can install a room thermostat but you should not shut off the radiator in that room or have a TRV fitted on the radiator. Fig. 3.2 If a radiator (or a convector) does not heat up, check that no air is present in it and that Therefore, when the boiler is not lit and...
USEFUL ADVICE • burner; Each fault is classified accord- ing to the level of priority. If • exhaust fume duct and flue; • pressurisation of the expansion tank; more than one faults are detect- ed at the same time, the most •...
USEFUL ADVICE Water comes out of the pressure relief valve Check if the filling cock is closed tightly (see "Refilling procedure" on page 12). Check on the pressure gauge that the pres- sure in the central heating circuit is not close to 3 bars.
USEFUL ADVICE (not used) Flow rate PWM pump speed percentage Fan speed (RPM/100) (not used) Last error code Second-to-last error code Calculated heating set Fig. 3.7 point (with climatic curve or configured set) Number of weeks to maintenance Flue probe and safety thermal fuse If the flue thermal cut-off fuse is triggered, the boiler goes into...
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Main diagram Fig. 4.2 3 Condensate drain pipe 19 NTC heating delivery probe - NTC maxi- 4 C.H. flow valve mum temperature 5 Gas inlet valve 20 Flame-detecting electrode/Ignition elec- 6 C.H. pressure relief valve pipe trode 7 Main circuit drain valve 21 C.H.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION 26 Gas valve 27 Gas valve outlet test point 28 Primary circuit pressure switch 29 Condensate trap 30 Fan 31 Air manifold 32 Air/gas mixer 33 Burner 34 C.H. expansion tank 35 Flue outlet pipe 36 Air intake pipe 37 Flue exhaust sampling point 38 Air sampling point 39 By-pass valve...
The height difference between the pressure relief valve and the highest point in the sys- Model BASICA COND 28S (M275V.28 SR) tem may be 10 m at most. For greater differences, increase the pre- Pressure (bar) 0,55...
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Technical data BASICA COND 28S (M275V.28 SR) Heat input Gas supply pressures 27,5 mbar Nominal net BTU/h 93834 2000 30,5 Natural G20 1700 Nominal gross BTU/h 104156 2500 3700 Minimum net BTU/h 21155 Propane G31 2500 4500 Minimum gross BTU/h 23482 Gas rate maximum Useful output...
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION Other specifications Flue design Height Boiler type B23P C13 C33 C43 C53 C63 C83 C93 Width Ø Coaxial 60/100 Depth Ø Twin split pipes 80/80 Weight (dry) 30,8 Ø Roof 60/100 Water volume in the boiler (up to 1 l (kg) Ø...
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION Model(s): BASICA COND 28S M275V.28 SR Condensing boiler: Low-temperature boiler (**): B1 boiler: Cogeneration space heater: If yes, equipped with a supplementary heater: Combination heater: Item Symbol Value Unit Item Symbol Value Unit Seasonal space heating Rated heat output η...
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Related documents The installation of this appliance must be in accordance with the relevant requirements of the current Gas Safe (Installation & Use) Regulations, the Local Building Regulations, the current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations, the Regulations and by-laws of the local water un- Benchmark places responsibilities on both dertaking, and in Scotland, in accordance with manufacturers and installers.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS guidance on this aspect. A compartment used to enclose the appliance must be designed specifically for this purpose. This appliance is not suitable for external installation. Flue system The provision for satisfactory flue termination must be made as described in BS 5440 part 1. For Ireland (IE), refer to I.S.813.2002.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Minimum dimensions Symbol Location position (mm) Directly below an opening, air brick, opening window, etc. Above an opening, air brick, opening window, etc. Horizontally to an opening, air brick, opening window, etc. Below temperature-sensitive building components, e.g. D ** plastic gutter soil pipes or drain pipes E ** Below eaves...
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Air supply If a part of the drainpipe runs externally this part should be kept as short as possible and The room in which the boiler is installed does protected to reduce the risk of freezing. not require a purpose provided air vent. Connection of condensate drainage pipe to internal soil and vent stack.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Water circulation (C.H.) • A WRAS approved dry trap such as the Te- sla DTUN 1522 is utilised. Detailed recommendations are given in BS • That the condensate is connected down- 6798, BSEN 12828: 2003, BSEN 12831: 2003 stream of the trap as shown in the drawing &...
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS facilitate complete filling of the system. with either plastic or copper pipes, it is impor- tant the system is fully flushed, on completion, Expansion vessel to ensure flux residues, swarf, oils and other The appliance has an integral sealed expan- installation debris is removed.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION The safety relief valve and the condensate drain must be connected to a suitable drain, Warnings or discharged in a safe manner. The use of gas appliances is The electrical wiring must conform with cur- subject to statutory control; it is essential to observe the current rent Regulations, in particular: regulations and laws in force...
We recommend the use of a suitable Build- cert approved universal inhibitor to protect the C.H. system from corrosion. Biasi UK strongly recommend that matched - 34 -...
INSTALLATION Overall dimensions Joints The boiler respects the following dimen- The boiler uses the following fittings: sions: Pipe sizes Functions (o.d) Ø80 Ø80 Gas, C.H. return, C.H. flow Ø 22 mm Pressure relief valve Ø 15 mm Ø100 Ø 20 mm Condensate drain (rubber) sizes in mm o.d.
INSTALLATION Choice of flue The flue exhaust/air intake can be installed in the mode: The terminal must be higher than the boiler. The following kits to be connected to the boiler are available: Fig. 6.4 Wall flue exhaust kit (Fig. 6.6 A) This kit allows the flues to be exhausted in Fitting the flue system the rear wall or at the side of the boiler.
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INSTALLATION Coaxial pipe Ø 60/100 with 90° bend (B) For the bend of 45° loss 0.9 m Nominal length 1.55 m For the bend of 90° loss 1.65 m Minimum length 0.5 m Type C Maximum length 10 m 90° Additional bends at 45°...
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INSTALLATION Pluming kit A (Fig. 6.10) Pluming kit B (Fig. 6.11) (Fig. 6.12) Coaxial Ø 60/100 mm + vertical part Ø 60 Push on type Ø 60 mm vertical plume man- mm (flue outlet). agement kit This kit allows the products of combustion to Coaxial Ø...
INSTALLATION ”a” vertical length (m) Allowed values ”b” horizontal length (m) Fig. 6.12 A Plume deflector is available to assist in overcoming boundary nuisance issues. Fig. 6.15 • Unscrew the screw "N" (Fig. 6.14) and turn the control panel "P", as shown in Fig.
INSTALLATION switch to the power supply terminal block of the boiler Fig. 6.17 keeping the same connections for the live (brown wire) and the neutral (blue wire). External 3A fuse or fused plug with same current rating is recommended. • Connect the earth cable (yellow/green) to an effective earth plant.
INSTALLATION Do not connect live wires to ter- Boiler side minals to which the room ther- mostat must be connected. 6.11 Installation of the external temperature probe (optional) The external probe must be installed on the external wall of the building avoiding: •...
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INSTALLATION Thus, with the hydraulic separator, it is pos- sible to have a constant flow rate production circuit and a variable flow rate distribution circuit. Hydraulic system examples Top zone + low temperature zone. External probe Low temperature Hight temperature Fig.
COMMISSIONING COMMISSIONING Warnings The commissioning of this boiler and sys- tem must only be undertaken by a Gas Safe Registered Engineer in accordance with the requirements of the Gas Safe In- stallation and Use Regulations and be ap- proved by Gas Safe. Ensure that the Benchmark Checklist is satisfactorily completed during the com- missioning process.
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COMMISSIONING • Gradually open stopcock at the filling point proved label should be used. connection to the C.H. system until water is heard to flow; do not open fully. • Electrically power the boiler by switching on • Open each radiator air vent starting at the the double pole isolation switch.
COMMISSIONING • Once the pump has been released, open Sampling points the gas cock and check that the boiler op- Flue exhaust erates correctly both in domestic hot water and heating modes. • Check the gas pressures and flow rates as shown in section "GAS CONVERSION"...
COMMISSIONING nite and operate perfectly normally. If external controls are fitted (e.g. Timeclock, room thermostat) ensure they ”call for heat”. • Electrically power the boiler by switching on the double pole isolation switch. The LCD display shows the OFF status (only the heat- ing antifreeze functions is active) (Fig.
COMMISSIONING • Make sure that the ambient thermostat is in be necessary to repeat the resetting operation the “heat request” position”. several times so as to remove the air present • Check the correct functioning of the boiler in the pipework. both in domestic hot water mode and in heating mode.
COMMISSIONING nical data BASICA COND 28S (M275V.28 SR)" on pag. 24 (Flue gas figures). 7.11 Checking the condensate drain pipe Check the soundness and integrity of the con- densate drain pipe. Verify the cleanness and correct filling of the condensate traps.
ADVANCED COMMISSIONING ADVANCED COMMISSIONING next segment. • Press the 14 button to set "1 9 -", then Access parameters for installer press 10 to confirm the 9 and go to the next segment. Enter “programming mode” by holding down • Press the 14 button to set "1 9 8", then buttons 15 and 16 (Fig.
ADVANCED COMMISSIONING • Press 10 or 11 (Fig. 8.1) to confirm the Delivery temperature °C (25-85°C) value entered and return to the list of pa- rameters (Fig. 8.4). • Press the 15 button (Fig. 8.1) to exit “pro- gramming mode”. Setting the K coefficient of the external temperature probe The boiler is set with a K coefficient equal to...
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ADVANCED COMMISSIONING Sequence for setting the K coefficient • Enter “programming mode” by pressing the 15 and 16 keys simultaneously for 5 RESET seconds (Fig. 8.9). The code P00 appears on the display, indicating entry into “pa- rameter P00” (Fig. 8.10). Fig.
ADVANCED COMMISSIONING At this point the system delivery tempera- Delivery ture will follow the trend in relation to the set temperature °C K coefficient. (25-55°C) If the room temperature is not comfortable, + 5 °C you can increase or decrease the heating system delivery temperature by ±...
ADVANCED COMMISSIONING Selecting the heating tempera- heating system needs, once the climatic ture set curve has been set, the maximum tempera- ture can be lowered. Depending on the type of high or low tem- perature heating system, the temperature • Enter “programming mode” by following setting range can be set.
ADVANCED COMMISSIONING • Press 10 or 11 (Fig. 8.19) to confirm the ward), until the LCD display shows the code P03, indicating entry into “parameter value entered and return to the list of pa- rameters (Fig. 8.20). P03” (Fig. 8.23). •...
ADVANCED COMMISSIONING the 15 and 16 keys simultaneously for 5 seconds (Fig. 8.25) until the code P00 ap- pears on the display, indicating entry into RESET “parameter P00” (Fig. 8.26). Fig. 8.28 • It is possible to modify the value of param- eter 05 from 0 to 255 minutes by pressing the 13 or 14 keys.
ADVANCED COMMISSIONING RESET RESET Fig. 8.30 Fig. 8.32 • By using buttons 13 or 14 (Fig. 8.29) it is • Scroll through the various parameters us- possible to modify the value of parameter ing 10 or 11 until the LCD display shows A49: the message Cod, indicating entry into 39 = factory reset...
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ADVANCED COMMISSIONING possible to modify the value of parameter • Press 10 or 11 (Fig. 8.31) to confirm the P10 (Fig. 8.35): value entered and return to the list of pa- 05 = M275V.28 SR rameters (Fig. 8.36). • Press 10 and hold until the LCD display shows the code P09, indicating entry into RESET “parameter P09”...
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ADVANCED COMMISSIONING A00 (Fig. 8.41). shows the code A02, indicating entry into 00 = D.H.W./C.H. (factory setting) “parameter A02” (Fig. 8.44). 01 = Storage tank 02 = Only C.H. (correct) RESET RESET Fig. 8.44 • By using buttons 13 or 14 (Fig. 8.31) it is Fig.
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ADVANCED COMMISSIONING • Press 10 (Fig. 8.31) to confirm the value A38 (Fig. 8.50). 60 = Default entered and return to the list of param- eters (Fig. 8.45). 10 = Correct • Press button 10 and hold until the LCD display shows the code A21, indicating RESET entry into “parameter A21”...
GAS CONVERSION GAS CONVERSION • Carry out gas conversion by correctly replacing the gas restrictor (Fig. 9.2), re- Warnings ferring to section "Technical data BASICA COND 28S (M275V.28 SR)" on pag. 24. The commissioning of this boiler and system must only be undertaken by a Gas restrictor Gas Safe Registered Engineer, quali- fied to work on Liquefied Petroleum Gas...
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GAS CONVERSION instructions given in the Service manual, section Gas valve - Adjustment. • Reposition the control panel and reas- semble the front panel of the body. • Apply the label indicating the type of gas and the pressure value for which the unit is set.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 10.1 Warnings The procedures detailed in this chapter must be carried out only by a Gas Safe Registered Engineer. Thus you are ad- vised to contact an Authorised Service Agent. For Ireland (IE), the servicing work must be carried out by a competent RGII reg- istered Person.
MAINTENANCE possible to modify the value of parameter A50: 00 = Maintenance period not activated 01 = Maintenance period activated • Press 10 or 11 (Fig. 10.1) to confirm the value entered and return to the list of pa- rameters (Fig. 10.3). •...
MAINTENANCE 10.4 Reassembly the external panels Side panels CLOSED Fit the external panels "F" and "H" in the reverse order to that described on section "Dismantling the external panels" on page Main circuit drain valve Front panel • Fit the front panel "E" in the reverse order OPEN to that described on section "Dismantling the external panels"...
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MAINTENANCE Fig. 10.11 • Unscrew screws "M" and remove the fan burner unit 33 (Fig. 10.10). • Extract the burner casing by pulling it out- wards. • The silicon seal on the front wall of the combustion chamber Fig. 10.12 must be replaced if worn.
MAINTENANCE Electrodes disclaimer. More specific maintenance will be valuated Note to service engineers: It is and carried out by a competent Gas Safe required that the burner seal, Registered Engineer. lip seal and mixing chamber Attention, to reassemble repeat seal along with the flame de- the operations carried out in re- tection electrode are inspected verse order.
• Check the combustion of the boiler using the outlets located on the flue tubes (Fig. 10.14) and compare the data measured with that following. Model BASICA COND 28S - M275V.28 SR Nominal heat input 21,0 (A) (E) Nominal efficiency...
MAINTENANCE pressure" on page 45 of this manual. Flue sweep function at minimum output in domestic hot water mode • Scroll through the various menus by 10.13 Water inhibitor concentration pressing the keys 10 (back) or 11 (for- Where chemical products are used the level ward), until the LCD display shows the of water treatment should be checked on an code P06, indicating entry into “parameter...
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MAINTENANCE tion of the “chimney sweep function” at minimum output in domestic hot water mode. • Press the 10 key (Fig. 10.17) to confirm the value entered and activate the func- tion (Fig. 10.22). RESET Fig. 10.22 Flue sweep function at maximum output in heating mode •...
Benchmark Commissioning & Warranty Validation Service Record It is a requirement that the boiler is installed and commissioned to the manufacturers’ instructions and the data fields on the commissioning checklist completed in full. To instigate the boiler warranty the boiler needs to be registered with the manufacturer within one month of the installation.
GAS BOILER SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST & WARRANTY VALIDATION RECORD Address: Boiler make and model: Boiler serial number: Commissioned by (PRINT NAME): Gas Safe registration number: Company name: Telephone number: Company email: Company address: Commissioning date: Heating and hot water system complies with the appropriate Building Regulations? Optional: Building Regulations Notification Number (if applicable): Time, temperature control and boiler interlock provided for central heating and hot water Boiler Plus requirements (tick the appropriate box(s))
SERVICE & INTERIM BOILER WORK RECORD It is recommended that your boiler and heating system are regularly serviced and maintained, in line with manufacturers’ instructions, and that the appropriate service / interim work record is completed. Service provider When completing a service record (as below), please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturers’ instructions. Always use the manufacturers’...
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SERVICE & INTERIM BOILER WORK RECORD It is recommended that your boiler and heating system are regularly serviced and maintained, in line with manufacturers’ instructions, and that the appropriate service / interim work record is completed. Service provider When completing a service record (as below), please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturers’ instructions. Always use the manufacturers specified spare parts.
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