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Direct, Indirect & Solar Unvented Cylinder Installation & Maintenance Manual REGISTER THIS PRODUCT ONLINE WITHIN 28 DAYS OF COMMISSIONING UNITED KINGDOM / IRELAND https://register-products.joule.ie JL-CYDID-INS-008 Cyclone Direct / Indirect Installation Guide...
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Cylinder cylinder badge Project ref. on supplied schematic Direct Gas Fire Cylinder Located on cylinder badge Was a Pre-Plumbed cylinder installed too? Sheet too Joule™ Advance Installer I accept the terms and conditions in the installation manual www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
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Joule™ Product Warranty Terms & Conditions Joule™ Cyclone Unvented Kit & Other Components The Joule™ Cyclone stainless steel vessel car The Joule™ 25-year warranty covers Joule™ cylin - ries a fully transferable 25-year guarantee against ders installed in domestic properties against corrosion faulty materials or manufacture provided that: for a period of 25 years from the date of purchase.
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Warning To The Installer viced annually. commencing. and the code of practice can be obtained from www.centralheating.co.uk tion to install. must be completed and left with the house holder. placement parts. Installed by Installer Name Address Contact Tel. Completion Date www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
Table Of Contents Introduction ErP Product Fiche Testing Smart Control Immersion Setup Immersion Testing Maintenance Troubleshooting Service Record Notes Cyclone Direct / Indirect Installation Guide...
It is important to carefully read the manual to understand all the information to enable safe installa and replacement of parts for the cylinder purchased. Joule™ will not accept any liability in the event of damage for not complying with the guidance in this instruction manual.
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Visit www.centralheating.co.uk HWA Charter Member Joule™ are proud to be a charter member of the the Hot Water Association (HWA), that has been The objectives of the HWA are “To be recognised as the leading body in domestic hot water storage and, through cooperation and partnerships, to support, drive and promote the sustained growth and improvement of standards within the entire domestic hot water industry”.
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Water Chemistry This water heater must be installed in accordance with this advice to be covered by the Joule™ war ranty. This water heater is manufactured to suit the water conditions of most public reticulated water the water heater and its operation and/or life expectancy. If you are unsure of your water chemistry, you may be able to obtain information from your local water supply authority.
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Some water analysis reports may state the conductivity of the water rather than the level of total dis The Joule™ warranty will not cover resultant faults to the storage cylinder if this water heater is any time i.e. due to sediment build up.
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If any of the water parameters are higher than set out in the table including Total Hardness regardless of whether or not it is fed from a main water connection a Joule™ Wellmaster cylinder must be used. Siting The Unit This unit can supply outlets above it or at some distance from it but any outlets above the unit will length of the “dead leg”...
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Select a suitable position for the expansion vessel. Mount it to the wall using the bracket provided the top of the vessel is accessible for servicing. The pipe connecting the expansion vessel to the system should have a diameter of not less than 15mm and must not contain any restrictions. Cyclone Direct / Indirect Installation Guide...
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15mm pipe. A suitable WRAS approved stainless steel or bronze circulation pump must be used. vessel into the circuit to accommodate the increased system water volume. Secondary circulation should be noted that the use of a secondary circulation circuit can increase running costs as there energy losses to a minimum. www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
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Inappropriate adjustments can lead to the damages in the system. If any changes are made to the cylinder, the controls, the water and power supply lines or the expansion relief components there is a risk of steam escaping or rupture to the system. Cyclone Direct / Indirect Installation Guide...
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Potable Expansion Vessel cold feed between Inlet Valve and cylinder Tundish as shown in this diagram and also reference to page 43-45 Secondary Return Failure to install unvented kit correctly invalidate warranty and does not comply with www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
The immersion heater must be completely submerged in water with a minimum of 200mm of water above the top of the immersion. Wire the immersion through a double pole fused spur. The contact separation must be no less than 3mm with a minimum breaking capacity of 16A. Cyclone Direct / Indirect Installation Guide...
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Smart Immersion Functions temperatures through the day MANUAL tively the user can select the manual mode. www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
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5. Ensure that the terminal screws are not over �ghtened as t 1. Earth connec�on (green & yellow) should be made firmly t WIRING: Cyclone Direct / Indirect Installation Guide broken off. terminals a�achments provided. 1. Earth connec�on (green & yellow) should be made firmly t WARNING: THIS DEVICE MUST BE EARTHED 2.
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WARNING: THIS DEVICE MUST BE EARTHED earth post (marked “E”) using the www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie WIRING: earth post (marked “E”) using the 1. Earth connec�on (green & yellow) should be made firmly to the earth post (marked “E”) using the...
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2. The Live Supply (brown) from the mains supply cable to the thermostat terminal marked “L” 3. The Neutral connec�on (blue) from the mains supply cable to the thermostat terminal marked “N” Website: www.thermowa�.com Contact: thermowa�service@thermowa�.com Cyclone Direct / Indirect Installation Guide...
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Un-Plumbed Cylinder Schematic Mechanical Diagram S-Plan Mechanical Diagram S-Plan High Limit Stat Stat Secondary Return Non Return Valve (not supplied) Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve Isolation Valve (not supplied) 2-port Zone Valve (one only supplied) 10 Tundish www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
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The operating thermostat which controls the temperature of the domestic hot water reset button must be pressed in. Joule™ cannot be responsible if alternative wiring plans are used. supply to the unit before removal of the cover. www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
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18 and 27m at least 3 sizes larger, and so on. and the worked example. An alternative approach for sizing discharge pipes would be to follow water for domestic use within buildings and their curtilages. bends in the pipework. these locations. Cyclone Direct / Indirect Installation Guide...
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22mm 28mm 35mm 28mm 35mm 42mm 35mm 42mm 54mm Max. length of straight pipe (no bends or elbows) maximum length for each bend 0.8m 1.0m 1.4m 1.0m 1.4m 1.7m 1.4m 1.7m 2.3m or elbow in the discharge pipe www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
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. l l section 3.56, Table 1 and Fixed Grating worked example) Trapped Gulley metallic rainwater goods may be damaged by such discharges. It is not acceptable to discharge straight into a soil pipe. Cyclone Direct / Indirect Installation Guide...
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Indirect Units Fill the primary circuit according to the boiler manufacturers’ commissioning instructions. Any addi tives used in the heating system water circulating through the cylinder coil must be compatible for use with stainless steel cylinders. Storage Temperature www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
It is essential that the following checks are performed by a competent installer on an annual basis. This is commonly done at the same time as the annual boiler service. seconds. Release and make sure it resets correctly. sion heater replacement. Cyclone Direct / Indirect Installation Guide...
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Thread the Immersion by hand until it is hand tight and then tighten gently to allow the o-rings to create a water tight seal. Inspection tion in the cylinder. Safety Valve Checks Water discharges from either the temperature/pressure relief valve or the expansion relief valve indicates a problem. tively. the tundish. installer www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
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In the event of a problem please contact your installer and the contact details in this installation manual. Log Book The installer must comply with all of the installation instructions contained within this installation the unit. be installed by installers who have completed an accredited competent person’s scheme and who Cyclone Direct / Indirect Installation Guide...
CALL OUT A COMPETENT PLUMBER TO SERVICE THE UNIT. Tell them you have a fault on an unvented cylinder. We stock all the spare parts they may need and Joule™ can be contacted via telephone numbers on back page. www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
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Loose airing cupboard pipework. Install extra clips. in the morning Hot or warm water from If tap runs cold after a minute or Insulate/re-route. cold tap so the pipe is picking up heat from heating pipework. Cyclone Direct / Indirect Installation Guide...
Service 1 Date ......Date ......Engineer Name ............... Engineer Name ............... Company Name ............... Company Name ............... Telephone No ............... Telephone No ............... Comments ............... Comments ............................................................................................................................. Signature ............... Signature ............... www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
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