TABLE OF CONTENTS The Benchmark Scheme Page 2 GENERAL INFORMATION Page 3 Guarantee Page 3 How the Appliance Works Page 3 Delivery Page 4 INSTALLATION Page 5 Water Regulations Page 5 Building Regulations Page 5 General Guidance Page 5 Cold Water Supply Page 5 Siting and Fixing Page 6...
This manual is an integral and essential part of the product. It should be kept GENERAL with the appliance so that it can be consulted by the user and/or authorised INFORMATION personnel. Please read carefully the instructions and notices about the appliance contained in this manual, as they provide important information regarding the safe installation, use and maintenance of the cylinder.
These comprise a combined line strainer/pressure reducing valve and core non-return valve/expansion relief valve. ELIVERY The Ariston range of Unvented Cylinders are available in the following options: The Wall-hung ProTech range (50, 80, 100 litre models), which are supplied as follows;...
valve and tundish), 2 x motorised valves (non-high temperature), 2 x Immersion heaters and thermostats with thermal cut-out, 2 x cylinder thermostats with thermal cut-out, 1 x elongated thermostat pocket (for solar applications), feet (x3), expansion vessel mounting bracket and hose, instructions for installation, servicing and use and the Benchmark Log Book.
This thermostat and pocket must now be fitted to the top thermostat connection. Please also refer to Section 2.3 General Guidance Options A and B (page 5) of this manual. For further technical advice, please contact the Ariston Technical Advice Line on 0870 241 8180.
For floor standing models: ONNECTION OF AINS On the front of the unit there is a label to identify the connection ports. ATER UPPLY Please check this before making any connection to the unit. For units up to 300 litres it is recommended that all mains cold water supply pipe work is a minimum of 22mm, with the exception of model ST 50 ProTech where 15mm can be used.
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STD 125-150-210-300 D IRECT ST P 50-80-100 ITD 125-150-175-210-250-300 D IRECT COLD PRESSURE + TEMPERATURE MAINS-IN RELIEF VALVE 22mm COMBINATION VALVE COLD MAINS-IN 15/22mm EXPANSION VESSEL COMBINATION VALVE 15mm EXPANSION PRESSURE + TEMPERATURE VESSEL RELIEF VALVE HOT SUPPLY 22mm HOT SUPPLY 15/22mm EXPANSION RELIEF PIPE...
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ITSI 210-250-300 I 500 STI P NDIRECT LINKED COILS COLD MAINS-IN 28mm COLD COMBINATION MAINS-IN VALVE 22mm COMBINATION VALVE EXPANSION VESSEL EXPANSION VESSEL HOT SUPPLY 28mm PRESSURE + PRESSURE + TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE RELIEF VALVE RELIEF VALVE HOT SUPPLY 22mm EXPANSION RELIEF FLOW PIPE ZONE...
The cold water combination valve may be fitted in close proximity to the ATER cylinder, or alternatively, it may be separated to allow the pressure reducing OMBINATION ALVE valve where the mains supply enters the property allowing for balanced cold water throughout the whole property whilst the 6 bar safety valve is fitted in close proximity to the cylinder.
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3/4” B.S.P. CONNECTION FOR EXPANSION VESSEL 22mm COLD 6 BAR 22mm TO WATER HEATER MAINS IN SERVICEABLE 3/4” PRESSURE REDUCING CARTRIDGE AND LINE STRAINER 15mm EXPANSION RELIEF (SET AT 3.5 BAR) OUTLET TO TUNDISH EXPANSION RELIEF VALVE (SET AT 6 BAR) 22mm COLD 22mm TO CYLINDER MAINS IN...
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3/4” B.S.P. CONNECTION FOR EXPANSION VESSEL 22mm COLD 22mm TO WATER HEATER MAINS IN 15mm EXPANSION RELIEF OUTLET TO TUNDISH SERVICEABLE 3/4” PRESSURE REDUCING CARTRIDGE AND LINE STRAINER (SET AT 3.5 BAR) EXPANSION RELIEF VALVE (SET AT 6 BAR) 22mm COLD MAINS IN 22mm TO CYLINDER NON-RETURN VALVE...
It is recommended that a 22mm pipe run should supply the outlets ONNECTION TO ERVICES throughout the building, especially to baths and showers. Short runs of 15mm pipe may be used to connect basins and sinks. On floor-standing models a secondary return may be fitted (consult the label 3.10 ECONDARY ETURN...
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The single common discharge pipe should be at least one pipe size large than the largest individual discharge pipe to be connected. If unvented hot water storage systems are installed where discharges from safety devices may not be apparent i.e. in dwellings occupied by the blind, infirm or disabled people, consideration should be given to the installation of an electronically operated device to warn when discharge takes...
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WORKED EXAMPLE The example below is for a G1⁄2 temperature & pressure relief valve with a discharge pipe (D2) having 4 no. elbows and length of 7m from the tundish to the point of discharge. From T ABLE Maximum resistance allowed for a straight length of 22mm copper discharge pipe (D2) from G1⁄2 temperature &...
The electrical installation must be in accordance with the current I.E.E. 3.12 E LECTRICAL wiring regulations. ONNECTION PROTECH ELECTRONIC ANTI-CORROSION SYSTEM (ST Range & 500 litre models only) : The ProTech anti-corrosion system MUST be permanently MPORTANT connected to a fused non-switched 240V electricity supply see F 2.12.
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FITTING IMMERSION HEATER(S) (100 - 300 litre foor standing only) These are supplied with but not fitted to 100 - 300 floor-standing models. A sealing gasket is supplied with each element, however the use of a suitable silicone based sealing compound is recommended to ensure a correct seal. Care must be taken not to cross thread the immersion heater(s) when fitting.
3.13 Should the Economy 7 system not to be used, a separate 13 amp supply to LECTRICAL IAGRAMS each element will be required through a double pole fused isolating switch having a contact gap of at least 3mm on each pole.The immersion heater shall be installed with 85°C rubber insulated HOFR-sheathed flexible cable complying with Table 8 of BS 6141: 1991.
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. 2.16 MPORTANT HEN WIRING THE LITRE CYLINDERS IMMERSION HEATER ENSURE THAT A SUITABLE HEAT RESISTANT CABLE RATED ABOVE THE PROTECTIVE DEVICE IS USED MM FOR...
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Wiring diagram for two 2 Port Valves with Ariston GENUS HE, CLAS HE and CLAS boilers with 2 zone clip in fitted. ITSI ITH REGARDS TO THE RIMO CYLINDERS MORE DETAILED WIRING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE CONTACT 0870 241 8180. THE TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT ON...
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Wiring diagram for two 2 Port Valves ITSI NOTE ITH REGARDS TO THE RIMO CYLINDERS MORE DETAILED WIRING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE CONTACT 0870 241 8180. THE TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT ON...
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Wiring diagram for a 3 Port Valve & 2 Port Valve...
The thermostat(s) on the immersion heater(s) should be adjusted to trip at COMMISSIONING 60-65°C. This is the ideal temperature to prolong element life in hard water areas. Scale on the sheath builds up more rapidly at temperatures above this causing the element to overheat and premature failure can occur. Higher temperatures without additional controls would result in scalding.
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8) Check for leaks around the controls and immersion heaters and again after the unit has heated up; 9) Check that no water is passing to waste through the relief valves; 10) Test the operation of the temperature & pressure relief and expansion valves by lifting/turning the manually operated test lever/cap and observing that water flows through freely and safely to waste;...
To ensure efficient and safe operation, and to maintain the warranty, it is MAINTENANCE necessary to ensure the appliance is serviced annually by a competent person. Before servicing, preliminary electrical system checks must be carried out to ensure electrical safety (i.e. polarity, earth continuity, resistance to earth and short circuit).
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closes after testing); 4) Expansion relief valve - check manually by turning the test knob (ensure valve closes after testing); 5) Discharge pipes (D1) - from both temperature & pressure relief and expansion relief valve for obstructions; 6) Tundish & discharge pipe (D2) - open either valve gradually to produce a full bore discharge into tundish and D2 without any back pressure;...
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Unvented Controls(s) Check controls as per the following: 1) Line strainer - with the water supply turned off remove screen from strainer and clean of any detritus; 2) Expansion vessel - with the water supply turned off and taps open, check expansion vessel pressure and top up as necessary;...
FAULT FINDING FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY 1) Mains cold water Check and open Isolating supply shut off and/or stop valve. Check water, Local Water Authority NO HOT WATER 2) Line strainer Turn off mains water supply, FLOW blocked remove line strainer and clean 3) Cold Water Check direction of flow...
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