Glow-worm Flurocyl 200 I Installation And Servicing
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- Page 1 Installation and Servicing Flurocyl Solar Hot Water Cylinder 200 l 250 l 300 l www.glow-worm.co.uk...
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Page 2: Customer Service
Guarantee Registration Thank you for installing a new Glow-worm solar system. Glow-worm products are manufactured to the very highest standard so we are pleased to offer our customers a Comprehensive Guarantee. This product is guaranteed for 4 months from the date of installation or 30 months from the date of manufacture, whichever is the shorter, for parts and labour. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
These instructions consist of, Installation, Servicing, Fault Finding and Replacement of Parts. The instructions are an integral part of the product and must, be handed to the user on completion of the installation. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION Warnings Important Information INTRODUCTION Statutory Requirements Safety Instructions Product Specifications INSTALLATION... -
Page 4: Important Information
The flurocyl must be installed by a competent person, who is responsible for adhering to Under no circumstances should you ever attempt to make alterations to these Under no circumstances must the user interfere with or adjust sealed parts. Installation and Use Regulations In your own interests and that of safety, it is the LAW that this product is installed by a competent person in accordance with the current issue of these regulations. -
Page 5: Domestic Hot Water
IMPORTANT: Where no British Standards exists, materials and equipment should be fit for their purpose and of suitable quality and workmanship. The installation of this product must be carried out by a competent person in accordance the rules in force in the countries of destination. -
Page 6: Product Specifications
Safety instructions NOTE: In the event of leaks in the water pipework close the main cold water stop valve. This is often located under a kitchen sink. IMPORTANT: A thermostatic mixing valve must be fitted to the outlet of the cylinder and can be adjusted to the desired domestic hot water temperature by an installation or service engineer. - Page 7 300 l 250 l 200 l Flurocyl cylinder heat-up times (boiler part) Flow available (litres/min) at entry to system Flurocyl DHW flow rates at 60°C NOTE: The heat-up time is based on a primary flow rate of 9 l/min at 80 °C. Temperature rise from 5 °C to 65 °C Static operating pressure of the cold water supply The displayed flow rates apply to installations in which the cold water supply is of appropriate dynamic pressure.
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Page 8: Intended Use
1.1 Intended use The Glow-worm Flurocyl 00 l, Flurocyl 50 l and Flurocyl 300 l are unvented, indirectly heated hot water cylinders for use with solar systems and boilers for the provision of domestic hot water. IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! The appliances may only be used to heat up potable water. - Page 9 1 Product Specifications Immersion heater Boiler Flow Boiler Return Dimensions Flurocyl 468 499 00 l Flurocyl 758 789 50 l Flurocyl 078 09 300 l Hot water connection Temperature and pressure relief valve Solar circuit Flow Cold water supply Solar circuit Return 45°...
- Page 10 1 Product Specifications Solar Pump Unit Flow 2 Port Valve Automatic Air Separator System Boiler Flow Return 2 Port Valve Flurosorb Protection Vessel (optional) Solar Expansion Vessel Return Flurocyl Immersion Heater Drinking Water Expansion Vessel Diagram .6...
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Page 11: Installation
Flurocyl pack contents Item Description Flurocyl solar cylinder Cold water control pack with tundish Motorised port valve DHW expansion vessel 8 l DHW expansion vessel 5 l DHW Expansion vessel mounting bracket Carrying handle Compression Fittings Drain valve Thermostatic Mixing Valve 2 Installation Qty. -
Page 12: Thermostatic Mixing Valve
Immersion heater Immersion heater thermal cut out thermostat 65° 65° Cylinder thermostat Cylinder thermostat Immersion thermal cut out heater Flow (solar circuit) (solar circuit) Adjustable feet 2.1 Locating the cylinder Locate the solar cylinder at an appropriate place in the building, while observing the following: The discharge pipe from the tundish must be installed at a minimum slope of :00 and end at a safe and visible point,... -
Page 13: Mains Water Supply
BOILER MOTORISED MOTORISED 2 PORT VAVE 2 PORT VAVE 2.6 Mains water supply The performance of unvented cylinders depends on the available mains water pressure and the pipe size. In order for the performance of the Flurocyl solar cylinder to be ideal, an appropriate cold water supply must be available. -
Page 14: Discharge Pipework
2.7 Cold water inlet controls and pipework Connect both parts of the water control pack. When installing the valves, make sure they are aligned in such a way that the 5mm connection of the expansion relief valve can be connected to the tundish. Install the assembled water control pack in the cold water supply at an appropriate place next to the solar cylinder. - Page 15 Minimum diameter Maximum of the discharge permissible pipe from the total resistance, tundish expressed as straight pipe length (without elbows or bends) mm Up to 9m 8mm Up to 8m 35mm Up to 7m Examples: mm discharge pipe with 4 elbows and of 7m length from the tundish to the discharge point: Resistance for 4 elbows per 0.8m = Resistance for discharge pipe...
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Page 16: Electrical Installation
2.10 Electrical installation Remove the front fascia panel. Wiring should be performed by a competent person in accordance with the building regulations, Part P of the current IEE regulations and further applicable regulations and directives. The discharge pipes of the tundish, drain valves, motorised valves etc. -
Page 17: Wiring Diagram
230v~ PCSA E N L E N FUSED AT 3A FLUROPRO CONTROLLER TERMINAL BLOCK COMMON 230V MAINS TERMINAL BLOCK Double L N E pole isolator AT 3A 230V~50Hz MAINS SUPPLY Wiring diagram 2 Installation NTCA TAC1 TAC2 GAIN RETURN PIPE BROWN BLUE BLACK... -
Page 18: Setting The Thermostatic Mixing Valve
3.1 Filling the secondary circuit IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Do not manually open the temperature/pressure relief valve or the expansion vessel for venting purposes. Any foreign matter in the pipework may cause damage to the valve seats. Make sure the cylinder drain valve is closed. Open all cold and hot water taps and the corresponding outlets. -
Page 19: Inspection And Maintenance
4 Inspection and Maintenance 4.1 Checking the temperature / pressure relief valve and expansion relief valve Actuate each valve manually by turning the valve cap and check whether the water flows unhindered to the discharge point via the tundish. Make sure both valves fit properly in idle position. -
Page 20: Fault Finding
The following tables provide information on possible malfunctions during the operation of the solar cylinder as well as their cause and remedy. NOTE: Only use original spare parts from Glow-worm. for the replacement of parts. We recommend making a maintenance agreement. - Page 21 Malfunction Water flows out of the expansion relief valve (only when heating up). Water comes out of the temperature and pressure relief valve (only when heating up). 5 Fault Finding Cause Dirt on the valve seat of the expansion relief valve. Pressure limiting valve defective.
- Page 24 0020055006 Glow-worm, Nottingham Road, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 JT Because of our constant endeavour for improvement, details may vary slightly from those shown in these instructions.
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