Glow-worm Micron 80FF Instructions For Use Installation And Servicing

Glow-worm Micron 80FF Instructions For Use Installation And Servicing

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Installation and Servicing

Micron
80FF
G.C. No. 41-047-51
Fanned Flue Boiler
This is a Cat I
Reference in these instructions to British Standards and Statutory
Regulations/Requirements apply only to the United Kingdom.
For Ireland the current edition of I.S.813
"Domestic Gas Installations" must be used.
The instructions consist of three parts, User, Installation and Servicing Instructions.
The instructions are an integral part of the appliance and must, to comply with the current issue of the
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, be handed to the user on completion of the installation.
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We recommend you complete and return your Guarantee Registration Card as soon as possible.
If this card is missing you can obtain a copy or record your registration by telephoning Glow-worm's own service
Our Guarantee gives you peace of mind plus valuable protection against breakdown by covering the cost of:
All replacement parts
All labour charges
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Instructions for Use

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2000225230B.09.04

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  • Page 1: Instructions For Use

    Comprehensive First Year Guarantee. We recommend you complete and return your Guarantee Registration Card as soon as possible. If this card is missing you can obtain a copy or record your registration by telephoning Glow-worm's own service organisation on 01773 828100.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This boiler is tested and certificated to EN483 for safety and performance. It is therefore important that no alteration is made to the boiler, without permission, in writing, from Glow-worm. Any alteration not approved by Glow-worm, could invalidate the certification, boiler warranty and may also infringe the current issue of the Statutory Requirements.
  • Page 3: Electrical Supply Failure

    NOTE: If the programmer is manually switched on then off when the boiler is cold, the boiler may continue to operate for about To obtain service, please call your installer or Glow-worm’s own 30 seconds before switching off. Service Organisation using the telephone number given on the front cover of these instructions.
  • Page 4: Important Notice

    Installation - 1 General TOP, SIDE FLUE OPTION WATER CONNECTIONS 22mm COPPER PIPE GAS CONNECTIONS in BSPT) REAR FLUE OPTION MODEL 80FF 298 75 122 370 146 556 67.5 100 157 40 92 108 STD/EXD. EASYFIT STD/EXD. EASYFIT All dimensions are given in millimetres Diagram 1.1 made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice.
  • Page 5 1 General 1.4 Gas Supply 1.5 Electrical Supply The gas installation shall be in accordance with the relevant WARNING: This boiler must be earthed. standards. All system components shall be of an approved type and shall In GB this is BS6891. be connected in accordance with the current issue of BS7671 and any applicable local regulations.
  • Page 6 The boiler must be mounted on a flat wall which is sufficiently document IGE/UP/7/1998. If in doubt seek advice from the local robust to take its total weight. gas undertaking or Glow-worm. The boiler may be fitted to a wall made of combustible material. 1.15 Anti-theft Kits 1.11 Boiler Clearances...
  • Page 7: Flue And Ventilation

    Optional Wall Liner Kit No. 900862 B BELOW GUTTER, DRAIN/SOIL PIPE A Flue Bend Kit or Vertical Flue Kit up to 4 metres can be supplied, see Glow-worm's "Flue Options Guide" for C BELOW EAVES configurations available. D BELOW A BALCONY OR CAR PORT Flue Bend Pack - Pt.
  • Page 8: Water Systems

    2 Flue and Ventilation 2.3 Terminal Guard A terminal guard is required if persons could come into contact with the terminal or the terminal could be subject to damage. If a terminal guard is required, it must be positioned to provide a minimum of 50mm clearance from any part of the terminal and be central over the terminal, see diagram 2.2.
  • Page 9 3 Water Systems 3.7 Open Vented Fully Pumped Heating and 3.15 Filling a Sealed Water System Domestic Hot Water Provision for filling the system at low level must be made. The connections for the system MUST be as shown in diagrams The installation should comply with the appropriate requirements 3.1 and 3.2.
  • Page 10: Flue And Appliance Preparation

    4 Flue and Appliance Preparation Diagram 4.1 2000225230B...
  • Page 11 4 Flue and Appliance Preparation NOTE: Make sure that the ductings do not slope down towards the boiler. 4.1 Flue Position and Length Determine flue application, length and terminal position before OPTIONAL starting. FLUE COLLAR Refer to diagram 4.1. If you are using a Flue Bend or a Vertical Flue Kit, please follow the instructions supplied with the kit.
  • Page 12 This is not fitted for any other flue type/ arrangement, i.e. extension kits etc. NOTE: There are three restrictors in the loose items pack, use the one stamped "A" for the Micron 80FF. Take the terminal restrictor and position the clamping bracket WALL THICKNESS-...
  • Page 13: Boiler Installation

    5 Boiler Installation 5.1 Unpacking VIEW ON Open the carton, check the items supplied against the boiler COVER TOP pack contents list on the carton flap. 5.2 Boiler Preparation CASE With the boiler still in the bottom tray, remove the casing front SECURING cover.
  • Page 14: Water Circulation System

    5 Boiler Installation Rear Flue fixing. MOUNTING Fit the fan elbow and secure with jubilee clip to the fan outlet, do BRACKET not tighten yet, see diagram 5.7. Fit the retaining clamp of the fan elbow, bending the straps around the fan elbow raised clamping surfaces but do not fasten the clasp, see diagram 5.7.
  • Page 15 5 Boiler Installation 5.6 Control Box Access 5.9 Testing Slacken the control box securing screw, see diagram 5.10. Checks to ensure electrical safety must be carried out by a Swing the box out on its hinge. competent person. 5.7 Electrical Connection WARNING: This boiler must be earthed.
  • Page 16 5 Boiler Installation After installation of the system, preliminary electrical system NOTE : A SWITCH LIVE (Ls) SHOULD BE CONNECTED checks as below should be carried out: FROM AN EXTERNAL CONTROL. 1. Test insulation resistance to earth. IF NO EXTERNAL CONTROL IS AVAILABLE INSERT A LINK BETWEEN Lp &...
  • Page 17: Commissioning

    6 Commissioning After the burner has lit, the “Burner on” neon on the control panel IMPORTANT NOTE: The warning notice attached to will come on. the front of the boiler casing must only be removed by the user. Isolate the boiler from the electrical supply. Please ensure the “Benchmark”...
  • Page 18 6 Commissioning 6.4 Testing - Electrical Table 2 Turn the boiler temperature control knob fully clockwise to the maximum setting, which is approx. 82 C (180 80FF MIN. MED. MAX. The lighting sequence is automatic as follows: The fan will operate for 10 seconds prior to the start of the APPROX.
  • Page 19: Instructions To The User

    7 Instructions to the User Instruct and demonstrate the safe and efficient operation of the boiler, heating system and domestic hot water system. Advise the user, that to ensure the continued efficient and safe operation of the boiler it is recommended that it is checked and serviced at regular intervals.
  • Page 20: Servicing

    POINT performance specification that we require. Do not use reconditioned or copy parts that have not been clearly authorised by Glow-worm. Products of Combustion Check CLEAR AIR NOTE: To obtain a products of combustion reading, remove the PRESSURE...
  • Page 21: Fault Finding

    8 Servicing IMPORTANT: Where the flue has a rear connection (from back of casing), see diagram 5.6, it is essential to make certain that the flue duct is fully located into the fan elbow ELECTRODE 6 ± 2 until it can go no further, enabling the flue duct to make a complete seal when secured.
  • Page 22 9 Fault Finding Diagram 9.3 2000225230B...
  • Page 23 9 Fault Finding Diagram 9.4 2000225230B...
  • Page 24 9 Fault Finding PRESSURE SWITCH BROWN BLUE GREEN/YELLOW GREY BLACK PURPLE YELLOW CONTROL VALVE SAFETY TEMPERATURE LIMITER ELECTRODE THERMISTOR P.C.B (CONTROL BOARD) RESET BURNER T3.15A FUSE LIT LED MAINS SUPPLY PUMP 230V~50Hz KEY TO TERMINAL BLOCK BLOCK CONNECTOR = LIVE (Permanent) = LIVE (Switched) = NEUTRAL = EARTH MAIN...
  • Page 25: Replacement Of Parts

    10 Replacement of Parts IMPORTANT NOTES Replacement of parts must only be carried out by a competent person. Before replacing any parts isolate the boiler from the electrical supply and turn the gas supply off at the gas service cock, see diagram 6.2.
  • Page 26 10 Replacement of Parts 10.10 Insulation - diagram 10.5 10.4 Control Board (PCB), Part No. 2000227135 - diagram 10.3 Combustion Chamber Front Remove casing, see Section 5.2. Gain Access as Section 5.2. Slacken control box securing screw, see diagram 5.10. Remove the combustion chamber front, then the insulation.
  • Page 27 10 Replacement of Parts 10.11 Air Pressure Switch, Part No. 227053 - diagram 10.6 Gain Access as Section 5.2. Remove the air pressure tubes and electrical connections from the switch, release the screw and remove the switch. When fitting the replacement make sure that the plastic tubes are fitted as shown in diagram 10.6 and the electrical connections SECURING as shown in diagram 9.5...
  • Page 28: Spare Parts

    11 Spare Parts 11.1 Part Identification 11.2 Ordering The part number on the diagram location will help to identify the When ordering any spare parts please quote the number and part. description from the list together with the model name and serial number.

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