To b e l e f t w i t h t h e u s e r Hideaway 100C FF G.C. No. 41-047-42 Hideaway 115C FF G.C. No. 41-047-43 Chimney Fanned Flue Boiler Glow-worm, Nottingham Road, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1JT www.glow-worm.co.uk...
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Contents 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.
Electrical Supply Glow-worm WARNING: This boiler must be earthed. Any alteration not approved by Glow-worm, could invalidate the certification, boiler warranty and may also infringe the All system components shall be of an approved type and shall current issue of the Statutory Requirements. The...
Introduction The installation of this boiler must be carried out by a competent The Glow-worm Hideaway C FF series are fanned flue boilers person in accordance with the rules in force in the countries of with a chimney flue adapter. They provide heating and if destination.
The boiler casing can be cleaned with a damp cloth, followed by by Glow-worm a dry cloth to polish. If a part is required contact (Glow-worm’s own service Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners. organisation) using the telephone number on the inside front cover of this booklet.
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Instructions for Use To Turn the Appliance On BOILER Do not operate the boiler without water. TEMPERATURE Turn the electrical supply on to the boiler and check that all CONTROL remote controls are calling for heat. The fan will operate. It should be noted that this is a fanned flue appliance and fan operation may be heard.
BS7671. In IE: I.S.813, BS5546, BS 5449, BS 7074, BS 7593. The Seasonal Efficiency Domestic Boilers UK (SEDBUK) is "D", 100C FF = 78.9% 115C FF = 78.7%. Manufacturer’s instructions must not be taken as overriding statutory requirements. The value is used in the UK Government’s Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for energy rating of dwellings.
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It is, therefore, important that no alteration is made to the boiler unless agreed, in writing, by Glow-worm Any alteration not approved by Glow-worm, could invalidate the B.S.I. certification, boiler warranty and could infringe the current issue of the Statutory Requirements.
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1 General Data 1.7 Condensate Drain floor A plastic drain pipe may need to be fitted to allow discharge of condensate to a drain. level Condensate should, if possible, be discharged into the internal MAX.900 household draining system. If this is not practical, discharge can MIN.
1 General Data 1.9 Heating System Controls 406cm FREE AREA The heating system should have installed: a programmer and 10mm FOR VENTILATION room thermostat controlling the boiler. Thermostatic radiator valves may be installed, however they must not be fitted in a room where the room thermostat is located.
2 Water Systems The working pressure must be within the range 0.1bar to 2.7bar (1.3 to 39lbftin The boiler MUST NOT be connected to a sealed water system. 2.2 Inhibitor Attention is drawn to the current issue of BS5449 and BS7593 on the use of inhibitors in central heating systems.
BS5440 Part 1.3. If in doubt seek advice from the local gas The maximum flue length must not exceed 15m vertical. undertaking or Glow-worm If the flue exceeds the following: 100CFF - 10m, 115CFF - 11m 3.2 Chimney...
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If the boiler is to be installed in a timber frame building it should be fitted in accordance with the Institute of Gas Engineers EFFECTIVE AREA OF VENT document IGE/UP/7/1998. If in doubt seek advice from the local gas undertaking or Glow-worm 100C FF 126cm 20in 3.4 Ventilation for Boiler Installed in a Room...
4 Installation General Installation Notes ALTERNATIVE HEATING OR The appliance pack contains :- DOMESTIC Boiler. HOT WATER Casing panels, packed separately. FLOW Loose items fittings pack, see list in pack. (Thermistor phial & pocket The flue adapter with flue extension is supplied separately. must be Before installation of the boiler make sure that the location adjacent to...
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4 Installation 4.5 Pipework 4.6 Casing Brackets It is essential that any pipework or fittings do not project Fit the two upper and two front casing brackets shown in diagram 4.6, using the No.8 screws provided. more than shown in diagram 4.4. NOTE: The screws will already be fitted.
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4 Installation 4.7 Side In-fill Panel (if required) A side in-fill panel is supplied with the boiler, which can be fitted at the rear of the left or right hand side casing but can be discarded if the water connections are made on both sides of the boiler or if the boiler is screened by fixtures.
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4 Installation 4.9 Flue / Boiler Connection Remove the three self-tapping screws from the lower part of the control box support bracket, see diagram 4.9. TOGGLE LATCHES Undo the wing nut that secures the top of the heat shield and carefully hinge down control box and heat shield, see diagram 4.9.
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4 Installation 4.12 Top Casing 4.10 Water and Gas connections Refer to diagram 4.15. Replace fan access door, heat shield and control box. Fit two plastic pegs, one on each side, in the holes on the top NOTE: When replacing the fan access door make sure the lip casing.
5 Electrical Wiring CONTROL BOX SECURING COVER SCREWS TERMINAL TERMINAL BLOCK BLOCK CONNECTIONS CONTROL BOILER TEMPERATURE CONTROL Diagram 5.1 5.1 Control Box Access Remove control box cover by undoing the four securing screws CABLE (two on control box, two on the heat shield) and lift off, see CLAMP diagram 5.1.
6 Commissioning IMPORTANT NOTE: The WARNING NOTICE attached to The ignition system will operate to light the boiler. After a pre- the front casing must only be removed by the user. set time if ignition has not taken place the boiler will shutdown. Please ensure the “Benchmark”...
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SECURING PANEL and pilot lights are off. SCREWS Diagram 6.2 Gas rate: Hideaway 100C FF : 3.3m /h (115ft Hideaway 115C FF : 3.8m /h (136ft is for guidance only, dependent on the heat setting. LOCATE Turn the boiler temperature control fully anti-clockwise to “0”.
8.5 and 8.9. reconditioned or copy parts that have not been clearly authorised Remove the three self-tapping screws from the lower part of the by Glow-worm control box support bracket, see diagram 8.6. Products of Combustion Check Undo the wing nut that secures the top of the heat shield and...
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8 Servicing NOTE: When replacing the fan access door make sure the lip IGNITION, SENSING & at the top of door fits into and behind the slotted bracket located EARTH LEADS at the top of the boiler. Refer to diagram 8.7. Remove the electrical connections from the fan by pulling the insulation boots only.
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8 Servicing 8.2 Boiler Flueways 8.4 Service Checks Remove flueway baffles noting that there are 3 centre and 2 Inspect the ignition and sensing electrodes and clean and side flueway baffles, see diagram 8.8. replace as necessary, see diagram 8.12. Place a sheet of paper in the combustion chamber to catch any Check the condition of the side and rear insulation panels in the flue debris.
8 Servicing ELECTRODE SPARK GAP = 3.6 SECURING GRAPHITE SCREW COATED BURNER NUT(2) INJECTOR Diagram 8.11 Diagram 8.12 9 Fault Finding IMPORTANT. On completion of the Fault Finding task which has required the breaking and remaking of the electrical connections, the continuity, polarity, short circuit and resistance to earth checks must be repeated using a suitable multimeter.
9 Fault Finding MAINS SUPPLY BOILER TEMPERATURE 230v ~ 50Hz CONTROL AIR PRESSURE SWITCH CONNECTIONS MAIN TERMINAL STRIP CONNECTIONS PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTIONS bk BLACK br BROWN gy GREY BLUE w WHITE Diagram 9.2 PURPLE FUSE TYPE F3.15A 9.1 Electrical Gain access to the control box, refer to the relevant paragraph in section 8.1, then remove the control box cover, refer to section 5.1.
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9 Fault Finding KEY TO TERMINAL BLOCK BROWN BLACK PRESSURE BLUE PURPLE Ls = LIVE (Switched) SWITCH GREEN/YELLOW N = NEUTRAL GREY WHITE = EARTH MAIN IGNITION ELECTRODE THERMISTOR CONTROL VALVE JUMPER POSITION P.C.B. (CONTROL BOARD) T 3.15A MAINS SUPPLY FUSE 230V~50Hz BURNER LIT...
Do not use reconditioned or copy parts that have not been clearly authorised by Glow-worm Replacement of parts must only be carried out by a competent person. Before removing or replacing any parts, turn off the gas supply...
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10 Replacement of Parts 10.5 Solenoid 10.10 Insulation Remove front panel to gain access, see section 6.8. Refer to the relevant paragraphs of Section 8 servicing to remove the burner from combustion chamber. Remove the electrical plug from the multifunctional control and remove the securing screw and then the solenoid assembly, Sides see diagram 10.4.
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