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- Page 1 Grant Vortex Eco Internal Wall Hung Condensing Oil Boiler Range Installation & Servicing Instructions Part No. DOC 82. Rev 1. November 2008...
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Page 2: Commissioning Report
All good sold are subject to our official Conditions of Sale, a copy of which may be obtained on application. © Grant Engineering (UK) Limited 2008. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any means without prior written consent. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Boiler Components Fill the sealed system Technical Data Electrical Boiler technical data – Connecting the power supply Vortex Eco wall-hung boilers Frost protection Sealed system data – Control system wiring diagrams Kitchen/utility system models Boiler control panel wiring diagrams Vortex boilers using Class C2 kerosene Flue System &... -
Page 4: Introduction
Grant CF adaptor kit to correctly used in this manual for the purposes connect this system to the boiler. the Grant VORTEX Eco Wall Hung boiler, listed below: it is recommended that the heating Flue adaptor kit - Ref. CFA15/70 -... -
Page 5: Boiler Components
White System High level concentric balanced flue kit - components available: • Extensions 225mm, 450mm, 950mm • and adjustable 275 to 450mm • 45° elbow • Vertical concentric balanced flue kit • Extensions 225mm, 450mm, 950mm • and adjustable 275 to 450mm •... -
Page 6: Technical Data
2 Technical Data 2.1 Boiler Technical Data – Vortex Eco Wall-hung Boilers Kitchen/Utility Kitchen/Utility System Model 12/16 16/21 12/16 16/21 Water content Litres Weight - complete boiler (dry) 85.7 92.2 85.7 92.2 Weight - boiler shell only (dry)* 56.0 56.0 56.0... -
Page 7: Vortex Boilers Using Class C2 Kerosene
2. The above settings may have to be adjusted on site for correct operation of burner. 3. Gas oil is not suitable for use with the Grant VORTEX Eco Wall Hung boiler range. 4. The net flue gas temperatures given above are ± 10%. -
Page 8: Boiler Panel Assembly
2.5 Boiler Panel Assembly Flow Return Flow Cold mains Return Electricity Cold mains Condensate Electricity Figure 2-1: Grant VORTEX Eco Wall Hung boiler panel assembly ll dimensions in the diagram above are in millimetres. -
Page 9: Oil Storage & Supply System
3 Oil Storage & Supply System 3.1 Fuel Supply CAUTION Fuel Storage The tank should be positioned in accordance with the recommendations Flexible pipes must NOT be used given in BS 5410:1:1997, which gives outside the boiler case. details of filling, maintenance and A remote sensing fire valve must be protection from fire. - Page 10 Two Pipe System - (See Figure 3-1) With the storage tank outlet below the Fire valve sensor burner, a two pipe system should be used. The pipe runs should be as shown in Figure 3-1. The return pipe should be at the same level in the tank as the supply pipe, both being 75 to 100mm above the Fire valve...
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Page 11: Burner Oil Connection
3.2 Burner Oil Connection Burner head (blast tube) The burner fuel pump is supplied for use with a two-pipe fuel supply system. For use on a single pipe system, it is necessary to fit the ‘horseshoe’ washer into the tapping in the pump - refer to Figure 3-5. - Page 12 Main Burner Components Burner fixing nut Remove the control panel (secured by two screws) to gain access to the burner. It may be necessary to remove the burner from the boiler to access connections in the fuel pump. To do this, unscrew the single nut at the top of the burner (using a 13mm spanner) and rotate the burner clockwise and withdraw the burner from...
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Page 13: Boiler Installation Information
4 Boiler Installation Information 4.1 Introduction 4.4 Dismantling the Boiler 8. Remove thermostat phials from their pocket (in right side of heat The boiler is supplied already fully Dismantle the boiler as follows, keeping exchanger – below return assembled in a carton which is carefully all components, screws and washers for connection). - Page 14 11. Remove screws securing right hand 17. Using a 13mm socket, slacken 19. Remove baffles from boiler shell. side panel to bottom panel. Remove burner retaining nut (on top of right hand side panel from boiler by burner). Rotate burner clockwise lifting upwards to disengage tabs.
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Page 15: Installing The Boiler
If the rear fixings supplied by Grant UK. outlet PRV discharge is to be used, NOTE remove the knockout from the back panel (as shown in the figure below. -
Page 16: Regulations Compliance
27. Re-fit condensate trap. Connect 4.6 Regulations Compliance condensate discharge pipe to outlet studs, re-fit nuts and tighten to Installation of a Grant VORTEX Eco Wall of trap. secure door in place. Hung boiler must be in accordance with the following recommendations:- 15. -
Page 17: Completion
To achieve the maximum efficiency connected to both the heating flow health and safety information given in possible from the Grant VORTEX Eco and return connections of the boiler Section 14. Wall Hung boiler, the heating system... -
Page 18: Pipe Connections
When replacing the vessel, care should be taken to ensure that the flexible connecting hose is not twisted. Figure 5-3: Grant Vortex Eco Wall Hung boiler with front casing removed... -
Page 19: Condensate Disposal
NOTE When in condensing mode the Grant 22mm ( ”) - e.g. use 21.5mm OD VORTEX Eco Wall Hung boilers produce polypropylene overflow pipe. condensate from the water vapour in the For boiler installed in an unheated flue gases. This condensate is slightly... -
Page 20: Condensate Trap
With the trap fitted inside the boiler 6.8 Inspection and Cleaning casing, the sealing cap must be fitted. of Trap Grant Vortex Eco Wall-hung boilers are supplied with a factory-fitted The trap must be checked at regular condensate trap to provide the required intervals (e.g. -
Page 21: Sealed Systems
See Figure 7-1. of the recommended positions as done manually (where allowed by the All Grant Vortex Eco Wall Hung boilers shown in Figure 7-1. To reduce the local water undertaking) using an are suitable for use with sealed systems... -
Page 22: 7.2 System Models
7.2 System Models All System models have the following sealed system components factory fitted: • Diaphragm expansion vessel complying with BS 4814, pre-charged at 1.0 bar. Refer to Section 2.2. • System pressure gauge, with an operating range of 1 to 4 bar. •... -
Page 23: 7.3 Fill The Sealed System
7.3 Fill the Sealed System Automatic air vents are fitted to the top of the boiler. The procedure for filling the sealed system is as follows: 1. Only ever fill or add water to the system when it is cold and the boiler is off. - Page 24 It is important that the pump is properly Now the safety valve operation must be vented to avoid it running dry and checked and set. The procedure is as damaging its bearings The procedure follows: for venting the pump is as follows: 1.
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Page 25: 8 Electrical
8 Electrical The Vortex boiler requires a 230/240 V 8.1 Connecting the Power 8.2 Frost Protection ~ 50 Hz supply. It must be protected by Supply For additional protection of either the a 5 Amp fuse. It is recommended that the boiler should entire heating system, or the boiler and be connected to a switched mains localised pipework, it is recommended... -
Page 26: Control System Wiring Diagrams
8.3 Control System Wiring Diagrams Mid Position 240 V Zone Valve 50 Hz Cylinder Stat Room Stat Pipe Thermostat (if fitted) wiring centre Frost Thermostat Pump Supply to burner Boiler Terminal Block Figure 8-1: Non-system models with 3-port valve control system Grey Blue Blue... - Page 27 Mid Position 240 V Zone Valve 50 Hz Cylinder Stat Room Stat Pipe Thermostat (if fitted) wiring centre Frost Thermostat Supply to Pump Supply to burner Boiler Terminal Block Figure 8-3: System models with 3-port valve control system Grey Blue Blue Motor Motor...
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Page 28: 8.4 Boiler Control Panel Wiring Diagrams
8.4 Boiler Control Panel Wiring Diagrams 3 core white 3 core white insulation insulation Mains Supply: Use 2 pole isolator with 4 core white 4 core white power “ON” indicator insulation insulation Fit covers as above on plug and socket Green/ Yellow Brown... - Page 29 4 core white insulation 4 core white Mains Supply: Use 2 insulation pole isolator with power “ON” indicator Blk G/Y Fit covers as above on plug and socket Black Green/ Yellow Brown Blue Green/ Yellow Blue Brown Brown Lock out Neon Red Boiler Controlled...
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Page 30: Air Supply
For all other cases refer to BS 5410 Part 2 1978. Conventional open flue compartment ventilation from outside Figure 9-2: Air supply for conventional flue boilers Vortex Eco Wall-hung boilers - Ventilation areas Output 12/16 kW 16/21 kW Area... -
Page 31: 9.2 Conventional Flue Systems
100mm (4 inches). Failure to install the correct type of flue system will invalidate the Grant ‘Green’ twin-wall flue is Grant recommends the use of a hybrid warranty. recommended for externally run flues system using Grant 'Green' and to reduce the possibility of the ‘Orange’... - Page 32 • An adjustable extension A range of Flexi pack conventional flue the boiler to the flexible liner. lining kits are available from Grant UK. • 45° elbow The nominal diameter of the extensions The packs have been specifically is 100mm.
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Page 33: Connecting A Conventional Flue
1. Unscrew and remove top casing in position by tightening down on use with the Grant Vortex Eco Wall panel. wing nut – as shown in Figure 9-6. Hung boilers. All are suitable for use 2. - Page 34 High Level Horizontal Balanced Flue The following items are additionally Flexible Vertical Balanced Flue (White system) available: (Red system) The High Level (horizontal) balanced flue This is a flexible vertical balanced flue • Extensions to extend the flue by (white system) allows the flue to rise system designed to be fitted inside an 225mm, 450mm or 950mm.
- Page 35 Vertical terminal kit not cause a nuisance. The following external flue (Green system) components are available from 45° elbow kit Grant UK: High level terminal kit Figure 9-10: Red system balanced flue Extended wall bracket Wall bracket Locking band Green System Components Item –...
- Page 36 Figure 9-12: Clearances for Balanced flue terminals Distances measured to rim of terminal. Terminal position Min. distance (mm) Clearances recommended by Grant A Below a gutter or sanitary pipework 600* Engineering (UK) Limited in accordance B Horizontal from an opening, air brick or window...
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Page 37: 9.4 Balanced Flue Systems
9.5 Prepare the Wall If the boiler is to be used with a low level balanced flue (Yellow system) make the hole in the wall for the flue as shown in Figure 9-13. NOTE Dimension B given in Figure 9-13 includes an extra 10mm over the size of the terminal to provide clearance for fitting. -
Page 38: Commissioning
10 Commissioning It is important that the following 4. Ensure the automatic air vent on the 10.2 Switching on commissioning procedure is carried out condensing heat exchanger is open. 1. Switch on the electricity supply. to ensure safe and efficient operation of 5. -
Page 39: Running The Boiler
10.3 Running the Boiler 10.4 Balancing the System If the boiler is to be left in service with the User, set the controls, remote 1. Re-light the boiler and allow it to run 1. When the boiler has been adjusted programmer and room thermostat to for at least 20 minutes. -
Page 40: Boiler Servicing
Service Log, in the WARNING Boiler Handbook. This information may be required to validate the Grant extended warranty. Before servicing, set the boiler On/Off switch to Off, isolate the electricity supply and close the fuel supply valve. -
Page 41: Cleaning The Burner
10. Replace the front cleaning door, CAUTION WARNING ensuring the seal is in good condition and secure it in position with the nuts and washers The use of an ill-fitting spanner will To ensure safe and efficient operation previously removed. Tighten to form damage the nozzle and could lead to of the boiler it is important that re- a seal. -
Page 42: Fault Finding
12 Fault Finding 12.1 Burner Fault Finding Chart 1. Burner fails to start – no flame – no lock out Symptoms Possible Causes Actions Motor fails to run No electrical supply to boiler Check On/Off switch is On - mains neon is lit Lock-out light not lit Fuse has blown Check or replace fuse... - Page 43 3. Burner starts – no flame – goes to lock out Symptoms Possible Causes Actions Motor runs Flame instability Burner pre-purges Carbon/soot on blast tube Clean blast tube Burner does not fire No oil pressure Check pump drive coupling - replace if failed Burner lock-out Low oil pressure Check oil pump pressure is correct...
- Page 44 5. Delayed ignition – burner starts violently Symptoms Possible Causes Actions Burner pulsates on start-up Excessive combustion air Re-commission burner - adjust air setting Low oil pressure Check and re-commission burner Partially blocked nozzle Replace nozzle Fuel contamination (water in tank) Check tank, filters, oil line for water Fan slipping on shaft Check and re-tighten...
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Page 45: Boiler Fault Finding
12.2 Boiler Fault Finding Always isolate the electricity supply to the boiler before working on the boiler. Fault Boiler will not start: Remedies 1 No fuel supply. Ensure that an adequate supply of fuel is available and that the fuel supply valve is open. Check the condition of the fuel filter, clean if necessary. -
Page 46: Spare Parts
13 Spare Parts This section gives an exploded view of the Ecoflam MAX1 burner in the Grant VORTEX Eco Wall Hung boiler, and a parts list associated with it. Figure 13-1: Burner components diagram... - Page 47 Key No. Description Ecoflam Part No. Grant Part No. Oil Pump Danfoss BFP11 R3 P121/3 EBS01 Coil Danfoss V510/2 EBS02 Oil valve Danfoss V412/1 EBS03 Coupling MP504 EBS04 Nipple TN 6X 700 BFRO1103/001 EBS05 Hoses NW 6X 700 S931/055 EBS06...
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Page 48: 14 Health & Safety Information
14 Health and Safety Information Under the Consumer Protection Act 14.2 Insulation Materials 14.3 Kerosene and Gas Oil 1987 and Section 6 of the Health & Fuels (mineral oils) Material Types: Silicone elastomer. Safety at Work Act 1974, we are Known Hazards: The effect of mineral Description: Sealant and adhesive. -
Page 49: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
15 EC Declaration of Conformity We declare that the Grant Vortex In EU Countries In non-EU Countries range of Oil Boilers equipped with The following information is provided to In non-EU countries, dispose of Ecoflam MAX1 burners approved to enable regulatory compliance with the...
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