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For a sealed or an open vented
central heating and mains
pressure hot water supply system
incorporating a thermal store
Design, Installation
& Servicing Instructions
Model Numbers
BoilerMate BMBP 125
BoilerMate BMBP 145
BoilerMate BMBP 185
BoilerMate BMBP 215
BoilerMate BMBP 225
All models comply with the Hot Water Association
specifi cation for thermal stores
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Summary of Contents for gledhill BoilerMate BMBP 125
- Page 1 Design, Installation & Servicing Instructions Model Numbers BoilerMate BMBP 125 BoilerMate BMBP 145 BoilerMate BMBP 185 BoilerMate BMBP 215 BoilerMate BMBP 225 All models comply with the Hot Water Association...
- Page 2 Quality System audited by BSI. unvented cylinders. Gledhill fully supports the Benchmark aims to improve the standards of installation Gledhill’s fi rst priority is to give a high quality and commissioning of central heating systems in the UK and to encourage the regular service to our customers.
- Page 3 All goods are sold subject to our Conditions of Sale and Warranty Terms, which are set out at the rear of this manual. In the interest of continuously improving the BoilerMate BP range, Gledhill Building Products Ltd reserve the right to modify the product without notice, and in these circumstances this document, which is accurate at the time of printing, should be disregarded.
- Page 4 DESIGN Standard Equipment The standard confi guration of the BoilerMateBP is shown opposite and it is supplied with the following factory fi tted equipment: - Thermostatic dhw blending valve – set at 55°C Mini expansion vessel – charge pressure 2.5 bar Store thermostat –...
- Page 5 DESIGN Table 1 Model BMBP 125 BMBP 145 BMBP 185 BMBP 215 BMBP 225 Nominal volume (l) Weight (empty) (kg) Weight (full) (kg) Primary/heating pipe 22mm 22mm 22mm 28mm 28mm connections MCW & DHW pipe 22mm 22mm 22mm 22mm 22mm connections Cold feed/expansion 15mm...
- Page 6 DESIGN Appliance Dimensions Height Width Depth *Min maintenance Model access to comply with the Water Regulations BMBP 125 1262 (ballvalve model only) BMBP 145 1262 BMBP 185 1423 BMBP 215 1584 Top up cistern BMBP 225 1784 Note: The Appliance dimensions above do not allow for the100mm high installation base.
- Page 7 DESIGN Example installation of a ‘Y’ plan system Pump Store thermostat Bypass valve Manual air vent 3-port mid position valve Wiring centre Note: All components to be supplied by the installer. Figure 3 Example installation of an ‘S’ plan system Pump Store thermostat Bypass valve...
- Page 8 DESIGN PLAN OF APPLIANCE CONNECTIONS Connection Details/Dimensions For Top Of Unit The BoilerMate BP units are supplied on an installation base to allow the pipe runs to connect to the appliance from any direction. It is easier if all pipes protrude vertically in the cut out area shown.
- Page 9 DESIGN Pressure loss across the primary heat exchanger Primary flow rate (l/s) BMBP125, BMBP145 BMBP225 BMBP185, BMBP215 Figure 6 Pressure drop across the DHW heat exchanger DHW flow rate (l/min) BMBP125, BMBP145 BMBP185, BMBP215, BMBP225 Figure 7 Page 9...
- Page 10 DESIGN Hot and Cold Water System General A schematic layout of the hot and cold water services in a typical small dwelling is fi tted by the installer at a suitable point in the shown below. BoilerMate BP will operate at mains pressures as low as 1 bar and as cold water supply to the appliance.
- Page 11 However, if it is proposed to use a ‘whole body’ or similar shower with a number of high fl ow/pressure outlets please discuss with the Gledhill technical department. The hot water supply to a shower-mixing valve should be fed wherever practical directly from the BoilerMate BP or be the fi...
- Page 12 DESIGN F&E Cistern F&E Cistern mixing mixing valve valve water water cold cold mains mains Immersion Immersion heater heater CH-Flow CH-Flow CH-Return CH-Return Sealed system kit Boiler Boiler Open vented heating system Sealed heating system Figure 9 Figure 10 Heating System General –...
- Page 13 DESIGN Heating System Pipe Sizing And Materials – Sealed And Open Vented Heating Systems All the recommendations with regard to heating systems in this manual are generally based n BS/EN Standard copper pipework and fi ttings. However we are happy that plastic pipework system can be used in place of copper as long as long as the: - •...
- Page 14 DESIGN Heating System The expansion vessel requirements shown in table below are based on a maximum boiler Open Vented Heating Systems fl ow temperature of 93°C. The expansion vessel must be suitable to accommodate the change The layout of a typical open vented ‘Y Plan’ heating system is shown in fi gure 8. The in volume of the water in the system when BoilerMate BP is equally suitable for ‘S’...
- Page 15 INSTALLATION The appliance is designed to be installed in an airing/cylinder cupboard and the relevant minimum dimensions are provided in the Technical Data section. Because of the ease of installation we recommend that the cupboard construction is completed and painted before installation of the appliance. The cupboard door can be fi...
- Page 16 INSTALLATION Electrical Wiring 1 An electrical supply must be available which is correctly earthed, polarized and in accordance with the latest edition of the IEE Scale Mains supply requirements for electrical Installations BS 7671. inhibitor PCB 230Vac, 50Hz 2 The electrical mains supply needs to be 230V/50Hz.
- Page 17 INSTALLATION Preparation/placing the appliance in position. Details of the recommended positions for termination of the fi rst fi x pipework are provided in the Technical Data section. The pipework can be located or its position checked using the template provided with each appliance. If these have been followed installation is very simple and much quicker than any other system.
- Page 18 INSTALLATION It is normally envisaged that the feed and expansion cistern will be located in the same cupboard as the BoilerMate appliance itself to maintain a dry roof space. However, if it is necessary, the cistern can be installed in the roof space. Note: When fi...
- Page 19 The volumes/concentration should be calculated in accordance with the manufacturers to meet the Warranty conditions offered instructions allowing the volume for the primary coil shown in the Table in the by Gledhill. Technical Data section. These Instructions should be placed along with...
- Page 20 After this, spares can be obtained direct from DO check and ensure the air pressure side of the expansion vessel is set at 1.0 bar (or Gledhill using the ‘Speed Spares’ service, or as specifi ed) - sealed heating system only.
- Page 21 SERVICING Description Stock Code Immersion heater - Incalloy 825 immersion heater - with dual (control & safety) thermostat. XB078 Brawa mix thermostatic hot water blending valve XC007 Mini expansion vessel XB024 Scale inhibitor PCB XB142 ITC control thermostat XC010 Page 21...
- Page 22 SERVICING Despite everyones best efforts some problems could occur and lead to complaints 3. Causes of ‘Unsatisfactory Space Heating’ from the householder. Check the boiler thermostat - this should be Complaints can be grouped into the following three main categories:- set at maximum.
- Page 23 APPENDIX Water Savings Water Related Costs Can Be Reduced By Good Plumbing Practice 2 tap 5, 6 or half open Over 8 l/m 20 l/m Unregulated Fitted with regulator TAPS & MIXERS 4 Fixing Options For Taps & Mixers 1. MK Range - Combined Regulators & Aerator for screwing onto Taps &...
- Page 24 APPENDIX Page 24...
- Page 25 Make sure you and This assessment will cover the largest unit within each product range manufactured any others helping know the route by Gledhill. you intend to take that it is clear of any obstructions. Never jerk the load as this will add a little extra force and For specific weights and dimensions please refer to technical data section.
- Page 26 AMD. SEPTEMBER 2010 CONDITIONS OF SALE & GUARANTEE TERMS Gledhill (Building Products) Ltd (“We” or “Gledhills”) only do business upon the Conditions which appear (c) Stainless Steel Unvented Cylinders below and no other. Unless we so agree in writing these Conditions shall apply in full to any supply of goods by us...
- Page 27 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT to avoid. Gledhill have a policy of continuous product development notwithstanding paragraph (3) hereof and subject to paragraph (7) hereof, the Purchaser shall be permitted to and may introduce product modifications from time to time.
- Page 28 Huntingdon, Inverkeithing, Liverpool, Maidstone, Newport, Nottingham, Paignton, Reading, Southampton, Washington. Information on the full range of Gledhill products can be found on the internet at www.gledhill.net Due to a programme of continuous improvement Gledhill Building Products reserve the right to modify products without prior notice.