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Compact 24 SE Standard efficiency combi boiler Users Instructions Installation & Servicing Instructions “GC No. 47-364-06” THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE RETAINED BY USER Vokèra is a licensed member of the Benchmark scheme which aims to improve the standards of installation and...
Users instructions Things you should know Page Installation Page Gas appliances Delivery Electrical supply Contents Guarantee registration card Unpacking Appliance Log Book (UK only) Preparation for mounting the appliance How does it work? Fitting the flue Dimensions Connecting the gas & water Clearances required Electrical connections Frost protection system...
1. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW 1.1 GAS APPLIANCES 1.6 DIMENSIONS Gas Safety (Installations and Use) Regulations (UK). Compact 24 SE In the interests of your safety and that of others it is a legal HEIGHT 715 mm requirement that all gas appliances are installed and correctly...
Fig. 1 TEMPERATURE SELECTOR PRESSURE GAUGE RED LED GREEN LED MODE SELECTOR SWITCH HEATING TEMPERATURE SELECTOR BOILER STATUS LED Green LED Boiler is working/responding to a heating/hot water request Red LED Boiler has identified a fault and has failed-safe. Refer to instructions on how to reset DHW TEMPERATURE SELECTOR Move the selector clockwise to increase the hot water outlet temperature, or counter-clockwise to reduce the temperature PRESSURE GAUGE...
2. GETTING STARTED 2.3 LIGHTING THE BOILER 2.1 BEFORE SWITCHING ON Ensure the gas and electrical supply to the boiler are turned on. Before switching the appliance on, please familiarise yourself with: Turn the mode selector switch to the ON position. When there - how to isolate the appliance from the gas, water, and elec- is a request for heating or hot water via the time clock or tricity supplies;...
APPLIANCE STATUS LED AND FAULT CODES Alarm type Led RED Led GREEN Action Purge cycle mode active BLINKING BLINKING Alarm high limit thermostat Final BLINKING Reset appliance. Call engineer if fault re-occurs Alarm system water pressure Final Check/refill system pressure, reset, check. Call engineer if fault re-occurs Alarm safety shutdown and/or Final...
The Compact 24 SE can also The Compact 24 SE is a standard-efficiency combination boiler be used with the Vokèra twin flue system. The Compact 24 SE with an output to CH & DHW of 24kW. This appliance – by is approved for use with C12-C32 type flue applications.
SECTION 1 - DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND OPERATING SEQUENCE 1.5 SAFETY DEVICES 1.1 PRINCIPLE COMPONENTS • A fully integrated electronic control board featuring electronic When the appliance is in use, safe operation is ensured by: • a water pressure switch that monitors system water pressure temperature control, anti-cycle control, pump over-run, self and will de-activate the pump, fan, and burner should the diagnostic fault indicator...
SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DATA 2.1 Central Heating Compact 24 SE Heat input (kW) 25.80 Maximum heat output (kW) 60/80°C 23.94 Minimum working pressure 0.25-0.45 bar Maximum working pressure 2.5 bar Minimum flow rate 350 l/h 2.2 Domestic Hot Water...
Below an opening or window on a pitched roof 2000 mm From a vertical terminal to an adjacent opening (window, air-brick, etc.) (call Vokera technical for advice) From a vertical terminal to an adjacent vertical terminal 300 mm (only if both terminals are the same hight)
SECTION 3 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (UK) This appliance must be installed by a competent person in people have access (including balconies or flat roofs) the accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) terminal must be protected by a guard of durable material. Regulations.
with an approved non-return valve and stopcock for isolation 3.11 SHOWERS purposes. The feed pipe should be connected to the return If the appliance is intended for use with a shower, the shower pipe as close to the boiler as possible. must be thermostatically controlled and be suitable for use 3.6.8 FREQUENT FILLING with a combination boiler.
3A.7 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY terminal must be protected by a guard of durable material. The guard must be fitted centrally over the terminal. Refer to I.S. 813, The appliance is supplied for operation on 230V @ 50Hz when the terminal is 0.5 metres (or less) below plastic guttering electrical supply;...
4.5.2 CONCENTRIC HORIZONTAL FLUE (For concentric vertical flue, see 4.5.2). (For twin flue applications, see 4.5.3). The appliance can be used with either the Vokèra 60/100mm concentric Uni-flue system or the optional Vokera twin flue system. Total flue length 60-100 Restrictor required Up to 0.85 metre...
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For specific details on the installation end of the outer (100mm) pipe. The internal trim should be fitted of the Vokera twin flue system please refer to the instructions to the flue pipe before connection of the 90° bend.
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to the maximum equivalent flue length) between the boiler and vertical flue assembly. Ensure that any horizontal sections of the flue system have a minimum 1º; maximum 3º fall back to the boiler (1º = 17mm per 1000mm). NOTE When cutting an extension to the required length, you must ensure that the excess is cut from the plain end of the extension.
NOTE • Before cutting twin flue pipes ensure allowances have been made for connection onto the previous piece and onto the concentric to twin converter. The last twin flue pipes must be pushed 50mm onto the male spigots of the concentric to twin converter.
refer to the wiring diagrams in section 8 for more detailed Cold water inlet information. Hot water stopcock/filling outlet valve 4.7.3 CONNECTING THE MAINS (230V) INPUT Unhook and remove the terminal block cover (230V). Pass the cock cable through the cable anchorage point. Connect the supply C/H flow cable wires (LIVE, NEUTRAL, &...
The boiler is supplied with the following flow restrictor. working safely and correctly. Compact 24 SE: 10 - litres flow restrictor Additionally, if the gas valve has been adjusted, replaced, or the appliance has been converted for use with another gas...
It is important that the Benchmark checklist is correctly completed and handed to the user. Failure to install and com- us using the envelope supplied • online at: vokera.co.uk mission the appliance to the manufacturers instructions may • for UK residents by calling: 0870 607 0281 invalidate the warranty.
6.5 PUMP ASSEMBLY (fig. 23) Carry out component removal procedure as described in 6.4. Disconnect and remove the pump outlet pipe (A) from the pump assembly/combustion chamber connection. Remove the expansion pipe locking pin from the top of the pump assembly and withdraw the flexible pipe. Locate and remove the pressure gauge securing pin and disconnect the pressure gauge from the pump assembly.
6.12 GAS VALVE (fig. 26) Carry out component removal procedure as described in 6.4. The gas valve must be changed as complete unit. Disconnect the electrical plug and leads from the gas valve, slacken and unscrew gas valve inlet and outlet pipes connections. Please note, the sealing washers (Q) must be discarded and replaced with new sealing washers.
6.17 AUTOMATIC BY-PASS (fig. 29) Carry out component removal procedure as described in 6.4. Remove the locking pin (Q1) that secures the cover (R1) to the hydraulic manifold. Using a hooked piece of wire, carefully withdraw the by-pass cartridge (S1) . Ensure all seals are in good condition, taking care to ensure they are replaced correctly.
SECTION 7 - CHECKS, ADJUSTMENTS AND FAULT FINDING 7.1 CHECKING APPLIANCE OPERATION 7.2.4 HOT WATER MODE Opening a hot water outlet and enabling a flow rate of 2 litres When carrying out any repairs or servicing to the appliance, the or more, causes the domestic water flow switch to activate.
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- insert the jumper JP2 mA for G20 and 165 mA for LPG). - turn the domestic hot water temperature adjustment knob C - carefully prise out the protection cap of the adjustment until it reaches the heating maximum value as indicated in screws, using a screwdriver the multigas table - with a 10mm spanner, use the adjustment nut of the maximum...
7.4 COMBUSTION ANALYSIS TEST Fixed green if there is flame, the boiler works regularly. To carry out the combustion analysis, proceed as follows: - open the hot water tap to its maximum output Red led - set the mode selector to summer and the domestic hot water The red led indicates a boiler lockout due to the following temperature selector to the maximum value faults:...
7.7.5 RESISTANCE TO EARTH CHECK COMPONENT VALUES & Isolate the appliance from the electrical supply, and using a CHARACTERISTICS suitable multi-meter carry out a resistance test. Connect test leads between the Live & Earth connections at the appliance COMPONENT VALUE terminal strip.
SECTION 8 - WIRING DIAGRAMS 8.1 EXTERNAL WIRING MECHANICAL CLOCK - To allow basic operation of the boiler via the mode selector RADIO FREQUENCY RECEIVER switch a link must be fitted across the (‘CN5’) terminals on the PCB. If external controls are to be added to the system, they must be connected to the appliance as shown in the following diagrams.
INSTALLATION OF GAS HOT WATER SUPPLIES FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES BS 6798 INSTALLATION OF BOILERS OF RATED NOT EXCEEDING 60kW 10.2 TECHNICAL DATA Gas Pressures Compact 24 SE Inlet pressure 37.0 mbar Heating maximum gas rate (kg/hr) 2.00 DHW maximum gas rate (kg/hr) 2.00...
GAS BOILER SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST This Commissioning Checklist is to be completed in full by the competent person who commissioned the boiler as a means of demonstrating compliance with the appropriate Building Regulations and then handed to the customer to keep for future reference. Failure to install and commission this equipment to the manufacturer’s instructions may invalidate the warranty but does not affect statutory rights.
SERVICE RECORD It is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Record is completed. Service Provider Before completing the appropriate Service Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Registered address: Vokèra Ltd Borderlake House Unit 7 Riverside Industrial Estate London Colney Herts AL2 1HG enquiries@vokera.co.uk www.vokera.co.uk www.vokera.ie Sales, General Enquires T 0844 391 0999 F 0844 391 0998 Vokèra Ireland West Court, Callan Co Kilkenny T 056 7755057 F 056 7755060 Vokèra Limited reserve the right to change...
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