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Atlantic Boilers VF 40 Installation & Maintenance

Wall-mounted gas condensing boiler 40, 60, 80 & 100kw output modulating burners
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INSTALLATION &
MAINTENANCE
WALL-MOUNTED GAS CONDENSING BOILER
40, 60, 80 & 100KW OUTPUT
MODULATING BURNERS
After sales service is guaranteed by Atlantic Boilers
The boilers conform to the following CE Directives
Directive 2006/95/CD - low voltage
Directive 2004/108/CEE - electromagnetic compatibility
Directive 92/42/CEE - efficiency
Directive 90/396/CEE - gas fired equipment
ADDRESS:
ATLANTIC BOILERS, PO BOX 11, ASHTON UNDER LYNE, OL6 7TR
WEB:
WWW.ATLANTICBOILERS.COM
EMAIL:
INFO@ATLANTICBOILERS.COM
TEL:
0161 621 5960
FAX:
0161 621 5966

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  • Page 1 The boilers conform to the following CE Directives Directive 2006/95/CD - low voltage Directive 2004/108/CEE - electromagnetic compatibility Directive 92/42/CEE - efficiency Directive 90/396/CEE - gas fired equipment ADDRESS: ATLANTIC BOILERS, PO BOX 11, ASHTON UNDER LYNE, OL6 7TR WEB: WWW.ATLANTICBOILERS.COM EMAIL: INFO@ATLANTICBOILERS.COM TEL:...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Summary 1. Dimensions and components ....................5 1.1. Dimensions............................5 1.2. VF Components ........................6 2. Technical Characteristics ....................7 2.1. Acceptable gas pressure ......................... 7 2.2. Combustion conditions........................7 2.3. Operating conditions......................... 8 2.4. Electrical conditions.......................... 8 3. Installation ..........................9 3.1.
  • Page 3 10. Adjustment of parameters....................39 11. Installation of Condensate Siphon ................... 42 11.1. VF 60 Siphon........................42 11.2. VF 100..........................43 11.3.VF safety valve........................44 page 4/41...

  • Page 4: Dimensions And Components

    1. Dimensions and Components 1.1. Dimensions model 40 and 60 = 472 model 80 and 100 = 626 model 60 = 125 model 100 = 135 VF 40 / 60 VF 80 / 100 heating return G 1’’ G 1’’ 1/4 heating flow G 1’’...

  • Page 5: Vf Components

    1.2. VF Components 1A – gas valve models 40 / 60 10 – high limit thermostat 1B – gas valve models 80 / 100 11 - differential water pressure switch 2 – combustion air fan 12 – flow water temperature sensor 3 –...

  • Page 6: Technical Characteristics

    2. Technical Characteristics The V F boiler is set in the Factory to operate on Natural Gas Group H with a supply pressure of 20mBar. For higher gas pressure up to 300mBar, a filter and a pressure regulator must precede the V F gas valve. 2.1.

  • Page 7: Operating Conditions

    2.3. Operating conditions Maximum flow water temperature °C 80 Temperature Limit thermostat °C 100 4000 Maximum working pressure (bar) (4,0) 1000 Minimum working pressure (bar) (1,0) Minimum water flow rate : 0.67 / 0.67 1.11 / 1.11 primary / secondary circuits (P/20) Water content Dry weight 2.4.

  • Page 8: Installation

    The V F installation must be installed and maintained according to the Recommendatios of this Manual, the recommended cods of practice of the CIBSE the BSI, the BSRIA and the ATLANTIC BOILERS commissioning check list 3.2. Single boiler installation The VF must not be installed on an inflammable surface, the air for combustion must not include agents arising from aerosols, paints, adhesives detergents etc.

  • Page 9: Multi-Boiler Installtion

    3.3. Multi-boiler installation Important : With one boiler or several, it is essential that a balancing vessel is also installed. The boiler(s) must not carry the weight of the balancing vessel Installation of one VF with a balancing vessel Wall fixing with Ø...

  • Page 10: Flue Gas Pipework Connection To Boiler

    3.4. Flue gas pipework connection to boiler Important : The boiler(s) must not carry the weight of the flue assembly The flue offtake from the boiler should include a tapping to allow analysis of the combustion gases. To ensure correct readings, the offtakes should have the lengths 'F' and 'L', as shown on the adjacent drawing.
  • Page 11 IMPORTANT In a multi-boiler installation serving onto a flue header, ensure that 1.) calculations show the header is not in pressure when all boilers are operation 2.) When one boiler is off or on minimum output, all the boilers are not upset Accessories B23-B23P Reference VF 60...
  • Page 12 3.6 Balanced flue arrangement C53 Balanced Vertical balanced flue Vertical balanced flue flue kit 80/125 + combustion 100/150 +combustion air terminal 80 air terminal 100+100/80 Black 059510 059513 flue Brown 059511 - flue Take note of the acceptable balanced flue outlets on the following pages In calculating the length of a flue Allow one metre equivalent for a 90degree elbow...
  • Page 13 ≤ 70 kW roof window opening separate air entry distance above ground alongside air entry underneath a balcony or projecting roof alongside window or door roof balanced flue angled wall drain pipes and gutters two outlets adjacent walls adjacent buildings two outlets without cover with cover...
  • Page 14 3.6 Balanced flue arrangement C13 and C33 The table below lists the components required for this arrangement. Terminal C13 Code 059506 Code 059507 Concentric Concentric Ø of flue Horizontal 80/125 100/150 type C13 A min (mm) 2125 2165 Lmax* 9** m Terminal C33 noir Code 059508 Code 059512...

  • Page 15: Balanced Flue Arrangements

    Parameters LMU Length of H608 H609 H611 H612 H613 balanced flue start start ignition high ignition 0 to 5 m 22,5 10,5 3500 1750 5900 5 to 9 m 11,5 3600 1850 6400 3.7. Heating pipework connections 3.7.1. Available pressure VF 60 Pressure available between outlet M and inlet R of VF...
  • Page 16 The condition of system water may reveal one or more of the following:- 1. excess acidity - reduce to PH 8.2 to 9.5 2. excess oxygen 3. excess metal particles • to eliminate these, treatment must occur • Removal of condensate Use a 32mm PVC as the condensate is PH 3 to 5 •...

  • Page 17: Gas Pipework Connections

    3.8. Gas pipework connections The VF gas train supllied has a 125 micron pre-filter If the gas supply is dirty, please fit an additional 50micron filter Ensure there is a union fitted between the isolating valve and the gas train The gas train can accept a supply pressure between 17mBAR and 25mBAR 3.9.
  • Page 18 3 openings for signal cables 3 openings for power cables 2 power cable clips signal cable clip power terminals signal terminals take care to note cable locations - polarities, neutral and earth please observe BS15,100/2002 and EN 60 335-1 page 19/41...

  • Page 19: External Electrical Connections

    3.10. External electrical connections Connections to the boiler must be permanent The boiler must have a permanent isolator Power terminals Signal terminals Power terminals Signal terminals page 20/41...
  • Page 20 3.11. VF wiring connections Gas train ignition electrode ionisation electrode Boiler pump switch Power supply Control Heating pump Limit thermostat Control DHW primary pump Fuse cartridge HMI-LCO Differential air Interface pressure switch boiler controller Flow sensor --------------------- --------------------- outside sensor Return sensor DHW sensor Flue gas sensor...

  • Page 21: Boiler Control Panel

    4. Boiler Control Panel 4.1. Control panel fascia Touch requirement boiIer isolator Touch signals Touch re-set Touch programme Touch information 4.2. Display The screen supplies boiler function, time, hourly programme, temperature, burner, condition and defect DHW requirement Space heating requirement Symbols : DHW in progress Time...

  • Page 22: Control Panel Functions

    When a defect (not stopping the boiler) occurs, the defect code (as E140) is displayed. When a defect causes the boiler to lockout, the lock out code as (E133) and a small bell is displayed. Check error list for explanation 4.3.
  • Page 23 Auto SBoiler operation to time programme between Comfort and Eco Power Boiler fires at full power for 3 seconds Regulator Allows manual adjustment of the burner page 24/41...

  • Page 24: Adjustment Of The Settings

    DHW in Operation DHW not active 4.4. Adjustment of the settings Adjustment of the boiler constant flow temperature In mode - boiler constant flow temperature - regulation from 20degC to 80degC In mode - external temperature - regulation from 10degC to 26degC •...

  • Page 25: Information On Boiler Condition

    4.5. Information on boiler condition Touch Information in order DHW temperature Out of action Burner function (see page 29) Outside temperature Error code (see page 28) Boiler flow temperature To revert to standard display, press radiator or tap symbol page 26/41...
  • Page 26 List of available information behind the Display First touch - information Press both vertical arrows simultaneously for 3 seconds The time information is replaced by a letter (b,C,d) and a number (0 to 7) By touching the vertical arrows, change the letter By touching the + or -, change the number Display Information...
  • Page 27 With a boiler defect leading to a lock-out on the LMU controller the alarm signal is displayed against the defect indicator. To re-set the LMU controller, clear the defect then press the re-set button for 2 seconds Explanation Defects Indicator Faulty outside sensor Faulty boiler flow sensor Faulty flue gas sensor...

  • Page 28: Adjust The Settings

    Burner operating cycle To view the burner cycle, press the information sign 3 times Code Explanation Boiler at rest (no load) Start up has failed Burner fan starts up Air purge End of pre-ventilation period Ignition Flame established Space heating established Domestic hot water established Both space heating &...

  • Page 29: Function Of The Lmu64 060D168 Controller

    5. Function of the LMU64 060D168 Controller Phase 10, 11, 12 VStart purge. pilot control box Modulation continuous return to Lock-out lock-out purge periode ignition checks start at start Heat demand WDPS, WPS, LS CD, TL N maxi N igni t i o n N mini N stop 11 s.

  • Page 30: Adjustment Of The Gas Pressure

    6.2. Adjustment of the gas pressure The VF gas train is correctly set at the Factory any adjustment should be made only by an ATLANTIC commissioning engineer Burner air/gas ratio 1 – gas valve 2 – differential air pressure switch 3 –...
  • Page 31 air tapping gas tapping - Setting up a replacement gas valve Before starting up the burner, adjust the gas valve screw as the table below - S tart the burner at maximum output Using an analyser, measure the %CO2 Adjust the gas valve screw to a setting within the table below - A djust the burner to minimum output And repeat the exercise as described above - Return to maximum and minimum settings...

  • Page 32: Commission

    6.3. Commissioning Check the following 1. The boiler fitted with an electrical main isolator 2. The boiler has independent comfort control which the Client can adjust 3. The gas line is sound 4. The boiler has been adjusted at maximum & minimum output 5.

  • Page 33: Annual Maintenance

    8.1. Annual maintenance • Turn off the electrical supply • Close off the gas supply • Remove the front cover off the boiler unclip the inner cover • swing the controller forward • Cover the controller connections against water ingress •...

  • Page 34: Draining The Boiler

    • If the burner head is damaged, view from F it should be replaced • The electrode aluminium heads or ceramic bases are damaged, they should be replaced • Replace the burner in the position shown on the drawings alongside •...

  • Page 35: Spares Lists

    9. Spares lists 9.1. VF 60 N° D escription Code N° Description Code left&right hand boiler panels 072 39 water differential pressure switch 072166 072139 072166 left&right joining panels 072849 automatic air vent 072164 072849 072164 front panel 072955 pressure return water pipe 072871 072871 072955...

  • Page 36: Vf 100

    9.2. VF 100 N° D escription Code N° Description Code left&right hand boiler panels 072502 0 72166 water differential pressure switch left&right joining panels 072849 22 automatic air vent 072164 front panel 072955 23 pressure return water pipe 072860 top panel 072851 24 non return valve 072509...

  • Page 37: Vf Control Panel

    9.3. VF control panel N° D escription Code boiler controller LMU 64 VARFREE 60 072877 boiler controller LMU 64 VARFREE 100 072878 Interface HMI 060430 on/off switch 070385 CEM filter 071487 T6.3H fuse 071898 page 38/41...

  • Page 38: 0Rnoxxxx-#_Tr Installation Entretien Varfree

    11. Installation of Condensate Siphon The components of the siphon assembly will be found in a plastic container placed within the boiler casing. 0RNOxxxx-#_TR Installation Entretien VARFREE page 39/41...
  • Page 39 11.2. Installation of Condensate Siphon at VF 100 0RNOxxxx-#_TR Installation Entretien VARFREE page 40/41...
  • Page 40 11.3. Installation of the safety valve at the VF boiler page 41/41...

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