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Potterton LPG 50e Installation And Servicing Manual

Potterton LPG 50e Installation And Servicing Manual

Fanned balanced flue gas fired boilers
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LPG 50e, 60e, & 80e, fanned
balanced flue gas fired boilers
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH PROPANE GAS (G31) ONLY
Installation and Servicing Instructions
LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO THE APPLIANCE

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  • Page 1 LPG 50e, 60e, & 80e, fanned balanced flue gas fired boilers THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH PROPANE GAS (G31) ONLY Installation and Servicing Instructions LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO THE APPLIANCE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (e.g. flue dampers, economisers, etc.) be directly connected to these appliances unless covered by these installation instructions or otherwise recommended in writing. Any direct connection of a control device not approved by Potterton could invalidate the normal warranty. LIST OF CONTENTS - Page 2 General Page No.

  • Page 3: Accessories Page No

    ACCESSORIES - Page 3 The following Potterton Myson controls are recommended Motorised Zone Valve M5V222 or M5V228 for use with your boiler:- Electronic Programmer EP2001, Motorised Diverter Valve M5V322 EP3001, or EP6000 Thermostatic Radiator Valve Cylinder Thermostat PTT2 or PTT1 00...
  • Page 4 SITE REQUIREMENTS - Page 4 FLOW PIPE RETURN PIPE FIG. 2 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT...
  • Page 5 SITE REQUIREMENTS - Page 5 Where the installation of the boiler will be in an unusual 50mm (2 in) at the top (measured from the top of the boiler location, special procedures may be necessary and BS case), except where the optional extra pump cover is to be 6798 1987 gives detailed guidance on this aspect.

  • Page 6: Technical Data Page No

    SITE REQUIREMENTS - Page 6 ALL MODELS REAR OR SIDE FLUEING FIG. 4 FLUE LENGTHS ELECTRICITY SUPPLY A 240 volts ~ 50Hz, single phase electricity supply fused to The supply to the boiler and its associated equipment 3 amperes, must be provided in accordance with the latest should be controlled by an exclusive 3A fused double pole edition of the I.E.E.
  • Page 7 TECHNICAL DATA - Page 7 BOILER INJECTOR GAS RATE at INPUT Kw OUTPUT BURNER SUPPLY SIZE SIZE (Btu/h) kW(Btu/h) PRESSURE PRESSURE 95.01- MJ/m (2500 Btu/ft /H (ft 2.2mm 0.72 (25.6) 18.75 (64.000) 14.65(50000) 35.6(14.3) 37(14.8) 2.4mm 0.87 (30.8) 22.56 (77.000) 17.6(60000) 35.3(14.2) 37(14.8)

  • Page 8: Water/Pumped Central Heating Systems Or Fully Pumped

    TECHNICAL DATA - Page 8 The System necessary. The total length of the by-pass circuit taken from the boiler connections should be greater than 4 metres of 22 mm The boiler must be used on INDIRECT hot water systems only. pipe.
  • Page 9 TECHNICAL DATA - Page 9 If the system is extended, the expansion vessel volume may Method of Make-Up have to be increased unless previous provision has been Provision shall be made for replacing water loss from the made for the extension. Where a vessel of the calculated system either:—...
  • Page 10 TECHNICAL DATA - Page 10 FIG 7. FULLY PUMPED SEALED SYSTEM FIG 8. OPEN VENTED GRAVITY DOMESTIC HOT WATER PUMPED CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM...

  • Page 11: Installation Instructions Page No

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Page 11 It is the law that all gas appliances are installed and CARTON 2:- Flue System Pack serviced by competent persons as stated in Gas Safety Standard and 2 metre Horizontal Flue Packs (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994. Air/Flue Duct Assembly (length as ordered) For Health and Safety information see back page.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Page 12 FIG. 11 b REAR FLUE FIG. 11 a SIDE FLUE 1. Measure from outside face of wall to the side of boiler 1. Measure wall thickness (dimension ‘Y’). casing reference line (dimension ‘x’). 2. Take air/flue duct assembly and measuring from the 2.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Page 13 FIG. 13 SECTIONAL VIEW OF AIR/FLUE DUCT ASSY THROUGH WALL 4. Protect duct where it is likely to come into contact with 5. Insert the assembly into the wall sliding the rope sealing mortar by using adhesive tape provided (accessory ring along the air duct into the flue sealing collar.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Page 14 LIFTING THE BOILER Lift the boiler onto its mounting bracket. FIG. 15 FIG. 16 TRANSPORTATION FOOT Locate the studs on the air duct flange through the boiler Position boiler on its mounting bracket so that the sides of casing and secure using four wing nuts (accessory pack the boiler line up with the reference lines ‘C’...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Page 15 FIG 20. PIPE CONNECTIONS Connect system pipework to the boiler, compression fittings FIG. 19 LOCATION OF PRESSURE should be used. If however capillary fittings are used it is SENSING TUBES essential to temporarily remove the thermostat bulb from Slide the flue elbow into the flue duct and locate the flange the flow pipe before soldering.
  • Page 16 This may not be required if a Potterton Electronic Programmer is used as this incorporates a junction box.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Page 17 FIG. 24 ROUTING OF ELECTRICAL WIRING Following the pump manufacturer’s instructions connect the Gravity Domestic Hot Water/Pumped Central Heating pump supply wires to terminals marked PUMP L N Systems. the boiler terminal block. Route the cable through the plastic Switched live from external gravity domestic hot water bush in the rear of the control box as illustrated in FIG.

  • Page 18: Commissioning Page No

    COMMISSIONING - Page 18 Open Vented Systems Refit the combustion chamber front panel. Remove the pump and flush out the system thoroughly with Fit the case door into position by lifting it onto the top hinge cold water. Refit the pump. Fill and vent the system. brackets and secure it with the lower two fixing screws.
  • Page 19 COMMISSIONING - Page 19 FIG. 26 Shut down the boiler remove the pressure gauge and refit On the FULLY PUMPED switch position it will operate as a the screw in the test nipple ensuring that a tight seal is pump over-run thermostat and will keep the pump running made.
  • Page 20 COMMISSIONING - Page 20 HONEYWELL FIG. 28 BOILER WIRING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 21: Servicing Instructions Page No

    Servicing is best arranged by a contract placed with Turn off the gas service cock. Potterton Myson Limited and further details are available from our Service Operations Department. NOTE: After completing any servicing or replacement of...
  • Page 22 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS - Page 22 C. Remove screws securing the combustion chamber front NOTE: Do not use a wire brush or pin to clean injector. panel and remove panel. D. Gently clean any deposits from the electrode. D. Disconnect the fan supply leads from the connec-tor adjacent to the fan.
  • Page 23 Unscrew the pilot, main burner injector and pressure test front panel as described in 1. ‘Preparing the Boiler for nipple from the burner. On LPG 50e boiler access to the main Servicing’, operations A, B and C. bumer injector is improved by first removing the air shroud.
  • Page 24 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS - Page 24 necting the plug at the socket or switching off the external Disconnect the flying leads of the electronic control as isolating switch. follows:— Remove controls cover, case door and combustion chamber white wire from terminal C(3) of the control thermostat front panel as described in 1 .‘Preparing the Boiler for Servicing’, operations A, B and C.
  • Page 25 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS - Page 25 adjacent to the fan. GRAVITY HOT WATER/PUMP OVER-RUN THERMOSTAT. Refer Remove the screws securing the fan mounting plate, leaving to FIG. 2. in place the three screws circled red, and remove the plate complete with fan. Remove door by undoing the lower fixing screws and lifting door off the two upper hinge brackets.
  • Page 26 Servicing Instructions - Page 26 FIG 31 FAULT FINDING CHART Publication No. 559870/029...
  • Page 27 SHORT PARTS LIST - Page 27 KEY No. P.I.L. Part No. Pilot and Electrode Assembly including items 2-7 402955 Pilot Injector 410983 Compression Nut 625934 Olive 625936 Electrode 407721 Screw 612351 Electrode Lead 407692 Control Thermostat K36 L1014 907729 Gas Control Valve—Honeywell 402911 Gas Manifold Gasket 212105...
  • Page 28 HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLER AND SERVICE ENGINEER Under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and section 6 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, we are required to provide information on substances hazardous to health. Small quantities of adhesives and sealants used in the product are cured and present no known hazards.

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