GENERAL Table 1 - General Data Boiler Size FF 350 P FF 360 P FF 380 P Gas supply connection Rc 1/2 (1/2) Flow connection 22mm 28mm copper copper (FEMALE) Return connection 22mm 28mm copper copper (FEMALE) Maximum static water head m (ft.) 30.5 (100) Minimum static water head...
GENERAL INTRODUCTION Detailed recommendations are contained in the following British Standard Codes of Practice: The Classic FF350, FF360 and FF380 Propane is a range of automatically fully controlled, wall mounted, balanced flue, BS.5482 Domestic butane and propane burning fanned gas boilers. appliances BS.6891 Low pressure installation pipes.
GENERAL BOILER WATER CONNECTIONS This appliance in NOT suitable for use in a direct hot water system or for gravity circulation. FF 380P boiler ONLY must be fitted with the 22mm x 28mm copper sockets, provided in the Hardware Pack (or equivalent 22mm x 28mm compression fittings), and the pumped flow and return pipes run in 28mm pipe.
GENERAL If the appliance is to be installed in a room containing a bath or Table 3 - Balanced flue terminal position shower then, providing waterjets are not going to be used for Approved Manufacturer’s Clearances cleaning purposes (such as communal baths/showers), the Terminal Position Minimum Spacing appliance can be installed in Zone 3, as detailed in BS.7671.
GENERAL Table 5 - Water flow rate and pressure loss AIR SUPPLY Boiler Size FF 350 P FF 360 P FF 380 P Detailed recommendations for air supply are given in BS.5440:2. Boiler 14.7 17.6 23.5 In IE refer to I.S. 813:2002. The following notes are for general Output Btu/h 50 000...
GENERAL ELECTRICAL SUPPLY Note. WARNING. The appliance MUST be efficiently earthed. Where a room sealed appliance is installed in a room containing a bath or shower then the appliance and any electrical switch or Wiring external to the appliance MUST be in accordance with the appliance control utilising mains electricity should be so situated current I.E.E.
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GENERAL SEALED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Non-return valve Automatic air vent Hosepipe (disconnect after filling) Hose unions Additional stop valve Temporary hose (disconnect Hose connector Double check valve after filling) assembly (note direction of flow) Note. 4. Expansion Vessel The method of filling, refilling, topping up or flushing sealed a.
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GENERAL SEALED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - cont. supplies other draw-off points at a lower level then a 7. Mains Connection double check valve shall be installed upstream of the draw-off point. There must be no direct connection to the mains water supply or to the water storage tank supplying domestic water, even c.
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INSTALLATION UNPACKING Pack A Contents The boiler is supplied fully assembled in Pack A, together with The complete boiler a standard flue assembly for lengths up to 600mm (23 "), Installation & Servicing Instructions rear or side flue outlet, in Pack B. User's Instructions Unpack and check the contents.
INSTALLATION PACKAGING AND CASING REMOVAL 1. Unpack the boiler 2. Remove the casing as follows and place to one side to avoid damage. a. Undo the 2 casing retaining screws (a) retaining the casing to the back panel. b. Swing the bottom of the boiler casing up until the controls pod casing has cleared the controls then unhook the top from the back (a) Casing retaining...
INSTALLATION 11 FLUE ASSEMBLY - Exploded View 1. An optional flue duct extension kit is required for wall thicknesses greater than 600mm (23 ") Refer to Frame 2. When cutting the ducts, always use LEGEND the cardboard support rings 1. Terminal. provided.
INSTALLATION 14 CUTTING THE FLUE - wall thicknesses of 114 to 600mm Note. If the stand-off brackets are used it is essential that 30mm is added to the measured wall thickness when marking the flue, (to allow for the thickness of the brackets). 1.
INSTALLATION 18 MOUNTING THE BOILER Note. Have ready to hand the M8 screw, washer and rectangular plate supplied in the hardware pack. For downward routing of pipes the M5 spacer (supplied in the Downward Piping Kit) should now be fitted to the back of the boiler. 1.
INSTALLATION 21 FLUE ASSEMBLY - Exploded view For wall thickness 114mm to 600mm 1. An optional flue duct extension kit is required for lengths (distance from the outside wall to the relevant side of the boiler casing) greater than 600mm (23 ") Refer to Frame 10.
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INSTALLATION 24 CUTTING THE FLUE 25 FITTING THE FOAM SEAL For flue lengths 114 to 600mm ONLY 1. To determine the position for the foam seal measure the wall thickness and mark it onto the flue, measuring 1. Measure the flue length required (i.e. the distance from from the groove near the terminal.
INSTALLATION 28 FITTING THE SIDE OUTLET PLATES 29 WALL MOUNTING PLATE 1. Fix the mounting plate to the wall with the No.14 x 50mm wood Note. If the boiler is fitted closer than 25mm to the side screws. wall the side outlet plate must be fitted now. 2.
INSTALLATION 31 CONNECTING THE FLUE TO THE BOILER 1. Pull the flue through the side outlet plate and locate the 3 studs in the hole in the side of the boiler. 2. Secure the flue to the boiler using the three M5 nuts provided.
INSTALLATION 34 FLUE EXTENSION DUCTS - continued General arrangement Flue length Note. Side flue shown. Extension Extension duct 1. A maximum of 3 extension ducts (plus the standard flue tube duct) may be used together. 2. Flue extensions of greater length than 1m (39") should be supported with the bracket provided.
INSTALLATION 36 GAS CONNECTION 37 WATER CONNECTIONS Refer to 'Gas Supply ', page 6. 1. Remove the plastic plugs from the flow and Refer to Frame 2 for gas inlet service dimensions. return pipes. A minimum pressure of 37 mbar MUST be available at the boiler inlet with the boiler operating.
INSTALLATION 40 PICTORIAL WIRING LEGEND b - blue bk - black br - brown gy - grey or - orange pk - pink - red v - violet w - white y - yellow y/g - yellow/green 41 MID POSITION VALVE Pumped only Notes.
INSTALLATION 42 TWO SPRING CLOSED VALVE Pumped only Notes. 1. Some earth wires are omitted for clarity. Ensure proper earth continuity when wiring. 2. Numbering of terminals on thermostats is specific to the manufacturer. 3. This is fully controlled system - set the boiler thermostat to maximum.
INSTALLATION 44 COMMISSIONING AND TESTING The Benchmark Log Book or equivalent self certification should be completed and signed to demonstrate compliance with Building Regulations. B. GAS INSTALLATION A. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 1. The whole of the gas installation, including the meter, 1.
INSTALLATION 46 INITIAL LIGHTING - continued 15. Swing the control box back into its working position and secure. 16. Remove the boiler casing. 17. Refit the controls pod to the boiler casing and tighten the 2 front fixing screws. 18. Refit the complete casing to the boiler.
SERVICING 49 SCHEDULE c. Clean the main burner. Refer to Frame 53. To ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of the appliance, it is recommended that it is checked at regular d. Clean the heat exchanger. Refer to Frame 52. intervals and serviced as necessary.
SERVICING 52 CLEANING THE FAN ASSEMBLY / THE FLUEWAYS 1. Remove the 2 silicon rubber tubes from the fan sensing points. 2. Disconnect the fan leads. 3a. Rear flue Slacken the M4 screw securing the flue connector to the fan. Disconnect the connector from the fan and slide into the flue.
SERVICING 55 GAS PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT PILOT MAIN BURNER The pilot is factory set to maximum and no further adjustment is After any servicing, reference should be made to Table 2 possible. If after removing and checking the injector (as detailed which quotes details of the rated output with the related in Frame 61) and ensuring that there is an inlet pressure of 37 burner setting pressure and the heat input.
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SERVICING 59 THERMOSTAT CONTROL, THERMISTOR SENSOR LEAD & ON/OFF SWITCH REPLACEMENT Refer also to Frame 56. A. Remove the fixing screws B. Swing the control box down into the servicing position. Thermostat control 1. Pull the knob off the shaft. 2.
SERVICING 60 LIMIT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT 1. Refer to Frame 56. 2. Remove the limit thermostat assembly from the boiler flow pipe. 3. Disconnect the electrical connectors 4. Replace and reassemble in reverse order, taking care to correctly position the limit thermostat as shown in the orientation diagram opposite.
SERVICING 62 IGNITION ELECTRODE AND LEAD REPLACEMENT 1. Refer to Frame 56. 2. Remove the burner and air box assembly. Refer to Frame 51. 3. Remove the electrode retaining nut. 4. Remove the pilot shield. 5. Remove the spark electrode and integral lead. 6.
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SERVICING 65 FAN REPLACEMENT 1. Refer to Frame 56. 2. Remove the 2 silicon rubber tubes from the fan sensing points. 3. Disconnect the fan leads. 4a. Rear flue. Slacken the M4 screw securing the flue connector to the fan. Disconnect the connector from the fan and slide into the flue. 4b.
FAULT FINDING START Reset the overheat 'stat. Set control Check mains supply and fuses. Is the mains on neon 'I3' illuminated? 'stat to maximum. Allow the boiler Check programmer and system to reach temperature - if the thermostats are all ON. overheat 'stat trips again, measure Check that boiler plug and socket flow temperature.
When replacing any part on this appliance use only spare parts that you can be assured conform to the safety and performance specification that we require. Do not use reconditioned or copy parts that have not been clearly authorised by Ideal Boilers.
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LIST OF PARTS 72 SHORT PARTS LIST 13 A cla 6113 73 BOILER CASING ASSEMBLY Classic FF - Propane Installation & Servicing...
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Gas only. They have been tested and conform with the provisions of BS. 6332 and BS. 5258. Ideal Boilers, P.O. Box 103, National Ave, Kingston upon Hull, HU5 4JN. Telephone: 01482 492 251 Fax: 01482 448 858. Registration No. London 322 137.
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