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Relevant Installation changes implemented in this book from Mod Level.....4204 to 1405 F Page 53 to 55 The Installer Notification Guidelines, Benchmark Commissioning Checklist and Service Interval Record have been added. Caradon Ideal Limited reserve the right to vary specification without notice europa Installation & Servicing...
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GENERAL Table 1 --- Boiler Data europa 224 europa 228 europa 232 Gas supply type & connection G20 20mbar, G31 37mbar, 22 mm copper 2H3P 15 mm copper Inlet / Outlet connection --- Domestic Hot Water 22 mm copper Flow & return connection --- Central Heating...
GENERAL BOILER WATER CONNECTION Pipe size O.D. mm CH flow Wall mounting CH return plate Gas inlet DHW cold inlet DHW hot outlet 20 (3/4”) 255 (10”) 85 (3 5/16”) BOILER CLEARANCES (17 3/4”) overall clearance is still required, with the cupboard door open, to allow for servicing.
In GB, the installation must be carried out by a CORGI Registered Installer. It must be carried out in accordance with europa 224, europa 228 and europa 232 are wall mounted, the relevant requirements of the: low water content, balanced flue combination gas boilers.
GENERAL FLUE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Timber Framed Buildings If the boiler is to be fitted in a timber framed building it should The flue must be installed in accordance with the be fitted in accordance with the Institute of Gas Engineers recommendations of BS.
GENERAL Ancillary pipework not forming part of the useful heating Vertical Terminals surface should be lagged to prevent heat loss and any 13 Above the roof pitch with roof 300 mm (12”) possible freezing --- particularly where pipes run through roof slope of all angles.
F Re ---pressurise the system to the desired charge pressure (see Table 5). 2 Flow Temperature The installation should be designed to work with flow Table 5 europa 224, europa 228 temperatures of up to 90 ° C. System charge pressure 3 Working Pressure...
GENERAL 111 litres when pressurised to 0.5 bar (cold) Table 6 europa 232 101 litres when pressurised to 0.7 bar (cold) System charge pressure (bar) 95 litres when pressurised to 1.0 bar (cold) Safety valve setting If the pressure exceeds 2.65 bar when the boiler is up to temperature with all radiators in use then an additional Vessel pre ---charge pressure expansion vessel MUST be installed on the return pipework.
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BOILER WATER CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 1 Domestic hot water (DHW) heat exchanger 2 Domestic hot water (DHW) flow switch europa 224 --- europa 228 --- europa 232 3 Domestic hot water (DHW) outlet pipe 4 Domestic cold water inlet cock 5 Three ---way diverter valve...
INSTALLATION UNPACKING Pack B contents Air intake pipe ø 100 mm (4”) The boiler is supplied fully assembled in one pack A, together Flue pipe ø 60 mm (2” 3/8) with terminal grille assembly with a standard flue assembly for lengths up to 960 mm (37”...
ø80 twin flue pipes --- 7 metres For the correct use of the restrictors with twin pipes refer to Flue Restrictors the following diagram for the models europa 224, europa Two different sized restrictors are supplied with the 228 .
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INSTALLATION FITTING THE FLUE SYSTEM (cont.) Twin pipe flue kits For calculation of total flue length, the distance MUST be Co---axial Flue kits. measured from the centreline of the flue duct/air duct connection to the end of the flue outlet grille/air inlet duct. Horizontal.
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INSTALLATION WALL MOUNTING TEMPLATE (rear flue) IMPORTANT Detailed installation steps are given directly on the wall mounting template 1 Tape the template into the selected position. 2 Ensure squareness by hanging a plumbine. 3 Mark onto the wall the following: a.
INSTALLATION FITTING THE WALL MOUNTING PLATE Refer to frame 18 for service connections. Fit the wall mounting plate Directly to the wall F Offer up wall mounting plate. F Screw through the fixing holes using 3 off no. 14x2” screws (not provided). F Check alignment with spirit level.
INSTALLATION SAFETY VALVE DRAIN Pressure relief valve The discharge pipe should be positioned so that the discharge of water or steam cannot create a hazard to the occupants of the premises or damage to electrical components and wiring. Discharge pipe ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS For Irealnd reference should be made to the current ETCI rules for electrical installations.
INSTALLATION PICTORIAL WIRING europa 224, europa 228, europa 232 Wiring diagram for boiler equiped with full sequence ignition device type: Bertelli & Partners FM30 External controls Electric supply Safety Air pressure Ignition Flame detection terminal block terminal block thermostat switch...
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INSTALLATION Wiring diagram for boiler equiped with full sequence ignition device type: Honeywell FPLD External controls Electric supply Safety Air pressure Ignition Flame detection terminal block terminal block thermostat switch electrodes electrode gnye gnye Electronic control p.c.b. Full sequence bn = brown ignition device P .C.B.
I.E.E. (BS.7671) Wiring Regulations. Programmer For Ireland reference should be made to the current ETCI For the models europa 224, europa 228 and europa 232 a rules for electrical installations. digital programmer kit is fitted with its relevant instructions included with the boiler.
Power supply terminal block External controls terminal block N.B. These diagrams are schematic only and do not show external terminal strips etc. INITIAL LIGHTING europa 224 europa 228 europa 232 Legend Central Heating flow A Appiance On lamp Domestic hot...
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INSTALLATION 6 Check that the gas service cock is ON. components, using leak detection fluid. 11 Operate the boiler for 10 minutes to stabilise the burner 7 Switch the electricity supply ON and check that all temperature. external controls are calling for heat. 12 Check that the burner pressures are correct.
INSTALLATION GAS CONVERSION 6 Adjust the burner pressures according to the indications given in frame 26. 1 Disconnect the electrical supply. 7 Stick the self ---adhesive label (included with the 2 Replace the burner injectors as explained in frame 42. conversion kit, indicating the type of gas, and the gas 3 Re ---assemble the burner, the front panel of the pressures to which the appliance has been set) over the...
SERVICING SERVICING SCHEDULE Note. If your meter reads CO in parts per million the figure must be divided by 10,000 to convert it to a percentage. To ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of the 5 If the ratio of CO/CO is less than ,004 and the gas rates appliance it is recommended that it is checked at regular measured in steps 3 and 4 are close to nominal then no...
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SERVICING REMOVAL OF OUTER AND INNER 5 Remove the screws C and remove the boiler inner casing. CASING 1 Turn off the gas supply at the gas service cock and disconnect the electricity supply. 2 Remove the screws A and lift off the boiler front panel. 3 Loosen the screws B.
(3/8”) Burner blade Ignition Male Detection Female europa 224, europa 228, Burner blades 4 Disconnect the electrodes leads. 4 mm (5/32”) 5 Undo the four screws C placed at the right and left sides of the burner and extract it.
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SERVICING RE ---ASSEMBLY 6 Refit the inner case cover. IMPORTANT. Ensure the boiler sealing panel is correctly fitted and that a good seal is made. Re ---assemble the boiler in the following order: 3 Refit the burner. 7 Refit the boiler side and front panels. 4 Reconnect the electrodes to the ignition pcb.
(3/8”) 4 Remove the burner. Refer to frame 34. 5 Undo the screws that hold the electrodes and remove. Detection 6 For models europa 224, europa 228, fit new electrodes as necessary following the sequence illustrated. 10 mm Ignition 1 (3/8”)
SERVICING BURNER INJECTORS Injectors REPLACEMENT Burner 1 Remove the burner. Refer to frame 34. 2 Unscrew the injectors from the gas manifold. 3 Check that the new injectors are of the correct size and fit it using new gaskets. Gas manifold 4 Re ---assemble in reverse order.
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SERVICING THERMISTOR REPLACEMENT 1 Disconnect the electrical supply. 2 Remove the front and right hand side casing panels (refer to frame 33). 3 Close off the isolating cocks of the CH circuit at the DHW thermistor bottom of the boiler. 4 Release system pressure by opening the main circuit drainage cock.
SERVICING GAS VALVE REPLACEMENT 1 Turn off the gas supply at the gas service cock and disconnect the electricity supply. 2 Remove the front casing panel (refer to frame 33). 3 Disconnect the connectors A and B. 4 Disconnect the earth wiring from the gas valve. 5 Unscrew the connectors C and remove the pipe D 6 Unscrew the inlet connector.
SERVICING FAN REPLACEMENT If the right clearance is at least 50 cm (20”)..6 Unscrew the 3 screws E and remove the fan. 1 Disconnect the electrical supply. 2 Remove outer and inner casing. 3 Disconnect the connectors A and the earth connection B. 7 Re ---assemble in reverse order.
SERVICING AIR PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACEMENT Two different types of air pressure switch may be used in the boiler. Refer tho the following drawings in accordance with the type of air pressure switch used. 1 Disconnect the electrical supply. 2 Remove outer and inner casing as explained in frame 33. 3 Disconnect the pressure sensing pipe from the air pressure switch.
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Refer to the illustration 1 for the position of the jumpers when lid. the main control p.c.b. is fitted on a europa 224, europa 228 or europa 232 boiler. The numbers refer to the marking printed on the circuit board.
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SERVICING IGNITION PCB REPLACEMENT 1 Gain access to the parts located inside the control panel as explained in the the frame 53. 2 Remove all the wiring connected to the ignition p.c.b. To disconnect the connectors indicated, delicately flex the hook present on one side of each socket.
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Flow limiter Flow limiter The europa 224 model is factory fitted with a 10 litre/min. flow Spring seat limiter. D --- body The europa 228 model is factory fitted with a 12 litre/min. flow C --- filter limiter.
SERVICING PRIMARY HEAT EXCHANGER 4 Release system pressure by opening the main circuit drainage cock. REPLACEMENT Do not release CH pressure using the pressure relief valve. It may cause debris within the system to foul 1 Disconnect the electrical supply. the valve.
SERVICING DIVERTER VALVE ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT 1 Disconnect the electrical supply. 2 Remove front casing panel (refer to frame 33).. 3 Disconnect the connectors A. 4 Remove the fixing spring B and remove the actuator C. Re ---assemble in reverse order. When reassembling the actuator, refer to the wiring diagram in frame 22 for the correct wiring connection.
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SERVICING PROGRAMMER REPLACEMENT 4 Squeeze the hooks that hold the programmer on the control panel fascia and withdraw the faulty programmer. 5 Re ---assemble in reverse order. 1 Disconnect the electrical supply. When reassembling the new programmer, refer to the wiring 2 Gain access to the main control p.c.b.
FAULT FINDING MAIN CONTROL P .C.B. The following table gives a summary of the relationship between each of the possible lamp combinations and their OPTICAL INFORMATION meaning. The main control p.c.b. is provided with three lamps (L.E.D. indicators) A that give optical information during the normal operation of the boiler or for service and fault fiinding Normally operating boiler purpose.
FAULT FINDING FAULT FINDING With a fast pulse showing on LED 1 the boiler will continue to operate with a reduced performance in some fault conditions. WARNING Care must be taken when conducting fault finding tests to Before commencing fault finding please check the following: guard against the risk of electric shock.
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FAULT FINDING Continued from page 44 of fault finding Is the continuity of the Repair or replace With the boiler and modulator harness faulty wiring heating circuit warm Is there between 0V dc O.K? does the burner and 16V dc at the Grey pressure reduce if the and Black connections heating temperature...
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FAULT FINDING Continued from page 44 of fault finding. Is the green LED on front fascia flashing 4 times per second? Continued on page Are LED2 and LED 3 Are LED2 flashing Access the 4 dip flashing? LED 3 on? 47 of fault finding switches on p.c.b.
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FAULT FINDING Are LED 1 and LED 3 Continued on Continued from page 46 flashing with LED 2 page 49 of of fault finding on, plus LED 4 on the fault finding facia on? Is there > 17 mbar at Rectify gas supply the gas valve inlet? fault.
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FAULT FINDING Continued from page 47 of fault finding Does the burner Rectify electrode Is the position of the remain alight? position or replace detection electrode faulty electrode. correct, and electrode undamaged? Refer to frame 40. Is the lead Connect lead Is the resistance of the connected ? correctly...
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FAULT FINDING Continued from Is LED 1 on and LED Is LED 1 flashing and page 47 of fault 2 flashing? LED 2 and LED 3 on? finding Is dip---switch # 3 in Is dip---switch # 3 in Replace faulty PCB #1 Replace faulty PCB #1 the off position? the off position?
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FAULT FINDING Continued from page 45 Is there > 17 mbar Rectify gas supply Is there a temperature rise Is there 11.7 mbar (10.5 gas pressure at the fault. mbar for europa 232) of 35 ° C across the DHW gas inlet? burner pressure when circuit at:...
INSTALLER NOTIFICATION GUIDELINES IT IS A REQUIREMENT OF CORGI MEMBERSHIP TO REGISTER EVERY GAS APPLIANCE In addition a change to Building Regulations (England and Wales) requires the installer to notify when installing a heating appliance, as from 1st April 2005. Install and commission this appliance to manufacturers’...
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BENCHMARK No. GAS BOILER COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST BOILER SERIAL No. NOTIFICATION No. CONTROLS To comply with the Building Regulations, each section must have a tick in one or other of the boxes TIME & TEMPERATURE CONTROL TO HEATING ROOM T/STAT & PROGRAMMER/TIMER PROGRAMMABLE ROOMSTAT TIME &...
SERVICE INTERVAL RECORD It is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that you complete the appropriate Service Interval Record Below. Service Provider. Before completing the appropriate Service Interval Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the boiler manufacturer’s instructions.
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