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- Page 1 BoilerMate BP Mains pressure hot water thermal store for use with gas or oil boilers Design, Installation & Servicing Instructions Models covered in this manual BoilerMate BMBP 125 BoilerMate BMBP 145 BoilerMate BMBP 185 BoilerMate BMBP 215 BoilerMate BMBP 225...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Quality System audited by BSI. Installers are required to carry out installation, commissioning and servicing work in Gledhill’s fi rst priority is to give a high quality accordance with the Benchmark Code of Practice which is available from the Heating service to our customers. -
Page 3: Design
The manufacturer’s notes must not be taken as overriding statutory obligations. is regulated by a thermostatic blending valve The BoilerMate BP is suitable for use with either a sealed primary or an open vented which is factory set at 55±3°C . -
Page 4: Technical Data
DESIGN Standard Equipment The standard confi guration of the BoilerMateBP is shown opposite and it is supplied with the following factory fi tted equipment: - Thermostatic dhw blending valve – set at 55°C Store thermostat – set at 75°C Feed and expansion cistern complete with ball valve and fl oat (not shown) –... - Page 5 DESIGN Table 1 Model BMBP 125 BMBP 145 BMBP 185 BMBP 215 BMBP 225 Nominal volume (l) Weight (empty) (kg) Weight (full) (kg) Primary/heating pipe 22mm 22mm 22mm 28mm 28mm connections MCW & DHW pipe 22mm 22mm 22mm 22mm 22mm connections Cold feed/expansion 15mm...
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Page 6: Technical Data
(including the top up cistern). Any extra space required for shelving etc in the case of airing cupboards etc must be added. Minimum Cupboard Dimensions Height Width Depth Model BoilerMate BP BMBP 125 2012 BMBP 145 2012 BMBP 185 2173 BMBP 215 2334... - Page 7 DESIGN Example installation of a ‘Y’ plan system Pump Store thermostat Bypass valve Manual air vent 3-port mid position valve Wiring centre Note: All components to be supplied by the installer. Figure 3 Example installation of an ‘S’ plan system Pump Store thermostat Bypass valve...
- Page 8 DESIGN PLAN OF APPLIANCE CONNECTIONS Connection Details/Dimensions For Top Of Unit The BoilerMate BP units are supplied on an installation base to allow the pipe runs to connect to the appliance from any direction. It is easier if all pipes protrude vertically in the cut out area shown.
- Page 9 DESIGN Pressure loss across the primary heat exchanger Primary flow rate (l/s) BMBP125, BMBP145 BMBP225 BMBP185, BMBP215 Figure 6 Pressure drop across the DHW heat exchanger DHW flow rate (l/min) BMBP125, BMBP145 BMBP185, BMBP215, BMBP225 Figure 7 TECHNICAL DATA Page 9...
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Page 10: System Details
A schematic layout of the hot and cold water services in a typical small dwelling is shown below. BoilerMate BP will operate at mains pressures as low as 1 bar and as If scale should ever become a problem the high as 5 bar although the recommended range is 2-3 bar. - Page 11 Gledhill technical department. The hot water supply to a shower-mixing valve should be fed wherever practical directly from the BoilerMate BP or be the fi rst draw-off point on the hot circuit. The SYSTEM DETAILS...
- Page 12 Heating System General – Sealed And Open Vented Heating Systems The BoilerMate BP is suitable for both an open vented and a sealed heating systems shown schematically in fi gures 9 and 10 respectively. The system components can be installed inside the appliance case as shown in fi gures 3 and 4.
- Page 13 BS 5449 and the power required for producing hot water which can be read from table below. Minimum Boiler Power Required for Producing DHW BoilerMate BP Model Y or S plan control W plan control system...
- Page 14 The F & E cistern supplied with the thermal store can be fi tted remotely up to 6m above the base of the BoilerMate BP. If this cistern is used for the central heating as shown in fi gure 8, then the water level in the F&E cistern should be at least 250mm above the highest point on the system including the radiators and must be high enough to provide the minimum head required by the boiler being used.
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Page 15: Installation
A suitable location will be needed for the separate feed and expansion cistern. This will often be at high level in the cupboard housing the BoilerMate BP. The dimensions and clearances are provided in the Technical Data section. The location will need to provide a suitable route for the cold feed and expansion pipe as well as the open safety vent pipe. -
Page 16: Installation
Boiler terminals wiring centre must be in accordance with the relevant IEE Wiring Regulations on the BoilerMate BP Generic ‘Y Plan’ wiring diagram 230V ac 50Hz circuit must be protected by a suitable 5A supply fuse and a double pole local isolating switch... - Page 17 INSTALLATION Preparation/placing the appliance in position. Details of the recommended positions for termination of the fi rst fi x pipework are provided in the Technical Data section. The pipework can be located or its position checked using the template provided with each appliance. If these have been followed installation is very simple and much quicker than any other system.
- Page 18 Note: When fi tting the cistern at a higher level this must not be fi tted more than 6 metres above the base of the BoilerMate BP appliance. Obviously, if installed in the roof space the feed and expansion cistern and any pipework will need to be adequately insulated to protect against frost damage.
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Page 19: Commissioning
Fill the appliance i.e. BoilerMate BP through the feed and expansion cistern fl ush ‘Benchmark’ commissioning checklist. and refi ll. -
Page 20: Servicing
DO ensure that if the BoilerMate BP is fi tted on a sealed primary (i.e. closed) system, then the boiler is suitable (i.e. fi tted with an overheat thermostat) Help and advice is also available from the Technical Helpline on 01253 474584. -
Page 21: Short Parts List
SERVICING Description Stock Code Immersion heater - Incalloy 825 immersion heater - with dual (control & safety) thermostat. XB078 Brawa mix thermostatic hot water blending valve XC007 Mini expansion vessel XB024 Scale inhibitor PCB XB142 ITC control thermostat XC010 SHORT PARTS LIST Page 21... -
Page 22: Fault Finding
Check that the boiler fl ow temperature is adequate when it stops fi ring. Boilers should provide a fl ow temperature of 82 ± 3°C but temperatures as low as 75°C will allow the BoilerMate BP to provide a satisfactory performance. Check that the store is charging to at least 75°C. -
Page 23: Appendix
APPENDIX Water Savings Water Related Costs Can Be Reduced By Good Plumbing Practice 2 tap 5, 6 or half open Over 8 l/m 20 l/m Fitted with regulator Unregulated TAPS & MIXERS 4 Fixing Options For Taps & Mixers 1. MK Range - Combined Regulators & Aerator for screwing onto Taps &... -
Page 24: Appendix B
SERVICING APPENDIX B Page 24... -
Page 25: Appendix C
Make sure you and This assessment will cover the largest unit within each product range manufactured any others helping know the route by Gledhill. you intend to take that it is clear of any obstructions. Never jerk the load as this will add a little extra force and For specific weights and dimensions please refer to technical data section. - Page 26 NOTES Page 26...
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Page 27: Notes
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Page 28: Terms & Conditions
AMD.DECEMBER 2013 CONDITIONS OF SALE & GUARANTEE TERMS Gledhill (Building Products) Ltd (“We” or “Gledhills”) only do business upon the Conditions which appear below (i) free of all charge during the first year after delivery and no other. Unless we so agree in writing these Conditions shall apply in full to any supply of goods by us to the by us. - Page 29 (2) above. We shall Gledhill have a policy of continuous product development not be responsible for and the Purchaser will indemnify us against liability in respect of damage caused to and may introduce product modifications from time to time.
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Page 30: Benchmark
MAINS PRESSURE HOT WATER STORAGE SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST This Commissioning Checklist is to be completed in full by the competent person who commissioned the storage system 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. -
Page 31: Service Record
SERVICE RECORD It is recommended that your hot water 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. SERVICE 01 SERVICE 02 Date:... - Page 32 Due to a programme of continuous improvement Gledhill Building Products reserve the right to modify products without prior notice. It is advisable to check the product technical detail by using the latest design and installation manuals available from our technical support team or on our website.