Glow-worm Ultrapower sxi 100sx Instructions For Use Manual

Glow-worm Ultrapower sxi 100sx Instructions For Use Manual

High efficiency condensing system boilers

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Ultrapower sxi

Instructions for Use

100sx
G.C. No. 41-019-09
170sx
G.C. No. 41-019-10
High Efficiency
Condensing System Boilers
To be left with the user
www.glow-worm.co.uk

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  • Page 1: Instructions For Use

    Ultrapower sxi Instructions for Use To be left with the user 100sx G.C. No. 41-019-09 170sx G.C. No. 41-019-10 High Efficiency Condensing System Boilers www.glow-worm.co.uk...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING Read me ........................3 1.1 Welcome ................... 3 1.2 Guarantee Pack................3 1.3 Servicing ................... 3 1.4 Benchmark ..................4 1.5 Quick Reference Guide ..............4 Introducing your appliance ..................5 2.1 Appliance description ............... 5 2.2 Accessories ..................5 Product documentation ................... 5 3.1 Document storage ................
  • Page 3: Read Carefully Before Using

    READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING The pack contains the letter of introduction 1 Read me and the guarantee. The extended guarantee is supplied loose and we Welcome recommend that you should read it. These instructions are an integral part Complete and return as soon as possible of the boiler and must, to comply with your guarantee registration card. the current issue of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, be left If your guarantee registration card is with the user. missing you can obtain a copy or record your registration by telephoning Please ensure that the installer has fully the Glow-worm Customer Service number completed the Benchmark Checklist in 0800 073 2142. the inside back pages of the installation instructions supplied with the product and Servicing that you have signed it to say that you This product should be serviced regularly have received a full and clear explanation to optimise its safety, efficiency and of its operation. The installer is legally performance. The service engineer should required to complete a commissioning complete the relevant Service Record checklist as a means of complying with the on the Benchmark Checklist after each appropriate Building Regulations (England service. The Benchmark Checklist may and Wales).
  • Page 4: Benchmark

    READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING Benchmark Benchmark is managed and promoted by the Heating and Hotwater Industry Glow-worm is a licensed member of Council. the Benchmark Scheme which aims to improve the standards of installation • For more information visit and commissioning of domestic heating www.centralheating.co.uk and hot water systems in the UK and to encourage regular servicing to optimise safety, efficiency and performance. Quick reference guide This Quick reference guide assumes that the appliance has been installed and We designed this Quick reference guide commissioned by a competent person. so that you can start using your appliance right away. - 4 - 0020054593 - 03/11 - Glow-worm...
  • Page 5: Introducing Your Appliance

    READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING 2 Introducing your appliance Accessories The Ultrapower sxi is compatible with Appliance description most makes of 230V programmable room thermostats. The Ultrapower sxi is a high efficiency cen- tral heating appliance, close coupled to an For increased system compatibility and un-vented cylinder. The pump, expansion increased energy saving with intelligent vessels and associated safety devices are all fitted within the appliance, providing a one control Glow-worm offer a range of box solution for properties requiring a high controls dedicated to work using a unique domestic hot water demand. The intelligent communication system - eBus (low control system is designed for both simple voltage). operation and maximum control. For further details please contact your Once the controls are set the boiler installer. operates automatically. 3 Product documentation Additionally an immersion heater is supplied fitted to the cylinder. It is intended for use as a back up should the boiler fail, it will not Document storage give optimum DHW performance.
  • Page 6: Safety

    • In the case of any water leak, Only competent persons are allowed to immediately turn off the cold water work on the appliance. supply to the appliance and have • Never tamper with safety devices. the leak repaired by your competent person. • Do not attempt to modify the appliance or its immediate surroundings as this • Do not store or place articles on the may affect on the safe use of the appliance. appliance. Safety regulations • Under no circumstances must the user interfere with or adjust sealed parts. Servicing/maintenance should be carried out by a competent person approved • Do not allow children to operate the at the time by the Health and Safety appliance. Executive, in accordance with the rules in force in the countries of destination. • Do not obstruct the flue system - 6 - 0020054593 - 03/11 - Glow-worm...
  • Page 7 READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING If this boiler is installed in a rented property Any alteration not approved by in the UK there is a duty of care imposed Glow-worm, could invalidate the on the owner of the property by the current certification, boiler warranty and may also issue of the Gas Safety (Installation and infringe the current issue of the statutory Use) Regulations, Section 35. requirements. Gas Safety (Installation and Use) CE Mark Regulations This boiler meets the requirements In your own interests and that of safety, it of Statutory Instrument, No.3083 of is the Law that ALL gas appliances have the Boiler (Efficiency Regulations, been installed by a competent person and therefore is deemed to meet the approved at the time by the Health and requirements of Directive 92/42/EEC Safety Executive, in accordance with the on the efficiency requirements for new current issue of these regulations. hot water boilers fire with liquid or gaseous Gas Category fuels. This boiler is for use only on G20 natural Type test for purposes of Regulation 5 gas but can be converted for use on G31 certified by: Notified body 0087.
  • Page 8: Guarantee Responsibility

    READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING 5 Guarantee / Responsibility - The appliance is used for normal domestic purposes and in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating and Detailed guarantee maintenance instructions. Thank you for installing a new Glow-worm - The appliance is serviced, maintained, appliance in your home. by a competent person. Glow-worm appliances are manufactured - The repair or replacement of parts to the very highest standard so we during the guarantee period does not are pleased to offer our customers a have the effect of extending the period. Comprehensive Guarantee. The manufacturer has no responsibility This product is guaranteed for 24 months whatsoever for any damage resulting from the date of installation or 30 months from: from the date of manufacture, whichever is the shorter, for parts and labour. - Any defects or damage resulting from incorrect or poor installation, The second year of the parts guarantee, inadequate servicing, or maladjustment from the beginning of the 13th month of the gas or water used. onwards after installation or manufacture,...
  • Page 9: Recycling

    • Take the appliance to an appropriate collection point for processing, energy recovery and recycling of waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment. By complying with this directive, you will contribute to the preservation of natural resources and the protection of human health. - 9 - 0020054593 - 03/11 - Glow-worm...
  • Page 10: Clearances

    READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING 7 Clearances - 10 - 0020054593 - 03/11 - Glow-worm...
  • Page 11: How To Use Your Appliance

    MODE and PROG DISPLAY BUTTON ADJUSTMENT SYMBOLS DISPLAYED ON THE LCD AND DESCRIPTIONS Central Heating Function Programmer Adjustment Mode Glow-worm external control (Optional) Domestic Hot Water Function Central Heating Min burner display Timed Mode Appliance OFF Max burner display Temperature...
  • Page 12: Switching On And Off

    If you intend to leave controls. your property empty for a prolonged period, please Do not operate the boiler refer to the Appliance Safety without water. Devices section. Switching off - Switch off the electrical supply. - The appliance and the display will shut down. - 12 - 0020054593 - 03/11 - Glow-worm...
  • Page 13: Switching On And Off

    HOW TO USE YOUR APPLIANCE User Controls If you are in any doubt about the boiler being filled with water contact your installer or Glow-worm's own service organisation using the telephone number shown in the chapter " Contact your after-sales organisation". • Press "MODE" button and scroll through your options to select one of the following:- • Timed central heating and domestic hot...
  • Page 14 Press "+ or -" to Press "+ or -" to increase or decrease the temperature. increase or decrease the temperature. The temperature setting will The temperature setting will automatically save after 5 seconds. automatically save after 5 seconds. - 14 - 0020054593 - 03/11 - Glow-worm...
  • Page 15 "hours" symbol will flash. Press the "+" or the "-" STEP 2 to set the hour. STEP 3 MODE PROG Press "PROG" to confirm. The process will automatically scroll to minutes, then days, set as previously described. - 15 - 0020054593 - 03/11 - Glow-worm...
  • Page 16 HOW TO USE YOUR APPLIANCE Setting the Programmer To set the clock, refer to diagram below. Timed Central Heating Domestic Hot Water Factory preset times for preheat are:- factory preset timed intervals are:- Monday to Friday - ON 6.00 - OFF 8.00. Monday to Sunday - ON 6.00 - OFF 24.00. ON 16.00 - OFF 23.00. Saturday & Sunday - ON 8.00 OFF 23.00. - 16 - 0020054593 - 03/11 - Glow-worm...
  • Page 17 HOW TO USE YOUR APPLIANCE Advancing the timed central heating Advancing the Integral Domestic Hot programmer ON /OFF times Water Cylinder programmer ON /OFF times This function will only work when the appliance is in timed operating mode, Refer to diagram below. "Clock symbol". The activated/deactivated segments will Refer to diagram below. flash for 5 seconds. The activated/deactivated segments will flash for 5 seconds. - 17 - 0020054593 - 03/11 - Glow-worm...
  • Page 18: Any Assistance

    It is normal and not a fault code number, see table below. indication. • To restart the boiler, press the reset If any fault persists, and your appliance still button, see chapter "How to use your does not work, leave it switched off and appliance ► Overview". contact your competent person. • If the display shows a flashing pressure of 0.4bar or less, then you will need to pressurise the system as described. If any fault persists, contact your installer/ service provider or Glow-worm Service, using the telephone number on the inside back cover of this booklet. CODE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSES Boiler has attempted to Press the reset button. light 5 times and failed on If the fault persists, contact your Installation/Servicing all occassions company or Glow-worm Overheat...
  • Page 19: Appliance Safety Devices

    ANY ASSISTANCE ? Filling Central Heating System 1. Ensure that the filling loop flexible hose is securely connected to the double check inlet valve, see diagram. 2. Fully open tap "A", then gradually open tap "B" to fill the heating system to a pressure of 1.0bar. When completed close the filling taps. 3. IMPORTANT: To comply with the water regulations the flexible hose must be disconnected from the double check inlet valve - undo the nut and pull the flexible hose from the valve. Appliance safety devices Boiler Shutdown The boiler software is designed to recognise the potential for an overheat lockout and will shutdown before this happens. • To restart the boiler, press the reset button, see chapter "How to use your appliance ► Overview". If the boiler fails to resume normal operation and all external controls are calling for heat, then call your Installation/ Servicing company or Glow-worm service. - 19 - 0020054593 - 03/11 - Glow-worm...
  • Page 20: Protecting Against Frost

    • For an absence of several days, you may be due to the forming of ice in the can leave the appliance to run normally. condense drain external to the house. The appliance has a built in frost • Release an ice blockage by the use of protection device that protects the boiler warm cloths on the pipe. from freezing. With the gas and electric supplies ON and irrespective of any room The boiler should then restart. thermostat setting, the frost protection device will operate the pump when the • Contact your Installation/Servicing temperature of the boiler water falls company or Glow-worm service if the below 8 C. A timer is used so that the fault persists. temperature can be checked periodically. After 10 minutes the pump will be stopped Disinfection Cycle if the temperature is higher than 10 C or has already reached 35 C. The burner The cylinder has a built in disinfection will activate if the boiler temperature cycle which raises the water temperature does not reach 10 C after 30 minutes or to 70 C for 1 hour every Wednesday at at any time if the temperature drops to 2:00am.
  • Page 21: Appliance Maintenance And Servicing

    ANY ASSISTANCE ? 10 Appliance maintenance and 10.3 Sealed Water Systems servicing The draining, refilling and pressurising MUST be carried out by a competent 10.1 Cleaning person approved at the time by the Health and Safety Executive. Before cleaning turn the • Contact Glow-worm’s own service appliance off. organisation using the telephone number below. The appliance casing can be cleaned using a mild liquid detergent with a damp Tel: 01773 828100 cloth, then a dry cloth to polish. 10.4 Spare Parts Do not use any form of abrasive or solvent cleaner...
  • Page 22: Tips For Saving Energy

    ANY ASSISTANCE ? 11 Tips for saving energy Your installer will be able to give energy saving advice about your system and its controls. For energy saving advice you can contact the Energy Savings Trust for advice or visit www.energysaving trust.org.uk who offer simple effective advice about saving energy. Regular servicing of your boiler will help maintain its efficiency - servicing once a year is recommended Turn your thermostat down. Reducing your room temperature by 1°C could cut your heating bills by up to 10 percent. Set your heating and hot water at the time controller to come on only when required rather than all the time. - 22 - 0020054593 - 03/11 - Glow-worm...
  • Page 23: Contact Your After-Sales Organisation

    ANY ASSISTANCE ? 12 Contact your after-sales organisation Customer service call Tel: 01773 828100 Technical helpline Tel: 01773 828300 - 23 - 0020054593 - 03/11 - Glow-worm...
  • Page 24 Because of our constant endeavour for improvement, details may vary slightly from those shown in these instructions. Glow-worm, Nottingham Road, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1JT...

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