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- Page 1 PulsaCoil Stainless Hot water cylinder utilising off-peak electric Design, Installation & Servicing Instructions Models covered in this manual PulsaCoil PCS 150 PulsaCoil PCS 180 PulsaCoil PCS 220...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
9001:2008 Quality System audited by BSI. Building Regulations and should be provided to the customer for future reference. Gledhill’s first priority is to give a high quality Installers are required to carry out installation, commissioning and servicing work in service to our customers. -
Page 3: Design
2 screws and this should only be removed by a competent trades person. The manufacturer’s notes must not be taken as overriding statutory obligations. The PulsaCoil Stainless is not covered by section G3 of the current Building Regulations and is therefore only notifiable to Building Control as part of the domestic water installations. - Page 4 9. Flow from store to PHE 10. Feed and expansion tank Figure 1.1 The PulsaCoil Stainless shown schematically above is designed to provide an improved method of supplying mains pressure hot water when used with a suitable off peak electric supply/tariff.
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Page 5: Technical Data
Min cupboard width (mm) Min cupboard depth (mm) Weight (empty) (kg) Weight (full) (kg) Volume of water heated by on-peak heater (litres) Table 1.2 Model Selection Guide PulsaCoil Stainless Dwelling Type Bedroom Bathroom 1 or En-suite shower rooms Standard Economy-7 tariff... - Page 6 825 sheaths and are specially manufactured to suit thermal stores. It is recommended that any replacements should be obtained from Gledhill Spares. The immersion heaters are fitted with control thermostats and overheat thermostats. Immersion heaters without these components must not be fitted to the unit.
- Page 7 Any extra space required for shelving etc in the case of airing cupboards etc must be added. Minimum Cupboard Dimensions Height Width Depth Model PulsaCoil Stainless PCS150 1895 PCS180 2025 PCS220 2325 Note: The above dimensions are based on the Appliance and the Top up cistern (fitted with a ballvalve) being in the same cupboard.
- Page 8 DESIGN Plan Of Appliance Connections Connection Details/Dimensions For Top Of Unit The PulsaCoil Stainless 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 If a water meter is fitted in the service pipe, Note : Each Pulsacoil Stainless is fitted with a strainer and flow regulator on the cold it should have a nominal rating to match the mains supply connection.
- Page 10 22mm (25mm MDPE). return pipe reaches the set temperature of the 2. The internal cold feed from the main incoming stop tap to the PulsaCoil Stainless blending valve. should be run in 22mm pipe. The cold main and hot draw-off should also be run in 22mm as far as the branch to the bath tap.
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Page 11: System Details
The upper immersion heater is positioned at PulsaCoil Stainless Schematic Wiring Diagram a level on the PulsaCoil Stainless to heat the top 66 - 111 litres of the store - see Technical Data Table on page 5. This is connected to the... - Page 12 Off Peak Availabilty EG. 00:00 - 07:00 E7 Isolator Twin Tariff Un-Restricted Off Peak Connections Wiring The Pulsacoil Stainless When Only An On Peak Supply Is Available With this arrangement the dwelling has no off-peak tariff available. We recommend that...
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Page 13: Installation
The separate Top up cistern will need to be located on top of the appliance or at high level in the cupboard housing the PulsaCoil Stainless. The dimensions and clearances are provided in the Technical Data section of this manual. The location will need to provide a suitable route for the cold feed expansion pipe as well as the open safety vent pipe. -
Page 14: Installation
INSTALLATION Switch 1 2 3 4 INSTALLATION Page 14... - Page 15 INSTALLATION Preparation/placing The Appliance In Position. The appliance is supplied shrink wrapped on a timber installation base with the F&E cistern on top of the unit. Carrying handles are also provided in the back of the casing. The appliance should be handled carefully to avoid damage and the recommended method is shown above.
- Page 16 INSTALLATION Pipework Connections The position of the pipework connections is shown opposite. The exact location dimensions are listed in the Technical Data section of this manual. All the connections are also labelled on the appliance. It is essential that the pipework is connected to the correct connection.
- Page 17 It is normally envisaged that the top up cistern will be located in the same cupboard The external wiring/connections should be as the PulsaCoil Stainless appliance itself to maintain a dry roof space. carried out by a competent person to BS7671.
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Page 18: Commissioning
Open the incoming stop valve and fill the domestic mains cold and hot water systems Basic pump operation testing including the PulsaCoil Stainless appliance. In order to confirm that the pump is operational, Check the water level in the top up cistern and if a ballvalve is fitted adjust if necessary. -
Page 19: Installation Review
INSTALLATION Circulating fluid in thermal store pipework • The PulsaCoil Stainless and the thermal store pipework must have completed filling prior to switching the electricity supply to the PWM controller PCB. If there is no water in these pipes then there may be significant wear on the PWM pump. -
Page 20: Changing Components
Important Do’s and Don’ts Annual Servicing 1. DO check the incoming mains water pressure. The preferred range of mains No annual servicing of the PulsaCoil Stainless pressure is 2 -3 bar. is necessary. 2. DO check the flow rate of the incoming cold water main is adequate to meet the maximum hot and cold water simultaneous demands. -
Page 21: Short Parts List
SERVICING Description Stock Code PHE pump PWM XB065 Plate heat exchanger (24 Plate) GT017 Pump isolating valve - outlet (90° valve) GT135 Pump isolating valve - inlet GT133 Immersion heater 3kW SH003 Stat 73°C overheat (manual reset) XB081 Main PCB controller XB111 Cold water and store sensors GT198... -
Page 22: Fault Finding
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Test Equipment The initial assumption in this procedure is that the plumbing and water supply is working effectively. If in doubt please confirm and refer to the end of this section for advice on specific components. A multi meter, a weir gauge and a thermometer will be required to confirm that all the components are working effectively. - Page 23 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Electrical power connections Reference schematic Check procedure opposite Power supply to PWM Electrically isolate power supply at fused spur switch and remove fuse. Controller PCB Earth continuity test (dead test) – to ensure that the appliance is earthed Mains voltage test (dead test) - to ensure that the appliance is isolated Resistance to earth (dead test) –...
- Page 24 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE GND GND Combined flow HW temperature sensor All the these sensor inputs carry a Voltage of 5V. The max cable length is 1 meter. TS sensor The sensors connected to the control 4 5 6 Should be free from the appliance earth CW sensor Fuse pipe...
- Page 25 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Check for presence of overheat link An overheat link connection should be present in connection Junction 7. If you are fitting a new board the overheat link that is on the board just removed must be retained as the newly supplied board will not have one fitted.
- Page 26 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Check pump electrical circuits Meaning Diagnosis Cause Remedy Lights green Normal running Pump runs according Normal operation PWM input Blinks quick green Normal stopped Pump in standby Blinks red/ green Abnormal running mode The pump has stopped Under voltage U<160 V Check voltage supply -pump stopped but still...
- Page 27 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING Page 27...
- Page 28 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 Unregulated Fitted with regulator TAPS & MIXERS 4 Fixing Options For taps & Mixers 1. MK Range - Combined Regulators & Aerator for screwing onto Taps &...
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Page 29: Addendix B
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Page 30: Addendix C
BoilerMate, SysteMate, PulsaCoil, Accolade and Stainless Lite manufactured by you intend to take that it is clear of Gledhill. any obstructions. Never jerk the load as this will add a little extra force and... -
Page 31: Notes
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Page 32: 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 33 (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 34: Benchmark
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. MAINS PRESSURE HOT WATER STORAGE SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST Customer name: Telephone number: Address:... -
Page 35: 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 36 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.
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