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installation and
servicing
classic
Your Ideal installation and servicing guide
See reverse for classic users guide
For details of document amendments, refer to page 3
HE9, HE12, HE15, HE18
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.
January 2008 UIN 201 850 A06
For the very latest copy o
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DOCUMENT AMENDMENTS Relevant Installation changes implemented in this book from Mod Level ............ A05 (Oct 06) to A06 (Jan 08) • Various Pages Company Name Change. • Page 26 & 27, Frames 39 & 40 - Condensate Pipe Termination Configurations BS6798 recommends that a second trap and an air break are required where the siphon trap within the boiler is less than 75mm for configuration 2 and 3 • Page 27, Frame 40 - Condensate Pipe Termination Configurations Statement added with ref. to terminatio
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GENERAL Table 1 - General Data Boiler Size HE9 HE12 HE15 HE18 Gas supply connection (in. BSP) Rc 1/2 (1/2) 1/2" (BSP Female) Flow connection 22mm copper Return connection 22mm copper Maximum static water head m (ft.) 30.5 (100) Minimum static water head m (ft.) 0.45 (1.5) Electrical supply 230 V 50 Hz Boiler power consumption; 100W Fuse rating External; 3A Internal; F1A to BS.4265 Water content litre (gal.) 3.0 (0.67) 3.95 (0.87) Packaged Weight kg (lb) 45 (99) 50 (110) Maximu
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GENERAL CONTENTS classic HE Air Supply. ..................................................................... 9 Natural Gas only Benchmark Commissioning Checklist .....................46 Boiler Clearances ......................................................... 7 Boiler size G.C. Appliance No. PI No. Boiler Exploded View .................................................13 (Benchmark No.) Electrical Connections ...............................................28 HE9 41-415-58 87 BQ 10 Electrical R
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GENERAL INTRODUCTION CURRENT GAS SAFETY (INSTALLATION AND USE) REGULATIONS OR RULES IN FORCE. The classic HE 9, 12, 15 and 18 are a range of automatically fully controlled, wall mounted, balanced flue, fanned, high efficiency, The appliance is suitable only for installation in GB and IE and condensing gas boilers. should be installed in accordance with the rules in force. The primary heat exchanger is cast iron. The secondary heat In GB, the installation must be carried out by a CORGI exchanger
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GENERAL 1 BOILER WATER CONNECTIONS This appliance in NOT suitable for use in a direct hot water system or for gravity circulation. 2 BOILER CLEARANCES 3 The following minimum clearances must Front clearance: 450mm (17 /4") from the front of the boiler casing. be maintained for operation and servicing. 1 Minimum front clearance when built behind a concealed panel is 5mm ( /4") Additional space will be required for provided that the top and bottom of the casing is not enclosed and the side install
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GENERAL 2. It is important that the position of the terminal allows the free Bathrooms passage of air across it at all times. This range of appliances is rated IP 1XB. 3. Minimum acceptable spacing from the terminal to obstructions The boiler may be installed in any room or internal space, although and ventilation openings are specified in Table 3. particular attention is drawn to the requirements of the current 4. Where the lowest part of the terminal is fitted less than 2m I.E.E. (BS.7671) Wir
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GENERAL and hot water storage vessel. They should be at least 1/2" BSP TERMINAL nominal size and be in accordance with BS. 2879. The terminal assembly can be adapted to accommodate various The boiler is fitted with a special drain plug, which is provided, wall thicknesses. Refer to Frame 10. to drain the BOILER ONLY, in the event of the system drain plug being unable to do so. The hydraulic resistance of the boilers, AIR SUPPLY O O at MAXIMUM OUTPUT with an 11 C (20 F) temperature Detailed recom
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GENERAL Central heating systems controls should be installed to The point of connection to the mains should be readily accessible ensure the boiler is switched off when there is no demand for and adjacent to the boiler, except that for bathroom installations; the heating or hot water. point of connection to the mains MUST be situated outside of the bathroom. When thermostatic radiator valves are used, the space heating Note. temperature control over a living / dining area or hallway having a hea
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GENERAL 5 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 a. A diaphragm type expansion vessel must be The method of filling, refilling, topping up or flushing sealed primary hot water circuits from the mains via a temporary hose connected at a point close to the inlet s
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GENERAL 6 SEALED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - continued 7. Mains Connection c. Through a temporary hose connection from a draw-off tap supplied from a service pipe under mains pressure. Where There must be no direct connection to the mains water supply the mains pressure is excessive a pressure-reducing valve or to the water storage tank supplying domestic water, even shall be used to facilitate filling. through a non-return valve, without the approval of the local water authority. The following fittin
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INSTALLATION 7 BOILER ASSEMBLY - Exploded view 24 30 27 35 Data Condensate Plate siphon trap 17 23 12 9 19 cla7926 26 37 LEGEND 9. Sightglass 23. PCB25E 30. Fan 12. Main Burner 24. Air pressure switch 35. Front Panel 17. Gas Valve 26. Controls Casing 37. Controls Door 19. Control Box 27. Flue Protection Thermostat classic HE - Installation & Servicing 13 201850-6.pmd 13 21/02/2008, 12:57 INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION 8 UNPACKING The boiler is supplied fully assembled in Pack A, Pack A Contents together with a standard flue assembly for lengths A The complete boiler D Wall mounting template from 75mm (3") up to 705mm (27 3/4") rear flue and from 270mm (10 5/8") up to 775mm (30 1/2") side B Installation & Servicing/ E Wall mounting plate flue in Pack B. User's Instructions F 1 year guarantee form C Hardware Pack (listed below) Note. For side flue applications the optional extra side outlet kit is
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INSTALLATION 9 PACKAGING AND CASING REMOVAL 1. Cut straps and remove outer carton. (a) Casing 2. Remove packing from top of boiler (Note the wall mounting retaining screws plate is packed on this packing) Front panel 3. Leave bottom packing in place. 4. Slightly open plastic controls door to gain access to the front panel fixing screws. 5. Remove the front casing as follows and place to one side to avoid damage. a. Undo the 2 front casing retaining screws (a) retaining the casing to the back
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INSTALLATION 11 FLUE ASSEMBLY - Exploded View 1 1. An optional flue duct extension kit is required for wall thicknesses greater 1 2 than 775mm (30 /2") side flue. Refer to Frame 10. 3 LEGEND 4 1. Terminal 5 6 2. Weather seal (optional extra) 3. Flue assembly 4. Boiler sealing ring 5. Flue extension pipe 6. 'O' ring 12 WALL MOUNTING TEMPLATE Note. The template shows the positions of the fixing holes and the rear flue outlet hole centre for standard installation. Care MUST be taken to ensure the
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INSTALLATION 14 CUTTING THE FLUE - wall thicknesses of 75 to 705mm Note. If the downward piping kit bracket is to be used, it is essential that 30mm is added to the measured wall thickness when marking the flue. 1. Measure and note the wall thickness X (Refer to Frame 10). 2. Mark the wall thickness onto the flue. 3. To ensure the tube is cut square, mark the flue all the way around. 4. Position the inner flue spring to support the inner flue during the cutting process. 5. Cut to length X, (ref
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INSTALLATION 16 FITTING THE FLUE ASSEMBLY AND OPTIONAL FLUE FINISHING KIT (if required) (A) Without Optional Flue finishing Kit (B) With Optional Flue finishing Kit 1. Insert the flue assembly through the hole. B 1. Fit the black outer wall seal over 4 terminal and ensure the retaining rim is 2. Ensure the notch is at the top. This will 2 located in the terminal depression. aid the location of the studs into the boiler back panel. 2. Fit flue pipe assembly through the hole previously cut in wall
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120mm Standard Installation With downward routing pipe kit 156mm INSTALLATION 20 FLUE ASSEMBLY - Exploded view For wall thickness 270mm to 775mm 1 3 4 The optional side outlet kit is required for all side flue applications. 5 An optional flue duct extension kit is 2 required for lengths (distance from the outside wall to the relevant side of the boiler casing) greater than 775mm (30 1/2"). Refer to Frame 10. LEGEND 1. Terminal 2. External weather seal (optional) 3. Internal weather seal (option
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INSTALLATION 23 CUTTING THE FLUE - For flue lengths 270 to 775mm ONLY 1. Measure and note the side flue length "Y" (refer to Frame 10). 5 2. Add 143mm (5 /8") to dimension "Y" and measuring from the ring, cut both outer and inner tube. Ensure support clip is in position to facilitate cutting. 3. To ensure the tube is cut square, mark the flue all the way around. 4. Cut to length and remove any burrs. For flue lengths greater than 775mm refer to Frames 28, 29 and 30 - Flue extension ducts. 24 FI
