5 water systems - open vented, 13 5.8 vented (open) water system, 9 combined feed and vent – Glow-worm Flexicom hx User Manual

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5.8 Vented (Open) Water System

The boiler must be supplied from an unrestricted water

supply taken from a feed and expansion cistern situated at a

maximum height of 27 metres (90ft) above the boiler.

The cold feed must be 15mm minimum size.

The vent must rise continuously and be unrestricted.

It is important that the relative positions of the pump, cold feed

and open vent are as shown in diagram 5.2.

5.9 Combined Feed and Vent

For combined feed and vent, a 22mm pipe must be fitted in

accordance with BS 5449.

5.10 Domestic Hot Water Cylinder

SINGLE FEED INDIRECT CYLINDERS ARE NOT SUITABLE

The domestic hot water cylinder must be of the double feed

fully indirect coil type.

5.11 Draining Points

Draining taps must be provided at the lowest points of the

system, which will allow the entire system to be drained.

A draining point for the appliance is provided at the position

shown in diagram 5.3.

Diagram 5.3

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Diagram 5.2

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DRAIN

POINT

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