6 commissioning – Glow-worm Ultimate 30FF User Manual

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6 Commissioning

Diagram 6.5

Diagram 6.6

CONTROLS

COVER

SLIDERS

WING
NUT

WASHER

TOP
SEAL

SIDE
SEAL

NOTE: MAKE SURE
OF CORRECT
ENGAGEMENT

NUT

4081

4140

6.6 Testing - Open Vented System

Allow the system to reach maximum working temperature and
examine for water leaks.

There should be no undue noise in the system and no pumping
over of water or entry of air at the open vent above the feed and
expansion cistern.

All systems -

The boiler should then be turned off and the system drained off
as rapidly as possible, whilst still hot.

6.7 Adjustment - Fully Pumped Open Vented
and Sealed Water Systems

When commissioning the system the boiler should first be fired
with the bypass fully closed on full service, that is, central
heating and domestic hot water. Adjust the pump to the system
design setting then balance the system. Having achieved a
satisfactory condition operate the boiler with the bypass fully
closed on minimum load, normally this will be central heating
only with one radiator in the main living area operating.

The

bypass valve should be gradually opened to achieve a
temperature difference no greater than 20

o

C between the flow

and return.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THIS VALVE BE
LEFT IN THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION.

6.8 Sealed Water Systems ONLY

Adjust the system to initial design pressure.

The set pointer on the pressure gauge should be set to coincide
with the indicating pointer.

6.9 Thermostatic Radiator Valves

If thermostatic radiator valves are fitted care must be taken to
ensure that an adequate flow rate through the boiler when they
close, refer to the current issue of BS7478 for guidance.

6.10 Protection Against Freezing

If the boiler is to be out of use for a period of time during severe
weather conditions we recommend that the whole of the system,
including the boiler, be drained off to avoid the risk of freezing
up.

6.11 Operational Checks and Completion

Adjust the boiler thermostat and any system controls to their
required settings.

Do not attempt to adjust the thermostat calibration screw.

Operate the boiler again on full service and check that the
balancing is satisfactory, making adjustments as necessary.

Fit the front cover by hooking it under at the top and securing
with the wing nut, washer and nut previously removed, see
diagram 6.5

Fit the controls cover by hooking into the sliders and pushing it
back as far as it will go, see diagram 6.6.

Testing Flue Gases: If any doubt exists that the flue products
are not exhausting correctly, investigate by use of a gas
analyser (FGA).

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