AO Smith Water Heater BFC 30 User Manual

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Warning  
Read this manual carefully before starting up the water heater. Failure to  
read this manual and to follow the instructions in this manual may lead to  
accidents, personal injury, and damage to the appliance.  
Copyright © 2008 A.O. Smith water Products Company  
All rights reserved.  
Nothing from this publication may be copied, reproduced and/or published by  
means of printing, photocopying or by whatsoever means, without the prior  
written approval of A.O. Smith water Products Company.  
A.O. Smith water Products Company reserves the right to modify specifications  
stated in this manual.  
Any brand names mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks of their  
respective owners.  
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Liability  
A.O. Smith water Products Company accepts no liability for claims from third  
parties arising from improper use other than that stated in this manual and in  
accordance with the General Conditions registered at the Eindhoven Chamber  
of Commerce.  
Refer further to the General Conditions. These are available on request, free of  
charge.  
Although considerable care has been taken to ensure a correct and suitably  
comprehensive description of all relevant components, the manual may  
nonetheless contain errors and inaccuracies.  
Should you detect any errors or inaccuracies in the manual, we would be  
grateful if you would inform us. This helps us to further improve our  
documentation.  
If you have any comments or queries concerning any aspect related to the  
appliance, then please do not hesitate to contact:  
More information  
A.O. Smith water Products Company  
PO Box 70  
5500 AB Veldhoven  
Netherlands  
Telephone:  
(free) 0870 - AOSMITH  
0870 - 267 64 84  
General:  
Fax:  
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In the event of problems with connecting to the gas, electricity or water supply,  
please contact your installation's supplier/installation engineer .  
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1 Introduction  
This manual describes how to install, service and use the BFC appliance. The  
BFC appliance is a condensing water heater with a fan in the air intake. The  
BFC can be installed as either an open or room-sealed appliance. A concentric  
chimney connector is fitted standard to the appliance. Alternatively, the  
appliance can be connected using a parallel system.  
1.1 About the appliance  
The alternative installation types are B23, C13, C33, C43, C53 and C63.  
The information in this manual applies to the: BFC 28, BFC 30, BFC 50 and BFC  
60.  
The appliance has been manufactured and equipped in accordance with the  
European standard for gas-fired storage water heaters for the production of  
domestic hot water (EN 89). The appliances are therefore compliant with the  
European Directive for Gas Appliances, and and are entitled to bear the CE  
mark.  
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Warning  
Read this manual carefully before starting up the water heater. Failure to  
read the manual and to follow the printed instructions may lead to personal  
injury and damage to the appliance.  
Warning  
If there is a gas smell:  
1.2 What to do if you  
smell gas  
No naked flames! No smoking!  
Avoid causing sparks! Do not use any electrical equipment or switch, i.e. no  
telephones, plugs or bells!  
Open windows and doors!  
Shut off the mains gas supply valve!  
Warn occupants and leave the building!  
After leaving the building, alert the gas distribution company or your installation  
engineer.  
As the (end) user, installation engineer or service and maintenance engineer,  
you must ensure that the entire installation complies, as a minimum, with the  
official local:  
1.3 Regulations  
building regulations;  
energy supplier's directives for existing gas installations;  
directives and technical guidelines for natural gas installations;  
safety requirements for low-voltage installations;  
regulations governing the supply of drinking water;  
regulations governing ventilation in buildings;  
regulations governing the supply of air for combustion;  
regulations governing the discharge of products of combustion;  
requirements for installations that consume gas;  
regulations governing indoor waste water disposal;  
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regulations imposed by fire brigade, power companies and municipality.  
Furthermore, the installation must comply with the manufacturer's instructions.  
Note  
Later amendments and/or additions to all regulations, requirements and  
guidelines published on or prior to the moment of installing, will apply to the  
installation.  
The three target groups for this manual are:  
1.4 Target groups  
(end) users;  
installation engineers;  
service and maintenance engineers.  
Symbols on each page indicate the target groups for whom the information is  
intended. See the table.  
Target group symbols  
Symbol  
Target group  
(End) user  
Installation engineer  
Service and maintenance engineer  
A service should be carried out at least once a year, both on the water side and  
on the gas side. Maintenance frequency depends, among other things, on the  
water quality, the average burning time per day and the set water temperature.  
1.5 Maintenance  
Note  
To determine the correct maintenance frequency, it is recommended to  
arrange for the service and maintenance engineer to check the appliance on  
both the water and gas side within three months following installation. Based on  
this check, the best maintenance frequency can be determined.  
Note  
Regular maintenance extends the service life of the appliance.  
Note  
Both the end user and the service and maintenance engineer are  
responsible for regular maintenance. They will need to establish clear  
agreements on this.  
Note  
If the appliance is not regularly maintained, the warranty will become void.  
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1.6 Forms of notation  
The following notation is used in this manual:  
Note  
Important information.  
Attention  
Ignoring this information can lead to the appliance being damaged.  
Warning  
Failure to carefully read this information may lead to personal injury and  
serious damage to the appliance.  
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The table provides an overview of the contents of this document.  
1.7 Overview of this  
document  
Contents of this document  
Chapter  
Target groups  
Description  
This chapter describes how the appliance functions.  
This chapter describes the installation activity to be  
completed before you actually start up the appliance.  
This chapter describes how to fill the appliance.  
This chapter describes how to drain the appliance.  
This chapter describes the general control of the  
appliance using the display.  
This chapter describes the status (mode or condition) that  
the appliance may have, and possible actions to take.  
This chapter describes how to start the appliance running.  
The general heating cycle of the appliance is also  
described.  
This chapter describes how to shut the appliance down for  
a brief or long period of time.  
This chapter describes the main menu of the display. This  
is the actual menu for the user, however the installation  
engineer and service and maintenance engineers will also  
need to use this menu.  
This chapter describes the service menu. It is mainly  
intended for the installation engineer and service and  
maintenance engineers. End users may also refer to this  
chapter for additional information about the appliance.  
This chapter is mainly intended for the installation  
engineer and the service and maintenance engineer. It  
describes appliance errors. These errors are indicated on  
the display. A troubleshooting table of possible causes  
and solutions is provided. End users may also refer to this  
chapter for additional information about the appliance.  
This chapter describes how to determine the optimum  
frequency at which to carry out maintenance. Both the  
end user and the service and maintenance engineer are  
responsible for regular maintenance. They need to reach  
clear agreement on this.  
Note  
If the appliance is not regularly maintained, the  
warranty will become void.  
This chapter sets out the maintenance tasks to be carried  
out during a service.  
This chapter states the warranty terms and conditions.  
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2 Working principle of  
the appliance  
Topics covered in this chapter:  
2.1 Introduction  
The figure shows a cut-away view of the appliance.  
2.2 General working  
principle of the  
appliance  
Cut-away view of the appliance  
1
2
3
4
Legend  
16  
17  
18  
Only applicable numbers are  
mentioned.  
1. cover  
2. hot water outlet  
3. electrical connector block  
4. electronic controller  
5. pressure switch  
6. control panel  
19  
5
6
7. temperature sensor T  
8. combustion chamber  
9. anode  
1
20  
21  
7
8
10. tank  
11. heat exchanger  
12. inspection and cleaning opening 9  
13. temperature sensor T  
14. cold water inlet  
15. drain valve  
16. gas control  
17. burner  
2
10  
22  
11  
18. fan  
19. air supply hose  
20. hot surface igniter  
21. flame probe  
22. chimney pipe  
23. siphon  
12  
24. insulation layer  
13  
14  
15  
23  
24  
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In this appliance the cold water enters the bottom of the tank via the cold water  
inlet (14). Once heated by the combustion chamber (8) and heat exchanger  
(11), the hot tapwater leaves the tank through the hot water outlet (2). Once the  
appliance is completely filled with water, it remains constantly under water  
supply pressure. As hot water is drawn from the appliance, it is immediately  
replenished with cold water.  
The air required for combustion is forced into the burner (17) by the fan (18).  
The gas is fed to the burner via the gas valve (16). Thanks to the modulated  
supply of gas and air, the optimum gas/air mixture is always achieved. The  
special construction of the burner causes the mixture to form a vortex (the  
cyclone effect), before it becomes ignited. This vorticity improves the ignition on  
the hot surface igniter (20), as well as ensuring optimum combustion efficiency.  
Through the special design of the heat exchanger (11), the flue gases are first  
led downwards via the combustion chamber, then upwards again via the heat  
exchanger, then once more downwards beside the water in the tank. In this  
process, the flue gases gradually become cooler. Because the cooled flue  
gases flow alongside the cold water lower down in the tank, they start to  
condense. This condensation causes latent heat energy to be released, which  
is transferred to the cooler water, thereby increasing the energy performance of  
the unit. The condensate yielded by this process is discharged via the siphon  
(23).  
The insulation layer (24) prevents heat from escaping. The inside of the tank is  
enamelled to protect against corrosion. The anodes (9) provide extra protection  
against corrosion.  
For use during maintenance, the appliance has an inspection and cleaning  
opening (12).  
2.3 The appliance's  
heating cycle  
The water temperature is measured by temperature sensors T1 (7) in the top of  
the tank (10) and T2 (13) at the bottom of the tank. These temperatures are sent  
to the electronic controller. Based on these two observations, the electronic  
controller calculates a net water temperature: T . The value of T lies  
net  
net  
between the temperatures at the top and bottom of the tank. As soon as  
Tnet  
falls below the set water temperature (T ), the electronic controller registers a  
set  
"heat demand". The gas control (16) is opened, and the gas is mixed with air.  
This mixture is ignited by the hot surface igniter (20) and the water becomes  
heated. As soon as  
rises above T the heat demand ends, and the  
Tnet  
set  
electronic controller stops the heating cycle.  
The electronic controller assumes a certain margin both when registering and  
ending heat demand. We refer to this margin as the hysteresis (12.2 "Setting  
2.4 Protection for the  
appliance  
2.4.1 Introduction  
The electronic controller monitors the water temperature and ensures safe  
combustion. This is achieved by:  
theGas valve;  
the Fan;  
the Flame probe.  
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2.4.2 Water temperature protection  
The electronic controller uses temperatures sensors T1 (7) and T2 (13) to  
monitor three temperatures that are important for safety. The table explains the  
functioning of the temperature sensors.  
Temperature protection  
Protection  
Description  
Against frost  
The frost protection cuts in. The water is heated to 20°C.  
(T1 < 5°C or T2 < 5°C)  
For maximum water temperature The high-limit safeguard serves to prevent overheating and/or excessive  
(T1 > 85°C or T2 > 85°C)  
formation of scale in the appliance. If the high-limit safeguard is activated, the  
heating is stopped. This causes the water in the tank to cool down. Once the  
water has cooled sufficiently (T1 < 78°C), the electronic controller resets the  
appliance.  
For extra safety  
(T1 > 93°C or T2 > 93°C)  
A lockout error of the water heater controller takes place. The controller must  
be manually reset before the appliance can resume operation (8.3 "Error  
conditions"). The reset may only be performed if T <78°C.  
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2.4.3 Gas valve  
The electronic controller opens the gas valve so that gas can be supplied to the  
burner. As a safety measure, the gas valve has a double shut-off. The double  
shut-off guarantees complete isolation of the appliance from the gas supply.  
To help ensure smooth ignition, the gas valve opens gradually ('softlite").  
2.4.4 Fan  
The fan (18) provides an optimum air supply when there is a heat demand. As  
a safety feature, the fan ensures that any gases present in the combustion  
chamber are removed, both before and after combustion. We refer to this as  
pre- and post-purge.  
The fan speed is continuously monitored by the electronic controller (4). The  
electronic controller takes control if the speed of rotation varies too much from  
the set value.  
2.4.5 Pressure switch  
The pressure switch ensures the discharge of flue gases and the supply of  
incoming air during the pre-purge and normal running of the appliance. The  
default state of the pressure switch is open. When sufficient pressure difference  
is reached, the pressure switch closes. However, in the event of a fault, the  
pressure switch is tripped open, and the heating cycle is interrupted. The table  
shows the trip point per appliance.  
Note  
The trip point of the pressure switch is not adjustable.  
Pressure switch trip points  
Appliance Closing pressure  
differential  
Opening pressure differential  
< 605 Pa  
BFC  
28  
> 635 Pa  
> 855 Pa  
> 885 Pa  
> 1085 Pa  
BFC  
30  
< 825 Pa  
BFC  
50  
< 855 Pa  
BFC  
60  
< 1055 Pa  
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2.4.6 Flame probe  
To ensure that no gas can flow when there is no combustion, the water heater  
is fitted with a flame probe (21). The electronic controller uses this probe to  
detect the presence of a flame, by means of ionisation detection. The electronic  
controller closes the gas control the instant it detects that there is a gas flow but  
no flame.  
2.5 Safety of the instal-  
lation  
In addition to the appliance's standard built-in safety monitoring, the appliance  
must also be protected by an expansion vessel, expansion valve, pressure  
reducing valve, non-return valve and a T&P valve.  
The use of an expansion vessel, expansion valve and/or pressure reducing  
valve depends on the type of installation: unvented or vented.  
2.5.1 Unvented installation  
With an unvented installation, an expansion valve valve and expansion vessel  
prevent the buildup of excessive pressure in the tank. This prevents damage  
being caused to the enamelled coating (in the appliance) or to the tank. A non-  
return valve prevents excessive pressure buildup in the water supply system.  
This valve also prevents water from flowing backwards from the tank into the  
cold water supply system. The pressure reducing valve protects the installation  
against an excessively high water supply pressure (> 8 bar). These components  
are fitted to the cold water pipe (3.7 "Water connections, Vented").  
2.5.2 Vented installation  
With a vented installation, excess pressure is taken up by the open cold water  
head tank. The height of the head tank determines the working pressure in the  
water heater, which may not exceed 8 bar. The installation must also be fitted  
with a vent pipe from the hot water pipe, that opens into the cold water tank.  
Ideally, the vent pipe should discharge into a separate tundish/drain or  
otherwise to the open cold water head tank. The water heater should also be  
fitted on the hot water side with a stop valve (3.6.2 "Hot water side").  
2.5.3 T&P valve  
A T&P valve is only mandatory in an unvented installation. However, A.O. Smith  
also recommends the use of a T&P valve in vented installations.  
A T&P (Temperature and Pressure Relief) valve monitors the pressure in the  
tank and the water temperature at the top of the tank. If the pressure in the tank  
becomes excessive (> 10 bar) or the water temperature is too high (> 97°C), the  
valve will open. The hot water can now flow out of the tank. Because the  
appliance is under water supply pressure, cold water will automatically flow into  
the tank. The valve remains open until the unsafe situation has been rectified.  
The appliance is fitted standard with a connecting point for a T&P  
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3 Installation  
Warning  
Installation work should be carried out by an approved installation engineer  
in compliance with the general and local regulations imposed by the gas, water  
and power supply companies and the fire service.  
The appliance may only be installed in a room that complies with the  
requirements stated in national and local ventilation  
regulations (1.3 "Regulations").  
This chapter describes the installation activities to be carried out before you  
actually start using the appliance (9 "Starting and running"), namely:  
3.1 Introduction  
In the event of conversion to a different gas category, see  
To avoid damaging the appliance, remove the packaging carefully.  
We recommend unpacking the appliance at or near its intended location.  
3.2 Packaging  
Attention  
The appliance may only be manoeuvred in an upright position. Take care  
that the appliance is not damaged after unpacking.  
The appliance is suitable for either open or room-sealed combustion. If  
installed as a room-sealed appliance, then the availability of the necessary  
external air supply will depend on the place of installation. In this event, there  
are no additional ventilation requirements.  
3.3 Environmental  
conditions  
If the appliance is to be installed as an open system, then it will be subject to  
the guidelines and ventilation regulations that are in force locally.  
The alternative installation types are B23, C13, C33, C43, C53 and C63.  
Attention  
The appliance may not be used in rooms where chemical substances are  
stored or used, due to the risk of explosion and/or corrosion of the appliance.  
Some propellants, bleaching agents, degreasing agents etc. disperse vapours  
which are explosive and/or which cause accelerated corrosion. If the appliance  
is used in a room in which such substances are present, the warranty will be  
void.  
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3.3.1 Air humidity and ambient temperature  
The boiler room must be frost-free, or be protected against frost. The table  
shows the environmental conditions that must be adhered to for correct  
functioning of the electronics present in the appliance to be guaranteed.  
Air humidity and ambient temperature specifications  
Air humidity and ambient temperature  
Air humidity  
max. 93% RV at +25°C  
Functional: 0 < T < 60°C  
Ambient temperature  
3.3.2 Appliance maximum floor load  
In connection with the appliance's weight, take account of the maximum floor  
loading, refer to the table.  
Weight specifications related to maximum floor load  
Weight of the appliance filled with water  
BFC 28  
394 kg  
582 kg  
BFC 30, BFC 50, BFC 60  
3.3.3 Water composition  
The appliance is intended for heating drinking water. The drinking water must  
comply with the regulations governing drinking water for human consumption.  
The table gives an overview of the specifications.  
Water specifications  
Water composition  
Hardness  
> 1.00 mmol/l:  
(alkaline earth ions)  
German hardness> 5.6° dH  
French hardness > 10.0° fH  
English hardness > 7.0° eH  
Conductivity  
> 125 µS/cm  
Acidity (pH value)  
7.0 < pH value < 9.5  
Note  
If the water specifications deviate from those stated in the table, then the  
tank protection cannot be guaranteed (16 "Warranty (certificate)").  
3.3.4 Working clearances  
For access to the appliance, it is recommended that the following clearances  
are observed (see figure):  
AA: around the appliance's control column and cleaning openings: 100 cm.  
BB: all sides of the appliance: 50 cm.  
Above the appliance (room to replace the anodes):  
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100 cm if using fixed anodes, or  
50 cm if using flexible anodes.  
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If the available clearance is less than 100 cm, flexible magnesium anodes  
may be ordered.  
Note  
When installing the appliance, be aware that any leakage from the tank  
and/or connections can cause damage to the immediate environment or floors  
below the level of the boiler room. If this is the case, the appliance should be  
installed above a wastewater drain or in a suitable metal leak tray.  
The leak tray must have an appropriate wastewater drain and must be at least  
5cm deep with a length and width at least 5cm greater than the diameter of the  
appliance.  
Working clearances  
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The appliance is supplied without accessories. Check the  
3.4 Technical specifica-  
tions  
and other specifications (3.4.2 "General and electrical specifications") of any  
accessories you plan to use.  
3.4.1 Dimensions of the appliance  
Plan and elevation of the appliance  
Hx  
Legend  
See the table.  
3
Hy  
30º  
Ny  
2
5
6
4
45º  
18º  
45º  
D
G
2
3
5
A
N
H
K
S
6
1
7
4
P
W
M
R
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Dimensions (all sizes in mm, unless otherwise stated)  
Dimen Description  
sion  
BFC  
28  
BFC  
30  
BFC  
50  
BFC  
60  
A
Total height  
1390  
705  
1910  
705  
1910  
705  
1910  
705  
D
G
H
Hx  
Hy  
K
Diameter of the appliance  
Flue gas outlet diameter  
Height of flue/air supply  
80/125  
1365  
265  
100/150  
1905  
265  
100/150  
1905  
265  
100/150  
1905  
265  
x position of flue  
y-position of flue  
375  
375  
375  
375  
Height of gas connection  
Height of cold water supply  
Height of hot water outlet  
y-position of hot water outlet  
Height of cleaning opening  
Height of drain valve connection  
Height of T&P valve connection  
Height of condensation drain  
Cold water supply connection (ext.)  
Hot water outlet (ext.)  
1270  
170  
1800  
160  
1800  
160  
1800  
160  
M
N
Ny  
P
1405  
205  
1940  
205  
1940  
205  
1940  
205  
170  
175  
175  
175  
R
S
85  
75  
75  
75  
900  
1410  
1410  
1410  
W
1
125  
145  
145  
145  
1
1
1
1
R1 /  
R1 /  
R1 /  
R1 /  
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
1
1
1
1
2
R1 /  
R1 /  
R1 /  
R1 /  
3
3
3
3
3
Gas valve connection (int.)  
Drain valve connection (int.)  
T&P valve connection (int.)  
Inspection/cleaning opening  
Condensation drainage connection (int.)  
Rp /  
Rp /  
Rp /  
Rp /  
3
3
3
3
4
/ "  
/ "  
/ "  
/ "  
4
4
4
4
5
1-11.5 NPT  
95x70  
1-11.5 NPT  
95x70  
1-11.5 NPT  
95x70  
1-11.5 NPT  
95x70  
6
7
Ø40  
Rp1  
Rp1  
Rp1  
3.4.2 General and electrical specifications  
General and electrical specifications  
DESCRIPTION  
Unit  
litres  
kg  
BFC 28  
217  
177  
8
BFC 30  
368  
214  
8
BFC 50  
368  
214  
8
BFC 60  
368  
214  
8
Volume  
Empty weight  
Maximum operating pressure  
Number of anodes  
bar  
-
4
4
4
4
Fan rotation speed at ignition  
Operational speed of fan  
Diameter of air restrictor  
Heating time T = 45°C  
Electrical power consumption  
rpm  
rpm  
mm  
minutes  
W
4500  
5000  
23.0  
22  
4500  
5400  
23.0  
35  
4500  
6000  
28.0  
24  
4500  
6660  
29.0  
19  
275  
230  
275  
230  
275  
230  
275  
230  
Supply voltage  
volts  
(-15% +10% VAC)  
Mains frequency  
IP class  
Hz (± 1Hz)  
-
50  
30  
50  
30  
50  
30  
50  
30  
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3.4.3 Gas data  
Gas data  
Description II  
Unit  
BFC  
28  
BFC  
30  
BFC  
50  
BFC  
60  
2H3+  
Gas category 2H: G20 - 20 mbar  
Injector orifice diameter  
mm  
4.90  
2
5.10  
2
7.00  
2
7.10  
2
(1) = Blank plate  
1 or 2  
(2) = Burner pressure regulator  
Nominal load (gross calorific value)  
Nominal output  
kW  
32.1  
30.5  
20  
34.5  
32.7  
20  
52.6  
48.8  
20  
63.2  
59.6  
20  
kW  
Supply pressure  
mbar  
mbar  
Burner pressure  
8.5  
8.5  
8.5  
11.5  
6.0  
(*)  
3
Gas consumption  
m /h  
3.1  
3.3  
5.0  
General 3+  
Injector orifice diameter  
mm  
2.50  
1
2.60  
1
3.40  
1
3.80  
1
(1) = Blank plate  
1 or 2  
(2) = Burner pressure regulator  
Gas category: G30-30 mbar (butane)  
Nominal load (gross calorific value)  
Nominal output  
kW  
30.7  
29.8  
30  
32.8  
31.8  
30  
50.6  
48.1  
30  
59.4  
57.4  
30  
kW  
Supply pressure  
mbar  
mbar  
kg/h  
(†)  
Burner pressure  
-
-
-
-
(*)  
Gas consumption  
2.2  
2.4  
3.7  
4.3  
Gas category: G31-37 mbar (propane)  
Nominal load (gross calorific value)  
Nominal output  
kW  
29.0  
28.1  
37  
30.9  
29.8  
37  
50.3  
47.7  
37  
59.1  
56.9  
37  
kW  
Supply pressure  
mbar  
mbar  
kg/h  
(†)  
Burner pressure  
-
-
-
-
(*)  
Gas consumption  
2.1  
2.2  
3.6  
4.2  
(*) Based on 1013.25 mbar and 15 °C.  
(†) If using a blank plate instead of a burner pressure regulator, it is assumed that the burner pressure is equal to  
the supply pressure. In practice, however, the burner pressure will be lower.  
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3.5 Installation diagram  
Installation diagram  
Legend  
UNVENTED  
14  
14  
14  
Only applicable numbers are  
mentioned.  
B
11  
1. pressure reducing valve  
(mandatory)  
T
12  
10  
D
3. T&P valve (mandatory)  
4. stop valve (recommended in  
pipe C and mandatory in pipe A)  
5. non-return valve (mandatory)  
6. circulation pump (optional)  
9. drain valve  
3
4
6
5
4
10. manual gas valve (mandatory)  
11. service stop valve  
12. temperature gauge (optional)  
13. condensation drainage  
14. hot water draw-off points  
15. expansion valve (mandatory)  
16. expansion vessel (mandatory)  
C
16  
5
1
4
A
15  
17. 3-way aeration valve  
(recommended)  
9
13  
18. water tank  
19. float valve  
VENTED  
A. cold water supply  
B. hot water supply  
C. circulation pipe  
D. gas supply  
H
19  
A
E
17  
4
14  
18  
11  
B
E. overflow pipe  
H. overflow pipe  
C
12  
T
D
10  
4
3
4
5
6
4
C
9
13  
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3.6 Water connections,  
Unvented  
The installation should be carried out by an authorised installation engineer,  
in compliance with general and local regulations (1.3 "Regulations").  
3.6.1 Cold water side  
See (A) in the installation diagram (3.5 "Installation diagram").  
1. Fit an approved stop valve (4) on the cold water side as required by  
applicable regulations (1.3 "Regulations").  
2. The maximum working pressure of the appliance is 8 bar. Because the  
pressure in the water pipe at times can exceed 8 bar, you must fit an  
approved pressure-reducing valve (1).  
3. Fit a non-return valve (5) and an expansion vessel (16).  
4. Fit an expansion valve (15) and connect the overflow side to an open  
wastewater pipe.  
3.6.2 Hot water side  
See (B) in the installation diagram (3.5 "Installation diagram").  
Note  
Insulating long hot water pipes will prevent unnecessary energy loss.  
1. Optional: fit a temperature gauge (12) so you can check the temperature of  
the tap water.  
2. Fit the T&P valve (3).  
3. Fit a stop valve (11) in the hot water outlet pipe for servicing.  
3.6.3 Circulation pipe  
See (C) in the installation diagram (3.5 "Installation diagram").  
If an immediate flow of hot water is required at draw-off points, a circulation  
pump can be installed. This improves comfort and reduces water wastage.  
1. Fit a circulation pump (6) of the correct capacity for the length and resistance  
of the circulation system.  
2. Fit a non-return valve (5) behind the circulation pump to guarantee the  
direction of circulation.  
3. Fit two stop valves for service purposes (4).  
4. Connect the circulation pipe to the cold water supply pipe.  
3.6.4 Condensation drainage  
1. Fit a sloping wastewater pipe to the siphon (13) for condensation drainage  
and connect this to the wastewater discharge in the boiler room.  
Attention  
All fittings behind the siphon must be condensation-resistant.  
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3.7 Water connections,  
Vented  
Warning  
The installation should be carried out by an authorised installation engineer,  
in compliance with general and local regulations (1.3 "Regulations").  
3.7.1 Cold water side  
See (A) in the installation diagram (3.5 "Installation diagram").  
1. Fit an approved stop valve (4) on the cold water side between the cold water  
head tank (18) and the appliance, as required by  
regulations (1.3 "Regulations").  
3.7.2 Hot water side  
See (B) in the installation diagram (3.5 "Installation diagram").  
Note  
Insulating long hot water pipes prevents unnecessary energy loss.  
1. Fit the T&P valve (3).  
2. Optional: fit a temperature gauge (12) so you can check the temperature of  
the tap water.  
3. Fit a stop valve (4) in the hot water outlet pipe, for use when servicing.  
4. If a circulation pipe is required, continue further by installing the circulation  
3.7.3 Circulation pipe  
See (C) in the installation diagram (3.5 "Installation diagram").  
If an immediate flow of hot water is required at draw-off points, a circulation  
pump can be installed. This improves comfort and reduces water wastage.  
1. Fit a circulation pump (6) of the correct capacity for the length and resistance  
of the circulation system.  
2. Fit a non-return valve (5) behind the circulation pump to guarantee the  
direction of circulation.  
3. Fit two stop valves for service purposes (4).  
4. Connect the circulation pipe to the cold water supply pipe.  
3.7.4 Condensation drainage  
1. Fit a sloping wastewater pipe to the siphon (13) for condensation drainage  
and connect this to the wastewater discharge in the boiler room.  
Attention  
All fittings behind the siphon must be condensation-resistant.  
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3.8 Gas connection  
The installation should be carried out by an authorised installation engineer,  
in compliance with general and local regulations (1.3 "Regulations").  
Attention  
Make sure that the diameter and length of the gas supply pipe are large  
enough to supply sufficient capacity to the appliance.  
See (D) in the installation diagram (3.5 "Installation diagram").  
1. Fit a manual gas valve (10) in the gas supply pipe.  
2. Blow the gas pipe clean before use.  
3. Close the manual gas valve.  
4. Fit the gas supply pipe to the gas control.  
Warning  
After fitting, check for leaks.  
3.9 Air supply and flue  
3.9.1 Introduction  
This section covers the following subjects:  
3.9.2 Requirements for flue gas discharge materials  
Warning  
The installation should be carried out by an authorised installation engineer,  
in compliance with general and local regulations (1.3 "Regulations").  
Depending on the approved installation types, there are several alternatives for  
connecting the air supply and flue gas discharge.  
The appliances are approved for installation types B23, C13, C33, C43, C53  
and C63.  
The figure and table give information about these appliance types. For an  
explanation of the possibilities, please contact the manufacturer.  
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C43  
B23  
C33  
C13  
C53  
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Explanation of type of appliance  
Type of appliance  
Description  
B23  
C13  
C33  
C43  
Air for combustion is drawn from the boiler room.  
Concentric and / or parallel wall flue terminal  
Concentric and / or parallel roof flue terminal  
Appliances on common air supply and flue gas discharge (concentric and / or  
parallel) in multi-storey building.  
C53  
C63  
Air supply and flue terminal types mixed.  
Appliances supplied without flue components and / or terminal. These  
appliances must be installed in compliance with local regulations.  
Note  
Make sure that the chimney discharges into an area where this is permitted  
for this category of appliance.  
3.9.3 Concentric connections  
The table shows the requirements for concentric systems.  
Warning  
Install flue gas discharge pipe runs with a run-off of 5 mm per metre.  
Flue gas discharge requirements for concentric systems (C13, C33)  
Appliance  
Diameter  
Maximum length Maximum  
number of 90º  
bends  
BFC 28  
BFC 30  
BFC 50  
BFC 60  
80/125 mm  
100/150 mm  
100/150 mm  
100/150 mm  
40 m  
40 m  
40 m  
15 m  
7
7
7
4
Attention  
Both conditions stated in the table must be fulfilled.  
Even if there are less bends than the stated maximum, the maximum pipe  
length may not be exceeded.  
Even if the total pipe length is less than the stated maximum, the maximum  
number of bends may not be exceeded.  
The following example illustrates how to use the table.  
Practical example of concentric flue gas discharge  
Example  
The figure shows a BFC 30 installation. The appliance must be fitted with 25 m  
of concentric pipe (C13/C33) and four 90 degree bends. We need to check  
whether this configuration complies with the requirements stated in the table.  
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Appliance with concentric flue gas discharge material  
IMD-0284 R1  
According to the table, the maximum length allowed is 40 metres, and there may  
be up to seven 90 degree bends. Both requirements are fulfilled.  
Specifications  
Attention  
For type C13 and C33 installations,A.O. Smith prescribes the use of a roof  
or wall-mounted terminal, exclusively of a type approved for the appliance. Use  
of an incorrect roof or wall-mounted flue terminal can cause the installation to  
malfunction.  
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Concentric wall flue terminal specifications C13  
Specification  
Wall flue terminal set:  
Description  
1
Art. No.  
BFC 28  
BFC 30-50-60  
0302 515  
0302 504  
1
1X Wall flue terminal (incl. wall flange  
& clamping ring)  
Construction  
Manufacturer  
Model  
Concentric  
1X Pipe 500mm  
1X Bend 90°  
Muelink & Grol  
M2000 MDV SEC  
Concentric  
Pipe material  
Construction  
Flue  
Thick-walled aluminium with lip ring seal  
Thin-walled galvanised sheet steel  
Air supply  
Flue  
Pipe diameters  
BFC 28  
Ø 80 mm  
BFC 30-50-60  
Ø 100 mm  
Air supply  
BFC 28  
BFC 30-50-60  
Ø 125 mm  
Ø 150 mm  
(1) No other wall flue terminal is permitted. Use this item number to order the wall conduit set from supplier,  
manufacturer or wholesaler.  
Concentric roof flue terminal specifications C33  
Specification  
Description  
1
1
Roof flue terminal set:  
Art. No.  
BFC 28  
BFC 30-50-60  
0305 042  
0304 423  
1X Wall flue terminal (incl. clamping  
ring)  
Construction  
Manufacturer  
Model  
Concentric  
1X Pipe 1000mm  
Muelink & Grol  
M2000 DDV HR-C  
Concentric  
1 X Mounting flange  
Pipe material  
Construction  
Flue  
Thick-walled aluminium with lip ring seal  
Thin-walled galvanised sheet steel  
Air supply  
Flue  
Pipe diameters  
BFC 28  
Ø 80 mm  
BFC 30-50-60  
Ø 100 mm  
Air supply  
BFC 28  
BFC 30-50-60  
Ø 125mm  
Ø 150 mm  
(1) No other wall flue terminal is permitted. Use this item number to order the wall conduit set from supplier,  
manufacturer or wholesaler.  
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3.9.4 Parallel connections  
The table states the maximum pipe lengths for parallel systems. The maximum  
pipe length depends on the chosen diameter.  
Warning  
Install flue component pipe runs with a run-off of 5 mm per metre.  
Flue gas outlet requirements for parallel systems  
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Appliance  
Diameter  
Maximum  
L
L
equivalent  
equivalent  
total length  
90º bend  
3.9m  
4.6m  
4.6m  
4.6m  
4.6m  
2.4m  
2.4m  
2.4m  
45º bend  
1.1m  
1.2m  
1.2m  
1.2m  
1.2m  
1.4m  
1.4m  
1.4m  
BFC 28  
BFC 30  
BFC 50  
BFC 60  
BFC 28  
BFC 30  
BFC 50  
BFC 60  
80mm  
25m  
100mm  
100mm  
100mm  
100mm  
130mm  
130mm  
130mm  
80m  
45m  
25m  
100m  
100m  
100m  
100m  
1) Parallel systems with diameter of 130mm or 150mm. If the maximum total  
length for a diameter of 130mm is insufficient, 150mm diameter must be used.  
Any diameter enlargement must be carried out on both air supply and flue gas  
outlet.  
You must use the longest pipe when calculating the pipe length. For example, if  
the chimney pipe is 35 metres and the air supply pipe is 32 metres, use 35  
metres as the length for the calculation. Next, add the L  
for every 90°  
equivalent  
and 45° bend to this 35 metres, in both the air supply and flue gas outlet. The  
following practical example illustrates how to use the table.  
Practical example of parallel flue gas outlet  
Example  
The diagram shows a BFC 30. This has to be fitted with a 25m parallel pipe  
100mm in diameter, plus eight 90-degree bends. The configuration must be  
checked for compliance with the requirements stated in the table.  
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3
2
4
5
1
IMD-0283 R1  
The longest pipe must be used to check the maximum length. In this case, the  
chimney pipe is the longest. This is 25 metres. This 25 metres is the sum of pipe  
sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The length of the transition piece can be ignored. The  
total number of bends used in the flue gas outlet and air supply is 8. The bend  
in the transition piece can be ignored. According to the table, 4.6 metres must  
be added for each bend. This brings the total pipe length to:  
(4.6 x 8) + 25 = 36.8 + 25 = 61.8m.  
This is less than the maximum length of 80 metres stated in the table. The  
installation therefore fulfils the requirements.  
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3.10 Electrical  
connection  
The installation should be carried out by an authorised installation engineer,  
in compliance with general and local regulations (1.3 "Regulations").  
3.10.1 Introduction  
Topics covered in this paragraph, in sequence:  
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Optionally, it is possible to connect an isolating transformer, a continuous pump,  
a program-controlled pump, an extra ON mode switch and an extra alarm signal  
to the appliance. For these options, see:  
Note  
The optional components are not included in the rating for electrical power  
consumption stated in the table (3.4.2 "General and electrical specifications").  
3.10.2 Preparation  
Attention  
The appliance is phase-sensitive. It is absolutely essential to connect the  
mains phase (L) to the phase of the appliance, and the mains neutral (N) to the  
neutral of the appliance.  
Attention  
There may be no potential difference between neutral (N) and earth ( ).  
If this is the case, then an isolating transformer must be applied in the supply  
For more information or to order this isolating transformer, please contact A.O.  
Smith water Products Company.  
The figure shows a view of the electrical connector block, and the table shows  
the appropriate connections.  
Connector block  
Legend  
A
A. screws  
B. protective cap  
C. connector block  
B
A
1
C
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In preparation, you must first remove the two plastic covers and the protective  
cap of the electrical section.  
1. Undo the screws of the plastic covers.  
2. Carefully remove the covers from the appliance.  
The electrical section is now visible.  
3. Loosen the 2 screws (A) of the electrical section, and remove the protective  
cap (B) from the electrical section.  
The connector block (C) is now visible.  
Note  
Consult the table for the connections and consult the electrical diagram for  
the electrical component connections.  
Electrical connector block  
Program-  
controlled  
pump  
Tank  
ON  
Continuous  
pump  
Mains  
voltage  
Unus  
ed  
Alarm Off  
Isolating transformer  
primary  
secondary  
X1 X2  
L
8
N
9
N
L
X1 X2  
N
L
N
L
N
L
1-4  
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24  
3.10.3 Connecting the mains voltage  
The appliance is supplied without a power cable and isolator.  
Note  
In order to receive electrical power, the appliance has to be connected to the  
mains power by means of a permanent electrical connection. A double-pole  
isolator with a contact gap of at least 3 mm must be fitted between this  
permanent connection and the appliance. The power cable must have cores of  
2
at least 3 x 1.0 mm .  
Warning  
Leave the appliance isolated until you are ready to start it up.  
1. Connect phase (L), neutral (N) and earth ( ) of the power cable to terminals  
22 through 24 of the connection block as indicated in the  
2. Fit the power cable in the strain relief.  
3. Connect the power cable to the isolator.  
4. If you have no more connections to make:  
-
-
Fit the cap on the electrical terminal block.  
Fit the plastic covers onto the appliance.  
3.10.4 Isolating transformer  
An isolating transformer should be used if there is a case of 'floating neutral'.  
1. Refer to fitting instructions provided with the isolating transformer. (Contact  
the supplier for details of the correct isolating transformer.)  
2. Connect phase (L), neutral (N) and earth ( ) to terminals 16 through 21 of  
the terminal block as stated in the table (3.10.2 "Preparation").  
3. Fit the cables in the strain relief.  
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4. If you have no more connections to make:  
-
-
Fit the cap on the electrical terminal block.  
Fit the plastic covers onto the appliance.  
5. Connect the power cable to the isolator.  
3.10.5 Connecting continuous pump  
1. Connect phase (L), neutral (N) and earth ( ) to terminals 7, 8 and 9 as  
stated in the table (3.10.2 "Preparation").  
2. Fit the cable in the strain relief.  
3. If you have no more connections to make:  
-
-
Fit the cap on the electrical terminal block.  
Fit the plastic covers onto the appliance.  
3.10.6 Connecting a program-controlled pump  
1. Connect phase (L), neutral (N) and earth ( ) to terminals 10, 11 and 12 as  
stated in the table (3.10.2 "Preparation").  
2. Fit the cable in the strain relief.  
3. If you have no more connections to make:  
-
-
Fit the cap on the electrical terminal block.  
Fit the plastic covers onto the appliance.  
3.10.7 Connecting an extra ON mode switch ("Tank ON")  
Tank ON is a facility for connecting an external ON/OFF switch. In the OFF  
position, the programmed operating state is active. In the ON position, the  
programmed operating mode is overruled, and the "ON mode" is active.  
1. Connect cables (X and X ) to terminals 5 and 6 as indicated in the  
1
2
2. Fit the cable in the strain relief.  
3. If you have no more connections to make:  
-
-
Fit the cap on the electrical terminal block.  
Fit the plastic covers onto the appliance.  
3.10.8 Connecting an extra error signal ('Alarm OUT' )  
Alarm OUT is a potential free terminal that is switched when an error is  
detected. This can be used to signal errors, for example with a lamp. A 230 V  
circuit can be directly powered. Other voltages require a relay prescribed by  
the manufacturer.  
1. Connect the phase cables (X and X ) to terminals 13 and 14 according to  
1
2
the table (3.10.2 "Preparation"). If required, connect earth ( ) to terminal 15.  
2. Fit the cable in the strain relief.  
3. If you have no more connections to make:  
-
-
Fit the cap on the electrical terminal block.  
Fit the plastic covers onto the appliance.  
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pressure and burner  
pressure  
Before starting the appliance and/or checking the supply pressure and  
burner pressure, you must fill (5 "Filling") the appliance.  
Attention  
Before starting up for the first time or after conversion, you must always  
check the supply pressure and burner pressure.  
Note  
The easiest way to check the gas pressures is by using two pressure  
gauges. This procedure assumes that these two gauges are available.  
Gas control  
Legend  
Only applicable numbers are  
mentioned.  
1. supply pressure test nipple  
2. burner pressure test nipple  
3. burner pressure regulator  
4. burner pressure control cap  
1
5. burner pressure control  
adjusting screw  
2
4
3
IMD-0079a R2  
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3.11.1 Preparation  
To check the supply pressure and burner pressure, proceed as follows:  
1. Isolate (10.3 "Electrically isolating the appliance") the water heater from the  
power supply.  
2. Undo the screws of the plastic covers.  
3. Carefully remove the covers from the top of the appliance. The electrical  
section is now visible.  
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3.11.2 Procedure to check pressures  
1. There are two test nipples on the gas control:  
-
-
a supply pressure nipple (1)  
a burner pressure nipple (2)  
Sealing screws are located inside the test nipples. Loosen both sealing  
screws by a few turns. Do not completely loosen them; they can be difficult  
to re-tighten.  
2. Connect a pressure gauge to the burner pressure nipple (2).  
3. Open the gas supply and vent the gas supply line with the supply pressure  
nipple (1).  
4. Connect a pressure gauge to the supply pressure nipple (1) when gas starts  
to flow from this nipple.  
5. Switch on the power to the appliance using the isolator on the appliance.  
6. Switch the electronic controller ON by setting the 0/I switch to position I.  
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IMD-0423 R0  
The display will now show INTERNAL CHECKfor about 10 seconds and  
go to the main menu.  
INTERNAL CHECK  
MENU  
»OFF  
^ ON  
È WEEK PROGRAM  
7. Activate the "ON mode" by going through the following steps:  
-
Press the blue arrow once ( ) to position the cursor in front of ONand  
press . The display shown here will appear.  
»START OPERATION  
^ CHANGE SETPOINT  
È
Tset=65ÉC  
-
Confirm the  
by pressing START OPERATION.  
The appliance is now in the "ON mode" and will ignite.  
8. Once the display shows the text RUNNINGyou must wait about 1 minute  
before reading the dynamic pressures (the fan needs this time to run up to  
full rotational speed).  
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9. Use the pressure gauge to read the supply pressure at 1nipple  
Note  
Consult the mains gas supply company if the supply pressure is not correct.  
10. Use the pressure gauge to read the burner pressure at nipple  
If the burner pressure is not correct and the appliance is fitted with a blank plate,  
you will not be able to adjust the pressure. Finalise (3.11.4 "Finalising"), and in  
this case, consult your installation engineer or supplier.  
If the appliance is indeed fitted with a burner pressure regulator, the pressure can  
be adjusted as described in the procedure (3.11.3 "Adjusting the pressure").  
3.11.3 Adjusting the pressure  
1. Remove the cap (4) from the burner pressure regulator (3).  
2. Correct the burner pressure by turning the adjusting screw (5), depending  
on the correction required:  
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Adjustment screw anticlockwise: burner pressure decreases.  
Adjustment screw clockwise: burner pressure increases.  
3. Cover the opening of the adjusting screw and check the burner pressure  
against the value given in the gas table (3.4.3 "Gas data").  
4. If the pressure is not set correctly, repeat the preceding steps until the  
correct pressure is attained.  
5. Fit the cap (4) back on the burner pressure regulator.  
6. Activate the "OFF mode" of the electronic controller:  
MENU  
»OFF  
^ ON  
È WEEK PROGRAM  
7. If the MENUis not displayed:  
press  
.
-
-
Use and to place the cursor beside OFF  
.
Confirm with  
.
8. Wait until the fan has stopped, and switch the electronic controller off.  
Attention  
Failure to wait until the fan stops can cause damage to the appliance.  
9. Finish off (3.11.4 "Finalising").  
3.11.4 Finalising  
1. Shut off the gas supply.  
2. Disconnect the two pressure gauges and retighten the sealing screws in the  
test nipples.  
3. Replace the cover.  
Note  
Before starting-up the appliance, take time to fill in the warranty card  
supplied with the appliance. This enables us to guarantee the quality of our  
systems, and to further enhance our warranty procedure.  
Please return this card as soon as possible. Your customer will then receive a  
warranty certificate with our warranty conditions.  
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4 Conversion to a  
different gas category  
Attention  
The conversion may only by carried out by an authorised installation  
engineer.  
If the appliance must operate on a family of gases (LP gas or natural gas) or  
other gas category than that for which the appliance has been set at the  
factory, the appliance will have be adapted using a special conversion kit.  
Attention  
You must check the supply pressure and burner pressure once the  
conversion is complete.  
Orifice assembly  
Legend  
1. connector  
2. gas coupling  
3. air supply hose  
4. pressure switch hose  
5. gas/air distribution plate  
6. stamped figures  
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1. Isolate the water heater from the power supply (10.3 "Electrically isolating  
2. Shut off the gas supply.  
3. Undo the screws of the plastic covers.  
4. Carefully remove the covers from the top of the appliance.  
5. Detach the connector (1) that connects the leads of the hot surface igniter  
and the flame probe to the controller.  
6. Detach the three-part gas coupling (2) adjacent to the burner.  
-
-
Detach the air supply hose (3).  
Detach the pressure switch hose (4).  
7. Remove the burner as complete assembly.  
8. Place and fit the burner with parts from the conversion kit.  
Note  
The burner for LP gases can be recognised by the letter 'P' which is stamped  
into the metal of the gas/air distribution plate (5).  
9. Select and fit the correct orifice from the conversion kit, based on the gas  
table (3.4.3 "Gas data"). The injector diameter is stamped into each injector  
(6).  
Conversion of gas control  
Legend  
7. burner pressure regulator  
8. blank plate  
9. gas control connector  
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10. Check whether there is a burner pressure regulator (7) attached to the top  
of the gas control, or simply a blank plate (8).  
Note  
In the event of the supply pressure for a gas category being the same as the  
burner pressure (3.4.3 "Gas data"), the gas control must be fitted with a  
blanking plate with a cork gasket. A burner pressure that deviates with respect  
to the supply pressure requires a burner pressure regulator with rubber gasket  
to be used. Each conversion kit contains all the necessary components.  
11. If the blank plate or burner pressure regulator need to be replaced:  
-
-
-
Unscrew the connector (9) from the gas control.  
If necessary, remove the blank plate or burner pressure regulator (7).  
If necessary, fit the blank plate or burner pressure regulator supplied  
with the conversion kit.  
-
Fit the gas control's connector (9).  
12. Fit the connector (1) of the hot surface igniter and flame probe to the  
controller.  
13. Fit the 3-part gas coupling (2).  
14. Check the burner pressure and supply pressure (3.11 "Checking the supply  
15. Replace the cover.  
16. Remove the sticker showing the new gas category from the conversion kit,  
and attach it below the appliance's rating plate. This clearly indicates that the  
appliance may no longer be run on the gas for which it was originally  
supplied.  
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5 Filling  
Installation diagram  
Legend  
UNVENTED  
14  
14  
14  
Only applicable numbers are  
mentioned.  
B
11  
1. pressure reducing valve  
(mandatory)  
T
12  
10  
D
3. T&P valve (mandatory)  
4. stop valve (recommended in  
pipe C and mandatory in pipe A)  
5. non-return valve (mandatory)  
6. circulation pump (optional)  
9. drain valve  
3
4
6
5
4
10. manual gas valve (mandatory)  
11. service stop valve  
12. temperature gauge (optional)  
13. condensation drainage  
14. hot water draw-off points  
15. expansion valve (mandatory)  
16. expansion vessel (mandatory)  
C
16  
5
1
4
A
15  
17. 3-way aeration valve  
(recommended)  
9
13  
18. water tank  
19. float valve  
VENTED  
A. cold water supply  
B. hot water supply  
C. circulation pipe  
D. gas supply  
H
19  
A
E
17  
4
14  
18  
11  
B
E. overflow pipe  
H. overflow pipe  
C
12  
T
D
10  
4
3
4
5
6
4
C
9
13  
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5.1 Filling the appliance  
5.1.1 Filling unvented installations  
To fill the appliance, proceed as follows:  
1. Open the stop valve (11) in the hot water pipe and, if present, the stop valves  
(4) for the circulation pump (6).  
2. Close the drain valve (9).  
3. Open the nearest hot water draw-off point (14).  
4. Open the stop valve (4) on the cold water side (A) so that cold water flows  
into the appliance.  
5. Completely fill the appliance. When a full water jet flows from the nearest  
draw-off point, the appliance is full.  
6. Bleed the entire installation of air, for example by opening all draw-off points.  
7. The appliance is now under water supply pressure. There should be no  
water coming out of the expansion valve (15), nor the T&P valve (3). If this  
does happen, the cause might be:  
-
The water supply pressure is greater than the specified 8 bar.  
Rectify this by fitting a pressure reducing valve (1).  
-
The expansion valve in the protected cold supply setup is defective or  
incorrectly fitted.  
5.1.2 Filling vented installations  
To fill the appliance, proceed as follows:  
1. Open the stop valve (11) in the hot water pipe and, if present, the stop valves  
(4) for the circulation pump (6).  
2. Close the drain valve (9).  
3. Open the nearest hot water draw-off point (14).  
4. Open the stop valve (4) on the cold water side (A) so that cold water flows  
into the appliance.  
5. Completely fill the appliance. When a full water jet flows from the nearest  
draw-off point, the appliance is full.  
6. Bleed the entire installation of air, for example by opening all draw-off points.  
7. The appliance is now under water supply pressure. There should be no  
water coming out of the T&P valve (3). If this does happen, the T&P valve  
might be defective or incorrectly fitted.  
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6 Draining  
Installation diagram  
Legend  
UNVENTED  
14  
14  
14  
Only applicable numbers are  
mentioned.  
B
11  
1. pressure reducing valve  
(mandatory)  
T
12  
10  
D
3. T&P valve (mandatory)  
4. stop valve (recommended in  
pipe C and mandatory in pipe A)  
5. non-return valve (mandatory)  
6. circulation pump (optional)  
9. drain valve  
3
4
6
5
4
10. manual gas valve (mandatory)  
11. service stop valve  
12. temperature gauge (optional)  
13. condensation drainage  
14. hot water draw-off points  
15. expansion valve (mandatory)  
16. expansion vessel (mandatory)  
C
16  
5
1
4
A
15  
17. 3-way aeration valve  
(recommended)  
9
13  
18. water tank  
19. float valve  
VENTED  
A. cold water supply  
B. hot water supply  
C. circulation pipe  
D. gas supply  
H
19  
A
E
17  
4
14  
18  
11  
B
E. overflow pipe  
H. overflow pipe  
C
12  
T
D
10  
4
3
4
5
6
4
C
9
13  
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6.1 Draining unvented  
installations  
1. Activate the MENUwith  
.
MENU  
»OFF  
^ ON  
È WEEK PROGRAM  
2. Position the cursor in front of OFF  
3. Confirm OFFwith  
.
.
4. Wait until the fan has stopped. The symbol is then dimmed.  
Attention  
Failure to wait until the fan stops purging can cause damage to the  
appliance.  
5. Switch the appliance OFF (position 0) using the ON/OFF switch on the  
control panel.  
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6. Isolate the water heater from the power supply by putting the isolator  
between the appliance and the mains power supply to position 0.  
7. Shut off the gas supply (10).  
8. Close the stop valve (11) in the hot water pipe.  
9. Close the supply valve (4) in the cold water supply (A).  
10. Open the drain valve (9).  
11. Bleed the appliance (or installation) so that it drains completely.  
6.2 Draining vented  
installations  
1. Activate the MENUwith  
2. Position the cursor in front of OFF  
3. Confirm OFFwith  
.
.
.
4. Wait until the fan has stopped. The symbol is then dimmed.  
Attention  
Failure to wait until the fan stops purging can cause damage to the  
appliance.  
5. Switch the appliance OFF (position 0) using the ON/OFF switch on the  
control panel.  
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6. Isolate the water heater from the power supply by putting the isolator  
between the appliance and the mains power supply to position 0.  
7. Shut off the gas supply (10).  
8. Close the stop valve (11) in the hot water pipe.  
9. Close the stop valve (4) between the water tank and the cold water inlet (A).  
10. Open the drain valve (9).  
11. Bleed the appliance (or installation) so that it drains completely.  
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7 The control panel  
7.1 Introduction  
Topics covered in this chapter:  
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»START OPERATION  
^ CHANGE SETPOINT  
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7.3 Meaning of icons  
The table explains the meanings of the icons.  
7.2 Controls  
The figure shows the electronic controller.  
Icons and their meaning  
Name  
Meaning  
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Heat demand  
Purge  
Heat demand detected  
Pre- and post-purge using  
fan  
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Pressure switch Pressure switch is closed  
Glowing  
(Pre)glow  
Gas control  
Gas control open/ignition  
Flame detection Appliance operational  
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The control panel is completely menu-driven, and  
comprises:  
7.4 Electronic controller ON/OFF switch  
The ON/OFF switch of the electronic controller is used  
to switch the appliance ON and OFF. Note that in the  
OFF position the appliance remains electrically live, in  
order for the continuous pump to stay running.  
a 4-line display with 20 characters per line;  
6 pushbuttons for operating the appliance (below  
the display);  
6 graphical symbols (above the display);  
a connector for a service PC;  
an ON/OFF switch.  
INTERNAL CHECK  
The pushbuttons are divided into three groups:  
Navigation buttons:  
After switching on, the text INTERNAL CHECK  
appears on the display for about 10 seconds. Themain  
menu (11 "Main menu") then appears. If no selection  
is made in the main menu, the appliance automatically  
switches to the OFF mode (8.2 "Operating modes").  
-
-
-
Buttons for UP , and DOWN  
;
Enter:  
;
Reset button:  
the main menu (11 "Main menu"):  
;
the service program (12 "Service program"):  
.
Note  
This chapter is specifically intended for the service  
and maintenance engineer and installation  
engineer.  
To electrically isolate the appliance, you must use  
the isolator between the appliance and the mains  
power supply.  
In this manual, the display of the electronic controller  
is shown as in the figure, both with and without icons.  
7.5 Navigation buttons  
The use of these buttons is explained with the help of  
the figure that shows the main menu (11 "Main  
menu").  
The navigation buttons are:  
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Buttons for UP , and DOWN  
;
Enter:  
;
Reset button:  
.
The  
^
arrows and  
È
indicate that you can scroll up  
and/or down. Use the buttons and to scroll.  
MENU  
OFF  
^»ON  
È WEEK PROGRAM  
EXTRA PERIOD  
SETTINGS  
The cursor  
»points to the option to be activated. In the  
display as shown in the figure, you can scroll through  
the main menu.  
The main menu comprises: OFF  
WEEK PROGRAM EXTRA PERIODand  
SETTINGS. You have to scroll down further to see the  
,
ON,  
,
options EXTRA PERIODand SETTINGS  
.
The selected option is confirmed using  
.
Pressing the  
button takes you back one page  
in a menu and discards all options selected in the  
current menu.  
Note  
The  
button is also used to reset the  
appliance following an error.  
7.6 PC connection  
The PC connection is solely intended to enable  
technicians from A.O. Smith to display the status and  
history of the appliance. These details can be  
important for troubleshooting and/or responding to  
complaints.  
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8 Status of the  
appliance  
line four: blank when the appliance is idle, or  
depending on the heating cycle (9.3 "The  
appliance's heating cycle"), displays a text such as  
8.1 Introduction  
Topics covered in this chapter:  
HEAT DEMAND  
.
ON  
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8.2 Operating modes  
When running, the appliance has four basic operating  
modes, namely:  
8.2.3  
EXTRA  
OFF  
In this mode, one extra period is programmed and  
activated. In this mode, the OFForPROGmode is  
temporarily overruled to fulfil a single period of  
demand. Once the period has passed, the appliance  
automatically returns to the previous operating mode.  
The figure shows the display with the following  
information:  
ON  
EXTRA  
PROG  
8.2.1  
OFF  
In this mode, the frost protection is activated. The  
figure shows the display with the following information:  
line one: the text EXTRA  
line two: the time, the day and alternately (9.3 "The  
;
line one: the text OFF  
;
;
net  
1
line two: the time, the day and alternately (9.3 "The  
line three: the switch-on time, and the related  
water temperature setting;  
.
net  
1
lines three and four: the text  
FROST PROTECTION ACTIVATED  
line four: the text PERIOD ACTIVATED  
.
.
EXTRA  
OFF  
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PERIOD ACTIVATED  
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FROST PROTECTION  
ACTIVATED  
8.2.2  
ON  
In this mode, the appliance continually responds to the  
hot water demand. The figure shows the display with  
the following information:  
line one: the text ON  
line two: the time, the day and alternately (9.3 "The  
;
.
net  
1
line three: the programmed water temperature  
T
;
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8.2.4  
PROG  
8.3 Error conditions  
In this mode a preset week program is active, and the  
appliance responds continually to demand within the  
time periods set in the week program. There are two  
distinct situations possible in this mode:  
The figure shows an example of an error condition. If  
the appliance enters this condition, the display will  
show the following information:  
line one: error code comprising a letter and two  
digits, followed by the error description;  
PROG  
lines two to four: alternately, a brief explanation of  
the error, and a brief action to resolve the error.  
10:00 Monday  
76ÉC  
MO 11:15 Tset 75ÉC  
S04: SENSOR ERROR  
1. The current time falls within a set time period  
CHECK  
SENSOR OR DUMMY  
of the week program.  
The figure shows the display with the following  
information:  
-
-
line one: the text PROG  
;
Attention  
line two: the time, the day and T and T  
1
net  
The displayed action to resolve the error may only  
be performed by a service and maintenance engineer.  
-
-
line three: the next scheduled switch-off time  
There are various types of errors:  
and the water temperature T of the active  
set  
LOCK OUT ERRORS  
period;  
When the cause has been removed, these errors  
require a reset with the button  
appliance can resume operation.  
line four: is empty, or depending on the  
before the  
cycle"), a text such as HEAT DEMAND  
.
BLOCKING ERRORS  
PROG  
12:00 Monday  
MO 11:15  
These errors disappear automatically once the  
cause of the error has been removed, after which  
the appliance resumes operation by itself.  
76ÉC  
PERIOD ACTIVATED  
The display does not show what type of error has been  
detected. A comprehensive overview of the errors is  
provided elsewhere in the  
2. The current time falls outside a set time period  
of the week program.  
The figure shows the display with the following  
information:  
If, as end-user, you find the appliance in an error  
condition, you may attempt to restart the appliance by  
-
-
line one: the text PROG  
;
pressing the  
button  
line two: the time, the day and T and T  
1
net  
However, if the error returns or occurs several times in  
a short time you must contact your service and  
maintenance engineer.  
-
-
line three: the next scheduled switch-on  
time;  
line four: displays the text  
PERIOD ACTIVATED  
.
In all modes, the temperature may at any moment  
drop below the desired temperature. The appliance  
then enters a heating cycle. This heating cycle is  
basic operating modes.  
Note  
Setting and if necessary programming of the basic  
operating modes are described in the main  
menu (11 "Main menu") chapter.  
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8.4 Service condition  
The figure shows the message  
!!! WARNING !!!  
MAX. BURNING HOURS:  
SERVICE REQUIRED  
SERVICE REQUIRED.Should this message appear,  
then the appliance is in need of a service and  
maintenance inspection. In that case, contact your  
service and maintenance engineer.  
Note  
The message SERVICE REQUIREDis based on  
the number of expired burning hours and the preset  
service interval. Should the service interval have been  
incorrectly selected, contact the service and  
maintenance engineer for instructions on how to  
adjust this. Information on the maintenance frequency  
is provided elsewhere in the  
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9 Starting and running  
9.1 Introduction  
Topics covered in this chapter, in sequence:  
a
»START OPERATION  
^ CHANGE SETPOINT  
9.2 Starting and running  
Start the appliance as follows:  
1. Fill the appliance (5 "Filling").  
È
Tset=65ÉC  
6. Confirm the START OPERATIONby pressing  
.
2. Open (3.5 "Installation diagram") the manual gas  
valve.  
The appliance is now in "ON mode". If there is a  
heat demand, the appliance will run through the  
3. Switch on the power to the appliance using the  
isolator between the appliance and the power  
supply.  
If the heating cycle is not run, there is no heat  
demand; if this is the case, Tset will probably need  
4. Switch the electronic controller ON by setting the  
ON/OFF switch to position I.  
9.3 The appliance's heating cycle  
The appliance's heating cycle is activated as soon as  
n
min  
the measured water temperature (T ) falls below the  
net  
threshold value (T ). This threshold value depends  
set  
on the currently selected appliance operating mode.  
For example, if the appliance is in "OFF mode" (frost  
protection), then this value is 5°C. If the appliance is in  
"ON mode", then this threshold value is selectable, for  
example, 65°C.  
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The heating cycle runs in turn through the following  
states:  
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The display will now show INTERNAL CHECKfor  
about 10 seconds and go to the main menu.  
1. HEAT DEMAND;  
2. PRE-PURGE;  
3. PRESSURE SWITCH;  
4. PRE-GLOW;  
a
5. IGNITION;  
INTERNAL CHECK  
6. RUNNING;  
7. POST-PURGE.  
The complete cycle is explained in the following  
example, which assumes the appliance is in the basic  
mode ON  
.
a
MENU  
»OFF  
^ ON  
È WEEK PROGRAM  
Note  
The same heating cycle applies to the other  
operating modes.  
5. Press the blue arrow once ( ) to position the  
cursor in front of ONand press  
. The  
display shown in the figure will appear.  
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Once the appliance starts, it will run through the  
following steps:  
5. After a number of seconds pre-glow, the gas  
control is opened and ignition takes place.  
1. The water temperature drops below the set  
temperature of (for example) 65°C. The electronic  
controller detects a demand and starts the heating  
cycle.  
-
-
The icon is activated.  
The message IGNITIONappears.  
a
-
-
The icon is activated.  
ON  
Ê
Ê Ê  
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The message HEAT DEMANDappears.  
a
IGNITION  
ON  
Ê
6. After ignition, the flame is detected and the  
appliance will be running. This means that actual  
heating has started. The fan speed then increases  
to the normal working speed, and the pressure  
switch closes:  
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HEAT DEMAND  
2. Once demand is registered, the fan is started to  
exhaust any gases that may be present. This  
phase is called pre-purge and lasts about 15  
seconds.  
-
-
-
The icon is dimmed.  
The icons and are activated.  
The message RUNNINGappears.  
-
-
The icon is activated.  
a
The message PRE PURGEappears.  
ON  
Ê Ê Ê Ê  
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Ê Ê  
RUNNING  
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7. When the water is up to temperature, the heat  
demand drops off and the post-purge starts. This  
lasts about 25 seconds.  
PRE PURGE  
3. During the pre-purge, the pressure switch closes.  
-
-
-
The icons  
,
and are dimmed.  
-
-
The icon is activated.  
The icon is activated.  
The message PRESSURE SWITCH  
appears.  
The message POST PURGEappears.  
a
a
ON  
Ê Ê Ê  
ON  
Ê Ê  
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PRESSURE SWITCH  
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POST PURGE  
4. After some time, the pre-purge ceases and the  
electronic controller reduces the fan speed to the  
ignition speed. This is followed by the (pre-)glow of  
the hot surface igniter.  
8. Following the post-purge, the fan stops and the  
pressure switch opens:  
-
-
The icons and are dimmed.  
The message POST PURGEvanishes.  
-
-
The icons and are dimmed  
The icon is activated.  
a
ON  
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With any subsequent heat demand, the heating cycle  
will resume from step 1.  
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4. Wait until the fan has stopped. The symbol is  
then dimmed.  
10.1 Introduction  
This chapter describes:  
5. Switch the appliance OFF (position 0) using the  
mode");  
ON/OFF switch on the control panel.  
n
min  
10.2 Shut the appliance down for a brief  
period ("OFF mode")  
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To shut the appliance down for a brief period, you must  
activate the frost protection.  
You can use the frost protection to prevent water  
freezing in the appliance.  
Activate the frost protection as follows:  
IMD-0423 R0  
6. Isolate the appliance from the power supply by  
setting the isolator between the appliance and the  
mains power supply to position 0.  
1. Press the  
2. Use and to position the cursor in front of OFF  
Confirm with  
button to select the main menu.  
.
.
10.4 Shutting the appliance down for a long  
period  
OFF  
Drain the appliance if you are shutting it down for a  
long period. Proceed as follows:  
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FROST PROTECTION  
ACTIVATED  
1. Isolate the appliance from the power  
The frost protection cuts in if the water temperature  
drops below 5°C. The text FROSTwill then appear on  
2. Shut off the gas supply.  
line one of the display. The appliance heats the water  
3. Close the stop valve in the hot water pipe.  
to 20°C (T ) and drops back to the OFFmode.  
set  
4. Close the supply valve of the protected cold supply  
set-up.  
Note  
5. Open the drain valve  
These values of 5°C and 20°C cannot be adjusted.  
6. Bleed the appliance (or installation) so that it  
drains completely.  
10.3 Electrically isolating the appliance  
The appliance should only be isolated from mains  
power in the correct way. The correct procedure is as  
follows:  
1. Activate the MENUwith  
.
2. Position the cursor in front of OFF  
.
3. Confirm OFFwith  
.
MENU  
»OFF  
^ ON  
È WEEK PROGRAM  
Attention  
Failure to wait until the fan stops purging can  
cause damage to the appliance.  
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For example, LANGUAGEis a submenu of  
SETTINGS. So, for example, to select the  
LANGUAGEmenu, this manual uses the following  
notational convention:  
11.1 Introduction  
The MENUis reached by pressing the  
electronic controller.  
button on the  
MENU  
»OFF  
^ ON  
È WEEK PROGRAM  
:
SETTINGS  
Confirm with  
This means:  
1. : Activate the main menu with  
2. SETTINGS: Use the and/or buttons to go to  
SETTINGSand confirm with  
|
LANGUAGE  
.
.
EXTRA PERIOD  
SETTINGS  
.
The main menu comprises:  
3. LANGUAGE: Use the and/or buttons to go to  
OFF  
LANGUAGE  
Select this option if you wish to turn  
4. Confirm with  
. After entering  
, you  
off (10 "Shutting down") the appliance for a brief  
period, but do not wish to drain it. In this mode, the  
frost protection is active. This prevents water from  
freezing in the appliance.  
will have activated the LANGUAGEsubmenu.  
11.3 Switching on the "ON mode"  
You can switch the appliance to the ONmode from any  
operational mode, as follows:  
ON  
In this mode, the appliance continually responds to  
the hot water demand. (11.3 "Switching on the  
1.  
:
ON START OPERATION  
|
Confirm with  
.
WEEK PROGRAM  
Select this option to allow the appliance to respond  
to demand only during pre-programmed  
periods (11.5 "Week program"). Outside those  
periods, only frost protection is active.  
Note  
First consult the chapter about switching  
EXTRA PERIOD  
11.4 Setting the water temperature  
Select this option to overrule the OFFmode or  
PROGmode (i.e. Week program) so that a single  
temporary period (11.10 "Extra period") of heat  
demand will be fulfilled.  
11.4.1  
Setting the water temperature via  
the SET POINT MENU  
The water temperature can be set to any value  
between 40°C and 80°C.  
SETTINGS  
Select this option to set (11.12 "Settings") the  
language and the time. You can also use this  
option to display the regulation interval  
(temperature), and the ignition and working  
speeds of the fan.  
Set the water temperature via:  
1.  
:
ON  
|
CHANGE SETPOINT  
Confirm with  
.
START OPERATION  
^»CHANGE SETPOINT  
Note  
If you fail to make any selection with the main  
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menu open, then after 30 seconds, the appliance will  
automatically return to the mode it was previously in.  
2. Use:  
to increase the value;  
to decrease the value.  
11.2 Notationalconventionformenu-related  
instructions  
The MENU  
(
) of the electronic controller is divided  
into submenus. For example, SETTINGSis one of the  
functions reached from the main menu. The  
SETTINGSmenu is divided into submenus in turn.  
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Confirm with  
.After confirming, the  
This following are discussed:  
appliance enters "ONmode".  
SETPOINT  
» 65ÉC  
11.6 Starting and stopping the week  
program  
Note  
If the preset temperature is higher than the current  
The week program can be started up from any other  
operating mode, as follows:  
water temperature, then the appliance might not  
immediately start the heating cycle. To prevent  
excessively frequent switching on and off, there is a  
heating margin. The standard setting for this margin is  
4°C. The appliance starts heating when the water  
temperature is 4°C colder than the SETPOINT.  
We refer to this margin as the hysteresis. The service  
and maintenance engineer can adjust (12.2 "Setting  
the hysteresis") this setting.  
1.  
:
WEEK PROGRAM  
|
START OPERATION  
Confirm with  
.
A week program can be shut down simply by  
activating a different operating mode, for example the  
"ON mode".  
11.7 Changing the appliance's standard  
week program  
11.4.2  
Setting water temperature during  
ON mode  
Note  
First fill-in the desired week program on the  
supplied week program card.  
The water temperature can also be directly adjusted  
when the appliance is in the "ON mode". Simply use:  
A week program is made up of a number of  
programmable periods in which you can have the  
appliance switch on and off. A period consists of:  
to increase the value;  
to decrease the value.  
Confirm with  
.
switch-on time: day of the week, hours and  
minutes:  
ON  
switch-off time: hours and minutes;  
the water temperature setting;  
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on/off setting for a program-controlled pump.  
11.5 Week program  
Note  
Using the week program, you can set the water  
temperature for the days and times you want.  
The switch-off time must always be followed by a  
switch-off time on the same day of the week. A  
maximum of three periods may be programmed per  
day. You can program a maximum of 21 periods.  
If the appliance is running under a week program, this  
is indicated on the display by the PROGtext on the first  
line (see the figure). The second line shows the time  
of day, the day of the week and the temperature. The  
third line shows the next switching time of the week  
program and the programmed temperature. The fourth  
line shows the PROGRAM ACTIVATEDtext.  
Call up the menu for the week program as follows:  
:
WEEK PROGRAM PROGRAM OVERVIEW.  
|
Confirm with  
.
WEEK PROGRAM  
PROG  
07:55 Monday  
MO 08:00 Tset 75ÉC  
PROGRAM ACTIVATED  
START OPERATION  
^»PROGRAM OVERVIEW  
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The appliance's default week program switches the  
appliance on every day at 00:00 and off at 23:59. The  
default water temperature setting is 65°C.  
If you want, you can change every setting in the  
appliance's standard week program.  
If the water temperature becomes too low while the  
week program is running, the appliance will run  
through the heating cycle (9.3 "The appliance's  
heating cycle") and return to the week program.  
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The display shows the menu for the week program,  
see the figure below. With the default setting, the  
program switches on and off every day at 00:00 and  
23:59 hours respectively, the water temperature is  
Confirm with  
.
The cursor moves to the minute digits, which flash.  
ON SU 08»00  
OFF SU 08:00  
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65°C and the pump is switched on (P).  
DAY TIME Tset  
ON »SU 00:00 65ÉC P  
OFF SU 23:59  
PUMP ON  
SAVE  
Note  
ON MO 00:00 65ÉC P  
Because the switch-off time can never be earlier  
than the switch-on time, the switch-off time setting is  
automatically adjusted with the switch-on time.  
OFF MO 23:59  
ON TU 00:00 65ÉC P  
OFF TU 23:59  
ON WE 00:00 65ÉC P  
OFF WE 23:59  
ON TH 00:00 65ÉC P  
OFF TH 23:59  
4. Use and to set the minutes. In the example,  
this is 15  
.
Confirm with  
.
The cursor moves to the switch-off hour digits,  
which flash.  
ON FR 00:00 65ÉC P  
OFF FR 23:59  
ON SA 00:00 65ÉC P  
OFF SA 23:59  
ON SU 08:15  
OFF SU»08:15  
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INSERT  
DELETE  
START OPERATION  
PUMP ON  
SAVE  
11.7.2  
Week program: setting the switch-  
off time  
Example  
As an example, we will set the switch-on time for  
Sunday to 08:15 hours, and the matching switch-off  
time to 12:45 hours. The water temperature will be set  
to 75 °C and the pump will run continuously.  
The following settings are entered one by one via the  
menu: the switch-on time, the switch-off time, the  
desired water temperature, and the mode of the  
program-controlled pump.  
1. Use and to set the hours. In the example, this  
is 12  
.
Confirm with  
.
The cursor moves to the minute digits, which flash.  
ON SU 08:15  
OFF SU 12»15  
Tset 65ÉC  
PUMP ON  
SAVE  
11.7.1  
Week program: setting the switch-  
on time  
2. Use and to set the minutes. In the example,  
this is 45  
.
1. Bring the cursor to SU  
Confirm with  
.
Confirm with  
.
The cursor moves to the desired water  
temperature.  
ON »SU 00:00  
OFF SU 23:59  
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ON SU 08:15  
OFF SU 12:45  
Tset»65ÉC  
PUMP ON  
SAVE  
flashes.  
The day indicated by  
»
PUMP ON  
SAVE  
2. Use and to set the desired day. In the example  
this is SU(Sunday).  
11.7.3  
Week program: setting the water  
temperature  
Confirm with  
.
1. Use and to set the water temperature. In the  
example this is 75°C.  
ON SU»00:00  
OFF SU 00:59  
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Confirm with  
.
PUMP ON  
SAVE  
The cursor moves to PUMP ON  
The cursor moves to the hour digits, which flash.  
ON SU 08:15  
OFF SU 12:45  
Tset 75ÉC  
3. Use and to set the hours. In the example, this  
is 08.  
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The display shows the menu for the week  
program. The cursor points to the active period.  
11.7.4  
Week program: setting the program-  
controlled pump  
1. If required, a pump can be controlled during the  
period. Use and to set PUMP ON . The pump  
ensures a regular circulation of hot water in the hot  
water pipes. You can skip this step if you there is  
no pump in your hot water circuit.  
DAY TIME Tset  
ON »SU 08:15 75ÉC P  
OFF SU 12:45  
ON MO 00:00 65ÉC P  
....................  
....................  
OFF SA 23:59  
INSERT  
Confirm with  
.
The cursor moves to  
SAVE.  
ON  
SU 08:15  
OFF SU 12:45  
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DELETE  
START OPERATION  
2. Scroll to INSERT  
.
PUMP»ON  
SAVE  
Confirm with  
.
2. Confirm with  
.
The sub-menu for adding a period will appear.  
The display shown in the figure will appear.  
ON »SU 08:15  
OFF SU 12:45  
Tset 75ÉC  
DAY TIME Tset  
ON »SU 08:15 75ÉC P  
OFF SU 12:45  
PUMP ON  
SAVE  
ON MO 00:00 65ÉC P  
OFF MO 23:59  
ON TU 00:00 65ÉC P  
OFF TU 23:59  
Example  
As an example, we will program an extra period in  
which the switch-on time is set to 18:00 hours, and the  
corresponding switch-off time to 22:00 hours. The  
water temperature will be set to 75 °C and the pump  
will run continuously.  
3. If you wish, you can use to scroll to another day,  
and change more switch-on times (11.7.1 "Week  
DAY TIME Tset  
ON »SU 18:00 75ÉC P  
OFF SU 22:00  
4. After changing all desired switch-on and switch off  
times, you can start running the week program:  
ON MO 00:00 65ÉC P  
OFF MO 23:59  
....................  
....................  
OFF SA 23:59  
INSERT  
Scroll with to START OPERATION  
Confirm with  
.
.
11.8 Adding times to a week program  
Call up the menu to INSERTswitch-on and switch-off  
times into a week program as follows:  
DELETE  
START OPERATION  
1.  
:
WEEK PROGRAM  
Confirm with  
WEEK PROGRAM  
START OPERATION  
|
PROGRAM OVERVIEW.  
3. Proceed as follows:  
.
a. Set the switch-on time (11.7.1 "Week program:  
b. Set the switch-off time (11.7.2 "Week program:  
^»PROGRAM OVERVIEW  
È
c. Set the water temperature (11.7.3 "Week  
d. Set the program-controlled  
5. To activate the week program with the new period  
added, scroll down with to  
START OPERATIONand confirm with  
.
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11.9 Deleting times from a week program  
Confirm with  
.
All switch-on/off times are shown sequentially in the  
display. Assume that the switch-on/off times for the  
appliance are programmed as in the figure.  
DAY TIME Tset  
ON !SU 18:00 75ÉC P  
OFF SU 22:00  
ON MO 00:00 65ÉC P  
DAY TIME Tset  
ON »SU 08:15 75ÉC P  
OFF SU 12:45  
OFF MO 23:59  
....................  
....................  
OFF SA 23:59  
INSERT  
ON SU 18:00 75ÉC P  
OFF SU 22:00  
....................  
....................  
OFF SA 23:59  
INSERT  
DELETE  
START OPERATION  
5. The lines showing switch-on/off times are replaced  
DELETE  
START OPERATION  
by the text DELETE BLOCK?. See the figure.  
Confirm with  
(or use  
.
to cancel)  
To delete a period, proceed as follows:  
1.  
:
WEEK PROGRAM  
Confirm with  
MENU  
OFF  
^»ON  
È WEEK PROGRAM  
|
PROGRAM OVERVIEW.  
DAY TIME Tset  
ON !  
OFF  
DELETE  
BLOCK?  
ON MO 00:00 65ÉC P  
.
The switching period has been deleted. You will return  
now to the week program menu. The cursor points to  
the first programmed period.  
2. Scroll with to PROGRAM OVERVIEW  
.
DAY TIME Tset  
ON »SU 08:15 75ÉC P  
OFF SU 12:45  
Confirm with  
.
WEEK PROGRAM  
ON MO 00:00 65ÉC P  
START OPERATION  
^»PROGRAM OVERVIEW  
È
OFF MO 23:59  
....................  
....................  
OFF SA 23:59  
INSERT  
The display shows the menu for the week  
program.  
3. Scroll with to DELETE  
.
DELETE  
START OPERATION  
Confirm with  
.
To warn you that you are now working in the delete  
sub-menu, the cursor is replaced with an  
exclamation mark (!) and the period settings flash.  
6. Scroll with to START OPERATION  
.
Confirm with  
.
The week program is active.  
DAY TIME Tset  
ON !SU 08:15 75ÉC P  
OFF SU 12:45  
11.10 Extra period  
Use an extra period when you either want to have the  
appliance switch on and off for a certain period, either  
without modifying the active week program, or without  
taking the appliance out of the OFF mode (frost  
protection active).  
ON SU 18:00 75ÉC P  
OFF SU 22:00  
....................  
....................  
OFF SA 23:59  
INSERT  
If the appliance is running under an "extra period",  
then this is indicated in the display with the text  
DELETE  
START OPERATION  
EXTRA  
.
EXTRA  
10:00 Monday  
MO 11:15 Tset 75ÉC  
PERIOD ACTIVATED  
4. Scroll with to the day to be deleted. For  
example, SU(Sunday) in the second period. See  
the figure.  
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If the water temperature becomes too low during the  
the appliance will run through the heating  
back into the extra period.  
Setting the switch-off time  
1. Use and to set the hours. In the example, this  
is 012  
Confirm with  
The cursor moves to the minute digits, which flash.  
.
.
The same settings can be made for an extra period as  
ON  
SU 08:15  
OFF SU 12»15  
Tset 65ÉC  
11.11 Programming an extra period  
PUMP ON  
START  
1. Call up the menu for entering an extra period via:  
2. Use and to set the minutes. In the example,  
this is 45  
2.  
:
EXTRA PERIOD  
Confirm with  
MENU  
ON  
.
.
Confirm with  
.
The cursor moves to the water temperature. See  
the figure  
^ WEEK PROGRAM  
È»EXTRA PERIOD  
ON  
SU 08:15  
OFF SU 12:45  
Tset»65ÉC  
The display show the settings for the extra period.  
Setting the switch-on time  
PUMP ON  
START  
1. Use and to set the day. In the example this is  
Setting the water temperature  
SU  
Confirm with  
The cursor moves to the hour digits, which flash.  
.
1. Use and to set the water temperature. In the  
example this is 75°C.  
.
Confirm with  
.
The cursor moves to PUMP ON  
ON  
SU»00:00  
OFF SU 00:59  
Tset 65ÉC  
ON  
SU 08:15  
OFF SU 12:45  
Tset 75ÉC  
PUMP ON  
START  
PUMP»ON START  
2. Use and to set the switch-on hour to the  
desired value. In the example, this is 08.  
Setting the program-controlled pump  
Confirm with  
.
1. If required, a pump can be controlled during the  
period. Use and to set PUMP ON. The pump  
ensures a regular circulation of hot water in the hot  
water pipes. You can skip this step if you there is  
no pump in your hot water circuit.  
The cursor moves to the minute digits, which flash.  
ON  
SU 08»00  
OFF SU 08:00  
Tset 65ÉC  
PUMP ON  
START  
Confirm with  
.
The cursor moves to START  
.
Note  
ON  
SU 08:15  
OFF SU 12:45  
Tset 75ÉC  
Because the switch-off time can never be earlier  
than the switch-on time, the switch-off time setting is  
automatically adjusted with the switch-on time.  
PUMP ON »START  
3. Use and to set the minutes. In the example,  
2. Confirm with  
.
this is 15  
.
The extra period has been programmed.  
Confirm with  
.
The cursor moves to the hour digits of the switch-  
off period.  
Note  
Once the extra period has completed running, the  
controller returns to the mode ON, OFF or  
WEEK PROGRAM. The following week, the extra  
period will NOT be automatically switched on.  
ON  
SU 08:15  
OFF SU»08:15  
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PUMP ON  
START  
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11.12 Settings  
11.12.2 Setting day and time  
Using the SETTINGSoption, you can adjust certain  
To enter the time and day:  
settings and read certain appliance data:  
MENU  
Adjustable settings  
WEEK PROGRAM  
^ EXTRA PERIOD  
È»SETTINGS  
-
-
Language of the menu.  
Current day of week and time.  
Displayable appliance specifications, this  
category is only relevant to the installation  
engineer and/or service and maintenance  
engineer  
1. Call up the menu for entering the day and time as  
follows:  
2.  
:
SETTINGS  
Confirm with  
The display shows the menu for settings.  
3. Scroll with and to DAYTIME  
.
.
-
-
-
Control range (water temperature).  
Ignition speed of fan.  
/
Working speed of fan.  
Confirm with  
.
11.12.1 Setting menu language  
SETTINGS  
To set menu language:  
LANGUAGE  
MENU  
^»DAY/TIME  
È SPECIFICATIONS  
WEEK PROGRAM  
^ EXTRA PERIOD  
È»SETTINGS  
The display shows the sub-menu for adjusting the  
day.  
1. Call up the menu for selecting the language as  
follows:  
DAY  
»Sunday  
^ Monday  
È Tuesday  
2.  
:
SETTINGS  
Confirm with  
The display shows the menu for settings.  
.
.
Wednesday  
Thursday  
Friday  
SETTINGS  
»LANGUAGE  
^ DAY/TIME  
È SPECIFICATIONS  
Saturday  
4. The cursor is positioned beside Sunday  
.
Scroll with and to the desired day.  
3. The cursor is positioned beside LANGUAGE  
Confirm with  
.
Confirm with  
.
The day has been set. The display shows the sub-  
menu for adjusting the time.  
The display shows the language selection menu.  
LANGUAGE  
TIME  
ENGLISH  
»00:00  
^ NEDERLANDS  
È»DEUTSCH  
FRANCAIS  
ITALIANO  
CZECH  
5. The cursor moves to the hour digits, which flash.  
Scroll with and to the current hour, for  
example 15.  
ESPANOL  
4. Scroll with to the desired language.  
Confirm with  
.
Confirm with  
.
TIME  
The language is set.  
15»00  
6. The cursor moves to the minute digits, which flash.  
Scroll with and to the next minute, for example  
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The display shows the sub-menu for displaying  
appliance specifications.  
Confirm the minute setting with  
TIME  
15»45  
SPECIFICATIONS  
»REGULATION INTERVAL  
^ IGNITION SPEED  
È WORKING SPEED  
The time has been set.  
3. Scroll with to the section to be displayed, for  
example REGULATION INTERVAL  
.
Note  
The appliance takes no account of daylight saving.  
The relevant display appears.  
REGULATION INTERVAL  
40_80ÉC  
11.12.3 Displaying appliance specifications  
Note  
This category is solely intended for the installation  
engineer and/or service and maintenance engineer.  
The table shows the correct settings.  
BFC 28  
BFC 30  
Ignition fan speed  
(rpm)  
4500  
4500  
Working speed of fan 5000  
5400  
(rpm)  
Regulation interval  
( C)  
40 - 80  
40 - 80  
o
BFC 50  
BFC 60  
Ignition fan speed  
(rpm)  
4500  
4500  
Working speed of fan 6000  
6660  
(rpm)  
Regulation interval  
( C)  
40 - 80  
40 - 80  
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Call up the menu to display the appliance  
specifications as follows:  
1.  
:
SETTINGS  
Confirm with  
MENU  
WEEK PROGRAM  
.
.
^ EXTRA PERIOD  
È»SETTINGS  
2. Scroll with to SPECIFICATIONS  
Confirm with  
.
SETTINGS  
LANGUAGE  
^ DAY/TIME  
È»SPECIFICATIONS  
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12 Service program  
hysteresis. The standard setting for this margin is 2°C.  
The heating cycle starts if the water temperature drops  
to 2°C below the SETPOINT and ends when the water  
reaches 2°C above the SETPOINT.  
12.1 Introduction  
The service program is used by the installation  
engineer or service and maintenance engineer for:  
HYSTERESE UP »3ÉC  
Set the hysteresis via:  
:
HYSTERESE UP  
The figure shows an example  
Set the hysteresis via:  
HYSTERESE DOWN  
:
SERVICE MENU  
12.3 Displaying the error history  
»HYSTERESE  
^ HISTORY OF ERRORS  
È APPLIANCE HISTORY  
Display the error history as follows:  
:
HISTORY OF ERRORS  
The controller will display an overview of "Blocking  
errors" and "Lock out errors". In both cases, the  
electronic controller reserves 15 lines for the last 15  
error messages. If there are fewer than 15 error  
messages, an ellipsis (...) is displayed. The display  
SELECT APPLIANCE  
PUMP RELAY  
SERVICE INTERVAL  
CONTRAST DISPLAY  
TIME BACKLIGHT  
SCROLLSPEED  
first shows the "Blocking errors". When  
is  
pressed, the "Lock out errors" are then displayed.  
These sub-menus are briefly described in the  
following paragraphs. If you are not familiar in general  
with how to use the displays and menus, first read the  
relevant section (7 "The control panel").  
The figure shows an example of "Blocking errors". In  
this case, the text HISTORY OF ERRORSis followed  
by (B)  
.
HISTORY OF ERRORS(B)  
S04 SENSOR ERROR  
F06 IONIZATION  
Note  
The notation convention for the service menu is  
identical to that of the main menu (11.2 "Notational  
È CO2 50 HZ ERROR  
The figure shows an example of "Lock out errors". In  
this case, the text HISTORY OF ERRORSis followed  
difference is, you use  
program, instead of  
menu.  
to bring up the service  
which brings up the main  
by (L)  
.
HISTORY OF ERRORS(L)  
F02 FAN  
12.2 Setting the hysteresis  
F07 FLAME ERROR  
È ...  
If the preset temperature (SETPOINT) is higher than  
the current water temperature, then the appliance  
might not immediately start the heating  
excessively frequent switching on and off, there is a  
heating margin. We refer to this margin as the  
Note  
For an overview of all errors and the possible  
causes, please refer to the relevant  
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12.4 Displaying the appliance history  
12.7 Setting the service interval  
The appliance history submenu is used to display the  
burning hours, the number of ignitions, the number of  
flame errors and the number of ignition errors.  
To aid servicing, the electronic controller includes a  
service interval which is used to set the frequency of  
maintenance interval (14.2 "Determining service  
interval") by the service and maintenance engineer,  
based on the number of burning hours.  
Call up the menu for displaying the appliance history  
as follows:  
The service interval is based on the number of burning  
hours. This can be set to 500, 1000 and 1500 hours.  
The standard setting for number of hours is 500. Once  
the preset number of hours is reached, a  
:
APPLIANCE HISTORY  
The figure shows an example.  
message (8.4 "Service condition"). to this effect will  
appear. Adjust the service interval via:  
APPLIANCE HISTORY  
BURNINGHOURS 000410  
:
SERVICE INTERVAL  
^IGNITIONS  
001000  
ÈFLAME ERRORS 000021  
SERVICE INTERVAL  
» 500  
IGNIT ERROR 000013  
^ 1000 BURNING HOURS  
È 1500  
12.5 Display the selected appliance  
12.8 Setting the display contrast  
Call up the menu for displaying the appliance selection  
as follows:  
Adjust the display contrast via:  
:
CONTRAST DISPLAY  
:
SELECT APPLIANCE  
The standard setting is 100%. The range is from 0  
through 100%.  
The appliance number can be found on the rating  
plate.  
The figure shows the related display.  
The appliance selection has been correctly preset  
in the factory.  
CONTRAST DISPLAY  
SELECT APPLIANCE  
»5934  
» 95 %  
^ 8576  
È 3379  
12.9 Setting the display backlight time  
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....  
Set the backlight time (the time that the display  
backlight remains lit after the last button is pressed) as  
follows:  
12.6 Switching the pump on or off  
:
TIME BACKLIGHT  
If a program-controlled pump is  
pump"), it can be switched ON or OFF as follows:  
The standard value is 255 s. The range is 0 to 255  
seconds.  
The figure shows the related display.  
:
PUMP RELAY  
The standard setting for the pump relay is OFF.  
TIME BACKLIGHT  
PUMP RELAY  
»ON  
» 255 sec  
OFF  
12.10 Setting the display scroll speed  
If the mode WEEK PROGRAMor EXTRA PERIODis  
active, then the setting for mode WEEK PROGRAMor  
EXTRA PERIODhas priority over the ON/OFF  
selection for the pump relay in the service menu.  
Adjust the control speed via:  
:
SCROLLSPEED  
The default is 10. The range is from 0 through 100.  
Setting the value too high or low will make scrolling  
difficult.  
Example  
One of the week program periods is currently active.  
During this period, the pump relay setting is OFF. If the  
pump relay is set ON in the service menu, the pump  
will nonetheless remain OFF. The pump will only  
switch ON once the week program period has ended.  
SCROLLSPEED  
» 10  
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A distinction is made between:  
13.1 Introduction  
General errors  
General errors are not reported on the display. General errors are:  
-
-
-
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Gas smell  
Display does not light up  
Insufficient or no hot water.  
Water leakage  
Explosive ignition.  
The manual includes a table with general errors (13.2 "Troubleshooting  
Displayed errors  
Errors are reported on the display, as follows:  
-
Line one: an error code and a brief description. The code consists of a  
letter and two digits.  
-
Lines two, three and four: a long description, alternating with a  
recommended action. See the figures. The first shows a possible  
error, the second shows the appropriate checking action.  
S02: SENSOR ERROR  
TOP TANK  
SENSOR 1  
NOT CONNECTED  
S02: SENSOR ERROR  
CHECK TOP TANK  
SENSOR  
There are various types of errors, all falling into one of two groups:  
-
LOCK OUT ERRORS  
When the cause has been removed, these errors require a reset with  
the  
button, before the appliance can resume operation.  
-
BLOCKING ERRORS  
These errors disappear automatically once the cause of the error has  
been removed, after which the appliance resumes operation by itself.  
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Warning  
Maintenance may only be performed by a qualified service and maintenance engineer.  
General errors  
Symptom  
Gas smell  
Cause  
Solution  
Warning  
Remark  
Gas leak  
Warning  
Contact your installation engineer or local gas company  
immediately.  
Close the main gas valve immediately.  
Warning  
Do not operate any switches.  
Warning  
No naked flames.  
Warning  
Ventilate the boiler room.  
Display is off  
Appliance is turned off Start the appliance up (9 "Starting and running")  
No supply voltage  
present  
1. Check if the isolator is ON.  
See the BFC electrical diagram (17 "Appendices")  
If the error persists, consult your installation engineer.  
2. Check that there is power to the isolator.  
3. Check whether the ON/OFF switch of the electronic controller is  
ON (position I).  
4. Check whether there is power to the electrical connector block.  
5. The measured voltage must be 230 VAC (-15%, +10%).  
Replace fuse(s)  
Defective fuse(s)  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Remark  
Water leakage  
Leakage from a water Tighten the threaded connection  
connection (threaded)  
If the leak persists, consult your installation engineer  
Condensate leakage  
Check that the condensation water discharge is working properly.  
Leakage from another Trace the leak  
nearby water appliance  
or pipe segment  
Leakage from the  
appliance's tank  
Consult the supplier and/or manufacturer  
Set the correct supply pressure and/or burner  
Explosive ignition  
Incorrect supply  
If ignition is not improved, consult your installation engineer.  
pressure and/or burner pressure. (3.11 "Checking the supply pressure and burner  
pressure  
pressure")  
Contaminated burner  
Contaminated orifice  
Clean the burner(s) (15.4.2 "Clean the burner(s)")  
Clean the orifice(s) (15.4.3 "Clean the orifice(s)")  
Hot water supply  
Appliance is turned off Start the appliance up (9 "Starting and running")  
insufficient or absent  
No supply voltage  
present  
1. Check if the isolator is ON.  
See the BFC electrical diagram (17 "Appendices")  
If the error persists, consult your installation engineer.  
2. Check that there is power to the isolator.  
3. Check whether the ON/OFF switch of the electronic controller is  
ON (position I).  
4. Check whether there is power to the electrical connector block.  
5. The measured voltage must be 230 VAC (-15%, +10%).  
Hot water supply is  
used up  
Reduce hot water consumption and give the appliance time to heat If there continues to be insufficient hot water, or none at all, consult  
up. your installation engineer.  
The controller is in OFF Switch the controller to the ON mode (11.3 "Switching on the "ON  
mode. mode"")  
Temperature (T ) is  
set too low.  
Adjust (11.4 "Setting the water temperature") temperature (T ) to  
a higher value.  
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Displayed errors  
Code + Description  
S01 (blocking error)  
Cause  
Solution  
Remark  
Sensorisnot(correctly) Connect the sensor lead to JP3  
connected  
See the BFC electrical diagram (17 "Appendices")  
Open circuit from  
temperature sensor T2  
at bottom of the tank  
Damaged cable or  
defective sensor  
Replace the sensor  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
S02 (blocking error)  
Sensorisnot(correctly) Connect the sensor lead to JP5  
connected  
See the BFC electrical diagram (17 "Appendices")  
Open circuit in sensor 1  
of temperature sensor  
Damaged cable or  
defective sensor  
Replace sensor T  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
1
T at the top of the  
1
(1)  
tank  
.
S03 (blocking error)  
Sensorisnot(correctly) Connect the sensor lead to JP5  
connected  
See the BFC electrical diagram (17 "Appendices")  
Open circuit in sensor 2  
of temperature sensor  
T1 at the top of the tank  
(1).  
Damaged cable or  
defective sensor  
Replace sensor T  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
1
S04 (blocking error)  
Dummy is not  
(correctly) connected  
Connect the dummy sensor (dummy sensor 1 and 2) leads to JP4. See the BFC electrical diagram (17 "Appendices")  
Open circuit from  
dummy 1  
Defective dummy  
Replace the dummy sensor  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
S05 (blocking error)  
Dummy is not  
(correctly) connected  
Connect the dummy sensor (dummy sensor 1 and 2) leads to JP4. See the BFC electrical diagram (17 "Appendices")  
Open circuit from  
dummy 2  
Defective dummy  
Replace the dummy sensor  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
S11 (blocking error)  
Short circuit in sensor Replace sensor T  
circuit  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
2
Short circuit in the  
temp. sensor T2 at the  
bottom of the tank  
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S12 (blocking error)  
Cause  
Solution  
Remark  
Short circuit in sensor Replace sensor T  
circuit  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
1
1
Short circuit in sensor 1  
of temperature sensor  
T at the top of the  
1
(1)  
tank  
S13 (blocking error)  
Short circuit in sensor Replace sensor T  
circuit  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
Short circuit in sensor 2  
of temperature sensor  
T1 at the top of the  
(1)  
tank  
(2)  
(2)  
S14 (blocking error)  
Short circuit in sensor Replace the dummy sensor  
circuit  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
Short circuit from  
dummy 1  
S15 (blocking error)  
Short circuit in sensor Replace the dummy sensor  
circuit  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
Short circuit from  
dummy 2  
F01 (blocking error)  
Live and neutral  
connected wrong way the appliance is phase-sensitive  
round  
Connect live and neutral correctly (3.10 "Electrical connection");  
See the BFC electrical diagram (17 "Appendices")  
If errors persist, contact your installation engineer  
Defect in power supply  
circuit  
Condensation on the  
flame probe  
1. Disconnect the lead at the flame probe  
2. Ignite the appliance three times, with an interrupted ionisation  
circuit  
3. Reconnect the ionisation lead to the flame probe  
4. Ignite the appliance again  
5. The repeated ignition attempts will have caused the  
condensation to evaporate  
Floating neutral  
Install an isolating transformer (3.10.4 "Isolating transformer")  
Contact your installation engineer to have an isolating transformer  
installed  
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F02 (lock out error)  
Cause  
Solution  
Remark  
Defective motor and/or 1. Check the motor and rotor  
rotor.  
See the BFC electrical diagram (17 "Appendices")  
2. Replace the fan if the motor or rotor is defective.  
Fan fails to run at  
correct speed.  
To have the wiring replaced and a new fan fitted, you must contact  
your installation engineer  
3. Reset appliance controller  
Damaged wiring  
1. Check the wiring between the fan and the controller.  
2. If any wires are damaged, the wiring harness must be replaced.  
3. Reset appliance controller  
Dirty or blocked fan  
1. Check if the fan is dirty  
2. Check that the rotor can rotate freely  
3. Reset appliance controller  
Because of a drop in  
the supply voltage, the  
fan is not running at the  
correct speed.  
1. Check the supply voltage, this must be 230 VAC (-15%, +10%).  
2. Reset appliance controller  
The F02 entries below are applicable solely to appliances that have a 3-phase fan with frequency controller.  
Fun supplying  
insufficient pressure  
The live (phase) wires, 1. Check the wiring between the fan and the frequency controller See the BFC electrical diagram (17 "Appendices")  
betweenfreq. controller  
and fan are connected  
wrong way around  
2. Rectify the assembly if it is incorrect  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
3. Reset appliance controller  
Fan speed too low  
1. Check the fan speed  
2. If the fan speed is too low, check the settings  
3. If the settings are correct, then replace the fan.  
4. Modify the settings if incorrect  
5. Reset appliance controller  
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Cause  
Solution  
Remark  
Air pressure switch fails Air pressure switch  
1. Check the wiring between the air pressure switch and the  
controller. Rectify any defect:  
to close during pre-  
purge.  
leads  
-
-
if any wires are damaged, replace the wiring harness  
properly connect loose or detached hoses  
2. Reset appliance controller  
Loose air pressure  
switch hoses  
1. Check hoses between air pressure switch and burner/fan.  
Rectify any defect:  
-
-
if any wires are damaged, replace the wiring harness  
properly connect loose or detached hoses  
2. Reset appliance controller  
Heat exchanger and/or 3. Measure the pressure differential across the air pressure switch  
chimney flue is blocked  
4. Check the values (2.4.5 "Pressure switch")  
5. Check heat exchanger, condensation drainage and/or chimney  
flue for blockages  
6. Clear any blockage that may be present.  
7. Reset appliance controller  
Defective controller  
1. Check that the controller is receiving power  
2. Check that the controller is correctly connected  
3. If there is no electrical power, check the power supply to the  
terminal block, or replace the controller.  
4. Rectify any incorrect connections.  
5. Reset appliance controller  
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F03 (lock out error)  
Cause  
Solution  
Remark  
Damaged wiring/Open 1. Check the wiring between the pressure switch and the  
circuit  
If the error cannot be resolved or is persistent, contact your  
installation engineer  
controller  
The pressure switch  
fails to work correctly  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
2. If necessary, replace the wiring  
Pressure switch not  
closing  
1. Check the running speed of the fan (12.5 "Display the selected  
appliance")  
2. Check that the hoses on the pressure switch and the air supply  
hose between fan and burner are correctly fitted. Refit them if  
necessary  
3. Check for cracks in the hoses on the pressure switch and in the  
air supply hose between fan and burner. If necessary, replace  
the hoses.  
4. Check that the flue gas outlet is compliant (3.9 "Air supply and  
flue").  
5. Check for blockage in the flue gas discharge. Remove any  
blockage that may be present  
6. Check for blockage in the condensation water discharge.  
Remove any blockage that may be present.  
7. Measure the pressure differential across the pressure switch.  
See the table in Preparation for  
maintenance (15.2 "Preparation for maintenance"). If there is  
insufficient pressure differential, clean the heat exchanger. If the  
pressure differential is acceptable, check that the pressure  
switch is closing, using a multimeter.  
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F04 (lock out error)  
Cause  
Solution  
Remark  
No gas  
1. Open the main gas valve and/or the manual gas valve supplying To repair the gas supply, contact your installation engineer  
the water heater  
Three unsuccessful  
ignition attempts.  
2. Check the supply pressure to the gas control  
3. If necessary, repair the gas supply  
Air in the gas pipes  
No burner pressure  
Bleed the air out of the gas pipe  
See Checking the supply pressure and burner pressure for how to  
bleed air from the gas line, and measure the supply pressure and  
burner pressure.  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
1. Check the burner pressure to the gas control  
2. Check that the gas valve(s) open and shut correctly  
3. If necessary, replace the gas control.  
Defect in the hot  
1. Check that the hot surface igniter is correctly connected (JP2). If the error persists, contact your installation engineer.  
surface igniter circuit  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
2. Check the wiring of the hot surface igniter.  
3. Measure the resistance across the hot surface igniter. This must  
lie between 2 and 5 ohms.  
4. Check that the hot surface igniter lights up during ignition.  
5. If necessary, replace the hot surface igniter.  
Defect in the ionisation 1. Check that the flame probe is correctly connected (JP2)  
circuit  
2. Check the wiring of the flame probe  
3. Measure the ionisation current. This must be at least 1.5  
microamps.  
4. Replace the wiring if necessary.  
Supply voltage too low Check the supply voltage, this must be 230 VAC (-15%, +10%).  
F05 (lock out error)  
Incorrect roof or wall  
conduit.  
1. Check that the correct roof or wall flue conduit (3.9 "Air supply If the error cannot be resolved or is persistent, contact your  
installation engineer  
and flue") has been fitted.  
Too many flame errors Recirculating flue  
have been signalled. gases.  
2. If necessary, install the correct roof or wall conduit.  
3. Check that the roof or wall conduit discharges into a permitted  
area.  
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F06 (lock out error)  
Cause  
Solution  
Remark  
Damaged cable in  
contact with metal  
surface.  
Check the wiring of the flame probe. If necessary, replace the  
wiring.  
If the error persists, contact your installation engineer.  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
Short circuit between  
flame probe and earth  
Ceramic part of the  
flame probe is  
broken/cracked.  
1. Check that the ceramic part of the flame probe is still intact in  
the vicinity of the burner's air distribution plate.  
2. If not, the flame probe must be replaced.  
F07 (lock out error)  
Defective gas valves  
1. Check whether there is still burner pressure present after the  
gas valves have closed.  
If the error cannot be resolved or is persistent, contact your  
installation engineer  
A flame has been  
detected after the gas  
valve was closed.  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
2. Check whether a flame is still present after the gas valves have  
closed.  
3. If this is the case, the gas control must be replaced.  
F08 (lock out error)  
Flame detection before 1. Reset the electronic controller.  
the gas valve opened.  
If the error cannot be resolved or is persistent, contact your  
installation engineer  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
2. If the error reappears, replace the electronic controller.  
Error message from  
safety relay  
F09 (lock out error)  
The temperature at the 1. Check that the circulation pump (if present) is working  
top of the tank exceeds  
If the error cannot be resolved or is persistent, contact your  
installation engineer  
2. Check the position of the temperature sensor T .  
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Water temperature  
safety.  
3. Reset appliance controller  
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F10 (lock out error)  
Cause  
Solution  
Remark  
Pressure switch not  
closing  
1. Check the running speed of the fan (12.5 "Display the selected If the error cannot be resolved or is persistent, contact your  
installation engineer  
appliance")  
Restriction on the  
number of ignition  
attempts based on  
pressure switch state  
changes.  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
2. Check that the hoses on the pressure switch and the air supply  
hose between fan and burner are correctly fitted. Refit them if  
necessary  
3. Check for cracks in the hoses on the pressure switch and in the  
air supply hose between fan and burner. If necessary, replace  
the hoses.  
4. Check that the flue gas outlet is compliant (3.9 "Air supply and  
flue").  
5. Check for blockage in the flue gas discharge. Remove any  
blockage that may be present  
6. Check for blockage in the condensation water discharge.  
Remove any blockage that may be present.  
7. Measure the pressure differential across the pressure switch.  
See the table in Preparation for  
maintenance (15.2 "Preparation for maintenance"). If there is  
insufficient pressure differential, clean the heat exchanger. If the  
pressure differential is acceptable, check that the pressure  
switch is closing, using a multimeter.  
F11 (blocking error)  
Defective gas valves  
See F07.  
Flame detection with  
closed gas valve.  
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C02 (lock out error)  
Cause  
Solution  
Remark  
Incorrect reference  
voltage from the AD  
converter.  
1. Reset electronic controller.  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
2. Check that the frequency of the power supply is  
compliant (3.4.2 "General and electrical specifications"). If this  
is not the case, contact your installation engineer  
Error message from the  
appliance controller.  
3. If the frequency is correct but the error persists, replace the  
electronic controller.  
from the appliance  
controller.  
EEPROM read  
error  
50 Hz error  
Internal  
communication  
error  
Internal error message  
from the appliance  
controller.  
Gas valve relay  
error  
Safety relay error  
Ignition relay error  
RAM error  
EEPROM error  
EEPROM contents  
do not match the  
software version  
Processor software  
error  
C03 (blocking error)  
Too many resets in too Wait for the error to disappear (maximum 1 hour). If the error does To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
short a period.  
not disappear, replace the appliance controller.  
engineer  
Reset error  
C04 (blocking error)  
Incorrect appliance  
selection / Incorrect  
selection resistor  
1. Check whether the correct appliance is selected (12.5 "Display If the error cannot be resolved or is persistent, contact your  
installation engineer  
the selected appliance").  
Appliance selection  
error  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
2. If the correct appliance is selected, fit the correct selection  
resistor.  
3. If incorrect appliance selected, select the correct one.  
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Code + Description  
E01 (blocking error)  
Cause  
Solution  
Remark  
The temperature of the None. This is a temporary message that may appear from time to  
water at the top of the  
tank is > 85 C.  
time, but will disappear automatically.  
o
The temperature  
protection at the top of  
the tank has been  
activated.  
E03 (lock-out error)  
The two temperature  
sensors in the tank  
1. Check sensor position and wiring.  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
2. If necessary, reset the electronic controller. Replace the sensor  
if the error persists.  
detect a differential of >  
Error in temperature  
o
10 C over a period of  
sensor T at the top of  
1
at least 60 seconds.  
the tank.  
E04 (lock-out error)  
The two dummy  
1. Check leads from dummy 1 and dummy 2.  
To replace the necessary parts, you must contact your installation  
engineer  
sensors in the tank  
detect a differential of >  
2. If necessary, reset the electronic controller. Replace the dummy  
sensor if the error persists.  
Error in dummy  
o
(2)  
10 C over a period of  
sensor  
.
at least 60 seconds.  
1) Temperature sensor T is a '2 in 1' sensor, T contains 2 NTCs for the high-limit thermostat and safety thermostat protection.  
1
1
(2) The dummy sensor / flue gas sensor comprises dummy sensor / flue gas sensor 1 and dummy sensor / flue gas sensor 2.  
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14 Maintenance  
frequency  
A service should be carried out at least once a year, both on the water side and  
on the gas side. Maintenance frequency depends, among other things, on the  
water quality, the average burning time per day and the set water temperature.  
14.1 Introduction  
Note  
Regular maintenance extends the service life of the appliance.  
To determine the correct maintenance frequency, it is recommended to arrange  
for the service and maintenance engineer to check the appliance on both the  
water and gas side, three months after installation. Based on this check, the  
best maintenance frequency can be determined.  
To aid servicing, the electronic controller has a service interval with which the  
service and maintenance engineer can determine the frequency of  
maintenance, based on the number of burning hours.  
14.2 Determining service  
interval  
The service interval can be set to: 500, 1000 or 1500 burning hours. The  
standard setting is 500 burning hours.  
Example  
In the first three months, the appliance has burnt 300 hours. During  
maintenance, it is evident that one service per year will be sufficient. Therefore,  
after one year, some 1200 burning hours will have elapsed. The first value below  
1200 hours that can be selected is 1000 burning hours.  
In this case, the service and maintenance engineer sets the interval to 1000.  
In the first three months, the appliance has burned for 300 hours. During  
maintenance, it is evident (perhaps due to the water quality) that service will be  
required at least once every 6 months.  
Therefore, after six months, some 600 burning hours will have elapsed. The first  
value below 600 hours that can be selected is 500 burning hours.  
In this case, the service and maintenance engineer sets the interval to 500.  
!!! WARNING !!!  
MAX. BURNINGHOURS:  
SERVICE REQUIRED  
Once the set number of burning hours has elapsed, the message  
SERVICE REQUIREDwill appear on the display. When this message  
appears, the service and maintenance engineer must be contacted.  
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15 Performing  
maintenance  
Attention  
15.1 Introduction  
Maintenance may only be performed by a qualified service and  
maintenance engineer.  
At each service, the appliance undergoes maintenance on both the water side  
and the gas side. The maintenance must be carried out in the following order.  
Note  
To order spare parts, it is important to write down the appliance type and  
model, and the full serial number of the appliance. These details can be found  
on the rating plate. Only by ordering with this information can you be sure to  
receive the correct spare parts.  
To test whether all components are still working properly, complete the following  
steps:  
15.2 Preparation for  
maintenance  
1. Activate the MENUwith  
.
2. Use: and to place the cursor beside OFF  
.
3. Confirm OFFwith  
.
MENU  
»OFF  
^ ON  
È WEEK PROGRAM  
4. Wait until the fan has stopped. The icon is then dimmed.  
Attention  
Failure to wait until the fan stops purging can cause damage to the  
appliance.  
5. Switch the appliance OFF (position 0) using the ON/OFF switch on the  
control panel.  
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6. Switch the electronic controller ON by setting the ON/OFF switch to  
position I.  
INTERNAL CHECK  
The display will now show INTERNAL CHECKfor about 10 seconds, and  
will then go to the main menu.  
MENU  
»OFF  
^ ON  
È WEEK PROGRAM  
7. Activate "ON mode" by going through the following steps:  
-
Press once on the blue arrow ( ) to position the cursor beside ON  
then press  
Confirm the selection START OPERATIONwith  
,
.
-
.
8. If there is no heat demand, increase Tset (11.4 "Setting the water  
temperature"). Note the original setting. Draw some hot water off to create  
heat demand.  
9. Check whether the heating cycle runs correctly (9.3 "The appliance's  
10. If you have adjusted T , return it to the desired value (11.4 "Setting the  
set  
11. Remove the plastic cover on the top of the appliance.  
12. Check the supply and burner pressure (3.11 "Checking the supply pressure  
and burner pressure"), and adjust them if necessary.  
13. Check that all components of the chimney flue system are properly attached.  
14. Check the pressure differential across the orifice plate of the pressure switch  
(see the table). If the pressure difference is too low, the heat exchanger must  
Pressure switch pressure differential  
Appliance Observed pressure differential across the pressure switch  
(Pa)  
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> 635  
> 885  
> 885  
> 1085  
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15. Test the operation of the overflow valve of the protected cold supply setup.  
The water should spurt out.  
16. Test the overflow operation of the T&P valve. The water should spurt out.  
17. Check the drain pipes from the discharge points of all valves and remove  
any lime buildup that may be present.  
18. Drain the appliance (see Draining).  
15.3 Water-side mainte-  
nance  
15.3.1 Introduction  
The following steps must be carried out on the water side:  
15.3.2 Checking the anodes  
Timely replacement of the anodes extends the service life of the appliance. The  
appliance's anodes must be replaced as soon as they are 60% or more  
consumed (take this into consideration when determining the maintenance  
frequency).  
1. Loosen the anodes using suitable tools.  
2. Check the anodes, and if necessary, replace them.  
15.3.3 Descaling and cleaning the tank  
Scale and lime buildup prevent effective conduction of the heat to the water.  
Periodic cleaning and descaling prevents buildup of these deposits. This  
increases the service life of the appliance, and also improves the heating  
process.  
Take the rate of scale formation into account when deciding on maintenance  
frequency. Scale formation depends on the local water composition, the water  
consumption and the water temperature setting. A water temperature setting of  
maximum 60°C is recommended for prevention of excessive scale buildup.  
To guarantee a good, watertight seal around the cleaning opening, replace the  
gasket, washers, bolts and, if necessary, the lid with new parts before  
reassembly (see the figure). A special set is obtainable from the  
supplier/manufacturer.  
To simplify descaling and cleaning of the tank, the appliance is equipped with  
two cleaning openings.  
1
IMD-0080 R1  
1. Remove the cover plate (1) on the outer jacket (see the figure).  
2. Undo the bolts.  
3. Remove the cover and the gasket.  
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4. Inspect the tank and remove the loose scale deposits and contamination.  
5. If the scale cannot be removed by hand, then the appliance will need to be  
descaled using a descaling agent. Contact the supplier for advice on the  
preferred descaling agent.  
6. Close the cleaning opening. To avoid damage to the tank, tighten the bolts  
that fasten the lid with a torque no greater than 50 Nm. Use suitable tools for  
this.  
15.3.4 Cleaning condensation water discharge  
Regular cleaning of the condensation drain and siphon is essential for  
prevention of blockages.  
15.4 Gas-side mainte-  
nance  
15.4.1 Introduction  
The following steps must be carried out on the gas side:  
15.4.2 Clean the burner(s)  
1. Detach the burner(s)  
2. Remove all contamination present on the burner(s).  
3. Fit the burner(s)  
15.4.3 Clean the orifice(s)  
1. Detach the orifice(s)  
2. Remove all contamination present in the orifice(s).  
3. Fit the orifice(s)  
15.4.4 Cleaning the heat exchanger  
1. Detach the burner.  
2. Clean the combustion chamber of the heat exchanger using a vacuum  
cleaner and a soft brush.  
3. Detach the flue gas discharge.  
4. Clean the end of the heat exchanger using tap water.  
5. Fit the burner.  
6. Fit the flue gas discharge.  
Note  
Check the pressure differential again after cleaning. If the pressure  
difference is too low following cleaning, please contact the supplier of the  
appliance.  
To finalize the maintenance carry out the following steps:  
1. Fill the appliance (5 "Filling").  
15.5 Finalizing mainte-  
nance  
2. Start the appliance (9 "Starting and running").  
3. Erase the message SERVICE REQUIRED. Do this by pressing once on  
then once on  
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16 Warranty (certificate)  
To register your warranty, you should complete and return the enclosed  
warranty card after which a warranty certificate will be sent to you. This  
certificate gives the owner of a appliance supplied by A.O. Smith water Products  
Company B.V. of Veldhoven, The Netherlands (hereinafter "A.O. Smith") the  
right to the warranty set out below, defining the commitments of A.O. Smith to  
the owner.  
If within one year of the original installation date of a water heater supplied by  
A.O. Smith, following verification, and at the sole discretion of A.O. Smith, a  
section or part (with exclusion of the tank) proves to be defective or fails to  
function correctly due to manufacturing and/or material defects, then A.O. Smith  
shall repair or replace this section or part.  
16.1 General warranty  
16.2 Tank warranty  
If within 3 years of the original installation date of a water heater supplied by  
A.O. Smith, following inspection, and at the sole discretion of A.O. Smith, the  
glass-lined steel tank proves to be leaking due to rust or corrosion occurring on  
the water side, then A.O. Smith shall offer to replace the defective water heater  
with an entirely new water heater of equivalent size and quality. The warranty  
period given on the replacement water heater shall be equal to the remaining  
warranty period of the original water heater that was supplied. Notwithstanding  
that stated earlier in this article, in the event that unfiltered or softened water is  
used, or allowed to stand in the water heater, the warranty shall be reduced to  
one year from the original installation date.  
The warranty set out in article 1 and 2 will apply solely under the following  
conditions:  
16.3 Conditions for Instal-  
lation and use  
a. The water heater is installed under strict adherence to A.O. Smith  
installation instructions for the specific model, and the relevant  
government and local authority installation and building codes, rules and  
regulations in force at the time of installation.  
b. The water heater remains installed at the original site of installation.  
c. The appliance is exclusively used with drinking water, which at all times  
can freely circulate (a separately installed heat exchanger is mandatory  
for heating salt water or corrosive water).  
d. The tank is safeguarded against harmful scaling and lime buildup by  
means of periodic maintenance.  
e. The water temperatures in the heater do not exceed the maximum  
setting of the thermostats, which form a part of the water heater.  
f. The water pressure and/or heat load do not exceed the maximum values  
stated on the water heater rating plate.  
g. The water heater is installed in a non-corrosive atmosphere or  
environment.  
h. The water heater is connected to a protected cold supply arrangement,  
which is: approved by the relevant authority; with sufficient capacity for  
this purpose; supplying a pressure no greater than the working pressure  
stated on the water heater; and where applicable by a likewise approved  
temperature and pressure relief valve, fitted in accordance with  
installation instructions of A.O. Smith applying to the specific model of  
water heater, and further in compliance with the government and local  
authority installation and building codes, rules and regulations.  
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i. The appliance is at all times fitted with cathodic protection. If sacrificial  
anodes are used for this, these must be replaced and renewed when,  
and as soon as, they are 60% or more consumed. When electric anodes  
are used, it is important to ensure that they continue to work properly.  
The warranty set out in articles 1 and 2 will not apply in the event of:  
a. damage to the water heater caused by an external factor;  
16.4 Exclusions  
b. misuse, neglect (including frost damage), modification, incorrect and/or  
unauthorised use of the water heater and any attempt to repair leaks;  
c. contaminants or other substances having been allowed to enter the tank;  
d. the conductivity of the water being less than 125 µS/cm and/or the  
hardness (alkaline-earth ions) of the water being less than 1.00  
e. unfiltered, recirculated water flowing through or being stored in the water  
heater;  
f. any attempts at repair to a defective water heater other than by an  
approved service engineer.  
The obligations of A.O. Smith pursuant to the specified warranty do not extend  
beyond free delivery from the Veldhoven warehouse of the replacement  
sections, parts or water heater respectively. Shipping, labour, installation and  
any other costs associated with the replacement will not be accepted by A.O.  
Smith.  
16.5 Scope of the  
warranty  
A claim on grounds of the specified warranty must be submitted to the dealer  
from whom the water heater was purchased, or to another authorised dealer for  
A.O. Smith water Products Company products. Inspection of the water heater  
as referred to in articles 1 and 2 shall take place in one of the laboratories of  
A.O. Smith water Products Company.  
16.6 Claims  
A.O. Smith grants no other warranty or guarantee over its water heaters nor the  
(sections or parts of) water heaters supplied for replacement, other than the  
warranty expressly set out in this Certificate.  
16.7 Obligations of A.O.  
Smith  
Under the terms of the supplied warranty, A.O. Smith is not liable for damage to  
persons or property caused by (sections or parts, or the glass-lined steel tank  
of) a (replacement) water heater that it has supplied.  
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17 Appendices  
This appendix contains:  
17.1 Introduction  
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Electrical diagram  
17.2 Electrical diagram  
0307 579 R1  
1 = brown, 2 = blue, 3 = green, 4 = black, 5 = white, 6 = grey / beige  
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TERMINAL BLOCK CONNECTIONS:  
Earth  
N
Neutral  
1
L
L
L
L
L
Phase input of controller  
2
3
4
5
Phase input of isolating transformer (primary side)  
Phase output of isolating transformer (secondary side)  
Phase input of program-controlled pump  
Phase input of continuous pump  
COMPONENTS:  
A
B
C
D
E
F
Controller  
Flame probe  
Hot surface igniter  
Gas control  
Burner earth connection  
Extra ON mode switch  
Continuous pump  
G
H
J
Program-controlled pump  
Extra error signal connection  
Isolating transformer  
Double-pole isolator  
Controller 0/I switch  
Display  
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
Fan  
Temperature sensor (T2 - bottom of tank)  
Dummy  
Temperature sensor (T1 - top of tank)  
Selection resistor  
Pressure switch  
CONTROLLER CONNECTIONS:  
J2  
Power connection for controller  
J19  
J20  
J21  
J24  
J36  
JP2  
JP3  
JP4  
JP5  
JP6  
JP8  
Extra error signal connection  
Gas control connection  
Program-controlled pump connection  
Fan connection  
Controller display connection  
Flame probe and hot surface igniter connection  
Temperature sensor T2 connection  
Dummy connection  
Temperature sensor T1 connection  
Selection resistor and pressure switch connection  
Extra ON mode switch connection  
F1  
F3  
Fuse  
Fuse  
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You can cut the week program card out and keep it near the appliance.  
Period  
DAY  
TIME  
Tset  
Pump  
ON OFF  
Period  
DAY  
TIME  
Tset  
Pump  
ON OFF  
ON  
ON  
1.  
2.  
....°C  
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
19.  
20.  
21.  
....°C  
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
....°C  
....°C  
....°C  
....°C  
....°C  
....°C  
....°C  
....°C  
....°C  
....°C  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
....°C  
....°C  
....°C  
....°C  
....°C  
....°C  
....°C  
....°C  
....°C  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
3.  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
4.  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
5.  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
6.  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
7.  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
8.  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
9.  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
10.  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
11.  
OFF  
Example  
Period  
DAY  
MO  
TIME  
14:30  
16:15  
Tset  
Pump  
ON OFF  
ON  
1.  
70°C  
/
OFF  
MO  
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Index  
A
appliance  
F
B
G
C
H
I
icons  
L
M
maintenance  
D
E
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mode  
symbol  
N
O
T
temperature sensor  
operating modes  
to shut down  
P
U
W
water  
R
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