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SSyysstteemm 1188 SSyysstteemm 3300 System Condensing Boilers Installation and Servicing Instructions These instructions should be left with the user © Dimple x Boiler s 2008 ...

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GGAASS CCOOUUNNCCIILL NNUUMMBBEERRSS NNaattuurraall GGaass Dimplex System 18 - Gas Council Appliance No: 4411 114499 0022 Dimplex System 30 - Gas Council Appliance No: 4411 114499 0011 22 © Dimple x Boiler s 2008 APPROVED PRODUCT ...

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CCOONNTTEENNTTSS SSEECCTTIIOONN DDEESSCCRRIIPPTTIIOONN PPAAGGEE 1.0 Introduction 4 2.0 Boiler Layout 7 3.0 Boiler Operation 8 4.0 Technical Data 9 5.0 Dimensions 10 6.0 System Details 11 7.0 Site Requirements 13 8.0 Flue options 17 9.0 Installation 2...

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11..00 IINNTTRROODDUUCCTTIIOONN 11..11 BBUUIILLDDIINNGG RREEGGUULLAATTIIOONNSS AANNDD BBEENNCCHHMMAARRKK CCHHEECCKKLLIISSTT Building Regulations (England & Wales) require notification of the installation of a heating appliance to the relevant Loc...

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11..00 IINNTTRROODDUUCCTTIIOONN 11..33 LLEEGGIISSLLAATTIIOONN TThhee aapppplliiaannccee iiss ssuuiittaabbllee oonnllyy ffoorr iinnssttaallllaattiioonn iinn GGBB aanndd IIEE aanndd sshhoouulldd bbee iinnssttaalllleedd iinn aaccccoorrddaannccee wwiitth...

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11..00 IINNTTRROODDUUCCTTIIOONN 1. The appliances incorporate a microprocessor based, fully modul a ting air/g as r atio control system with direct burner ignition. This provides a modulated heat output, with internal frost protection provided as sta...

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22..00 BBOOIILLEERR LLAAYYOOUUTT 22..11 KKEEYY 1. Expansion Vessel 2. Automatic Air Vent 3. Circulation Pump 4. Drain Off Point 5. Pressure Relief Valve 6. Central Heating System Pressure Gauge 7. PCB 8. Control Box 9. Flexible condensate pipe asse...

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33..00 BBOOIILLEERR OOPPEERRAATTIIOONN 33..11 CCEENNTTRRAALL HHEEAATTIINNGG 1. With a demand for heating, the pump, circulates water through the primary circuit. 2. Once the main burner ignites the fan speed controls the gas rate to maintain the heat...

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44..00 TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL DDAATTAA 44..11 PPEERRFFOORRMMAANNCCEE DDAATTAA © Dimple x Boiler s 2008 99 A A p p p p l l i i a a n n c c e e C C l l a a s s s s i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n C C 1 1 3 3 , , C C 3 3 3 3 , , C C 5 5 3 3 , , B ...

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55..00 DDIIMMEENNSSIIOONNSS 1100 © Dimple x Boiler s 2008 125mm 125mm 10mm Condensate Drain CH Flow (22mm) Gas Inlet (22mm) CH Return (22mm) Tap Rail 446mm 264mm 182mm 7 96mm 1 50mm 94mm 333mm 148mm185mm Tube Ø 100mm FFiigg.. 44 FFiigg.. 55 ...

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66..00 SSYYSSTTEEMM DDEETTAAIILLSS 66..11 IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN 1. The Dimplex System Boiler is a ‘Water Byelaws Scheme - Approved Product’. Reference to the Water Research Council publications, ‘Water fittings and materials directory’ and �...

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66..00 SSYYSSTTEEMM DDEETTAAIILLSS 66..44 SSYYSSTTEEMM FFIILLLLIINNGG AANNDD PPRREESSSSUURRIISSIINNGG 1. A filling point connection on the central heating return pipework must be provided for initial filling and pressurising and subsequent topping up...

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77..00 SSIITTEE RREEQQUUIIRREEMMEENNTTSS 77..11 LLOOCCAATTIIOONN 1. The boiler may be fitted to any suitable wall with the flue passing through an outside wall or roof and discharging to atmosphere in a position permitting satisfactory removal of com...

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77..00 SSIITTEE RREEQQUUIIRREEMMEENNTTSS 77..33 VVEENNTTIILLAATTIIOONN OOFF CCOOMMPPAARRTTMMEENNTTSS 1. Where the appliance is installed in a cupboard or compartment, no air vents are required. Where an open flued system is used - Flue kit E (B23 cl...

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77..00 SSIITTEE RREEQQUUIIRREEMMEENNTTSS 77..66 CCOONNDDEENNSSAATTEE DDRRAAIINN NNOOTTEE:: The appliance is fitted with a trap the depth of which is >= 75mm, therefore no other traps are required in the condensate run. The condensation discharge p...

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77..00 SSIITTEE RREEQQUUIIRREEMMEENNTTSS 77..77 FFLLUUEE 1. This high efficiency boiler will discharge a plume of water vapour from the flue. This should be considered when siting the flue terminal. 2. The following guidelines indicate the general re...

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88..00 FFLLUUEE OOPPTTIIOONNSS © Dimple x Boiler s 2008 1177 88..11 CCOONNCCEENNTTRRIICC AAIIRR//FFLLUUEE DDUUCCTT SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS The different flue applications shown in Fig. 20 are available as kits comprising the connecting parts to...

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88..00 FFLLUUEE OOPPTTIIOONNSS 1188 © Dimple x Boiler s 2008 88..55 KKiitt CC HHoorriizzoonnttaall AAnnttii--PPlluummee FFlluuee KKiitt ((CC1133)) -- PPaarrtt NNoo.. 995566008844 This kit is recommended if the condensate plume from the flue may caus...

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88..00 FFLLUUEE OOPPTTIIOONNSS © Dimple x Boiler s 2008 1199 88..88 KKiitt EE CChhiimmnneeyy FFlluuee LLiinneerr KKiitt ((BB2233)) -- PPaarrtt nnoo.. 995566008822 NNoottee:: Dimplex System 18 and 30: Maximum flue length = 30m. Minimum length for all...

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99..00 IINNSSTTAALLLLAATTIIOONN 99..11 UUNNPPAACCKKIINNGG && IINNIITTIIAALL PPRREEPPAARRAATTIIOONN TThhee ggaass ssuuppppllyy,, ggaass ttyyppee aanndd pprreessssuurree mmuusstt bbee cchheecckkeedd ffoorr ssuuiittaabbiilliittyy bbeeffoorree cc...

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99..00 IINNSSTTAALLLLAATTIIOONN 99..22 FFIITTTTIINNGG TTHHEE BBOOIILLEERR 1. Remove the sealing caps from the boiler connections. NOTE: A small amount of water may drain from the boiler once the caps are removed. 2. Check the sealing washers are loca...

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99..00 IINNSSTTAALLLLAATTIIOONN 99..55 FFIITTTTIINNGG TTHHEE FFLLUUEE HHOORRIIZZOONNTTAALL TTEELLEESSCCOOPPIICC FFLLUUEE 1. For correct flue installation please refer to the installation instructions that are provided with the individual flue kit as ...

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99..00 IINNSSTTAALLLLAATTIIOONN 99..66 MMAAKKIINNGG TTHHEE EELLEECCTTRRIICCAALL CCOONNNNEECCTTIIOONNSS The boiler is fitted with a 1.5m length of 3 core cable. This can be connected to the fused 3A 230V 50Hz supply. To connect an external control pro...

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1100..00 CCOOMMMMIISSSSIIOONNIINNGG 1100..11 CCOOMMMMIISSSSIIOONNIINNGG TTHHEE BBOOIILLEERR IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT:: TThhee aaiirr vveenntt oonn ttoopp ooff tthhee bbooiilleerr mmuusstt bbee OOPPEENN wwhheenn ffiilllliinngg tthhee ssyysstteemm.. AAttttaa...

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1100..00 CCOOMMMMIISSSSIIOONNIINNGG 1100..22 FFAACCTTOORRYY SSEETTTTIINNGGSS 1. With the boiler firing at maximum gas rate, check that the inlet pressure at the appliance is 19mbar +/- 1mbar when measured at the inlet pressure test point (Fig. 44). T...

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1111..00 SSEERRVVIICCEE MMOODDEE 2266 © Dimple x Boiler s 2008 NNOOTTEE:: Service Mode automatically stops after 10 minutes and the boiler returns to normal operation. 1. Turn the CH knob fully clockwise - Note the knob will turn past the maximum te...

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1122..00 SSEERRVVIICCIINNGG AANNDD MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE 1122..11 RROOUUTTIINNEE SSEERRVVIICCIINNGG AANNDD AALLLL MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE TTHHAATT IINNVVOOLLVVEESS TTHHEE EEXXCCHHAANNGGEE OOFF PPAARRTT OOFF TTHHEE CCOOMMBBUUSSTTIIOONN CCIIRRCCUUIITT...

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1122..00 SSEERRVVIICCIINNGG AANNDD MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE 1122..22 CCOOMMBBUUSSTTIIOONN CCHHEECCKKSS CCOOMMBBUUSSTTIIOONN CCHHEECCKKSS AATT MMAAXXIIMMUUMM RRAATTEE 9. Set the boiler to Maximum gas rate. 10. Check the Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Carbon D...

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1122..00 SSEERRVVIICCIINNGG AANNDD MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE 1122..11 AANNNNUUAALL SSEERRVVIICCIINNGG 8. Remove the two screws securing the front panel to the underside of the boiler. Lift the panel upwards off its retaining studs on top of the applianc...

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1133..00 CCHHAANNGGIINNGG CCOOMMPPOONNEENNTTSS IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT:: When changing components ensure that both the gas and electrical supplies to the boiler are isolated before any work is started. See Section 12 : “Annual Servicing” for removal o...

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1133..00 CCHHAANNGGIINNGG CCOOMMPPOONNEENNTTSS 1133..33 GGAASS VVAALLVVEE AANNDD FFAANN 1. Disconnect the two leads to the fan and one lead to the gas valve. 2. Undo the nut on the gas inlet pipe to the valve and retain the sealing washer. 3. Remove ...

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1133..00 CCHHAANNGGIINNGG CCOOMMPPOONNEENNTTSS 1133..44 BBUURRNNEERR 1. Remove the valve and fan assembly as described in Section 13.3. 2. Examine the gasket and replace if necessary. 3. Undo the four nuts securing the burner door and remove from the...

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1133..00 CCHHAANNGGIINNGG CCOOMMPPOONNEENNTTSS 1133..66 FFLLUUEE//HHEEAATT TTEEMMPPEERRAATTUURREE TTHHEERRMMOOSSTTAATT 1. Disconnect the electrical plug. 2. Turn the sensor 90° anticlockwise to remove - it is a bayonet connection (Fig. 60). 3. Reass...

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1133..00 CCHHAANNGGIINNGG CCOOMMPPOONNEENNTTSS 1133..1100 PPUUMMPP -- HHEEAADD OONNLLYY 1. Drain the primary circuit and disconnect the wiring connector from the pump head. 2. Remove the four socket head screws securing the pump head to the body and ...

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1133..00 CCHHAANNGGIINNGG CCOOMMPPOONNEENNTTSS 1133..1122 AAUUTTOOMMAATTIICC AAIIRR VVEENNTT 1. Drain the primary circuit and rotate the automatic air vent 1 / 4 turn and remove from the pump body. 2. Examine the ‘O’ ring seal, replacing if nec...

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1133..00 CCHHAANNGGIINNGG CCOOMMPPOONNEENNTTSS 3366 © Dimple x Boiler s 2008 1133..1166 EEXXPPAANNSSIIOONN VVEESSSSEELL 1. Drain the primary circuit and undo the nut on the vessel connection pipe. 2. Remove the two screws holding the retaining brack...

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1133..00 CCHHAANNGGIINNGG CCOOMMPPOONNEENNTTSS 1133..1188 PPCCBB 1. Ensure supply voltage is fully isolated. 2. Undo the screws holding the control box and gently ease the box forward (Fig. 69). 3. Locate the retaining barbs on the top of the fascia ...

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1144..00 EELLEECCTTRRIICCAALL 1144..11 IILLLLUUSSTTRRAATTEEDD WWIIRRIINNGG DDIIAAGGRRAAMM 3388 © Dimple x Boiler s 2008 br b g/y bk g o br b g/y gr br b br b g/y r L3 L2 L1N LCD DISPLAY RIBBON TO PCB RIBBON TO LCD DISPLAY MAINS POWER 230V ~ AC GAS ...

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1155..00 SSPPAARREE PPAARRTTSS 1155..11 SSHHOORRTT PPAARRTTSS LLIISSTT © Dimple x Boiler s 2008 3399 KKeeyy GGCC NNuummbbeerr DDeessccrriippttiioonn QQTTYY PPtt.. NNoo.. 1 H29-740 Electrode - Ignition c/w Gasket 1 988526 2 H38-213 Detection Electrod...

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1166..00 FFAAUULLTT FFIINNDDIINNGG 4400 © Dimple x Boiler s 2008 1. The mains electrical supply to the boiler and system controls are turned on. 2. The gas service cock is open. 3. External controls are calling for heat. 4. The system is filled wit...

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1166..00 FFAAUULLTT FFIINNDDIINNGG © Dimple x Boiler s 2008 4411 DDEESSCCRRIIPPTTIIOONN OOFF CCAAUUSSEESS Overheated appliance – Water temperature greater than 105°C. This causes a Non volatile lockout requiring a manual reset. No Flame –No fl...

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1177..00 BBEENNCCHHMMAARRKK 4422 © Dimple x Boiler s 2008 GAS BOILER SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST C ONTROLS Tick the appropriate boxes Time and Temperature Control to Heating Room Thermostat and Programmable Load/Weather Optimum Star...

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1177..00 BBEENNCCHHMMAARRKK © Dimple x Boiler s 2008 4433 I t is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Record is completed. Service Provider B efore completing the appropriate Service Record bel...

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1177..00 BBEENNCCHHMMAARRKK 4444 © Dimple x Boiler s 2008 MAINS PRESSURE HOT WATER STORAGE SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST * llA installations in England and Wales must be notified to Local Authority Building Control (LABC) either directly or throu...

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1177..00 BBEENNCCHHMMAARRKK © Dimple x Boiler s 2008 4455 SERVICE RECORD It is recommended that your hot water system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Record is completed. Service Provider Before completing the appropriate Ser...

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1177..00 BBEENNCCHHMMAARRKK 4466 © Dimple x Boiler s 2008 VENTED CYLINDER COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST This Commissioning Checklist is to be completed in full by the competent person who commissioned the c ylinder as a means of demonstrating compliance...

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© Dimple x Boiler s 2008 4477 ...

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SSAALLEESS AANNDD SSEERRVVIICCEE HHEELLPPLLIINNEE:: 00884444 337711 11112211 © Dimple x Boiler s 2008 P art No: 751262 - Is su e 2 - 2/2/09 Dimple x Boiler s i s con tinually impr o ving its products and therefore reserve the right to change produc...