Potterton Statesman User Manual (Utility 50/70)
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1. Boiler Breakdown Insurance We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to protect your investment once your initial boiler guarantee has expired 2 years providing you register your purchase for a further 3 years and thereafter annually You can continue with this insurance for the normal life of your boiler and you will find special introductory offer for the 3 years additional cover together with a card to register your purchase as part of the User Pack supplied with your boiler If you have not been handed a Registration Card additional 3 year Breakdown Insurance offer please contact the Potterton Registration Department for a copy by telephoning 020 8944 4972 Users Instructions 7 Tel Tel Tel Fax Tel POTITESTON Baxi Potterton Brownedge Road Bamber Bridge Preston Lancashire PR5 6SN www potterton co uk Publication No 5105705 Iss 02 12 2001 General Enquiries 08706 O60 780 Technical 08 706 049 049 Service 08 706 096 096 01926 410 006 Literature Request 08 706 000 623 To aid continuous improvement and staff training calls to this line may be monitored or recorded All descriptions and illustrations provided in this leaflet have been carefully prepared but we reserve the right to make changes and improvements in our products which may affect the accuracy of the information contained in this leaflet All goods are sold subject to our standard Conditions2. POTTESTON OIL FIRED BOILERS Users Instructions Statesman About the Boiler About Safety 45 50L 50 70L 70 90L 90 110L Utility 50 70L 70 90L 90 110L 110 130L 130 150L This is a Floor Standing Horizontally Fired Automatic Pressure Jet Oil Boiler The boiler can be flued conventionaly or with a kit as a balanced flue This boiler is for use with Kerosine and for use in GB amp IE This boiler can be converted for use with Gas Oil CF only not 45 50L Installation must have been in accordance with the Installation amp Service Instructions and the rules in force Leave these instructions with the user for use on future calls STOO170A Electricity Supply Oil Supply FUE TnK en ee ed Sena s etn tui cita cera UL Res Air Supply Operation of the Burner seeeesee To light the Boiler aU to Eros cr Boiler Controls Boiler Thermostat Limit Thermostat eeennnRR mm Programmer To Turn off the Boiler Clearances Frost Protection Frost Precaution Cleaning the Outside of the Casings Registration of Purchase ssesessesss Boiler Breakdown Insurance WARNING this is about YOUR safety Safe use of Kerosines and Gas Oils Hazards e These fuels give off a flammable vapour when heated even moderately This vapour
3. ignites easily burns fiercely and can be explosive e Vapour can flow along at ground level and collect as an explosive mixture in drains cellars etc at considerable distances from open containers or spillages e Fuels remove natural oils and fats and may thus cause cracking and irritation of the skin e Gas oil may also cause irreversible damage to your health on prolonged or repeated skin contact Precautions e ALWAYS HANDLE fuels in the open air or in a well ventilated place well away from all sources of ignition such as fires sparks hot surfaces and DO NOT SMOKE e ALWAYS DRAIN fuels using a proper fuel retriever mechanical siphon or funnel e NEVER SUCK fuels up a tube by mouth If accidentally swallowed call a doctor DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING e NEVER APPLY heat to a fuel tank pipework or container e AVOID INHALING fuel vapour it can make you light headed and seriously impair your judgement e ALWAYS STORE fuels in a properly constructed and labelled tank 2 Users Instructions If there is a Fuel Spillage IMMEDIATELY STOP SWITCH OFF all electrical and other ignition risks REMOVE all contaminated clothing to safeguard yourself against fire risk and skin damage Wash the affected skin thoroughly with soap and water and remove the clothing to a safe well ventilated place and allow to air before washing or dry cleaning CONTAIN and smother the spill using sand soil or othe
4. integral programmer If fitting an external programmer the instructions on how to operate it should have been supplied by the manufacturer To Turn Off the Boiler For Long Periods Switch off the electricity supply to the boiler Close all stop valves in the fuel supply pipe Clean flue and chimney Clean boiler internal surfaces For the winter period drain entire system including the domestic water supply To relight refill system if previously drained and restore controls to the original settings For Short Periods Disconnect the electricity supply and shut off the oil supply at the storage tank To relight restore the oil supply and then the electricity supply reset the controls and timer if fitted Frost Protection If frost is likely during a short absence from home leave the heating controls on a time reduced setting Alternatively a frost stat may be fitted Consult your installer on whether any other thermostat is required For longer periods the entire system should be drained including the domestic water supply Frost Precaution A boiler which is shut down for several hours in very cold weather may be in danger of freezing due to its position i e it may be in the outhouse etc or part of the pipework of the system may be vulnerable to frost To avoid freezing protection should be provided by adequate insulation taking care not to impede the fresh air supply to the boiler Cleaning t
5. live this will cause damage to the burner controls Oil Supply The boiler will have been adjusted by your installer to burn either Kerosine Class C2 28 second viscosity to BS 2869 Pt 2 1998 or Gas Oil Class D 35 second viscosity to BS 2869 Pt 2 1998 Balanced flue boilers should not be fired on Gas Oil Note If the oil tank is run dry you will be charged if an engineer is called to bleed the pump of air after the tank is refilled The Fuel Tank Do not allow the level of the oil to fall to the bottom of the tank as sludge might be sucked into the fuel pipe If possible switch off the burner before any fresh supply of oil is delivered and start it again about one hour later to give any dirt in the tank a chance to settle Air Supply Your installer will have made arrangements for an adequate supply of fresh air to the boiler to ensure safe operation Do not block any air supply vents which may be in the wall of the boiler room without consulting your installer or service engineer If the boiler is installed in a compartment do not use the compartment for storage purposes and do not obstruct any ventilation openings Operation of the Burner The burner is completely automatic and is controlled either by a boiler or room thermostat It starts when the water or air temperature falls below that set on the thermostat and stops as soon as the desired temperature is reached Part No 5105705 Ancillary controls
6. of Sale which are available on request
7. he Outside of the Casings The outside of the boiler casing can be wiped when necessary by using a damp clean cloth to remove finger marks etc Do not use abrasive cleaners as this may damage the casing finish as ee Min Clearances I Min 25mm for o Conventional The boiler must have the following minimum clearances ACA Flue for servicing an on Front of Boiler 610mm 24in NS Omm Min Sides of Boiler Balanced Flue 6mm 1 4in D Conventional Flue 25mm 1in Minimum Top of boiler 12mm 1 2in Boiler x Clearances S Kitchen model shown Fig 4 6 Users Instructions Part No 5105705 Care of your Boiler and System During the Guarantee Period and Beyond 1 Registration of Purchase Your Statesman boiler carries a full 2 year guarantee from the date of installation or 30 months from the date of manufacture whichever is the shorter PROVIDING you register your purchase on the Registration of Purchase form supplied with these instructions If you do not register your purchase your guarantee is for 12 months from the date of installation or 18 months from the date of manufacture whichever is shorter This does not effect your statutory rights Registration of your guarantee also helps ensure you receive prompt and efficient handling in the event your boiler requires attention during the guarantee period To register your guarantee simply complete and detach the Registration of Purchase form enclosed with these
8. ht turn off the electricity supply and contact your installer Boiler Controls Boiler Thermostat Kitchen e The Thermostat OFF position is designated the knob must be turned to the minimum setting indicated by the first and smallest dot at this position the hot water from the boiler will be at approximately 55 C 130 F e At the maximum setting i e the last and largest dot on the panel the temperature of the outlet water will be approximately 82 C 180 F For milder or summer conditions it may be advisable to set the knob on or about the seventh dot from minimum Never leave the boiler thermostat at a setting between OFF and the minimum setting otherwise serious corrosion of the boiler will occur See Fig 3 Boiler Thermostat Utility e The Thermostat OFF position is designated the knob must be turned clockwise to the minimum setting 1 at this position the hot water from the boiler will be at approximately 60 C 140 F e Atthe maximum setting 5 the temperature of the outlet water will be approximately 82 C 180 F e For milder or summer conditions it may be advisable to set the knob on setting 3 Never leave the boiler thermostat at a setting between OFF and setting 1 otherwise serious corrosion of the boiler will occur See Fig 2 Note For a gravity feed hot water system the boiler thermostat setting should be reduced in summer to prevent overheating of the hot water Limit Thermo
9. i e room cylinder thermostats should be installed to give additional economic operation To Light the Boiler Check that there is oil in the oil tank and that all stop valves in the oil supply pipe are open Switch on the electricity supply to the boiler set the boiler controls and any internal external timer or room thermostat to the required settings The boiler operation is automatic from this point Utility Control Box Assembly Viewed from below Limit Thermostat Reset Button Oil Supply ON Electricity Supply ON Room Thermostat Timer External Timer or Switches ON Control Panel Thermostat ON ad d Control Box s Limit Assembly wa Thermostat STOO029C Reset Remove BN Button Front Cover Fig 1 Users Instructions Failure to Light If the boiler fails to light when required a WAIT FOR THREE MINUTES to allow unburnt vapour to clear from the boiler b Check that the boiler thermostat selector switch timer or external timer and room thermostat where these are fitted are all set to call for heat c Check that there is oil in the tank and all stop valves in the oil supply pipe are open d Check that the mains electricity switch is on and that the fuse has not blown e Remove the front casing by pulling forward off the mounting clips press the reset button which will be illuminated on the burner cover If the boiler still does not lig
10. instructions It is important to include details of your installer and to return the completed form to the Potterton Registration Department During the Guarantee Period In the event of any problems with your system or the operation of the boiler you should first call your installer If there is a fault with the boiler under guarantee which your installer is unable to rectify he will call Potterton Service Operations During the guarantee period Potterton will attend to any manufacturing defect on the appliance only not the system or ancillary controls free of charge for parts and labour subject to there being no misuse or abuse service visits by Potterton Service Operations outside the terms of the boiler guarantee will be charged for both parts and labour at normal rates for chargeable work During the period of the boiler guarantee Potterton will only be responsible for the costs of work done by them or on their instructions by their Agent We cannot accept any liability for expenditure or work done by other parties without our knowledge and or approval Part No 5105705 POTTESTON OIL FIRED BOILERS Servicing and Maintenance To ensure efficient and trouble free heating it is most important that the boiler and burner are correctly serviced see Section 4 Servicing and Maintenance in Installation amp Service Instructions This is best carried out by entering into a service contract with your installer
11. r suitable incombustible material DO NOT ALLOW spilled fuel to escape into drains or water courses If fuel does enter a drain warn the Water Authority and Fire Brigade CONSULT your Local Authority about disposal of contaminated soil FIRST AID if fuel is accidentally swallowed SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING If fuel is splashed into eyes wash out with running water for at least 10 minutes and SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION SEDBUK Declaration for Statesman Kerosine Seasonal Efficiency SEDBUK 96 45 50 50 70 70 90 90 110 System Utility 50 70 Utility 70 90 Utility 90 110 Utility 110 130 Utility 130 150 SEDBUK Declaration for Statesman Gas Oil Mid Range Seasonal Efficiency SEDBUK 96 50 70 70 90 90 110 System Utility 50 70 Utility 70 90 Utility 90 110 Utility 110 130 Utility 130 150 This value is used in the UK Government s Standard Assessment Procedure SAP for energy rating of dwellings The test data from which it has been calculated have been certified by 1053 Part No 5105705 POTTESTON OIL FIRED BOILERS WARNING Do not attempt any cleaning or maintenance without first switching OFF the electricity and oil supply Electricity Supply This boiler must be earthed Connection should be made to a 230V 50Hz supply The boiler must be protected by a 5 amp fuse through a double pole isolating switch Warning Do not exchange neutral with
12. stat e The Limit Thermostat operates if the boiler overheats for any reason This is shown by the overheat light being lit not Utility models Should this happen at any time remove the front casing by pulling forward off the mounting clips and press the overheat reset button See Fig 1 If the problem occurs again turn off the electricity supply and contact your installer 4 Users Instructions Part No 5105705 POTTESTON OIL FIRED BOILERS Temperature Control Knob Position Indicator STOO171A Fig 2 Lockout Amber Mains on Green _ The Minimum y Temperature e on Mains on The Maximum N Temperature O Qu Optional Programmer e e The Boiler Oo 3 s Overheat Oo Temperature Control Knob From OFF Turn Clockwise To Desired Temperature Setting Overheat Red s d ST00268A Fig 3 Part No 5105705 Users Instructions 5 Programmers Statesman 45 50 50 70 70 90 90 110 The operation is shown in the instructions supplied with the programmer kit Important Where this programmer is fitted to existing gravity systems without independent temperature control of the domestic hot water i e cylinder thermostat zone valve it will not be possible to use all the available programme options i e central heating cannot be operated separately from hot water Statesman Utility 50 70 70 90 90 110 110 30 130 150 This model cannot be fitted with the optional Potterton
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