Flexicom sx User Manual Boilers - Glow-worm
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1. Glow worm Instructions for Use Condensing Boilers Flexicom sx 185X G C No 41 315 72 305X G C No 41 315 76 TABLE OF CONTENTS READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING 1 REEL 3 1 1 WI lu 3 1 2 Guarantee Rack sumekENENEEkEENEEE NEEN ania anaa E 3 E OT EE 3 1 4 B nchmark sissie acson aaa ana aa i A PaE E S 4 1 5 Quick Reference Guide sinire EE E ie 4 2 Introducing your let 5 2 1 Appliance description sinnini a shee cdgeccneecceesedtenes 5 2 2 ACCOSSONES eege detent sta desis KEE stees Eege 5 3 Product documentato eraren eneee adadehed aaea e eaaa TN 5 3 1 Document Storage s rino EE dEC 5 3 2 Explanation of symbol Saroiren L aN 5 4 Sale EH 6 4 1 What to do if yoU smell GAS ciriissiisnisnrisiirririnirnnn tsa 6 42 Safety reconmmendatons eene tee tetere tntnerteenns nesteen neee 6 4 3 Safety regulations c ccc cccecccececeeeceeeeeeeesenaeaeceeseeceeeeeseeeenaeeeees 6 5 Guarantee Responsibility csccaveteesesceesncedia eeccnesestentieen env epeteessceeteenecnacenessateee 8 5 1 Detailed Guarantee x A scsi ia asia E tetas 8 5 2 Appliance Use Manufacturer responsibility 0 ceeeeeeeee 8 6 Recycling DEE 9 6 1 elle 9 6 2 Packaging EE E 9 7 EE 9 HOW TO USE YOUR APPLIANCE 8 OVENI EW ege orra aa EE a Ae E EECEC 10 8 1 Display DESCHPtlOM ic ieee since snece cessive cence EERSTEN rents 10 B 2 Switching Oman BE EE 11 ANY ASSISTANCE 9 Fault RINGING EE 12 92. 5mm clearance to combustible material HOW TO USE YOUR APPLIANCE 8 Overview 8 1 Display Description The User Control panel consists of three push buttons a reset button and display which will indicate with symbols the status of the boiler DIGITAL DISPLAY SELECTOR BUTTONS rare sell LL it LULU ER D RESET BUTTON R 1 Press and hold for 2 SELECTOR BUTTON FUNCTION seconds for Central 1 Increase Temperature Heating A SELECTOR BUTTON FUNCTION 1 Decrease Temperature 2 Deactivate Central Heating OPERATION Central Heating activated pn E but with no demand target temperature indicated demand shown by the temperature and burner symbol indicate that the burner is on Central Heating active with E Seet Central Heating Holiday Mode f G de activated 10 0020127399_00 06 11 Glow worm 8 2 Switching On and Off Switching on Check that the gas service isolation valve on the appliance is open Gas service isolation valve Open Closed Open Closed e Make sure that Open Closed Do not operate the boiler without water The appliance has electrical power The gas service isolation valve is open The digital display indicates the system pressure
3. Overview If the boiler fails to resume normal operation and all external controls are calling for heat then call your Installation Servicing company or Glow worm service 10 2 Protecting against frost Appliance Protecion In case of the risk of frost e Make sure that the electrical and gas supply to the appliance is turned on e For an absence of several days you can leave the appliance to run normally The appliance has a built in frost protection device that protects the boiler from freezing With the gas and electric supplies ON and irrespective of any room thermostat setting the frost protection device will operate the pump when the temperature of the boiler water falls below 8 C A timer is used so that the temperature can be checked periodically After 10 minutes the pump will be stopped if the temperature is higher than 10 C or has already reached 35 C The burner will activate if the boiler temperature does not reach 10 C after 30 minutes or at any time if the temperature drops to 5 C The burner will switch off when the temperature reaches 35 C The appliance always has frost protection active when the power and gas supply are on 0020127399_00 06 11 Glow worm System Protection The boiler alone cannot ensure that the installation is protected against frost NOTE Any other exposed areas of the system should be protected by a separate frost thermostat In case of prolonged absence where p
4. 1 Electrical circuit Imterruption 12 9 2 Appliance fails tolight sssrinin 12 10 Appliance Satety G6viCeS EE 13 10 1 Boiler SMUTAOWIN ssnin erake a a a estes 13 10 2 Protecting against frost iiis 13 10 3 Condensate Drain Blockage 13 10 4 Safety Discharge Valves is ccccccc ccccesreceecteeaenicecaetecaeseeeetavestaeeeeteevenee 13 11 Appliance maintenance and serviclng cc eeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetseeesenaeeeeneaees 14 111 CICANING EE 14 T2 Reg lar Servicing DEE 14 11 3 Sealed Water Gvsiems 14 TL4 Spare Pants cionci sien Saki alee E e a Et 14 12 Tips for Saving Gr EE 15 13 Contact your after sales organisation 20 0 0 cece ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenneeeeeneeteneeeeenaeeeeenas 15 READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING 1 Read me 1 1 Welcome These instructions are an integral part of the boiler and must to comply with the current issue of the Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations be left with the user Ensure that the installer has fully completed the Benchmark Checklist located on the inside back pages of the installation instructions supplied with the product and that you have signed it to say that you have received a full and clear explanation of its operation The installer is legally required to complete a commissioning checklist as a means of complying with the appropriate Building Regulations England and Wales All installations must be notified to Local Area Building Control either directly or through
5. 1 Electrical circuit interruption This is due to the high efficiency and hence low flue The boiler will not work without an gas temperature of the boiler electrical supply and normal operation It is normal and not a fault of the boiler should resume when the indication electrical supply is restored If the boiler does not resume normal operation check the external controls It may be necessary to restart your appliance e To restart the boiler press the reset button see chapter How to use your appliance gt Overview 9 2 Appliance fails to light The LCD will display a flashing F and code number e To restart the boiler press the reset button see chapter How to use your appliance Overview If any fault persists and your appliance still does not work leave it switched off and contact your competent person CODE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSES Boiler has attempted to Press the reset button light 5 times and failed on If the fault persists contact your Installation Servicing all occassions company or Glow worm ES Overheat o Boiler has overheated allow to cool then press reset button SSES 0020127399_00 06 11 Glow worm 10 Appliance safety devices 10 1 Boiler Shutdown The boiler software is designed to recognise the potential for an overheat lockout and will shutdown before this happens e To restart the boiler press the reset button see chapter How to use your appliance gt
6. a Competent Persons Scheme A Building Regulations Compliance Certificate will then be issued to the customer who should on receipt write the Notification Number on the Benchmark Checklist Read these instructions and follow them carefully for the safe and economical use of your boiler Do not forget to read the chapters Safety and Guarantee where you will find important information for your safety 0020127399_00 06 11 Glow worm 1 2 Guarantee Pack The pack contains the letter of introduction and the guarantee The extended guarantee is supplied loose and we recommend that you should read it Complete and return as soon as possible your guarantee registration card If your guarantee registration card is missing you can obtain a copy or record your registration by telephoning the Glow worm Customer Service number 0800 073 2142 1 3 Servicing This product should be serviced regularly to optimise its safety efficiency and performance The service engineer should complete the relevant Service Record on the Benchmark Checklist after each service The Benchmark Checklist may be required in the event of any warranty work and as supporting documentation relating to home improvements in the optional documents section of the Home Information Pack To ensure the continued efficient and safe operation of the boiler it is recommended that it is checked and serviced at regular intervals The frequency of se
7. the area open immediately windows and doors in order to ventilate the property donot search for gas leaks with a naked flame call your gas supplier s emergency phone number alert other building occupants 4 2 Safety recommendations You must comply with the following recommendations and safety instructions e Never perform any maintenance or repair of the appliance yourself Only competent persons are allowed to work on the appliance e Never tamper with safety devices e Do not attempt to modify the appliance or its immediate surroundings as this may affect on the safe use of the appliance e Under no circumstances must the user interfere with or adjust sealed parts e Do not allow children to operate the appliance e Do not obstruct the flue system Certain home improvements may adversely affect the operation of your appliance you should consult your installer for advice before carrying out any work e Do not expose the appliance to high humidity e Do not use or store explosive or inflammable materials e g petrol aerosols solvents chlorine based detergents paint glue etc in the same room compartment or cupboard as the appliance Under certain conditions these substances can prove to be corrosive e Do not touch the heated surfaces of the appliance such as outlet duct hydraulic connections also after the appliance operation because for a certain time these surfaces m
8. which should read at least 0 7bar recommended 1 0bar If you are in any doubt about the boiler being filled with water contact your installer or Glow worm s own service organisation using the telephone number shown in the chapter Contact your after sales organisation 0020127399_00 06 11 Glow worm e Press MODE button and hold for 2 seconds to enter Central Heating function e Central heating function is indicated by a flashing D e After 5 seconds of inactivity the display will reset to indicate the water temperature To select the Central Heating temperature 38 82 C press the or selector buttons e The boiler will operate automatically e NOTE The display will indicate the Heating system water temperature or a fault code see section Fault Finding e The control panel will flash and display all its digits It will then return to the default display and depending on the selected operation and controls display the temperature settings and water pressure Switching off e Press the selector button to turn OFF the Central Heating All the appliance functions will be switched off except frost protection If you intend to leave your property empty for a prolonged period refer to the Appliance Safety Devices section 11 ANY ASSISTANCE Like all condensing boilers it will produce a plume of condensation from the flue terminal in cool weather 9 Fault Finding 9
9. The name and model badge is on the front case e Ifin doubt seek advice from the local gas company or Glow worm s own service organisation using the telephone number below Tel 01773 828100 0020127399_00 06 11 Glow worm 12 Tips for saving energy Your installer will be able to give energy saving advice about your system and its controls For energy saving advice you can contact the Energy Savings Trust for advice or visit www energysaving trust org uk who offer simple effective advice about saving energy Regular servicing of your boiler will help maintain its efficiency servicing once a year is recommended Turn your thermostat down Reducing your room temperature by 1 C could cut your heating bills by up to 10 percent Set your heating and hot water at the time controller to come on only when required rather than all the time 13 Contact your after sales organisation Customer service call Tel 01773 828100 Technical helpline Tel 01773 828300 Le 0020127399_00 06 11 Glow worm 0020127399 Subject to engineering changes 06 11 0020127399_00 GLOW WORM Nottingham Road Because of our constant endeavour for Belper Derbyshire improvement details may vary slightly DE56 1JT from those shown in these instructions Glow worm www glow worm co uk
10. appliance has been installed and commissioned by a competent person OPERATION Central Heating activated mm but with no demand target u GC temperature indicated Central Heating active with j 0020127399_00 06 11 Glow worm 2 Introducing your appliance 2 1 Appliance description The Flexicom sx range of boilers are designed for use as part of a sealed water central heating system with fully pumped circulation The pump expansion vessel and associated safety devices are all fitted within the boiler Once the controls are set the boiler operates automatically Intelligent controls are available as accessories from Glow worm Contact your Installer or Glow worm sales for further information The Flexicom sx boiler is an appliance that uses condensing technology which recovers heat from the flue gases this operating principle consumes less energy and contributes to the reduction of your household CO2 emissions This appliance is a room sealed type equipped with a flue system for air supply and the removal of combustion products This flue system offers the possibility to install the appliance in any room without the need for additional ventilation Installation and commissioning of the appliance should only be carried out by a competent person They are responsible for the installation and the commissioning in accordan
11. ations The packaging should also be disposed of according to the current regulations 6 1 Appliance The appliance must be recycled in compliance with the WEEE Waste Electrical and Electrical Equipment directive which in particular requires selective collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment the systematic selective processing of certain components and substances deemed dangerous reuse recycling and energy recovery of collected WEEE s This symbol indicates that GZ this appliance must not be disposed of with household waste that it should be selectively collected for energy recovery reuse or recycling e Take the appliance to an appropriate collection point for processing energy recovery and recycling of waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment By complying with this directive you will contribute to the preservation of natural resources and the protection of human health 0020127399_00 06 11 Glow worm 6 2 Packaging The competent person who installed the appliance must sort the waste so as to separate those which can be recycled cardboard plastics from those that cannot dispose of the waste in compliance with regulations in force 7 Clearances NOTE A removable compartment door can be placed a minimum 5mm in front of the appliance A clearance of 600mm is required from a fixed surface 5mm to a non permanent surface 20mm to a permanent surface
12. ay become hot Any contact with them can cause burns This appliance contains metal parts components and care should be taken when handling and cleaning with particular regard to edges e Inthe case of any water leak immediately turn off the cold water supply to the appliance and have the leak repaired by your competent person e Do not store or place articles on the appliance 4 3 Safety regulations Servicing maintenance should be carried out by a competent person approved at the time by the Health and Safety Executive in accordance with the rules in force in the countries of destination 0020127399_00 06 11 Glow worm If this boiler is installed in a rented property in the UK there is a duty of care imposed on the owner of the property by the current issue of the Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations Section 35 Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations In your own interests and that of safety it is the Law that ALL gas appliances have been installed by a competent person approved at the time by the Health and Safety Executive in accordance with the current issue of these regulations Gas Category This boiler is for use only on G20 natural gas Electrical Connection The boiler MUST be earthed The boiler MUST be connected to a permanent 230V ac 50Hz supply fused at 3A Connection of the whole electrical system of the boiler including any heating controls to the electrical sup
13. ce has been designed according to the safety techniques and rules in force The compliance of this appliance with the relevant standards has been certified C The CE mark shows that this zJ 5 Guarantee Responsibility 5 1 Detailed guarantee Thank you for installing a new Glow worm appliance in your home Glow worm appliances are manufactured to the very highest standard so we are pleased to offer our customers a Comprehensive Guarantee This product is guaranteed for 24 months from the date of installation or 30 months from the date of manufacture whichever is the shorter for parts and labour The second year of the parts guarantee from the beginning of the 13th month onwards after installation or manufacture is conditional upon the boiler having been serviced by a competent person approved at the time by the Health and Safety Executive in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations We strongly recommend regular servicing of your gas appliance but where the condition is not met any chargeable spare parts or components issued within the applicable guarantee period still benefit from a 12 month warranty from the date of issue by the manufacturer 5 2 Appliance use manufacturer responsibility Servicing maintenance should be carried out by a competent person approved at the time by the Health and Safety Executive in accordance with the rules in force in the countries of destination The
14. ce with standards in force You should also consult a competent person for maintenance and repair of the appliance as well as for any adjustment necessary 0020127399_00 06 11 Glow worm 2 2 Accessories The Flexicom sx is compatible with most makes of 230V programmable room thermostats For increased system compatibility and increased energy saving with intelligent control Glow worm offer a range of controls dedicated to work using a unique communication system eBus low voltage For further details contact your installer 3 Product documentation 3 1 Document storage e Make sure that this manual is stored close to your appliance for future reference Should you move home ensure that this manual is handed over to the new home owners e Read these instructions and follow them carefully for the safe and efficient use of your appliance No responsibility or liability can be accepted for damages caused by failure to follow the instructions in this manual 3 2 Explanation of symbols DANGER Risk of injuries ATTENTION Risk of damage to the appliance or to its surroundings IMPORTANT INFORMATION J gt e 4 Safety 4 1 What to do if you smell gas isolate your gas supply at the gas emergency control valve Eliminate all sources of ignition i e smoking blowlamps hot air guns etc do not operate electrical lights or switches either on or off Open all doors and windows ventilate
15. f your appliance Incorrect or inadequate servicing can severely affect the safety of the appliance and can lead to injury We recommend that your appliance is serviced every year e Only use a competent person The service engineer should complete the relevant Service Record on the Benchmark Checklist after each service The Benchmark Checklist may be required in the event of any warranty work and as supporting documentation relating to home improvements in the optional documents section of the Home Information Pack To obtain service call your installer or Glow worm s own service organisation using the telephone number below Tel 01773 828100 SSES 11 3 Sealed Water Systems The draining refilling and pressurising MUST be carried out by a competent person approved at the time by the Health and Safety Executive e Contact Glow worm s own service organisation using the telephone number below Tel 01773 828100 11 4 Spare Parts In order to guarantee the safe and prolonged life of the product insist that only the manufacturer s genuine spare parts are used e Do not use reconditioned or copy parts that have not been clearly authorised by Glow worm e If replacement parts are required contact Glow worm s own service organisation for advice using the telephone number below Tel 01773 828100 or for approved stockist visit www glow worm co uk Quote the name and model of the boiler
16. guarantee is applicable on the condition that The appliance is installed by a competent person in accordance with installation instructions The appliance is used for normal domestic purposes and in accordance with the manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions The appliance is serviced maintained by a competent person The repair or replacement of parts during the guarantee period does not have the effect of extending the period The manufacturer has no responsibility whatsoever for any damage resulting from Any defects or damage resulting from incorrect or poor installation inadequate servicing or maladjustment of the gas or water used Any defects in the system to which the appliance is connected Any defects caused by inadequate frost protection Any deterioration or maladjustment following changes in the nature or pressure of the gas or the water used or a change in the characteristics of the electrical supply voltage e For further details refer to your Terms and Conditions This appliance is intended to be installed only within the designated countries displayed on the type plate e Itis the responsibility of parents guardians and carers that the appliance is protected away from persons under their care 0020127399_00 06 11 Glow worm 6 Recycling This appliance contains many recyclable parts and should be disposed of according to the current WEEE regul
17. ower to the dwelling and the boiler is switched off contact your Installation Servicing company or Glow worm Service to have the installation drained or to have the heating circuit protected by adding an anti freeze specially designed for heating systems CAUTION Your domestic water circuit hot and cold is not protected by the boiler 10 3 Condensate Drain Blockage As a Safety feature the boiler will stop working if the condensate drain becomes blocked During freezing conditions this may be due to the forming of ice in the condense drain external to the house e Release an ice blockage by the use of warm cloths on the pipe The boiler should then restart e Contact your Installation Servicing company or Glow worm service if the fault persists 10 4 Safety Discharge Valve The safety discharge valve and discharge pipe is fitted to the boiler e If there is any discharge from the pipe switch off the boiler electrical supply then call your Installation Servicing company or Glow worm service 13 11 Appliance maintenance and servicing 11 1 Cleaning Before cleaning turn the appliance off The appliance casing can be cleaned using a mild liquid detergent with a damp cloth then a dry cloth to polish Do not use any form of abrasive or solvent cleaner as you may damage the paintwork 11 2 Regular servicing Regular servicing of the appliance is important to the prolonged safe and efficient use o
18. ply must be through one common isolator The colours of three core flexible cable are blue neutral brown live green and yellow earth Testing and Certification This boiler is certificated to the current issue of EN 483 for performance and safety It is important that no alteration is made to the boiler unless approved in writing by Glow worm 0020127399_00 06 11 Glow worm Any alteration not approved by Glow worm could invalidate the certification boiler warranty and may also infringe the current issue of the statutory requirements CE Mark This boiler meets the requirements of Statutory Instrument No 3083 of the Boiler Efficiency Regulations and therefore is deemed to meet the requirements of Directive 92 42 EEC on the efficiency requirements for new hot water boilers fire with liquid or gaseous fuels Type test for purposes of Regulation 5 certified by Notified body 0087 Product production certified by Notified body 0086 The CE mark on this appliance shows compliance with Directive 2009 142 EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to appliances burning gaseous fuels Directive 73 23 EEC on the harmonisation of the Laws ofthe Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Directive 89 336 EEC on the approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility applian
19. rvicing will depend upon the site conditions and usage but in general once a year should be enough To obtain service call your installer or Glow worm s own service organisation using the telephone number on the inside back cover of this booklet 1 4 Benchmark Glow worm is a licensed member of the Benchmark Scheme which aims to improve the standards of installation and commissioning of domestic heating and hot water systems in the UK and to encourage regular servicing to optimise safety efficiency and performance 1 5 Quick reference guide We designed this Quick reference guide so that you can start using your appliance right away DIGITAL DISPLAY T OFF bar mO RESET BUTTON wk M demand shown by the V U temperature and burner Se symbol indicate that MODE BUTTON j EC SELECTOR BUTTON FUNCTION the burner is on seconds for Central 1 Increase Temperature Heating Holiday Mode np E SELECTOR BUTTON FUNCTION Central Heating mu CG 1 Decrease Temperature de activated 2 Deactivate Central Heating ees BER SELECTOR BUTTONS Benchmark is managed and promoted by the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council e For more information visit www centralheating co uk pen china THE MARK OF QUALITY FOR THE INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING AND SERVICING OF DOMESTIC HEATING AND HOT WATER SYSTEMS This Quick reference guide assumes that the
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