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Eco Hometec EC 16kW Installation & User's Instructions
Summary of EC 16kW
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Eco hometec variable controlled output (vco) solar compatible jjjjj gas condensing boilers ec 16, 23, 31 and 38kw i i n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n & & u u s s e e r r i i n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s please leave with the end user.
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Eco hometec unit 11e carcroft enterprise park carcroft doncaster dn6 8dd tel. 01302 722266 fax. 01302 728634 e.Mail. Sales@ecohometec.Co.Uk http://www.Eco-hometec.Co.Uk d:\may_2001_all_manuals\1538inst.Doc\30 june 2002 eco hometec has a policy of continuous improvement and reserves the right to chan...
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Contents 1. Why choose eco hometec? ....................... 6 2. Safety considerations ............................... 7 3. Symbols..................................................... 7 3.1 gas safety................................................7 4. Electrical supply................................
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28.3 minimum pump speed ............................41 28.4 maximum pump speed ...........................41 28.5 flow temperature secondary circuit........41 28.6 service counter ......................................41 28.7 pump continuous....................................41 28.8 eco/eco+ .........
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Health & safety information for the installer and service engineer under the current issue of the consumer protection act and the health and safety at work act it is a requirement to provide information on substances hazardous to health (cossh regulations). Eco hometec takes every reasonable care to...
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1. Why choose eco hometec? Features and benefits at a glance wall mounted ultra high efficiency gas boilers suitable for installation into existing systems, new radiator and/or underfloor installations, can also be used with solar heating systems emissions levels are 90% lower than the “blue angel” ...
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2. Safety considerations the installation of this appliance must be carried out by a competent person in accordance with the relevant gas safety regulations (as amended), building regulations, model water bylaws and the building standards (scotland) regulations. Eco hometec shall not be responsible ...
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The manufacturers instructions must not be taken in any way as over-riding statutory obligations. 5. Terms of warranty damages to the appliance resulting from the following causes will invalidate the warranty : incorrect or unsuitable use of the boiler please ring the eco hometec technical departmen...
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If plastic pipes are used to connect the boiler to radiators or under floor heating, it is essential that only those types of plastic pipe that incorporate an oxygen diffusion barrier be used. If such pipes are not used, the eco hometec guarantee will become null and void. 7.2 expansion vessels the ...
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9. Description of appliances 9.1 ec 16,23,31 and 38 h the ‘h’ model is suitable for a central heating system with hot water output controlled using a 3 way divertor valve (spring return to heating). The appliance produces a low temperature output for under-floor heating or a fixed/variable temperatu...
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10. Technical information t t a a b b l l e e 1 1 d d i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s & & c c o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s product identification number ce ~ 0085ar0057 appliance category 2ell3b/p dimensions (h x w x d) 950mm x 458mm x 355mm heating circuit connections 22mm gas connec...
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T t a a b b l l e e 4 4 h h o o t t w w a a t t e e r r s s p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s model ec16 ec23 ec31 ec38 maximum rated input kw 22.0 28.0 36.0 46.0 modulating output kw 2.9-22.0 3.4-28 4.8-36.0 6.4-46.0 hot water flow rates at ∆τ 30k (s type) l/min 10.5 13.4 17.2 22 ...
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Figure 3 top view dimensions mm 11. Main component specification 11.1 head height of the central heating circuit. Figure 4 pump head height volume of water in cu. Mts/ph. (m3/h.) grundfoss 240 volt ~ 50hz wattage 59 ~ 115 w 11.2 air fan details. Type. Ebm gig128~13~13 figure 5 air fan curve 11.3 gas...
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12. Unpacking & items supplied the following items are supplied with the boiler. Installation manual (to be left with the boiler). Replacement fuses (located top left of control panel). Vent key. Mounting bracket. Outside air temperature sensor 13. Accessories the following items are also available ...
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14. Operation a key component of the boiler is the econox premixing, radiant, gas burner, which is capable of producing a variable controlled output (20% to 100% ratio). A unique feature of the econox burner i s its radiation cylinder, which has been specially designed to suit the geometry of the co...
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The room must be dry and protected from frost. All eco hometec appliances are condensing and pluming at the flue is a normal occurrence. Flue terminal positions where this, or the noise of flue gases discharging from the flue could be a nuisance must be avoided. Normally no part of the appliance, ot...
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16.4 ‘s’ connections. 1) cable gland 2) syphon flush (no permanent connection required) 16.7 fixing the boiler. 3) heating flow ~ 22mm. 4) additional cable entry point 5) flow domestic hot water 22mm 6) gas inlet ~ 15mm 7) cold mains water ~ 22mm 8) heating return ~ 22mm 9) condensate discharge ~ ¾ ...
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Install the combi model as close as possible to the hot water taps to avoid the hot water pipes from becoming too long. This prevents long delays and unnecessary waste of water. When you are satisfied the location meets all the required criteria mark out the wall for required fixing points. Use the ...
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Figure 11 flue design boiler output in relation to available flue pa lower outputs = more pa and longer flue lengths 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 boiler output ~kw available flue ~ pa for the purposes of flue design when using the eco hometec pps 125mm/80mm con...
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Figure 12 thermal lift thermal lift when flue gas temp 80c and outside temp 10c 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 flue lengths ~ metres draught ~ pa uninsulated flue insulated flue thermal lift is generated naturally in the ver...
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For installations requiring greater flue lengths - please contact the eco hometec technical department for advise. The flue should terminate with a suitable terminal. 17.3 pluming the siting of the terminal is not critical with regard to the performance of the appliance. However in certain locations...
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Figure 14 dimensions for cutting flue hole apply a chamfered edge to the cut ends, apply silicone lubricant and insert through the wall and into the flue/air socket. The overall projection of the finished pipe should leave the air holes 20mm clear of the surrounding wall as per figure 15. Note: when...
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Figure 16 vertical wall terminal 17.7 vertical flue installations for vertical flue applications a range of fittings for both pitched and flat roofs are available. Please contact eco hometec for further advice. Figure 17 vertical flue application 17.8 modular installations for multiple boiler (modul...
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Figure 19 vertical roof terminals concentric vertical flue fittings are available from eco hometec. Concentric flue components have push together spigot and socket joints. The inner pps flue gas tube has silicone seal rings located in the socket component. The outer air tube has epdm rubber seal rin...
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Figure 20 concentric flue fittings 80/125 1000mm length pps/white galvanised concentric flue 80/125 500mm length pps/white galvanised concentric flue 80/125 pps/white galvanised 90 degree elbow 80/125 pps/white galvanised 45 degree elbow 125mm wall fixing clamp figure 21 concentric 80mm adaptor the ...
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17.9 fan flued terminal positions figure 23 fan flued terminal positions t t a a b b l l e e 8 8 f f l l u u e e t t e e r r m m i i n n a a l l p p o o s s i i t t i i o o n n s s . . Terminal positions min.Distance a: directly below an opening window or other opening, e.G. Air brick 300mm directly...
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18.2 lpg gas supply for lpg the gas supply to the boiler must be capable of maintaining a minimum pressure of 37 mbar measured at the inlet to the boiler, with all other gas appliances working. The complete installation must be tested for soundness and purged in accordance with c.P. 331.3 the gas va...
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19. Air supply 19.1 concentric flue if installed with a concentric flue and as a room sealed appliance the boiler does not require that room or internal space to have a permanent air supply. 19.2 conventionally flue safe, efficient and trouble-free operation of conventionally flued gas boilers is vi...
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20. Hydraulic requirements the boilers are intended to be used in conjunction with fully pumped, sealed systems subject to the requirements below. They are not suitable for use on gravity circulation systems. The boiler must not be used for direct hot water supply. Underfloor systems despite the low...
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Multiply 150 (water content litres) x 0.11 (factor from chart) = 16.5 litres. Vessel required 16.5 litres. Vessel supplied 10 litres. Vessel inadequate. Additional vessel 6.5 litres required. When system content unknown or difficult to determine the following table can assist with calculating water ...
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Figure 24 h type hydraulic system design typical ec h installation serving domestic hot water and heating using integral expansion vessel and modulating circulating pump. Hot water production has priority controlled by spring return to heating divertor valve wired to boiler. Flow temperature to hot ...
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Figure 26 s type combi hydraulic system design (important see note ref: 38/46kw model) typical ec s (combi) installation serving domestic hot water and heating using integral expansion vessel and modulating circulating pump. How water production has priority. Maximum flow temperature of hot water is...
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21. Electrical connections the boiler has a “wieland” plug connector for connection to the mains as part of the wiring centre located at the bottom left hand side of the boiler. Any external wiring to the boiler must be carried out in accordance with the iee wiring regulations and any local regulati...
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Switch over three way valve (spring return type) or loading pump for the hot water cylinder. Three way modulating mixing valve for a secondary circuit. The mixing valve and pump for this circuit has to be wired back to the control unit mr03 (available form eco hometec) an additional pump greater tha...
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24. Boiler control panel the boiler control panel incorporates the following features. 24.1 system water pressure gauge informs user of current system water pressure. 24.2 on / off switch boiler isolating switch. Always switch to the off position when working on the unit. 24.3 lcd control display th...
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Mode is used to set the gas valve, both at minimum and at maximum load. 24.7 test button checks overheat safety feature. When the burner is on and the button depressed, the burner will shut down when button released, the unit will start up again. . If the unit does not switch off, the wiring harness...
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This programme enables the setting of 3 time blocks (3 start and 3 end times) per day (24 hours) for higher and lower room temperatures. This menu has two submenus: a. The days of the week b. The start and end times of each block to access this function from the main menu display press “menu” button...
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Press the "menu" button once to copy and the display will change to “thursday” repeat the process until all day have been copied or changed as required and you arrive at to exit this second submenu, from press "menu" button once and you will arrive at set hw timer from here you can either continue t...
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The main menu contains the following sections: t t a a b b l l e e 1 1 2 2 p p r r o o g g r r a a m m m m i i n n g g f f u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s programme number programme name setting range - menu - 1 party 0-24 hours 2 hot water temperature 40 - 60 °c 3 day temperature 10 – 30 °c 4 time ...
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28. Outside temperature control the weather compensating factory settings are as figure 30 below. Figure 30 weather compensation the flow temperatures are achieved by setting the required function number. See above. The relationship between flow temperature and outside temperature may be changed but...
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28.2 outside temp. Control at - 1°c setting the flow temperature when outside air temperature is -1 °c enter here the flow temperature at -1 °c outside temperature. The flow temperature is normally dependent on the size of the radiators and the calculated mean water temperature (generally 80 °c). Th...
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28.11 minimum dhw capacity using this function the default setting can be changed. In certain locations at low fan speeds the influence of the wind across the flue terminal outlet can lead to flame lift. The minimum fan speed should be increased until burner pressure is equalised. This minimum is al...
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28.14 function setting this “function” number has to be set always outside temperature controlled without mixing circuit function no. Room temp control max flow temperature 1 re 2132 55 °c 2 re 2132 70 °c 3 re 2132 85 °c 4 240v room stat 55 °c 5 240v room stat 70 °c 6 240v room stat 85 °c 7 trv’s 55...
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Without room unit, thermostat or outside temperature control, constant flow temperatures without a mixing or secondary circuit. Function no. Room temp control max flow temperature 30 none 55 °c 31 none 70 °c 32 none 85 °c without room unit, thermostat or outside temperature control, constant flow te...
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Room temperature controlled without mixing valve function no. Room temp control max flow temperature 54 re 2132 55 °c 55 re 2132 70 °c 56 re 2132 85 °c 57 240v room stat 55 °c 58 240v room stat 70 °c 59 240v room stat 85 °c room temperature controlled with mixing valve function no. Room temp control...
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Figure 34 internal wiring page 46 eco hometec (uk) ltd..
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29. Commissioning 29.1 electrical checks a “preliminary electrical system check” should be carried out to ensure earth continuity, short circuit, polarity and resistance to earth using a suitable multi meter. 29.2 gas supply check the gas installation and purge the supply in accordance with current ...
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The heating system should be fitted with manual air vents at all high points. ‘s’ type 38kw combination boiler only. The aqua booster tank is vented via an air vent mounted on the top right hand side of the aquabooster please ensure you remove all the air from this point during venting procedures. C...
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Analyser 2cm into the heat exchanger and measure the co 2 level. The burner will have a red surface. If necessary fine tune using the adjusting screw 4 q max until the required co 2 (see table 15) value is reached. Turn the screw clockwise to lower the co 2 reading and anti clockwise to increase the...
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T t a a b b l l e e 1 1 6 6 l l c c d d d d i i s s p p l l a a y y ‘ ‘ n n o o n n f f l l a a s s h h i i n n g g ’ ’ s s t t a a t t u u s s d d i i s s p p l l a a y y m m e e s s s s a a g g e e s s ‘ ‘ n n o o n n f f l l a a s s h h i i n n g g ’ ’ idle this display shows that there is no hea...
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T t a a b b l l e e 1 1 8 8 f f a a u u l l t t d d i i s s p p l l a a y y f f l l a a s s h h i i n n g g display message flashing type of fault check table row number stb- supply maximum flow temperature has been reached 2,4,5,21,23,24,29,30 stb- fluegas maximum flue gas temperature has been reac...
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T t a a b b l l e e 2 2 0 0 r r e e a a s s o o n n s s f f o o r r e e r r r r o o r r d d i i s s p p l l a a y y fault suggested remedy 1 room thermostat connected incorrectly check or replace cable 2 room thermostat fails to switch off replace room thermostat or replace cable 3 relevant sensor s...
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26 flue system leaks into the air supply system or re-circulation of flue gases in concentric flue check the air supply and flue system 27 supply system leaks in see 26 28 flow limiter is contaminated remove the cold-water connection from the unit, remove the flow limiter and clean it 29 heat exchan...
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34. Handing the boiler over 34.1 customer familiarisation before leaving the installation, it is important to familiarise the customer with the operating principles of the boiler. Their attention should also be drawn to the safety precautions. Familiarise the customer with the control panel layout. ...
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When the condensate water out of the cleaning tube of the syphon is dirty, the syphon requires cleaning. Rinse the syphon through the syphon flush connection or with the burner dismounted flush cold water through the syphon heat exchanger connection or with access to the flue, flush the heat exchang...
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37. User instructions 37.1 annual servicing. It is a condition of the boiler warranty that all servicing and maintenance be carried out annually by eco hometec approved engineers only. When the word [inspection] is displayed in the lcd display on the control panel, a full service of the unit is requ...
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37.4 boiler control panel the boiler control panel incorporates the following features. 37.5 system water pressure informs user of current system water pressure. 37.6 on / off switch boiler isolating switch. Always switch to the off position when working on the unit. 37.7 lcd control display the dis...
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38. Programming menu options 38.1 party this function allows you to extend the current heating period. To access the party option press the “-menu-“ button once and “____hours” will flash on the screen, press “+” or “-“ to enter a value then press “- menu-“ button once to confirm entry. After expiry...
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“copysu>mo” ignore this and press the "+” button once to arrive at “switch on 1” “mo 00:00” press the "menu" button once and the hours “00” part of the display will start flashing. This sets the hour the heating will start for the first of three possible on times per day adjust the hour by pressing ...
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For programming, repeat as for section ch timer. During programmed off periods combi models (‘s’ types) will maintain a minimum storage temperature of 40 o c. For h and hs type appliances connected to hot water cylinder for this function to operate temperature control has to be provided with a senso...