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Lochinvar CH 100 G CE Installation, commissioning, user & maintenance instructions

Manual is about: Direct Gas Fired Floor Standing Water Heater with Permanent Pilot Ignition

Summary of CH 100 G CE

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    These instructions must be read and understood before installing, commissioning, operating or maintaining the equipment. Important information 0310570 march 2012 installation, commissioning, user & maintenance instructions high efficiency water heaters and boilers charger direct gas fired floor stan...

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    Lochinvar ltd 7 lombard way the mxl centre banbury oxon ox16 4tj www.Lochinvar.Ltd.Uk high efficiency water heaters and boilers tel: +44 (0) 1295 269 981 fax: +44 (0) 1295 271 640 email: info@lochinvar.Ltd.Uk.

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    Instruction manual ch 3 gis read this manual carefully warning read this manual carefully before starting the water heater. Failure to read the manual and to follow the printed instructions may lead to personal injury and damage to the water heater. All rights reserved. Nothing from this publication...

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    4 instruction manual ch gis.

  • Page 5: Table of Contents

    Instruction manual ch 5 table of contents 1 introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 1.1 about the appliance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 1.2 what to do if you smell gas- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 1.3 regulations - - - ...

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    Table of contents 6 instruction manual ch 8.2 operating modes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 43 8.3 power anode status- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 43 8.4 error conditions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 43 9 starting t...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Instruction manual ch 7 gis 1 introduction 1.1 about the appliance this manual describes how to install, service and use the ch appliance. The ch appliance is a gas-fired open boiler without fan. These charger devices have a pilot flame ignition feature and flue gas discharge safety device the ch is...

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    Introduction 8 instruction manual ch 1 gis furthermore, the installation must comply with the manufacturer's instructions. Note the installation is also subject to any later amendments and/or additions to all regulations, requirements and guidelines published on or prior to the moment of installatio...

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    Instruction manual ch 9 gis 1.6 notation conventions the following notation is used in this manual: note important information. Caution ignoring this information can lead to the water heater being damaged. Warning failure to carefully read this information may lead to danger of personal injury, and ...

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    Introduction 10 instruction manual ch 1 gis.

  • Page 11: Working Principle of

    Instruction manual ch 11 gis 2 working principle of the water heater 2.1 introduction this chapter covers the following topics: • general working principle of the water heater ; • water heater operating cycle ; • protection for the water heater ; • safety of the installation . 2.2 general working pr...

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    Working principle of the water heater 12 instruction manual ch 2 gis in this appliance, the cold water enters the bottom of the tank through the cold water inlet (26). The heat of combustion is conducted to the water by the combustion chamber (10) and flue tubes (4). The heated tap water leaves the ...

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    Instruction manual ch 13 gis 2.3 water heater operating cycle the entire appliance is regulated by a control thermostat. The control thermostat monitors the water temperature (t water ). The appliance's heating cycle is activated as soon as t water falls below the specified threshold value (t set )....

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    Working principle of the water heater 14 instruction manual ch 2 gis temperature protection 2.4.4 flue gas backflow safeguard the flue gases are discharged to the outside via the draught diverter (33) and the flue (22). To prevent the flue gases from flowing back into the boiler room, the discharge ...

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    Instruction manual ch 15 gis 2.5.3 t&p valve a t&p valve is only mandatory in an unvented installation. However, the supplier 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 t...

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    Working principle of the water heater 16 instruction manual ch 2 gis.

  • Page 17: Installation

    Instruction manual ch 17 is 3 installation warning the installation must 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 brigade. The appliance may only be installed in a room t...

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    Installation 18 instruction manual ch 3 is 3.3 ambient conditions caution the water heater may not be used in rooms where chemical substances are stored or used due to the risk of explosion, and corrosion of the water heater. Some propellants, bleaching agents and degreasing agents etc. Disperse vap...

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    Instruction manual ch 19 is 3.3.3 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...

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    Installation 20 instruction manual ch 3 is 3.4 technical specifications the water heater is supplied without accessories. Check the dimensions (3.4 "technical specifications") , gas data (3.4.3 "gas data") and other specifications (3.4.2 "general and electrical specifications") of any accessories yo...

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    Instruction manual ch 21 is dimensions (all measurements in mm unless otherwise indicated) 3.4.2 general and electrical specifications general and electrical specifications size description ch 100 ch 155 ch 200 ch 300 ch 400 ch 500 ch 600 a overall height 1910 1910 1890 2155 2155 1950 2145 b height ...

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    Installation 22 instruction manual ch 3 is 3.4.3 gas data gas data description ii 2h3+ unit ch 100 ch 155 ch 200 ch 300 ch 400 ch 500 ch 600 gas category 2h: general orifice diameter mm 2.90 3.20 3.20 3.30 2.95 3.20 3.30 (1) = blank plate (2) = burner pressure regulator (3) = high/low regulator 1, 2...

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    Instruction manual ch 23 is 3.5 installation diagram the figure shows the installation diagram. This diagram is referred to in the sections describing the actual connection procedure. Installation diagram legend unused numbers are not applicable 1. Pressure reducing valve (mandatory) 3. T&p valve (m...

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    Installation 24 instruction manual ch 3 is 3.6 unvented water connections warning the installation should be carried out by a competent person, in compliance with general and locally applicable regulations (1.3 "regulations") . 3.6.1 cold water side see (a) in the installation diagram (3.5 "installa...

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    Instruction manual ch 25 is 3.6.5 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)...

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    Installation 26 instruction manual ch 3 is 3.7.3 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 temperatu...

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    Instruction manual ch 27 is 3.8 gas connection warning the installation should be carried out by a competent person, in compliance with general and locally applicable regulations (1.3 "regulations") . Caution make sure that the diameter and length of the gas supply pipe are large enough to supply su...

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    Installation 28 instruction manual ch 3 is note use flue gas discharge materials that comply with the regulations (1.3 "regulations") . Note make sure that the chimney discharges into an area approved for this type of appliance. 3.10 electrical connection warning the installation should be carried o...

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    Instruction manual ch 29 is 1. In preparation, first remove the protective cover from the control column: 2. Undo the 4 screws (1). 3. Remove the protective cover (2) from the electrical part. The connector block (c) is now visible. Note consult the electrical diagram for the electrical component co...

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    Installation 30 instruction manual ch 3 is 3.11 checking the supply pressure and burner pressure note before starting the appliance and/or checking the supply pressure and burner pressure, you must fill (5 "filling") the appliance. Caution before starting up for the first time or after conversion, y...

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    Instruction manual ch 31 is reading off and adjusting 1. Isolate the appliance from the mains power (10.3 "isolating the appliance from the mains") . 2. To check the supply pressure, test nipple (6) is used. The manifold test nipple (8) is used for measuring the burner pressure. Sealing screws are l...

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    Installation 32 instruction manual ch 3 is adjusting the pressure 1. Remove the cap (2) from the burner pressure regulator. 2. Depending on the correction required, correct the burner pressure by turning adjustment screw (3): - adjustment screw anticlockwise: burner pressure decreases. - adjustment ...

  • Page 33: Conversion to A

    Instruction manual ch 33 is 4 conversion to a different gas category caution the conversion may only by carried out by a competent person. If the appliance has to operate on a different family of gases (liquid petroleum gas or natural gas) or other gas category, other than that for which the applian...

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    Conversion to a different gas category 34 instruction manual ch 4 is 4.1 conversion to a different gas category 1. Isolate the appliance from the power supply (10.3 "isolating the appliance from the mains") . 2. Shut off the gas supply. Caution the burner may be hot. 3. Unscrew the cover plate (1) f...

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    Instruction manual ch 35 is legend unused numbers are not applicable 4. Burner pressure controller 5. Blank plate 6. Supply pressure nipple 7. Gas control 8. Manifold test nipple 9. Sealing screw 10. Burner pressure adjustment screw gas control for ch.

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    Conversion to a different gas category 36 instruction manual ch 4 is.

  • Page 37: Filling

    Instruction manual ch 37 gis 5 filling installation diagram legend unused numbers are not applicable 1. Pressure reducing valve (mandatory) 3. T&p valve (mandatory) 4. Stop valve (recommended) 5. Non-return valve (mandatory) 6. Circulation pump (optional) 7. Top to bottom circulation pump (optional)...

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    Filling 38 instruction manual ch 5 gis 5.1 filling unvented installations to fill the water heater, 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 dra...

  • Page 39: Draining

    Instruction manual ch 39 gis 6 draining installation diagram legend unused numbers are not applicable 1. Pressure reducing valve (mandatory) 3. T&p valve (mandatory) 4. Stop valve (recommended) 5. Non-return valve (mandatory) 6. Circulation pump (optional) 7. Top to bottom circulation pump (optional...

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    Draining 40 instruction manual ch 6 gis 6.1 draining unvented installations some service activities require the water heater to be drained. The procedure is as follows: 1. Shut down the appliance by setting the on/off switch on the control panel to position 0. 2. Isolate the water heater from the po...

  • Page 41: The Control Panel

    Instruction manual ch 41 gis 7 the control panel 7.1 introduction topics covered in this chapter, in sequence: • control panel • explanation of icons • on/off switch • control thermostat • weekly timer circuit ; • flue gas thermostat reset button . 7.2 control panel this figure shows the control pan...

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    The control panel 42 instruction manual ch 7 gis 7.6 weekly timer circuit optionally, you can use the week timer to program when the appliance must fulfil demand. Set the on/off switch to the 'ii' position to activate the weekly timer circuit. Weekly timer the weekly disk (2) of the timer (1) is div...

  • Page 43: Status of The Water

    Instruction manual ch 43 gis 8 status of the water heater 8.1 introduction topics covered in this chapter, in sequence: • operating modes ; • power anode status ; • error conditions . 8.2 operating modes when running, the appliance has three basic operating modes, namely: • isolated in this mode the...

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    Status of the water heater 44 instruction manual ch 8 gis.

  • Page 45: Starting The Water

    Instruction manual ch 45 gis 9 starting the water heater 9.1 introduction topics covered in this chapter, in sequence: • starting the appliance . • the appliance's heating cycle . 9.2 starting the appliance start the water heater as follows: 1. Fill the water heater (5 "filling") . 2. Open (3.5 "ins...

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    Starting the water heater 46 instruction manual ch 9 gis.

  • Page 47: Shutting Down

    Instruction manual ch 47 gis 10 shutting down 10.1 introduction you can: • shutting the appliance down for a brief period ("off" mode) • isolating the appliance from the mains • shutting the appliance down for a long period . 10.2 shutting the appliance down for a brief period ("off" mode) to shut d...

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    Shutting down 48 instruction manual ch 10 gis.

  • Page 49: Errors

    Instruction manual ch 49 gis 11 errors 11.1 introduction this chapter covers the following errors: • gas smell • water leakage • explosive ignition. • poor flame profile. • power anode. • no hot water • insufficient hot water.

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    50 in stru ctio n man ual ch 11.2 troubleshooting table for general errors warning maintenance may only be performed by a qualified service and maintenance engineer. General faults and failures feature cause measure comment gas smell gas leak warning close the main gas valve at once. Warning do not ...

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    Inst ruction manual c h 51 11.3 troubleshooting table - 'no hot water' warning maintenance may only be performed by a qualified service and maintenance engineer. No hot water power anode if the error cannot be rectified, contact your installation engineer • indicator lamp is red • anodes not making ...

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    52 in stru ctio n man ual ch 11.4 ch troubleshooting table - 'insufficient hot water' warning maintenance may only be performed by a qualified service and maintenance engineer. Insufficient hot water feature cause measure comment insufficient hot water water temperature setting (t set ) is too low 1...

  • Page 53: Performing

    Instruction manual ch 53 s 12 performing maintenance 12.1 introduction caution 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 f...

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    Performing maintenance 54 instruction manual ch 12 s 3. Unscrew the screws from the lid on top of the appliance. 4. Remove the lid from the appliance, including the draught diverter. 5. Remove the sealing ring from the appliance. 6. Loosen the anodes using suitable tools. 7. Check the anodes, and if...

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    Instruction manual ch 55 s 3. Undo the bolts. 4. Remove the lid, the gasket and the o-ring. 5. Inspect the tank and remove the loose scale deposits and contamination. 6. If the scale cannot be removed by hand, descale the appliance with a descaling agent. Contact the supplier/manufacturer for advice...

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    Performing maintenance 56 instruction manual ch 12 s 12.5 finalising maintenance to finalise the maintenance, carry out the following steps: 1. Fill the appliance (5 "filling") . 2. Start the appliance up (9 "starting the water heater").

  • Page 57: Warranty (Certificate)

    Instruction manual ch 57 gis 13 warranty (certificate) 13.1 general warranty if within 1 (one) year of the invoice date or commissioning date of a water heater supplied by lochinvar ltd, following verification, and at the sole discretion of lochinvar ltd, an assembly or part (with exclusion of the t...

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    Warranty (certificate) 58 instruction manual ch 13 gis occurred. Where anodes are covered with particles they should be cleaned; for reference, when new, the anode has a diameter of 21 mm. When power anodes are used, it is important to ensure that they continue to work properly. 13.4 exclusions the ...

  • Page 59: Electrical Diagram

    Instruction manual ch 59 is 14 electrical diagram 14.1 introduction this chapter shows the electrical diagram(s) and accompanying legend..

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    Electrical diagram 60 instruction manual ch 14 is 1 = brown, 2 = blue, 3 = yellow/green, 4 = black, 5 = white 0305906 r0

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    Instruction manual ch 61 is terminal strip connections: earth n neutral l phase l 1 phase input of thermal reflux safeguard l 2 phase input of controller components: a on/off switch b control thermostat c high-limit thermostat d safety thermostat e gas control f eye terminal (for earthing to the jac...

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    Electrical diagram 62 instruction manual ch 14 is.

  • Page 63: Declaration of

    Instruction manual ch 63 is 15 declaration of conformity commercial gas fired storage water heater ch 100, ch 155, ch 200, ch 300, ch 400, ch 500, ch 600 gas appliance directive - 90/396/ec low voltage directive - 2006/95/ec emc directive - 2004/108/ec standards used: - en89: 1999 - en50165: 1997 st...

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    Declaration of conformity 64 instruction manual ch 15 is.

  • Page 65: Index

    Instruction manual ch 65 index a ambient conditions 18 ambient temperature 18 b burner pressure 30 c connecting the circulation pipe 25, 26 connecting the cold water side 24, 25 connecting the hot water side 24 control thermostat 41 conversion to a different gas category 33 d document contents 9 dra...

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    0310 570 1.0 uk index instruction manual ch.