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Vaillant ecoMAX pro 18 E Instructions For Use Installation And Servicing
Summary of ecoMAX pro 18 E
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To be left with the user instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro wall hung condensing boilers for traditional open vented systems gb 18 e 28 e.
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 2 table of contents page 1 list of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1 contents included with ecomax pro boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 3 table of contents page 15 servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 15.1 general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 15.2 spark electr...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 4 1.1 contents included with ecomax pro boiler ensure that all contents are included before commencing installation. Item quantity description 1 1 boiler 2 1 hanging bracket 3 1 flue connection adaptor 4 1 instruction booklet 5 2 guarantee ...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 5 2.1 general information thank you for choosing a vaillant boiler. The information given in this booklet will enable you to obtain the best performance from your boiler. The benchmark logbook should be completed by the installer and/or com...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 6 sheet metal parts this boiler contains metal parts (components) and care should be taken when handling and cleaning, with particular regard to edges. Sealed components under no circumstances must the user interfere with any sealed compone...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 7 2 introduction 3 operating the boiler 3.3 user controls slide the on / off control down to the i position to turn on the boiler. The operating indicator will illuminate (green) to show that the boiler is on. The temperature of the central...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 8 important notice: the boiler is supplied in one pack and the flue is supplied separately. This boiler is factory set for use on natural gas (g20), ecomax pro 28e only can be field adjusted for use on lpg (propane g31). Where no british st...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 9 fig 4.1 12623 12624 fig 4.2 4 general information.
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 10 4.5 electrical supply the boiler must be earthed. All system components shall be of an approved type and all wiring to current i.E.E. Wiring regulations. In ie reference should be made to the current edition of the etci rules. The boiler...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 11 5.3 pump the pump should be fitted on the flow pipe from the boiler and have isolating valves each side. A variable duty pump should be set to give a temperature difference of no greater than 20 °c between the flow and return, with the t...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 12 note: a higher initial design pressure requires a larger volume expansion vessel. The charge pressure must not be less than the static head of the system, that is, the height of the highest point of the system above the expansion vessel....
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 13 5.10 water treatment for optimum performance the boiler and its associated central heating system should be flushed in accordance with bs7593: 1992 using a cleanser. For advice on the application of system cleansers and inhibitors contac...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 14 7 flue note: vertical flues must not terminate within 600-mm of an openable window, air vent or any other ventilation opening. The flue assembly shall be so placed or shielded as to prevent ignition or damage to any part of the building....
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 15 7 flue 8 installation preparation 1) in addition, the terminal should not be nearer than 150mm to an opening in the building fabric formed for the purpose of accommodating a built-in element such as a window. 2) dimension b,c and d; thes...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 16 8 installation preparation 9 boiler fixing 8.3 rear flue exit mark the position of the air/flue duct and its circumference. 8.4 other flue options flue instructions for other flue systems such as vertical rsf flues, flues run to the side...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 17 10 gas, water and condensate connections 10.1 gas connection before connection check the supply of local gas. The gas supply can be connected from below, or through the wall at the rear of the boiler. Ensure the supply pipe is fully enga...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 18 11 flue preparation and installation 11.1 flue length all dimensions are in mm. To determine flue length, temporarily fit flue elbow to top of boiler. For rear or side flue, measure the distance from the outside wall to the butt joint of...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 19 11 flue preparation and installation 11.4 flue attachment to boiler lubricate the internal rubber seal of the flue outlet on the boiler with a suitable lubricant. Push and twist the flue adapter into position on top of the boiler and sec...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 20 12 electrical connections refit the terminal box to the underside of the boiler using the two retaining screws. 12.2 electrical connections – testing carry out preliminary electrical system checks as below; 1. Test insulation resistance ...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 21 13 commissioning note: during commissioning the overheat thermostat may trip before air is completely removed from the system. If this occurs the boiler can be reset by pushing the manual reset button on the over- heat thermostat (see fi...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 22 13 commissioning the boiler will then continue to fire until the user controls are satisfied. Note: after the first power up the firing sequence changes. After one minute stabilisation time the boiler will ramp slowly to full rate rather...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 23 14 conversion natural gas to lpg conversion (ecomax pro 28e only) the ecomax pro 28e is able to be field adjusted for use on lpg – propane g31 gas. To enable conversion the use of a combustion analyser is necessary. Important: after conv...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 24 14 conversion • again in screen ‘8’, set the appliance fan speed/burner to minimum by pressing the ‘-‘ key until ‘1’ (burner to pmin) is shown on the right hand side of the screen. Press the ‘mode’ button again. • check the co 2 value, w...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 25 15 servicing 15.1 general to ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of the boiler it is recommended that it is checked and serviced as necessary at regular intervals. The frequency of servicing will depend upon the particular ...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 26 15 servicing 15.3 burner refer to figs. 15.2, 15.3, 15.4 and 15.5. Isolate the gas supply at the gas service cock. Disconnect the gas supply at the union nut of the gas service cock. Note: do not disconnect at the gas valve. Remove the t...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 27 15 servicing 15.4 combustion chamber and heat exchanger refer to fig. 15.2. Remove loose debris from combustion chamber using a soft brush and vacuum cleaner. Carefully flush any remaining debris through the condensate trap (ensure the w...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 28 16 combustion analysis note: the boiler is fitted with a combustion analysis test point. A suitable combustion analyser can be connected to this point to establish the com- bustion performance of the boiler. It is not necessary to check ...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 29 16 combustion analysis 17 fault finding again in screen ‘8’, set the appliance fan speed/burner to minimum by pressing the ‘-‘ key until ‘1’ (burner to pmin) is shown on the right hand side of the screen. Press the ‘mode’ button again. *...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 30 17 fault finding no. Description comments 18e 28e action 1 central heating maximum output set minimum to maximum product output (kw) 18 28 adjustable 2 flue system pressure loss no function adjustable 3 minimum temperature for set minimu...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 31 17 fault finding 17.2 fault memory the fault memory stores details of the five most recent faults. To display the fault memory, proceed as follows; • with the interface in ‘normal’ mode, press and hold the ‘mode’ button ( ) for 10 second...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 32 17 fault finding 17.3 fault codes fault codes take priority over all other display functions in the event of a system fault occurring. Code description comment f1 ignition fault (lockout) no gas; insufficient gas; incorrect gas valve adj...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 33 17 fault finding (wiring diagram) fig. 17.3 17.4 fault finding 12452.
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 34 18 short spare parts fig. 18.1 key no. Part no. Description 1 190260 fan assembly 2 090750 spark electrode 3 091258 igniter unit 4 053574 gas control valve 5 101771 heating flow & return ntc (2) 6 101191 overheat stat 7 130837 main pcb 8...
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Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 35 19 boiler specification ecomax pro ecomax pro 18 e 28 e units maximum ch heat input (net) 18.9 28.6 kw ch heat output (80/60 °c) 5.0 - 18.3 5.3 - 28.2 kw ch heat output (50/30 °c) 5.3 - 20.0 5.7 - 30.6 kw sedbuk band a a sap seasonal eff...
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