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Vaillant ecoMAX pro 18E Instructions For Use Installation And Servicing

Summary of ecoMAX pro 18E

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.1 contents included wi...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 3 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 4 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 service record should be completed by the installer and...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 5 sealed components under no circumstances must the user interfere with any sealed component as this could result in a potentially dangerous situation arising. Electrical supply failure this boiler must be earthed. The boiler will not work ...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 6 3 operating the boiler fig 3.1 12622 3.1 sealed central heating systems only caution: a sealed water system must be filled and pressurised by a competent person. Only light the boiler when you are sure that the system and boiler have been...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 7 important notice: the boiler is supplied in one pack and the flue is supplied separately. The boiler is factory set for use on natural gas (g20). The ecomax pro 28e, only, can be field adjusted for use on lpg (propane g31). Where no briti...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 8 4 general information 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 effici...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 9 fig 4.1 12729 12740 fig 4.2 general information 4.

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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. External wiring must be correctly earthed, polarised and in accordance with the rel...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 11 5.1 boiler location note! This boiler is not suitable for outdoor installation. This boiler may be installed in any room, although particular attention is drawn to the installation of a boiler in a room containing a bath or shower where ...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 12 6.1 draining tap a draining tap must be provided at all the lowest points of the system, which will allow the entire system and hot water system to be drained. Draining taps shall be to the current issue of bs 2879. 6.2 safety valve a sa...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 13 6.5 inhibitor in the case of an existing installation, it is essential that prior to installing the new boiler the system is thoroughly flushed. For optimum performance after installation of a new system, the boiler and its associated ce...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 14 6.9.3 pressure gauge a pressure gauge with a set pointer and covering at least 0 to 4 bar (0 to 60 lb/in2) shall be fitted permanently to the system in a position where it can be seen when filling the system. 6.9.4 domestic hot water cyl...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 15 flue 7 7.2 flue termination the following details refer to both flue systems. A. The terminal must be positioned such that the products of combustion can disperse freely at all times. B. In certain weather conditions a plume of water vap...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 16 7 flue 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; these clearances may be reduced...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 17 8.1 unpacking of boiler stand the boiler carton upright. Cut and remove the securing straps and lift off the carton sleeve. Place aside the flue adaptor and connections pack until required. Note! Care should be taken not to scratch the w...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 18 coupling 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. See fig 10.1. And refer to ...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 19 electrical connections 11 11.2 electrical connections – testing carry out preliminary electrical system checks as below: 1. Test insulation resistance to earth of mains cable. 2. Test the earth continuity and short circuit of cables. 3. ...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 20 12 commissioning please ensure the “benchmark” service record is completed and left with the user. Note! During commissioning the overheat thermostat may trip before air is completely removed from the system. If this occurs the boiler ca...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 21 commissioning 12 12.4 initial lighting the lighting procedure of the boiler is fully automated. To prepare the boiler for initial lighting first ensure that all external controls are not calling for heat. With the front casing panel and ...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 22 12 commissioning 12.7 user controls and options the mains/reset switch is used to restart the boiler after a fault condition has occurred, i.E. Ignition failure. The user display (see section 3.3) allows the user to set the desired centr...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 23 conversion 13 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. Caution! After conver...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 24 13 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 co2 value, wh...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 25 always perform the following steps after completing any inspection tasks: • sealed system only. If necessary, refill the appliance with cold water up to a pressure of approx. 1.5 bar and bleed air from the entire heating system. • open t...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 26 14 servicing overview of the inspection and maintenance tasks activity column 1 column 2 1 check the air/ gas flue system and ensure it is not blocked, damaged and is fitted correctly. X 2 measure the gas rate during operation (see table...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 27 fig 14.1 12741 control panel service position securing screw (4 off) chassis front fig 14.2 12709 all routine servicing requirements can be achieved by the removal of the front panel, inner panel and chassis front only. Remove the two sc...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 28 14 servicing 14.4 spark electrode disconnect the ignition lead and earth lead from the igniter unit and two securing screws at the spark electrode. Withdraw the spark electrode carefully from the combustion chamber, see fig 14.4. Inspect...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 29 gas control valve fan combustion chamber front securing nuts (5 off) heat exchanger ignition lead combustion analyser test point flue adapter electrode connector burner door seal burner gas valve compact thermal module insulation fan sec...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 30 fig 14.9 12743 14 servicing fig 14.11 12712 13419 spigot bung (remove and discard) spigot adapter condense trap float screw 14.8 inner casing panel seal check refer to fig 14.11. Check the condition of the seal, replace as required. To r...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 31 combustion analysis 15 note! The boiler is fitted with a combustion analysis test point. A suitable combustion analyser can be connected to this point to establish the combustion performance of the boiler. Check co2 content, refer to tab...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 32 15 combustion analysis 16 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 33 fault finding 16 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 34 16 fault finding 16.3 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 35 fault finding (wiring diagram) 16 fig. 16.3 16.4 fault finding 12933.

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 36 17 short spare parts 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 256271 ma...

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 37 declaration of conformity 17.

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 38.

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    Instructions for use, installation and servicing ecomax pro 39.

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    0020005557_04 gb/08/2006 · subject to alteration.