Baxi Potterton Gold FSB 30 HE manual ‘C’ ‘D’ ‘B’, ‘A’, Yes

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CONDENSATE PUMP

 

Lights

 

On Off On

Reset boiler

Condensate pump over level

and add approx. 1 litre

tap water to the condensate

switch activated - pump

reservoir level too high

system via the flue or

resulting in ignition lockout.

sample point

 

17.0Fault Finding

Lights

* * On

Condensate pump level switch

activated for longer than 3 minutes - boiler locks out.

Boiler will try to relight 4 times

in 5 minutes.

Does the

NO

Mechanical fault

pump motor run as

 

on float, linkage or switch.

the condensate level

 

Mechanical

fault on pump

rises ?

 

or impellor.

NO

5Vdc at A ?

No - replace PCB

 

 

 

5Vdc at B ? No - check wiring.

 

 

 

240V across C & D ?

 

 

 

No - replace level

 

 

 

switch

YES

YES

 

 

 

 

 

If fault cannot be rectified

 

replace level switch or

 

pump assembly.

 

 

 

As the pump motor runs

NO

Condensate pump

 

does the condensate flow to

 

outlet back check valve

 

drain ?

 

blocked or seized shut.

YES

Go to diagram for

connections to check

NO

Condensate pipe

 

blocked or kinked, or outlet

 

blocked or frozen

 

at drain.

YES

Is motor

resistance across C & D

approx. 40 ohms ? No - replace pump assembly

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If fault cannot be rectified

 

 

 

 

 

 

replace pump assembly.

 

 

 

Is

NO

 

 

 

 

Condensate pipe

condensate flow

 

rate at least 1.8 l/min and run

 

 

 

 

has high resistance - too long

time less than 3

 

 

 

or restricted, head greater than

 

 

 

3 metres.

minutes ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rectify fault, replacing or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

re - routing pipe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

if necessary.

Does

NO

 

 

 

 

Mechanical fault on

pump motor stop

 

 

 

float, linkage or level switch.

as level in reservoir

 

 

 

After 3 mins boiler

falls ?

 

 

 

will lock out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If fault cannot be rectified

Operation correct

 

 

 

 

 

replace level switch or

 

 

 

 

pump assembly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rectify fault, replacing pipe

if necessary.

NO

Pump motor or

 

impellor worn - replace

 

pump assembly

 

Condensate Pump Assembly

Condensate

 

Condensate Pump

Condensate

Level Switch

Motor

Over-Level Switch

 

 

 

 

 

N

L

 

 

 

 

gy

‘C’ ‘D’

‘B’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

gy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCB

‘A’

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Contents FSB 30 HE Potterton Gold FSB 30 HE No 592 Natural GasScheme Members only Installer Notification GuidelinesGas Safety Installation & Use Regulations Important Installation, Commissioning, Service & RepairLegislation Codes of Practice, most recent version should be usedContents Introduction DescriptionImportant Information Position of Optional Integral Timer Wiring Flow Temperature Thermistor RedGeneral Layout Layout Figs , 4, 5Boiler Operation Boiler OperationAll TRVs Shut Down ? Minute Anti-cycle Technical Data CAT I 2HIpxx Dimensions and Fixings System Details Water Circulating SystemsTreatment of Water Circulating Systems Low Head Installation PipeworkAir Vents System Controls & Wiring Sealed Systems Fig Site Requirements LocationCompartment Gas Supply Clearances Figs &16Electrical Supply 5mm Min 500mm Min For Servicing Purposes 390mmCondensate Disposal Condensate Drain GeneralSink Site Requirement± 10 from vertical Blockage or restriction of the pipe into the drainMIN FlueHorizontal Flue System Examples Flue OptionsHorizontal Flue Systems This bend is equivalent to 0.5 metreTwin & Vertical Flue Systems Vertical Flue System Examples Twin PipeTotal equivalent length 17.2 + 34.4 = 51.6 metresCDS Flue AccessoriesFlue Group B Flue Group PFor Vertical Flues For Vertical Flue Systems For Twin Flue SystemsFor Twin Flues For Roof Terminals Flue DimensionsTerminal Guard Fig Flue Deflector aPlume Displacement Kit P.D.K Plume DisplacementDetermining Permissible Lengths P.D.K General Fitting Notes P.D.K Min metres Min .3 metresThis section of the flue Must be horizontal Fig. H Installation Flue Inner Flue Support Bracket Fitting the Standard FluePoints Inner Flue Support Bracket Flue Elbow Gasket Flue TrimConnection Making the Condensate DrainMaking The Electrical Connections Cable Clamp Way Terminal BlockIntegral Programmer Electrical Schematic Wiring DiagramGreen/Yellow Fuse 3.15 ATPCB Illustrated Wiring DiagramCommissioning the Boiler Commissioning the BoilerPriming the Condensate Pump Check the Operational Working Gas Inlet Pressure Completion 13.2 ‘Benchmark’ ChecklistFitting The Case Panels & Facia HandoverAnnual Servicing Servicing the BoilerAir Box Door Panel Spark Sleeve Annual Servicing InspectionEarth Combustion Box Door Panel InsulationCracks/damage. Clean with a soft brush Pipe may be removed to increase accessLock Nut Service Drain Plug Central Insulation Panel To it FigFlow Temperature Thermistor and Safety Thermostat Fig Changing ComponentsChanging Components & Preparation Clip Condensate Pump Complete aDrain the boiler see .1 paragraph 2 Check operation of the pump See SectionChanging Components Spark and Sensing Electrodes Fig Gas Valve Fig Injector Pipe FigCondensate Trap Fig Securing Nut Sensor Leads Condensate Trap Lock NutHeat Exchanger Manifold Assembly Heat ExchangerCombustion Box Door Panel Burner Support Bracket Burner Securing Screws Short Parts List Short Parts ListKey Description Fault Finding 240V at B ? 240V at a ?240V at C ? 240V at D ?Viewed from Wire Entry end Replace Flow Switch Wires from inline Connector to PCB faultySystem full of water ? Pump running ?Rectify wiring Wiring from PCBReplace PCB Way Connector Lead from PCB to Gas Valve faulty Is there Gas at gas valve inlet ?Lights On Off Replace Stat Replace fan Lights Rectify wiring Viewed from Wire Entry end ‘C’ ‘D’ ‘B’ ‘A’YES Condensing Boilers only Service Record Brooks House, Coventry Road, Warwick. CV34 4LL Comp No 6/11 Potterton

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