A.O. Smith BFC - 80, BFC -100 Water-side maintenance Introduction, Checking the anodes

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17.Check the drain pipes from the discharge points of all valves and remove any lime buildup that may be present.

18.Drain the appliance (see Draining).

15.3Water-side maintenance

15.3.1Introduction

The following steps must be carried out on the water side:

1.Checking the anodes.

2.Descaling and cleaning the tank.

3.Cleaning condensation water discharge.

15.3.2Checking the anodes

Timely replacement of the anodes extends the service life of the appliance. The appliance's anodes must be replaced as soon as they are 60% or more consumed (take this into consideration when determining the maintenance frequency).

15.3.3Descaling and cleaning the tank

Scale and lime buildup prevent effective conduction of the heat to the water. Periodic cleaning and descaling prevents buildup of these deposits. This increases the service life of the appliance, and also improves the heating process.

Take the rate of scale formation into account when deciding on maintenance frequency. Scale formation depends on the local water composition, the water consumption and the water temperature setting. A water temperature setting of maximum 60°C is recommended for prevention of excessive scale buildup.

To guarantee a good, watertight seal around the cleaning opening, replace the gasket, washers, bolts and, if necessary, the lid with new parts before reassembly (see the figure). A special set is obtainable from the supplier/manufacturer.

To simplify descaling and cleaning of the tank, the appliance is equipped with two cleaning openings.

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1.Remove the cover plate (1) on the outer jacket (see the figure).

2.Undo the bolts.

3.Remove the cover and the gasket.

4.Inspect the tank and remove the loose scale deposits and contamination.

5.If the scale cannot be removed by hand, then the appliance will need to be descaled using a descaling agent. Contact the supplier for advice on the preferred descaling agent.

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Contents 100 Your installer Trademarks Read this manual carefullyLiability More informationGis Table of contents Troubleshooting Service programMaintenance frequency Performing maintenanceAppendices Table of contents About the appliance IntroductionWhat to do if you smell gas Regulations Symbol Target group Target groups Maintenance Forms of notationIntroduction Document Overview of thisChapter Target groups Description Gis General working principle of the appliance Working principle of the applianceAppliances heating cycle Protection for the appliance Water temperature protection TheGas valveWorking principle of the appliance Pressure switch Water temperature protectionGas valve 4 FanUnvented installation Safety of the installationVented installation Flame probePackaging InstallationEnvironmental ConditionsMaximum floor load Air humidity and ambient temperatureWater composition Working clearancesTechnical specifications Dimensions of the appliance Dimen Description BFC Sion General and electrical specificationsUnit BFC Description II2H3P Unit BFC Natural gas Gas dataInstallation diagram Cold water side Water connections, VentedHot water side Circulation pipeWater connections, Unvented Air supply and flue Introduction Gas connectionRequirements for flue gas discharge materials C43 B23 C33 C13 C53 Practical example of concentric flue gas discharge Concentric connectionsType of appliance Description Appliance Diameter Maximum length Number BendsAppliance with concentric flue gas discharge material SpecificationsSubject Description Concentric wall flue terminal specifications C13Practical example of parallel flue gas discharge Parallel connectionsElectrical connection Preparation Connecting the mains voltagePreparation Isolating transformer Connecting the mains voltage10.2 Preparation Connecting an extra on mode switch Tank on Connecting a program-controlled pumpConnecting an extra error signal Alarm OUT Checking the supply pressure and burner pressure11.1 Procedure to check pressuresGas data 11.3 Adjusting the pressureFinalising Finish off 3.11.4 FinalisingConversion to a different gas category Orifice assemblyStart 9 Starting and running the appliance Conversion to a different gas categoryFilling Installation diagramFilling vented installations Filling unvented installationsFilling the appliance FillingDraining Draining Min Gis Control panel Electronic controller ON/OFF switchControls Meaning of iconsControl panel PC connectionStatus of the appliance Operating modes Error conditions Service conditionOperating modes Manual 13 Troubleshooting Error conditionsStatus of the appliance Menu 11 Main menu chapterManual 14 Maintenance frequency Service conditionGis Starting and running Open 3.5 Installation diagram the manual gas valveAppliances heating cycle Starting and running Appliances heating cycleStarting and running Shutting down Shut the appliance down for a brief period OFF modeElectrically isolating the appliance Shutting the appliance down for a long periodShutting down Setting water temperature during on mode Switching on the on modeMain menu Notational convention for menu-related instructionsStarting and stopping the week program Week program setting the switch- on timeChanging the appliances standard week program Main menuWeek program setting the water temperature Week program setting the switch- off timeWeek program setting the program- controlled pump Adding times to a week programDeleting times from a week program Pump 11.6.4 Week program setting the program-controlled pumpExtra period Setting the switch-on timeProgramming an extra period Setting menu language SettingsDisplaying appliance specifications Setting day and timeRelevant display appears Setting the hysteresis Service programDisplaying the error history Setting the service interval Switching the pump on or offSetting the display contrast Setting the display backlight timeGeneral errors TroubleshootingDisplayed errors Symptom Cause Solution Remark Gas smell Troubleshooting table for general errorsDisplay is off Start the appliance up 9 Starting and runningExplosive ignition Symptom Cause Solution Remark Water leakageHot water supply Insufficient or absentDisplayed errors S13 blocking error Code + Description Cause Solution Remark S12 blocking errorS14 blocking error S15 blocking errorCode + Description Cause Solution Remark F02 lock out error Check the values 2.4.5 Pressure switch Code + Description Cause Solution RemarkReplaced Maintenance 15.2 Preparation for maintenance. If there is Code + Description Cause Solution Remark F03 lock out errorAppliance FlueF05 lock out error Code + Description Cause Solution Remark F04 lock out errorF07 lock out error Code + Description Cause Solution Remark F06 lock out errorF08 lock out error F09 lock out errorF11 blocking error Code + Description Cause Solution Remark F10 lock out errorC03 blocking error Code + Description Cause Solution Remark C02 lock out errorC04 blocking error Selected applianceE03 lock-out error Code + Description Cause Solution Remark E01 blocking errorE04 lock-out error Interval Maintenance frequencyMaintenance frequency Introduction Preparation for maintenance Performing maintenancePerforming maintenance Descaling and cleaning the tank Water-side maintenance IntroductionChecking the anodes Gas-side maintenance Finalizing maintenance Introduction Cleaning condensation water dischargeClean the burners Clean the orifices16.1 General warranty Warranty certificate16.2 Tank warranty Conditions for Installation and useWarranty certificate Week program card AppendicesAppendices BFC Electrical DiagramTerminal Block Connections Appendices Period Week program cardTset Pump Example PeriodPage Index Index 0308

BFC - 80, BFC -100 specifications

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