A.O. Smith BFC - 60, BFC - 30 Water connections, Unvented, Cold water side, Hot water side

Models: BFC - 30 BFC - 60

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3.6Water connections, Unvented

3.6.1

Installation

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Warning

The installation should be carried out by an authorised installation engineer, in compliance with general and local regulations (1.3 "Regulations").

Cold water side

See (A) in the installation diagram (3.5 "Installation diagram").

1.Fit an approved stop valve (4) on the cold water side as required by applicable regulations (1.3 "Regulations").

2.The maximum working pressure of the appliance is 8 bar. Because the pressure in the water pipe at times can exceed 8 bar, you must fit an approved pressure-reducing valve (1).

3.Fit a non-return valve (5) and an expansion vessel (16).

4.Fit an expansion valve (15) and connect the overflow side to an open wastewater pipe.

3.6.2Hot water side

See (B) in the installation diagram (3.5 "Installation diagram").

Note

Insulating long hot water pipes will prevent unnecessary energy loss.

1.Optional: fit a temperature gauge (12) so you can check the temperature of the tap water.

2.Fit the T&P valve (3).

3.Fit a stop valve (11) in the hot water outlet pipe for servicing.

3.6.3Circulation 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) of the correct capacity for the length and resistance of the circulation system.

2.Fit a non-return valve (5) behind the circulation pump to guarantee the direction of circulation.

3.Fit two stop valves for service purposes (4).

4.Connect the circulation pipe to the cold water supply pipe.

3.6.4Condensation drainage

1.Fit a sloping wastewater pipe to the siphon (13) for condensation drainage and connect this to the wastewater discharge in the boiler room.

Attention

All fittings behind the siphon must be condensation-resistant.

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A.O. Smith BFC - 60 Water connections, Unvented, Cold water side, Hot water side, Circulation pipe, Condensation drainage

BFC - 30, BFC - 60 specifications

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