Ariston 41-116-01 Flue Connections, Air Release Points, Mains Water Feed Central Heating, Filling

2.9Flue Connections

Air Release Points:

These must be fitted at all high points where air naturally collects and must be sited to facilitate complete filling of the system.

The appliance has an integral sealed expansion vessel to accommodate the increase of water value when the system is heated.

It can accept up to 7 l (1.5 gal) of expansion water. If the heating circuit has an unusually high water content, calculate the total expansion and add an additional sealed expansion vessel with adequate capacity.

Mains Water Feed - Central Heating:

There must be no direct connection to the mains water supply even through a non-return valve, without the approval of the Local Water Authority.

Filling:

A temporary method for initially filling the system and replacing lost water during servicing and initial filling (in accordance with Water Supply Byelaw 14), is provided as an intergal part of the connection kit (see fig. 2.5). The flexible hose must be removed once the system has been filled. The D.H.W. inlet valve on the connection kit has two postions, one for winter and one for the summer. This enables the flow-rate through the appliance to be adjusted so that a sensible D.H.W. temperature may be achieved throughout the year.

Domestic Water

The domestic water must be in accordance with the relevant recommendation of BS 5546:1990. Copper tubing to BS EN 1057:1996 is recommended for water carrying pipe work and must be used for pipe work carrying drinking water.

Residual Head of the Boiler

27/30 kW

23 kW

Flue System

The provision for satisfactory flue termination must be made as described in BS 5440-1.

The appliance must be installed so that the flue terminal is exposed to outdoor air. The terminal must not discharge into another room or space such as an outhouse or lean-to.

It is important that the position of the terminal allows a free passage of air across it at all times.

The terminal should be located with due regard for the damage or discolouration that might occur on buildings in the vicinity.

In cold or humid weather water vapour may condense on leaving the flue terminal.

The effect of such “steaming” must be considered.

If the terminal is less than 2 metres above a balcony, above ground or above a flat roof to which people have access, then a suitable terminal guard must be fitted. When ordering a terminal guard, quote the appliance model number.

10 B004