Fitting The Flue | Baxi Potterton 30 HE guide

Fig. 34

Wall Thickness

Flue Elbow

(X)

Adaptor

Fig. 35

(X)

Wall Thickness

Fig. 36

10.0Installation

10.7Fitting The Flue

HORIZONTAL FLUE

1.The standard flue is suitable for lengths between 100mm minimum and 685mm maximum, as measured from the edge of the flue elbow outlet to the joint between the terminal and air duct (Fig. 34).

2.Locate the flue elbow on the adaptor at the top of the boiler. Set the elbow to the required orientation (Fig. 35).

NOTE: The flue elbow is angled at 91.5 degrees to ensure a fall back to the boiler.

3.Measure the distance from the outside wall face to the elbow. This dimension will be known as ‘X’ (Fig. 36).

4.To dimension ‘X’ add 50mm. This dimension to be known as ‘Y’.

IMPORTANT: Check all dimensions before cutting.

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Baxi Potterton 30 HE manual Fitting The Flue, Wall Thickness Flue Elbow Adaptor

30 HE specifications

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Contents

Installation & Service Instructions Contents Scheme Members only Installer Notification Guidelines Codes of Practice, most recent version should be used Important Installation, Commissioning, Service & RepairLegislation General Safe Manual HandlingPreparation Technique Description IntroductionOptional Extras Case Front Panel Control Box Data Badge 1211 30 31 32 General LayoutLayout Domestic Hot Water Mode Fig Central Heating Mode FigFrost Protection Mode Appliance Operation Performa 30 HE Technical Data Dimensions and Fixings Information System DetailsCentral Heating Circuit Bypass Pressure Relief Valve Fig System Filling and Pressurising Hard Water Areas Domestic Hot Water Circuit FigShowers Clearances Figs Site RequirementsLocation Electrical Supply Ventilation of CompartmentsGas Supply Condensate Drain External termination via internal Flue Plume Displacement KitBuilt-in element such as a window frame. See BS 5440 Pt Or Door Horizontal Flues Flue OptionsHorizontal Flue Systems This bend is equivalent to 1 metre Twin & Vertical Flue Systems Vertical Flues Twin PipeMetre for each 91.5 elbow Metre for each 45 elbow 1m extension 45bend 25m 91.5bend 5111079 Flue AccessoriesKey Accessory Size For Twin Flue Systems fit the adaptors as follows Flue Duct AdaptorAir duct adaptor For Roof Terminals Flue DimensionsFlue Trim Terminal Guard Fig Plume Displacement Kit b Plume DisplacementElbow/Plume Outlet Assembly Ring Bracket Metres 60Ø Exhaust Flue Pipe 60Ø Support Determining Permissible Lengths General Fitting Notes 30mmMin metres Flue Trim Spigot Screw Plume Outlet Elbow Initial Preparation InstallationFlushing Preparing The Boiler Condensate Drain see section Fitting The BoilerPressure Relief Valve Discharge Pipe Wall Plate Remove the sealing caps from the boiler connections Wall Thickness Flue Elbow Adaptor Fitting The Flue Vertical Flue WasteY Flue Inner Flue Support Bracket Flue Elbow Preliminary Electrical Checks Making The Electrical Connections Commissioning the Boiler Commissioning the Boiler Pressure Test Point Sealing Screw Checking the Burner Pressure Case Front Panel Facia Panel CompletionCompletion 13 .1 Annual Servicing Servicing the Boiler Annual Servicing Fan Figs Pressure Switch FigChanging Components Burner Fig 14.0 Changing ComponentsHeat Exchanger Fig Electrodes Fig Injectors FigInsulation Fig Reassemble in reverse order Safety Thermostat Fig Central Heating Temperature Sensor FigDHW Temperature Sensor Fig Gas Valve Fig Automatic Air Vent Fig Pump Head Only FigPump Complete Fig Condensate Trap Fig Pressure Gauge FigsExpansion Vessel Fig 14.19 P.C.B. Fig Selector Switch Fig Plate Heat Exchanger Fig Flow Regulator Figs Diverter Valve Assembly Flue Overheat Thermostat Fig Secondary Heat Exchanger Fig Control PCB Illustrated Wiring Diagram Fault Finding Diverter valve spindle Assembly faulty Microswitch terminalsDomestic Hot Water Follow operational sequence Turn selector to neon illuminated Replace pump PCB A4 connector terminals 3 Replace PCB Check wiring PCB A4 connector Replace selector Terminals 4PCB A2 connector, is Across terminals 5 Replace microswitch Turn selector switch PCB A1 connector has 230V ACTo ‘Reset’ position Gas at burner ON/OFF/RESET selector when turned to ‘Reset’ position Short Parts List Short Parts List131 154 GAS Boiler Commissioning Checklist Service Interval Record Potterton