BOILERMATE BOILERMATE - Gledhill Spare Parts

2.0 INSTALLATION2.3 COMMISSIONINGOpen the incoming stop valve and fill the domestic mains cold and hot watersystems.Fill the whole of the primary heating system with potable water through thefeed and expansion cistern.Check the water level in the feed and expansion cistern and adjust the ballvalveif necessary.Check the whole of the primary heating and domestic hot and cold distributionsystems for leaks.It is essential that all systems function properly for optimum performance.To achieve this, the primary system should be commissioned in accordance withgood practice and generally in accordance with the requirements of BS 6798,BS 5449 and BS 7593.Full details of the requirements are given in PAS 33:1999 under Section 10Commissioning.ModelVolume to be added to the system (litres)Corrosion inhibitor agentSentinel X100Fernox MB1BM125 1¼ 1¼BM145 1½ 1½BM185 2 2BM210 2¼ 2¼BM225 2½ 2½When using either cleansing or corrosioninhibitor chemical, the manufacturersinstructions must be followed.Cleansing the Primary SystemWhen determining the quantity of cleanserrequired, be sure to allow for the increasedvolume of water in the primary circuit dueto the thermal store.In most cases the quantities shown oppositewill be adequate for a typical 3/4 bedroomproperty.Primary Water System TreatmentAlthough the BoilerMate 2000 has no specialwater treatment requirements, the radiatorsand other parts of the circuit will benefitfrom the application of a scale and corrosioninhibitor such as Sentinel X100 or a Protectorsuch as Fernox MB1.When determining the quantity of inhibitorrequired, be sure to allow for the increasedvolume of water in the primary circuit due tothe thermal store - see section 1.2 TechnicalData for volumes.In most cases the quantities shown oppositewill be suitable for a typical 3/4 bed property.POWERFLUSHING/CLEANING OF THE HEATINGSYSTEMModelVolume to be added to the system (litres)Cleansing agentSentinel X300Fernox SuperflocBM125 1½ 1½BM145 1½ 1½BM185 2 2BM210 2¼ 2¼BM225 2½ 2½Page 27If it is proposed to ‘powerflush’ the heatingsystem we would recommend that theBoilerMate appliance is isolated from theheating system being cleaned. Failure to dothis could seriously damage the appliance.When carrying out the work always complyfully with the manufacturers instructions forthe powerflushing equipment being used.If in any doubt please consult our TechnicalHelpline.BOILERMATE 2000