gledhill PulsaCoil PCS 120, Design, Installation & Servicing Instructions

Page 1: ...n Installation Servicing Instructions Models covered in this manual PulsaCoil PCS 120 PulsaCoil PCS 150 PulsaCoil PCS 180 PulsaCoil PCS 220 PulsaCoil Stainless Hot water cylinder utilising off peak electric ...

Page 2: ...o our customers Quality is built into every Gledhill product and we hope you get satisfactory service from Gledhill If not please let us know Benchmarkplacesresponsibilitiesonbothmanufacturersandinstallers Thepurposeisto ensure that customers are provided with the correct equipment for their needs that it is installed commissionedandservicedinaccordancewiththemanufacturersinstructions by competent...

Page 3: ...otifiable to Building Control as part of the domestic water installations The PulsaCoil Stainless is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge unlesstheyhavebeengivensupervisionorinstructionconcerninguseoftheappliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that...

Page 4: ...he time of order for hardness levels between 200 and 300 ppm mg l Wherethewaterisveryhardie300ppm mg l andabovethe optionalpolyphosphate type inhibitor should be specified at the time of order However this will need to be fitted by the installer at a suitable point in the cold water supply to the appliance The printed circuit board incorporates the facility to automatically run the D H W Primary p...

Page 5: ... 2 3 2 3 2 4 Bathroom 1 or 1 1 2 En suite shower rooms 1 1 2 1 Standard Economy 7 tariff PCS120 PCS150 PCS180 PCS220 Economy 10 tariff PCS120 PCS120 PCS150 PCS180 Notes 1 Plastic top up cistern will be supplied separately 2 Theflowratesarebasedona35 Ctemperatureriseandassumethatrecommended pressures and adequate flow are available at the appliance The actual flow rate from the appliance is automat...

Page 6: ...ator 9 Screwed connection for a drain tap 10 Top up cistern complete with cold feed open vent pipework assembly is supplied separately 11 Store sensor Note Both immersion heaters are low watts density type with incaloy 825 sheaths and are specially manufactured to suit thermal stores It is recommended that any replacements should be obtained from Gledhill Spares The immersion heaters are fitted wi...

Page 7: ...cent to the appliance the width depth will need increasing to accommodate this Appliance Dimensions Model Height A Width B Depth C PCS120 1075 530 595 PCS150 1145 560 630 PCS180 1275 560 630 PCS220 1575 560 630 Minimum Cupboard Dimensions Model Height D Width E Depth F PCS120 1825 570 610 PCS150 1895 600 645 PCS180 2025 600 645 PCS220 2325 600 645 B E C PulsaCoil Stainless Top up cistern Top up ci...

Page 8: ... used All pipe positions are approximate and subject to a tolerance of 10mm in any direction Space will also be required for a 15mm cold water supply and a 22mm warning overflow pipe if the optional extra ball valve and overflow connector have been specified If a warning overflow pipe is NOT provided the F E Cistern should be filled from a temporary hose connection incorporating a double check val...

Page 9: ...he time of order for hardness levels between 200 and 300 ppm mg l Warning overflow pipe MCWS Safety open vent Shower Expansion cold feed Second dwelling Pressure limiting valve NOT REQUIRED at pressures below 5 bar unless any components have a lower maximum working pressure Double check valve NOT REQUIRED unless pipe supplies more than one dwelling a flow regulator recommended for better balance o...

Page 10: ... the manufacturer confirms that the design criteria of the new system is at least equivalent to the use of BS EN Standard copper pipework and fittings Taps Shower Fittings Aerated taps are recommended to prevent splashing Any type of shower mixing valve can be used as long as both the hot and cold supplies are mains fed However all mains pressure systems are subject to dynamicchangesparticularlywh...

Page 11: ...ill remain active until the next time the off peak becomes available unless switched off again manually The size of the appliance and the need to use the on peak boost facility is reduced if a better off peak tariff can be agreed with the electrical supply company see Model Selection Guide on page 5 Wiring The PulsaCoil With A Split Consumer Unit I e Separate On And Off Peak Supplies Historically ...

Page 12: ... meter In this caseasinglechannelclockwillneedtobefitted in the off peak supply to the PulsaCoil The off peak time clock will need to be synchronised with the tariff times set on the meter and be rated for at least 3kW at 230V Although the PulsaCoil Stainless appliance is primarily designed to operate with an off peak supply it will also operate quite successfully if it is only supplied with an on...

Page 13: ...perienced from the immersion heaters as the store approaches its design temperature Cupboardtemperatureswillnormallybeslightlyhigherthaninaconventionalsystem and the design of the cupboard and door will need to take this into account No ventilation is normally required to the cupboard The separate Top up cistern will need to be located on top of the appliance or at high level in the cupboard housi...

Page 14: ...INSTALLATION INSTALLATION N E L1 T1 C5 C4 C1 Store sensor S6 C2 CW inlet S3 C3 DHW outlet S4 To PHE modulating pump Grundfos UPR 15 50 Mains supply 230Vac 50Hz 500w Fuse rating 3A Anti scaling coil G1 G2 G3 G4 ...

Page 15: ...y the H S E The appliance can be moved using a sack truck on the rear face although care should be taken and the route should be even In apartment buildings containing a number of storeys we would recommend that the appliancesaremovedverticallyinamechanical lift If it is proposed to use a crane expert advice should be obtained regarding the need for slings lifting beams etc Beforeinstallationthesi...

Page 16: ...ins cold water D 22mm Domestic hot water E Drain tap connection Note The safety open vent and cold feed expansion must be connected to the top up cistern using the pipework assembly provided Do not alter or connect any pressure relief device to the vent pipe of this water heater All factory made joints should be checked after installation in case they have been loosened during transit The fittings...

Page 17: ...o install the top up cistern directly on top of the appliance If it is necessary to locate the cistern in the roof space or on a higher floor the cold feed open vent pipework assembly as supplied should be used to connect to the top up cistern and pipework site run by the installler to connect this to the appliance Obviously any pipework in the roof space and the feed and expansion cistern will ne...

Page 18: ... all systems function properly for optimum performance Toachievethistheflowratefromeachtapshouldbecheckedandasuitablenumberof taps run simultaneously to check the impact of this on the flow rate at individual taps We recommend that flow regulators are provided for each tap terminal fitting to ensure that the available flow is shared evenly See Appendix A for further details Commissioning the Pulsa...

Page 19: ... run facility can operate to prevent the pump sticking 9 DO ensure that the functioning and control of the system is explained to the occupant 10 DON T place any clothing or other combustible materials against or on top of this appliance The front panel should then be refitted Annual Servicing No annual servicing of the PulsaCoil Stainless is necessary However if required the operation of the cont...

Page 20: ...ate heat exchanger 24 Plate GT017 3 Pump isolating valve outlet 90 valve GT135 4 Pump isolating valve inlet GT133 5 Immersion heater 3kW SH003 6 Stat XB081 7 Main PCB controller XB103 8 Sensors GT198 9 Y strainer XB314 1 9 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 SERVICING SHORT PARTS LIST ...

Page 21: ...ipework and or tap washers and or washing machine valves Causes of Unsatisfactory Hot Water Service See table opposite Overflow from Feed and Expansion Cistern Check that the controlled level of water in the cistern is at the correct level Adjust if required and check the ballvalve is shutting off the water supply S6 On P Heater Off P Heater S4 S3 Sensors S3 DHW inlet sensor S4 DHW outlet sensor S...

Page 22: ... in Normal Standby Mode In the standard normal mode the 2 digit display indicates the status of the appliance inputs and outputs by switching on the appropriate segments of the display see page 24 for details Appliance Type Selection The PulsaCoil is fitted with an identity ID resistor which is read by the controller for comparison with the appliance type code set on the controller The two must ma...

Page 23: ...ler In each case there are 16 fault locations stored in date order with C0 being the latest and CF the first The most common fault codes are shown opposite Not all appliances use all the error codes available For further assistance please call the Gledhill Technical Helpline on 01253 474584 DHW pump on If flashing on its own system has locked out and needs a reset If flashing on its own the system...

Page 24: ...d Stourbridge West Midlands DY8 1PA TeLePHONe 01384 442611 FAX 01384 442612 water Savings water Related Costs Can Be Reduced By good Plumbing Practice TAPS MIXERS SHOWERS Unregulated 25 30 l m Regulated 10 12 l m Over 20 l m 5 6 or 8 l m 2 tap half open Fitted with regulator Unregulated 4 Fixing Options For taps Mixers 1 MK Range Combined Regulators Aerator forscrewingontoTaps Mixerswithinternal o...

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Page 26: ...the product Each appliance is supplied with a pallet which has been attached to the unit via the packaging The pallet will also allow for one or two persons to get a good hold e Taking the lead for team lifts As more than one person is required for these products ensure that one person is taking the lead This may be you so ensure that each person that is helping is made aware of the weight and of ...

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Page 28: ...mbination chloride sulphate Max 300 mg l in total 9 2 5 Whereappropriatetheunithasbeenregularlymaintainedasdetailedintheinstallationandserviceinstructions 9 2 6 Defects caused by corrosion or scale deposits are not covered by any Guarantee 9 2 7 Where we agree to rectify any defect we reserve the right to undertake the work on our own premises 9 2 8 We will not accept any labour charges associated...

Page 29: ... i the Purchaser shall hold the goods in a fiduciary capacity for us and shall store the same separately from any other goods in the Purchaser s possession and in a manner which enables them to be identified as our goods ii the Purchaser shall immediately return the goods to us should our authorised representative so request All the necessary incidents associated with a fiduciary relationship shal...

Page 30: ...ate will then be issued to the customer Heating and Hotwater Industry Council HHIC www centralheating co uk demonstrating compliance with the appropriate Building Regulations and then handed to the customer to keep for future reference Failure to install and commission this equipment to the manufacturer s instructions may invalidate the warranty but does not affect statutory rights Customer name T...

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Page 32: ... warranty period Gledhill Response Limited would be pleased to provide further customer support with a range of services including Low cost annual repair and maintenance contracts direct from Gledhill Annual servicing and safety checks Expert response to out of warranty breakdowns at fixed charges Please call 08445 679898 or visit www gledhill net for further details Gledhill Building Products Lim...