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BENCHMARK

BENCHMARK

This Commissioning Checklist is to be completed in full by the competent person who commissioned the storage system as a means of 

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.

MAINS PRESSURE HOT WATER STORAGE SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST

Customer name:

Telephone number:

Address:
Cylinder Make and Model
Cylinder Serial Number
Commissioned by (PRINT NAME):

Registered Operative ID Number

Company name:

Telephone number:

Company address:

Commissioning date:

To be completed by the customer on receipt of a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate*:
Building Regulations Notification Number (if applicable)

ALL SYSTEMS PRIMARY SETTINGS 

(indirect heating only)

Is the primary circuit a sealed or open vented system?

Sealed

Open

What is the maximum primary flow temperature?

°C

ALL SYSTEMS

What is the incoming static cold water pressure at the inlet to the system?

bar

Has a strainer been cleaned of installation debris (if fitted)?

Yes

No

Is the installation in a hard water area (above 200ppm)?

Yes

No

If yes, has a water scale reducer been fitted?

Yes

No

What type of scale reducer has been fitted?
What is the hot water thermostat set temperature?

°C

What is the maximum hot water flow rate at set thermostat temperature (measured at high flow outlet)?

I/min

Time and temperature controls have been fitted in compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations?

Yes

Type of control system (if applicable)

Y Plan

S Plan

Other

Is the cylinder solar (or other renewable) compatible?

Yes

No

What is the hot water temperature at the nearest outlet?

°C

All appropriate pipes have been insulated up to 1 metre or the point where they become concealed

Yes

UNVENTED SYSTEMS ONLY

Where is the pressure reducing valve situated (if fitted)?
What is the pressure reducing valve setting?

bar

Has a combined temperature and pressure relief valve and expansion valve been fitted and discharge tested?

Yes

No

The tundish and discharge pipework have been connected and terminated to Part G of the Building Regulations

Yes

Are all energy sources fitted with a cut out device?

Yes

No

Has the expansion vessel or internal air space been checked?

Yes

No

THERMAL STORES ONLY

What store temperature is achievable?

°C

What is the maximum hot water temperature?

°C

ALL INSTALLATIONS

The hot water system complies with the appropriate Building Regulations

Yes

The system has been installed and commissioned in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

Yes

The system controls have been demonstrated to and understood by the customer

Yes

The manufacturer’s literature, including Benchmark Checklist and Service Record, has been explained and left with the customer

Yes

Commissioning Engineer’s Signature
Customer’s Signature
(To confirm satisfactory demonstration and receipt of manufacturer’s literature)

* All installations in England and Wales must be notified to Local Authority Building Control (LABC) either directly or through a 

Competent Persons Scheme. A Building Regulations Compliance Certificate will then be issued to the customer.

© Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC)

www.centralheating.co.uk

It is recommended that your hot water system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Record is completed.
Service Provider

Before completing the appropriate Service Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturer’s instructions.

SERVICE RECORD

SERVICE 01

Date:

Engineer name:
Company name:
Telephone No:
Comments:

Signature

SERVICE 03

Date:

Engineer name:
Company name:
Telephone No:
Comments:

Signature

SERVICE 05

Date:

Engineer name:
Company name:
Telephone No:
Comments:

Signature

SERVICE 07

Date:

Engineer name:
Company name:
Telephone No:
Comments:

Signature

SERVICE 09

Date:

Engineer name:
Company name:
Telephone No:
Comments:

Signature

SERVICE 02

Date:

Engineer name:
Company name:
Telephone No:
Comments:

Signature

SERVICE 04

Date:

Engineer name:
Company name:
Telephone No:
Comments:

Signature

SERVICE 06

Date:

Engineer name:
Company name:
Telephone No:
Comments:

Signature

SERVICE 08

Date:

Engineer name:
Company name:
Telephone No:
Comments:

Signature

SERVICE 10

Date:

Engineer name:
Company name:
Telephone No:
Comments:

Signature

This Commissioning Checklist is to be completed in full by the competent person who commissioned the storage system as a means of 

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.

MAINS PRESSURE HOT WATER STORAGE SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST

Customer name:

Telephone number:

Address:
Cylinder Make and Model
Cylinder Serial Number
Commissioned by (PRINT NAME):

Registered Operative ID Number

Company name:

Telephone number:

Company address:

Commissioning date:

To be completed by the customer on receipt of a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate*:
Building Regulations Notification Number (if applicable)

ALL SYSTEMS PRIMARY SETTINGS 

(indirect heating only)

Is the primary circuit a sealed or open vented system?

Sealed

Open

What is the maximum primary flow temperature?

°C

ALL SYSTEMS

What is the incoming static cold water pressure at the inlet to the system?

bar

Has a strainer been cleaned of installation debris (if fitted)?

Yes

No

Is the installation in a hard water area (above 200ppm)?

Yes

No

If yes, has a water scale reducer been fitted?

Yes

No

What type of scale reducer has been fitted?
What is the hot water thermostat set temperature?

°C

What is the maximum hot water flow rate at set thermostat temperature (measured at high flow outlet)?

I/min

Time and temperature controls have been fitted in compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations?

Yes

Type of control system (if applicable)

Y Plan

S Plan

Other

Is the cylinder solar (or other renewable) compatible?

Yes

No

What is the hot water temperature at the nearest outlet?

°C

All appropriate pipes have been insulated up to 1 metre or the point where they become concealed

Yes

UNVENTED SYSTEMS ONLY

Where is the pressure reducing valve situated (if fitted)?
What is the pressure reducing valve setting?

bar

Has a combined temperature and pressure relief valve and expansion valve been fitted and discharge tested?

Yes

No

The tundish and discharge pipework have been connected and terminated to Part G of the Building Regulations

Yes

Are all energy sources fitted with a cut out device?

Yes

No

Has the expansion vessel or internal air space been checked?

Yes

No

THERMAL STORES ONLY

What store temperature is achievable?

°C

What is the maximum hot water temperature?

°C

ALL INSTALLATIONS

The hot water system complies with the appropriate Building Regulations

Yes

The system has been installed and commissioned in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

Yes

The system controls have been demonstrated to and understood by the customer

Yes

The manufacturer’s literature, including Benchmark Checklist and Service Record, has been explained and left with the customer

Yes

Commissioning Engineer’s Signature
Customer’s Signature
(To confirm satisfactory demonstration and receipt of manufacturer’s literature)

* All installations in England and Wales must be notified to Local Authority Building Control (LABC) either directly or through a 

Competent Persons Scheme. A Building Regulations Compliance Certificate will then be issued to the customer.

© Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC)

www.centralheating.co.uk

While this Checklist can be used for any installation covered by its description, only appliances manufactured by Scheme Members will 

be covered by the rules and requirements of the Benchmark Scheme.

Summary of Contents for Torrent Stainless OV

Page 1: ...WWW GLEDHILL NET ONE NAME EVERY SOLUTION TORRENT STAINLESS OPEN VENTED STAINLESS STEEL THERMAL STORE PROVIDING HEATING AND MAINS PRESSURE HOT WATER INSTRUCTION MANUAL DESIGN INSTALLATION SERVICING ...

Page 2: ...0Vac 50Hz TheTorrent Stainless comes complete with plate heat exchanger This has a very small volume of water held within it therefore any minimal expansion will be accomodated in the supply pipe Handling Before Installation The Torrent Stainless must be handled with care and stored the correct way up in a dry place Any manual handling lifting operations will need to comply with the requirements o...

Page 3: ...7 220 838 430 804 504 1365 n a 0 78 178 73 8 26 5 TST210OVSOL B 62 198 42 250 1494 550 285 n a n a 515 235 1015 537 220 1015 540 1071 611 1553 n a 1 27 208 83 7 26 5 TST250OVSOL C 74 236 47 295 1744 550 285 n a n a 515 235 1040 537 220 1040 540 1441 761 1803 n a 1 27 248 96 9 26 5 TST350OVSOL C 79 328 57 402 1765 630 285 n a n a 498 218 971 520 218 971 523 1446 676 1826 n a 1 27 345 129 9 26 5 Tor...

Page 4: ...d Fuel ControlThermostat 22mm Dual Pocket 22 Hot water supply 22mm Compression 23 Mains cold water supply 22mm Comp Torrent Stainless SP SOL Available Components and Tappings 1 Open Vent 22mm Compression 2 Cold Feed F E tank 22mm Compression 3 Immersion Heater 1 3 4 Female 4 Solar Coil Flow 22mm Compression 5 Solar Coil Return 22mm Compression 6 Control Thermostat Pocket 22mm Dual Pocket 7 Control...

Page 5: ...available when the local demand is at its maximum but the preferred range is between 2 and 3 0 bar If the incoming static mains pressure exceeds 5 0 bar at any point in the 24 hour cycle then a pressure limiting valve set at 3 0 bar should be fitted downstream of the stop tap where the cold supply enters the dwelling If a water meter is fitted in the service pipe it should have nominal rating to m...

Page 6: ...d by the installer must be sized correctly to enabletheexpansionoftheentiresystemvolume Thiswillincludethecentralheating store solid fuel and boiler circuit volumes See page 12 for guidance sizing the feed and expansion tank Water Treatment In all Torrent Stainless models the primary i e non potable water is stored and the domestichotwaterisheatedinstantaneouslybymeansofheatexchangers Therefore tr...

Page 7: ...thiscasenobypassvalve is required unlessTRV s are used on all radiators If the flow and return pipes between the boiler and the Torrent Stainless OV thermal store are dipped as illustrated in the schematic shown opposite then the boiler selected must be suitableforasealedheatingsystemi e itmustbe fitted with an overheat thermostat Automatic air vents should be fitted at appropriate places to vent ...

Page 8: ... Stainless SP please refer to page 19 for further information Where a sealed primary coil is used the thermal store is a hot water only thermal store If too much heat is taken out of store then hot water performancewillbelimited Thehotwaterpriority should be protected by use of an appropriate thermostat Heating can be taken from the SP thermal store to provide auxilliary heating to towel radiators...

Page 9: ... the store to provide shower or a bath to utilise the heat gained by the system from the previous day s solar energy input Alternatively showering or bathing in the evening will utilise the energy that has been stored during the day from the solar system Aswithanysystem hotwaterandspaceheatingshouldbeprogrammedaccording to house holder requirements However it is always good to remember that to gai...

Page 10: ...re raises When the temperature is above pipe thermostat 1 set point the contacts close signalling the normally closed valve to move open Once it is fully open it signals the normally open valve to motor there by closing it The thermal store now receives heat from the solid fuel boiler via gravity circulation If control stat 2 set point is exceeded then the power to the normally closed valve is cut...

Page 11: ...2 c c 230Vac 50HZ Mans supply L N Bottom store thermostat Top store Thermostat 2 Pole CO relay 230Vav coil NC NO NC NO L N Heat source Control supply C Common contact C Common C 1 Close on temperature rise NO normally open C 2 Close on temperature drop NC normally closed Figure 8 1 Example of twin thermostat control circuit wiring for thermal stores WA Specification for thermal stores 2010 Final v...

Page 12: ...sensors S1 and S2 In this case the mechanical overheat thermostat S3 shown in this diagram is not required and the solar pump is wired straight to the solar controller NOTE As part of system setup and commissioning it is important that this boiler hold off pipe thermostat be adjusted to find the best setting for each individual installation Failure to do so will give under performance of either th...

Page 13: ...which is wired directly to the solar controller same as sensors S1 and S2 In this case the mechanical overheat thermostat S3 shown in this diagram is not required and the solar pump is wired straight to the solar controller Normally Closed 2 Port Valve E N SL PL ML Pipe Thermostat 1 1 C 2 on off NOTE As part of system setup and commissioning it is important that this boiler hold off pipe thermosta...

Page 14: ...rom over heating by stopping the solar Pump at pre set temperature limit S1 S2 S3 E N R1 N R1 N L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Solar controller N L E 1 2 3 Normally Closed 2 Port Valve E N SL PL ML Pipe Thermostat 1 1 C 2 on off NOTE As part of system setup and commissioning it is important that this boiler hold off pipe thermostat be adjusted to find the best setting for each indivi...

Page 15: ...t the hot tap does not indicate that the TorrentStainlessisfull Checkthatthereiswaterinthefeedandexpansiontankbefore switching on the immersion heaters Dry firing the elements will cause premature failure which is not covered by our warranty Non Electric Torrent Stainless Models Opentheincomingstopvalveandfillthedomestichotwatersystem Foropenvented heating system fill the whole of the primary heat...

Page 16: ...ling prior to switching the electricity supply to the PWM controller PCB If there is no water in these pipes then there may be significant wear on the PWM pump This can be confirmed by Checking the thermal store pipework servicing valves are open Looseningtheconnectionpointsonthethermalstorepipeworkinasystematic manner and checking for water presence Confirming that the feed and expansion tank has...

Page 17: ...tion in this procedure is that the plumbing and water supply is working effectively If in doubt please confirm and refer to the end of this section for advice on specific components A multi meter a weir gauge and a thermometer will be required to confirm that all the components are working effectively The PWM controller PCB manufacturer suggests Fluke 87 TRUE RMS Multi meter as a suitable product ...

Page 18: ...on Sensor required a power supply 5 VDC Open a HW tap and set to a flow rate Measure and record the frequency across terminals 1 and 12 Compare the frequency measured with chart flow rate determination The reading should make sense taking measurement conditions into consideration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 10 2 3 4 5 6 J18 J20 J19 J3 J7...

Page 19: ...lure Pump restarts by itself after the fault has disappeared Under voltage U 160 V or Over voltage U 253 V Check voltage supply 195 V U 253 V Pump overheating temperature inside motor too high Check water and ambient temperature Over speed the pump rotor is driven by an external flow above the maximum allowed value Ensure that there is no other external flow other pump running on system Over curre...

Page 20: ...upply Electrically safe Components short circuited Wiring as per circuit diagram Pump LED on N Check cable connec on secure and resistance in cable Pump running LED is damaged pump replacement op onal OK Y Resolve N Electronics damaged replace pump LED Blinks red Y Y Check for blockage in pipework or pump housing N LED con nues to Blink red a er power reset Y Motor or Electronics damaged replace p...

Page 21: ...asier and should be in good health Persons below average build and strength may require more rest periods during the handling process Pregnant women should not carry out this operation Persons who are not in good health should seek medical advice prior to commencing any lifting or manual handling operation Residual risk Following the guidelines given above will reduce any risk to injury All person...

Page 22: ...Page 42 Page 43 NOTES NOTES ...

Page 23: ...se which are contained on the Invoice Forms and all Sales are now subject to these Conditions of Sale and Warranty terms only 2 PRICE Once an order or call off has been accepted the price will be held for three months but if delivery is extended beyond that period at the customer s request then we reserve the right to amend the price when necessary The company reviews its pricing annually to adjus...

Page 24: ...o Comments Signature SERVICE 07 Date Engineer name Company name Telephone No Comments Signature SERVICE 09 Date Engineer name Company name Telephone No Comments Signature SERVICE 02 Date Engineer name Company name Telephone No Comments Signature SERVICE 04 Date Engineer name Company name Telephone No Comments Signature SERVICE 06 Date Engineer name Company name Telephone No Comments Signature SERV...

Page 25: ...3 474412 OR WWW GLEDHILL SPARES NET Due to a programme of continuous improvement Gledhill Building Products reserve the right to modify products without prior notice It is advisable to check the product technical detail by using the latest design and installation manuals available from our technical support team or on our website It is an offence to copy or adapt this document without consent of t...

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