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APPENDIX ‘A’ TO INSTALLER’S GUIDE
INFORMATION RELATING TO PROPANE FIRING
NOTE!
LPG FUELS - IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT, ON LPG INSTALLATIONS, GAS DETECTION EQUIP-
MENT BE FITTED. THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE POSITIONED NEAR THE BOILER AND AT LOW LEVEL.
IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT THAT THE SPACE HOUSING THE BOILER IS ADEQUATELY VENTILATED AT HIGH
AND LOW LEVEL. REFER TO MAIN INSTALLER’S GUIDE.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The operation of the Purewell range of boilers on LPG-
Propane (3
rd
family)I
3P
is similar to that on Natural Gas
(2
nd
family)I
2H
and the design and installation details
described in the main body of the installer’s guide
should be followed. There are however, differences
in the construction and setting of the propane-fired
boiler which is as follows: -
a) The main gas injectors (located in the gas manifold)
are replaced with those detailed the
Performance and General Data Information table
below.
b) The nominal gas inlet pressure for propane should
be 37mbar.
c) Relevant labels are replaced to indicate the
appropriate gas for which the boiler is set up to fire.
The following tables and paragraphs, using the same
numbering system as the main installer’s guide,
highlight the different values and procedures to be
used when firing propane, and should be used in
conjunction with the Main Installer’s Guide.
Performance and General Data Information
11.5 BOILER CHECKS PRIOR TO LIGHTING
Ensure that the gas supply is connected but turned to
the ‘OFF’ position. Remove the cover on the low gas
pressure switch and connect a multi-meter across
terminals ‘C & NO’ - to measure circuit continuity.
Connect a manometer suitable for 50mbar to the
pressure tapping on the switch body and gradually
turn ‘ON’ the gas supply. The switch should operate
at approximately 20mbar - noted on the multi-meter.
Turn ‘OFF’ the gas supply and undo the pressure test
point on the gas valve inlet and allow the gas pressure
to fall. The switch should operate at approximately
20mbar - noted on the multi-meter.
11.5.1 Gas Pressure Adjustment
After approximately 30 minutes of normal firing,
connecting a manometer to test point on the manifold
should check the manifold gas pressure. Minor
adjustments to the appliance governor may be
necessary to correct for site gas pressure conditions.
NOTE:
The above is a first order check. Final setting
must be made using a gas meter.