Ideal Boilers FF 350, Installation And Servicing

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 Classic FF - 

Propane Installation & Servicing

GENERAL

INTRODUCTION

The Classic FF350, FF360 and FF380 Propane is a range of
automatically fully controlled, wall mounted, balanced flue,
fanned gas boilers.

The heat exchanger is cast iron. The boiler casing is of white
enamelled mild steel.

The boiler casing has a removable controls pod containing a
drop-down door. The boiler thermostat is located behind the
drop- down door.

Note.
These boilers cannot be used on systems which
include gravity circulation.

If gravity circulation is required the Classic RS range of boilers
is suitable.

See Frame 1 for details of the correct boiler tappings to use.

The boilers are supplied with a standard flue kit suitable for rear
or side outlet applications from 114 mm (4 

1/2

") to 600 mm (23 

1/2

").

The boilers are suitable for connection to the following open
vented or sealed systems:

!

Fully pumped CH and indirect DHW

!

Pumped heating only.

!

Pumped indirect DHW only.

OPTIONAL EXTRA KITS

Downward Piping Kit

Programmer Kit.

Vertex Flue Kit.
For vertical flue connection on FF 360 and FF 380 only (to
a maximum primary flue length of 4m and a maximum
secondary flue length of 6m (FF360) and 7m (FF380)).

Roof Flue Kit.
For vertical flue connection (to a maximum of 3m).

90°

Flue Elbow Turret Kit

Sealed System Unit

. Fits on top of the appliance.

Extension ducts.

Up to 3 m (118").

Detailed recommendations are contained in the following British
Standard Codes of Practice:

BS.5482

Domestic butane and propane burning
appliances

BS.6891

Low pressure installation pipes.

BS.6798

Installation of gas fired hot water boilers of rated
input not exceeding 60 kW.

BS.5449

Forced circulation hot water systems.

BS.5546

Installation of gas hot water supplies for domestic
purposes (2nd and 3rd Family Gases).

BS.5440.1

Flues for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 60 kW.

BS.5440.2

Ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 60 kW.

BS.7593

Treatment of water in domestic hot water central
heating systems.

Health & Safety Document No. 635.

The Electricity at Work Regulations, 1989.

Manufacturer’s notes must NOT be taken in any way as
overriding statutory obligations.

IMPORTANT. These appliances are certificated by the British
Standards Institution for safety and performance. It is, therefore,
important that no external control devices, e.g. flue dampers,
economisers etc., are directly connected to these appliances -
unless covered by these ‘Installation and Servicing’ instructions
or otherwise recommended by Caradon Ideal Limited in writing. If
in doubt please enquire.

Any direct reconnection of a control device not approved by Caradon
Ideal Limited could invalidate the BSI Certification and the normal
appliance warranty. It could also infringe the Gas Safety Regulations
and the above regulations.

SAFE HANDLING OF SUBSTANCES

Care should be taken when handling the boiler insulation panels
which can cause irritation to the skin. No asbestos, mercury or
CFCs are included in any part of this boiler.

CURRENT GAS SAFETY (INSTALLATION AND USE)
REGULATIONS OR RULES IN FORCE.

The appliance is suitable only for installation in GB and IE and
should be installed in accordance with the rules in force.

In GB, the installation must be carried out by a CORGI
Registered Installer.  It must be carried out in accordance with
the relevant requirements of the:

•

Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations

•

The appropriate Building Regulations either The Building
Regulations, The Building Regulations (Scotland), Building
Regulations (northern Ireland).

•

The Water Fittings Regulations or Water byelaws in
Scotland.

•

The Current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.

Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be
made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice.

In IE, the installation must be carried out by a Competent
Person and installed in accordance with the current edition of
I.S.813 "Domestic Gas Installations", the current Building
Regulations and reference should be made to the current ETCI
rules for electrical installation.

LOCATION OF BOILER

The boiler must be installed on a flat and vertical  wall, capable
of adequately supporting the weight of the boiler and any
ancillary equipment.

The boiler may be fitted on a combustible wall and insulation
between the wall and the boiler is not necessary  - unless
required by the local authority. The boiler must not be fitted
outside.

Timber Framed Buildings

If the boiler is to be fitted in a timber framed building it should
be fitted in accordance with the Institute of Gas Engineering
document IG/UP/7:1998.

Bathrooms

This range of appliances is rated IP 1XB.

The boiler may be installed in any room or internal space, although
particular attention is drawn to the requirements of the current
I.E.E. (BS.7671) Wiring Regulations and, in Scotland, the
electrical provisions of the building regulations applicable in
Scotland with respect to the installation of the boiler in a room or
internal space containing a bath or shower.  For Ireland reference
should be made to the current ETCI rules for electrical
installations and I.S. 813: 2002.