Technical data

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ALPHA700
23.0 initial
lighting
The initial lighting should be carried out by a competent engineer.
Follow closely the specific instructions supplied by the burner manufacturer.
a) Ensure electrical supply to the boiler and the ON/OFF switch on the control panel are OFF.
b) Ensure fuel and water supplies are turned ON and check for soundness the fuel carrying components
of the burner.
c) Make initial pre-settings to burner in accordance with the burner manufacturers instructions.
d) Turn ON power supply.
e) Turn up control thermostats and ensure that any ancillary controls are calling for heat.
f) Switch ON the ON/OFF switch on the boiler control panel and the burner should now ignite.
24.0 adjustment
and safety checks
final commissioning checks and settings
a) Check for soundness of all fuel carrying components of the burner.
b) Make final adjustments/settings of the burner in accordance with the burner manufacturers
instructions. Ensure the burner flame does not impinge on the combustion chamber walls and is will
distributed in the combustion chamber.
c) Carry out flue gas analysis/efficiency checks and make any trimming adjustments of the burner
manufacturers instructions. Ensure that all checks and adjustments are made after burner has been
operating for at least 5 minutes.
d) When the combustion is properly set, turn OFF the ON/OFF switch and remove all test
instruments.
Replace all test points.
Turn ON the ON/OFF switch and check all test points for soundness.
e) Check that there is no leakage of products of combustion from the flue joints.
f) Allow water to warm up and check all test points for soundness.
g) Check operation of boiler high limit thermostat by holding in test button on control panel.
h) Ensure burner goes to “lockout” by turning off fuel supply.
i) Check system for water soundness and then whilst still hot, turn off system and rapidly drain. Clean
any filters/strainers. The system should then be refilled and water treatment added.
Vent system and clear air locks. Re-set controls and re-fire boiler. Examine system for water
soundness.
j) Instruct user on the safe and efficient use of the boiler and controls and hand over all instructions.
k) Advise the user on any frost precautions.
l) Advise the user, that for continued efficient and safe operation of the boiler it is important that
adequate regular servicing is carried out and water treatment is maintained.