Buffer Vessel Installation Instructions 60 litre 180 litre Buffer Vessel for heat pump systems www.glow-worm.co.
Guarantee Registration Thank you for installing a new Glow-worm appliance in your home. Glow-worm appliances are manufactured to the very highest standard so we are pleased to offer our customers a Comprehensive Guarantee. This product is guaranteed for 24 months from the date of installation or 30 months from the date of manufacture, whichever is the shorter, for parts and labour.
These instructions must be handed to the user on completion of the installation.
WARNINGS Metal Parts This buffer vessel contains metal parts (components) and care should be taken when handling and cleaning, with particular regard to edges. Sealed Components Under no circumstances must the user interfere with or adjust sealed parts. Important Information General Further documents apply in combination with this installation manual. We accept no liability for any damage caused by failure to observe these instructions.
Statutory Requirements Testing and Certification This buffer vessel is tested and certificated for safety and performance. It is, therefore, important that no alteration is made to the vessel, without permission, in writing, by Glowworm. Any alteration not approved by Glow-worm, could invalidate the certification, warranty and may also infringe the current issue of the statutory requirements.
1 Installation 1.1 Description The buffer vessel is fed with hot water from the heat source and is used as intermediate storage for hot water that can be used when required, by the heating circuit, see diagrams 1.1 and 1.2. The buffer vessel is made of steel and is provided with a with a mild steel outer casing . NOTE: The vessel is intended for use on central heating systems providing space heating.
1 Installation 60 Litre A = to heating installation B = from heating installation A = to heating installation B = from heating installation 15507 15506 Series connection Parallel connection Diagram 1.2 1.2 Site requirements IMPORTANT: To prevent frost damage to the buffer vessel and damage caused by escaping water, do not install the vessel in rooms that are liable to freezing.
2 Technical Data 2.1 Identification plate 2.4 Safety valves The identification plate is fitted on the side of the outer casing, please quote reference numbers when ordering spare parts NOTE: These buffers are fitted with pressure relief valves as standard, which are positioned within the casing and will have to be connected to a suitable drain point where the units are fitted indoors. 2.2 Buffer vessel The buffers are primarily intended for internal use.
3 Disposal 3.1 Disposal Both your Glow-worm buffer vessel and its associated packaging consist mainly of recyclable raw materials. The buffer vessel, nor any of its accessories, belong in the household waste. Make sure the old unit and any accessories are disposed of properly. The transport packaging will be disposed of by your installer.
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