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INSTALLATION

2.1

ATER

EGULATIONS

2.2

UILDING

EGULATIONS

2.3

OW THE

PPLIANCE

ORKS

These regulations (byelaws in Scotland) ensure a good supply of

wholesome water, and that only approved materials, pipes and fittings are

used to convey water.

These are a statutory document and take priority over all other regulations

and recommendations. The installation of an unvented hot water storage

cylinder is classified as a "Controlled Service" and Regulation G3 applies. To

meet the requirements of the Regulation, installation of an unvented system

should be undertaken by a "competent installer".

All installations of unvented hot water storage systems having a capacity of

more than 15 litres should be notified to the relevant Local Authority by

means of building notice or by the submission of full plans. It is important to

note that it is a criminal offense to install an unvented hot water storage

system without notifying the Local Authority.

The immersion heater(s) are controlled through a thermostat which senses

the water temperature. The operating temperature can be pre-set by

adjusting the spindle in the head of the thermostat. In addition to the

thermostat there is a thermal cut-out incorporated if the thermostat fails and

the water temperature rises too high. Once the cut-out operates it can only

be re-set manually after the fault has been rectified.

Indirect models have dual thermal controls. In addition to the above there is

a separate cylinder thermostat and thermal cut-out for controlling the indirect

circuit. Again the thermal cut-out operates if the cylinder thermostat fails, by

disconnecting the live feed (call for hot water) from the programmer.

High Capacity 500 litre models have magnesium anodes provided to prevent

corrosion of the water cylinder tank. Wall-hung units have a single

magnesium anode. The Contract and Comfort Floor-standing models utilise

the ProTech anti-corrosion system (electronic anode).

The factory fitted temperature & pressure relief valve at the top of the

cylinder is a safety device to back-up the thermostat(s) and thermal cut-

out(s). It works by sensing an excess in water temperature or pressure and

releasing the hot water into a discharge tundish and drain.

The cylinder will only work in the vertical position. The inlet pipe needs to

deliver cold water to the bottom of the tank. When water is heated it

expands. To accommodate this increase in volume an expansion vessel is

provided. A cold water combination valve is also provided in two pieces,

loose jointed for ease of installation. These comprise a combined line

strainer/pressure reducing valve and core non-return valve/expansion relief

valve.

The strainer prevents any debris entering the other controls. The pressure

reducer ensures the correct operation of the expansion vessel, and prevents

any damage to the control valves through too great a pressure.

The non-return valve ensures the water expansion is forced into the

expansion vessel and prevents contamination of the mains cold water

supply. The expansion relief valve will discharge expanded water to the

discharge tundish if the expansion vessel fails.