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Alpha E-Tec Plus 28 User Manual

Alpha E-Tec Plus 28
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Installation and Servicing
Instructions
E-Tec Plus 28 and 33
Wall Mounted, Fan Assisted, Room Sealed,
Gas Fired, High Efficiency Condensing Combination Boiler
Nepicar House, London Road,
Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks,
Kent TN15 7RS
For Technical help or for Service call ...
ALPHA HELPLINE Tel: 0344 871 8764
website: www.alpha-innovation.co.uk
Set for use with Natural Gas
Leave these instructions with the User
These instructions have been carefully prepared but we reserve the right
to alter the specification at any time in the interest of product improvement.
© Alpha Therm Limited 2018.
Part No. 1.042373 rev. ST.003780/000
0918/D387
Alpha E-Tec Plus 28 G.C. No. 47 532 77
Alpha E-Tec Plus 33 G.C. No. 47 532 78

Table of Contents

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Alpha E-Tec Plus 28 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Boiler TypeCombi
MountingWall-mounted
ERP RatingA
DHW Output (kW)28
Efficiency (%)93
TypeCombi
Output28 kW
Efficiency93%
Warranty7 years
FuelNatural Gas

Summary

Benchmark Scheme

Code of Practice

Responsibilities for installation, commissioning and servicing of domestic heating products.

Standards of Work

Guidelines for competent installers regarding installation, commissioning, and servicing standards.

Customer Service

Installer responsibilities for customer interaction, handover, and post-installation support.

Benchmark Commissioning and Servicing Section

Requirements for boiler installation, commissioning, and annual servicing for guarantee.

1 Introduction

IMPORTANT

Crucial notes on warranty invalidation due to non-compliance with installation and commissioning instructions.

2 Safety Symbols

GENERIC HAZARD

Warning to follow indications to avoid hazard situations and harm to health.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD

Warning to follow indications regarding electrical components and hazards.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Lists essential personal protective equipment for safe operation.

3 Technical Data

3.1 TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE DATA - NATURAL GAS

Performance data including heat input, gas rate, CO2 levels, and pressures for Natural Gas.

3.2 TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE DATA - LPG

Performance data for LPG including heat input, gas rate, and CO2 levels.

3.3 Physical Data

3.5 Pump

3.6 Electrical Connections

3.8 Boiler Schematic

4 General Boiler Information

4.1 GAS SUPPLY

Requirements for gas supply, meter, and pipework testing.

4.2 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

Details on the boiler's electrical requirements, earthing, and supply connections.

4.4 FLUE SYSTEM

Installation requirements for flue systems, including components and lengths.

4.5 Flue Terminal Location

4.6 Boiler Location

4.7 Central Heating System

4.8 Filling the Central Heating System

4.9 Flushing the Heating System

4.10 Disposal of Condensate

4.11 Domestic Hot Water System

5 Installation

5.1 UNPACKING

Instructions for unpacking the boiler and its accessories.

5.2 CLEARANCES REQUIRED

Diagram showing required clearances around the boiler for installation and servicing.

5.3 PREPARE THE WALL

Steps for preparing the wall, marking, and drilling for boiler and flue installation.

5.4 Fit the Boiler

5.5 Connect the Pipework

5.6 Fit the Flue

5.7 Reducing the Flue

5.8 Extending the Flue

5.9 Fit Plume Management Components

5.10 Connect the Mains Supply

5.11 Fitting Boiler Controls

Easy-Stat RF receiver and Digital or Mechanical Clock installation

Open Therm type installation

External Sensor – Weather compensation feature

6 Commissioning

6.1 Fill the System

Step-by-step guide to filling the central heating system with water and venting air.

6.2 Boiler Controls

Diagram and explanation of the boiler's control panel buttons and indicators.

6.3 Test for Gas Tightness and Purge the Supply

Procedures for testing gas tightness and purging the gas supply.

6.4 Initial Lighting

Operation with Climatic control (Optional)

How to operate the boiler when an Alpha Climatic control is fitted.

Solar operating mode

Operation of the boiler when connected to a solar thermal system.

Operation with optional external sensor

How the boiler operates with an external weather compensation sensor.

6.5 Boiler Operation

Central Heating Mode

Details on boiler operation during central heating, including pump and fan cycles.

Domestic Hot Water Mode

Details on boiler operation for domestic hot water, including flow switch activation.

Frost Thermostat

Explanation of the built-in frost thermostat function and protection.

6.6 Checking the Combustion - Chimney Sweep Mode

6.7 Final Commissioning

6.9 User Information

6.10 Information Menu

6.11 Converting the Boiler to Operate on LPG

6.12 CO2 Set Up Procedure

6.13 Programming the PCB

7 Routine Servicing

General

Checks to be performed during routine servicing, including flue, combustion, and gas supply.

Competence to carry out the check of combustion performance

Requirements for engineers performing combustion analysis and interpretation.

Combustion check

Procedure for connecting a flue gas analyser and performing combustion checks.

7.1 Important Notes Prior to Servicing

7.2 Casing Removal

7.3 Prepare for Servicing

7.4 Cleaning the Electrodes, Burner and Fan

7.5 Cleaning the Heat Exchanger

7.6 Re-assemble the Boiler

8 Component Replacement

8.1 General Access

Steps to gain access to boiler components for replacement.

8.2 Draining the Boiler

Procedure for safely draining the boiler's heating and hot water circuits.

8.3 Ignition and Sensing Electrode

Procedure for replacing the ignition and sensing electrode assembly.

8.4 Main Burner

Procedure for replacing the main burner assembly.

8.5 Fan

Procedure for replacing the boiler's fan.

8.6 Flue Temperature Sensor

8.7 Fuse

8.8 PCB

8.9 Gas Valve

8.10 DHW Temperature Sensor

8.11 Condensate Trap

8.12 DHW Flow Switch

8.13 Primary Heat Exchanger

8.14 Pressure Gauge

8.15 Primary Temperature Sensors

8.16 Automatic Air Vent

8.17 Pump Head

8.18 Primary Pressure Switch

8.19 Safety Valve

8.20 DHW Heat Exchanger

8.21 Diverter Valve Motor

8.22 Diverter Valve Cartridge

8.23 Expansion Vessel

8.24 Combustion Chamber Insulation

9 Wiring Diagram

9.1 Illustrated Wiring Diagram

Detailed wiring diagram with component identification and colour codes.

10 Error Codes and Fault Finding

10.1 Carry Out Initial Fault Finding Checks

Initial checks to perform when a suspected functional fault occurs.

10.2 Error Codes and Fault Finding

Table of error codes, fault descriptions, and possible causes.

11 Short Parts List

12 Energy Classification

12.1 Technical Parameters for Mixed Boilers

Data tables for energy efficiency ratings of E-Tec Plus 28 and 33 boilers.

Gas Boiler System Commissioning Checklist

Service Record

9 Important Notes

BOILER LOCATION

Required clearances around the boiler for safe installation and operation.

FLUE TERMINAL

Instructions regarding flue terminal obstruction and normal vapour emission.

MAINS FAILURE

What happens during a mains power failure and how to reset controls.

SERVICING

Importance of routine annual servicing and contact information.

GAS LEAK

Procedure to follow in case of a gas leak, including emergency contact.

10 OPTIONAL BOILER CONTROLS (if fitted)

Information on available Alpha controls and compatibility with E-Tec Plus boilers.

5 Frost Protection

6 Condensate Drainage

7 Gas Safety Regulations

8 Benchmark Commissioning and Servicing

3 Heating and Hot Water Temperature

4 Fill and Pressurise the System

1 Introduction

2 Operating the Boiler

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