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andrews RFF190 - User Manual

andrews RFF190
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NATURAL GAS
FIRED STORAGE
WATER HEATERS
Models RFF190
RFF280
‘B’ Series
INSTALLATION
GUIDE,
OPERATION
AND SERVICE
MANUAL
THIS MANUAL MUST BE KEPT WITH THE APPLIANCE
June 2004 Part No. E515
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Summary

General and Safety Information

General Heater Information

Overview of the heater's design for natural gas and the necessity of qualified installation for safety and efficiency.

Relevant British Standards and Codes

Lists relevant British Standards and Codes of Practice applicable to the installation and safety of the water heater.

Health and Safety Regulations Compliance

Highlights manufacturers' duties and user responsibilities for safe operation and health precautions.

Legionellae Resistance and Prevention

Details the water heater's resistance to Legionellae bacteria based on experimental findings and temperature control.

Technical Data

Appliance Dimensions and Clearances

Provides detailed physical dimensions and clearance requirements for RFF190 and RFF280 models.

Installation

Installation Legal Requirements and Standards

Stresses the legal requirement for installation by a qualified person and lists applicable standards.

Heater Location and Service Clearances

Specifies suitable and unsuitable locations, including essential clearances for installation and servicing.

Flue System Planning and Installation

Offers guidance on planning flue routes, avoiding condensate traps, and siting terminals.

Flue Fitting Instructions for RFF Models

Step-by-step instructions for fitting flue components for RFF190 and RFF280 models.

Air Supply and Ventilation Requirements

Details permanent air vent requirements for installation in rooms or compartments, including vent areas.

Ventilation, Safety Systems, and Hazards

Covers mechanical ventilation, gas shut-off safety systems, and potential hazards from halogenated compounds.

Water Quality, Scale, and Anode Protection

Explains scale formation, anode protection, and provides water treatment recommendations for hard water areas.

General Water Connection Guidelines

Covers general considerations for water connections, including the Hydrojet system.

Hydrojet System Operation Details

Explains the operation of the Hydrojet Total Performance System for improved water flow and reduced sediment.

Vented System Water Connections

Outlines requirements for supplying the heater from a cold water feed cistern and open vent pipe.

Unvented System Water Connections

Details requirements for unvented hot water storage systems, including pressure limits and kits.

Gas Connection Installation Procedure

Specifies natural gas supply installation, jointing, and pressure testing requirements.

Electrical Supply and Wiring Requirements

Details mains electricity connection, isolation methods, wiring regulations, and fuse rating.

Commissioning

Burner Lighting Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for safely lighting the water heater burner.

Burner Shut-off Procedure and Guidelines

Procedures for shutting down the burner and guidance on when to turn the heater off completely.

User Safety Precautions and Warnings

Essential safety precautions for lighting, gas leaks, and preventing scalding hazards.

Operation

Checking and Adjusting Main Burner Pressure

Procedure for checking and adjusting the main burner gas pressure for optimal performance.

Servicing

Burner Assembly Cleaning and Servicing

Annual cleaning and inspection procedure for the burner assembly and its components.

Gas Control Valve Service and Flueway Cleaning

Instructions for servicing the gas control valve, including flueway cleaning.

Magnesium Anode Inspection and Replacement

Details the function, inspection, and replacement of the sacrificial anode for corrosion protection.

Descaling Procedure and Safety Precautions

Provides safety guidelines and the procedure for descaling the water heater to remove limescale.

Fault Finding

Ignition and Pilot Fault Diagnosis

Lists common ignition issues like no pilot, no spark, and continuous ignition with causes and actions.

Flue Fan and Heater Lighting Faults

Addresses issues with the flue fan not running or the heater failing to light with lockout alarm.

Main Burner Outage Fault Diagnosis

Identifies causes for main burner outages at periodic intervals, such as ventilation or pressure issues.

Water Temperature Faults and Solutions

Covers issues related to water temperature being too high or too low, with troubleshooting steps.

Hot Water Supply and Dripping Faults

Addresses insufficient hot water and water dripping from the heater base, including condensation.

Rumbling Noise Fault Diagnosis

Explains that rumbling noise is likely due to scale formation and requires descaling and treatment.

Parts List RFF190 & RFF280

andrews RFF190 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brandandrews
ModelRFF190
CategoryWater Heater
LanguageEnglish

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