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Ariston microGENUS 23 MFFI - User Manual

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Servicing
Instructions
Type C Boilers
G.C.N: 47-116-14
47-116-15
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WITH THE END-USER
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Overview

This document provides comprehensive servicing instructions for the Ariston Micro Genus Type C Boilers, specifically models with G.C.N. 47-116-14 and 47-116-15. It is intended for competent persons performing annual maintenance and repair, and should be left with the end-user for reference. The manual outlines procedures for gaining general access to the boiler's internal components, accessing the combustion chamber, servicing and removing the gas valve, accessing the water circuit, and interacting with the control system. Additionally, it includes a detailed fault-finding guide, electrical diagrams, and a short spare parts list to assist with troubleshooting and repairs.

Function Description:

The Ariston Micro Genus Type C Boilers are designed to provide central heating and domestic hot water. These boilers are equipped with various components that work in conjunction to ensure efficient and safe operation. The core function involves igniting gas to heat water, which is then circulated through the heating system or supplied as hot water for domestic use. The boiler incorporates a sealed combustion chamber, a main heat exchanger, a fan for flue gas extraction, and a gas valve to regulate gas flow and pressure. The water circuit includes a D.H.W. (secondary) exchanger for hot water production, a safety valve, an automatic air vent, a main circuit flow switch, a pump for water circulation, a pressure gauge, and an expansion vessel to manage system pressure. Control is managed by a Printed Circuit Board (P.C.B.) which interacts with various sensors, including heating and D.H.W. temperature sensors (N.T.C.), an overheat thermostat, and a divertor valve actuator to manage water flow.

Usage Features:

While this manual focuses on servicing, understanding the usage features is crucial for effective maintenance. The boiler's operation is controlled via an On/Off button and a "summer/winter" switch, allowing users to select the desired mode of operation. The heating thermostat knob adjusts the heating circuit power. For domestic hot water, the boiler activates when a hot water tap is turned on, and the flow rate influences the main burner's operation. The boiler also includes an electronic anti-frost device, which activates if the heating temperature drops below 5°C, protecting the system from freezing. The control panel, which can be lowered for servicing, provides access to these user-facing controls. The fault-finding guide in the manual helps diagnose issues that might arise during normal operation, such as the pump not running, the "no water" L.E.D. illuminating, or the fan not running, guiding the service person to the root cause.

Maintenance Features:

The manual provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for various maintenance and replacement tasks. Before any servicing, it is imperative to isolate both gas and electrical supplies and ensure the boiler is cool. A combustion analysis should be performed before and after servicing using the flue sampling point. Preliminary electrical system checks (polarity, earth continuity, resistance to earth, and short circuit) are also required after servicing to ensure safety.

General access involves:

  • Removing the front panel: Loosening screws, rotating the control panel downwards and then fully horizontally, and lifting the front panel.
  • Removing the sealed chamber frontal cover: Removing screws and lifting the cover from locating pins.
  • Removing the side panels: Removing screws, pulling the panel away, and lifting it off.

Accessing the combustion chamber involves:

  • Removing the combustion cover: Removing screws and lifting the cover.
  • Removing the burner and jets: Removing screws, the burner, and then the jets using a No. 7 socket spanner. Replacement is in reverse order.
  • Removing the electrodes: Disconnecting the rubber gasket and the cable from the P.C.B., then removing the screw and sliding the electrode downward. Careful centering and correct cable connection are emphasized during replacement.
  • Removing the main heat exchanger: Draining the boiler, releasing the overheat thermostat sensor, releasing connection nuts from flow and return pipes, and pulling the exchanger straight out.

Servicing and removal of the gas valve includes:

  • Setting gas pressures: Checking supply pressure, fitting a pressure gauge to the gas valve, adjusting the modureg nut for maximum power, and adjusting a screw for minimum power. Specific pressure values for natural gas, butane, and propane are provided in a table.
  • Setting maximum heating circuit power: Adjusting the right-hand potentiometer on the P.C.B.
  • Setting pressure for soft ignition: Adjusting the left-hand potentiometer during the ignition sequence.
  • Removing the spark generator: Disconnecting ignition leads and removing the screw.
  • Removing the gas valve: Disconnecting cables, releasing the top nut, and removing screws from the bottom pipe.

Accessing the water circuit requires draining the boiler and involves:

  • Removing the D.H.W. (secondary) exchanger: Removing screws, pushing the exchanger towards the rear, lifting, and removing it from the front. O-ring condition must be checked during replacement.
  • Removing the safety valve: Loosening and unscrewing a nut.
  • Removing the automatic air vent: Unscrewing and removing the valve top.
  • Removing the main circuit flow switch: Removing the cable and screws.
  • Removing the pump: Removing U-clips, retaining clips, releasing nuts, and removing pipes and screws.
  • Removing the pressure gauge: Removing a U-clip and pushing the gauge through the control panel.
  • Removing the expansion vessel: Loosening nuts and removing the gas pipe and back nut.
  • Removing the overheat thermostat: Disconnecting electrical connections and releasing the securing clip.
  • Removing the heating temperature sensor (N.T.C.) and D.H.W. temperature sensor (N.T.C.): Pulling off electrical connectors and unscrewing the sensor probes.
  • Removing the divertor valve actuator: Unplugging the electrical connector and releasing the retaining clip.
  • Removing the D.H.W. flow switch: Unplugging the electrical connector and releasing the retaining clip.

Accessing the control system involves:

  • Checking the fuses: Removing the inspection cover and the fuses.
  • Removing the time clock: Unplugging electrical connections and removing screws.
  • Removing the P.C.B.: Isolating electricity, removing the inspection cover, unplugging all electrical connections, removing screws, separating the facia panel, and removing the P.C.B.

The fault-finding guide uses flow-charts to systematically diagnose issues based on symptoms like power L.E.D. status, pump operation, "no water" L.E.D. illumination, fan operation, air pressure switch activation, flue discharge, burner ignition, and boiler safety shutdown. This structured approach helps service personnel efficiently identify the faulty component. Electrical diagrams provide a visual representation of the boiler's wiring, aiding in electrical troubleshooting. The spare parts list, categorized by key number and G.C. part number, facilitates easy identification and ordering of replacement components.

Ariston microGENUS 23 MFFI Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelmicroGENUS 23 MFFI
MountingWall-mounted
Fuel TypeNatural Gas
Output23 kW
DHW Output23 kW
Efficiency ClassA
ERP RatingA
Max working pressure3 bar
Flow rate at 35°C ΔT9.8 l/min
NOx emissionsClass 5
IgnitionElectronic
Warranty2 years
ControlDigital

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