FireBird Silver Series User Manual

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COMMISSIONING
Boiler check:
u Baffles should be checked as they may have been
disturbed during transport.
u Check that the condensate trap is fitted securely, primed
with water and piped out into a suitable drain. It is easier
to check the trap when the boiler door is removed.
u The boiler door should be refitted, complete with
graphite seal and then tightened.
Flue check:
u The flue must be fitted correctly, with a fall back to the
boiler. Note: internal fall of 2.5˚ within the flue.
u For concentric balanced flue:
- the cone supplied should be inserted in to the end
oftheflue;
- the wall plate should be fitted with an opening
  forairundertheflue;
- check that the flue guard is fitted.
u When installing a Silverpac or a Slimline Silverpac, the
90˚ bend should be fitted pointing up.
Please refer to the burner manual for the following
sections:
u Boiler set-up.
u Burner settings.
u Flue gas analysis and fine tuning of burner.
HANDING OVER
The householder should receive:
• Aclearandconcisedemonstrationoftheboiler
operation and any system controls.
• Thismanual,theburnermanufacturer’smanual
and any other instructions.
• OFTECformsCD10andCD11.
• TheBoilerPassport.
The householder should be advised to:
• Servicetheboilerannuallyandtoensurethatthe
service records in the Boiler Passport are completed.
• Readthetermsandconditionsofwarranty.
• Keepallboilerdocumentationinasafeplace.
A commissioning record should be completed
and a copy retained by the Engineer.
This can be found in the Boiler Passport.
COMMISSIONING
u It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that
the boiler is properly commissioned when first used.
u The boiler should be commissioned by a competent,
qualified engineer, preferably OFTEC registered and
familiar with Firebird products.
u The installation certificate and the commissioning
certificate within the Boiler Passport should be
completed and posted to Firebird within 28 days
of installation (this can also be done online on the
Firebird website). A copy should be retained by the
commissioning engineer.
u The system should be checked thoroughly.
CHECKLIST FOR INSTALLING AND
COMMISSIONING A FIREBIRD BOILER
Pre-installation check:
u Is the following documentation included with the
boiler, installation manual, boiler passport, burner
manufacturer’s manual?
u Is the base on which the boiler is to be installed solid?
u Allow sufficient room for future servicing of the boiler.
Where does the flue terminate:
u Make sure there is no window, door or fence within 1
metre of the flue-terminal.
u If the flue terminates in a corner or into an allyway,
re-circulation of the combustion gases in the air intake
could occur. A plume dispersal may be required or
an alternative flue arrangement might be available.
Contact the Firebird technical department for advise.
u The appropriate class 1 flue must be used with a
conventional flue installation. Contact Firebird if unsure.
Power supply:
u Is a timed, permanent, power supply available, via a
fused spur with a 230V 50Hz mains electrical supply and
a 5A fuse?
Oil supply:
u The burner is set for 28 Second Class C2 fuel.
u A 15 micron oil filter should be placed in line with an
isolating valve prior to entry to the burner.
u There must be a remote sensing fire valve.
u Verify that the oil tank has been installed correctly as
per building standards.

FireBird Silver Series Specifications

General

Brand	FireBird
Model	Silver Series
Category	Boiler
Language	English