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Potterton Statesman 50/70L User Manual

Potterton Statesman 50/70L
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About the Boiler
This is a Floor Standing, Horizontally Fired, Automatic Pressure Jet Oil Boiler.
The boiler can be flued conventionaly or with a kit as a balanced flue.
This boiler is for use with Kerosine and for use in GB & IE.
This boiler can be converted for use with Gas Oil (CF only, not 45/50L).
About Safety
Installation must be in accordance with the Installation & Service Instructions and the rules in
force.
Leave these instructions with the user for use on future calls.
Statesman
45/50L, 50/70L,
70/90L, 90/110L
Installation & Service Instructions
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Potterton Statesman 50/70L Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelStatesman 50/70L
Central Heating Flow Temperature Range60-82°C
Gas TypeNatural Gas
TypeConventional boiler
Output20.5 kW
Hot Water Flow RateN/A (Indirect Cylinder Required)
Flue Size5 inch

Summary

Technical Data

Health & Safety Information for the Installer & Service Engineer

Information on hazardous substances, insulation, and seals for installers and service engineers.

Pre-Installation Requirements

Regulations and Standards

Details building regulations, British Standards, and other relevant regulations for installation.

Chimneys/Flues

Guidelines on chimney suitability, materials, capacity, height, and external flues.

Combustion & Ventilation Air for Open Flue Oil Fired Boilers

Requirements for air supply for combustion and ventilation in various room/compartment configurations.

Combustion & Ventilation Air for Balanced Flue Oil Fired Boilers

Air supply requirements for balanced flue boilers, including clearance considerations.

Clearances Required Around Balanced and Low Level Discharge Flues

Minimum distances required around balanced and low level discharge flues.

Oil Storage Tank & Supply Installations

Guidance on tank support, accommodation, types, and supply line installations.

Installation & Commissioning

Low Level Horizontal - Kits 1 & 2 With Extensions

Details on flue kits for low level horizontal installations with extensions.

Low Level Horizontal - Kits 7, 8 & 12 With Extensions

Details on flue kits for low level horizontal installations with extensions.

High Level Vertical - Kits 3, 4, 9 & 10 With Extensions

Details on flue kits for high level vertical installations with extensions.

High Level Horizontal - Kits 3, 7 & 8 With Extensions

Details on flue kits for high level horizontal installations with extensions.

Fitting a Conventional Flue

Steps for fitting a conventional flue, including bend usage and sealing.

Connecting the Electricity Supply

Guidelines for electrical connections, earthing, cable entry, and fusing.

Wiring Diagrams

Reference to wiring diagrams for external controls and the mains inlet plug.

Facia Door

Information about the plastic facia door on the control panel.

Fuel Pipes

Guidance on connecting flexible fuel hoses, filters, and pipework to the tank.

Standard Boiler With Typical Zone Valve

Wiring diagram for a standard boiler with a typical zone valve.

Standard Boiler With Typical Mid Position Valve

Wiring diagram for a standard boiler with a mid-position valve.

Retarders

Information on the number of retarders in different boiler models and their location.

Thermostats

Recommendations for thermostat phial placement in fully pumped and gravity circulation systems.

Inspection Hatch Shield

Details on the heat shield over the inspection hatch and its importance.

Commissioning

Burner

Step-by-step procedure for commissioning the burner, including checks and adjustments.

Boiler and system preparation

Steps for preparing the boiler and system, including flushing and inhibitor addition.

Completion of Commissioning

Advice for users on safe operation, servicing, and winterization.

Servicing & Maintenance

Servicing

Annual servicing recommendations, procedures for boiler and burner checks, and replacement of parts.

Maintenance

Advice on routine maintenance, including end-of-winter and end-of-summer tasks.

De-sludge the fuel tank(s)

Procedure for de-sludging fuel tanks, including sludge valve fitting.

Replace/clean cartridge in main filter

Guidance on replacing or cleaning the main filter cartridge.

Remove the burner

Instructions for removing and servicing the burner.

Clean the boiler

Steps for cleaning the boiler interior, including retarders and baffle plates.

Gaskets

Recommendation to replace gaskets when disturbed during servicing.

Check all thermostats

Procedure for checking thermostat operation and cleaning contacts.

Replacement of Parts

Safety precautions before replacing components like thermostats or the burner.

Replacement of Thermostats

Step-by-step guide for removing and fitting new thermostats.

Limit Thermostat

Procedure for removing and fitting a new limit thermostat.

Boiler Control Thermostat

Procedure for removing and fitting a new boiler control thermostat.

Fault Finding

Burner Does Not Start, Motor Does Not Run

Checklist of potential causes and actions for a burner that fails to start.

Burner Starts, No Flame Established, No Oil To Burner

Checklist of potential causes and actions when the burner starts but has no flame due to no oil.

Burner Starts, No Flame But Oil To Burner

Checklist of potential causes and actions when the burner starts but has no flame.

Burner Starts, Flame Established But Goes To Lock Out After 15 Seconds

Checklist of potential causes and actions when the burner locks out shortly after ignition.

Locks Out In Morning Only

Potential causes and actions for lockout occurring specifically in the morning.

Flame Established But Not Maintained

Checklist of potential causes and actions when the flame is established but not maintained.

Burner Runs But Smoke, and or Smell, and or Pulsation

Checklist of potential causes and actions for smoke, smell, or pulsation during burner operation.

Other Problems

Troubleshooting for various issues like tripping limit stats, noisy motors, or pump pressure oscillation.

Flue Kit Options

KIT 1 Horizontal Low Level Telescopic (Short Wall) 100 - 275mm

Details for Horizontal Low Level Telescopic Flue Kit 1.

KIT 2 Horizontal Low Level Telescopic 225-600mm

Details for Horizontal Low Level Telescopic Flue Kit 2.

KIT 3 Vertical High Level Riser Telescopic

Details for Vertical High Level Riser Telescopic Flue Kit 3.

KIT 4 Through Roof Terminal

Details for Flue Kit 4, a through roof terminal.

KIT 5 Horizontal and Vertical Flue Extension 950mm

Details for Flue Kit 5, a flue extension.

KIT 6 Horizontal and Vertical Flue Extension 300mm

Details for Flue Kit 6, a flue extension.

KIT 7 Horizontal High Level Telescopic (Short Wall) 100 - 275mm

Details for Horizontal High Level Telescopic Flue Kit 7.

KIT 8 Horizontal High Level Telescopic 225-525mm

Details for Horizontal High Level Telescopic Flue Kit 8.

KIT 11 Terminal Guard

Details for Flue Kit 11, a terminal guard.

KIT 12 Low Level Riser

Details for Low Level Riser Flue Kit 12.

KIT 9 Flashing Flat Roof

Details for Flue Kit 9, a flat roof flashing.

KIT 10 Flashing Pitched Roof 22° to 45°

Details for Flue Kit 10, a pitched roof flashing.

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