Riello GITRE Series - Temporary Shutdown; Preparing for Extended Periods of Disuse

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COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE
3.4 Temporary shutdown
To switch the boiler off for short periods with outdoor temper-
ature ABOVE ZERO:
− Open the control panel access door;
− Turn the control panel power switch to (0) OFF and make
sure that the green power indicator goes out;
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− switch the boiler OFF at the mains power switch;
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Do NOT perform this procedure if outdoor temperature might
fall below ZERO (risk of freezing).
Then proceed as follows:
− Adjust the boiler thermostat to its minimum setting;
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− Turn the room thermostat to about 10°C or select the frost
protection function.
ONLY FOR GITRÈ B/100 MODELS
− in addition to the previous operations, turn the storage
cylinder thermostat to about the middle of the section
with one line.
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3.5 Preparing for extended periods of disuse
If the boiler is not going to be used for an extended period of
time, proceed as follows to prepare it for shut-down
− Open the control panel access door;
− Turn the control panel power switch to (0) OFF and make
sure that the green power indicator goes out;
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− switch the boiler OFF at the mains power switch;
− Close the boiler’s fuel cock and water supply cock.
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Drain the central heating circuit and domestic hot water cir-
cuit if there is any risk of freezing.