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Santon PP150B User Manual

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UNVENTED MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER
100, 120, 150, 170, 210, 250 AND 300 LITRE
DIRECT AND INDIRECT MODELS
INSTALLATION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
36 00 5803 Issue 7
PACK CONTENTS
Premier Plus unvented water heater incorporating immersion heater(s) and thermal controls
Factory tted Temperature/Pressure Relief Valve Cold Water Combination Valve Expansion
Vessel Expansion Vessel Mounting Bracket Tundish Motorised Valve (Indirect models
only) Compression nuts and olives Immersion heater spanner Installation Instructions
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Santon PP150B Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power3 kW
Voltage230 V
Frequency50 Hz
Capacity150 liters
Heating ElementImmersion Heater

Summary

General Requirements

Siting the Unit

Guides unit placement, dead leg distances, cold areas, pipework insulation, discharge pipefall, access, and base support.

Water Supply

Details mains water supply requirements, including pressure and flowrate for optimal performance.

Outlet/Terminal Fittings

Provides advice on suitable terminal fittings, balanced supplies, and pressure effects from height.

Limitations

Lists incompatible systems and situations to avoid for safe and proper operation of the unit.

Installation - General

Pipe Fittings

Explains pipe fitting types, including compression and BSP connections for the unit.

Cold Feed

Details recommended pipe size for cold water supply and the necessity of a stopcock.

Cold Water Combination Valve

Information on connecting the valve, its components (reducer, strainer, etc.), and ensuring correct orientation.

Drain Tap

Recommendations for installing a drain tap and positioning its outlet for safe drainage.

Expansion Vessel

Explains the vessel's purpose, pre-charge pressure, connection method, and support requirements.

Secondary Circulation

Guidance on connecting secondary circulation, suitable pipe sizes, and when additional expansion vessels are needed.

Outlet

Details hot water outlet connections and guidance on distribution pipework sizing.

Discharge Pipework

G3 Guidance Section 3.9

Detailed guidance on discharge pipe sizing, fall, visibility, material, and arrangement according to Building Regulation G3.

Warnings

Installation - Direct Units

Plumbing Connections

Lists essential pipework connections for direct units: cold water supply, hot water outlet, and discharge pipe.

Electrical Supply

Details immersion heater wattage, earthing, controller wiring, safety switch requirements, and wiring regulations.

Safety

Critical safety warnings for direct units concerning covers, immersion heater replacement, and thermal cut-outs.

Installation - Indirect Units

Plumbing Connections

Lists pipework connections for indirect units: cold water, hot water, discharge, and primary circuit connections.

Electrical Supply

Details electrical supply for indirect units, earthing, wiring regulations, and thermal cut-out usage.

Boiler Selection

Outlines criteria for selecting a compatible boiler for indirect heating systems.

Primary Circuit Control

Specifies requirements for the 2-port motorised valve and the necessity of pumped primary circulation.

Space and Heating Systems Controls

Information on compatible heating controls and system wiring schemes for indirect units.

Commissioning

Filling the Unit with Water

Step-by-step guide for filling the unit, checking vessel pressure, and purging air from the system.

System Checks

Procedures for verifying water connections, strainer condition, and relief valve operation for leaks.

Direct Units

Instructions for enabling the electrical supply and adjusting the thermostat for direct heating units.

Indirect Units

Steps for filling and commissioning the primary circuit for indirect heating systems.

Benchmark™ Log Book

Emphasizes the importance of completing the Benchmark™ log book post-installation and servicing.

Maintenance

Maintenance Requirements

Outlines ongoing maintenance needs for unvented systems, including valve checks and strainer cleaning.

Safety Valve Operation

Details the procedure for manually operating safety valves and confirming their proper reseating.

Strainer

Step-by-step guide to access, clean, and reassemble the strainer mesh within the Pressure Reducing Valve.

Descaling Immersion Heater(s)

Instructions for draining, removing, cleaning, and refitting immersion heaters safely.

Expansion Vessel Charge Pressure

Guidance on how to check and recharge the expansion vessel's pre-charge pressure.

Re-commissioning

Steps for re-commissioning the system after maintenance, including connection checks and air purging.

Benchmark™ Log Book

Reinforces the requirement to document maintenance activities in the Benchmark™ log book.

Fault Finding and Servicing

Important

Provides critical warnings and guidelines for authorized personnel and the use of approved spare parts.

Spare Parts

A comprehensive list of available spare parts with their corresponding part numbers for easy identification.

Fault Finding

User Instructions

Warnings

Crucial warnings for users regarding safety valve discharge and the prohibition of tampering with system controls.

Temperature Controls – Direct Unit Immersion Heater(s)

Instructions for adjusting the thermostat and thermal cut-out settings on direct unit immersion heaters.

Temperature Controls – Indirect Units

Instructions for adjusting the thermostat and thermal cut-out settings on indirect unit systems.

Flow Performance

Explains normal flow surges and potential water cloudiness due to aeration during initial use.

Operational Faults

Refers users to the fault-finding section and notes the need for periodic expansion vessel recharging.

Guarantee

Environmental Information

Information on product recyclability and the use of CFC/HCFC free polyurethane foam insulation.

Spares Stockists

Lists approved stockists for efficient and fast supply of spare parts for the unit.

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