Saunier Duval SYLVA FF 24 E Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
USERS SECTION
INSTALLATION SECTION
SYLVA FF 24 E
NOTE !
The boiler serial number is marked on the label attached to the inside of the side panel. Refer to the ‘intro-
duction’ section page 3 for a description of the basic functions of the boiler. The ‘users’ section describes
how to safely operate the boiler.
Introduction .......................................................Page 3
Commissioning ............................................................ 3
Controls & lighting ...................................................... 4
Draining........................................................................ 4
Servicing/maintenance ............................................. 4
Mandatory warning for CEE countries
Warning: This appliance is designed, approved and inspected to meet the requirements of the
English market. The identification plate located on the inside of the appliance certifies the origin
where the product was manufactured and the country for which it is intended.
If you see any exception to this rule, please contact your nearest Saunier Duval dealer.
Thank you in advance for your assistance
Introduction ....................................................... Page 3
Technical data .............................................................5
Dimensions ....................................................................6
Heating system design ................................................6
Domestic hot water system design ...........................6
Boiler schematic ..........................................................7
Piping system installation ...................................... 8 - 9
Boiler location ............................................................10
Boiler installation ........................................................11
Flue installation................................................... 11 - 12
Electrical connection ................................................13
Commissioning ................................................... 14 - 15
Operating safety devices .........................................15
Settings ........................................................................16
Changing gas type ...................................................16
The SYLVA FF 24 E boiler is a wall mounted
combination boiler with electronic ignition
providing central heating and an unvented hot
water storage of 60 litres.
The boiler is of the II2H3+ category for use with
Natural Gas (G20) as distributed in the United
Kingdom, or Butane (G30), Propane (G31) with the
appropriate conversion kit.
Conversion kits:
Conversion
Part No.
Natural Gas (G20) to LPG (G30/G31)
85402
Boilers burning LPG or similar gases MUST NOT be
fitted in basements or below ground level.
The boiler has a fan assisted balanced flue which
both discharges the products of combustion to and
draws the combustion air from the outside of the
room.
The boiler is suitable for top outlet flue connection
only but, can be fitted with horizontal flue, vertical
flue or twin-pipe flue. Refer to flue catalogue for
further details.
Both the central heating and domestic hot water
temperature are user adjustable from the boiler
control panel.
Electrical components have been tested to meet
the equivalent requiments of BEAB.
Domestic hot water demand always has priority over
heating demand.
The boiler is designed for use as part of a sealed
water central heating system with fully pumped
circulation. The pump, expansion vessel and
associated safety devices are all fitted within the
boiler.
The boiler can be installed against either an external
wall or on an adjacent inside wall, that is, the flue
system will pass directly to the rear or to either side
to the terminal fitted on the outside wall face.
The installation must be carried out by a competent
person in accordance with the relevant
requirements of The Building Regulations, The Water
Byelaws, The Building Standards (Scotland)
Regulations and any applicable local regulations.
These instructions should be carefully followed for
the safe and economical use of your boiler.
Ancillary equipment
A range of flue accessories are available including
vertical flues, twin-pipe flues, bends etc.
For further information contact your supplier.
Diagram 1
A - Reset button
B - Reset indicating light
C - Mains ON light
D - Domestic hot water temperature control
bar
0
bar
2
1
0
3
4
50
40
20
0
80
100
120
°C
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
COMMISSIONING
Gas safety (Installation and use) Regulations
In your interests and that of gas safety, it is the law
that ALL gas appliances are installed and serviced
by a competent person in accordance with the
above regulations.
Gas leak or fault
If a gas leak or fault exists or is suspected, turn the
boiler off and consult the local gas supply company
or your installation/service company.
Boiler controls
The control panel, located at the lower front of the
boiler casing, see diagram 1, allows the boiler to be
started, shut down, controlled and monitored during
use.
Flue
Do not obstruct the outside terminal of the boiler.
Hab 244
E - OFF/Summer/Winter selector switch
F - Central heating temperature control
G - Pressure gauge
H - Temperature gauge
CONTROLS AND LIGHTING
Starting the boiler
Before starting the boiler, make sure that:
G The boiler is connected to the electrical supply
and turned on.
G The boiler gas service cock is open.
G The pressure gauge reads between 1 and 2 bar.
The boiler is now ready to start
Setting to WINTER mode (Heating and hot water)
G Turn the OFF/Summer/Winter selector switch (E) to
the ‘Winter’
position, see diagram 1.
G Turn the central heating temperature control (F)
to the desired setting, see diagram 1.
G Turn the domestic hot water temperature control
(D) to the desired setting, see diagram 1.
G Make sure that any external controls are calling
for heat.
The boiler will light and proceed to heat up the
integral storage cylinder, after which time, up to
approximately 10 minutes depending on the setting
of the temperature control, the heating system will
begin to heat up.
NOTE: Once the cylinder has reached its’ set tem-
perature, the boiler will continue to operate in heat-
ing mode until the cylinder needs topping-up again.
To obtain domestic hot water, open a hot water tap.
Hot water always has priority over central heating.
Setting to SUMMER mode (Hot water only)
G Turn the OFF/Summer/Winter selector switch (E) to
the ‘Summer’
position, see diagram 1.
G Turn the domestic hot water temperature control
(D) to the desired setting, see diagram 1.
The boiler will light and proceed to heat up the in-
tegral storage cylinder, after which time, up to ap-
proximately 10 minutes depending on the setting
of the temperature control, the boiler will stop.
NOTE: Once the cylinder has reached its’ set tem-
perature, the boiler will remain off until the cylinder
needs topping-up again.
To obtain domestic hot water, open a hot water tap.
Hot water always has priority over central heating.
DRAINING
Protection against freezing
If the boiler is to be out of use for any long periods
during severe weather conditions, it is
recommended that the whole system, including the
boiler, be drained to avoid the risk of freezing.
If in doubt, consult your servicing company.
The SYLVA has a built in frost protection device that
protects the boiler from freezing. If the boiler is to be
left and there is a risk of frost, ensure that the gas
and electrical supplies are left connected and that
the OFF/Summer/Winter switch is left in the ‘Summer’
or the ‘Winter’ position. The frost protection device
will light the boiler when the temperature of the
boiler water falls below 6°C. When the temperature
reaches 16°C, the boiler stops.
Note: This device works irrespective of any room
thermostat setting and only protects the boiler.
Always ensure that adequate frost protection is
given to the entire system where necessary.
Draining and filling
Caution: The boiler is installed as part of a sealed
system which must only be drained and filled by a
competent person.
Heating safety valve
CAUTION : A safety valve with a discharge pipe is
fitted to this boiler.
The valve MUST NOT BE TOUCHED except by a com-
petent person. If the valve discharges at any time,
switch the boiler off and isolate it from the electrical
supply. Contact your installation/service company.
Temperature/pressure relief valve
CAUTION: A temperature/pressure relief valve with
a discharge pipe into a tundish is fitted to this boiler.
The valve MUST NOT BE TOUCHED except by a com-
petent person. If the valve discharges at any time,
switch the boiler off and isolate it from the electrical
supply. Contact your installation/service company.
SERVICING/MAINTENANCE
To ensure the continued efficient and safe operation
of the boiler, it is recommended that it is checked
and serviced at regular intervals. In particular, the
anode fitted to the domestic hot water storage
cylinder must be checked at least once a year and
replaced as necessary.
The frequency of servicing will depend upon the
installation conditions and usage but, in general,
once a year should be enough.
Cleaning
The boiler casing can be cleaned with a damp cloth
followed by a dry cloth to polish.
Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners.
Boiler casing
CAUTION. Do not remove or adjust the casing in any
way, as incorrect fitting may result in faulty
operation. If in doubt, consult your installation/
service company.
(Btu/h) 36850 37532 40944 44356 47768 51180 54592 58004 61416 64828 68240 71652 75064 78476 81888
Heat input
(kW)
13,9
14,1
15,3
16,6
17,8
19,0
20,2
21,4
22,6
23,8
24,9
26,1
27,3
28,4
29,6
(Btu/h) 47389 48115 52326 56510 60668 64800 68907 72989 77045 81077 85084 89067 93026 96961 100872
GAS
G 20
(mbar)
3,1
3,4
3,5
4,1
4,7
5,4
6,1
6,8
7,6
8,4
9,2
10,1
11,1
12,0
13
G 30
(mbar)
5,8
6,3
6,9
8,1
9,3
10,6
12,0
13,5
15,0
16,6
18,3
20,0
21,9
23,7
25,7
G 31
(mbar)
7,6
8,0
9,1
10,6
12,3
14,0
15,8
17,7
19,8
21,9
24,1
26,4
28,8
31,3
33,9
TECHNICAL DATA
Heating output
adjustable from
10,8 kW to 24 kW
36,850 BTU/H to 81,890 BTU/H
Efficiency
81 %
Maximum heating temperature
90 °C
Expansion vessel effective capacity
7,5 l
Expansion vessel charge pressure
1,0 bar
Maximum system capacity at 75°C
170 l
Safety valve, maximum service pressure
3 bar
Products outlet
Ø 60 mm
Fresh air inlet
Ø 100 mm
Hot water output
automatically variable from
10,8 kW to 24 kW
36,850 BTU/H to 81,890 BTU/H
Storage capacity
60 l
Maximum hot water temperature
65 °C
Specific flow rate (for 30°C temperature rise)
13,6 l/min.
Nominal water flow rate
10 l/min.
Expansion vessel effective capacity
2 l
Expansion vessel charge pressure
3 bar
Maximum supply pressure
10 bar
Maximum operating pressure
3,5 bar
Temp./press. relief valve opening pressure
7 bar
Temp./press. relief valve opening temperature
90 °C
Cylinder heat up time
7 min.
Time to reheat 70% of storage to 65°C
3 min.
Expansion valve setting
6 bar
Weight when full
144 kg
Electrical supply
230 V
Maximum absorbed power
165 W
Level of protection
IP44
Natural Gas
Butane
Propane
(G20)
(G30)
(G31)
Burner injector
1,20 mm
0,77 mm
0,77 mm
Inlet pressure
20 mbar
28 mbar
37 mbar
Gas rate (maximum)
2.81 m3/h
2,10 kg/h
2,06 kg/h
Gas rate (minimum)
1,32 m3/h
0,98 kg/h
0,97 kg/h
Gas (reference 15° - 1013 mbar)
Burner pressures : burner pressures, as listed in the table below, must be checked after the boiler has been
operating for 3 minutes.
Table 1
0
10
20
500
1000
1500
30
40
50
Pression disponible (kPa)
entre départ et retour chauffage
Débit dans le circuit chaufage (l/h)
(10 kPa = 1 mCE)
2400 rpm
2250 rpm
1900 rpm
1600 rpm
0
30
35
30
60
90
120
150
180
210
240
40
45
50
55
60
65
Température de soutirage en °C
Quantité d'eau soutirée en litres
Water draw off temperature in °C
Flow rate through heating system (l/h)
Available pressure between
heating flow and return (kPa)
10 kPa = 1 mWG
Diagram 3
Water draw off in litres
Pump :
Domestic hot water production :
Temperature of cold water = 15°C
Temperature of stored water = 60°C
Drawing off at 12 l/min.
HEATING SYSTEM DESIGN
G The SYLVA is compatible with any type of
installation.
G Heating surfaces may consist of radiators,
convectors or fan assisted convectors.
G Pipe sectional areas shall be determined in
accordance with normal practices, using the
output/pressure curve (diagram 3). The distribution
system shall be calculated in accordance with the
output requirements of the actual system, not the
maximum output of the boiler. However, provision
shall be made to ensure sufficient flow so that the
temperature difference between the flow and
return pipes be less than or equal to 20°C. The
minimum flow is 500 l/h.
G The piping system shall be routed so as to avoid
any air pockets and facilitate permanent venting
of the installation. Bleed fittings shall be provided at
every high point of the system and on all radiators.
G The total volume of water permitted for the
heating system depends, amongst other things, on
the static head in the cold condition. The expansion
vessel on the boiler is pressurised at 1 bar
(corresponding to a static head of 5 m w.g.) and
allows a maximum system volume of 170 litres for an
average temperature of 75°C and a maximum
service pressure of 3 bar. This pressure setting can
be modified at commissioning stage if the static
head differs. An additional expansion vessel can be
fitted to the system if required, see diagram 6.
G Provision shall be made for a drain valve at the
lowest point of the system.
G Where thermostatic radiator valves are fitted, not
all radiators must be fitted with this type of valve,
and in particular, where the room thermostat is
installed.
G In the case of an existing installation, it is ESSENTIAL
that the system is thoroughly flushed prior to installing
the new boiler.
Filling the system
Provision must be made for filling the system at low
level. The use of a WRC approved filling loop is
strongly recommended, connected as shown in
diagram 6.
DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEM DESIGN
G Copper tubing must be used for the domestic hot
water system. Unnecessary pressure losses should be
avoided.
G A flow restrictor limiting the flow through the boiler
to a maximum of 12 l/min is fitted to the boiler.
G A pressure reducing valve for the cold water inlet
is supplied, this is packed inside the boiler.
This valve is a necessary part of the unvented system
and MUST be fitted to the cold water supply see
diagram 6.
DIMENSIONS
The SYLVA is delivered in two separate packages:
- the boiler itself
- the flue system
Hab 242
Diagram 2
600
880
475
182
165
80
100
17 - Expansion valve (6 bar)
18 - Domestic expansion vessel
19 - Drain valve
20 - Fan
21 - Air pressure switch
22 - Temperature/pressure relief valve (7 bar)
23 - Tundish
24 - Non-return valve
A - Heating return
B - Cold water inlet
C - Heating flow
D - Domestic hot water flow
F - Gas supply
1 - 3-way valve
2 - Loss of water switch
3 - Pump
4 - CVI unit
5 - Gas valve
6 - Ignition electrode
7 - Injector manifold
8 - Flame detection electrode
9 - Heat exchanger
10 - Bleed valve
11 - Thermistor
12 - Expansion vessel
13 - Anode
14 - Cylinder
15 - Domestic thermostat
16 - Overheat safety thermostat
H
L
21
10
11
19
20
21
13
14
15
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
F
1
2
12
3
4
5
17
18
16
23
22
24
SYLVA FF 24 E
PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLATION
G Heating system connections - Pipe diam 22 mm
G Hot water system connections - Pipe diam 15 mm
G Gas connection - Pipe diam 22 mm
G Tundish connection - Pipe diam 22 mm
G Safety valve discharge - Pipe diam 22 mm
Water connection
Connect the copper tails and isolating cocks
supplied, to the boiler : see diagram 5. Connect
the system pipework to the boiler observing the
correct flow and return format shown in diagram
5.
Safety valve discharge
WARNING. It must not discharge above an
entrance or window or any type of public access
area.
Connect the safety valve discharge pipe to the
boiler, the discharge must be extended using not
less than 15 m o.d. pipe, to discharge in a visible
position outside the building, facing downward
preferably over a drain. The pipe must have a
continuous fall and be routed to a position so that
any discharge of water, possibly boiling or steam,
cannot create any danger to persons, damage to
property or external electrical components and
wiring. Tighten all pipe connection joints.
Gas connection
G The supply from the governed gas meter must be
of adequate size to provide a constant inlet working
pressure of 20 mbar (8 in w.g.).
To avoid low gas pressure problems, it is
recommended that the gas supply is connected
using 22 mm pipe.
G On completion, the gas installation must be
tested using the pressure drop method and purged
in accordance with the current issue of BS6891.
Gas Safety (Installation and use) Regulations
In your interests and that of gas safety, it is the law
that ALL gas appliances are installed and serviced
by a competent person in accordance with the
above regulations.
Diagram 5
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F : Gas
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C : Heating
flow
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D : Domestic hot
water flow
B : Cold
water inlet
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Pla 194UK
A : Heating
return
Flow restrictor, filter
and non return valve