Calorifier Manual

POTTERTON HOT WATER
CALORIFIER
INSTALLATION OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SEPTEMBER 2000
INDEX
PIM Calorifier Siting
13
Clearances
13
Table 13
Weights
13
Fig 3
Primary System Design
13
SECTION 1
Fig 1
Overall Dimensions
Fig 2
Modular Header Kit Assembly

Dimensions
Table 1A
Technical Data Table
Table 1B
Fig 4
Vented HWS Circuit
14
Table 1C
Fig 5
Unvented DHW Circuit
14
Fig 6
Wiring Diagram for Thermostat,

Thermal Cut-Out & Motorised Valve
14
Assembly & Installation of Calorifier
15
Fig 7
Positioning of Calorifier
15
Fig 8
Insulation & Case Assembly
15
Table 2
Table 3
Recovery Time from 10 C

to 60C
Maintenance Consumption
SECTION 2
General Information
Fig 9
Fitting Front Panel
15
Details of Calorifier & Kits
Fig 10
Thermostat Wiring Diagram
16
Table 4
Delivery Configuration
Fig 11
Thermostat & Thermometer

Pocket Positions
16
Table 5
Optional Kits
6
Drain Details
16
Table 6
Configuration of Thermal Cut-out

& Unvented Mains Kits
Sizing Procedure
Table 7
Dwelling Equivalents
Maintenance & Fault Finding
17
Table 8A
Quick & Approximate Sizing

Method 90C
Quick & Approximate Sizing

Method 80C
Parts List
18
Table 9
Normal Requirements
Exploded View of Calorifier
19
Table 10
Large Requirements
10
Table 11
Hot Water Demand

Examples of Size Selection
10
Average HWS Requirements

for Various Consumers
12
Installation Standards
13
Fig 12
SECTION 4
Table 8B
Table 12
SECTION 3
SECTION 5
Fig 13
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SECTION 1
PAGE 1
PIM Hot Water Calorifier

Fig.1 - Overall Dimensions
Pressure/Temperature Relief Valve
Primary
Return
Primary Flow
Hot Water Outlet
Hot Water
Return & Cold
Feed
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
H
G
707
705
1425
172
603
1
11 /4
11 /4
707
705
1835
172
603
1
11 /4
1
11 /4
807
805
1835
172
702
1
11 /4
11 /4
11 /4
Maximum Working Pressure 10 Bar
Fig.2 - Modular Header Kit Assembly Dimensions

498mm
525mm
328mm
617.5mm
Tank Sizes (Dimensions in mm)

350L
500L
1777
1777
NOTE:G = Primary Feed

H = Secondary Feed
I = Pressure/Temperature Relief Valve
J = Drain
250L
1367
Tank
800L
1777
1007
1005
1835
172
900
1
11 /4
11 /2
11 /4
SECTION 1
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SECTION 1
PAGE 3

Fig.2 - Modular Header Kit Assembly Dimensions (cont.)
A
K
Pressure/Temperature
Relief Valve
B
F
Primary
Secondary
D
H
G
Secondary
Primary
Module Sizes (mm)

250L
350L
500L
800L
4005
4105
4305
2905
3005
3205
1805
1905
2105
707
807
1007
705
805
1005
172
222
322
248
163
326
411
52
152
354
404
504
183
203
293
Note:All flanges are DN65 PN16
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Table 1A - Technical Data - Direct Distribution - domestic hot water storage at 60 oC cold water feed at 10 oC
Calorifier Capacity
Size
(litres)
Primary Pump Primary Side

Flow for
Pressure Drop
11oC T
(meters water
(lit/sec)
column)
Primary 90 C
Peak Draw
(lit/10min)
Hourly Production D.H.W. Pressure Drop Power Used

(lit/hr)
(meters water column)
(kW)
250
250
1.56
2.0
389
1240
0.020
72
2 x 250
500
3.13
2.5
778
2480
0.095
144
3 x 250
750
4.69
2.6
1167
3720
0.080
216
4 x 250
1000
6.25
4.8
1556
4960
0.040
288
350
350
1.91
2.4
520
1516
0.025
88
2 x 350
700
3.82
2.5
1040
3032
0.116
176
3 x 350
1050
5.71
2.6
1560
4548
0.106
263
4 x 350
1400
7.62
2.8
2080
6064
0.061
351
500
500
2.19
4.2
695
1739
0.030
101
2 x 500
1000
4.39
4.3
1390
3478
0.153
202
3 x 500
1500
6.60
4.5
2085
5217
0.140
304
4 x 500
2000
8.79
4.9
2780
6956
0.080
405
800
800
3.47
8.5
1110
2756
0.040
160
2 x 800
1600
6.95
8.6
2220
5512
0.224
320
3 x 800
2400
10.42
8.7
3330
8268
0.210
480
4 x 800
3200
13.90
8.9
4440
11024
0.090
640
Table 1B - Technical Data - Direct Distribution - domestic hot water storage at 60 oC cold water feed at 10 oC
Calorifier Capacity
Size
(litres)

Flow for
Pressure Drop
11oC T
(meters water
(lit/sec)
column)
250
250
1.15
2.0
2 x 250
500
2.30
3 x 250
750
3.45
4 x 250
1000
350
Primary 80 C
Peak Draw
(lit/10min)

(lit/hr)
(kW)
353
913
0.010
53
2.5
706
1826
0.047
106
2.6
1056
2739
0.040
159
4.60
4.8
1412
3652
0.020
212
350
1.41
2.4
476
1120
0.015
65
2 x 350
700
2.80
2.5
952
2240
0.077
129
3 x 350
1050
4.21
2.6
1428
3360
0.060
194
4 x 350
1400
5.60
2.8
1904
4480
0.033
258
500
500
1.67
4.2
649
1326
0.017
77
2 x 500
1000
3.34
4.3
1298
2652
0.100
154
3 x 500
1500
4.97
4.5
1947
3978
0.075
229
4 x 500
2000
6.67
4.9
1940
5304
0.050
307
800
800
2.65
8.5
1036
2102
0.023
122
2 x 800
1600
5.30
8.6
2072
4204
0.130
244
3 x 800
2400
7.95
8.7
3108
6306
0.093
365
4 x 800
3200
10.60
8.9
4144
8408
0.070
o
488
o
Table 1C - Technical Data - Direct Distribution - domestic hot water storage at 60 C cold water feed at 10 C

SECTION 1
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Calorifier Capacity
Size
(litres)

Flow for
Pressure Drop
11oC T
(meters water
(lit/sec)
column)
Primary 70 C
Peak Draw
(lit/10min)

(lit/hr)
(kW)
250
250
0.70
2.0
312
551
0.006
32
2 x 250
500
1.39
2.5
624
1102
0.015
64
3 x 250
750
2.08
2.6
936
1653
0.025
96
4 x 250
1000
2.78
4.8
1248
2204
0.009
128
350
350
0.91
2.4
431
724
0.008
42
2 x 350
700
1.84
2.5
862
1448
0.020
85
3 x 350
1050
2.76
2.6
1293
2172
0.025
127
4 x 350
1400
3.69
2.8
1724
2896
0.015
170
500
500
1.13
4.2
601
896
0.010
52
2 x 500
1000
2.28
4.3
1202
1792
0.035
105
3 x 500
1500
3.41
4.5
1803
2688
0.025
157
4 x 500
2000
4.54
4.9
2404
3584
0.022
209
800
800
1.78
8.5
959
1413
0.020
82
2 x 800
1600
3.56
8.6
1912
2826
0.056
164
3 x 800
2400
5.34
8.7
2868
4239
0.021
246
4 x 800
3200
7.12
8.9
3824
5652
0.040
328
Maximum mains pressure = 10 bar

Operating pressure = 7 bar
Thermal cut-out = 98C
Pressure / temperature relief valve = 95C
Table 2 - Recovery Time from 10 C to 60C
Table 3 - Maintenance Consumption
PIM
Model
Primary at
90C
Primary at
80C
Primary at
70C
PIM
Model
Consumption / kWh / 24 hours

(tank at 60C + room temp 20C)
250L
18 min
26 min
40 min
250L
1.8 kWh
350L
500L
800L
17 min
15 min
14 min
25 min
22 min
20 min
38 min
33 min
31 min
350L
500L
800L
2.1 kWh
2.8 kWh
3.9 kWh
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General
The Potterton glass-lined HWS PIM calorifier is available in 250L, 350L, 500L & 800L units. All units can be installed in
modules of 2 to 4 units, to satisfy the needs of an individual dwelling or collective buildings such as hotels, retirement
homes, hospitals, sports facilities, office blocks, etc, up to 200 dwellings or equivalent.
The calorifier caters for very high peak loads and large hourly requirements by installing banks of three or four units in series.
With a total height of 2.395m (including the header) for the biggest unit, the calorifier can be installed in most boiler houses.
It is also designed to make transportation and installation in the boiler plant as easy as possible, (see packaging table
below).
The calorifier is glass-lined (enameled). Enameling is a very hygienic coating, which is very resistant to corrosion and scale,
and allows operation with hard or chlorinated water.
A magnesium anode provides additional cathodic protection and can easily be checked and replaced.
The calorifier is insulated by 50mm thick, glass fibre insulation around the tank and on the top. When several units are used
in combination a steel manifold is provided for the primary heating side and a stainless steel manifold for the domestic hot
water side.
There are a number of kits available for different installations and each unit is provided with isolating valves so that the hot
water services can be isolated. There is also a temperature/pressure relief valve that is fitted to unvented installations only.
Each assembly is provided with a storage thermometer and there is provision for a control thermostat which should be wired
in series with a thermal cut out and a 3 port motorized valve fitted in the primary flow (for wiring diagram see Fig.9).
At the bottom of the calorifier there is a 1 " BSP drain connection.
Details of Calorifier and Kits
The calorifier is delivered in two packs and details can be seen below.
The tank will be delivered for either vented or unvented applications and the correct application needs to be specified at the
time of ordering.
Table 4 - Delivery Configuration
Pack Contents
Tank Pack
Casing Pack
Tank + top and bottom inspection cover + anode + base panel

Red powder coated case (comprising two sides, front, back and top
panels) + glass wool insulation material + DHW thermometer +
control blanking plate + either a vented or unvented kit (see details
below)
Plus
Vented Kit
11/4 BSP three way vent valve
Or
Unvented Kit - 250L
" BSP Pressure/Temperature relief valv e
Unvented Kit - 350L
1" BSP Pressure/Temperature relief valve
Unvented Kit - 500L
1 " BSP Pressure/Temperature relief valve
Unvented Kit - 800L
1" BSP Pressure/Temperature relief valve
There are also a number of optional kits that are available and these are detailed below.
250L
146
70
Weight in kg
350L 500L
193
245
84
103
800L
340
127

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Table 5 - Optional Kits
Pack Contents
Primary Feed & DHW Manifold with DN65 PN16 Connection Flange + 8 x 11/4 " Isolating Valves
Header Kit - 2 tanks

Control Thermostat Kit
DHW thermostat, on/off switch and power supply cable plus pump connection
Motorised Valve Kit No.2A
1 BSP motorised valve
Motorised Valve Kit No.2B
11/4 BSP motorised valve
Motorised Valve Kit No.2C
Motorised Valve Kit No.2D
2 BSP motorised valve
Motorised Valve Kit No.2E

pressure reducing valve, non -return valve, 25 lit expansion vessel & pressure
relief valve
1 pressure reducing valve, 1 non-return valve, 40 lit expansion vessel & 1 pressure
relief valve
11/4 pressure reducing valve, 1 1/4 non-return valve, 80 lit expansion vessel & 1
pressure relief valve
11/2 pressure reducing valve, 1 1/2 non-return valve, 120 lit expansion vessel & 11/4
pressure relief valve
2 x 1 1/2 pressure reducing valve, 2 x 11/2 non-return valve, 180 lit expansion vessel &
11/2 pressure relief valve
2 x 1 1/2 pressure reducing valve, 2 x 11/2 non-return valve, 220 lit expansion vessel &
2 pressure relief valve
Unvented Mains Kit No.3A

Unvented Mains Kit No.3B
Unvented Mains Kit No.3C
Unvented Mains Kit No.3D
Unvented Mains Kit No.3E
Unvented Mains Kit No.3F
Strap on Thermal Cut-Out Kit
No.5
Strap on manually re-settable thermal cut out set to 95C
There are a number of thermal cutout and unvented mains kits and the table below details which tanks they are used for.
Table 6 - Configuration of Thermal Cut-Out & Unvented Mains Kits
Kit Number
250L
No of Tanks
Motorised
Valve Kit
Unvented
Mains Kit
350L
2
3
2A
2B
2C
2D
2A
2C
3A
3B
3C
3D
3B
3C
500L
3
2D
2D
2A
2C
3D
3E
3B
3C
800L
3
2D
2D
2B
2C
2D
2E
3D
3E
3C
3D
3E
3F
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Sizing Procedure
There are two methods for sizing and they are detailed below:
Quick & Approximate Method Based on the Number of Dwellings
1. The number of dwelling equivalents is based on a dwelling inhabited by 3.5 people and offers one bath + washbasin +
bidet + sink. Therefore the number of dwelling equivalents to be used in the design of an installation will be calculated
using Table 6.
Table 7 - Dwelling Equivalents
Type
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Equipment
Shower + hand basin + sink
Bath + hand basin + sink
Large bath + hand basin + sink
Bath + hand basin + bidet + sink (BASE)
Large bath + hand basin + bidet + sink
Bath + 2 hand basins + bidet + sink
Bath + 2 hand basins + bidet + sink + shower
Bath + 2 hand basins + 2 bidets + sink + shower
2 baths + 2 hand basins + 2 bidets + sink
2 large baths + 2 hand basins + 2 bidets + sink
Number of Dwelling Equivalents

0.79
0.88
1.14
1
1.26
1.12
1.40
1.52
1.62
2.13
The notes below are to be read in conjunction with Table 7.

2. Power rating necessary when the boiler serves PIM Calorifier only (includes 10% for losses due to circulation and
scaling).
3. Extra load to be added to the basic heating rate to take care of HWS power needs at the required load discharge +
circulation losses + allowance for scaling. This additional amount varies according to insulation in the dwelling and is
based on individual dwelling need of 10 Kw.
4. One meter water column = 100 mbars.
Table 8A - Quick & Approximate Sizing Method (90C Primary Temperature)
Requirements of
60C HWS
Number of 10 Min.
Dwelling
Draw
Equiv.
Primary Temperature of 90C
Hourly
Demand
Tank Size
litres
Litres
Output at 60C
(cold feed 10C)
10 Min.
Hourly
Output
Output
litres
litres
Primary Pump
Primary
HWS Pressure
Flow Rate Pressure Drop Drop in metres
in metres of
of water
lit/sec
water column
column
Boiler
Rating
kW
260
425
250
389
1240
1.56
2.0
0.020
72
10
335
660
250
389
1240
1.56
2.0
0.020
72
15
415
885
350
520
1516
1.91
2.4
0.025
88
20
475
1075
350
520
1516
1.91
2.4
0.025
88
25
525
1255
500
695
1739
2.19
4.2
0.030
101
30
580
1430
500
695
1739
2.19
4.2
0.030
101
35
630
1615
500
695
1739
2.19
4.2
0.030
101
40
675
1790
800
1110
2756
3.47
8.5
0.040
160
45
720
1950
2 x 250
778
2480
3.13
2.45
0.095
144
50
755
2100
2 x 250
778
2480
3.13
2.5
0.095
144
60
840
2425
2 x 350
1040
3032
3.82
2.5
0.116
176

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Table 8A (Continued)
Requirements of
60C DHW
Number of 10 Min.
Dwelling
Draw
Equiv.
Hourly
Demand
Tank Size
Output at 60C
(cold feed 10C)
10 Min.
Hourly
Output
Output
litres
Litres
Primary Pump
Primary
DHW Pressure
in metres of
of water
lit/sec
water column
column
Boiler
Rating
litres
Litres
70
915
2725
2 x 350
1040
3032
3.82
2.5
0.116
176
80
1000
3015
3 x 250
1167
3750
4.69
2.6
0.080
216
90
1065
3355
3 x 250
1167
3750
4.69
2.6
0.080
216
100
1140
3600
3 x 250
1167
3750
4.69
2.6
0.080
216
110
1225
3920
3 x 350
1560
4548
5.71
2.6
0.106
263
120
1300
4230
3 x 350
1560
4548
5.71
2.6
0.106
263
130
1375
4530
3 x 500
2085
5217
6.60
4.5
0.140
304
140
1475
4830
4 x 250
1560
4960
6.25
4.8
0.040
288
150
1575
5120
3 x 500
2085
5217
6.60
4.5
0.140
304
160
1660
5410
2 x 800
2220
5512
6.95
8.6
0.224
320
170
1765
5700
4 x 500
2780
6956
8.79
4.9
0.080
405
180
1870
6020
4 x 500
2780
6956
8.79
4.9
0.080
405
190
1975
6260
3 x 800
3330
8268
10.42
8.7
0.210
480
200
2020
6600
3 x 800
3330
8268
10.42
8.9
0.210
480
Table 8B -
kW
Quick & Approximate Sizing Method (80C Primary Temperature)
Requirements of
60C HWS
Number of 10 Min. Hourly
Dwelling
Draw
Demand
Equiv:
litres
litres
Tank Size
Output at 60C
(cold feed 10C)
10 Min.
Hourly
Output
Output
litres
Litres
Primary Pump
Primary
HWS Pressure
in metres of
of water
lit/sec
water column
column
Boiler
Rating
kW
260
425
250
353
913
1.15
2.0
0.010
53
10
335
660
250
353
913
1.15
2.0
0.010
53
15
415
885
350
520
1516
1.41
2.4
0.015
65
20
475
1075
350
520
1516
1.41
2.4
0.015
65
25
525
1255
500
695
1739
1.67
4.2
0.017
77
30
580
1430
500
695
1739
1.67
4.2
0.017
77
35
630
1615
500
695
1739
1.67
4.2
0.017
77
40
675
1790
2 x 250
706
1826
2.30
2.5
0.047
106
45
720
1950
800
1036
2102
2.65
8.5
0.023
122
50
755
2100
2 x 350
952
2240
2.80
2.5
0.077
129
60
840
2425
3 x 250
1056
2739
2.30
2.6
0.040
159
70
915
2725
3 x 250
1056
2739
2.30
2.6
0.040
159
80
1000
3015
3 x 350
1428
3360
2.80
2.6
0.060
194
90
1065
3355
3 x 350
1428
3360
2.80
2.6
0.060
194
100
1140
3600
4 x 250
1412
3652
4.60
5.6
0.020
212
110
1225
3920
3 x 500
1947
3978
4.97
4.5
0.075
229
120
1300
4230
4 x 350
1904
4480
5.60
2.8
0.033
258
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Table 8B (Continued)
Number of
Dwelling
Equiv:
Requirements of
60C HWS
10 Min. Hourly
Draw
Demand
Tank Size
Output at 60C
(cold feed 10C)
10 Min.
Hourly
Output
Output
litres
Litres
Primary Pump
Primary
HWS Pressure
in metres of
of water
lit/sec
water column
column
Boiler
Rating
litres
Litres
130
1375
4530
4 x 500
1940
5304
6.67
4.9
0.050
307
kW
140
1475
4830
4 x 500
1940
5304
6.67
4.9
0.050
307
150
1575
5120
4 x 500
1640
5304
6.67
4.9
0.050
307
160
1660
5410
3 x 800
3108
6306
7.95
8.7
0.093
365
170
1765
5700
3 x 800
3108
6306
7.95
8.7
0.093
365
180
1870
6020
3 x 800
3108
6306
7.95
8.7
0.093
365
190
1975
6260
3 x 800
3108
6306
7.95
8.7
0.093
365
200
2020
6600
4 x 800
4144
8408
10.60
8.9
0.070
488
Example of Quick & Approximate Size Selection for PIM Calorifier

The building consists of:
28 dwellings with 1 x bath + 1 x hand basin + 1 x sink (type 2)
42 dwellings with 1 x bath + 1 x hand basin + 1 x sink + 1 x bidet (type 4)
20 dwellings w ith 1 x bath + 2 x hand basin + 1 x sink + 1 x shower + 1 x bidet (type 7)
HWS temperature 60C - primary temperature 90C
Actual type and number of
dwellings
28 x type 2
42 x type 4
20 x type 7
Total = 90
Number of Dwelling Equivalents

(from above table)
28 x 0.88 = 25
42 x 1.0 =42
20 x 1.4 =28
Total = 95
Search for the nearest number of dwelling equivalents above 95 in the first column of Table 8. This gives 100 equivalent
dwellings and a demand of 3600 lit/hr. The selected units are 3 x 350L, (for different primary temperatures and HWS
temperatures consult the appropriate table under Table 8).
Accurate Method Based on Load & Consumption
There are two main types of building which are a) normal requirements (which could be small hotels, convalescent homes,
etc), and, b) those considered to have large requirements (which could be large hotels, hospitals, industrial premises, etc).
Tables 9 and 10 below specify the number of main outlets operating simultaneously during the 10-minute peak period and
the number of main outlets used in one hour.
Table 9 - Normal Requirements
Total Number of Main Outlets
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90 100 150 200
Load Factor Nb of Main Outlets Operating

Simultaneously for 10 minutes
11
13
14
16
17
25
32
Number of Main Outlets Used in One Hour
12
17
21
26
30
35
40
45
50
74
96
SECTION 2

Page 12
Table 10 - Large Requirements
Total Number of Main Outlets
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90 100 150 200
Load Factor Nb of Main Outlets Operating

Simultaneously for 10 minutes
10
12
15
17
20
22
25
27
Number of Main Outlets Used in One Hour
18
26
33
41
49
57
65
73
80 117 154
NOTE:
39
50
By using the following formula if the ratio is less than 3 then use the appropriate table above.
Number of beds / number of main outlets = < 3
But if the ratio is greater than 3 it will be assumed that all the main outlets are used during the 10 minute peak
period and 4 times per hour.
The following will be considered as main outlets in a bedroom:-
a bathroom, or,
a shower + hand basin, or,
a hand basin if it is alone
Table 11 - Hot Water Demand at 60C (Mean usage time for 10 minute peak period)
Usage
Bath
Shower
Hand Basin
Shower (school)
Round Basin (6/10 people)
Restaurants
Minimum
8
3
2
1.5
15
10/meal
Demand in Litres/min
Mean
10
4
3
2
20
15/meal
Maximum
15
5
6
3
25
20/meal
Kitchens & Restaurants

The formula below is a guide for kitchens and restaurants but requirements do not normally intervene during bathroom
requirements and may not be taken into account in the PIM selection. However, some consideration should be made to
ensure that the needs of the kitchen and restaurant are met.
HOURLY DEMAND =
NUMBER OF MEALS x 15 litres

4 HOURS OF USE
The following three examples are a guide to the sizing procedure laid down in this section. (NOTE: The following
examples are given for guidance only. Buildings present special cases and each requirement should be analysed in detail).
EXAMPLE 1:
Small Hotel
a)
30 single bedrooms with hand basin

6 separate bathrooms
Kitchen and restaurant
Hot water 60C & primary 90C
Hand basins = 30 (number of beds 30 (number of main outlets) = 1

Table 10 indicates simultaneous operation of 6 hand basins for 10 minutes and 17 hand basins for
one hour and from Table 10 the mean demand for a hand basin is 3 lit/min.
6 hand basins x 3 lit/min for 10 minutes = 180 lit/10 minutes
17 hand basins x 3 lit/min for 10 minutes = 510 lit/hr

SECTION 2
PAGE 13

b)
Bathrooms = 30 (number of beds) 6 (number of outlets) = 5

In this case because the number is >3 (6 bathrooms should be considered to be used 4 times per
hour)
6 bathrooms x 10 lit/min for 10 minutes = 600 lit/10 minutes.
6 bathrooms x 10 lit/min for 10 minutes x 4 times = 2400 lit/hr
Therefore the total demand is:-
Total 10 minute demand = 180 + 600 = 780 lit/10 minutes

Total hourly demand = 510 + 2400 = 2910 lit/hr
Unit selected from Table 1 is PIM Calorifier 350L x 2

EXAMPLE 2:
Large Hotel
a)
50 double bedrooms with bathroom

Hot water 60C & primary 90C
100 (number of beds) 50 (number of main outlets) = 2

Table 10 indicates simultaneous operation of 15 bathrooms for 10 minutes and 41 bathrooms for one
hour and from Table 10 the mean demand for a bathroom is 10 lit/min.
15 bathrooms x 10 lit/min for 10 minutes = 1500 lit/10 minutes
41 bathrooms x 10 lit/min for 10 minutes = 4100 lit/hr
Unit selecte d from Table 1 is PIM Calorifier 350L x 3
EXAMPLE 3:
Nursing Home
a)
60 single beds with 60 wash basins

20 common shower cubicles
10 hand basins for a staff of 20 people
Hand basins = 60 (beds) + 20 (employees) 60 + 10 (number of main outlets) = 1.1

Table 10 indicates simultaneous operation of 20 hand basins for 10 minutes and 57 hand basins per
hour.
20 hand basins x 3 lit/min for 10 minutes = 600 lit/10 minutes
57 hand basins x 3 lit/min for 10 minutes = 1710 lit/hr
b)
Showers = 60 (number of beds) 20 (number of main outlets) = 3

Table 10 indicates simultaneous operation of 7 showers for 10 minutes and 18 showers per hour
7 showers x 4 lit/min for 10 minutes = 280 lit/10 minutes
18 showers x 4 lit/min for 10 minutes = 720 lit/hr
Therefore the total demand is:-
Total 10 minute demand = 600 + 280 = 880 lit/10 minutes

Total hourly demand = 1710 + 720 = 2430 lit/hr
Unit selected from Table 1 is PIM Calorifier 350L x 2

WARNING:
When calculating heat absorption DO NOT forget to allow for losses in circulation loop (+10% to 20%
dependent on cases).
SECTION 2

Page 14
Table 12 - Average HWS Requirements for Various Consumers:
Standard apartment building
Approx 40 to 60 litres per person per day
Retirement home
Hospitals (no laundry)
Restaurant
10 to 20 litres per meal distributed over about 4 hours
4 Star Hotel
Approx 120 to 300 litres per bed
3 Star Hotel
2 Star Hotel
Other Categories
WARNING:
The above values should not be multiplied directly by the number of outlets, load factors should be taken into
consideration. Always consider the peak load especially where hot water is used intermittently.

SECTION 3
PAGE 15

Installation
Before starting work a risk assessment should be carried out in the boiler house and its access to ensure a safe installation
and working environment.
Manual Handling:- Any person or persons moving or lifting the calorifier or any part of it should be trained in manual
handling techniques and if necessary use suitable lifting equipment to reduce the risk of injury to themselves or other
people.
The installation should comply with relevant British Standards Specifications, Codes of Practice and current Building
Regulations, together with any special regional requirements of the Local Authorities, and insurance company. All electrical
wiring must comply with I.E.E. Regulations for the Electrical Equipment of Buildings.
The installation of the calorifier must be in accordance with the relevant requirements of: Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
Building Regulations 1991
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1992
Manual Handling Regulations 1992
BS 7671: 1992 - Requirements for Electrical Installations, IEE Wiring Regulations Sixteenth Edition.
Model Water By-Laws 1986
CP342 Part 2 1974 Hot Water Supply Systems
BS6700: 1987 Specification for Design, Installation Testing and Maintenance of Services Supplying Water for Domestic
Use Within Buildings and Their Curtilages.
Manufacturers notes must not be taken in anyway as overriding statutory obligations.
PIM CALORIFIER SITING
The calorifier should be sited with respect to protecting it from damage and have sufficient clearance for servicing and
access. It shall be installed on a level non-combustible floor which is capable of supporting the calorifier filled with water
(see Table 11 below).
CLEARANCES - the minimum clearances for access and maintenance are as follows:REAR
600mm
SIDES
400mm
FRONT
1000mm
TOP
600mm
Table 13 - Weights
Model
Weight of unit (kg)
Weight of water (kg)
TOTAL WEIGHT (kg)
250L
170
250
420
350L
233
350
573
500L
286
500
786
800L
390
800
1190
Fig.3 - Primary System Design

2
3
2
6
Boiler
Boiler
5
1
KEY
Isolating Valve
Recycling Pump
Expansion Vessel
SECTION 3

Page 16
2
Heating Pump
Pressure Relief Valve
3-Way Motorised Valve
Fig.4 - Vented HWS Circuit

Cold water inlet
KEY
1
2
3
4
Tank
Isolating Valve
3-Way Vent Valve
Pump
Non-Return Valve
HWS taps
2
1
2
1
PIM
Calorifier
PIM
Calorifier
Fig.5 - Unvented DHW Circuit

6
PIM
Calorifier
PIM
Calorifier
HWS taps
KEY
1 Isolating Valve
Pressure/Temperature Relief
2
Valve
3 Pump
4 Non-Return Valve
5 Pressure Regulator / Limiter
6 Expansion Vessel
7 Pressure Relief Valve
8 Purge Valve
Fig.6 - Wiring Diagram for Thermostat, Thermal Cut-Out & Motorised Valve
L
HWS 3 port motorised

valve in primary flow
Tank
Thermostat
Thermal
Cut-out
Boiler
Assembly & Installation of Calorifier
Primary pump on
calorifier circuit

SECTION 3
PAGE 17

1.
Fit the leveling feet to the base then position the base of the calorifier in a suitable location and locate the tank on the
base and secure it to the base by means of the 4 Z brackets provided (see Fig.8). Before proceeding ensure that
the base is level.
Fig.7 - Positioning of Calorifier
Tank
Z Bracket
Base
2.
Wrap the glass fibre insulation around the tank then fit the left and right hand side panels in place and secure to the
base with screws provided (see Fig.8).
3.
Fit the back panel in place and secure it to the base and side panels with the screws provided.
4.
Fit the thermostat to the front case with the screws provided, push the thermometer into the hole above and then
hang the front panel on the side panels and secure the front case panel to the base panel with the screws provided
(see Fig.9).
Fig.8 Insulation & Case Assembly
Fig.9 Fitting Front Panel
Thermostat and
Thermometer
Tank
Insulation
Fixing Screws to
Secure Side Cases
& Font Case to the
Base Panel
5.
NOTE:- The side and front panels are supplied with insulation fixed on the inside of the panels.
6.
The thermostat on the tank must be wired up as shown in Fig.10, also, make sure that the thermostat and
thermometer sensing phials are pushed into the appropriate phial pocket see Fig.11.
SECTION 3

Page 18
Fig.10 - Thermostat Wiring Diagram
Live From Thermal Cut/out
On/Off Switch
N
E
Live To 3 port
motorised valve
Tank Thermostat
N
E
Earth Wire To Be Connected To
The Top Of The Tank
Fig.11 - Thermostat & Thermometer Pocket Positions
Thermostat
Pocket
Thermometer Pocket
7.
Fit the top insulation then fit the top panel and secure with screws provided.
8.
Depending if it is a vented or unvented system connect the appropriate valves to the tank connections as detailed in
the diagrams above (Fig.4 or Fig.5).
(If you are connecting to an unvented system make sure you have fitted the pressure / temperature relief valve).
9.
At the base of each calorifier there is a 1.25 BSP drain tapping which needs to be connected to a fast drain tap (see
Fig.12).
Fig.12 Drain Details
1.25dia. Fast Drain Tap

(not supplied)
10.
If the DHW system is unvented then an expansion vessel must be fitted. The expansion vessel must comply with
BS4814 and BS7074 sized to accommodate the expansion of the HWS between 0C and the temperature of the
thermostat fitted to the calorifier.

SECTION 4
PAGE 19

MAINTENANCE & FAULT FINDING
Check the anode condition at least once a year and replace it whenever necessary. If rapid deterioration is taking place
check the system water for quality problems.
The anode may be checked as follows:Disconnect the earth lead to the anode and connect a multimeter between anode and earth (the internal resistance of the
multimeter must be <10). The general condition of the anode can be ascertained from the following current
measurements.
>1mA the anode is good
< 1mA the anode must be check more regularly
< 0.1mA the anode must be changed
FAULT
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REMEDY
No HWS Flow
1.
2.
Mains cold water supply shut off.

Header tank empty.
1.
2.
Check and open isolating valves.

Check ball valve on header tank
and replace if necessary.
Low HWS Flow Rate
1.
Low mains water pressure.
1.
2.
Deposits within the tank.
2.
3.
Size of service pipe too small.
3.
Check water pressure and

consult local water authority if
necessary.
Check the strainer is not
blocked. If problem still persist
flush the tank.
Check size and increase if
necessary.
1.
Boiler is not functioning.
1.
2.
Thermal cut-out has operated.
2.
3.
Motorized valve jammed or not

wired correctly.
3.
1.
Pressure above 5 bar or

1.
temperature above 95C failure of
relief valve.
2.
Water From Taps Is Cold
Discharge From Pressure /

Temperature Relief Valve
Check boiler operation and

control programming.
Check thermostat and boiler
operations / settings. Reset cutout.
Check wiring and operation of
motorised valve and replace as
necessary.
Shut down boiler. Check
temperature / pressure relief
valve and replace if necessary.
Check expansion vessel size
and condition and rectify any
faults.
SPARE PARTS LIST (See Fig.13)

Item
No
1
Base panel
250L
COMV130936
Potterton Part Number

350L
500L
COMV130936
COMV131426
Tank Support
COMV130937
COMV130937
COMV131428
COMV131676
Coil
COMV131132
COMV131131
COMV131427
COMV131657
Top Cover Plate
COMV131299
COMV131299
COMV131299
COMV131299
Cover Plate Gasket
COMV15638005
COMV15638005
COMV15638005
COMV15638005
Anode
COMV17020091
COMV17020091
COMV17020091
COMV17020091
Bottom Cover Plate
COMV17001112
COMV17001112
COMV17001112
COMV17001112
DWH Feed Pipe
COMV17009650
COMV17009651
COMV17009652
COMV17009653
Tank Insulation
COMV131114
COMV131114
COMV131450
COMV131663
10
Top Insulation
COMV131127
COMV131127
COMV131449
COMV131668
11
Left Hand Side Case Panel
COMV131117
COMV131118
COMV131438
COMV131660
12
Right Hand Side Case Panel
COMV131136
COMV131137
COMV131441
COMV131659
13
Rear Case Panel
COMV131125
COMV131126
COMV131435
COMV131658
14
Front Case Panel
COMV131123
COMV131124
COMV131443
COMV131655
15
Top Case Panel
COMV131140
COMV131140
COMV131446
COMV131662
16
Thermometer
COMV17007061
COMV17007061
COMV17007061
COMV17007061
COMV131928
COMV131928
COMV131928
COMV131928
COMV131929
COMV131929
COMV131929
COMV131929
COMV131930
COMV131930
COMV131930
COMV131930
COMV131924
COMV131924
COMV131924
COMV131924
COMV131925
COMV131925
COMV131925
COMV131925
COMV131926
COMV131926
COMV131926
COMV131926
COMV131855
COMV131855
COMV131855
COMV131855
Description
800L
COMV131675
18B
Secondary Header For 2

Tanks - Hot Water Out
Tanks - Cold Water In
Primary Header For 2 Tanks
18B
COMV131856
COMV131856
COMV131856
COMV131856
18B
COMV131857
COMV131857
COMV131857
COMV131857
20
Thermostat Mounting Plate
COMV17402015
COMV17402015
COMV17402015
COMV17402015
21
Thermostat & switch

assembly
COMV17007004
COMV17007004
COMV17007004
COMV17007004
18
18
18
18A
18A
18A
HOT WATER CALORIFIER SITE VISIT/COMMISSIONING REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BS5750
Fig.13 - Expoded View of Calorifier
15
12
10
13
20
5
6
21
11
16
3
14
18
18A
18B
5
7
HOT WATER CALORIFIER SITE VISIT/COMMISSIONING REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BS5750
REPORT SENT TO
INSTALLER:
SITE VISIT
Brooks House, Coventry Road, Warwick CV34 4LL

Tel: 08706 050607 Fax: 08706 001516
REPORT No: ............................................................

SITE ADDRESS: .....................................................
..................................................................................
..................................................................................
..................................................................................
..................................................................................
1.0
HOT WATER CALORIFIER
1.1
Model:
1.2
No/Position:
1.3
Serial No:
1.4
System:
2.0
PRE COMMISSIONING CHECKS
2.1
3.0
Is calorifier connected as per manual?

Is electrical supply fused, isolated
& earth wire attached?
Check all controls allow operation
Check system flooded and pumps
Operational and any isolation valves
Left open
OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS
3.1
Check control thermostat operation
3.2
Check thermal cut-out operation
2.2
2.3
2.4
COMMISSIONING
INSTALLER NAME & ADDRESS: ..............................................................

.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
VISIT/COMMISSIONING DATE: .............................................................
NOTES & COMMENTS BY COMMISSIONING ENGINEER
No of Tanks:
RH
Direct
LH
Centre
Indirect
TANK/SYSTEM CHECK LIST
4.1
Control thermostat set at
4.2
Thermal cut-out settings
4.3
Maximum tank temperature recorded
4.4
System water pressure
4.5
Are pipework connections as per manual?

Is safety/pressure relief valve fitted
(unvented systems)?
If YES,
NO
Date: ........................................................................
Signature: ................................................................
5.0
4.0
4.6
YES
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
FINDINGS
YES
NO
Is the installation safe for use?

If NO, has a warning label been raised?
Is any remedial work required?
Have warning labels been fitted?
Has RIDDOR form been raised?
Customer Signature:
YES / NO
SIZE ______________________________
Print Name:
Date:
PRESSURE RATING ________________

Is temperature/pressure relief valve
Fitted to tank (unvented systems)?
4.7
If YES,
ENGINEER DETAILS
YES / NO
NAME
SIZE ______________________________
COMPANY
PRESSURE RATING ________________

4.8
Are water isolating valves fitted?
YES / NO
4.9
Are water flow switches fitted?
YES / NO
4.10
Are return water shut off/diverter valves fitted?
YES / NO
4.11
Any evidence of water leakage?
YES / NO
4.12
Has tank been built & cased correctly?
YES / NO
SIGNATURE
DATE
NOTE: It is the installers responsibility to ensure that the boiler is correctly commissioned by a competent engineer and that this report is completed and kept as a record. A commissioning service is available from
Potterton at the address listed on the back page of this manual. When a Potterton engineer commissions, this completed report will be sent to the installer. It is the installers responsibility to action any points arising.
Commissioning by Potterton engineers is restricted to equipment of our supply. No responsibility is accepted for the on site assembly or installation of the equipment unless specifically carried out by Potterton. The
installer must ensure that the boiler is installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and all relevant BS Codes of Practice and Regulations (see manufacturers instructions for full details). Items 4.1 to 4.6
are related to the boiler installation and as such these pre-commissioning checks should be carried out in the presence of the installer.
Potterton is a Member of the Boiler & Radiator Manufacturers Association (BARMA), and the terms of this Commissioning Document follow the generally agreed conditions of the Association. Potterton, in line with its
CONVERSION TABLE
IMPERIAL TO METRIC
HEAT
METRIC TO IMPERIAL
1 Btu/hr
= 0.291 W
1 KW
= 3412Btu/hr
1 Btu
1 Btu/hr
= 1055 J
= 0.252 kcal/hr
1J
1 kcal/hr
= 0.0009478 Btu
= 3.968 Btu/hr
1 ft3
1 UK Gall
1 UK Gall
= 28.317 dm3 (litre)

= 4.546 litre
= 1.2 U.S. Gallon
1 m3
1 litre
1 U.S. Gallon
= 35.3147 ft3
= 0.2199 Imp
= 0.83 UK Gallon
1 lb/in2
1 lb/in2
1 in.w.g
1 in.w.g
1 in.w.g
= 6895 Pa
= 68.95 mbar
= 249.1 Pa
= 2.491 mbar
= 25.4 mm.w.g
1 bar
1 kPa
1 bar
1 Pa
1 mm.w.g
1 mm.w.g
= 33.45 ft.w.g
= 0.3345 ft.w.g
= 14.5 lb/in2
= 0.358 in.w.g
= 0.0394 in.w.g
= 9.8 Pa
1 inch
1 ft
1 yard
1 mile
= 25.4 mm
= 0.3048 m
= 0.9144 m
= 1.609 km
1 mm
1m
1m
1 km
= 0.03937 in
= 3.281 ft
= 1.094 yard
= 06214 mile
VOLUME
1 ft3
1 ft3
= 0.02832 m 3
= 28.32 litre
1 m3
1 litre
35.3147 ft3
= 0.03531 ft3
AREA
1 in2
1 in2
1 ft2
1 ft2
= 645.2 mm2
= 6.452 cm 2
= 929 cm 2
= 0.0929 m 2
1 mm2
1 cm 2
1 m2
1 m2
= 0.00155 in2
= 0.155 in2
= 1550 in2
= 10.76 ft2
1 gall/min
1 ft3/min
1 ft3/min
= 0.7577 lit/sec
= 0.4719 lit/sec
= 0.00047 m 3/sec
1 lit/sec
1 lit/sec
1 m 3/sec
= 13.2 gall/min
= 2.119 ft3/min
= 2119 ft3/min
1 Therm = 100,00 Btu/hr

FUEL CONSUMPTION
3
1 dm = 1 LITRE
1,000 dm3 = 1 m3
PRESSURE
1 PSI = 2.307 FT
1 kPa = 1000 Pa
1 bar = 1000 mbar = 100 kPa
LENGTH
1m = 1000mm
FLOW RATE
1 kg/sec = 1 lit/sec @ 0C
Reference temperature
TEMPERATURE
TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE
1C = 1K
WEIGHT
F to C = (XF-32) x 0.5556
C to F = (XC x 1.8) + 32
XF x 0.5556 = C
XC x 1.8 = F
1 lb
1 cwt
1 ton
1 kg
1 tonne
1 tonne
= 0.4536 kg
= 50.8 kg
= 1016 kg
= 2.205 lb
= 0.9842 ton
= 2204.6 lb
For further details on Potterton Commercial boiler products contact the following:COMMERCIAL SALES & TECHNICAL ENQUIRIES
Potterton Commercial Products Division

Brooks House
Coventry Road
WARWICK
CV34 4LL
Tel: (08706) 050607

Fax: (08706) 001516
Sales Direct Line: (08706) 001991
Technical Direct Line: (08706) 002322
e-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.potterton.co.uk/commercial
COMMERCIAL SERVICE OFFICES
Our service organisation covers the whole of the U.K. to look after your needs for all Potterton
Commercial Products. We are also able to offer our services for other manufacturers products.
SOUTHERN REGION
Potterton Commercial Service Dept
Unit 2, Borehamwood Enterprise Centre
Theobald Street
BOREHAMWOOD
Herts WD6 4RQ
Tel: (08702) 412759
Fax: (02082) 072466
NORTHERN REGION
Potterton Commercial Service Dept
Unit 102, Batley Enterprise Centre
513 Bradford Road
BATLEY
West Yorkshire WF17 8JY
Tel: (08702) 412759
Fax: (01924) 420276
Our service offices offer a wide range of specialised services including:
Burner & Boiler Replacement

Oil/Gas Conversions
System Conditioning
Water Treatment & Descaling
Packaged Units
Boiler Site Assembly

Burner Commissioning for all Fuels
Boiler Maintenance & Maintenance Contracts
Breakdown & Repair Services
Boiler Dismantling & Re-Jointing
SPARES
Potterton Commercial spares are available nationwide through the Potterton Myson Interpart Division at:Baxi Parts
Brooks House, Coventry Road
WARWICK
Warwickshire CV34 4LL
Tel: (08706) 000454
Fax: (08706) 000545
OR
Curzon Components
National Spares Hotline
0990 10 30 30
All descriptions and illustrations contained in this leaflet have been carefully prepared but we reserve the right to make changes and improvements in our product which
may affect the accuracy of the information contained in this leaflet
Baxi Heating Ltd. Reg.Office: Sceptre Way, Bamber Bridge, Preston Registered in England, No.3879156
Publication Number: M/CAL/0900

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POTTERTON HOT WATER

Primary System Design

Modular Header Kit Assembly

Technical Data Table

Technical Data Table

Vented HWS Circuit

Technical Data Table

Unvented DHW Circuit

Wiring Diagram for Thermostat,

Assembly & Installation of Calorifier

Insulation & Case Assembly

Recovery Time from 10 C

Fitting Front Panel

Details of Calorifier & Kits

Thermostat Wiring Diagram

Thermostat & Thermometer

Configuration of Thermal Cut-out

Maintenance & Fault Finding

Quick & Approximate Sizing

Quick & Approximate Sizing

Exploded View of Calorifier

Hot Water Demand

Average HWS Requirements

POTTERTON COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISIO N

PIM Hot Water Calorifier

Hot Water Outlet

Maximum Working Pressure 10 Bar

Fig.2 - Modular Header Kit Assembly Dimensions

Tank Sizes (Dimensions in mm)

NOTE:G = Primary Feed

POTTERTON COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION

POTTERTON COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISIO N

PIM Hot Water Calorifier

Module Sizes (mm)

Note:All flanges are DN65 PN16

POTTERTON COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION

Primary Pump Primary Side

Hourly Production D.H.W. Pressure Drop Power Used

Primary Pump Primary Side

Hourly Production D.H.W. Pressure Drop Power Used

POTTERTON COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISIO N

PIM Hot Water Calorifier

Primary Pump Primary Side

Hourly Production D.H.W. Pressure Drop Power Used

Maximum mains pressure = 10 bar

Table 3 - Maintenance Consumption

Consumption / kWh / 24 hours

POTTERTON COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION

Tank + top and bottom inspection cover + anode + base panel

11/4 BSP three way vent valve

Unvented Kit - 250L

" BSP Pressure/Temperature relief valv e

Unvented Kit - 350L

1" BSP Pressure/Temperature relief valve

Unvented Kit - 500L

1 " BSP Pressure/Temperature relief valve

Unvented Kit - 800L

1" BSP Pressure/Temperature relief valve

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