Maintenance And Service - flamco FlexBalance EcoPlus C Instrucciones De Instalación Y Funcionamiento

1. General 1. General
The FlexBalance EcoPlus C, including PU insulation, creates hydraulic balance between the The FlexBalance EcoPlus C, including PU insulation, creates hydraulic balance between the
primary circuit and the secondary circuit and has four ports, a Flexvent Top automatic airvent with primary circuit and the secondary circuit and has four ports, a Flexvent Top automatic airvent with
valve sleeve and drain cock. valve sleeve and drain cock.
Furthermore, the FlexBalance EcoPlus C can also be used as an air and dirt separator and it is Furthermore, the FlexBalance EcoPlus C can also be used as an air and dirt separator and it is
suitable for use in sealed heating or cooling systems using glycol-based additives (max. 50%). suitable for use in sealed heating or cooling systems using glycol-based additives (max. 50%).
• Minimum and maximum system temperature: -10 °C up to + 110 °C. • Minimum and maximum system temperature: -10 °C up to + 110 °C.
• Minimum and maximum operating pressure: 0.2 bar up to 10 bar. • Minimum and maximum operating pressure: 0.2 bar up to 10 bar.
Model Model
A A
FlexBalance EcoPlus C 1" FlexBalance EcoPlus C 1" DN25 DN25
FlexBalance EcoPlus C 1 FlexBalance EcoPlus C 1 / / " " DN32 DN32
1 1
4 4
FlexBalance EcoPlus C 1 FlexBalance EcoPlus C 1 / / " " DN40 DN40
1 1
2 2
FlexBalance EcoPlus C 2" FlexBalance EcoPlus C 2" DN50 DN50
2. Installation 2. Installation
Following the points below will ensure that the FlexBalance EcoPlus C works properly. Following the points below will ensure that the FlexBalance EcoPlus C works properly.
• Make sure installation is carried out by qualifi ed personnel. • Make sure installation is carried out by qualifi ed personnel.
• Observe local legislation and guidelines. • Observe local legislation and guidelines.
• The FlexBalance EcoPlus C must be connected directly to the boiler(s) on the supply pipe and • The FlexBalance EcoPlus C must be connected directly to the boiler(s) on the supply pipe and
the return pipe (see fi g. 1). the return pipe (see fi g. 1).
• See the table for the connection dimensions. • See the table for the connection dimensions.
• To facilitate maintenance work/servicing, there must be clearance (see fi g. 3) of at least 50 mm (S) • To facilitate maintenance work/servicing, there must be clearance (see fi g. 3) of at least 50 mm (S)
above the vent, whilst below the drain cock there must be clearance of at least 150 mm (G). above the vent, whilst below the drain cock there must be clearance of at least 150 mm (G).
• For optimum operating conditions, we recommend a fl ow rate of 1.2 m/s • For optimum operating conditions, we recommend a fl ow rate of 1.2 m/s
(functional maximum 3 m/s) in the supply pipe. (functional maximum 3 m/s) in the supply pipe.
• Install the FlexBalance EcoPlus C only after the pipes have been properly fl ushed and pressure • Install the FlexBalance EcoPlus C only after the pipes have been properly fl ushed and pressure
tested. tested.
• The FlexBalance EcoPlus C must be installed vertically. • The FlexBalance EcoPlus C must be installed vertically.
• In order to install the FlexBalance EcoPlus C with the minimum of fuss, remove the insulation by • In order to install the FlexBalance EcoPlus C with the minimum of fuss, remove the insulation by
detaching the Velcro. detaching the Velcro.
• Use sealing tape between the connections of pre-mounted coupling and between the drain cock • Use sealing tape between the connections of pre-mounted coupling and between the drain cock
and the valve sleeve of the vent. and the valve sleeve of the vent.
• If available, slide the temperature sensor (next to the vent connection) as deep as possible into • If available, slide the temperature sensor (next to the vent connection) as deep as possible into
the tube (internal diameter ø12). the tube (internal diameter ø12).
• When doing this, use enough conductive paste to ensure good heat conduction. • When doing this, use enough conductive paste to ensure good heat conduction.
• Install the vent in the valve sleeve. • Install the vent in the valve sleeve.
• The valve end of the vent measures 22 mm (external); an air-discharge hose can easily be • The valve end of the vent measures 22 mm (external); an air-discharge hose can easily be
attached. It must be attached in a downward arc (see fi g. 2). attached. It must be attached in a downward arc (see fi g. 2).
• Reapply insulation. • Reapply insulation.
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Dimensions (mm) Dimensions (mm)
B B C C D D E E F F
160 160 290 290 170 170 620 620 276 276
160 160 340 340 180 180 680 680 321 321
160 160 340 340 180 180 680 680 320 320
170 170 400 400 185 185 755 755 373 373

3. Maintenance and service

3. Maintenance and service
Carry out regular inspection (for the presence of dirt and such like). Carry out regular inspection (for the presence of dirt and such like).
In the unlikely event of a leak in the vent, it can be closed with the screw (see fi g. 4). In the unlikely event of a leak in the vent, it can be closed with the screw (see fi g. 4).
The drain cock is used to discharge the sludge that collects in the FlexBalance EcoPlus C. The drain cock is used to discharge the sludge that collects in the FlexBalance EcoPlus C.
Attention! Attention!
Prevent dirt from the system getting into the Flexvent vent, water shock in the system and direct Prevent dirt from the system getting into the Flexvent vent, water shock in the system and direct
contact with chlorine bleach and other such products (at concentrations of ≥ 250 ppm). contact with chlorine bleach and other such products (at concentrations of ≥ 250 ppm).
Water treatment products may be used on condition that the manufacturer guarantees that the Water treatment products may be used on condition that the manufacturer guarantees that the
product in question is suitable for all materials with which it may come into contact in the system. product in question is suitable for all materials with which it may come into contact in the system.
G G
4. Dismantling 4. Dismantling
262 262
280 280
The system must be completely cool before any servicing work is performed. The system must be completely cool before any servicing work is performed.
320 320
de-pressurize all pipework (not necessary if the Flexvent Top vent is merely unscrewed from the de-pressurize all pipework (not necessary if the Flexvent Top vent is merely unscrewed from the
326 326
valve sleeve). valve sleeve).
Disconnect the couplings prior to dismantling. Disconnect the couplings prior to dismantling.
Environment Environment
Observe local legislation and regulations when disposing of the FlexBalance EcoPlus C. Observe local legislation and regulations when disposing of the FlexBalance EcoPlus C.
Produced is in compliance with the terms of the European Pressure Equipment Directive Produced is in compliance with the terms of the European Pressure Equipment Directive
2014/68/EU. 2014/68/EU.
(See also www.fl amcogroup.com) (See also www.fl amcogroup.com)
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