Amptec Issue 7
Amptec Issue 7
Amptec Issue 7
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Amptec
The Amptec electric flow boiler has a host of features that are a benefit to developers Central heating and hot water systems
and builders, installers, landlords and end users and make it a desirable option
Amptec electric flow boilers are suitable for use with
where gas is not available or fluing restrictions prevent the use of a gas boiler.
a wide range of heating and domestic hot water
• Controllable, efficient wet central heating. systems, either vented or unvented.
• Uses standard radiators, programmer, pump, room thermostat and The system layout below is shown for illustrative
thermostatic radiator valves. purposes only.
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1 22mm copper connection (flow).
4 Control panel.
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Specification
Controls Specification
The Amptec electric flow boiler is designed to work with a standard programmer Nominal capacities
which will control the time periods that the boiler comes into operation. 1.3 litres.
The unit is also suitable for use with standard thermostatic radiator valves, Rating
circulating pump and room thermostats which bring the boiler into operation when 4kW @ 240V, (3.7kW @ 230V).
there is a call for heat. 6kW @ 240V, (5.5kW @ 230V).
9kW @ 240V, (8.3kW @ 230V).
Running costs 11kW @ 240V, (10.1kW @ 230V).
12kW @ 240V, (11kW @ 230V).
There are a number of off-peak electricity tariffs now available which provide a
lower cost for electricity used for heating and hot water. Element
Long life, low watt density, copper elements in a copper heat exchanger.
The two most common tariffs are Economy 7 and Economy 10.
Outer casing
Economy 7 White stove enamelled corrosion resistant steel.
Two rate meter installed in property. Units used at night* (during off-peak time)
Thermal insulation
charged at lower rate than those used during the day.
Armaflex – Closed cell insulation. Dust, fibre and CFC free (ODP ZERO).
*”Night” means the 7 hours that the local distribution company in your area
Inner Container
chooses between 10 pm and 10am. “Day” means at all other times.
Copper.
Economy 10† Thermostat
Only one meter installed in each property. All electricity used at off-peak times Electronic dual control, user adjustable.
charged at the lower rate (such as washing machines, dishwashers etc). C series from 65°C to 80°C.
Off-peak times generally set for: U series from 30°C to 60°C.
Midnight to 5.00 am – 5 hours. Safety features
2 amp fused pump supply, dual control circuits, dual switching of the elements,
1.00 pm to 4.00 pm – 3 hours.
self-check circuitry and fault indication. Resettable cut-outs.
8.00 pm to 10.00 pm – 2 hours.
Approvals
† Not available in all areas, and details may vary by area. Call 0800 117116 for CE approved. UK manufactured in a BS EN ISO 9001:2008 registered factory.
information on latest availability and tariffs.
Installation
Boiler sizing
Fixing
The sizing of the boiler is dependent on a number of factors such as size of property, Wall-mounting by two keyhole slots. A template is provided to assist in positioning.
insulation properties of the building, and whether the boiler will be required to heat Must be mounted vertically.
the domestic hot water cylinder. Please consult with your installer / heating engineer
Plumbing
for sizing, or contact our Specification Advice Team on tel: 01603 420220,
22mm pipework connections on all models.
by fax: 01603 420229, or by email: [email protected]
Flow rates
Accessories 6 litres/minute minimum required for 4 and 6kW models.
12 litres/minute minimum required for 9, 11 and 12kW models.
Relay accessories are available for multiple boiler applications, and / or load sharing
– for example when installed in conjunction with an electric shower, to prevent Operating pressure
supply overload. 3 bar maximum.
RL1 – Where an electric shower and an Amptec electric boiler are installed in the Operating temperature
same dwelling, the RL1 relay prevents circuits from overloading by shutting down C series from 65°C to 80°C.
the Amptec electric flow boiler when the shower is in operation. U series from 30°C to 60°C.
RL2 and RL3 – Required where more than one Amptec electric flow boiler is Heating systems
installed to meet heating loads. Sealed or open vented systems.
Pressure testing
Tested to 15 bar.
Electrical
The unit must be permanently connected to the electrical supply through a
double-pole linked switch with minimum breaking capacity suitable for the loading.
Must conform to current IEE wiring regulations.
Controls (not supplied with boiler)
Can be installed with standard pump, programmer, room thermostat and
thermostatic radiator valves.
Relay accessory
Relay accessories are available for multiple boiler applications, and / or load
sharing – for example when installed in conjunction with an electric shower,
to prevent supply overload.
Guarantee
Amptec electric flow boiler is guaranteed for a period of two years from the date
of purchase provided that:
• It has been correctly installed as per the instructions contained in the
instruction manual and all relevant Codes of Practice and Regulations in force
at the time of installation.
• It has been installed in the UK.
• It has not been modified in any way, other than by Heatrae Sadia Heating.
• It has not been frost damaged.
• It has not been tampered with or been subjected to misuse or neglect.
• Within 60 days of installation the user completes and returns the certificate
supplied along with the proof of purchase to register the product.
Evidence of purchase and date of supply must be submitted. These guarantees do
not affect your statutory rights.
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Dimensions and ordering
C400 95:022:001
C600 95:022:002
C900 95:022:003
C1100 95:022:004
C1200 95:022:005
Relay RL1 95:970:134
Relay RL2 95:970:135
Relay RL3 95:970:136
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U401 95:022:101
U601 95:022:102
U901 95:022:103
U1101 95:022:104
U1201 95:022:105
Model A B C
(mm) (mm) (mm)
Amptec – all models 1050 90 90
Product range
Model Rating Description B. Gas Temperature Weight
@ 240V Gas council range
number
(kW) (ºC) (kg)
C400 4 Standard EB 205 06 65-80 7.5
C600 6 Standard EB 205 02 65-80 7.5
C900 9 Standard EB 205 03 65-80 8.5
C1100 11 Standard EB 205 01 65-80 8.5
C1200 12 Standard EB 205 04 65-80 8.5
U401 4 Underfloor EB 205 08 30-60 7.5
U601 6 Underfloor EB 205 09 30-60 7.5
U901 9 Underfloor EB 205 10 30-60 8.5
U1101 11 Underfloor EB 205 11 30-60 8.5
U1201 12 Underfloor EB 205 12 30-60 8.5
Power supply
Standard Underfloor Boiler output Power supply Recommended
model model to boiler MCB
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Contact
Specification Brochures for all of our products are available
T: 01603 420220 F: 01603 420229 free of charge. Please call our literature hotline
E: [email protected] on 01603 420127.