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Glow-worm Betacom 3 combi (24c -A, 30c -A)

Combi, natural gas

Combustion figures

FigureNatural gas (G20)
CO₂ at high rate
More infoHide infoBoth at full load (check programme P.01 set to 100), read after 5 minutes once stable. The checking table (MI 7.9.4 and 11.3) gives ±1 %; the setting table (MI 11.4) gives ±0.2 % for CO₂ at full load. If the value is outside the checking range, set it to the setting figure. Same value with the front casing removed or installed.
Checking
9.2 ±1 %
Setting
9.2 ±0.2 %
CO₂ at low rate
Not given in MI
Maximum CO
More infoHide infoThe manual gives two limits: ≤ 250 ppm at full load in the setting table (MI 11.4), and less than 350 ppm at maximum and minimum rate in the combustion chart (MI appendix I).
Setting table, full load
≤ 250 ppm
Combustion chart, max. and min. rate
less than 350 ppm
CO/CO₂ ratio
More infoHide infoThe manual gives two limits: ≤ 0.0027 in the setting table (MI 11.4), and less than 0.004 at maximum and minimum rate in the combustion chart (MI appendix I).
Setting table, full load
≤ 0.0027
Combustion chart, max. and min. rate
less than 0.004
O₂ at high rate
More infoHide infoO₂ at full load, from the setting table (MI 11.4).
4.5 ±1.8 vol. %
O₂ at low rate
Not given in MI
Working inlet pressure
More infoHide infoPrinted as 1.7–2 kPa (17.0–20 mbar). Measured at the measuring nipple on the gas isolator cock, with the boiler at full load (check programme P.01) and all other gas appliances working. Technical data gives a G20 gas supply pressure of 20 mbar.
Appliance inlet
17.0–20 mbar
Gas rate at maximum
More infoHide infoGas flow at P max. in hot water mode, G20 (technical data).
24c
2.6 m³/h
30c
3.2 m³/h
Flue integrity
More infoHide infoAt the air inlet test point, boiler at maximum rate (combustion chart).
O₂ ≥ 20.6%
CO₂ < 0.2%

From 0020229560_00 (19.10.2015)

Enter service mode for high and low rate

High rate

Steps not added yet. Follow the MI.

Low rate

Steps not added yet. Follow the MI.
Ending the test: follow the MI.

Models and GC numbers

ModelGC numberGas
Betacom 3 24c -A (H-GB)47-019-41NG
Betacom 3 30c -A (H-GB)47-019-42NG

Source: Glow-worm Betacom 3 24c -A (H-GB), 30c -A (H-GB) installation and maintenance instructions, 0020229560_00 (19.10.2015).

Sections: 2.3 Applicability of the instructions; 7.9 Checking and adjusting the gas settings; 7.9.1 Checking the gas connection pressure; 7.9.2 Checking the leak-tightness of the flue gas system and for flue gas recirculation; 7.9.4 Checking the CO₂ content; 11.3 Checking the CO₂ content; 11.4 Setting the CO₂ content; A Check programmes; I Combustion chart; K Technical data.

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Check these figures against the MI for the appliance in front of you, matched by GC number and manual date. Combustion work needs a calibrated analyser and a Gas Safe registered engineer.