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Glow-worm cxi combi (24cxi, 30cxi, 38cxi)

Combi, natural gas (30cxi convertible to LPG)

Combustion figures

FigureNatural gas (G20)LPG (G31)
CO₂ at high rate
More infoHide infoCase off (inner casing panel off). With the inner casing panel fitted the MI says readings rise slightly to 9.3% +0.3 −0.5 (MI 12.6); Table 2 gives case on as 9.3% +0.3 −0.5 for 24cxi and 30cxi, and 9.0% +0.3 −0.5 for 38cxi. The MI contradicts itself for the 38cxi: section 12.6 gives 9.1% for all sizes, but Table 2 (MI 1.4) gives 8.8% case off for the 38cxi; Table 2 doesn’t say which rate its figures are for. LPG is the 30cxi only, after conversion (MI 11, LPG conversion step 10): the MI gives this range with the service potentiometer turned fully anti-clockwise to normal running, adjusted with the gas valve throttle if needed. It doesn’t give an LPG figure at a named maximum rate. Max fan speed is selected with the service potentiometer fully clockwise.
24cxi, 30cxi
9.1% +0.2 −0.5
38cxi
9.1% +0.2 −0.5 (MI 12.6) or 8.8% +0.2 −0.5 (Table 2)
Normal running
9.8–10.8%
CO₂ at low rate
More infoHide infoCase off. Minimum rate is the service potentiometer at mid-point (3 o’clock), display flashing ‘12’. Same 38cxi contradiction between MI 12.6 and Table 2 as at high rate; Table 2 case on figures are 9.3% +0.3 −0.5 (24cxi, 30cxi) and 9.0% +0.3 −0.5 (38cxi). LPG (30cxi only): the conversion procedure (MI 11, LPG conversion step 9) sets 10.5% ± 0.2% at minimum, while the combustion check (MI 12.6) gives Propane as 10.5% +0.3 −0.7.
24cxi, 30cxi
9.1% +0.2 −0.5
38cxi
9.1% +0.2 −0.5 (MI 12.6) or 8.8% +0.2 −0.5 (Table 2)
Setting
10.5% ± 0.2
Check
10.5% +0.3 −0.7
Maximum CO
Not given in MINot given in MI
CO/CO₂ ratio
Not given in MINot given in MI
O₂
Not given in MINot given in MI
Working inlet pressure
More infoHide infoNG: 20 mbar at the boiler (MI 1.3) and at the gas valve inlet pressure test point with the boiler at full rate (MI 11.5). LPG (30cxi only): the MI says ‘appliance supply pressure = 37mbar’ (MI 11, LPG conversion).
Appliance inlet
20 mbar
Gas valve test point
20 mbar
Appliance inlet
37 mbar
Gas rate at maximum
More infoHide infoApproximate, natural gas, checked at the meter at least 10 minutes after firing (MI 11.5; Table 2 says after 10 minutes from cold). Table 2 minimum gas rates: 24cxi and 30cxi 0.48 m³/h, 38cxi 0.62 m³/h.
24cxi
2.24 m³/h
30cxi
2.8 m³/h
38cxi
3.6 m³/h
Not given in MI

From 0020013349-02.06.05

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
24cxi47-047-23NG
30cxi47-047-24NG
38cxi47-047-27NG

Source: Glow-worm 24cxi, 30cxi, 38cxi High Efficiency Condensing Combination Boilers Instructions for Use, Installation and Servicing, 0020013349-02.06.05.

Sections: 1.3 Gas Supply; 1.4 Technical Data (Table 2); 11 Commissioning, LPG conversion - 30cxi only; 11.5 Testing - Natural Gas only; 12.6 Combustion Check.

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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.