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Glow-worm Essential combi (24c, 28c)

Combi, natural gas

Combustion figures

FigureNatural gas (G20)
CO₂ at high rate
More infoHide infoCheck programme P.01 set to 100 (full load), reading taken once stable (about 5 minutes). The checking table (MI 7.9.4 and 11.3) gives 9.2 ±1 % and applies with the front casing removed or installed. If out of range, the setting table (MI 11.4) gives CO₂ at full load 9.2 ±0.2 %, set with the front casing removed (MI 11.4 step text); the setting table’s own column header says 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 MI gives two limits. The setting table (MI 11.4) gives CO at full load ≤ 250 ppm. The combustion chart (MI appendix I) gives CO less than 350 ppm at maximum and minimum rate, and less than 335 ppm in the re-check after checking the seals.
Full load
≤ 250 ppm
Combustion chart, max. and min. rate
less than 350 ppm
CO/CO₂ ratio
More infoHide infoThe MI gives two limits. The setting table (MI 11.4) gives ≤ 0.0027 at full load; the combustion chart (MI appendix I) gives less than 0.004 at maximum and minimum rate.
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 infoMeasured at the measuring nipple on the gas isolator cock, with the boiler at full load (check programme P.01). The MI prints it as 1.7 ... 2 kPa (17.0 ... 20 mbar). Technical data gives the G20 gas supply pressure as 20 mbar.
Appliance inlet
17.0–20 mbar
Gas rate at maximum
More infoHide infoGas flow at P max., hot water (G20), from the technical data.
24c
2.6 m³/h
28c
3.0 m³/h
Flue integrity
More infoHide infoAt the air inlet test point, boiler at maximum rate (combustion chart, MI appendix I).
O₂ ≥ 20.6%
CO₂ < 0.2%

From 0020206373_04 &ndash; 10.09.2019

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
Essential 24c47-019-27NG
Essential 28c47-019-28NG

Source: Installation and maintenance instructions Essential 24c, 28c, 0020206373_04 &ndash; 10.09.2019.

Sections: 2.3 Applicability of the instructions; 7.9.1 Checking the gas connection pressure (gas flow 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 – Overview; 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.