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Worcester Bosch Greenstar CDi Compact ErP combi (28CDi, 32CDi, 36CDi)

Combi, natural gas and LPG

Combustion figures

FigureNatural gas (G20)LPG (G31)
CO₂ at high rate
More infoHide infoFrom Tables 27 (NG) and 28 (LPG) (MI 7.6), maximum setting, measured after 10 minutes in chimney sweep mode. The tables print the maximum figures without a % sign. The technical data (MI 3.3, Table 5) gives 9.1% (NG) and 10.6% (LPG) at maximum, after 10 minutes. The MI says the gas valve is factory set and must not be adjusted during commissioning if found out of tolerance: call the Worcester help line (MI 6.7). If CO₂ is still out of tolerance after all the checks in MI 7.6, the gas valve must be replaced.
Between 8.5 and 10.1%Between 9.8 and 11.1%
CO₂ at low rate
More infoHide infoFrom Tables 27 and 28 (MI 7.6), minimum setting, measured after 10 minutes. The manual contradicts itself: its worked example for NG says that with a maximum reading of 9.5% the minimum must be between 8.0% and 9.3%, but Table 27 only asks for above 7.5%. Both shown as printed. The technical data (MI 3.3, Table 5) gives 8.5% (NG) and 9.6% (LPG) at minimum, after 10 minutes.
A minimum 0.2 lower than the maximum reading taken but above 7.5%A minimum 0.2 lower than the maximum reading taken but above 8.5%
Maximum CO
More infoHide infoThe manual gives different limits. The combustion check flow chart (MI 6.7, Fig. 61) says CO < 350ppm at maximum and minimum rate. Tables 27 and 28 (MI 7.6) give less than 200ppm at maximum and less than 50ppm at minimum. All shown as printed.
Commissioning check
< 350ppm
Service table, max rate
Less than 200ppm
Service table, min rate
Less than 50ppm
Commissioning check
< 350ppm
Service table, max rate
Less than 200ppm
Service table, min rate
Less than 50ppm
CO/CO₂ ratio
More infoHide infoFrom the combustion check flow chart (MI 6.7, Fig. 61), at maximum and minimum rate. MI 6.5.2 says the technical data gives CO/CO₂ ratios, but Table 5 doesn’t list one, and Tables 27 and 28 (MI 7.6) don’t give one either.
< 0.004< 0.004
O₂
Not given in MINot given in MI
Working inlet pressure
More infoHide infoFrom Figs. 58 and 59 (MI 6.5.1) and the table in MI 7.4, boiler running at maximum in chimney sweep mode. At the meter: NG 19–23 mbar. At the regulator: LPG 32–45 mbar. Allowed drop across the pipework: 1 mbar (NG), 2.5 mbar (LPG); across the boiler: 1.5 mbar. The drop from the meter to the gas valve must be no more than 2.5 mbar (NG) or 4 mbar (LPG).
Appliance inlet
18–22 mbar
Gas valve test point
16.5–20.5 mbar
Appliance inlet
29.5–42.5 mbar
Gas valve test point
28–41 mbar
Gas rate at maximum
More infoHide infoMax. 10 minutes from lighting, NG figures for G20 (MI 3.3, Table 5, where the sizes are headed 28kW, 32kW and 36kW). Measure at the gas meter after at least 10 minutes at maximum output (MI 6.5.2). Where there’s no gas meter (e.g. LPG), check CO/CO₂ instead. In service mode the boiler runs both the heating and hot water circuits (MI 6.5). Table 5 gives a central heating max. rated heat input of 24.34 kW for every size (hot water: 28.57, 32.65 and 36.7 kW).
28CDi
3.0 m³/h
32CDi
3.5 m³/h
36CDi
3.9 m³/h
28CDi
2.2 kg/h
32CDi
2.5 kg/h
36CDi
2.8 kg/h
Flue integrity
More infoHide infoAt the air intake sample point on the flue turret, boiler case on, boiler running at maximum output, readings allowed to stabilise (MI 7.2). Readings outside these limits mean a problem with the flue system or combustion circuit, e.g. missing or dislodged seals.
O₂ ≥ 20.6%
CO₂ < 0.2%
O₂ ≥ 20.6%
CO₂ < 0.2%

From 6 720 813 276 (2015/07)

Enter service mode for high and low rate

High rate

  1. With the control panel in the operating position, hold eco and the spanner/return button together for at least 5 seconds.
  2. Chimney sweep symbol shows at the top and Max flashes. It ramps up to maximum by itself.

Low rate

  1. Press ▼ for minimum. Min flashes.
  2. Press ▲ to go back to maximum. Max flashes.
Ending the test
  • Press ok to come out (MI 6.5). MI 7.6 says press the spanner/return button instead.
  • It ends by itself after 15 minutes.

Models and GC numbers

ModelGC numberGas
28CDi Compact ErP47-406-77NG
32CDi Compact ErP47-406-79NG
36CDi Compact ErP47-406-81NG
28CDi Compact ErP LPG47-406-78LPG
32CDi Compact ErP LPG47-406-80LPG
36CDi Compact ErP LPG47-406-82LPG

Source: Greenstar CDi Compact ErP wall hung RSF gas fired condensing combination boiler installation, commissioning and servicing instructions, 6 720 813 276 (2015/07).

Sections: Cover (GC numbers); 3.3 Technical data; 6.5 Commissioning; 6.5.1 Checking the gas inlet pressure; 6.5.2 Checking the gas rate; 6.5.3 Gas rating test; 6.7 CO and combustion checks; 7.2 Checking flue integrity; 7.4 Checking the gas inlet pressure; 7.5.1 Setting the boiler to maximum; 7.6 Flue gas analysis.

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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.