User manuals, guides and specifications for your powermax 185 p boiler. Its a range powermax 155 boiler and investigations online say i should try pressing the reset buttons. Nov 18, 2015 range powermax 185 boiler user manual. Answered by a verified hvac technician we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Baxi parent company to potterton have issued a safety alert number 0 for potterton powermax he boilers manufactured between 2001 and november 2005. There are various powermax models in uk homes, such as the powermax 5, 140, 155, 157 and 185 models as produced by range imi, and the powermax he85, he115 and he150 condensing boiler range, produced following acquisition of the name and manufacturing rights by potterton baxi. In this occation it was found to be the faulty water. Powermax boiler, not the best design boiler, it temds to.
Powermax 155 boiler british gas say no parts available 20 june 2012 at 5. The 185 is a noncondensing cpsu boiler with a maximum power output of 18. Description 155x powermax 140 and are combination boilers in which the gas burner heats the contents of a builtin thermal store. The range powermax, is now the potterton powermax powerstore. Powermax ss 140 cp boiler user instructions pdf viewdownload. I have a powermax 155, the boiler red light is on saying lock. They both share the same manufacturers installation and service document and the difference between them appears to be the height of the units. Potterton powermax he boilers safety alert potterton. Obsolete limit thermostat ranco 95 dgre powermax part n o.
Dec 30, 2010 the boiler was in a new housing development near east lane, north wembley. This heated water is used as primary water and circulated, as required, to the radiators. The idea for the powermax boiler was conceived back in the days when mains pressure hot water cylinders. The range powermax came in several different versions but all were thermal stores heated by gas, were the thermal store itself doubled as the boiler heat. Check out our low prices on heating spares from leading manufacturers. See also the separate installation instructions for the powermax he flue part no. When the boiler is switched on, the fan runs and then the lock out light glows after about a minute. Powermax powermax 155x fss user instruction manualdiagram. Powermax 140 and 155x are combination boilers in which the gas burner. Powermax 155 boiler british gas say no parts available. Condensate is acidic and corrodes the aluminium duct, leading to perforation and therefore leaking of both liquid condensate and combustion fumes into the house or flat.
We recommend that you upgrade to a new, more efficient boiler to help reduce fuel bills and carbon dioxide emissions. This design combines both a hot water cylinder and a standard boiler unit together in a single appliance. Range powermax 155x annoying lockouts diynot forums. With a vast range of powermax spare parts for boilers and heating. The range powermax idea was to combine a boiler and hot water cylinder into one integrated device capable of delivering both central heating and mains pressure hot water, by using the thermal store principle, so high pressure showers could be fitted in flats especially without the use of expensive and noisy pumps. Potterton powermax 155x boiler lockout glowing red. Range powermax user manual powermax boiler repairs. At direct heating spares we offer a range of spare parts for the range powermax powermax 155x fss with next day delivery available when you order before 07. When i refill it from 0 bar i can hear the hiss of air escaping for a few seconds before it stops. The 155x is a noncondensing cpsu boiler with a maximum power output of 15. Range powermax 140 155 185 users instructions jungle. Technical advice available to contractors and engineers potterton.
The range powermax is a noncondensing boiler but runs so fuelefficiently that condensate sometimes occurs in the flue duct. Exploded view diagrams and parts lists for the range powermax 155 fss manual. The potterton powermax he boiler is made of the highest quality materials for durability and dependability. Boiler spares, heating controls and much more, free boiler manuals also available to download. Please select powermax 155 range powermax 155 fov range powermax 155 fss manual. Range powermax 155x boiler loses pressure central heating. This sounds stupid, but i have tried pressing every part of the red bit i can see, but nothing seems to move here is a picture. Download user instructions of powermax ss 140 cp boiler for free or view it online on. This version of powermax ss 140 cp manual compatible with such list of devices, as. The powermax had a couple of lockouts in january, it became a weekly event in february. Powermax 185 p manuals and user guides, boiler manuals all. Powermax 155 boiler spares powermax 155 boiler spare parts.
Powermax boilers by range and by potterton information for owners and technicians. Boiler diagrams, spare parts and user manuals for powermax powermax 155x fss user instruction manual 24 hour delivery on genuine manufacturer boiler spares 30 day money back guarantee. Specification for installation of gas fired hot water boilers of rated input not exceeding 60kw 2. Sep 21, 2012 i have a powermax 155x floor standing combi boiler that is hi i have a powermax 155x floor standing combi boiler that is starting to play up. The range powermax is a noncondensing boiler but runs.
Now use p747 shielded ht lead silicone shea powermax part n o. The range powermax idea was to combine a boiler and hot water cylinder into one integrated device capable of delivering both central heating and mains pressure hot water, by using the thermal store principle, so high pressure showers could be fitted in flats. With costs of boiler and heating repairs on the rise, powermax spare parts is often the. If i refill it to 1 bar or above it will slowly drop over an hour or so to 0. The powermax 155x has a sap seasonal efficiency rating of 82. Users can set specific times for the unit to turn on and off throughout the day, or use the preset times already programmed into the system. Powermax powermax 155x fss user instruction manual. The range powermax 155 is a thermal store gaselectric boiler system used to heat water. Powermax boiler 155x manual potterton powermax 155x.
Apr 18, 2010 i have a powermax 155, the boiler red light is on saying lock out how can i correct the problem. The powermax 185 has a sap seasonal efficiency rating of 81. The boiler was a new concept that combined a boiler and thermal store to provide both heating and hot water. There should be no pilot light but a spark electrode and it is a fan flued boiler as it uses concentric flue. Jun 20, 2012 powermax 155 boiler british gas say no parts available 20 june 2012 at 5. The same manual applies to all versions of the range powermax. It was installed when the house was built about 3 years ago. To view the associated documentation and manuals for your boiler, please select from a category below. This sounds stupid, but i have tried pressing every part of the red bit i can. The powermax boiler was made by range before potterton took the boiler over. Ov 140 cp, ov 155x p, ov 155x cp, 185 p, 185 cp, ss 140 cp. Baxi boilers plumbase spares and manuals available for a range of baxi.
For info its a powermax 155x its the original boiler put in when the house was built around 12 years ago. They are available in a small range of colours chosen for their. Range powermax 140 fov range powermax 140 fss range powermax 155 fov range powermax 155 fss manual. Powermax powermax 155x fov boiler assemblydiagram heating. When undertaking work on potterton powermax he boilers, gas safe registered engineers are advised to follow the inspection procedure and further actions outlined in safety alert 0. By replacing an inefficient boiler with an energy efficient unit, you could also save hundreds of pounds each year on your gas bills. Powermax boiler 155x manual judgment shall be included in the defendants sentence, and the united states may take steps to collect powermaxx lifter powermax 6585 hypertherm hypertherm powermax 65 lowest price powermax 185 boiler manual photo is courtesy of george and thelma mavrakis potterton powermax 155x boiler manual. P481 range powermax cutout thermostat 98c the boiler shop. The boiler was based on an excellent concept its a shame the implementation was so flawed.
Jan 25, 2017 the powermax boiler, the silent killer. The powermax had a couple of lockouts in january, it became a weekly event in february, and this month it is happening just about every day. I have a powermax 155, the boiler red light is on saying lock out how can i correct the problem. I bought this house last november and the previous owner seems to have lost all the manuals for devices in the house. View and download powermax ov 140 p user instructions online. I have a powermax 155x floor standing combi boiler that is hi i have a powermax 155x floor standing combi boiler that is starting to play up. These two models appear to be essentially the same appliance, and appear to be a development of the original 155. Find out how efficient your powermax 185 gas boiler is and get costs for new installations, repairs and servicing. The boiler is working ok, but there are a couple of minor issues that im sure a user manual would help me with. My motherinlaws powermax 155x boiler is locking out sometimes several times per day. Range powermax 155 fss manual exploded views and parts list. Plumb arena supplies complete range of powermax 155 boiler spares, powermax 155 boiler spare parts at very competitive prices. I would like to fit a normal combi in its place and utilise the existing pipes where possible. She says the problem has been getting worse for ages.
I have a range powermax 155x boiler which loses pressure quickly enough that i have to refill it daily. View and download powermax ov 140 p series installation and servicing instructions online. I moved into the house just before christmas and took out british gas homecare in case of any problems. Consists of a boiler sat on top of a cylinder in a single casing. Powermax he is a floor standing condensing combination boiler which incorporates a hot water store to provide domestic hot water dhw and central heating ch. My boiler today has decided to go straight to lockout all of a sudden. We have over 20,000 items in stock and available next day. A copy of the safety alert can be obtained by calling the powermax he helpline on 0800 0288 299 or. Lots of powermax owners are perplexed by the the controls on the front of the boiler, in particular setting the clockprogrammer. New boiler advice page 1 homes, gardens and diy pistonheads. So here is a copy of the user user instructions for anyone to download and print, should they need. This contains a range of extension airflue pipes and bends to enable the. Boiler manuals for the range powermax 155 fss appliance. Nov 01, 2011 this boiler is going to ignition lockout.