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How do I reset my Alpha boiler?

How do I reset my Alpha boiler?

The Fix. For a simple reset, Alpha recommends rotating the switch on the front of the boiler to position 3 (reset sequence). After 25-30 seconds, the boiler will attempt to restart. If the burner still won’t light, there’s a good chance it’s blocked with debris.

How do you fill an alpha boiler?

To fill or pressurise the system open one tap fully by turning it 90° anticlockwise in line with the tap housing. The second tap should be opened a quarter of a turn and the water will start to refill the system (water should be heard filling the system).

How do I release the pressure on my Alpha boiler?

How to reduce your boiler pressure

  1. Switch off your boiler and wait for the heating system to cool.
  2. Identify and check the boiler pressure gauge.
  3. If it’s above 2 bars, you’ll need to reduce the pressure.
  4. Ensure the filling loop or relief valve is tightly closed.

Where is the reset button on a combi boiler?

Most modern boilers will have a reset button that’s located on the boiler’s display. This will be located near where the fault code is being displayed. As an example, the reset button on a Vaillant EcoTec will be flame with a line through it. This is the reset and ignition button.

How do I start my boiler?

The Boiler Startup

  1. Check all valves and place in their startup position.
  2. Open the sight gauge and water column high- and low-water shut-off valves.
  3. Close the bottom blowdown valves, then open the upper drum vent valves.
  4. Start filling with soft water.

Why is my boiler not firing up?

A boiler might not ignite due to various possible reasons – insufficient pressure, blockage in the burner, faulty valves, frozen pipes etc. Sometimes, you can fix the problem on your own. In other cases, you don’t have any choice but to call an engineer.

Where are the Alpha Intec boilers located in the UK?

Alpha InTec 26C, 30C, 34C and 24X, 28X Range of Wall Mounted, Fan Assisted, Room Sealed, Gas Fired, High Efficiency Condensing Combination Boilers 0051 Nepicar House, London Road, Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 7RS For Technical help or for Service call ALPHA HELPLINE Tel: 0844 871 8764 website: www.alpha-innovation.co.uk

How does the INTEC² 25X and 28X boiler work?

The burner is lit electronically and the heat output is controlled by a modulating fan and gas valve. The InTec² 25X and 28X are combination boilers providing both central heating and domestic hot water at mains pressure. The boiler is supplied with a pump, pressure relief valve, expansion vessel and pressure gauge fully assembled and tested.

What kind of boiler is an Alpha CD?

The Alpha CD range of high efficiency condensing boilers are wall mounted, fan assisted room-sealed combination boilers. The burner is lit electronically and the heat output is controlled by a modulating fan and gas valve. These are combination boilers providing both central heating and domestic hot water at mains pressure.

How long does it take to instigate a boiler guarantee?

To instigate the boiler guarantee the boiler needs to be registered with the manufacturer within one month of the installation. To maintain the boiler guarantee it is essential that the boiler is serviced annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer who has been trained on the boiler installed.

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Ruth Doyle