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SPECIFICATION 3743-3
Xcel GXV Underfloor Heat Bank Thermal Store

17/05/01
Copies / revised specifications
can be obtained via fax / email

Heat Bank Thermal Store System  
Xcel Cylinder  
28 Plate Heat Exchanger (45+ ltr/min)  
Directly heated from remote source  
40mm Foam Insulation  
GX-Plan primary controls  
Danfoss VMV20 UF Control Valve  
Underfloor Primaries  
Fitted Primary Pump, Alpha 6m  
All fitted controls are wired  
Thermostatic Blending Valve 22mm  
Backup Immersion Heater  
Cased  

 

Unit Code

XC-250-3743-3

Capacity [litres]

250

Base Diameter [mm]

450

Overall Diameter [mm]

530

Height [mm]

1800

1   Remote Feed and Expansion Tank
2   Plate Heat Exchanger
3   Heat Exchanger Pump
4   Flow Switch
5   Thermostatic Blending Valve, Mixcall III
8   Vent
11  Y-Pattern Strainer (supplied loose)
13  Cold Feed / Expansion
14  Immersion Heater 3kW Incaloy with Stat
16  Cold Mains In, 22mm
17  Hot Mains Out, 22mm
18  Drain Cock
19  Flow From Boiler
20  Return to Boiler
23  Flow to Heating 28mm
24  Return from Heating Circuit 28mm
26  Primary Pump - Grundfos Alpha 6m
38  Cylinder Thermostat (with Immersion Pocket)
39  White Coated Steel Casing
41  Primary Blending Valve
42  Wiring Centre
76  Danfoss VMV20 Valve with RAVK Sensor

 
This unit is designed to provide the best all round performance when used in conjunction with an underfloor heating installation and a condensing boiler. Mains pressure hot water is provided at increased rates.
The GXV Xcel a superb all-round performance system, originally designed as a compact, high output hot water and heating system for council properties. To obtain 100% useful input from the boiler, the store is heated directly by the boiler - no coils. A feed and expansion tank must be fitted above the highest point in the primary system. The main advantages of the system are...
No Motorised Valves for either hot water or heating - more reliable & easier to service.
Very rapid recovery of store - hot water in under 3 minutes from cold.
Large volumes of hot water from a small store.
Maintains condensing boilers in condensing mode. 
Ability to bring central heating up to temperature extremely quickly (store recovered).
Store acts as an ideal air separator.
With Grundfos Alpha installing the circulation pump has become more convenient and easier than ever before. You simply plug and pump. Without even having to open the terminal box! Being automatic the pump itself applies the pressure and flow required by the system – regardless of the building or the time of year. And there’s noticeably less noise from pipes and radiators.

Grundfos Alpha has automatic control, which ensures that the pump’s pressure and flow is constantly adjusted to meet current needs - summer or winter, night or day.
An old-fashioned circulation pump pumps at the same power 24 hours a day – every day.

The automatic control ensures that the pump can “talk” with the heating system’s thermostats. When the heating is turned up the pump is hard at work. When the heating is turned down the pump works correspondingly less.
The improved balance between the pressure and flow produced by the pump and the throughput allowed by the thermostats also means reduced noise.

The unit is fitted with a Mixcall III Thermostatic Blending Valve, to control the hot water temperature, and prevent scalding.  The graph shows the pressure drop across the valve for various hot water flow rates.

The Valve is adjustable from 27°C to 67°C, and has a lockable head.

The unit is fitted with two heat exchangers, and is capable of delivering 45 litres/minute @45°C (80°C storage).
A Mains Water Isolating Lever Valve must be fitted within the cylinder cupboard, in clear view and easily accessible. A Strainer (supplied loose) must also be fitted, down stream of the isolating valve, to protect the flow switch [4].
It is advised that the mains water is tested for hardness. In areas of hard water, we advise the use of a scale inhibitor.
It is important that SENTINEL X100 Inhibitor is used to protect the Heat Bank Thermal Store.  Use 1 litre per 100 litres of stored water. A suitable anti-freeze, such as X500, should also be added when there is a chance that the unit will be left filled and unheated in freezing conditions.
Heat Bank Thermal Store System
Xcel Cylinder
As per specification 3743-3, 17-05-01
Unit IDSizeNet Price
XC-250-3743-3250 litres, 450 x 1800mm£ 1045.07

Prices do not include VAT or Delivery.
Ready for collection 3-4 weeks from receipt of order.
Terms: 30 days from date of collection / dispatch. (account permitting)
Credit Cards accepted.