POTTERTON PROFILE 30e, 40e, 50e, 60e, 80e - Installation and Servicing Instructions

Oct 22, 2026

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Installation and servicing instructions for Potterton Profile fan powered balanced flue gas-fired boilers covering models 30e, 40e, 50e, 60e and 80e. Provides safety requirements for natural gas (G20) installation by competent persons, certification considerations for approved control devices, and a structured contents overview. Details general operation, suitable indirect hot water use, permissible flue system types and lengths, optional extra kits, recommended compatible controls, and key installation and site requirements including electrical safety considerations for rooms with baths or showers.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages28

Reading Time1 h 11 min

AccessFree to download

General

Optional Extras

Accessories

Installation Data

Boiler Dimensions

Site Requirements

| 30e, 40e, 50e, 60e, & 80e, fanned balanced fluegas fired boilers | | --- | | THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20) ONLY

Installation and Servicing Instructions | LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO THE GAS METER. GAD (90/396/EEC) POTTERTON PROFILE 30e G.C. No. 41 .605.39 POTTERTON PROFILE 40e G.C. No. 41 .605.40 POTTERTON PROFILE 50e G.C. No. 41 .605.41 POTTERTON PROFILE 60e G.C. No. 41 .605.42 POTTERTON PROFILE 80e G.C. No. 41 .605.43 IMPORTANT This appliance must be installed and serviced by a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994. Profile boilers are certified for safety, it is therefore important that no external control devices (e.g. flue dampers, economisers, etc.) be directly connected to these appliances unless covered by these installation instructions or otherwise recommended in writing. Any direct connection of a control device not approved by Potterton could invalidate the certificate and the normal warranty. LIST OF CONTENTS-Page 2 General Optional Extras Accessories Installation Data Boiler Dimensions Page No. 2 Page No. 2 Page No. 3 Page No. 3 Page No. 3 Site Requirements Technical Data Installation Instructions Commissioning Health and Safety Information Control Systems, Pipework and Wiring Guide User’s Instructions Page No. 3 Page No. 6 Page No. 11 Page No. 18 Back Page Supplied in Literature Pack GENERAL-Page 2 Potterton Profile boilers are fully automatically controlled wall mounted fan powered balanced flue appliances, using a cast iron heat exchanger and are available in five outputs ranging from 5.86-23.44kW (20,000-80,000 Btu/h) . The boilers which are designed to provide domestic hot water and/or central heating must be used on INDIRECT hot water systems only. The cast iron heat exchangers are suitable for use on open vented gravity domestic hot water/pumped central heating systems or fully pumped systems which may be sealed or open vented. All boilers can be supplied with either of the following types of flue system: 1) Standard horizontal flue system suitable for wall thickness of 100mm (4 in.) to 510mm (20 in.) . 2) 2 metre horizontal flue system which provides a maximum flue length Of 1955mm (77 in.) . 3) Vertical flue system which allows the flue to pass through a flat roof and terminate at a maximum height of 1980mm (78 in.) measured from the top of the boiler case. OPTIONAL EXTRAS-Page 2 The following are kits available as optional extras:—Internal Fitment Kit, which is suitable for a maximum wall thickness of 51 0mm (20 in.) is to be used where access to the outside wall is impracticable. Pump Cover Kits, located on top of the boiler and designed to conceal the pump, and/or any motorised valves installed above the boiler. (Note: Pump cannot be fitted above the boiler if the vertical flue kit is used) . Terminal Wall Plate, where necessary can be fitted to the outside wall face to improve the appearance, after making good around the terminal. Terminal Guard, to be used when the terminal is fitted less than 2m above a balcony, above ground or above a flat roof to which people have access. Full fitting instructions are provided with each kit. P. I. L. PART Nos. ACCESSORIES-Page 3 The following Potterton Myson controls are recommended for use with your boiler:- Electronic Programmer EP2001, EP3001, or EP6000 Cylinder Thermostat PTT2 or PTT1 00 Room Thermostat PRT2 or PRT1 00 Frost Thermostat PRT1 00 FR Motorised Zone Valve M5V222 or M5V228 Motorised Diverter Valve M5V322 Thermostatic Radiator Valve Data sheets describing these products are available on request. | INSTALLATION DATA-Page 3 | | | | --- | --- | --- | | The installation of the boiler must be in accordance with the | B55440 Part 2 B55449 Part 1 | | | latest relevant requirements of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, local building regulations, lEE Wiring |

FAQs

Which gas type is the appliance suitable for, and what is the required installer qualification?

The appliance is for use with natural gas (G20) only. It must be installed and serviced by a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994.

How should the Potterton Profile boilers be used for hot water and heating?

The boilers designed to provide domestic hot water and/or central heating must be used on indirect hot water systems only. The cast iron heat exchangers suit open vented gravity systems or fully pumped systems that may be sealed or open vented.

What flue system options are available and what key height/length limits apply?

Options include a standard horizontal flue system for wall thickness 100mm to 510mm, a 2 metre horizontal flue system with a maximum flue length of 1955mm, and a vertical flue system terminating at a maximum height of 1980mm from the top of the boiler case.

Oct 22, 2026

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