Flue Gas Dilution

CO2 safe dispersal ventilation

KEY FEATURES

● Multi size flue dilution fans

● Ecodesign ErP 2015 compliant
● Easy electrical installation
● Safe operation - internal differential
pressure switch for boiler shut off
● Avoid unsightly or expensive discharge flues
● Quiet and efficient
● 1% CO2 content at outlet
● High levels of corrosion resistance allow use with
condensation boilers
● Ecodesign EuP compliant IE2
● Dynamically balanced to DIN ISO 1940 -
Grade 6.3

Flue Dilution GBDF & SSDF Fans Safety

Their main advantage is avoiding the use of unsightly A differential pressure safety switch ensures boiler
and expensive flues as shown below. The 1993 Clean Air shutdown in the event of fan failure on blocked flue, the
Act and Institute of Gas Engineers UPE 10/Part 1 (issue switch consists of a relay circuit which will fall safe and
3) Regulations requires that if the products of combustion prevent operation of the gas burner under the following
are dispensed at low level then the CO2 content must conditions.
be 1% or less. Airflows' flue dilution range achieves this
● Loss of fan air supply (blocked intake / fan motor inlet)
by introducing fresh air into the boilers discharge flue
duct and diluting these flue gases. All fans dynamically ● Stalled fan motor
balanced to ISO DIN 1940 – Grade 6.3. ● Interrupted power supply
APPLICATIONS
● Flue dilution
● Condensate air handling
The range of dilution fans come in two variations, GBDF When the specification of regulations call for stainless steel
for standard atmospheric installations and SSDF for ducting and when higher efficiency condensate boilers on
enhanced corrosion resistance especially in use with high modular burners are more likely to produce condensation
condensate content and or condensation boilers. 5 sizes the SSDF range should be selected due to its Aisi 316
in each range allow selection for industrial and commercial stainless steel case construction. Test data in accordance
boilers rated up to 650 Kw (2,200,000 Btu). with BS 848 Part 1/ ISO 5801-2007.

CHOOSING THE CORRECT TYPE OF FAN

These fans feature EC driven forward curved impellers supply. Low maintenance achieved by ‘sealed for life’ type
constructed from mild steel with cases fabricated from mild bearings allowing a typical bearing life L10 – 25,000 hours
steel. For ease of installation all units have fitted outlet at ideal conditions. Impellers balanced to ISO DIN 1940
flanges, and can be mounted vertically or horizontally. Grade 2.5. Test data in accordance with BS 848 Part1/
Supplied with connection to terminal box from electrical ISO 5801-2007.

PERFORMANCE TABLE AT 20°C

Where possible there should be at least 2 metres of flue The volume flow rate provided by the fan will depend on
ducting from the fan to the outlet. To ensure a maximum the static pressure imposed by the size and length of flue
of 1% CO2 content at the outlet, the volume flow rate of ducting and the number of bends, louvres etc. comprising
diluted flue gases necessary for a given boiler can be the installation. The performance table below enables
calculated as follows: selection of the correct dilution fan based on the flow rate
Flow rate in l/sec = 2.69 x rated input of boiler in kW. requirement and the fans ability to overcome duct system
resistance.
Where 2 metres of discharge ducting is not possible then
the calculation is: (Note: if LPG or Butane are being used then the factors
above should be increased to 3.23 and 5.33 respectively.
Flow rate in l/sec = 4.44 x rated input of boiler in kW.
These flue dilution fans must not be used for any other fuels).
Static
Pressure Free
Fan size 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 160 180 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375
(Pascals) Air

DIMENSIONS
GBDF 2
Volume
300 290 280 260 250 240 230 220 190 140 80 40 0
SSDF 2 Litre/s

GBDF 3 Volume
600 580 570 560 540 520 510 500 480 460 440 410 380 320 280 120 40 0
SSDF 3 Litre/s

GBDF 4 Volume
1000 985 970 950 935 920 900 880 860 840 815 780 760 740 710 640 520 340 200 80 0
SSDF 4 Litre/s

GBDF 5 Volume
 NOT SUITABLE DO NOT USE  1400 1370 1350 1325 1300 1260 1200 1150 1075 975 850 450 200 80 0
SSDF 5 Litre/s

GBDF 6 Volume
 NOT SUITABLE DO NOT USE  1750 1675 1570 1420 1280 1085 850 625 460
SSDF 6 Litre/s

Dimensions are for guidance only - certified drawings available

GBDF 2 GBDF 3 GBDF 4 GBDF 5 GBDF 6 Fan size Min. Duct Max. Line
Fan size Units
SSDF 2 SSDF 3 SSDF 4 SSDF 5 SSDF 6 resistance current

Maximum boiler input rating kW 80 160 270 425 650 GBDF 5

90 Pa 2.6 Amps
SSDF 5
Minimum inlet duct diameter mm 254 305 305 457 457

Minimum inlet louvre size mm 300x300 400x400 400x400 600x600 600x600 GBDF 6
180 Pa 2.9 Amps
SSDF 6
Maximum discharge duct diameter mm 225 275 345 370 457
Minimum duct resistance required on model size 5 and 6 to
Minimum discharge grille size mm 300x300 400x400 450x450 500x500 600x600 avoid overloading motors.

Diluted flue gas volume l/s 215 430 730 1145 1750

Total static pressure loss in system Pa 70 93 130 160 180

Maximum flue velocity m/s 5.5 7.3 7.9 10.7 10.7

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

In all classes of installation, it is essential that the pressure Each size is available in standard form (GBDF series)
safety switch is connected into the supply circuit of the for atmospheric boilers and water heaters of circa 75%
appliance gas valve so that the gas valve is shut off in efficiency. If excessive corrosion causing the failure of
the event of a fan failure or flue system blockage. After a GBDF series unit is due to the presence of residual
the fan has been installed and electrically connected, a condensate, then this will not be covered by our warranty.
check should be made to ensure that the pressure safety
Enhanced corrosion resistance versions (SSDF series)
switch causes the boiler to be switched off when failure or
with stainless steel fan cases are also available for
blockage is simulated.
installation where regulations or the specification calls
for stainless steel ducting, and when higher efficiency
FLUE ASSISTANCE boilers such as modular designs are likely to produce
condensation. SSDF’s are therefore recommended for
The GBDF range can also be used for flue assistance installations where condensation will occur.
rather than flue dilution ( ie: the fan handles all the products
of combustion). It is important that the air into the motor
side of the fan is ducted from outside the building. The
maximum temperature allowed at the inlet of the non drive
side of the fan is 110ºC ( 230ºF ) to maintain acceptable
motor bearing and winding temperature. Experience has
shown that if a fan is chosen to give a maximum CO2
concentration of 2% that this maximum temperature will
not be exceeded.
Should you wish to use any of our fans purely as an
induction fan WITHOUT dilution then the volume rate
needed will be :
Flow rate ( induction only ) in l/sec = 1.35 x rated input of
boiler in Kw.

SAFETY AND EASE OF USE

Differential pressure safety switch

●

which will activate if the fan stops

operating or if the duct system
becomes blocked, thus shutting
down the boiler. TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS
Pressure Safety Switch
6 or 10 pole plug and socket for
●
Important when designing and installing a dilution system
easy wiring and installation.
incorporating Airflow flue dilution fans, attention should be
paid to the latest edition of the following standards and guides.

(i) BS 6644: 2005 Installation of gas fired hot water boilers
of rated input between 60 kW and 2 MW.

Easier electrical (ii) The institute of Gas Engineers and Managers Utilization
connections procedure IGE/UP/10-Edition 3. Installation of Gas
Appliances in Industrial & Commercial premises.

THE RANGE The boiler is connected by a vertical flue to a header which is

open to the “outside” air at both ends. One end of the header
The Airflow range of Ecodesign ErP 2013/2015 Compliant acts as the primary air intake for the dilution air and the other
flue dilution fans is available in 5 sizes to satisfy the dilution as the discharge. The fan is located on the discharge side of
needs of industrial and commercial boilers rated up to 650 the header duct.
kW (2,200,000 Btu) input.

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 Figure 1.
GBDF/SSDF
Flue Dilution Fan
Multiple Boiler
Installation

Figure 2.
GBDF/SSDF Flue
Dilution Fan
Single Boiler In-
stallation

DIMENSIONS
P
P
K K B
B ØE SLOT WIDTH E
M A
A M
R

N
D
C
N

D
C
R
S
ØG
L

ØH

L
S

I J J
F F

Minimum
Start Full load Motor Normal Fan size A B C D E F G H I J K L M N P R S
Weight Electrical Max Fan
Fan supply current running Imp. ambient clearance
power speed 2 218 238 179 200 9.5 402 251 265 78 106 304 335 140 191 260 222 101
size Kg V/Ph/Hz Amps current size
Amps Watts RPM Temp. mm in.
3 250 270 236 257 9.5 440 302 302 78 109 359 394 175 222 294 281 109
GBDF 2 9.1 230/1/50 GBDF 2 250 10
1.2 0.64 75 900 40ºC 4 352 384 263 295 9.5 578 302 340 78 141 408 445 194 256 409 321 121
SSDF 2 8.8 230/1/50
GBDF 3 12.1 230/1/50 GBDF 3 300 12 5 360 386 298 321 7 761 454 454 200 200 500 585 233 314 411 350 145
SSDF 3 12.0 2.5 1.45 120 860 40ºC
230/1/50
GBDF 4 22.5 230/1/50 6 490 517 332 355 7 892 454 454 200 200 500 585 232 336 542 348 145
SSDF 4 23.4 230/1/50 8.4 2.8 335 930 40ºC GBDF 4 460 18
GBDF 5 42.8 415/3/50 12.0* 2.8*
SSDF 5 44.0 900 940 40ºC GBDF 5 500 20
415/3/50 (line) (MAX)
GBDF 6 46.7 415/3/50 12.0* 2.9* GBDF 6 630 25
SSDF 6 47.5 900 900 40ºC
415/3/50 (line) (MAX)

*Line current
Minimum clearance for servicing motor and impeller (between motor side inlet and any obstruction)

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