TF1 Sigma UB Installer Pack

Application, Fitting & Dosing

The TF1 Sigma UB filter should be installed close to the wall, the filter can be easily fitted under boilers and in all other areas where space is limited. The TF1 Sigma UB Filter can be installed under a boiler or in tight and restricted areas. Ideally the filter should be fitted on the return to the boiler and should be installed horizontally. To enable the TF1 Sigma UB Filter to be connected to the boiler and/or return flow pipes, separate flexible/corrugated pipes and/or adapters may be required (not supplied).

The recommended ‘in use’ concentration of Protector F1 is 0.265%. One 265ml bottle will treat an average domestic system (100 litres). For open vented systems add via the feed and expansion tank. For sealed systems add via a suitable dosing point (e.g. a towel rail or an in-line TF1 system filter). Alternatively, use a suitable dosing vessel to inject the product into the system. In single feed indirect cylinders, e.g.”Primatic” or similar, potable water chemicals must be used. Fernox recommends untreated or sludged systems are thoroughly cleaned and flushed in accordance with BS 7593:2019 and Benchmark using any product from the Fernox Cleaner range, before treating with Fernox Protector F1, as existing debris can damage the installation and may reduce the lifespan of the boiler and system.

One 265ml bottle of Cleaner F3 is sufficient to clean an average domestic central heating system (100 litres). Additional/repeat applications of Cleaner F3 may be used for larger, dirty systems. First, drain and refill the entire system with plain water. For optimum results, the entire system, including drop feed radiators where fitted, should be completely drainable. Preferably, full bore gate valves with hose connectors should be provided temporarily for this purpose. Motorised and thermostatically controlled valves must be set so that no part of the system is closed off during cleansing or rinsing. Discharges must be made to the foul drain and not to surface water drain.
For open vented systems add Cleaner F3 via the header tank. For sealed systems add via a suitable dosing point or TF1 Filter. Fernox Cleaner F3 can also be used in conjunction with a powerflushing unit. In this case, please refer to the unit manufacturer’s instructions. When pre-commission cleaning new systems, Fernox Cleaner F3 should be circulated for a minimum of one hour at normal operating temperature.
For cleaning existing systems, sludge and debris should be dispersed also within one hour at normal operating temperatures. However, to remove hardened iron oxides and limescale, the cleaning time can be extended to up to one week under the normal heating cycle. If a radiator still has a cold spot after one hour, increase the flow through the radiator by closing the valves on the other radiators. An additional or repeat dose of Cleaner F3 may be necessary in some cases.
Drain and flush thoroughly, at least twice, until the water runs clear.
When using Cleaner F3 with a powerflushing machine, cleaning should be completed within an hour. Use dynamic flushing with plain water until the water is clear. Refill system adding Fernox Protector F1 for long-term protection against corrosion and limescale .In single feed indirect cylinders, e.g.”Primatic” or similar, potable water chemicals must be used.