Hi thepool,
Here's a link to Heatlink's download page of all their technical data & brochures.
[broken link removed] or try their american parent company website.
Boiler temperature will be independent of ufh as this temperature will be cooled or allowed to cool before it enters circuits, otherwise you could crack the concrete floor. Generally, 70C is a good temp with a return of 50C. Return temp will depend on whether your boiler is a condensing one or not. Boilers should never have returns of less than 40C. Ufh differential temps are generally 10C temp diff. You can guarantee return temp by fitting a loop between the flow and return with a three port thermostatic mixing valve set to required return temp. If you look at Grant's website and download one of their condensing boiler manuals, it will have a circuit diagram for this.
Another efficient and effective way of balancing a system is to install a small well insulated buffer tank (say 100 litres or less) between the boiler and the circuits. The boiler heats the buffer tank to maintain its temp and the heating circuit takes the heat from the buffer tank when required. I know that Firebird is currently working on a new boiler that encorporates this. This dramatically increases efficiency. The temp on the manifold will be determined by the design room temp, outside design temp, heat loss factors and length of pipe runs. If you give Heatlink a call in Tullamore, I find their tech guys fairly helpful.
With regard to 24/7, I might have to duck from an incoming attack on this one, but in my opinion, I do not like having them on 24/7. I am personally getting better results with less oil when system is on part-time. I do realise that manufacturers say this and that about leaving them on, but I did that and it drank oil. When I changed it, I get better heat where and when I want it. Also zoning the hot water cylinder plays a big part. If you think about it, if you calculate the volume of water within the heating circuit, it probably averages at about 150 litres. HW cylinders can be more than this, so in effect, it's nearly like heating 2 houses. I know this is not exactly true and more factors come into play, but you know what I mean. Remove this element and you are heating a vastly smaller volume of water. If you have a balancing valve on your flow or return for the cylinder, try it and turn it off but count the turns it takes to turn off. You will see that your heating will heat up much quicker. Don't forget to open it the same amount of turns to re-set it to the balanced position it was originally set to.
DGOBS, when you say systemlink, I take it that you are talking about SystemLink Zoned controllers. If so, sounds like a problem with the system controller. Has the problem just started or was it there from installation? I have not dealt much with them. Perhaps give their tech dept a call.
By the way, I got that condensate drain and it's perfect. €28 + VAT. Just ordered another 4.