49
20
CLEANING THE ASH DRAWER
BioClass TR
boiler is equipped with an ash drawer, where the solid residues from the burnt fuel are
collected on cleaning procedures of the burner and heat exchanger. This drawer must be regularly
cleaned to prevent ash from accumulating and obstructing heat exchanger, what would cause the
boiler to block out. It is recommended to check regularly the drawer and remove the ash that is
accumulated (see
"Ashtray empty warning function")
.
DOMUSA TEKNIK
supplies an optional ash compacting device for to be installed within the boiler, so
that the ash does not need to be removed so frequently.
20.1
Safety warnings:
For
safe handling
of the ash drawer, you should take the necessary safety precautions and wear
suitable clothing to protect against possible injury. The following advice should be particularly
taken into account:
-
Switch off the boiler
before taking out the ash drawer. It is recommended to take out the ash
drawer when no flame is detected in the burner.
- It is recommended to wear insulating
thermal gloves
to protect your hands from any burns
from hot parts of the drawer.
- It is recommended you wear a protective
mask
to avoid breathing in any ash particles,
particularly in the case of people with allergies or any type of respiratory problems, who should
always wear a mask when carrying out ash removal.
- As the ash to be removed from the drawer may be burning or glowing, special precautions
should be taken regarding to the type of container it is emptied into. A
metal
container is
recommended, if not
the ash should be totally put out
using water or another extinguishing
agent.
DOMUSA TEKNIK
shall not be liable for any damage caused to people, animals or property as a
result of incorrect handling of the ash drawer or the ash itself.
IMPORTANT: The ash drawer must only be cleaned when the boiler is switched off or on pause.