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Installation & Operation

Manual

E-COMPACT 18 Slim / E-COMPACT 15

Wood Pellet Boiler

woodenergysolutions.co.uk

V.1.0 09/13

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Page 1: ...Installation Operation Manual E COMPACT 18 Slim E COMPACT 15 Wood Pellet Boiler woodenergysolutions co uk V 1 0 09 13 ...

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Page 3: ...ons for Installation 8 3 3 Operating Area 9 3 4 Connection to the Flue 10 3 5 Operating Problems Caused by Draft Defects in the Flue 11 3 6 Plumbing Connections 12 4 Installation and Assembly 13 4 1 Unpacking 13 4 2 Preparing the Base 14 4 3 Electrical Connections 15 4 4 Control Panel Schematic 16 4 5 Water Connections 17 5 Control System 19 5 1 Error Codes 20 6 Commissioning 22 7 Boiler Operation...

Page 4: ...r destroyed or if it is in poor condition ask for a copy from your retailer or directly from the manufacturer providing product identification data Information which is essential or that requires special attention is shown in bold text Italic text is used to call your attention to other paragraphs in the manual or for any additional clarifications ATTENTION This warning sign indicates that the mes...

Page 5: ... into contact with these parts without adequate protective clothing or suitable implements such as gloves with thermal protection or implements which keep the hands cool Carefully explain this hazard to elderly people disabled people and particularly to all children keeping them away from the appliance while it is running Under no circumstances should the appliance be run with the door open Do not...

Page 6: ... flammable materials if the ignition system breaks down INFORMATION In case of any problems get in touch with your dealer or a qualified engineer authorised by WES and if a repair is necessary insist on the use of original spare parts Use only the fuel recommended by WES ENplus A1 may be used with this appliance Periodically check and clean the smoke outlet ducts connection to the flue pipe Accumu...

Page 7: ...ranty The requirements for the flue installation particularly in relation to draught is the responsibility of the system owner Compliance with Local Building Regulations must be adhered to The warranty does not cover misuse of the product or sabotage Any consequential loss or damage caused by the failure of a component on this product is not covered WES refuses to accept any responsibility for any...

Page 8: ...ural Affairs has powers under the Act to authorise smokeless fuels or exempt appliances for use in smoke control areas in England In Scotland and Wales this power rests with Ministers in the devolved administrations for those countries Separate legislation the Clean Air Northern Ireland Order 1981 applies in Northern Ireland Therefore it is a requirement that fuels burnt or obtained for use in smo...

Page 9: ...lorific power of 4 4 kW kg with 15 moisture therefore after about 18 months seasoning the equivalent figure for pellets is 4 9 kW kg To ensure good combustion the pellets must be stored in an area that is free of humidity and protected from dirt The pellets are usually supplied in 10 kg bags so storing them is very convenient Good quality pellets ensure good combustion thus lowering the emission o...

Page 10: ...iding the environmental conditions for operation equipped with power supply 230V 50 Hz EN73 23 capable of taking an adequate system for smoke discharge provided with external ventilation if located indoors provided with an earth connection complying with CEI 64 8 The appliance must be connected to a flue pipe or an internal or external vertical duct conforming to current standards UNI7129 7131 961...

Page 11: ...to install the appliance where another heating appliance is installed fireplace stove etc which does not have its own independent air intake Locating the appliance in a room with an explosive atmosphere e g workshop or tool shed is prohibited The floor of the room where the appliance is to be installed must be strong enough to take its weight If the walls are not flammable position the appliance w...

Page 12: ...cient flue pipe as directed All sections of the flue must be capable of inspection and removable to enable periodic internal cleaning Position the appliance bearing in mind all the instructions and considerations above IMPORTANT All 90 degree changes of direction in the flue pipe must be either removable or capable of inspection For locating the boiler against a wall ensure adequate flue support u...

Page 13: ...he roof of the building and the surrounding landscape is important The E Compact Air Flow Regulation System is equipped to deal with the conditions referenced above by regulating the air flow through the combustion chamber An air flow sensor mounted on the air intake duct measures the volume of air drawn pulled through the burner pot by the exhaust fan If downdraught conditions are present and air...

Page 14: ...urrent applicable law WES will not be held responsible for damage to persons or things in the event of failed or incorrect operation if the aforementioned warnings are not complied with For connection of the plumbing system to the appliance the user should refer to chapter 4 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY specifically paragraph 4 5 CONNECTION TO PLUMBING SYSTEM ECOMPACT Slim Page 12 Pre Installation Co...

Page 15: ...of delivery The Manufacturer reserves the right to charge for items deemed lost after 48hrs Installation Assembly ECOMPACT Slim Page 13 4 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY Wood Energy Solutions Item Location Received YES NO Baffle Set 2 Pieces Combustion Chamber Burner Pot Combustion Chamber User Manual Pack Combustion Chamber Stainless flue support brackets x 2 Hopper Outdoor Models Only Single twin wall...

Page 16: ...ast 50mm high and should project a min 300mm beyond the sides and the front of the appliance The plinth must be capable of supporting the weight of the appliance when full with fuel and the plumbing system has been filled with water Use the template below for constructing the plinth and for positioning the flow and return pipework and electrical supply ECOMPACT Slim Page 14 Installation Assembly W...

Page 17: ...recommended that a power isolation switch is located adjacent to the boiler to isolate the power during servicing and maintenance but also out of the reach of children and to prevent accidental turning off of the mains power Only authorized WES personnel may open the control panel on the boiler Any interference with the wiring in the control panel will invalidate the warranty The boiler and comple...

Page 18: ...SCHEMATIC ECOMPACT Slim Page 16 Installation Assembly Wood Energy Solutions Only authorised WES personnel may open the control board Any tampering with the PCB will immediately invalidate the warranty woodenergysolutions co uk ...

Page 19: ...t water system The pump is on the return pipework just before the boiler It is recommended that a by pass pipe between the flow and return is used with a valve to regulate the temperature of the water returning to the boiler Also the system designer should ensure that there is adequate provision in the system for heat dissipation from the boiler during the shut down extinguishing phase An automati...

Page 20: ...button on the controller for 3 seconds to activate the pump Repeat the procedure to turn it off Only when the system has been fully vented can the boiler be commissioned The installation and the design of the central heating system must be in accordance with BS EN 14336 2004 Heating Systems in Buildings Installation and commissioning of water based heating systems BS EN 12828 2003 Heating Systems ...

Page 21: ...Control System ECOMPACT Slim Page 19 5 CONTROL SYSTEM Wood Energy Solutions woodenergysolutions co uk ...

Page 22: ...ssure high Er10 Real Time Clock error Er11 Ignition Failed Er12 Accidental Extinguishing for low Exhaust Temperature Er13 Error activation Pressure switch Only with the Exhaust fan ON Er14 Lack of voltage Er15 RS485 Communication error Not applicable on this product Er16 Extinguishing for Lack of Pellet Er18 Lambda Regulator error Not applicable on this product Er22 Vacuum Error below the minimum ...

Page 23: ...old button B for three seconds to clear the error Er13 Accidental Extinguishing for Low Exhaust Temperature Empty any un burnt pellets from the burner pot and hold button B for three seconds Er15 Loss of Voltage Usually occurs after a power cut Empty any un burnt pellet from the burner pot and hold button B for three seconds Turn off the time clock for 10 seconds before switching on again Er18 Lac...

Page 24: ... insulated and that a form of heat leak is present electrical connections are complete and safe electrical installation is fully grounded power disconnect is in place and appropriately sized fuses are used fuel is available to commission the boiler It is recommmended that a Pre Commissioning checklist is completed by the Installed and returned to the Commissioning Engineer before commissioning is ...

Page 25: ...been filled with fuel the auger will need to be primed This is accessed through the User Menu Load function When this function is activated the slide plate mechanism must open first usually about 30 seconds before the main feed auger starts to turn Wait until pellets can be heard dropping into the burner then continue to allow pellets to feed into the burner for a further 30 seconds Pressing the E...

Page 26: ...he Auger Capacity menu System Menu Outputs Test AugerCapacity This Menu gives the option to run an auger simulation at Power 1 Power 7 We need to check the fuel delivery rate at Power 7 first Set this to 7 and press SET key P3 Once the slide plate mechanism has been opened the counter starts and the system simulates the auger ON OFF cycle for power 7 Fuel being delivered into burner Commissioning ...

Page 27: ... too high at Power 7 then change the auger value C09 accordingly and repeat the procedure to confirm the correct amount Repeat the procedure for Power 1 and Power 4 Once these settings have been confirmed we can evenly space out the settings between e g Power 2 3 and Power 5 and 6 Once the auger calibration has been completed replace the burner grate turn off the power and reconnect the door switc...

Page 28: ...ature in the boiler nears its set point the system should start to modulate down through the power levels Once the target temperatue has been reached the system will enter the Extinguishing stage Final Cleaning and then rest in Standby until the water temperature drops by 3C It is recommended that a flue gas analysis is carried out to obtain a nominal 12 CO2 at Power 7 adn down to 8 10 CO2 at Powe...

Page 29: ...emptying the ash containers in the main combustion chamber and the lower ash chamber explain how to remove the burner grate and clear the air holes to ensure good combustion explain the various error codes that may appears and provide instruction on how to manage and clear errors messages Provide warning on which error codes are system critical codes and should not be reset by the Customer the Cus...

Page 30: ... be turned on and off locally at the display on the boiler control panel Hold the ON OFF button for 3 seconds to start the boiler Hold the ON OFF button for 3 seconds to turn off the boiler Emptying the Ash Pan The boiler contains two areas where ash needs to be removed at regular intervals The primary ash pan is located in the main combustion chamber The frequency of emptying the ash pan is deter...

Page 31: ...g the combustion chamber door Unscrew the two fixing knobs on the ash pan Carefully remove the ash pan and dispose of the ash into a metal container ECOMPACT Slim Page 29 Boiler Operation Maintenance Wood Energy Solutions woodenergysolutions co uk ...

Page 32: ...mptied A daily check during the first few days of operation will give an indication as to when it needs to be emptied ECOMPACT Slim Page 30 Boiler Operation Maintenance Wood Energy Solutions woodenergysolutions co uk If the burner pot contains ash remove the pot for the holder and scrape the contents into a container Also make sure that the air holes are clear Carefully replace the pot ensuring th...

Page 33: ...to enter the hopper This will lead to the malfunction of the auger system and could cause damage to the appliance and invalidate your warranty Always close the lid to the hopper once it has been filled with pellets Never leave the hopper lid open for prolonged periods as rain or moisture can affect the pellet Always supervise children when the hopper lid is open in case foreign material is placed ...

Page 34: ...d Operating Pressure bar 1 5 Water Flow Connection inch 1 Water Return Connection inch 1 Boiler Drain inch 1 2 Boiler Safety Thermostat Setting C 105 Boiler Class Class Class 5 Boiler Electrical Power Requirement 230V 50Hz Max Electrical Consumption Start Up Watts 448 Avg Electrical Consumption in Normal Running Watts 164 Current on Start Up Amp 2 5 Amp Current During Normal Operation Amp 1 2 Amp ...

Page 35: ...Flue Height Determined on Site ECOMPACT Slim Page 33 Boiler Operation Maintenance Wood Energy Solutions woodenergysolutions co uk 1071mm 495mm 1135mm ...

Page 36: ...d Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer woodenergysolutions co uk ...

Page 37: ...d Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer woodenergysolutions co uk ...

Page 38: ...y Solutions Wood Energy Solutions Donaskeigh Tipperary Co Tipperary Ireland Booths Hall Chelford Rd Knutsford England WA16 8GS info woodenergysolutions co uk www woodenergysolutions co uk woodenergysolutions co uk ...

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