Ponast KP 12S, Service And Operation Manual

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Automatic boiler for wood pellets
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Recommended draught of chimney has to be within the range specified by the manufacturer in connection with the
installed power output of the boiler.
Picture No. 16 Required chimney draft
Chimney systems resistant to humidity in which condensation of water vapour is permitted are recommended in order to
ensure long-term trouble-free and safe operation of the boiler. (Chimneys resistant to humidity are recommended for
appliances with temperature of combustion products from 30°C to 100°C.)
4.3.3 Fire regulations
EN 13501-1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements – Part 1: Classification using data from
reaction to fire tests
EN 13501-2 Fire classification of construction products and building elements – Part 2: Classification using data from fire
resistance tests, excluding ventilation services
4.3.4 Electrical
EN 60 335-1 ed.2.20073 – Electrical appliances for domestic and other similar use – Safety - General requirements.
EN 60 335-2-102:2007- Safety – Part 2-102: Special requirements for appliances burning gas, petroleum and solid fuels
containing electrical connections.
4.3.5 Protection against noise
Government Regulation no. 148/2006 Coll. – product is fulfilling all requirements.
4.4 STORAGE OF FUEL
Wood pellets have to be in a dry place protected against atmospheric effects because humidity damages the aggravates
their burning parameters. Excessive humidity completely destroys pellets. They should be stored in a different room than
the boiler or at least 1,500 mm from the boiler.
Operating stock of fuel may be stored in a special central bin which has to be manufactured from non-combustible
material. Bins supplied by the manufacturer meet operating and safety requirements. They may be filled without any
limits up to their total volume.
Large-volume bins have to meet corresponding fire and safety regulations. The supplier is obliged to work out working
regulations and instructions for operation and maintenance of large-volume bins.
4.5 BOILER ROOM VENTILATION
Permanent ventilation of the boiler within approximately 75 m
3
x hour
-1
of fresh air has to be ensured, if a boiler of
approximately 20 kW of power output is operated.