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BOILER OPERATION & MAINTAINANCE
The ECOMPACT 15 has been developed to ensure that the User is able to carry out the most basic
functions in a safe and convenient manner. Once the installation has been successfully carried out
the User interaction is quiet simple from a regular inspection on the combustion chamber to
remove ash to filling the hopper with pellets.
Turning ON and OFF the boiler
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It is recommended that your boiler is controller by an external time clock. The time
programs should be set to the times that heat is required at different periods throughout
the day. You should also make allowance for the ignition time of the appliance, i.e. the
time it takes from when the time clock signals the boiler to start until the flame has fully
developed in the appliance (usually approx. 10-20 minutes).
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When choosing your programs on your time clock it is recommended that you program
the clock for long runs instead of short runs. This gives the boiler time to settle and
match the heat demand of the property. It is also when the boiler is most efficient.
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If the boiler is not being controlled by a time clock then it can 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
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The boiler contains two areas where ash needs to be removed at regular intervals.
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The primary ash pan is located in the main combustion chamber. The frequency of
emptying the ash pan is determined by the length of time the boiler has been running
and under what load conditions. Once the ash in the ash pan has reached the top then it
should be emptied. A daily check during the first few days of operation will give an
indication as to when it needs to be emptied.
Always make sure that before you open the main combustion chamber
door that the boiler has been switched off as has been allowed to cool
down sufficiently so as not to cause injury.
Always empty ash into a metal container as ash which may appear cool
could be hot in the centre.
Never use plastic brushes or dust pans to clean ash from the boiler.
Always use heat resistant gloves when handling the ash pan or
cleaning the boiler.
Boiler Operation & Maintenance
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When the combustion chamber door is opened, even with the boiler in
the OFF position, the combustion fan will run at full power
