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Installation & Operation

Manual

E-COMPACT 40

Wood Pellet Boiler

woodenergysolutions.co.uk

V.1.0  08/14

Summary of Contents for E-COMPACT 40

Page 1: ...Installation Operation Manual E COMPACT 40 Wood Pellet Boiler woodenergysolutions co uk V 1 0 08 14 ...

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Page 3: ...ns 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: ...or 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 me...

Page 5: ...g 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 no...

Page 6: ...h 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 Accum...

Page 7: ...rranty 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 an...

Page 8: ...ral 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 smok...

Page 9: ...alorific 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 ...

Page 10: ...viding 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 96...

Page 11: ...e 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 with a clearan...

Page 12: ...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 using approved wall brackets THE FLUE MUST AVOID HORIZONTAL RUNS EXCEPT WHERE IT MUST PENETRATE A WAL...

Page 13: ...the roof of the building and the surrounding landscape is important The E Compact Air Draft 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 a...

Page 14: ...ot 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 40 Page 12 Pre Installation Considerations Wood Energy Solutions...

Page 15: ...nd recycle in the appropriate manner When unpacking the boiler use the checklist below to ensure that all the required components to complete the kit have been supplied In the unlikely event of an omission you must notify the manufacturer within 48 hrs of delivery The Manufacturer reserves the right to charge for items deemed lost after 48hrs Installation Assembly ECOMPACT 40 Page 13 4 INSTALLATIO...

Page 16: ...st 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 40 Page 14 Installation Assembly Wood...

Page 17: ...It is 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 ...

Page 18: ... SCHEMATIC ECOMPACT 40 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: ...pework 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 automatic air vent and pressure relief valve must b...

Page 20: ...troller 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 in Buildings Desi...

Page 21: ...Control System ECOMPACT 40 Page 19 5 CONTROL SYSTEM Wood Energy Solutions woodenergysolutions co uk ...

Page 22: ...sure 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 t...

Page 23: ...ld 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 Lack...

Page 24: ...ture 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 Power...

Page 25: ...mptying 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 Cust...

Page 26: ...n 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 dete...

Page 27: ...at regular intervals The 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 ...

Page 28: ...Boiler Internal Construction ECOMPACT 40 Page 36 Boiler Operation Maintenance Wood Energy Solutions woodenergysolutions co uk Removable boiler lid for cleaning ...

Page 29: ... 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 30: ...ar 2 Flue Gas Flue Gas Temperature at Maximum Rated Output 175 Flue Gas Temperature at Reduced Rated Output 110 Flue Oulet Diameter mm 146 Recommended Flue Diameter mm 150 Flue Draft Required at Reduced Nominal Output Pa 10 25 Fuel Fuel 6mm Wood Pellets Fuel Standard EnPlus A1 Connections Water Flow Connection inch 1 1 4 DN 65 Water Return Connection inch 1 1 4 DN 65 Water Drain Connection inch 1 ...

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