INSTRUCTIONS
Solo Innova
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1.3
Operating hints
1.3.1
Wood as fuel
The Solo Innova is made to burn natural forest wood. Both hardwood and softwood are
suitable, but oak should not be burned as the only source of wood for long periods
because of its high acid content.
The wood must be dry, i.e. moisture content 15-25%. The wood must be dry for good
combustion and to achieve its best calorific value.
The wood will dry out most quickly if it is cut into the appropriate length and split into
pieces 10-12 cm thick. The best length is 1/2 metre for the Solo Innova 30-50 and 1/3
metre for the Solo Innova 20.
The wood is best stored in the open air under cover, but it can also be stored uncovered.
The wood will dry most quickly if it is carefully stacked alternatively lengthwise and
crosswise so that air can penetrate into the stack.
The wood should be stored for at least one and a half years.
Chopped wood
(e.g. waste wood and wood chips) are less suitable as fuel. On the one hand they can fall
down the gap between the ceramic bricks and on the other hand it can be difficult to
control the combustion process effectively. The disadvantages can, for example, include
reduced efficiency, soot etc. Impregnated or painted wood is unsuitable as fuel. The
Solo Innova is designed for forest wood. Wood is an environmentally friendly fuel as it
is CO
2
-neutral.
Briquettes
Wood briquettes or straw can also be used as fuel, e.g. with a diameter of 60 mm and a
length of 50-100 mm.
Excessively small and compact pieces of wood or straw pellets are not suitable.
Coal
Coal cannot be used as it becomes too compact and closes the fuel slit.
Maximum fill height
The filling chamber can be filled to the top.
1.3.2
Before using
1.
Check the water pressure before using the system.
2.
The pump and the fan must be switched off when filling with water. This is most
easily done at the main switch on the wall. (See Section 1.6 - Maintenance).
N.B.: Water may not be added to the boiler while it is running.
3.
When filling, the system must be bled via the venting screw.
1.3.3
Commissioning the boiler
1.
Switch on the main switch on the wall.
2.
Fill with fuel (see Section 1.3.8 or 1.3.9).
3.
Switch on the switches for the pump (E) and the fan (F). Set the thermostat (I) to
the desired temperature. Press the reset button (N).
4.
Light the fire as in Section 1.3.7.
5.
The boiler will start if heating is required.
6.
See Section 1.5 – Troubleshooting if there are problems starting.
1.3.4
Shutting down the boiler
1.
Switch off the boiler at the main switch on the wall.
2.
Then switch off the boiler/the circulation pump at switches (E) and (F).
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