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17.0 Precautionary Measures.
The
KSM-Stoker
meets with all current EU regulations regarding Small & Medium Bio fuel Boilers.
17.1 Fire Protection, thermal.
The
KSM-Stoker
is provided with a thermal valve with a sensor and also a pressure tank with a non-
return valve, to avoid loosing the water in the tank even if its water supply should fail.
The sensor registers if the screw tube runs too hot i.e. up to more than 95
o
C and should this occur, the
thermal valve will turn on the water in the pressure tank and the water will extinguish the fire and ember.
Once this has been done, the thermal valve will cool down and the water is automatically turned off
again, in order to avoid a flooding.
17.2 Personal Protection.
The
KSM-Stoker
is fitted with a safety switch on the silo lid; this switch will cut off the electric power
to the stoker if the lid is opened. This is to protect you against any damage while handling screw or
stirring device.
17.3 Electric Protection Fuses.
The
KSM-Stoker
control is furnished with overload protection on each motor which is triggered if the
screw motor should be exposed to overcharge. Furthermore, fuses are mounted inside the control as a
protection of the control itself and its other components.
17.4 Maximum Heat Thermostat
The
KSM-Stoker
is provided with a sensor for interruption of the control in case the boiler has been
heated to more than 95
o
C. If this sensor has been activated, it must be manually re-set by means of the
small pressure button. The maximum heat thermostat is mounted in the upper left corner of the Control
Panel.