BOILER START-UP
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6.
BOILER START-UP
6.1.
Initial lighting checks
Before you start the boiler, make the following checks:
Check all the hydraulic connections and make sure they are tight. Make sure there is no
leakage or moisture on the pipes or other equipment.
Make sure that the connection with the chimney is air-tight and the chimney installation is
properly made.
Check that the controller sensors are well inserted and secured in the boiler’s case.
Make sure that the pressure in the network is correct.
Check that the boiler pump and the central heating pumps function properly.
Make sure that the connection with the expansion vessel is correct and the expansion volume
is sufficient for the boiler. No valves should be installed between the boiler and the expansion
vessel.
Make sure the boiler’s separation valves are open.
Make sure that there is sufficient air supply and natural ventilation in the boiler room.
Do not store inflammable materials or fuel close to the boiler! Before you light
the boiler make sure the boiler room is clear and safe.
6.2.
Starting the boiler with wood
To correctly start up the ECOBIO boiler follow the next steps:
Make sure the control panel switch is set to OFF and that fan does not function.
Make sure the chimney damper is positioned in horizontal position (completely open).
Make sure that the furnace pipe is covered with the metal protection lid provided.
Open the upper door (fire chamber) and introduce a sufficient amount of small and thin pieces
of wood.
Using sheets of thin paper light the wood placed inside the boiler.
Close the door of the boiler and open the lower door to assure airflow.
Wait several minutes until the flame develops and produces some embeds.
After formation of embeds, load the fire chamber with wood. Position them on top of the
grate.
Close the doors and secure them with the handles.
Turn on the fan and set the required temperature. Fan begins operation. Make sure you
deactivate the feeder.
It is prohibited to light the boiler with inflammable or explosive liquids.
If wood is used as main fuel a secondary fan might be necessary to be installed
on the lower door of the boiler. In this case please contact the manufacturer.
