5. Operation and maintenance
5.1. Start of the boiler
Before firing the boiler ensure the following:
The installation is complete and correct and there is any problem at the
hydraulic network.
The electrical installation is complete and correct.
The connection of flue gas tube is correct without problems and with the
suitable insulation.
The sensors are well positioned to the boiler.
The hydraulic network is complete and there is the correct pressure.
The circulator is connected and working properly.
The expansion tank is connected properly and ensures enough expansion of
the water.
The boiler valves are open.
There is sufficient ventilation of the installation.
No flammable or explosive materials around the boiler.
If you notice any damage or malfunction at the boiler contact your installer or the
company.
Use as fuel wood or briquettes. Make sure the wood is dry (humidity <20%) to ensure
better combustion, better performance and protect the boiler. Note the size of the
woods. Make sure the length is such that it fits in the feeding chamber. If there are
larger than the length of the chamber cut them.
First start of the boiler
The ceramic plates which are inside the boiler have a quantity of water inside their
structure from the production process. The water is evaporated during operation of
the boiler. But at the first operations, the boiler should not be working at full load,
because the water content can be vaporized and create gaps in the ceramic structure
that will lead to cracks and possible breakage of the ceramic plates. So it is
recommended the heating of ceramic plates to evaporate the water content and then
operate at full load.
The process for removing humidity from ceramic is as follows: Place a small amount
of kindling and a few small woods into the upper (feeding) chamber. Open the
damper of the upper chamber with the help of the special lever that is on the front
side and the upper right of the boiler. Be sure that you do not fill the boiler with
woods, but put a small quantity of woods, enough for 20 to 30 minutes of
combustion. After the operation allow the boiler to cool for 2-3 hours and repeat the
process. It is recommended to repeat the process 3 times to ensure that the
ceramics are dry.
If the boiler is not used in summer then the process will be repeated again before the
start of use.
Start of the boiler
Before starting the boiler check the whole installation and that it complies with all
safety rules. Pull the lever at the front and upper - right part of the boiler and open the
damper of the boiler. Open the feeding door and put some firelighters, some twigs
and some thin woods at the bottom of the feeding chamber, on the ceramic plate and
