Biomass Wood Fired Water Heaters
Operating Manual
Firex
34 - 55kW
2
Table of contents
1 - SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL
Pay special attention when reading this manual to the parts marked by the symbols:
NOTE!
Suggestions for the user
ATTENTION!
Possible hazardous situation
for the product and the environment
DANGER!
Serious danger for
personal safety and life
2 - APPROPRIATE USE OF APPLIANCE
The FIREX appliance has been built according to the current level of engineering and acknowledged
technical safety rules.
Nonetheless, if improperly used, dangers could arise for the safety and life of the user and other persons
or damage to the equipment or other objects.
The appliance is intended to operate in hot air circulation heating systems. Any other use must be considered
improper.
Firex shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from improper use; in this case the user is fully
responsible for the risk.
Use according to the intended purposes also includes careful compliance with the instructions in this manual.
3 - WATER TREATMENT
• The hardness of the feed water conditions the frequency at which the domestic hot water producer must be
cleaned.
• If the water has a hardness greater than 15°f, we recommend using water softeners, chosen according to the
characteristics of the water.
• We recommend checking and cleaning any installed domestic hot water exchanger at the end of the fi rst
year of use and every two years thereafter; on this occasion, also check the state of wear of the anode.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Symbols used in the manual ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
2 Appropriate use of appliance ................................................................................................................................................... 2
3 Water treatment ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
4 Information provided to the user by installer/maintenance technician .................................................................................. 3
5 Safety warnings ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
6 Operating instructions............................................................................................................................................................... 4
6.1 Standard panel board ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
6.2 Checks before commissioning .......................................................................................................................................... 6
6.3 The wood ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
6.4 Wood humidity .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.5 Dimensions ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.6 Start-up ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.7 Combustion air adjustment ................................................................................................................................................ 8
6.8 Checks to be carried out after commissioning ................................................................................................................. 9
6.9 General warnings .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
6.10 Summer mode ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
6.11 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
6.12 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
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General info
The user must be instructed concerning the use and operation of his heating system, in particular:
• Deliver these instructions to the user, as well as other documents concerning the appliance inserted in the
envelope inside the packaging. The user must keep this documentation safe for future consultation.
• Inform the user about the importance of the air vents and the fl ue gas exhaust system, highlighting their
essential features and the absolute prohibition of modifying them.
• Inform the user concerning controlling the system's water pressure as well as operations to restore it.
• Inform the user concerning correct temperature control, control units/thermostats and radiators for saving
energy.
• Remember that the system must receive regular maintenance at least once a year and a combustion analysis
must be performed in the timetable foreseen by standards in force.
• Should the appliance be sold or transferred to a new owner or if you move and leave the appliance, always
make sure that the instruction booklet accompanies it in order to be consulted by the new owner and/or
installer.
The manufacturer will not be held liable in case of damage to persons, animals or objects resulting from
failure to comply with the instructions contained in this manual.
4 - INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE USER
BY THE INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
5 - SAFETY WARNINGS
ATTENTION!
The appliance must be installed, adjusted and maintained by professionally qualifi ed personnel, in compliance
with standards and provisions in force. Incorrect installation can cause damage to persons, animals and
objects for which the manufacturer cannot be held responsible.
DANGER!
NEVER attempt performing maintenance or repairs on the boiler on your own initiative.
Any work must be done by professionally qualifi ed personnel authorised by Firex. We recommend stipulating
a maintenance contract.
Insuffi cient or irregular maintenance can jeopardise the operating safety of the appliance and cause damage
to persons, animals and objects for which the manufacturer cannot be held responsible.
Modifying parts connected to appliance
Do not modify the following parts:
- the boiler
- the gas, air, water and electricity lines
- the fl ue gas pipe, safety valve and heating water drain pipe
- the construction parts which affect the operating safety of the appliance.
Smell of gas
Should a smell of gas be perceived, follow these safety guidelines:
- do not turn electric switches on or off
- do not smoke
- do not use the telephone
- close the gas shut-off valve
- air out the area where the gas leakage has occurred
- inform the gas supplier or a company specialised in installation and maintenance of heating systems.
Explosive and easily fl ammable substances
Do not use or store explosive or easily fl ammable materials (e.g. petrol, paints, paper) in the room where the
appliance is installed.
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6 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
6.1 - STANDARD PANEL BOARD
IMPORTANT!
Before powering the panel board, make sure
all of the switches are on O and that the safety
thermostat is “reset".
Starting up the boiler
This switch connects and disconnects power to the
boiler.
- With the switch at 0 , the boiler is not powered
electrically (green indicator light off).
- With the switch at , the boiler is powered electrically
(green indicator light on) and is set up for operation.
The recirculation pump works.
Operating mode selection keys
Using switch 13 it is possible to power off the system
pump / boiler load.
With the switch on 0 , the system pump is not powered
electrically.
- When the switch is on , the system pump is not
electrically powered.
32 Working thermostat
41 General fuse (4A)
42 Boiler thermometer
11 Main switch
12 Fan switch
13 System pump switch
31 Safety thermostat
31
42
11
41
12
13
32
14 15 16 17
35
33
34
18 19 20 21 22 23
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Using switch 12 it is not possible to turn the fan power
on and off.
- When the switch is on 0, the fan is not electrically
powered.
- When the switch is on , the fan is not electrically
powered.
The top door is open to load wood and the
fan runs at full speed.
Light the wood as described in Chap. 6.6.
Opening the wood loading door activates a control
timer by means of an end-of-travel micro-switch. It has
a default value of 30 minutes which can be increased or
decreased by 30 minute increments (only by authorised
personnel).
If the boiler does not reach the minimum temperature
(approx. 65°C) within the required amount of time, the
fan and recirculation pump will switch off.
The panel is powered, but ... the boiler is not running.
Light the wood once again.
Heating temperature control
It is possible to control the temperature of the FIREX
boiler system water by turning the knob pos. 32
clockwise to raise it, and counter-clockwise to lower it.
Temperature is adjusted between a minimum of 75°C
and a maximum of 85°C.
Resetting the safety thermostat
IMPORTANT: The reset control of the FIREX boiler
safety thermostat is located on the front of the panel
board.
Thermostat pos. 31 resets operation of the woodfi red boiler.
To access it when the boiler blocks, unscrew the
plastic cap with a screwdriver; after having reset the
boiler, put the plastic cap back on.
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The safety thermostat can be triggered
when the boiler overheats.
This can be solved fi rst of all by lowering
the working thermostat. (see previous
point).
If the safety device of the boiler continues to trigger, do
not try to restore operation of the boiler on your own.
Contact an Authorised Assistance Centre.
6.2 - CHECKS BEFORE COMMISSIONING
Before commissioning the appliance, the following
should be checked:
- Make sure that the gas shut-off tap upstream of
the boiler is open (back-up boiler with gas-fuelled
burner).
- Make sure that the shut-off valves for maintenance
on the fl ow and return pipes of the system are open.
- Check the connection of the safety valves to the
sewer system.
- Make sure the boiler is powered electrically; the main
switch pos. 11 on the panel board must be on when
placed on .
- Check the water pressure on the boiler pressure
gauge (see "heating system pressure"); for best operation, the pressure should be between 1 and 1.2
bar (with pump stopped).
- Make sure that the fan always runs at maximum
speed when the loading door opens.
- Make sure the by-pass is operating correctly when
the door opens, and check correct operation and seal
with “the door closed” pushing the pin that protrudes
from the front plate on the boiler.
The by-pass is normally closed when the loading
door is closed.
Opening the loading door causes the fan to start up
automatically. In this way the smoke accumulated
in the wood storage is suctioned and sent to the
chimney directly.
The bypass, in conclusion, allows the smoke to be
discharged to the chimney without escaping from
the loading door when loading the wood or during
lighting.
Complete decommissioning
When the system is put completely out of service, hot
water production is fully deactivated.
When put completely out of service, disconnect power
to the boiler by opening the contact on the bipolar
switch upstream the boiler and fl icking the switch “11”
to 0 : the indicator light will switch off.
Close the cold water and gas shut-off tap (the back-up
boiler with gas-fuelled burner).
ATTENTION!
The heating system can be effectively protected against
ice by using specifi c antifreeze products suitable for
multi-metal plants.
Do not use car engine antifreeze as it could damage
the water gaskets.
Heating system pressure
For systems with open expansion vessel, pressure does
not need to be restored as it is done automatically by
the level switch placed inside the vessel.
For systems with closed expansion vessel (see local
regulations as to where installation is allowed),
the pressure must be restored from the water mains
connecting tap “when the boiler is cold”, to 1.2 / 1.3 bar.
When this pressure has been reached, value checked
through the pressure gauge installed on the system,
shut the tap.
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6.3 - FIREWOOD
Wood is formed mainly by cellulose and
lignite. It also contains other substances, such
as resin (fi r - pine), tannin (oak - chestnut) and,
obviously, a large quantity of water.
Good quality woods are oak, ash, beech,
maple and fruit trees, except cherry; medium
quality wood is: chestnut and birch; suffi cient
quality wood: lime tree, poplar and willow.
Resinous trees are, normally, second-rate quality fuels.
Wood is therefore an extremely heterogeneous fuel,
due to different essences (beech, oak, fruit, resinous),
different moisture content, and due to different shapes
and dimensions.
Boiler operation will inevitably be effected by all these
factors. Especially by the log dimensions, the moisture
content and the way wood is loaded in the boiler.
6.4 - WOOD MOISTURE
The calorifi c value of the different types of wood
depends on their moisture content, as illustrated
in the table. Boiler output and autonomy will
diminish as the moisture increases. The table
provides the power reduction factor based on
the humidity of the wood being used. The heat
output of the FIREX boiler is calculated for
wood with a 15% moisture content.
As an example, wood which has been dried for
2 years in a sheltered area has a 25% moisture
content.
Example:
humidity of the wood being used = 30%
output = nominal output x 0.79
Correction factors for wood humidity
% OF
HUMIDITY
CALORIFIC
VALUE
kcal/kg
CORRECTION
FACTOR
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
3,490
3,250
3,010
2,780
2,540
2,300
2,060
1,820
1
0.93
0.86
0.79
0.72
0.65
0.59
0.52
6.5 - FIREWOOD DIMENSIONS
The dimensions, together with the moisture
content, contribute to determine the boiler’s
output. Small pieces (with a length, however,
conforming to indications indicated hereby)
are more easily fl ammable and therefore
have the tendency to increase the boiler’s
output and therefore to reduce its autonomy.
Moreover, they fall with greater facility, in
the lower chamber, reducing the risk of
the formation of “bridges”. The so-called
“bridge” is an empty space in the fi rewood storage
compartment, where unburnt wood logs remain. In
this case the bed of embers is not fed with continuity
and the refractory burner’s slot is uncovered. In these
conditions, preferential air ducts are created with a very
small fl ame due to an excess of air.
The FIREX boiler must be fed with natural wood logs
at the length indicated in paragraph 6.6. The logs must
normally be round (Ø approximately 10 cm).
6.6 - START-UP
Make sure that the controls referred to in
point 6.2 have been performed.
Close the bottom door and power the
control board (for the functioning mode,
see point 6.1).
Open the top loading door and place small
pieces of dry wood crosswise on the main stone, above
the central slot.
Use highly fl ammable material on the wood, avoiding
large and square logs.
Light the wood using thin sheets of paper (newspaper
or the likes).
The fi rst ignition of the new boiler could be diffi cult due
to moist refractory cement casting.
Accordingly, we advise opening the primary air well and
lowering the secondary air.
Approach the top door and turn on the fan.
Wait a few minutes for the fi re to catch and produce
embers (5 - 10 minutes approximately).
After a few minutes, if looking through the fl ame sight
glass of lower door you see that the fl ame inversion is
beginning, add other larger logs.
Close the top door.
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The wood must have the following length:
a) 50 cm (+ 1 cm, - 4 cm)
for model FIREX 34
b) 50 cm (+ 1 cm, - 4 cm)
for model FIREX 45
c) 70 cm (+ 1 cm, - 4 cm)
for model FIREX 55
tagliare
=
=
L
L
6.7 - COMBUSTION AIR
ADJUSTMENT
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR ADJUSTMENT
The FIREX boiler is equipped with a combustion air
intake fan, a combustion air distribution manifold unit
(pos. 1) and primary air (pos. P) and secondary air
regulators (pos. S).
When commissioning the boiler, you need to adjust
the primary and secondary air, bearing in mind that
the primary air determines the boiler heat output and
therefore the amount of wood that is burned, and the
secondary air completes the combustion.
The following are the optimal adjustments of primary
and secondary air using good quality wood (beech) and
low moisture content (15%).
These measurements must be strictly observed.
As for good combustion it is essential that there is a
uniform descent of the wood, it is necessary to ensure
that the length of the wood logs introduced, their shape
and the manner of loading does not prevent the regular
descent of the fuel.
The wood logs must be placed longitudinally and
horizontally. No log should be tilted or placed sideways.
Once you have checked fl ame inversion, it is possible
to proceed with further loading (bear in mind that the
primary and secondary air adjustment indications in the
table are approximate).
FURTHER LOADING
Before loading wood once again, consume the previous
one as much as possible.
It can be reloaded when the bed of embers, in the
fi rewood compartment, will be reduced to a thickness
of about 5 cm.
Open the loading door and the internal anti-smoke
door slowly.
It is necessary to use wood logs with the length stated
in the previous paragraph.
Place the new wood logs as described above.
USEFUL TIPS,
LOADING ERRORS
- Logs which are too long do not fall down properly and
can cause "bridges".
- Logs which are too short cause irregular air ducts, with
consequent reduction in output and effi ciency.
- If the quality of the wood causes "bridges", it could
become necessary to load logs cut in half so that the
total length “L” is as indicated in the previous paragraph.
To avoid the formation of "bridges", it is unadvisable to
place logs against the side walls of the wood storage
compartment.
- Always open the upper door slowly, in order to avoid
blowbacks and smoke formation.
During normal boiler operation, it is
absolutely forbidden to open the lower
combustion chamber door.
primary air secondary air
pos. pos.
FIREX 34 3÷4 ~1
FIREX 45 4÷5 1÷2
FIREX 55 3÷4 1÷2
For a proper air adjustment based on the type of wood
used and its effective moisture level, it is necessary to
observe the fl ame through the fl ame sight glass placed
on the lower door. The fl ame should fi ll about two-thirds
of the lower combustion chamber and gently caress
the bottom cradle, without dragging too much ash and
without noise.
The fl ame will have an orange-pink-white colour, not too
transparent and with the centre tending towards blue.
Cut
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1
P
S
To bring the fl ame to optimum conditions you should
then adjust the primary air by turning the knob (pos.
P). Do the same for the secondary air (pos. S).
Example n.1
Thick damp wood that is diffi cult for combustion
S - Very closed (try to get the maximum dimension of
the fl ame, but not of a reddish colour).
P - Reasonably open in order to obtain a suffi cient
gasifi cation.
Example n. 2
Very infl ammable wood logs
S - Completely open.
P - Slightly closed in order to keep gasifi cation reduced,
but suffi ciently open to evacuate the ash that can close
the combustion head.
GENERAL ADVICE
- Better performance will be achieved after two or
three days of running. Refractory material must be
cooked and the tar must encrust the upper walls of
the wood storage compartment.
- The fl ame should have a good size and fairly fi ll the
combustion chamber.
- The fl ame should not be too red (lack of secondary
air S).
- The flame should not be too blue (excess of
secondary air S).
- The fl ame should not be too noisy (excess of primary
air P).
- The fl ame should not be too small (lack of primary
air P).
- If the ashes do not go down well, increase the primary
air (P).
- If too many ashes fall, decrease the primary air (P).
- If the chimney is smoky, open the secondary air (S)
all the way.
- If smoke continues to escape, open secondary air (S)
to a maximum, closing the primary air (P) partially as
well.
6.8 CHECKS TO BE CARRIED OUT AFTER
COMMISSIONING
CHECKING SEALS
During the initial start-up, check the tightness of the
smoke circuit and the connection to the chimney. If
there is any noticeable smoke leakage, alert the installer
and/or our After-Sales Service. If there is any noticeable
aspiration of air through the door seals, tighten the
handle with greater force.
Make sure the working thermostat is in good running
order Te (32) at full power until it stops the fan.
Check for leaks from pipe connections.
1 Air adjustment unit
S Secondary air adjustment screw
P Primary air adjustment screw
AIR ADJUSTMENT FAULTS
1) If the primary air is excessive, a lot of ash and small
pieces of embers will fall. The fl ame is too fast, dry, has
a cold colour and makes noise.
The boiler is consuming a lot of wood and the door’s
insulation is white.
2) If the primary air is insuffi cient, the fl ame will be slow,
hesitant, affected by air currents and by the chimney
draught, very small, incapable of touching the lower
cradle, with low ash production and the door’s refractory
insulation will be dark coloured.
3) If the secondary air is excessive. the fl ame will be
small, of a bluish colour and very transparent.
4) If the secondary air is insuffi cient. the fl ame will be
big, it will touch the lower cradle, it will completely fi ll
the combustion chamber and, above all, it will be of a
red colour and not transparent.
After the initial start, with the boiler off, open the lower
door and inspect the internal walls and insulation of
the door: they should be of a light colour, indicative of
a proper air adjustment.
Otherwise, if the walls are blackened, it means the
secondary air is not adjusted properly (par. 6.7).
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6.9 - WARNINGS
HOW TO AVOID CORROSION IN THE
WOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT
The use of wood with a high moisture content (higher
than about 25%) and/or loads not proportioned to
the system’s heat request (long OFF periods with the
wood storage full) can cause considerable condensate
formation in the storage compartment’s internal wall.
Check the steel walls of the upper wood storage once
a week.
They must be covered by a slight layer of dry tar, opaque
coloured, with bubbles tending to break and fall off.
On the other hand, the tar will have a glossy, runny
appearance and liquid will appear if it is removed with
a poker: accordingly, it is necessary to use wood that is
less damp and/or reduce the amount of loaded wood.
If, despite these interventions, the tar does not dry, you
must inform the local After-Sales Service.
The condensate inside the firewood storage
compartment causes the steel sheets to corrode.
Corrosion is not covered by the warranty, as it is caused
by improper use of the boiler (wet wood, excessive
loading, etc.).
CORROSION OF THE FLUE CIRCUIT
Flue gas is rich in water vapour, due to combustion and
the use of wood which retains water.
If the fl ue gas comes into contact with relatively cold
surfaces (having a temperature below 60 - 70 °C), the
water vapour condensates and, combining with other
combustion products, originates corrosion of the
metallic parts.
Check daily whether there are signs of flue gas
condensation (black liquid on the fl oor and behind the
boiler). In this case you must use wood with a lower
moisture content; check that the recirculation pump is
working correctly and the fl ue gas temperature at partial
load, and increase the working temperature. In order to
control the room temperature, it is therefore necessary
to install a mixer valve. The corrosion caused by the
fl ue gas condensation is not covered by the warranty,
as it is caused by the wood’s moisture content and
the way the boiler is used.
WARNINGS DURING USE
Every time the air is adjusted, wait 5-10 minutes before
proceeding with the next adjustment. When you have
established the best air adjustment, at the end of the
day, check the surfaces of the combustion chamber and
the door insulation as they should be white.
There must be only a few unburnt embers in the ash
deposited in the cradle. If there is too much primary
air, there will be ember and small pieces of coal in the
ashes, the fl ame will be quick, dry, a cooler colour and
will make more noise, with excessive power (chap. 6.7).
If the primary air is insuffi cient, the fl ame will be slow,
small, it will not caress the lower cradle, dragging few
ashes and the heat output will be insuffi cient.
If the flame is dark orange, the secondary air is
insuffi cient and the surfaces of the combustion chamber
will not be white; if it is small and blue, there is too much
secondary air.
Always open the loading door and the internal antismoke door slowly.
If despite this warning there are blowbacks, you must
use large logs which are a bit moister, make sure the
boiler is not stopped for too long (reduce primary air par. 6.7) and check whether any grates are broken. Also
check that foreign objects (nails, metal pieces) have not
obstructed the refractory burner hole.
6.10 - SUMMER MODE
The use of the boiler in summer only for the production
of domestic hot water is not advised, unless you follow
these rules meticulously:
1) Use very dry wood.
2) Load a small amount of wood in the boiler 2 or 3
times a day as needed.
Important.
It is very wrong to load the boiler completely, providing
it with long self-suffi ciency (for example 24 hours). This
way the boiler (with the fan stopped) would produce
much acid condensation corroding the wood storage
compartment.
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6.11 - MAINTENANCE
Danger!
Before performing any maintenance,
make sure the boiler and its components
have cooled down.
Warnings
Never drain water from the system, even partially, unless
absolutely necessary.
Periodically check the proper operation and integrity of
the fl ue gas exhaust pipe and/or device.
Do not clean the boiler and/or its parts with easily
fl ammable substances (e.g. petrol, alcohol, etc.).
Do not leave fl ammable substances in the room where
the boiler is installed.
Do not clean the boiler room while the boiler is running.
IMPORTANT
Use brushes and a vacuum cleaner to
clean the heat stove; if rags are used,
make sure they are all recovered.
Keep screws and nuts oiled and protect
them with grease.
CLEANING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF
THE WOOD-FUELLED BOILER
Every day
- Remove the ashes from the lower cradle.
- Shake down, with the scraper supplied with the boiler,
the embers so that the ashes, accumulated in the fi re
bed will fall down through the slots in the grate. This
operation will help to avoid the grate from becoming
obstructed and the subsequent bad operation of the
boiler. This operation has to be done when the fl ame
dies down, before loading wood.
Every week
- Remove carefully all the residues of combustion
accumulated in the fi rewood storage compartment.
- Use the supplied brush to clean the triangular ducts
in the furnace.
- Remove the ashes contained in the smoke chamber
from the side doors using a scraper.
- Make sure that the slots in the grate are not
obstructed: if they are, clear them up using the poker.
- If the boiler continues to operate badly, even after
having cleaned it as described above, the cause can
be attributed to bad distribution of the secondary air.
In this case:
1) check the adjustment of the air setting, according to
the instructions given in the paragraph “Combustion
air adjustment”.
2) make sure that the two secondary air supply holes
that come through the grate are not obstructed: if
they are, use a soft brush to clean out each duct.
Every month
Check by-pass operation.
When the loading door is open the by-pass allows
the fan to start up automatically, extracting the fl ue
accumulated in the wood storage compartment, and
sending it to the chimney.
The bypass, in conclusion, allows the smoke to be
discharged to the chimney without escaping from the
loading door when loading the wood or during lighting.
UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE OF WOOD-FUELLED
BOILER
At the end of each heating season, perform a general
cleaning of the boiler by removing all the ashes from
the fi rewood storage compartment.
During summer, keep the boiler doors closed.
Cleaning the fan
ATTENTION:
This operation is reserved for qualifi ed
personnel as incorrect maintenance
could jeopardise operation of the boiler.
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6.12 - TROUBLESHOOTING
WOOD-FUELLED BOILER WITH
STANDARD PANEL BOARD:
Problem:
- The fan does not start.
Remedy:
- Calibrate the adjustment (pos. 32) by turning the
knob clock-wise until it reaches the end of the thermostat limit switch.
- Reset the safety thermostat pos. 31.
Problem:
- The fan starts and stops after about 30 min.; by
turning the main switch ON and OFF pos. 11, it will
start up again.
Remedy:
- Increase the TIMED RELAY trigger time, (this operation must be carried out by the Technical Assistance, i.e. authorised staff, once the panel board
has been powered off).
Problem:
- When opening the loading door there are blowbacks
and smoke escape.
Remedy:
- Open slowly.
- Use damper wood, make sure that the boiler has not
have prolonged downtime(see chap. 6.9).
- Use larger logs.
- Consume the previous load of wood before reloading.
Problem:
- The boiler does not reach the requested temperature.
The fl ame is small and there is too much air.
Inspecting the wood storage, the formation of log
bridges is found.
Remedy:
- Check the length of the logs (see chap. 6.6).
- Check the arrangement of the logs (see chap. 6.6).
- Cut the logs in half (see chap. 6.6).
- Use smaller blogs (round or square, about 5-7 cm
diameter).
- Mix medium-large sized logs (round or square, about
15-20 cm diameter) with small sized logs (see previous point).
Problem:
- The boiler does not reach the requested temperature.
The fl ame is too small.
Remedy:
- Check the by-pass seal.
- Check the fan.
- Check if the doors are properly closed.
If you cannot solve the problem, do no
attempt any other interventions and
contact an authorised Firex AfterSales Service.
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