READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND STATEMENTS BEFO RE READING
THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Danger Sign: indicates the presence of an imminently hazardous situation that will cause
death, serious personal in
or substantial property damage.
DANGER
WARNING
Warning Sign: indicates the presence of a hazardous situation which can cause death, serious personal injury or substantial property damage.
CAUTION
Caution Sign plus Safety Alert Symbol: indicates a hazardous situation which will or can
cause minor or moderate personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
Caution Sign plus a lightning bolt: indicates the risk of electric shock and the potential of
hazards due to electric shock.
NOTICE
Notice Sign: indicates special instructions on installation, operation or maintenance that are
important but not related to personal injury or property damage.
WARNING
This Boiler must be installed by a licensed and trained Heating Tec h nician or the Warr anty
is void. Failure to properly install this unit may result in property damage, serious injury to
occupants, or possibl
death.
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CAUTION
This boiler is equipped wit h a pressure s witch in the even t of a blocked v ent the boiler
will lockout. No attempt by the user/owner may be made to put the boiler back intro
operation. A qualified service technican must be notified of the issue. The boiler may
only be reset by a qualified service technican after they have diagnosed and corrected
the issued that caused the safety lockout of the boiler.
DANGER
NOTICE
WARNING
WARNING
“Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, do not turn off or disconnect
the electrical supply to the circulator. Instead, shut off the ga s supply at a location external
to the appliance.”
Slantfin recommends the installation of a carbon monoxide detector in the boiler room for
all installations.
WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts on this boiler. Warranty does not cover
defects caused by attempts to service this boiler by someone other than a qualified gas
service technician. These attempts could cause property damage, personal injury or loss
of life.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can
cause property damage, personal injury (exposure to hazardous materials) * or loss of
life. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier (who must read and follow the supplied instructions before installing,
servicing, or removing this boiler. This boiler contains materials that have been identified
as carcinogenic, or possibly carcinogenic, to humans)
Do not use this boiler if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified ser-
DANGER
WARNING
vice technician to inspect the boiler and to replace any part of the co ntrol system and any
gas control which has been under water
WARNING: Crystalline Silica - Certain components in the combustion chamber may
contain this potential carcinogen. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can c aus e prop ert y dam age, s erio us in jury ( expos ure to haz ard ous mate rials) or death. Refer to Section 19for information on handling instructions and recommended personal protective equipment. Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier (who must read and follow the supplied instructions before installing, servicing, or removing this boiler. This boiler contains
materials that have been identified as carcinogenic, or possibly carcinogenic, to humans).
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2 INTRODUCTION
g
This manual is written for the User. Slant/Fin is not accountable for any damage caused by failure to correctly
follow these instructions. For service and repair purposes use only original Slant/Fin spare parts. All documentation
produced by the manufacturer is subject to copyright law. This manual is subject to change without notice.
2.1 Explanations.
VGH = Condensing Boiler
DHW = Domestic Hot Water
CH = Central Heating (for central heating purposes and/or indirect hot water)
PB = display board/ control panel (Pixel But ton)
299/399/500 = Model number of the boiler.
Pump = Circulator (Sometimes, in the software e.g., the word “pump” is used, this is a circulator).
2.2 Maintenance and inspection
Maintenance and inspection of the boiler must be carried out at the following occasions:
• When a number of similar error codes and/or lock-outs appear.
• At least every 12 months maintenance must be done to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Dama
e caused by lack of maintenance will not be covered under warranty
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N A CONTINUOUS BASIS
Do not store or use flammable vapors or liquids, such as gasoline, in the vicinity of the boiler.
Do not store or use in the boiler room and keep the boiler area free from the following items
Spray cans containing chloro-/fluorocarbons
Ammonium and/or ammonium solutions
Permanent wave solutions (hair product)
Chlorinate d waxes and/or cleaners
Swimming pool chemicals based on chlorin e
Calcium chloride used for thawing
Sodium chloride used for water softening
Refrigerant leaks
Paint or varnish removers
Hydrochloric acid/muriatic acid
Cements and glues
Antistatic fabric softeners used in clothes dryers
Chlorine-type bleaches, detergents, and cleaning solvents
found in household laundry rooms
Adhesives used to fasten building products and other similar products
Do not expose the boiler to dust from construction or woodworking
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N A MONTHLY BASIS
Visually inspect the venting system for proper size and horizontal pitch and determine there is no
blockage or restriction, leakage, corrosion and other deficiencies which could cause an unsafe
condition.
Inspect around the exhaust vent and air inlet terminations outside the home for obstructions.
Keep area cl ear of snow and debris. Inspect also for any gaps at the wall penetration(s) whic h
could allow vented gasses to reenter the home.
Visually inspect water and gas pipes for leaks.
Visually inspect to see that the condensate trap not blocked and is filled with water.
If there is a condensate neutralizer installed check to see if it has neutralizing media in it.
Inspect the pressure reflief valve for signs of leakage
If any problems are found during inspection notify a qualified service technician
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N AN ANNUAL BASIS (EVERY 12 MONTHS
)
Have a qualified service technician perform a complete service and maintenance of the boiler in
accordance with the Installation, Operation, and Service manual.
WARNING: Impr oper installation, adj ustment, alteration, service or maintenance can
WARNING
cause property damage, personal injury (exposure to hazardous materials) * or loss of
life. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency
or the gas supplier (who must read and follow the supplied instructions before installing,
servicing, or removing this boiler. This boiler contains materials that ha ve been identified
as carcinogenic, or possibly carcinogenic, to humans)
WARNING: Crystalline Silica - Certain components in the combustion chamber may
contain this potential carcinogen. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can c aus e prop ert y dam age, s erio us in jury ( expos ure to haz ard ous mate rials) or death. Refer to Section 19for information on handling instructions and recommended personal protective equipment. Installation and service must be performed by a
WARNING
qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier (who must read and follow the supplied instructions before installing, servicing, or removing this boiler. This boiler contains
materials that have been identified as carcinogenic, or possibly carcinogenic, to humans).
2.3 For installations in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The following local requirements apply in addition to all other applicable NFPA requirements:
For direct- vent boilers, mechanical-vent heating appliances or domestic hot water equipment, where the bottom
of the vent terminal and the intake is installed below four feet above grade the following requirements must comply:
1) If not present on each floor level where there are bedrooms, a carbon monoxide detector and alarm must
be placed in a living area outside the bedrooms. The carbon monoxide detector and alarm must comply
with NFPA 720 (2005 Edition).
2) A carbon monoxide detector and alarm shall be located in the room that houses the boiler and/or equipment and shall:
a) Be powered by the same electrical circuit as the boiler and/or equipment such that only one service
switch services both the boiler and the carbon monoxide detector;
b) Have battery back-up power;
c) Meet ANSI/UL 2034 Standards and comply with NFPA 720 (2005 Edition); and
d) Have been approved and listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab as recognized under 527
CMR.
3) A product-approved vent terminal must be used, and if applicable, a product approved air intake must be
used. Installation shall be performed in strict compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions. A copy of the
installation instructions shall remain with the boiler and/or equipment at t he completion of the instal lation.
4) A metal or plastic identification plate shall be mounted at the exterior of the building, four feet directly above
the location of vent terminal. The plate shall be of sufficient size to be easily read from a distance of eight
feet away, and read “Gas Vent Directly Below”.
For direct-vent boilers mechanical-vent heating boilers or domestic hot water equipment where the bottom of the
vent terminal and the intake is installed higher than four feet above grade the following requirements must comply:
1) If not present on each floor level where there are bedrooms, a carbon monoxide detector and alarm must
be placed in a living area outside the bedrooms. The carbon monoxide detector and alarm must comply
with NFPA 720 (2005 Edition).
2) A carbon monoxide detector shall:
a) Be located in the room where the boiler and/or equipment is located;
b) Be either hard-wired or battery powered or both; and:
c) Shall comply with NFPA 720 (2005 Edition).
3) A product-approved vent terminal must be used, and if applicable, a product- approved air intake must be
used. Installation shall be in strict compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions. A copy o f the installation
instructions shall remain with the boiler and/or equipment at the completion of the installation.
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3 Displayand buttons
99.0 °F
On / off switch. Switches electrical power to the boiler
Connector for computer cable
Reset lockout error
Main Menu
Escape / Return to the status overview
Right
Enter a menu item or confirm selection in Status overview
(when directly setting Actual setpoint or DHW setpoint)
Left
Return to previous menu item or Status overview
Up
Directly select Actual setpoint of DHW setpoint in the Status overview,
push RIGHT to confirm and use UP or DOWN to adjust value.
Down
Directly select Actual setpoint of DHW setpoint in the Status overview,
push RIGHT to confirm and use UP or DOWN to adjust value.
Enter
Confirm a setting or enter a menu item
F
170.0 °F
3.1 Display Icons
8
Central Heating demand
Domestic Hot Water demand
Indicates that the appliance burner is ON
Cascade Emergency Mode active
Error notification
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4 Starting the boiler.
If the boiler is not on make sure the gas valve beneath the boiler is open and the power to the boiler has been
connected and is turned on, use the on/off button to switch the boiler on. The following screen will occur:
This screen is active during power up until communication with the m ain Control has been established.
After communication has been established the Dair mode starts and the following screen appears:
D
AIR RUNNING
The “De-Air” sequence is a safety function tha t starts at every power-u p and is used to remove the air from
the heat exchanger. The De-Air sequence takes around 14 minutes to complete. It can be cancelled by
pressing the Enter button for over 5 seconds.
After completion or manual ending the “De-Air” sequence one of the following Status overview screens appears:
Central Heating only
70.0 °F
OR
Central Heating
AND
Domestic Hot Water
4.1 Changing the Setpoint and/or Enabling CH/DHW.
This can be done directly via the Status overview (as shown above) or via the MENU.
When CH is active, you can adjust the Actual setpoint directly on the bottom of the Status overview. When DHW
is active, you can adjust the DHW setpoint directly on the bottom of the Status overview.
This means that when CH is active, you cannot set the DHW setpoint directly via the Status overview. When
DHW is active, you also cannot set the Actual setpoint (CH setpoint) directly via the Status overview.
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HANGING THE CENTRAL HEATING SETPOINT DIRECTLY
.
Press the UP or DOWN button to select the mode:
CH Setpoint 70.0 °F
70.0 °C is just an example of a possible temperature value.
Use the left/right buttons to move the sign to the front of the temperature digits.
CH Setpoint 70.0 °F
Use UP/DOWN buttons to increase/decrease the setpoint.
Press the ENTER or RIGHT button to confirm y our alteratio n or press the BAC K or LEFT button to cancel
A setpoint is only visible on the main screen when no error or alert is active. In case of an active error or alert,
the bottom right part of the PB screen is used to display the error or alert
C
HANGING THE
DHW
SETPOINT DIRECTLY
.
Only applicable if this function is available.
Press the UP or DOWN button to select the mode:
DHW Store Setpoint 57.0 °F
57.0 °C is just an example of a possible temperature value.
Use the left/right buttons to move the sign to the front of the temperature digits.
DHW Store Setpoint 57.0 °F
Use UP/DOWN buttons to increase/decrease the setpoint.
Press the ENTER or RIGHT button to confirm your alteration or press the BACK or LEFT button to cancel.
A setpoint is only visible on the main screen when no error or alert is active. In case of an active error or alert,
the bottom right part of the PB screen is used to display the error or alert
E
NABLE / DISABLE CH OR
DHW
CONTROL
.
The CH or DHW Enable/Disable option is available when its set-up in the software (by the installer) only.
Press the UP or DOWN button to select the mode:
CH Control ********
OR
DHW Control ********
Use the left/right buttons to move the sign to the front of Enable/Disable text.
CH Setpoint Enabled
Use UP/DOWN buttons to change from Enabled to Disabled or vice versa
Press the ENTER or RIGHT button to confirm y our alteratio n or press the BAC K or LEFT button to cancel
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5 The MENU (Button).
Enter the menu by pressing the MENU button once. The header in the screen shows you are inside the main
menu. Whilst scrolling through the menu you will see that the selected menu item is shown in a white rectangle.
At the right, there will be an icon shown, depending on the selected item.
The number of items depends on the selected/programmed options by the installer.
Central Heating (CH)
Domestic Hot Water (DHW)
Information
Settings
Enter a menu item by pressing ENTER or RIGHT.
The header shows your location inside the menu, as seen in the following image on the next screen:
Central Heating (CH)
CH Setpoint 170.0 °F
If you are inside the m enu (or a menu item) and want to return directly to the Status overview press MENU/ESC.
If you want to go back one step in the menu press BACK/LEFT . Going to the Start-up screen directly is achieved
by pressing the Menu button onc e.
It’s also possible to set the setpoint at thi s stage by perfo rming th e same steps as describe d above at § 4.1.1
and § 4.1.2.
5.1 Password
0
* * *
Menu’s protec ted by a password ar e onl y ac c e s s i bl e by t he ins taller.
Passwords are always customer specific and (for safety reasons) will be provided to the installer only!
The following menu items require a password:
Be aware DO NOT set the language to the Chinese Language if you are not familiar with this language. Contact
your supplier for instructions if the language is set to Chinese and needs to be reset to another language.
5.3 Available Menu items
Depending on the installed/programmed options by the installer following menu items could be visible.
Menu / ParameterDescriptionValue / Unit
Central Heating (CH) Enter the Central Heating (CH) menu
Domestic Hot Water (DHW) Enter the Domestic Hot Water (DHW) menu
Information Enter the Information menu
Settings Enter the Settings menu
System Test Enter the System Test menu
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A
ENTRAL HEATING
Menu / ParameterDescriptionValue / Unit
CH Setpoint Set the CH setpoint °C/°F
Outdoor reset Enter the Outdoor Reset menu
D
OMESTIC HOT WATER
Menu / ParameterDescriptionValue / Unit
DHW Setpoint Set the DHW setpoint °C/°F
DHW Store Setpoint Set the DHW store setpoint for DHW mod e 1 and 2 °C/°F
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NFORMATION
Menu / ParameterDescriptionValue / Unit
Software versions Enter the Software Versions menu
Boiler Status Enter the Boiler Status menu
Boiler History Enter the Boiler History menu
Error Log Enter the Error Log menu
Service Enter the Service menu
S
OFTWARE VERSIONS
Menu / ParameterDescriptionValue / Unit
Display Display the software che cks um [xxxx xxxx]
Boiler Display the boiler software checksum [xxxx xxxx]
Device Group Display the boiler group ID xxxMN
(CH)
(DHW)
B
OILER STATUS
Menu / ParameterDescriptionValue / Unit
Flow Temperature Act u al supply flow temperature °C/°F
Flow 2 Temperature Actual supply 2 flow temperature °C/°F
Return Temperature Actual return temperature °C/°F
DHW Temperature Actual DHW temperature °C/°F
DCW Temperature Actual DCW temperature °C/°F
Outside Temperature Actual outside temperature °C/°F
Flue Temp Actual flue gas temperature °C/°F
Flue 2 Temp Actual flue gas 2 temperature °C/°F
System Temperature Actual system temperature °C/°F
0-10 V Input Actual 0-10 V input value V
Flowrate Actual DHW flowrate l/min
RT Input Actual RT input status open/closed
Water Pressure Actual CH water pressure bar/psi
Fan Speed Actual fan speed RPM
Ionization Actual ionization current uA
State Actual burner state
Error Actual internal error code #
Calculated Setpoint
B
OILER HISTORY
Menu / ParameterDescriptionValue / Unit
Successful Ignitions Display the number of successful ignitions #
Failed Ignitions Display the number of failed ignitions #
Flame Failures Display the number of flam e losses #
Operation Days Display the total time in operation days
CH Burner Hours Display the amount of burn hours for CH hrs.
DHW Burner Hours Display the amount of burn hours for DHW hrs.
ctual CH setpoint °C/°F
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RROR LOG
Menu / ParameterDescriptionValue / Unit
Error Log Display the complete error log
Filter Error Type Set the error log filter
Clear Error Log Clear the complete error log
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y
ERVICE
Menu / ParameterDe sc ri pti o nValue / Unit
Service history Display the service history
Burn hours since last service Display the burn hours since last service hrs.
Burn hours till service Display the hours remaining until next service hrs.
Reset Service Reminder Reset the service reminder
S
ETTINGS
Menu / ParameterDescriptionValue / Unit
General Settings Enter the General Settings menu
Boiler Settings Enter the Boiler Settings menu
G
ENERAL SETTINGS
Menu / ParameterDescriptionValue / Unit
Language Enter the Language menu
Unit Type Enter the Unit Type menu
Date & Time Enter the Date & Time menu
Cascade mode Enter the Cascade Mode menu
Other Settings Enter the Other Settings menu
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ANGUAGE
Menu / ParameterDescriptionValue / Unit
English Select the English language English
Français Select the French la ng ua ge Français
中文
Italiano Select the Italian language Italiano
Select the Chinese language
中文
U
NIT TYPE
Menu / ParameterDescriptionValue / Unit
Metric (˚C, bar) Select Metric units ˚C, bar
Imperial (˚F, psi) Select Imperial units ˚F, psi
D
ATE & TIME
Menu / ParameterDescriptionValue / Unit
Date Set the current date dd-mm-yyyy
Time Set the current time hh:mm
Time Zone Settings Enter the time zone settings menu
Display Settings Enter the display settings menu
T
IME ZONE SETTINGS
Menu / ParameterDescriptionValue / Unit
Time Zone Correction Set the Time Zone Correction
Daylight Savings Time Select the daylight savings time mode
D
ISPLAY SETTINGS
Menu / ParameterDescriptionValue / Unit
Time Notation Select 24h or 12h time notation 24h/12h
Date Order Select the date-format
Day of Month Select how the day of month is displayed 1 or 2 digits
Month Select how the month is displayed
Year Select how the year is displayed 2 or 4 digits
Date Separation Character Select the date separation character
Day of Week Select how the day of week is displayed
Seconds Select if seconds are displayed
es/no
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ASCADE MODE
Menu / ParameterDescriptionValue / Unit
Full Select full cascade mo de
Basic Select basic cascade mode
Note: for proper functioning of the cascade system, some settings have to be changed, see § 15.4.2
"Emergency mode" in the installation manual.
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THER SETTINGS
Menu / ParameterDescriptionValue / Unit
Modbus Address Select the Modbus communica tion address 0…255
Modbus Stopbits Select the number of Modbus communication stopbits 1 – 2
Startup Settings Select the start-up logo (if enabled)
B
OILER SETTINGS
Menu / ParameterDescriptionValue / Unit
Boiler Parameters Enter the Boiler Parameters menu
Module Cascade Settings Enter the Module Cascade Settings menu
Boiler Cascade Settings Enter the Boiler Cascade Settings menu
Service Enter the Service menu
5.4 Boiler History
The boiler history (found in the information menu) displays several history counters that keep track of the boiler
usage. The following boiler history data is available:
(Sub) Menu itemDescription
Successful Ignitions Number of successful ignitions.
Failed Ignitions Number of failed ignitions.
Flame Failures Number of flame failures (loss of flame).
Operation Da ys Number of days that the appliance is operational (powered ON).
CH Burner Hours Number of hours that the appliance has burned for Central Heating.
DHW Burner Hours Number of hours tha t the appliance has burned for Domestic Hot Water.
5.5 Error logging
Errors will be logged for a stand-alone system or for a complete cascade system (based on the cascade settings). The display will monitor the error number(s) it receives from the boiler(s): new errors will be stored in
the error log.
An error will be logged with a (Real Time Clock) time stamp (date and time) when the error was detected and
a boiler ID of the boil er on which the erro r was d et ected.
Note: the error log is a completely different error logging mechanism than the one used by the burner control
itself. Therefore, the error log is different from the (internal) error history of the burner control.
The error log can be seen from the error log menu, which is located in the Information menu. In the Error log
menu the following options can be selected:
(Sub) Menu itemDescription
Error Log Show the error log (based on the selected filter options)
Filter Error Type Filter errors based on the Error type (lockout/blocking)
Filter Boiler ID (Cascade Syst em only) Filter errors based on Boiler ID (Managing, Dep 1, Dep2, etc.)
Clear Error Log Clear the error log (protect ed by passwo r d )
When no filtering op tion is sel ected (disabled) the error log will show all er rors for tha t category. So, if both filters
are disabled, the error log will show all the errors in the log.
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The following table describes what is displayed inside the Error log:
Error Log contentDescription
First line
Second line - Error description
Bottom line
- Boiler ID (for which boiler the error was detected – cascade system only)
- Error code (internal)
- Error number
- Error type (lockout/blocking)
- Time Stamp (date and time) w hen the error w as det ecte d (in the format co nfig ured in the Date & Tim e set tings m enu)
- The selected error index from the total numbers of errors in the (filtered) error log
5.6 Service reminder
The Service reminder will remind the owner/user of the appliance to service the appliance every 2000 burn
hours. When service is not done within this time, a message will be shown on the screen: "Service is required!",
alternating with the normal status display.
NOTE: with the message "Service is required" the boiler keeps running , but maintenance must b e done before
resetting this message.
When the Service reminder has become active, the time it takes before service is actually done is being logged
(in hours). This time is called the Service Overdue Time.
The Service reminder can be reset by the installer who services the appliance.
Service status information can be viewed: Menu/ Information/ Service:
(Sub) Menu itemDescription
Service history View the Service history (log). For each service moment the Service overdue counter is stored. When the
overdue counter is 0 hrs, it means service was done before the Service reminder was active. The log is ordered
so the most recent service moment is shown first (on top of the list).
Burn hours since last service
Burn hours till service Shows the number of burn hours until service is required.
Reset service reminder Reset the Service reminder (and store Ser vice o ver du e cou nter in the service history).
Shows the number of burn ho urs since the last service moment.
Installer must enter the installer pas swor d fir st befor e it can be reset.
5.7 System test
For testing the system at fixed power rates a system test can be activated via the menu. Via the system test the
boiler can be started without CH or DHW being present. The system test has priority.
The following modes are available:
System test mode Description
0 (Not active) System test mode not active
1 (Fan only) The fan is forced to run at maximum speed without starting the burner
2 (Low power) The burner starts and after the ignition period has finished
3 (Ignition power) The burner starts and stays at ignition power
4 (High power) The burner starts and after the ignition period has finished
the burner stays at high power
5 (High power limited) The burner starts and after the ignition period has finished
6 (High limit error test) Simulates the Max_Temp_Error
7 (Low Water Cut Off 1 error test) Simulates the LWCO _1_ Er ror
8 (Low Water Cut Off 2 error test) Simulates the LWCO_2_ Error
Before running the system test modes first check if the heat can also be dissipated. Note that during this mode the
supply temperature can be ra ised above 203 ºF (95 ºC). When this temperature is reached the burner will switch OFF.
When the supply temperature cools down to 194 ºF (90 ºC) the burner will start again.
During the system test the general and CH pump will be ON.
As the boiler will run at fixed power rates there is no setpoint control active.
Also the flame recovery is not active during system test demand. All other safety functions remain active.
The system test automatic ally stops af ter 10 m inutes , after this the system continues with normal demand handli ng.
When the system test mode is changed during an active system test, the 10 minute timer is reloaded.
the burner stays at low power
the burner stays at high power limi ted by the CH max. power parameter