Totem 10, 20 User Manual
TOTEM ENERGY srl
via Ivrea, 70
10098 Rivoli (To) - Italia
+39 0119579211
info@totem.energy
User’s Guide
TOTEM 10A -TOTEM 20A MICROCOGENERATORS
User’s Guide | TOTEM 10 - TOTEM 20
2 of 30
1. Declaration of Conformity .................................................................. 3
2. General Safety Instructions ................................................................ 4
A. Symbols Used in the Guide .................................................................. 4
B. Glossary of Terms and Definitions ........................................................ 4
C. Safety Instructions .............................................................................. 5
D. Potential Safety Risks .......................................................................... 7
3. Product Description ........................................................................... 9
A. General Information ............................................................................ 9
B. Product ID........................................................................................ 10
C. Module Main Components .................................................................. 10
D. TOTEM - Layout of Components ......................................................... 14
E. Safety Instructions ............................................................................ 15
F. Size and Overall Dimensions .............................................................. 17
G. Control Switchboard .......................................................................... 18
H. Connection Panel .............................................................................. 19
I. Noise Emissions and Vibrations .......................................................... 20
4. Use of the Micro Cogenerator .......................................................... 20
A. Preparing the Unit for Use ................................................................. 20
B. Operator Panel ................................................................................. 21
C. Starting and Working Principle ........................................................... 23
D. Operating Conditions ......................................................................... 24
E. Fuel Characteristics ........................................................................... 24
F. User System’s Water Characteristics ................................................... 25
G. Emergency Stop and Shutdown .......................................................... 26
H. Calendar .......................................................................................... 26
I. Diagnostics ....................................................................................... 26
5. Remote Control ............................................................................... 27
A. Local Area Network Connection .......................................................... 27
B. Remote Connection ........................................................................... 28
6. Maintenance ................................................................................... 29
User’s Guide | TOTEM 10 - TOTEM 20
3 of 30
1.
Declaration of Conformity
2.
General Safety
A.
Symbols
B.
Glossary of Terms and Definitions
Machine Operator
specific skills
the operator’s control devices, checking on its proper functioning and reporting any
p
ossible anomaly to the Technical Support Service
Qualified
possessing specialist technical expertise in the fields of heating systems, hot water
production systems, electrical and electrical energy generating systems, combustible
gas-
fired plants and ap
engines as well as components thereof. Such professionals must be licensed as
required by the applicable laws in force in the place where the TOTEM® is installed.
Maintenance staff
possessing formally recognized professional skills, trained and authorized by Totem
Energy to carry out maintenance operations on the
Personal
Protective
shall mean the following safety wear and equipment:
PPE must be
starting and maintenance
User’s Guide | TOTEM 10
Instructions
Used in the Guide
: “Machine Operator” shall mean
any member of
who can only perform simple tasks, namely:
operating the unit by using
;
Technician: “Qualified Technician”
shall mean a trained professional
pliances equipped with Otto or Miller
: “Maintenance staff”
shall mean a Qualified Technician
TOTEM®
units
Equipment (PPE): “
personal protective equipment
hearing protections
(earmuffs or earplugs) for the hearing protection of
workers operating on the TOTEM® unit in operation with the sound
insulation panels removed (which
can be done solely for
troubleshooting or maintenance purposes).
protective gloves and goggles when working with battery acid, glycol
and engine lubricant oil;
safety shoes;
dielectric face shield and gloves when carrying out operations on
energized electrical parts.
worn by Maintenance staff at all times when
performing
activities on the TOTEM®.
[Information]
This symbol indicates important information related to
the use of the equipment.
[Warning]
This symbol indicates operating procedures whose
incorrect
performance can seriously damage the equipment.
[Danger]
This symbol indicates operating procedures whose incorrect
performance can cause injury or even death.
- TOTEM 20
4 of 30
staff with no
-cycle endothermic
.
” (PPE)
installation,
C.
Safety Instructions
If you smell gas odor:
If you smell products of combustion:
If you
Unit:
Installation, calibration and modification of the gas feed
performed by a Qualified Technician abiding by all applicable national and local
standards as well as by the instructions provided in this Guide.
Installation, calibration or
performed by a Qualified Technician abiding by all applicable national and local
standards as well as by the instructions provided in this Guide.
Installation, calibration or
by a Qualified Technician abiding by all applicable national and local standards
as well as by the instructions provided in this Guide.
It is mandatory to connect the exhaust gas evacuation line of the appliance to
an exhaust gas
requirements in force in the place where the TOTEM® unit is installed. Failure
to comply with said rule poses a serious risk to human and animal safety.
According to the provisions for use,
installed unit in good condition and to ensure the safe and reliable functioning
User’s Guide | TOTEM 10
turn your gas supply valve off;
ventilate the room;
do not operate any electrical device or appliance, including cell phones;
leave the premises and call a Qualified T
echnician or the gas utility
company immediately from a different location. If they are unavailable
or in case of an emergency, call the loc
al Fire Brigade;
if the room is equipped with a gas leak detection system, please report
any possible malfunctioning of said active safety equipment.
turn the appliance off;
ventilate the room;
call a Qualified Technician;
if the room is equipped with a smoke/carbon monoxide detection
system, please report any possible malfunctioning of said active safety
equipment.
see water, glycol, oil, or other
fluids’ spills on the floor or near
turn the unit off;
call a Qualified Technician;
shut off the User system’s circuits, if
any, e.g. water or gas supply
modification of the electrical system must be
modification of the water syst
em must be performed
evacuation duct built in compliance with all applicable legal
the user has an obligation to keep the
- TOTEM 20
5 of 30
the Totem
system must be
of the micro cogenerator and o
relevant activities performed by Qualified Technicians.
The
user has an obligation to have the appliance maintained by a Qualified
Technician in accordance with the provisions of this Guide and ensuring
compliance with all applicable domestic and International standards.
TOTEM ENERGY
animals that may arise from incorrect installation or bad maintenance.
Before switching the unit on, always ensure that all protective panels and
guards have been properly mounted to avoid risks to the safety of personne
Do not obstruct,
Do not use or store any
flam
mable materials in the same room
installed.
When
installed.
The micro cogenerator, any
for its
detectors, pane
room etc.) must not be tampered with, modi
reason
may
damage, including
This booklet is an integral and fundamental part of the micro cogenerator and
it must be carefully kept by the user for future reference. In the event of a
change of ownership of the micro cogenerator or of the premises where it is
in
stalled, please ensure that this booklet is handed over to the new user.
This booklet contains up
issued, without prejudice to possible amendments or technical updates.
Since our products are const
pictures, process descriptions and technical data.
If you wish to request the most updated version of this document, to suggest
improvements or report any discrepancy, please contact the company.
This mi
designed for, namely, the combined production of:
User’s Guide | TOTEM 10
f all systems connected thereto, having the
shall not be held liable for
any damage to people, things or
not
even partially, the suction duct and exhaust pipe ends.
hazardous materials, such as
explosive, combustible or
where the micro cogenerator is
the unit
is in operation, do not stay in the room
auxiliary components
thereof, the systems
functioning (GAS, water, power, shut-
off devices, firefighting
ls, switchboards, components of the Totem Unit’s
fied or otherwise
whatsoever. Failure to comply with this provision
may cause injuries or
severely, people, animals or things.
-to-
date information referring to the date it has been
antly updated, slight differences may be found in
cro cogenerator must be used solely for the purpose it was expressly
hot water in domestic and/or industrial closed-
circuit water systems;
low voltage (400 V
olts) power for net metering, feed
self consumption.
- TOTEM 20
6 of 30
l.
where the unit is
needed
equipment,
equipment
altered for any
-in to the grid or
TOTEM ENERGY
for any damages arising from the incorrect installation or use of the unit and, in
any case
instructions or with all applicable national and local laws.
D.
Potential
Risk
related to Mechanical
Injuries from mechanical
guards protecting the micro cogenerator’s moving parts
Said activities must,
specifically for said purpose and wearing the appropri
Risk related to Electrical Hazards
Electrical injuries can occur when safety devices are removed from the system,
the
control
Moreover, modifications of the existing
hazards if
performed by unauthorized
Said activities must,
specifically for said purpose and wearing the appropriate PPE.
Risk related to Thermal Hazards
During regular functi
high temperatures.
with frame panels properly mounted, thus preventing access to hot components.
Only
authorized
Risk related to Noise Hazards
In regular op
the frame’s heat
emissions.
Risk
related to Vibration Hazards
The TOTEM® unit is fitted with suitably sized anti
vibration transmission to the structures and installations connected thereto.
The removal
exhaust fumes line and the heating
Risk related to Electromagnetic Radiation/Waves Hazards
The TOTEM
to
electromagnetic
asynchronous generator can cause disturbances temporarily affecting the functioning
of electro-
medical
in close proximity to it.
Risk related to Contact with Hazardous Materials and Substances
On the inside, the TOTEM® module contains chemicals that are essential
proper functioning.
User’s Guide | TOTEM 10
shall bear no liability -
either contractual or extra
whatsoever
, from failure to comply with the manufacturer’s
Safety Risks
Hazards
hazards
can occur when the safety devices
-
are removed
therefore, be performed sole
ly by the Maintenance
ate PPE.
switchboard, or from the ignition system.
power supply system
personnel.
therefore, be performed solely by
Maintenance staff
oning, some of the TOTEM®’s inner components
The entire appliance must, therefore, work under safe conditions
Maintenance staff are authorized to remove the
unit’s panels.
eration, the whole TOTEM® unit
must work under safe conditions with
-insulation panels properly mount
ed, which lowers the Unit’s noise
-
vibration mounts to reduce
of anti-vibration fittings from connec
tions with the gas
system is strictly forbidden.
unit complies with Directive
2004/108/EC
compatibility. However, the electroma
gnetic fields from the
devices such as, for example,
pacemakers or hearing aids located
- TOTEM 20
7 of 30
-contractual –
- panels or
.
staff trained
from
may cause serious
trained
may reach
supply grid, the
relating
to its
User’s Guide | TOTEM 10 - TOTEM 20
8 of 30
Namely, it contains substances such as battery acid, fresh/spent lube oil and glycolwater mixtures.
In the presence of spills outside the TOTEM® unit, any direct contact of these
substances with skin and eyes must be avoided at all times.
In the event that you come into contact with these chemicals, you must thoroughly
wash the affected body parts and seek medical advice if necessary, bringing the
relevant Product Safety Data Sheet with you. Said substances may even be hot and
cause skin burns.
When in operation, the TOTEM module also produces a constant flow of exhaust
fumes.
In the event of exhaust fumes build-up or leaks from the exhaust gas evacuation
system, leave the area immediately and switch off the module if possible.
Based on the standards in force in the TOTEM®’s place of installation, you may also
be required to install a CO/CH
4
gas detector in the module’s room.
The TOTEM already has an incorporated CH4 leak detector. Please contact our
Technical Support Service for the detector’s periodic calibration.
Risk related to Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards
Following breakdown or malfunctioning, lubricant oil, water-glycol fluids or battery
acid leaks may occur, making the floor slippery thus creating a risk for falls.
Said spills must be readily contained and whenever possible disposed of according to
the relevant laws in force.
Risk related to Emergency stop/Emergency shutdown
The TOTEM® module is designed to stop immediately following the activation of one
or more external safety devices connected to it.
Risk related to Power Supply Interruption
The TOTEM® is designed to enable an immediate safe stop function in the event of
an interruption of the mains power supply. A suitable interface protection device –
not supplied by TOTEM ENERGY - approved based on the applicable standards in the
module’s place of installation can implement the module’s disconnection from power
supply whenever the standards of applicable regulations are not met.
Risk related to Control Switchboard malfunction/failure
The TOTEM® module is designed to enable an immediate safe stop in case of
control switchboard malfunction or failure.
Risk from Breakdown during Regular Operation
If kept intact, used for the purpose it was designed for ensuring compliance with the
technical parameters set by TOTEM ENERGY as well as properly maintained, the
TOTEM® is designed to work under conditions that are fully safe for machine
operators and systems connected to it.
Hazards from Use in Environments at Risk of Fire/Explosion - EX
The TOTEM® is not intended for use in environments at risk of fire or explosion (Ex).
Do not keep or store materials that may increase the risk of explosion or fire in the
room where the TOTEM® is installed.
User’s Guide | TOTEM 10 - TOTEM 20
9 of 30
3.
Product Description
A.
General Information
This User’s Guide is intended to provide the necessary information for the use of
TOTEM units. TOTEM micro cogeneration units are appliances that allow for the
combined production of electricity and heat at the user’s site, thus optimizing the use
of the fuel’s primary energy and reducing grid distribution and separate generation
losses.
CHP units, indeed, can be easily integrated into any technological environment,
enabling fulfillment of the heating requirements of different users in a variety of
sectors:
hospitality;
wellbeing;
catering;
health-care;
housing;
public;
agri-food;
distribution chains.
Using a micro cogeneration unit allows to achieve significant economic savings and
environmental benefits.
The unit consists of an endothermic engine originally devised for the automotive
industry, coupled to an asynchronous generator.
The heat produced in the endothermic engine’s combustion process is almost fully
recovered by means of a high-efficiency heat exchangers system and made available
to users as hot water.
Thanks to its modern propellers manufactured by FCA, specially engineered to run on
gas and optimized to work under steady-state, the unit allows for optimized
performance and longer maintenance intervals. Moreover, its modern Euro 6
technology enables a significant reduction of nitrogen oxides - NOx - and carbon
monoxide - CO - emissions as compared to conventional condensing boilers.
TOTEM® units’ compact size and versatility allows installation in tight equipment
rooms and their use on existing premises, including with environmental or
architectural constraints.
Its control systems allow to monitor and log data for power and heating load profiles,
including remotely. Moreover, it enables service staff to monitor any alarm signal
detected thus enabling emergency service in case of breakdown or malfunctioning.
Loading...