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Summary of Contents for E-COMPACT 18 Slim
- Page 1 Installation & Operation Manual E-COMPACT 18 Slim / E-COMPACT 15 Wood Pellet Boiler woodenergysolutions.co.uk V.1.0 09/13...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ECOMPACT Slim Contents Contents Page 1 1. Introduction 2. Warnings and Guarantee / Warranty Information Safety Instructions Operating Warnings Guarantee / Warranty Information 2.3.1 Limitations 2.3.2 Exclusions The Clean Air Act 1993 3. Pre-Installation Considerations Pellets Considerations for Installation Operating Area Connection to the Flue Operating Problems Caused by Draft Defects in the Flue Plumbing Connections... -
Page 4: Introduction
ECOMPACT Slim Introduction Page 2 INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, We wish to thank you for choosing this ECOMPACT pellet boiler product from Wood Energy Solutions (WES). In order to get the best performance from your appliance we recommend that you read this booklet carefully before lighting the appliance for the first time. -
Page 5: Warnings And Guarantee /Warranty Information
ECOMPACT Slim Warnings & Guarantee Conditions Page 3 WARNINGS AND GUARANTEE /WARRANTY INFORMATION 2.1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Installation of the boiler, making the electrical connections, checking its operation, and maintenance are all tasks which should be carried out by qualified and authorised personnel. -
Page 6: Operating Warnings
ECOMPACT Slim Warnings & Guarantee Conditions Page 4 2.2. OPERATING WARNINGS • Shut the appliance down in the event of a breakdown or bad running. • Pellets must not be fed manually into the burner. • Accumulated un-burnt pellets in the burner after repeated failed ignitions must be removed before re-lighting. -
Page 7: Limitations
ECOMPACT Slim Warnings & Guarantee Conditions Page 5 date on which the commissioning took place. The guarantee is conditional on the Commissioning Report being filled in and returned to the Manufacturer within 10 days, and requires that the product be installed and commissioned by an approved WES installer according to the detailed instructions given in the instruction booklet supplied with the product. -
Page 8: The Clean Air Act 1993
ECOMPACT Slim Warnings & Guarantee Conditions Page 6 “The Clean Air Act 1993 and Smoke Control Areas” Under the Clean Air Act local authorities may declare the whole or part of the district of the authority to be a smoke control area. It is an offence to emit smoke from a chimney of a building, from a furnace or from any fixed boiler if located in a designated smoke control area. -
Page 9: Pre-Installation Considerations
ECOMPACT Slim Pre-Installation Considerations Page 7 3. Pre-Installation Considerations 3.1. Pellets Wood pellets are manufactured by hot-extruding compressed sawdust which is produced during the working of natural dried wood. The compactness of the material comes from the lignin which is contained in the wood itself, and allows the production of pellets without the use of glues or binders. -
Page 10: Considerations For Installation
If you change you pellet supplier or brand a re- calibration may be necessary and a call-out charge will apply. The E-Compact 15 has been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control areas when burning Enplus-A1 wood pellets 3.2. -
Page 11: Operating Area
ECOMPACT Slim Pre-Installation Considerations Page 9 3.3 OPERATING AREA For proper functioning, the appliance should be positioned in a location where it is able to take in the air necessary for combustion of the pellets (about 40 m3/h must be available), as laid down in the standard governing the installation and in accordance with local national standards. -
Page 12: Connection To The Flue
ECOMPACT Slim Pre-Installation Considerations Page 10 3.4. CONNECTION OF THE FLUE WES recommend that the Therminox range of stainless steel insulated flue pipe is used with this product. A full range of straight, offset, elbow and ‘T’ elements is available to overcome any obstruction which the flue should avoid. -
Page 13: Operating Problems Caused By Draft Defects In The Flue
The E-Compact Air Flow Regulation System is equipped to deal with the conditions referenced above by regulating the air flow through the combustion chamber. An air flow sensor mounted on the air intake duct measures the volume of air drawn pulled through the burner pot by the exhaust fan. -
Page 14: Plumbing Connections
ECOMPACT Slim Pre-Installation Considerations Page 12 3.6 PLUMBING CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT! The connection of the boiler to the plumbing system must be carried out ONLY by specialized personnel who are capable of carrying out installation properly, in compliance with current standards in the country of installation. -
Page 15: Installation And Assembly
ECOMPACT Slim Installation & Assembly Page 13 4. INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 4.1. UNPACKING The ECOMPACT Slim Pellet Boiler will come packaged on a single pallet. The flue will be packaged separately. The materials which make up the packaging are 100% re- cyclable. -
Page 16: Preparing The Base
ECOMPACT Slim Installation & Assembly Page 14 4.2. PREPARING THE BASE Careful planning at an early stage will greatly help the installation process and make sure that all the required clearances are adhered to for servicing and that any potential issues with the routing of the flue can be resolved. -
Page 17: Electrical Connections
ECOMPACT Slim Installation & Assembly Page 15 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical installations should only be carried out by suitably qualified and certified electricians. If in doubt on any issue relating to the electrical connections on the appliance contact WES Technical Support or your Local Dealer for guidance before carrying out any connections. -
Page 18: Control Panel Schematic
ECOMPACT Slim Installation & Assembly Page 16 BOILER CONTROL PANEL SCHEMATIC Only authorised WES personnel may open the control board. Any tampering with the PCB will immediately invalidate the warranty. woodenergysolutions.co.uk © Wood Energy Solutions... -
Page 19: Water Connections
ECOMPACT Slim Installation & Assembly Page 17 WATER CONNECTIONS The diagram below indicates the plumbing connections at the rear of the boiler. The return connection is factory fitted with a 25/6 Standard pump. Incorrectly sized expansion vessel will invalidate the warranty. A minimum 18 litre vessel is recommended for the boiler plus additional expansion for the heating and domestic hot... - Page 20 ECOMPACT Slim Installation & Assembly Page 18 Once the plumbing has been completed the system should be fully flushed to clear any debris which may have become lodged in the pipework. The system should generally be filled from the lowest point on the system to force any air to the highest point where it can be vented. The flow pipe on the boiler is fitted with a manual air vent for venting air from the boiler.
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Page 21: Control System
ECOMPACT Slim Control System Page 19 5. CONTROL SYSTEM woodenergysolutions.co.uk © Wood Energy Solutions... - Page 22 ECOMPACT Slim Control System Page 20 ERRORS DESCRIPTION DISPLAY Er01 Error activation Safety thermostat High voltage Water over-temperature Er04 Er05 Exhaust over-temperature Er09 Water pressure low Er10 Water pressure high Real Time Clock error Er11 Er12 Ignition Failed Accidental Extinguishing for low Exhaust Temperature Er13 Er14 Error activation Pressure switch (Only with the Exhaust fan ON)
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Page 23: Error Codes
ECOMPACT Slim Control System Page 21 5.1 ERROR CODES In the unlikely event that the appliance fails to start or shuts down unexpectedly, then the Error code show on the display will give an indication as to the potential cause of the problem. Some of the errors can be cleared by the house holder and they are : Er01 - Water Safety Thermostat –... -
Page 24: Commissioning
ECOMPACT Slim Commissioning Page 22 COMMISSIONING Commissioning of the E-Compact range of boilers can be divided into 3 sections : Pre-Commissioning Checks Auger Calibration & Fire-Up Client Handover Pre-Commissioning Checks Pre-Commissioning checks ensure that the installation complies with the guidelines contained in this manual and that local bye-laws and code requirements have been complied with. - Page 25 ECOMPACT Slim Commissioning Page 23 Before we can carry out the auger calibration we must temporarily disconnect the boiler door switch as we will have the boiler door open during this procedure. This can be done by turning off all electrical power to the boiler and removing the cover from the control board. Undo connections 57/58 and a link wire or ‘jumper’...
- Page 26 ECOMPACT Slim Commissioning Page 24 Check the Auger ON value for Power 7 in : System Menu > Auger > C09 This value is the Auger ON time for Power 7 on each cycle. Enter the Auger Capacity menu : System Menu >...
- Page 27 ECOMPACT Slim Commissioning Page 25 Allow the counter to run for 360 seconds then press ESC (key P1) to stop the simulation. Collect all the fuel into a bowl of a known weight taking care not to leave any behind. Weigh the quantity of fuel then run the following calculation : If the feed rate is too low or too high at Power 7 then change the auger value C09 accordingly and...
- Page 28 ECOMPACT Slim Commissioning Page 26 First Fire-Up Hold the ON/OFF key (P2) for 3 seconds until ‘Ignition Started’ appears on the display. The system will go through each stage for the specified time as per the graph below. The various stages can be observed from the main screen and other infromation is available through the monitor screens.
- Page 29 ECOMPACT Slim Commissioning Page 27 Customer Handover After every commissioning the Customer must be provided with training by the Commissioning Engineer. The following is a list of items which should be covered during the product induction with the Customer : Provide a general overview of the product and identify the main components and their function, illustrate how to turn on and off the appliance and adjust water temperature through the User Menu...
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Page 30: Boiler Operation And Maintenance
ECOMPACT Slim Boiler Operation & Maintenance Page 28 BOILER OPERATION & MAINTAINANCE The ECOMPACT Slim has been developed to ensure that the User is able to carry out the most basic functions in a safe and convenient manner. Once the installation has been successfully carried out the User interaction is quiet simple from a regular inspection on the combustion chamber to remove ash to filling the hopper with pellets. - Page 31 ECOMPACT Slim Boiler Operation & Maintenance Page 29 Always allow boiler to cool down before opening the combustion chamber door. Unscrew the two fixing knobs on the ash pan. Carefully remove the ash pan and dispose of the ash into a metal container. woodenergysolutions.co.uk ©...
- Page 32 ECOMPACT Slim Boiler Operation & Maintenance Page 30 If the burner pot contains ash remove the pot for the holder and scrape the contents into a container. Also make sure that the air holes are clear. Carefully replace the pot ensuring that it is properly seated.
- Page 33 ECOMPACT Slim Boiler Operation & Maintenance Page 31 Filling With Fuel • The boiler will indicate when the level of pellets reaches a low level. The system will shut down and will wait for the hopper to be refilled. • Open the pellet hopper lid and carefully pour approved pellets into the hopper. •...
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Page 34: Technical Data
ECOMPACT Slim Technical Data Page 32 7. TECHNICAL DATA Technical Data ECOMPACT 15 / Slim 18 Nominal Output 4.6 –15/ 18 Nominal HeatInput Kg/hr 5.0 – 18.2/19.8 Efficiency Nominal Output (EN 303-5) 89/90.7 Smoke Temperature at Nominal Power °C 120-140 Smoke Temperature at Reduced Power °C 70-90... - Page 35 ECOMPACT Slim Boiler Operation & Maintenance Page 33 Flue Height Determined on Site 1135mm 1071mm 495mm woodenergysolutions.co.uk © Wood Energy Solutions...
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Page 36: Service Log
ECOMPACT Slim Service Log Page 34 Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer woodenergysolutions.co.uk ©... - Page 37 ECOMPACT Slim Service Log Page 35 Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer Date Service Provided Service Engineer woodenergysolutions.co.uk ©...
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