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ITACA CTFS 24 - 28 - 32 ITACA RTFS 24 - 28 - 32 InSTAllATIon, uSe And mAInTenAnCe Translation of the original instructions (in Italian)
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Dear customers, Thank You for choosing and buying one of our products. Please read these instructions carefully in order to properly install, operate, and maintain said equipment. CAuTIon • We inform users that: • Boilers shall be installed by an authorised company possessing the requirements set forth by the prevailing rules and operating in full compliance with the prevailing standards.
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General notes for installing and maintenance technicians, and users This instruction manual is an integral and essential part of the product. It shall be supplied by the installer to the user who shall keep it carefully to consult it whenever necessary. This document shall be supplied together with the equipment in case the latter is sold or transferred to others.
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dAnGeR With gas fired boilers, take the following measures if you smell gas: • do not turn on or off electric switches and do not turn on electric appliances • Do not ignite flames and do not smoke • Close the main gas cock • open doors and windows • Contact a Service Centre, a qualified installer or the gas supply company. Never use a flame to locate a gas leak. The boiler is designed for installation in the countries indicated on the technical data plate: installation in any other country may be a source of danger for people, animals and/or property.
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Rapid operating instructions The following instructions will help you to switch the boiler on quickly and regulate it for immediate use. CAuTIon It is presumed that the boiler has been installed by a qualified installer, it has been commissioned and is ready to operate correctly. If any accessories have been fitted on the boiler, these instructions will not cover them. You will therefore have to refer to the full boiler instructions as well as to the specific instructions for the accessories. This manual contains full details of how the boiler works, and full operating and safety instructions. 1.
1. Instructions for the user Control panel Fig. 1 Control panel A. Temperature selection (day/night) and information recall. B. Weekly programme for temperature zones and manual programme selection. C. Time and ambient temperature setting, d. DHW temperature setting (+/- dHW). e.
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SYMBOL STEADY Ref. FlASHInG Indication of "parameter" inside the Not applicable parameter menu Displaying of the number of parameters, or of the system pressure, Not applicable or of the burner power percentage Automatic filling procedure is active Not applicable Indication of the temperatures and values of fault and shutdown Not applicable parameters...
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SYMBOL STEADY Ref. FlASHInG Indication of the centigrade degrees Not applicable Solar pump or solar valve active Not applicable System pressure measurement unit Not applicable Percentage indication Not applicable During parameter editing, the wrench symbol stays on until the set datum is Not applicable confirmed.
Boiler status - lCd display indications 1.2.1 normal operation Boiler switch in OFF mode Boiler switch in SUMMER or WINTER or CH ONLY mode No function is enabled. CH flow temperature and CH system pressure are displayed. CH ONLY SummeR WInTeR Boiler switch in SUMMER or WINTER mode DHW function enabled.
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Boiler switch in SUMMER or WINTER mode External water heater active, DHW function active. DHW temperature is displayed. (Only for models featuring this function, fitted with optional external water heater). SummeR WInTeR 1.2.2 malfunction To identify the malfunction refer to paragraph Troubleshooting on page 83. Instructions for the user...
enable/disable "comfort" function This function keeps the plate heat exchanger hot, to minimise the waiting time for the production of DHW.When the "comfort" icon is on, the function is enabled. When it is off the function is disabled and the boiler is in standard DHW operating mode for an instant boiler.For CH-only models (RTFS) the "comfort"...
Selecting the operating mode Whenever button is pressed, the "SUMMER”, “WINTER” , “CH ONLY”, “OFF” modes are enabled in sequence. At this stage, all buttons are enabled. 1. Operating mode "OFF" When the "OFF" mode is enabled, no function is active. 2.
4. Operating mode "HEATING ONLY" When the "CH ONLY" mode is enabled, only the CH water production function is active. Adjusting CH and DHW water temperature Press button +/- dHW to select the desired DHW temperature. icon will flash During selection, When the icon is flashing, only the buttons to adjust the water temperature are enabled.
Time setting 1. To set time, minutes and day of the week, press button 2. Flashing values can be edited by pressing +/- CH buttons. The first editable value is the one relative to the HOUR. 3. Press oK to confirm the edited value and shift to next parameter. The second editable value is the one relative to the MINUTE.
day temperature and "night temperature" setting When one or more ambient probes are connected to boiler electronic board, two levels of desired ambient temperatures can be set. Boiler will manage the heating request based on the set temperatures, as follows. If no ambient probe is connected to the boiler, temperatures cannot be set.
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3. Press oK to confirm the edited values and enter the "night temperature" setting mode. 4. Press buttons +/- CH to edit "night temperature" values. 5. Press oK to confirm the edited values and leave the setting mode. Instructions for the user...
manual programme setting The "manual" mode selection indicated with symbol , allows activating the heating function, 24 hours a day, in both zones at the "day temperature", disabling at the same time zone 1 and zone 2 programming. External water heater, if there is one, is heated according to the specific programme. 1.
Automatic programme setting The selection of "automatic" mode, identified by symbol , allows boiler to enable heating of both zones in "day temperature" or "night temperature", based on the programming envisaged for zone 1 and zone 2. 1. Press button PRoG twice to access the "automatic programme" setting mode.
1.10 CH programme mode To access zone 1 heating programme displaying or editing, press button twice. 1. The display shows zone 1 symbol flashing, sun or moon symbols, bars on or off, respectively, at 00:00.Clock lights display the programming connected to day 1 (Monday) and 00:00 bar is flashing.
1.11 Parameter display Press button to scroll the different parameter values. You can quit this function at any time by simply pressing the button. To check the meaning of all parameters, see TSP parameters on page Parameter deSCRIPTIon P30 - external temperature displayed (if an external probe is installed).
1.12 Failures that cannot be reset The display shows the failure based on the corresponding fault code (see Troubleshooting on page 83). Some failures can be reset through the button (refer to the following paragraph), while some others are self-resettable. If failures cannot be reset but are of the self-resettable type, no button will be enabled and only the LCD backlighting will be on.
1.14 Boiler operation 1.14.1 Switching on dAnGeR It is presumed that the boiler has been installed by a qualified installer, it has been commissioned and is ready to operate correctly. • Open the gas cock. • Turn the master switch installed ahead of the boiler to ON. • The display turns on and indicates the function currently active (see Boiler status - LCD Display indications on page 12). •...
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1.14.3 dHW function The DHW production function is enabled on the CTFS and on RTFS models with external water heater (optional). Such function has always priority over CH water supply. Set desired DHW water temperature via DHW +/- buttons +/- dHW. symbol flashes on the screen and the DHW current temperature setting is displayed.
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1.14.5 Freeze protection function This boiler is fitted with a freeze protection system, which works when the following functions are activated: OFF/SUMMER/WINTER/ CH ONLY. dAnGeR The freeze protection function only protects the boiler, not the whole heating system. The CH system can be effectively protected against icing by using specific anti-freeze products that are suitable for multi-metal systems.
1.14.7 operation with (optional) external probe Boiler can be connected to a probe measuring the external temperature (optional - not compulsory, supplied by the manufacturer). Once the external temperature value is known, the boiler will automatically adjust the heating water temperature: increasing it as the external temperature decreases and decreasing it as the external temperature increases.
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1.15.1 Burner shut-down Fault code e01 is displayed flashing on the display in the event of burner shut-down due to missing flame. If this happens, proceed as follows: • check that the gas cock is open and light a kitchen gas ring for example to check the gas supply; •...
1.15.3.2 Automatic filling function disabled (P94 = 0) If "shutdown due to insufficient pressure in system" error e04 starts flashing (indicating safety water pressure switch triggering), fill the system by opening the filler cock (see Fig. 2 Model CTFS filler cock and Fig. 3 Model RTFS filler cock). e04 error is displayed when system pressure drops below 0.4 bar;...
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1.15.4 Shut-down due to automatic filling failure Error e08 indicates that the automatic filling procedure has not been successfully completed. Two cases are possible: 1. System pressure above 0.4 bar 2. System pressure below 0.4 bar System pressure above 0.4 bar When ReSeT button is pressed, boiler shuts down and display goes back to standard screen. If the automatic filling occurs correctly the display shows the standard screen.
1.15.6 Alarm due to (optional) Remote Control connection malfunction The boiler recognises whether or not there is a Remote Control (optional). If the boiler does not receive information from the Remote Control after the Remote Control itself is connected, the boiler attempts to re-establish communication for 60 seconds, after which the fault code e31 is shown on the Remote Control display.
2. Technical features and dimensions Technical features The boiler is equipped with an integrated gas atmospheric burner. The following models are available: • CTFS sealed chamber, forced draught boiler with electronic ignition for heating and instantaneous DHW supply. • RTFS sealed chamber, forced draught boiler with electronic ignition for heating only.
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2.1.3 operating features • CH electronic flame modulation with timer-controlled rising ramp (60 seconds, adjustable). • Flow freeze protection function: ON 5°C; OFF 30°C or after 15 minutes of operation if CH temperature > 5 °C. • Timer-controlled flue cleaning function: 15 minutes. •...
operating data Burner pressures reported in the following page must be verified after the boiler has been operating for 3 minutes. Gas mains min pressure at max pressure at Fuel type nozzle [mm] pressure [mbar] the burner [mbar] the burner [mbar] Methane G20 1,35 12,2...
description m.u. max heat input min heat input 30% load Heat loss from the boiler casing 1,05 0,63 5,97 Flue system heat loss with burner on 10,37 Flue system mass capacity 15,44 16,38 Flue gas temperature - Air temperature °C CO2 value Maximum heat output efficiency rating 93,0...
3. Instructions for the installer Installation standards This boiler must be installed in compliance with the laws and standards in force in the country of installation, which are herein considered as entirely transcribed. For gas category and other technical data refer to the operating data and general characteristics shown on previous pages. dAnGeR Accessories and spare parts for installation and service procedures are to be supplied by the manufacturer.
Choosing where to install the boiler The following must be taken into account when choosing where to install the boiler: • indications contained in paragraph Air intake and flue gas venting system on page and its sub-paragraphs. • check the wall for sturdiness, avoiding weak areas; •...
Installing the boiler dAnGeR Before connecting the boiler to CH and dHW networks, clean the pipes carefully. Before commissioning a neW system, clean it to remove any metal chips due to machining and welding, and any oil and grease that might negatively affect boiler operation or even damage it in case they get inside it. Before commissioning a ReCondITIoned system (where radiators have been added, the boiler has been replaced, etc.) thoroughly clean it to remove any sludge and residues.
Air intake and flue gas venting system Flue gas discharge into the atmosphere and air intake/flue gas venting systems must comply with applicable laws and standards in the country of installation that are considered as fully transcribed herein. dAnGeR The boiler is equipped with safety devices checking correct flue gas exhaustion. In case of a malfunction of air intake and/or flue gas venting ducts, the boiler is shut down and flashing E03 code is displayed.
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Configuration of air intake and flue gas venting ducts 3.6.1 Type B22 • Boiler intended for connection to a chimney pipe or a device for flue gas venting external to the boiler room. • Combustion air is taken directly from the boiler room itself while flue gas is conveyed to the outside. •...
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Type C52 • Boiler with split ducts for combustion air intake and flue gas venting. • These flues may discharge in areas at a different pressure. The terminals may not face each other from opposed walls. • The terminals may not face each other from opposed walls. Type C62 •...
Air intake and flue gas venting via 100/60 mm coaxial ducts 3.6.2 3.6.2.1 Installation types: C12 and C32 Provisions for models CTFS 24 and RTFS 24 • The minimum permissible length of horizontal coaxial ducts is 0.5 metres, including the first elbow connected to the boiler. • The maximum allowed length of horizontal coaxial ducts is 6 metres, including the first elbow connected to the boiler. •...
Provisions for models CTFS 32 and RTFS 32 • The minimum permissible length of horizontal coaxial ducts is 0.5 metres, including the first elbow connected to the boiler. • The maximum allowed length of horizontal coaxial ducts is 5 metres, including the first elbow connected to the boiler. •...
Air intake and flue gas venting via coaxial ducts Fig. 9 Air intake and flue gas venting via coaxial ducts A. Neoprene gasket B. Blanking cap C. Diaphragm d. Neoprene gasket L = from 0.5 m to 7 m (28 kW) Dimensions for connection to coaxial air intake/flue gas venting duct Fig.
Air intake and flue gas venting via 80 mm split ducts 3.6.3 3.6.3.1 Installation types: C42, C52 and C82 For all systems with separate air intake and flue gas venting ducts, the suitable standard split ducts kit (0SDOPPIA11) must be used, it includes the following parts: A. a female flanged stub pipe Ø 80 mm for connecting air intake duct; B.
Provisions for models CTFS 28 and RTFS 28 Air intake • Minimum permissible length of air intake duct is 1 meter. • Each wide radius 90° elbow (R=D) in air intake equals a 0.8 m long straight pipe section. • Each narrow radius 90° elbow (R<D) in air intake is equivalent to a 1.7 metre long straight pipe section. •...
Checking combustion efficiency 3.7.1 Flue cleaning function The boiler features a flue cleaning function which must be used to measure combustion efficiency during operation and to adjust the burner. To enable the flue cleaning function, press the button and keep it pressed for 5 seconds. When the flue cleaning function is activated with the boiler in WINTER mode, the boiler performs the ignition sequence and then operates at a fixed power output.
Connection to the gas mains Cross-section gas pipe size depends on its length, layout pattern and gas flow rate. Gas supply pipe cross-section must be equal or greater than boiler gas pipe. dAnGeR Comply with installation standards enforced in the country where the boiler is installed which are considered as fully transcribed in this booklet.
3.9.2 dHW system Prior to installing the boiler, the hydraulic system is to be cleaned in order to remove impurities; they could be present in system components and damage the pump and the heat exchanger. The cold water inlet and the DHW outlet must be connected to the respective 1/2” connectors C and F on the boiler (see Fig. 7 Paper template).
3.12 Installation and operation with open Therm Remote Control (optional) CAuTIon only original remote controls supplied by the manufacturer must be used. The correct operation of the Remote Control itself and of the boiler is not guaranteed if non original Remote Control units not supplied by the manufacturer are used.
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3.12.1 Installation of the (optional) external probe and “sliding temperature” operation The boiler can be connected to an (optional) external temperature probe (optional, provided by the manufacturer) for sliding temperature operation. CAuTIon only original external temperature probes supplied by the manufacturer must be used. If non-original external temperature probes are used, correct operation of the boiler and external probe cannot be guaranteed.
After this time, value is stored and display standard operation will be restored. In the following figure the curves are shown for a calculated ambient temperature of 20°C.Parameter P10 allows selecting the curve value (see Fig. 14 Thermoregulation curves). If calculated ambient temperature value is edited on boiler display, the curves shift up or down, respectively, by the same amount. With a calculated ambient temperature setting of 20°C, for example, if you select the curve corresponding to parameter 1 and the external temperature is - 4°C, the CH flow temperature will be 50°C.
3.14 Filling the system Once all boiler connections have been completed, CH system can be filled. The procedure is to be cautiously carried out, following each step: • Open the bleeding valves on all radiators and verify the boiler automatic valve operation. •...
3.15 Starting up the boiler 3.15.1 Preliminary checks Before starting the boiler, check that: • The flue gas venting duct and the relevant terminal are installed in conformity with the instructions: with the boiler operating, there must be no leakage of combustion by-products from any of the gaskets. •...
3.16 Available head MODEL CTFS 24 - RTFS 24 Available head (mbar) 1000 1200 1400 Flow rate (l/h) MODEL CTFS 28 - RTFS 28 Available head (mbar) 1000 1200 Flow rate (l/h) MODEL CTFS 32 - RTFS 32 Available head (mbar) 1000 1200 Flow rate (l/h)
3.17.4 Wiring diagram for forced circulation solar system with combi boiler Parameters setting P03 : 1 P17 : 2 P18 : 1 ITACA CTFS Solar collector temperature probe External probe Ambient thermostat Terminals 5 - 6 Terminals 1 - 2 Terminals 21 - 22 - 23 Terminals 11 - 12 0KITSOLC07...
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3.17.5 Solar collector freeze protection function Solar collector freeze protection function is enabled by setting parameter P24 = 1. With this function, solar pump is activated as soon as solar collector probe detects a temperature of 4° C 3.17.6 Collector heat transfer function This function prevents that solar collectors in stagnation state are exposed to high thermal stresses.
3.17.10 multifunction relay setting diagrams The control panel features a multifunction relay, to be set through the parameter P17-TSP17 Solenoid valve, coupled to Remote Control Solenoid valve with limit swich Fig. 26 Relay with remote control and TA2 Solenoid valve, coupled to Remote Control Solenoid valve with limit swich...
CIRCULATION PUMP, coupled to Remote Control Fig. 28 Relay with remote request (P17=1) CIRCULATION PUMP, coupled to ambient thermostat (TA) Fig. 29 Relay with TA2 request (P17 = 3) Instructions for the installer...
REMOTE CONTROL OR BOILER INTERFACE (NOT BOTH) Fig. 30 Relay with alarm alert (P17 = 0) dIAGRAm PARAmeTeR SeTTInG (SolAR PlAnT eXCluded) Error signalling relay Relay controlled by TA1 or by the Remote Control Relay controlled by TA2 or by the interface Table 15 Parameters setting 3.17.11 Relationship between temperature and nominal resistance of all nTC probes.
3.18 Adaptation to other gas types and burner adjustment CAuTIon This boiler is built to run on the type of gas specified on the order, which is shown on the packaging and on the boiler rating plate. Any later transformation is to be exclusively carried out by qualified personnel, using manufacturer designed accessories and following the procedure and adjustment instructions for an accurate boiler setting-up. 3.18.1 Replacing the nozzles • Disconnect the boiler from the electric power supply. • Remove boiler outer front panel (see Fig. 31 Front casing opening). Fig. 31 Front casing opening • Remove the front panel of the combustion chamber, and remove expansion vessel (see Fig. 32 Expansion vessel mounting bracket removal and Fig.
• Remove the front panel of the combustion chamber (see Fig. 34 Combustion chamber removal). Fig. 34 Combustion chamber removal • Remove the main burner. • Remove nozzles from main burner replacing them by new gas type correct diameter ones (see Operating data on page 38). ATTenTIon The copper gaskets must be installed.
3.18.2 Gas valve setting Maximum heat output adjustment • Check the flow pressure value (see Operating data on page 38). • Remove plastic cap C (see Fig. 35 Gas valve modulation coil ) at the top of the modulation coil, protecting the pressure regulator adjuster screws.
4. Testing the boiler Preliminary checks Before testing the boiler, it is recommended to check the following: • the flue gas venting duct and the relative terminal are installed in conformity with the instructions: there must be no leakage of combustion by-products from any of the gaskets.
5. maintenance CAuTIon Any maintenance (and repair) work must only be carried out by qualified personnel. The Manufacturer recommends the user to have the boiler serviced and repaired by a qualified Service Centre. Appropriate maintenance will keep the boiler working in optimum conditions, ensuring environmental protection and total safety for persons, animals and/or property. The boiler must be serviced at least once every year.
6. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting BoIleR STATuS mAlFunCTIon PoSSIBle CAuSe WHAT SHould THe uSeR WHAT SHould QuAlIFIed PeRSonnel Check for gas presence. Gas supply failure. Check for gas presence. Check gas supply cock or gas network safety valve intervention. Burner does not ignite. Contact a qualified installer Gas valve is disconnected.
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BoIleR STATuS mAlFunCTIon PoSSIBle CAuSe WHAT SHould THe uSeR WHAT SHould QuAlIFIed PeRSonnel Flow probe is electrically Contact a qualified installer Reconnect it. disconnected. E05** Flow probe failure Contact a qualified installer Flow probe faulty. Replace it. DHW probe is electrically Contact a qualified installer Reconnect it.
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BoIleR STATuS mAlFunCTIon PoSSIBle CAuSe WHAT SHould THe uSeR WHAT SHould QuAlIFIed PeRSonnel Flow probe failure on one Probe is electrically Contact a qualified installer Reconnect it. of the installed zones (with disconnected. E36** zone kit “0KITZONE05” Contact a qualified installer Probe is faulty Replace it.
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Fax +39 0365/878.304 e mail: info@fondital.it www.fondital.com The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the products and/or its components as deemed necessary, in any moment and without prior notice. Uff. Pubblicità Fondital IST 03 C 688 - 01 Dicember 2014 (12/2014)
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