3.1. DRAWINGS and TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ................19 3.1.1. Dimensions of POLAR-NOVA in HYDRO version with no kit for the production of domestic hot water 3.1.2. Dimensions of POLAR-NOVA in HYDRO version with kit for the production of domestic hot water..19 3.1.3.
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CHECK OF INTERNAL COMPONENTS ....................58 6. PROBLEMS / CAUSES / SOLUTIONS ....................59 7. ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS .........................62 7.1. ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM OF POLAR-NOVA-ATHOS POWER Hydro WITH NO DOMESTIC HOT WATER KIT 7.2. ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM OF POLAR-NOVA-ATHOS POWER Hydro WITH DOMESTIC HOT WATER KIT ..63 7.3.
INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, We would like to thank you for selecting MCZ products, and particularly for choosing one of the MCZ Pellet range. We are convinced that as you use it, you will appreciate the quality of the MCZ pellet line, which is the result of careful planning and meticulous testing.
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Indicates a sequence of buttons to be pushed to access menus or to make adjustments. SEE MESSAGES: This symbol instructs the user to see the messages shown on the control display. Introduction Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
Danger of fire. • All responsibility for improper use is taken entirely by the user. Such use relieves MCZ of any civil or criminal responsibility. • Any kind of tampering or unauthorised substitution of...
• Do not light the stove with flammable materials if the ignition system breaks down. Warnings and guarantee conciliations Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
If the stove is sold or transferred to another user, always make sure that the booklet goes with the product. • If it gets lost, ask MCZ or your authorised dealer for another copy. 1.3. GUARANTEE CONDITIONS...
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MCZ's specification (see the relevant chapters in this user manual). MCZ refuses to accept any responsibility for any damage which may be caused, directly or indirectly, by persons, animals or things as a result...
The standards DIN 51731 and ONORM M 7135 certify a high-quality pellet with the following characteristics: Calorific power: 5.3 kW/kg Density: 700 kg/m Water content: max 8% of weight Percentage of ashes: max 1% of weight Theoretical notions for installation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
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MCZ pellet stoves run exclusively on pellets with a diameter of 6 mm (only for Italy) and 6-8 mm (European countries) with lengths that go from 5 mm to 30 mm. Theoretical notions for installation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
Figure 4 - Example of installation with Polar stove It is not permissible to install the stove in bedrooms, bathrooms or showers, or in a room where another heating appliance is installed (fireplace, stove etc.)
It is not compulsory to connect the air inlet of the stove directly with the exterior, but an air flow must be guaranteed of at least 50 m³/h. Refer to current standards. Theoretical notions for installation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
MUST BE USED NOT ADVISABLE TO EXCEED A LENGTH OF 6 LINEAR METRES OF PIPE Ø 80 mm. DIRECT DISCHARGE Figure 8 – Example of installation of POLAR/NOVA stove COMBUSTION PRODUCTS MUST PROVIDED ON THE ROOF, AND THE SMOKE DUCT MUST SATISFY THE SPECIFICATIONS...
Check with suitable instruments that there is a minimum draught of 10 Pa. Figure 11 At the bottom of the flue pipe, provide an inspection cap to allow periodic checking and cleaning, which must be done annually. Theoretical notions for installation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
Hazardous conditions can only be overcome by suitable setting-up of the stove carried out by qualified MCZ personnel. Theoretical notions for installation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
For connection of the plumbing system to the stove, the user should refer to chapter 3, INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY; specifically, paragraph 3.4, CONNECTION TO PLUMBING SYSTEM Theoretical notions for installation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
3. INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 3.1. DRAWINGS and TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 3.1.1. Dimensions of POLAR-NOVA in HYDRO version with no kit for the production of domestic hot water Ø80 Ø48 3.1.2. Dimensions of POLAR-NOVA in HYDRO version with kit for the production of domestic hot water Ø80...
Dimensions of ATHOS POWER in HYDRO version with no kit for the production of domestic hot water 3.1.4. Dimensions of ATHOS POWER in HYDRO version with kit for the production of domestic hot water Installation and assembly Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
*Data that may vary depending on the type of pellets used. **Heatable volume based on demand of cal/h for m 40-35-30 (respectively 40-35-30 Kcal/h for m Appliance suitable for installation in a shared flue. Installation and assembly Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
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*Data that may vary depending on the type of pellets used. **Heatable volume based on demand of cal/h for m 40-35-30 (respectively 40-35-30 Kcal/h for m Appliance suitable for installation in a shared flue. Installation and assembly Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
Chapter 3 INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL page 3.2. PREPARATION AND UNPACKING Polar and Nova stoves are delivered in two packages: Figure 1 The first contains the stove unit ( Figure2 The second contains the ceramic cladding. ( The Athos stove is delivered only with the packaging in fig. 1.
G - Rear fixed hooks Figure 6 – Top view of fastening system of H - Front blocking rod the lateral ceramics L - Blocking nut K - Blocking screw Installation and assembly Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
Before removing the left side, you must lift the door up and remove it, and then proceed as with the right side. Removal of right side of ATHOS stove Removal of left side of ATHOS stove Installation and assembly Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
Ø80 A2=Heating water return 3/4”M Ø48 C=Vent 3/4”M D=Refill 3/8”M E= System empting and discharge 3/4”M CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR POLAR/NOVA STOVE WITH KIT FOR PRODUCTION OF DOMESTIC HOT WATER Ø80 Ø48 A1=Heating water delivery 3/4”M A2=Heating water return 3/4”M B1=Domestic hotwater outlet 1/2”M B2 A2 B2=Domestic hotwater inlet 1/2”M...
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A1=Heating water delivery 3/4”M A2=Heating water return 3/4”M B1=Domestic hotwater outlet 1/2”M B2=Domestic hotwater inlet 1/2”M B2 A2 C=Vent 3/4”M D=Refill 3/8”M E= System empting and discharge 3/4”M 97 65 Installation and assembly Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
(especially plate heat exchangers for the heating of domestic water - see chapter 4.13) Therefore, please YOUR PLUMBER'S ADVICE CONCERNING: Installation and assembly Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
Installation and verification of operation is to be performed only by specialized, authorized personnel. MCZ will not be held liable for non-compliance with the provisions listed above. Installation and assembly Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
230V 50HZ SYSTEM DELIVERY PRESSURE SAFETY DISCHARGE SYSTEM RETURN SYSTEM REFILL CONFIGURATION: POLAR / NOVA WITH DOMESTIC HOT WATER KIT SYSTEM OF SYSTEM WITH CLOSED TANK ONLY FOR HEATING BY MEANS OF RADIATORS SIGNATURFORKLARING: Electronic card VD One-way valve Methane gas boiler...
SYSTEM DELIVERY SYSTEM RETURN HOT DOMESTIC WATER OUTLET CONFIGURATION: POLAR / NOVA WITH DOMESTIC HOT WATER KIT PARALLEL WITH GAS BOILER SYSTEM DIAGRAM WITH CLOSED TANK PRE-HEATING WITH RADIATORS OR FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DOMESTIC HOT WATER SIGNATURFORKLARING: Electronic card...
WATER INLET CONFIGURATION: POLAR / NOVA/ATHOS WITHOUT DOMESTIC HOT WATER KIT COMBINED WITH STORAGE SYSTEM WITH BOILER AND SOLAR PANELS SYSTEM DIAGRAM WITH CLOSED TANK FOR HEATING WITH RADIATORS OR RADIANT PANELS AND FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DOMESTIC HOT WATER...
The basic settings ensure proper operation and prevent overheating during the first ignitions. Operation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
13. Domestic water system active indicator light 14. Heat exchanger in operation indicator light 15. Feed screw active/ inactive indicator light 16. NOT ACTIVE 17. Ignition plug in operation indicator light Operation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
Sequence to access setting of hours and minutes. This is an exclusive MCZ evaluation criteria. It lets the user identify the type of pellet to be used and as a result to provide the stove with the most suitable settings. This prevent fuel waste, ensures expected heating capability and protects the condition of the product.
First of all, identify the model of stove in question (in the example, a Polar Hydro). Then look at the corresponding table on the face of the measuring cup. In the “Weight” column, you will see that 680 g is included in the line “from 660 to 700”.
43°C The display (8) will show the message “Off / current time". TURBO Check the grate. Are there pellets? Stove on and working at full power Operation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
In this case there will ALWAYS be operating problems. Request assistance from specialized personnel or advice from MCZ technicians. Operation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
For proper operation, it is indispensable for the room thermostat (internal or external) to measure the temperature reliably, since the correct operation is based almost exclusively on the aforementioned control. Operation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
In the event of an electrical power outage during Stove in alarm and in lockout status lighting or operation, the stove goes into a cooling-off stage and later automatically relights itself. Operation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
You can activate or de-activate this function, or select the intervals with which the stove is to shut down. Operation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
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. You will go to "Off" mode, and then the same button is pressed to relight the stove. Operation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
This operating mode, shown by the indicator light (9) on the display, lets you programme stove lighting or extinguishing on a weekly basis. 63°C TURBO Normally, the POLAR and NOVA stoves have the PROGRAMMED mode deactivated. (indicator light 9 is off) The basic characteristics in PROGRAMMED mode are: •...
Use the button (increase) or (decrease) to set the minutes. To memorize, press the button . This will take you to the display of “UT 04”. Operation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
Press button 3 again to proceed and to display the code “UT 05”. Programme 4.10.4.3. The POLAR, NOVA and ATHOS stoves can run up to 4 operating programmes distributed over the course of the day or for the entire week. Each programme features three basic steps: •...
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PROGRAMME 2. PROGRAMME 2 Symbol on display UT 08 UT 09 UT 10 Data to be inserted Schedule Schedule Days activated or deactivated Lighting the Shutdown stove On/Off 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 Operation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
On weekdays, heating is desired first thing in the morning, during the lunch break, and upon returning home from work. On weekends, heating is to be in operation at all times. Operation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
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Programme 3: inactive day Sunday Button 2 UT 07 ON 7 or OFF 7 Programme 3: inactive day Sunday Button 1 UT 07 OFF 7 Programme 3: CONFIRM UT 08 Button 3 Operation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
If the temperature exceeds the preset safety level, it immediately shuts down the running of the stove, and has to be reset manually (see paragraph 4.20.3) before the stove will restart Operation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
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To understand which anomaly has occurred, (paragraph 4.10.1) consult this manual which explains what to do based on the alarm message the stove displays. Operation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
Shut down the stove TEMP.PELLET by pressing key 5 on the control panel, and wait for it to cool. After it has cooled down, the stove can be relit. Operation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
You will hear a "click" of the Figure 7 and thermostat. Then put the protection cap back in place. Operation Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
Pellet hopper safety thermostat 4.12.3.2. If the pellet hopper overheats, the stove goes into a safety ALARM state called “ALAR SIC FAIL”. The MCZ stoves are provided with two types of safety thermostats: manual reset • self-reset • If there are two thermostats (see fig. 7 and fig. 8) on the back of the stove, near the ON button, then the hopper thermostat is a manual reset thermostat.
4.14. DOMESTIC WATER PRODUCTION KIT (optional) For POLAR-NOVA-ATHOS POWER stoves only The POLAR and NOVA stoves can also be equipped with a complete kit for the production of domestic hot water, which is composed of: Plate heat exchanger •...
Figure 4 ATTENTION! Do not spray the product on the painted parts or on the gaskets of the door (ceramic fibre cord) Figure 4 - Glass cleaning Maintenance and cleaning Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
If this happens, it means that temperatures have been reached that are far above those at which the unit should operate properly. Maintenance and cleaning Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
ATTENTION! Figure 8 – Disconnect the stove from the electrical mains Disconnect the electrical cable. Maintenance and cleaning Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
Figure 9 necessary (3.15 AT delayed type). Plug the unit back in and press the main switch. If the problem persists or occurs again, contact your MCZ retailer. 5.3. CHECK OF INTERNAL COMPONENTS Figure 9 – Switch with fuse box...
Check the state of the door gaskets. 2. Pellets damp or unsuitable. 2. Change the type of pellet. 3. Check the motor and replace if 3. Smoke extractor motor broken. necessary. Problems / Causes / Solutions Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
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4. Use MCZ pellets 1. Set stove higher Condensation 1. Incorrect temperature setting. temperature. boiler 2. Insufficient fuel consumption. 2. Check the recipe and/or technical parameters. Problems / Causes / Solutions Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...
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MCZ personnel. The manufacturer refuses to accept any responsibility and the guarantee lapses if this condition is not respected. Problems / Causes / Solutions Technical service - Rights reserved MCZ S.p.A. - Reproduction prohibited...