Firewood boiler S3 Turbo Translation of the original German operating instructions for the operator Read and follow the instructions and safety information! Technical changes, typographical errors and omissions reserved! B0610717_en | Edition 16/03/2017 Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
Reloading intervals when operating without storage tank or if the storage tank is too small 3.2.4 Heating up the boiler 3.2.5 Reloading firewood 3.2.6 Regulating the boiler 3.2.7 Switching off the power supply Troubleshooting Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
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Create the measurement conditions and perform the measurement Maintenance agreement / Customer service Replacement parts Disposal information 5.6.1 Disposal of the ash 5.6.2 Disposal of system components Appendix Addresses 6.1.1 Address of manufacturer 6.1.2 Address of the installer Operating Instructions S3 Turbo | B0610717_en...
General 1 General Thank you for choosing a quality product from Froling. The product features a state-of- the-art design and conforms to all currently applicable standards and testing guidelines. Please read and observe the documentation provided and always keep it close to the system for reference.
- RED flashing: FAULT Navigation keys to move around in the menus and to change the parameter values Function keys to call up individual boiler functions directly NOTICE! For key layout see operating instructions for boiler controller Operating Instructions S3 Turbo | B0610717_en...
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(Air duct system set by qualified technician during initial start-up) Cleaning door Back insulating cover Heat exchanger cover: Maintenance opening for cleaning the WOS system and heat exchanger STL high-limit thermostat Main switch Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
The dangerous situation may occur and if measures are not observed it will lead to serious injury or death. Work with extreme care. CAUTION The dangerous situation may occur and if measures are not observed it will lead to minor injuries or damage to property. Operating Instructions S3 Turbo | B0610717_en...
(such as spontaneous combustion of carbonisation gases or flash fires). Take the following precautions: ❒ Optimum boiler performance can only be guaranteed if the flue gas system is functioning correctly. Operating Instructions S3 Turbo | B0610717_en...
Clean Air Act requirements. The Froling S3 Turbo 18, S3 Turbo 28, S3 Turbo 36 and S3 Turbo 45 have been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control areas when burning fuels as listed under "Permitted fuels".
The ideal water content of firewood is between 15 and 25%. If the water content falls below 15%, we recommend you adjust the combustion control to the fuel. Operating Instructions S3 Turbo | B0610717_en...
▪ Even when using the settings for dry fuel, burning wood briquettes can cause combustion problems. In such cases, repairs must be carried out by qualified staff. Please contact Froling customer services or your installer. Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
2.6 Protective equipment for operating staff You must ensure that staff have the protective equipment specified by accident prevention regulations. ▪ For operation, inspection and cleaning: - suitable work wear - protective gloves - sturdy shoes Operating Instructions S3 Turbo | B0610717_en...
Do not use any solvents or cleaning agents containing chlorine and hydrogen halides in the room where the boiler is installed (e.g. chlorination units for swimming pools). ▪ Keep the air suction opening of the boiler free of dust. Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
These systems offer no oxygen removal for the purposes of corrosion control as required by VDI 2035 and in the interests of corrosion protection should not be used. Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
You can find more detailed information about storage tank design in the boiler assembly instructions. NOTICE! See "Design Information" section in the assembly instructions S3 Turbo 2.7.7 Chimney connection/chimney system EN 303-5 specifies that the entire flue gas system must be designed to prevent, wherever possible, damage caused by seepage, insufficient feed pressure and condensation.
(protection against overheating/excess pressure) SAFETY VALVE When the boiler pressure reaches a maximum of 3 bar, the safety valve opens and the heated water is blown off in the form of steam. Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
Non-standard fuels can cause serious faults in combustion (e.g. spontaneous combustion of carbonisation gases / flash fires) which can lead to serious accidents! Take the following precautions: ❒ Only use fuels specified in the "Permitted fuels" section of these operating instructions. Operating Instructions S3 Turbo | B0610717_en...
❒ Keep all the doors on the boiler closed ❒ Open all mixing valve taps, switch on all pumps. ➥ The Froling heating circuit control performs this function in automatic operation. ❒ Leave the boiler room and close the door ❒...
Take the following precautions: ❒ Initial startup should be carried out with an authorised installer or with Froling customer services The individual steps for initial start-up are explained in the operating instructions for...
Three or four bars in the store load status mean that the storage tank cannot take any more heat, or only a small amount. In this case do not add fuel! Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
Energy required / energy content of fuel = amount of fuel 69.8 kWh / 3.8 kWh/kg = 18.4 kg Approx. 18.4 kg beech wood (w=20%) is required to heat a 2000 litre storage tank from 50°C to 80°C. Operating Instructions S3 Turbo | B0610717_en...
The table below shows the relationship between fill level and weight. It compares beech (example of hardwood) and spruce (example of soft wood) with a water content of approx. 20%. Using our example above with beech, the fill level of an S3 Turbo 40 would, therefore, be approx. one third.
➥ Use firewood with a length of approximately 50 cm and arrange it lengthwise ➥ Do not cover the flame slot entirely (2-3 cm) ❒ After the first layer of wood, lay cardboard across the whole area Operating Instructions S3 Turbo | B0610717_en...
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❒ Leave the pre-heating chamber door open for approximately 5 minutes ➥ A bed of embers forms ❒ Close the pre-heating chamber door and the insulated door ➥ The flue gas temperature must be > 130°C Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
If there is enough fuel in the boiler: ❒ Close the fuel loading door immediately 3.2.6 Regulating the boiler Please see the relevant operating instructions for the boiler controller for the necessary control steps, as well as displaying and modifying parameters Operating Instructions S3 Turbo | B0610717_en...
❒ Turn off the main switch ➥ Boiler controller is switched off ➥ There is no power supply to any of the boiler components NOTICE! Frost protection function is no longer active! Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
105 °C. The pumps continue to run. Once the temperature falls below approx. 75°C, the STL can be reset mechanically: ❒ Unscrew the cap on the STB (high-limit thermostat) ❒ Unlock the STL by pressing with a screwdriver Operating Instructions S3 Turbo | B0610717_en...
Trace and remove the fault and then: ❒ Press the Enter key ➥ Status LED constant or flashing green light (depending on operating status) - Green constant: Heating up/Heating - Green flashing: Off Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
(e.g. spontaneous combustion of carbonisation gases / flash fires) and this can lead to serious accidents and damage! Take the following precautions: ❒ Clean the boiler following the instructions in the instruction manual. Follow the boiler operating instructions. Operating Instructions S3 Turbo | B0610717_en...
NOTICE! If this happens frequently, the seal of the heating system is faulty! Inform your installer If large pressure fluctuations are observed: ❒ Ask an expert to inspect the expansion tank Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
Check that the grating is clean at the same time. Removing ash ❒ Open the insulated door, pre-heating chamber door and the fuel loading chamber door ❒ Scrape the ash from the fuel loading chamber into the combustion chamber using the furnace tool Operating Instructions S3 Turbo | B0610717_en...
❒ Open the insulated door and the fuel loading chamber door ❒ Remove the two-part grating ❒ Remove ash deposits under the grating to ensure proper intake of secondary air. ➥ Tip: use an ash vacuum! Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
❒ Remove the ash build-up in the pipes using the cleaning brush ➥ The cleaning brush must be pushed all the way through before pulling it up. ➥ The bristles cannot be turned in the pipe. Operating Instructions S3 Turbo | B0610717_en...
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❒ Insert the WOS lever and secure with pipe locking pin (B) ❒ Fit the heat exchanger cover and back insulating cover ➥ Use spanner (A) provided ❒ Open the side cleaning door and remove the ash Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
❒ Open the insulated door and the fuel loading chamber door ❒ Switch off the induced draught fan ➥ This prevents damage to the fan from the cleaning brush ❒ Clean the carbonisation gas duct with a small brush Operating Instructions S3 Turbo | B0610717_en...
❒ Check the primary air openings for unobstructed air flow ❒ If necessary, clean the openings ❒ Clean the boiler walls with the flat scraper ❒ Fit the combustion chamber guards in the original position and close all boiler doors Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
➥ If the paper cannot be removed: the door is sealed. ➥ If the paper can be removed: the door is not sealed properly - push the locking plate toward the back. => see boiler assembly instructions Operating Instructions S3 Turbo | B0610717_en...
❒ Remove dirt and deposits from the induced draught housing using a scraper ❒ Remove any ash which has gathered using an ash vacuum ❒ Fit the induced draught fan ❒ Plug in the connection cable and secure with cable ties Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
Short split wood with an edge length EL < 10 cm The term “short split wood” has been defined in these instructions by Froling; there is no fuel standard or similar guidelines for this. ❒ The fuel must be dry, clean and uncontaminated (not painted, glued, etc.) ❒...
➥ If the boiler has activated reload calculation, the amount of fuel required will be shown on the screen ❒ Close the doors and wait approx. 10 minutes until the combustion process is under way ❒ Take the measurement at the designated measuring port Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
Heating Plant Regulations (Feuerungsanlagen-Verordnung). 5.5 Replacement parts With Froling original replacement parts in your boiler, you are using parts that match perfectly. As the parts fit together so well, installation times are shortened and a long service life is maintained.
(e.g. AWG in Austria) ❒ You can separate and clean recyclable materials and send them to a recycling centre. ❒ The combustion chamber must be disposed of as builders' waste. Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
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