eta PelletsCompact Series Operation

eta PelletsCompact Series Operation

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2012-01-30 EN
PelletsCompact
20 to 32 kW
Operation
Operation PC 20 to 32 kW, Software 1.20.0
2011-12

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  • Page 1 2012-01-30 EN PelletsCompact 20 to 32 kW Operation Operation PC 20 to 32 kW, Software 1.20.0 2011-12...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Important NOTICES for operation. Changing the deashing interval ....35 CAUTION: Failure to observe these notices can result in property damage. STOP: Failure to observe these notices can result in personal injury. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 3 Preface Dear customer, We are delighted to count you among our customers. To ensure satisfactory operation of your new boiler, you need to know how to operate, clean and Please read this manual maintain it. This manual contains information and advice on much more than just the boiler itself.
  • Page 4: Conditions For Warranty, Guarantee, Liability

    Cleaning and maintenance are required as propellants, or ammonia from cleaning agents, to specifi ed in the user manual. prevent corrosion of the boiler and chimney. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 5 For repair of defects carried out by the customer or by third parties, ETA only bears the costs or remains obligated by warranty if this work was approved in advance by the customer service of ETA Heiztechnik GmbH.
  • Page 6: Emission Measurement

    Open all the radiator valves and turn the radiator automatically switch back to normal mode after thermostats to maximum. 30 minutes. Finally, switch the boiler back on using the on/off button ( button lights up green). www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 7: Operation With External Air Supply

    Operation with external air supply Heating appliances, cooker hoods and Air supply via blinds central vacuum cleaners need air supply The slats in the blinds open due to the pressure difference and admit air into the room. This To keep ventilation heat losses under control, solution is safe and simple but can be an airtightness (blower door test) is a crucial issue in unpleasant source of leaks in rooms with...
  • Page 8: Chimney

    Technical requirements for the flue can be found in the installation instructions (a separate document from this user manual). www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 9: Boiler Functionality

    Boiler functionality Vacuum motor for pellets Pellet bin Metering screw Rotary valve Stoker screw Movable, self-cleaning rotating grate Ash screw Detachable ash box Hot stainless steel combustion chamber Heat exchanger Agitated turbulators Lambda probe Draught fan Return riser mixing valve Boiler pump Bypass Flow...
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Measuring orifice and hoses on differential pressure transmitter Expert Inspect seal on heat exchanger cover Expert Perform emission measurement Expert Calibrate lambda probe Expert Check safety temperature limiter Expert Reset maintenance counter Expert www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 11: Every 2,200 Kg

    Maintenance Every 2,200 kg Maintenance every Warning message "Water pressure too low" 2,200 kg of pellets For "Water pressure too low" (warning at 1.5 bar and shutdown at 1.0 bar), fill the cold After every 2,200 kg of pellets or at least once heating system to approx.
  • Page 12: Empty The Ash Box

    Reattach the ash box to the boiler and secure it with the side latches. In the "Boiler" overview, restart the boiler with the on/off button . The boiler automatically starts heating if required. Ash box www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 13: Empty Ash Box" Reminder

    Maintenance Overview of activities "Empty ash box" reminder The ash box should be emptied regularly. As such, the factory settings contain a pellet consumption A settings screen opens: level at which a reminder to empty the ash box appears. If the ash box is only part full after this time, the value in the "Empty ashbin after"...
  • Page 14: After 6,000 Kg

    Before starting this maintenance, stop the current heating operation. In the "Boiler" overview, press the on/off button Then let the boiler cool off for at least 2 hours before starting the maintenance. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 15: Clean Combustion Chamber

    Maintenance After 6,000 kg Clean the combustion chamber and flue Clean with the poker collection box Use the poker (stored behind the front panel above the ash box) to remove the combustion To gain access to the combustion chamber and the chamber cover from the combustion chamber and flue collection box in front of the fan, the panel scrape the ash from the walls.
  • Page 16: Inspect Seal On Heat Exchanger Cover

    Replace the panel on the top of the boiler. Inspect seal on heat exchanger cover Clean the heat exchanger cover and check the integrity of the seal. Screw The maintenance is now completed. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 17: Expert Maintenance After 10,000 Kg

    Maintenance Expert maintenance after 10,000 kg Maintenance after 10,000 kg If the valve still cannot be closed tightly after being rinsed several times, it must be cleaned or by an expert replaced. When 10,000 kg of pellets have been used, a Buffer storage tanks with solar charging must also screen message demands maintenance by an be equipped with a safety valve;...
  • Page 18: Perform Emission Measurement

    If tar deposits are present, contact our customer service. Calibrate lambda probe If no emission measurement is possible, the lambda probe must be calibrated with the heat exchanger cover open; see next page. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 19 Maintenance Expert maintenance after 10,000 kg Automatic calibration of the lambda probe Starting the "Additional calibration" function The boiler's built-in lambda probe checks the In the submenu, scroll down and double-tap on residual oxygen content of the fl ue gas and uses the [Additional calibration] line.
  • Page 20 For a correct measurement, the value for the [Measuring orifice] parameter must be 0 Pa. If a deviating value is shown, the measurement must be calibrated. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 21 Maintenance Expert maintenance after 10,000 kg Safety valve Firebed level sensor Drive chains for Drive chain for stoker cleaner and grate Fill level sensor Hoses for differential pressure transmitter Operation PC 20 to 32 kW 2011-12...
  • Page 22: Approval, Antifreeze, Pressure Equalisation, Venting

    For uninsulated piping systems, the measurement area must be insulated with mineral wool at least 20 mm thick over a length of at least 20 cm of pipe. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 23: Softened Heating Water, Safety Valve

    Softened heating water, Safety valve Initial fi ll-up with softened water and to keep the lime content to a minimum during water additions. enough shut-off valves All relevant standards demand softened water for heating systems with larger water volumes. Protection against corrosion For the boiler a value of 20,000 lt°dH for system volume in litres multiplied by the hardness To limit corrosion with softened water, the...
  • Page 24: Buffer, Hot Water Tank

    • For air heating systems or also individual heating fans that are started without warm-up time for the boiler. • For integration of a solar heating system with a low-temperature heating system www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 25: Overtemperature, Safety Temperature Limiter

    Overtemperature, safety temperature limiter Pump safety run, Automatic heat dissipation at overtemperature If the boiler temperature exceeds 90°C (factory setting) for any reason, the pump safety run will start. All heating pumps and boiler pumps that are connected to the boiler control are switched on to dissipate heat from the boiler.
  • Page 26: Operation

    Error messages for the selected function closes the screen without saving the block changes. saves changes and closes the screen. Toolbox for experts INFO Help www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 27: Changing The Language

    Changing the language Changing the language It is possible to change the language on the screen. Selecting a language Switching to the toolbox Select the language you require and Press the button to switch to the toolbox. confi rm by pressing the button.
  • Page 28: Renaming Function Blocks

    HC has now been renamed "FLOOR". The names of all the function blocks can be changed at any time. A small screen appears for this function block. Tap the [Change Name] button. An on-screen keyboard appears. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 29: Error, Alarm, Warning, Message

    Error, Alarm, Warning, Message Message Displaying an error Press the button to go to the list of errors for This icon in the function block buttons indicates a the current function block. message. Messages do not interrupt operation of the If an alarm or warning occurs in any function boiler, nor must they be confi rmed.
  • Page 30: Opening The Text Menu

    Read through the corresponding section of the user manual before making changes. If the explanation of the relevant function given in the manual is not suffi cient for your purposes, confer with an expert. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 31: Boiler

    Boiler Overview, buttons, functions "Boiler" overview Fill-up time Press to open the "Boiler" overview screen. This button can be used to set the latest time at which the boiler's storage tank is completely fi lled The overview screen shows you at a glance what up.
  • Page 32: Operating Modes

    Failure start up the boiler. A malfunction has occurred, preventing the boiler from heating. The cause can be found in the list of error messages. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 33: Changing The Fill-Up Time

    Boiler Changing the fill-up time Defi ning the fi ll-up time "Fill up pellets" function It is possible to adjust the latest time for fi lling The "Fill up pellets" function can be used to fi ll up up the storage tank before night time, in order to the boiler's storage tank regardless of the current prevent disturbances.
  • Page 34: Adjusting The Ash Removal Idletime

    The duration of the idletime can now be changed. Press to confi rm. Enter the new time and press to save Press the button to return to the overview. changes. Press the button to return to the overview. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 35: Changing The Deashing Interval

    Ash removal is performed at a point between these two limits. The deashing interval should only be altered after consultation with an expert or ETA Customer Service. Deashing interval factory settings The parameters are set at the factory to:...
  • Page 36: Heating Circuit

    The current target fl ow temperature for the heating The boiler has a separate on/off button. circuit is only displayed if the heating circuit is Green = Heating circuit on switched on and in operation. Red = Heating circuit off www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 37 Heating circuit Overview, buttons, functions Outdoor -13°C Current outside temperature Come The current outside temperature is measured by the built-in outside temperature sensor. This function is only available in "Auto" mode. Regardless of the current time slot, pressing the button (when you come home) switches the heating circuit to "Day"...
  • Page 38: Operating Modes

    If the unit has a built-in room sensor, the boiler (overheating protection). temperature is regulated to the highest room temperature set for the time slot. The switch can be in either the "Auto" or the "Day" position. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 39 Heating circuit Operating modes On Screed Off Hot water The heating circuit is in operation; the screed The heating circuit is switched off because the hot drying program is being run. water is currently being heated. Off Enable temp. Off Room night The heating circuit is still switched off because the The heating circuit is switched off and outside the boiler is not yet able to supply suffi cient heat.
  • Page 40: Heating Time Slots

    In the overview for the selected heating circuit, tap the timer. The screen for setting the timer opens. Room sensor only Press to save the new settings. Use the same method to adjust the other time slots. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 41 Heating circuit Heating time slots Copying time slots to other days of the week "Holiday" function Once the time slots have been adjusted, they can With this function, the button can be used to also be adopted for other days of the week. switch the heating circuit to constant "Night"...
  • Page 42: Heating Curve

    Underfl oor heating is usually limited to 45°C, while the heating circuit. For information on these radiators with metal pipes can take temperatures parameters and their factory settings, see up to 85°C. page 44. page 82. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 43: Day And Night Heating Threshold

    Heating circuit „Day and Night Heating threshold“ The parameter "Day Heating threshold" The parameter "Night Heating threshold" With the "Day Heating threshold" parameter, an If the heating circuit is in "Night" mode, an outside outside temperature is set which, when exceeded, temperature is set which, when exceeded, will will result in the heating circuit being switched to result in the heating circuit being switched off.
  • Page 44: Adjusting The Heating Curve

    Outside temperature (°C) Outside temperature (°C) Do not change the fl ow temperature "Flow at +10°C" in winter. Do not change the fl ow temperature "Flow at -10°C" during the transition period. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 45 Heating circuit Adjusting the heating curve Adjusting the heating curve for outside Adjusting the heating curve for outside temperatures above 0°C -> Changing temperatures below 0°C -> Changing "Flow at +10°C" "Flow at -10°C" If the heating circuit is always too cold or too warm If the heating circuit is always too cold or too warm in the transition period, the fl ow temperature in winter, the fl ow temperature "Flow at -10°C"...
  • Page 46: Setting The „Enable Temperature

    Enter the new enable temperature for this heating circuit. Press to save the new value. The text menu for the selected heating circuit is displayed. Press to return to the heating circuit overview. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 47: Adjusting The „Set-Back

    Heating circuit Adjusting the „Set-back“ The parameter "Set-back" Changing the parameter "Set-back" If the unit does not have a room sensor, the Press to open the text menu for the selected parameter "Set-back" is used to adjust the night heating circuit. mode.
  • Page 48: Room Sensor With Remote Control

    "heating circuit" function block must be set to 21°C. The fi xed temperature sensor temperature in the room sensor must be also be adjusted to is switched off 21°C, using potentiometer P3 (7). www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 49: Pellet Store

    Pellet store Overview, buttons, functions "Pellet store" overview Enter stock Press to open the "Store" overview screen. This button can be used to enter the new stock quantity after a delivery of pellets. This function block is used to control pellet feeding by discharge screw or a single suction head.
  • Page 50: Entering Stock

    There is a problem with the discharge screw. This has been detected due to overcurrent, warming or insuffi cient current consumption. Enter the new stock quantity and press to save. The display returns to the overview. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 51: Store With Switching Unit

    Store with switching unit Overview, buttons, functions "Pellet store" overview Enter stock Press to open the "Store with switching unit" overview screen. This button can be used to enter the new stock quantity after a delivery of pellets. In this function block, a pellet conveying system is controlled using a switching unit and 2 or 3 suction heads.
  • Page 52 All suction heads have been locked. Conveying is thereby prevented. At least one suction head must The pellet conveying system is not in operation. be enabled. There is no demand from the boiler. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 53: Locking And Changing Heads

    Store with switching unit Locking and changing heads Locking/enabling a suction head If the store above a suction head is empty or if a Switching unit switching suction head suction head is damaged, it can be locked. The Once the maximum fi ll up level (= parameter switching unit will then no longer select this "Switching at") has been reached, the switching suction head.
  • Page 54: Entering Stock

    A screen for adjustments opens. Enter the new stock quantity and press to save. The display returns to the overview. Enter the new value and press to save. Press to return to the overview. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 55: Remote Control

    Internet connection In order to establish an Internet connection to The ETA boiler's touch screen is connected to the your boiler, the touch screen must be connected Internet. Once you have registered your touch to the Internet. To do this, the house must have a screen, you can log in to the ETA homepage broadband Internet connection.
  • Page 56: Changing The Operating Mode

    To re-activate remote control, tap the icon on the touch screen and select "On" in the window that appears. symbol appears while the connection is being established. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 57: Functions Not Available Via Remote Control

    "Only View" mode can only be selected when If the "Only View” mode is selected, remote control is "On". using remote control, the ETA customer service is able to monitor and provide assistance, for example, but is unable to make changes. "Off" mode, remote control is switched off.
  • Page 58: Opening The Touch Screen

    In particular, you should avoid switching the boiler on via remote control if an error message is present. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 59: Logging Out

    Remote Control Logging out Example: Switching on the boiler Logging out of remote control Press the On/Off button to switch on the Once you have fi nished using remote control, press boiler. the [Logout] button on the homepage. The display returns to the start page. Closing the touch screen display Press [Back] to close the touch screen display.
  • Page 60: Changing Personal Details

    If a touch screen is added at a later date, the current login data (username and current password) are always required. In the user menu, tap [Edit my account]. The screen will display your current details. www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 61: Efficient And Low-Emission Operation

    Efficient and low-emission operation Dear customer, Your new boiler is labelled with the "Blue Angel" to indicate its environmental friendliness. With this in mind, please note the following for effi cient and low-emission operation of your heating system: 1. The installation and adjustment of the heating system must be performed only by qualifi ed and trained personnel.
  • Page 62: Service And Maintenance Records

    Then you and our customer service will have an overview of the work performed on the system. Service / maintenance / cleaning Date Performed by Work performed / parts replaced www.eta.co.at Subject to change due to technical improvements...
  • Page 63 Service and maintenance records Service / maintenance / cleaning Date Performed by Work performed / parts replaced Operation PC 20 to 32 kW 2011-12...
  • Page 64: Safety Instructions

    Area unsafe for children! Smoking, naked flame or any other ignition sources are prohibited! Ensure that the ETA pellet boiler is in automatic mode while store is being filled! Switch main power supply to OFF before entering the pellet storage area!

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