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- Page 1 MANUAL FOR INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN AUTOMATED PELLET BURNER FROM SERIES „GP XX SC” www.greenecotherm.eu Pellet burner GP xx sc...
- Page 2 Manufacturer Ekoterm Proekt EAD Address Bulgaria, 6300 Haskovo, 67 Saedinenire blvd. Phone +359 800 15 145 +359 38 60 30 45 E-mail sales@ecotherm.bg Web site www.ecotherm.bg The manufacture company thanks you for your choice. The manufacture company submits this manual to help the team that will install, adjust and service the pellet burner, as well as to the customer that will operate it.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENT page. 1. USERS SAFETY INFORMATION........................4 2. DESCRIPTION AND ADVANTAGES OF THE AUTOMATED PELLET BURNER „GP XX SC”....5 3. TECHNICAL DATA OF THE PELLET BURNER FROM SERIES „GP XX SC”..........7 4. CONSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION OF THE PELLET BURNER “GP XX SC”..........9 4.1. -
Page 4: Users Safety Information
1. USERS SAFETY INFORMATION. The manual for installation, operation and maintenance of the automated pellet burner from series “GP xx sc” is designated for end users and authorized servicing specialists. The users must know that: All activities regarding installation of the pellet burner should be performed only by an authorized installers, which have acquired legal rights by the legal authorities;... -
Page 5: Description And Advantages Of The Automated Pellet Burner „Gp Xx Sc
2. DESCRIPTION AND ADVANTAGES OF THE AUTOMATED PELLET BURNER „GP XX SC”. Type designation of pellet burner’s series: „GP 20_18 sc” Example GP 20 Pellet burner trade name Nominal heating output *, kW Pellet burner with self-cleaning * Similar to other models of pellet burners „GP 25 sc” and „GP 32 sc”. The automated modulating pellet burner from series “GP xx fsc”... - Page 6 System for automatic cleaning of the combustion chamber Security system, which blocks the burner in case the fuel feeding inlet pipe has been overheated, as a result from emergency situations; Photic sensor for dynamic control of the burning process; ...
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Page 7: Technical Data Of The Pellet Burner From Series „Gp Xx Sc
3. TECHNICAL DATA OF THE PELLET BURNER FROM SERIES „GP XX SC”. The technical data of the automated pellet burner from series „GP xx sc”, operating with wood pellets, is presented in Table 3.1. Table 3.1. Technical parameters of the automated pellet burner from series „GP xx sc”, operating with wood pellets. - Page 8 With the adoption of the new standard for wood pellets (EN ISO 17225-2) in 2014 there are introduced a new classes for wood pellets used in domestic heating boilers (Table 3.3.). Table 3.3. Standard for wood pellets EN ISO 17225-2:2014. Parameter Dimension Class A1...
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Page 9: Construction Description Of The Pellet Burner "Gp Xx Sc
4. CONSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION OF THE PELLET BURNER “GP XX SC”. 4.1. GENERAL CONDITIONS. The main part from the construction of a pellet burner from series „GP xx sc” is the main module, which consists of: Combustion chamber, which forms conditions for optimal burning process and is made of high quality stainless steel;... - Page 10 Figure 4.1. View of the main module of a pellet burner from series „GP xx sc”. Pellets feeding Interface panel inlet pipe to (display + combustion keyboard) chamber Photic sensor Emergency sensor for “back fire” protection Main module housing Flange for mounting of the main module to an appliance...
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Page 11: Mounting And Installation Of The Pellet Burner
5. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION OF THE PELLET BURNER. 5.1. MAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF A PELLET BURNER „GP XX SC”. The following requirements must be observed during installation of a pellet burner from series „GP xx sc”: The burner must be positioned in a way providing enough free space for its cleaning and maintenance;... -
Page 12: Overall Dimensions Of The Burner's Main Module
5.3. OVERALL DIMENSIONS OF THE BURNER’S MAIN MODULE. Figure 5.1 and 5.2 present the overall dimensions of the burner’s main module, which have to be taken in mind during the mounting and installation of the appliance. Figure 5.1. Main module’s overall dimensions of a pellet burner from series „GP xx sc”. Figure 5.2. -
Page 13: Positioning And Mounting Of The Burner's Modules
5.4. POSITIONING AND MOUNTING OF THE BURNER’S MODULES. The main module of a pellet burner from series „GP xx sc” has to be mounted horizontally to the appliance, which will consume the heat energy generated by the fuel burning. Depending on the appliance type a technical evaluation has to be performed in advance, regarding the burner’s main module position, in order to achieve reliable operation, easy cleaning, maintenance and servicing. -
Page 14: Information About Installation Availabilities Of Pellet Burner „Gp Xx Sc" And Its Co-Operation With Hot Water Boilers
5.5. INFORMATION ABOUT INSTALLATION AVAILABILITIES OF PELLET BURNER „GP XX SC” AND ITS CO-OPERATION WITH HOT WATER BOILERS. The automated pellet burner from series „GP xx sc” is a standalone module (requires power supply and signal – assignment for operation), which can be mounted to a heat energy consuming appliance. -
Page 15: Initiation To Operation Of The Pellet Burner „Gp Xx Sc
6. INITIATION TO OPERATION OF THE PELLET BURNER „GP XX SC”. The automated modulating pellet burner from series „GP xx sc” has to be initiated to operation only by a specialized company, authorized for such activities. 6.1. MAIN REQUIREMENTS ABOUT THE USED FUEL TYPES. During initiation to operation of a pellet burner from series „GP xx sc”... -
Page 16: Interface Panel Of An Automated Pellet Burner "Gp Xx Sc
6.2.1. INTERFACE PANEL OF AN AUTOMATED PELLET BURNER “GP XX SC”. Figure 6.1 presents a view of an interface control panel equipped with display and keyboard, used to manage the automated pellet burner from series „GP xx sc”. Figure 6.1. Interface panel of a pellet burner from series „GP xx sc”. Button “-”... -
Page 17: Switching On The Pellet Burner From Series „Gp Xx Sc
The sensitive component of the circulations water temperature sensor has to be mounted in a sleeve for measuring of the outlet water temperature of the hot water boiler or has to be screwed in a threaded orifice (depending on the sensor type). 6.2.3. -
Page 18: Algorithm Of Operation Of A Pellet Burner „Gp Xx Sc
6.2.4. ALGORITHM OF OPERATION OF A PELLET BURNER „GP XX SC”. The pellet burner starts operation when the following conditions are observed: The burner’s main module is mounted to the appliance to which it will operate; Presence of electrical power supply; ... -
Page 19: Operational Parameters For Adjustment Of A Pellet Burner „Gp Xx Sc
If the gathered fuel over the burner’s fire-grate has not been removed, after successful ignition (for example after restarting the burner) it might lead to difficult firing of relatively larger amount of fuel, to separation of inflamed gasses and respectively to their explosive ignition. Such explosive ignitions might lead to mechanical damages of the appliance, to which the burner’s main module is mounted. -
Page 20: Description Of The Primary Menu, The Methods Of Starting And Operational Parameters Adjustment Of A Pellet Burner „Gp Xx Sc
6.2.6. DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIMARY MENU, THE METHODS OF STARTING AND OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS ADJUSTMENT OF A PELLET BURNER „GP XX SC”. Figure 6.2. Starting display, shown when starting an automated pellet burner from series „GP xx sc”. Version of the software for management of the GREEN ecoTHERM... - Page 21 Figure 6.4. The display shows information about the operation mode of the burner’s controller – in this case it checks the operation of the firing air feeding fan. TEST - BLOWING FC: 0% TEST – BLOWING: – shows the operation mode – a starting blowing of the burner’s fire-grate through the fan is processed (shows the current phase from the burner’s ignition).
- Page 22 After the starting blowing by the fan, the burner feeds primary fuel doze and starts the process of ignition. The display panel shows ”IGNITION 1” – first attempt for ignition, which has to be completed within a period of time, defined in the controller’s software. The burner’s controller is factory programmed with the optimal operation mode adjustments.
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Page 23: Burner Adjustments According To The Consumed Heating Output
Leave the auger operating for 6 minutes. The pellets quantity gathered in the container have to be measured and registered in the controller through the relevant buttons, as directing information is shown on the display panel. After that activate the burner operation. - Page 24 Figure 6.6. The display panel shows information about the burner’s operation mode – transition mode – transition from ignition to stabilization of the burning process in minimum heating output mode. TRANS. 10kW FC: 65% ”TRANS.:10kW” – indicates that the burner is in transitional phase for stabilization of the burning process, with heating output of 10kW.
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Page 25: User Menus In The Control Module Of A Pellet Burner „Gp Xx Sc
6.2.10. USER MENUS IN THE CONTROL MODULE OF A PELLET BURNER „GP XX SC”. To enter the burner’s menu press and hold the button “S”. To exit already entered submenu press the button “ESC”. Figure 6.8. To choose a submenu from the burner’s controller press the button “S”. COMBUST 5 35kW FC: 98%... - Page 26 Table 6.1. Heating output of a pellet burner from series „GP xx sc”, depending on the heating output level. PARAMETER DIMENSION VALUE Model GP 20_18 sc GP 25 sc GP 32 sc Heating output level 10.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 18.0...
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Page 27: Activation Of Option "Operation With Heat Accumulator (Buffer)
6.2.12. ACTIVATION OPTION “OPERATION WITH HEAT ACCUMULATOR (BUFFER)”. A NECESSARY CONDITIONS: Preliminary from the manufacturing company must be activated option DUAL NTC POP = 1. This option is in the Super user menu, access to which is only for the Factory Company or Authorized Service Center. -
Page 28: Adjustment Of The Burner's Heating Output
Figure 6.11. Option “Operation with heat accumulator (buffer)”. Connectors EXT 1 Sensor B EXT 2 Heat Accumulator Sensor A EXT 3 or Buffer Water in boiler EXT 4 Dual sensor EXT 5 Sensor С EXT 6 6.3. ADJUSTMENT OF THE BURNER’S HEATING OUTPUT. The burner’s heating output adjustment can be performed through adjustment of its heating output level. -
Page 29: Stopping The Operation Of A Pellet Burner From Series „Gp Xx Sc
6.4. STOPPING THE OPERATION OF A PELLET BURNER FROM SERIES „GP XX SC”. Stopping the burner operation can be performed through the control module, which submits command for operation of the burner. Restoring of the burner’s operation can be performed through changing the control module’s adjustment. - Page 30 Figure 6.12. Choice of the menu ”MAKE FINAL COMB.”, which is used to stop the operation of a pellet burner from series „GP xx sc”. MAKE FINAL COMB. ENTER EXIT To enter the menu ”MAKE FINAL COMB.” press the button “S” and to exit (cancel) press the button “ESC”.
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Page 31: Switching Off A Pellet Burner From Series „Gp Xx Sc" Through External
When the control module receives signal to stop the operation of a pellet burner from series „GP xx sc” the fuel supply stops, but the firing air feeding fan continues to operate. Therefore after confirmation of the stopping procedure the burner continues to operate and to generate heat energy, which makes it inert, respectively the system in which it operates is also inert. -
Page 32: Pellet Burner From Series „Gp Xx Sc
In case the burner’s pellet feeding inlet pipe has been overheated (also treated as an emergency situation) the sensor, which monitors the temperature in this zone and protects the transport auger from the so called “back fire”, activates. After cooling of the burner’s main module the cause for the emergency has to be determined and the relevant corrective actions have to be performed. -
Page 33: System's Condition
the main module (for example through the main switch of the control board to which the burner is connected). 6.8. DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE STICKERS FUNCTION MONITORING OF THE SYSTEM’S CONDITION. The temperature sticker is used for measurement of the burner temperature in specific zone. Through such measurement the system’s condition can be determined, as well as the necessity for prevention and servicing actions to the appliance, to which the burner is mounted and/or to the flue tract and more specifically the chimney. -
Page 34: Cleaning And Maintenance Of A Pellet Burner From Series „Gp Xx Sc
Figure 6.18. View of the irreversible (not self-restoring) temperature sticker – the example shows its normal condition, i.e. the temperature of the pellets inlet pipe has not been exceeded over the limit value – 104 Figure 6.19. View of the irreversible (not self-restoring) temperature sticker – the example shows its emergency condition, i.e. -
Page 35: User Introduction With The Maintenance And Adjustments Procedures Of Apellet Burner From Series „Gp Xx Sc
Figure 6.20. Self-cleaning mechanism of a pellet burner from series „GP xx sc”. The automatic cleaning of the pellet burner is performed through a designed algorithm. It activates when: The burner has been started, after final combustion; The burner has been stopped, including when the assigned circulations water temperature has been reached;... -
Page 36: Safety And Unpredicted Risks
Regular cleaning of the burner’s modules and components ensures it’s reliable and economic operation for long time. 6.11. SAFETY AND UNPREDICTED RISKS. RISKS RELATED WITH THE USAGE OF A PELLET BURNER FROM SERIES „GP XX SC”. The automated pellet burner from series “GP xx sc” is designed and manufactured in compliance with the main safety requirements of the acting European standards and provisions. -
Page 37: Failures And Troubleshooting
FAILURES AND TROUBLESHOOTING. Table 7.1. Description of the failures in the operation of a pellet burner from series „GP xx sc” and methods for troubleshooting. Nо. FAILURE CAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING In case the burner is Insufficient heating It is necessary to adjust the burner’s heating output level. mounted to a hot output water boiler and the... - Page 38 The burner does not No power supply Check the operation of the burner’s display panel and its start or stops during indications. operation Check the working order of the power supply of the appliance, to which the burner is mounted and which provides voltage with parameters 230V, 50Hz –...
- Page 39 temperature sticker, temperature in this check the pellet burner condition - to be performed by positioned on the pipe, which in most specialist. pellets inlet pipe of cases is caused by the burner hot gasses passing through it Dirty and/or melted Improper stopping of It is necessary to clean the photic sensor’s surface or to photic sensor...
- Page 40 Table 7.2. Description of the failures, saved in the “LOG” menu of the pellet burner’s from series „GP xx sc” controller. INSCRIPTION ERROR DISPLAYED ON THE ERROR DESCRIPTION REMEDY CODE DISPLAY Clean the burner grate. Check the availability of [ERROR: IGNITION] Ignition failed fuel.
- Page 41 INSCRIPTION ERROR DISPLAYED ON THE ERROR DESCRIPTION REMEDY CODE DISPLAY Loss of lightness of photosensor [ERROR: LOST FIRE] during work and unsuccessful Seek service assistance. [IN COMBUSTION] new ignition The board of the self-cleaning [ERROR: SCRAPER] mechanism is not working or Seek service assistance.
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Page 42: Wiring Diagram Of An Automated Pellet Burner From Series „Gp Xx Sc
Table 7.3. Description of the failures indicated on the display panel of the pellet burner from series „GP xx sc”. MESSAGE MEANING INDICATED ON THE TROUBLESHOOTING DISPLAY PANEL IGNITION FAILED Ignition failure Check for presence of fuel and also the auger’s operation. - Page 43 Figure 8.1. Wiring diagram of a pellet burner from series “GP xx sc”. Pellet burner GP xx sc...
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Page 44: Warranty Conditions
WARRANTY CONDITIONS The manufacture company guarantees correct and failsafe operation of a pellet burner from series „GP xx sc”, only when the requirements for installation and operation are observed during initialization to operation and maintenance. The warranty start date of the automated pellet burner from series „GP xx sc” is considered from the date of completion and stamping of its warranty card.
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