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Gasifying boiler VIGAS Gasifying boilers MANUAL FOR INSTALLATION, ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE AND USE Warranty Certificate VIGAS and VIGAS Lambda Control with AK 4000 control VIMAR 2013...
The validity of this statement is abolished when an unauthorized changes are made without permission of VIMAR. Product: Thermal boiler VIGAS a VIGAS with AK4000 control Lambda Control Type:...
20 cm. Sawdust, woodchips, splinters and cuttings must be burn together with wood logs. Thermal boiler VIGAS 29 UD is designed to burn brown coal. It is possible to use dry wooden material as a substitute fuel.
Gasifying boiler Vigas 2. TECHNICAL DATA Chart.1 THERMAL BOILERS VIGAS UD 29 Nominal boiler output Boiler class acc. to EN 303-5: 2012 Max. operating pressure Fuel Wood, max. moisture 20% of heat value min. 15 MJ/kg Brown coal Output capacity...
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14. Chimney output 25. Heat proof/concrete filling 4. Chamber area 15. Exchanger cover 26. Secondary air 5. Primary air conduction 16. Light up flap 27. Combustion chamber 6. Flap for servo Belimo 17. Upper back panel 28. Gases direction 7. Fan 18.
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Control AK 4000 is integral part of VIGAS boilers. Control is connected when line connector is plugged into the power supply 220/230V. Display with basic image is active when connector line is plugged-in (pic.4). Servo-flap used in VIGAS is set to Lambda Control basic position (pic.5).
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6. Boiler status indication 3. Indication of discharge fan, lambda sensor, 7. Battery condition (2 units type AA) used to gases thermometer close servo-flap (only VIGAS Lambda Control 4. Indication of nominal output when boiler is 8. Symbols switched off.
Gasifying boiler Vigas 4. VIGAS BOILER IN BASIC CONFIGURATION The advantage of exhaust gas thermometer is control of maximum exhaust gas temperature and when reached by boiler, fan will lower engine RPM. This results in higher boiler effectivity and lower fuel consumption.
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By pressing 2 times „ENTER“ button boiler will start working again. 5. VIGAS BOILER IN CONFIGURATION WITH DISCHARGE (without lambda sensor) The advantage of discharge fan installation is increased comfort during boiler flame up and fuel addition.
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Gasifying boiler Vigas 5.1.3 Boiler active – burning phase The burning phase is active, when the exhaust gas temperature is end) +20 °C. The pump is pulsating in this phase. If pump symbol is flashing, pump works. Boiler is responsive to the indoor thermostat, when indoor thermostat is switched off, boiler output is slowly reduced.
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Gasifying boiler VIGAS 6.1 VIGAS BOILER CONTROL Lambda Control 6.1.1 Boiler activation If the boiler is in switched-off phase, with symbol „OFF“ on the display, to retrieve start press short middle „ENTER“button. 6.1.2 Boiler active – heating phase Servo-controlled flap will move to open position (servo 100%) when „ENTER“...
Gasifying boiler Vigas 6.1.5. Boiler shut down (automatic) When exhaust gas temperature drops under the set up temperature ( end), the boiler is automatically switched-off. Sign „END“ will be indicated on the display. By pressing 2 times button „ENTER“ boiler will start working again.
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Gasifying boiler VIGAS 7.1.3 Boiler activated – burning phase The burning phase is active, when the exhaust gas temperature is ( end) +20 °C. The servo-controlled flaps works same as in heating phase. Pump works on pulsating wave (boiler safety against low-temperature corrosion).
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Gasifying boiler Vigas 9. PARAMETERS SET UP By pressing „ENTER“ button for 2 seconds parametres set up can be change in any boiler operating phase and by pressing ▲ button. Parametres set up depends on the type of boiler and configuration.
Gasifying boiler VIGAS 9.6 DISPLAY CONTRAST SET UP Choose value of display contrast. Select value between 18 up to 34. 9.7 SCROLLING MENU SET UP By choosing „yes“ line on the display (pic.7) option will show actual boiler values, for example : fan speed, boiler temperature, exhaust gas temperature, etc.
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Control display unit of the boiler AK4000 is used to operate all types of VIGAS boilers. It is important that display figure is same as boiler type. When boiler in „OFF“ regime the display shows type of boiler, which is compliant with its nominal output.
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Gasifying boiler VIGAS 13.1.3 Exhaust gas thermometer settings In case of exhaust gas thermometer error it is possible to disconnect thermometer from operation. It is possible to operate boiler untill replaced as a standard model. Exhaust gas thermometer will not be used. To deactivated boiler use boiler thermometer, yes –...
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Gasifying boiler Vigas To load new configuration (connection schema). Mainly used for systems controlled by EXPANDER config AK4000E, where it is possible to load personal connection schema. Actual configuration back-up. It is used for boiler config monitoring. It is advised to perform before monitoring.
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Gasifying boiler VIGAS Schema 3 is designed with 3-way thermostatic valve (recommended temperature 60 °C) Pump works continuously at temperature over 40 °C. T3 contact on the power board AK4000S is used to connect indoor thermostat. Schema 4 is designed with 4-way valve controlled manually. Pump works in pulsating wave depending on the boiler water temperature.
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Gasifying boiler Vigas 13.5 DISPLAY LINE Display allows to indicated particular information about control system unit AK4000. By pressing ▲ choose required data and press „ENTER“. Marked data will be displayed in information line (chap.3.5). 13.6 ELECTRIC CONNECTION - INPUTS AND OUTPUTS OF CONTROL SYSTEM AK4000 Control system AK4000 enables to display each input and output according to actual configuration of the boiler for particular contacts.
Gasifying boiler VIGAS 14. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14.1 Before operation: Be thorougly informed about operating instructions, manual and electronic control AK4000. To check water pressure in central heating system (max. 3 bar). To connect electrical components ( example:pump, discharge fan, indoor thermostat, etc..) ...
4. Wait a moment, open bottom door, take out drawer and close the door. ATTENTION: Do not leave ashtray drawer inside the boiler VIGAS 29 UD during use. 15. BOILER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Contractor provides regular checks and boiler maintenance. During operation is important to check water pressure, door seals, chimney flap tightness, exchanger cover and seal, flue way staunchness and fan performance.
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automatically. This option provides optimum conditions for burning of all wood types. In VIGAS boilers without lambda sensor is the mixture of primary and secondary air firmly adjusted by screws „1“. Optimum adjustment of secondary air screws „1“ is 2,5 turn from manufacturer.
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Step 5: Use vacuum and scraper to clean primary leads and check cleanliness. Step 6: Only in special cases is possible to dismantle vertical primary air lead. Side With boilers VIGAS 16, VIGAS 25 a VIGAS 40 side primary air lead, primary air lead also ( step 6/a, step 6/b).
It is connected to power board unit AK 4000S. Possible to order in two different sizes. V25 (order no. 0507) – for VIGAS 16,18DP, 25, 29 UD. V80 (order no. 0508) – for VIGAS 40, 60, 80, 100.
Low chimney draught. Chimney diametre must be bigger opened,boiler room beomes smokey. than diameter of boiler flue outlet. Discharge fan recommended. See chap.16.2. Cracked fireproof/concrete/ filling It is no defect. Separates combustion chamber from gasification chamber. Fan does not turn. Starts working when Fan condenser is defected .
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Gasifying boiler Vigas Suspended fuse 3,15A Suspended fuse 3,15A which joins boiler. Check pump connection. Red control LED indicating...
Gasifying boiler VIGAS Boiler temperature reading error Disconnected boiler thermometer Disconnected thermomenter - AK4000D T1 KTY check thermometer Damaged thermometer -replacement required Red LED control indicating Boiler thermometer in short circuit Damaged thermometer – AK4000D T1 KTY replacement required ...
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Gasifying boiler Vigas Recommended basic schemas with AK4000 control Basic schema 2 Basic schema 1 Obr.9 Obr.10 Basic schema 1 Basic schema 2 Boiler control system AK 4000 regulates simultaneously boiler pump and circulating pump with possibility to connect indoor thermostat to control burning phase or discharge fan in case of low chimney draught occurs.
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SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE 19.2 OF VIGAS BOILER ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT The boiler operator must follow relevant regulations and standards, as well as the following principles: If boiler is in operation, none of the following may be done with electric equipment: ...
Gasifying boiler VIGAS LETTER OF WARRANTY Certificate of Quality and Completeness VIGAS Product Serial number : Producer confirms, that boiler complies with standards, STN EN 303-5:2012, STN EN 61010-1+A2:2000, STN EN 50081-1:1995, STN EN 50082-1:2002, STN EN 61000-3-3:2000, STN EN 61000-3- 2:2000+A1+A2:2001.
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Gasifying boiler Vigas Instructions for customers and warranty conditions. Claims regarding the completeness of delivery must be in accordance with Commercial Code and Civil Code of the supplier. Damage and deffects due to transport must be claimed by customers to a carrier, ...
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Gasifying boiler VIGAS Records on electric device connection( pump, discharge fan,indoor thermostat, expander, etc.) Date Device Service person Certificate no. Service person name signature Records on warranty and after warranty repairs Date Number of repair Service person Certificate no. Service person...
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Gasifying boiler Vigas Serial number Gasifying boiler VIGAS PRODUCER: Pavel Vigaš - VIMAR M. Čulena 25 974 11 Banská Bystrica SLOVAKIA tel.: 00421 48 4187 022 www.vigas.eu , vimar@vimar.sk DISTRIBUTOR: All technical changes are reserved by VIMAR 2013 ver.1 Pictures are illustrative and might be different from reality!
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