Life Cycle Of A Pellet-Run Boiler; Glossary - Baxi CBP Matic 18 Manual

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Life cycle of a pellet-run boiler

About 90% of the materials used in the manufacture of these units are recyclable,
thus contributing towards a reduced environmental impact and the sustainable
development of our planet. As such, units that have reached their end of useful life
should be delivered to authorised waste operators. It is advised to contact your local
authorities for the appropriate collection instructions.
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Glossary

Ampere (A): SI unit of measurement of electric current
bar: unit of pressure equal to exactly 100,000 Pa. This pressure is very close to standard
atmospheric pressure.
cal(Calorie): equal to the amount of heat required to increase the temperature of one gram of
water by one degree centigrade.
cm (centimetres): unit of measurement.
CO (carbon monoxide): Lightly flammable, colourless, odourless and very dangerous gas, due
to its toxicity.
CO (carbon dioxide): Gas needed by plants for photosynthesis on the one hand, and emitted
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into the atmosphere on the other, contributing to the greenhouse effect.
Combustion: a process for obtaining energy. Combustion is basically a chemical reaction that
requires three items in order to take place: fuel, oxidant and ignition temperature.
Oxidiser: chemical substance used for combustion (essentially oxygen) which is required for it
to take place.
Combustible: anything that can undergo combustion, in this case referring to wood.
Creosote: chemical compound created by combustion. This compound is sometimes deposited
on the glass and shaft of the heating recovery unit.
Circuit breaker: Electromechanical device that protects a given electrical appliance.
Energy Efficiency: capacity to generate large quantities of heat with the least amount of
energy possible, causing the least environmental impact and reducing the energy budget.
CO Emissions: emission of carbon monoxide gas into the atmosphere.
CO emissions (13% of O
Differential Switch: protects people and property against grounding failures, preventing
electric shocks and fires.
): carbon monoxide content corrected to 13% of O
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