Service And Maintenance; Replacing The Batteries - Ferroli SKY ECO C Instructions For Use, Installation And Maintenance

3 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

All of the adjustments, commissioning operations and periodic checks described below
must be performed by an authorized technician in compliance with current regulations.
FERROLI declines all liability for property damage or injuries caused by unauthorized
persons tampering with the unit.
3.1 ADJUSTMENTS
3.1.1 Gas conversion
Conversion of the unit to a type of gas other than the factory setting
must be performed by an authorized technician, using original
components and in compliance with current regulations in the
country where the unit will be used.
The unit can operate with methane gas or LPG. It is factory-set for one of the two types
of gas, as indicated on the packaging and technical data plate. To operate the unit with
another type of gas, a conversion kit must be used.
CODE
VC83016190 CONVERSION KIT FROM LPG TO METHANE FOR AN 11 L HEATER
VC83016210 CONVERSION KIT FROM LPG TO METHANE FOR A 14 L HEATER
VC83016220 CONVERSION KIT FROM METHANE TO LPG FOR AN 11 L HEATER
VC83016230 CONVERSION KIT FROM METHANE TO LPG FOR A 14 L HEATER
VC83016420 CONVERSION KIT FROM LPG TO METHANE FOR A 17 L HEATER
VC83016430 CONVERSION KIT FROM METHANE TO LPG FOR A 17 L HEATER
3.2 COMMISSIONING
Commissioning of the heater must be performed by a trained,
specialized technician.
Checks that must be performed during the first ignition, after
maintenance operations that require unplugging the unit, and after
any operations on the unit's safety devices or components.
3.2.1 Before igniting the heater
• Carefully verify the tightness of the gas installation using a soap and water solution to
check for leaks in the connections.
• Fill the hydraulic system and make sure no air is present in the unit or system.
• Check that there are no water leaks in the system or unit.
• Make sure the grounding and connection to the electrical network are adequate.
• Check that the gas pressure is correct.
• Make sure there are no flammable liquids or materials near the heater.
• To avoid damaging the connections, do not place the heater on the floor with the
connections facing down.
3.2.2 Checks during operation
• Light the unit.
• Make sure the fuel and water systems are tight.
• Check the efficiency of the air and flue gas ducts while the heater is operating.
• Make sure the gas valve modulates correctly.
• Verify that the heater ignites easily. Turn it on and off several times to make sure.
• Check that the fuel consumption is as indicated.
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3.3 MAINTENANCE
3.3.1 Periodic checks
In order for the unit to operate correctly, an authorized technician must perform an annual
inspection, checking that:
• The control and safety devices (gas valve, etc.) operate correctly.
• The exhaust vent is perfectly efficient.
• The air and flue gas ducts and terminal are free of obstacles and leaks.
• The burner and exchanger are free of dirt and deposits. Do not use chemicals or steel
brushes to clean them.
• The electrode is free of deposits and properly positioned.
• The gas and water systems are perfectly tight.
• The gas delivery and operating pressure values are as indicated on the tables.
A soft, damp cloth may be used to clean the casing and exterior parts of the heater, using
soapy water if necessary. Do not use abrasive detergents or solvents.
3.3.2 Opening the casing
To open the casing:
1. Unscrew the A screws (see fig. 8).
2. Rotate the casing (see fig. 8).
3. Lift the casing.
Before performing any operations inside the heater, close the gas
cock.
fig. 8 - Opening the casing

3.4 REPLACING THE BATTERIES

To change the batteries, proceed as described in fig. 7.
fig. 9 - Opening the battery box
SKY ECO C