Technical specifications Construction and components Installation Fitting the controller Electrical wiring Standard installation Installation with external ON/OFF EFC21 coupled directly to a gas fireplace control Commissioning Service mode Setting the potentiometer Setting the pressure switch Testing the commissioning set-up Daily use...
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How to use this manual This manual has been prepared based on the specific product and contains relevant technical information and installations guides. Accessories and spare parts are not covered by this manual. Please refer to the individual manuals of these components. This installation manual does not contain any system design documentation.
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Symbols The following symbols may be used in the manual to draw attention to danger or risk of personal injury or damage to the product. General prohibition Failure to observe instructions marked with the prohibited symbol may result in extreme danger or serious personal injury. General attention Marks a dangerous situation that, in the worst-case scenario, can cause serious personal injury or significant damage to the product.
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Prior to servicing the product, disconnect the power and ensure that it cannot accidentally be reconnected. • Exodraft always recommends the use of a smoke alarm when a solid fuel open fire is installed. • If the Exodraft fan system has been designed for solid fuel/multi fuel installations, please ensure that the design meets the requirements of BS EN15287-1.
3112017_EFC21_UK Product information EFC21 is used to control gas fireplaces that have Exodraft chimney fans installed. The control system functions as a safety monitoring system and will switch off the gas fireplace if there is insufficient chimney draught. The system has been developed in accordance with standards BS 5440-1: 2008, BS 6644 :2005+A1:2008, Appliances Burning Gaseous Fuels Directive 2016/426/EC and EN298 (2012).
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Your energy. Optimized. Warranty All Exodraft products are covered by a 2-year guarantee as per European consumer rights legislation. For some countries an extended period of guarantee may apply depending on either national legislation or other clearly stipulated conditions. Customer complaints must be handled by a specialised dealer or who- lesaler (preferably where the Exodraft product has been bought originally).
3112017_EFC21_UK Technical specifications The fan will start at full speed when the EFC21 is activated. Once the system detects there is sufficient chimney draught, the gas fireplace can be lit and the fan speed will fall to the pre-set level.
Ret også RD11472 (anden positionering, til brochure) Your energy. Optimized. Construction and components PULL Nreg SERVICE MODE Umin 21 22 23 Ext. IR-sensor START AIR INLET RELEASE STEP 2 Potentiometer for adjusting the fan Alarm LED speed Operating LED Product ID ON/OFF button Rev.
3112017_EFC21_UK Installation Fitting the controller The control panel must be fitted onto a level surface with a minimum distance of 100 mm to any corner. The front cover is removed from the frame by twisting a screwdriver in the two holes on the sides of the cover.
Your energy. Optimized. Standard installation The diagram shows how a separate solenoid valve (SMG) must be connected to the EFC21. The solenoid valve is part of the separate fail-safe system and will cut off the gas supply in the case of insufficient system chimney draught (controlled by the fan pressure switch).
Installation with external ON/OFF Example showing how a EFC21 controller can be connected directly to a gas fire without having to use an extra SMG. This type of installation requires a fire with a controller that has flame-detection and automatic ignition –...
EFC21 coupled directly to a gas fireplace control Example showing how a EFC21 controller can be connected directly to a gas fire without having to use an extra SMG. This type of installation requires a fire with a controller that has flame-detection and auto- matic ignition –...
3112017_EFC21_UK Commissioning Commissioning is carried out with the control box open. Only touch components with electrically insulated tools. All windows and doors must be closed prior to commissioning. If there is another form of ventilation in the room, it should be run at full speed during the commissioning. DIP switch Check the factory-set DIP switch setting before commissioning (Fig.
Your energy. Optimized. Setting the potentiometer • The potentiometer (Fig. 1-K) is set to maximum by turning clockwise. • Slowly adjust the fan speed using the potentiometer. Check there are no spillages by thoroughly checking the edge of the fireplace. •...
3112017_EFC21_UK Daily use Using the • Press the ON/OFF button (A). • The operating LED (B) will flash GREEN until the correct chimney draught is confirmed. EFC controller • If it flashes YELLOW, then the Air inlet must be opened The operating LED will then become GREEN and the fireplace can be lit.
Your energy. Optimized. Troubleshooting Start Observation Type of fault Solution Operating LED Alarm LED Constant 1. Press the ON/OFF button twice or the external ON/OFF button Power failure to reset and start up 1. Check the wiring Flashing Safety monitoring fault 2.
Approvals Third part approvals The EFC21 is certified by GASTEC and have the certification number: PIN: 0063 BT1395 Safety check by Gas Safe Register Gas appliances should be checked for safety once a year by a installer registered in the Gas Safe Register.
UK Conformity Assessed UK Conformity Assessed Exodraft a/s Industrivej 10 DK-5550 Langeskov Hereby declares that the following products: EFC21 Were manufactured in conformity with the provisions of the following regulations: The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016...
EU-Vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutus Déclaration de conformité de l’Union Européenne ESS-Samræmisstaðfesting EU-Samsvarserklæring Dichiarazione di Conformità Unione Europea EU Deklaracja zgodności Exodraft a/s Industrivej 10 DK-5550 Langeskov Erklærer på eget ansvar, at følgende produkter: Veklaart dat onderstaande producten: Hereby declares that the following products: Deklarerar på...
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