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2022-04-12
EN
0000000477
V.006
3.55.0
5406, 01
939093-001
Pellet boiler
ePE-K 180-240 kW
Operation

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  • Page 1 2022-04-12 0000000477 V.006 3.55.0 5406, 01 939093-001 Pellet boiler ePE-K 180-240 kW Operation...
  • Page 2 ETA Heiztechnik Gewerbepark 1 A-4716 Hofkirchen an der Trattnach Tel: +43 (0) 7734 / 22 88 -0 Fax: +43 (0) 7734 / 22 88 -22 info@eta.co.at www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents General ................5 Preface.
  • Page 4 Energy Labelling ..............92 www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 5: General

    General Preface General Preface ETA boiler. A LAN cable is required for the connection from the ETAtouch control system to the internet modem. Dear customer, Details for the remote control can be found in the This user manual provides important information and manual "Communication platform meinETA".

  • Page 6: Warranty, Guarantee And Liability

    With the appropriate Local building and fire safety regulations must be authorisation, the required files can be found at observed. "www.eta.co.at". Suitable fuel Explanation of symbols The boiler is suitable for use with wood pellets Instructions and information according to EN ISO 17225-2:2014, quality class A1, ENplus-A1.
  • Page 7 For repairs of defects carried out by the customer or by excess pressure and a thermal relief valve (triggered a third party, ETA shall only bear the costs or remain at 97 °C) to protect against overheating must be obligated by warranty if this work was approved in installed by the contractor.

  • Page 8: Description

    Release button for safety temperature limiter (STB) Mains switch (symbol Maintenance switch (symbol Screen for the ETAtouch control system Door contact switch Combustion chamber door Insulation door Lever to lock the ash box in boiler Ash box www.eta.co.at...
  • Page 9 Description The firebed switch as well as the firebed level sensor The maintenance switch is marked with the are located behind the cover on the front of the boiler. symbol and has two settings. • "1" = regular operation This is the standard position of the maintenance switch.
  • Page 10 To end maintenance prematurely, press the right arrow key several times until you get to the end. There you can end the maintenance with the button. Cancellation during a maintenance step is not possible. Fig. 2-6: Lever www.eta.co.at...
  • Page 11 Though it is not required that an ETA pellet This is done by engaging the lever in one of the lower boiler be switched off while filling the pellet store, you positions.

  • Page 12: Safety

    This action prevents the boiler temperature from rising further and triggering further safety devices such as the safety temperature limiter and the thermal relief valve. www.eta.co.at...
  • Page 13 Safety Safety devices The heat dissipation is limited by the maximum the supply line from being shut off accidentally, remove flow temperature set in the heating circuits and the levers from ball valves or the hand wheels from the target hot water temperature. valves and hang them there with a piece of wire.
  • Page 14 The valve size is determined by the size of the inlet connection. A separate connection is already available on the boiler for the safety valve (see following graphic). The safety valve must be connected to it. Fig. 3-5: Connection www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 15: Empty The Ash Box

    Empty the ash box Empty the ash box Open the lock for the lid and empty the ash box. Stop heating Stop the heating mode of the boiler with the on / off switch in the overview of the boiler. The boiler emits a glowing charge and then switches to operating mode [Switched off].
  • Page 16 Open the flap on the ash box. Push the ash box over the connection on the boiler and connect it to the boiler with the locking lever. Switching on the boiler Switch the boiler back on using the on / off switch . www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 17: Etatouch Controller

    ETAtouch controller Getting to know the control system ETAtouch controller Getting to know the control listed in the uppermost row on the screen. The respective user interface is opened with a single tap of system the finger. Get to know the control system Take your time and read the following chapter carefully.

  • Page 18: User Interface

    "Messages". commonly used can be stored. For the heating circuit, for example, the heating times and the heating curve are adjusted here. Graphic display of the heating times and room temperatures settings Different operating modes of the heating circuit www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 19: Text Menu

    ETAtouch controller Getting to know the control system 5.1.2 Text menu Resetting to factory settings is done by pressing the [Factory settings] button. To cancel and close the window, tap the arrow on the left side of the screen. Adjust parameters in the text menu Only modify parameters whose function you're To enter the text menu, tap in the upper left on the familiar with.

  • Page 20: Messages

    Other errors and alarms can only be acknowledged after the cause has successfully been remedied. Once an error or alarm has been resolved and acknowledged, you must restart the boiler or the affected function block. www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 21: Inputs And Outputs

    ETAtouch controller Getting to know the control system If there are several errors, a list appears when you tap Below is an example of the function block of the on the error symbol at the bottom of the screen. heating circuit. To view the terminal assignment, first select the heating circuit.

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    To close the system configuration, simply tap on the symbol again. Fig. 5-17: Date and time Using the arrow keys, set the time. Tap on the date field to open the calendar. Save the new setting and then tap on the symbol to close the system configuration. www.eta.co.at...
  • Page 23 ETAtouch controller Getting to know the control system 5.1.6.4 Changing the names of function To change the name, tap on the [Change name] blocks symbol. An on-screen keyboard appears in order to enter the new name. Renaming function blocks You can individually adapt the names of function blocks to make them easier for you to recognise.
  • Page 24 In some function blocks, the time window for charging the tank (for example the buffer and hot water tank), or the operating times (for example for the heating circuit) are set. This time window must be created in the settings of the respective function block. www.eta.co.at...
  • Page 25 ETAtouch controller Getting to know the control system 3. An overview opens. Setting the charging times 1. In the overview, select the charge time. In each field, use the arrow keys ( ) to set the time and temperature. Fig. 5-26: Setting time slot and temperature In this example, the hot water is charged between 08:00 a.m.
  • Page 26 Sunday. deactivate the key lock (unlock code) and save it. If you confirm this message, the key lock is activated. If you forget the unlock code, please contact ETA customer service. They can deactivate the key lock again. Fig. 5-30: Select days of the week Pressing the [Mark all days] button marks all days.

  • Page 27: Meineta Remote Control

    If none are available, an internet connection can be established using a dLAN adapter via the in-house power grid. This dLAN adapter is also available from ETA. Fig. 5-33: dLAN network Worldwide access via www.meinETA.at Remote control via the free internet platform www.meinETA.at.
  • Page 28 Fig. 5-35: On-screen keyboard For control systems without a boiler, enter "BEP- 00.0000-000" as production number. Then press the [Register now] button. The activation is now performed (if an internet connection is available). If this is successful, the symbol for remote www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 29: Favourites

    ETAtouch controller Getting to know the control system 5.1.8 Favourites Parameters that have already been added are displayed with the button. You can change the display sequence with the arrow keys. With the The "Favourites" function button you can delete a parameter from this group, and With the "Favourites"...
  • Page 30 Fig. 5-44: Positioning parameters Save the adjustment and close the favourites menu. To display the custom view, tap the icon in the overview and then tap the new icon Fig. 5-42: Overview of favourite groups Fig. 5-45: Custom view www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 31: Usb Camera

    ETAtouch controller Getting to know the control system 5.1.9 USB camera Displaying the values of the favourites parameters Tap on the icon in the overview and then on icon to see the individual parameters and Connecting the USB camera to the control system their values.

  • Page 32: Boiler] Function Block - Epe-K

    If the boiler is turned on ( ), it will be in standby Fig. 5-49: Settings window for emission measurement mode ([Ready] mode). If there is a request from a connected consumer (for example, buffer, heating circuit or hot water tank), the heating mode starts www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 33: Text Menu - Adjustable Parameters

    Different fuel qualities require different de-ashing intervals. This is why the de-ashing interval needs to be adjusted. Only change the de-ashing interval following consultation with a specialist or ETA customer service. Explanation of [Empty ash box after] This parameter adjusts the quantity of pellets used, after which a reminder to empty the ash box is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 34: Bufferflex] Function Block

    For this reason, it is advisable to set generous charging times. A solar heating system connected to the buffer can charge it at any time, regardless of the set buffer charging times. www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 35: Setting The Buffer Charging Times

    ETAtouch controller [BufferFlex] function block When the buffer is the only heat producer in the 5.3.1 Setting the buffer charging times heating system, the buffer charging times also indirectly determine the operating hours of the boiler. Open the overview of the charging times set Because it can only switch to heating mode within the The charging times of the buffer can be adjusted in the buffer charging periods.

  • Page 36: Setting Warnings

    Fig. 5-55: Stratified charging of the buffer In the "BufferFlex" text menu, different settings for the [Solar storage strategy] parameter are possible (see chapter 5.3.5 "Text menu - Adjustable parameters", parameter [Solar storage strategy]) for stratified charging of the buffer by the solar heating system. www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 37: Buffer As A Combination Tank

    ETAtouch controller [BufferFlex] function block 5.3.4 Buffer as a combination tank 5.3.4.1 Setting the hot water charging times Opening charging times and temperature for hot "BufferFlex" with integrated hot water tank or coils water with a combination tank The current hot water temperature is shown at the top The charging times for the hot water and the set of the screen by the water tap icon.

  • Page 38: Text Menu - Adjustable Parameters

    End solar priority all components of the heating system are controlled by Min. Outside temp. Solar priority the ETA control system. A higher value is required if peaks in output have to be covered or very fast heat Consumers availability is needed.
  • Page 39 ETAtouch controller [BufferFlex] function block The value should be at least 5 - 10 °C above the Explanation of [Buffer top min. solar] average return temperature of the consumers, Optional: only for solar heating systems with stratified but no more than 70 °C. A high shutdown temperature charging reduces the number of boiler starts and improves With stratified charging by the solar heating system,...
  • Page 40 10 minutes. This means that it can only be requested at the allocated temperature sensor must be again by the control system after 13 minutes. exceeded. Explanation of [Enable circulation] Explanation of [Switch-on difference] Optional: only for circulation pump Optional: only with combination tank www.eta.co.at...
  • Page 41 ETAtouch controller [BufferFlex] function block This parameter defines the minimum temperature of the hot water tank for starting the circulation pump. The circulation pump only starts once the hot water tank has exceeded this temperature.

  • Page 42: Hot Water Tank] Function Block

    Mode of operation In the settings menu ( button), the time window for charging the hot water and the desired hot water temperature can be set. See chapter 5.4.1 "Setting the hot water charging times". www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 43: Setting The Hot Water Charging Times

    ETAtouch controller [Hot water tank] function block 5.4.1 Setting the hot water charging times 5.4.2 Text menu - Adjustable parameters Open the overview screen of the set charging Commonly used parameters can be found in the times and temperatures settings The charging times for the hot water and the set Commonly used parameters can be found in the temperatures can be adjusted in the settings (...
  • Page 44 (e.g. by sink, shower ...), because otherwise an incorrect time is measured. Explanation [Circulation pause] Optional: only for circulation pump This parameter sets the pause after a circulation pump operation. The control system can only restart the circulation pump after this pause/break has expired. www.eta.co.at...
  • Page 45 ETAtouch controller [Hot water tank] function block...

  • Page 46: Fresh Water Module] Function Block

    To do this, the "self-learning" function must be switched off (= parameter [Self-learning] to [No]). The operating times of the circulation pump are now set manually, for example from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm . Within these time windows, the circulation pump alternately starts and pauses, www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 47: Setting The Hot Water Charging Times

    ETAtouch controller [Fresh water module] function block based on the set runtimes and pauses, regardless 5.5.1 Setting the hot water charging times of whether hot water is currently being drawn or not. Open the overview screen of the set charging Example: times and temperatures Time window = 10:00 am to 2:00 pm...

  • Page 48: Text Menu - Adjustable Parameters

    This function is also called the "Auto parameter [Circulation runtime]. Loop" function. This function is set to [Yes] by default. If [No] is set, the operating times for the circulation pump can be set manually. Explanation [Circulation runtime] Optional: only for circulation pump www.eta.co.at...
  • Page 49 ETAtouch controller [Fresh water module] function block...

  • Page 50: Heating Circuit] Function Block

    This means that the room sensor only regulates to the set reduced room temperature [Set-back temperature outside the time window]. Without a room sensor, the heating circuit is controlled with the heating curve for the reduced operation mode. www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 51: Operating Elements

    ETAtouch controller [Heating circuit] function block Switching between heating and reduced operation Adjusting the required room temperature takes place automatically when the button is used This field is only displayed if a room sensor in the user interface to select the [Timer] operating is installed for the heating circuit.

  • Page 52: Setting The Heating Time Slots

    Setting absent time (holiday function) In each heating circuit, a time frame can be defined for reduced temperature mode. The heating circuit is then operated with the lowest reduced-temperature set. This function is also called the holiday function. www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 53: The Heating Curve

    (blue line) Heating limit for reduced-temperature mode Parameters for setting the heating curve and the If an ETA room sensor is installed for the heating heating limits circuit, the flow temperature calculated on the Change settings for the heating curve in heating basis of the heating curve is corrected.
  • Page 54 When should the heating curve be adjusted? temperature on the ETA room sensor If the rooms are not warming up, you should check the • If a room is too cold, check the room sensor, or in...
  • Page 55 Explore this in efficient. consultation with your heating contractor or ETA customer service. At outdoor temperatures above freezing, the rooms are always too hot or too cold: 1.
  • Page 56 A hysteresis of 2 °C is factored in for restarting. screed. Changes in parameters [Set-back difference] Accordingly, the heating circuit will switch on only are therefore often not noticeable. once the outside temperature falls below 16 °C (=18 °C - 2 °C). www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 57: Text Menu - Adjustable Parameters

    ETAtouch controller [Heating circuit] function block 5.6.4 Text menu - Adjustable parameters Setting the heating limit for reduced-temperature mode 1. Move the selector switch to the reduced- Adjustable parameters temperature mode position ( ) and Heating circuit adjust the [Heating threshold] parameter with the Room arrow keys.

  • Page 58: Solar] Function Block

    The solar heating system control principle water tank 60 °C), or if the collector is only warmer by The ETA control principle for solar heating systems is the offset [Switch-off difference] (factory setting 5 °C) defined so that an adjustable temperature difference than the tank, the collector pump is switched off.

  • Page 59: Solar Heating System With 2 Tanks

    ETAtouch controller [Solar] function block 5.7.2 Solar heating system with 2 tanks 5.7.3 Solar heating system for buffer with 2 internal coils Switching between several tanks Switching between two internal coils If the solar heating system charges several tanks (for example, buffer and hot water tanks) it will switch When switching between two internal coils, charging is between tanks on the basis of the currently set...
  • Page 60 (for charging the buffer). As long as the requested temperature of the consumers and the [Buffer top min. solar] in the buffer at the top are not fulfilled, charging only takes place upwards, unless the boiler is charging into the buffer. www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 61: Solar Heating System With External Heat Exchanger

    ETAtouch controller [Solar] function block 5.7.4 Solar heating system with external solar heating systems with external heat exchangers, experience has shown that most of the heat exchanger energy from the solar heating system goes to the tank in this control principle. Solar heating system with external heat exchanger The control principle is the same as in a solar heating system with just one tank, see chapter...

  • Page 62: Solar Heating System With External Heat Exchanger And Stratified Charging Valve

    The secondary feed temperature rises when the there are fewer losses via the solar panel. collector temperature increases or the speed of the secondary pump decreases. www.eta.co.at...
  • Page 63 ETAtouch controller [Solar] function block...

  • Page 64: Aux.boiler] Function Block

    In heating systems with a buffer, the burner is only put into operation if the buffer requests a capacity that is higher than that of the ETA heating boiler. For heating systems without a buffer, the burner is only put into operation when the ETA heating boiler does not reach the required output.

  • Page 65: Setting The Charging Times

    ETAtouch controller [Aux.boiler] function block The burner charge pump is started by the ETA 5.8.1 Setting the charging times control system if the burner temperature is higher than the enabling temperature of the charging Open the overview screen of the standby time pump [Enable AuxBoilChargePump].
  • Page 66 This parameter is used to set the duration of a delay in the operation of the auxiliary boiler after the ETA control system has demanded it. If there is still a demand by the ETA control system after this period ends, then the auxiliary boiler will begin operation.
  • Page 67 ETAtouch controller [Aux.boiler] function block...

  • Page 68: External Heat Demand] Function Block

    ETA heating system. [GM-C2] circuit board, the output or temperature required by the heat consumer can be communicated to the ETA control system via an analogue signal (0-10 V or 4-20 mA). Operating condition and information.

  • Page 69: Setting The Charging Times

    ETAtouch controller [External heat demand] function block 5.9.1 Setting the charging times Explanation of [Enable temperature] This parameter is used to set the minimum temperature of the heating system for starting the Open the overview screen of the set charging charging pump of the external heat consumer.

  • Page 70: Heating Pipeline] Function Block

    If the outside temperature drops below the set frost protection limit (factory set at -20 °C), the remote pump remains in operation until the outdoor temperature is at least 2 °C higher than the set temperature [Frost protection]. www.eta.co.at...
  • Page 71 ETAtouch controller [Heating pipeline] function block...

  • Page 72: Pellet Store] Function Block

    This button is used to indicate the maximum stock of the store that can be accommodated under normal filling conditions. [Display deliveries] button With this button the stock level is displayed graphically. Tapping on the bar displays the details of the deliveries. www.eta.co.at...
  • Page 73 ETAtouch controller [Pellet store] function block...

  • Page 74: Pellet Store With Switch Unit] Function Block

    This button corrects the stock level to a value independent of the previously logged delivery. ► Warning limit for pellet stock [Maximum supply] button This button is used to indicate the maximum stock of the store that can be accommodated under normal filling conditions. www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 75: Text Menu - Adjustable Parameters

    ETAtouch controller [Pellet store with switch unit] function block 5.12.1 Text menu - Adjustable parameters Adjustable parameters Conveying system Switching at Detailed descriptions of the parameters are provided below. Explanation of [Switching at] This parameter sets the maximum number of suction operations of an enabled suction head.

  • Page 76: Function Block [Precipitator]

    Function block [precipitator] ETAtouch controller 5.13 Function block [precipitator] Overview of the precipitator Operating condition and information. A description of the operating conditions can be found in the integrated Help menu by pressing the button. Actual voltage value Actual current value www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 77: Rectifying Problems

    Rectifying problems Ash screw Rectifying problems Ash screw WARNING! Switch boiler power supply The ash screw blocks up prior to troubleshooting If the ash screw is stuck, a corresponding warning will  Switch off the electricity supply to the boiler via the be displayed on the screen.

  • Page 78: Tilting Grate

    To check, start the de-ashing with the [De-ashing] button. If no error message appears switch the boiler back on with the on / off switch . If an error message appears check the tilting grate. Fig. 6-6: Removing the combustion chamber cover www.eta.co.at...
  • Page 79 Rectifying problems Tilting grate 3. Perform a visual check of the tilting grate. 5. The area under the tilting grate is now accessible for removal of the foreign body. Fig. 6-7: Tilting grate Fig. 6-9: Tilting grate turned Remove foreign bodies, if possible. If no foreign 6.

  • Page 80: Heat Exchanger Cleaning

    Fig. 6-23: "Maintenance cover". If you cannot find the cause of the fault please contact ETA customer service. Fig. 6-12: Drive 3. Turn the crank with the help of the driver's Check the adjustment of the heat exchanger handwheel until you reach bottom dead centre.
  • Page 81 Rectifying problems Heat exchanger cleaning In the bottom dead centre, push the lever On no account tighten the nuts further, as the down manually and check if the play of 1 mm nuts are intended to allow the lever to "slip" in to the bolt is present.
  • Page 82 3. Then replace the covers. Checking the cleaning lever The following illustration applies to a boiler with fuel discharge on the left side. The steps are equally representative of a boiler with the fuel discharge on the right side. Fig. 6-20: Covers www.eta.co.at...
  • Page 83 Rectifying problems Heat exchanger cleaning Checking the current setting 1. Remove the lower side panel from the side of the boiler on which the stoker is mounted. Dismantle the maintenance cover of the heat exchanger cleaner. Fig. 6-23: Maintenance cover 2.

  • Page 84: Information On Fuel

    The inclusion of small amounts of natural bonding agents, such as maize starch or molasses, improves the transportability of the pellets and keeps their dust content to a minimum. www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 85: Emission Measurement

    Emission measurement Information about measurement Emission measurement Information about measurement operating temperature. These times are indicated in the following table. Measuring during this heat-up time is thus prohibited. 8.1.1 Introduction Boiler Heat-up time (hours) eHACK 20-80 If possible, perform emissions measurements in 1:30 h winter only ePE-K 60-80...

  • Page 86: Adjustable Parameters

    Long horizontal flue pipes to the chimney must have a If the boiler is equipped with a precipitator from ETA narrow cross-section and above-average insulation (> (either integrated in the boiler or mounted externally), 50 mm). Provide enough cleaning openings in the flue emissions must be measured after the precipitator.

  • Page 87: Perform Emissions Measurement

    Emission measurement Perform emissions measurement Perform emissions measurement Selecting emissions measurement for full load or partial load In most cases, emissions measurements must be Clean the boiler 3 to 5 days before measuring performed at full load. National regulations may emissions.
  • Page 88 The boiler will then start in time to reach the permissible operating temperature for measurement purposes. Fig. 8-4: Set date 4. If the boiler is ready for emissions measurement, a corresponding message will appear on the screen. In addition, a countdown for the emissions www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 89: Low-Emission Operation

    Clean Air Act requirements. demonstrated that the aerosol formers present in the The ETA ePE-K 180, 200, 220 and 240 have been fuel (e.g., potassium, calcium, sulphur, chlorine, recommended as suitable for use in smoke control sodium, zinc, silicon, phosphorous...) are released in...

  • Page 90: 10 Heating Water

    This and is dispersed evenly throughout the system without method does not remove salt from the water. It localised corrosion. replaces the calcium in the lime with sodium from the salt, and has considerable advantages. It is cheap and www.eta.co.at...

  • Page 91: Refilling

    Heating water Refilling Complete desalination not required If there is no aluminium (heat exchanger in the gas boiler or aluminium radiator) in the system, then costly complete desalination with ion exchange cartridges or osmosis is not required. Lime stabilisation can be dangerous The addition of lime stabilising agents prevents limescale.

  • Page 92: 11 Energy Labelling

    "package-system" (boiler with temperature controller). The emission values refer to a residual oxygen content of 10% O Manufacturer: ETA Heiztechnik GmbH, Gewerbepark 1, A-4716 Hofkirchen an der Trattnach Pellet boiler ePE-K 180-240 kW ePEK...
  • Page 93 Energy Labelling Pellet boiler ePE-K 180-240 kW ePEK ePEK ePEK ePEK ePEK ePEK ePEK ePEK Unit 180EP 200EP 220EP 240EP Electrical power consumption in ready 0.017 0.017 0.017 0.017 0.017 0.017 0.017 0.017 mode Seasonal space heating energy efficiency ηs Seasonal space heating emissions - partic- <40 <40...
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