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Installation, Use and Maintenance Manual for model R1KG R1KG 180 - R1KG 240 Floor standing premix condensing boiler Heating only 0476 R1KG 180_240 - RAD - ING - Manuale - 2306.1_SKM1.4_firm.L224G...
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SUMMARY 2.2.13. ACCESSING THE ELECTRONIC P.C.B. 2.2.16. SYSTEM EMPTYING 2.2.14. FAULT / ERROR CODES 2.2.15. FUNCTIONS CODES 2.2.16. GAS CONVERSION 3. USER SECTION 3.1. USE 3.1.1. GENERAL USE WARNINGS 3.1.2. CONTROL PANEL 3.1.3. DISPLAY ICONS 3.1.4. INFO MENU DISPLAY 3.1.5. START-UP 3.1.6.
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION WARNING DANGER It identifies an information related to a Before starting any operation it is mandatory to general danger that if not complied with, may cause read this instruction manual, in relation to the serious personal damage or even death. activities to be carried out as described in each relevant section.
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PRODUCT CONFORMITY Flexiheat declares that its gas boilers comply with the European Directives and with the requirements provided in the European standards below: › Eco-design Directive 2009/125 CE,...
1. INSTALLER SECTION 1. INSTALLER SECTION The installation operations described in this section, must be performed only by qualified personnel, having the appropriate technical training in the field for the installation and maintenance of components of civil and industrial domestic hot water production and heating plants.
1. INSTALLATION 1.1. INSTALLATION 1.1.1. GENERAL INSTALLATION › The device is suitable for use with the type of WARNINGS gas available by checking the boiler data plate (placed on the inner side of the front casing). ATTENTION This boiler may be used only for the ›...
1. INSTALLATION WARNING If the temperature in the appliance installation location goes below -10 centigrades, please fill the plant with anti-freeze liquid and insert and a frost prtotection kit (see chapter ‘ANTI-FREEZE PROTECTION’). WARNING The manufacturer will not be held responsible for damages caused by incorrect installation not in conformity with the above mentioned instructions and not duly protected from...
1. INSTALLATION 1.1.4. UNPACKING WARNING Please unpack the boiler just before installing it. The Company is not responsible for the damages caused to the device due to incorrect storage. WARNING The packing elements (cardboard box, wooden crate, nails, fasteners, plastic bags, expanded polystyrene, etc.) must be kept out of the reach of children as they may be dangerous.
1. INSTALLATION 1.1.6. MECHANICAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM HEATING ONLY INSTALLATION The boiler can manage a heating system at a fixed point delivery temperature or in climatic compensation with an external probe, managing the modulation according to the actually requested thermal load. DESCRIPTION OUTDOOR SENSOR CONTROL PANEL NO.1...
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1. INSTALLATION HEATING + DHW AND SOLAR MANAGEMENT DESCRIPTION SEQUENCE CONTROL AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT CONTROL BOX (MASTER) SOLAR PCB (SLAVE) ROOM THERMOSTAT ROOM TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ALTERNATIVE TO ROOM THERMOSTAT) CONTROL PANEL NO.1 MANIFOLD SENSOR MIXED CIRCUIT SENSOR STORAGE TANK SENSOR OUTDOOR SENSOR MIXED CIRCUIT CIRCULATING PUMP...
1. INSTALLATION 1.1.7. PUMP HEAD / FLOW DIAGRAM GPA 25/11H FLOW RATE (m Load losses of only one active unit By pressing the selection button (see ‘A’ fig. 1), the type of operation corresponding to the reference curve shown in the diagram can be activated, depending on the displayed LED combination.
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1. INSTALLATION Failure code Failure description Overvoltage protection When the input voltage is above 278 ± 10V for 2s, the overvoltage protection is activated, the indicator flashes once and the pump stops working. When the voltage is back to 270 ± 5V, the pump goes back to normal operation.
1. INSTALLATION 1.1.8. BOILER INSTALLATION MINIMAL TECHNICAL SPACES In order to allow the access inside the boiler for maintenance operations, you have to respect the minimum technical spaces indicated in figure 1. WARNING Make sure, using a spirit level, that the boiler is properly inclined being levelled (see fig.2) so as to allow the condensate to drain.
1. INSTALLATION 1.1.9. HYDRAULIC CONNECTION D.H.W. CIRCUIT DANGER In order to prevent limestone build-up and damages Make sure that the water and heating pipes to the D.H.W. heat exchanger, the hardness of the are not used as grounding system for the electrical domestic supply water should not exceed 15 °f.
1. INSTALLATION 1.1.10. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE Water treatment WATER OF THE SYSTEM In order to preserve the integrity of the water- For a correct operation of the system, it is fume exchanger and to guarantee optimal thermal necessary to make sure that: exchanges, it is necessary that the water of the primary circuit, circulating inside the exchanger 1.
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1. INSTALLATION Hardness The filling and make-up water hardness brings a certain amount of limestone into the system. It attacks the warm parts of the exchanger, thus creating load losses and thermal insulation losses on the active parts. This phenomena can cause damages.
1. INSTALLATION 1.1.11. SYSTEM WATER VENT VALVES AND THOSE AT THE TOP OF SPECIFICATIONS THE CONDENSING EXCHANGER (1-FIG.1). WARNING If the water pressure in the system drops after For system filling use only clean tap the above-mentioned operations, open the water.
1. INSTALLATION 1.1.12. CONDENSATE DRAIN FILLING THE CONDENSATE DRAIN SIPHON Before starting the boiler, it is necessary to fill the condensate drain siphon in order to prevent backflow of flue gases through the siphon itself. Fill the condensate drain siphon as follows: ›...
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1. INSTALLATION CONDENSATE NEUTRALISER cod.: 82153LA The condensate neutraliser box is included C O N D E N S A T E (factory fitted) within the boiler. It is complete with COLLECTION HOLE granulate and active carbons, for a power up to 350kW (see fig.2).
1. INSTALLATION 1.1.13. FROST PROTECTION CLEANPASS FLUIDO DILUTION The boiler is protected against freezing thanks to PERCENTAGE the P.C.B. configuration with functions that start the burner and heat the concerned parts when ANTI-FREEZE - FREEZING POINT their temperature goes below the minimum pre- PROPYLENE GLYCOL set values, protecting the boiler up to an external (%) VOLUME...
1. INSTALLATION 1.1.14. GAS CONNECTION 1.1.15. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DANGER DANGER In order to connect the boiler gas The boiler is electrically safe only if it is connector to the supply pipe, use a stop seal of an properly connected to an efficient earthing system, appropriate size and material.
After performing these operations, refit the front panel of the switchboard and close the boiler front doors. R1KG 240 Cascade controller power supply switchboard R1KG 180 (ONLY FOR MASTER BOILER) the power supply to the individual boilers is connected at the factory the dotted line shows the electrical...
1. INSTALLATION 1.1.17. OPTIONAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS To wire the optional items below: • (SE) OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CODE 73518LA inside the control panel no.1 (see ‘P1’ in fig. 1), the first control panel starting from the top: DANGER Cut off the voltage from the main switch. fig.
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IN CASE OF AN ADDITIONAL BOILER (CASCADE INSTALLATION), CONNECT THE MODBUS CABLE AS FOLLOWS: R1KG 240 R1KG 240 R1KG 240 R1KG 180 R1KG 180 R1KG 180 DANGER Cut off the voltage from the main switch. › Remove the front panels from the switchboard 1 and from the switchboard 2 of the additional boiler (see fig.2);...
2. INSTALLATION 1.1.18. FLUE SYSTEMS › When connecting the flue exhaust pipe to a flue/ chimney, please carefully follow the instructions WARNING of the technical standards in force. To ensure correct operation and perfect efficiency values of the appliance, it is essential ›...
1. INSTALLATION 1.1.19. INSTALLATION MODES · Be sealed and made of materials suitable to withstand over time normal mechanical The following flue exhaust configurations are stress, heat, the action of combustion available for this boiler type: B23 and B23P (see fig. products and their possible condensate;...
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1. INSTALLATION · be constructed in such a way that the opening vents, both inside and outside the wall, cannot be obstructed; · be protected e.g. with grills, wire mesh, etc. so as not to reduce the useful cross-section indicated above; ·...
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1. INSTALLATION VERTICAL FLUE PIPE Ø 160 WITH INTEGRATED NON-RETURN FLUE DAMPERS It allows the connection of a Ø 160 mm flue system. PLEASE SEE THE MAXIMUM DISCHARGE IN THE TABLE IN CHAPTER “TECHNICAL DATA”. WARNING To ensure proper sealing at all times of the non-return flue dampers inserted in the Ø160 vertical pipe, they must be replaced every 2 years by an authorised service centre.
1. SERVICE CENTRE SECTION 2. SUPPORT CENTER SECTION All operations described below relative to first start- up, maintenance and replacement should be performed only by qualified personnel...
2. FIRST START-UP 2.1. FIRST START-UP 2.1.1. PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS › make sure that there are no flammable liquids FOR FIRST START-UP or materials near the device; The first start-up operations consist in checking › open the boiler gas tap and make sure that there the correct installation, adjustment and operation are no gas leaks upstream from the device (the of the device.
2. FIRST START-UP 2.1.2. BOILER COMMISSIONING WARNING Make sure that the system is correctly filled. Proceed with boiler commissioning as follows: › check that the gas tap is closed; › power the boiler; › make sure the circulator is not blocked; ›...
2. FIRST START-UP 2.1.3. CO2 VALUE CHECK AND › Then press the key ‘ ’ of the heating CALIBRATION make sure that the CO value did not change to minimum, if changed repeat the calibration WARNING described in the previous paragraph. The CO value should be checked for each...
2. FIRST START-UP 2.1.4. ACCESSING AND PROGRAMMING THE PARAMETERS To access the parameters menu and adjust their values, follow the procedure below: Hold at the same time the keys ‘ ’ and ‘ ’ until on the display appears the symbol ‘ ’with the message ‘P00’, and release the keys ‘...
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2. FIRST START-UP Press the key ‘ ’ to confirm the action and wait for the display to stop blinking, indication of the fact that the adjustment was implemented. To exit the parameters menu, hold at the same time the keys ‘ ’...
8 = R1K 25_28-R2K 28-R2KA 28 (IN ALL VERSIONS) 9 = R1K 34-R2K 34-R2KA 34 (IN ALL VERSIONS) 10 = R1K 50 11 = R1K 57 / R1K 60 / R1KG 180 / R1KG 240 BOILER TYPE SELECTION 0 - 5 0 = ISTANTANEOUS R2K...
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2. FIRST START-UP PARAMETER DESCRIPTION RANGE FUNCTION GAS TYPE SELECTION 0 - 1 0 = NATURAL GAS ATTENTION: READ THE INSTRUCTION IN CHAPTER ‘GAS CONVERSION’ BEFORE CHANGING THIS PARAMETER. 1 = LPG SETTING THE HEATING TEMPERATURE 0 - 1 0 = STANDARD (30-80 °C) IN CASE THE BOILER IS INSTALLED AS PART OF A LOW (SET BY DEFAULT) TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT, PLEASE INSTALL A SAFETY...
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2. FIRST START-UP PARAMETER DESCRIPTION RANGE FUNCTION POST-CIRCULATION HEATING TIMING 0 - 90 VALUE EXPRESSED IN MULTIPLES OF THROUGH THIS PARAMETER, IT IS POSSIBLE TO SET THE 5 SECONDS OPERATION TIME OF THE PUMP AFTER THE MAIN BURNER (PRE-SET AT 36 X 5 = 180 SECONDS) TURNS OFF DUE TO THE ENVIRONMENT THERMOSTAT.
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2. FIRST START-UP PARAMETER DESCRIPTION RANGE FUNCTION HEATING FAN MAXIMUM SPEED ADJUSTMENT SEE CHAPTER THE VALUE IS EXPRESSED IN HERTZ THROUGH THIS PARAMETER ‘ (1HZ = 30 RPM) FAN MAXIMUM SPEED IN HEATING PHASE, THAT C A P A C I T Y CORRESPONDS TO THE MAXIMUM BURNER POWER D I A G R A M DURING A REQUEST TO OPERATE IN HEATING MODE.
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2. FIRST START-UP PARAMETER DESCRIPTION RANGE FUNCTION CLIMATE COMPENSATION CURVE 0 - 30 (SET BY DEFAULT AT 25) THE (ONLY WITH EXTERNAL PROBE CONNECTED) NUMBERING OF THE VALUE YOU CAN CONNECT AN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE CORRESPONDS TO ‘KD’ CURVES ON PROBE (SEE CHAPTER ‘ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS’) THE CHART (SEE CHART BELOW).
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2. FIRST START-UP PARAMETER DESCRIPTION RANGE FUNCTION DISABLEMENT OF DOMESTIC HOT WATER LINE BY MEANS OF 0 - 1 0 = DISABLED SWITCH (ONLY FOR FAST BOILERS) (SET BY DEFAULT) (SEE EXCLUSION VIA CONTACT (TP) IN THE CHAPTER “OPTIONAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS”) 1 = ENABLED BY ENABLING THIS PARAMETER IN THE PRESENCE OF A CONNECTION (FOR EXAMPLE A BOILER CLOCK OR A...
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2. FIRST START-UP PARAMETER DESCRIPTION RANGE FUNCTION MODULATING PUMP MINIMUM SPEED 50 - 70 THE VALUE IS EXPRESSED IN (ONLY WITH MODULATING PUMP AND RETURN PROBE PERCENTAGE CONNECTED) THROUGH THIS PARAMETER YOU CAN SET THE MINIMUM SPEED VALUE OF THE MODULATING PUMP DURING A REQUEST TO OPERATE IN HEATING MODE.
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2. FIRST START-UP PARAMETER DESCRIPTION RANGE FUNCTION T HEATING POSTCIRCULATION 0 - 25 THE VALUE IS EXPRESSED IN °C (SET THROUGH THIS PARAMETER, IT IS POSSIBLE TO SET BY DEFAULT AT 10 °C) THE TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE FROM THE MAIN BURNER SHUTOFF, FOR THE INTERVENTION OF THE ROOM THERMOSTAT, TO THE DISABLING OF THE PUMP IN HEATING MODE.
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THIS PARAMETER IS AUTOMATICALLY SET TO THE VALUE SAFETY (SET BY DEFAULT ONLY FOR ‘1’ WHEN THE VALUE OF PARAMETER P00 IS SET TO ‘11’. R1K 60 / R1KG 180 / RIKG 240) 2 = TELEPHONE DIALER R1KG 180_240 - RAD - ING - Manuale - 2306.1_SKM1.4_firm.L224G...
2. FIRST START-UP 2.1.6. HEAT INPUT / FAN FREQUENCY DIAGRAM* FREQUENCY (Hz) *Data on a single unit STARTING STEP GAS TYPE MINIMUM FREQUENCY MAXIMUM FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT R1KG 180_240 - RAD - ING - Manuale - 2306.1_SKM1.4_firm.L224G...
2. MAINTENANCE 2.2. MAINTENANCE 2.2.7. GENERAL MAINTENANCE › check the operation of the gas light up and safety WARNINGS systems. If necessary, remove and clean the flame detection and light up electrodes from incrustations DANGER paying attention to respect the distances with respect Before each components...
2. MAINTENANCE 2.2.8. TECHNICAL DATA Model R1KG 180 R1KG 240 Gas category II2H3P II2H3P Flue system type type B23-B23p B23-B23p Energy efficiency 92/42 CEE no. stars Heat Input max (C.H.) Heat Input min (C.H.) Heat Input min LPG Heat Output max. - 60/80°C...
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2. MAINTENANCE Weighted NOx (0% O2) on GCV mg/kWh mg/kWh Central heating circuit Temperature setting - Central heating °C 30-80 / 25-45 30-80 / 25-45 Max. operating temperature - Central heating °C Max. operating pressure - Central heating Min. operating pressure - Central heating Dimensions Width Depth...
2. MAINTENANCE 2.2.10. HYDRAULIC BOARD R. HEATING RETURN G. GAS A. HEATING FLOW SC. CONDENSATE DRAIN AUTOMATIC AIR VENT VALVE HEATING RETURN MANIFOLD FLUE SAFETY THERMOFUSE SAFETY THERMOSTAT CIRCULATING PUMP GAS VALVE AIR INTAKE TUBE SYSTEM DRAINING TAP CONDENSATE DRAIN SIPHON 10.
2. MAINTENANCE 2.2.12. ACCESSING THE BOILER For most of control and maintenance operations, it is necessary to open the boiler front doors. Please proceed as follows (Fig. 1): › insert the key provided with the unit and open the lock (1) of door ‘a’; ›...
2. MAINTENANCE 2.2.13. ACCESSING THE ELECTRONIC P.C.B. To work on the electrical connections of the control panel, proceed as follows: DANGER Cut off the voltage from the main switch. › Grab at the same time the support brackets of the control panel (fig. 1) loosening them and turn the panel downwards;...
2. MAINTENANCE 2.2.16. SYSTEM EMPTYING It is not recommended to empty the heating system as the changes of water generate the increase of limestone deposits inside the exchangers. In case it is necessary to protect against freezing the heating circuit by adding anti-freeze liquid to the system water, these products must be approved by the company.
2. MAINTENANCE 2.2.14. FAULT / ERROR CODES To display the last 5 fault codes, from the most recent one in chronological order, activate the ‘OFF’ mode by pressing the FUNCTION ‘ ’ key and hold down the INFO ‘ ’ key for 5 seconds. Use keys ‘ ’...
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2. MAINTENANCE CODE FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION RESET SAFETY THERMOSTAT THERMOSTAT CABLE CHECK THE WIRING: AUTOMATIC. (95°C) DISCONNECTED; BROKEN THERMOSTAT. REPLACE IT. FUMES SAFETY THERMOFUSE BROKEN; REPLACE IT; MANUAL RESET THERMOFUSE (102°C) (PRESS THE RESET THERMOFUSE CABLE CHECK THE WIRING. ‘...
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2. MAINTENANCE CODE FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION RESET RETURN PROBE BROKEN OR INCORRECTLY REPLACE IT; AUTOMATIC. CALIBRATED PROBE (RESISTANCE VALUE 10 KOHM AT 25 °C NTC); DISCONNECTED OR WET CHECK THE WIRING. PROBE CONNECTOR. ELECTRIC FAN ELECTRIC FAN BOARD REPLACE IT; AUTOMATIC.
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2. MAINTENANCE CODE FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION RESET ELECTRIC LEAKAGE DEFECTIVE GAS VALVE TRY TO DISCONNECT THE GAS VALVE AUTOMATIC. ON THE HIGH CIRCUIT CABLE AND START THE BOILER AGAIN. VOLTAGE IF THE E01 ERROR OCCURS UPON RE- STARTING INSTEAD OF THE PREVIOUS E21, REPLACE THE GAS VALVE.
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2. MAINTENANCE CODE FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION RESET INCOMPATIBLE REMOTE FUNCTION ACTIVE REPLACE IT WITH A COMPATIBLE ONE. AUTOMATIC. CONTROL WHEN THE CONNECTED REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE P.C.B. COMMUNICATION ERROR NO ELECTRICAL CHECK THE WIRING; AUTOMATIC. BETWEEN THE BOILER CONNECTION;...
2. MAINTENANCE 2.2.15. FUNCTIONS CODES CODE FUNCTION DESCRIPTION CHIMNEY SWEEP ACTIVE YOU CAN ACTIVATE IT BY HOLDING FOR 7 SECONDS THE RESET ‘ ’ KEY AND YOU CAN DEACTIVATE IT BY TURNING OFF THE BOILER. THIS FUNCTION BRINGS THE BOILER TO ITS MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM HEATING POWER FOR 15 MINUTES DEACTIVATING THE MODULATION FUNCTION.
2. MAINTENANCE 2.2.16. GAS CONVERSION ATTENTION Make sure that the gas adduction tube is suitable for the new type of fuel with which the boiler is supplied. › loosen the two screws ‘1’ (fig.1) from the fastening bush, and remove the air suction tube; ›...
1. USER SECTION 3. USER SECTION The operations described in this section are addressed to all those who will use the machine. The machine must be used and accessed only by qualified operators that fully read and understood the User section, paying particular attention to the warnings.
3. USE 3.1. USE 3.1.1. GENERAL USE WARNINGS › DO NOT use electrical switches, the telephone or any other device that might generate electrical WARNING discharges or sparks; Before starting the boiler the User must make sure that the First start-up certificate has the ›...
3. USE 3.1.2. CONTROL PANEL INFO KEY: PRESS ONCE TO VIEW THE TEMPERATURES AND OTHER INFORMATION (see chapter ‘INFO MENU DISPLAY) - HOLD FOR 5 SECONDS, IN OFF OPERATING MODE, TO VIEW THE LAST 5 FAULTS RESET KEY: FAULTS RESET - CHIMNEY SWEEP FUNCTION ACTIVATION (HOLD FOR 7 SECONDS)
3. USE 3.1.3. DISPLAY ICONS INDICATION OF PARAMETER NUMBER OR DISPLAYED INFO CODE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING FUNCTION ACTIVE SIGNALLING CONNECTED SOLAR BOARD / SOLAR COLLECTOR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (d5) fig. 1 SOLAR PUMP ACTIVE BOILER LOWER TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (d6) / BOILER UPPER TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (d7) EXTERNAL PROBE INSTALLED / EXTERNAL ≤...
3. USE 3.1.4. INFO MENU DISPLAY To view the boiler data from info menu you just have to press the INFO ‘ ’ key. The info code will be displayed on the left side of the screen and its relative value will be displayed on the centre of the screen. Use keys ‘...
3. USE 3.1.5. START-UP Before starting the boiler, make sure that it is electrically powered and that the gas taps of each thermal module are open. For the boiler start-up, please refer to the Radiant cascade controller manual. 3.1.6. INFORMATIONAL NOTE ON ANTI-FREEZE FUNCTION The boiler is protected against freezing thanks to the electronic board preparation with functions...
3. USE 3.1.7. FAULT / ERROR CODES The boiler might signal some faults by displaying a code. Below you have a list of the codes and of the operations to be performed in order to unlock the boiler. CODE ICON FAULT INTERVENTION FLAME BLOCK...
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3. USE CODE ICON FAULT INTERVENTION PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING CUT OFF THE POWER SUPPLY FROM THE MAIN SWITCH AND REQUEST THEN RESTORE IT, AS SOON AS THE ERROR CODE DISAPPEARS, THE BOILER WILL RESTART AUTOMATICALLY. IF THE BLOCK PERSISTS CONTACT THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTRE.
3. USE 3.1.8. FUNCTIONS CODES CODE FUNCTION INTERVENTION H E A T I N G WAIT UNTIL A N T I - F R E E Z E OPERATION IS COMPLETED FUNCTION ACTIVE SYSTEM WAIT UNTIL RELEASE CYCLE OPERATION IS COMPLETED IN PROGRESS R1KG 180_240 - RAD - ING - Manuale - 2306.1_SKM1.4_firm.L224G...
3. USE 3.1.9. MAINTENANCE To ensure proper boiler safety and efficiency, please contact RADIANT technical support network to check the device every year. An accurate maintenance should improve system management. 3.1.10. EXTERNAL CASING CLEANING Clean the cover of the device using a wet cloth and come neutral soap.
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