If any changes occur on the device without permission of producer, this statement loses its validdity. Product: Warm water boiler VIGAS with AK 4000 control Type: VIGAS 12 DPA, VIGAS 18 DPA, VIGAS 26 Producer: Pavel Vigaš - VIMAR M. Čulena 25, 974 11 Banská Bystrica, SLOVAKIA Competent statutory codes (CSC)
VIGAS 26 is designed to burn pellets with diameter of 6 mm and lenght up to 40mm, as well as dry wood materials from sawdust to wood logs of 52 (VIGAS 12 37 cm) cm long, with max. diameter 20 cm. Sawdust, woodchips and cuttings are recommended to burn together with wood logs.
Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA 2. TECHNICAL DAT Chart 1 Warm water boiler VIGAS 12 VIGAS 18 Combined boiler Wood and Pellets Energy efficiency class Boiler ecodesign requirements CR (EU) 2015/1189 16 / 12...
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Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA 2.1 DIMENSION CHART AND THE POSITION OF SAFETY PLATE TO ENSURE PROTECTION OF INFLAMMABLE FLOORING Input insert for valve TS131 ¾“ Opening for immersion pocket ½“ Outlet for cooling water ¾“...
Always follow safety operation manual. Pic.4 3.2 Connection to power supply Control AK 4000 presents integral part of VIGAS boilers. The control will be connected when power cord is plugged into a 220/230V power supply.The display is active when power cord is plugged-in (Pic.4).
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Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA 3.6 LIST OF SYMBOLS Accumulator Boiler External boiler tank Boiler DUOMIX Heating circuit switched on Boiler Valve with Room switched off servodrive thermostat 3-way thermo Start fire Pump valve Burning...
PELLET Boiler VIGAS 18 DPA offeres possibility, that during fuel change from pellets to wood or wood to pellets, it is not necessary to perform any technical modifications on the boiler body. It is only required to choose type of fuel on the display of AK 4000 control.
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Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA 4.1.3 Boiler switched on – burning mode Mode of combustion, the boiler will get after successful ignition of the pellets. Status is displayed by changing the "ON" → "52 C". The burning mode, the boiler is controlled by a "PID controller based on the...
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Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA 4.2.1 Boiler power adjustment Correction of output can be used to increase or decrease the time of dosing pellets in the same period. The value can be set in the range of -15 to +5.
Fuel „WOOD“ 5.1 Boiler control VIGAS without discharge fan Discharge fan is an additional device for VIGAS boiler. It prevents smoke leakage into the area of boiler room, while filling up the boiler with fuel. See chap.13.3. 5.1.1 Boiler switch on When boiler is in the „OFF“...
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Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA 5.1.2 Boiler switched on – heating-up mode In the heating phase, the boiler gas exhaust temperature is lower then the minimum set-up exhaust gas temperature. Minimum and maximum temperatures can be modified in boiler set-up parameters. Minimum standard exhaust gas set-up temperature is up 90°C and maximum set-...
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Fuel - WOOD with discharge fan Discharge fan is optional accessory for VIGAS boiler. Discharge fan assembly provides increased comfort during heating-up and refilling mode. It helps to reduce smoke from boiler room area. When lighting up the boiler it will help to create fire base quickly. See chap. 13.3.
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Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA 5.2.4 Fuel refill, boiler shutdown (manual), Use graphic driver. To recall display driver press middle ENTER button. The graphic driver offers options: switch off the boiler, refill the boiler or cancel driver.
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Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA 5.3.1 Maximum chimney temperature setting By choosing maximum exhaust gas temperature, fan speed will be reduced. Temperature setting is available between 130 °C to 320 °C. Temperature setting depends on wood quality and chimney draft.
Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA 5.3.7 Minimum temperature in the accumulation tank set-up Setting the minimum temperature in the ACCU tank. The display is active only if the selected hydraulic diagram of the ACCU tank (see 10.4).
Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA 7. TIME SETTING Please set-up time and date when boiler firstly plugged in. Time is indicated in the upper left corner of the display. To recall parameter setting press „ENTER“ button at any time, then press ▲ button twice.
„ENTER“ figure starts flashing. WARNING Display unit AK 4000 is used to operate all type of VIGAS boilers. It is important, that software setting is identical with boiler type. When boiler is „OFF“ display unit shows type of the boiler compliant with boiler nominal power (pic.7/4).
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Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA 10.1.5 Maximum boiler temperature setting Maximum boiler temperature setting can be selected between 75 °C and 90 °C. Upper figure is used for MaxT boiler with accumulator tank. 10.1.6 Minimal temperature setting for boilers with accumulation tank Setting the minimum temperature in the ACCU tank.
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Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA 10.2 MODULE SETTINGS AK 4000M When necessary, it is possible to connect AK4000 control to the module AK4000M (pic.8). This module allows to upgrade and backup data maintenance of the boiler control unit. The module is equipped with data to make it possible to connect to BH BUS power board and USB to the PC.
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Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA Using buttons ▲ choose required schema press „ENTER“. 10.4.1 BASIC CONNECTION SCHEMAS Schema 0 for (basic schema/BS-1) to protect from low-temperature corosion, a three-way thermostatic valve ESBE is used (60°C). Water regulation for central heating is secured by 4-way mixing valve with manual control.
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Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA Schema 5 used with one heating circuit for floor or radiator. Central heating temperature can be controlled according to external temperature, room thermostat or by combination of both. The boiler pump and central heating pump are controlled separately.
Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA I/O AK4000S – power boar connection Boiler thermometer T1 Exhaust gas thermometer T2 Room thermostat T3 Or accu. Thermometer T3 In case of connecting „EXPANDER“, the options will automatically extend (AK4000E1) I/O AK4000E1 –...
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Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA 11.3 POWER CONTROL FUEL „PELLETS“ After pellets ignite boiler starts burning mode. This mode directly controls boiler power according water temperature on output or directly by room thermostat (if connected). Pellets are transfered through tourniquet and feeder directly to burner.
Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 12. BOILER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS The contractor provides regular service and boiler maintenance. During operation it is necessary to check water pressure, door seal, chimney flap tightness, exchanger cover seal, flue cleanliness and fan performance.
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Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA 12.4 SECONDARY AIR FLAPS SETTING Flap position affects quality of combustion. The TURNS FUEL correct proportion between primary and secondary Not recommended air is set by screws „1“. Ideal set up of secondary...
Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA 12.9 CLEANING OF AIR DUCT SYSTEM The clearness of air pipes is the basic requirement for the proper combustion of the boiler. It is necessary to clean pipe system at least once per year. The combustion takes place on the basis of primary and secondary air duct.
30% of rated output. In view of the life of the boiler it is preferred that the boiler operates at least at 50% of rated output. If the boiler VIGAS is used with ACCU tank, 100% of rated output is used to achieve the desired boiler temperature. If there is current requirement for heating, 100% output of the boiler is divided into charging ACCU tank and heating.
Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA 15. PROBLEMS, CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS Problem Cause/ Solution During heating season boiler power Used fuel was too humid. decreased from previous period. Clean pipes airway system. See chap.12.9. Clean fan blades. See chap.12.7.
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Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA Error notification Error identification Cause/ Solution Interrupted fuse 3,15A Interrupted fuse 3,15A, which connects boiler pump. Check pump connection Red control LED is flashing Warning of chimney thermometer Warning is displayed when after ignition ...
- minimum heating power [kW] is 500 L, VIGAS 26DPA is 1 000 L Minimum recommended volume of buffer tank for VIGAS 12DPA, 18DPA Boiler must be connected to the chimney correctly and shortest way. Chimney should not be occupied by any other devices.
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Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA 16.3 Recommended basic schematics with AK 4000 control. 1. Boiler VIGAS 2. Safety elements 3. Room thermostat 4. Pump 5. Domestic water tank 6. 4-way valve 7. Heating circuit 8. Expansion tank 9.
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Technician number name signature Notes The list of most frequently used spare parts for VIGAS 18DPA (use „Code“ when ordering) Code Code 0102 Ceramic nozzle (3-hole) LAC pic.3/9 0101 Ceramic nozzle for VIGAS 12DPA 0104 Fire clay brick P4 (for iron ash) pic.3/12 0404 Heat exchanger seal for VIGAS 12DPA 3008 Servo Belimo 24V pic.3/39...
Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA LETTER OF WARRANTY Certificate of Quality and Completeness VIGAS Product Serial number : Producer confirms, that boiler complies with standards, EN 303-5:2021, EN 61010-1+A2:2000, EN 50081-1:1995, EN 50082-1:2002, EN 61000-3-3:2000, EN 61000-3-2:2000+A1+A2:2001.
Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA Instruction and warranty condition for customer: Claims regarding delivery completeness must be in accordance with Commercial law and Civil law of the supplier Damage and defects during transportation must be claimed by buyer to the carrier at the time of delivery.
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Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA Information sheet with data on the energy consumption of products VIGAS 12 VIGAS 18 VIGAS 26 Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1189,implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for solid fuel boilers, commission Regulation (EU)2015/1189 supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to energy labelling of solid fuel boilers.
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Gasifying boilers VIGAS VIGAS 12 DPA, 18 DPA, 26 DPA Serial number Gasifying boilers Producer: Pavel Vigaš - VIMAR M. Čulena 25 974 11 Banská Bystrica SLOVAKIA Production plant: Pavel Vigaš - VIMAR Príboj 796 976 13 Slovenská Ľupča SLOVAKIA tel.: 00421 48 4187 022...
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