KOTLOSPAW SlimKo MAX Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Operation and assembly manual
The boilers comply with the following requirements:
 emission limit values acc. to PN-EN 305-5: 2012- class 5 5
Read this manual carefully before installation and use of the boiler.
ATTENTION!
 Incorrect protection of the boiler may result in severe damage to the same and expose
its user to danger
 The following protection should be used for SlimKo MAX boilers:
- in open heating system acc. to PN-91/B-02413
- w closed heating system acc. to PN-EN 12828
NOTE: In case of any doubts and other suggestions as to provisions of this manual, please
contact us through handlowy@kotlospaw.pl
Always install and use the boiler in adherence to the current provisions of law and
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"KOTŁOSPAW"
63-300 Pleszew
ul. Szenica 38
ORIGINAL
District heating water boilers
with a pellet burner
"SlimKo MAX" ......... kW
Factory No. ................
Note!
 ecological design
 energy efficiency – A
standards.
Edition 2
July 2020
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  • Page 1 - w closed heating system acc. to PN-EN 12828 NOTE: In case of any doubts and other suggestions as to provisions of this manual, please contact us through handlowy@kotlospaw.pl Always install and use the boiler in adherence to the current provisions of law and standards.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SPIS TREŚCI 1.INTRODUCTION ............................ 4 1.1. General information ........................4 1.2. General principles of use and warranty conditions ..............5 1.3. Specifications of delivery ......................6 1.4.Transport of the boiler ........................6 2. DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE ..................... 6 3. TECHNICAL AND OPERATING PARAMETERS ..................7 4.
  • Page 3 7.6.8. Guidelines relating to selection of diaphragm expansion vessels (closed systems) under PN-EN 12828:2003 – appendix D ....................25 7.6.9. A residual risk ........................30 7.6.10. Causes of a residual risk and methods of elimination of the same ........30 8.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    1.INTRODUCTION The purchased heating device is a latest generation district heating water boiler that complies with requirements of EU directives, regulation and standards at the highest European level and Polish provisions of law. The boilers comply with requirements of:  emission limit values acc. to PN-EN 305-5: 2012- class 5 ...
  • Page 5: General Principles Of Use And Warranty Conditions

    - nominal thermal power, - boiler class, - maximum admissible working pressure in bars, - max. working temperature in °C, - water volume in litres, - power supply [V, Hz, A] and power consumption in [W], - fuel class acc. to PN-EN 303-5. SlimKo MAX boiler is equipped with a modern pellet feeding and burning burner and combustion process controller.
  • Page 6: Specifications Of Delivery

    - a failure to clean or maintain a boiler, - mechanical damage, - incorrect ventilation of a boiler room. 1.3. Specifications of delivery The boiler is delivered as a compact device comprising the body, burner, fuel tank and equipment. The boiler body is connected to the equipment and protected by mineral wool thermal insulation covered with a protective steel sheet jacket constituting an aesthetic enclosed whole.
  • Page 7: Technical And Operating Parameters

    natural environment. Being fully automated boilers, they constitute an economical alternative both to gas, oil and coal boilers. 3. TECHNICAL AND OPERATING PARAMETERS SlimKo MAX boilers comply with the latest European and national standards, which impose high requirements relating to emission, effectiveness and efficiency of boilers. Requirements for an ecological design relate to loading of a boiler for nominal power of 100 % and minimum power of 30%.
  • Page 8: Description Of The Boiler Structure

    (see the burner operation manual), which has a significant influence on correct and failure- free operation of the device. Detailed requirements relating to pellet quality and characteristics are given in the instruction manual for a boiler burner used. Fuel with the following characteristics should be supplied to the burner: Fractions granulate 6±1mm...
  • Page 9 for periodical cleaning of the surface of the furnace heat exchanger through the furnace door as well as smoke-tube passes through the cleanout door as well as the flue through the flue inspection hole. All manholes are locked with the use of thermally insulated doors or covers. Mechanical parts and drives of the feeder are covered and safe.
  • Page 10: Types Of Protections For The Boiler

    The flue is located in the top part of the boiler at the back and constitutes an element that connects the boiler with the chimney. The flue outlet is directed backwards as standard. For safety reasons, the flue is not equipped with an exhaust throttle. The stub pipes The boiler is equipped with stub pipes ending with a thread or power supply, return and drain flanges as well as water meter chambers.
  • Page 11: Safety Systems Of The Burner

    should be checked, evaluated and appropriate steps should be taken in order to remove the cause. 6.2. Safety systems of the burner The burner is equipped with the following safety systems that protect a user against back burning. The main protections include: - a burner temperature sensor, which, after detecting the temperature of the heating agent exceeding 90 C, proceeds from the operation mode to damping mode, thus stopping...
  • Page 12: Ventilation Of The Boiler Room

    One should provide for an easy access to the boiler from all sides and, in particular, in the front so that walls or objects surrounding the boiler or building walls could not impede fuel feeding, cleaning of the burner, furnace, ash pit, convection channels and removal of waste. 7.2.
  • Page 13: Exhaust Gas Discharge

    PN-EN 13384-2:2015-05 Chimneys - thermal fluid dynamic calculation methods. Chimneys serving more than one heating appliance The regulation of the minister of home affairs and administration as of 7 June 2010 relating to fire protection of buildings, other building facilities and areas, Journal of Laws 2010/109/item 719.
  • Page 14: Fire Protection Requirements

    GUIDELINES: - a vertical part of the chimney should be equipped with a condensate drain and inspection hole at its base, allowing for removal of waste, - the structure of the vertical part should prevent condensate and rainfalls from getting into the connection (flue) and boiler, - the vertical part of the chimney should have, along its entire length, a constant diameter and any admissible deviation from vertical tis 30 degrees and, in justified cases, 45 degrees,...
  • Page 15: Static And Strength Properties

    - a vertical part of the chimney should be equipped at the bottom with an inspection hole enabling removal of waste from the chimney, - every folding of the flue with its angle exceeding 45 degrees should be equipped with a tight inspection hole, - the chimney base or crown should enable insertion of brushes/tools for cleaning of the chimney.
  • Page 16: Selection Of A Diameter Of The Chimney

    NOTE! V3 class is recommended for steel chimneys. 7.3.6. Selection of a diameter of the chimney. An appropriate selection of a diameter of the chimney systems conditions correct functioning of the boiler. Note that both too small and too large diameter has unfavourable effects on the combustion process.
  • Page 17 - if it is not possible to connect the safety pipes to the vessel in a simplest manner, the method of connection and diameter of the pipes should comply with PN-91/B-02413. NOTE! The manufacturer will not be liable for inappropriate operation of the boiler as caused by a defective district heating system contrary to requirements.
  • Page 18 Table No. 1 THE SIZES OF PIPES PROTECTING THE BOILER IN AN OPEN HEATING SYSTEM UNDER PN-91/B-02413 Thermal power of the boiler Safety pipe Expansion pipe or heat exchanger * [kW] [mm] [mm] Pipe diameter nominal internal nominal internal 27.2 35.9 27.2 41.8...
  • Page 19 Wariant 1 – rozdział górny Variant 1 – upper distribution Wariant 2 – rozdział dolny Variant 1 – bottom distribution Rysunek 1a Figure 1a Umieszczenie naczynia zbiorczego ponad najwyżej Placement of an expansion vessel above the highest point of położonym punktem obiegu wody wg PN-91/B-02413. water circulation under PN-91/B-02413.
  • Page 20 Figure 1b A diagram of protection of the water heating system equipped with one boiler or heat exchanger, with a pump installed on the return system under PN-91/B-02413. Rysunek 1c Figure 1c Schemat zabezpieczenia instalacji ogrzewania wodnego, A diagram of protection of the water heating system equipped with wyposażonej w dwa lub więcej kotły lub wymienniki ciepła, rozdział...
  • Page 21: Requirements For Slimko Max Boilers Protected In A Closed Heating System With A Diaphragm Vessel

    7.6 Requirements for SlimKo MAX boilers protected in a closed heating system with a diaphragm vessel An amendments to the building law in the Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure as of 12.03.2009 amending the regulation relating to technical conditions for buildings and their locations –...
  • Page 22: Safety Requirements

    Other types of safety valves can also be used, however, provide that calculations are made in accordance with requirements or the vales are selected in accordance with catalogue cards and guidelines given by a manufacturer of the vales. 7.6.3. Safety requirements It is prohibited to install shut-off valves and any other appliances and tooling in pipelines connecting the cooling equipment with cold water supply and drain systems.
  • Page 23: Requirements Relating To Use As Provided For By Udt [Technical Supervision Authority]

    7.6.5. Requirements relating to use as provided for by UDT [Technical Supervision Authority] Boilers with power lower or equal to 70 kW are included in the form of simplified supervision and, under art. 1, par.1 of the act relating to technical supervision as of 21 December 2000 (Journal of Laws No.
  • Page 24: The System Diagram

    For a different valve, the valve type and size should ensure the flow greater than indicated in the table No. 1 in adherence to the remaining parameters. NOTE! The manufacturer of the boiler shall not be liable for selection of other type of a cooling valve or thermal protection.
  • Page 25: Guidelines Relating To Selection Of Diaphragm Expansion Vessels (Closed Systems) Under Pn-En 12828:2003

    7.6.8. Guidelines relating to selection of diaphragm expansion vessels (closed systems) under PN-EN 12828:2003 – appendix D D.1 General provisions The following guidelines should be adhered to in case of use of diaphragm expansion vessels: a) A neutral point in the system determines placement of expansion vessels in a district heating system.
  • Page 26 NW-P Figure D.1 – Recommended location of the expansion vessel in a district heating system ZC – source of heat, PO – circulation pump, OG – heating circuit, ZB – safety valve, NW-P – recommended place of connection to the diaphragm expansion vessel. D.2 Calculation of capacity of the expansion vessel The accurate capacity of the expansion vessel can be calculated as follows: a) determine:...
  • Page 27 - the capacity of water reserve, V , in litres. Additionally to water volume resulting from thermal expansion, the expansion vessel should have a minimum water reserve in order to compensate for possible loss of water in the system. Water reserve for the expansion vessel with capacity lower than 15 litres should amount to at least 20% of the vessel capacity.
  • Page 28 Table D.1 – Capacities of expansion vessels in a district heating system = 110°C, V (θ = 0 l) Safety valve values set 3.0 bar 2.5 bar 2.0 bar Initial pressure of the vessel 0.5 bar 1.0 bar 1.5 bar 0.5 bar 1.0 bar 1.5 bar...
  • Page 29 NOTE! The provided guidelines for not limit selection of diaphragm expansion vessels in closed systems and in accordance with other commonly applicable standards and provisions complying with respective requirements. It is recommended that the vessels should be selected by an authorized designer.
  • Page 30: A Residual Risk

    7.6.9. A residual risk Despite the fact that the manufacturer assumes liability for the structure and packing of the boiler in order to eliminate any risks at work, operation and maintenance, some elements of the risk cannot be avoided. A residual risk results from wrong or inadequate conduct of the boiler user and, therefore, in each case one should be guided with basic safety rules and rational conduct.
  • Page 31: Electrical System

    - any repairs of the electrical system and inspections of effectiveness of socket resetting can only be done by a competent electrician. A lack of caution or distracted attention during operation - it is prohibited to insert hands in hazardous and prohibited hot spots of the boiler and feeder without using protections (gloves, goggles, head covering), - it is prohibited to operate the boiler with its door or hole and manhole covers open.
  • Page 32: Filling With Water

    The system should be equipped with a protective cable or a protective neutral cable with a plug-in socket. The plug-in socket should be located in a safe distance from the source of heat emission (the boiler). NOTE! A separate circuit of the electrical system is recommended for power supply to the boiler. 9.
  • Page 33: Technical And Operational Data

    NOTE! The above-mentioned technical solutions lead to limitation of internal corrosion and, thus, lengthening of the period of operation of the boiler. NOTE! Application of temperature protection is a condition precedent for a boiler supplier to recognize conditions of the warranty. 11.
  • Page 34: Jednopalnikowy - Single-Burner Dwupalnikowy - Double-Burner

    Figure 3. jednopalnikowy – single-burner dwupalnikowy – double-burner Table 4. MEASUREMENTS SlimKo MAX 70 kW 90 kW 120 kW 150 kW 300 kW 1784 1021 1021 1849 1552 1552 1705 1705 1705 1687 1687 1840 1840 1840 1162 1648 2156 2156 2156 2057...
  • Page 35: Preliminary Tests

    representative responsible for heating systems, a user or the user’s representative should prepare a protocol of acceptance. Following start-up and commissioning of the boiler, the boiler fitter should train the staff orally and, in justified cases, provide detailed instructions a confirmed in writing.
  • Page 36: Power Adjustment

    It is prohibited to operate the boiler with fuel below ¼ of the minimum level. NOTE! Fill the tank with dedicated fuel only. Fuel should not contain any mechanical contamination such as nails, screws, stones, pieces of wood, wire, rope, bag etc. In order to prevent the above and avoid a failure and downtime, a user should check the fuel for any contamination visually and remove any useless and hazardous objects, sort the same and throw into a container.
  • Page 37: Disorders In Operation Of The Boiler - Most Frequent Problems And Removal Of

    flammable compounds result in fast contamination of the burner with slag and ash, which makes burning difficult or impossible. Humidity in the boiler room and, in particular, on the floor, increases fuel moisture content and shortens the life of the boiler considerably. 15.
  • Page 38 • no or insufficient • consult a fitter and supply and exhaust chimney sweeper as system mandatory • fuel dos not comply • use appropriate fuel with requirements • no fuel in the tank • replenish fuel • find an object •...
  • Page 39: Cleaning And Maintenance Of The Boiler

    chamber burner air chamber • set work • a phenomenon of temperature above “boiler sweating” 50°C on the return Water leaking from the boiler • notify the • leaky water part of manufacturer’s the boiler body service • recommended • inappropriate consulting a specialist chimney selected due in exhaust gas...
  • Page 40: Fire Safety Conditions

    exhaust tubes carefully. Perform technical inspection of the entire boiler and burner and in case any failures are found, repair or replace damaged elements to new ones (doors, covers, knobs, handles, seals etc.). For correct operation, after a heating season it may be necessary to remove minor failures only.
  • Page 41: Shutting Down The Boiler

    In special cases, when smoke in the boiler rooms prevents smooth removal of the ember or in other circumstances causing a risk of fire, call the fire brigade. 19. SHUTTING DOWN THE BOILER After the end of a heating season or in other cases of planned shutting down of the boiler, the boiler should be cleaned thoroughly, including in particular, the furnace chamber, ash pit chamber, air chamber and convention exchanger.
  • Page 42: Enviornmental Protection

    Qualified fitters should be hired to introduce any changes and modifications. For safe and long use, the boiler has to be inspected by authorized service workers once a year. Before cleaning, the boiler should cool down and, after ensuring that the internal surface temperature is safe for operators, the boiler should be prepared for cleaning and any contamination and sedimentation should be removed.
  • Page 43 - operation by persons under age and unfamiliar with OMM and operation manuals for the equipment as well as not trained with respect to OHS; - adhere to all prohibitions connected with operation as provided for in OMM; - an absolute prohibition of operation of the boilers (with power exceeding 50 kW) by persons not holding valid licences and persons under age, not trained, under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants;...
  • Page 44: Conditions Of Safe Use Of The Boilers

    23. CONDITIONS OF SAFE USE OF THE BOILERS A basic condition for ensuring safety of use of the boilers is correct installation of the boilers in compliance with the current provisions of law and standards. Additionally, the following rule shave to be complied with: - it is prohibited to operate the boiler, when the water level in the system drops below the level specified in the operation manual for the boiler room;...
  • Page 45 boiler – no possibility to manholes and cleanout holes and covers and tank doors and open control, water boiling, smoke covers emission If necessary, open the door slightly, standing on the side Violent and unjustified opening and do not lean over opened of doors and covers during Emission of exhaust gas, ember doors.
  • Page 46: Warranty Conditions

    24. WARRANTY CONDITIONS 1. The warranty is the boiler manufacturer’s obligation to remove any physical defects in the boiler resulting from workmanship during the period of the warranty without any additional costs. 2. Independent subassemblies such as the controller and burner have their own separate warranties and specified warranty conditions.
  • Page 47 13. The manufacturer of the boiler will not be liable for inappropriate power of the boiler selected. 14. No complaint will be recognized, if it is notified without the Warranty document for the boiler, controller and burner (if applicable) with a seal, date and signature of the seller. If a complaint is lodged, the manufacturer is entitled to demand photocopies of Warranty documents and a proof of purchase.
  • Page 48 CONFIRMATION OF ASSEMBLY AND SECURING OF THE BOILER for an open heating system under PN-91/B-02413 Boiler type: ………………………….. Factory number: ……………………... Production year: ………………………. FITTER: Company name:……………………………………………………………………….. Address/telephone number …………...…………………………………… USER: Name and surname:…………………………………………………………………….. Address/telephone number …………...…………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………. I, the undersigned, declare under my own responsibility, that the above-mentioned boiler has been tested for tightness and connected to a correctly delivered district heating system in an open heating system under PN-91/B-02413 “Protection of water heating systems as part of an open heating system”...
  • Page 49 CONFIRMATION OF SECURING OF THE BOILER for a closed heating system under PN-EN 12828:2003 Boiler type: ………………………….. Factory number: ……………………... Production year: ………………………. FITTER: Company name:……………………………………………………………………….. Address/telephone number …………...…………………………………… USER: Name and surname:…………………………………………………………………….. Address/telephone number …………...…………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………. This is to confirm that the above-mentioned boiler has been secured in a closed system under PN-EN 12828:2003.
  • Page 50 “KOTŁOSPAW” 63-300 Pleszew ul. Szenica 38 DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE The person authorized to issue technical documentation: Przemysław Wroński Signing this document, we hereby declare, under our own responsibility, that the SlimKo MAX heating boilers for solid fuels with automatic pellet feeding has been secured in an open or closed system manufactured by our company.
  • Page 51: Warranty Document

    25. WARRANTY DOCUMENT 1. Name of the district heating boiler: a water steel boiler with an automatic pellet burner Type: SlimKo MAX …..[kW] Power Factory number ......2. The warranty is granted counting from the date of purchase for …....months The boiler a boiler with a mixing valve * .……..…..
  • Page 52: Protocol Of Start-Up Of The Boiler

    26. PROTOCOL OF START-UP OF THE BOILER PROTOCOL OF START-UP OF THE BOILER Factory Burner Boiler type: number: number: Purchase/assembly Place of data purchase The user’s name Tel. no. and surname Address E-mail Name of company Tel. no. fitting the boiler A stamp of A stamp of company...
  • Page 53 The system An open system delivered under OMM - fill in YES / NO An closed system delivered under OMM - fill in YES / NO Heat extraction appliance (closed system) – specify the type A safety valve - specify the type Return protection - specify the type (a short circuit pump, valve, coupling) Active protection of return - fill in YES / NO...
  • Page 54 Fuzzy Logic boiler minimum power [%] CO [ppm] O2 [%] Exhaust gas analysis Chimney draught [Pa] Exhaust gas temperature [*C] Room controller - fill in YES / NO Control type – fill in STANDARD / FUZZY LOGIC CUSTOMER FITTER SERVICE WORKER I declare that the boiler has been fitted under I declare that the boiler has bene started I declare that I have read the warranty...
  • Page 55: The Product Card

    27. THE PRODUCT CARD THE PRODUCT CARD UNDER THE REGULATION EU 2015/1187 SUPPLEMENTING THE DIRECTIVE 2009/125/WE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL KOTŁOSPAW Manufacturer: PPHU KOTŁOSPAW s.c., ul. 63-300 Pleszew Model identifier Appliance parameters SlimKo MAX Energy efficiency class Rated heat power 70 kW 90 kW 150 kW...
  • Page 56: Ecodesign Information Card

    [30%/50%] of 0,031 rated heat output [x,xxx/N.A.] Of incorporated secondary emission abatement equipment, if applicable In standby mode 0,006 PPHU „KOTŁOSPAW” s.c. Przemysław i Jakub Wrońscy Contact details ul. Szenica 38, 63-300 Pleszew tel. +48 62 597 14 78 e-mail: kotlospaw@kotlospaw.pl...
  • Page 57 [30%/50%] of 0,035 rated heat output [x,xxx/N.A.] Of incorporated secondary emission abatement equipment, if applicable In standby mode 0,006 PPHU „KOTŁOSPAW” s.c. Przemysław i Jakub Wrońscy Contact details ul. Szenica 38, 63-300 Pleszew tel. +48 62 597 14 78 e-mail: kotlospaw@kotlospaw.pl...
  • Page 58 [30%/50%] of 0,032 rated heat output [x,xxx/N.A.] Of incorporated secondary emission abatement equipment, if applicable In standby mode 0,006 PPHU „KOTŁOSPAW” s.c. Przemysław i Jakub Wrońscy Contact details ul. Szenica 38, 63-300 Pleszew tel. +48 62 597 14 78 e-mail: kotlospaw@kotlospaw.pl...
  • Page 59 [30%/50%] of 0,044 rated heat output [x,xxx/N.A.] Of incorporated secondary emission abatement equipment, if applicable In standby mode 0,008 PPHU „KOTŁOSPAW” s.c. Przemysław i Jakub Wrońscy Contact details ul. Szenica 38, 63-300 Pleszew tel. +48 62 597 14 78 e-mail: kotlospaw@kotlospaw.pl...
  • Page 60 [30%/50%] of 0,09 rated heat output [x,xxx/N.A.] Of incorporated secondary emission abatement equipment, if applicable In standby mode 0,02 PPHU „KOTŁOSPAW” s.c. Przemysław i Jakub Wrońscy Contact details ul. Szenica 38, 63-300 Pleszew tel. +48 62 597 14 78 e-mail: kotlospaw@kotlospaw.pl...
  • Page 61 WE GRANT WARRANTY FOR ALL BOILERS Additionally we offer: transport of boilers to customers sale of boilers by instalments We ensure: short lead times warranty and post-warranty services technical counselling high quality and attractive prices...

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