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Installation instructions Dual fuel boiler SP Dual Translation of original German version of installation instructions for technicians. Read and follow all instructions and safety instructions. All errors and omissions excepted. M1301424_en | Edition 12/06/2024...
4.1 SP Dual measurements ........................22 4.2 Components and connections....................... 23 4.3 Technical specifications ........................24 4.3.1 SP Dual 22/28..........................24 4.3.2 SP Dual 32/34/40........................26 4.3.3 Boiler data for planning the flue gas system ................28 4.3.4 Data for planning a backup power supply.................. 28 5 Transport and storage ..........................
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Contents 6.3 Assembly overview S4 Turbo F ......................36 6.3.1 Air duct system .......................... 36 6.3.2 S4 Turbo 22-28 WOS system ....................37 6.3.3 S4 Turbo 32-40 EOS system ..................... 38 6.3.4 Insulation............................ 39 6.3.5 Boiler with pellet flange ......................40 6.4 Assembly overview pellet unit .......................
General | 1 1 General Thank you for choosing a quality product from Froling. The product features a state-of- the-art design and conforms to all currently applicable standards and testing guidelines. Please read and observe the documentation provided and always keep it close to the system for reference.
1 | General 1.2 Disposal of packaging materials All packaging materials should be disposed of in accordance with the relevant regulations. In addition, check the regulations for correct disposal applicable in your local area. Data under the identification system of Directive 97/129/EC: Identification code / Material Disposal information Corrugated cardboard...
Safety | 2 2 Safety 2.1 Hazard levels of warnings This documentation uses warnings with the following hazard levels to indicate direct hazards and important safety instructions: DANGER The dangerous situation is imminent and if measures are not observed it will lead to serious injury or death.
2 | Safety 2.2 Qualification of assembly staff CAUTION Assembly and installation by unqualified persons: Risk of personal injury and damage to property During assembly and installation: r Observe the instructions and information in the manuals r Only allow appropriately qualified personnel to work on the system Assembly, installation, initial startup and servicing must only be carried out by qualified personnel: ▪...
Design Information | 3 3 Design Information 3.1 Overview of standards Perform installation and commissioning of the system in accordance with the local fire and building regulations. Unless contrary to other national regulations, the latest versions of the following standards and guidelines apply: 3.1.1 General standards for heating systems EN 303-5 Boilers for solid fuels, manually and automatically fed combustion...
3 | Design Information 3.1.4 Regulations and standards for permitted fuels 1. BImSchV First Order of the German Federal Government for the implementation of the Federal Law on Emission Protection (Ordinance on Small and Medium Combustion Plants) in the version published on 26 January 2010, BGBl.
Design Information | 3 3.4 Chimney connection/chimney system Connection line to the chimney Measuring port Draught limiter Explosion flap (for automatic boilers) Thermal insulation NOTICE! The chimney must be authorised by a smoke trap sweeper or chimney sweep. The entire flue gas system (chimney and connection) must be laid out as per ÖNORM / DIN EN 13384-1 or ÖNORM M 7515 / DIN 4705-1.
3 | Design Information 3.4.1 Connection line to the chimney Requirements for the connection line: ▪ this should be as short as possible and follow an upward incline to the chimney (30 - 45° recommended) ▪ thermally insulated MFeuV (Germany) EN 15287-1 and EN 15287-2 3 x D (min.
Design Information | 3 3.4.2 Measuring port For emissions measurement on the system, a suitable measuring port must be installed in the connection line between the boiler and chimney system. Upstream of the measuring port (M) there should be a straight run-in section with a length about twice the diameter (D) of the connection line.
3 | Design Information 3.4.5 Electrostatic particle separator For reduction in the emissions an electrostatic particle separator may optionally be installed in the flue gas line. For planning and installation, comply with the following points: ▪ Position the measuring port (M) downstream of the electrostatic particle separator (E) as specified in the instructions Ü...
Design Information | 3 3.5 Combustion air 3.5.1 General requirement For safe operation, the boiler requires around 1.5 - 3.0 m³ of combustion air per kW nominal heat output and operating hour. The air supply can be provided by free ventilation (e.g.
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3 | Design Information The minimum cross-sectional area of the supply air opening from outside depends on the nominal heat output of the boiler. Austria 400 cm² net minimum cross-sectional area plus 4 cm² for every kW of nominal heat output above 100 kW Germany 150 cm²...
Design Information | 3 3.6 Domestic hot water Unless contrary to other national regulations, the latest versions of the following standards and guidelines apply: Austria: ÖNORM H 5195 Switzerland: SWKI BT 102-01 Germany: VDI 2035 Italy: UNI 8065 Observe the standards and also follow the recommendations below: r Use prepared water which complies with the standards cited above for filling and make-up water r Avoid leaks and use a closed heating system to maintain water quality during...
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3 | Design Information Additional requirements for Switzerland The filling and make-up water must be demineralised (fully purified) ▪ The water must not contain any ingredients that could settle and accumulate in the system ▪ This makes the water non-electroconductive, which prevents corrosion ▪...
Design Information | 3 3.7 Pressure maintenance systems Pressure maintenance systems in hot-water heating systems keep the required pressure within predefined limits and balance out volume variations caused by changes in the hot- water temperature. Two main systems are used: Compressor-controlled pressure maintenance In compressor-controlled pressure maintenance units, a variable air cushion in the expansion tank is responsible for volume compensation and pressure maintenance.
For the correct dimensions of the storage tank and the line insulation (for instance to ÖNORM M 7510 or guideline UZ37) please consult your installer or Fröling. Recommended storage tank capacity: Unit SP Dual 22-28 SP Dual 32-40 Recommended storage tank capacity 2000 2500 1.
Design Information | 3 Germany The first BImSchV (Ordinance on small and medium-sized heating plants of 26 January 2010, BGBl. I P. 38) stipulates a minimum water heat storage tank volume of 55 litres per kilowatt of rated heat output; a water heat storage tank with a volume of 12 litres per litre of fuel loading chamber is recommended.
4 | Technology 4.3 Technical specifications 4.3.1 SP Dual 22/28 Technical specifications of the firewood boiler Refer to the technical data of the firewood boiler for technical specifications and information regarding efficiency and emissions in firewood operation. Technical specifications of the pellet unit...
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Technology | 4 Description SP Dual Fuel efficiency at 30% of rated heat output (η 85.8 85.8 Auxiliary current consumption at rated heat output 0.041 0.045 Auxiliary current consumption at 30% of rated heat 0.039 0.039 output (η Auxiliary current consumption in standby mode (P 0.012 0.012 Energy efficiency class of the boiler...
4 | Technology 4.3.2 SP Dual 32/34/40 Technical specifications of the firewood boiler Refer to the technical data of the firewood boiler for technical specifications and information regarding efficiency and emissions in firewood operation. Technical specifications of the pellet unit Description SP Dual Rated heat output...
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Technology | 4 Additional data for regulation (EU) 2015/1189 Description Pellet unit, SP Dual Heating up mode automatic Condensing boiler Solid fuel boiler for combined heat and power Combined heating system Storage tank volume Ü "Storage tank" [} 20] Preferred fuel Compressed wood in the form of pellets Useful heat delivered at rated heat output (P 32.0...
4 | Technology 4.3.3 Boiler data for planning the flue gas system The flue gas performance values listed below should be used for calculation of the fluid dynamics for flue gas systems as specified in the EN 13384 series of standards. The flue gas performance values for the respective outputs are applicable under typical operating conditions when using fuels consistent with the fuel class specified in EN ISO 17225.
Transport and storage | 5 5 Transport and storage 5.1 Delivery configuration Item Description Unit Pellet unit, SP Dual 22-28 32-40 Length, firewood boiler 1270 Length, pellet unit 1450 Width, firewood boiler Width, pellet unit Height, firewood boiler 1750 Height, pellet unit 1770 Weight of firewood boiler Weight, pellet unit...
5 | Transport and storage 5.3 Positioning NOTICE Damage to components if handled incorrectly r Follow the transport instructions on the packaging r Transport components with care to avoid damage r Protect the packaging against damp conditions r Pay attention to the pallet's centre of gravity when lifting r Position a fork-lift or similar lifting device at the pallet and bring in the components If the firewood boiler cannot be brought in on the pallet: r remove the cardboard and take the boiler off the pallet...
Transport and storage | 5 5.4 Positioning at the installation site 5.4.1 Remove boiler from pallet r Remove the cardboard with the controller from the boiler and put in a safe place r Lift the cardboard box with the insulation from the pallet r Remove the transport locks on both sides r Lift boiler from pallet TIP: use Froling’s KHV 1400 boiler lifting system to help remove the pallet!
5 | Transport and storage 5.4.2 Removing the pellet unit from the pallet r Lift off the cardboard box r Remove the transport restraints from the pallet r Pull out floor insulation r Remove the pellet unit from the pallet TIP: use Froling’s KHV 1400 boiler lifting system to help remove the pallet! For lifting with a crane: r Open the insulated door and undo the safety screws located behind it...
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Transport and storage | 5 r Remove the cover behind the controller box r Secure the crane hook to the crane eye below and lift the pellet unit r Position a fork-lift or similar lifting device with a suitable load-bearing capacity at the base frame r Lift it and transport it to the intended position Ä...
(ÖNORM H 5190 - Noise protection measures) Operating and maintenance areas of the SP Dual B B1 1… Firewood boiler S4 Turbo F | 2… Pellet unit SP Dual 22-28 SP Dual 32-40 800 mm 600 / 300 mm 700 / 400 mm...
Installation | 6 6 Installation 6.1 Required tools and equipment The following tools and resources are required for assembly: r Spanner or box wrench set (widths across flats 8 - 32 mm) r Set of Allen keys r Flat head and cross-head screwdrivers r Hammer r Diagonal cutting pliers r Half-round file...
6 | Installation 6.3 Assembly overview S4 Turbo F 6.3.1 Air duct system Item Quanti Description Induced draught fan Pneumatic rods with air flap and springs Air flap Split pin M1301424_en | Installation instructions Dual fuel boiler SP Dual...
6 | Installation 6.3.5 Boiler with pellet flange Item Quanti Description Right hand side panel with the flange cut-out LTC 2004 flow sensor for air mass measurement Cover plate Blanking plate, complete Linking plate with flange cutout S4 Turbo F boiler body with pellet flange M1301424_en | Installation instructions Dual fuel boiler SP Dual...
Installation | 6 6.4 Assembly overview pellet unit Item Quant Description Item Quant Description Insulated door Thermal insulation Pellet flange seal Tension spring Cover, top Side panel Cover plate Cover plate WOS lever Cover, back panel Floor insulation Back panel WOS lever Hinge pin clamp WOS handle...
6 | Installation 6.5 Before Installation 6.5.1 Changing door stops (as needed) The following steps are illustrated based on changing the fuel loading door from right- hand mounting to left-hand mounting. Perform these steps in the same way for the door of the pre-heating and combustion chamber.
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Installation | 6 r Undo the hexagon screw on the fuel loading door and remove the door handle and flange sleeve r Turn the door handle through 180°, insert the flange bushing and attach the door handle using a hexagon head screw For the fuel loading door 180°...
6 | Installation r Position the fuel loading door on the hinge and secure it with the top and bottom hinge pins r Slide the shaft retainers on to the hinge pins NOTICE! After changing over the door stops, check the seal and adjust it as necessary.
Installation | 6 r Open the door r Place a sheet of paper on both sides of the door and close the door r Try to pull out the sheet of paper Ä If the paper cannot be pulled out: the door is tightly sealed Ä...
6 | Installation 6.6 Install firewood boiler 6.6.1 Fit the induced draught fan r Install induced draught fan and silicone seal on the back of the boiler Ä Straight edge (A) up Ä Caution: do not overstress the flange! 6.6.2 Installing the pneumatic rods for the primary and secondary air The air control servo-motors can be mounted on either the left- or right-hand side of the boiler.
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Installation | 6 servo-motors on the right Left-hand side: Right-hand side: r Insert both pneumatic rods into the left-hand side of the boiler Ä The air flaps with springs lie flat on the left-hand air ducts! r Insert the air flaps on the pneumatic rods on the right-hand side and secure them with split pins Ä...
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6 | Installation servo-motors on the left Disassembly on right-hand side: Assembly on left-hand side: r Remove both air ducts on the left and right-hand sides r Fit the air ducts back onto the other side Ä The arrow on the air duct sticker should now point downwards! Ä...
Installation | 6 6.6.3 Installing the Lambda probe, flue gas temperature sensor and immersion sleeve 20 mm r Screw the bushing (1) into the flue gas nozzle and gently tighten r Screw the adapter (2) into the bushing (only Lambda probe NTK OZA685 – article number 69400) r Screw the Lambda probe (3) in and tighten slightly using an Allen key (22 mm) r Push the flue gas temperature sensor (4) in so that it protrudes approx.
6 | Installation 6.6.4 Installing the insulation IMPORTANT: The individual parts of the boiler insulation covered with a protective film. The protective film must be removed before proceeding with the installation! r Place one large spacer washer (1) on each of the threaded bolts to the right and the left above on the boiler r Insert the side panels (2) into the base of the boiler at the lug (3) and push onto the boiler...
Installation | 6 6.6.5 Installing the control r Fit the control screw heads into the cutouts on the side panels r Insert the spacer plate beneath the control Ä Ensure the spacer plate is positioned below the flap (1) r Attach the spacer plate and control to the side panel using two screws r Tighten both screws on the cutouts 6.6.6 Installing the back panel r Position the rear thermal insulation on the rear side of the boiler...
6 | Installation 6.6.7 Installing the insulated door Installation of the insulated door is explained below using the example of the door stop on the left. To mount the insulated door with the door stop on the right, invert and follow the same steps! r Measure both diagonals and align the side panels so that the two diagonals are the same...
Installation | 6 r Mount counter plates for magnetic latches on the side panel on the opposite side of the door stop r Hang the insulated door at the bottom onto the half-length taper grooved pin and secure at the top with a door pin r Check to see if the gap between the side panel and the insulated door is the same along the entire height of the boiler Ä...
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6 | Installation S4 Turbo 32-40: r Place the thermal insulation on the boiler Ä Take care not to damage the cable of the door contact switch (A) r Thread the securing plate on the lugs and push the box to the back r Use two screws and contact washers to attach the securing plate r Use four screws incl.
Installation | 6 6.6.9 Installing the servo-motors NOTICE! The images show a boiler with the servo-motors installed in the right At the servo-motor end: r Undo both the bottom screws on the bottom air duct and fit the bracket r Fit cover plates over the side panel and bracket At the other end: r Undo both the bottom screws on the bottom air duct and fit the bracket r Fit a cover plate over the side panel and bracket...
6 | Installation 6.7 Install the drive for the automatic WOS (optional) Prior to installing the pellet unit, install the bracket and drive on the firewood boiler: r Remove the blanking plate from the side of the firewood boiler r Remove thermal insulation r Bend in the pre-punched lugs (A) by 90°...
Installation | 6 6.8 Install the shaft for the automatic WOS (optional) r Loosen the lock nut on the heat exchanger cover, turn the star-shaped screw and remove the heat exchanger cover r Lift the linking plate and WOS springs and insert the shaft r Push the shaft all the way in and insert into the opposite side with the bushing already fitted r Slide the operating lever onto the shaft and insert the eyebolt onto the catch above...
6 | Installation r Put the tension springs onto the bracket and operating lever r Raise or lower the WOS springs until the holes in the shaft and linking plate are aligned r Secure the linking plate with two pipe locking pins 6.9 Fitting the pellet unit 6.9.1 Removing the cladding from the pellet unit Components removed in the following steps must be kept in a dry, dust-free protected...
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Installation | 6 r Undo the screw connection on the side panel and remove it to the side r Unhook the tension springs and remove the thermal insulation r Take out the screws from the back cover and remove the cover r Unhook the rear panel on the bottom of the pellet unit r Completely screw in four adjusting screws (galvanized, yellow) on the flange Ä...
6 | Installation 6.9.2 Screwing the pellet unit to the firewood boiler r Open the insulating door and the fuel loading door of the firewood boiler r Remove the middle linking plate on the flange side r Fit the linking plate provided to the flange cutout as shown r Open the insulated door and ash door on the pellet unit r Pull out the ashcan and remove the flange seal r Remove the cover plate on the firewood boiler flange...
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Installation | 6 r Take the flange seal and lock bolts from the ashcan of the pellet unit r Install the lock bolts for the firewood boiler - 2 bolts to the left of the burn-through duct - 1 bolt to the right of the burn-through duct r Slide the flange seal over the lock bolts Ä...
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6 | Installation r Press the piece out of the pre-punched hole (A) for the WOS lever on the firewood boiler Ä Use a half-round file to file down any protruding pieces r Position the pellet unit alongside the firewood boiler so that the flange holes on the pellet unit are aligned with the previously fitted lock bolts on the flange of the firewood boiler r Thread the pellet unit into the lock bolts and push towards the firewood boiler...
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Installation | 6 Example 1 – Large gap (X) at the back r Loosen the adjusting screw at the back (A) and tighten the flange screw connections (B) until the size of the gap is the same, both front and back r Tighten all of the screw connections (A and B) once again Example 2 –...
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6 | Installation r Screw the base frame of the two units from the front and back r Slide the floor insulation under the pellet unit from the front r Attach the air intake of the boiler body to the insulated side panel of the firewood boiler using one screw M1301424_en | Installation instructions Dual fuel boiler SP Dual...
Installation | 6 6.9.3 Installing the WOS lever r Remove the back insulating cover and thermal insulation from the firewood boiler r Loosen the lock nut on the heat exchanger cover, turn the star-shaped screw and remove the heat exchanger cover r Fit the plastic cover, brass bushing and counter nut to the WOS lever r Lift the linking plate and WOS springs and insert the WOS lever r Push the WOS lever all the way in and thread into the opposite side with the grey cast...
6 | Installation 6.9.4 Install the flow sensor r Flow sensor is supplied packed in the controller box r Open the insulated door to the pellet unit r Loosen the screws (A) on the cover plate above the ash door and unhook the cover r Fix the flow sensor with 2x self-tapping screws to the side plate of the firewood boiler Ä...
Installation | 6 6.10 Electrical connection DANGER When working on electrical components: Risk of electrocution! When work is carried out on electrical components: r Always have work carried out by a qualified electrician r Observe the applicable standards and regulations Ä...
Installation | 6 6.10.2 Connect the firewood boiler components r Run the cables of the following components to the boiler controller and connect them to the boards in the controller box Ä Tuck any extra cable into the cable duct Core module: KM-36 (Optionsmodul)
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6 | Installation KM-10 High-limit thermostat KM-27 Induced draught fan Once the individual components have been wired: Mains connection: r Create a mains connection for the mains plug in the boiler controller Ä The power supply line (network connection) must be fitted with a max. C16A fuse by the customer! Ä...
Installation | 6 6.10.3 Connect the components of the pellet unit r Run the cables through the top cable duct to the firewood boiler controller and plug into the boards: temperature sensor of the pellet unit to the core module FRKEM Fühler 1 bus cable of the pellet unit to the hydraulic or...
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6 | Installation Also for WOS drive: WOS monitor to the core module Fühler 2 FRKEM WOS drive to the pellet module FRPEM NOTICE! Observe additional information in the relevant boiler controller documentation! M1301424_en | Installation instructions Dual fuel boiler SP Dual...
Installation | 6 6.10.4 Potential equalisation r The potential equalisation on the boiler base must comply with current directives, regulations and standards. 6.11 Connecting the discharge system 6.11.1 Install suction hoses After installing the discharge system in accordance with the included installation manual, connect the suction and return air lines to the pellet unit.
6 | Installation 6.11.2 Assembly information for hose lines < 0,5m < 0,5m R > 30cm Please note the following with regard to the hose lines used in Froling vacuum discharge systems: ▪ Do not kink the hose lines! Minimum bending radius = 30cm ▪...
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Installation | 6 Potential equalisation When connecting the hose lines to the individual connections, ensure there is consistent potential equalisation throughout the line. r Expose approximately 8 cm of the earth wire at the end of the hose line Ä TIP: Slit the insulation open along the wire with a knife r Bend the earth wire inwards in a loop Ä...
6 | Installation 6.12 Hydraulic connection A9910118 | Art.60671 A9920118 | Art.60672 VORLAUF RÜCKLAUF OUTFEED RETURN FEED DEPART CHAUDIÈRE RETOUR CHAUDIÈRE MANDATA CALDAIA RITORNO CALDAIA r Remove the protective cap from the pellet unit flow connection r Fit the screw connection to the flow connection as shown r Fit the second screw connection to the firewood boiler's return feed connection r Fit the pipe union to the screw connections as shown Ä...
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Installation | 6 ▪ Minimum diameter for the inlet to the safety valve as specified by EN 12828: DN15 (≤ 50 kW), DN20 (> 50 to ≤ 100 kW), DN25 (> 100 to ≤ 200 kW), DN32 (> 200 to ≤ 300 kW), DN40 (> 300 to ≤ 600 kW), DN50 (> 600 to ≤ 900 kW) ▪...
6 | Installation 6.13 Concluding work 6.13.1 Fitting the cladding to the pellet unit r Attach the thermal insulation to the pellet unit and fix in place using tension springs r Remove the cover plate of the WOS lever from side panel r Insert the side panel into the lug on the bottom of the boiler and fix in place r Remove the piece from the pre-punched hole (A) for the WOS lever from the cover plate...
Installation | 6 6.13.2 Install the cladding on the firewood boiler r Slide the sensor and metal tube insulation of the thermal discharge safety valve into the immersion sleeve and secure with slotted screw r Attach the left and right cover plates to the cable ducts r Insert the cover behind the control and use screws and contact discs to attach at the back of the cover r Put the heat exchanger cover on and fix it in place by turning the star knob screw...
6 | Installation 6.13.3 Positioning the boiler stickers r Remove the protective film from the sticker r Position the backing film featuring “SP Dual” in the upper left corner of the insulated door, ensuring all of the air bubbles have been removed r Make several passes over the sticker so the writing adheres to the insulated door r Carefully pull off the transparent backing film 6.13.4 Affixing the identification plate...
Installation | 6 6.13.5 Insulate the connection line When using the optionally available thermal insulation supplied by Fröling GesmbH, perform the following steps: r Cut the half shells of thermal insulation to length and lay them on the connection line r Create an opening for access to the measuring port r Apply protective foil at the projecting lugs r Glue the half shells to each other...
7 | Start-up 7 Start-up 7.1 Before commissioning / configuring the boiler The boiler must be configured to the heating system during initial start-up! NOTICE Optimum efficiency and efficient, low-emission operation can only be guaranteed if the system is set up by trained professionals and the standard factory settings are observed. Take the following precautions: r Initial startup should be carried out with an authorised installer or with Froling customer services...
Start-up | 7 7.2 Initial startup 7.2.1 Permitted fuels Wood pellets Wood pellets made from natural wood with a diameter of 6 mm Note on standards Fuel acc. to EN ISO 17225 - Part 2: Wood pellets class A1 / D06 and/or: ENplus / DINplus certification scheme General note:...
7 | Start-up Storage time dependent upon water content Wood type Water content 15 – 25% less than 15 Storage in heated and ventilated room Soft wood (e.g. approx. from 1 year (approx. 20°C) spruce) 6 months Hardwood (e.g. 1 – 1.5 years from 2 years beech) Outdoor storage (protected from elements,...
Start-up | 7 7.2.3 Non-permitted fuels The use of fuels other than those defined in the "Permitted fuels" section, and particularly the burning of refuse, is not permitted NOTICE In case of use of non-permitted fuels: Burning non-permitted fuels increases the cleaning requirements and leads to a build-up of aggressive sedimentation and condensation, which can damage the boiler and also invalidates the guarantee! Using non-standard fuels can also lead to serious problems with combustion!
8 | Decommissioning 8 Decommissioning 8.1 Mothballing The following measures should be taken if the boiler is to remain out of service for several weeks (e.g. during the summer): r Clean the boiler thoroughly and close the doors fully If the boiler is to remain out of service during the winter: r Have the system completely drained by a qualified technician Ä...
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