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Operating Instructions P P ellet boiler P4 Pellet (Touch) Translation of the original German operating instructions for the operator Read and follow the instructions and safety information! Technical changes, typographical errors and omissions reserved! B0870012_en | Edition 29/08/2013 Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
4.2.2 Cleaning Emptying the ash drawers (for P4 Pellet 8/15/20/25) Emptying the ash container (for P4 Pellet 32/38/48/60/80/100/105) Check the grate and combustion chamber Check the downpipe for dirt (P4 Pellet 48 and up) Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
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Table of Contents 4.2.3 Annual check Cleaning the flue gas collection chamber and the heat exchanger Clean WOS Cleaning the induced draught fan Cleaning the flue gas pipe Cleaning the flue gas temperature sensor 4 4 .3 Emissions measurement by chimney sweep or regulatory body 4.3.1 Measuring at rated load in pellet mode Maintenance agreement / Customer service...
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 guide‐ lines. Please read and observe the documentation provided and always keep it close to the system for reference.
General P4 Pellet product overview 1 1 .1 P4 Pellet product overview P4 Pellet with integrated pellet cyclone container Control panel of the Lambdatronic P 3200 Touch control Status LED (operating status): - GREEN constant: BOILER SWITCHED ON - GREEN flashing (interval: 5 sec OFF, 1 sec ON): BOILER SWITCHED OFF - ORANGE flashing: WARNING - RED flashing: FAULT Large touch display for showing and changing operating statuses and parameters...
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A A sh removal unit P4 Pellet 8/15/20/25 Ash drawer - heat exchanger Ash drawer - combustion chamber Ash drawer Ash removal unit P4 Pellet 32/38/48/60/80/100/105: Ash container - heat exchanger Ash container - combustion chamber Ash screw and rotary agitator of the automatic heat exchanger cleaner...
Safety Hazard levels of warnings 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.
Safety Pictograms used 2 2 .2 Pictograms used The following symbols are used in the documentation and/or on the boiler to show what is required and forbidden and to give warnings. In accordance with the Machinery Directive, signs fitted directly within the danger area of the boiler indicate immediate hazards or safety procedures.
Safety General safety information 2 2 .3 General safety information DANGER If the device is used incorrectly: Incorrect use of the system can cause severe injury and damage. When operating the system: ❒ Observe the instructions and information in the manuals ❒...
Safety Permitted uses 2 2 .4 Permitted uses The Froling Pellet boiler P4 Pellet is designed solely for heating domestic water. Only use fuels specified in the "Permitted fuels" section. ⇨ See "Permitted fuels" [page 10] The unit should only be operated when it is in full working order. It should be operated in accordance with the instructions, observing safety precautions, and you should en‐...
Safety Qualification of operating staff 2 2 .5 Qualification of operating staff CAUTION If unauthorised persons enter the installation room / boiler room: Risk of personal injury and damage to property ❒ The operator is responsible for keeping unauthorised persons, in particular children, away from the system.
Safety Design information 2 2 .7 Design information It is forbidden to carry out modifications to the boiler or to change or deactivate safety equipment. Always comply with all fire, building, and electrical regulations when installing or oper‐ ating the boiler system, and follow the operating instructions and mandatory regula‐ tions that apply in the country in which the boiler is operated.
Safety Design information Unless otherwise specified in the applicable building regulations for the boiler room, the following standards apply to the design and dimensions of the air ducts: Note on standards ÖNORM H 5170 - Construction and fire protection requirements TRVB H118 - Technical directives on fire protection/prevention 2 2 .7.3 Requirements for central heating water The following standards and guidelines apply:...
Safety Design information 2 2 .7.4 Use with storage tank NOTICE In principle it is not necessary to use a storage tank for the system to run smooth‐ ly. However, we recommend that you use the system with a storage tank, as this ensures a continuous supply of fuel in the ideal output range of the boiler.
Safety Safety devices 2 2 .8 Safety devices (switches off the boiler to prevent overheating) BOILER OFF ❒ Tap “Boiler off" ➥ Automatic mode is switched off ➥ Control system follows the boiler shutdown procedure ➥ Pumps continue to run (switches off the power supply) MAIN SWITCH Before carrying out work on/in the boiler:...
Safety Residual risks 2 2 .9 Residual risks WARNING When touching hot surfaces: Severe burns are possible on hot surfaces and the flue gas pipe! When work is carried out on the boiler: ❒ Shut down the boiler in a controlled way (operating status "Boiler off") and al‐ low it to cool down ❒...
Safety Emergency procedure 2 2 .10 Emergency procedure 2.10.1 Overheating of the system If the system overheats and the safety devices fail, proceed as follows: NOTICE! Do not under any circumstances switch off the main switch or disconnect the power supply. ❒...
Operating the System Assembly and initial startup 3 3 Operating the System 3.1 Assembly and initial startup Assembly, installation and initial startup of the boiler must only be carried out by quali‐ fied staff, and these procedures are described in the accompanying assembly instruc‐ tions.
Operating the System Filling the pellet store 3 3 .2 Filling the pellet store When the boiler has cooled down: ❒ Before filling check the store for fines and clean if necessary ➥ Observe the general advice for working in the store. ⇨...
Operating the System Heating up the boiler 3 3 .3.1 Switching on the power supply ❒ Turn on the main switch ➥ There is voltage at all of the boiler's components ➥ When the control has completed the system start, the boiler is ready for opera‐ tion 3.3.2 Switching on the boiler ❒...
Boiler servicing General information on servicing 4 4 Boiler servicing 4.1 General information on servicing DANGER When working on electrical components: Risk of electrocution! When work is carried out on electrical components: ❒ Only have work carried out by a qualified electrician ❒...
Boiler servicing Inspection and cleaning WARNING Incorrect inspection and cleaning: Incorrect or insufficient inspection and cleaning of the boiler can cause serious faults in combustion (e.g. spontaneous combustion of carbonisation gases / flash fires) and this can lead to serious accidents and damage! Take the following precautions: ❒...
Inspection and cleaning 4 4 .2.2 Cleaning The ash drawers (P4 Pellet 8-25) or ash container (P4 Pellet 32-105) must be emptied at intervals according to energy requirements and pellet quality. The grate and com‐ bustion chamber should also be checked at these intervals for dirt.
Boiler servicing Inspection and cleaning E E mptying the ash container (for P4 Pellet 32/38/48/60/80/100/105) ❒ Open the insulated door and push the locking lever up ❒ Pull out the ash container and put the cover plate provided onto the flange of the ash container ❒...
❒ Open the insulating door, open the ash door on the right and pull out the ash drawer For P4 Pellet 32/38/48/60/80/100/105: ❒ Open the insulating door, take out the ash container on the right and open the ash door ❒...
Boiler servicing Inspection and cleaning 4 4 .2.3 Annual check Cleaning the flue gas collection chamber and the heat exchanger ❒ Remove the insulating cover and turn the seal screws on the cleaning cover anti‐ clockwise using the tool supplied to loosen ❒...
Boiler servicing Inspection and cleaning C C lean WOS ❒ Remove the insulating cover and cleaning cover ⇨ See "Cleaning the flue gas collection chamber and the heat exchanger" [page ❒ Remove the retainer at the bottom at the lock bolt, push the lock bolt up and re‐ move ❒...
Boiler servicing Inspection and cleaning C C leaning the flue gas temperature sensor ❒ Release the retaining screw and take the flue gas temperature sensor (AF) out of the flue gas pipe ❒ Wipe the flue gas temperature sensor with a clean cloth ❒...
Boiler servicing Maintenance agreement / Customer service 4 4 .4 Maintenance agreement / Customer service NOTICE! We recommend a yearly inspection by Froling customer services or an au‐ thorised partner (third party maintenance). Regular maintenance and servicing by a heating specialist will ensure a long, trouble- free service life for your heating system.
Troubleshooting General fault with power supply 5 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 General fault with power supply Error characteristics Cause of error Elimination of error Nothing is shown on the dis‐ General power failure play Main switch is turned off Turn on the main switch No power to the controller FI circuit breaker or line pro‐...
Troubleshooting Faults with fault message 5 5 .3 Faults with fault message If a fault has occurred and has not yet been cleared: ❒ Status LED indicates the nature of the fault - Orange flashing: Warning - Red flashing: Error or alarm ❒...
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