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Operating Instructions P4 Pellet 8 - 105 English version of operating instructions for operators. Read and follow the instructions and safety instructions! Subject to technical change. Fröling Heizkessel- und Behälterbau Ges.m.b.H, Industriestraße 12, A-4710 Grieskirchen Tel +43 (0) 7248 606-0 Fax +43 (0) 7248 606-600...
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Introduction Dear customer, Congratulations on choosing a quality product from FROLING. The FROLING P4 Pellet is a state-of-the-art design that conforms to all currently applicable standards and testing guidelines. Please read and observe the operating instructions and always keep them close to the boiler for reference. Observing the requirements and safety information in the instruction manual makes a significant contribution to safe, appropriate, environmentally friendly and economical operation of the system.
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Contents 1 General 1.1 Product overview 2 Safety 2.1 Hazard levels of warnings 2.2 Pictograms used 2.3 Safety information 2.4 Permitted uses 2.4.1 The Clean Air Act 1993 and Smoke Control Areas ........10 2.4.2 Permitted fuels ....................11 2.4.3 Non-permitted fuels ..................11 2.4.4 Qualification of operating staff ................
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Contents Check safety valve ..................23 4.2.2 Cleaning ......................23 Emptying the ash drawers (for P4 Pellet 8/15/20/25) .......... 23 Empty the ash container (for P4 Pellet 32/38/48/60/80/100/105) ......24 Check the grate and combustion chamber ............25 Check the drop pipe for dirt (from P4 Pellet 48) ..........25 4.2.3 Annual check ....................
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General Product overview 1 General 1.1 Product overview Below the insulating cover: Item Description P4 Pellet with integrated Pellets cyclone container Lambdatronic P 3200 control system Navigation keys to move around in the menus and to change the parameter values Status LED to display the operating status - GREEN constant: BOILER SWITCHED ON - GREEN flashing (interval: 5 sec.
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Safety Hazard levels of warnings 2 Safety 2.1 Hazard levels of warnings In these operating instructions warnings are used with the following hazard levels to indicate direct hazards and important safety instructions: D A N G E R The dangerous situation is imminent and if measures are not observed it will lead to serious injury or death.
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Safety Pictograms used 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 machine guidelines, signs fitted directly in the hazard area indicate immediate hazards or safety procedures.
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Safety Safety information 2.3 Safety information D A N G E R Non-permitted use: Incorrect use of the boiler can cause severe injuries and damage! The instructions and information provided in the instructions should be observed! Details on procedure for operation, maintenance and cleaning, as well as troubleshooting for the boiler are included in the individual instructions.
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Safety Permitted uses 2.4 Permitted uses The Froling P4 Pellet is intended exclusively for heating up heating water. Use only the fuels specified under 2.4.2. The boiler 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 ensure you are aware of the potential hazards.
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Safety Permitted uses 2.4.2 Permitted fuels Wood pellets made from natural wood with a diameter of 6mm § Applicable standards: EN 14961-2 - A1 Austria: ÖNORM M 7135 - HP 1 and/or ENplus/DINplus certification program Germany: DIN 51731 - HP 5, ENplus/DINplus certification program and/or ÖNORM M 7135 - HP 1 Generally applicable: Before refilling the store, check for pellet dust and clean if necessary.
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Safety Design Information 2.5 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 operating the boiler system, and follow the operating instructions and mandatory regulations that apply in the country in which the boiler is operated.
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Safety Design Information Ventilation of the boiler room Ventilation air for the boiler room should be taken from and expelled directly outside, and the openings and air ducts should be designed to prevent weather conditions (foliage, snowdrifts, ...) from having any effect on the air flow.
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Safety Safety devices 2.6 Safety devices Standby key If the boiler overheats: Press the standby key ( Automatic mode is switched off Controller follows the boiler shutdown procedure The pumps continue to run! Main switch Before cleaning and inspection work on the boiler: Press and hold the service program key ( ) for 5 seconds ...
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Safety Residual risks 2.7 Residual risks W A R N I N G When touching hot surfaces: Hot parts and the flue pipe can cause serious burns! Always wear protective gloves when working on the boiler. Only operate the boiler using the handles provided for this ...
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Safety Emergency procedure 2.8 Emergency procedure 2.8.1 System overheating If the system overheats in spite of the safety devices, proceed as follows: Keep all the doors on the boiler closed. Switch off the boiler using the standby key ( ...
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Operating the system Notes on assembly 3 Operating the system 3.1 Notes on assembly Assembly, installation and initial startup of the boiler must only be carried out by qualified staff, and these procedures are described in the accompanying assembly instructions. ...
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Operating the system Filling/ refilling the store with fuel 3.3 Filling/ refilling the store with fuel C A U T I O N Damage and injuries can occur if the store is filled when the boiler is on! Switch off the boiler by pressing the standby key ( ...
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Operating the system Heating the boiler Permitted 3.3.1 General information for work in the store Risk of injury due to moveable parts! Shut off the feeder unit before entering the store! When cleaning the store an increased amount of dust may be generated.
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Operating the system Heating the boiler Automatic mode is activated The heating system is controlled via the controller according to the selected mode. 3.4.3 Controlling the boiler Necessary control steps. Displaying or modifying parameters: See the operating instructions for the Lambdatronic P 3200 3.4.4 Switching off the boiler Press the standby key ( ...
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Operating the system Heating the boiler 3.4.5 Turn off the power supply at the main switch The main switch is below the insulating cover: W A R N I N G When switching off the main switch in automatic mode: Serious combustion faults leading to serious accidents are possible! Before switching off the main switch: Switch off the boiler by pressing the standby key (...
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Boiler maintenance General information on maintenance 4 Boiler maintenance 4.1 General information on maintenance D A N G E R When working on electric components: Risk of serious injuries from electric shocks Work on electrical components should only be carried out by authorised ...
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Boiler maintenance Inspection and cleaning W A R N I N G In case of incorrect inspection and cleaning: Incorrect or insufficient cleaning and maintenance 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! Clean the boiler following the instructions.
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Carry out inspections as per the manufacturer’s instructions 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 combustion chamber should also be checked at these intervals for dirt.
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Boiler maintenance Inspection and cleaning Empty the ash container (for P4 Pellet 32/38/48/60/80/100/105) Open the insulating door Push the locking lever upwards Pull out the ash container Put the cover cap supplied on the flange of the ash container Take the ash container to the ...
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Check the grate and combustion chamber Only clean the grate and combustion chamber when the boiler has cooled down. For P4 Pellet 8/15/20/25: Open the insulating door, open the right ash door and pull out the ash drawer...
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Boiler maintenance Inspection and cleaning 4.2.3 Annual check Clean the flue gas collection chamber and the heat exchanger Remove insulating cover Turn the seal screws on the cleaning cover anticlockwise using the tool supplied to loosen Remove cleaning cover ...
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Boiler maintenance Inspection and cleaning Clean WOS Remove the insulating cover and cleaning cover Page 26, Clean the flue gas collection chamber and the heat exchanger Remove the retainer at the bottom at the lock bolt, push the lock ...
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Boiler maintenance Emission measurement Clean the flue gas sensor Remove insulating cover Loosen the wing screw and pull out the flue gas sensor Carefully wipe off the flue gas sensor with a clean cloth Slide in the flue gas sensor and ...
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Boiler maintenance Maintenance agreement / Customer service 4.4 Maintenance agreement / Customer service We recommend a yearly inspection by Froling customer services or an authorised partner (third party maintenance)! Regular maintenance and servicing by a heating specialist will ensure a long, trouble-free service life for your heating system.
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Troubleshooting General faults in power supply 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 General faults in power supply Error characteristics Cause of error Error correction Nothing is shown on the display General power failure No power to the controller Main switch is turned off Turn on the main switch ...
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Troubleshooting Faults with fault message 5.3 Faults with fault message If a fault message is pending: Status LED (2.2) indicates the type of fault: - Orange flashing: warning - Red flashing: error or alarm The relevant fault message is shown on the display (2.3) ...
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