XRGI® MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS C O N T E N T SYSTEM AND DOCUMENTATION INFORMATION 1.1 VALIDITY OF THE INSTRUCTION 1.2 RATING PLATE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 INFORMATION, SAFETY, AND WARNING SYMBOLS 2.2 INTENDED USE 2.3 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 2.3.1 HANDLING COOLANT AND ENGINE OIL 2.3.2 ACTIONS IN CASE OF GAS SMELL INSIDE BUILDINGS 2.3.3...
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XRGI® MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS C O N T E N T 5.1.4 REPLACING USED SPARK PLUGS 5.1.5 AIR FILTER 5.1.6 VACUUM HOSE 5.1.7 OIL FILTER 5.1.8 PLUG FOR MEASURING POINT 5.1.9 LAMBDA SENSOR 5.1.10 FASTENING NEW SPARK PLUGS 5.1.11 EXHAUST COMPENSATOR & SPRING BAND CLAMPS 5.1.12 NEW OIL 5.1.13...
XRGI® system, read the maintenance instructions carefully, especially the safety instructions. If you have any problems under- standing the contents, contact your EC POWER dealer before starting work. V A L I D I T Y O F T H E I N S T R U C T I O N This maintenance instruction only applies to XRGI®...
Read the following section carefully and observe the safety instructions. If you are unsure about any matters or information, contact your EC POWER dealer. The XRGI® system was constructed according to the current applicable rules and standards for technical equipment and in compliance with recognised, conventional safety measures. To achieve the maximum possible safety, it is essential that all the safety information contained in this maintenance manual is adhered to and fully implemented.
G E N E R A L S A F E T Y I N F O R M AT I O N Only a certified, skilled installer who has undergone special training for the XRGI® system through EC POWER may conduct mainte- nance on the XRGI®...
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.3.1 H A N D L I N G C O O L A N T A N D E N G I N E O I L Always wear safety gloves and safety glasses when handling coolant and engine oil. I N T H E E V E N T O F C O N TA C T W I T H C O O L A N T A N D E N G I N E O I L : PROPERTY ■...
The installation of an equipotential bonding between the CHP and all metal parts near the XRGI® system, gas pipes, water pipes, ven- tilation, etc. must comply with applicable regulations and ordinances and is strongly recommended by EC POWER. The equipotential bonding must be calculated and carried out professionally and depends on the type of grounding protection used (TN-s, TT, etc.).
XRGI® system without consulting your authorised EC POWER specialist. Check with your authorised EC POWER specialist to ensure that there is still a sufficient supply of combustion air to the XRGI® system before fitting moisture-tight windows.
Use EC POWER Engine Coolant, supplied with every new XRGI® system, to fill and refill the engine circuit to avoid expensive repairs due to corrosion in the pipes of XRGI® systems. Only use the heated EC POWER Engine Coolant for heating purposes in the closed circuit and do not drain it off for other purposes.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.3.14 O P E R AT I O N W I T H B I O G E N I C G A S E S Biogenic gas can be odourless. When operating with biogenic gases the applicable gas detectors and shut-off devices for gas detec- tors must be installed.
Sound insulation cladding on the Power Unit Make sure that the warning information labels (stickers) on the XRGI® system are always clearly visible, undamaged and complete. Replace damaged or dirty warning labels. The information labels are available from EC POWER. 2 . 3 .17 S A F E T Y A N D W A R N I N G L A B E L S O N T H E X R G I ®...
R E T U R N O B L I G AT I O N S EC POWER is obliged to take back XRGI® systems after their use. XRGI® systems must be reused or recycled following their return. Components that cannot be recycled must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
Maintenance is required after fixed intervals to ensure that the XRGI® system always operates safely and reliably. ■ The maintenance interval is indicated on the iQ-Control Panel display and in the EC POWER service database. ■ Maintenance is performed after the number of operational hours listed below or no later than after 2 years (for XRGI® 15 BIOGE- NIC no later than one year).
C H E C K I N G T H E S E R V I C E D ATA B A S E https:// Check the runtime of the XRGI® system in the EC POWER service database - service.ecpower.dk ■...
3.1.3 H Y D R A U L I C C H E C K Make sure that the XRGI® system is installed according to the EC POWER regulations: ■ Use the commissioning protocol to check which hydraulic has been applied.
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4. MAINTENANCE XRGI® 6 M A I N T E N A N C E X R G I ® 6 S E R V I C E K I T - S TA N D A R D C O M P O N E N T S QTY.
XRGI® MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS S E R V I C E K I T – C O M P O N E N T R E P L A C E M E N T Suitable protective clothing i.e. goggles, gloves, and shoes shall be ■...
4. MAINTENANCE XRGI® 6 4.1.3 V A L V E C L E A R A N C E A D J U S T M E N T ■ Remove the oil separator hose from the valve cover. torque wrench 16 mm spark plug ■...
XRGI® MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 4.1.4 R E P L A C I N G U S E D S P A R K P L U G S Feeler gauge new spark ■ Check the electrode gap using a before inserting the plugs (5) and adjust if necessary.
4. MAINTENANCE XRGI® 6 vacuum hose (7) onto the vacuum sensor and the air filter box. ■ Push the new 4.1.7 O I L F I LT E R oil filter spanner. ■ Dismantle the used oil filter using an Used oil filters must be disposed in accordance with the applicable country regulations.
XRGI® MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 4.1.10 E X H A U S T C O M P E N S AT O R & S P R I N G B A N D C L A M P S spring ■ Loosen the spring band clamps on the exhaust compensator using a band clamp pliers and put them aside.
4. MAINTENANCE XRGI® 6 4.1.12 C O O L A N T & B L E E D I N G ■ Check whether all four valves on the manifold are open on the Q-Heat Distributor. Open any closed valves. Q - H E AT D I S T R I B U T O R ■...
■ Once all parts of the service kit have been replaced on the XRGI® system, the software must be updated. Follow the EC POWER software update instructions. If your XRGI® system already has the latest software installed, please pro- ceed to section 4.3.
XRGI® MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS M A I N T E N A N C E X R G I ® 6 L o w N O x A N D X R G I ® 9 S E R V I C E K I T - S TA N D A R D C O M P O N E N T S QTY.
XRGI® MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 5.1.3 V A L V E C L E A R A N C E A D J U S T M E N T ■ Remove the oil separator hose from the valve cover. torque wrench 16 mm spark plug ■...
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5. MAINTENANCE XRGI® 6 LowNOx AND XRGI® 9 5.1.4 R E P L A C I N G U S E D S P A R K P L U G S Feeler gauge new spark ■ Check the electrode gap using a before inserting the plugs (5) and adjust if necessary.
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XRGI® MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 5.1.7 O I L F I LT E R oil filter spanner. ■ Dismantle the used oil filter using an Used oil filters must be disposed in accordance with the applicable country regulations. Improper disposal of used filters endangers the environment! oil filter (4), put a little oil onto the rubber seal and tighten the oil ■...
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5. MAINTENANCE XRGI® 6 LowNOx AND XRGI® 9 5.1.10 F A S T E N I N G N E W S P A R K P L U G S The temperatures of the spark plugs and the cylinder head have now equalised. torque wrench 16 mm spark plug insert ■...
XRGI® MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 5.1.12 NEW O I L ■ XRGI® Engine Oil (2). Fill a maximum of 40 litres Fill the engine with of oil through the filler neck. ■ Check the fill level on the oil dipstick to ensure that the engine is not overfilled. To do this, briefly screw on the oil cap and then remove it again.
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5. MAINTENANCE XRGI® 6 LowNOx AND XRGI® 9 P O W E R U N I T ■ Bleed the engine circuit at the air pot on the Power Unit. Attach a hose to the 11 mm bleed screw to divert any leaking XRGI® Engine Coolant and then use an wrench to loosen the bleed screw.
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■ Once all parts of the service kit have been replaced on the XRGI® system, the software must be updated. Follow the EC POWER software update instructions. If your XRGI® system already has the latest software installed, please pro- ceed to section 5.3.
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6. MAINTENANCE XRGI® 15 AND XRGI® 15 BIOGENIC M A I N T E N A N C E X R G I ® 1 5 A N D X R G I ® 1 5 B I O G E N I C S E R V I C E K I T - S TA N D A R D C O M P O N E N T S QTY.
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XRGI® MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS S E R V I C E K I T – C O M P O N E N T R E P L A C E M E N T ■ Suitable protective clothing i.e. goggles, gloves, and shoes shall be worn during maintenance of the XRGI®...
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6. MAINTENANCE XRGI® 15 AND XRGI® 15 BIOGENIC 6.1.3 R E P L A C I N G U S E D S P A R K P L U G S ■ torque wrench 20.8 mm spark plug Remove the old spark plugs using a with a insert.
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XRGI® MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 6.1.7 O I L ■ XRGI® Engine Oil (2). Fill a maximum of 30 litres Fill the engine with of oil through the filler neck. ■ Check the fill level on the oil dipstick to ensure that the engine is not overfilled. ■...
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6. MAINTENANCE XRGI® 15 AND XRGI® 15 BIOGENIC P O W E R U N I T ■ Bleed the engine circuit at the air pot on the Power Unit. Attach a hose to the 11 mm bleed screw to divert any leaking XRGI® Engine Coolant and then use an wrench to loosen the bleed screw.
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■ Once all parts of the service kit have been replaced on the XRGI® system, the software must be updated. Follow the EC POWER software update instructions. If your XRGI® system already has the latest software installed, please pro- ceed to section 6.3.
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7. MAINTENANCE XRGI® 15 LowNOx AND XRGI® 20 M A I N T E N A N C E X R G I ® 1 5 L o w N O x A N D X R G I ® 2 0 S E R V I C E K I T - S TA N D A R D C O M P O N E N T S QTY.
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XRGI® MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS S E R V I C E K I T – C O M P O N E N T R E P L A C E M E N T Suitable protective clothing i.e. goggles, gloves, and shoes shall be ■...
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7. MAINTENANCE XRGI® 15 LowNOx AND XRGI® 20 7.1.3 R E P L A C I N G U S E D S P A R K P L U G S torque wrench 20.8 mm spark plug ■ Remove the old spark plugs using a with a insert.
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XRGI® MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS oil filter (4), put a little oil onto the rubber seal and tighten the oil ■ Take the new filter manually. Do not use any tools to fit the oil filter to avoid damage to the filter. 7.1.7 NEW O I L XRGI®...
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7. MAINTENANCE XRGI® 15 LowNOx AND XRGI® 20 7.1.9 V A C U U M H O S E 3 mm Allen ■ Loosen the 8 bolts from the electronics compartment using a screwdriver and remove the cover. ■ In the electronics compartment remove the vacuum hose from the vacuum sensor.
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XRGI® MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 7.1.12 C O O L A N T & B L E E D I N G ■ Check whether all four valves on the manifold are open on the Q-Heat Distributor. Open any closed valves. Q - H E AT D I S T R I B U T O R ■...
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■ Once all parts of the service kit have been replaced on the XRGI® system, the software must be updated. Follow the EC POWER software update instructions. If your XRGI® system already has the latest software installed, please pro- ceed to section 7.3.
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XRGI® MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS R E G U L AT I O N O F E M I S S I O N S L A M B D A A D J U S T M E N T TECHNICIAN MENU ▲▼...
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8. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF WEAR PARTS P R E V E N T I V E M A I N T E N A N C E O F W E A R PA R T S Once the maintenance service has been completed, check wear parts of the XRGI® system components and, if necessary, replace components in order to ensure a long service life and safe operation of the XRGI®...
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XRGI® MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS iQ - C O N T R O L PA N E L With the iQ-Control Panel switched on: S U R G E P R O T E C T I O N ■ Inspect the surge protection for correct function. D I S P L AY ■...
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8. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF WEAR PARTS X R G I ® A C C E S S O R I E S Q - N E T W O R K ■ Inspect all Q-Network modules for correct function. AFTER P O W E R FA C T O R C O R R E C T O R Q-NETWORK SALES...
XRGI® MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS R E C O R D I N G Once all maintenance tasks have been carried out, they must be recorded in the ser- vice booklet and in the iQ-Control Panel on site. S E R V I C E B O O K L E T ■...
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