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BIOCOM Operating Instructions Information on this documentation BS-B-00-00-00-01-BAEN Please read through this documentation carefully. It is intended as a reference document and contains important information on the design, safety, operation, maintenance and care of your heating system. We are always looking to improve our products and documentation.
Intended use Operating the heating system Guarantee and liability Safety instructions System components .......... 11 Cutaway diagram of BIOCOM Safety systems ........... 12 Description of control panel ......13 Overview of menu and levels ......14 Information level House level User level 6.3.1...
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BIOCOM Operating Instructions Contents Page Operating the heating system ......33 Starting up/Shutting down the system Heating system checks Fuel quality Fuels 8.4.1 Pellets Fuel storage Filling/refilling the fuel store Combustion air setting Emptying the ash Cleaning/care ............. 39 Cleaning the fuel store...
Section 2. Brief description BC-01-01-00-00-01-BAEN The BIOCOM is a modern biomass boiler available with power outputs of 30, 40, 50, 75 or 100 kW. The fuel is fed to the boiler from a fuel storeroom by a vacuum extraction system.
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Important notes BS-02-00-00-00-01-BAEN Your boiler has been designed and produced in accordance with the latest technical advances and all applicable safety regulations. Nevertheless incorrect operation, the use of unapproved fuels or the failure to carry out necessary maintenance and repairs can result in personal injury or damage to property.
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Safety instructions BS-02-04-00-00-01-BAEN To prevent accidents, small children should not be allowed into the boiler room or the fuel storeroom. Please follow the safety instructions below. By doing so, you will protect yourself and prevent damage to your heating system.
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BIOCOM Operating Instructions Servicing work BS-02-04-00-06-01-BAEN Service the boiler regularly or make use of Note: our Customer Service. Emptying ash BS-02-04-00-07-01-BAEN Danger: Glowing embers can cause fires. Only remove the ash from the boiler or store it in non-combustible containers.
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BIOCOM Operating Instructions Flue draught regulator BS-02-04-00-12-01-BAEN Danger: Risk of detonation. A flue draught regulator with a pressure surge compensator is an essential requirement. Safety clearances BS-02-04-00-13-01-BAEN Danger: Fire risk. Do not store any flammable items in the close vicinity of the boiler.
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BIOCOM Operating Instructions Protection against freezing BS-02-04-00-16-01-BAEN Note: Anti-freeze function. The system can only perform its freezing prevention function if sufficient fuel is available and there are no faults. Fire extinguisher BS-02-04-00-17-01-BAEN Note: Provide a fire extinguisher. There must be a fire extinguisher placed...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Safety systems BS-04-00-00-00-01-BAEN To prevent the boiler overheating, the controller reduces the heat output in certain situations. If the boiler still threatens to overheat, the controller responds according to a set of defined safety levels. Safety level 1 BS-04-00-00-01-01-BAEN 15°C above specified temperature...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Control panel description BS-05-00-00-00-01-BAEN The appliance has a large touch-screen control panel with a menu-based interface. All setting and query options are shown on the display. All settings can be entered by pressing the "buttons" on the touch screen. Any system messages are displayed on the screen.
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Overview of menu and levels (menu structure) BC-06-00-00-00-01-BAEN Fault screen Information Status info Normal Boiler info Hot water MK Controller 0 info Heating MK Controller 1 info MK Controller 2 info Low until Thermal store HP0 info...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Information level (user) BC-06-01-00-00-01-BAEN You use the "DOWN" and "UP" buttons to navigate through the Information Level menu. Fault screen → highest priority Plain-language fault messages are displayed showing date and time of occurrence Fault is acknowledged by pressing "Quit" button Information level →...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions House level (user) BC-06-02-00-00-01-BAEN All heating programmes and menus are listed and described below: Heating and hot water switched off → Anti-freeze function active Heating and hot water on as per timer programme Hot water as per timer programme DHW summer →...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions 6.3.1 Heating Circuit menu (User) BS-06-03-01-00-01-BAEN The Heating Circuit menu allows you to enter the settings for the various heating circuits. Heating circuit control status Facility for setting heating and low-temperature times Facility for setting daytime required temperature...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions 6.3.3 Heating Circuit menu (User) BS-06-03-03-00-01-BAEN The Thermal Store HP0 menu allows you to enter settings for thermal store management. Status of special output HP0 Facility for setting thermal store charging programme Facility for setting thermal store charging times Facility for setting the thermal store required temperature →...
Detail View. No settings can be made on this menu. Its primary purpose is to aid telephone diagnosis of possible fault causes and to assist the GUNTAMATIC engineer with fault rectification. 6.3.7 Date/Time menu (User)
(Expert) BS-06-04-00-00-01-BAEN CODE entry required. Changes to the settings on the Service Level may only be made with the agreement of GUNTAMATIC or an authorised GUNTAMATIC engineer. Service menu Reset data → Caution: All system settings may be lost. Service menu Fault screen →...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions 6.4.3 Begin Service Service menu (Expert) BC-06-04-03-00-01-BAEN All system components present can be programmed and activated from the service menu Commissioning. For setting boiler type For setting boiler output → stated on rating plate For setting outfeed system type For activating automatic ash removal →...
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BIOCOM Operating Instructions Options → No Heating circuit controller is not activated → Yes Heating circuit controller is activated → external heating circuit controller (wall controller) HCC 1-2 only → CAN bus Heating circuit controller is activated → external heating circuit controller (wall controller) HCC 0 only →...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions 6.4.4 Heating Circuit/Screed Drying Programme Parameters Service menu (Expert) BS-06-04-04-00-01-BAEN Options for setting the heating circuit and screed drying parameters: Heating circuit operating status Room stat setting For setting mixer valve running time For setting minimum flow temperature...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions 6.4.6 HP0 parameters Service menu (Expert) PH-06-04-06-00-01-BAEN Facility for setting the parameters for special output HP0 Operating status of special output HP0 Enabling temperature for special output HP0 For setting for thermal store top charging ON temperature...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions 6.4.7 District heating pipe parameters ZUP Service menu (Expert) PH-06-04-08-00-01-BAEN Set the correct district heating pipe function according to the details in the plumbing diagrams. Operating status of district heating pipe function Facility for setting district heating pipe temperature loss 6.4.8...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions 6.4.10 System settings Service menu (Expert) BC-06-04-07-00-01-BAEN Facility for setting special boiler and system parameters For setting system type → stated on rating plate For setting boiler type → stated on rating plate Facility for setting fuel outfeed type...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions User Settings BS-07-00-00-00-01-BAEN Activating a heating programme BS-07-01-00-00-01-BAEN To set the "NORMAL" programme, proceed as set out below, step by step: 1) → Press the "House level" button The programme currently selected, "Off", is shown in the header 2) →...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Deactivating a heating programme BS-07-02-00-00-01-BAEN To set the "NORMAL" programme to "OFF", proceed as set out below, step by step: 1) → Press the "House level" button The programme currently selected, "Normal", is shown in the header 2) →...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Setting a timer programme BS-07-03-00-00-01-BAEN The heating circuits/charging pumps can only be called into action during the times enabled in the timer programme. The example set out below illustrates programming the timer programme for heating circuit 1: 1) →...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Changing the heating characteristic BS-07-04-00-00-01-BAEN The heating circuits/charging pumps can only be called into action during the times enabled in the timer programme. The example set out below illustrates programming the heating characteristic for heating circuit 1: 1) →...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Changing the required hot water temperature BS-07-05-00-00-01-BAEN You can change the required hot water temperature on the Hot Water menu. The example set out below illustrates programming the required temperature for DHW cylinder 0: 1) → Press the "House level" button 2) →...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Analogue room stat BS-07-06-00-00-01-BAEN If your system is fitted with an outside-temperature based heating circuit controller, each heating circuit can be equipped with an analogue room stat if desired. The control knob on the room stat allows adjustment of the required room temperature preset on the Heating Circuit menu.
Starting up/Shutting down the system BS-08-01-00-00-01-BAEN BS-08-01-00-01-01-BAEN Initial commissioning Initial commissioning and basic adjustment of the system may only be carried out by GUNTAMATIC engineers or authorised GUNTAMATIC agents. BS-08-01-00-02-01-BAEN Restarting Before starting up the system again in the autumn/winter, carry out the annual check of the control and safety systems to ensure they are safe and functional.
BIOCOM Operating Instructions BS-08-02-00-02-01-BAEN Pressure-relief valve Turn the red knob on the safety set;; → check for leaks and correct operation;; → in the event of malfunctions or leaks, call ...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Fuels BS-08-04-00-00-01-BAEN 8.4.1 Pellets BS-08-04-01-00-01-BAEN There are a number of points to observe when ordering wood pellets in order to ensure that they are of perfect quality. Reliable and trouble-free operation of the boiler and the conveying systems can only be guaranteed with high-quality pellets.
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Filling/refilling the fuel store BS-08-06-00-00-01-BAEN BS-08-06-00-01-01-BAEN The heating system must be set to "Off" mode Caution: at least one hour before the fuel store is filled. On no account must the fuel store be filled while the heating system is in operation!
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Combustion air setting BC-08-07-00-00-01-BAEN After every service or after the boiler has not been used for an extended period, the combustion air setting should be checked/reset. The adjuster lever for the combustion air is located on the right above the right-hand ash box (see illustrations below).
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Emptying the ash PH-08-08-00-00-01-BAEN The ash boxes have to be emptied at intervals varying from every couple of days to 20 weeks depending on the amount of fuel used, its quality and heat output. The higher the ash content, the shorter the intervals at which the ash must be removed.
In particular, you should follow the safety instructions in Section 2. BS-09-00-00-02-01-BAEN Cleaning The sophisticated cleaning system on a GUNTAMATIC heating system means that regular cleaning work is substantially reduced. All that is required is regular emptying of the ash.
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Interim cleaning PH-09-02-00-00-01-BAEN Interim cleaning must be carried out at intervals of between 1 week and 3 months depending on the fuel burned, the quantity of fuel used and how dirty the boiler is, and involves the following steps: 1.
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Complete cleaning PH-09-03-00-00-01-BAEN Depending on the load on the system, complete cleaning may be required twice a year but should be carried out at least once a year. All of the operations described in the section "Interim cleaning"...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Rectifying faults BC-10-00-00-00-01-BAEN Fault Cause/Function Remedy Power supply disconnected Check external mains plug and/or power Control panel cannot be supply lead between circuit boards switched on Check fuse in supply lead and on the ...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Information/Fault messages BC-11-00-00-00-01-BAEN No. Category Origin Message Cancellation Possible causes Input TKS1 open longer than "t Firebox door or ash box Door switch defective, F01 Note safe" (door switch) open connector faulty, door or ash Automatic box open...
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BIOCOM Operating Instructions Param. "O2 sensor" or adjusted Oxygen sensor readings Oxygen sensor dirty or F19 Note setting above the limits of above limits. Test oxygen defective, carry out oxygen Reset button param. "mV top" or "mV btm" sensor sensor test, clean sensor...
BIOCOM Operating Instructions Replacing fuses BS-12-00-00-00-01-BAEN Fuse function is indicated on the relevant electrical wiring diagrams in the installation instructions. Danger: Repair work may only be carried out by authorised technicians. Touching live electrical components can cause fatal injury. Even when the Power switch is "OFF" some components of the system are still live.
BIOCOM Operating Instructions System log book BS-13-00-00-00-01-BAEN LOG BOOK AUTOMATIC WOOD-BURNING BOILER SYSTEMS as required by the Austrian Technical Directive H118 on Preventative Fire Safety Please note: a log book is not legally required in the UK however it is recommended that one be kept.
BIOCOM Operating Instructions The following checks are to be carried out regularly on the automatic wood-burning boiler system by the system operator when it is in operation: 13.1 Weekly visual inspection: Once a week the entire boiler system including the fuel store is to be visually inspected. Any deficiencies identified are to be rectified immediately.
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BIOCOM Operating Instructions Year: System operator: Serviced by: ……………………………. ……………………………………..........…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Monthly Remarks Check Flue gas passages Controller Warning system(s) Fans Firebox Portable fire extinguisher Ash storage Items stored in boiler room Deposits on roof Fire safety closures Smoke trap cleaning...
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BIOCOM Operating Instructions Year: System operator: Serviced by: ……………………………. ……………………………………..........…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Monthly Remarks Check Flue gas passages Controller Warning system(s) Fans Firebox Portable fire extinguisher Ash storage Items stored in boiler room Deposits on roof Fire safety closures Smoke trap cleaning...
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BIOCOM Operating Instructions Year: System operator: Serviced by: ……………………………. ……………………………………..........…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Monthly Remarks Check Flue gas passages Controller Warning system(s) Fans Firebox Portable fire extinguisher Ash storage Items stored in boiler room Deposits on roof Fire safety closures Smoke trap cleaning...
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BIOCOM Operating Instructions Year: System operator: Serviced by: ……………………………. ……………………………………..........…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Monthly Remarks Check Flue gas passages Controller Warning system(s) Fans Firebox Portable fire extinguisher Ash storage Items stored in boiler room Deposits on roof Fire safety closures Smoke trap cleaning...
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BIOCOM Installation Instructions BS-E-00-00-00-01-BADE UK Distributor Treco Ltd Pyramid House Tiverton Business Park Tiverton, Devon EX16 6TG www.treco.co.uk info@treco.co.uk 0845 130 9012/ 01884 250 970 GUNTAMATIC Heiztechnik GmbH A – 4722 PEUERBACH Bruck 7 Tel: 0043 (0) 7276 / 2441-0 Fax: 0043 (0)7276 / 3031 E-mail: info@guntamatic.com...
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