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Operation and Service Manual
Wood-Fired Central Heating Boiler
FHG
A French language manual may be
obtained from Tarm Biomass by
calling 800-782-9927 or by email
request to: info@tarmusa.com.
Read and follow the operating instructions and safety information! Subject to technical change!
Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA
www.froling.com
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- Page 1 A French language manual may be obtained from Tarm Biomass by calling 800-782-9927 or by email request to: info@tarmusa.com. Read and follow the operating instructions and safety information! Subject to technical change! Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA www.froling.com...
- Page 2 Update Date: May 2014 Reprint date: Nov 2014...
- Page 3 Subject to technical change. The FHG boiler is produced using the highest quality materials and a modern production system. The use of high technology laser cutting and robotic welding system, accompanied by time honored European design, craftsmanship and attention to detail, results in a long lasting boiler with unmatched fit and finish.
- Page 4 This boiler is safety tested and listed. The FHG boiler does not carry an ASME stamp. The instructions in this manual and in supporting documentation (addi- tional instructions, diagrams, and component information provided by Tarm Biomass) must be followed.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
3.2 When do you need to heat up or refuel your boiler 3.2.1 Inspect the burning flame ................. 26 3.3 Heat up the boiler 3.3.1 Prepare for Fueling ................... 27 3.3.2 Fueling the boiler ..................... 28 3.3.3 Ignition ......................28 Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 5 www.froling.com B0600008_US... - Page 6 Contents 3.4 Refueling the boiler 3.4.1 Prepare for Fueling .................... 30 3.4.2 Fueling the boiler ....................30 4 Boiler Control System Lambdatronic S 3200 4.1 Overview of the Basic Functions 4.1.1 Control keys and Display ..................31 Navigation Keys ....................31 Status LED ......................
- Page 7 6.3.2 List of possible error message ................48 6.4 Misoperation of Door Switch 7 Appendix 7.1 Warranty Fröling FHG Wood Boiler 7.2 Temperature conversion table 7.3 Manufacturer 7.4 Importer 7.5 Local Dealer Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 7 www.froling.com B0600008_US...
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Page 8: Product Overview
Product overview 1 Product overview Pos. Component FHG Wood-Fired Central Heating Boiler Boiler Control System Lambdatronic S3200 Ash-Pit Cover Lever for Heat Exchanger Cleaning System Main Switch (Located on side box) Overheat Thermostat (Safety Temperature Limit Switch - STL) Control Panel of Boiler Control System Lambdatronic S 3200... - Page 9 Primary Air Damper Actuator Secondary Air Damper Actuator Heat Exchanger Induced Draft Fan (ID Fan) Flue Gas Connector Lambda Probe Boiler Sensor and Sensor of Overheat Thermostat (position 6) Overheat aquastat well Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 9 www.froling.com B0600008_US...
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Page 10: Boiler Fabrication And Testing
The FHG wood gasification boiler is a log wood fired boiler designed and constructed for highly efficient combustion of log wood. Do not burn other fuels in the FHG boiler. The FHG is not a self con- tained weather-tight boiler. It should be installed within the heated building. -
Page 11: Safety
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury. Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 11 www.froling.com... -
Page 12: Safety Information
Safety 2.1 Safety information Inappropriate use will cause faulty operation of the boiler. The instructions and information provided in this manual shall be ob- served. Detailed information is given in individual instructions for operation, maintenance and cleaning, as well as troubleshooting. Any further work shall be carried out by authorized dealer. -
Page 13: Installation Hazards
This boiler is not for use with an automatic stoker Connect to an existing boiler system in combination with heat storage only! Use original spare parts only. Installation of non-licensed replacement parts will void the warranty! Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 13 www.froling.com B0600008_US... -
Page 14: Operation Hazards
Safety 2.1.2 Operation Hazards NOTICE! Burn Wood only, max. length 20'' (50cm)! Load fuel carefully or damage will result! Build the wood fire directly on the boiler Fuel Loading Chamber refractory floor! Do not use small pieces or wood waste that could fall through the Flame Slot in the refractory. - Page 15 Always use Control Handles when opening Boiler Doors! Do not touch Flue Gas Pipe during operation! Do not carry out maintenance when the boiler is hot! Do not touch hot surfaces behind Insulation Door! Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 15 www.froling.com B0600008_US...
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Page 16: Permitted Uses
Coal cannot be used as it destroys the combustion chamber! The FHG is made to burn natural forest wood. Both hardwood and soft- wood are suitable, but oak should not be burned as the only source of wood for long periods because of its high acid content. -
Page 17: Non-Permitted Fuels
4”-5” (10-12cm) thick. The best length is 20” (0.5 m) for the FHG. The wood is best stored in the open air under cover. Wood will dry most quickly if it is carefully stacked alternatively length- wise and crosswise so that air can penetrate into the stack. -
Page 18: Design Information
Safety 2.3 Design information It is unlawful to carry out modifications to the boiler or to change or deactivate safety equipment. In addition to the operating instructions and the applicable national and local codes and regulations for installation and operation of the boiler system, all fire, police, and electrical regulations must be observed. -
Page 19: Ventilation Of Boiler Room
Minimum return water temperature is 142°F (61°C) Combination with Thermal Storage System Your FHG boiler has been installed with a Thermal Storage System, this system may require periodic maintenance. Please review the periodic maintenance requirements of your thermal storage system with your in- staller. -
Page 20: Safety Devices
(Safety Temperature Limit Switch – STL) 2.4.1 Devices for Preventing the Boiler from overheating The FHG comes with safety systems to prevent the following: • Pressure in the boiler exceeding 30 psi (over pressure) • Boiler water temperature exceeding 212ºF (100º C) -
Page 21: Overheat Thermostat (Safety Temperature Limit Switch - Stl)
One hour after power has returned, check system for normal opera- tion and compare the pressure gauge reading to initial settings. If system pressure is low, replenish water to the heating system ac- cording plumber’s instructions. Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 21 www.froling.com B0600008_US... -
Page 22: Overheating Of The System
Safety Residual risks 2.5.2 Overheating of the system Do not open any Boiler Doors or Ash-Pit Door! Turn all thermostats in your house to their highest temperature set- tings and open all windows. Open all hot water faucets. ... -
Page 23: Operating The System
In case any error message is displayed at Boiler Control System (red flashing light at Status LED) or display is blank refer to chapter 6 "Troubleshooting" Do not open any Boiler Door before error is cleared! Refrain from fueling! Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 23 www.froling.com B0600008_US... -
Page 24: Operation Status Of Boiler Control System
First Start-up 3.1.4 Operation status of Boiler Control System Check Graphic Display at Boiler Control System for actual operating mode If operating mode is “Off” procedure 3.3, “Heat up the boiler” has to be carried out “Refueling” usually takes place at the end of operating mode “Heating”. -
Page 25: Ignition
Keep Ignition Door ajar and Insulation Door open during the whole combustion process. Step aside from boiler doors and watch boiler during the whole procedure. Never leave boiler unattended before Ignition combustion is finished. Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 25 www.froling.com B0600008_US... -
Page 26: When Do You Need To Heat Up Or Refuel Your Boiler
Operating the system 3.2 When do you need to heat up or refuel your boiler Check the Thermal Storage loading status symbol at the display unit to see how much energy you have in your Thermal Storage System Loading Status Description No dash or one dash visible in loading status symbol: You can fill up the Fuel Loading Chamber completely... -
Page 27: Heat Up The Boiler
If level of ashes is too high, refer to chapter 5.2.2 "Weekly Maintenance" and remove the ashes before fueling Check for combustion residues within the Flame Slot and remove all of them Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 27 www.froling.com B0600008_US... -
Page 28: Fueling The Boiler
Operating the system 3.3.2 Fueling the boiler Put a first layer of wood into the Fuel Loading Chamber directly on the combustion residues on upper surface of Combustion Chamber. Keep the Flame Slot uncovered! Cover these log wood with pieces of uncoated paperboard ... - Page 29 Refer to chapter 6 “Troubleshooting” If necessary cautiously repeat Ignition procedure Close Ignition Door Close Insulation Door Boiler Control shall be in “Heating” or "Heating up" mode Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 29 www.froling.com B0600008_US...
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Page 30: Refueling The Boiler
Operating the system 3.4 Refueling the boiler 3.4.1 Prepare for Fueling Before opening Insulation Door actual operating mode is “Heating”! Open Insulation Door Operating mode "Door open" will be shown at the Graphic Display of Boiler Control System ... -
Page 31: Boiler Control System Lambdatronic S 3200
Enter key Navigation: Go back to higher menu Parameter change: Short keystroke: Do not save parameter value Long keystroke: Back to Basic Display without saving Back key Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 31 www.froling.com B0600008_US... -
Page 32: Status Led
Boiler Control System Lambdatronic S 3200 Status LED The status LED shows the operating status of the system: - green light flashing slowly: boiler activated - green light flashing quickly: boiler deactivated - red light flashing: error Function Keys It should always be noted that most function keys of the Lambdatronic have dual functions. - Page 33 How to proceed when troubleshooting an error message: See 6.3 Error messages Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 33 www.froling.com B0600008_US...
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Page 34: Graphical Display
Boiler Control System Lambdatronic S 3200 4.1.2 Graphical Display Shows operating mode or menu name Shows the current time Shows the main values in the Basic Display (adjustable), menu content, parameters and info texts Status line ... Shown when a error message is pending. Pressing the info key displays texts for troubleshooting. -
Page 35: Operating Modes
- STL)! Error message pending! Do not open Boiler Doors! Do not refill fuel! For procedure for error messages refer to 6.3 Error messages at Boiler Control System Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 35 www.froling.com B0600008_US... -
Page 36: Initial Start-Up
Boiler Control System Lambdatronic S 3200 4.2 Initial start-up After power up the start logo is displayed. The Boiler Control System performs a system check. After the system check the Basic Display is shown. The Basic Display is shown as default during normal operation, giving information about the two most important parameters;... -
Page 37: Setting Parameters
Temperature values in Fahrenheit or °F can be estimated using the following conversion table, based on: °F = 1.8 x °C + 32 °C = (°F - 32) / 1.8 °C °F °C °F °F °C °F °C Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 37 www.froling.com B0600008_US... -
Page 38: Menu Overview
Boiler Control System Lambdatronic S 3200 4.4 Menu Overview See 4.5 Menu - Storage tank See 4.6 Menu - Boiler See 4.7 Menu - System 4.5 Menu - Storage tank 4.5.1 Status display of the Thermal Storage System Storage tank 01 ... -
Page 39: Temperature Settings For Thermal Storage System
4.6.2 Temperature settings for the Boiler Setting value Description Boiler temperature Major set point for Boiler Control System. The boiler temperature is setpoint 80°C continuously controlled to reach and hold this temperature Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 39 www.froling.com B0600008_US... -
Page 40: Menu - System
Boiler Control System Lambdatronic S 3200 4.7 Menu - System 4.7.1 Current values Parameter Description Boiler temperature 80°C Display of the current state values for boiler control system Flue gas temperature 167°C ID fan - control Primary air Residual oxygen content 8.0% Secondary air Service hours... -
Page 41: Time Settings
Hour (2 digits, 24-hour-clock) : Minute (2 digits) : Second (2 digits) e.g.: 15:24:07 = 3:24 pm and 7 seconds 4.7.5 Current User Level For user Levels refer to 4.2.1 Chang- ing the User Level Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 41 www.froling.com B0600008_US... -
Page 42: Boiler Maintenance
Boiler Maintenance 5 Boiler Maintenance 5.1 General Work on electrical components is very dangerous. Avoid severe personal injuries and death. Only licensed electricians to perform electrical work! The boiler is hot. Flue gas pipe and hot parts can cause serious burns! Wait for the boiler to cool down before starting any maintenance work. -
Page 43: Inspection, Cleaning And Maintenance
Other waste should not be placed in this container Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 43 www.froling.com... -
Page 44: Cleaning The Flue Channels Both Sides Of The Combustion Chamber
Boiler Maintenance Cleaning the flue channels both sides of the Combustion Chamber Open the Insulation Door and Combus- tion Chamber Door Check the passage to the left and right of the Combustion Chamber for ash deposits The amount of ash will depend on the type of fuel used! Clean the passages with a small brush ... -
Page 45: Checking The Primary Air Openings
The gasket is no longer efficient. Replace the gasket Checking the Draft Regulator and blowback flap Check the Draft Regulator and blowback flap for faultless operation Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 45 www.froling.com B0600008_US... -
Page 46: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 General faults in power supply Error indication Cause of error Troubleshooting Nothing is shown on the General power failure display Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Switch on the Ground Fault Circuit In- No power to the controls or line protection is switched off terrupter or line protection Main Switch is turned off... -
Page 47: Error Messages At Boiler Control System
Error notes: Error messages are shown, but there is no influence to the combustion Errors: Error messages are shown and combustion will be stopped in a controlled way (not used in FHG boilers) Alarms: Error messages are shown and combustion will be stopped immediately In all kinds: Circulators, e.g. -
Page 48: Acknowledging A Error Message
Troubleshooting 6.3.1 Acknowledging a error message Trace and remove the error cause and then: Press Enter Key (6.3) Status LED flashes green 6.3.2 List of possible error message Error number / Error information text / Troubleshooting Error message Cause of Error Hi-limit or e-stop ... - Page 49 All system and parameter settings Set system configuration and Own- checksum are reset to manufacturer's stand- er’s parameters again! ard settings Error automatically cancelled after acknowledge Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 49 www.froling.com B0600008_US...
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Page 50: Misoperation Of Door Switch
Troubleshooting Error number / Error information text / Troubleshooting Error message Cause of Error 003 EEPROM Read Read or write function of the Ask your boiler dealer to check error EEPROM memory does not work boiler control core module 004 EEPROM Incor- ... -
Page 51: Appendix
100% of parts and labor 100% of parts ONLY 50% of parts ONLY OTHER COMPONENTS -- ONE YEAR WARRANTY Motors, electronic controls and other electrical components have a one year warranty. Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 51 www.froling.com B0600008_US... - Page 52 Appendix TARM BIOMASS’ LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY IS ONLY EXTENDED TO AND COVERS THE TARM USA PRODUCT’S END USER WHO OWNS THE BUILDING IN WHICH THE TARM USA PRODUCT IS INSTALLED, AND COVERS ONLY REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS RESULTING FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP.THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, AND TLIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF AND TO THE EXCEPTION OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,...
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Page 53: Temperature Conversion Table
7.2 Temperature conversion table °C °F °C °F °C °F °C °F 179.6 183.2 125.6 186.8 129.2 190.4 132.8 136.4 197.6 201.2 143.6 204.8 147.2 208.4 150.8 154.4 161.6 165.2 168.8 172.4 Froling GmbH, Industriestraße 12, 4710 Grieskirchen, AUSTRIA Page 53 www.froling.com B0600008_US... -
Page 54: Manufacturer
Appendix 7.3 Manufacturer FROLING GmbH Industriestraße 12 A-4710 Grieskirchen AUSTRIA PHONE 0043 (0)7248 606 0 E-MAIL info@froling.com INTERNET www.froeling.com 7.4 Importer Tarm Biomass 4 Britton Lane P.O. Box 285 Lyme, NH 03768 PHONE 800.782.9927 E-MAIL info@tarmbiomass.com INTERNET www.tarmbiomass.com 7.5 Local Dealer...
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