Log wood boiler S4 Turbo 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! B0510512_en | Edition 25/06/2013 Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskrichen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
Heating the boiler with firewood 3.2.5 Heating up the boiler with automatic ignition 3.2.6 Regulating the boiler 3.2.7 Reloading firewood 3.2.8 Switching off the power supply Boiler servicing General information on servicing Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskrichen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
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Behaviour of system after a power failure Excessive temperature Faults with fault message 5.3.1 Procedure for fault messages 5.3.2 Acknowledging a fault message Appendix Addresses 6.1.1 Address of manufacturer 6.1.2 Address of the installer Operating Instructions S4 Turbo | B0510512_en...
General 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.
- RED flashing: FAULT Navigation keys to move around in the menus and to change the parameter values Function keys to call up individual boiler functions directly NOTICE! For key layout see control unit operating instructions Operating Instructions S4 Turbo | B0510512_en...
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Actuators for automatic regulation of primary and secondary air Automatic ignition (optional) Back insulating cover Heat exchanger cover: Maintenance opening for cleaning the WOS system and heat exchanger Main switch Service port STL high-limit thermostat Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskrichen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
The dangerous situation may occur and if measures are not observed it will lead to serious injury or death. Work with extreme care. CAUTION The dangerous situation may occur and if measures are not observed it will lead to minor injuries or damage to property. Operating Instructions S4 Turbo | B0510512_en...
(such as sponta‐ neous combustion of carbonisation gases or flash fires). Take the following precautions: ❒ Optimum boiler performance can only be guaranteed if the flue gas system is functioning correctly. Operating Instructions S4 Turbo | B0510512_en...
Safety Permitted uses 2.4 Permitted uses The Froling Firewood boiler S4 Turbo 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‐...
▪ Even when using the settings for dry fuel, burning wood briquettes can cause combus‐ tion problems. In such cases, repairs must be carried out by qualified staff. Please con‐ tact Froling customer services or your installer. 2.4.3 Non-permitted fuels The use of fuels not defined in the "Permitted fuels"...
Austria: Inform the civic/municipal building authorities. Germany: Notify an approved chimney sweep and the building authorities. Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskrichen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
Germany: VDI 2035 Switzerland: SWKI 97-1 Italy: D.P.R. no. 412 NOTICE! Note on filling with make-up water: Always bleed the filling hose before con‐ necting, in order to prevent air from entering the system. Operating Instructions S4 Turbo | B0510512_en...
You can find more detailed information about storage tank design in the boiler assem‐ bly instructions. NOTICE! See "Design Information" section in the assembly instructions S4 Turbo 2.7.6 Chimney connection/chimney system EN 303-5 specifies that the entire flue gas system must be designed to prevent, wher‐...
❒ Allow the fire to burn out completely and let the boiler cool ➥ ID fan switches off when "Off" status has been reached (flue gas temperature < 80°C, boiler temperature < 65°C) ❒ Only then is it safe to switch off the main switch Operating Instructions S4 Turbo | B0510512_en...
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❒ Within an appropriate time ensure that automatic ignition has been carried out successfully. ➥ Due to the different types of wood, Froling cannot guarantee successful automatic ignition. The manufacturer/supplier is not responsible for result‐ ing damage. Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskrichen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
❒ Keep all the doors on the boiler closed ❒ Open all mixing valve taps, switch on all pumps. ➥ The Froling heating circuit control takes on this function in automatic operation. ❒ Leave the boiler room and close the door ❒...
Take the following precautions: ❒ Initial startup should be carried out with an authorised installer or with Froling customer services The individual steps for initial start-up are explained in the operating instructions for...
⇨ See "Determining the right amount of fuel" [page 20] Three or four bars in the store load status mean that the storage tank cannot take any more heat, or only a small amount. In this case do not add fuel! Operating Instructions S4 Turbo | B0510512_en...
Energy required / energy content of fuel = amount of fuel 69.8 kWh / 3.8 kWh/kg = 18.4 kg Approx. 18.4 kg beech wood (w=20%) is required to heat a 2000 litre storage tank from 50 °C to 80 °C. Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskrichen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
The table below shows the relationship between fill level and weight. It compares beech (example of hardwood) and spruce (example of soft wood) with a water content of approx. 20%. Using our example above with beech, the fill level of an S4 Turbo 34 would, therefore, be approx. one third.
➥ Use firewood with a length of approximately 50 cm and arrange it lengthwise ➥ The flame slot must not be obscured. ❒ After the first layer of wood, lay cardboard across the whole area Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskrichen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
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❒ Leave the pre-heating chamber door open for approximately 5 minutes ➥ A bed of embers forms ❒ Close the pre-heating chamber door and the insulated door ➥ The flue gas temperature must be > 130°C! Operating Instructions S4 Turbo | B0510512_en...
NOTICE! See operating instructions for boiler controller! 3.2.6 Regulating the boiler For the necessary steps, and how to display and alter parameters: NOTICE! See operating instructions for boiler controller! Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskrichen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
If the fuel in the boiler has burnt down: ❒ Refill fuel ⇨ See "Determining the right amount of fuel" [page 20] If there is enough fuel in the boiler: ❒ Close the fuel loading door immediately Operating Instructions S4 Turbo | B0510512_en...
❒ Turn off the main switch ➥ Boiler controller is switched off ➥ There is no power supply to any of the boiler components NOTICE! Frost protection function is no longer active! Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskrichen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
(e.g. spontaneous combustion of carbonisation gases / flash fires) and this can lead to serious accidents and damage! Take the following precautions: ❒ Clean the boiler following the instructions in the instruction manual. Follow the boiler operating instructions. Operating Instructions S4 Turbo | B0510512_en...
(up and down 5 – 10 times) Check the ignition pipe (only with automatic ignition) ❒ Before filling the combustion chamber, check the ignition pipe of the automatic ig‐ nition for dirt and clean if necessary. Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskrichen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
Empty the ash at appropriate intervals depending on energy requirements and the fuel quality. The ash needs to be emptied when the middle row of holes in the combustion chamber guards is no longer visible. Check that the grating is clean at the same time. Operating Instructions S4 Turbo | B0510512_en...
❒ Open the insulated door and the fuel loading chamber door ❒ Remove the two-part grating ❒ Remove the ash deposits under the grating to ensure problem-free intake of sec‐ ondary air! ➥ Tip: Use an ash vacuum! Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskrichen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
Checking the primary air openings ❒ Open the insulated door and the fuel loading chamber door ❒ Unhinge the cladding plates ❒ Check the primary air openings (PL) for unobstructed air-flow ❒ If necessary, clean the openings Operating Instructions S4 Turbo | B0510512_en...
➥ The bristles cannot be turned in the pipe. ❒ Push the ash forwards out of the lower channel of the combustion chamber into the ash drawer provided using the furnace tool Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskrichen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
❒ Check seal (D) for perfect alignment on the door frame ➥ Imprint in the seal ❒ If the seal is black or the imprint is broken: ➥ The seal is no longer guaranteed. Tighten the door latches or replace the seal. Operating Instructions S4 Turbo | B0510512_en...
❒ Wipe the flue gas temperature sensor with a clean cloth ❒ Push in the flue gas temperature sensor until about 20 mm of the sensor remains protruding from the bushing and secure with fixing screw Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskrichen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
❒ Remove dirt and deposits from the induced draught housing using a scraper ❒ Remove any ash which has gathered using an ash vacuum ❒ Fit the ID fan and plug in the connection cable Operating Instructions S4 Turbo | B0510512_en...
10 and 14% ➥ Boiler temperature above 65°C ❒ After the measurement all adjusted parameters (e.g. DHW tank loading times, etc.) must be reset to their original value. Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskrichen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
Heating Plant Regulations (Feuerungsanlagen-Verordnung). 4.5 Replacement parts With Froling original replacement parts in your boiler, you are using parts that match perfectly. As the parts fit together so well, installation times are shortened and a long service life is maintained.
Once the temperature falls below approx. 75°C, the STL (high-limit thermostat) can be reset mechanically: ❒ Unscrew the cap on the STL (high-limit thermostat) ❒ Unlock the STL (high-limit thermostat) by pressing with a screwdriver Froling GesmbH | A-4710 Grieskrichen, Industriestraße 12 | www.froeling.com...
5.3.2 Acknowledging a fault message Trace and remove the fault and then: ❒ Press the Enter key ➥ Status LED constant or flashing green (depending on operating status) - Green constant: Heating - Green flashing: Off Operating Instructions S4 Turbo | B0510512_en...
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