1. Pre-commissioning checks
These checks include :
Electrical installation o.k.
Flue installation o.k.
Plumbing at the boiler is o.k.
Unlock the controller
Boiler system test
Load boiler hopper with pellets
Check de-ash auger is covered if applicable.
2. Start Up Check
Turn on boiler
Monitor draught and adjust at each stage of ignition (25 Pa draught)
Ensure all functions are operating correctly
Monitor photocell and flue gas temperature reading during start up
Monitor the transition from start up to running mode
3. Run mode check and flue gas analysis.
Ensure boiler reaches power 5.
Set boiler to manually adjusted power levels
Check draught.
Run for approx 15 minutes until flue gas temperature reaches working
temperature.
Carry out flue gas analysis. Adjust combustion fan to achieve CO2 reading of
approx 12% and CO of less than 300 ppm
Repeat the process for power levels 4,3,2 and 1.
Return the boiler to automatically adjusted power levels.
Wait until boiler reaches the water temperature to enter modulation range and
boiler modulates successfully, reaches water set temperature and shuts down.
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During the operation of the boiler is it recommended that
you check for any leakage of products of combustion from
the flue system or from service openings on the boiler