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Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual Wood gasification boilers from 18-80 kW (85-275 kBtu) Orlan® SO 9001 Often copied but never duplicated...
Table of Contents Introduction and Important Information Introduction............................4 Wood Gasification ..........................4 Cutaway Diagram and View of Gasification Flame ................5 Safety ..............................6 System Design and Installation Chimney Requirements and Diagram ....................6 Hot Water Storage ..........................7 Protecting the Boiler During Pump and Electrical Failures..............
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide ........................23 Technical Data RK-2001UA Controller ......................... 25 Boiler ..............................26 Specifications and Dimensions ......................27 Warranty EKO Warranty ............................. 28 Disposal and Recycling of Boiler Components Notes on Proper Handling and Disposal of Boiler Components............29 EKO BOILER MANUAL...
Introduction And Important Information Thank you for purchasing an Orlan EKO Wood Gasification boiler. This boiler is designed to operate in the 91% to 95% overall system efficiency range when properly installed and operated and burning sufficiently dry wood fuel.
Two views of the gasification chamber and nozzle burning at near 2,000 degrees, F. Important Components 1.) Controller 2.) Loading Door 3.) Secondary Air Adjust 4.) Ash Door 5.) Forced Draft Fan 6.) Primary Burn Chamber 7.) Secondary Chamber 8.) Heat Exchanger Tubes 9.) Supply Water Outlet 10.) Bypass Damper Lever EKO BOILER MANUAL...
Warning ! Attention to safety is critical in all phases of boiler system design, installation, operation and maintenance. Safety You must keep safety in mind during the installation, operation and maintenance of your boiler and heating system. During installation the boiler and some components may be heavy or sharp. During operation the boiler and associated plumbing can be very hot which can cause burns or fires.
Expansion Tank 1,000 Gallon Hot Water Storage Tank EKO 60 with 1,000 gallons of pressurized hot water storage and expansion tank. be inspected and approved by qualified professionals (i.e., a chimney sweep, a licensed plumbing and heating contractor, electrician, etc.). Another important requirement is that the chimney and con- necting pipe need to be insulated for safety and to prevent condensation and a reduction in the draft caused when the gas in the chimney cools too much.
120F. One way to do this is by installing a four-way mixing valve. Installation Orlan EKO boilers are designed to conform to and be installed in accordance with the stringent Euro- pean regulations known as PN 87/B 02411 and PN 91/B-02413. When installed in the United States, all applicable local codes and regulations should be observed.
Packing List The complete EKO Orlan boiler is shipped from the warehouse in one crate. Inside the crate you will find: The boiler. The cleaning tools (two or three, depending on the model). Inside the boiler you will find: This manual.
Cooling Pipe Outlet Pressure relief valve drain piping Photograph showing one of the cooling pipe outlets and the pressure relief valve piped to within 6 inches of the floor with rigid copper pipe. Four-Way Mixing Valve A four-way mixing valve is an essential component of any EKO boiler installation. When properly installed, it allows hot supply water to be automatically mixed with cooler return water to avoid low return later corrosion at the boiler return water connection and maintain a relatively stable boiler water temperature.
Warning! EKO wood gasification boilers should be installed in accordance with local codes. The boiler should be part of a closed, pressurized system with a pressure relief valve, expan- sion tank and if possible, a hot water storage tank. System with gravity-feed overheat protection. 1.
Filling the Boiler and Heating System. Plain water is the recommended fluid for filling the EKO boiler and system it is connected to. The easiest way to fill the boiler and heating system is through a regulator connected to the home’s do- mestic water supply.
How the Controller Works Boiler's temperature setting from 140 up The desired boiler temperature is set with a knob (6). Current temperature is displayed on to 176F the screen (2). Boiler overheat indicator The LED (4) indicates when the boiler temperature exceeds 194F.
Boiler Operation Warning ! Please read the following items. • Please read the section about maintaining the boiler in the summer months carefully. Failure to protect your boiler from condensation during the warmer months can result in damage and voiding of your warranty.
Warning! Using fuel types other than the dry wood specified in the Wood Moisture Content chart may result in unpredictable operation and poor efficiency. Neither the manufacturer nor New Horizon Corporation are responsible for problems resulting from unapproved fuels. If burning pellets or other wood particles of the proper moisture content, be sure to place this material on top of larger pieces of wood to avoid clogging the ceramic nozzle.
Warning! The yellow “no fuel” light indicates when the boiler needs to be reloaded. Boiler Shutdown The boiler turns off in two ways: manually when the power switch on the controller is turned off, or au- tomatically when the wood supply has burned out. NEVER turn the controller off for extended periods when the boiler contains burning fuel, as doing so could cause to it overheat.
Example: The EKO 25 is an 85K Btu boiler burning wood at 25% moisture content with 0.04iwc draft in the chimney. By this calculation, the secondary air setting should be 3.5 turns out. View behind the blower plate of the primary air in- Blower inlets (top) and secondary air adjustment lets (top) and the secondary air tubes and valves.
Maintenance Proper maintenance of the boiler is essential for reliable, efficient and safe operation. This will also contribute to longer boiler service life. There are specific maintenance guidelines to follow during the heating season, and others to follow during the off-season. Standard Cleaning Tools These are the tools supplied with a boiler.
1. Remove the back panel and unscrew the heat exchanger cover plate with a metric wrench (from 13 to 17mm, depending on the model). IMPORTANT: Use care when screwing and unscrewing the retaining nuts. Lubricate the threads before removing the nuts, and avoid excessive force when tightening them back down.
Warning! Chimney inspection and maintenance is a critical part of any wood burning maintenance schedule. Inspect it at least once annually—preferably at the start of heating season. Clean as needed. Off Season Preparation Acids produced during the woodburning process can form when exposed to moisture inside the fire- box, heat exchanger tubes and secondary combustion chamber.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Suggested Boiler does not reach the Problems starting fire Refer to page 17 temperature needed Wood too moist Use properly seasoned wood Call service – not covered by Primary air conduit choked warranty Secondary air conduit choked Call service – not covered by warranty Smoke tube of heat Clean with supplied cleaning...
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Problem Cause Remedy Suggested Regulator does not work No power Check the wiring and circuit breakers Replace fuse – not covered Fuse damaged by warranty Live wire conduit damaged Inspect and repair wire Temperature sensor Call service damaged Regulator damaged Call service Blower fan not working Thermal protection engages...
RK-2001UA Controller Technical Data Power 230V +/- 10% Rate supply voltage (with no fan) < 4VA Temperature measurement range 32 - 210 +/-1 F Temperature measurement sensors KTY81 210 140 – 176 F Temperature regulation range Electrical protection (fuse) 1A / 220V RK-2001UA Controller Service Parameters EKO BOILER MANUAL...
Boiler Type ORLAN ORLAN ORLAN ORLAN ORLAN Chimney flue needed 15-20 Electric protection range IP 40 Max pressure 3.44 Average fumes temperature Note: Approx — approximate dimensions are not for construction Note: IWC or iwc = inches of water column...
Importer’s retail price for the Eko-Vimar Orlanski model during the year in which the boiler was originally purchased. Shipping charges in connection with replacement or repair shall be paid by the owner.
• This limited warranty covers only repairs or replacements resulting from defects in materials and workmanship. • This warranty shall be void if the boiler is installed by someone other than a professional contractor / installer experienced and qualified in hydronic heating systems. •...
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