Econoburn EBW SERIES Operator's Manual - page 9

Manual is about: HIGH-EFFICIENCY WOOD-FIRED BOILERS

Summary of EBW SERIES

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    1 g a s i f i c a t i o n b o i l e r s ebw series high-efficiency wood-fired boilers operator’s manual c us.

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    2 g a s i f i c a t i o n b o i l e r s manufactured by: econoburn llc a division of abasco inc. 2 central avenue post office box 689 brocton, new york 14716 telephone: 716-792-2094 toll free: 1-866-818-5162 facsimile: 716-792-2098 for technical assistance call: 716-792-2095 website: www.Econoburn.C...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    3 introduction 5 boiler diagram 7 controller programming 8/9 operating instructions 10 wood-burning 10 storage of wood 11 inspection & cleaning 11 the flue draft control system 11 fuel loading 13 boiler control 14 firing your boiler 15 combustion air & negative pressure 16 cleaning creosote build up...

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    4 chimney maintenance 22 troubleshooting guide 23 specifications 24/25 econoburn tm boiler warranty 26.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    5 g a s i f i c a t i o n b o i l e r s congratulations on the purchase of your new econoburn tm wood-fired boiler. Developed in the northeastern united states, the econoburn tm wood-fired boiler has been designed to allow you to heat and supply hot water for your home or business, by burning wood, ...

  • Page 6: Warning

    6 warning this unit must be installed by a certified and properly qualified heating, ventilation and air conditioning (hvac) professional. Do not attempt to install this unit yourself unless you are a certified and properly qualified hvac professional. Improper installation could result in fire, per...

  • Page 7: Boiler Diagram

    7 boiler diagram.

  • Page 8: Dfd Control Panel Operation

    8 dfd control panel operation ts 0% ts-5 water temperature (deg f) 40% 100% fan speed ts -10 normal operating mode: to enter program mode: press up and enter together, actual will flash pro. Press down and enter together, actual will change to solid pro. Press up and down together and programming mo...

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    9 p-p 150 (50 – 200) third menu {20} (setting alarm set point) above sets: alarm is on, buzzer is on, display flashes, fan is off (no pulse), and primary is on p-a 200 (50 – 230) fourth menu {10 + tbd delay} (setting stack off point) below sets: all outputs are off, on leaves system running. P-s 100...

  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    10 wood-burning the econoburn tm wood-fired boiler will burn most solid wood fuels; however, it is recommended that hardwoods be used for their superior energy content. Burning dry, seasoned wood is also recommended because a residual moisture content of between 15 and 25% is required for optimal ga...

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    11 storage of wood do not store wood within installation clearances or within the space required for charging or ash removal. Inspection & cleaning during daily wood fuel loading, stoking of the wood in the upper chamber (also referred to as the “firebox chamber”) should cause most ash to fall throu...

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    12 figure a fuel loading to load your econoburn tm wood-fired boiler with fuel (wood), always use the following procedure: warning the forced draft fan must be stopped and the flue bypass damper fully opened for at least one minute before opening the firebox door to refuel. This is necessary to ensu...

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    13 boiler control the control panel (see figure10 below) includes an led display which is set at the temperature desired for the temperature of the water of the boiler. An immersed temperature sensor is installed at the top of the boiler to monitor the water temperature. The factory default temperat...

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    14 the controller display is made up of two temperature indicators. The top numerical indicator is the actual temperature of the water in the boiler. The lower numerical indicator displays the desired boiler water temperature setting. This is controlled by the increment-decrement buttons on the righ...

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    15 prior to installation of your boiler, the installer must test for negative air pressure at the location where the econoburn tm wood-fired boiler is to be installed. If needed, outdoor air may be provided by the creation of two (2) permanent openings which communicate directly or by duct with the ...

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    16 building a noncombustible base and/or an elevated base if the boiler installation site has a combustible floor, a noncombustible floor must be constructed by a professional contractor, as described in detail in the installation manual enclosed herewith. For basement installation, if the existing ...

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    17 remove ashes as directed. Watch for soot in flue pipe - clean regularly. Be aware of danger due to over firing unit. This unit is not suitable for automatic stoking. Load the firebox chamber carefully. Always observe the following minimum clearances to combustible materials: front 48” right side ...

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    18 3. Load carefully. Plan wood load based on btu requirement. Maintain intense burns for maximum efficiency. 4. Remove ash regularly as directed. 5. Watch for soot build up in flue pipe, and heat exchanger. 6. Realize the danger of extreme overheating due to over firing. 7. Danger of flue fire if p...

  • Page 19: Maintenance and Cleaning

    19 figure 11 figure 12 the econoburn tm wood-fired boiler must be cleaned regularly to maintain top efficiency. A good practice is to establish a routine for the storage of fuel, care of the appliance, and firing techniques. Boiler maintenance turbulator assembly should be exercised every day of boi...

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    20 always follow this procedure to clean the heat exchanger. 1. Remove back and top jacket panels of the boiler. 2. Cut insulation to expose top clean out. 3. Remove 1/4” steel top cover plate and rear flue plate. 4. Disconnect the turbulator rod by removing the nut and bolt which affixes it to the ...

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    21 make sure your chimney stays clean. Your econoburn tm wood-fired boiler will not produce the creosote levels that other conventional woodstoves and boilers create, but if you're not using thermal storage it's likely that some creosote will form. It's always better to be safe and inspect your chim...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    22 problem cause suggested remedy boiler doesn’t reach desired temperature. Wood too moist. Use properly seasoned wood. Nozzle plugged. Clean firebox. Chimney plugged. Clean chimney. Smoke escaping while loading wood. Intense wind or down draft. Consider installing a chimney cap. Inadequate chimney ...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    23 econoburn tm specifications (subject to change without notice): specifications boller model ebw-150 ebw-200 ebw- 300 ebw-500 ebw- 150-0 design application indoor indoor indoor 200,000 indoor 300,000 indoor outdoor outdoor btu output 100,000 150,000 500,000 150,000 200,000 boiler dimensions depth ...

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    24 flue gas temperature 280°f - 400°f / 138°c - 204°c e l e c t r i c a l d a t a boiler power requirement 110 volt, 15 amp 175 electrical consumption (watts) 100 175 175 175 200 175 aquastat overheat setting 220°f/ 104°c electrical consumption.

  • Page 25: Econoburn

    25 warranty period the warranty period for the main boiler is 25 years against defects in workmanship. Any purchased components will carry such warranty as covered by the particular vendor. Conditions of warranty your econoburn tm boiler must be installed by a qualified, and licensed plumbing and he...