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Tarm Biomass SOLO INNOVA 30 Installation And Operation Manual

Manual is about: Wood-fired central heating boiler

Summary of SOLO INNOVA 30

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 solo innova models 30 and 50 installation and operations manual wood-fired central heating boiler 236-0-05-2 ul 391-2006 “ standard for safety for solid-fuel and combination-fuel central and suppleme...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 table of contents introduction >table of contents page i 1.0 introduction...……………………………………………………………………………..1 1.1 foreword..….………………………………………………………………………1 1.2 units of measure...…………………………………………………………...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 introduction >table of contents page ii section page 3.4.9 control logic………………………………………………….……….29 3.4.10 electrical connection..………………….………………………….....32 3.4.11 boiler control panel connections……….....

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 introduction >table of contents page iii section page 5.0 troubleshooting..………………………………………………………………………..48 5.1 troubleshooting guide..………………………………………………………….48 6.0 data and drawings..…………………………………………...

  • Page 5: 1.0 Introduction

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 1.0 introduction 1.1 foreword save this instruction manual for future reference congratulations on your purchase of the hs tarm solo innova log wood boiler from tarm biomass! The solo innova boiler i...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 this product is provided with a limited warranty which is described in section 7.0 of this manual. The warranty is contingent upon the successful and legal installation of the boiler. At a minimum, t...

  • Page 7: 2.0

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 2.0 product description and requirements for safe operation this section presents a general overview of the boiler and what will be required to operate it safely. 2.1 boiler overview 2.1.1 cut-away v...

  • Page 8: 2.2 Boiler Function

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 2.1.2 boiler fabrication and testing your boiler was manufactured by hs tarm , a world leader in hot water (hydronic) heating for over 80 years. The hs tarm solo innova series boiler conforms to trad...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 the induced draft fan (9) pulls combustion air into the boiler via the primary and secondary air con- trols and pulls gases from combustion through the heat exchanger and exhausts them out of the boi...

  • Page 10: 2.3 Fuels

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 carefully engineered heat exchange tubes downstream from the combustion process are fitted with removable turbulators to help ensure that a maximum amount of energy is transferred from the fuel to th...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 100 moisture % btu/ lb product description and requirements for safe operation > fuels page 7 fig 2.2 this chart shows how many ...

  • Page 12: 2.4 Building Requirements

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 2.4 building requirements the boiler must be connected to a tile-lined masonry chimney or to a factory-built type ul 103 ht approved chimney in good condition. See the details in section 3.2 a dedica...

  • Page 13: 3.1 Planning

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 3.0 boiler installation & start-up this section describes the steps to installing and starting-up the boiler. This section is directed at the installer. 3.1 planning 3.1.1 sizing the boiler it is cri...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 the boiler must be installed with the minimum installation clearances to combustible materials out- lined below. Clearances may only be reduced by means approved by the regulatory authorities. Cleara...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 3.1.4 plumbing and mechanical the boiler must be connected to a suitable chimney. Chimney requirements are discussed in section 3.2. A dedicated supply of fresh combustion air should be provided near...

  • Page 16: 3.2 Preparing The Chimney

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 3.1.5 electrical for the solo innova boiler a 240 vac, 60 hertz, 4-wire power supply is required . If building power is lower (208 vac, for example), a boosting transformer should be installed to cor...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 fig 3.1 the smoke pipe connecting the boiler to the chimney flue must be black or stainless, have a minimum thickness of 24 gauge, and rise a minimum of ¼” per foot of run toward the chimney (fig3.1)...

  • Page 18: 3.3 Setting The Boiler

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 3.2.1 outside combustion air provision for outside combustion air may be necessary to ensure that fuel-burning appliances do not discharge products of combustion into the house. Guidelines to determi...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 boiler installation & start-up > setting the boiler page 15 3.3.2 boiler checklist solo innova boiler kit checklist item description quantity included solo innova 30/50 1 solo innova manual 1 boiler ...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 3.3.3 temporary storage if the boiler installation is going to take place at a later date the boiler and components need to be stored in a safe, dust-free, dry location. Moisture can damage the insul...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 3.3.6 boiler assembly this section covers the step by step instructions for assembling the boiler. Boiler installation & start-up > setting the boiler page 17 bare boiler mount fan housing 1 2 4 inst...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 5 install front panel mounting bolt and washer boiler installation & start-up > setting the boiler page 18 6 7 8 hang left panel install left front corner zip strip hang right panel.

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 9 install right front corner zip strip zip strip can bend if needed boiler installation & start-up > setting the boiler page 19 remove 4 screws remove the connector panel and wire harness on the back...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 boiler installation & start-up > setting the boiler page 20 14 15 16 place rear panel into place (electrical box not shown) place upper rear panel into place install left rear corner zip strip instal...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 boiler installation & start-up > setting the boiler page 21 17 18 20 place power and control wires in side wire channel leave fan wire hanging in front of front panel install ground wire for control ...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 21 boiler installation & start-up > setting the boiler page 22 install fan insulation box 22 23 24 25 install insulation blanket cut holes for immersion wells cut out square above clean- out cover. T...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 boiler installation & start-up > setting the boiler page 23 26 27 install lo-limit probe use right wire channel to hide tubing install 3 control panel sensors into port #23. Make sure they are pushed...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 boiler installation & start-up > setting the boiler page 24 31 install top cover 32 33 34 plug-in supply and control plugs. Control plug power feed fasten control panel control panel connections.

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 boiler installation & start-up > setting the boiler page 25 35 place insulation over clean-out cover (removed earlier) 37 38 39 place clean-out cover lid over the clean- out opening. Bend the 4 tabs ...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 boiler installation & start-up > connections to the boiler page 26 3.4 connections to the boiler the following connections must be made to the boiler, in order for it to function: the boiler flue gas...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 3.4.2 safety plumbing overheat loop: no electricity: the piping and controls must be connected to the boiler in such a way that in the event of a power failure there is one loop of radiation availabl...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 3.4.4 pipe connections – choice of material a copper/steel mixture can be used for the heating side. Copper followed by galvanized piping (in the direction of the water flow) should be avoided for ho...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 3.4.9 control logic typical control logic for use with bladder lined coil-type thermal storage systems (refer to plumbing diagram stss1 or stss2): the process begins when a fire is lit in the boiler ...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 tarm biomass recommends the use of an additional termovar valve model 6440af (tv2) for most installations. Without tv2 it is possible that when a small zone is the only zone calling, a master bathroo...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 assuming that tv1 is hot, the water being circulated by c3 is now heading for the supply manifold. If no zones are calling for heat the c1 pump will be off (if used, zv-1 will also be closed). All of...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 3.4.10 electrical connections electrical connections to the boiler are made to the boiler on block x4 in the large electrical junction box located on the rear of the boiler (fig. 3.6). See the connec...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 installed relief valve fig. 3.10 3.4.11 boiler control panel connections make sure the control panel is secured properly on the front of the boiler (section 3.3.5) . Install the 2 sensors bulbs from ...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 a thermostatic mixing valve (accessory, part # k4440a3 or 4832s ), and boiler circulator (included with the 4823s) should be incorporated into the heating system piping as shown in fig. 3.11. When th...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 3.5.3 final installation checklist this final installation checklist should be reviewed before starting up the boiler for the first time: general boiler installation ○ boiler set and level. ○ clearan...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 4.0 boiler operation, maintenance, and service maintenance it is also the responsibility of the user that the boiler be cleaned and maintained according to: normal practice. The instructions of this ...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 (f) fan switch (h) overheat thermostat (i) operating thermostat (n) reset switch (o) door open switch (p) lo-limit thermostat during operation the fan switch is always set at i. Position ii will clos...

  • Page 42: 4.3 Starting The Boiler

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 4.2 items to check before using 1. Check the heating system water pressure before using the system. Note: water may not be added to the boiler while it is running. 2. Ensure that the chimney connecto...

  • Page 43: 4.5 Daily Firing

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 4.5 daily firing the boiler should not be started nor should more wood be added until the thermal storage system is cool enough to absorb the heat produced by an additional firing. For most applicati...

  • Page 44: 4.9 Adjusting Combustion

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 4.9 adjusting combustion the solo innova features adjustable primary and secondary air controls for optimal burning. The con- trols are located behind the hinged panel on the front of the boiler betw...

  • Page 45: 4.10 Firing Tips

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 4.10 firing tips it is important to use wood of an appropriate size (length and diameter) and to stack it properly so that there are no “holes” and “hanging pieces” in the wood stack, which must then...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 boiler operation, maintenance, and service > cleaning and maintenance page 42 warning solid-fuel burning appliances need to be cleaned frequently because soot, creosote and ash may accumulate. If the...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 4.11.2 cleaning firebox aprons firebox aprons are fitted along the sides of the firebox (fig.4.4) . These firebox aprons should be taken off once a month and any ash of creosote deposits behind them ...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 4.11.4 cleaning the induced draft fan the induced draft fan (fig. 4.9) must be inspected regularly (about four times a year) and cleaned as necessary. Dust and ash buildup on the fan blades can signi...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 4.11.5 maintaining door seals it is very important to maintain tight seals on the doors. Check the loading door and ash door gaskets regularly to insure that they are sealing well and that there is n...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 how to clean the primary air channels (some clear 100% silicone will be needed): 1. Remove the diffuser which is located between the loading and ash doors (fig.4.12) . This is performed by removing t...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 4.11.9 chimney fires chimney fires are caused when excessive buildup of creosote in the chimney connector pipe or the chimney is ignited by a racing fire, or when a burning piece of material is swept...

  • Page 52: 4.12 Power Outages

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 4.11.14 checking system pressure the system expansion tank in a closed system allows for the thermal expansion of the fluid in the heating system. See the expansion tank’s operating instructions for ...

  • Page 53: 6.0 Data And Drawings

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 6.0 data and drawings 6.1 measurement data data and drawings > measurement data page 49 description units 30 50 1. Return connection inches 1.250 1.250 2. Supply connection inches 1.250 1.250 10 drai...

  • Page 54: 6.2 Positioning Data

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 6.2 positioning data data and drawings > positioning data page 50 clearances to combustibles measurement minimum distance notes a-backwall to appliance 21” minimum distance to allow clearance for blo...

  • Page 55: 6.3 Specification Data

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 6.3 specification data data and drawings > specification data page 51 technical data units 30 50 measurements depth- boiler -total inches 46¾” 46¾” width- boiler -total inches 23” 27¼” height to chim...

  • Page 56: 6.4 Electrical Diagrams

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 6.4 electrical diagrams 6.4.1 legend (for reference to all circuit diagrams and section 4.1): 6.4.2 wiring diagram a (boiler circuit ladder diagram) data and drawings > electrical diagrams page 52 fi...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 6.4.3 wiring diagram b (boiler circuit diagram) data and drawings > electrical diagrams page 53.

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 6.4.4 control panel explanation for control panel b12-overheat aquastat/circuit breaker (part #08007) b15-lo-limit aquastat (part #080104) b16-operating thermostat (part # 080063) c1-boiler control b...

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    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 6.4.5 wiring connections external connections to the boiler. Data and drawings > electrical diagrams page 55 1 2 3 1 60. 62 rel ay, 2 pol e 1 0a l2 l1 g 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 x 4 b o...

  • Page 60: 6.5 Parts List

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 6.5 parts list 6.5.1 solo innova 30 parts list data and drawings > parts list page 56.

  • Page 61: 6.5 Parts List

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 6.5 parts list 6.5.2 solo innova 50 parts list data and drawings > parts list page 57.

  • Page 62: 7.0 Warranty Information

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 7.0 warranty information 7.1 warranty limited warranty - for use only in united states tarm biomass warrants the steel boiler identified below and its component hot water tank or coil and cast iron d...

  • Page 63

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 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 repl...

  • Page 64

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 8.0 installation report for boiler system installation performed by:_________________________________________ solo innova model / serial no. ____________________/_________________ boiler system insta...

  • Page 65: Appendix A-

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 appendix a- temperature conversion temperature conversion table appendix a > temperature conversion table page 61 °c °f °c °f °c °f °c °f 40 104 80 176 135 275 220 428 45 113 82 179.6 140 284 225 437...

  • Page 66: Notes:

    Solo innova instructions 1-800-782-9927 version 01-18 tarm biomass · 4 britton lane · lyme, nh 03768 notes: notes > notes page 62.