Specifications
EKO BOILER MANUAL
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Table of Contents
Introduction and Important Information
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Wood Gasication ................................................................................................................................. 4
Cutaway Diagram and View of Gasication 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 .................................................................... 7
Other Boiler Protection Considerations ................................................................................................. 7
The Importance of Boiler Placement and Location................................................................................ 8
The Role of Cumbustion Air................................................................................................................... 8
Packing List ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Boiler Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Piping..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Four-Way Mixing Valve ........................................................................................................................ 10
Gravity Overheat Protection Diagram...................................................................................................11
Incorporating Hot Water Storage Diagram ...........................................................................................11
Various Other Piping Possibilities ........................................................................................................ 12
Filling the Boiler and Heating System.................................................................................................. 13
Connecting a Pump and Room Thermostat to the Controller .............................................................. 13
Controller Features, Specications and Operation
Controller Features .............................................................................................................................. 14
Controller Functions ............................................................................................................................ 14
How the Controller Works .................................................................................................................... 15
Operating Your Boiler
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................. 16
Wood Fuel Considerations .................................................................................................................. 16
Starting and Operating the Boiler for the First Time ............................................................................ 17
Boiler Shutdown .................................................................................................................................. 18
Operating Temperature ........................................................................................................................ 18
Primary, Secondary and Blower Air Inlet Settings ............................................................................... 18
Air Adjustment Guide ........................................................................................................................... 18
What the Air Controls Do ..................................................................................................................... 19
Maintaining Your Boiler
General Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 20
Standard Cleaning Tools ..................................................................................................................... 20
Fan Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 20
Routine Cleaning During the Heating Season ..................................................................................... 20
EKO Super 1 Heat Exchanger Tubes .................................................................................................. 20
Cleaning the EKO Standard Heat Exchanger Tubes .......................................................................... 20
Maintaining Tight Seals ....................................................................................................................... 20
Offseason Preparation ......................................................................................................................... 21