SOLARFOCUS ecotop zero User manual

Operation manual for the system operator
Read carefully before operating.
DR-0178-EN / v7-202109
Pellet boiler
ecotopzero,ecotoplight

1 About this manual
1 About this manual 2
2 Safety information 3
3 Warranty, guarantee, liability 3
3.1 Technical specifications for warranty and
guarantee claims 4
3.2 Conditions for entitlement to benefits 4
3.3 Cessation of entitlements 5
3.4 Limitation of liability 5
4 Product information 5
4.1 Proper use 5
4.2 Fuel 5
4.3 Product description 5
4.4 Spare parts 5
4.5 Accessories 6
4.6 Type plate 6
4.7 CE declaration of conformity 6
4.8 Safety devices 6
4.9 Efficient and low-emission operation 8
4.10 Functional components 8
4.11 Innovative technologies 9
4.12 Technical specifications 10
4.13 Dimensions and connections 13
5 Use and operation 14
5.1 Main screen of the control unit 14
5.2 Boiler operating mode 14
5.3 Selection menu 14
5.3.1 Heating circuit output test 15
5.4 Customer menu 15
5.4.1 Required boiler values 15
5.4.2 Vacuum output 16
5.4.3 User lock 16
5.4.4 Message log 17
5.4.5 Operating hours counter 17
5.4.6 Qualified personnel menu 18
6 Heating circuit 21
6.1 Heating circuit settings 21
6.1.1 Heating circuit operating mode 21
6.1.2 General settings 22
6.1.3 Heating curve 22
7 DHW heating 24
7.1 Domestic hot water tank 24
7.1.1 DHW tank settings 25
7.2 Fresh water module - FWM (optional) 25
8 Recirculation control 26
8.1 Circulation settings 26
8.2 Recirculation control - Options 27
9 Buffer tank 28
10 Solar system 28
11 Temperature difference charge control 29
12 mySOLARFOCUS app 29
12.1 Requirements for use 29
12.2 Connecting the control to the internet 29
12.3 Register on the web server 30
12.4 Install app, register user 30
12.5 Add system 31
12.6 Use of the mySOLARFOCUS app 31
12.7 Approve additional users 31
13 Weatherman function 32
13.1 Information 32
13.2 Heating circuit 33
13.3 Domestic hot water 33
13.4 Buffer tank loading 34
14 Maintenance (and cleaning: 34
14.1 Required activities - overview 35
14.1.1 Empty ash container 35
14.1.2 Boiler cleaning - manual activities 36
14.1.3 Replace combustion grate 36
14.1.4 Check system pressure 37
14.1.5 Clean exhaust gas duct 37
14.1.6 Check safety valve 37
14.1.7 Replace pellet suction turbine 37
14.1.8 Maintenance by qualified personnel 37
15 Perform emissions measurement 38
15.1 Emission measurement for external boi-
lers 38
16 Messages 39
17 Electrical fuses 45
1 About this manual
Dear customer,
To ensure reliable and efficient operation of your boi-
ler, the following points are extremely important:
–Professional planning and installation of the hea-
ting system.
–Training of customers in starting up the heating
boiler.
–Regular maintenance by the operator.
–Regular maintenance by qualified personnel.
–Pay attention to the specifications and instruc-
tions in this manual.
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Content

2 Safety information
Software version for control unit
The guide describes the software version 19.040
of the controlecomanager-touch ;Main screen of the
control unit > 14
Language
The language of the original manual is German. All
other language versions of this manual are trans-
lations of the original.
Storage
Keep the manual for the entire service life of the pro-
duct and ready to hand. The manual must be passed
on to the new owner when the product is dis-
mantled/reused. If the manual is lost or destroyed,
request a new copy from the manufacturer.
Instructions and warnings
The instructions used in this manual are highlighted
with symbols and signal words. The signal word indi-
cates the level and nature of the danger.
iIndicates information for correct handling of
the product.
!CAUTION - Failure to comply with this instruc-
tion could result in damage to property.
DANGER - Failure to comply with this instruc-
tion poses a danger to people.
Manufacturer
SOLARFOCUS GmbH
Werkstrasse 1, A-4451 St.Ulrich
Company register no. 281755x
Tel.: [phone], Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.solarfocus.com
Service Hotline
–Email: [email protected]
2 Safety information
Qualification of personnel
–The work procedures described in this manual
must only be carried out by qualified specialist per-
sonnel.
–Work on electrical components must only be per-
formed by trained electricians and in accordance
with the relevant rules and directives.
Installation and commissioning
–System may only be installed and put into ope-
ration by qualified personnel (SOLARFOCUS ser-
vice technician or SOLARFOCUS service partner.
Keep unauthorized persons and children away
–Danger of burns due to hot lines and hot com-
ponents, risk of injury from mechanically moving
parts. Keep unauthorised persons away, do not
leave children unattended, and control access to
the boiler room and fuel storage room.
Safety devices
–Never disengage the safety equipment of the hea-
ting system. In case of failure, arrange for
immediate repair.
Maintenance and repair
–Perform maintenance activities at the specified
intervals. No or incorrect maintenance leads to
inefficient operation, higher failure risk of the boi-
ler and increased potential for hazards.
Recommendation: Conclude maintenance con-
tract
–Have repairs done by qualified personnel only.
Improper repairs can lead to risks for the user and
impaired operation.
–Store hot ashes only in metal containers. Never
put hot or warm ash in the dustbin. There is a
great danger of fire.
–For repairs use only original spare parts or parts
approved by the manufacturer (e.g. standard
parts).
Damage to the system
–If the electrical insulation (cables, plugs, switches)
becomes damaged, switch off the power supply
and have the insulation repaired.
–In the case of visible damage (e.g. thermal defor-
mation, mechanical damage) the operation of the
system must not be continued. The system may
only be operated if it is in perfect technical con-
dition.
3 Warranty, guarantee, liability
Warrantyclaims apply within the framework of a boiler
maintenance contract.
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3.1 Technical specifications for warranty
and guarantee claims
A prerequisite for the assertion of warranty and gua-
rantee claims is compliance with the following tech-
nical specifications.
For more information on the individual points, see the
boiler installation instructions.
Regular maintenance and cleaning
–The boiler and the components of the heating sys-
tem must be maintained and checked regularly.
–This is the prerequisite
–for permanently reliable functioning of the boi-
ler,
–for energy-saving and environmentally friendly
operation of the boiler,
–for a long service life of the boiler.
–Option/Recommendation: Conclude maintenance
contract.
–Keyword documentation: In the course of main-
tenance by qualified personnel, the completed
activities/measures are documented in the main-
tenance log. It is recommended to keep a plant
logbook (for documentation/evidence purposes of
own activities), especially if specialist main-
tenance is not carried out.
Fuel
–The fuel used must comply with the spe-
cifications.
–Unapproved fuel can lead to inefficient
combustion and can damage the boiler.
Specifications for the filling/supplementary
water of the heating system
–Control the pH value: must be between 8.2
and 9.5
–Avoid of stone formation (= limescale on heat
exchanger surfaces):
–Pay attention to the water hardness
–Soften filling water, or better: desalinate.
–Avoid the corrosion on the water side (is usually
triggered by the available oxygen in the water):
–Correct system planning, correct dimen-
sioning, pay attention to material com-
binations.
–Repair leaks immediately.
–Expansion vessel (prevents air suction when
the system cools down): Set pressure cor-
rectly, check regularly.
–Existing underfloor heating: Attention with old,
diffusion-open plastic pipes (carry out a sys-
tem separation).
Return temperature to the boiler
–A sufficiently high return temperature into the boi-
ler must prevent the temperature from falling
below the dew point (resulting in corrosion in the
boiler).
–This is ensured at ecotop zero/light by the inte-
grated return lift as standard.
Supply air to the boiler
–The supply air to the boiler must not contain any
aggressive substances. These can cause cor-
rosion in boiler and fireplace.
–Aggressive substances are, e.g. chlorine or fluo-
rine compounds (used in cleaning agents, sol-
vents, adhesives,...).
3.2 Conditions for entitlement to benefits
For warranty and warranty claims observe the fol-
lowing points:
–The warranty begins at the time at the time of han-
dover (delivery note, commissioning form).
–The warranty period is calculated from the date of
initial commissioning (according to the meter of
the operating hours of the control).
–The warranty periods are based on the relevant
regulations.
–We must be notified promptly and accurately of
any damage incurred, so that the cause can be
clarified.
–If the system has defects despite correct instal-
lation (in compliance with the technical docu-
mentation), we grant a warranty provided that the
system has been examined by the plant customer
service (commissioning form).
–The guarantee applies to technical, construction-
related faults and faults in the manufacture of the
system that prevent correct and problem-free
usage.
–We are not liable for parts that were not produced
by SOLARFOCUS. However, we are prepared to
assign our claims against the producer (con-
cerning this defect) to the buyer.
–In fulfilling the warranty/guarantee services, we
shall cover only the assembly time and the mate-
rials used, but not any travel or accommodation
costs necessary for the fitters/engineers or any
return transport costs.
–SOLARFOCUS GmbH assumes no liability for
any consequential costs of damages.
–The repair and/or warranty replacement shall be
carried out on site or in the SOLARFOCUS fac-
tory at our discretion.
–The company SOLARFOCUSwill determine whe-
ther such work requires a repair or whether the
parts are to be replaced free of charge.
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3.3 Cessation of entitlements
The maintenance, warranty and guarantee services
expire if one of the following points applies:
–Non-compliance with the technical requirements
> 3
–Damage during transport.
–Wilful damage.
–Damage due to force majeure (water, fire, etc.).
–Non-observance of information in the planning,
installation and operation manual.
–Insufficient energy or water, fault in the hydrau-
lics.
–Incorrect operation and failure to perform main-
tenance and cleaning as prescribed.
–Commissioning and maintenance carried out by
non-certified companies.
–Undocumented commissioning (missing com-
missioning protocol) and/or maintenance (main-
tenance protocol).
–It is almost impossible to produce flawless pain-
ted parts; for this reason, slight defects that do not
adversely affect proper use shall not be deemed
as grounds for complaint.
–No claims can be accepted under the warranty if
unauthorised intervention (or action that has not
been explicitly approved by us) has been carried
out. In addition, the goods must be paid for within
the specified payment timeframe.
3.4 Limitation of liability
SOLARFOCUS GmbH assumes no liability for injury
or material damage resulting from:
–Failure to observe the instructions in this manual.
–Use of the product for any purpose other than for
its intended use.
–Deployment of unqualified personnel.
–Use of non-approved spare parts.
–Technical modification of the product by the sys-
tem operator.
4 Product information
4.1 Proper use
–The heating boiler ecotop zero/light is intended for
heating up water in closed heating systems.
–Only use fuel as specified in the next chapter
Fuel.
4.2 Fuel
Pellets
Use wood pellets only in accordance with these spe-
cifications:
–Pellets according to the ISO 17225-2 standard,
class A1.
–Pellets that meet the additional ENplus certifica-
tion.
–Pellets that meet the additional DINplus certifica-
tion.
4.3 Product description
–ecotop zeroThe ecotop light is a boiler for the com-
bustion of wood pellets
–The boiler has an automatic fuel ignition system,
automatic fuel supply and automatic cleaning of
the heat exchanger.
–The ash produced is collected in an ash box,
which must be emptied at regular intervals.
–The ecotop zero has an integrated electrostatic
dust collector.
–At ecotop light , this electrostatic dust collector
can be retrofitted on request.
4.4 Spare parts
For repairs use only original spare parts or parts
approved by the manufacturer (e.g. standard parts).
The manufacturer cannot accept any liability for
damage caused by spare parts not authorised by the
manufacturer.
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4.5 Accessories
Lifting aid
–Optional accessories for carrying/moving the boi-
ler
–Item 6144
Abb. 2-1: Lifting aid mounted
Extension for exhaust pipe connection
–Accessory (included in delivery) for optional exten-
sion of the connection, from Ø100 mm to Ø130
mm.
–Can be used for flue pipe orientation upwards or
backwards.
–Art. 66556NIRO
4.6 Type plate
4.7 CE declaration of conformity
The conformity of the produce is declared by the
manufacturer in accordance with the Machinery Direc-
tive 2006/42/EC; the documents are available for
inspection at the manufacturer.
The product corresponds to Directive 2011/65/EU
(RoHS 2) and does not use any materials containing
asbestos. The product does not contain any PCB or
mercury.
4.8 Safety devices
Heat dissipation
–This function of the boiler control is a safety
device that prevents overheating of the boiler.
–Functioning: If the boiler temperature exceeds the
set Heat dissipation maximum boiler temperature,
all pumps relating to the energy consumer units
(e.g. heating circuit, DHW tank, buffer tank, etc.)
will be switched on and the heating circuit mixer
opened. In this way, energy is drained from the
boiler and it may be possible to prevent other
safety devices tripping.
–If the boiler temperature falls below the set Heat
dissipation maximum boiler temperature minus
1°C again, the pumps and mixers will be operated
in standard mode again.
[1] The parameter can be found in the Service menu |System
parameters button | General settings button.
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Overtemperature reset (OTR)
–The safety temperature limiter (STL) is a safety
device that prevents overheating of the boiler.
–Functioning: The STL stops the heating process
at a boiler temperature ~95°C (exclusively elec-
trical function; fuel and air supply are interrupted).
–After tripping, the STL must be manually released
again by unscrewing the black sealing cap 1and
pressing the button as soon as the boiler tem-
perature falls below 60°C.
–If the safety overtemperature reset trips, this is
indicated in the boiler control display.
Abb. 2-2:Position of the overtemperature reset
Safety valve (to protect against excess pres-
sure in the system)
–The safety valve 1is a safety device for protecting
against overpressure in the water circuit of the
heating system.
–Functioning: The valve opens when the system
pressure exceeds 3 bar. Water/steam are dischar-
ged into an open drain via a discharge line, which
avoids consequential damage to the heating sys-
tem. The valve is closed during normal operation.
–For normative specification see EN 12828.
Abb. 2-3: Safety valve integrated into boiler safety group
iThe safety valve (or a boiler safety group) is
not included in the boiler. On-site installation
required.
EMERGENCY OFF switch
–The EMERGENCY OFF switch is a manually ope-
rated safety device. The burner and the fuel sup-
ply to the boiler are stopped. Circulation pumps
remain in operation to dissipate heat and cool the
boiler.
–The switch must be installed outside the boiler
room in a safe place that is easy to access.
Rotary valve
The rotary valve fulfils all normative requirements for
the approved fuels regarding fire protection, burn-
back safety, backflow of gases.
Abb. 2-4:Rotary feeder for pellet transport
–Complies with requirements regarding burn-back
protection devices (BPD) according to TRVB 118
H.
–Prevents backflow of flammable products of com-
bustion into the fuel supply (according to EN 303-
5).
–Prevents spreading of fire into the fuel supply
(according to EN 303-5).
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4.9 Efficient and low-emission operation
Please note the following recommendations from the
EU Energy Efficiency Directive:
Use of a buffer tank
Since maximum combustion is possible only in stan-
dard operation of the boiler, and greater losses and
higher emissions occur during the warm-up and burn-
out phases, use of a buffer tank is recommended.
This tank stores the water heated by the boiler, allo-
wing the connected devices (e.g. heating circuit,
DHW tank, fresh water module, etc.) to access it as
required. This ensures sufficiently long, uninterrupted
combustion periods for the boiler.
Use of high-efficiency heating pumps
When using external heating pumps (e.g. return tem-
perature rise, heating circuit pumps, etc.), high-effi-
ciency pumps with energy efficiency class A should
preferably be used.
This delivers savings potential of up to 80 % in drive
energy (compared to conventional heating pumps)
with identical feed results.
4.10 Functional components
1 Heating water, heating circuit (return/flow)
2 Flue gas pipe
3 Connections for pellets
4 ID fan
5 Suction turbine for pellets suction
6 Electrostatic dust filter (optional at ecotop light)
> 9
7 Intermediate pellet store
8 Boiler electrical power element
9 Ash box > 35
10 Rotary valve > 7
11 Differential pressure gauge
12 Heat exchanger with interior turbulators
13 Combustion grate > 36
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4.11 Innovative technologies
Electrostatic dust collector [1]
To filter even the last remaining dust particles from
the flue gas stream SOLARFOCUS has developed
an integrated electrostatic dust collector. An elec-
trode ionises the tiny dust particles, which then form a
layer of dust deposits around the electrode. The elec-
trode is cleaned automatically during the course of
the heat exchanger cleaning process. External clea-
ning facilities that frequently incur additional costs are
no longer required.
[1] optional for ecotop light
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4.12 Technical specifications
ecotop zero,ecotop light 15 20 24
Nominal heat output (NHO) [kW] 15.4 19.7 24.0
Heat output range [kW] 4.6 - 15.4 5.9 - 19.7 7.2 - 24.0
Energy efficiency class A+ A+ A+
Boiler class (according to EN 303-5:2012) 5 5 5
Boiler efficiency - zero - full load [%] 95.7 95.3 94.9
Boiler efficiency - zero - part load [%] 95.9 96 96.1
Boiler efficiency - light - full load [%] 93.8 93.5 93.2
Boiler efficiency - light - part load [%] 92.1 93.2 94.3
Dimensions
Width [cm] 60 60 60
Depth [cm] 66.5 66.5 66.5
Height (H)- incl.adjustable feet, adjustable feet
screwed at maximum depth of thread- without hydrau-
lic connections on the top of the boiler
[cm] 157.3 157.3 157.3
Minimum room height [cm] 185 185 185
Weight
Weight [kg] 280 280 280
Weight with wooden pallet [kg] 288 288 288
Water side
Water content [l] 55 55 55
Max. permissible operating pressure [bar] 3 3 3
Boiler flow/boiler return connection [”] 1” UN 1” UN 1” UN
Drain connection [”] AG 1/2 ” AG 1/2 ” AG 1/2 ”
Differential pressure at ΔT 10°K [hPa] 145 245 345
Differential pressure at ΔT 20°K [hPa] 35 60 85
Thermal overload protection [”] not required not required not required
Electrical connection
Connection, fuse protection 230 V AC, 50 Hz
C13 A
230 V AC, 50 Hz
C13 A
230 V AC, 50
Hz
C13 A
Fuel
Fuel
Wood pellets
acc. to
EN17225-2,
ENplus-A1
Wood pellets
acc. to
EN17225-2,
ENplus-A1
Wood pellets
acc. to
EN17225-2,
ENplus-A1
Capacity of intermediate pellet store [l] 55 55 55
Capacity of ash box [l] 20.3 20.3 20.3
Flue gas side
Flue gas pipe diameter [mm] 100/130 100/130 100/130
Height to centre of flue pipe [cm] 143 143 143
Flue gas mass flow full load [g/s] 9 / 10 12 / 12.5 15 / 15
Flue gas mass flow partial load [g/s] 3 / 4 4 / 4.5 5 / 5
Maximum flue gas temperature [1] full load [°C] 140 140 140
Maximum flue gas temperature [1] partial load [°C] 100 100 100
Minimum draught requirement [2] [Pa] 5 5 5
Condensation No No No
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ecotop zero,ecotop light 15 20 24
Emissions according to test report - ecotop zero
Emission values [3] from the test report:Testing Insti-
tute / Test Report No.
TÜV SÜD
2219038-1
TÜV SÜD
2219038-2
TÜV SÜD
2219038-3
CO full load [mg/m³] 4 7 9
CO Partial load [mg/m³] 83 50 17
NOx full load [mg/m³] 111 114 116
NOx partial load [mg/m³] 107 109 111
Org. C full load [mg/m³] 0.3 0.6 0.9
Org. C partial load [mg/m³] 1.5 1.1 0.6
Dust content full load [mg/m³] 0.6 1 1.3
Dust content partial load [mg/m³] 0.5 0.9 1.3
Emissions according to test report - ecotop light
Emission values (related to 13% O2) from test repor-
t:Test institute / test report no.
TÜV SÜD
2220046-1
TÜV SÜD
2220046-2
TÜV SÜD
2220046-3
CO full load [mg/m³] 8 6 5
CO Partial load [mg/m³] 70 49 29
NOx full load [mg/m³] 112 113 114
NOx partial load [mg/m³] 106 108 110
Org. C full load [mg/m³] 1.7 2 1.9
Org. C partial load [mg/m³] 1.8 3 3.2
Dust content full load [mg/m³] 7.9 7 5.7
Dust content partial load [mg/m³] 6.3 8 9.1
Regulation (EU) 2015/1187 - ecotop zero
Nominal heating output [kW] 15 20 24
Energy efficiency class of the boiler A+ A+ A+
Energy efficiency class EEI Composite boiler and con-
troller A++ A++ A++
Energy efficiency index EEI of the boiler 121 121 122
Energy Efficiency Index EEI Composite Boiler and
Controller 125 125 126
Space heating annual efficiency etaS [%] 81 82 82
Annual emission values
CO - carbon monoxide [%] 98 58 22
NOX- Nitric oxide [%] 149 151 154
C - Total (carbon) [%] 1 1 1
Dust [%] 1 1 1
Regulation (EU) 2015/1187 - ecotop light
Nominal heating output [kW] 15 20 24
Energy efficiency class of the boiler A+ A+ A+
Energy efficiency class EEI Composite boiler and con-
troller A+ A+ A++
Energy efficiency index EEI of the boiler 118 119 121
Energy Efficiency Index EEI Composite Boiler and
Controller 122 123 125
Space heating annual efficiency etaS [%] 80 81 82
Annual emission values
CO - carbon monoxide [mg/m³] 83 58 35
NOX- Nitric oxide [mg/m³] 146 150 153
C - Total (carbon) [mg/m³] 2 2 3
Dust [mg/m³] 8 11 12

[1] Flue gas temperature can be adjusted electronically.
[2] A draught stabiliser must be fitted if the specified draught of 15 Pa is exceeded (Caution:In a boiler with room-sealed operation, use a
room-sealed independent draught limiter)
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4.13 Dimensions and connections
Front
Back
Side view
Top view - flue gas pipe connection aligned upwards
Top view - flue gas pipe connection aligned back-
wards
1 Boiler return
2 Boiler flow
3 Flue gas pipe
4 Pellet return air
5 Pellet suction
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5 Use and operation
5 Use and operation
Touch display for operation
If the boiler is supplied with a mains power supply, the
boiler control startsecomanager-touch. The control is
started up to show the main screen.
iOperate the touch display with your fingers,
do not use any hard objects.
If no inputs are made for 5 minutes (factory setting),
the display will switch to standby mode.
Tapping the display again restarts the display with the
main screen.
Buffer battery in operating element
A replaceable buffer batter (CR2032) ensures that
data (time, settings) are retained in the operating ele-
ment when the supply voltage is switched off.
5.1 Main screen of the control unit
Abb. 2-5: Main screen
1 Software version for control unit
2 Outside temperature
3 Boiler output (rotational speed of induced
draught fan)
4 Boiler temperature and residual oxygen con-
tent in flue gas
5 Boiler operating mode > 14
6 Status line
Tapping the main screen changes to the Selection
menu > 14
5.2 Boiler operating mode
1Chimney sweep function
This function is used to perform the emission mea-
surements prescribed by law.
►Perform emissions measurement > 38
2STOP
The burner is switched off. No heating requirements
of the consumers are fulfilled.
!WARNING - The burner must not start! Only
the automatic start-up of the heating circuit
pump is active to protect against frost.
3START
After pressing the START button, the burner is in the
selected operating mode and ready for operation,
and is able to fulfil heating requests from the con-
sumers. The burner goes into standby as soon as a
heating request is fulfilled, or the time release > 15 is
no longer available.
5.3 Selection menu
Abb. 2-6:Selection menu
1 Customer menu > 15
2 Heating circuit output test > 15
CAUTION, only to be undertaken by qualified
personnel.
3 Heating circuit > 21
4 Domestic hot water heating > 24
5 Circulation control (optional) > 26
6 Buffer tank (optional) > 28
7 Solar system (optional) > 28
8 Temperature difference, charge control (optio-
nal) > 29
10 Weatherman function (optional) > 32
11 Information
15 Boiler cleaning > 34
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5 Use and operation
5.3.1 Heating circuit output test
The available electrical outputs can be switched
on/off directly using the button. Can be used to test
function of individual components.
!CAUTION - Only to be undertaken by qua-
lified personnel.
Abb. 2-7
Abb. 2-8
5.4 Customer menu
Abb. 2-9
1 Required boiler values > 15
2 Vacuum output > 16
4 User lock > 16
5 Message log [2] Record alarm messages and
notifications > 17
6 Operating hours counter > 17
7 Output test boiler (CAUTION, only to be under-
taken by qualified personnel).
8 Qualified personnel menu > 18
[2] Button is only visible if a message is active.
5.4.1 Required boiler values
Abb. 2-10:Required boiler values
Burner release time 1
The burner can start within the release times; outside
of these times, starting does not take place and/or the
burner is stopped. A release time from 00:00 to 23:59
means that no restriction is pending and the burner
can start at any time.
!CAUTION - In order to protect against frost,
only automatic start-up of the heating circuit
pump is active outside time release.
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5 Use and operation
iDomestic hot water heating in summer
If the boiler s used for heating domestic hot
water, then the required chimney pull of 5 Pa
may not be present in the summer months (or
outside the heating period). This may result in
smoke escaping in the boiler room.
Reason: High temperature on the chimney
head (greater than 30°C); as a result the coo-
ler air does not rise (~ 20°C air temperature
when the burner starts)in the chimney.
Remedy: Set the burner time release from
00:00 to 07:00 or from 21:00 to 23:59.
Burner release outdoor temperature 2
The burner may not start if the outside temperature
exceeds this value.
External boiler release 3
On switches the function to standby. I.e. a connected
external boiler may only start when it receives the
release from the SOLARFOCUS boiler (e.g. on the
basis of a lack of fuel, operating fault).
5.4.2 Vacuum output
Abb. 2-11: Vacuum output
Release 1
Within the release times, the pellet suction turbine
can start. A release time from 00:00 to 23:59 means
that no restriction is pending and suction can start at
any time.
Intermediate pellet store filling 2
Pressing the button starts the suction turbine and the
tank is filled once (i.e. current level and release times
are not considered). Prerequisite: the boiler must
have the status Switched off or Standby.
Manual filling 4
Pressing the button deactivates the automatic suction
extraction, i.e. the suction turbine cannot start. (e.g.
for manual filling of the intermediate pellet store
through the inspection flap).
Optional, i.e. the button of the same name and the
screen are only visible when if this item has been
obtained.
Abb. 2-12
Probe switching 8
Automatic (recommended setting): After three suc-
cessful suction procedures at a head, the system swit-
ches to the next head. An even reduction of the level
in the pellet storage area is achieved.
Selectively: The heads are successively sucked
empty.
Only probe ….: Suction is only performed at the set
head. Switching to the next head must be performed
manually at the boiler control.
Storage area filled 9
–Pressing the button marks all suction heads as
full again (e.g. after filling the storage room). Pres-
sing the Status button changes the probe status
(colour red: Head is empty; colour green:Head is
full).
–Red marking means: Head is sucked empty.
–Green marking means: Head is full.
–The arrow above the heads shows the currently
used head. Position Cmeans that the pellet hose
has been sucked empty (happens automatically,
lasts a few seconds).
5.4.3 User lock
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The function serves as protection against unaut-
horised modification of the control parameters. When
the user lock is active, the parameters of the indi-
vidual screens are displayed but cannot be changed.
The active user lock is indicated by the padlock icon 1
in the screens.
User lock screen
Abb. 2-13
Enter the password 2
To define a new password (maximum 20 characters).
Password 3
The currently valid password is displayed.
User lock 4
Off: The user lock is switched off.
On: Switches on the user lock function. If the display
is not touched for one minute, the user lock is active
in the screens.
Password reset 5
The current password is reset to the value solarfocus.
Accept as new password 6
Enter a new password in the input field and press the
button. Note on screen keyboard; Confirm input with
the button.
5.4.4 Message log
Abb. 2-14
The messages that appeared in the control unit is
recorded here, with the time that it began and ended.
The message with the highest priority is highlighted in
red, acknowledged messages are highlighted in
green.
Press the 2button to quit messages. Button 1opens
the power failure log.
Possible messages > 39
5.4.5 Operating hours counter
Abb. 2-15
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5.4.6 Qualified personnel menu
Abb. 2-16
1 Service menu > 18
2 IP VNC (for remote access) > 18
3 Sending emails > 19
4 mySOLARFOCUS-App > 29
5 Language selection > 20
6 Date and time > 20
5.4.6.1 Service menu
In theService menu there are technical (factory pre-
defined) settings for an optimum combustion process
in the boiler. These can only be accessed by qualified
personnel (code input required).
5.4.6.2 IP VNC (for remote access)
The control unit ecomanager-touch allows access to the
control unit screens from a PC or mobile device (e.g.
smartphone). This is effected via VNC (Virtual Net-
work Computing) software. The control has an inte-
grated VNC server, while the VNC Viewer, which is
available free of charge on the Internet, is required for
remote access.
A cable connection is required on site for the connec-
tion of the control unit to the router. Use the Ethernet
socket (type RJ45) on the rear of the control panel
(Touch display).
iInstallation and configuration of this function
must be performed by the customer (i.e. not
included in the commissioning, service and
support activities).
The following points are helpful for setting up a PC/-
router to control the VNC server, which requires know-
ledge of networking technology.
IP configuration
►To access the IP-VNC icon, select it in the con-
trol
–Selection menu screen
–Customer menu screen
–Qualified personnel button
►Enter the data for your router. Recommend pro-
cess:
–Select DHCPON.
ÄThe IP address is determined.
–Select the DHCP OFF + Apply button .
Abb. 2-17
–The IP address must be unique in each Ethernet
network and is dependent on the other network
components (PC, modem/router, etc.).
–Recommendation: Set a fixed IP address
(=DHCP OFF), i.e. the control unit has a constant
IP address.
Version 1: Installation of VNC viewer for access
from a local PC (PC in the home network)
►Download the free VNC Viewer from the Internet,
install it on the PC and start the application.
►Enter the previously defined IP address of the
control.
–As soon as the VNC Viewer is able to access
the control unit, a password must be entered.
–The password predefined by the manufacturer
is solarfocus
–After login, the screen view of the control unit
is available.
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Changing the VNC password
Abb. 2-18
►Press the Change VNC password button on the
IP setup view.
►To change it, first enter the old password, then
the new password, then press the Accept button.
►The new password must be used to log on after
restarting the VNC Viewer on the local PC.
►Press the Reset password button to reset the
password to the default password solarfocus.
Version 2: Installation of VNC viewer for access
from an external PC (PC outside the home net-
work)
–The user's local router does not always have the
same IP address on the Internet (it is allocated by
an Internet Service Provider – ISP).
–Nevertheless, Dynamic Domain Name Systems,
also referred to as DynDNS or DDNS, allows
access to the router.
–These systems allow a unique host name to be
assigned on the Internet; the unique name is then
also entered in the router. If the router is then assi-
gned a different address by the ISP, it enters the
updated IP address as the defined host name on
the DynDNS server. The router and therefore the
home network can then be reached using this
host name.
–To create a connection with the control unit, a
port diversion is required from the external port
of the router[1] to the IP address and to VNC port
5900 of the control unit.
[1] Port 5921 is recommended
iAvoid any port forwarding from external port
5900 of the router to IP address and VNC port
5900 of the control.
5.4.6.3 Sending e-mails
Function: The boiler control ecomanager-touch auto-
matically sends status e-mails and alarm e-mails (to
stored addresses) if required.
Status e-Mail: An automatic e-mail (e.g. sent daily)
provides information on the current boiler status.
Alarm email: a message is sent when a fault occurs.
iInstallation and configuration of this function
must be performed by the customer (i.e. not
included in the commissioning, service and
support activities).
Abb. 2-19
Outgoing mail server 1
Enter the access data for the e-mail server you use.
Abb. 2-20
Use SSL: Select if the e-mail server uses a TLS/SSL
encryption protocol.
Address book 2
A maximum of 10 contacts can be added. If there are
several addresses for a contact, these should be
comma-separated.
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Write e-mail 3
Used to manually send e-mails. The recipient’s
address can be selected from the address book using
To and CC or manually entered in the recipient line.
Alarm test 4
Used to test the e-mail settings. Pressing the button
sends an e-mail to the Recipient status email.
Send alarm email 5
Activates/deactivates the automatic sending of alarm
e-mails. The sending of status e-mails is not affected
by this.
Alarm configuration 6
Settings for the alarm e-mails to be sent auto-
matically.
Abb. 2-21
Alarm subject: is used for all alarm e-mails and status
e-mails, therefore it should be as meaningful as pos-
sible (e.g. boiler type / name of system operator; 40
characters available).
Alarm groups: For prioritisation of the alarm mes-
sages (e.g. Alarm group 1 receives all messages,
Alarm group 2 receives only safety-related mes-
sages, such as information on faults).
Status e-Mail: Set time at which the status e-mail is
sent. The automatically generated content of the sta-
tus e-mail is:
–Current status of the heating system
–Fault present, and which
Alarm selection: This is where you define which alarm
group is reported for which event.
5.4.6.4 mySOLARFOCUS app
Pressing the button displays the screen with infor-
mation relating to online registration for the
mySOLARFOCUS app (serial number, PIN,status,
etc.) > Abb. 2-40, > 30
Detailed information on using the mySOLARFOCUS
app > 29
5.4.6.5 Language selection
Abb. 2-22
5.4.6.6 Date and time
Abb. 2-23
switchover from summer/winter time is made auto-
matically when the Switchover Summer-Winter 1
parameter has the value Europe. Switchover takes
place on the last Sunday of the months of March and
October. If America is set, the clock is changed to
summer time on the first Sunday in April.
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