Proterm boiler how to start heating. Setting up proterm gas boilers
Before the “advanced” version of the Protherm Klom 17 Bear boiler (aka Protherm “bear”) came out, there were no problems with connecting to multi-circuit heating systems. And here, with the release of version klom 17, the insanity of European economy and greed reached its climax!
The fact is that the boiler has only one adjustable heating circuit and boiler heating control. Naturally, to expand the circuits, you need to buy additional hardware and spend money on accredited specialists.
I note that the prices are not at all affordable, given that “Protherm” has always belonged to the budget category. At the same time, it is not at all a fact that these specialists will be able to do anything. In my case it cost 2700 per call. Two calls to different “specialists” led to nothing. The servicemen shrugged their shoulders and said something like “well, such a boiler... it has such an operating algorithm.”
Job service department Proterma is the topic of a separate article... Anyone who buys their products is considered a waste material and is no longer of interest to the company. I hope this is the first step towards the ruin and departure of this company from our market or, nevertheless, to a turn to face the consumer of their products. The second is preferable, since more than one carload of these boilers was imported to Russia.
At 73 degrees the boiler turns off
Let me explain that to connect an external control (controller), the boiler is only required to maintain the supply temperature within a given limit (for example, 71 +/- 2 degrees) - and that’s all!!!
Switching on occurs at 48 degrees. Up to this point, all the boilers that I have encountered in my life have handled this perfectly. This same boiler stubbornly maintained a “temperature pause” of as much as 25-32 degrees. Naturally, there was no talk of any adjustment.... the automation simply began to “go crazy”, and in principle it was not possible to heat the boiler in this mode.
In general, we had to take on the setup ourselves. The optimal option, from our point of view, is described below.
The instructions contain a table with customizable functions, access to which is not specified anywhere (+2700 rubles for the service center!).
Entering the “service menu” of the Protherm Klom 17 Bear boiler.
To enter the “service menu”, hold down the “MODE” button for about 10 seconds.
Entering the service menu Protherm klom 17 Bear 
Release the "MODE" button when the characters "00" appear 
Press "+" or "-" to the value "35" and press the "MODE" button 
We have entered the "Service Menu" 
Use the “+” or “-” buttons to select the value d.02. " " Maximum burner blocking time"
The default value is "20 minutes".... We set the minimum possible - "2" minutes. After these manipulations, the “temperature range” becomes about 10 degrees. All the other settings available from the service menu did not lead to a decrease in the temperature range. This is hardly enough to regulate heating, but for hot water supply it is clearly not enough. You can, of course, raise the temperature to 85 degrees. and enjoy what you've done. But we decided to “finish off the enemy.”
Manipulations with the Protherm Klom 17 Bear boiler.
We buy a “original” boiler sensor (for 1200 rubles!!!) and measure its parameters. The original temperature sensor is thermistor. At room temperature it shows 11 kOhm, at 60 degrees 1.6 kOhm.
Sensor resistance for Protherm klom 17 at 60 degrees. - Trick the Protherm klom 17 boiler and install a resistor in the range of 2-10 kOhm into the contacts of the panel “5 and 6”.
- Buy an “Original sensor” for the boiler and control the boiler through the boiler controller.
In the first case, you will receive a non-adjustable boiler outlet temperature of 80 degrees (-/+ 2 degrees). I think you can select the output temperature in this mode by reducing the set DHW temperature and changing the value of the connected resistor. At the time of the experiment, I did not have any other resistors other than 10 kOhm. On the other hand, the set temperature of 80 degrees is slightly more than ideal for installing external controllers.
Sensor readings at room temperature In the second - the ability to regulate the boiler temperature only from the boiler. In this case, the supply line temperature jumps will reach the maximum. In other words, we get two modes: 1) heating and 2) DHW mode.
The adjustment algorithm is as follows:
Heating mode installed on the boiler
DHW preparation mode. In this case, the supply line temperature will be approximately 20 degrees higher than the set water temperature.
It remains to add that to work in these modes, two icons must be lit on the display - “water supply” and “heating”. A blinking icon means that the boiler is in this mode.
I hope this article will be useful to you and save you a lot of time and nerves!)
The well-known Slovak company Protherm has gained trust thanks to high quality and reliability of manufactured equipment. Careful study of customer needs, trends in demand for various models manufactured devices allowed the company to gain a leading position in the market.
The company produces dozens of: floor-mounted and wall-mounted, and with open and closed cameras combustion. Double-circuit wall-mounted systems have gained particular popularity. gas boilers Proterms, which are the subject of this article.
Description of the Proterm double-circuit boiler
Boilers that have a heating function domestic water, are called dual-circuit because they heat water for two systems - the heating circuit and the hot water supply system (DHW).
The DHW system in such boilers, if necessary, can operate separately from the heating system. This mode is necessary to supply the home hot water in summer time.
Wall-mounted double-circuit models are presented in a wide power range - from 11 to 30 kV, which allows the buyer to choose the best option depending on the heated area.
Wall-mounted boilers have a mechanism for releasing the combustion chamber from exhaust gases. This is done in two ways. The first is the forced removal of residual gases using a fan; such a combustion chamber is called closed. The second option is that the gases are given the opportunity to independently exit the room through the chimney; this chamber is open.
All Proterm products are equipped with the most modern systems automatic control, management and protection.
Distinctive features
By installing a Proterm double-circuit gas boiler in your home, you will become the owner of a real home boiler room, which, in addition to standard functions, will provide your household with hot water.
Listed below are the main distinctive features of the Proterm line of gas boilers:
- efficiency, ease of operation;
- a large selection of models - by price, power, functionality, protection capabilities;
- the price-quality ratio is one of the best among manufacturers of similar equipment;
- high efficiency (more than 90%);
- Models with a built-in boiler are available.
Important! Gas boilers Proterm are suitable for Russian conditions– they can function normally even with reduced gas or water pressure in the lines.
Gas boilers produced by Proterm will not disappoint you during operation and will meet your wildest expectations.
Model range of Proterm boilers
The range of heating boilers offered by Proterm is wide and varied. The catalog of manufactured products includes:
- electric boilers;
- solid fuel, burning wood and coal;
- universal units that can run on gas and diesel fuel;
- industrial boilers of increased power;
The range of Proterm gas boilers includes two types: and. The company produces gas boilers ranging from small wall-mounted units weighing 30 kg to heavy floor-standing units, the most famous of which is the Proterm double-circuit gas boiler model Bear 30 KLZ weighing 155 kg.
As for double-circuit wall-mounted devices, they are produced in 5 series:
- Panther.
- Jaguar.
- Lynx (Rys).
- Cheetah (Gepard).
- Tiger.
Each series includes several models that differ in power, performance, price and some other parameters. In particular, devices of the Panther, Cheetah and Tiger series include models with both closed and open combustion chambers. A typical representative is a double-circuit gas boiler from the company Proterm Panther 25 KTV with a power of 25 kW, which has a device for forced removal of exhaust gases from a closed chamber.
Specifications
Main technical characteristics, for easy comparison and faster search necessary information, are summarized in Table 1.
| Model | Panther | Jaguar | Cheetah | Tiger | Lynx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristic | 25 KOV, 25 KTV, 30 KTV | 11 JTV, 24 JTV | 11 MOV, 11 MTV, 23 MOV, 23 MTV | 12 KOZ, 12 KTZ, 24 KOZ, 24 KTZ | 18/25 MKV 25/30 MKV |
| The combustion chamber | T – closed O – open | closed | T – closed O – open | T – closed O – open | closed |
| Exhaust temperature, °C | 35-85 | 30-85 | 30-83 | 45-85 | 30-85 |
| DHW temperature, °C | 38-60 | 30-64 | 38-65 | 40-60 | 30-64 |
| Extension tank, l | 7,0 | 7,0 | 5,0 | 8,0 | 8,0 |
| Expansion DHW tank, l |
– | – | – | 2,0 | 5,0 |
| DHW capacity, l/min | up to 17.0 | up to 10.7 | until 11 | up to 12.6 | up to 14.2 |
| Natural gas consumption kg/hour | 2,84 – 3,44 | – | 2,73 | 1,41 – 2,84 | – |
| Liquefied gas consumption, kg/hour | 2,08 – 3,21 | – | 1,9 | 0,91 – 2,08 | – |
| Natural gas consumption DHW cubic meters/hour | – | 2,73 | – | – | 1,39-3,08 |
| Consumption of liquefied domestic hot water gas, kg/hour | – | 1,02 | – | – | 1,02-2,26 |
| Natural gas consumption OB cubic meters/hour | – | 1,39 2,73 | – | – | – |
| Liquefied gas consumption, kg/hour | – | 0,55 1,02 | – | – | – |
| Storage tank, l | – | – | – | 45 | – |
| Weight, kg | 34 – 41 | 29 – 30 | 31 – 34 | 70 – 71 | 35 – 36 |
| Dimensions, mm | 800x338*440 | 700x280x410 | 740x310x410 | 900x410x570 | 700x280x390 |
| Price, thousand rubles | 45 – 53 | 27 – 32 | 34 – 39 | 50 – 130 | 54 – 56 |
Abbreviations: OH – heating water, DHW – hot water supply.
Explanation of the code in the model name:
- a two-digit figure corresponds to the rated power consumption in kW;
- the first letter - in combination with the third, indicates the model;
- the second letter is the type of combustion chamber: O - open, K, T - closed;
- the third letter is the type of boiler: V, Z – double-circuit, O – single-circuit.
In addition to the parameters indicated in the table, all wall-mounted double-circuit boilers have a number of other characteristics. In particular, they have the following protection systems:
- safety valve for releasing coolant when pressure in the system increases;
- protection of the circulation pump from jamming;
- protection of water pipes from freezing;
- gas control – stops the gas supply to the burner if the flame suddenly goes out;
- air venting – ridding the heating system of trapped air;
- protecting the boiler from overheating using a thermostat.
The electronic control system for gas boilers performs the following functions:
- microprocessor control;
- device status monitoring;
- regulation of indoor air temperature;
- display of current temperature readings and fault codes.
Maintenance by service center
Every year, preferably before the first turn on after the summer break, it is recommended to invite a specialist from a certified service organization to inspect and test the boiler. During a preventive inspection, the condition is checked gas burner, power adjustment, cleaning burner nozzles and heat exchangers. A particularly important part of the inspection is checking the operation of the emergency thermostat and the combustion chamber thermostat.
Attention! When cleaning gas burner nozzles, under no circumstances should their internal diameter be allowed to change!
Boiler user maintenance
Cleaning the unit lining without removing the protective casing. Must be carried out after disconnecting the device from the network. Power supply is allowed only after complete drying.
The water pressure in the heating circuit must be checked weekly. If necessary, top up after the unit has cooled below 400°C.
It is necessary to regularly, at least once every three months, check the tightness of the connections of the chimney system, the cleanliness of the filter and mud pan, and remove dirt if necessary.
If a gas leak is detected, the device must be immediately turned off, the gas valve closed and a service specialist must be called. It is not recommended to repair the unit yourself. For example, the instruction manual for the Cheetah wall-mounted double-circuit gas boiler manufactured by Proterm does not recommend trying to fix faults yourself, so as not to lose the company’s warranty.
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Installation, connection and startup of the Proterm Panther boiler
Mounted gas boiler Proterm Panther 25 KTV with forced exhaust of combustion products and model 25 KOV with natural exhaust, operating on natural gas or propane, intended for heating and hot water supply country houses, cottages, small garden buildings, communal buildings and other objects that are equipped with a heating system with forced circulation of coolant and running water.
Fig.1. Mounted gas boiler 25 KTV PANTHER
1 – closed (sealed) combustion chamber (turbochamber); 2 - atmospheric burner; 3 - heat exchanger; 4 - circulation pump; 5 - air vent; 6 - heat exchanger of the DHW system; 7 - three-way valve drive; 8 - gas valve; 9 - ignition electrodes; 10 - control electrode; 11 - ignition unit; 12 - control panel; 13 - heating temperature sensor; 14 - emergency temperature sensor; 15 - traction sensor; 16 – fan; 17 – water pressure sensor
The boiler is designed to operate in a temperature range from +5 to 40 °C and relative humidity up to 85%.
The temperature of the external surfaces of the boiler unit (side and top cover) during boiler operation should not exceed the ambient air temperature by no more than 50°C.
When placing the boiler, it is not allowed to place objects near it:
From flame-resistant materials - at a distance of less than 100 mm from the surface;
Made from flammable materials, such as fibreboards, polyurethane, lightweight PVC, synthetic fibres, rubber, etc. - at a distance of less than 200 mm from the surface.
It is necessary to leave a free space of at least 1 m in front of the boiler to carry out maintenance work.
In the Protherm Panther 25 KTV boiler, the removal of combustion products and the supply of air for combustion are carried out by a special coaxial pipeline or separate pipelines.
From standard parts you can create a coaxial chimney for almost all installation options. The length of the chimney, type and number of sections must be agreed with the service organization.
The chimney must be laid in such a way that condensate from combustion products can be removed. For this purpose, there are special sections that are built into the chimney route.
The gas boiler Proterm Panther 25 KOV is designed to discharge combustion products into a chimney with natural draft. The boiler is connected to the chimney using a pipe with a diameter corresponding to the size of the chimney pipe.
It is not allowed to install objects into the pipe that restrict the passage of combustion products (for example, different kinds heat exchangers-heat recuperators, etc.).
Installation of gas boiler Proterm Panther
The Protherm Panther 25 KTV (KOV) boiler should be installed in closed heating systems with water as the coolant. The nominal diameter of the system pipes is selected based on the characteristics of the pump. The piping is designed according to the required capacity of a given system, and not the maximum
boiler heating capacity.
In this case, the coolant flow should be such that the temperature difference between the supply and return is no more than 20 °C. The minimum water flow in the system is 500 l/hour. The piping system must be designed to ensure that air is removed from it.
Air vents are located at the very high place in the system and on all radiators. The heating system is filled to a pressure of at least 1 bar. The recommended pressure range in the system is 1.2 – 2 Bar.
The boiler expansion tank is designed for a heating system capacity of 95 liters. In larger systems, another membrane-type expansion tank should be installed. Heating radiators can be equipped with thermostatic valves.
If the unit is controlled by a room regulator, the thermostatic valves are not installed in the room where the room regulator is located. The system must be thoroughly cleaned before installation.
DHW system
The water pressure in the DHW system should be in the range of 1 - 6 Bar. If the pressure exceeds 6 bar, a pressure reducing valve must be installed at the inlet. If the hardness of tap water is high, it is recommended to take appropriate measures to reduce it.
The connecting pipes have external threads. They must not be loaded with the weight of pipes from the heating system, hot water supply system or gas supply. It is necessary to strictly observe the installation dimensions of the connecting pipes (height, distance from the wall and between individual inlets and outlets).
At the bottom of the boiler there is a hydraulic group, which is equipped with a safety relief valve, a system filling (priming) valve and a drain valve. If the maximum pressure in the system (2.5 kgf/cm2) is exceeded, water may flow out of the safety relief valve or steam may escape.
It is recommended to connect the boiler to the heating system in such a way that during its repair it is possible to drain water only from the unit. The heating system can be replenished (in small quantities) using a refill tap.
The drain valve is designed to reduce the water pressure in the boiler during possible repairs. This tap can only partially drain the water from the boiler. Complete drainage of water or the entire heating system, as well as refilling, must be carried out using fill and drain valves (plugs) installed in
certain places heating system.
Filling the Protherm Panther boiler and the system with water should be done in the following order:
Check that the pressure in the DHW system is higher than the water pressure in the heating system.
Carefully open the filling valve in the hydraulic group and at the same time monitor the pressure increase on the boiler pressure gauge. The tap opens by turning it counterclockwise, and turning it clockwise closes it.
When the required pressure is reached, the filling tap must be carefully closed and checked to see if the water pressure increases (the tap must be completely closed).
If the DHW pressure in the water supply is the same or lower than the pressure in the heating system, water may leak into the water supply, which is unacceptable. This can be prevented by setting check valve on the water supply pipe to the boiler.
During repairs, unfavorable building layouts, etc., you can connect the boiler to the heating system, hot water supply system and gas supply with special flexible hoses.
When using flexible hoses, they must have a length of no more than 0.5 m, protected from mechanical stress and damage, and exposure to aggressive substances. At the end of their service life, the hoses must be replaced with new ones. To connect the boiler to a pipeline made of copper pipes you can use a special connecting set of shaped copper pipes with fittings.
Tube sizes:
OB inlet and outlet – tube diameter 22 mm.
- DHW inlet and outlet – tube diameter 15 mm.
- Gas connection – tube diameter 22 mm.
- Safety valve connection – tube diameter 22 mm.
Gas connection
Size 25 KTV (KOV) - ZP is designed to operate on natural gas with a nominal pressure in the distribution network of 1.8 kPa, and a calorific value of 35900 kJ/m3. The diameter of the pipes, fittings and gas meter must be selected taking into account other gas appliances of the consumer. It is necessary to connect a pipe to the boiler with a minimum connecting diameter of 1/2“, but it is better with a nominal diameter of 3/4“.
Size 25 KTV (KOV) - P is designed to operate on liquefied gas (propane), with calorific value from 12.3 to 13.0 kWh/kg.
Due to the fact that the operation of a boiler using cylinders is problematic, first of all, from the point of view of ensuring a sufficient number of them, as well as their further use, it is planned to simultaneously use a gas tank near the heated object and fill it with an authorized organization.
Calculations of the required sizes of propane supply from the gas tank to the boiler unit or to other gas appliances are part of the design and delivery of the gas tank. Using a gas pressure reducing valve, it is necessary to ensure a nominal gas pressure in front of the boiler of 3.0 kPa.
Air supply and combustion products exhaust
Is air supplied and combustion products removed through an external coaxial pipeline? 100 mm. The equivalent pipeline length (numerically equal to the sum of linear meters of a straight pipe and the number of 90° elbows) should be no more than 9 m. For an equivalent pipeline length of more than 3 m, the throttle washer must be removed from the fan outlet.
Horizontal sections of the pipeline must be installed with a slope of at least 1.5% towards the flue gas outlet so that condensate flows out of the pipeline. In vertical sections, condensate drainage devices are used.
The pipeline outlet should be located:
At a height of at least 2 m from the foundation of the building in places visited by people and at least 0.4 m in places not visited by people;
At a distance of at least 0.5 m horizontally from windows, constantly open ventilation grilles and doors;
Above the top border of windows, bars or doors;
In the area under awnings, balconies and roof edges.
Minimum distance between two adjacent pipeline outlets:
Horizontal – 1 m;
- vertically – 2 m.
The direction of the pipe exit should be oriented so that combustion products exit into open space.
The horizontal distance from the end of the pipeline outlet on one facade to the other, with opposite placement of outlets, should be:
2 m, if there are no windows or grilles on one facade;
1 m if both facades are without windows or bars;
4 m if both facades have windows or bars (or if there are adjacent exits on the same facade).
In the niche of the building facade, the distance between the axis of the pipeline outlet and the adjacent plane of the facade should be:
2 m if there are windows or bars on the facade;
- 0.5 m - if they are absent.
All distances are given from the outer boundary of the window (grid) or door to the axis of the pipeline. In the space under the canopy (balcony), the head of the pipe must be at a distance of at least the radius of the circle.
When pipelines exit vertically onto the roof, their heads must be placed at a distance of at least 0.4 m horizontally and at a height of at least 0.4 m from the roof surface, taking into account its shape.
The chimney outlet should not be located in explosive areas, in the internal parts of a building or structure, tunnels or underground passages, or in closed spaces.
The hole in the wall for the passage of the coaxial pipeline is made with a certain gap (from 10 to 15 mm). Upon completion of installation, the gap is insulated with non-combustible materials ( polyurethane foam, gypsum, plaster).
Electrical connection of the gas boiler Proterm Panther
The Proterm Panther boiler must be connected to the electrical network through a plug socket with a grounding contact, which eliminates the “zero-phase” connection error. The distance from the boiler to the socket must be within the length of the boiler power cord (1 m).
The boiler must be connected to a protective conductor (grounding). The grounding conductor must be accessible for inspection and resistance testing.
For electrical connection It is not allowed to use various tees, extensions, etc. The boiler is protected from overload and short circuit by fuses P1 – T80 mA/250V, P2 – T 1.6 A/250V, installed in the control panel. Before working with the electrical equipment of the boiler, it is necessary to disconnect the boiler from the network by disconnecting the electrical plug from the socket.
To control the boiler from a room regulator, use a regulator with a potential-free output (other than the mains voltage, no other voltage is allowed to be supplied to the boiler). Connect the room regulator to the unit with a flexible two-core cable with a cross-section of 0.5 to 1.5 mm2. Exit the cable from the boiler through a plastic cable sleeve.
The terminal block for connecting the room regulator and external sensor is located at the bottom, inside the boiler and is accessible after removing the outer cover and turning the control panel. Before connecting, the jumper must be removed from the terminal block. The minimum load of the regulator output contacts is 24 V / 0.1A.
The outside temperature sensor should be connected with a two-core copper conductor with a cross-section of 0.75 mm2. Wiring resistance should be no more than 10 ohms, maximum length- 30 m.
The circuits for connecting the outside temperature sensor and the room regulator must not be laid together with the mains voltage circuits.
Work on putting the Protherm Panther boiler into operation:
Remove the screw securing the lid at the bottom of the boiler;
Tilt the cover down (toward you) and lift it off the pins at the top of the camera.
Make sure the gas supply is turned off.
Loosen the cap on the automatic air separator located on the pump.
Connect the boiler to the electrical network.
Turn the power switch to position “I”. The display will show code F0 and the pump will run for approximately 1 minute.
Press the Bar/Mode button. The display will show 0.0 (pressure value) and the LED will light up.
The pressure value is displayed for about 25 seconds. After this, the display returns to its original position. The pressure value can be displayed again by pressing the Bar/Mode button.
Fill the system with water, the pressure should be between 1.2 and 2 bar.
Carefully release the air from all heating devices (the flow of water should be continuous, without air bubbles).
Leave the cap on the air separator loose while the boiler is operating.
Open the DHW taps to remove air from the DHW circuit;
Make sure that the pressure shown on the display is in the range of 1.2 - 2 Bar, top up if necessary.
Starting the Proterm Panther boiler
Before starting the boiler, check:
The main gas supply valve is open,
- the gas valve at the inlet is open,
- closing valves (water, heating) at the outlet are open,
- the unit is connected to the electrical network.
To start the Protherm Panther boiler, do the following:
Switch the power switch to position “I”;
Set the extract air temperature to 85 °C and switch off the equithermal control (E-).
Check the condition of the room regulator (it must be closed);
Smoothly raise the temperature in the heating system to maximum (all radiators should have open valves). The air in the water of the heating system is gradually removed through an automatic air separator. In the most high point there should be no air in the system and radiators;
Make up the system to a pressure of 1.2 Bar;
Turn on the boiler again and heat the system to maximum temperature;
Turn off the boiler, remove air if necessary and refill the system with water;
Make sure that after the heating system has cooled down, the pressure gauge shows at least 1.2 Bar;
If the pressure in the heating system in the heated state is higher by. 0.5 bar than when cold, check the setting of the expansion tank relative to the system.
Protective functions of the Proterm Panther boiler
The boiler is equipped with a frost protection function. When the temperature drops below 10 °C, the pump will automatically turn on. When the temperature drops below 8 °C, the device will ignite and operate until the temperature rises by 25 °C. If it freezes (exhaust temperature below 3 °C), the boiler start-up is blocked.
Pump on a short time turns on automatically if it has not been turned on for 24 hours. This ensures protection against blocking due to deposits during prolonged shutdown. The pump operates continuously when the temperature rises above 85°C (overheat protection).
When the pressure drops, the LED flashes; when the pressure drops further, the unit goes out (protection against water loss - alarm F0). When the pressure increases, operation automatically resumes.
The protective functions are only activated when the boiler is connected to the mains voltage (the electrical cord is in the socket and the mains switch is in the on position (I).
If the boiler has been disconnected from the mains voltage for a long time (a month or more), it is recommended to start it periodically (at least once a month). The boiler is equipped with a safety valve. When discharging heating water from the valve, turn off the boiler and disconnect it from the mains voltage.
Adjusting the Protherm Panther boiler
When the boiler operates without a room regulator, it maintains the temperature set on the display.
Adjustment operations:
– select the equithermal regulation mode – select the heating curve and set the E- symbol;
– select the equithermal regulation mode – in the parallel movement option put the symbol P-;
– select the Exhaust temperature mode and configure it;
– the room regulator must be turned off, and a jumper must be installed between the terminals to connect it.
When the Proterm Panther boiler operates with a room regulator, it maintains the temperature set on the display. In this case, the unit is turned off according to the commands of the room thermostat installed inside the control room. There should be no thermostatic valve on the radiator in this room.
During installation, the jumper is removed from the boiler terminals and the room thermostat is connected. When operating in equithermal mode, the temperature changes depending on the change in outside air temperature.
An outside air temperature sensor must be connected to the boiler. The sensor is installed on the coldest wall of the building (north or north-west) at a height of about 2.5 - 3 m. The sensor should not be located in the area of ventilation emissions from windows or other ventilation devices
and be exposed to direct sunlight.
Inlet gas pressure control:
Turn off the boiler.
Loosen the screw on the pressure measuring fitting of the gas valve;
Connect the appropriate pressure meter;
Carry out a launch;
Check the gas inlet pressure, if it is below normal, check the tightness of the gas pipeline;
Turn off the unit and disconnect the pressure meter, carefully tighten the screw on the measuring fitting and check its tightness.
The Protherm gas boiler is produced by the famous company Protherm, founded in Slovakia more than a quarter of a century ago. The lineup This manufacturer is characterized by a successful combination of heating power level and energy efficiency indicators.
Model range of Protherm boilers - single-circuit and double-circuit
Gas equipment Proterm is produced by a European manufacturer in several modifications, which allows you to choose the model that is optimal in terms of functionality, as well as practical and most convenient to use.
Wall type
Wall-mounted gas equipment has undeniable advantages, including compact size, external aesthetics, excellent performance properties, the ability to adapt to operation with different energy carriers through a standard replacement of the nozzle, as well as cost-effectiveness.
- "Panther". Inexpensive model with two heat exchangers and water heating. A modern heating device with the ability to operate in a closed system. It has reliable protection against freezing, automatic shutdown of gas supply and control of pump operation.
Inexpensive heating device option in the Protherm line
- "Jaguar". A budget option equipment that does not have a winter/summer mode. Double circuit unit with closed type combustion chamber and control via handles.
A simple model with the minimum required set of functions
- "Cheetah". Double-circuit turbocharged boiler with a power of 11–23 kW and a closed combustion chamber. Even low-power models can heat 10–11 liters of water in one minute. A wall-mounted device in which the movement of the coolant is forced.
Turbocharged boiler with high efficiency
- "Tiger". It features a neat appearance, an informative LCD display and very simple controls. It is possible to program it for different operating modes or operate in automatic “comfort” mode. It is possible to automatically regulate the combustion process and is distinguished by a special ignition system.
Compact equipment with different operating modes
Main characteristics of the boiler
Floor type
Floor-standing single-circuit and double-circuit boilers have several advantages that make similar look equipment in demand among consumers. It is impossible to ignore high performance indicators, maximum thermal efficiency, economical fuel consumption, wide functionality and guaranteed durability.
- "Bear". A high-quality cast iron heat exchanger makes the unit durable and very reliable. The model has a “Winter-Summer” mode and convenient traction control. It has automatic regulation of the combustion process and is distinguished by a special ignition system.
The cast iron heat exchanger ensures long-term operation of the boiler
- "Buffalo". Easy to use and durable boiler with high efficiency, capable of operating at different types fuel. Very powerful unit with high degree reliability.
Powerful equipment that can operate on different types of fuel
Main characteristics of the Bison model
Floor-standing boiler with a reliable heat exchanger
Main characteristics of the model
Stationary heating gas boiler
Main characteristics of the model Bear KLOM17
Construction of a Proterm gas boiler
Various modifications have individual characteristics devices.
Manufacturing boilers using low-temperature cast iron helps to effectively minimize heat losses. A feature of the design of heating devices of the Proterm brand is also unusual, quite environmentally friendly clean way fuel combustion.
The main components of gas heating equipment are presented:
- ignition system;
- burner;
- heat exchanger.
The heat source is represented by the flame of a burner in which gas is burned, and a heat exchanger is responsible for heating the coolant. The gas supply process is regulated by a thermostat, while combustion products, represented mainly by water vapor and carbon dioxide, are discharged through the chimney system.
Proterm boilers are used for heating and hot water supply
How to connect and configure
Basic conditions for installing gas heating equipment from the manufacturer “Proterm”:
- installation of the boiler and the necessary auxiliary equipment is carried out in accordance with project documentation, taking into account the requirements of SNiP and manufacturer’s recommendations;
- installation of equipment is carried out in a room specially designed for these purposes, and in case of special modification of the unit - exclusively in well-ventilated outbuildings;
- the installation and commissioning process is carried out by specialists who have completed a training course in the installation and maintenance of gas equipment;
- any boiler malfunctions are repaired by a service organization authorized by the manufacturer of heating and water heating equipment;
- independent installation work entails deprivation of the consumer's warranty on the unit and its repair;
- When unpacking heating equipment, the supplied boiler must be checked for completeness and compliance with the type of fuel used.
Before proceeding with installation, you must carefully read the attached instructions, and during the installation process, all recommendations given in the accompanying documents must be followed. Markings on equipment must not be damaged or removed.
Standard technology for connecting and setting up a gas boiler:
- the unit is fixed to the wall using screws with appropriate spacers;
- connection pipes should not be loaded with a pipe heating system, hot water supply system or gas supply elements;
- the installation size of the tube connections, including their height and the required distance from inlet to outlet, must be strictly observed;
- the hydraulic group is placed on the lower part of the gas equipment, and the system is necessarily equipped with a filler valve and safety relief valves;
- when the maximum pressure inside the system is exceeded, steam or water is released from the safety valve;
- connecting the unit to the heating system presupposes the ability to carry out the full scope of maintenance and repair work;
- water is delivered to the heating system via a filling valve, and a drain device is used to reduce pressure or partially drain the coolant;
- special outlets installed in designated areas of the heating system have full drain and fill functions;
- the pressure of hot water supply to the equipment must exceed similar indicators in the heating system;
- in the “Filling” tap position (hydraulic group), the operation of the system must be monitored using a boiler pressure gauge;
- The valve opens counterclockwise and closes strictly clockwise.
Boiler equipment maintenance items covered by the warranty do not include activities such as deaeration and adjustment of the expansion tank.
Video: Connecting the Proterm boiler
Video: Setting up Protherm equipment
Brief operating instructions
Proper adjustment of Protherm gas boilers ensures optimal temperature conditions in rooms of different purposes and sizes. Among other things, the regulation of the automation of such equipment helps to increase the efficiency of the unit, and also makes its operation reliable and safe. Modern automation solves problems:
- opening and closing valves in the gas supply system;
- the process of starting the unit in automatic mode;
- established or emergency shutdown of boiler equipment;
- adjusting the flame level in the burner using a temperature sensor;
- display on the screen of air temperature, coolant heating level and other parameters.
Instructions for setting up a gas boiler:
- connecting a thermostat to a temperature sensor recorded in the room and setting the required values allows you to obtain a comfortable temperature regime heating;
- installation of a thermostatic valve on supply pipes in front of heating radiators helps to change the cross-sectional area of the pipe and easily carry out the process of regulating the temperature of the coolant;
- the first start of the system at the maximum temperature allows the coolant used to freely enter the tank, which contributes to its maximum filling;
- Increased efficiency is facilitated by timely removal of scale and soot, as well as monitoring the lack of air in the system and installing a draft limiter;
- regulation of pressure indicators is carried out using special valve regulators, and in order to increase the pressure, a circulation pump is installed;
- reducing the power of the boiler burner is carried out automatically through the service menu, and increasing power is controlled by installing additional radiators or replacing existing ones with the most powerful models;
- many units are characterized by full operation at a pressure of 1.5 atm., and normally this value is 0.3 atm. lower than the indicators in the heating system;
- a slight decrease in the pressure level in the unit is restored during a standard restart;
- automatic selection of the operating mode of the gas boiler helps maintain the desired temperature level even in the absence of consumers in the room for a long time.
The process of turning on the boiler for the first time is accompanied by its short and vigorous operation after the unit is fully connected to the heating system, making it easy to check the correct installation of the boiler equipment and the full functioning of the heating.
Common errors and malfunctions
Some of the most common malfunctions of Proterm gas boilers can be eliminated independently, but the correction of the most complex errors must be entrusted to the professionals of the service center.
| Error/malfunction | Code/designation | Remedies |
| Reduced pressure level in the unit or heating system | F0 | Check the functionality of the pressure sensor, make sure there are no cable damages and the integrity of the boiler control board |
| No flame in the burner | F1 | Check the operation of the emergency thermostat and ignition transformer, make sure the gas supply and the integrity of the gas valve, restart |
| Rapid overheating of a gas boiler | F3 | Eliminate blockages in the water filter and pump, check the functionality of the heat exchanger, replace the antifreeze mixture |
| Open circuit in the temperature sensor circuit | F4 | Check the resistance readings on the sensor, make sure the integrity of the cables connecting the control panel and the sensor |
| Input signals are not recognized | F7 | Make sure it works information panel, check panel connectors |
| Opening the NTC sensor circuit and grounding the DHW boiler | F8 | Check connections, disconnect and reconnect elements, or completely replace the sensor |
| There is a short circuit on the traction sensor | F15 | Disassemble and clean the terminal connections, clean the tubes, and, if necessary, completely replace the unit |
| Low pressure level inside the heating circuit | F22 | Top up the coolant to the required level, make sure the system is completely sealed and there are no leaks |
| Rapid increase in coolant temperature | F24 | Replace underperforming pump equipment and get rid of air in the system. |
| Unsuccessful initial ignition | F28 | To eliminate the error/malfunction, it is necessary to involve specialists from the service center |
| Activating fan anti-freeze protection | F33 | |
| Pressure sensor error repeat | F75 |
Modern heating equipment from a manufacturer from Slovakia, the category of which includes single- and double-circuit gas boilers Protherm, is distinguished by its high reliability and variety of models. These high-quality and inexpensive boilers of European quality from the “middle class” are deservedly popular and are invariably in demand by domestic consumers.
Starting the boiler
Warning:
operation and its first start-up must
be produced only by certified
company
specialist
specialized organization!
When starting the boiler for the first time, make sure that
that:
1. The boiler is connected to the electrical network.
In this case, phase and zero are not confused;
2. gas shut-off valve is open;
3. service taps for heating and hot water from -
4. The pressure in the heating system is
within acceptable limits 1 - 2 bar.
Install the main switch (Fig. 1,
pos. 6) to the ON position (I). Boiler
will turn on and start working in mode
DHW (if the boiler is connected to the boiler).
After heating the DHW, the boiler will switch
to heating mode (provided that
heating mode is active). When
boiler safety shutdown on the display
a message appears on the control panel indicating
malfunction (see “Messages about
errors“, page 8). Using a button
RESET (Fig. 1, item 5) unlock
boiler. If, after switching on, the protective
shutdown will occur again or is not possible
will unlock the boiler,
contact your service organization.
Boiler shutdown
When the boiler is switched off for a short time
install the main switch (Fig.
1, pos. 6) to the OFF position (O).
When the boiler is turned off for a long time
period it is necessary to disconnect it from
electrical network and shut off the supply
gas to the boiler. If in winter period boiler
not used, then the heating system
necessary
empty.
Frequent draining should be avoided and
top-up of the heating system to avoid
formation of scale and deposits inside
boiler
Starting and shutting down the boiler
Boiler adjustment
Operating a boiler without room
regulator
according to the readings of the boiler sensor. IN
terminal block XT5 on terminals 5 and 6 is
jumper (factory setting). Order
settings:
Turn on the boiler with the main switch;
set the required supply temperature
line on the control panel.
Operating a boiler with room temperature
regulator
In this mode, the boiler supports
set temperature in the heating system
by room regulator. Jumper,
installed in the XT5 terminal block on clamps
5 and 6, removed. In its place is connected
room regulator. If indoors
with room regulator on radiators
installed thermostatic valves,
it is necessary to convert them completely
open position.
Warning: On the control panel
is installed
temperature
heating system that can
compensate
thermal
heated building at the lowest
calculated outside temperature For
of this region.
Note: PROTHERM company
lags as additional accessories
soir several room regulators,
tested to work with data
boiler type. In the case of using regulation
lators from other manufacturers
Protherm is not responsible for non-
