POU
Wall Cradle (Accessory)
POU
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2.0Introduction
2.1Description
1.The appliance incorporates a Stirling engine which is capable of generating between 0.4 – 1.0 kW of electrical power depending on the running conditions of the heating system. High return temperatures especially above 65°C will reduce the power generation. It is therefore in the interests of the householder to ensure that the central heating system is maintained and working as efficiently as possible. Balance the radiators in the central heating system so that there is suitable drop in temperature across each radiator. 20°C is optimum for new systems but some older radiators originally installed with non condensing appliances may only manage 11°C.
2.The use of a programmable room unit incorporating a room sensors (as apposed to a room thermostat) will also improve the power generation.
3.If the return temperature to the appliance gets too hot the engine burner will switch off to protect the engine – in this case the supplementary burner will light on its own until the return temperature has cooled sufficiently and the engine burner will be enabled again.
4.The electricity generated in this manner if not consumed directly by the user is fed back into the grid. Arrangements can be made with the electricity provider to compensate the householder by way of a feed- in tariff. See section 13.3.
5.It is your responsibility to contact your electricity supplier and inform them that you have installed a Baxi Ecogen which will generate electricity. This is a legal requirement.
6.Operation and control is similar to a domestic boiler and is fully automatic.
7.All interactions with the appliance are either through the removable Programmable Operator Unit (POU) on the front of the appliance or on a remote wall cradle.
2.2Important Notes
1.Read and follow these instructions thoroughly before switching on and operating this appliance. These instructions must be followed and warning labels must be adhered to.
2.As with any domestic boiler, flammable materials MUST NOT be placed near this appliance and materials emitting flammable vapours must not be stored in the same room.
Do not position a kettle or toaster directly below the appliance.
3.The appliance MUST NOT be tampered with, abused or any sealed components adjusted as this may result in a hazardous situation.
4.Please note that because of the high efficiency of the appliance, condensate (water) is produced from the flue gases. A condensate ‘plume’ (water vapour) may also be seen coming out of the flue.
Gas Connection
5.Your Baxi Ecogen appliance has been installed by a Gas Safe registered installer– this is both good safe working practice and complies with the current gas safety regulations.
Electrical Connection
6.Your Baxi Ecogen appliance has been installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions, this means that:
The appliance has been earthed.
The electricity supply to the appliance is 230V ~ 50Hz.
7.Connection to the electricity supply has been made in a way that allows complete isolation of the electricity supply from the appliance. The isolation switch is located in an accessible position within your installation.
8.It is a legal requirement that both the District Network Operator (DNO) and the electricity provider are informed of the installation of this appliance - see section 13.3.
NOTE: In the event of a power failure the appliance will turn off automatically and will not restart for at least 3 minutes after the power supply has been restored.