WOOD

PELLET BOILER
QU I C K S TA R T U S E R G UIDE
 INTRODUCTION
TO THIS GUIDE
Thank you for purchasing a Warmflow
wood pellet boiler. Your biomass boiler
may operate differently compared to
other heating appliances you may be
accustomed to. This quick guide will
familiarise you with some of the basic
product requirements and operating
features to help you get the best
performance from you wood pellet boiler.

THIS IS ONLY A QUICK START GUIDE

FOR FULL DETAILS PLEASE REFER TO YOUR MANUAL.

This guide will walk you through:

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Controller Fuel Cleaning Servicing

Further information and resources are available online at

www.warmflow.co.uk
Getting to know
your boiler

Flue terminal
Pellet hopper door

Service lid

Interlock door
release

Combustion door

Front casing door

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Controller

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Controller Keys

Alarm Up

Menu Enter

Escape Down

The Warmflow Wood Pellet Controller is a simple, intuitive and easy-to-

use system with six simple buttons to help you navigate through the
menus.

Alarm - This key can be used to display a list of active alerts and
alarms from any menu page.

Menu - This can be used to display the main menu screen from any
menu page.

Escape - This is used to cancel any current selection or action and to

return to the previous menu page.

Up / Down - These keys can be used to cycle through menus / pages

/ options or adjusting values.

Enter - This is used to select a menu item, page or enter a field to

adjust a figure.

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Boiler Status

The home screen provides an at a glance overview of the boiler

status. Under normal operating conditions three ticks will be
displayed. However, the home screen may also display various
combinations of ticks, alerts and error icons.

Boiler Fuel Clean

Boiler operating Fuel level okay Clean not due

Boiler servicing
Fuel level low Clean due
due
Boiler out Clean overdue.
Out of Fuel
of use Shutdown

In the even of a power failure, the appliance will attempt to return to

the last operating condition prior to the power failure occurring. If the
appliance was firing prior to the power failure occurring it will attempt
to recover the flame if possible. If flame recovery is not possible the
boiler will extinguish and attempt to re-ignite. Where this happens
the appliance may instruct you to clean the pot before ignition is
attempted.

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Main Menu - The main menu (accessed via the menu key) can be
scrolled using the up and down keys and will allow you to navigate
the menu.

Alarms - If there are no active alarms or alerts you will see the screen
above. If there are valid alarms or alerts you will be able to use the up
and down keys to scroll through the list. Please refer to the manual for
a full list of alarms.

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Setting your time clock

Your heating system may be equipped with a time

clock so that you can set your central heating
to come on when you want it. You may have to
make a few changes to your time clock settings
when you switch to a wood pellet boiler.

When the signal for heat is sent the boiler begins

a process to light a flame before any heat is
generated.

To offset this delay we recommend setting your

time clock to come on earlier, the amount of time
you would want to adjust by will vary based on a
few different factors but once set should mean a
reliable heat source when you expect it.

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How to fill your boiler

You will need:

• En Plus A1 Wood Pellets

Time to complete 3-5

MINUTES

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What pellets
can I use?
The Warmflow Wood Pellet boiler has been
designed for use with only EN Plus A1 wood pellets.

Please visit
www.pelletcouncil.org.uk LOOK
for a register of wood
FOR THIS
pellet providers.
BADGE

Wood pellets need to be

stored in a suitable, dry
environment.

TOP TIP:
EN Plus A1 pellets will
give a consistent,
quality burn to
provide a reliable
heat output from
your wood pellet
boiler.

The use of fuels other than EN Plus A1 approved

WARNING: wood pellets will invalidate the product warranty.

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How do I know when
to add more pellets?
You will be alerted by the boiler controller when
the pellet level is running low. An alert icon will
display on the home screen, the alarm button will
flash red and a ‘Pellet Level Low’ message will be
displayed when the alarm key is pressed.

You may also see the out of fuel

alarm if the boiler is out of pellets.

DID YOU KNOW:

You can top-up your
hopper at any time
and the boiler can
be in operation while
you fill.

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 DID YOU KNOW:
The hopper has CAUTION:
room for 120Kg of Sharp Objects
pellets, plenty to
keep your boiler
stocked up and
home warm.

Step 1:
Go to the boiler, open the pellet hopper door
and insert the Safety Stay Bar. Upon opening the
hopper door you will see the safety grate covering
the hopper. Fill the hopper with EN Plus A1 fuel.
Dispose of any fuel packaging as per local
waste guidelines.

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 Step 2:
When finished, remove the safety stay bar and
close the hopper door. Check to ensure nothing
has fallen in to the hopper and then simply close
the hopper door and turn the handle
to lock the door.

Step 3:
In order to protect your boiler the unit will shutdown
if the hopper door remains open for an extended
period of time. When complete refer to the
controller to ensure the boiler is ready for use.

TOP TIP:
Make sure you
keep the wood
pellets and hopper
compartment dry.
Avoid filling if it is
raining.

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How to clean your boiler
You will need:
• Safety gloves
• Dustpan and brush

Time to complete 15
MINUTES

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Why clean
your boiler?
Cleaning your boiler regularly helps ensure it can
burn cleanly and efficiently. It also prolongs the life
of the boiler and helps ensure smooth operation.

DID YOU KNOW:

The length of time
between cleans will
depend on how
often it is used.

WARNING:
Ash can remain hot long after
appliance has been in use

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When do I need to clean
my boiler?
The boiler will let you know when it needs to be
cleaned. Similar to the low fuel alert, an alert
icon will display on the home screen, the alarm
button will flash red and an alert message will be
displayed when the alarm key is pressed.

The boiler will alert you 3 days before a clean is

due. You will then have a further 3 day overdue
countdown period before the appliance
automatically shuts downs to protect itself.

Plan your clean

DON’T FORGET
The best time to clean your If you’re heading
boiler is when it isn’t in use on holiday, make
sure that you clean
and the weather is good. the boiler before
Refer to manual for full you go to avoid
instructions. a shutdown while
you’re away.

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How to clean your boiler
Step 1:
Before you clean the boiler you need to put it into
clean mode. This sequence will guide you through
the cleaning process, step-by-step.

1 Press the ‘Prg’ (Menu) button

on the controller
2 Select the ‘Cleaning’ DID YOU KNOW:
If you don’t clean
option your boiler in time
3 Press enter to Select it will shutdown to
‘Clean Now?’ protect itself.

On this screen you will be told how soon your

clean is due or overdue. You can clean your boiler
at any stage so you don’t have to wait for an alert.

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 Step 2:
On the screen that appears you will see a
bar indicating progress through the shutdown
sequence if your boiler is still warm. As the boiler
cools the bar will allow you to keep an eye on
progress.

Once the shutdown procedure has completed

the screen will update and move you to the next
step.

DID YOU KNOW:

The shutdown
length will vary
depending on how
long your boiler
has been running.

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 Step 3:
When the shutdown procedure has completed
the controller will let you know that it’s “Ready to
clean”.

When this message is DID YOU KNOW:

displayed, assemble the During the clean
sequence the
tools required for cleaning interlock door
and make your way to the won’t open until
boiler. the screen below is
shown.

WARNING:
Ash can remain hot long after
appliance has been in use

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 Step 4:
Open the front casing door.

Once opened you should see the interlock release

button located in the centre of the panel. The
green light should be illuminated indicating the
door is ready to open. If not please return to the
controller and check that the screen indicates the
boiler is ready to be cleaned.

Interlock
door release

Combustion
door handle

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 Step 5:
Ensure the combustion door handle is pushed
down fully, press and hold the interlock release
button then lift the combustion door handle
upward. Pull the combustion door outwards
revealing the combustion pot and ash pan.

Ash pan

CAUTION:
Hot Surfaces

Burner pot
Burner pot shelf

Step 6:
Brush down the burner pot shelf and the area that
the combustion pot swings into.

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 Step 7:
Remove the pot by undoing the toggle latch
on each side of the pot. Remove any ash and
debris and ensure the air flow holes are clear of
obstruction.

Air flow holes

Toggle latch

CAUTION:
Hot Surfaces

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Step 8:
Remove the ash pan
from its compartment
and dispose of waste
in line with local
regulations.

While the ash

pan is removed
for emptying,
clean both the
ash pan and pot
compartments of
any ash build up.
Pot Ash pan
compartment compartment

CAUTION:
Hot Surfaces

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 Step 9:
When both compartments have been cleaned,
replace the empty ash pan and burner pot.
Ensure that the pot is correctly located on the pot
shelf. Secure using the toggle latches. Close the
combustion door and ensure the combustion
door handle is pushed down firmly.
Close the front casing door.

CAUTION:
Hot Surfaces

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 Step 10:
Return to the controller, you should see that the
screen has advanced to a message asking you
to confirm that the pot and pan are clean and
in-place.

Press the enter key to confirm that the ash pan

and combustion pot have been cleaned and put
in place. The boiler will return to the home screen
with the clean icon now showing as a tick. Should
the controller indicate that the combustion door
is open, the door handle has not been pushed
down fully. Please return to the boiler and ensure
that the handle is pushed down firmly.

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Servicing

Why you need it serviced

• Ensure safe and efficient burning

• Help prolong the life of your boiler

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 When to service?
You will be alerted by the boiler controller when it is
time for servicing. An alert icon will display on the
home screen, the alarm button will flash red and
a service countdown message will be displayed
when the alarm key is pressed.

To have your wood pellet boiler serviced please

contact Warmflow for a list of your nearest
approved service agents.

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