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Operation with external air supply
Operation with external air supply is possible
Only the boilers of the PelletsUnit 7-15 kW as
well as PelletsCompact 20-32 kW series can be
operated with external air supply.
In modern energy-saving houses, the aim should be to
install the boiler within the insulated shell, that is in the
heated living area. Compared with installation in a
boiler room in the cold cellar, this results in fuel savings
of 5 to 15%. However, since conventional air inlets and
outlets cause high heat loss in the living area, this
boiler can be operated with direct external air supply.
For operation with an external air supply, the required
combustion air is supplied to the boiler through a heat-
resistant (up to 120°C) pipe with 80 mm diameter.
An external air supply is also recommended if the
boiler is installed in a room where cleaning agents are
also stored as chlorine from strong cleaning agents
that evaporate near the boiler will form hydrochloric
acid during combustion, causing corrosion in the
boiler.
Insulation against cold and fire protection for the
air supply duct
To avoid condensation on the pipe surface that can
result in structural damage, air supply ducts separated
from the chimney and leading through walls, floors or
ceilings must be insulated against cold. If the air supply
is directed through other rooms, additional fire
insulation with mineral wool is required.
No draught limiter and no deflagration damper
with external air supply
For operation with external air supply, the chimney
must be absolutely airtight with respect to the room. No
draught limiters or deflagration dampers (often also
called blowback flaps) may be installed in the flue gas
line.
Chimney with air supply is the better choice
If air is supplied from the side of the building facing
away from the wind, extremely windy conditions
(negative-pressure in storms) with simultaneous
power failure can cause hot combustion gases to be
sucked from the boiler into the air supply duct.
To prevent this, we recommend a ventilation shaft in
the chimney. The boiler is connected to the air supply
from the chimney with an 80 mm pipe (resistant to
120°C).
Systems with an annular air supply (LAS systems) can
also be used, as long as they have an insulated inner
pipe and a corresponding certification.
Heating appliances, cooker hoods and central
vacuum cleaners need air supply
To keep ventilation heat losses under control, air-
tightness (blower door test) is a crucial issue in
today's new buildings. In an airtight house, the boiler
receives air from the outside via a dedicated pipe. This
is described as "operation with external air supply".
A cooker hood or a central vacuum cleaner also
need air in order to generate suction. Without an
air supply, their effectiveness tends towards zero.
Worse yet, negative-pressure results inside the house,
which can cause combustion gases to be sucked into
the living quarters if a pellet boiler with external air
supply is installed there.
There are several different ways to ensure the air
supply for cooker hoods and central vacuum cleaners:
1)
Air supply from the ventilation system
If an open air supply path is guaranteed for all of
the ventilation system's operating conditions, then
the ventilation system can be used to supply air to
the cooker hood and the central vacuum cleaner.
This is a simple and proven solution. If a heat
exchanger installed in the air supply path is
protected against frost by a shut-off damper, a
bypass damper for the heat exchanger is needed.
2)
Recirculation cooker hood a proven solution
for passive houses
A recirculation cooker hood needs no air supply. In
passive houses with controlled ventilation in the
living quarters, this is the preferred solution to keep
the ventilation heat loss to a minimum.
3)
Supply air position switch on window
The power supply for the cooker hood and the
central vacuum cleaner is only activated when the
window is open or tilted.
4)
Air supply via blinds
The slats in the blinds open due to the pressure
difference and admit air into the room. This
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