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Mini Boiler Owners Manual
2015
Terms
Renovator
AKA Burner or Pellet Gun - Combustion chamber that burns pellets
Air Compressor
- On board air cleaning agent
PLC
- Programmable Logic Control - Controls the burner
Start Dose
- Amount of fuel need to initiate ignition (approx. 5.25 oz, 150 grams, and 8.5 oz in volume)
Photo Sensor
- Read the photo resistance value to control the flame from ignition to combustion
Auger Spiral
- Feed auger screw
Pellets
- Wood sawdust compressed into small cylinders to be used as fuel
Fault
- An error or malfunction during the ignition or combustion process
Flue
AKA Chimney - any duct or passage for air, gas or exhaust
O2
The oxygen that is in the flue gas
Flue Gas Analyzer
- O2 sensor that is used to properly calibrate the air to fuel ratio of the burner.
(Testo 327, 320, 310)
End Stop
- Replaceable plate at the end of the burn pot that prevents the pellets from falling off the burn pot
Flame Guard
- A guard that prevents the flame from going up the intake chute
Igniter
- A heating element that automatically ignites the pellets
Tipping Chute
- The fuel inlet pipe on the Renovator
Combustion Fan
- The fan that controls the air flow for combustion
Temp Sensor
- Temperature sensor that detects the boiler water temperature
Hopper
- Storage container used to hold pellets
Blow Down
- The process of removing sediment deposits from the boiler by draining water
from the bottom of the unit(s) until the water runs clean
Firebox
- Chamber where the flame is present
Water Jacket
- Steel casing that surrounds the firebox and holds the water/antifreeze
Turbulator
- Cleaning device located in heat exchangers that also increase efficiency
Draft Inducer
- Fan that assists the combustion process to ensure a proper burn under all conditions