Specifications IDROFOX
Dear Sir or Madam, thank you for choosing our Idrofox stove. Before using your stove, please read this booklet carefully: it explains how to exploit all its features to the full in complete safety. For any further information or needs, contact toll-free number (from Italy) +39 800-014142 Please remember that the 1st ignition MUST be carried out by a TAC (EdilKamin technical assistance centre authorized according to Italian law 46/90), which inspects the installation and fills in the guarantee.
INDEX Operating principle and reference dimensions Specifications, fuel and wiring diagram Exploded view with spare part codes Role of main components (TAC) Assembly and installation (TAC) Water connections (TAC) Possible system diagrams Covering assembly Interface: panel, remote control and pressure gauge Use Ignition Operating modes Switching off Clock adjustment Weekly programming Servicing: routine and annual (TAC) Advice in the event of problems Frequently asked questions Check list p. 4 p. 5 p. 6 p.
OPERATING PRINCIPLE The stove is pellet-fired with electronically controlled combustion. Pellets are small cylinders of pressed wood. The heat produced by combustion is mainly used to heat water, and only a small part radiates into the room where the stove is installed. The pellet hopper is at the top of the stove. The hopper is filled through the lid found at the back of the top.
TECHNICAL AND HEATING SPECIFICATIONS Hopper capacity Overall efficiency Water efficiency Overall available power (min/max) Power available for water heating (min/max) Time between refuellings (min/max) Fuel consumption Heatable room dimensions only considering heating by hot water and calculating 35 kcal/m3 h Weight (steel/ceramic) Smoke duct diameter ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power supply On/off switch: Average power consumption Average power consumption during ignition Remote control frequency Protection
Item Description Code Num of pcs. Ite m Description Code Num of pcs. Ite m Description 270870 Num of pcs. 1 Left covering fastening shoulder Electronic circuit board Power supply cable Electric cable kit Remote control 3/8" air bleed valve 271480 230210 271490 232730 269550 1 1 1 1 1 269560 269570 269670 269520 269510 269540 1 1 1 1 1 1 269500 1 94 Automatic air bleed valve 1/2" M/F safety valve 20 mm diam.
ROLE OF SAFETY DEVICES AND DETECTORS fitted to the stove • Smoke thermocouple: on the smoke outlet. It reads the smoke temperature. It regulates the ignition stage and shuts the stove down if the temperature is too high or too low (flame stop or excessive smoke temperature stop respectively).
FIRE SAFETY DISTANCES The stove must be installed in compliance with the following safety conditions: - minimum safety distance at the sides and back from medium-level flammable materials: 40 cm - easily flammable materials must not be located less than 80 cm from the front of the stove - if the stove is installed on a flammable floor, a sheet of heat insulating material must be placed between the stove and the floor, which protrudes by at least 20 cm at the sides and 40 cm at the front.
WATER CONNECTIONS (by authorized TAC) THE STOVE MUST NEVER BE RUN WITHOUT WATER IN THE SYSTEM. “WATERLESS” IGNITION DAMAGES THE STOVE. Plumbing must be carried out by qualified staff authorized to issue declarations of conformity in compliance with Italian law No. 46/90. Water treatment Add antifreeze, scale inhibitors and corrosion inhibitors. If the top-up water has a hardness greater than 35°F, use a water softener to reduce it.
IDROFOX system for heating, combined with a water heater for producing domestic hot water. Idrofox and the water heater must operate as alternatives. A suitable system must be provided for turning the water heater on and off (such as a contact thermostat) This layout is purely indicative. Have a plumber design and install the system.
IDROFOX system as unique heat source, with water heater for domestic hot water production It is essential to fit a suitable electronic regulator to manage the water heater. This layout is purely indicative. Have a plumber design and install the system.
COVERING ASSEMBLY The spare part codes are shown on the exploded view on p. 7 CERAMIC IDROFOX Covering parts list: ceramic part fastening bracket guides right cast iron base (29) left cast iron base (28) 8 fastening brackets for side ceramic parts (33) 8 13.5 h small side ceramic parts (31) 2 40 h large side ceramic parts (32) Covering assembly After positioning the frame as shown in the previous section, proceed as follows: Centre the base parts against the frame.
cTHE INTERFACE Panel with display and 4 keys : 0/1: to turn on and off Menu: to access the menu +/-: to increase/decrease the various settings Remote control To use the remote control, point it towards the stove. A beep confirms command reception, which is also confirmed by the command taking place. 4 keys (0/1, menu, + and -) to turn on and off and increase/decrease the temperature. The most frequent cause of remote control malfunction is flat batteries. Replace and dispose of old batteries.
OPERATING MODES Set the water temperature required in the system (60°C recommended) on the panel. The stove modulates the power to maintain or reach this temperature. The Eco function may be enabled for small systems (see TAC adjustments). In this case, the stove turns off when the water reaches the set temperature and turns back on again to modulate the power. Switching off Hold the 0/1 key down for two seconds while the stove is operating.
SERVICING After 2500 kg of pellets are consumed, the display shows the word "Services???”. The stove does NOT stop, but announces the need for servicing by a TAC. Regular maintenance is essential for good stove operation. IMPORTANT: USE THE CLEANING RODS Before carrying out any maintenance, disconnect the device from the mains power supply DAILY CLEANING Clean with a vacuum cleaner. The whole process only takes a few minutes a day. Use the VACUUM CLEANER when the stove is cold.
EVERY SEASON (by the TAC - technical assistance centre) The authorized TAC will give you a maintenance booklet after the first Idrofox stove ignition General internal and external cleaning. Carefully clean heat exchange pipes. Carefully clean and descale combustion chamber and corresponding compartment. Clean motors and mechanically inspect the play and fastenings. Clean smoke duct (replace gasket on the smoke outlet pipe) and smoke extractor fan compartment.
ADVICE IN THE EVENT OF PROBLEMS 1) Broken PTC H20 (this trips if the water temperature detector fails or is disconnected) Check connection between the detector and the circuit board. Check operation with cold tests. 2) No Expulsion (this trips if the smoke extraction speed sensor detects a fault) - Check smoke extractor operation (speed sensor connection). - Make sure the smoke duct is clean.
FAQ The answers shown here summarize the information found in these specifications. 1) What fittings do I need in order to install Idrofox? Smoke outlet of at least 80 mm in diameter (the outlet must ONLY receive smoke from Idrofox). Air intake in the room of at least 80 cm2. ¾” G manifold outlet and inlet. ¾” G outlet to drain for overpressure valve. Coupling for ¾” G filling line. Connection to an electrical system compliant with standards, with a 230V +/- 10% 50 Hz thermal-magnetic circuit breaker.
CHECK LIST Read the entire specifications before using this list Installation and setup • • • Installation carried out by an authorized TAC which has issued the guarantee and maintenance booklet; o Room ventilation; o The smoke duct/flue only receives smoke from the stove; o The smoke duct has: no more than 3 bends; a horizontal section of no more than 2 metres; a vertical section of at least 1.
