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Operating instructions carefully before installing or operating. Following the

Heater RGA 100 ACU installation, pass the instructions on to the opera-
tor. This unit must be installed and commissioned
in accordance with the regulations and standards
in force. These ­instructions can also be found at

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www.docuthek.com.
Explanation of symbols
• ,  ,  ,  ... = Action
▷ = Instruction
Liability
We will not be held liable for damage resulting from
non-observance of the instructions and non-com-
pliant use.
Safety instructions
Information that is relevant for safety is indicated in
the instructions as follows:
DANGER
Contents Indicates potentially fatal situations.
Heater RGA 100 ACU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 WARNING
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Indicates possible danger to life and limb.
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Checking the usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CAUTION
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicates possible material damage.
Tightness test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
All interventions may only be carried out by qualified
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 gas technicians. Electrical interventions may only be
Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 carried out by qualified electricians.
Adjusting the heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Persons under the age of 18 as well as persons with
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
Assistance in the event of malfunction . . . . . 14 lack of experience and knowledge are not allowed
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 to use, clean or service this device. Staying near the
Checking the safety functions and burner device or its use is prohibited, even if said persons are
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 supervised or have been instructed on the safe use of
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 the devices and are aware of the resulting dangers.
Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Conversion, spare parts
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 All technical changes are prohibited. Only use OEM
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 spare parts.
Logistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Goods return form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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 Checking the usage Installation
RGA 100 ACU
DANGER
Heater with indirect combustion for animal sheds
and horticultural greenhouses. Depending on the Danger of death! Gases are generated during the
type and setting, the heater can be operated with storage of slurry which remain partly dissolved in
natural gas or LPG (propane/butane). the liquid. If the slurry is strongly agitated during
This function is only guaranteed when used within the mixing and purging, poisonous, explosive gases
specified limits – see page 26 (Technical data). Any such as hydrogen sulphide and methane are re-
other use is considered as non-compliant. leased. If an ignition source is present, the released
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gas can explode.

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Type code To avoid damage during operation, please observe
Code Description the following:
RGA 100 Heater
– Switch off the heater before mixing and purging
Part designations the slurry.
– Close the slide valves when storing slurry out-
4 6 side.
– The fan for the air supply must not be part of a
closed pipe system.
– Respect the safety distance of the heater to
inflammable materials, see “Installation position”.
– Consult your fire insurance provider and/or local
fire protection engineer to assess the foresee-
able, general risk of fire.
1
ON/OFF
RESET

– For cleaning, care and maintenance, note the

MODE

7 2 applicable national regulations and directives.

3 5 – No condensation permitted. Comply with ambi-
ent temperature, see page 26 (Technical data).
1 Stainless steel housing RGA 100 ACU Installation position
2 Housing cover with burner control unit ACU ▷▷ Installation in the horizontal position.
(service form in housing cover) ▷▷ Note the safety distance to walls and inflam-
3 Operating box mable materials.
4 Service flap
5 Connection for gas combination control > 0,5 m
6 Connection for chimney with condensate vessel > 0,2 m > 1m > 3m
(not included in the delivery)
7 Main fan
> 0,5 m

Type label ▷▷ Ensure sufficient free space around the device.

Air circulation, electrical connection rating, rated heat There must be no obstructions in front of the inlet
input, gas type, category, supply pressure, burner and outlet side of the heater.
pressure, enclosure: see type label. ▷▷ The distance between the heaters should be
• Before installation, check whether the device is greater than 30 m.
suitable for the regional gas type and the speci- ▷▷ To avoid overheating, do not cover the main fan.
fied limits, see type code and page 26 (Techni-
cal data).

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Chimney Connecting the gas supply
▷▷ The RGA 100 is set to the correct gas type as
CAUTION specified in the purchase order.
The RGA 100 is only deemed CE tested and ap- ▷▷ If you wish to use a different gas type, see
proved when used with the coaxial chimney de- page 3 (Changing the gas type).
scribed in “Accessories”. 1 Disconnect the system from the electrical power
▷▷ Do not exceed the maximum length (5 m) of supply.
the chimney. 2 Shut off the gas supply.
▷▷ The design of the chimney depends on the prem- 3 Remove the sealing plug from the gas inlet on
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▷▷ Various chimney elements for individual appli- RGA 100.
cations can be supplied, see page  21 (Ac- 4 Connect the gas pipe with an Rp ¾" threaded
cessories). connection or gas hose with an Rp ¾" connector,
▷▷ The wall mounting bracket cannot be installed in see page 21 (Accessories).
the correct position until the chimney has been ▷▷ Use approved sealing material only.
selected.
5 6
Siphon connection MODE
RESET
ON/OFF

DANGER
Risk of poisoning!
– If the RGA 100 is operated without a siphon
or with an empty siphon, toxic flue gases may
escape. If the RGA 100 is operated without a Changing the gas type
siphon, the opening must remain unobstructed. ▷▷ If you wish to use a gas type other than the one
specified in the purchase order, the RGA 100
▷▷ A siphon must be connected before initial com- must be adjusted to the new gas type, see
missioning. This prevents the escape of toxic page 10 (Adjusting the heater).
flue gases and will also collect any condensate ▷▷ Then seal the gas pressure setting.
contained in the flue gas. ▷▷ Note the new gas type on the type label with a
▷▷ The siphon is not included in the delivery and waterproof pen.
must be ordered separately for the nominal
­diameter of 17.5 mm.
▷▷ Fill the siphon with water before initial commis-
sioning.
▷▷ If large volumes of condensate are discharged,
we recommend that an additional drain pipe is
connected to the siphon.

▷▷ If the heater has not been used for a lengthy

period, the siphon must be checked, cleaned
and filled with water before commissioning.
• Unscrew the siphon, remove it and fill it until
water flows out of the side drain.
• Secure the siphon again and ensure that the seal
is correctly positioned.

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 Tightness test Wiring
▷▷ The heater may only be disconnected from the
electrical power supply once the device has been CAUTION
switched off. Danger of electric shocks!
1 Disconnect the system from the electrical power – Before working on possible live components,
supply. ensure the unit is disconnected from the power
▷▷ The valves are closed when de-energized. supply.
2 Open the housing cover of the operating box. – The RGA 100 must have an external 16 A fuse.
3 Open the pressure test point for pu  1  on the gas – It must be possible to isolate the system from the
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power supply. The RGA 100 must be equipped

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combination control.
4 Connect a pressure gauge to  1 . with a mains cable or a plug featuring a contact
gap according to the specifications for Over-
1 voltage category III for full isolation at each pin.
If this is not the case, the permanently wired
electrical installation must include an isolating
switch of this type pursuant to the local instal-
lation regulations.
▷▷ The heater may only be disconnected from the
0 electrical power supply once the device has been
switched off.
1 Disconnect the system from the electrical power
supply.
2 Shut off the gas supply.
5 Switch on the power supply. 3 Open the housing cover of the operating box.
6 Release the gas supply.
7 Check the maximum inlet pressure pu.
▷▷ The maximum inlet pressure pu must not be
exceeded.
8 Close the manual valve.
9 Monitor inlet pressure pu on the pressure gauge.
▷▷ The pressure must not drop.
10 RESET
11ON/OFF

MODE

ON/OFF
RESET
MODE

N2 = max. 100 mbar ▷▷ External electrical interference must be avoided.

▷▷ The selection of cables and mains plug must
12 Having successfully completed the tightness comply with local/national regulations.
test, remove the pressure gauge and close the 4 Open the cover of the burner control unit.
pressure test point for pu  1 .

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Connection diagram Connecting the room thermostat
▷▷ The burner control unit is fitted with coded con-
nectors to prevent them being mixed up. CAUTION
To avoid damage to the heater RGA 100, please
Potentiom-
observe the following:
eter
– Provide post-cooling for the RGA 100. The
(switch-on
RGA  100 requires a continuous supply of
delay)
230 V AC (1/N AC), 50 Hz.
– In case of a power failure, an emergency power
Burner Chip supply unit should automatically take over the

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Card (BCC) power supply. Emergency power supply units
with a cardan shaft drive for tractor attachment
are also 230
suitable.
V AC
▷▷ Use a room thermostat with a hysteresis of ± 1°C.
L
It switches
N on if the room temperature is 1°C
less thanL theN
set temperature
N LT LV
and switches off
eBus again once X1 the
Gas roomX2 temperature
X4 is 1°C more
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than the set temperature.

▷▷ The floating connectors X4 (230 V) or X8 (24 V)
are used to connect the room thermostat.
V

0 – 10 V ▷▷ If the room

230thermostat
V AC is connected to the mains
0 – 20 mA supply of other connectors (connector X1 or X3),
mA

the heater RGA 100 will be damaged.

ConnectingLa single
N heater
N LTtoLV
a room
+V

thermostat X1 Gas X2 X4
10 – 24 V
Thermostat 5 Connect a room thermostat for 230 V AC.
0V
–

Controlled ▷▷ Method 1: power supply via the heater.

+T

air flow
230 V AC
2

MFA 2
1

L N N LT LV
X1 Gas X2 X4
2

MFA 1
1

▷▷ Method 2: power supply via the environmental

i

Remote control computer.

L

reset 230 V AC
10-24 V AC/DC
LV

L
230 V N
Thermostat
LT

L N LT LV
N +V – +T mV
Controlled X1 Gas X2 X4
X8
N

air flow

Mains con- 5 Connect230a room

V AC thermostat for 24 V DC/AC to
nection
N

connector X8.
Mains filter ▷▷ The 24 V power supply must always be from an
L

external source.
L N N LT LV
N

X1 Gas X2 X4
Mains filter
D – 49018 Osnabrück, Germany
L

Mains con-
230 V AC
nection
N
L

ACU

L N N LT LV
X1 Gas X2 X4
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 max. 5 A max. 2 A
L L max. 264 V max. 264 V
N Remote reset Reset
10-24 V AC/DC
L N N LT LV L N N LT LV MFA 1 MFA 2
N
X1 Gas X2 X4 X1 Gas X2 X4

1. RGA 100 +V – 2. RGA

+T mV 100
X8 N LT LV L i 1 2 1 2
X4 X5 X6 X7
230 V AC

▷▷ An external remote reset may be connected to

Connecting multiple heaters to a room connector X5.
Reset max. 5 A max. 2 A AC/DC
thermostat
L N or an environmental
N LT LV L N control
N LT LV
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Multi-functionalmax.
outputs
264 V max. 264 V 10-24 V 0 V

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X1 Gas
computer X2 X4 X1 Gas X2 X4
5 Connect a room thermostat for 230 V AC. MFA 1 MFA 2
1. RGA 100 2. RGA 100
▷▷ Method 1: power supply via the heater.

230 V AC
LV L i 1 2 1 2 +V – +
X5 X6 X7 X8

L N N LT LV L N N LT LV
▷▷ Floating multi-functional outputs can be param-
X1 VGas
230 AC X2 X4 X1 Gas X2 X4
eterized using connectors X6 and X7. There are
L 1. RGA 100 2. RGA 100 two methods of completing this parameterization:
N
The PC software for burner control units BCSoft
▷▷L Only
N one bridgeN LTmay
LV be
L connected
N to
N aLT
single
LV can be used via the optical interface on the burn-
230
X1 VGas
AC between
heater X2 connectors
X4 X1 and X4.
X1 Gas X2 “N” X4 may er control unit, see page 21 (Accessories).
L
be connected to all successive heaters between The “Setting mode” menu can be opened us-
10-24 1. RGA 100
connectors X4
V AC/DC only. 2. RGA 100
N ing the MODE selection button (heater OFF)
L N N LT LV L N N LT LV and used for parameterizing the outputs, see
230 V AC
X1 Gas X2 X4 X1 Gas X2 X4 page 9 (Setting mode).
+V – +T mV +V – +T ▷▷ MFA 1, external fan (max. 5 A)
1. RGA 100 X8 2. RGA
X8 100 For improved air circulation in the room, an addi-
L N N LT LV L N N LT LV tional fan can be connected. The external fan can
X1 VGas
230 AC X2 X4 X1 Gas
1. RGA 100 X2 X4 100
2. RGA be actuated with an adjustable delay (BCSoft) for
switching it on and off. The exact time relates to
1. RGA 100 2. RGA 100
the operation of the main fan.
▷▷L Method
N N LT LV
2: power L via
supply N the environmental
N LT LV ▷▷ Possible parameterization options:
230
X1 VGas X2
AC computer.
X4 X1 Gas X2 X4 – Inactive: the external fan is not actuated.
control
– Main fan active: the external fan is actuated at
230 V AC 1. RGA 100 2. RGA 100 the same time as the main fan.
LL N N LT LV L N N LT LV – Main fan inactive: the external fan is actuated
X1 VGas
230
N AC X2 X4 X1 Gas X2 X4 when the main fan of the RGA 100 switches off.
L N N LT LV L N N LT LV – Modulation enable: the external fan is not actu-
1. RGA 100 2. RGA 100 ated until the RGA 100 starts modulating opera-
X1 Gas X2 X4 X1 Gas X2 X4
L N N LT LV L N N LT LV
tion.
X1 Gas 1. RGA
X2 100
X4 X1 Gas 2.X2
RGA 100
X4

5 Connect a room
230 V AC 1. RGA 100 thermostat for 24 V DC/AC
2. RGA 100 to
10-24 V AC/DC
connector X8.
▷▷ The 24 V power supply must be from an external
source.
L N N LT LV L N N LT LV
+V – +T mV +V – +T
X1 Gas X2 X4 X1 Gas X2 X4
10-24 V AC/DC X8 X8
1. RGA 100 2. RGA 100
1. RGA 100 2. RGA 100
+V – +T mV +V – +T
230 V AC
X8 X8

1. RGA 100 2. RGA 100

L N N LT LV L N N LT LV
X1 Gas X2 X4 X1 Gas X2 X4

1. RGA 100 2. RGA 100

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▷▷ MFA 2, status signal (max. 2 A) Setting the switch-on delay
Possible parameterization options: ▷▷ If multiple heaters switch on at the same time,
– Fault NO (default setting): there can be a gas and/or power shortage on
For example, the input for a horn can be set to individual devices. To avoid this happening, ad-
NO. just the switch-on delay using the potentiometer
– Fault NC: on the burner control unit.
The input on an environmental control computer ▷▷ The potentiometer is set to 0 s at the factory.
can be set to NC (e.g. to indicate a cable dis-
continuity).
– Operation

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– Standby
Selecting the burner capacity
– +
2A AC/DC 0-20 mA
64 V 10-24 V 0 V ▷▷ If necessary, a switch-on delay of 5 to 10 s can
FA 2
+ – be set between the devices.
0-10 V 6 After completing the wiring, close the cover
Bus
and the housing cover on the burner control
– + unit again.
2 +V – +T mA V + 7 Switch on the power supply.
X8 X9 X10 ▷▷ A circulating dash will be displayed when the
voltage supply is switched on to indicate that
▷▷ Connector X9 is not wired at the factory. In other the switch-on delay is running.
words, the burner heats at its full capacity.
▷▷ A capacity range from 60 to 100% can be se-
lected using a voltage or current signal. A signal
sensor is connected to connector X9 for this
purpose:
 0 mA/0 V = maximum capacity, 8 Release the gas supply.
20 mA/10 V = minimum capacity. 9 Commission the heater.
Burner Chip Card (BCC)
▷▷ All the data relevant to the device are saved
on the BCC and the internal device memory
(EEProm). In addition, the parameters are saved
on the BCC.
CAUTION
Danger of electric shocks!
– Before working on possible live components,
ensure the unit is disconnected from the power
supply.
– If the BCC is removed from the burner control
unit, the heater RGA 100 will be non-functional.
▷▷ In the event of faults which cannot be rectified
by authorized trained personnel, contact the
supplier.
▷▷ The BCC can be removed from the burner control
unit and submitted for diagnostic purposes by
agreement with the supplier.

Delay

BCC +

▷▷ If no other fault is active, the RGA 100 can be

readied for use again by inserting a new BCC.
The BCC must be compatible with the RGA 100
and the gas type used.
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 Commissioning 3 MODE selection button (heater switched on):
By pressing the MODE selection button, it is
CAUTION possible to switch between the different operat-
ing modes.
To avoid damage to the heater RGA 100, please By pressing and holding the MODE selection
observe the following: button in operating mode 2 Heating, the
– Ensure that the heater, gas pipes, mains voltage current capacity setting is displayed and can be
supply and room thermostat have been installed selected, see page 11 (Display and selection
by authorized trained personnel according to MODE
of the capacity setting).
RESET ON/OFF

the regulations. MODE selection button (heater switched off):

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– The Burner Chip Card (BCC) must be compat- By pressing and holding the MODE selection but-

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ible with the heater, the version, the gas type ton, you can go to Setting mode, see page 9
used and the factory default parameters. (Setting mode). The multi-functional outputs can
– The heater may only be operated with the gas be assigned and the eBus address specified in
type specified on the type label. this mode.
– If the device needs to be converted to be oper- 4 RESET: internal reset button
ated with a different gas type: 5 Status indicator (light):
1. Use the correct nozzle, see page 25 (Spare red: fault
parts). yellow: standby/ready for operation
2. Set the appropriate pressure on the burner, green: RGA 100 in operation
see table on page 11 (Natural gas, LPG). 6 Optical interface:
The PC software BCSoft can be used with the PC
Operation opto-adapter via this interface, see page 21
(Accessories).
2 7 7 7-segment display:
Error code
5 Flame signal
Number of operating cycles
can be displayed. The decimal point indicates
that another figure follows.
MODE RESET ON/OFF 1 ON
OFF 1

AUTO 2

3 6 4
4

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Error code
ON/OFF MODE
(RESET)

1 ON/OFF
2 Operating modes
3 MODE selection button RESET button
4 RESET Flame signal
5 Status indicator
6 Optical interface OFF 1

7 7-segment display
AUTO 2

> 3 s RESET button

Description +AUTO 5

ON/OFF MODE
(RESET)
Operating cycles
1 ON/OFF : to switch the heater on and off.
2 Operating modes: Error code: an error is displayed immediately
Operating in the form of an alternating letter and number
Explanation indicating a warning or fault, see page 14 (As-
mode
The burner control unit waits for sistance in the event of malfunction).
the signals for controlled air flow Flame signal: pressing the RESET button dis-
or heating (automatic) plays the flame signal, see page  12 (Flame
signal).
Continuous heating Operating cycles: pressing and holding the
(manual) ­RESET button for more than 3 s displays the
number of operating cycles in changing displays,
Controlled air flow in continuous see page 20 (Maintenance).
operation (manual)
▷▷ Press the RESET button to exit the display of
Controlled air flow in continu- the flame signal or operating cycles.
ous operation and heating when
a thermostat signal is applied
­(automatic)
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+AUTO 5

Switching on ON/OFF MODE

(RESET)

• Press ON/OFF . Mode E

• The LED for the last selected operating mode will eBus address
flash. A different operating mode can be selected
OFF
within 2 s. If you retain the selection, the flashing
light will change to permanently lit after 2 s.
▷▷ The heater will start once the thermostat signal

> 2 s MODE button

has been applied and the set switch-on delay
elapsed, see page  7 (Setting the switch-on
delay).

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▷▷ The burner starts after approx. 20 s and operates
OFF

AUTO
1

2
Mode A/F
3

in the last selected operating mode.

4
MFA 2 MFA 1
+AUTO 5

Switching off ON/OFF MODE

(RESET)

• Press ON/OFF . The burner control unit display MODE MODE

and the burner will switch off immediately. Mains button button

> 2 s MODE button

> 2 s MODE button

> 2 s MODE button
voltage is still supplied however. The display in-
dicates “–”.
▷▷ The main fan cools the heater down until it
reaches switch-off temperature.

CAUTION
– Do not disconnect the heater from the electrical
0 Inactive 0 Inactive
power supply until the cooling process has been 1 Fault (NC) 1 Main fan
completed. 2 Fault (NO) active
▷▷ The display “–” will go out. 3 Operation 2 Main fan
4 Standby inactive
Setting mode OFF 1 3 Modulation
▷▷ You can go to Setting mode by pressing and AUTO 2

3 enable
holding the MODE selection button when the 4

eBus adddress 1 ... eBus address 8

+AUTO 5

heater is switched off. ON/OFF MODE

(RESET)

• Switch off the heater .

MODE MODE
▷▷ Mode E: eBus addresses can be saved.
button button
Mode A/F: multi-functional outputs can be pa-
> 2 s MODE button

> 2 s MODE button

> 2 s MODE button

rameterized.

Save eBus address

▷▷ Press the RESET button to return to the previ-

ous menu.
▷▷ After a timeout of 20 s, the display will auto-
matically return to the initial mode. The display
indicates “–”.

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 Adjusting the heater
1 Mount the flue gas outlet in accordance with the
local regulations.
2 Make sure the outside air supply  5  between the
operating box and the chimney is connected. 3

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4 Open the pressure test point for pG  3 .
▷▷ Do not use force!
5 Connect a pressure gauge to  3 .
6 Disconnect the system from the electrical power
5 supply.
▷▷ The heater may only be disconnected from the
electrical power supply once the device has been
switched off and post-cooling is complete.
7 Shut off the gas supply.

CO2
O2
CO 100 mm
6

▷▷ The heater is set to the gas type specified in the

purchase order.
3 Check whether the values in the table for gas
type and adjusting range correspond to local
conditions.
Heating value Hs [MJ/m3] CO2
Minimum Maximum O2
Natural gas L G 25 30.58 35.05 CO
Natural gas H G 20 34.04 40.75
LPG G 30 90.76 125.75
▷▷ The fine adjustment on the gas combination 8 Drill a hole in the flue gas pipe 100 mm above
control is made on the basis of the flue gas the stainless steel housing of the RGA 100 to
measurements on the chimney. insert the flue gas analyzer sensor.
▷▷ The following are required for setting: 9 Insert the sensor into the hole  6 and position
– 2.5 mm Allen key, in the centre of the flue gas pipe.
– Pressure gauge with display range 0 to 50 mbar, 10 Ensure that there is no air in the gas system.
– Flue gas analyzer. The flue gas analyzer must be 11 Switch on the power supply.
able to measure λ (lambda), O2, CO and CO2. 12 Release the gas supply.
OFF 1

The sensor should be suitable for temperatures 13 Measure the CO, λ and O2 values simultaneously
AUTO 2

of up to 300°C. and observe them.

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▷▷ The inlet pressure  pu must comply with the 14 Switch on the burner control unit. Press ON/OFF 
ON/OFF MODE
(RESET)

technical data, see page 26 (Technical data). until an LED lights up.
Important! Always check the inlet pressure when ▷▷ The burner control unit switches on in the last
the RGA 100 is in operation. operating mode selected.
▷▷ The burner pressure pG can be measured using 15 Select operating mode 2 Heating.
a test point  3 between the combination control
and the housing wall.

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Display and selection of the capacity setting 2
CAUTION
Only for testing in modulating operation. The
RGA 100 is optimally adjusted and sealed for the
low-fire rate. Afterwards, it is essential to switch 2 2.5
3
back to maximum capacity operation. 1.5

▷▷ This display is only possible when the heater is

1
0.8 5
4 +
switched on.
▷▷ The current capacity setting can be displayed by

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pressing and holding the MODE selection button ▷▷ If the burner still does not ignite, turn the adjust-
in operating mode 2 Heating. ing screw further in the + direction.
▷▷ The burner pressure pG can be read during the
max. start-up process. The burner pressure should
min. not exceed the values in the table.
▷▷ If the burner starts successfully, you can observe
▷▷ If the top dash is lit, the heater is operating at the flue gas analyzer to see how the λ and O2
maximum capacity. values change.
▷▷ If the bottom dash is lit, the heater is operating ▷▷ Check the limit values for λ and O2.
at minimum capacity. 16 Monitor the CO value.
▷▷ If the dash flashes, the heater has not yet ▷▷ During a normal start-up, the CO value will rise
reached the capacity setting. briefly and then fall quickly again.
▷▷ When the capacity setting has been reached,
the dash will be lit for 15 s. During this time, you
CAUTION
can switch between minimum and maximum To avoid damage to the heater and flue gas analyzer,
capacity setting by pressing and holding the please observe the following:
MODE selection button again. – The CO value may rise briefly to 500 ppm im-
▷▷ The display will go out after 15 s. The display mediately after ignition.
can be reactivated by pressing and holding the If the CO value does not drop after a short time,
MODE selection button again. immediately reduce the CO2 value by turning
▷▷ The display can be cancelled at any time by the adjusting screw  2 anti-clockwise.
pressing the RESET button. Take the flue gas analyzer sensor out of the test
point immediately.
Setting the high-fire rate
▷▷ The RGA is suitable for the following gas types:
CAUTION 2 4 Natural gas, LPG
Heating Wobbe
Gas type value index
To avoid damage to the heater
[MJ/m3]
RGA  100, please observe the Natural gas L G 25 32.49 41.53
following: Natural gas H G 20 37.78 50.71
– CO2 adjustment may only LPG G 30 125.81 87.34
be made using the adjusting
G+ K gas*
screw  2 .
Wobbe index [MJ/m3]
– T he zero point setting  4 is Gas type
min. max.
sealed and should not be G+ K gas 43.46 45.3
changed. * see page 27 (The Netherlands)
17 Allow the heater to operate for 10 minutes.
▷▷ The heater must be operated at maximum ca- ▷▷ During a normal start-up, it may take a few sec-
pacity. onds for the main fan to start the cooling process.
▷▷ Having initiated the ignition process, the burner
should start within 3 s.
▷▷ If the burner does not ignite after several at-
tempts, the inlet pressure is too low or the burner
pressure is set too low.
▷▷ Turn the adjusting screw  2 half a turn in the
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 18 Read the burner pressure at the pressure test Flame signal
point for pG and readjust if necessary. Measure ▷▷ The flame signal can be displayed when the
the λ and O2 values with a calibrated flue gas burner is operating.
measuring instrument and adjust according to 1 Pressing the RESET button displays the flame
the values in the table: signal.
Inlet Burner ▷▷ It is shown in coded form as a number from 0
Lambda to 9. This number must be multiplied by a factor
Gas type pressure pressure O2 [%]
λ of 2. The result of this multiplication is the level
pu [mbar] pG [mbar]
min. max. max. min. max. min. max. of the flame signal in µA. Example: the number 3
Natural gas L corresponds to a flame signal of 6 – 8 µA.
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Natural gas Display Display
25 100 15.5 1.2 1.35 3.5 5.4 current [µA] current [µA]
K gas (G+) 0 0 – 2 5 10 – 12
Natural gas 1 2 – 4 6 12 – 14
20 100 11.5 1.2 1.35 3.5 5.4
H G 20 2 4 – 6 7 14 – 16
LPG butane 3 6 – 8 8 16 – 18
29 100 18.7 1.2 1.35 3.5 5.4
G 30 4 8 – 10 9 18...
LPG
propane 29 100 22.0 1.2 1.35 3.5 5.4 2 Check the flame signal.
G 31 ▷▷ The flame signal is displayed for 20 s.
3 Press the RESET button to exit the flame signal
▷▷ If the burner pressure is ≤ the value in the ta-
display.
ble and the minimum λ and O2 values are not
▷▷ If the flame signal is < 2 µA, fault F (flame fault)
reached, reduce the burner pressure until the λ
1 or 2 is displayed, see page 14 (Assistance
and O2 values are between the min./max. limits.
in the event of malfunction).
▷▷ If the burner pressure is ≤ the value in the table
and the maximum λ and O2 values are exceeded,
increase the burner pressure by a maximum Cleaning
of 5%.
▷▷ If the measured values correspond to the details CAUTION
on the type label and in the table, the heater has To ensure that no damage occurs during operation
been set correctly. Otherwise, continue with the and cleaning, please observe the following instruc-
measurement and fine adjustment until the heater tions. Otherwise, injuries or damage to the device
is correctly set. may occur and/or the function of the device may
▷▷ Heater adjustment is now complete. be impaired, and the manufacturer’s warranty will
be cancelled.
CAUTION – Sharp-edged metal sheets. Always wear protec-
To avoid damage to the heater RGA 100, please tive gloves.
observe the following: – After cleaning, check that the components on
– The low-fire rate may only be set by author- and in the heater are in good condition. The
ized trained personnel by agreement with the device may only be restarted if all safety devices
manufacturer. have been installed and the safety functions
▷▷ A service form can be found inside the housing have been checked.
cover. All settings for the future use of the heater – Clean the heater once a year when used in
and any guarantee claims are to be kept up-to- horticulture and at regular intervals as well as
date on this form. after each fattening period when used in agricul-
ture, as described below. Inadequate or irregular
cleaning can cause the device to overheat and
can thus lead to fire damage or damage to the
device. For example, dirt particles can catch
fire and can be blown out of the heater.
▷▷ The RGA 100 is made of high-quality stainless
steel and is resistant to external influences such
as dirt and moisture.
▷▷ It is designed so that it can be cleaned carefully
both inside and outside with a high-pressure
cleaner.
▷▷ The housing cover and cable glands on the
burner control unit must be closed during the
cleaning process.
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▷▷ The electrical components are protected from ▷▷ If the RGA is heavily soiled, the safety grille can
moisture by additional water drip edges on the be removed together with the fan:
housing cover. Nevertheless, direct water influ-
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ence on the edges of the housing cover should
be avoided.
▷▷ A downward slope inside the device ensures
that dirty water drains out.
▷▷ Never direct the high-pressure cleaner at the
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▷▷ The distance between the nozzle and the surface
to be cleaned must always be at least 50 cm. Too
short a water jet from the high-pressure cleaner
can cause serious damage to the device.
1 Switch off the burner control unit.
2 Disconnect the system from the electrical power 5d Refit the safety grille and fan after cleaning:
supply. To do so, slightly tighten the nuts, check the
▷▷ The heater may only be disconnected from the fan blades for smooth operation and freedom
electrical power supply once the device has been of movement and then firmly tighten the nuts.
switched off and post-cooling is complete. ▷▷ The rubber seals between the electrodes and
3 Shut off the gas supply. terminal boots may be displaced by the water jet.
4 Check the cover on the burner control unit and 6 After cleaning, check that all the parts on and
the housing cover to ensure they are both tightly in the heater are in the correct positions, for ex-
closed. ample whether the rubber seals between the
electrodes and terminal boots are fitted correctly.
7 Chemical cleaning agents, disinfectants and/or
pesticides contain corrosive substances which
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can even corrode stainless steel. Always rinse

the devices with water after cleaning using such
agents to remove any residue of these agents
▷▷ The heat exchanger can be easily accessed via
from the surface.
the service flap.
8 After cleaning, select operating mode 3 Con-
5 Clean the heat exchanger and burner by means
trolled air flow so that the interior of the device
of a water jet directed through the safety grille
can dry properly.
past the fan blades
9 After cleaning the heater, check it is functioning
>5 faultlessly in normal operation, see page 21
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tion).
10 When operating with LPG, check and clean the
breather orifice of the pressure reducer.

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 Assistance in the event of Internal connection diagram
malfunction
WARNING
To avoid harm to persons and animals or damage
to the heater, please observe the following: Safety temperature
– Electric shocks can be fatal! Before working sensor
on possible live components, ensure the unit
is disconnected from the power supply.
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authorized trained personnel!
– Repairs to components, e.g. the burner con- Burner fan
trol unit or the combination control, may only
be carried out by the manufacturer. Otherwise,
the warranty will be cancelled. Unauthorized
repairs or incorrect electrical connections, e.g.
the connection of power to outputs, can cause Not used
gas valves to open and the burner control unit to
become defective. In this case, fail-safe opera-
tion can no longer be guaranteed.
– (Remote) resets may only be conducted by
authorized trained personnel with continuous Ignition
monitoring of the devices concerned.
▷▷ In the event of an installation fault, the burner
control unit closes the gas valves and the status
indicator light will be red at the latest after a Valves
restart has been unsuccessful.
▷▷ The 7-segment display will show an error code
in the form of a letter with a decimal point and
a number alternately indicating a warning. To- Pressure switch for air
gether with the red status indicator light, this (vane not used)
then constitutes a fault.
▷▷ Warnings and faults may be cleared only using
the remedies described below. Bridge (not used)
Internal wiring
▷▷ To rectify a fault, it is sometimes necessary to
check the internal wiring.
1 Open the housing cover of the burner control Ionization
unit.
2 Undo the two screws (M3) using a Phillips screw-
driver and remove the complete plastic cover Not used
from the burner control unit.

Not used

Burner fan
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 3 Press the RESET button to reset. The unit then ! Poor flame signal due to dirty or badly connected
reverts to the last operating mode selected. flame rod.
▷▷ Possible faults: • Check the flame rod and clean it with fine abra-
Display Fault type sive paper if necessary.
• Check the cable connection, cable and terminal
F Flame fault
boot for damage or moisture. The terminal boot
A Air fault
must be fitted correctly.
C Temperature fault
• Check the yellow and green burner ground cable
E Electronics fault for corrosion and to ensure it is firmly connected.
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4 If the burner control unit does not respond even ! Air in the gas pipe.
though all the possible faults have been rectified • Vent the gas pipe.
as described below, contact your supplier. ! Valves do not open.
• Disconnect the valve plug on the gas combina-
? Fault tion control and measure the voltage at the valve
! Cause plug during the safety time.
• Remedy • If the voltage is not adequate, first check fuse F2
(4 A). If the display and the LEDs are not lit, it is
? The 7-segment display has gone out despite defective.
the voltage supply being OK? • If the voltage is not adequate, replace the gas
! Fuse F2 is defective. combination control and return it to the supplier.
• Check the fuse contacts. 0V
LT LV ? Error 1 F.2 and
code 1 1 flash
2 alternately
– +V and
mA the V
There is aLspareN fuse directly
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next Nto the fuse
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holder. light is red?

Attention! Fit the correct fuse for 4 A. The fault could not be rectified. All start-up at-
tempts have been used and the burner control
unit goes into lock-out.

▷▷ Reset is only possible by pressing the RESET

? Error code F. and 1 flash alternately?
button on the burner control unit or using the
On burner start-up, the burner control unit has
remote reset if there is one.
not detected a flame during the safety time. Sev-
• Rectify the cause of the fault as described above
eral
D –automatic start-up attempts will be com-
49018 Osnabrück, Germany for warning F.1.
pleted if a restart has been programmed.
ACU ? Error code F. and 2 flash alternately?
The flame has gone out during operation. If a
restart has been programmed, an automatic
restart will be completed.
! Inadequate inlet pressure available.
• Check the inlet pressure.
! Ignition is not working properly.
• Check the connection of the ignition cables for
damage or moisture. The spark plug must be
! Poor flame signal due to incorrect burner adjust-
fitted correctly.
ment.
• Check the ignition spark acoustically during the
• Readjust the CO2 value, see page 10 (Adjust-
3-second ignition time from the burner fan side.
ing the heater).
• Clean the spark electrode.
! Poor flame signal due to dirty or badly connected
• Check the ignition transformer and replace it if
flame rod.
necessary.
• Check the flame rod and clean it with fine abra-
! Poor flame signal due to incorrect burner adjust-
sive paper if necessary.
ment.
• Check the cable connection, cable and terminal
• Readjust the CO2 value, see page 10 (Adjust-
boot for damage or moisture. The terminal boot
ing the heater).
must be fitted correctly.
• Check the yellow and green burner ground cable
for corrosion and to ensure it is firmly connected.
• The flame rod is defective and must be replaced.
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light is red? The burner fan does not reach the required speed
The fault could not be rectified. All start-up at- when starting up.
tempts have been used and the burner control
unit goes into lock-out.

! The air supply is blocked.

• Check the air supply.
▷▷ Reset is only possible by pressing the RESET ! The air supply is not OK.
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button on the burner control unit or using the • Check the air supply and clean it if necessary,
remote reset if there is one. see page 12 (Cleaning).
• Rectify the cause of the fault as described above ! Fan motor defective.
for warning F.2. • Check the motor.
! Wiring fault.
? Error code F. and 3 flash alternately? • Check the wiring (connectors X21 and X12).
The burner control unit detects a flame signal
during start-up or in fault status. ? Error code A. and 5 flash alternately and the
light is red?
The fault could not be rectified. All start-up at-
tempts have been used and the burner control
unit goes into lock-out.
! Incorrect flame signal due to leakage/creepage
current.
• Check the wiring, see page 4 (Wiring).
• Check the flame rod.
! Incorrect flame signal through conductive ce- ▷▷ Reset is only possible by pressing the RESET
ramic insulation, e.g. surge via PE wire, possible. button on the burner control unit or using the
• Remedy incorrect flame signal. Replace the flame remote reset if there is one.
rod and, if necessary, also the complete burner • Rectify the cause of the fault as described above
control unit and housing. for warning A.5.
▷▷ Reset is only possible by pressing the RESET • Check the air supply and clean it if necessary.
button on the burner control unit or using the
remote reset if there is one. ? Error code A. and 6 flash alternately?
The burner fan does not reach the required speed
? Error code A. and 4 flash alternately and the during operation.
light is red?
Burner fan continues to operate when the burner
control unit is in idle state.

! The air supply is blocked.

• Check the air supply route.
! The air supply is not OK.
! Wiring fault. • Check the air supply and clean it if necessary,
• Check whether the wiring from connector X21 see page 12 (Cleaning).
to the burner fan has continuity. ! Fan motor defective.
! A vacuum is generated in the chimney due to • Check the motor.
strong wind and this affects the burner fan. ! Wiring fault.
• Check the wiring (connectors X21 and X12).

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T  he main fan does not start during the start-up light is red after 5 minutes where applica-
attempts. ble?
Monitor temperature threshold (STM) of the safety
temperature sensor has been exceeded.

! The pressure switch does not switch.

• Check the air hose on the pressure switch for
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• Check the pressure switch and replace it if nec- • Leave heater to cool down for longer.
essary. ! The main fan does not switch on.
! The main fan is not working. • Check the main fan.
• Check the relay and replace it if necessary. ! Wiring fault.
! Main fan defective. • Check the wiring to actuate the main fan, see
• If possible, remove the main fan and replace it. page 4 (Wiring).
! Safety temperature sensor is incorrectly aligned.
? Error code A. and 8 flash alternately and the • Check the position of the safety temperature
light is red? sensor.
The fault could not be rectified. All start-up at- ! Ambient temperature exceeded.
tempts have been used and the burner control • The temperature is > 40°C. Allow the room to
unit goes into lock-out. cool.
! The safety temperature sensor is measuring an
incorrect temperature.
• Replace the safety temperature sensor.
! The heater is badly soiled.
▷▷ Reset is only possible by pressing the RESET • The heater must be cleaned urgently.
button on the burner control unit or using the ! Installation position.
remote reset if there is one. • The heater is too close to other heaters, see
• Rectify the cause of the fault as described above page 2 (Installation).
for warning A.8. ! Incorrect λ or O2 value.
• The heater is not set correctly and must be ad-
? Error code A. and 9 flash alternately and the justed, see page 10 (Adjusting the heater).
light is red? ! In the event of a power failure during operation,
The main fan continues to operate after the de- the heater will be switched off without a cool-
vice has been switched off. ing phase. In the event of a brief power failure
(< 5 minutes), the heat exchanger will heat the
device excessively.
• Once the voltage supply has been restored, Con-
trolled air flow mode is activated. The heater is
! Wiring fault. cooled for a maximum of 1 minute.
• Check the wiring to actuate the main fan, see
page 4 (Wiring). ? Error code C. and 2 flash alternately and the
! The pressure switch does not switch. light is red?
• Check the air hose on the pressure switch for Limiter temperature threshold (STL) of the safety
dirt and moisture and clean it. temperature sensor has been exceeded.
! The main fan is switched off but the pressure
switch signal does not drop.
• Check the pressure switch and replace it if nec-
essary.
! The relay to actuate the main fan is defective. ! The cause of the fault as described above for
• Replace the relay. warning C.1 could not be rectified.
• Check the heater for damage, see page 20
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 ? Error code C. and 3 flash alternately and the ? Error code E. and 2 flash alternately and the
light is red? light is red?
Bridge on X16 between I1 and L disconnected.

! An adjustable parameter and the CRC check are

! Wiring fault or cable discontinuity. not the same. The parameters are implausible.
• Connect cable bridge on X16 between I1 and L. • Order a new BCC. Contact your supplier.
▷▷ Reset is only possible by pressing the RESET
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? Error code C. and 4 flash alternately? button on the burner control unit or using the
Capacity reduction function active. The capac- remote reset if there is one.
ity reduction function is activated 10°C below
the monitor temperature threshold (STM) of the ? Error code E. and 3 flash alternately and the
safety temperature sensor. light is red?

! The main fan does not switch on. ! A fixed parameter and the CRC check are not
• Check the main fan. the same. The parameters are implausible.
! Wiring fault. • Order a new BCC. Contact your supplier.
• Check the wiring to actuate the main fan, see ▷▷ Reset is only possible by pressing the RESET
page 4 (Wiring). button on the burner control unit or using the
! Ambient temperature exceeded. The temperature remote reset if there is one.
is > 40°C.
• Allow the room to cool. ? Error code E. and 4 flash alternately and the
! The heater is badly soiled. light is red?
• The heater must be cleaned urgently.
! Installation position.
• The heater is too close to other heaters, see
page 2 (Installation).
! Incorrect burner adjustment. The heater is not ! Limits for fixed parameters not observed.
correctly set. • Order a new BCC. Contact your supplier.
• Adjust the heater, see page 10 (Adjusting the
heater). ? Error code E. and 5 flash alternately and the
light is red?
? Error code C. and 9 flash alternately and the
light is red?

! The BCC is not connected.

• Connect the BCC to the printed circuit board.
! Safety temperature sensor incorrectly connected.
• Check contact at connector X22. ? Error code E. and 6 flash alternately and the
! Safety temperature sensor is below -30°C. light is red?
! Safety temperature sensor is defective.
• Replace the safety temperature sensor.

? Error code E. and 1 flash alternately?

! An incorrect BCC is connected. The BCC must
be compatible with the ACU of the RGA 100.
• Remove the BCC and connect the correct BCC
to the printed circuit board, see page 7 (Burn-
! The remote reset input is defective. er Chip Card (BCC)).
• If you use the remote reset input, contact your
supplier.

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 ? Error code E. and 8 flash alternately? ? Error code U. and 5 flash alternately and the
light is red?

! Programming mode is active.

• As soon as Programming mode has been de- ! While a fault was pending, the unit has been
activated, the display will go out. successfully reset more than 5  times within
15 minutes using the remote reset input.
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button on the burner control unit or using the
remote reset if there is one.

? Error code U. and 6 flash alternately and the

! Internal electronics fault. light is red?
• Remove the BCC and send it to your supplier.
! Fuse defective.
• Check external fuse F1 (8 A).

? Error code U. and 1 flash alternately and the ! The unit has been unsuccessfully reset more
light is red? than 10 times within 15 minutes using the remote
reset input.
▷▷ Reset is only possible by pressing the RESET
button on the burner control unit or using the
remote reset if there is one.
! Voltage supply is below the limit (programmable
limit, e.g. < 160 V). ? A circulating dash is displayed rather than
• Ensure that adequate mains voltage is supplied. an error code?
▷▷ After switching on the voltage, a circulating dash
? Error code U. and 2 flash alternately and the is displayed.
light is red?

▷▷ Three possible pieces of information are output:

! Voltage supply is above the limit (programmable ! Switch-on delay time running.
limit, e.g. > 260 V). Or
• Ensure that adequate mains voltage is supplied. ! Cycle lock active. The time (cycle lock) between
two starts is too short.
? Error code U. and 3 flash alternately and the • The display will go out automatically as soon as
light is red? the time between two starts is long enough. The
burner control unit will ensure a pause between
start-up attempts on the basis of its parameteri-
zation. This warning is displayed during this time.
Or
! All start-up attempts in the programmed voltage ! The main fan is switched off but the pressure
range (e.g. 160 – 180 V) were unsuccessful. The switch signal does not drop. A burner restart is
last start-up attempt is not made to prevent a not possible.
lock-out. • After 25 s, the display will change to error code
• Ensure that adequate mains voltage is supplied. A. 9.

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 Maintenance 10 Check the inside of the housing cover for traces
of dust, dirt or moisture. If you find such traces,
CAUTION the cause must be rectified at all times, e.g. by
sealing an open cable gland.
To ensure that no damage occurs during operation
11 Check the cable harness and wiring for signs of
and maintenance, please observe the following
damage.
instructions. Otherwise, injuries or damage to the
device may occur and/or the function of the device Number of operating cycles
may be impaired. The supplier/manufacturer cannot 2 Check the number of operating cycles (heater ON):
accept liability for damage resulting thereof. the number of operating cycles can be displayed
by pressing and holding the RESET button. The
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by qualified maintenance personnel. number of operating cycles is composed as fol-
– Have the safety functions checked at least once lows in alternating displays:
a year by qualified maintenance personnel, see The first character (X.) stands for X,000,000 op-
page 21 (Checking the safety functions and erating cycles, the second character (Y) stands
burner operation). for Y00,000 operating cycles. For example, the
– Check the chimney once a year with your local first character is the number 2.: the unit has ex-
chimney sweep to find whether the flue gas and ceeded 2,000,000 operating cycles. The second
air supply routes are clear. character is the number 3: the unit has exceeded
– Sharp-edged metal sheets. Always wear protec- 300,000 operating cycles. The total number of
tive gloves. operating cycles is composed of the numbers
– After cleaning or repair work, check that the 2 and 3. This gives a total number of operating
components on and in the heater are in good cycles of 2,300,000.
condition. The device may only be restarted 3 Disconnect the system from the electrical power
if all safety devices have been installed and supply.
the safety functions have been checked, see ▷▷ The heater may only be disconnected from the
page 21 (Checking the safety functions and electrical power supply once the device has been
burner operation). switched off and post-cooling is complete.
4 Shut off the gas supply.
1 Switch off the burner control unit.
Visual inspection
2 Check all heaters for dirt and clean them accord-
ingly, see page 12 (Cleaning).
3 Check all heaters for damage and loose parts.
4 The rubber seals between the electrodes and
terminal boots may be displaced by the water
jet. Check whether the seals are fitted correctly.
5 Check the internal air hose  5  for damage.
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6 Check the wiring.

7 Check the cable glands.
8 Depending on the number of operating cycles,
we recommend that the spark electrode and
flame rod be replaced once per year.
9 Check the seal on the housing cover of the burner
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Checking the safety functions and Accessories
burner operation Room thermostat
Use a room thermostat with a hysteresis of ± 1°C,
WARNING 230 V, Type TH 215.
Risk of explosion!
– If these checks are not carried out, the gas
valves might remain open allowing non-com- TH215
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1 Switch off the heater during operation. Press

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(RESET)

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▷▷ The flame goes out < 1 s.
▷▷ The main fan cools the heater down until it Order No.: N50260145
reaches switch-off temperature.
Pressure reducer
2 Remove the valve plug on the combination con-
Pressure reducer for LPG.
trol during operation.
▷▷ The gas valves close < 1 s.
▷▷ The flame goes out.
▷▷ The burner control unit displays the warning mes-
sage “The flame has gone out during operation”.
Error code F. and 2 flash alternately.
▷▷ If a restart has been programmed, the burner
control unit will initially attempt to restart and RECA 1.5 bar to 50 mbar, 2 x ½" internal thread
will then perform a fault lock-out. Error code F. connection, 10 kg/h, Order No.: N52600023.
and 1 flash and indicate the fault message “No Manual valve
flame has been detected during the safety time”. Manual valve for gas.
3 Shut off the inlet pressure during operation.
▷▷ The burner control unit performs a safety shut-
down: the gas valves are disconnected from the
electrical power supply.
▷▷ The flame goes out.
▷▷ The burner control unit displays the warning mes-
sage “The flame has gone out during operation”. 2 x ½" internal thread connection,
Error code F. and 2 flash alternately. Order No.: N52600019.
▷▷ If the burner control unit responds in a different ½" internal and external thread connection,
way to that described, a fault has occurred, see Order No.: N52600027.
page 14 (Assistance in the event of malfunc-
BCSoft
tion).
There are two PC opto-adapters (PCO) available for
CAUTION the connection to the PC and BCSoft:
The fault must be remedied before the system may Wireless connection using Bluetooth technology:
be operated. Bluetooth adapter PCO 300
Including BCSoft CD-ROM,
Checking burner operation Order No.: N70000066.
1 Switch on the burner control unit ACU. Cable connection via USB interface:
2 Select operating mode 2 Heating. Opto-adapter PCO 200
3 Check the burner settings, see page 10 (Ad- Including BCSoft CD-ROM,
justing the heater). Order No.: N70000065.
▷▷ Settings data, see service form in housing cover. ▷▷ See PCO 200 and PCO 300 operating instruc-
Update if necessary. tions at www.docuthek.com.
▷▷ The current BCSoft software can be downloaded
from our Internet site at www.docuthek.com. To
do so, you need to register in the DOCUTHEK.

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 Connection kit
Connection kit for natural gas
Manual valve and gas hose to connect the gas combination control CG to the gas supply.

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F m R ¾"
Rp ¾" 1,40

R ¾"

Connection kit: R ¾" threaded connection, total length = 1.50 m, Order No.: N70000013.
Connection kit for propane

GP 14/GP 40
R ½"

ø 6 mm TR 75
R ¾"

R ½"
R ½"

R ½" Rp ½" R ½" Rp ¾"

Rp ½" GP 70/GP 95/GP 120

Pressure reducer, manual valve, hose (length = 2 m), 2 hose clamps, R ½" double nipple for GP 14/GP 40,
R ½"/R ¾" double nipple for TR 75, R ½" – Rp ¾" reducing fitting for GP 70 – GP 120, to connect the gas
combination control CG to the gas supply, Order No.: N70000014.

R 3/8" ø 15 mm
R ¾"

Rp ½"

R ½"

Manual valve and hose (DVGW certified, length = 2 m) to connect the gas combination control CG to the gas
supply, Order No.: N52990209. Rp ½" – R ¾" connector, Order No.: N70000018.

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Chimney
Double-walled coaxial chimney with integrated flue N50820003
1
gas and air supply route, category C33.
▷▷ Internal/External diameter: 150/250 mm, length:
2 – 5 m. 2

CAUTION 3
To avoid damage during operation, please observe
the following instructions: 4
– The RGA 100 is only deemed CE tested and

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approved when used with the coaxial chimney 5
described below.
– Do not exceed the maximum length of the chim- 6
ney. Otherwise the CE approval will be voided
and the function of the device may be impaired.
5 7
The supplier/manufacturer cannot accept liability
for damage resulting thereof. 8
– Check the applicable building regulations,
standards and the relevant accident preven-
5
tion regulations before installation. The same
9
applies to the erection and maintenance of a
scaffold. 13
10
▷▷ The design of the chimney depends on the prem-
ises and the roof construction. 14
15
▷▷ Before installation, the site and any wall mounting 12
which may be required for a chimney length in 9
11
excess of 2 m must be defined.
▷▷ The elements are sealed and connected using
clamp strips. Each chimney element is supplied 16
with a clamp strip. A seal is provided for each 17
clamp strip which is either integrated or sup-
plied loose. Length
Designation Order No.
▷▷ The clamp strips are only designed for sealing [mm]
and connection purposes, not for absorbing 1 Rain cap N50820112
2 Pipe, Ø 150 N50820111 500
axial forces. 3 Clamp, Ø 150 N50820109
▷▷ Any roof transit plate depends on the roof con-
struction and must be ordered separately. 4 Adapter, N50820077
Ø 150 – Ø 200
▷▷ Standard chimney kit, Order No. N50820003 5 Clamp, Ø 200 N50820110
6 Double-walled pipe, N50820097 500
Ø 200
7 Roof transit plate, N50820085
Ø 320
8 Double-walled pipe, N50820069 1000
Ø 200
9 Hose clamp, N50820057
Ø 77 – Ø 95
10 Hose, Ø 75 N70000073 2000
Coupling with 90°
PVC elbow
11 (on the operating
box)
12 Tee, Ø 150 N50820098
13 Adapter with fresh air N50820107
connection, Ø 150
14 Clamp, Ø 150 N50820055
15 90° elbow, Ø 150 N50820108
16 Chimney bracket N50820008
Condensation pipe
17 with N50820099
clamp

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 Application examples
This example of application shows the chimney as
a standard kit.

1000
▷▷ Standard chimney kit, length 3,450 mm, Order
No. N50820003

500

min. 2000/max. 5000

Standard: 3450
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500 450 1000

This example of application shows the chimney with the maximum installation length of 5 m.
▷▷ The chimney is routed sideways along the exterior wall rather than on the roof. Additional elbows from the
accessories range are used for this purpose.

min.
0.5 m

N50820111

N50820108
m
ax
.5
m

▷▷ Standard chimney kit, 2 x pipes, Order No.: N50820003 + 2 x N50820111 + 3 x N50820109 + N50820108
▷▷ Additional wall brackets may be required (not included in the delivery).

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Spare parts
▷▷ When ordering spare parts, please quote the order number along with the designation and item no. of
the spare part as well as the heater serial number.
▷▷ When ordering spare parts which are not listed here below, please quote the edition of these operating
instructions and the heater serial number.
▷▷ Use genuine spare parts only to ensure the replacement complies with the requirements stipulated by
the manufacturer.

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Item Order number Designation

1 N50820001 Motor Elnor BX275
2 N50820031 Safety grille for RGA 100
3 N50820029 Fan, 400 mm, white, 8 blades
4 N70400004 Air inlet duct for RGA 100 ACU
N50820048 Air hose, internal
5
N50820049 Compression fitting (2 x)
6 N50820018 Burner RGA 100 V4 without accessories
7 N70400002 Housing, short, ACU
8 N50820070 Burner chamber for RGA 100, complete
9 N50820013 Housing, long
10 N70400010 Gas outlet
11 N50390117 Pressure test point, 1/8"
12 N70400003 Temperature sensor for RGA 100 ACU
13 N50820059 Gas hose, stainless steel, flexible
N50820021 Injection nozzle: natural gas (12 x ∅ 3.0 mm)
14
N50400066 Injection nozzle: propane (12 x ∅ 1.8 mm)
15 N50260167 Burner baffle plate (Ø 48 mm)
16 N50820082 Flame rod
17 N50260030 Spark electrode

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17 7
18 1
19 8
12
20 13 10
21 6
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22 9 11

Item Order number Designation

1 N70400001 Air inlet seal, D 98 (RGA 100 flue gas seal)
2 N70400014 Air inlet pipe
3 N70400015 Fan air inlet seal, D 70
4 N70000082 Burner fan
5 N50280116 Combination control CG 2
6 N50820041 Pipe coupling, straight, brass
7 N50260024 Motor relay
8 N51600011 Relay socket for RGA 100 ACU
9 N70000037 Air pressure switch
10 N52800034 Capacitor for RGA 100
11 N50260109 Ignition transformer
12 N70400006 Pipe elbow, air
13 N70000031 Air outlet seal (square hole)
14 N70400016 Upper hinge pin (pivot + screw) for RGA 100
15 N70300005 ACU 121, complete
16 N50280136 Gas inlet pipe
17 N70400007 70 – 100 air inlet reduction
18 N70400008 Air outlet seal, D 49
19 N70400009 Air outlet pipe
20 N70400010 Gas outlet pipe
21 N50390117 Pressure test point
22 N70400002 Burner Chip Card (BCC) for RGA 100 ACU
23 N70400011 Ionization cable kit
24 N70400012 Ignition cable kit
25 N70400013 Cable harness for RGA 100 ACU

Technical data Continuous control: capacity control from

60 – 100% (0 – 10 V/0 – 20 mA actuating signal).
Gas types: II2ELL3B/P, Max. efficiency: 75 kW = 93%, 45 kW = 98%.
natural gas H and L (gases of category 2); Burner control unit with direct spark ignition and
LPG, gaseous (gases of category 3): propane, ionization control.
propane/butane, butane. Fan type:
Fused with 10 A. main fan: axial, burner fan: radial.
NOx Class: depending on gas type up to Class 5. Material:
Inlet pressure pu: 20 to 70 mbar. housing: stainless steel,
Resistant to high-pressure cleaning. heat exchanger: stainless steel,
Gas connection: Rp ¾ to ISO 7-1. burner control unit: flame-retardant polymer blend
Staged control: On/Off signal (240 V AC or made of polycarbonate (PC) and acrylonitrile
24 V AC/DC via coupling relay). butadiene styrene copolymer (ABS).

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Ambient temperature Tmax.: ≤ 40°C, Standards:
temperature differential ∆Tmax.: ≤ 35°C, – EN 525:2009
example for calculating the jet temperature: – EN 1020:2010
T + ∆T = 40°C + 35°C = 75°C. – EN 60335-1:2012
No condensation permitted. – EN 60335-2-102:2016
Storage temperature: -20 to +50°C. – EN 55011:2016
Cycle lock: 15 s. – EN 61000-6-2:2016
Capacity: 60 – 100 kW. – EN 50465:2015
Jet length: > 40 m, The relevant product corresponds to the tested type
velocity at the jet end: 0.5 m/s. sample.

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Gas consumption: The production is subject to the surveillance proce-
natural gas L: 11.0 m3/h, dure pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/426.
natural gas H: 9.6 m3/h, Elster-Instromet B.V.
propane: 6.3 kg/h,
butane: 7.2 kg/h. Scan of the Declaration of conformity (D, GB) – see
Connection rating: www.docuthek.com
230 V AC, -15/+10%, 50 Hz, 1250 W.
Current consumption IN: 5.4 A. Eurasian Customs Union
Air circulation:
controlled air flow: ± 5000 m3/h,
heating: ± 7000 m3/h.
Dimensions: 1940 x 910 x 653  mm.
The product RGA 100 meets the technical specifica-
Sound level: ≤ 68 dB.
tions of the Eurasian Customs Union.
Weight: 130 kg.
The Netherlands
The device has been designed for equipment cat-
Logistics
egory K (I2K) and is suitable for use with distribution Transport
gases G- and G+ in accordance with the specifica- Protect the unit from external forces (blows, shocks,
tions set out in NTA 8837:2012, Annex D, with a vibration). On receipt of the product, check that the
superior Wobbe index of 43.46 – 45.3 MJ/m3 (dry, delivery is complete, see page  2 (Part designa-
0°C) or 41.23 – 42.98 (dry, 15°C). tions). Report any transport damage immediately.
In addition, this device can be converted to equip-
Storage
ment category E (I2E) and/or calibrated.
Store the product in a dry and clean place.
This means the device “is suitable for G+ gas and H
Storage temperature: see page 26 (Technical data).
gas or proven to be suitable for G+ gas and proof has
Storage time: 6 months before using for the first
been provided that it can be converted for use with
time. If stored for longer than this, the overall service
H gas” as defined by the “Dutch Decree of 10 May
life will be reduced by the corresponding amount of
2016 regarding amendment of the Dutch Gas Ap-
extra storage time.
pliances Decree ...”.
Packaging
The packaging material is to be disposed of in ac-
Certification cordance with local regulations.
Declaration of conformity Disposal
Components are to be disposed of separately in
accordance with local regulations.

We, the manufacturer, hereby declare that the prod-

uct RGA 100 complies with the requirements of the
listed Directives and Standards.
Directives:
– 2014/30/EU
– 2014/35/EU
Regulation:
– (EU) 2016/426 – GAR

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 Goods return form
Name of the operator
P.O. Box/Street
Postcode and town/city
Tel.
E-mail
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CN
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Returned by (Mr./Ms.) PL
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Date F

Number of returns
Heater serial number
Power supply [V/Hz]
Inlet pressure pu [bar]

Reasons for return

Description of fault

Credit note Replacement Repair

Desired action

Remarks

Date and signature

Please send returns back to your supplier.

Contact

Elster s.r.o.
Nám. Dr. A. Schweitzera 194
916 01 Stará Turá
Slovakia
Tel. +421 32 775 26240
We reserve the right to make technical modifications Fax +421 32 776 2658
in the interests of progress. orders.ermaf@elster.com, www.ermaf.nl
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