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Wood chip boiler

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Heating with wood chips and pellets

For more than 50 years, Froling has specialised in efficiently using wood as
a source of energy. Today the name Froling stands for modern biomass
heating technology. Froling firewood, wood chip and pellet boilers
are successfully in operation all over Europe. All of our
products are manufactured in our factories in Austria
and Germany. Froling's extensive service network
ensures that we can handle all inquires quickly.

The fuels: wood chips and pellets

Wood chips are a local and environmentally-friendly fuel which

is not subject to the crises and fluctuations of the market.
Furthermore, wood chip production provides jobs for local
residents. That is why wood chip is the perfect fuel, not just
from an economic perspective but also from an environmental
point of view. Leftover branches and treetops and sawmill waste are shredded into wood chips. The quality
class is determined by the wood used.

Wood pellets are made of natural wood. The large volumes of

wood shavings and sawdust generated by the wood-processing
industry are compacted and pelleted without being treated
beforehand. Pellets have a high energy output and are easy
to deliver and store. These are just some of the advantages
that make pellets the perfect fuel for fully automatic heating systems. Pellets are delivered by tanker and
unloaded directly into your store.

Switchgrass or elephant grass (Latin name: miscanthus) is

a plant from the Poaceae family native to south-east Asia.
Miscanthus is a so-called C4 plant, which has a higher growth
rate than the C3 plants native to western Europe. This fast-
growing plant grows up to 3 metres high and is increasingly
used as a fuel because of its high calorific value and small carbon footprint.

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Multiple award-winning
Particular attention was paid to energy efficiency, durability and
stability during the development of the T4. This priority was
clearly confirmed when the boiler was awarded the Blue Angel
(for the wood chips and pellets) and the Austrian Ecolabel. The T4
consumes little electricity during operation, keeping the operating
costs down.

The new Froling T4

User-friendly, compact, economical and safe: the new T4 from Froling meets all your needs. This boiler
can efficiently burn both wood chips and pellets due to its intelligent fully-automatic system.

With the silicon carbide combustion chamber, the T4 ensures a high level of efficiency (up to 94.2%) with
very low emissions. Well-planned use of energy-saving drives ensures extremely low energy consumption.

Thanks to its modular construction and compact dimensions, the Froling T4 is

particularly easy to position and install.

T4 130 / 150

T4 90 / 100 / 110

T4 60 / 75

T4 40 / 50

T4 24 / 30

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Robust technology with intelligent features

The new Froling T4 with special benefits:

1 Durable high-temperature silicon carbide combustion chamber for effective combustion with a high
level of efficiency and very low emissions.

2 Multi-part combustion grate consisting of a fixed insertion zone and the automatic tipping grate for
cleaning away ash and foreign bodies.

3 Automatic ash removal from the combustion chamber and the heat exchanger to the generously-
sized mobile ash container.

4 Underpressure-controlled combustion air supply for primary and secondary air.

5 Stoker screw with coupled rotary valve for optimal fuel supply and maximum safety.

6 3-pass heat exchanger with Efficiency Optimisation System - EOS (turbulators for automatic
cleaning of the heat exchanger pipes).

7 Speed-controlled induced-draught fan with function monitor for maximum operational reliability.

8 Lambdatronic H 3200 controller with innovative bus technology for complete system solutions. New
boiler console with 4.3" touch display for simple, intuitive operation.

9 Fully insulated to minimize radiant heat loss.

10 Broadband Lambda probe for automatic adjustment to different fuel qualities.
11 Energy-saving drives with spur gears for extremely low power consumption.

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A well-designed inside

Feature: easy to assemble on-site

Advantages: • quick assembly
• compact design
• stoker unit on the left or right as desired.

The T4 is supplied assembled and wired, you just need

to fit the stoker unit and connect the chosen discharge
system to the rotary valve. This saves time and money.
Thanks to the well-planned layout of the units and its
compact design, the T4 can also be used in very confined
spaces.

You can select a right or left-hand stoker unit.

Feature: high-temperature silicon carbide combustion

chamber and quick ignition
Advantages: • optimal emission values
• economical fuel consumption
• automatic ignition using residual embers

The combustion chamber is fully lined with high-quality fireproof

material (silicon carbide). The exceptionally hot combustion
zone ensures optimal combustion and very low emissions. The
patented shaping of the firebrick stones gives the air supply in
the combustion chamber particularly good airtightness without the
need to use expensive wearing seals. The new shape of the stones
also simplifies the maintenance of the combustion chamber as they
can be removed easily.
Thanks to the hot combustion zone, after short periods in idle mode
the fuel is automatically reignited by the residual embers. It is only
necessary to start the ignition fan after longer combustion pauses.
When necessary, the hot air blower ignites very quickly.

Feature: optimum combustion control

Advantages: • optimal emission values
• adapts automatically to varying fuel qualities

Combustion in the T4 is controlled by underpressure. Combined

with the induced draught fan, this guarantees extremely high
operating safety. The innovative control of air distribution in the
combustion zone is a new feature - primary and secondary air are
optimally adjusted to the conditions in the combustion chamber
with a joint actuator. This, combined with the lambda controller
which comes as standard, ensures that harmful emissions are
kept to a minimum.

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Feature: speed-regulated induced draught fan

Advantages: • maximum ease of use
• constant stabilisation of combustion
• quiet and energy-saving operation

The speed-regulated induced draught fan, which comes

as standard, ensures the exact air quantity and constant
underpressure throughout combustion. As the induced draught
fan is speed-regulated, it stabilises combustion throughout and
adjusts the output to requirements. The induced draught fan is
also very quiet and energy-saving.

Feature: smart grate technology

Advantages: • ideal combustion conditions
• automatic self-cleaning

The combustion grate is divided in several sections to ensure

optimal combustion of wood chips or pellets. The stationary
lifting grate ensures even distribution of the fuel in the
combustion zone. The centrally-supported tipping grate can
pivot through 90°, and reliably cleans ash and residue from
the combustion chamber. This grate is made of a special fire-
proof alloy to guarantee a long service life.

Feature: easy to clean

Advantages: • automatic ash removal
• simple emptying of the ash container

The ash accumulated in the combustion chamber and the heat

exchanger during combustion is automatically fed into a shared
ash container. The boiler controller informs you when the ash
bucket should be emptied. It is easy to handle thanks to its
transport wheels and holding bar. A cover flap also ensures that
no ash can fall out of the container during transportation.

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Systematic convenience

1 Robust agitator head. 7 Sturdy stoker screw for reliable fuel feed with
automatic turn control.
2 Maintenance-free agitator gearbox.
8 Energy-saving spur gears.
3 Strong spring blade packs ensure even filling of the
feed screw. 9 Temperature monitoring device in the fuel store
(only required in Austria).
4 Screw channel with progressive screw for smooth
operation. 10 Easy access to the shear edge through an
accessible opening.
5 Ball joint for continuously adjustable inclination of
the feed screw. 11 Monitored gravity shaft cover.

6 Patented twin-chamber rotary valve for top burn

back protection.

Feature: flexible ball joint and robust stoker

unit
Advantages: • flexible set-up
• top burn-back protection 8
• low energy consumption

The ball joint is a flexible connecting piece between the

discharge screw and the stoker unit. Offering continuous
adjustment of the inclinations (up to max. 15°) and 5
angles, the ball joint enables an optimum adjustment to
the space requirements.
The highly compact stoker unit of the T4 together with 6
the patented rotary valve guarantee top burn back
protection and reliable fuel feed into the combustion
zone. The stoker unit is driven jointly with the rotary
valve by an energy-saving geared motor (spur gears), 8
guaranteeing maximum energy efficiency. Froling offers
the stoker screw in two sizes (Ø 80 mm and Ø 100 mm)
for the optimum solution for safe fuel transport from
wood chips to P45A (previously G50). From the T4 40, 7
the stoker screw has Ø 100 mm.

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Feature: patented twin-chamber rotary valve 6

Advantages: • continuous flow of material
• top burn-back protection
• suitable for P45A (previously G50) wood chips

The patented twin-chamber rotary valve offers maximum

operating safety. The rotary valve forms a reliable separation
between the discharge system and the feed unit, providing
optimal burn back protection. The advanced system design
with two spacious chambers ensures that the fuel is transported
continuously to the combustion zone. This optimal fuel metering
ensures the best possible combustion values.

The two large chambers are especially suitable for transporting

wood chips up to P45A (previously G50). The high-quality
cutting edges can be replaced and also easily cut through
coarser pieces. High resistance is recognised automatically.
The rotary valve and screw move backwards (several times
depending on the parameters set) until transport can be re-
started. The rotary valve is extremely quiet and uses only
minimal power.

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Froling discharge systems

Spring blade agitator (SBA) For discharging wood chips from

bunkers with a maximum working
diameter of 5.0 metres. The system
is maintenance-free and especially
designed for easily pourable fuels
(e.g. wood chips P16A/P45A to
M35; previously G30/G50 to
W35). The simple and effective
design of the discharge ensures
smooth operation. Any problematic
materials (e.g. foreign bodies)
are automatically detected and
removed by a reverse turn of the
screws (turn control). The feed
screw with progressive screw blade
ensures low energy consumption.

Details and models

Screw channel Shear edge Spring blades

The special trapezoidal shape The robust shear plate with The strong spring packs
of the channel ensures that cutting edge breaks up larger ensure that the feed screw
fuel transport runs smoothly. pieces of fuel guaranteeing has an even filling level.
The system is easy to operate continuous fuel feed. During filling the springs fold
so it saves energy even when underneath the cover plate.
feeding in the maximum When fuel is withdrawn, the
amount of pellets. spring blades return to ensure
reliable fuel feed.

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Torsion arm agitator (TAA) For discharging wood chips from
bunkers with a maximum working
diameter of 6.0 metres. The
system is low maintenance and is
especially designed for fuels with
greater discharge power due to
their limited ability to trickle. The
patented design guarantees quiet
and effective operation.
Any problematic materials (e.g.
foreign bodies) are automatically
detected and removed by a
reverse turn of the screws (turn
control). The feed screw with
progressive screw blade ensures
low energy consumption.

Details and models

Torsion spring joint Articulated arms Tearing hooks

The joints are strengthened The two robust articulated The robust tearing hooks
with torsion springs. The arms ensure reliable fuel loosen the fuel and ensure the
spring strengthening can be transport. The arms are folded store empties.
set in three stages, meaning to reduce the resistance when
the joints can be adjusted the store is full.
optimally to the current
conditions.

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Bunker filling systems

Vertical feed screw The vertical feed screw

sets new standards for feed
output (up to 45 m³/h),
operating safety and effective
distribution. The wood chips
are pushed from the tipping
gutter into the vertical feed
system, which transports the
fuel to the desired height for
the distribution device. In this
way, the vertical feed screw
also available with vertical feed
screw enables dust-free filling of
the store, guaranteeing even
distribution of the fuel.

Bunker filling screw The bunker filling screw

transports the fuel reliably
into the fuel store and stops
automatically when the bunker
is full.

The fuel is transported using

the bunker filling screw into
the store space via the tipping
chute which is located outside
the store.

The sloping floor in the store

is not essential.

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Some examples from a wide range of set-up options

Filling at ground level The boiler room is on the

same level as the storage
room which can be an
inexpensive addition.

The fuel store can be filled

easily using a front loader
or similar through the large
store door.

Filling from above The storage room is under

the access level. The fuel is
tipped into the store from
above. This again can be an
inexpensive addition. The
raised floor shown is not
essential from a technical
point of view.

Filling with a vertical screw The storage room is above

the boiler room. Fuel is
fed into the boiler using
a downpipe. The rotary
valve (strictly required)
is included in standard
delivery. The store can be
filled conveniently using the
vertical feed screw or by
blowing in the fuel.

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Flexible complete solutions

NEW: Froling energy box

Heating containers make it possible to move the boiler room and store, ensuring space savings and
enabling installation of biomass heating, particularly during renovation of an existing building. The Froling
energy box has been planned carefully down to the last detail: the boiler, feed system, fuel store (and the
storage tank and chimney system depending on the design) are perfectly matched.
The Froling energy box is delivered by lorry and can be put into operation quickly. All
installation steps are clearly defined from the start based on the system design.

- Concreting of foundations under the longitudinal walls

(carried out by the customer)
- Delivery of the Energy box
- Assembly of the heating components
- Connection to heating and water by
the Froling partner installer
- Commissioning

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 Energy box

Feature: intelligent system design

Advantages: • relocation of the boiler room and store
• all-in-one system
• perfectly matched components

The Froling Energy box is an all-in-one

complete solution. All components
are perfectly matched to each other.

• Froling T4 wood chip system

• spring blade agitator SBA
• high-quality stainless steel chimney
• store door 80x200 cm
• prefabricated reinforced concrete container with all necessary recesses and openings
• wide range of special accessories (bunker filling systems, layered tanks, etc.)

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Systematic convenience

Feature: Lambdatronic H 3200 control

Advantages: • exact combustion control with broadband lambda control as standard
• large, clear control unit
• control the heating from your living room (optional)
• new boiler console with touch display

With the new Lambdatronic H 3200 boiler

controller with touch display, Froling is taking a step into the future.
Intelligent control management makes it possible to connect up to 18 heating circuits, up to 4
storage tanks and up to 8 hot water storage tanks. The control unit ensures that the operating statuses
are clearly shown. The menu structure is ideally organised to allow easy operation. All essential functions
can be selected by simply pressing icons on the colour display.

By using the Froling FRA room temperature sensor, the main modes of the
corresponding heating circuit can be easily selected and adjusted. The adjusting wheel
allows you to change the room temperature by
up to ±3° C.

For even more convenience there’s the RBG 3200 room

console and the new RBG 3200 Touch. You can control the
heating system easily from your living room. Important system
data is clearly displayed and changes can be set by pushing a
button. The room console is connected to the boiler
controller using a bus cable.

The RBG 3200 Touch has an impressive touchpad

interface. The menu structure means it is intuitive
and easy to use and its 4.3" colour display shows
the most important functions at a glance.

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NEW: froeling-connect.com online control

Froling’s new online control, froeling-connect.com, allows you to check and control your Froling boiler with
boiler touch display anytime, anywhere. You can read or modify the main status information and settings
easily and conveniently online (from your PC, smartphone, tablet PC, etc.). You can also specify which
status messages you would like to receive by text message or e-mail.
The new froeling-connect.com service allows the owner of the heating system to enable additional users -
for example the installer, a neighbour, etc. - to access the boiler and monitor the heating system, during
holidays for instance.

Platform-independent
Individual
access rights Operate the heating
system online

Customer
Installer
Customer service
Administrator

System requirements:
• Froling boiler (core module software version • broadband internet connection
V54.04, B05.09) with boiler touch display • Froling boiler internet connection via network
(software version V60.01, B01.20) • web-enabled terminal device (smartphone/tablet PC/laptop/PC) with web browser

Feature: systems engineering for optimum energy consumption

Advantages: • complete solutions for all requirements
• the components work perfectly together
• integrated solar power

Froling T4 with water heater

Hot water

NOTICE
Line
regulating Systems without storage
valve tanks may also be
installed without return
Cold water temperature control!
A minimum return
temperature of 45°C must
Pump assembly Unicell NT-S be guaranteed.
OE water heater

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Perfect connections

The Froling bus system makes it possible to install extension modules at any location. The local controls
can be installed wherever they are needed: at the boiler, at the heat distributor, at the tank, in the living
room or in the house next door. Additionally, electric cables are kept to a minimum.

T4 with multiple house system

Froling bus system
BUILDING 1

Line regulating
valve

Layered tank

Hydraulic Heating circuit

module module
BUILDING 2

Line regulating
valve

Unicell NT-S
water heater

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Calculating the fuel requirement

The fuel requirement depends on the fuel quality. The following
rule of thumb can be used to make a rough estimate:

Wood chips:
Hard wood P16A/M30: 2.0 bulk cubic metres per kW
(previously G30/W30)
heating load Wood chip fuel specification
Soft wood P16A/M30: 2.5 bulk cubic metres per kW P16A woodchips (previously G30)
(previously G30/W30)
heating load Length 10 - 30 mm (20% up to 85 mm)
Width 2.5 - 16 mm
Pellets: 1 m³ per kW heating load
P45A woodchips (previously G50)
Annual wood chip requirement
Source: Bayerische Forstverwaltung Length 30 - 50 mm (20% up to 120 mm)
in bulk cubic metres
E.g. annual consumption approx. 57,500 kWh
Width 5.6 - 31.5 mm
(T4 30 kW, 1,600 full load hours, 91% efficiency, M30 wood chips Water content max. 35%
previously W30)
Bulk weight approx. 210 - 250 kg/bulk
cubic metres
Energy content 3.5 kWh/kg
Bulk cubic metres/year

Heating value depending on

water content and moisture
Calorific
value Hu
[kWh/kg]

6.0

5.0

4.0
Beech P16A Beech P45A Spruce P16A Spruce P45A Poplar P16A Poplar P45A
3.0

2.0

1.0

Recommended minimum distances

Water content [%]

Moisture level [%]

Minimum room width

Minimum room length

Pellets fuel data
Minimum distances [mm] 24/30 40/50 60/75 90 - 150 Length 5 - 30 mm (20% up to 45 mm)
A Distance insulating door to wall 600 800 800 900 Diameter 6 mm
B Distance boiler side to wall 200 200 200 200
Water content max. 10%
C Distance back to wall 500 500 200 500
Bulk weight approx. 650 kg/m³
D Distance stoker to wall 300 300 300 300
Ash content max. 0.5%
Minimum room length 2300 2500 2870 3305
Dust content max. 2.3%
Minimum room width 1860 2030 2030 2140

Minimum room height 1700 1900 1900 2150

Energy content 4.9 kWh/kg

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Technical specifications

T4 dimensions 24 / 30 40 / 50 60 / 75 90 / 100 / 110 130 / 150

H Height of boiler [mm] 1390 1620 1620 1720 1720
H1 Height of flue gas pipe connection [mm] 1440 1670 1670 1770 1770
H2 Height of flow connection (mm) 1195 1425 1425 1530 1540
H3 Height of return connection (mm) 270 270 270 170 200
H4 Height of drain [mm] 140 140 140 140 140
H5 Height of stoker connection [mm] 580 650 650 650 650
B Width of boiler (=positioning width) [mm] 600 770 770 880 880
B1 Total width with stoker unit [mm] 1360 1530 1530 1640 1640
B2 Width of stoker unit [mm] 760 760 760 760 760
B3 Distance from side of the boiler to stoker connection [mm] 470 470 470 470 470
L Length of boiler (=length for positioning) [mm] 1200 1200 1570 1570 1905
L1 Total length incl. ID fan and ash container [mm] 1430 1430 1920 1920 2300
L2 Distance from back of boiler to stoker connection [mm] 755 755 1045 1045 1305

T4 technical specifications 24 30 40 50 60 75 90 100 110 130 150

Rated heat output [kW] 24 30 40 50 60 75 90 99 110 130 150

Output range [kW] 7.2-24 9-30 12-40 15-50 18-60 22.5-75 27-90 30-100 33-110 39-130 45-150

Power connection 400 V / 50 Hz fused C16A

Electrical power consumption [W] 74/115 84/142 86/150 88/158 102/176 122/204 142/232 156/250 156/250 210/240 264/262
(Pellets / wood chips)

Boiler weight [kg] 620 640 840 860 1060 1080 1350 1360 1370 1730 1750
(incl. stoker unit, excl. water)

Boiler water capacity [L] 105 105 160 160 220 220 260 260 260 340 340

Maximum boiler temperature setting [°C] 90

Maximum operating pressure [bar] 3

Flue gas pipe diameter [mm] 150 150 150 150 180 180 200 200 200 200 200

Your Froling partner:

Heizkessel- und Behälterbau GesmbH

A-4710 Grieskirchen, Industriestr. 12
AUT: Tel. +43 (0) 7248 606 • Fax +43 (0) 7248 606-600
P0530513 - All illustrations intended as a guide only. We reserve the right to make GER: Tel. +49 (0) 89 927 926-0 • Fax +49 (0) 89 927 926-219
technical changes without prior notice. Errors and omissions excepted.
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