Boiler Proterm Cheetah: characteristics, instructions, settings, errors

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Published: 03/18/2020

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The Cheetah boiler has won consumer sympathy in the domestic market for quality, safety and durability. This became possible thanks to the efforts of the Slovak company to achieve production quality in accordance with the European ISO 9001 standard.

Protherm boilers are double-circuit, capable of heating the coolant for heating and hot water systems, therefore, it is installed as a source of autonomous heat supply.

1 Manufacturer Protherm
2 Pros and cons of these boilers
3 Specifications
4 Fuel used
5 Boiler control Cheetah
6 Security system
7 Common mistakes and decryption
8 Boiler settings and operating instructions
9 Where to buy a boiler

Gas boilers from Protherm

Protherm was founded in 1991 in Slovakia.

Today it is part of the same holding with the recognized flagship - Vaillant, which allows us to confidently talk about powerful technological and consulting support... This condition has a positive effect on products - with an average price range designed for a mass buyer, the quality of equipment is not inferior to other representatives of this direction.

Gas boilers are one of the types of heating equipment manufactured by Protherm for export. All units are being adapted to the technological conditions of the area where they will be operated.

They are able to withstand fluctuations in power supply, operate at low pressures of water and gas.

Variety of gas equipment Proterm

This manufacturer offers consumers gas equipment of the following modifications:

Boilers "Cheetah". In these wall-mounted units, the coolant moves forcibly.
Double-circuit devices "Tiger". They are also placed on the wall, but they are equipped with an electronic control system.
Heating devices "Grizzly" and "Bear" have automatic regulation of the combustion process and a special ignition system.
The boilers "Lynx" and "Leopard" are equipped with bithermic heat exchangers. They are also double-circuit.
Wall-mounted Panther type devices are capable of functioning in closed heating systems.

Views

Protherm gas boilers are available in different design and model options and can be divided into several groups that have certain characteristics.

For example, according to the type of installation, boilers are:

Wall (hinged).
Outdoor.

By the number of contours:

Single-circuit (produce only heating of the coolant for the heating system).
Double-circuit (provide the room with hot water in parallel with the preparation of the heat carrier).

In addition, they differ in the way they are heated.:

Convection. Heat transfer takes place only in a heat exchanger heated by the flame of a gas burner.
Condensing. Preheating is carried out in a condensation chamber, where the precipitation of water vapor from the extracted smoke and exhaust gases is carried out.

By type of combustion chamber:

Atmospheric or open. Combustion and smoke extraction are carried out by natural draft.
Turbocharged or closed. For the process to proceed correctly, a fan is used to supply air to the burner and ensure that the smoke is removed.

NOTE!

Such an abundance of options creates an extremely rich assortment, allowing you to choose the right sample for any conditions and needs.

Benefits of Operation

Installation of a floor-standing chimney boiler
If for other brands of boiler equipment that were previously produced, it was mandatory to install a chimney and a separate room for a gas boiler, now such requirements are not relevant. In the design of modern units produced by Proterm, a coaxial chimney was initially provided. And you can place them anywhere in the living space.

Important! The change in gas pressure in the main pipelines is controlled by special automatic devices. They prevent gas from entering the room if the burner dies out.

Boilers can have different capacities, therefore they are able to heat both small houses and spacious mansions and cottages.

In the designs of heating units of the past, only atmospheric type burners were used. And gas boilers were to be installed in separate rooms with a chimney and their own exit to the street.

Currently, gas equipment is produced with burners of a completely different type, to which such requirements are not imposed.

Proterm gas heating boilers are equipped with all the attributes of safe operation. Despite the fact that gas equipment is produced outside of Russia, namely in Europe, it is adapted to Russian conditions - especially to the uneven pressure in the main networks. Therefore, the calls to use only domestic gas boilers have no real basis.

Series

Protherm products are divided into series and model lines, which are united by a common name and design features.

For simplicity, the series are named after animals - for example, wall-mounted cauldrons belong to the "cat" group and consist of the following series:

Jaguar. Basic, low-cost, convection-action two-circuit model with a power range from 11 to 24 kW.
Lynx. Convection, later - a condensing apparatus with two circuits. Available in 11, 24 and 28 kW models.
Panther. consists of 4 models with a capacity of 12, 25, 30 and 35 kW. There are single and double-circuit versions with atmospheric and turbocharged burners.
Cheetah. Two models with a capacity of 12 and 23 kW. Compact and budget units with record low noise level.
Leopard. The entire series is represented by one 24 kW dual-circuit model.
Tiger... One of the most recent models. Combined with a built-in storage boiler. Power 12 and 24 kW.

Floor standing boilers:

Wolf. Non-volatile single-circuit boiler that does not need to be connected to the network. one of the cheapest and most reliable models.
Bear. A series of several lines with different design features, among which there is a piezo ignition of the burner, the presence of one or two circuits, etc. Model power from 17 to 49 kW.
Grizzly. A series of devices with increased power from 65 to 150 kW. They are used in large residential buildings, can be installed in shops or public buildings.
Buffalo... A series of universal floor-standing boilers capable of operating both on gas and on fuel oil or diesel fuel. can be assembled in a cascade with a high power of industrial value.

The series and model lines of Protherm boilers are constantly expanding, new devices are being developed and existing devices are being improved.

Technologies are moving forward, allowing to create more advanced models of heating equipment.

Specifications

General technical characteristics are easier to study in the form of a table:

Parameters	The values
Boiler type	Wall-mounted or floor-mounted
Number of contours	One or two
Type of fuel	Natural or LPG
Efficiency	90-93% (for condensing models 109%)
Power range	12-150 kW
Hot water consumption in instantaneous heating mode	12-17 l / min
Combustion chamber type	Open or closed
Average gas consumption	2.8-3.2 m3 / h
Maximum pressure	3 bar
Power supply	220 V, 50 Hz

Advantages and disadvantages

It is customary to refer to the advantages of Protherm gas boilers:

High quality workmanship and assembly of all units and parts.
A wide range of design and assembly options.
Many modifications are available, optimally suited to work in difficult conditions.
Environmental friendliness, safety of equipment.
A self-diagnostic system is used that monitors the condition of all units of the unit.
Economical consumption of gas and electricity. Non-volatile models available.

There are some disadvantages:

Dependence on the presence and correct connection to the power supply network, sensitivity to surges or voltage surges.
High cost of spare parts, difficulties with supply in some regions.
Low level of professionalism among the technical staff of service organizations.

IMPORTANT!

Complaints about the lack of training of service personnel should not be understood as a flaw in the design of Protherm boilers, since the problem is of an organizational and administrative nature.

Heating boilers Cheetah for heating

All units of this model range practically do not differ from similar products of the middle class. They have a low level of functionality, but are also relatively inexpensive. To regulate their power, there is a modulating burner. The efficiency factor of "Gepardov" during the entire heating season can be 92%. The heating boiler has an "i-BAS" communication bus.

Among the advantages of these devices are:

the ability to choose the desired operating mode (winter or summer);
making adjustments using the monitor;
heat exchanger made of stainless steel;
the presence of a coolant pressure sensor;
burner made of chromium-nickel steel;
the ability to diagnose the state of the system.

Device

Gas boilers consist of the following components:

Gas burner combined with a primary heat exchanger.
Circulation pump.
Three-way valve.
Gas valve.
Secondary heat exchanger.
Turbocharger fan.
Electronic control board with output of settings to the external panel.
Self-diagnosis sensor system, closed to the control board.

The operation of the boiler is based on the circulation of the heating medium with heating in the primary heat exchanger. The temperature setting is carried out in the three-way valve by partial mixing with the cooled return flow.

Hot water is prepared in a secondary heat exchanger from the heat of the freshly heated extract air. Combustion is maintained naturally or by a turbo fan.

All processes are constantly monitored by sensors that signal problems that have arisen.

Reviews about boilers Proterm

Proterm boilers in Ukraine are in fairly good standing. Probably, only the hydraulic part can be a minus. However, having a competent service at hand, there shouldn't be any special problems. And it is also advisable to purchase a voltage stabilizer so as not to have problems with network drops.

Petr Gavrilov, Kharkov

The boilers are quite normal. Electronic boards are able to withstand high voltages, as well as withstand voltage surges calmly. The only weak point is the ignition board. However, even if it breaks down, repairs will cost you a penny.

Ekaterina Rudenko Moscow

I want to share my experience, suddenly it will come in handy for someone. I bought a wall-mounted boiler Proterm Panther. About a month after the purchase, a problem arose - it stopped keeping the temperature. You put it on 60 degrees, and it heats up to 30, holds it for a couple of minutes, and then cold water again. The heating mode works just fine. I found a solution to my problem on one of the forums on the Internet. It turned out that the root of the problem lies in temperature sensors. This was found out by swapping the sensors in places (from hot water supply to heating). Replacing the sensor - and again everything is fine.

Yuri Lebedev, Oryol

The Proterm Cheetah boiler was installed for the relatives. And it was advised to add antifreeze to the water to extend the life of the boiler. In fact, this is fundamentally wrong and moreover, even critical for operation boiler. Threatening:

Reducing heat transfer by 20-30%.
Chemical elements of antifreeze, when in contact with coolants, settle on valves and sensors and cause errors in the operation of equipment.

At the same time, the surface of the heat exchangers overheats, and the transfer of energy and the temperature of heating and DHW falls. "

Ivan Kotov Samara

The boiler worked flawlessly for two seasons. The only inconvenience is a bit noisy turbine. But in general I am satisfied with the boiler.

Gennady Zvyagin Moscow

What kind of premises is it suitable for?

The vast majority of Protherm devices are designed to work in private homes or similar premises (public, office, retail).

It is possible to select the most successful modification, providing only heating of the heating system, or also performing DHW preparation.

When choosing the best option, one should be guided by functional indicators, as well as monitor the correspondence of the power and area of the room.

Major malfunctions

All possible malfunctions are immediately detected by the sensor system and displayed as an alphanumeric code.

Aggregate errors
arise for various reasons, among which are:

Open or short circuit of one or another sensor.
Lack of flame.
Lack of water.
Stopping the smoke output.
Failure of the circulation pump.
Fan stop, etc.

Most errors cause immediate shutdown of the boiler for safety reasons. Situations are possible when there is no one in the house, there is no one to respond promptly to the appearance of signals.

NOTE!

Therefore, the security system produces an emergency lock, which is reset by the owner upon restart. A complete list of error codes is available in the user manual.

It is a rather lengthy list, and there is no point in listing it entirely.

About company

The Protherm company appeared on the heating equipment market back in 1991 and since then has been pleasing consumers with a high-quality and practical product. The range of products promoted on the market is very wide: products are represented by 95 items, including gas, solid fuel, electric boilers, and much more.

The company places special emphasis not only on the high level of quality of its products, but also on guaranteed professional service.

Proterm produces both gas and electric boilers

All products manufactured by the company have appropriate quality certificates and are absolutely safe from the point of view of hygiene.

Attention! Keep in mind that commissioning of the boiler is carried out only by official representatives of the Proterm company, who work in the service department. After the completion of installation work, it is necessary to call a specialist at home for commissioning and commissioning of the device.

Owner reviews

We find out what the owners themselves, who are not interested in promoting or creating anti-advertising for boilers, say about Protherm gas units:

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Complaints about the poor organization of service are heard from everywhere, from the first days of the start of deliveries. Protherm should have been worrying about the state of the repair service for a long time, since the demand and popularity of boilers depends on it.... So far, reviews on the quality of the technicians' work are extremely negative.

Price range

The cost of Protherm gas boilers depends on the power and design features. Since the company offers a very wide assortment with a wide choice of design, configuration and capabilities of the units, the price range is very wide.

Wall-mounted models cost about 36-45 thousand rubles, floor installations have a much wider range - from 20 to 100 thousand rubles. for models for private houses, and from 100 to 650 thousand for more powerful production units.

The offer is very extensive and allows you to find the best option for yourself.

Wall mounted heating boilers Tiger

A popular model among property owners is the Proterm Tiger wall-mounted gas boiler. The power of this heater can be from 3.5 to 23 kilowatts.

All Tiger units are reliable and economical, and they were developed taking into account the latest trends in the field of technical solutions and design. They comply with the current requirements and regulations for heating systems.

The devices are equipped with a 25 liter boiler, which has a unique "Spin" system and a temperature sensor responsible for hot water supply. Thanks to this feature, buyers of boilers acquire efficient and fast working equipment and the ability to have constantly heated water.

The technical features of the Tiger boilers are as follows:

the device is equipped with reliable protection against subzero temperatures;
the presence of a special electronic device allows you to read data on the pressure level in the system;
the unit can be installed in the bathroom;
it is necessary to separately adjust the parameters of hot water supply and heat supply;
there is a smooth adjustment of the power level;
there is overheating protection;
the presence of a built-in microprocessor;
the main parameters of the workflow are displayed on a special display;
there is a pump protection function that can prevent seizure.

The cost of the "Tiger" boiler depends on the specific model of this heater.