Domestic Boilers

THE ‘WOODPECKER’ STANDARD WOODPELLET BOILER

Gerkros have been pioneers in the design and manufacture of domestic boilers for over 30 years. Now Gerkros adds to its list of firsts by becoming the first Irish manufacturer of woodpellet boilers. The Gerkros Woodpecker is the culmination of extensive research and development and combines all the features of conventional heat exchangers. Now you can enjoy the benefits of using a renewable energy, helping the environment and putting money in your pocket.

The ‘Woodpecker’ is very attractively priced compared to European imports. The Woodpecker has achieved EN 303-5 Certification- the European Standard for solid fuel appliances including woodpellet.
It has automatic ignition and automatic pellet feed all controlled by fully programmed controller. Gerkros have used Swedish and Danish engineers and consultants in the design of their boiler.
The Woodpecker also has an unrivalled suite of safety parameters included in its design giving the consumer peace of mind.
We have a full range of spare parts in stock should you need anything and excellent after sales service.

Standard Features of the Woodpecker
1, Easy to Use
2, Automatic Ignition
3, Automatic Feed from hopper
4, Various hopper sizes to suit ones needs
5, Easy clean concept- ash pan needs to removed only every 3-4 weeks.
6, Models ranging from 20 kW to 50 kW.
7, Option of Woodpecker Cosyman external housing if one does not have a Boiler House

Technical Information

Download Installation Manual (PDF, 901KB)

THE WOODPECKER SELF-CLEANING PELLET BOILER

The Woodpecker range of pellet boilers is by far and away the most popular pellet system in Britain & Ireland.
Today, literally thousands of homes are enjoying environmentally friendly biomass heating with their Gerkros Woodpecker Boiler.

Why is the Woodpecker the best pellet boiler on the market today?

• Indoor and outdoor models-all for domestic use
• Fully automated cleaning & de-ashing features- low maintenance
• Automatic ignition
• Nationwide network of fully trained biomass engineers-excellent
  technical support
• Superb after sales service –maintenance contract available
• All appliances comply with smoke free zone directive for urban areas

Why is it technically the best?

• 94% efficient (EN14785)
• Unrivalled suite of safety parameters & burn back protection
• 5 stages of burner modulation ( 100% down to 30%)
• Built in thermostat (set @ 3º C)
• Patented heat exchanger cleaning
• LCD display controller available in 5 languages
• Pump management system
• Fast ignition time
• It’s as simple to install as regular floor standing oil/gas boiler – 1”
      connections-choice of flow /return outlets.
• Flue draught stabiliser as standard
• All approved quality components

Clever things that the woodpecker has:

• Pellet level indicator warning low fuel quantity
• Hour metre advising service engineer of running time of the burner
• Designed to enter standard door widths

Tested to the following European Standards:
EN303-5
EN14785
UL391-2006 for the United States
CSA CAN B366-M91 for Canada

Download Instruction Manual (PDF, 1.2MB)

COSYMAN OUTDOOR WOODPELLET BOILER

Gerkros have introduced the Cosyman Woodpecker to suit developers and homeowners who do not plan to build a garage or boiler house.

The Cosyman Woodpecker has the Wood Pellet System encased in a galvanized outdoor module. The Cosyman is accessed by easily opened hinged doors should a service engineer wish to attend to the boiler. The Cosyman has front and rear access. The Cosyman also has a twin walled insulated flue with a cowl which eliminates the cost of purchasing a chimney to the householder.

Technical Information