Approval No. MEA 154-93-E Vol. III.
The City of New York requires either a Licensed Master Plumber or a Fire Suppression Piping Contractor supervise the
installation of this product.
The Massachusetts Board of Plumbers and Gas Fitters has approved the Independence® Series boiler. See the Massachusetts
Board of Plumbers and Gas Fitters website, http://license.reg.state.ma.us/pubLic/pb_pre_form.asp for the latest Approval
Code or ask your local Sales Representative.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires this product to be installed by a Licensed Plumber or Gas Fitter.
The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk
levels, or to important information concerning product life.
Table 1: Trim and Control Installation in Section Tappings
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I. Pre-Installation
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ordinance. See Figure 3 for minimum listed clearance
to combustible material. Recommended service
clearance is 24 inches from left side, right side, and
front. Additional clearance may be required on left side
if optional tankless heater is installed. Service
clearances may be reduced to minimum clearances to
combustible materials.
E. Install boiler on level oor as close to chimney as
possible. For basement installation provide a solid base,
such as concrete, steel or masonry if oor is not level or
if water may be encountered on oor around boiler.
F. Protect gas ignition system components from water
(dripping, spraying, rain, etc.) during boiler operation
and service (circulator replacement, control
replacement, etc.).
G. Provide combustion and ventilation air in accordance
with applicable provisions of local building codes, or
the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1,
Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation; or
CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes, Sections 7.2, 7.3
or 7.4.
A. Inspect shipment carefully for any signs of damage. All
equipment is carefully manufactured, inspected and
packed. Our responsibility ceases upon delivery of
boiler to carrier in good condition. Any claim for
damage or shortage in shipment must be led
immediately against carrier by consignee. No claims for
variances or shortages will be allowed by Boiler
Manufacturer, unless presented within sixty (60) days
after receipt of equipment.
B. Installation must conform to the requirements of the
authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of such
requirements, installation must conform to the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 and/or CAN/
CGA B149 Installation Codes.. Where required by the
authority having jurisdiction, the installation must
conform to the Standard for Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers, ANSI/ASME
No. CSD-1.
C. Appliance is design certied for installation on
combustible ooring. Boiler must not be installed on
carpeting.
D. Provide clearance between boiler jacket and
combustible material in accordance with local re
The following guideline is based on the National Fuel
Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1.
1. Determine volume of space (boiler room). Rooms
communicating directly with space (through
openings not furnished with doors) are considered
part of space.
Volume [ft³] = Length [ft] x Width [ft] x Height [ft]
2. Determine Total Input of all appliances in space.
Round result to nearest 1,000 Btu per hour (Btuh).
3. Determine type of space. Divide Volume by Total
Input.
a. If result is greater than or equal to 50 ft³ per
1,000 Btuh, space is considered an unconned space.
b. If result is less than 50 ft³ per 1,000 Btuh, space
is considered a conned space.
4. Determine building type. A building of unusually tight construction has the following characteristics:
a. Walls and ceiling exposed to outside atmosphere
have a continuous water vapor retarder with a
rating of 1 perm or less with openings gasketed
and sealed, and
b. Weather-stripping has been added on openable
windows and doors, and
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Figure 3: Clearance to Combustible Materials
c. Caulking or sealants applied in joints around
window and door frames, between sole plates
and oors, between wall-ceiling joints, between
wall panels, at plumbing and electrical
penetrations, and at other openings.
5. For boiler located in an unconned space in a building ofother than unusually tight construction,
adequate combustion and ventilation air is normally
provided by fresh air inltration through cracks
around windows and doors.
6. For boiler located within unconned space in building of unusually tight construction or within
conned space, provide outdoor air through two
permanent openings which communicate directly or
by duct with the outdoors or spaces (crawl or attic)
freely communicating with the outdoors. Locate one
opening within 12 inches of top of space. Locate
remaining opening within 12 inches of bottom of
space. Minimum dimension of air opening is 3
inches. Size each opening per following:
a. Direct communication with outdoors. Minimum
free area of 1 square inch per 4,000 Btu per hour
input of all equipment in space.
b. Vertical ducts. Minimum free area of 1 square
inch per 4,000 Btu per hour input of all
equipment in space. Duct cross-sectional area
shall be same as opening free area.
c. Horizontal ducts. Minimum free area of 1 square
inch per 2,000 Btu per hour input of all
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equipment in space. Duct cross-sectional area
shall be same as opening free area.
Alternate method for boiler located within conned
space. Use indoor air if two permanent openings
communicate directly with additional space(s) of
sufcient volume such that combined volume of all
spaces meet criteria for unconned space. Size each
opening for minimum free area of 1 square inch per
1,000 Btu per hour input of all equipment in spaces,
but not less than 100 square inches.
7. Ventilation Duct Louvers and Grilles. Equip outside
openings with louvers to prevent entrance of rain
and snow, and screens to prevent entrance of insects
and rodents. Louvers and grilles must be xed in
open position or interlocked with equipment to open
automatically before burner operation. Screens must
not be smaller than ¼ inch mesh.
Consider the blocking effect of louvers, grilles and
screens when calculating the opening size to provide
the required free area. If free area of louver or grille
is not known, assume wood louvers have 20-25
percent free area and metal louvers and grilles have
60-75 percent free area.
H. Do not install boiler where gasoline or other ammable
vapors or liquids, or sources of hydrocarbons (i.e.
bleaches, cleaners, chemicals, sprays, paint removers,
fabric softeners, etc.) are used or stored.
II. Knocked-Down Boiler Assembly
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A. Install Base-Burner-Manifold Assembly
1. Base-Burner-Manifold is shipped assembled from
factory (Gas Valve and Pilot/Burner Assembly is
shipped in the "Gas Controls Carton").
2. Unpack base assembly and place in location where
boiler is to be installed (Refer to Section I: PreInstallation).
B. Install assembled cast iron sections on base assembly:
1. Install (4) 5/16" x ¼" self-tapping screws through
(4) holes in upper base ange with screw heads on
underside of ange. Note: Screws are located in
ber gasket parts bag.
2. Install ceramic ber gasket. See Figure 4.
4. Loosen nuts on tie rods until only nger tight.
5. If Steam boiler or Water boiler less tankless heater,
proceed to Step C.
6. Water Boiler with tankless heater. Remove heater
opening cover plate and install tankless heater as
follows:
a. Place rubber gasket over heater coil and against
heater plate. Align holes in plate and gasket.
b. Install water heater coil through opening into top
nipple ports of boiler and fasten with 3/8" hex
head machine screws and at washers.
Note: If tankless heater is not installed, heater
opening cover plate must remain in place.
C.Test boiler for leaks before connecting to system and
installing controls, trim and jacket.
1. Attach pressure gauge (capable of indicating 30 psi)
on boiler.
2. Attach ll valve and piping to return tapping and
purge valve to supply tapping. See Figure 6.
Figure 4: Base Gasket Installation
3. Position boiler above base with lugs cast in boiler
sections centered over screws protruding from top of
base. Lower boiler onto base taking care not to
disturb ceramic ber gasket. Secure with 5/16"
locknuts and washers provided. See Figure 5.
Figure 5: Section Assembly Attachment
Figure 6: Hydrostatic Pressure Test
3. Install plugs in remaining tappings.
4. Fill boiler completely with water by venting air
through purge valve. Close purge valve and apply
water pressure of at least 10 psi but not exceeding
30 psi gauge pressure.
5. Examine boiler carefully inside and outside for leaks
or damage due to shipment or handling.
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D. Install Canopy.
1. Install ½" thick x 1" wide ceramic ber gasket. See
Figure 7.
Figure 7: Canopy Gasket Installation
2. Position canopy on ceramic ber gasket. See Figure
8.
3. Attach canopy using ¼" carriage bolts, nuts, and
washers provided.
E. Inspect joints between sections. They were factory
sealed. If there are any openings due to shipment or
handling, reseal with boiler putty.
F. Install Jacket. See Figure 9.
1. Models IN7-IN12 steam boilers: remove 3 inch
diameter knockouts in jacket top panels.
2. Raise rear panel under rear ange of canopy and rest
on oor. Position rear panel and secure to jacket side
panels with sheet metal screws. For Models IN10IN12, secure jacket upper rear panels to side panels
with sheet metal screws.
3. Secure both jacket side panels to base with sheet
metal screws.
4. Position front tie bar and secure to jacket side panels
with sheet metal screws.
5. Position vestibule panel and secure to side panels
with sheet metal screws.
6. Attach Rating Label and Vent Damper Instruction
Label at designated locations on vestibule panel.
7. Install top panels by placing over and around outside
of side and rear panels. Seat fully and secure with
sheet metal screws.
8. Install black plastic rings into 1-3/32 inch diameter
holes located below upper louvers of front
removable door.
Figure 8: Canopy Installation
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Figure 9: Jacket Assembly
9. Install front removable door by engaging upper side
edges of panel with side receiving anges, sliding
up and under top panel ange - seating front door
fully - then sliding down to engage bottom ange
behind lower front tie bar.
G. Install Pilot/Burner Assembly (shipped in Gas
Controls Carton). See Figure 10.
Figure 10: Combustion Chamber
1. Remove jacket front removable door.
a. Remove burner access panel located above
burners.
b. Install Pilot/Burner Assembly where noted on
gas manifold.
i. Insert rear of burner in burner tray slot.
ii. Position burner over the orice.
NOTE: The burner to the right may need to
be lifted from the orice to install pilot/
burner assembly. Reinstall lifted burner
over the orice.
c. Reinstall burner access panel.
H. Install Gas Valve on main gas burner assembly (if not
factory assembled). See Figure 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15.
1. Connect gas valve to manifold.
2. Connect pilot tubing from pilot burner to gas valve
pilot tapping.
3. Continuous Ignition (standing pilot): connect
thermocouple to gas valve.
Figure 12: Pilot and Gas Piping, Continuous
Ignition (Standing Pilot) (IN10 through IN12 Only)
Figure 13: Pilot and Gas Piping, Intermittent
Ignition (EI) (IN3 through IN11 Only)
Figure 11: Pilot and Gas Piping, Continuous
Ignition (Standing Pilot) (IN3 through IN9 Only)
Figure 14: Pilot and Gas Piping, Intermittent
Ignition (EI) (IN12 Only)
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Figure 15: Pilot and Gas Piping, Intermittent
Ignition (HSP) (IN3 Through IN9)
I. Install Blocked Vent Switch with sheet metal screws.
1. Models IN3 - IN9. Install on rear ange of canopy.
See Figure 16.
2. Models IN10 - IN12. Install on right side of draft
hood. See Figure 17. Reset switch must face away
from draft hood relief opening.
Figure 17: Blocked Vent Switch Installation,
IN10 through IN12
3. Attach black 18-2 harness to Blocked Vent Switch
terminals. Use end with two fully insulated
disconnects.
4. Secure harness to right side jacket panel with clamp.
5. Insert harness through ¾ inch hole in right side
jacket panel. Secure with strain relief bushing
Figure 16: Blocked Vent Switch Installation,
IN3 through IN9
J. Intermittent Ignition (EI): Install Ignition Module.
1. Mount ignition module mounting bracket to inside
of right side panel using (2) #6 x ¾" sheet metal
screws provided.
2. Mount ignition module to bracket using (2) #8 x ½"
sheet metal screws provided.
3. Install (3) wire harness from ignition module to gas
valve as shown in wiring diagrams.
K. Continue to Section III: Semi-Pak Boiler Assembly,
Step C.
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III. Semi-Pak Boiler Assembly
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A. Remove Crate
1. Remove all hold down screws and brackets.
2. Slide boiler to rear of skid and carefully remove
from crate skid onto 2 inch thick piece of wood and
then onto oor. Do not bump boiler jacket against
oor.
3. Do not drop boiler at any time.
B. Move Boiler To Permanent Position. Refer to Section
I: Pre-Installation.
C. Identify Trim and Controls
FIRST - Determine controls ordered with boiler and
refer to appropriate section(s) following:
There are two ordering methods for trim and controls:
l. EZ–Connect Carton (either steam or water) includes
trim, controls, wiring and wiring instructions for
installation.
2. Separate Trim Carton (steam or water) and Control
Carton (steam or water). Only wiring requiring
special connections is provided. For wiring
requirements, refer to Section VIII: Electrical and
appropriate wiring diagram.
D. Install Trim and Controls
Refer to appropriate paragraphs (following) for trim
and controls to be installed.
1. Steam Boiler with Probe Low Water Cutoff
a. Install pressure limit control into Tapping "H"
with siphon, ¾" x ¼" hex bushing, ¾" elbow and
¾" x 3" nipple provided. See Figures 1 and 2.
DO NOT TWIST CONTROL. Use wrench on
hex tting located at bottom of control. See
Figure 18A or 18B.
b. Level the L404A pressure limit by carefully
bending the syphon until the limit's leveling
indicator hangs freely with its pointer directly
over the index mark inside the back of the case.
See Figure 18A.
c. The L404F pressure limit employs a snap action
switch and does not require leveling. See Figure
18B.
d. Install pressure gauge into Tapping "B" (½ NPT
bushed to ¼ NPT). See Figures 1 and 2. Tighten
with wrench applied to square shank on back of
gauge. DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE ON
GAUGE CASE since this may destroy
calibration of gauge.
e. Install Low Water Cutoff Probe into Tapping "K"
(¾ NPT). HANDLE PROBE WITH CARE.
f. Attach Low Water cutoff Control to Probe by
following instructions packed with control.
g. Install gauge glass ttings into Tappings "C"
(½ NPT). See Figures 1 and 2. Lower tting has
small drain valve.
Figure 18A: L404A Pressure Limit Control
Figure 18B: L404F Pressure Limit Control
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h. Install gauge glass and protective rods in ttings.
i. Attach "Lowest Permissible Water Level" Plate
with sheet metal screws in location indicated in
Figure 9.
j. Attach "Frequent Water Addition" Label above
the "Lowest Permissible Water Level" Plate.
2. Steam Boiler with McDonnell & Miller 67 Float
Low Water Cutoff
a. Install Low Water Cutoff, see instructions packed
with control.
i. Screw brass nipples with union halves into
Tappings "C" (½ NPT). See Figure 1 and 2.
ii. Attach Gauge Glass/Low Water Cutoff
Assembly to union halves.
iii. Afx Blow-Down Card to Jacket Left Side
Panel adjacent to low water cutoff.
iv. Provide blow down discharge piping.
b. Attach street elbow siphon and pressure limit
control to low water cutoff. DO NOT TWIST
CONTROL. Use wrench on hex tting located at
bottom of control.
c. Level the L404A pressure limit by carefully
bending the syphon until the limit's levelling
indicator hangs freely with its pointer directly
over the index mark inside the back of the case.
See Figure 18A.
d. The L404F pressure limit employs a snap action
switch and does not require leveling. See Figure
18B.
e. Install pressure gauge into Tapping "H" (¾ NPT
bushed to ¼ NPT). See Figures 1 and 2. Tighten
with wrench applied to square shank on back of
gauge. DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE ON
GAUGE CASE since this may destroy
calibration of gauge.
f. Attach "Lowest Permissible Water Level" Plate
with sheet metal screws in location indicated in
Figure 9.
g. Attach "Frequent Water Addition" Label above
the "Lowest Permissible Water Level" Plate.
3. All Steam Boilers and Water Boilers except
"EZW" and "WC" Controls Cartons
a. Install Junction Box. See Figure 19A.
i. Remove center knockout in rear of Junction
Box and insert black plastic snap bushing in
hole.
ii. Install mounting bracket to rear of Junction
Box with two (2) blunt sheet metal screws
provided.
iii. Align center and mounting holes of Junction
Box with upper front corner of jacket left
side panel.
iv. Install Junction Box to jacket from inside
vestibule area with two (2) blunt sheet metal
screws provided.
b. Mount transformer on Junction Box. For
Canadian boiler provide strain relief by loosely
securing Transformer to Junction Box with wire
tie inserted through Transformer plate and a
Junction Box mounting hole. See Figure 19B.
Figure 19B: Junction Box and Transformer
Assembly
c. Fork connector on yellow and blue (HSP only)
wire(s) of gas valve harness must be removed
and wire stripped before making wire
connections. Refer to Section VIII for wiring.
d. Steam Boilers only. Secure the R8222
Thermostat Isolation Relay to upper left corner of
jacket vestibule panel with sheet metal screws
provided. See Figure 20.
Figure 19A: Junction Box and Mounting Bracket
Assembly
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Figure 20: Thermostat Isolation Relay Attachment
e. Water with tankless heater only (EZWT and
WCT). Secure R8225D relay to Junction Box.
See Figure 1.
Water Boiler
4.
a. Install Temperature/Pressure Gauge into upper
Tapping "C" (½ NPT bushed to ¼ NPT). See
Figure 1 and 2. Tighten by wrench applied to
square shank on back of gauge. DO NOT
APPLY PRESSURE ON GAUGE CASE since
this may destroy calibration of gauge.
b. Install hot water temperature limit and/or
combination control. Remove well from control.
Screw well into Tapping "H" (¾ NPT). See
Figure 1 and 2. Install bulb in well as far as
possible, then tighten set screw.
c. On boilers equipped with a circulator without
tankless heater in areas where condensation of
ue gases is encountered in boiler ueways, a
reverse-acting circulator control should be
installed in supply as close as possible to boiler
in order to avoid condensation.
E. Continue to Section IV. Packaged Boiler Assembly,
Paragraph E.
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IV. Packaged Boiler Assembly
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A. Remove crate and move boiler to permanent position
as detailed in Section III: Semi-Pak Boiler Assembly.
B. Remove Jacket Front Panel. See Figure 50.
C. Remove poly bag from vestibule area.
D. On Steam Boilers with probe low water cutoff the
L404 pressure limit/control has been packed in the
vestibule area.
1. Screw the pressure limit/control onto the syphon.
DO NOT TWIST CONTROL. Use wrench on hex
tting at bottom of control. See Figures 18A or
18B.
2. Snap the electrical conduit from the adjacent
junction box into the hole in the control.
3. Open the control's clear cover and attach the two (2)
wires in the conduit to the two (2) unused screw
terminals.
E. Install Jacket Front Panel.
F. Install Draft Hood. Models IN3 through IN9.
1. Locate and open "Rear Draft Hood Carton".
2. Position Draft Hood on Canopy Rear Flange. See
Figure 21. Top canopy ange must fully engage
"U"-shaped draft hood ange for proper installation
and operation. Care must be taken to assure that
draft hood is level.
3. Secure Rear Draft Hood to Canopy with wing nuts
provided. See Figure 22.
A. Design and install boiler and system piping to prevent
oxygen contamination of boiler water. Sources of
oxygen contamination are system leaks requiring
addition of makeup water, ttings, and oxygen
permeable materials in distribution system. Eliminate
oxygen contamination by repairing system leaks,
repairing ttings, using nonpermeable materials in
distribution system, and eliminating open tanks in
system, or isolating boiler from system with heat
exchanger.
B. Install Safety (Relief) Valve in Tapping "E" (¾ NPT).
See Figure 23. Use ¾ NPT x 3" nipple and ¾ NPT
elbow provided. Safety (Relief) Valve must be installed
with spindle in vertical position.
Figure 23: Trim Installation
C. Install Drain Valve in Tapping "F" (2 NPT bushed to
¾ NPT). See Figure 23.
D. Connect supply and return piping to heating system.
Maintain minimum ½ inch clearance from combustible
materials.
1. For STEAM HEATING see Figure 24. Consult
I=B=R Installation and Piping Guides.
2. For HOT WATER HEATING with Circulator
(forced) see Figure 25 and 25A. Consult I=B=R
Installation and Piping Guides.
3. If boiler is used in connection with refrigeration
systems, boiler must be installed with chilled
medium piped in parallel with heating boiler using
appropriate valves to prevent the chilled medium
from entering the boiler. See Figure 26. Also
consult I=B=R Installation and Piping Guides.
4. If boiler is connected to heating coils located in air
handling units where they may be exposed to
refrigerated air, boiler piping must be equipped with
ow control valves to prevent gravity circulation of
Figure 25: Recommended Water Piping for Circulator Zoned Heating System
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Figure 25A: Recommended Water Piping for Zone Valve Zoned Heating System
Figure 26: Recommended Piping for Combination
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E. Alliance Indirect Water Heater (if used). Refer to
Alliance Installation, Operating and Service Instructions
for additional information.
1. Steam. See Figure 27 for piping recommendations.
a. Supply and Return Piping. Connect supply
piping to Tapping "N" (1¼ NPT) and return
piping to Tapping "M" (1¼ NPT). Install zone
circulator and strainer in supply piping. Install
check valve to prevent gravity circulation of
boiler water.
b. Limit. See Figure 23. Install temperature limit
control (Honeywell L4006A or equal) in Tapping
"P" (¾ NPT). See Figure 2. Set at 180°F to
prevent steam production during non-space
heating periods.
Figure 27: Recommended Piping for
Indirect Water Heater
5. Use boiler bypass if boiler is operated in system
which has a large volume or excessive radiation
where low boiler water temperatures may be
encountered (i.e. converted gravity circulation
system, etc.).
a. Bypass should be same size as supply and return
lines with valves located in bypass and supply
outlet as illustrated in Figures 25 and 25A in
order to regulate water ow to maintain higher
boiler water temperatures.
b. Set bypass and boiler supply valves to a half
throttle position to start.
c. After installation is complete, operate boiler
according to Section IX: System Start-up.
6. A hot water boiler installed above radiation level
must be provided with a low water cutoff device as
part of installation.
The low water cut off must be mounted in the
system piping above the boiler. The minimum safe
water level of a hot water boiler is just above the
highest water containing cavity of the boiler; that is,
a hot water boiler must be full of water to operate
safely (see XII. Appendix for further details) .
7. If a tankless heater coil is used, connect water lines
to ¾ NPT tappings in coil plate.
Figure 28: Tankless Heater Piping
2. Water without tankless heater. Install in same
manner as space heating zone.
F.Tankless Heater (if used). See Figure 28.
1. Install automatic tempering or mixing valve to
prevent delivery of scalding hot water to xtures.
Higher temperature water for dishwashers and
automatic washers is possible by piping hot water
from heater prior to entering mixing valve. Install
per manufacturer's instructions.
2. Install ow regulator. Match regulator rating to
tankless heater rating. Install in cold water inlet
below and minimum 3 feet downstream of tankless
heater inlet.
3. Install water softener in areas of hard water, this will
reduce mineral deposits which could hinder heat
transfer and delivery of hot water.
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G. If a long term pressure test of the hydronic system is
required, the boiler should rst be isolated to avoid a
pressure loss due to the escape of air trapped in the
boiler.
To perform a long term pressure test including the
boiler, ALL trapped air must rst be removed from the
boiler.
A loss of pressure during such a test, with no visible
water leakage, is an indication that the boiler contained
trapped air.
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A. Size gas Piping. Design system to provide
adequate gas supply to boiler. Consider these factors:
1. Allowable pressure drop from point of delivery to
boiler. Maximum allowable system pressure is ½
psig. Actual point of delivery pressure may be less;
contact gas supplier for additional information.
Minimum gas valve inlet pressure is indicated on
Rating Label, located on the vestibule panel.
2. Maximum gas demand. Table 2 lists boiler input
rate. Also consider existing and expected future gas
utilization equipment (i.e. water heater, cooking
equipment).
Table 2: Rated Input
jurisdiction species a gravity factor be applied. For
specic gravity greater than 0.70, apply gravity
factor from Table 5. If exact specic gravity is not
shown choose next higher value.
For materials or conditions other than those listed
above, refer to the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA
54/ANSI Z223.1 and/or CAN/CGA B149
Installation Codes, or size system using standard
engineering methods acceptable to authority having
jurisdiction.
B. Connect boiler gas valve to gas supply system.
1. Use methods and materials in accordance with local
plumbing codes and requirements of gas supplier. In
absence of such requirements, follow the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 and/or
CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes.
2. Use thread (joint) compounds (pipe dope) resistant
to action of liqueed petroleum gas.
3. Install sediment trap, ground-joint union and manual
shut-off valve upstream of boiler gas valve and
outside jacket. See Figure 29.
3. Length of piping and number of ttings. Refer to
Table 3 for maximum capacity of Schedule 40 pipe.
Table 4 lists equivalent length for standard ttings.
4. Specic gravity of gas. Gas piping systems for gas
with a specic gravity of 0.70 or less can be sized
directly from Table 3, unless authority having
Figure 29: Recommended Gas Piping
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4. All above ground gas piping upstream from manual
gas valve must be electrically continuous and
bonded to a grounding electrode. Do not use gas
piping as a grounding electrode. Refer to the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and/or
CSA C22.1 Electrical Code.
C.Pressure Test. The boiler and its gas connection must
½ psig or less, isolate boiler from gas supply piping
by closing boiler's individual manual shut-off valve.
2. Using soap solution, or similar non-combustible
solution, electronic leak detector or other approved
method. Check that boiler gas piping valves, and all
other components are leak free. Eliminate any
leaks.
be leak tested before placing boiler in operation.
1. Protect boiler gas valve. For all testing over ½ psig,
boiler an its individual shut-off valve must be
disconnected from gas supply piping. For testing at
Table 3: Maximum Capacity of Schedule 40 Pipe in CFH for Gas Pressures of 0.5 psig or Less
A. Install vent system in accordance with local building
codes; or local authority having jurisdiction; or
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Part
7, Venting of Equipment and/or CAN/CGA B149
Installation Codes, Part 5, Venting Systems and Air
Supply for Appliances. Install any of the following for
this Independence Series Category I, draft hood
equipped appliance:
1. Type B or Type L gas vent. Install in accordance
with listing and manufacturer's instructions.
2. Masonry or metal chimney. Build and install in
accordance with local building codes; or local
authority having jurisdiction; or Standard for
Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel
Burning Appliances, ANSI/NFPA 211 and/or
National Building Code of Canada.
Masonry chimney must be lined with approved clay
ue lining or listed chimney lining system except as
provided in ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Paragraph
7.5.4(a): Exception: Where permitted by the
authority having jurisdiction, existing chimneys
shall be permitted to have their use continued when
an appliance is replaced by an appliance of similar
type, input rating, and efciency.
3. Single wall metal vent. Allowed by ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54 under very restrictive conditions.
B. Inspect chimney and remove any obstructions or
restrictions. Clean chimney if previously used for solid
or liquid fuel-burning appliances or replaces.
C. Boiler Equipped With Vent Damper
1. Open Vent Damper Carton and remove Installation
Instructions. Read Installation Instructions
thoroughly before proceeding.
2. Vent damper should be same size as draft hood
outlet. See Figure 1. Unpack vent damper carefully
- DO NOT FORCE CLOSED! Forcing vent
damper may damage gear train and void warranty.
Vent damper assembly includes pre-wired
connection harness with polarized plug for use on
all 24V standing pilot or intermittent ignition (EI or
HSP) control systems.
3. Mount vent damper assembly on draft hood without
modication to either (Refer to instructions packed
with vent damper for specic instructions). Vent
damper position indicator to be visible to users.
4. U.S.A. - Do not install Non-listed vent damper or
other obstruction in vent pipe.
Canada - Do not install Non-listed vent damper or
other obstruction in vent pipe.
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D.Install Vent Connector from draft hood or vent
damper to chimney. See Figure 30.
1. Do not connect into same leg of chimney serving an
open replace.
2. Vent pipe to chimney must not be smaller than outlet
on draft hood or vent damper. Type B is
recommended, but single-wall vent pipe may be
used. Arrange venting system so boiler is served by
vent damper device.
3. Where two or more appliances vent into a common
vent, the area of the common vent should be at least
equal to the area of the largest vent plus 50% of the
area in the additional vent(s). Do not connect the
vent of this appliance into any portion of mechanical
draft systems operating under positive pressure.
4. Horizontal run should be as short as possible. The
maximum length of an uninsulated horizontal run
must not exceed 75% of the height of the chimney.
5. Vent pipe should have the greatest possible initial
rise above draft hood consistent with headroom
available and required clearance from adjacent
combustible building structure. Vent pipe should be
installed above bottom of chimney to prevent
blockage.
6. Vent pipe should slope upward from draft hood to
chimney not less than one inch in four feet. No
portion of vent pipe should run downward or have
dips or sags. Vent pipe must be securely supported.
7. Vent pipe must be inserted into but not beyond
inside wall of chimney liner. Seal tight between vent
pipe and chimney.
E. If an Existing Boiler is Removed:
When an existing boiler is removed from a common
venting system, the common venting system is likely to
be too large for proper venting of the appliances
remaining connected to it.
At the time of removal of an existing boiler, the
following steps shall be followed with each appliance
remaining connected to the common venting system
placed in operation, while the other appliances
remaining connected to the common venting system are
not in operation:
1. Seal any unused openings in the common venting
system.
2. Visually inspect the venting system for proper size
and horizontal pitch and determine there is no
blockage or restriction, leakage, corrosion, and other
deciencies which could cause an unsafe condition.
3. Insofar as is practical, close all building doors and
windows and all doors between the space in which
the appliances remaining connected to the common
venting system are located and other spaces of the
building. Turn on clothes dryers and any appliance
not connected to the common venting system. Turn
on any exhaust fans, such as range-hoods and
bathroom exhausts, so they will operate at maximum
speed. Do not operate a summer exhaust fan. Close
replace dampers.
4. Place in operation the appliance being inspected.
Follow the Lighting (or Operating) Instructions.
Adjust thermostat so appliance will operate
continuously.
5. Test for spillage at the draft hood relief opening
after 5 minutes of main burner operation. Use the
ame of a match or candle, or smoke from a
cigarette, cigar or pipe.
6. After it has been determined that each appliance
remaining connected to the common venting system
properly vents when tested as outlined above, return
doors, windows, exhaust fans, replace dampers and
any other gas-burning appliance to their previous
condition of use.
7. Any improper operation of the common venting
system should be corrected so the installation
conforms with the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA
54/ANSI Z223.1. When resizing any portion of the
common venting system, the common venting
system should be resized to approach the minimum
size as determined using the appropriate tables in
Part 11 in the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/
ANSI Z223.1.
A. General. Install wiring and ground boiler in accordance
with requirements of authority having jurisdiction, or in
absence of such requirements the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and/or CSA C22.1 Electrical
Code.
B.Wire Vent Damper (if used).
1. Steam or Water with gravity circulation or tankless
heater.
a. Remove one (1) 7/8" knockout from junction
box. Carefully remove transformer - avoid undue
strain on wires.
b. Install Vent Damper Harness into top of junction
box.
c. Remove factory installed jumper plug (if so
equipped) from Vent Damper Receptacle. Plug
Vent Damper Harness into Vent Damper
Receptacle. See Figure 31.
Figure 32: Vent Damper Harness to Junction Box
2. Water with intermittent circulation and without
tankless heater.
a. Remove 7/8" knockout and cover from limit
control.
b. Install Vent Damper Harness into top of limit.
c. Remove factory installed jumper plug from Vent
Damper Receptacle. Plug Vent Damper Harness
into Vent Damper Receptacle. See Figure 31.
d. Install cable clamp around exible Vent Damper
Harness. Attach to jacket top panel. See Figure
33.
3. Note: After vent damper is installed and operated
through one (1) cycle, the control circuit will
operate only when vent damper is in control circuit.
Figure 31: Vent Damper Connection Detail
d. Install cable clamp around exible Vent Damper
Harness. Attach to jacket top panel. See Figure
32.
C. Install thermostat. Locate on inside wall
approximately 4 feet above oor. Do not install on
outside wall, near replace, or where inuenced by
drafts or restricted air ow, hot or cold pipes, lighting
xtures, television, or sunlight. Allow free air
movement by avoiding placement of furniture near
thermostat.
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Set heat anticipator to match system requirements. See
Table 6. In general, setting heat anticipator too low will
cause boiler to short cycle without bringing heated
space up to temperature. Setting heat anticipator too
high will allow boiler to operate longer than necessary
and overheat space.
D. Wire thermostat. Provide Class II circuit between
thermostat and boiler.
1. Steam or Water with gravity circulation or tankless
heater. Remove transformer from junction box.
Connect one wire from thermostat to blue wire(s).
Connect additional wire from thermostat to brown
wire or red wire for water with tankless heater.
2. Water with intermittent circulation and without
tankless heater. Connect one wire from thermostat
to Terminal "T" and additional wire to terminal
"TV".
E. Alliance Indirect Water Heater (if used).
1. For wiring refer to wiring diagrams located in this
section and Alliance Installation Operating and
Service Instructions.
2. Attach junction box extension (4 - 11/16 square) to
junction box on boiler.
3. Steam Boilers only. Verify temperature limit
(Honeywell L4006 or equal, which is installer
supplied) is installed in Tapping "P", refer to
Section V: Piping and Trim.
F.Wire control circuit as shown in the appropriate
wiring diagram. See Table 6.
1. A separate electrical circuit must be run from the
main electrical service with an over-current device/
disconnect in the circuit. A service switch is
recommended and may be required by some local
jurisdictions. Boiler is rated for 120 VAC, 60 hertz,
less than 12 amperes.
2. For zone valve wiring, provide separate 24V
transformer rather than attempting to use boiler
mounted control. Consult zone valve manufacturer
for assistance.
G. Wiring diagram and sequence of operation. Locate
the system type you are interested in from Table 6, then
refer to the page indicated.
Vent Damper Sequence of Operation. See Figure
1.
34.
a. Vent Damper is continuously powered at
Terminal 1.
b. When there is a call for heat, the damper relay
coil is energized through Terminal 5 if all limits
ahead of the damper are satised.
c. Relay coil closes contacts, energizing damper
motor, causing damper to open.
d. When the damper blade reaches the fully open
position, power is sent back to the boiler limit/
ignition circuit through Terminal 2 and the
damper motor is de-energized.
e. When the call for heat is satised, the damper
relay coil is de-energized—closing contacts
which energize the damper motor. This causes
the damper to close. When the damper blade
reaches the fully closed position, the damper
motor is de-energized.
H. Steam Boiler with Continuous Ignition (Standing Pilot)
and Probe Low Water Cutoff. See Figure 35.
1. Normal Operation
a. Thermostat calls for heat. Thermostat Isolation
Relay is energized, closing contacts.
b. Vent Damper (if used) opens as stated in Vent
Damper Sequence of Operation.
c. Gas Valve(s) is energized allowing main gas ow
and ignition of Main Burners.
d. After Thermostat is satised Gas Valve(s) is de-
energized, extinguishing main ame. Vent
Damper (if used) closes.
Safety Shutdown
2.
a. Limit: Automatically interrupts main burner
operation when steam pressure exceeds set point.
Maximum allowable pressure is 15 psi. Normal
operation resumes when system pressure falls
below set point.
b. Low Water Cutoff (LWCO): Automatically
interrupts main burner operation when surface of
boiler water falls to lowest permissible operating
level. Normal operation resumes when water
returns to normal level.
c. Blocked Vent Switch. Automatically interrupts
main burner operation when excessive vent
system blockage occurs. Control is a multiple
use device. If blocked vent switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and reset blocked vent
switch.
d. Flame Roll-out Switch. Automatically interrupts
boiler operation when ames or excessive heat
are present in vestibule. Control is single use
device. If ame roll-out switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and replace ame roll-out
switch.
e. Thermocouple: senses pilot ame and causes gas
valve to turn off main burner and pilot burner gas
I. Steam Boiler with Intermittent Ignition (EI) and Probe
Low Water Cutoff. See Figure 36.
1. Normal Operation
a. Thermostat calls for heat. Thermostat Isolation
Relay is energized, closing contacts.
b. Vent Damper (if used) opens as stated in Vent
Damper Sequence of Operation.
c. Ignition Module is energized. Pilot Valve opens
and Igniter is energized to ignite Pilot Burner.
d. Sensor proves presence of pilot ame. Main
Valve(s) opens and ignites Main Burners.
e. After Thermostat is satised Ignition Module is
de-energized, extinguishing pilot and main
ame. Vent Damper (if used) closes.
2. Safety Shutdown
a. Limit: Automatically interrupts main burner
operation when steam pressure exceeds set point.
Maximum allowable pressure is 15 psi. Normal
operation resumes when system pressure falls
below set point.
b. Low Water Cutoff (LWCO): Automatically
interrupts main burner operation when surface of
boiler water falls to lowest permissible operating
level. Normal operation resumes when water
returns to normal level.
c. Blocked Vent Switch. Automatically interrupts
main burner operation when excessive vent
system blockage occurs. Control is a multiple
use device. If blocked vent switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and reset blocked vent
switch.
d. Flame Roll-out Switch. Automatically interrupts
boiler operation when ames or excessive heat
are present in vestibule. Control is single use
device. If ame roll-out switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and replace ame roll-out
switch.
e. Igniter/Sensor: senses pilot ame and causes
ignition module to turn off main burner and pilot
burner gas ow should pilot burner ame
extinguish. Five to six minutes after shutdown,
Ignition Module restarts ignition sequence.
For Electronic Ignition Trouble Shooting Guide, see
J. Steam Boiler with Intermittent Ignition (HSP) and
Probe Low Water Cutoff. See Figure 37.
1. Normal Operation
a. Thermostat calls for heat. Thermostat Isolation
Relay is energized, closing contacts.
b. Vent Damper (if used) opens as stated in Vent
Damper Sequence of Operation.
c. Gas Valve is energized. Igniter is energized and
Pilot Valve opens to ignite Pilot Burner.
d. Sensor proves presence of pilot ame and Gas
Valve de-energizes igniter. Main Valve opens
and ignites Main Burners.*
e. After Thermostat is satised Gas Valve is de-
energized, extinguishing pilot and main ame.
Vent Damper (if used) closes.
2. Safety Shutdown
a. Limit: Automatically interrupts main burner
operation when steam pressure exceeds set point.
Maximum allowable pressure is 15 psi. Normal
operation resumes when system pressure falls
below set point.
b. Low Water Cutoff (LWCO): Automatically
interrupts main burner operation when surface of
boiler water falls to lowest permissible operating
level. Normal operation resumes when water
returns to normal level.
c. Blocked Vent Switch. Automatically interrupts
main burner operation when excessive vent
system blockage occurs. Control is a multiple
use device. If blocked vent switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and reset blocked vent
switch.
d. Flame Roll-out Switch. Automatically interrupts
boiler operation when ames or excessive heat
are present in vestibule. Control is single use
device. If ame roll-out switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and replace ame roll-out
switch.
e. Sensor: senses pilot ame and causes Gas Valve
to interrupt main burner and pilot burner gas
ow should pilot burner ame extinguish.
For Hot Surface to Pilot Trouble Shooting Guide, see
Page 75.
* • SV9500 and SV9600 Gas Valves:
The igniter and pilot gas valve will stay
energized until either the pilot lights or the call
for heat ends.
• SV9501 and SV9601 Gas Valves:
If the pilot fails to light after a 90 second trial for
ignition, the igniter will be de-energized and the
pilot gas valve will close. After a 5 minute delay,
the igniter will be re-energized and the pilot gas
valve will re-open. This continuous retry cycle
will end either when the pilot lights or the call
for heat ends.
K. Steam Boiler with Continuous Ignition (Standing Pilot)
and Float Low Water Cutoff. See Figure 38.
1. Normal Operation
a. Thermostat calls for heat. Thermostat Isolation
Relay is energized, closing contacts.
b. Vent Damper (if used) opens as stated in Vent
Damper Sequence of Operation.
c. Gas Valve(s) is energized allowing main gas ow
and ignition of Main Burners.
d. After Thermostat is satised Gas Valve(s) is de-
energized, extinguishing main ame. Vent
Damper (if used) closes.
Safety Shutdown
2.
a. Limit: Automatically interrupts main burner
operation when steam pressure exceeds set point.
Maximum allowable pressure is 15 psi. Normal
operation resumes when system pressure falls
below set point.
b. Low Water Cutoff (LWCO): Automatically
interrupts main burner operation when surface of
boiler water falls to lowest permissible operating
level. Normal operation resumes when water
returns to normal level.
c. Blocked Vent Switch. Automatically interrupts
main burner operation when excessive vent
system blockage occurs. Control is a multiple
use device. If blocked vent switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and reset blocked vent
switch.
d. Flame Roll-out Switch. Automatically interrupts
boiler operation when ames or excessive heat
are present in vestibule. Control is single use
device. If ame roll-out switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and replace ame roll-out
switch.
e. Thermocouple: senses pilot ame and causes gas
valve to turn off main burner and pilot burner gas
L. Steam Boiler with Intermittent Ignition (EI) and Float
Low Water Cutoff. See Figure 39.
1. Normal Operation
a. Thermostat calls for heat. Thermostat Isolation
Relay is energized, closing contacts.
b. Vent Damper (if used) opens as stated in Vent
Damper Sequence of Operation.
c. Ignition Module is energized. Pilot Valve opens
and Igniter is energized to ignite Pilot Burner.
d. Sensor proves presence of pilot ame. Main
Valve(s) opens and ignites Main Burners.
e. After Thermostat is satised Ignition Module is
de-energized, extinguishing pilot and main
ame. Vent Damper (if used) closes.
2. Safety Shutdown
a. Limit: Automatically interrupts main burner
operation when steam pressure exceeds set point.
Maximum allowable pressure is 15 psi. Normal
operation resumes when system pressure falls
below set point.
b. Low Water Cutoff (LWCO): Automatically
interrupts main burner operation when surface of
boiler water falls to lowest permissible operating
level. Normal operation resumes when water
returns to normal level.
c. Blocked Vent Switch. Automatically interrupts
main burner operation when excessive vent
system blockage occurs. Control is a multiple
use device. If blocked vent switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and reset blocked vent
switch.
d. Flame Roll-out Switch. Automatically interrupts
boiler operation when ames or excessive heat
are present in vestibule. Control is single use
device. If ame roll-out switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and replace ame roll-out
switch.
e. Igniter/Sensor: senses pilot ame and causes
ignition module to turn off main burner and pilot
burner gas ow should pilot burner ame
extinguish. Five to six minutes after shutdown,
Ignition Module restarts ignition sequence.
For Electronic Ignition Trouble Shooting Guide, see
M. Steam Boiler with Intermittent Ignition (HSP) and Float
Low Water Cutoff. See Figure 40.
1. Normal Operation
a. Thermostat calls for heat. Thermostat Isolation
Relay is energized, closing contacts.
b. Vent Damper (if used) opens as stated in Vent
Damper Sequence of Operation.
c. Gas Valve is energized. Igniter is energized and
Pilot Valve opens to ignite Pilot Burner.
d. Sensor proves presence of pilot ame and Gas
Valve de-energizes igniter. Main Valve opens
and ignites Main Burners.*
e. After Thermostat is satised Gas Valve is de-
energized, extinguishing pilot and main ame.
Vent Damper (if used) closes.
2. Safety Shutdown
a. Limit: Automatically interrupts main burner
operation when steam pressure exceeds set point.
Maximum allowable pressure is 15 psi. Normal
operation resumes when system pressure falls
below set point.
b. Low Water Cutoff (LWCO): Automatically
interrupts main burner operation when surface of
boiler water falls to lowest permissible operating
level. Normal operation resumes when water
returns to normal level.
c. Blocked Vent Switch. Automatically interrupts
main burner operation when excessive vent
system blockage occurs. Control is a multiple
use device. If blocked vent switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and reset blocked vent
switch.
d. Flame Roll-out Switch. Automatically interrupts
boiler operation when ames or excessive heat
are present in vestibule. Control is single use
device. If ame roll-out switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and replace ame roll-out
switch.
e. Sensor: senses pilot ame and causes Gas Valve
to interrupt main burner and pilot burner gas
ow should pilot burner ame extinguish.
For Hot Surface to Pilot Trouble Shooting Guide, see
Page 75.
* • SV9500 and SV9600 Gas Valves:
The igniter and pilot gas valve will stay
energized until either the pilot lights or the call
for heat ends.
• SV9501 and SV9601 Gas Valves:
If the pilot fails to light after a 90 second trial for
ignition, the igniter will be de-energized and the
pilot gas valve will close. After a 5 minute delay,
the igniter will be re-energized and the pilot gas
valve will re-open. This continuous retry cycle
will end either when the pilot lights or the call
for heat ends.
N. Water Boiler with Continuous Ignition (Standing Pilot)
and Intermittent Circulation. See Figure 41.
1. Normal Operation
a. Thermostat calls for heat.
b. Vent Damper (if used) opens as stated in Vent
Damper Sequence of Operation.
c. Gas Valve(s) is energized allowing main gas ow
and ignition of Main Burners.
d. After Thermostat is satised Gas Valve(s) is de-
energized, extinguishing main ame. Vent
Damper (if used) closes.
Safety Shutdown
2.
a. Limit: Automatically interrupts main burner
operation when water temperature exceeds set
point. Maximum allowable temperature is 250°F.
Normal operation resumes when water
temperature falls below set point.
b. Blocked Vent Switch. Automatically interrupts
main burner operation when excessive vent
system blockage occurs. Control is a multiple
use device. If blocked vent switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and reset blocked vent
switch.
c. Flame Roll-out Switch. Automatically interrupts
boiler operation when ames or excessive heat
are present in vestibule. Control is single use
device. If ame roll-out switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and replace ame roll-out
switch.
d. Thermocouple: senses pilot ame and causes gas
valve to turn off main burner and pilot burner gas
O. Water Boiler with Intermittent Ignition (EI) and
Intermittent Circulation. See Figure 42.
1. Normal Operation
a. Thermostat calls for heat.
b. Vent Damper (if used) opens as stated in Vent
Damper Sequence of Operation.
c. Ignition Module is energized. Pilot Valve opens
and Igniter is energized to ignite Pilot Burner.
d. Sensor proves presence of pilot ame. Main
Valve(s) opens and ignites Main Burners.
e. After Thermostat is satised Ignition Module is
de-energized, extinguishing pilot and main
ame. Vent Damper (if used) closes.
2. Safety Shutdown
a. Limit: Automatically interrupts main burner
operation when water temperature exceeds set
point. Maximum allowable temperature is 250°F.
Normal operation resumes when water
temperature falls below set point.
b. Blocked Vent Switch. Automatically interrupts
main burner operation when excessive vent
system blockage occurs. Control is a multiple
use device. If blocked vent switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and reset blocked vent
switch.
c. Flame Roll-out Switch. Automatically interrupts
boiler operation when ames or excessive heat
are present in vestibule. Control is single use
device. If ame roll-out switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and replace ame roll-out
switch.
d. Igniter/Sensor: senses pilot ame and causes
ignition module to turn off main burner and pilot
burner gas ow should pilot burner ame
extinguish. Five to six minutes after shutdown,
Ignition Module restarts ignition sequence.
For Electronic Ignition Trouble Shooting Guide, see
P. Water Boiler with Intermittent Ignition (HSP) and
Intermittent Circulation. See Figure 43.
1. Normal Operation
a. Thermostat calls for heat.
b. Vent Damper (if used) opens as stated in Vent
Damper Sequence of Operation.
c. Gas Valve is energized. Igniter is energized and
Pilot Valve opens to ignite Pilot Burner.
d. Sensor proves presence of pilot ame and Gas
Valve de-energizes igniter. Main Valve opens
and ignites Main Burners.*
e. After Thermostat is satised Gas Valve is de-
energized, extinguishing pilot and main ame.
Vent Damper (if used) closes.
2. Safety Shutdown
a. Limit: Automatically interrupts main burner
operation when water temperature exceeds set
point. Maximum allowable temperature is 250°F.
Normal operation resumes when water
temperature falls below set point.
b. Blocked Vent Switch. Automatically interrupts
main burner operation when excessive vent
system blockage occurs. Control is a multiple
use device. If blocked vent switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and reset blocked vent
switch.
c. Flame Roll-out Switch. Automatically interrupts
boiler operation when ames or excessive heat
are present in vestibule. Control is single use
device. If ame roll-out switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and replace ame roll-out
switch.
d. Sensor: senses pilot ame and causes Gas Valve
to interrupt main burner and pilot burner gas
ow should pilot burner ame extinguish.
For Hot Surface to Pilot Trouble Shooting Guide, see
Page 75.
* • SV9500 and SV9600 Gas Valves:
The igniter and pilot gas valve will stay
energized until either the pilot lights or the call
for heat ends.
• SV9501 and SV9601 Gas Valves:
If the pilot fails to light after a 90 second trial for
ignition, the igniter will be de-energized and the
pilot gas valve will close. After a 5 minute delay,
the igniter will be re-energized and the pilot gas
valve will re-open. This continuous retry cycle
will end either when the pilot lights or the call
for heat ends.
Q. Water Boiler with Continuous Ignition (Standing Pilot)
and Gravity Circulation. See Figure 44.
1. Normal Operation
a. Thermostat calls for heat. Thermostat Isolation
Relay is energized, closing contacts.
b. Vent Damper (if used) opens as stated in Vent
Damper Sequence of Operation.
c. Gas Valve(s) is energized allowing main gas ow
and ignition of Main Burners.
d. After Thermostat is satised Gas Valve(s) is de-
energized, extinguishing main ame. Vent
Damper (if used) closes.
Safety Shutdown
2.
a. Limit: Automatically interrupts main burner
operation when water temperature exceeds set
point. Maximum allowable temperature is 250°F.
Normal operation resumes when water
temperature falls below set point.
b. Blocked Vent Switch. Automatically interrupts
main burner operation when excessive vent
system blockage occurs. Control is a multiple
use device. If blocked vent switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and reset blocked vent
switch.
c. Flame Roll-out Switch. Automatically interrupts
boiler operation when ames or excessive heat
are present in vestibule. Control is single use
device. If ame roll-out switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and replace ame roll-out
switch.
d. Thermocouple: senses pilot ame and causes gas
valve to turn off main burner and pilot burner gas
R. Water Boiler with Intermittent Ignition (EI) and Gravity
Circulation. See Figure 45.
1. Normal Operation
a. Thermostat calls for heat. Thermostat Isolation
Relay is energized, closing contacts.
b. Vent Damper (if used) opens as stated in Vent
Damper Sequence of Operation.
c. Ignition Module is energized. Pilot Valve opens
and Igniter is energized to ignite Pilot Burner.
d. Sensor proves presence of pilot ame. Main
Valve(s) opens and ignites Main Burners.
e. After Thermostat is satised Ignition Module is
de-energized, extinguishing pilot and main
ame. Vent Damper (if used) closes.
2. Safety Shutdown
a. Limit: Automatically interrupts main burner
operation when water temperature exceeds set
point. Maximum allowable temperature is 250°F.
Normal operation resumes when water
temperature falls below set point.
b. Blocked Vent Switch. Automatically interrupts
main burner operation when excessive vent
system blockage occurs. Control is a multiple
use device. If blocked vent switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and reset blocked vent
switch.
c. Flame Roll-out Switch. Automatically interrupts
boiler operation when ames or excessive heat
are present in vestibule. Control is single use
device. If ame roll-out switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and replace ame roll-out
switch.
d. Igniter/Sensor: senses pilot ame and causes
ignition module to turn off main burner and pilot
burner gas ow should pilot burner ame
extinguish. Five to six minutes after shutdown,
Ignition Module restarts ignition sequence.
For Electronic Ignition Trouble Shooting Guide, see
S. Water Boiler with Intermittent Ignition (HSP) and
Gravity Circulation. See Figure 46.
1. Normal Operation
a. Thermostat calls for heat. Thermostat Isolation
Relay is energized, closing contacts.
b. Vent Damper (if used) opens as stated in Vent
Damper Sequence of Operation.
c. Gas Valve is energized. Igniter is energized and
Pilot Valve opens to ignite Pilot Burner.
d. Sensor proves presence of pilot ame and Gas
Valve de-energizes igniter. Main Valve opens
and ignites Main Burners.*
e. After Thermostat is satised Gas Valve is de-
energized, extinguishing pilot and main ame.
Vent Damper (if used) closes.
2. Safety Shutdown
a. Limit: Automatically interrupts main burner
operation when water temperature exceeds set
point. Maximum allowable temperature is 250°F.
Normal operation resumes when water
temperature falls below set point.
b. Blocked Vent Switch. Automatically interrupts
main burner operation when excessive vent
system blockage occurs. Control is a multiple
use device. If blocked vent switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and reset blocked vent
switch.
c. Flame Roll-out Switch. Automatically interrupts
boiler operation when ames or excessive heat
are present in vestibule. Control is single use
device. If ame roll-out switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and replace ame roll-out
switch.
d. Sensor: senses pilot ame and causes Gas Valve
to interrupt main burner and pilot burner gas
ow should pilot burner ame extinguish.
For Hot Surface to Pilot Trouble Shooting Guide, see
Page 75.
* • SV9500 and SV9600 Gas Valves:
The igniter and pilot gas valve will stay
energized until either the pilot lights or the call
for heat ends.
• SV9501 and SV9601 Gas Valves:
If the pilot fails to light after a 90 second trial for
ignition, the igniter will be de-energized and the
pilot gas valve will close. After a 5 minute delay,
the igniter will be re-energized and the pilot gas
valve will re-open. This continuous retry cycle
will end either when the pilot lights or the call
for heat ends.
T. Water Boiler with Continuous Ignition (Standing Pilot)
and Tankless Heater. See Figure 47.
1. Normal Operation
a. Thermostat calls for heat or low limit senses
water temperature below set point.
b. Vent Damper (if used) opens as stated in Vent
Damper Sequence of Operation.
c. Gas Valve(s) is energized allowing main gas ow
and ignition of Main Burners.
d. After Thermostat or low limit is satised Gas
Valve(s) is de-energized, extinguishing main
ame. Vent Damper (if used) closes.
Safety Shutdown
2.
a. Limit: Automatically interrupts main burner
operation when water temperature exceeds set
point. Maximum allowable temperature is 250°F.
Normal operation resumes when water
temperature falls below set point.
b. Blocked Vent Switch. Automatically interrupts
main burner operation when excessive vent
system blockage occurs. Control is a multiple
use device. If blocked vent switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and reset blocked vent
switch.
c. Flame Roll-out Switch. Automatically interrupts
boiler operation when ames or excessive heat
are present in vestibule. Control is single use
device. If ame roll-out switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and replace ame roll-out
switch.
d. Thermocouple: senses pilot ame and causes gas
valve to turn off main burner and pilot burner gas
U. Water Boiler with Intermittent Ignition (EI) and
Tankless Heater. See Figure 48.
1. Normal Operation
a. Thermostat calls for heat or low limit senses
water temperature below set point.
b. Vent Damper (if used) opens as stated in Vent
Damper Sequence of Operation.
c. Ignition Module is energized. Pilot Valve opens
and Igniter is energized to ignite Pilot Burner.
d. Sensor proves presence of pilot ame. Main
Valve(s) opens and ignites Main Burners.
e. After Thermostat or low limit is satised Ignition
Module is de-energized, extinguishing pilot and
main ame. Vent Damper (if used) closes.
2. Safety Shutdown
a. Limit: Automatically interrupts main burner
operation when water temperature exceeds set
point. Maximum allowable temperature is 250°F.
Normal operation resumes when water
temperature falls below set point.
b. Blocked Vent Switch. Automatically interrupts
main burner operation when excessive vent
system blockage occurs. Control is a multiple
use device. If blocked vent switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and reset blocked vent
switch.
c. Flame Roll-out Switch. Automatically interrupts
boiler operation when ames or excessive heat
are present in vestibule. Control is single use
device. If ame roll-out switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and replace ame roll-out
switch.
d. Igniter/Sensor: senses pilot ame and causes
ignition module to turn off main burner and pilot
burner gas ow should pilot burner ame
extinguish. Five to six minutes after shutdown,
Ignition Module restarts ignition sequence.
For Electronic Ignition Trouble Shooting Guide, see
V. Water Boiler with Intermittent Ignition (HSP) and
Tankless Heater. See Figure 49.
Normal Operation
1.
a. Thermostat calls for heat or low limit senses
water temperature below set point.
b. Vent Damper (if used) opens as stated in Vent
Damper Sequence of Operation.
c. Gas Valve is energized. Igniter is energized and
Pilot Valve opens to ignite Pilot Burner.
d. Sensor proves presence of pilot ame and Gas
Valve de-energizes igniter. Main Valve opens
and ignites Main Burners.*
e. After Thermostat is satised Gas Valve is de-
energized, extinguishing pilot and main ame.
Vent Damper (if used) closes.
2. Safety Shutdown
a. Limit: Automatically interrupts main burner
operation when water temperature exceeds set
point. Maximum allowable temperature is 250°F.
Normal operation resumes when water
temperature falls below set point.
b. Blocked Vent Switch. Automatically interrupts
main burner operation when excessive vent
system blockage occurs. Control is a multiple
use device. If blocked vent switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and reset blocked vent
switch.
c. Flame Roll-out Switch. Automatically interrupts
boiler operation when ames or excessive heat
are present in vestibule. Control is single use
device. If ame roll-out switch is activated do
not attempt to place boiler in operation. Correct
source of blockage and replace ame roll-out
switch.
d. Sensor: senses pilot ame and causes Gas Valve
to interrupt main burner and pilot burner gas
ow should pilot burner ame extinguish.
For Hot Surface to Pilot Trouble Shooting Guide, see
Page 75.
* • SV9500 and SV9600 Gas Valves:
The igniter and pilot gas valve will stay
energized until either the pilot lights or the call
for heat ends.
• SV9501 and SV9601 Gas Valves:
If the pilot fails to light after a 90 second trial for
ignition, the igniter will be de-energized and the
pilot gas valve will close. After a 5 minute delay,
the igniter will be re-energized and the pilot gas
valve will re-open. This continuous retry cycle
will end either when the pilot lights or the call
for heat ends.
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A. Safe lighting and other performance criteria were met
with the gas manifold and control assembly provided on
boiler when boiler underwent tests specied in
American National Standard for Gas-Fired LowPressure Steam and Hot Water Boilers, ANSI Z21.13.
B. Check Main Burners. Main burners must be in slots in
rear of burner tray and seated on main burner orices.
C. Fill boiler with water:
1. Steam: ll to normal water line. See Figure 1.
2. Water: ll heating system to approximately 12 PSI.
Vent air from system.
D. Prepare to check operation.
1. Obtain gas heating value (in Btu per cubic foot)
from gas supplier.
2. Adjust limit:
a. Steam: With an L404A1354 - set cut-out
pressure (MAIN scale) on the pressure limit for
(2) PSI and differential pressure (DIFF. scale)
below (2) PSI.
With an L404A1651 or an L404F1367 - set cut-
out pressure (MAIN scale) on the pressure limit
for (1) PSI and differential pressure (DIFF.) for
.5 PSI. These pressures may be varied to suit
individual requirements of the system. See
Figure 18A or 18B.
b. Water without tankless heater: set at 200°F.
c. Water with tankless heater: set limit at 220°F and
operating control to 200°F.
3. Remove front removable panel. See Figure 50.
Figure 51: Gas Valve Pressure Tap,
Honeywell Gas Valves
Figure 52: Gas Valve Pressure Tap,
Robertshaw Gas Valve
4. Connect manometer to gas valve pressure tapping
(for IN12 connect to gas valve with pilot control).
See Figure 51 or 52.
5. For natural gas red boiler, temporarily turn off all
other gas-red appliances.
Figure 50: Front Door Removal
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E. Follow Lighting or Operating Instructions.
1. To place boiler in operation. See Figure 53, 54, 55,
56 or 57. Sequence of Operation is outlined with
wiring diagrams in Section VIII: Electrical.
2. Electronic Ignition Modules with LED indicators.
Table 7 cross-references the ignition module
terminal designations to the ignition terminal
numbers in the wiring ladder diagrams. The yellow
LED indicates the status of the ame, see Table 8.
The green LED indicates the status of the system,
see Table 9. See Figure 58 for LED locations.
Figure 53: Lighting Instructions, Continuous Ignition System, VR8200 and VR8300 Gas Valves
Figure 56: Operating Instructions, Intermittent Ignition System (EI), VR8304 (IN12 only) Gas Valves
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Figure 57: Operating Instructions, Intermittent Ignition System (HSP), SV9501 and SV9601
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Table 7: Ignition Module Terminal Cross-Reference
Ignition Module
Terminal Designation
MV1
MV/PV2
PV3
GND4
24V (GND)5
24V6
SPARK9
TABLE 8: Yellow LED Flame Codes
Yellow LED
Flash Code
HeartbeatNormal Flame SignalN/A
2
1
OFF
a
Flash Code Descriptions
Wiring Ladder Diagram
Terminal Number
a
Indicates
Weak Flame Signal -
System will operate reliably but ame signal is
less than desired.
Note: This indication may ash temporarily
during or shortly after lightoff on some
applications.
Marginal Flame Signal (less than 1.1 µA) -
System may not operate reliably over time.
Service call recommended.
Note: This indication may ash temporarily
during or shortly after lightoff on some
applications.
No Flame or Flame Signal -
below minimum threshold for system operation.
Figure 58: LED Locations
Recommended
Service Action
Perform routine
maintenance to
assure optimum
ame signal.
Check gas supply,
pilot burner, ame
sense wiring,
contamination of
ame rod, burner
ground connection.
N/A
- Heartbeat: Constant ½ second bright, ½ second dim cycles.
- The ash code number signies that the LED ashes X times at 2Hz, remains
off for two seconds, and then repeats sequence.
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Table 9: Green LED Status Codes
Green LED
Flash Code
(X + Y)
Flash Fast
HeartbeatNormal operationN/ANone
a
Flash Code Descriptions:
a
OFFNo “Call for Heat”N/ANone
Startup - Flame sense
calibration
5 minute Retry Delay-
2
Pilot ame not detected
during trial for ignition
3
4
7
8
Recycle- Flame failed
during run
Flame sensed out of
sequence
Flame sense leakage to
ground
Low secondary voltage
supply- (below 15.5 Vac)
5 minute Retry Delay-
6 + 2
On every third retry on
same “Call for Heat”
On every 6th ame
6 + 3
failure during run on the
same “Call for Heat”
Flame sensed out of
6 + 4
sequence- longer than
10 seconds
Soft lockout due to error
ON
detected during self
check sequences
- Flash Fast: rapid blinking
- Heartbeat: Constant ½ second bright, ½ second dim cycles.
- A single ash code number signies that the LED ashes X times at 2Hz, remains off for two seconds, and then
repeats the sequence.
- X + Y ash codes signify that the LED ashes X times at 2Hz, remains off for two seconds, ashes Y times at 2
Hz, remains off for three seconds, and then repeats the sequence.
IndicatesNext System ActionRecommended Service Action
N/ANone
If system fails to light on next trial
for ignition check gas supply, pilot
Initiate new trial for ignition after retry
delay completed.
Initiate new trial for ignition. Flash
code will remain through the ignition
trial until ame is proved.
If situation self corrects within 10
seconds, control returns to normal
sequence. If ame out of sequence remains longer than 10 seconds, control
goes to Flash code 6+4 (see below)
Control remains in wait mode. When
the fault corrects, control resumes nor-
mal operation after a one minute delay.
Control remains in wait mode. When
the fault corrects, control resumes nor-
mal operation after one minute delay.
Initiate new trial for ignition after retry
delay completed.
5 minute retry delay, then initiate new
trial for ignition.
Control waits until ame is no longer
sensed and then goes to soft lockout.
Flash code continues. Control auto
resets from soft lockout after one hour.
Control auto resets from soft lockout
after one hour.
burner, spark and ame sense wir-
ing, ame rod contamination or out
of position, burner ground connec-
tion.
If system fails to light on next trial
for ignition check gas supply, pilot
burner, ame sense wiring, ame
rod contamination, burner ground
connection.
Check for pilot ame. Replace gas
valve if pilot ame present. If no
pilot ame, cycle “Call for Heat.” If
error repeats, replace control.
Check ame sense lead wire for
damage or shorting. Check that
ame rod is in proper position.
Check ame rod ceramic for cracks,
damage or tracking.
Check transformer and AC line for
proper input voltage to the control.
Check with full system load on the
transformer.
Check gas supply, pilot burner, spark
and ame sense wiring, ame rod
contamination or out of position,
burner ground connection.
Check gas supply, pilot burner, ame
sense wiring, contamination of ame
rod, burner ground connection.
Check for pilot ame. Replace gas
valve if pilot ame present. If no
pilot ame, cycle “Call for Heat.” If
error repeats, replace control.
Reset by cycling “Call for Heat.” If
error repeats, replace the control
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Figure 59: Pilot Burner Flame, Honeywell Q350
Figure 62: Pilot Burner Flame, Honeywell Q3480
Figure 60: Pilot Burner Flame, Honeywell Q327
Figure 61: Pilot Burner Flame, Honeywell Q348
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Figure 63: 40mm Main Burner Flame
Figure 64: 1" Main Burner Flame
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1. Check pilot ame.
a. Continuous Ignition (Standing Pilot), Models
IN3 through IN7. See Figure 59. Pilot burner
produces a single ame. Flame should be steady,
medium hard blue enveloping 3/8 to ½ inch of
thermocouple.
b. Continuous Ignition (Standing Pilot), Models
IN8 through IN12. See Figure 60. Pilot burner
produces three (3) ames. Center ame should
be steady, medium hard blue enveloping 3/8 to ½
inch of thermocouple.
c. Electronic Ignition (EI), Models IN3 through
IN12. See Figure 61. Pilot should be lit only
after completing Step 3. Pilot burner produces
three (3) ames. Center ame should be steady,
medium hard blue enveloping 3/8 to ½ inch of
sensing probe.
2. With boiler operating, open drain and slowly drain
boiler.
3. Main burners will extinguish when water level drops
below low water cutoff. Water should still be visible
in gauge glass. Verify limit, thermostat or other
controls have not shut off boiler.
4. Adjust thermostat to lowest setting. Rell boiler to
normal water line.
J. Check Limit.
1. Adjust thermostat to highest setting.
2. Steam: Observe pressure gauge. When pressure is
indicated, adjust limit to setting below observed
pressure. Main burners should extinguish.
d. Hot Surface to Pilot Ignition (HSP), Models IN3
through IN9. See Figure 62. Pilot should be lit
only after completing Step 3. Pilot burner
produces three (3) ames. Center ame should
be steady, medium hard blue enveloping 3/8 to ½
inch of sensing probe.
2. Adjust thermostat to highest setting.
3. Check main burner ames. See Figure 63 or 64.
Flame should have clearly dened inner cones with
no yellow tipping. Orange-yellow streaks caused by
dust should not be confused with true yellow
tipping.
4. Adjust thermostat to normal setting.
G. Check thermostat operation. Raise and lower
temperature setting to start and stop boiler operation.
H. Check ignition system shutoff. Gas valve should close
and pilot and main burners extinguish.
1. Continuous Ignition (Standing Pilot): disconnect
thermocouple from gas valve.
3. Hot Surface to Pilot Ignition (HSP): disconnect
igniter/sensor (3 wire quick connect) from gas valve.
I. Check low water cutoff (steam only).
1. Adjust thermostat to highest setting.
3. Water: Observe temperature gauge. When
temperature exceeds limit set point main burners
should extinguish.
4. Adjust limit to setting above observed reading. Main
burners should reignite.
5. Adjust thermostat to lowest setting. Adjust limit to
desired setting.
K. Adjust gas input rate to boiler. Natural Gas.
1. Adjust thermostat to highest setting.
2. Check manifold gas pressure. Manifold pressure is
listed on Rating Label.
a. Models IN3-IN12 with Standing Pilot, IN3-IN9
with Hot Surface to Pilot and IN3-IN11 with
Electronic Ignition. Adjust gas valve pressure
regulator as necessary (turn adjustment screw
counterclockwise to decrease manifold pressure,
or clockwise to increase manifold pressure). If
pressure can not be attained, check gas valve
inlet pressure. If less than minimum gas supply
pressure listed on Rating Label, contact gas
supplier for assistance.
b. Model IN12 with Electronic or HSP Ignition
Only.
i. Turn off gas valve not having pilot control.
ii. On gas valve with pilot control, adjust gas
valve pressure regulator to obtain required
manifold pressure, or if unattainable, highest
pressure without forcing adjustment screw
3. Clock gas meter for at least 30 seconds. Use Table
70
10 to determine gas ow rate in Cubic Feet per
Hour.
4. Determine Input Rate. Multiply gas ow rate by gas
heating value.
5. Compare measured input rate to input rate stated on
Rating Label.
a. Boiler must not be overred. Reduce input rate
(turn adjustment screw counterclockwise to
decrease manifold pressure, or clockwise to
increase manifold pressure).
iii. Turn on gas valve not having pilot control.
Adjust gas valve pressure regulator to obtain
required manifold pressure. Manifold
pressure may not change during initial turns
of adjustment screw.
by decreasing manifold pressure. Do not reduce
more than 0.3 inch w.c. If boiler is still overred,
contact your Governale distributor or Regional
Ofce for replacement Gas Orice.
b. Increase input rate if less than 98% of Rating
Label input. Increase manifold gas pressure no
more than 0.3 inch w.c. If measured input rate is
still less than 98% of rated input:
i. Remove Main Burners per procedure in
Section X: Service Instructions.
ii. Remove gas orices. Drill one (1) drill size
larger (drill size is stamped on orice, or see
Key No. 4D in repair parts section).
iii. Reinstall gas orices and main burners.
Measure input rate.
6. Recheck Main Burner Flame.
7. Return other gas-red appliances to previous
conditions of use.
L. Adjust gas input rate to boiler. LP/Propane.
1. Set thermostat to highest setting.
2. Adjust tank regulator for gas valve inlet pressure of
13.5 inches w.c. or less.
3. Gas valve has step opening regulator which initially
opens to 1.4 or 2.5 inch w.c. and steps to full
pressure after approximately 30 seconds. Check
manifold pressure after step has occurred. Adjust gas
valve pressure regulator as necessary for 10.0 inches
w.c. (turn adjustment screw counterclockwise to
decrease manifold pressure, or clockwise to increase
manifold pressure). If 10.0 inches w.c. can not be
attained, check gas valve inlet pressure. If less than
11.0 inches w.c., contact gas supplier for assistance.
M. Clean Heating System (Steam). A local qualied
water treatment chemical specialist is a suggested
source for recommendations regarding appropriate
chemical compounds and concentrations which are
compatible with local environmental regulations.
1. Oil from new piping connections and sediment in
existing piping must be removed from system to
prevent unsteady water line and carry-over of
entrained water into supply main.
a. Fill boiler to normal waterline.
b. Follow Lighting or Operating Instructions to
place boiler in operation. See Figure 53, 54, 55,
56 or 57.
c. Operate boiler with steam in entire system for
several days to bring system oil and dirt back to
boiler.
d. Drain condensate from drain valve in wet return.
Operate boiler until condensate runs clean.
2. Boil-out boiler.
a. Follow instructions TO TURN OFF GAS TO
APPLIANCE. See Figure 53, 54, 55, 56 or 57.
b. Fill boiler to normal waterline.
c. Remove safety valve.
d. Pour recommended boil-out compound into
boiler through safety valve opening.
e. Reinstall safety valve in Tapping "E" with
spindle in vertical position. See Figures 1 and 2.
f. Follow Lighting or Operating Instructions to
place boiler in operation. See Figure 53, 54, 55,
56 or 57. Check controls operation per
Paragraphs F to J. Boil water for at least 5 hours.
g. Follow instructions TO TURN OFF GAS TO
APPLIANCE. See Figure 53, 54, 55, 56 or 57.
Drain boiler and system piping.
h. Remove drain valve. Thoroughly wash boiler
water passages with high pressure spray through
drain valve tapping.
i. Reinstall drain valve in Tapping "F". See
Figures 1 and 2.
3. Second Boil-out for Stubborn Cases. If all oil and
grease is not removed a second boilout using surface
blow-off is necessary.
a. Run 1 NPT pipe from Surface Blow-Off Tapping
"L" to open drain. Do not install shut-off valve or
other restriction. See Figure 2.
b. Fill boiler to top of gauge glass.
c. Remove safety valve.
d. Pour recommended boil-out compound into
boiler through safety valve opening.
e. Reinstall safety valve in Tapping "E" with
spindle in vertical position. See Figures 1 and 2.
f. Follow Lighting or Operating Instructions to
place boiler in operation. See Figure 53, 54, 55,
56 or 57. Boil water for approximately 5 hours
without producing steam.
g. Open boiler ll shut-off valve to produce steady
trickle of water from surface blow-off pipe.
Continue boil-out for several hours until surface
blow-off water runs clear.
h. Follow instructions TO TURN OFF GAS TO
APPLIANCE. See Figure 53, 54, 55, 56 or 57.
Drain boiler and system piping.
i. Remove drain valve. Thoroughly wash boiler
water passages with high pressure spray through
drain valve tapping.
j. Fill boiler to normal waterline. If water in gauge
glass is not clear, repeat procedure starting at
step b.
k. Remove surface blow-off piping. Install 1 NPT
plug in Tapping "L". See Figure 2.
4. Add Boiler Water Treatment.
a. Remove safety valve.
b. Pour recommended compound into boiler
through safety valve opening.
c. Reinstall safety valve in Tapping "E" with
spindle in vertical position. See Figures 1 and 2.
d. Follow Lighting or Operating Instructions to
place boiler in operation. See Figure 53, 54, 55,
56 or 57.
e. Boil water or heat water to 180°F.
f. Measure boiler water alkalinity. pH should be
between 7 and 11. Add recommended water
treatment chemicals, if necessary, to bring the pH
within the specied range.
5. If unsteady water line, foaming or priming persist:
a. Follow Lighting or Operating Instructions to
place boiler in operation. See Figure 53, 54, 55,
56 or 57.
b. Install gate valve (shut-off valve) in Hartford
Loop. Install drain valves in return main and at
boiler. See Figure 23.
c. Connect hoses from drain valves to oor drain.
Close gate valve in Hartford Loop. Open drain
valve in return main.
d. Fill boiler to normal water line. Follow Lighting
or Operating Instructions to place boiler in
operation. See Figure 53, 54, 55, 56 or 57.
e. Operate boiler for at least 30 minutes after
condensate begins to run hot. Follow instructions
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE. See
Figure 53, 54, 55, 56 or 57.
f. Close all radiator valves. Remove all supply
main air valves. Plug openings in supply main.
g. Drain approximately 5 gallons of boiler water
into container. Mix in recommended boil-out
compound.
h. Remove safety valve. Pour recommended
compound into boiler through safety valve
opening. Reinstall safety valve in Tapping "E"
with spindle in vertical position. See Figures 1
and 2.
i. Follow Lighting or Operating Instructions to
place boiler in operation. See Figure 53, 54, 55,
56 or 57. Slowly feed water to boiler. Water will
rise slowly into supply main and back through
return main. Adjust ow to maintain
approximately 180°F water from return main
hose. Continue until water runs clear from hose
for at least 30 minutes.
j. Turn off water to boiler. Continue to operate until
excess water is removed from boiler and system
(by steaming) and boiler water reaches normal
waterline.
k. Follow instructions TO TURN OFF GAS TO
APPLIANCE. See Figure 53, 54, 55, 56 or 57.
Open all radiator valves. Reinstall all supply
main air valves. Open gate valve in Hartford
Loop.
l. Allow boiler to cool until crown sheet is no
longer too hot to touch. Close drain valves at
boiler and in return main. Fill boiler slowly to
normal waterline.
m. Follow Lighting or Operating Instructions to
place boiler in operation. See Figure 53, 54, 55,
56 or 57. Allow boiler to steam for 10 minutes.
Drain one quart of water from lower Gauge
Glass tting.
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n. Drain second quart sample from lower Gauge
Glass tting. If sample is not clear, repeat cycle
of draining boiler and return main and relling
boiler until sample is clear.
o. If after normal operation boiler water becomes
dirty from additional system piping sediment
returning to boiler.
i. Complete steps 5a through 5n.
ii. Complete steps 3a through 3k.
6. Make pH or Alkalinity Test.
a. After boiler and system have been cleaned and
relled as previously described, test the pH of
the water in the system. This can easily be done
by drawing a small sample of boiler water and
testing with Hydrion paper which is used in the
same manner as litmus paper, except it gives
specic readings. A color chart on the side of the
small Hydrion dispenser gives the reading in pH.
Hydrion paper is inexpensive and obtainable
from any chemical supply house or through your
local druggist. The pH should be higher than 7
but lower than 11. Add recommended water
treatment chemicals, if necessary, to bring the pH
within the specied range. With this lower level
of protection, care must be exercised to eliminate
all of the free oxygen in the system.
b. Boiler is now ready to be put into service.
N. Clean Heating System (Water). A local qualied
water treatment chemical specialist is a suggested
source for recommendations regarding appropriate
chemical compounds and concentrations which are
compatible with local environmental regulations.
1. Boiling Out of Boiler and System. Oil and grease
which accumulate in a new hot water boiler can be
washed out in the following manner.
a. Remove Safety Relief Valve using extreme care
to avoid damaging it.
b. Partially ll boiler. Pour recommended
compound into boiler through safety relief valve
opening.
c. Replace Safety Relief Valve.
d. Fill entire system with water.
e. Start ring equipment.
f. Circulate the water through the entire system.
g. Vent the system, including the radiation.
h. Allow boiler water to reach operating
temperature, if possible.
i. Continue to Circulate the water for a few hours.
j. Stop the ring equipment.
k. Drain the system in a manner and to a location
that hot water can be discharged with safety.
l. Remove plugs from all available returns and
wash the water side of the boiler as thoroughly as
possible, using a high-pressure water stream.
m. Rell the system with fresh water.
n. Add recommended boiler water treatment.
2. Make pH or Alkalinity Test.
a. After boiler and system have been cleaned and
relled as previously described, test the pH of
the water in the system. This can easily be done
by drawing a small sample of boiler water and
testing with Hydrion paper which is used in the
same manner as litmus paper, except it gives
specic readings. A color chart on the side of the
small Hydrion dispenser gives the reading in pH.
Hydrion paper is inexpensive and obtainable
from any chemical supply house or through your
local druggist. The pH should be higher than 7
but lower than 11. Add recommended water
treatment chemicals, if necessary, to bring the pH
within the specied range. With this lower level
of protection, care must be exercised to eliminate
all of the free oxygen in the system.
b. Boiler is now ready to be put into service.
CONDENSATION — Following a cold start,
condensation (sweating) may occur in a gas red
boiler to such an extent that it appears that the boiler
is leaking. This condensation can be expected to
stop after the boiler is hot.
O. Check Damper Operation - If boiler is equipped with
vent damper, vent damper must be in open position
when boiler main burners are operating. Start boiler,
refer to instructions on damper to determine if damper
is in full open position.
P. Review User's Information Manual and system
operation with owner or operator.
Q. Post instructions near boiler for reference by owner
and service personnel. Maintain instructions in legible
condition.
A. General. Inspection and service should be conducted
annually, except as noted. Turn off electrical power and
gas supply while conducting service or maintenance.
Follow instructions TO TURN OFF GAS TO
APPLIANCE. See Figures 53, 54, 55, 56 or 57.
B. Maintenance of Low Water Cutoff
1. McDonnell & Miller PS-802 or Hydrolevel
CycleGard CG400 Probe Style Only.
a. Drain boiler to point below Tapping 'K'. See
Figure 2.
b. Disconnect wire(s) connecting control and probe.
c. Remove control from probe.
d. Unscrew probe from Tapping 'K'. Inspect for
scale and sediment buildup.
e. Remove light deposits with damp cloth soaked
with vinegar.
f. Remove stubborn deposits using diluted
phosphoric acid (H2PO4) solution, 3 parts water
to 1 part phosphoric acid. Normal operation will
occur with up to 0.2 inch of contamination. If
scale or contamination exceeds 0.2 inches, clean
probe more frequently.
g. Clean Tapping 'K' to remove old pipe dope and
other foreign matter.
h. Apply moderate amount of good quality pipe
dope to probe threads, leaving two end threads
bare. Install probe in Tapping 'K'. Mount control
on probe. Attach wire(s) between control and
probe.
i. Fill boiler to normal waterline. Add water
treatment as needed.
2. McDonnell & Miller 67 Float Style Only.
a. Weekly (or more frequently if necessary). Open
blow-off valve to ush sediment chamber.
Follow instructions on Blow-Down Card afxed
to Jacket adjacent to low water cutoff.
b. Annually. Dismantle to extent necessary to
remove obstructions and insure proper function
of working parts.
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Figure 65: Boiler Flueway Cleaning
i. Inspect connecting lines to boiler for
accumulation of mud and scale. Clean as
necessary.
ii. Examine wiring for brittle or worn
insulation and clean electrical contact.
iii. Inspect solder joints on bellows and oat.
Check oat for evidence of collapse. Check
mercury bulb (where applicable) for
mercury separation or discoloration. Do not attempt to repair mechanisms in eld.
Complete replacement mechanisms,
including gaskets and instructions, are
available from low water cutoff
manufacturer.
c. Five (5) Years or 100,000 switch cycles. Replace
switch and oat mechanisms.
C. Water Feeder and Additional Low Water Cutoff.
Refer to manufacturer's instructions.
D.Vent System. Check annually for:
1. obstructions
2. accumulations of soot
3. deterioration of vent pipe or vent accessories due to
condensation or other reasons
4. proper support—no sags, particularly in horizontal
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5. tightness of joints. Remove all accumulations of
soot with wire brush and vacuum
Remove all obstructions. Replace all deteriorated parts
and support properly. Seal all joints.
E. Clean Boiler Flueways.
1. Shut down gas boiler in accordance with lighting/
operating instructions attached to inside of Front
Removable Door. See Figure 50.
2. Remove Burner Access Panel and Burners. See
Paragraph F. Clean Burners if necessary.
3. Remove Jacket Top Panels.
4. Remove Canopy from top of boiler.
5. Thoroughly clean the ueways with ue brush. See
Figure 65.
6. Clean boiler heating surface accessible from
combustion chamber with straight handle wire
brush. Reinstall burners and connect gas train. See
Paragraphs F & G.
7. Place boiler in operation in accordance with
Lighting or Operating instructions. Test gas line for
leaks in accordance with Section VI: Gas Piping,
Paragraph C.
8. Replace Jacket Front Removable Door.
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1. Turn off electric service to boiler.
2. Turn off gas supply to boiler.
3. Remove jacket front panel.
4. Disconnect pilot tubing at gas valve.
5. Disconnect thermocouple tubing at gas valve
(Continuous Ignition only). Disconnect igniter/
sensor cable and ground wire at ignition module
Intermittent Ignition (EI) only. Disconnect Igniter/
Sensor (3 wire quick connect) from gas valve
Intermittent Ignition (HSP) only. Disconnect ame
roll-out switch wires.
6. Remove burner access panel.
7. Mark location of pilot main burner on manifold.
8. Hold burner on throat. Lift slightly to clear orice.
Pull burner from combustion chamber. See Figure
10. Pilot main burner can only be removed by lifting
at 45° angle after adjacent burner to right is removed
(1" burners only).
9. Check burners to be sure they do not contain foreign
matter or restrictions. Clean burners with a soft
bristle brush, blow any dirt out with compressed air
or use a vacuum cleaner. See Figure 65.
G. Remove Pilot Assembly for Servicing. Remove
machine screw(s) holding pilot burner to pilot bracket,
after rst removing burner with pilot assembly as
described in Step F, number 8 above. To adjust or check
spark gap between electrode and hood on Honeywell
Q348 intermittent (EI) pilot, see Figure 66.
l. Use a round wire gauge to check spark gap.
2. Spark gap should be 0.125" for optimum
performance.
H. Install Burners by reversing procedures used to
remove burner. Main burners must be in slots in rear of
burner tray and seated on main burner orices.
Reconnect pilot gas supply, and thermocouple lead
(continuous ignition) or igniter/sensor/ground. See
Table 11 for Pilot Burner location.
Table 11: Pilot Burner Location
I. Lubrication. Manufacturers Instruction should be
followed on all parts installed on boiler requiring
lubrication. This includes:
l. Type of lubricant to be used.
2. Frequency of lubrication.
3. Points to lubricate.
J. Check operation. Follow Steps B through L and Step
O from Section IX: System Start-up.
K. Conversion Kits. Follow all instructions provided with
kits. Note that Rating Label provided in kit must be
used. Apply over or beside original Rating Label
allowing the original Serial Number to remain visible.
Figure 66: Honeywell Q348 Spark Gap
L. Tankless Heater.
1. Flushing of Heater. All water contains some
sediment which settles on inside of coil.
Consequently, heater should be periodically
backwashed. See Figure 28. Allow water at city
pressure to run into hosebib A, through heater, and
out hosebib B until discharge is clear. The tees in
which the hosebibs are located should be the same
size as heater connections to minimize pressure
drop.
2. Adjust and maintain mixing valve (tempering valve)
in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
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This product contains refractory ceramic bers (RCF). RCF has been classied
as a possible human carcinogen. After this product is red, RCF may, when
exposed to extremely high temperature (>1800F), change into a known human
carcinogen. When disturbed as a result of servicing or repair, RCF becomes
airborne and, if inhaled, may be hazardous to your health.
AVOID Breathing Fiber Particulates and Dust
Precautionary Measures:
Do not remove or replace previously red RCF (combustion chamber insulation,
target walls, canopy gasket, ue cover gasket, etc.) or attempt any service or
repair work involving RCF without wearing the following protective gear:
1. A National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved
respirator
2. Long sleeved, loose tting clothing
3. Gloves
4. Eye Protection
• Take steps to assure adequate ventilation.
• Wash all exposed body areas gently with soap and water after contact.
• Wash work clothes separately from other laundry and rinse washing
machine after use to avoid contaminating other clothes.
• Discard used RCF components by sealing in an air tight plastic bag.
First Aid Procedures:
• If contact with eyes: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek
immediate medical attention if irritation persists.
• If contact with skin: Wash affected area gently with soap and water.
Seek immediate medical attention if irritation persists.
• If breathing difculty develops: Leave the area and move to a location
with clean fresh air. Seek immediate medical attention if breathing
difculties persist.
• Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water. Seek
immediate medical attention.
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SERVICE RECORD
DATE SERVICE PERFORMED
XI. Repair Parts
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parts, please contact Burnham Customer Service at (717) 481-8400 or Fax (717) 481-8408.