Burnham V9 User Manual

UP TO 82.7%

THERMAL

EFFICIENCY

447 TO 2367

MBH INPUT

OIL, GAS OR

OIL/GAS

COMBINATION

V9A Series

CAST IRON COMMERCIAL
WATER OR STEAM BOILER

30, 50 OR 80 PSI

CAST IRON

SECTIONAL DESIGN

WATER OR STEAM

TOP OR REAR

VENTING

EXCLUSIVE

OPTIONAL SBC™

BOILER CONTROL

MAXIMIZES

SYSTEM EFFICIENCY

MENU ENTER

POWER

LOCKOUT

SBC

OPTIONAL SBC

BOILER CONTROL

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V9A Series CAST IRON COMMERCIAL WATER OR STEAM BOILER

Your Commercial Heating Solution!

Available in ten sizes with gross output ratings from 347 to
1900 MBH, the V9A Series res gas, oil or combination gas/oil
and is available equipped with either steam or water trim. The
Series V9A has thermal eciencies up to 82.7% meeting AHRI
certication requirements.

Cast iron construction, ease of assembly, two venting options
and stringent testing methods make the V9A Series boiler by
Burnham Commercial your commercial heating solution.

American-Made Cast Iron Construction

Burnham Commercial’s unique cast
iron formula has an extremely high
silicon content, making it stronger
and more exible. It oers better
thermal shock resistance and greater
heat transfer capabilities than other
cast iron products.

• MANUFACTURED WITH QUALITY

Casting Solutions operates a state­of-the-art foundry, in Zanesville,
Ohio, ensuring quality and
availability of boiler sections.

Installation & Service Flexibility

The cast iron sectional design of the V9A boiler makes it easy
to maneuver through doorways and into the boiler room. In
addition to being shipped as loose sections, the boiler is available
with factory-assembled sections or as a completely packaged
and re-tested unit. Packaged units, fastened to a steel skid, are
easily maneuvered through standard 36" x 80" doorways.

• HASSLEFREE SECTION ASSEMBLY

V9A boiler sections have reinforced
lugs that are used to assemble the
sections with individual draw rods
resulting in fast, strain-free assembly.

The sections can be assembled
using two common tools–a 3/4"
drive ratchet with a 1-1/16" deep
socket and wrench. The sections are
surface ground to ensure smooth
surface mating. An elastic sealant
and berglass rope are used on all
section joints for a completely sealed
and pressure-tight assembly.

• CAST IRON NIPPLE DIFFERENCE

V9A sections are held together using
cast iron nipples, which are well
known as being of the highest
standard for boiler construction.
Unlike gaskets used by many other
boiler manufacturers, cast iron
nipples are impervious to ue
gases, oils, petroleum-based
chemicals and other contaminants,
which means fewer costly repairs
and a longer lasting boiler.

• EXTENSIVE TESTING METHODS  ASME APPROVED

Each boiler section is hydrostatically tested at 2-1/2 times
the rated working pressure at the foundry. Factory-assembled
sections are tested a second time at 1-1/2 times the rated
working pressure.

• REAR OR TOP VENTING

As a forced draft boiler, the V9A
provides optimum draft for
controlled eciency, eliminating
the need for high chimneys or
induced draft fans. A unique
feature of the V9A boiler is that it
can be vented from the rear or the
top. This enables easy chimney or
sidewall venting for maximum
installation exibility. Top outlet
venting saves oor space and
reduces installation time and
materials. A plugged tapping is provided
to make ue outlet pressure readings.

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V9A Series COMMITMENT TO QUALITY

V9A Series — Hot Water or Steam Boiler

Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP):
80 PSI-Water; 15 PSI-Steam

Top or Rear Outlet

With adjustable lock-type

damper (not shown); includes
plugged tapping for outlet
pressure readings

Removable Side Jacket Panels

Easy access to all cleanouts

Optional Tankless Heater

Provides domestic hot water

Rear Observation Port

Includes plugged tapping for
over-re draft readings (not shown)

Burnham Commercial, “America’s Boiler Company,”
has earned a reputation for quality and dependability.
Built for a variety of applications, the V9A Series is right

for your next job.

Front Mounted Controls

For easy adjustment

and maintenance

Cast Iron Vertical Design

Vertical ue design with pinned
heating surface for maximum
heat extraction

Burner Mounting Plate

With ame observation port

POWER

MENU ENTER

LOCKOUT

Individual Draw Rods

With reinforced lugs for
strain-free assembly

Wet Base

Side wall insulation creates
improved thermal circulation

Cast Iron Nipples

Ensure the integrity of the section
assembly and resist petroleum-based
chemicals and ue gases

SBC

Optional SBC
Boiler Control

4 Burner Manufacturers

Options to best t your needs

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GAS EFFICIENCIES OIL EFFICIENCIES

Boiler

Model (1)

Combustion

V903A
V904A
V905A
V906A
V907A
V908A
V909A
V910A
V911A
V912A

Water Steam Water Steam

Eciency

82.5%

82.5%

82.4%

82.4%

82.3%

82.3%

82.6%

82.2%

82.1%

82.1%

Thermal

Eciency

80.0%

80.1%

80.1%

80.1%

80.1%

80.2%

80.2%

80.2%

80.3%

80.3%

Combustion

Eciency

82.5%

82.5%

82.4%

82.4%

82.3%

82.3%

82.6%

82.2%

82.1%

82.1%

Thermal

Eciency

80.0%

80.1%

80.1%

80.1%

80.1%

80.2%

80.2%

80.2%

80.3%

80.3%

Combustion

Eciency

—

86.0%

85.5%

85.2%

85.1%

84.9%

84.8%

84.8%

84.7%

84.7%

Thermal

Eciency

—

82.1%

82.4%

82.5%

82.6%

82.6%

82.7%

82.7%

82.7%

82.7%

Combustion

Eciency

—

86.0%

85.5%

85.2%

85.1%

84.9%

84.8%

84.8%

84.7%

84.7%

Thermal

Eciency

—

82.1%

82.4%

82.5%

82.6%

82.6%

82.7%

82.7%

82.7%

82.7%

V9A Series RATINGS & EQUIPMENT LISTING

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NET I=B=R RATING 2 3

Boiler

Model (1)

V903A
V904A
V905A
V906A
V907A
V908A
V909A
V910A
V911A
V912A

1. Sux “S” indicates steam boiler, “W ” indicates water boiler. Sux “G” indicates gas-red, “O” indicates oil red and “GO” indicates combination gas/oil red.

2. Boiler ratings are based on 12.5% CO2 on oil; 9.7% CO2 on gas, and .10 in. water column pressure at boiler ue outlet.

3. I=B=R net ratings shown are based on piping and pick up allowances which vary from 1.333 to 1.289 for steam and 1.15 for water.
Consult manufacturer for installations having unusual piping and pick up requirements, such as intermittent system operation, extensive piping systems, etc.

4. The I=B=R burner capacity in GPH is based on oil having a heat value of 140,000 BTU per gallon.

Ratings shown above apply to altitudes up to 1000 feet on oil and 2000 feet on gas. For altitudes above those indicated, the ratings should be reduced at the rate of 4% for each
1000 feet above sea level.

Note: Maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP):

Steam: 15 PSI
Water – USA: 80 PSI (standard relief valve provided is 50 PSI) (30 PSI and 80 PSI relief valve optional)
Water – Canada: 45 PSI (standard relief valve provided is 45 PSI) (30 PSI relief valve optional)

Boiler

H.P.

10.3

14.4

19.3

24.1

28.6

33.2

40.1

45.6

51.2

56.8

Gross Output

MBH (2)

347
483
646
808

959
1,110
1,342
1,528
1,714
1,900

Steam

MBH Sq. Ft.

260

1,083

362

1,508

485

2,021

606

2,525

719

2,996

833

3,471

1,014

4,225

1,168

4,867

1,323

5,513

1,474

6,142

Water

MBH

302
420
562
703
834

965
1,167
1,329
1,490
1,652

BURNER INPUT

Oil

(GPH) (4)

(MBH)

N/A

4.2

5.6

7.0

8.3

9.6

11.6

13.2

14.8

16.4

1,010
1,198
1,386
1,674
1,905
2,136
2,367

Gas

447
606
808

Net Firebox

Volume (Cu. Ft.)

3.2

4.8

6.4

7.9

9.5

11.0

12.6

14.2

15.7

17.3

Pressure in Firebox

(In. Wtr. Column)

0.33

0.38

0.31

0.38

0.36

0.35

0.35

0.40

0.45

0.49

I=B=R

Dia. (In.)

7
7
8
8

8
10
10
10
12
12

Standard Equipment

ALL BOILERS: Sections unassembled, ush insulated jacket, burner mounting plate, burner adapter plate, rear ue outlet damper (top outlet optional), ue canopy,

rear observation port cover, target wall (V903A), and miscellaneous plugs, bushing and ttings, L4006B (low re hold aquastat).

STEAM TRIM: 15 PSI safety valve, L404F pressuretrol, gauge glass assembly, steam gauge.
WATER TRIM: 50 PSI safety relief valve, L4006A high limit, pressure/temperature gauge.
OIL BOILERS: Flange mounted ame retention oil burner furnished with two (2) stage fuel unit, primary control and dual oil valves.
GAS BOILERS: Flange mounted gas burner with standard controls meeting the latest UL requirements, dual gas valves, gas-electric ignition with proven gas pilot, ame rod

on JR burner, ultra violet ame detector on others, electronic programming controls and components are factory wired in a burner mounted control panel.

GAS/OIL BURNERS: Flange mounted combination gas/oil burner with standard controls meeting latest UL requirements, manually operated fuel transfer switch for dual fuel

changeover, dual gas valves and oil valves, electric ignition with proven gas pilot on both fuels (direct spark ignition of oil is optional), ultra-violet ame
detector, electronic programming controls and components are factory wired in a burner mounted control panel.

PLEASE CONSULT BURNHAM COMMERCIAL WEBSITE FOR BOILER DIMENSIONAL DATA, PIPING CONFIGURATIONS AND BURNER MODELS/SPECIFICATIONS.

Optional Energy Management Interface

SBC Control

Maximizes system eciency while providing peer-to-peer network,
burner modulation, boiler monitoring and diagnostic displays, outdoor air
reset, warm weather shutdown and domestic hot water priority features.

Universal Gateway

• Can be connected to a building’s Energy Management System
(EMS) using simple menu selections and wiring a 4-20mA input.

• Connects to EMS using modbus protocol

• Optional EMS Gateway to BacNet or LonWorks.

• Allows EMS controls to adjust either the SBC central heating

setpoint or the ring rate.

Optional Equipment

Assembled sections; completely packaged (includes manual
reset high limit and manual reset low water cuto); packaged
and re-tested; top outlet ue damper; tankless heaters; side
inspection tappings with brass plugs; 30 PSI and 80 PSI safety
relief valves (water); combustion and hydronic controls to meet
special applications including F.M., I.R.I., and ASME CSD-1.

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Phone: [phone] • www.burnhamcommercial.com

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