This manual must only be used by
a qualified heating installer / service
technician. Read all instructions,
including this manual and the
Outdoor Knight XL Service Manual,
before installing. Perform steps in
the order given. Failure to comply
could result in severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property
damage.
Revision Notes .................................................. Back Cover
The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels or
to important information concerning the life of the product.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTICE
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
NOTICE indicates special instructions on installation, operation, or maintenance that are important but not
related to personal injury or property damage.
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Please read before proceeding
Outdoor Knight XL User’s Information Manual
NOTICE
NOTICE
WARNING
The Outdoor Knight Boiler Installation
and Operation Manual along with the
Outdoor Knight Boiler Service Manual
are for use only by a qualified heating
installer/service technician. Refer only
to this User’s Information Manual for
your reference. Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause property damage,
personal injury (exposure to hazardous
materials) or loss of life. Installation
and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier (who must read and follow
the supplied instruction before installing,
servicing, or removing this boiler. This
boiler contains materials that have been
identified as carcinogenic, or possibly
carcinogenic, to humans).
When calling or writing about the boiler
– Please have the boiler model and serial
number from the boiler rating plate.
Consider piping and installation when
determining boiler location.
Any claims for damage or shortage in
shipment must be filed immediately
against the transportation company by
the consignee.
Factory warranty (shipped with unit) does
not apply to units improperly installed or
improperly operated.
Failure to adhere to the guidelines on this
page can result in severe personal injury,
death, or substantial property damage.
Boiler service and maintenance –
• To avoid electric shock, disconnect electrical supply
before performing maintenance.
• To avoid severe burns, allow boiler to cool before
performing maintenance.
Boiler operation –
WARNING
• Do not block flow of combustion or ventilation air to
the boiler. This boiler is equipped with a control which
will automatically shut down the boiler should air or
vent be blocked. If vent or air blockage is easily
accessible and removable, remove it. The boiler should
attempt to restart. If blockage is not obvious or cannot
be removed, have the boiler and system checked by a
qualified service technician.
• Should overheating occur or gas supply fail to shut off,
do not turn off or disconnect electrical supply to the
circulator. Instead, shut off the gas supply at a location
external to the appliance.
• Do not use this boiler if any part has been under water.
The possible damage to a flooded appliance can be
extensive and present numerous safety hazards. Any
appliance that has been under water must be replaced.
Do NOT install the appliance where it will
be exposed to freezing temperatures.
Boiler water –
• Thoroughly flush the system (without boiler
connected) to remove sediment. The high-efficiency
heat exchanger can be damaged by build-up or
corrosion due to sediment.
• Do not use petroleum-based cleaning or sealing
compounds in the boiler system. Gaskets and seals in
the system may be damaged. This can result in
substantial property damage.
• Do not use “homemade cures” or “boiler patent
medicines”. Serious damage to the boiler, personnel,
and/or property may result.
• Continual fresh make-up water will reduce boiler life.
Mineral buildup in the heat exchanger reduces heat
transfer, overheats the stainless steel heat exchanger,
and causes failure. Addition of oxygen carried in by
makeup water can cause internal corrosion. Leaks in
boiler or piping must be repaired at once to prevent
makeup water.
Freeze protection fluids –
• NEVER use automotive antifreeze. Use only inhibited
propylene glycol solutions, which are specifically
formulated for hydronic systems. Ethylene glycol is
toxic and can attack gaskets and seals used in hydronic
systems.
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Outdoor Knight XL User’s Information Manual
1 Prevent combustion air contamination
WARNING
WARNING
Pool and laundry products and common household
and hobby products often contain fluorine or chlorine
compounds. When these chemicals pass through the boiler,
they can form strong acids. The acid can eat through the
boiler wall, causing serious damage and presenting a possible
threat of flue gas spillage or boiler water leakage into the
building.
Please read the information listed in Table 1. If contaminating
chemicals will be present near the location of the boiler
combustion air inlet, have your installer pipe the boiler
combustion air and vent to another location, per the Outdoor
Knight Boiler Installation and Operation Manual.
WARNING
If the boiler combustion air inlet is located
in any area likely to cause contamination,
or if products which would contaminate
the air cannot be removed, you must have
the combustion air and vent re-piped
and terminated to another location.
Contaminated combustion air will damage
the boiler, resulting in possible severe
personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage.
If the boiler combustion air inlet is located
in a laundry room or pool facility, for
example, these areas will always contain
hazardous contaminants.
To prevent the potential of severe personal
injury or death, check for areas and
products listed in Table 1 before installing
the boiler or air inlet piping.
If contaminants are found, you MUST:
• Remove contaminants permanently.
—OR—
• Relocate air inlet and vent
terminations to other areas.
Table 1 Corrosive Contaminants and Sources
Products to avoid:
Spray cans containing chloro/fluorocarbons
Permanent wave solutions
Chlorinated waxes/cleaners
Chlorine-based swimming pool chemicals
Calcium chloride used for thawing
Sodium chloride used for water softening
Refrigerant leaks
Paint or varnish removers
Hydrochloric acid/muriatic acid
Cements and glues
Antistatic fabric softeners used in clothes dryers
Chlorine-type bleaches, detergents, and cleaning solvents
found in household laundry rooms
Adhesives used to fasten building products and other similar
products
Areas likely to have contaminants
Dry cleaning/laundry areas and establishments
Swimming pools
Metal fabrication plants
Beauty shops
Refrigeration repair shops
Photo processing plants
Auto body shops
Plastic manufacturing plants
Furniture refinishing areas and establishments
New building construction
Remodeling areas
Garages with workshops
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2 Maintenance schedule
Outdoor Knight XL User’s Information Manual
Service technician
(see the following pages for instructions)
General:
• Address reported problems
• Inspect interior; clean and vacuum if
necessary;
• Clean condensate trap and fill with fresh
water
• Check for leaks (water, gas, flue,
condensate)
• Verify flue and air passage ways in good
condition and sealed tight
• Check system water pressure/system
piping/expansion tank
• Check control settings
• Check ignition and flame sense
electrodes (sand off any deposits; clean
and reposition)
• Check wiring and connections
ANNUAL START-UP
• Perform start-up checkout and
performance verification per Section 10.
• Flame inspection (stable, uniform)
• Flame signal (at least 10 microamps at
high fire)
• Clean the heat exchanger if flue
temperature is more than 54°F (30°C)
above return water temperature.
If combustion or performance
indicate need:
Owner maintenance
(see the Outdoor Knight XL User’s Information
Manual for instructions)
• Check boiler area
Daily
• Check pressure/temperature
gauge
• Check air and vent termination
Monthly
Periodically
Every
6 months
screens
• Check relief valve
• Check condensate drain system
• Test low water cutoff (if used)
• Reset button (low water cutoff)
• Check boiler piping (gas and
water) for leaks
• Operate relief valve
• Clean heat exchanger
• Remove and clean burner using
compressed air only
• Clean the blower wheel
WARNING
Follow the maintenance procedures given throughout this manual. Failure to perform the service and
maintenance or follow the directions in this manual could result in damage to the boiler or system,
resulting in severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.
End
of season
months
• Shut boiler down (unless boiler
used for domestic hot water)
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