Slant-Fin VHS-180, VHS-30 User Manual
™
®
VICTORY II
This manual must be left with owner and
should be hung on or adjacent to the boiler
for reference.
HOT WATER MODELS VHS-30 THROUGH VHS-180
GAS-FIRED CAST-IRON BOILERS FOR NATURAL AND L.P. PROPANE GASES
Models with Intermittent Pilot System – Spark Ignition
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page
Dimensions, Rating and Orifice Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation Requirements:
Boiler Location and Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Minimum Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Boiler Room Air Supply and Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Flue Gas Venting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Category
Category
Venting System Regular Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Gas Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Electrical Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Water Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Piping a Heating-Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Operating Instructions:
Safety Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Sequence of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
General Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Appendix A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
The venting system of this boiler is under positive pressure when it is connected to the outdoors with 3" diameter
pipe. Leakage from this system can be hazardous and if
not avoided can result in death or serious injury. In addition to the recommendations within this manual and the
User’
blower to the outdoor discharge, must be carefully
checked annually by a qualified service agency.
II and III Venting:
Venting Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Flue Length Restriction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
I Venting:
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Vent Connector Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Venting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Filling and Venting Water Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Initial Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Operating Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Burner Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
WARNING
s Information Manual, the venting system, from the
IMPORTANT
READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
WARNINGS AND STATEMENTS
BEFORE READING THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (L.P.)
PROPANE GAS-FIRED BOILERS
Installation location ONLY as permitted in paragraph
entitled "LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (L.P.) PROPANE
GAS-FIRED BOILER LOCATION" on page 3 of this
instruction book.
The above warning does not apply to
fired boilers.
The installation must conform to the requirements of
the authority having jurisdiction or, in the absence of
such requirements, to the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1-latest edition. The installation must also
conform to the additional requirements in this Slant/Fin
Instruction Book.
In addition where required by the authority having jurisdiction, the installation must conform to American
Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code for
Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired
Boilers, No. CSD-1.
WARNING
This boiler, gas piping and accessories must be
installed, connected, serviced and repaired by a
trained, experienced service technician, familiar with all
precautions required for gas-fired equipment and
licensed or otherwise qualified, in compliance with the
authority having jurisdiction.
NATURAL gas-
Heating Contractor
Address
Phone Number
Boiler Model Number
Boiler Serial Number
Installation Date
Publication No. VHS-40 Part No. 44-0831 Printed in U.S.A.404
F
igure 1. Views - Dimensions - Data
LEFT END VIEW FRONT VIEW RIGHT END VIEW
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CTORY
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NOTE: Height dimensions increase by 13⁄4" and depth increases to 221⁄4" when combustible floor kit is used.
Figure 2. Base Assembly Victory II - VHS Boiler
Boiler
Model
Input
Btuh
No. of
Sections
VHS-30 30,000 2 8
VHS-60 60,000 3 11
VHS-90 90,000 4 14
VHS-120 120,000 5 17
VHS-150 150,000 6 20
VHS-180 180,000 7 23
AB
1
⁄8"14
1
⁄8" 175⁄8" 250
1
⁄8"20
1
⁄8"23
1
⁄8"26
1
⁄8"29
Water (lb.)
5
⁄8" 190
5
⁄8" 310
5
⁄8" 365
5
⁄8" 425
5
⁄8" 485
Approx.
Total Wt.
Full of
Gas manifold
Orifice Sizes for High Altitudes
Inc
ludes 4% Reduction for Each 1000 Feet
Elevation — Feet
3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
Gas
Type
Orifice
Siz
e for
Sea Le
vel
2000
Natural #49 50 50 50 51 51 51 52 52 52
Propane #57 58 59 59 60 60 61 62 63 63
Bur
ners
Pilot
Burner
access door
Gas valve
Orifice sizes indicated for sea level above are factory installed in boiler unless otherwise specified
by the local authority. Orifice table is based on a higher heating value between 1000 Btuh and
1010 Btuh for Natural Gas (See page 19, if local higher heating value exceeds these numbers).
See page 19, for burner input adjustment.
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The installation must conform to the requirements of the
a
uthority having jurisdiction or, in the absence of such
requirements, to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1latest edition.
T
his installation must also conform to the additional requirements in this Slant/Fin Instruction Book.
N
ATURAL GAS-FIRED BOILER LOCATION
Provide a level, solid foundation for the boiler. Location
should be as near as possible to chimney or outside wall so
that the flue pipe from boiler is short and direct. (See Appendix A for vent terminal location restrictions.) The location
should also be such that the gas ignition system components
are protected from water (dripping, spraying, rain, etc.) during
appliance operation and service (circulator replacement, condensate trap, control replacement, etc.).
WARNING
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (L.P.) PROPANE GAS-FIRED
BOILER LOCATION
REQUIRES SPECIAL ATTENTION
Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) propane gas is
heavier than air.
Therefore, propane boilers, piping, valves should NOT be
installed in locations where propane leaking from defective
equipment and piping will "pool" in a basement or other
space below the leak.
A spark or flame from the boiler or other source may ignite
the accumulated propane gas causing an explosion or fire.
Provide a level, solid foundation for the boiler. Location
should be as near the chimney as possible so that the flue
pipe from boiler to chimney is short and direct.
The UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE may be in effect in
your geographic area.
The following precautions are cited by the 1994 UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE, section 304.6:
"LPG Appliances. Liquefied petroleum gas-burning
appliances shall not be installed in a pit, basement or
similar location where heavier-than-air-gas might collect.
Appliances so fueled shall not be installed in an abovegrade under-floor space or basement unless such location is provided with an approved means for removal of
unburned gas."
Consult Chapter 5 of the 1994 UNIFORM MECHANICAL
CODE for design criteria of the "approved" means for
removal of unburned gas.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLE
CONSTRUCTIONS
A. Minimum clearances to the exterior surfaces of the boiler
shall be as follows:
M
INIMUM ALCOVE AND CLOSET CLEARANCE
For Combustible Recommended
Surf
ace Construction for Service
F
ront 6" 18"
Rear 6" 18"
Left Side 6" 18"
Right Side 12" 24"
Top 12" 12"
Flue Connector:
Enclosed — 6" 6"
Unenclosed — 2" 6"
B. Provide accessibility clearance of 24" on sides requiring
servicing and 18" on sides used for passage.
C. All minimum clearances shown above must be met. This
may result in increased values of some minimum clearances in order to maintain the minimum clearances of
others.
D. Clearance from hot water pipes shall be 1 inch**.
**
At points where hot w
the clearance at the opening through the finished floor boards or wall
or ceiling boards may be not less than 1/2 inch. Each such opening
shall be covered with a plate of uncombustible material.
ater pipes emerge from a floor, wall or ceiling,
BOILER FOUNDATION
A. Provide a solid, level foundation, capable of supporting
the weight of the boiler filled with water, and extending at
least 2" past the jacket on all sides. See dimensions of
boilers, page 2.
B. For installation on non-combustible floors only*.
C. If boiler is to be located over buried conduit containing
electric wires or telephone cables, consult local codes or
the National Board of Fire Underwriters for specific
requirements.
* Installation on combustible flooring allowed only with proper Com-
bustible Floor Kit. Kit part number is printed on boiler rating plate.
In no case may the boiler be installed on carpeting.
Figure 3.
SAFETY
KEEP THE BOILER AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE AND OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS.
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BOILER ROOM AIR SUPPLY AND VENTILATION
An ample supply of air is required for combustion and ventil
ation. When buildings are insulated, caulked and weatherstripped, now or later on, direct openings to outside may be
required and should be provided. If the boiler is not near an
o
utside wall, air may be ducted to it from outside wall openings.
Provisions for combustion and ventilation air must be made
in accordance with section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation, of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-latest
e
dition, or applicable provisions of the local building codes.
The following recommendation applies to buildings of energy-saving construction, fully caulked and weatherstripped.
INSTALLATION IN ENCLOSED BOILER ROOM REQUIRES
TWO UNOBSTRUCTED OPENINGS FOR PASSAGE OF
AIR INTO THE BOILER ROOM:
Air drawn horizontally from outdoors DIRECTLY
1.
through an outside wall;
the floor and one louvered opening near the ceiling, each
opening with a minimum FREE air passage area of 1
square inch per 4000 Btuh of total appliances’ input.
Air drawn horizontally through HORIZONTAL
2.
DUCTS; one opening near the floor and one opening
near the ceiling, each opening with a minimum FREE air
passage area of
appliances’ input.
3.
Air drawn VERTICALLY from outdoors; one opening at
the floor and one opening at the ceiling, each opening
with a minimum FREE air passage area of
inch per 4000 Btuh of total appliances’ input.
4. Air drawn from inside the building; one opening near
the floor and one opening near the ceiling, each opening
with a minimum FREE air passage area of
inch per 1000 Btuh of total appliances’ input.
1 square inch per 2000 Btuh of total
one louvered opening near
1 square
1 square
FLUE GAS VENTING REQUIREMENTS
T
he Victory IIseries boiler is a high efficiency, mechanically
i
nduced draft boiler and, therefore, requires different venting
arrangements than natural draft, lower efficiency boilers.
T
HE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CAREFULLY
READ AND FOLLOWED IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE FLUE GAS VENTING SYSTEM.
The vent piping installation MUST be in accordance with
these instructions and with ANSI Z223.1-latest edition
NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, Part 7, Venting of Equipment.
O
ther local codes may also apply and must be followed.
Where there is a conflict between these requirements, the
more stringent case shall apply.
The use of a vent damper is NOT permitted on this boiler
series.
Approved Venting Applications
Victory II model VHS-90 through 180 are Category III and
VHS-30 and 60 are Category
be vented by proper 3" diameter venting system (see Category
II and III venting - page 5).
Models VHS-90 through 180 are also Category
when using a minimum of 5" diameter connector and vented
into a natural draft chimney or Type “B” vent using a 3"x5"
diameter vent adapter (see Category
II boilers, these boilers must
I boilers
I venting - page 10).
IF BOILERS ARE INSTALLED ADJACENT TO OTHER
FUEL BURNING EQUIPMENT, THE AREA OF FREE
OPENINGS MUST BE APPROPRIATELY INCREASED TO
ACCOMMODATE THE ADDITIONAL LOAD.
Openings must never be reduced or closed. If doors or windows are used for air supply, they must be locked open. Protect against closure of openings by snow and debris. Inspect
frequently.
No mechanical draft exhaust or supply fans are to be used in
or near the boiler area.
The flow of combustion and ventilating air to the boiler must
not be obstructed.
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Figure 4. Vent Sealing Instructions
(Consult vent manufacturer’s instructions.)
CATEGORY II AND III VENTING
1. Vent Material
A) The vent system for horizontal or vertical venting
(Category II and III) must be UL listed single wall 3"
diameter AL29-4Csstainless steel material. The following manufacturers’ systems are approved for use within
a specified minimum and maximum equivalent vent
length for each model. Proper adapter must be used as
a connector between Victory
II boilers flue collar and
venting system as shown below:
Manufacturer Type/System Adapter Part Sealant
No.
Heat-F
ab
.
Inc. Saf-T Vent Not Required RTV 106 or Dow
Heat-F
ab
. Inc. Saf-T Vent Not Required Not Required
ProTech System, FasNSeal FSA-SLB-3 Not Required
Inc.
Fle
x-L StaR-34 SRASFA3 GE-1S806
International, Inc.
Z-Flex, Inc. Z-Vent O2SVSSLA2 GE, RTV 106
EZ Seal
Corning 732
Heat-Fab Part Numbers for various items of vent system are
listed in Slant/Fin Part List, Publication No. VHS-10PL.
B) When joining the various components of the above
listed vent systems, the manufacturers’ instructions
should be closely followed to insure proper sealing.
C) Use sealant specified by vent system manufacturer
for sealing of pipe and fittings. See Figure 4 for
proper application of vent pipe sealing for Safe-T vent
system by Heat-Fab. Inc.
D) All vent connections must be liquid and pressure tight
E) Flue vent system CANNOT be cut to length. Consult
manufacturer’s instructions. For Heat-Fab system, use
slip joint connector to adjust pipe lengths dimensions.
F) DO NOT use plastic or galvanized flue pipe.
2. Flue Length Restriction
Maximum and minimum equivalent flue length for different
s
ystems are given in the tables on page 6. Equivalent flue
length is sum of straight flue lengths and equivalent
length of elbows. The vent termination is in addition to the
a
llowed equivalent lengths.
Example: Boiler Model VHS-180 is to be installed at sea
level with 2 elbows using Heat-Fab vent system. Maximum
straight run would be: 40 - 2 x 3 = 34ft. If same boiler is to
be installed in Colorado Springs (5,980 ft. altitude), the maximum straight run would be: 20 - 2 x 3 = 14 ft.
3. Installation
A. Horizontal Venting:
Figures 5 and 6 show typical horizontal venting. For
combustible wall passage of vent piping a U.L. listed
thimble must be used. See Figures 5 and 6 for wall
thimble Part Numbers and more information.
B. Vertical Venting:
Figure 7 shows typical vertical venting. A fire stop is
required for each ceiling and floor penetration. An
existing chimney (see Figure 8) may be used as a
chase for vertical venting. Other appliances CANNOT
be vented into the same chimney or vent pipe within
the chimney.
For both, horizontal and vertical venting, the following
points MUST be followed:
A. All Victory
II boilers are equipped with a built-in condensation drain and trap. The trap loop must be filled
with water. DO NOT operate the boiler without filling
the trap with water to prevent flue gas discharge into
space. The drain should extend to a floor drain or to a
container which may require emptying periodically.
B. The horizontal vent pipe must be sloped upward from
the boiler at a pitch of at least 1/4" per 1 foot of run, so
that the condensate from the vent system runs to the
drain trap.
C. The horizontal vent pipes must be supported with pipe
straps at intervals no greater than indicated by vent
pipe manufacturer’s instructions. The vertical portion
vent pipe also must be supported per manufacturer’s
instructions.
D. Minimum clearances of vent pipes from combustible
constr
uctions must be maintained (see Page 3).
E. Common venting with other appliances or another Vic-
tory
II boiler is NOT allowed.
F. The vent piping must terminate with a screened elbow
or tee. See Figures 5 and 6 for horizontal and 7 and 8
for vertical termination information. A cap termination
may be used for vertical venting.
G. See Appendix A for vent system location and conden-
sation drain requirements.
H. For roof passage of vent piping a U.L. listed roof flash-
ing must be used.
s
: AL 29-4C is a registered trademark of Allegheny Ludlum Corp.
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Heat-Fab Saf-T Vent System
Max. Equivalent Length (Ft.)
Equivalent
0 to
Boiler
Model No.
VHS-30, 40 40 40 3 2
60, 90
and 120
VHS-150 40 40 20 3 2
VHS-180 40 20 20 3 2
5500 Ft.
Altitudes
5500 to
7000 Ft.
Altitudes
7000 to
10,000 Ft.
Altitudes
Length of
each 90°
Elbow, Ft.
Minimum
Length, Ft.
ProTech FasNSeal System
Max. Equivalent Length (Ft.)
Equivalent
Boiler
Model No.
0 to
5500 Ft.
Altitudes
5500 to
7000 Ft.
Altitudes
7000 to
10,000 Ft.
Altitudes
Length of
each 90°
Elbow, Ft.
Minimum
Length, Ft.
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CTORY
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VHS-30, 30 30 30 6 2
60, 90
and 120
VHS-150 30 30 15 6 2
VHS-180 30 15 15 6 2
Flex-L StaR-34 and Z-Flex Z-Vent System
Max. Equivalent Length (Ft.)
Equivalent
0 to
Boiler
Model No.
VHS-30, 35 35 35 6 2
60, 90
and 120
VHS-150 35 35 18 6 2
VHS-180 35 18 18 6 2
5500 Ft.
Altitudes
5500 to
7000 Ft.
Altitudes
7000 to
10,000 Ft.
Altitudes
Length of
each 90°
Elbow, Ft.
Minimum
Length, Ft.
Note: Vent termination is in addition to the allowed equivalent length.
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VICTORY II HORIZONTAL (SIDEWALL) VENTING
All joints must be liquid and pressure tight. Use U/L listed single wall 3" dia.
AL29-4C* S.S. venting materials
Figure 5
* Definition of Snow Line: Knowledge of local conditions will reveal the maximum height that repeated
snowfalls accumulate to. The height should be used as the SNOW LINE.
Figure 6
* Definition of Snow Line: Knowledge of local conditions will reveal the maximum height that repeated
sno
wfalls accumulate to. The height should be used as the SNOW LINE.
: AL 29-4C IS A REGISTERED
*
TRADEMARK OF ALLEGHENY LADLUM CORP.
44vh40-6
REV.A
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Figure 7.
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