Introduction to safety ................................................................................................................................ 8
What to do if you smell gas ....................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Boiler Specifications and Dimensions .................................................................................................... 18
2.1.1 Cutaway of Combustion Chamber and Heat Exchanger………………………………………………………………….23
2.2 Typical basic water level and temperature controls ............................................................................. 24
2.3 Burner Mount ........................................................................................................................................ 25
2.4 Gas Train…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..26
2.5 Example fuel train schematics ............................................................................................................... 26
2.6 Example wiring diagrams ....................................................................................................................... 27
Water Connections .................................................................................................................................. 32
Inverting Door Aperture (Model 300 & 500) ........................................................................................... 30
Inverting Door Aperture (Models 750 - 2000) ......................................................................................... 33
5.2 Boiler connections, general ................................................................................................................... 39
5.3 Water connections ................................................................................................................................ 39
5.4 Hot water boilers supply & return connections .................................................................................... 40
6.1 Operating data ....................................................................................................................................... 42
6.5 Cleaning and filling a new boiler ........................................................................................................... 43
6.6 Firing a new boiler ................................................................................................................................. 44
Try Lever Test .......................................................................................................................................... 48
7.3 Temperature controls ............................................................................................................................ 51
7.3.1 High limit: ........................................................................................................................................... 51
7.7.5 Water level manual reset ................................................................................................................... 53
7.8 Water level operations .......................................................................................................................... 53
7.8.1 Maintaining Proper Water Level ........................................................................................................ 53
7.9 Water Treatment ................................................................................................................................... 54
7.9.2 Water treatment guidelines ............................................................................................................... 55
Get professional help .............................................................................................................................. 55
Oil & water don't mix .............................................................................................................................. 56
Heating boilers should not breathe ......................................................................................................... 56
7.10 Access openings and burner mount .................................................................................................... 56
7.10.1 Burner mount ................................................................................................................................... 56
Safety Checklist for Inspection ................................................................................................................ 61
Water Side Checklist ................................................................................................................................ 61
Fire Side Checklist .................................................................................................................................... 61
Look for corrosion of pressure parts: ...................................................................................................... 61
Look for erosion: ...................................................................................................................................... 62
To stop burner ......................................................................................................................................... 64
Fan rotation ............................................................................................................................................. 64
10 Out of service operations ....................................................................................................................... 65
10.2 Boiler taken out of service ................................................................................................................... 65
10.3 Boiler laid up dry .................................................................................................................................. 65
10.4 Boiler laid up wet procedure ............................................................................................................... 66
TRIAD Boiler Systems has a manufacturing history of over 80 years. TRIAD patented the original isolated,
modular boiler system concept. Each boiler / burner package has been specifically matched to provide
optimal performance. The boilers, however, are only a part of the complete operating system. They can only
meet their ratings if the system is properly designed and if the boilers receive proper care.
Two major things must be focused on to achieve successful implementation: Proper System Design and
Proactive Preventive Maintenance. While the TRIAD Boiler website www.triadboiler.com may address some
issues, a design engineer should be involved. This Operations and Maintenance Manual addresses many
issues regarding usage.
It is important that the system design matches the performance of the boiler. A compatible design that
addresses combustion air, correct system sizing, fuel and water supply, and breeching is crucial, and should
be the responsibility of the system design engineer who must also ensure local code compliance. The boilers
will meet their full potential when part of an appropriate system design.
Efficient burner operation is highly dependent on proper adjustment, adequate combustion air, and correct
breeching. Make sure you carefully read the burner Operating and Maintenance Manual. Incorrectly dealing
with these issues can result in, among other things, a loss of efficiency, higher operating costs, sooting,
frequent cleaning, and high carbon monoxide (CO) output.
The successful, long-term operation of the boiler is dependent on the quality of its water. Failure to provide
suitable water will result in corrosion and the build-up of scale and mud / sludge / sediment causing
inefficient thermal transfer, an associated loss of efficiency, higher operating costs, and eventually lead to
premature boiler failure.
Being cognizant of these issues, and taking proper steps when required, should result in many years of
successful boiler operation.
TRIUMPH SS HIGH EFFICIENCY BOILERS
TRIAD is pleased to introduce a new line of High Efficiency boilers, the TRIUMPH SS series. This product line
is designed with a large horizontal combustion chamber matched with a specially engineered vertical
condensing section in stainless steel AISI 316 Ti. These elements are immersed in water contained in a
horizontal boiler drum with a vertical column to which the system inlet and outlet connections are fitted. All
the burners, controls, and pumps are all first quality name-brand OEM components.
These boilers reach very high efficiency levels as the flue gases not only are released at a temperature little
higher than that of the system return water, but also a large part of the water vapor contained in the flue
gases is condensed, recovering the latent heat of condensation.
Because the flame path is designed to go through the combustion chamber without inversion, the formation
of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) is limited as much as possible. This is because NOx typically forms when the flame
remains at high temperature in the combustion chamber for long periods.
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The TRIUMPH SS series boilers place no limit on the return water temperature, and reach the highest
performance when the return temperature is lower than 135°F. At higher temperatures (as with any
condensing boiler) there is no water vapor in the flue gas, so it is not possible to recover any latent heat. The
efficiency of Triumph SS boilers is rather high even with traditional-temperature heating systems.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERENCE. These manual and associated documents are to
be kept with the boiler and in legible condition for the life of the boiler.
This manual will refer to the burner manual (Powerflame or Weishaupt) when appropriate. A double asterisk
(**) is used to indicate that your boiler manual should also be checked for information on the topic being
covered unless otherwise noted. In addition to the boiler and burner working together, there are controls,
switches, valves, and other components on your boiler assembled specific to each end user. A list of exact
components, and information about them, are appended to this manual. All of these documents and devices
work together to safely operate your boiler.
Documents Unique to your boiler
Triad documents are created unique to each boiler and are appended to this manual
Document # of pages Page #/Location
Specification sheets 4 Appendix 1
Ratings and dimension drawing, 1 Appendix 2
Recommended spare parts, 1 to 3 Appendix 3
List of component manuals 1 to 4 Appendix 4
ASME data reports 1 to 12 pages Appendix 6
MSDS Information (If supplied) 0 to 9 Appendix 7
Wiring drawing(s) can be large format Last
Supplimentary Manuals:
This manual is intended to be used in conjunction with other documents.
Burner manual, and manuals that comes with the burner. Appendix 10
Manuals for other components supplied with the boiler. Appendix 11
NOTE: Warranty validation/Start-up report information sheet must be filled out and return to TRIAD within
three weeks of when the burner is first turned on and within two months of shipment of boiler to maintain
your warranty. Also note that boil-out procedures, a slow initial warm up, and proper water treatment are
required to maintain your warranty.
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DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY
ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME CSD-1: Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers
BPVC: ASME boiler and pressure vessel code.
Section IV: Portion of BPVC that applies to water boilers not exceeding 160 PSIG or 250°F and Steam boilers
not exceeding 15 PSIG
Heating boiler: hot water boiler
Water boiler: Boiler that supplies hot water
LWCO: Low-water cutoff, or Low-water fuel cutoffs
Aux LWCO: Auxiliary Low water cutoff
LWCO mark: Vertical position on boiler where the primary LWCO operates
ANSI: American National Standards Institute
150# class: ANSI standard of flanged piping connections,
NPS: Nominal pipe size
NPT: National pipe thread (tapered)
MAWP: Maximum allowable working pressure
Set point: A specific value of pressure or temperature used in a control where it will switch on or off.
Aquastat: Water temperature control device
BHP: Boiler horse power is equivalent to 33,475 Btu/Hr.
PSI: Pounds per square inch
PSIG: PSI gage reading.
In. WC: Inches of water column. Units of pressure where one (1) PSI = 28 In. WC (28” WC)
UL: Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
UL Mark: Signage on the boiler designating UL approval
UL 795: Commercial-Industrial Gas Heating Equipment
UL 353: Limit Controls
cUL: Verification to Canadian Requirements by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
CSA: Canadian Standards Association
CSA 22.1: Canadian Electrical Code Part 1
CSA B149: Natural Gas & Propane Code
NFPA: National Fire Protection Agency
NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code
NFPA 70: National Electric Code, AKA: NEC
IFGC: International Fuel Gas Code
R&D drawing: Ratings and Dimensions drawings. AKA: General Arrangement.
Introduction to safety
WARNING! The improper installation, adjustment, service, maintenance, or operation of this
equipment can result in fire, explosion, series injury, or death.
Refer to this Triumph manual and the PowerFlame burner manual. For assistance or additional
information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or fuel supplier as appropriate.
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DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR ANY OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE. DO NOT USE GASOLINE, CRANKCASE DRAININGS, OR ANY OIL CONTAINING GASOLINE.
NEVER BURN GARBAGE OR PAPER IN THE UNIT, AND NEVER LEAVE COMBUSTABLE MATERIAL AROUND IT.
All Personnel involved with the startup, maintenance, or adjustment of this boiler must read and understand
the entire contents of this manual prior to any startup or adjustment being made to the boiler and related
components. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer or certified service
technician.
Safe and reliable operation is dependent to a large extent upon the skill and attentiveness of the operator
and the maintenance personnel. Operating skill implies the following:
Knowledge of fundamentals
Familiarity with equipment
Suitable background of training and experience
Full and effective use should be made of manufacturer's instruction books on operation and maintenance.
Of special importance are written procedures prepared expressly for each installation by the manufacturers'
service engineers and qualified personnel from the operating organization before and during the
commissioning period. These procedures are based on actual experience and often include invaluable
information on what the equipment is expected to do. Limitations critical to safe and reliable operations are
also given. Control systems vary in complexity from computer control to manual operation.
Regardless of the type of system used, the operators should be thoroughly trained so that they can maintain
safe and continuous operation during changeover from automatic to manual control as well as to continue
operation by manual control if the automatic systems are out of service. The operator should have
instrumentation at the point of manual operation to permit him to be aware of operating conditions at all
times. Regularly scheduled auto-manual changeover, manual operation, and emergency drills to prevent loss
of these skills are recommended.
What to do if you smell gas:
Do not try to light any appliance
Do not tough any electrical switch
Do not use any phone in your building
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbors phone
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
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Approvals & Record keeping
All TRIAD boilers are designed, manufactured, and stamped to the ASME PRESSURE VESSEL CODE. Refer to
the signage information section to determine the approvals that have been applied to your boiler.
THE INSTALLATION OF THIS BOILER SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODE AND REGULATIONS OF
AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION.
BOILERS SHALL BE OPERATED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. BOILERS SHALL BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY OR THE WARRANTY WILL BE INVALIDATED.
Boilers intended for Canadian markets, refer to the following regulations as applicable:
The equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances
and Equipment, CSA B149, and applicable Provincial Regulations for the class; which should be carefully
followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made.
Wiring shall be in accordance with the CSA 22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.
The installation of the unit shall be in accordance with the regulations of the authorities having jurisdiction
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS FOR US MARKET:
NFPA54: National Fuel Gas Code
NFPA70: National Electrical Code
IFGC: International Fuel Gas Code
All drawings, wiring diagrams, schematic arrangements, manufacturers’ descriptive literature, and spare
parts lists, and written operating instruction should be kept permanently in the boiler room or other suitable
location so it will be available to those who operate and maintain the boiler. Where space permits, drawing
and diagrams should be frame or sealed in plastic and hung adjacent to the related equipment. Other
materials should be assembled and enclosed in a suitable binder. When change or additions are made, the
data and drawings should be revised accordingly.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERENCE.
Some states and municipalities require licensing or certification of personnel who operate or maintain
heating equipment. Also, some authorities require posting of inspection certificates in the boiler room. The
supervisor in charge of a given installation should make sure such requirements are met.
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GENERAL WARNINGS
Each boiler is provided with a data plate that can be found in the envelope with the boiler documents. The
plate lists:
Serial number or identification code;
Rated thermal output;
Furnace thermal output;
Types of fuels that can be used;
Max operating pressure.
A manufacturer's certificate is also provided which certifies the hydrostatic pressure test.
The installation must be performed in compliance with the regulations in force by professionally qualified
personnel. The term “professionally qualified personnel” means persons with specific technical skills in the
sector of heating system components.
INCORRECT INSTALLATION MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO PERSONS, ANIMALS OR OBJECTS FOR WHICH THE
MANUFACTURER CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE.
At the first start up, all regulation and control devices positioned on the control panel should be checked for
efficiency. The guarantee shall be valid only upon compliance with the instruction given in this manual.
IMPORTANT: This boiler has been designed to heat hot water to a temperature lower than the boiling point
at atmospheric pressure and must be connected to a heating plant and/or a domestic hot water plant within
the limits of the boiler performance and output.
WARNING!
THE BOILER MUST BE INSTALLED IN A ROOM WHICH COMPLIES WITH THE APPROPRIATE
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS. READ THE INSTALLATION AND USER INSTRUCTION BEFORE
INSTALLING AND LIGHTING THE BOILER.
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Warning plate:
Every boiler includes
1.0 BOILER LABELING AND SIGNAGE:
this warning mounted on the front doors of the boiler close to eye level.
Supply Water Label:
Medium Temperature Return Water Label:
Low Temperature Return Water Label:
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LWCO mark:
Used to determine the correct elevation of the LWCO switch. Line this up with the primary level
mark on the LWCO
ASME Drum stamping:
The ASME “H” Stamp is riveted directly to the boiler frame when ASME approval is given and
is located above the medium temperature return to the left.
Load Bearing Point sticker:
Besides the lifting lugs, this shows the only locations the boiler should be lifted from.