Weil-McLain SGO-W SERIES 3 OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT WATER BOILER, 550-141-827/1201 Expansion Tank

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Connect Water Piping CONTINUED

Isolation Valve

Cold Water Fill

Automatic

Air Vent

Alternate Location

To Diaphragm

Relief ValveExpansion Tank and

Fittings

Isolation Valve

Pump

From

System

Isolation Valve

To Diaphragm

Expansion Tank

and Fittings

Piping with DIAPHRAGM Expansion Tank

FIGURE 7

			Closed Type
			Expansion Tank
	Cold Water Fill		Expansion Tank
	Cold Water Fill	To


Relief Valve		System
		System


				Isolation Valve
				Isolation Valve

Pump

From

System

Isolation Valve

Piping with CLOSED Expansion Tank

FIGURE 8

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Contents This Manual Includes Installation Start-Up Boiler Parts When Calling or Writing About the Boiler Symbol DefinitionsRead This Page First Hazard DefinitionsTable of Contents Installations must comply with Before Installing BoilerBefore selecting boiler location Provide clearances around boiler see FigureProvide air for combustion and ventilation Do not install exhaust fan in boiler roomLay a foundation, if needed Boiler Foundation Size TableFiberglass wool and ceramic fiber materials Install Non-Packaged BoilerPlace boiler Perform hydrostatic pressure test Tankless heater, if usedInstall boiler controls Install jacket sizes 7 through 9 onlyControl Tapping Table Install burner also refer to instructions packed with burner General chimney requirements Connect BreechingMinimum Chimney Size Table Connect Breeching Connect Water Piping Install pipingGeneral piping information Diaphragm expansion tank FigureExpansion Tank Zoning with circulators Piping Multiple ZonesZoning with zone valves Connect Water Piping Use with refrigeration systems Connect Tankless Heater PipingHot Water Can Scald Tankless Heater Ratings Table To pipe tankless heaterGeneral wiring requirements Connect WiringThermostat wiring Burner wiringConnect Wiring General oil piping requirements Connect Oil PipingOil piping connection at burner Fill the system Start-UpTips for water systems To place in operationCheck off steps as completed Check-Out ProcedureAppendix Burner adjustments for a boilersDescription Parts ListParts Drawing Dimensions DimensionsIntermediate SGO-W Gold OIL Water Boiler Ratings Ratings

SGO-W SERIES 3 OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT WATER BOILER, 550-141-827/1201 specifications

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The SGO-W Series 3 is equipped with a natural draft design, allowing it to utilize the natural upwards movement of flue gases. This design eliminates the need for complicated power venting systems, making installation simpler and more cost-effective. It also enhances the boiler's efficiency by promoting better combustion processes in the burner.

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