Weil-McLain CGI-4E Gas piping, Connecting gas supply piping to boiler, Natural Gas, Propane Gas

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GOLD CGi-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual

5 Gas piping

Connecting gas supply piping to boiler

1.Remove jacket front panel and refer to Figure 26 to pipe gas to boiler.

a.Install drip leg at inlet of gas connection to boiler. Where local utility requires drip leg to be extended to the floor, use appropri- ate length of pipe between cap and tee.

b.Install ground joint union for servicing, when required.

c.Install manual shutoff valve in gas supply piping outside boiler jacket when required by local codes or utility requirements.

d.In Canada — When using manual main shutoff valve, it must be identified by the installer.

2.Support piping with hangers, not by boiler or its accessories.

3.Purge all air from gas supply piping.

4.Before placing boiler in operation, check boiler and its gas connection for leaks.

a.Close manual main shutoff valve during any pressure testing at less than 13” w.c.

b.Disconnect boiler and gas valve from gas supply piping dur- ing any pressure testing greater than 13” w.c.

Do not check for gas leaks with an open flame — use bubble test. Failure to use bubble test or check for gas leaks can cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.

5.Use pipe dope compatible with propane gases. Apply sparingly only to male threads of pipe joints so that pipe dope does not block gas flow.

Failure to apply pipe dope as detailed above can result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.

Natural Gas:

1.Refer to Table 7 for pipe length and diameter. Base on rated boiler input (divide by 1,000 to obtain cubic

feet per hour). Table 7 is only for gas with specific gravity 0.60, with a pressure drop through the gas piping of 0.30” w.c. For additional gas pipe sizing information, refer to ANSI Z223.1 (or B149.1 or B149.2 for Canadian installations).

2.Inlet pressure required at gas valve inlet:

•Maximum: 13” w.c.

•Minimum: 5” w.c.

•Manifold gas pressure: 3.50” w.c. at high fire (0.90” w.c. while in low fire at start-up)

3.Install 100% lockup gas pressure regulator in supply line if inlet pressure exceeds 13” w.c. Adjust for

13” w.c. maximum.

Propane Gas:

1.Contact gas supplier to size pipes, tanks and 100% lockup gas pressure regulator.

2.Adjust propane supply regulator provided by gas supplier for 13” w.c. maximum pressure.

3.Inlet pressure required at gas valve inlet:

•Maximum: 13” w.c.

•Minimum: 11” w.c.

•Manifold gas pressure: 10” w.c. at high fire (3.50” w.c. while in low fire at start-up)

Table 7  Pipe capacity for 0.60 specific gravity natural gas

Figure 26  Gas supply piping

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Contents GOLDCGi-4E How it works Gold CGi-4EGas-Fired Induced-Draft Water Boiler Contents Please read before proceeding Before locating the boiler, check the following 1a Prepare boiler location codes & checklistInstallations must follow these codes Check for nearby connection to1b Prepare boiler location clearances When removing boiler from an existing common vent system 1c Prepare boiler location vent systemChimney or vent require- ments Products to avoid 1d Prepare boiler location air contaminationRemove contaminants permanently Areas likely to have contaminantsAir opening options 1e Prepare boiler location air openingsAir openings must be provided Two openings Air supply from inside the buildingSingle air opening option Exhaust fans and air moversMotorized air dampers Exception for large spacesPlace boiler/crate near position 2a Prepare boiler placement & setupOrifice replacement procedure Inspect orifices and burnersDrain and remove fittings 2b Prepare boiler pressure testHydrostatic pressure test Prepare boiler for testCGi-4E venting methods Chimney draft or Direct exhaust 3a Venting general informationVenting chimney draft venting Chimney draft ventingDo not exceed data in Table 3c Venting Direct exhaust componentsObtain vent system components Do not mix components3d Venting direct exhaust vent starter 3e Venting direct exhaust termination Do not wrap or insulate vent pipe or fittingsDo not mix types or manufacturers of vent materi- als 3f Venting direct exhaust installationSlip connector for Saf-T Vent Use their specified sealant. Do not use screwsUsing any termination other than one of those shown 4a Water piping general information 4b Water piping single-zone system Diaphragm-type or bladder- type expansion tank FigureClosed-type expansion tank 4c Water piping multiple zones Piping multiple zonesBoiler isolation balancing valves System or zone circulator Zone valve Drain valveValve adjustment 4d Piping low temperature systemsTemperature gauges Primary/secondary preferred bypass piping methodBlend temperature gauge Valve adjustment BOILER-bypass piping methodBoiler-bypass piping Zoning with SYSTEM-bypass piping method System or zone circulator 4e Water piping refrigeration systemPrevent chilled water from entering boiler Chilled medium from entering boiler. See forNatural Gas Connecting gas supply piping to boilerGas piping Propane GasWiring connections Field wiringElectrical installation must comply with ThermostatCheck for gas leaks Freeze protection when used7a Start-up preparation Determine if water treatment is neededInspect base insulation Fill the system with waterInspect system water piping Close manual and automatic air vents and boiler drain cock7b Start-up operate boiler Start the boilerCheck system and boiler Check burner flames Pilot burner flame FigureMain burner flame Figure Check for High limit switch set below boiler water tempera- ture?7c Start-up if boiler doesn’t start Gas not turned on at meter or boiler?Check-out procedure checklist 9a Operation sequence Boiler is now in the off cycleGold CGi-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler Boiler Manual 9b Operation wiring diagrams Wiring diagramOperating instructions CMR 5.082a 1 through Addendum Instruction for Commonwealth of MassachusettsOne-half 1/2 inch in size, GAS Vent Directly be CMR 5.082a1 through10a Service and maintenance schedule Verify Proper Operation After Servicing10b Service and maintenance annual start-up Condensate drain system 10b Service & maintenance annual start-upBurners and base Inducer motorAir vents and air elimination Gas pipingCold fill and operating pressures Limit controls and cutoffsBoiler relief valve Safety relief valves should be reinspected AT LeastReview with owner Shut down boilerAir pressure switch 11a Troubleshooting generalBefore troubleshooting Check the following11b Troubleshooting components Control moduleControl module connections 11c Troubleshooting control module lights Chart 1 Troubleshooting Power light statusChart 2 Tstat Circ & Power lights flashing Chart 3 Press Switch & Power lights flashing Chart 4 Flame & Power lights flashing Does blower motor operate? Item 8 , Verify Sequence of operation, , 12a Replacement parts Section assembly Base Jacket Trim Controls12b Replacement parts section assembly Description Weil-McLain Number Part number12c Replacement parts base Base assemblyDescription Weil-McLain Part number 12d Replacement parts jacket Jacket assemblyBoiler 12e Replacement parts trim Part number12f Replacement parts controls Propane gas components13a Dimensions Width13b Ratings DOEHandling ceramic fiber and fiberglass materials Use Niosh certified dust respirator N95Breathing Fresh air

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