Weil-McLain CGA25SPDN manual 11b Troubleshooting standing pilot boilers

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GOLD CGa Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual

11b Troubleshooting — standing pilot boilers

CHART 1 — Standing pilot — Boiler will not fire

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is damper harness securely plugged in at both ends?

 

 

 

Secure connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check for loose wire connections or bad relay on

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is 24VAC present across transformer terminals C & Y?

 

transformer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check for open thermostat, LWCO, high limit, spill switch or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rollout thermal fuse element contacts or check for loose wire

 

 

 

 

 

Is 24VAC present across transformer terminal C and

connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

yellow wire on vent damper connector?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If LWCO, spill switch or rollout thermal fuse

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

element contacts are open, determine cause

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and correct condition. Failure to do so will

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cause severe personal injury, death or

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is vent damper rotated open?

 

 

 

substantial property damage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check/repair out of round stack section. Does vent damper

 

 

 

 

 

Is 24VAC present across gas valve terminals?

rotate open?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace actuator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retest.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is main flame on now?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open thermostat contacts for 30 seconds. Vent damper will

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rotate to closed position. Close thermostat contacts. Vent

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retest

damper will rotate to open position. Is 24VAC present

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

across gas valve terminals?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is gas valve cock turned to ON position?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check continuity of each wire in damper harness. Does continuity exist for each wire? See Table below.

No

Yes

 

 

 

Turn gas valve cock to ON position. Retest.

Replace gas valve. Retest.

Replace damper wiring harness. Retest.

Remove damper harness from damper harness plug. TEMPORARILY install jumper between terminal 2 and terminal 5 on damper plug in boiler wiring harness. See figure, right. Does boiler fire?

No

Yes

 

 

 

 

Replace gas valve. Retest.

Replace damper actuator. Retest.

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Contents Gold CGa Other boiler components How it worksGold CGa Gas-Fired Water Boiler Contents Installer Please read before proceedingUser Ss .ATIONAL %LECTRICAL%#ODE 1a Prepare boiler location codes & checklistInstallations must follow these codes Before locating the boiler, check the followingFoundation Residential garage installationsMinimum dimensions are v Length by 1b Prepare boiler location clearancesLine chimney with corrosion-resistant metal When removing boiler from an existing common vent system1c Prepare boiler location vent system Chimney or vent require- mentsProducts to avoid 1d Prepare boiler location air contaminationTo a, THEHBOILER #HECKETHEHBOILER Placementecompared1e Prepare boiler location air openings Air openings must be providedException for large spaces Exhaust fans and air moversMotorized air dampers Single air opening optionInspect orifices and burners 2a Prepare boiler placement and setupOrifice replacement procedure Place boiler/crate near positionPrepare boiler for test 2b Prepare boiler pressure testHydrostatic pressure test Drain and remove fittingsSpill switch installation Prepare boiler draft hood & spill switchPrepare boiler install vent piping Draft hood installationMinimum clearances 2e Prepare boiler vent damper installationInstallation Damper blade3a Water piping general information 3b Water piping single-zone system Diaphragm-type or bladder- type expansion tank FigureClosed-type expansion tank Piping multiple zones 3c Water piping multiple zones3c Water piping multiple zones Primary/secondary preferred Bypass piping method 3d Piping low temperature systemsTemperature gauges Valve adjustment Figures 13 and 14 onlyLendetemperaturemgauge Oiler Isolation BALANCING ValvesONE Valve $RAINAVALVE BOILER-bypass piping method Valve adjustment13 !IRISEPARATORRANDNAUTOMATICMVENT NIF Used .OTEOTHAT Theh SYSTEM-bypass piping method Gold CGa Gas-Fired Water Boiler Boiler Manual Propane Gas Gas pipingConnect gas supply piping to boiler Natural GasAtional %LECTRICAL #ODE !.3.&0! LATESTA EDI- tion Field wiringInstallation must comply with Wiring connectionsVerify water chemistry Freeze protection when used6a Start-up preparation Check for gas leaks Determine if water treatment is needed #LOSEOZONE Isolation VALVES Fill the system with waterInspect system water piping Inspect base insulation6b Start-up operate boiler Efore STARTINGSTHEABOILER NDO the FOLLOWINGSs 6ERIFY the Boilerhand System are Full Oflwater Check for 6c Start-up if boiler doesn’t startStart the boiler Check system and boilerCheck vent system operation 6d Start-up verify operationCheck burner flames Check vent damper operation #ALCULATEUGASAINPUT Check-out procedure checklistOO Utton Onospilloswitch PUSHEDLIN OO !IRIPURGED FROMGSYSTEMMain ignited until thermostat circuit or limit circuit 8a Operation standing pilot boilers8b Lighting instructions CGa-25 to CGa-8 8b Lighting instructions CGa-25 to CGa-8 Damper is de-energized, and cycles to closed posi 9a Operation spark-ignited pilot boilersGAS mOWSSTO Pilot or Main GAS VALVE #ALL for HEATHthermostat circuit closes9a Operation spark-ignited pilot system Schematic wiring diagram Spark-ignited pilot systemLadder wiring diagram Spark-ignited pilot system 9b Operating instructions CGa-25 to CGa-8 9b Operating instructions CGa-25 to CGa-6 9b Operating instructions CGa-25 to CGa-6 9b Operating instructions CGa-7 to CGa-8 10a Service and maintenance schedule Service technicianOwner maintenance 10b Service & maintenance annual start-up Boiler heating surfaces Oiled-bearing circulatorsRepair.URNERSNANDRBASE Limit controls and cutoffs Gas pipingCold fill and operating pressures Air vents and air eliminationBoiler relief valve Safety relief valves should beFollowing installation, the valve Review with owner11a Troubleshooting procedure Before troubleshooting #ONTINUITY CHECKER  ASAPRESSURES Check the followingEvent of vent damper failure Effikal or Field Controls damperChart 1 Standing pilot Boiler will not fire 11b Troubleshooting standing pilot boilersTroubleshooting the control module 11c Troubleshooting spark-pilot boilersControl indicator lights Lockout modes Control indicator lights NON-LOCKOUT modes11c Troubleshooting spark-pilot boilers Tstat Circ Usually indicates 48 VAC on thermostat circuit stray voltage Chart 4 Spark-ignited pilot Damper light flashing Chart 5 Spark-ignited pilot Flame & Power lights flashing Item 8 , Verify Sequence Section assembly Base Jacket Trim Controls 12a Replacement partsPart number 12b Replacement parts section assemblyIgure R Base assembly, manifold, orifices and burners 12c Replacement parts baseIgure R Jacket assembly 12d Replacement parts jacketIgure R Trim assembly 12e Replacement parts trimIgure R Gas control assembly 12f Replacement parts controls13a Dimensions DOE 13b RatingsSs 5SES E./3 .CERTIlED Dust Crespirator E.  Handling ceramic fiber and fiberglass materialsJobosite CONDITIONS #URRENT ./3 Recommen REATHING H&RESHGAIR

CGA25SPDN specifications

The Weil-McLain CGA25SPDN is a high-efficiency gas-fired boiler designed to deliver dependable heating performance while maintaining a strong focus on energy savings and user-friendly operation. Ideal for residential applications, this boiler is engineered to provide consistent warmth and comfort in homes with various heating demands.

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The boiler exhibits a user-friendly control system that allows for easy operation and maintenance. It comes equipped with an integrated vent damper that maximizes efficiency by reducing heat loss during standby periods. Additionally, the CGA25SPDN features an adjustable thermostat, enabling homeowners to customize their heating preferences easily.

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