Weil-McLain 550-110-260/0508 manual 7a Start-up preparation, Freeze protection when used

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GOLD CGs Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual

7a Start-up — preparation

Determine if water treatment is needed

Fill the system with water

Do not use petroleum-based cleaning or sealing com- pounds in boiler system. Severe damage to boiler will occur, resulting in substantial property damage.

Eliminate all system leaks. Continual fresh makeup water will reduce boiler life. Minerals can build up in sections, reduc- ing heat transfer, overheating cast iron, and causing section failure.

Verify water chemistry

Consult local water treatment companies for unusually hard water areas (above 7 grains hardness) or low pH water conditions (below 7.0). Boiler water pH of 7.0 to 8.5 is recommended.

Freeze protection (when used)

Use antifreeze made especially for hydronic systems. Inhibited propylene glycol is recommended.

Do not use ethylene glycol, automotive or undiluted anti- freeze. Severe personal injury or death can result.

1.Determine antifreeze quantity according to system water content. Boiler water content is listed on page 63. Remember to include expansion tank water content.

2.Follow antifreeze manufacturer’s instructions.

3.A 50% solution of propylene glycol/water provides maximum protection to about -30°F.

4.Local codes may require back flow preventer or actual disconnect from city water supply.

5.When using antifreeze in a system with automatic fill, install a water meter to monitor water makeup. Glycol will leak before the water begins to leak, causing glycol level to drop. Added water will dilute the antifreeze, reducing the freeze protection level.

Check for gas leaks

Before starting the boiler, and during initial operation, smell near the floor and around the boiler for gas odorant or any unusual odor. Do not proceed with start-up if there is any indication of a gas leak. Repair any leak at once.

Propane boilers only — Your propane supplier mixes an odorant with the propane to make its presence detectable. In some instances, the odorant can fade and the gas may no longer have an odor.

•Propane gas can accumulate at floor level. Smell near the floor for the gas odorant or any unusual odor. If you suspect a leak, do not attempt to light the pilot.

•Use caution when attempting to light the propane pilot. This should be done by a qualified service technician, par- ticularly if pilot outages are common.

•Periodically check the odorant level of your gas.

•Inspect boiler and system at least yearly to make sure all gas piping is leak-tight.

•Consult your propane supplier regarding installation of a gas leak detector. There are some products on the market intended for this purpose. Your supplier may be able to suggest an appropriate device.

1.Close manual and automatic air vents and boiler drain cock.

2.Fill to correct system pressure. Cor- rect pressure will vary with each application. Typical cold water fill pressure for a residential system is 12 psi.

3.Purge air from system:

a.Connect a hose to the purge valve (see drain valves, item 6, in suggested piping diagrams on pages 17 through 21, Fig- ure 6 through Figure 11). Route hose to an area where water can drain and be seen.

b.Close the boiler or system isolation valve between the purge valve and fill connection to the system.

c.Close zone isolation valves.

d.Open quick-fill valve on cold water makeup line.

e.Open purge valve.

f.One zone at a time, open the isolation valves. Allow water to run through the zone, pushing out the air. Run until no noticeable air flow is present. Close the zone isolation valves and proceed with the next zone. Follow this procedure until all zones are purged.

g.Close the quick-fill water valve and purge valve and remove the hose. Open all isolation valves. Watch that system pressure rises to correct cold-fill pres- sure.

h.After the system has operated for a while, eliminate any residual air by using the manual air vents located throughout the system.

i.If purge valves are not installed in system, open manual air vents in system one at a time, beginning with lowest floor. Close vent when water squirts out. Repeat with remaining vents.

4.Open automatic air vent (diaphragm-type or bladder-type expansion tank systems only) one turn.

5.Open other vents:

a.Starting on the lowest floor, open air vents one at a time until water squirts out.

b.Repeat with remaining vents.

6.Refill to correct pressure.

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Contents Gold CGs How it works Gold CGs Gas-Fired Induced-Draft Water Boiler Contents Installer Please read before proceedingUser 1a Prepare boiler location codes & checklist Installations must follow these codesBefore locating the boiler, check the following 1b Prepare boiler location clearances Vent system When removing boiler from an existing common vent system1c Prepare boiler location vent system CGs special vent systemProducts to avoid 1d Prepare boiler location contaminationSpecial considerations 1e Prepare boiler location air openingsCombustion air options Sizing air openingsSizing air openings for CGs installations Inspect orifices and burners 2a Prepare boiler placement & setupOrifice replacement procedure Place boiler/crate near positionPrepare boiler for test 2b Prepare boiler pressure testHydrostatic pressure test Drain and remove fittings3a Water piping general information 3b Water piping single-zone system Piping multiple zones 3c Water piping multiple zones3c Water piping multiple zones Primary/secondary preferred bypass piping method Temperature gaugesValve adjustment Figures 8 and 9 only 3d Piping low temp systems3d Piping low temp systems BOILER-bypass piping method Valve adjustmentFigures 8 SYSTEM-bypass piping method 3e Water piping refrigeration systems Prevent chilled water from enteringBoiler Use direct vent sealed combustion if combustion air Venting and combustion airPropane Gas Connecting gas supply piping to boilerGas piping Natural GasThermostat Field wiringElectrical installation must comply with Wiring connectionsVerify water chemistry Freeze protection when used7a Start-up preparation Check for gas leaksStart the boiler 7b Start-up operate boilerInspect system water piping Inspect base insulation Final check before starting boilerPilot burner flame Figure 7c Start-up if boiler doesn’t startCheck burner flames Check forInstallation and service certificate Check-out procedure checklist9a Operation sequence Schematic wiring diagram 9b Operation wiring diagramsLadder wiring diagram 9c Operating instructions CGs-3 to CGs-6 9c Operating instructions CGs-3 to CGs-6 9c Operating instructions CGs-3 to CGi-6 Verify Proper Operation After Servicing 10a Service and maintenance schedule10b Service & maintenance annual start-up Condensate drain system Burners, base and inlet air box Inducer motorOiled-bearing circulators 10b Service & maint. annual start-up Relief valve, typical Boiler relief valveReview with owner Cleaning boiler heating surfaces11a Troubleshooting procedure Before troubleshootingCheck the following Troubleshooting air pressure reading 11b Troubleshooting air pressure switchAir pressure switch Check pressure switch settingTroubleshooting the control module 11c Troubleshooting control moduleControl indicator lights Lockout modes Control indicator lights NON-LOCKOUT modesControl module connections Chart 1 Troubleshooting Power light status 11d Troubleshooting control module lightsChart 2 Tstat Circ & Power lights flashing Chart 3 Press Switch & Power lights flashing Chart 4 Flame & Power lights flashing Item 8 , Does blower motor operate? Verify Sequence of operation, , Section assembly Base Jacket Trim Controls 12a Replacement partsItem number Description Weil-McLain part number 12b Replacement parts section assemblyPage Description Weil-McLain Part number 12c Replacement parts baseJacket assembly 12d Replacement parts jacketBoiler Model Weil-McLain part number Part number 12e Replacement parts trimPropane gas components 12f Replacement parts controlsDimensional drawing 13a DimensionsDOE 13b RatingsRemoval of Combustion Chamber Lining or Base Panels Handling ceramic fiber and fiberglass materials

550-110-260/0508 specifications

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