Lochinvar 81 - 286 operation manual Number of Units

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Installation & Operation Manual

6 Hydronic piping

Figure 6-5Multiple Boilers - Single Temperature Zoned with Circulators

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of Units

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Required Pipe Sizes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

81

 

 

1-1/4"

1-1/2"

 

2"

2"

2-1/2"

 

2-1/2"

2-1/2"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

106

 

1-1/2"

2"

 

2"

2-1/2"

2-1/2"

 

2-1/2"

3"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

151

 

2"

2"

 

2-1/2"

2-1/2"

3"

 

3"

3-1/2"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE #1

 

 

 

211

 

2"

2-1/2"

 

3"

3"

3-1/2"

 

4"

4"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

286

 

2-1/2"

2-1/2"

 

3"

3-1/2"

3-1/2"

 

4"

5"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESSURE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REDUCING VALVE

PRESSURE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE #2 ZONE #3 ZONE #4

 

 

 

 

 

BACKFLOW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAUGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREVENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FLOW CHECK

MAKE UP WATER

SYSTEM SUPPLY

VALVE

 

SENSOR

(TYPICAL)

AIR SEPARATOR

 

 

ZONE CIRCULATORS

 

(TYPICAL)

 

EXPANSION

MAY SUBSTITUTE

TANK

LOW LOSS HEADER

 

BALL VALVE

NOT TO EXCEED 4 PIPE DIA OR MAX. OF 12" APART

(TYPICAL)

 

DRAIN POINT

 

(TYPICAL)

 

 

ANTI-SCALD

HOT

BOILER

MIXING VALVE

WATER

 

OUT

CIRCULATOR

DOMESTIC

 

 

 

 

HOT WATER

 

Y-STRAINER

CIRCULATOR

COLD

 

WATER

(RECOMMENDED)

 

IN

(TYPICAL)

 

 

TEMPERATURE /

UNION

 

(TYPICAL)

 

PRESSURE

 

DRAIN

 

GAUGE

 

 

BOILER 2

BOILER 1

INDIRECT

(MEMBER 1)

(LEADER)

DHW TANK

 

 

NOTICE

Please note that these illustrations are meant to show system piping concept only, the installer is responsible for all equipment and detailing required by local codes.

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Contents Models 81 Contents When servicing boiler Please read before proceedingKnight Boiler How it works Stainless steel heat exchangerModels 81 Model Ratings Knight Boiler =B=R RatingInstallation must comply with Closet and alcove installationsDetermine boiler location Before locating the boiler, check1Closet Installation Minimum Required Clearances Residential garage installation Provide air openings to roomVent and air piping Flooring and foundationProducts to avoid When using an existing vent system to install a new boilerAreas likely to have contaminants When removing a boiler from existing common vent system Prepare boiler Remove boiler from wood palletGas conversions Leveling the boilerGeneral venting Direct venting options Sidewall VentDirect venting options Vertical Vent Direct venting options Vertical Vent, Sidewall AirInstall vent and combustion air piping Requirements for installation in CanadaInstalling vent and air piping PVC/CPVC vent piping materialsPVC/CPVC air intake/vent connections Vent Pipe, and FittingsAir inlet pipe materials Stainless steel ventBoiler Boiler FlueBoiler Flue Intake Air Adapter Termination Length Optional room airRemoving from existing vent If using the alternate sidewall termination Sidewall direct ventingVent/air termination sidewall Determine location2AClearance to Gravity Air Inlets Prepare wall penetrations Alternate Field Supplied Option Prepare wall penetrationsTermination and fittings Multiple vent/air terminationsSidewall termination optional concentric vent Sidewall termination installationDescription and usage 10 Concentric 12Concentric Vent Sidewall Attachment Multiventing sidewall terminationsVertical direct venting Vent/air termination verticalPrepare roof penetrations Multiple vent/air terminations 2Vertical Terminations with Multiple BoilersVertical termination installation Vertical termination optional concentric vent6Concentric Vent Roof Installation Multiventing vertical terminationsAlternate vertical concentric venting Concentric Venting ArrangementExisting vent as a chase 10Existing Vent as a ChaseHydronic piping Near boiler piping components Near boiler piping connections Circulator sizingIndirect water heaters StrainerFeet PressureModel Minimum Pipe Pump Size GrundfosVariable speed pump option Variable speed pump setupUP26-96 FC/VS IFC VS Stratos 1.25 3 x 4Single Boiler Single Temperature Zoned with Circulators Number of Units 6Single Boiler Multiple Temperatures Number of Units Model Required Pipe Sizes MAY Substitute Number of Units Model 10Multiple Boilers Non-Zoned Primary/Secondary Piping Connecting gas supply piping Gas connectionsNatural gas Propane GasCheck inlet gas supply Single Unit Natural Gas Pipe Capacity ChartLength of Pipe in Straight Feet for 1/2 PSI Gas valve replacement Gas PressureField wiring Installation must comply withLine voltage connections Low voltage connectionsOutdoor temperature sensor Louver proving switchHigh gas pressure switch Low gas pressure switchFlow switch Alarm contactsWiring of the cascade ModBusManual Condensate disposal Condensate drainFreeze protection when used Start-upCheck/control water chemistry Fill and test water systemCheck for gas leaks Check thermostat circuitsInspect/fill condensate system Inspect/check condensate lines and fittingsFinal checks before starting the boiler Start the boilerIf boiler does not start correctly Check system and boiler2Operating Instructions Set space heating operation Natural Gas PropaneConfiguration of the cascade Verify DHW modeSet domestic hot water DHW operation Operating information GeneralProtection features Boiler temperature regulation Outdoor reset operation, if used CascadeSequence of operation Operation DisplayStandby, ready to start a new cycle Knight boiler control module Navigation DialInstaller Access modesUser Call for Heat Information Dial Function Maintenance Maintenance and annual startup Service technicianOwner maintenance See the Knight User’s Information Manual for InstructionsMaintenance Flue vent system and air pipingCheck water system Check expansion tankAddress reported problems Clean condensate trapInspect boiler area Inspect boiler interiorCheck ignition ground wiring Check all boiler wiringCheck control settings Check flame signalCleaning boiler heat exchanger Review with ownerOiled bearing circulators Kit Part Component Number DescriptionDiagrams PC Interface2Wiring Diagram
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81 - 286 specifications

Lochinvar 81 - 286 is a state-of-the-art boiler recognized for its efficiency and reliability in both residential and commercial applications. This high-performance heating solution is designed to meet the diverse needs of users while adhering to modern environmental standards.

One of the standout features of the Lochinvar 81 - 286 is its advanced condensing technology. This allows the unit to harness more heat from the combustion gases, significantly boosting its thermal efficiency. With an impressive efficiency rating of over 95%, users can expect lower energy bills and reduced carbon emissions, making this boiler an environmentally friendly choice.

The Lochinvar 81 - 286 incorporates a robust stainless steel heat exchanger that guarantees durability and longevity. This corrosion-resistant material not only prolongs the unit's life but also ensures consistent performance over time. Additionally, the heat exchanger’s design facilitates optimal heat transfer, further enhancing the boiler's efficiency.

In terms of control, the Lochinvar 81 - 286 features a user-friendly control interface that simplifies operation. The boiler is equipped with advanced modulation capabilities, allowing it to adjust its output based on real-time heating demands. This responsiveness reduces energy waste and optimizes comfort levels within the space it serves.

The boiler also supports a variety of installation configurations, providing flexibility for different building layouts. Its compact design allows for easy installation in restricted spaces, while versatile venting options facilitate integration into various systems.

Safety is a paramount consideration in the design of the Lochinvar 81 - 286. The unit comes with integrated safety features such as a built-in diagnostic system that alerts users to any potential issues before they escalate. This proactive technology helps in maintaining seamless operation and reducing downtime.

Finally, the Lochinvar 81 - 286 is compliant with the latest regulations and industry standards, ensuring that it meets the expectations of both consumers and environmental agencies. With its impressive combination of efficiency, durability, and advanced technology, the Lochinvar 81 - 286 stands out as a top choice for anyone seeking a high-performance heating solution. This boiler not only addresses the immediate needs of heating but also supports long-term sustainability initiatives, proving to be a wise investment for the future.