Lochinvar 81 - 286 Review with owner, Cleaning boiler heat exchanger, Oiled bearing circulators

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12 Maintenance

Review with owner

1.Review the Knight Boiler User’s Information Manual with the owner.

2.Emphasize the need to perform the maintenance schedule specified in the Knight Boiler User’s Information Manual (and in this manual as well).

3.Remind the owner of the need to call a licensed contractor should the boiler or system exhibit any unusual behavior.

4.Remind the owner to follow the proper shutdown procedure and to schedule an annual start-up at the beginning of the next heating season.

Cleaning boiler heat exchanger

For recommended materials; including brush, appropriate extension(s), refractory cover, and detailed instructions see Table 12B - Heat Exchanger Cleaning Kits.

1.Shut down boiler:

Follow the “To Turn Off Gas to Appliance” instructions for the boiler in Section 10 - Startup.

Do not drain the boiler unless it will be exposed to freezing temperatures. If using freeze prevention fluid in system, do not drain.

2.Allow time for the boiler to cool to room temperature if it has been firing.

3.Remove the nuts securing the heat exchanger access cover to the heat exchanger and set aside.

4.Remove the heat exchanger access cover, burner, and gas/air arm assembly.

￿WARNING The boiler contains ceramic fiber materials. Use care when handling these

materials per instructions in the Service Manual. Failure to comply could result in severe personal injury.

5.Remove the condensate hose from the heat exchanger end. Connect a field supplied 3/4" diameter hose to a drain pan. Using field supplied means, cover the refractory in the back of the combustion chamber of the heat exchanger.

6.Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any accumulation on the boiler heating surfaces. Do not use any solvent.

7.Brush the heat exchanger while dry using a nylon bristle brush. Caution: DO NOT use a metal brush. Re-vacuum the heat exchanger.

8.Finish cleaning using a clean cloth dampened with warm water. Rinse out debris with a low pressure water supply.

9.Allow the heat exchanger to thoroughly dry.

10.Remove the field supplied rear refractory cover from the back of the combustion chamber of the heat exchanger and reassemble.

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11.Close isolation valves on piping to isolate boiler from system. Attach a hose to the boiler drain and flush boiler thoroughly with clean water by using purging valves to allow water to flow through the water make-up line to the boiler.

12.Perform start-up and check-out procedures in the Check Flame and Combustion - Section 10 - Startup on pages 57 and 59 of this manual.

13.Replace the access cover and restore boiler to operation.

Table 12B Heat Exchanger Cleaning Kits

Model

Kit

Part

Component

Number

Number

Description

 

 

 

 

 

81

 

CTN20005

Rear Refractory Cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

-KIT30062 MSC20083* Nylon 4" Wheel Brush*

106

 

 

 

 

 

 

MSC20085 1/4" x 12” Drill Extension

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

151

 

 

CTN20005

Rear Refractory Cover

 

 

MSC20083*

Nylon 4" Wheel Brush*

-

KIT30063

MSC20084

3mm Allen Wrench

286

 

 

 

 

 

MSC20086 1/4" x 24" Drill Extension

 

 

* Do NOT use a metal brush. Only use

￿ CAUTION

the kit provided brush or an equivalent

 

 

 

 

replacement nylon brush.

Figure 12-3Rope Gasket - Heat Exchanger Door

ROPE GASKET

CAUTION: IF GASKET IS DAMAGED

DO NOT REUSE, THE HEAT EXCHANGER DOOR

MUST BE REPLACED.

Rope gasket is intended for sealing combustion NOTICE (FIG. 12-3). If damaged DO NOT reuse, the

heat exchanger door must be replaced. Consult factory for replacement heat exchanger door (kit WTR3080).

Oiled bearing circulators

1.The circulator shipped with the Knight boiler is water- lubricated. No oiling is required.

2.Check other circulators in the system. Oil any circulators requiring oil, following circulator manufacturer’s instructions. Over-oiling will damage the circulator.

3.Replace the boiler front access cover.

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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

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