Lochinvar 51 operation manual Outdoor reset operation, if used, Cascade

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Installation & Operation Manual

11 Operating information

Outdoor reset operation, if used

Target temperature with outdoor reset

This feature improves the system’s efficiency as the outdoor temperature warms up.

See the Knight Wall Mount Service Manual to change the settings.

Reset curve

The reset curve looks at outdoor air temperature and adjusts the set point.

Cascade

When multiple boilers are installed, they can be wired together in a cascade sequence. A maximum of eight boilers can be controlled from a single control. In this application one boiler would be designated as the Leader control and all others would be designated as Member controls. If installing the boilers in an existing system, the new boilers should be programmed as the Leader and/or the higher number addresses. The Leader control can be programmed to use Lead/Lag or Efficiency Optimization control methods.

Once the Leader boiler receives a call for heat from a room thermostat, BMS, or Modbus, the control will determine what the set point will be. If outdoor air reset is desired, connect the outdoor air sensor to the terminals on the Low Voltage Connection Board on the Leader boiler. The set point will be calculated based on the programmed reset curve parameters. See the Knight Wall Mount Service Manual to program the reset curve. If outdoor air reset is not desired, do not connect the outdoor air sensor. A fixed temperature set point can be programmed into the control. See page 59 of this manual to program the set point.

If the water temperature at the system supply sensor is less than the set point + the turn-off offset - the off-on differential, then the control will initiate a call for heat on the Cascade (see the Knight Wall Mount Service Manual for an explanation of the offset and differential). The Leader will energize the lead boiler on the Cascade. For a new startup this will be the Leader boiler.

Sequence of the cascade

To equalize the run time of all boilers on the Cascade, the firing sequence will automatically be changed at set intervals.

For the first 24 hours after initializing the Cascade, the sequence will be changed every hour. After that the sequence will be changed once every 24 hours. The switching on/off sequence will be as follows:

DAY

SWITCHING ON SEQUENCE

 

 

Day 1

L-M1-M2-M3-M4-M5-M6-M7

 

 

Day 1 + 1 hour

M1-M2-M3-M4-M5-M6-M7-L

 

 

Day 1 + 2 hours

M2-M3-M4-M5-M6-M7-L-M1

 

 

If a boiler is used to heat an indirect DHW tank, it will automatically be given the lowest priority.

DHW, Night Setback, and Ramp Delay operation with cascade

For normal mode DHW operation any boiler(s) in the Cascade can be selected to provide heat for a DHW call. Select a boiler to be designated as the DHW boiler. Connect the DHW thermostat or sensor to the terminals on the Low Voltage Connection Board marked for the corresponding device. When the boiler receives a DHW call, the Leader control will take that boiler out of the Cascade sequence. If another boiler is available, the Leader will start it up to take its place.

The DHW boiler will adjust its set point to the programmed DHW set point and will adjust its firing rate to maintain this. Once the DHW call has been satisfied, the Leader control will place that boiler back into the Cascade sequence.

Switching of the boiler between DHW operation and SH operation when there is a call for both does not occur in Cascade Mode.

When DHW is programmed for Zone Mode, connect the DHW thermostat or tank sensor to the Leader boiler. When a DHW call is received, the Leader will modulate the entire Cascade to bring the system supply temperature up to the DHW boiler set point (if higher).

Night Setback operation of the boilers within the Cascade is available. Programming of the Night Setback will be done through the Leader boiler. Refer to the Knight Wall Mount Service manual for information regarding Night Setback.

Ramp Delay operation of the boilers as described in the Knight Wall Mount Service Manual is not active when the boilers are part of a Cascade system.

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Contents Models 51 Contents When servicing boiler Please read before proceedingKnight Wall Mount Boiler How it works Stainless steel heat exchangerModels 51 Ratings Knight Wall Mount Boiler =B=R RatingInstallation must comply with Closet and alcove installationsDetermine boiler location Before locating the boiler, check1Closet Installation Minimum Required Clearances Provide air openings to room Vent and air pipingWall mounting location Prevent combustion air contaminationProducts 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 Remove boiler from wood pallet Prepare boilerGas conversions Mounting the boiler Mounting to a concrete wallMounting to a metal studded wall Mounting to a wood studded wallGeneral 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 Air inlet pipe materialsApproved Stainless Steel Vent Manufacturers MakeStainless steel vent Boiler FlueBoiler Boiler Flue Intake Air AdapterStainless steel air intake/vent connections Removing from existing ventVent and air system Vent, air piping and terminationOptional room air Model Kit Number KIT30051 Air contaminationIf using the alternate sidewall termination Sidewall direct ventingVent/air termination sidewall Vent Size2AClearance to Gravity Air Inlets Prepare wall penetrations Prepare wall penetrations Alternate Field Supplied OptionTermination and fittings Multiple vent/air terminationsSidewall termination optional concentric vent Sidewall termination installationDescription and usage 8Concentric Vent Dimensional Drawing Sidewall termination optional concentric vent models10Concentric Vent Sidewall Attachment Multiventing sidewall terminationsVertical direct venting Vent/air termination verticalPrepare roof penetrations 2Vertical Terminations with Multiple BoilersVertical termination installation Vertical termination optional concentric ventMultiventing vertical terminations Minimum Combustion AIR TypicalAlternate vertical concentric venting Concentric Venting ArrangementExisting vent as a chase AIR Inlet Flue Exhaust Seal CAP Existing Flue OutletHydronic piping Near boiler piping components Near boiler piping connections Circulator sizingMinimum Pipe Pump Size Grundfos ModelArmstrong Variable speed pump setup Variable speed pump optionModel Grundfos UP26-96 FC/VS IFC VS Stratos 1.25 3 x3Single Boiler Single Temperature Zoned with Circulators Number of Units 5Single Boiler Multiple Temperatures Multiple Boilers Multiple Temperatures Model 8Single Boiler Zoned with Valves Model 10Single Boiler Non-Zoned Primary/Secondary Piping Connecting gas supply piping Gas connectionsNatural gas Propane GasCheck inlet gas supply 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 switchFlow switch ThermostatAlarm contacts Wiring of the cascadeSystem supply sensor Boiler management systemInstallation Condensate disposal Condensate drainFreeze protection when used Start-upCheck/control water chemistry Fill and test water systemClean/Inspect Trap Assembly Check 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 DisplayInstaller Access modesUser Knight wall mount boiler control module 1Control PanelCall for Heat Information Right Select no Service technician Maintenance Maintenance and annual startupOwner maintenance Maintenance Check ignition ground wiring Check all boiler wiringCheck control settings Check expansion tankCheck flame signal Cleaning boiler heat exchangerReview with owner Oiled bearing circulatorsDiagrams PC Interface2Wiring Diagram Page Page

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