Lochinvar 5 operation manual Contents

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Contents

HAZARD DEFINITIONS

2

Room Air

27

PLEASE READ BEFORE PROCEEDING

3

5. HYDRONIC PIPING

 

THE SYNC -- HOW IT WORKS

4-5

System Water Piping Methods

28

RATINGS

6

Low Water Cutoff Device

28

1. DETERMINE BOILER LOCATION

 

Chilled Water System

28

Closet and Alcove Installations

7

Freeze Protection

28

Provide Air Openings to Room

9

General Piping Information

28

Flooring and Foundation

9

Circulator Sizing

29

Vent and Air Piping

9

Near Boiler Piping Connections

29

Prevent Combustion Air Contamination

9

Near Boiler Piping Components

31-33

Using an Existing Vent System to Install a New Boiler

... 10

6. GAS CONNECTIONS

 

Corrosive Contaminants and Sources

10

Connecting Gas Supply Piping

34

Removing a Boiler from Existing Common Vent

11

Natural Gas

35

Remove Boiler from Wood Pallet

11

Pipe Sizing for Natural Gas

35

Combustion and Ventilation Air Requirements

12-13

Natural Gas Supply Pressure Requirements

............. 35

2. GENERAL VENTING

 

Propane Gas

35

Direct Venting Options - Sdwl/Horz. Vent Opt. Rm Air....

14

Pipe Sizing for Propane Gas

35

Direct Venting Options - Vert. Vent Opt. Rm Air

15

Propane Supply Pressure Requirements

35

Direct Venting Options - Vert. Vent, Horz. Air

16

Check Inlet Gas Supply

36-37

Install Vent and Combustion Air Piping

17

Gas Pressure

37

PVC / CPVC Vent Piping Materials

17

Gas Valve Replacement

37

PVC/CPVC Air Intake/Vent Connections

18

7. FIELD WIRING

 

Air Inlet Pipe Materials

18

Line Voltage Connections

38

Requirements for Installation in Canada

19

Low Voltage Connections

39

Installing Vent and Air Piping

19

Wiring of the Cascade

40

Stainless Steel Vent and Air Piping

20

8. CONDENSATE DISPOSAL

 

Min./Max. Combustion Air & Vent Piping Lengths

21

Condensate Drain

42

Vent and Air Piping

21

9. STARTUP

43-48

3. SIDEWALL DIRECT VENTING

 

10. OPERATING INFORMATION

 

Vent/Air Termination - Sidewall

22-25

General

49-51

Determine Location

22-24

Cascade

51-52

Prepare Wall Penetrations

24

Sequence of Operation

53

Termination and Fittings

25

Status Screen

54-55

Multiple Vent/Air Terminations

25

Main Screen

56

4. VERTICAL DIRECT VENTING

 

11. MAINTENANCE

 

Vent/Air Termination - Vertical

26-27

Maintenance & Annual Startup

57-62

Determine Location

26

12. DIAGRAMS

 

Prepare Roof Penetrations

26

Ladder Diagrams

63-64

Termination and Fittings

26-27

Wiring Diagram

65

Multiple Vent/Air Terminations

27

Revision Notes

Back Cover

Hazard definitions

The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels or to important information concerning the life of the product.

￿DANGER

￿WARNING

￿CAUTION CAUTION NOTICE

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

NOTICE indicates special instructions on installation, operation, or maintenance that are important but not related to personal injury or property damage.

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Contents Save this manual for future reference Contents When servicing boiler Please read before proceedingSync How it works BlowersModels 1.0 1.3 Ratings SyncDetermine boiler location Installation must comply withCloset and alcove installations Before locating the boiler, check1Closet Installation Minimum Required Clearances Flooring and foundation Provide air openings to roomPrevent combustion air contamination Areas likely to have contaminants When using an existing vent system to install a new boilerProducts to avoid When removing a boiler from existing common vent system Remove boiler from wood pallet5Combustion Air Through Ducts Minimum Recommended Combustion AIR Supply to Equipment Room Direct venting options Vertical Vent General ventingDirect venting options Sidewall Vent Install vent and combustion air piping Air intake/vent connectionsRequirements for installation in Canada SizingMaterials Air inlet pipe materialsOptional room air Vent fittings Material StandardVent pipe PrimerPolypropylene Centrotherm InnoFlue SW Duravent PolyproStainless steel vent Supplied with the vent systemDetermine location Sidewall direct ventingVent/air termination sidewall 2B Alternate Clearance to Gravity Air Inlets Prepare wall penetrations Found in this manualPrepare wall penetrations Alternate Field Supplied Options Multiple vent/air terminationsPrepare roof penetrations Vertical direct ventingVent/air termination vertical 3Vertical Terminations with Multiple Boilers Hydronic piping Near boiler piping connections Circulator sizingHot Water Generator pump sizing ExampleNear boiler piping components 5Single Boiler Primary/Secondary Piping Model Number of Units Manifold Pipe Sizes in Inches mm Connecting gas supply piping Gas connectionsNatural gas Propane GasGAS Piping Size Chart Check inlet gas supplyGas valve replacement Gas PressureLine voltage connections Field wiringInstallation must comply with Louver proving switch EnableOutdoor temperature sensor Flow switch field suppliedBoiler management system System supply sensor Wiring of the cascadeAlarm contacts Runtime contacts3Low Voltage Field Wiring Connections Condensate disposal Condensate drainCheck/control water chemistry Freeze protection when usedStart-up Fill and test water systemInspect/fill condensate system Check for gas leaksCheck thermostat circuits Inspect/check condensate lines and fittingsIf boiler does not start correctly Final checks before starting the boilerStart the boiler Check system and boilerFor Your Safety Read Before Operating Set space heating operation Natural Gas PropaneConfiguration of the cascade Set Hot Water Generator HW operationOperating information GeneralProtection features Cascade Boiler temperature regulationOutdoor reset operation, if used Night Setback operation with cascade Sequence of the cascadeHW operation with cascade Sequence of operation Sync control module 1Status ScreenOperating information 2Main Menu Screen Owner maintenance Maintenance Maintenance and annual startupService technician See the Sync User’s Information Manual for InstructionsMaintenance Check expansion tank Flue vent system and air pipingCheck water system Check boiler relief valveCheck control settings Check ignition ground wiringCheck all boiler wiring Check flame signalCleaning boiler heat exchanger Model Kit Part Component Number DescriptionHandling ceramic fiber materials Niosh stated First AidDiagrams LOW Voltage 120 VAC High Voltage2Ladder DiagramPart 3Wiring Diagram Page
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5 specifications

Lochinvar 5 is a cutting-edge residential boiler designed to meet the heating needs of modern homes while ensuring high efficiency and user convenience. As one of the latest offerings from Lochinvar, a trusted name in the heating industry, the Lochinvar 5 combines advanced technology with robust features that make it a top choice for homeowners and contractors alike.

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