Lochinvar 45,000 - 260,000 BTU/HR service manual Sidewall Venting Negative Draft, Vent Materials

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Installation & Service Manual

2Venting

Masonry Chimney Installation

A masonry chimney must be properly sized for the installation of a gas fired appliance. Venting of an appliance into a cold or oversized masonry chimney can result in operational and safety problems. Exterior masonry chimneys, with one or more sides exposed to cold outdoor temperatures, are more likely to have venting problems. The temperature of the flue gases from an appliance may not be able to sufficiently heat the masonry structure of the chimney to generate proper draft. This will result in condensing of flue gases, damage the masonry flue/tile, insufficient draft and possible spillage of flue gases into an occupied living space. Carefully inspect all chimney systems before installation. If there is any doubt about the sizing or condition of a masonry chimney, it must be relined with a properly sized and approved chimney liner system.

Inspection of a Masonry Chimney

A masonry chimney must be carefully inspected to determine its suitability for the venting of flue gases. A clay tile lined chimney must be structurally sound, straight and free of misaligned tile, gaps between liner sections, missing sections of liner or any signs of condensate drainage at the breaching or clean out. If there is any doubt about the condition of a masonry chimney, it must be relined. An unlined masonry chimney must not be used to vent flue gases from this appliance. An unlined chimney must be relined with an approved chimney liner system when a new appliance is being attached to it. Metallic liner systems (Type “B” double wall or flexible or rigid metallic liners) are recommended. Consult with local code officials to determine code requirements or the advisability of using or relining a masonry chimney.

Sidewall Venting - Negative Draft

This appliance is NOT approved for sidewall venting with the negative draft venting system as shipped from the factory. An induced draft fan MUST be used if the installation requires that the flue gases be vented out a sidewall unless a power venter is used, see Fan Assisted Venting. A properly sized and installed induced draft fan may also be used to vent the flue gases vertically if required by jobsite restrictions. The induced draft fan must be listed by a nationally recognized test agency, be properly sized and installed per the recommendations of the induced draft fan manufacturer and meet local code requirements. Use care to ensure that the mechanically supplied draft does not exceed the range of a negative 0.02 to 0.05 inches water column to ensure proper operation. If draft exceeds the specified range, the fan must be adjusted or the installation of a barometric damper in the flue may be required to properly control draft. An induced draft fan MUST be interlocked into the appliance’s control circuit to start when the appliance calls for heat.

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The induced draft fan MUST also be equipped with a proving switch, properly interlocked into the appliance’s control circuit to prove fan operation before the main burners are allowed to fire. A vertical or sidewall vent termination for an induced draft fan MUST be installed per the recommendations of the fan manufacturer and provide proper clearances from any combustion or ventilation openings, windows, doors or other openings into the building. All induced draft fan installations must comply with local code requirements.

Fan Assisted Venting

A Power Venter Kit is available on Models 45,000 - 135,000 Btu/hr only (see Table 2B).

TABLE - 2B

VENT MATERIALS

Kit

Input

Material

Number

Btu/hr

 

 

 

 

KIT3103

45,000

PVC Rated (CPVC Optional)

75,000

PVC Rated (CPVC Optional)

 

 

 

 

KIT3104

90,000

CPVC Rated

135,000

CPVC Rated

 

 

 

 

Minimum Vent Length = 12 Equivalent Feet*

(ALL UNITS)

Maximum Vent Length = 25 Equivalent Feet*

(ALL UNITS)

*Equivalent Feet: 90° Elbow = 5 Feet 45° Elbow = 3 Feet

Figure 2-6_Unit with Fan Assisted Venting

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Contents Models 45,000 260,000 Btu/hr Contents Warranty Please read before proceedingCodes Solution Boiler =B=R Rating RatingsSolution How it works Temperature and pressure gaugeSolution How it works Solution How it works Determine boiler location Location of unit3Combustion Air Direct from Outside 6Combustion Air from Outside Single Opening Minimum Recommended Combustion AIR Supply to Equipment Room Conventional Negative Draft Venting System VentingVent Pipe Sizes Venting Vertical Vent Termination Clearances Less from Ridge From Parapet WallMasonry Chimney Installation Sidewall Venting Negative DraftVent Materials Fan Assisted VentingAutomatic Vent Damper 7Vent Damper and Vent Damper Terminal BlockGas Supply Gas Pressure Test Gas connectionsGas Connection Install Piping to Control Gas PipingGas Manifold Pressure Adjustment Procedure 2WrenchChecking Gas Supply Pressure 4Gas Supply PressureVenting of Combination Gas Valves Combination Gas ValvesTwo Stage Burner Control System Water connections Water Flow Switch if equippedRelief Valve Typical Heating Boiler Installations Low Water Cutoff if equippedMinimum Required Flow For Heating Boiler General Plumbing RulesSystem Temperature Rise Chart Piping of the Boiler SystemWater Connections Heat Exchanger Pressure Drop ChartCirculator Pump Requirements Primary/Secondary Boiler Piping Circulator Pump SpecificationsCirculator Pump Operation Full Flow Application Low Temperature Bypass RequirementsBoiler Flow Rates Primary / Secondary Piping Make UP WaterMake UP Water 6Multiple Boilers Zoned with Circulators Full System Flow From System8Single Boiler Full System Flow with Low Temperature Bypass Terminal Strip Wiring Boiler Operating Temperature ControlElectrical connections Auxiliary Device Connection to Terminal StripTemperature Adjustment AMP Draw DataMaximum SET Point Determination Maximum Set Point DeterminationWiring of Remote Sensors Outdoor Air Temperature SensorInstallation of Remote Sensors Outdoor Air Reset Option Additional Temperature ControlsBlocked Vent and Flame Roll-Out / Flame Interlock Switch 7Blocked Vent Switch LocationPre-start Checklist Start-upInitial Start-up Lighting Instructions for Spark Ignition Pilot ModelsOperating Instructions Safety Shutoff Test for Spark Ignition Pilot SystemTo Turn Off Gas to Appliance Intermittent Pilot Spark Ignition System Freeze ProtectionWater Treatment Ignition and Control TimingsMaintenance Maintenance and annual startup Service technicianOwner maintenance See the User’s Information Manual for instructionsMaintenance Check Expansion Tank Check Relief ValveCheck All Wiring Check Control SettingsHeat Exchanger / Burner Access Perform Start-up and ChecksInspection and Cleaning Breathing Fresh airReview with owner Inspection of Heat Exchanger WaterwaysGas Train and Controls Water Circulating PumpTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide M9 Solution BoilersDiagrams Schematic Diagram M9 UnitWiring Diagram M9 Unit 45,000 260,000 Btu/hr Models 45,000 260,000 Btu/hr ModelsPage Revision a ECO #C03746 initial release SBR-I-S Rev a

45,000 - 260,000 BTU/HR specifications

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