Lochinvar WH 55-399 Install vent and combustion air piping, Air intake/vent connections

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Installation & Operation Manual

3 General venting

Install vent and combustion air piping

￿DANGER The Knight wall mount boiler must be vented and supplied with combustion and

ventilation air as described in this section. Ensure the vent and air piping and the combustion air supply comply with these instructions regarding vent system, air system, and combustion air quality. See also Section 1 of this manual.

Inspect finished vent and air piping thoroughly to ensure all are airtight and comply with the instructions provided and with all requirements of applicable codes.

Failure to provide a properly installed vent and air system will cause severe personal injury or death.

The Knight wall mount boiler vent and air piping can be installed through the roof or through a sidewall. Follow the procedures in this manual for the method chosen. Refer to the information in this manual to determine acceptable vent and air piping length.

You may use any of the vent/air piping methods covered in this manual. Do not attempt to install the Knight wall mount boiler using any other means.

You must also install air piping from outside to the boiler air intake adapter unless following the Optional Room Air instructions on page 18 of this manual. The resultant installation is direct vent (sealed combustion).

Air intake/vent connections

￿WARNING

￿WARNING

NOTICE

This appliance requires a special venting system. Use only approved stainless steel, PVC, CPVC or polypropylene pipe and fittings listed in Tables 3D, 3E, and 3G for vent pipe, and fittings. Failure to comply could result in severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.

DO NOT mix components from different systems. The vent system could fail, causing leakage of flue products into the living space. Mixing of venting materials will void the warranty and certification of the appliance.

Installation must comply with local requirements and with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 for U.S. installations or CSA B149.1 for Canadian installations.

1.Combustion Air Intake Connector (FIG. 3-6) - Used to provide combustion air directly to the unit from outdoors. A fitting is provided on the unit for final connection. Combustion air piping must be supported per guidelines listed in the National Mechanical Code, Section 305, Table 305.4 or as local codes dictate.

2.Vent Connector (FIG.'s 3-7 thru 3-9) - Used to provide a passageway for conveying combustion gases to the outside. A transition fitting is provided on the unit for final connection. Vent piping must be supported per the National Building Code, Section 305, Table 305.4 or as local codes dictate.

Figure 3-6Near Boiler Air Piping

AIR

￿WARNING

￿CAUTION NOTICE

For closet and alcove installations, CPVC, polypropylene or stainless steel material MUST BE used in a closet/alcove structure. Failure to follow this warning could result in fire, personal injury, or death.

Improper installation of venting systems may result in injury or death.

Follow the instructions in Section 1, page 11 of this manual when removing a boiler from an existing vent system.

￿WARNING Do not connect any other appliance to the vent pipe or multiple boilers to a

common vent pipe. Failure to comply could result in severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.

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Contents Models WH 55 Contents Boiler water When servicing boilerPlease read before proceeding Boiler operationStainless steel heat exchanger Knight Wall Mount Boiler How it worksModels 55 Knight Wall Mount Boiler Ahri Rating RatingsBefore locating the boiler, check Installation must comply withCloset and alcove installations Determine boiler location1Closet Installation Minimum Required Clearances Prevent combustion air contamination PrecautionsVent and air piping Wall mounting locationWhen using an existing vent system to install a new boiler Products to avoidAreas likely to have contaminants When removing a boiler from existing common vent system Prepare boiler Remove boiler from wood palletGas conversions Mounting to a metal studded wall Mounting the boilerMounting to a wood studded wall Mounting to a concrete wallDirect venting options Sidewall Vent General ventingAir intake/vent connections Install vent and combustion air pipingModel Max Vent Air Requirements for installation in CanadaSizing Model Kit Number Equivalent Vent LengthAir inlet pipe materials MaterialsAir contamination Optional room airVent fittings Approved PVC/CPVC Vent Pipe and FittingsMaterial Standard Vent pipeModel PolypropyleneCentrotherm InnoFlue SW Duravent Polypro Stainless steel vent Determine location If using the alternate sidewall terminationSidewall direct venting Vent/air termination sidewall2AClearance to Gravity Air Inlets Prepare wall penetrations Model Air Vent Centerline WidthMultiple vent/air terminations Prepare wall penetrations Alternate Field Supplied OptionSidewall termination installation Sidewall termination optional concentric ventDescription and usage Sidewall termination optional concentric vent models 92 and 3 Concentric Vent Dimensional Drawing reference D onMultiventing sidewall terminations 12Concentric Vent Sidewall AttachmentVertical direct venting Vent/air termination verticalPrepare roof penetrations Vertical termination optional concentric vent Vertical termination installationMinimum Combustion AIR Typical Multiventing vertical terminationsExisting vent as a chase Alternate vertical concentric ventingVent / Air Inlet Size Minimum Existing Vent / Chase Size Concentric Venting ArrangementChilled water system Hydronic pipingSystem water piping methods General piping information Low water cutoff deviceNear boiler piping components Circulator sizing Near boiler piping connectionsPump Size Grundfos 20F Temperature Rise Applications25F Temperature Rise Applications 35F Temperature Rise ApplicationsSmart System / Multi-temperature loop control option Variable speed pump setupVariable speed pump option 3Single Boiler Primary / Secondary Piping Make UP Water Indirect Number of Units Boiler Member 8Single Boiler Multiple Temperature DHW Priority Model Required Pipe Sizes Boiler Make UP Boiler Gas connections Connecting gas supply pipingPropane Gas Natural gasNatural Gas Pipe Capacity Chart Check inlet gas supplyLength of Pipe in Straight Feet for 1/2 PSI Gas Pressure Gas valve replacementField wiring Installation must comply with Low voltage connectionsLine voltage connections Thermostat Outdoor temperature sensorLouver proving switch Flow switchBoiler management system Alarm contactsWiring of the cascade System supply sensorFieldwiring InstallationCondensate drain Condensate disposalFill and test water system Freeze protection when usedStart-up Check/control water chemistryInspect/check condensate lines and fittings Clean/Inspect Trap AssemblyCheck for gas leaks Inspect/fill condensate system Check thermostat circuitsCheck system and boiler Final checks before starting the boilerStart the boiler If boiler does not start correctly2Operating Instructions Models 55 Operating Instructions Model Natural Gas Propane Set space heating operationVerify DHW mode Configuration of the cascadeSet domestic hot water DHW operation General Operating informationProtection features Boiler temperature regulation Cascade Outdoor reset operation, if usedOperation Display Sequence of operationAccess modes InstallerUser 1Control Panel Knight wall mount boiler control moduleCall for Heat Information Dial Function See the following pages for instructions General Maintenance Maintenance and annual startupService technician Owner maintenanceMaintenance Flue vent system and air piping Check ignition ground wiringCheck all boiler wiring Check control settingsCheck burner flame Check flame signalCleaning boiler heat exchanger Perform start-up and checksPC Interface Diagrams2Wiring Diagram

WH 55-399 specifications

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