Lochinvar WH 55-399 operation manual Natural gas, Propane Gas

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7 Gas connections (continued)

Installation & Operation Manual

￿WARNING

￿WARNING

Failure to apply pipe sealing compound as detailed in this manual can result in severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.

Knight wall mount boilers are typically shipped ready to fire on natural gas. Check boiler rating plate to determine which fuel the boiler is set for. If set to natural gas, it may be converted to LP by installing an orifice (see page 13). In order to operate on LP gas, an orifice MUST BE installed. Failure to comply could result in severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.

Natural gas:

Pipe sizing for natural gas

1.Refer to Table 7A for pipe length and diameter. Based on rated boiler input (divide by 1,000 to obtain cubic feet per hour).

a.Table 7A is only for natural gas with specific gravity 0.60 inches, with a pressure drop through the gas piping of 0.5 inches w.c.

b.For additional gas pipe sizing information, refer to ANSI Z223.1 (or B149.1 for Canadian installations).

Natural gas supply pressure requirements

￿WARNING

Use two wrenches when tightening gas piping at boiler (FIG. 7-2), using one wrench to prevent the boiler gas line connection from turning. Failure to support the boiler gas connection pipe to prevent it from turning could damage gas line components.

1.Pressure required at the gas valve inlet pressure port:

•Maximum 14 inches w.c. with no flow (lockup) or with boiler on.

•Minimum 4 inches w.c. with gas flowing (verify during boiler startup).

2.Install 100% lockup gas pressure regulator in supply line if inlet pressure can exceed 14 inches w.c. at any time. Adjust lockup regulator for 14 inches w.c. maximum.

Figure 7-2Inlet Pipe with Backup Wrench

Propane Gas:

￿WARNING

Knight wall mount boilers are typically shipped ready to fire on natural gas. Check boiler rating plate to determine which fuel the boiler is set for. If set to natural gas, it may be converted to LP by installing an orifice (see page 13). In order to operate on LP gas, an orifice MUST BE installed. Failure to comply could result in severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.

 

USE BACK UP WRENCH

 

 

 

 

 

TO PREVENT PIPE FROM

 

ROTATING

 

Maximum inlet gas pressure must not

NOTICE

 

exceed the value specified. Minimum

 

 

value listed is for the purposes of input

 

adjustment.

Pipe sizing for propane gas

1.Contact gas supplier to size pipes, tanks, and 100% lockup gas pressure regulator.

Propane Supply Pressure Requirements

1.Adjust propane supply regulator provided by the gas supplier for 14 inches w.c. maximum pressure.

2.Pressure required at gas valve inlet pressure port:

•Maximum 14 inches w.c. with no flow (lockup) or with boiler on.

•Minimum 8 inches w.c. with gas flowing (verify during boiler startup).

￿ WARNING Ensure that the high gas pressure regulator is at least 6 - 10 feet upstream of the

appliance.

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Contents Models WH 55 Contents Please read before proceeding When servicing boilerBoiler operation Boiler waterStainless steel heat exchanger Knight Wall Mount Boiler How it worksModels 55 Knight Wall Mount Boiler Ahri Rating RatingsCloset and alcove installations Installation must comply withDetermine boiler location Before locating the boiler, check1Closet Installation Minimum Required Clearances Vent and air piping PrecautionsWall 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 to a wood studded wall Mounting the boilerMounting to a concrete wall Mounting to a metal studded wallDirect venting options Sidewall Vent General ventingAir intake/vent connections Install vent and combustion air pipingSizing Requirements for installation in CanadaModel Kit Number Equivalent Vent Length Model Max Vent AirAir inlet pipe materials MaterialsAir contamination Optional room airMaterial Standard Approved PVC/CPVC Vent Pipe and FittingsVent pipe Vent fittingsPolypropylene ModelCentrotherm InnoFlue SW Duravent Polypro Stainless steel vent Sidewall direct venting If using the alternate sidewall terminationVent/air termination sidewall Determine location2AClearance to Gravity Air Inlets Prepare wall penetrations Model Air Vent Centerline WidthMultiple vent/air terminations Prepare wall penetrations Alternate Field Supplied OptionSidewall termination optional concentric vent Sidewall termination installationDescription and usage Sidewall termination optional concentric vent models 92 and 3 Concentric Vent Dimensional Drawing reference D onMultiventing sidewall terminations 12Concentric Vent Sidewall AttachmentVent/air termination vertical Vertical direct ventingPrepare roof penetrations Vertical termination optional concentric vent Vertical termination installationMinimum Combustion AIR Typical Multiventing vertical terminationsVent / Air Inlet Size Minimum Existing Vent / Chase Size Alternate vertical concentric ventingConcentric Venting Arrangement Existing vent as a chaseSystem water piping methods General piping information Hydronic pipingLow water cutoff device Chilled water systemNear boiler piping components Circulator sizing Near boiler piping connections25F Temperature Rise Applications 20F Temperature Rise Applications35F Temperature Rise Applications Pump Size GrundfosVariable speed pump setup Smart System / Multi-temperature loop control optionVariable 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 gasCheck inlet gas supply Natural Gas Pipe Capacity ChartLength of Pipe in Straight Feet for 1/2 PSI Gas Pressure Gas valve replacementInstallation must comply with Low voltage connections Field wiringLine voltage connections Louver proving switch Outdoor temperature sensorFlow switch ThermostatWiring of the cascade Alarm contactsSystem supply sensor Boiler management systemFieldwiring InstallationCondensate drain Condensate disposalStart-up Freeze protection when usedCheck/control water chemistry Fill and test water systemCheck for gas leaks Inspect/fill condensate system Clean/Inspect Trap AssemblyCheck thermostat circuits Inspect/check condensate lines and fittingsStart the boiler Final checks before starting the boilerIf boiler does not start correctly Check system and boiler2Operating Instructions Models 55 Operating Instructions Model Natural Gas Propane Set space heating operationConfiguration of the cascade Verify DHW modeSet domestic hot water DHW operation General Operating informationProtection features Boiler temperature regulation Cascade Outdoor reset operation, if usedOperation Display Sequence of operationInstaller Access modesUser 1Control Panel Knight wall mount boiler control moduleCall for Heat Information Dial Function Service technician Maintenance Maintenance and annual startupOwner maintenance See the following pages for instructions GeneralMaintenance Check all boiler wiring Check ignition ground wiringCheck control settings Flue vent system and air pipingCleaning boiler heat exchanger Check flame signalPerform start-up and checks Check burner flamePC Interface Diagrams2Wiring Diagram
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