Lochinvar WH 55-399 operation manual Ratings, Knight Wall Mount Boiler Ahri Rating

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Ratings

A

Installation & Operation Manual

SME

H

Knight Wall Mount Boiler

AHRI Rating

 

 

Input

 

Heating

Net

 

Model Number

 

 

Capacity

AHRI

AFUE

 

MBH

 

MBH

Ratings

%

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Change

 

(Note 5)

 

 

Water,

 

“N” to “L” for

 

 

 

 

 

MBH

 

L.P. gas models.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Min

 

Max

 

(Note 2, 8)

(Note 3, 8)

(Note 1, 8)

WHN055

11

 

55

51

44

96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHN085

17

 

85

79

69

96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHN110

22

 

110

102

89

96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHN155

31

 

155

144

125

96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHN199

40

 

199

186

162

96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHN285

57

 

285

265

230

96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHN399

80

 

399

379

330

95

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Specifications

 

 

 

Vent/Air

Boiler Water

Water

Gas

Size

Content

 

Connections

Connections

 

Gallons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Note 4)

 

 

 

 

2.5

1"

1/2"

2"

 

 

 

 

2.5

1"

1/2"

2"

 

 

 

 

3.5

1"

1/2"

3"

 

 

 

 

3.5

1"

1/2"

3"

 

 

 

 

5.0

1 1/4"

1/2"

3"

 

 

 

 

5.0

1 1/4"

1/2"

3"

 

 

 

 

6.5

1 1/2"

3/4"

4"

 

 

 

 

NOTICE

Maximum allowed working pressure is located on the rating plate.

Notes:

 

7. The Knight Wall Mount boiler input rate, on some models,

 

is reduced for vent lengths beyond the minimum. Two inch

1. As an Energy Star Partner, Lochinvar has determined that

vent will reduce Models WH(N,L) 055, WH(N,L) 085 and

Knight wall mount boilers meet the Energy Star guidelines

WH(N,L)110 by 0.6%, 0.94%, and 1.2% for every 10 feet

for energy efficiency.

of vent. Three inch vent will reduce Models WH(N,L)155,

2. The ratings are based on standard test procedures prescribed

WH(N,L)199 and WH(N,L) 285 by 0.3%, 0.5%, and 0.6%

by the United States Department of Energy.

for every 10 feet of vent. Four inch vent will reduce Model

3. Net AHRI ratings are based on net installed radiation of

WH(N,L) 399 by 0.4% for every 10 feet of vent.

sufficient quantity for the requirements of the building

8. Ratings have been confirmed by the Hydronics Section of

and nothing need be added for normal piping and pickup.

AHRI. Model 399 has a thermal efficiency rating.

Ratings are based on a piping and pickup allowance of 1.15.

9. Knight wall mount boilers comply with the requirements

4. Knight wall mount boilers require special gas venting. Use

of CSD-1 Section CW-400 requirements as a temperature

only the vent materials and methods specified in the Knight

operation control. The manual reset high limit provided

Wall Mount Installation and Operation Manual.

with the Knight wall mount boiler is listed to UL353.

5. Standard Knight wall mount boilers are equipped to operate

 

from sea level to 4,500 feet only with no adjustments. The

 

boiler will de-rate by 4% for each 1,000 feet above sea level

 

up to 4,500 feet.

 

6. High altitude Knight wall mount boilers are equipped

UNIT EQUIPPED FOR

to operate from 3,000 to 12,000 feet only with no field

HIGH ALTITUDE

 

 

adjustments. The boiler will de-rate by 2% for each 1,000

3,000FT TO 12,000FT

feet above 3,000 feet. High altitude models are manufactured

 

with a different control module for altitude operation, but

 

the operation given in this manual remains the same as the

 

standard boilers. A high altitude label (as shown in FIG. A)

 

is also affixed to the unit.

 

6

 

Figure A High Altitude Label Location

 

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Contents Models WH 55 Contents Boiler operation When servicing boilerPlease read before proceeding Boiler waterKnight Wall Mount Boiler How it works Stainless steel heat exchangerModels 55 Ratings Knight Wall Mount Boiler Ahri RatingDetermine boiler location Installation must comply withCloset and alcove installations Before locating the boiler, check1Closet Installation Minimum Required Clearances Wall mounting location PrecautionsVent and air piping Prevent combustion air contaminationWhen 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 concrete wall Mounting the boilerMounting to a wood studded wall Mounting to a metal studded wallGeneral venting Direct venting options Sidewall VentInstall vent and combustion air piping Air intake/vent connectionsModel Kit Number Equivalent Vent Length Requirements for installation in CanadaSizing Model Max Vent AirMaterials Air inlet pipe materialsOptional room air Air contaminationVent pipe Approved PVC/CPVC Vent Pipe and FittingsMaterial Standard Vent fittingsModel PolypropyleneCentrotherm InnoFlue SW Duravent Polypro Stainless steel vent Vent/air termination sidewall If using the alternate sidewall terminationSidewall direct venting Determine location2AClearance to Gravity Air Inlets Model Air Vent Centerline Width Prepare wall penetrationsPrepare wall penetrations Alternate Field Supplied Option Multiple vent/air terminationsSidewall termination installation Sidewall termination optional concentric ventDescription and usage 92 and 3 Concentric Vent Dimensional Drawing reference D on Sidewall termination optional concentric vent models12Concentric Vent Sidewall Attachment Multiventing sidewall terminationsVertical direct venting Vent/air termination verticalPrepare roof penetrations Vertical termination installation Vertical termination optional concentric ventMultiventing vertical terminations Minimum Combustion AIR TypicalConcentric Venting Arrangement Alternate vertical concentric ventingVent / Air Inlet Size Minimum Existing Vent / Chase Size Existing vent as a chaseLow water cutoff device Hydronic pipingSystem water piping methods General piping information Chilled water systemNear boiler piping components Near boiler piping connections Circulator sizing35F Temperature Rise Applications 20F Temperature Rise Applications25F Temperature Rise Applications Pump Size GrundfosSmart 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 Connecting gas supply piping Gas connectionsNatural gas Propane GasNatural Gas Pipe Capacity Chart Check inlet gas supplyLength of Pipe in Straight Feet for 1/2 PSI Gas valve replacement Gas PressureField wiring Installation must comply with Low voltage connectionsLine voltage connections Flow switch Outdoor temperature sensorLouver proving switch ThermostatSystem supply sensor Alarm contactsWiring of the cascade Boiler management systemInstallation FieldwiringCondensate disposal Condensate drainCheck/control water chemistry Freeze protection when usedStart-up Fill and test water systemCheck thermostat circuits Clean/Inspect Trap AssemblyCheck for gas leaks Inspect/fill condensate system Inspect/check condensate lines and fittingsIf boiler does not start correctly Final checks before starting the boilerStart the boiler Check system and boiler2Operating Instructions Models 55 Operating Instructions Model Set space heating operation Natural Gas PropaneVerify DHW mode Configuration of the cascadeSet domestic hot water DHW operation Operating information GeneralProtection features Boiler temperature regulation Outdoor reset operation, if used CascadeSequence of operation Operation DisplayAccess modes InstallerUser Knight wall mount boiler control module 1Control PanelCall for Heat Information Dial Function Owner maintenance Maintenance Maintenance and annual startupService technician See the following pages for instructions GeneralMaintenance Check control settings Check ignition ground wiringCheck all boiler wiring Flue vent system and air pipingPerform start-up and checks Check flame signalCleaning boiler heat exchanger Check burner flameDiagrams PC Interface2Wiring Diagram

WH 55-399 specifications

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