Lochinvar WH 55-399 operation manual Vent and air piping, Wall mounting location, Precautions

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Installation & Operation Manual

1 Determine boiler location (continued)

Provide air openings to room:

Residential garage installation

Knight wall mount boiler alone in boiler room

1.No air ventilation openings into the boiler room are needed when clearances around the Knight wall mount boiler are at least equal to the SERVICE clearances shown in FIG.’s 1-1 and 1-2. For spaces that do NOT supply this clearance, provide two openings as shown in FIG. 1-1. Each opening must provide one square inch free area per 1,000 Btu/hr of boiler input.

Knight wall mount boiler in same space with other gas or oil-fired appliances

1.Follow the National Fuel Gas Code (U.S.) or CSA B149.1 (Canada) to size/verify size of the combustion/ ventilation air openings into the space.

Precautions

Take the following precautions when installing the appliance in a residential garage. If the appliance is located in a residential garage, it should be installed in compliance with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 and/or CAN/CGA-B149 Installation Code.

•Appliances located in residential garages and in adjacent spaces that open to the garage and are not part of the living space of a dwelling shall be installed so that all burners and burner ignition devices are located not less than 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor.

•The appliance shall be located or protected so that it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.

Vent and air piping

￿WARNING

The space must be provided with combustion/ventilation air openings correctly sized for all other appliances located in the same space as the Knight wall mount boiler.

Do not install the boiler in an attic.

Failure to comply with the above warnings could result in severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.

The Knight wall mount boiler requires a special vent system, designed for pressurized venting.

The boiler is to be used for either direct vent installation or for installation using indoor combustion air. When room air is considered, see Section 3, General Venting. Note prevention of combustion air contamination below when considering vent/ air termination.

Vent and air must terminate near one another and may be vented vertically through the roof or out a side wall, unless otherwise specified. You may use any of the vent/air piping

2.Size openings only on the basis of the other appliances in the space. No additional air opening free area is needed for the Knight wall mount boiler because it takes its combustion air from outside (direct vent installation).

Wall mounting location

Ensure the wall for which the boiler is intended to be mounted is comprised of either, cement, brick, block, or wooden studs spaced 16" apart from center. Ensure the wall is capable of supporting at least 250 pounds for Models 55 - 285 and 300 pounds for the 399 Models.

If flooding is possible, elevate the boiler sufficiently to prevent water from reaching the boiler.

methods covered in this manual. Do not attempt to install the Knight wall mount boiler using any other means.

Be sure to locate the boiler such that the vent and air piping can be routed through the building and properly terminated. The vent/air piping lengths, routing and termination method must all comply with the methods and limits given in this manual.

Prevent combustion air contamination

Install air inlet piping for the Knight wall mount boiler as described in this manual. Do not terminate vent/air in locations that can allow contamination of combustion air. Refer to Table 1A, page 10 for products and areas which may cause contaminated combustion air.

Ensure the boiler is installed in a location that minimizes the risk of water damage due to valves, pumps, etc.

￿WARNING

You must pipe combustion air to the boiler air intake. Ensure that the combustion air will not contain any of the contaminants in Table 1A, page 10. Contaminated combustion air will damage the boiler, resulting in possible severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage. Do not pipe combustion air near a swimming pool, for example. Also, avoid areas subject to exhaust fumes from laundry facilities. These areas will always contain contaminants.

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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 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 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 fittingsModel PolypropyleneCentrotherm 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

WH 55-399 specifications

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