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How it works . . .
Other boiler components:
Boiler circulator
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Contents
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Installer
User
When servicing boiler
Boiler operation
1a
Installations must follow these codes:
Before locating the boiler, check the following:
Prepare boiler location clearances1b
Residential garage installation
Provide the following clearances:
Flooring and foundation
Prepare boiler location vent system
1c
Removing from existing vent
CGs special vent system
When removing boiler from existing common vent system:
Prepare boiler location contamination
1d
Air contamination
Prepare boiler location air openings1e
Special considerations
Tight construction
Exhaust fans and air movers
Motorized air dampers
Figure 3 Sizing air openings for CGs installations
Place boiler/crate near position
Prepare boiler placement & setup2a
Inspect orifices and burners
Orifice replacement procedure
Location Natural gas Propane gas
Prepare boiler pressure test
2b
Perform hydrostatic pressure test
Water piping
general information
3a
General piping information
Relief valve
System water piping
Pressure/temperature gauge
Water piping single-zone system3b
Expansion tank
Diaphragm-type or bladder-type expansion tank Figure 4
Closed-type expansion tank Figure 5
Water piping multiple zones3c
Piping for radiant heating systems or converted gravity systems
Converted gravity (or steam) systems
Zoning with zone valves, return temp over 130 F
Zoning with circulators, return temp over 130 F
typical piping multiple-zone installations
(Figure 12 and 13 only)
Water piping low temp systems3d
Primary/secondary (preferred) bypass piping method
Temperature gauges
primary/secondary (preferred) bypass piping
for radiant heating or converted gravity systems
Water piping low temp systems3e
Boiler-bypass piping method
Temperature gauges
boiler-bypass (alternate) piping
for radiant heating or converted gravity systems
Water piping low temp systems3f
System-bypass piping method
3f
system-bypass (alternate) piping
for converted gravity (or steam) systems
9
Water piping refrigeration system3g
Gas piping5
Connecting gas supply piping to boiler
Venting and combustion air4
Gas piping
Natural Gas:
Field wiring6
Thermostat
Junction Box (furnished)
Wiring connections
Electrical installation must comply with:
Start-up preparation7a
Fill the system with water
Verify water chemistry
Freeze protection (when used)
Check for gas leaks
Start-up operate boiler7b
Inspect system water piping
Start-up preparation continued7a
Final check before starting boiler
Start the boiler
Start-up operate boiler continued7b
Check burner flames
Pilot burner flame
Main burner flame
Start-up if boiler doesnt start . . .7c
Check-out procedure checklist8
Installation and service certificate
Operation sequence9a
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MV
TstatCirc Limit Press switch Flame
Legend for ladder wiring diagram
Operation lighting instructions9c
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
TO TURN OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Table 5 Service and maintenance schedules
Service and maintenance schedule10a
Service technician
ANNNUAL START-UP
Owner maintenance
Inspect:
Service & maintenance annual start-up10b
Reported problems
Boiler area
Air openings
Flue gas vent system (and air piping)
Service & maint. annual start-up continued10b
Gas piping
Cold fill and operating pressures
Air vents and air elimination
Limit controls and cutoffs
Boiler relief valve
Service & maint. annual start-up10b
Troubleshooting procedure11a
Before troubleshooting:
VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING.
Check the following:
Troubleshooting air pressure switch11b
Check pressure switch setting
Return to normal operation
Troubleshooting air pressure reading
Troubleshooting control module11c
Control indicator lights non-lockout modes
Troubleshooting the control module
Control indicator lights lockout modes
Part number 550-110-260/0200
Troubleshooting control module continued11c
Figure 25 Control module connections
PRESS SWITCH
LIMIT
TSTAT CIRC
CHART 1 TroubleshootingPOWER light status
Is POWERlight off?
Figure 25, item 3
Does voltmeter indicate120 VAC?
Figure 25, item 2,
CHART 2 TSTAT CIRC & POWERlights flashing
Did you find a voltage across the two external thermostat circuit wires?
and
Do the
lights still flash?
CHART 3 PRESS SWITCH & POWER lights flashing
Does the ohmmeter indicate the switch is closed?
Does inducer motor operate?
light flashing?
Is
CHART 4 FLAME & POWER lights flashing
Are FLAME and POWER lights flashing?
and
Do
lights still flash?
Is gas present at gas valve inlet and within above range?
Figure 25, item 8, page 44
Does
light flash now?
Is 24 VAC present there?
Is gas present at gas valve inlet and within above range?
CHART 6 PRESS SWITCH light flashing and POWERlight on steady
Figure 25, Item 6, page 44
light flashing?
Is
Does the voltmeter indicate 120 VAC?
CHART 7 Insufficient heat or no heat to system (POWERlight on steady)
Is thermostat circuit closed (continuity across wires)?
light on?
Is
Are limit switch contacts closed?
Replacement parts12a
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Dimensions13a
Figure 31 Dimensional drawing
Ratings
Table 7 Boiler ratings
Notes
13b
GOLD CGs Gas-Fired Water Boiler Boiler Manual
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Handling ceramic fiber and fiberglass materials
REMOVAL OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER LINING OR BASE PANELS
NIOSH stated First Aid.