VENT DAMPER
NORMAL OPERATION SUMMARY
For safe, efficient operation, the vent damper and all flue product carrying areas of the appliance must be checked annually, with particular attention given to deterioration from corrosion or other sources.
Check vent damper operation as follows:
1. When the boiler is off, check that the vent damper position indicator points to the closed position, below.
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DAMPER OPEN | DAMPER CLOSED |
NOTE: To place vent damper in the open position to allow burner operation do the following:
Turn the power off, turn the damper blade to fully open position (arrow facing same direction as vent pipe). Turn power on.
Fig. # 8181.0
& CLOSED POSITIONS.
2.Turn the thermostat or controller up to call for heat and check that the vent damper indicator points to the open position, below.
3.Turn the thermostat or controller down again and check that the vent damper position indicator returns to the closed position.
THE VENT DAMPER MUST BE INSPECTED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR BY A TRAINED, EXPERIENCED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. THE NAME OF THE PERSON WHO ORIGINALLY INSTALLED YOUR VENT DAMPER IS SHOWN ON THE INSTALLATION LABEL. DAMPER MUST BE IN OPEN POSITION WHEN BOILER MAIN BURNERS ARE OPERATING.
FLAIR DAMPER
SYSTEM SCHEMATIC | LEGEND |
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| M - Damper motor |
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| R - Relay |
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| ES - End Switch |
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| SS1 - N/C Safety switch |
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| SS2 - N/O Safety switch |
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| R2 | SS2 | ES | contacts |
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| TR - Transformer 120/24V |
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| HL - High limit |
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| GV - 24V gas Valve* |
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| SS 1 | TH - Thermostat, heating, | ||
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| damper in closed | |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | position, no call |
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| for heat. |
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| 24 VAC |
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| 120 VAC |
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L | 60Hz | L |
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LADDER DIAGRAM
24 | V | AC |
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TH | R |
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