Raypak 1005 operating instructions Appendix, Inside Air Contamination, As Required

4.Conduct a combustion test at full fire. Carbon diox- ide should be 8.5 to 9.0% at full fire for natural gas, and between 9.5 to 10.0% for propane gas. Carbon monoxide should be < 100 ppm.

5.Check valve coil for 60 cycle hum or buzz. Check for leaks at all valve fittings using a soapy water solution (while heater is operating). Test other operating parts of all safety shut-off and control valves and increase or decrease settings (depending on the type of control) until the safety circuit opens. Reset to original setting after each device is tested.

6.Perform leakage test on gas valves (See Fig. 54).

7.Test air switch in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. (Turn panel switch to the “On” posi- tion until blower is proven, then turn the switch to “Off.”

8.Inspect and clean burner using shop air.

9.Reset fault history after any testing.

As Required

1. Recondition or replace low water cut-off device (if equipped).

2. Check drip leg and gas strainers.

3. Check flame failure detection system. (See “Post Start-Up Check,” page 48.)

4. Check igniter. (Resistance reading should be 42-

70 ohms at ambient temperature).

5. Check flame signal strength. (Flame signal should be greater than 1 microampere as measured at the 2 pins on the upper left corner of the ignition control).

6. Check firing rate control by checking the manifold pressure. (See “Manifold Check” on page 46.)

7. Test safety/safety relief valve(s) in accordance with ASME Heater and Pressure Vessel Code Section IV and Section VIII as applicable.

APPENDIX

Inside Air Contamination

All heaters experience some condensation during

start-up. The condensate from flue gas is acidic. Combustion air can be contaminated by certain vapors in the air which raise the acidity of the condensate. Higher acidity levels attack many materials including stainless steel, which is commonly used in high effi- ciency systems. The heater can be supplied with corrosion-resistant, non-metallic intake air vent materi- al. You may, however, choose to use outside combustion air for one or more of these reasons:

1.Installation is in an area containing contaminants listed below which will induce acidic condensation.

2.You want to reduce infiltration into your building through openings around windows and doors.

3.You are using AL29-4C stainless steel vent pipe, which is more corrosion-resistant than standard metallic vent pipe. In extremely contaminated ar- eas, this may also experience deterioration.

Products causing contaminated combustion air:

• spray cans containing chloro/fluorocarbons

• permanent wave solutions

• chlorinated waxes/cleaners

• chlorine-based swimming pool chemicals

• calcium chloride used for thawing

• sodium chloride used for water softening

• refrigerant leaks

• paint or varnish removers

• hydrochloric acid/muriatic acid

• cements and glues

• antistatic fabric softeners used in clothes dryers

• chloride-type bleaches, detergents, and cleaning solvents found in household laundry rooms

• adhesives used to fasten building products

• similar products

Areas where contaminated combustion air commonly exists:

• dry cleaning/laundry areas

• metal fabrication plants

• beauty shops

• refrigeration repair shops

• photo processing plants

• auto body shops

• plastic manufacturing plants

• furniture refinishing areas and establishments

• new building construction

• remodeling areas

• open pit skimmers

Check for areas and products listed above before in- stalling heater. If found:

• remove products permanently, OR

• install TruSeal direct vent.

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