Slant/Fin V-180 Victory, Safety Information, Operating Instructions, Basic, Ii. Initial Start

12			VICTORY
B. PUMP LOCATION-Locating low-head pump(s) on	SAFETY INFORMATION
return to boiler is acceptable for smaller boiler sizes in	For Your Safety Read Before Operating
residences of one or two stories. The alternate pump
location shown in illustration on page 11 is required in	WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly,
large, multi-story building installations, especially when	a fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
high-head pumps are used. The compression tank	personal injury or loss of life.
must be at the boiler or between boiler and supply
	A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device
main pump(s).
	which automatically lights the pilot. DO NOT try to
C. On a hot water boiler installed above radiation level,
	light the pilot by hand.
the boiler must be provided with a low water cutoff
	B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance
device at the time of installation by the installer.
	area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, BASIC
	floor.
I. FILLING AND VENTING WATER SYSTEMS	some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the
	WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
A. Fill the system with water. Vent or purge of air.	• DO NOT try to light any appliance.
B. Fire the boiler as soon as possible (see following warn-
	• DO NOT touch any electric switch; DO NOT use
ing and instructions) and bring water temperature to at
	any phone in your building.
least 180 degrees, while circulating water in the sys-
	• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
tem.
	phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
C. Vent air and add water as needed to achieve operating
	• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
pressure on boiler gauge. Pressure must be between
	department.
approximately 12 psi (cold water) and 25 psi at water
	C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
temperature setting of high limit control, for boilers
	knob. NEVER use tools. If the knob will not push in or
equipped with 30 psi relief valves. Boilers rated for a
	turn by hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified ser-
higher pressure and equipped with a matching relief
	vice technician. Force or attempted repair may result
valve may operate at a higher pressure, but no higher
	in a fire or explosion.
than 5 psi below the relief valve opening pressure.
	D. DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been
D. Check for and repair any leaks before placing system
	underwater. Immediately call a qualified service tech-
in service.
	nician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part
BEFORE FIRING BOILER, make these checks:
	of the control system and any gas control which has
1. System is full of water. Air is vented or purged.
	been underwater.
2. Relief valve is installed in accordance with ASME
	Figure 11.
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV. Valve
opening is not closed or reduced in size.
3. Venting is installed according to instructions under
“FLUE GAS VENTING REQUIREMENTS”.
4. All wiring is completed, following applicable wiring
diagrams.
5. Using soap solution, check for gas leaks in all gas
piping from meter to boiler pilot and manifold.
DO NOT use open flame.
II. INITIAL START	OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
used on the Victory Series Boilers under the ANSI
Safe lighting and other performance criteria were met
Z21.13- 1987 Standard.	FOR VR8204 OR VR8304 VALVE
when testing various gas manifold and control assemblies
Instructions	2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
	1. STOP! Read the safety information above.
Follow the lighting instructions in this manual that apply to	3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
the particular ignition system equipped on this boiler.
	4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device
(Also, see figures on page 2 for location of gas manifold,
	which automatically lights the pilot. DO NOT try to
gas valve and control assembly.) These instructions are
	light the pilot by hand.
also attached to the boiler.
	5. Turn gas control knob clockwise	to "OFF". DO
	NOT force.
	6. Wait five (5) minutes (longer for propane) to clear out
	any gas, then smell for gas, including near the floor. If
	you then smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety
	information above. If you don't smell gas, go to next
	step.
	7. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise			to "ON".