TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safe Installation, Use and Service | ...........................................................2 | Calculating Amperage/Overcurrent Protection | 12 | |
General Safety INFORMATION | 3 | Boiler Circuits | 12 | |
Precautions | 3 | Control Circuits | 12 | |
Hydrogen Gas (Flammable) | 3 | wiring diagrams | 13 | |
OPERATION | 15 | |||
Table of Contents | 4 | |||
Important | 15 | |||
Introduction | 4 | |||
General | 15 | |||
Preparing for the Installation | 4 | |||
High Temperature Limit | 15 | |||
Dimensions and Capacities Data | 5 | |||
Filling the Boiler | 15 | |||
features and components | 8 | |||
Initial Start Up | 15 | |||
APPROVALS | 9 | |||
Temperature Regulation | 15 | |||
MODEL AND RATING | 9 | |||
Temperature Controls | 16 | |||
locating the new BOILER | 9 | Draining | 16 | |
Facts to Consider About the Location | 9 | maintenance | 17 | |
installation | 10 | Schedule | 17 | |
Required Ability | 10 | System Cleaning | 17 | |
General | 10 | Flushing | 17 | |
Sediment Removal | 17 | |||
Pressure Relief Valve | 10 | |||
Lime Scale Removal | 17 | |||
Water Line Connections | 10 | |||
troubleshooting checklist | 18 | |||
Closed Water Systems | 11 | |||
Not Enough or No Hot Water | 18 | |||
Thermal Expansion | 11 | |||
Water is Too Hot | 18 | |||
ELECtrical data | 12 | |||
Boiler Makes Strange Sounds | 18 | |||
General | 12 | Leakage Checkpoints | 18 | |
Branch Circuit | 12 | warranty | 19 |
INTRODUCTION
Thank You for purchasing this boiler. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:
•ANSI - American National Standards Institute
•ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
•GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturer’s Association
•NEC - National Electrical Code
•NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
•UL - Underwriters Laboratory
Preparing for the Installation
1.Read the “General Safety” section of this manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don’t follow the safety rules, the boiler may not operate safely. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the electric boiler. It also contains warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper operation of the boiler and your safety. READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE BOILER.
Detailed installation diagrams are in this manual. These diagrams will serve to provide the installer with a reference for the materials and method of piping suggested. IT IS NECESSARY THAT ALL WATER PIPING AND THE ELECTRICAL WIRING BE INSTALLED AND CONNECTED AS SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAMS.
Particular attention should be given to the installation of thermometers at the locations indicated in the diagrams as these are necessary for checking the operation of the heater.
Be sure to turn off power when working on or near the electrical system of the heater. Never touch electrical components with wet hands or when standing in water. When replacing
fuses always use the correct size for the circuit. See page 12 through 14.
The principal components of the heater are identified on page 8. The model and rating plate on page 9 interprets certain markings into useful information. Both of these references should be used to identify the heater, its components and optional equipment.
2.The installation must conform with these instructions and the local code authority having jurisdiction and the requirements of the power company. In the absence of code requirements, follow
3.If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions, call the toll free number on the back cover for further assistance.
A sample rating plate and barcode tag are shown on page 9 of this manual. In order to expedite your request, please have the serial number and item ID from the barcode tag available for the technician.
4.Carefully plan your intended placement of the boiler. Examine the location to ensure the boiler complies with the “Locating the
New Boiler” section in this manual.
Installation and service of this boiler requires ability equivalent to that of a licensed tradesman or qualified agency (page 2) in the field involved. Plumbing and electrical work are required.
5.For installation in California this boiler must be braced or anchored to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. See instructions for correct installation procedures. Instructions may be obtained from California Office of the State Architect, 1102 Q
Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA 95811.
6.Massachusetts Code requires this boiler to be installed in accordance with Massachusetts
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