Page 2 - offer service and inspection of appliances within the building.; SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE; WARNING
2 IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS • Qualified Installer: A qualified installer must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the fields of plumbing, air supply, venting and gas supply, including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code or the Natural Gas and Propane...
Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE.......................................................................................................................................................................... 2GENERAL SAFETY.................................................................................
Page 5 - DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY DATA
5 EXTRA OPENING FOR THERMOMETER AND RELIEF VALVE HW-520, 610 AND HW--670 DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY DATA TABLE 1 DIMENSIONS IN INCHES MODELS HW-300 HW-399 HW-420 HW-520 PROPANE HW-610/670 NATURAL HW-610/670 A Overall height 65 (1651) 57-1/8 (1451) 57-1/8 (1451) 68-5/16 (1735) 67 (1702) 64-3/4 (1645) B ...
Page 6 - COMPONENT LOCATION
6 TABLE 2, RECOVERY CAPACITIES Model Input °F 20 40 50 60 70 80 BTUH (kW) °C 11.1 22.2 27.7 33.3 38.8 44.4 HW 300 300,000 (88) GPH 1439 719 576 480 411 360 LPH 5448 2724 2179 1816 1556 1362 HW 399 399,000 (117) GPH 1914 957 765 638 547 478 LPH 7245 3623 2898 2415 2070 1811 HW 420 420,000 (123) GPH 2...
Page 7 - INTRODUCTION
7 INTRODUCTION This design complies with the current edition of the ANSI Z21.13 low-pressure boiler standard. Compliance under this standard implies that when the boiler underwent test, the gas manifold and control assembly pro vided on the boiler met safe lighting and other performance criteria. De...
Page 8 - CONTROLS AND FUNCTION
8 HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATIONS IN CANADA Acceptance of these models for use at altitudes above 2000 feet (600 m) is based on field test of the individual installation by the provincial/state authority having jurisdiction. IN THE U.S.A. WARNING INSTALLATIONS ABOVE 2000 FEET REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE ...
Page 12 - GENERAL
12 Water Temperature Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd Degree Burns on Adult Skin OVER: 170°F (77°C) 160°F (71°C) 150°F (65°C) 140°F (60°C) 130°F (54°C) 120°F (49°C) Nearly Instantaneous About 1/2 second About 1-1/2 seconds Less than 5 seconds About 30 seconds More than 5 minutes USE ANTI- SCALD VALVE(S...
Page 14 - VENTING; VENTING THE BOILER - STANDARD VENTING
14 INSTALLATION CLEARANCES These boilers are approved for installation on combustible flooring in an alcove with minimum clearance to combustibles of: TABLE 4 HW 300 HW 399 HW 420 HW 520 HW 610 & 670 TOP 28" (711.2) 32" (812.8) 24" (609.6) 24" (609.6) 24" (609.6) SIDES 6"...
Page 18 - SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS
18 1. CONVENTIONAL INSTALLATIONS All modern hydronic type boilers are exceptionally fast heating units. The low water volumes in relation to firing rates require special attention to water flow rates for smooth, efficient operation. These considerations for the A. O. Smith copper heat exchanger boil...
Page 20 - GAS CONNECTIONS
20 5. VENT VALVES It is recommended that automatic, loose key or screwdriver type vent valves be installed at each convector or radiator. 6. MANIFOLD HEADERS Split systems with individual supply and return lines from the boiler room should normally have this piping connected to supply and return man...
Page 23 - WIRING
23 Adjustment, if required, is performed as follows: 1. Set primary system temperature control dial (thermostat) at lowest setting so that boiler will not call for heat. 2. Attach a pressure gauge to the tapping in the control string elbow. 3. Reset primary system temperature control dial (thermosta...
Page 28 - - FOR HOT WATER SUPPLY APPLICATION; FOR HOT WATER SUPPLY APPLICATION
28 CER-TEMP 80 - 1 UNIT INSTALLATION - FOR HOT WATER SUPPLY APPLICATION CANADIAN MODELS, JUNCTION BOX W/6 TERMINALS FIGURE 21. FIGURE 23. CER-TEMP 80 - 1 UNIT INSTALLATION - FOR HOT WATER SUPPLY APPLICATION U.S. MODELS, JUCNTION BOX W/4 TERMINALS FIGURE 22.
Page 30 - SCHEMATIC
30 SCHEMATIC CANADIAN MODELS, JUNCTION BOX W/6 TERMINALS FIGURE 25.
Page 31 - CER-TEMP 80 - 2 OR 3 UNIT INSTALLATION CONNECTION DIAGRAM
31 CER-TEMP 80 - 2 OR 3 UNIT INSTALLATION CONNECTION DIAGRAM (FOR HOT WATER SUPPLY APPLICATION) U.S. MODELS, JUNCTION BOX W/4 TERMINALS FIGURE 26.
Page 32 - CER-TEMP 80 - 2 OR 3 UNIT INSTALLATION SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
32 CER-TEMP 80 - 2 OR 3 UNIT INSTALLATION SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (FOR HOT WATER SUPPLY APPLICATION) U.S. MODELS, JUNCTION BOX W/4 TERMINALS FIGURE 27.
Page 33 - PIPING
33 FIGURE 28. IMPORTANT THE INSTALLATION OF SAFETY FLOW SWITCH AS SHOWN IS REQUIRED TO PROTECT THE BOILER IN CASE OF WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION OR CIRCULATOR FAILURE. + PIPING AND FITTINGS BETWEEN GATE VALVES AND BOILERS SHOULD BE BRASS OR BRONZE. OTHER PIPING SHOULD CONFORM TO LOCAL CODES. GATE VAL...
Page 39 - OPERATION AND START-UP INSTRUCTIONS
39 WARNING After placing boiler into operation, the ignition system safety shutoff device must be tested by the following test method. 1. Reset High Limit Temperature Control to lowest setting. (See figure 2 on page 8). 2. Reset System Controller to maximum setting, causing a call for heat and allow...
Page 43 - FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a; LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
43 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: FLAMMABLE If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. C. D. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT ANY APPLIANCE. DO NOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRIC SWITCH; ...
Page 44 - FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
44 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: FLAMMABLE If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A . B . THIS APPLIANCE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN IGNITION DEVICE WHICH AUTOMATICALLY LIGHTS THE PILOT. DO NO...
Page 45 - REMOVAL OF EXISTING BOILER FROM A COMMON VENTING SYSTEM; GENERAL MAINTENANCE
45 At the time of removal of an existing boiler, the following steps shall be followed with each appliance remaining connected to the common venting system placed in operation, while the other appliances remaining connected to the common venting system are not in operation. Seal any unused openings ...
Page 46 - CLEANING AND FLUSHING INSTRUCTIONS
46 CLEANING AND FLUSHING INSTRUCTIONS INTERNAL CONTAMINANTS The hydronic system must be internally cleaned and flushed after a new or replacement boiler has been installed to remove contaminants that may have accumulated during installation. This is doubly impor tant when a replacement boiler is ins...
Page 47 - TROUBLESHOOTING
47 TROUBLESHOOTING CER-TEMP 80 RECOVERY SYSTEM CHECKOUT PROCEDURE Use this checkout for Cer-Temp 80 Recovery Systems. (For hot water supply application only) Checkout Sequence System Operation Cause Remedy Contact Incorrect Set tank temperature control (thermostat) 20°F (10°C) below tank water tempe...
Page 55 - LIMITED WARRANTY
55 A. O. Smith Corporation, the warrantor, extends the following LIMITED WARRANTY to the owner of this boiler. 1. If within TEN years after initial installation of the boiler, a heat exchanger, coil or gas burner shall prove upon examination by the warrantor to be defective in material or workmanshi...