Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGENO. 4 SECTION A: BEFORE INSTALLING THE BOILER 7 SECTION B: BOILER INSTALLATION 10 SECTION C: COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR 12 SECTION D: WATER PIPING - GENERAL 13 SECTION E: HYDRONIC HEATING PIPING 17 SECTION F: DOMESTIC HOT WATER PIPING 19 SECTION G: POOL HEATING 22 SECTION...
Page 4 - SECTION A: BEFORE INSTALLING THE BOILER; Thank you for purchasing a Raypak product
Pay attention to these terms: DANGER indicates the presence of immediate hazards which will cause severe personal injury, death orsubstantial property damage if ignored. WARNING indicates the presence of hazards or unsafe practices which could cause severe personal injury,death or substantial proper...
Page 7 - SECTION B: BOILER INSTALLATION; INSTALLATION CODES
SECTION B: BOILER INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CODES Installations must follow these codes:· Local, state, provincial, and national codes, laws, regulations and ordinances. · National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC), ANSI Z223.1- latest edition. · National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition. · S...
Page 8 - CLEARANCES
8 CLEARANCES TABLE 1MINIMUM CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES(INDOOR ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS) Boiler Size Boiler Side 500 750 1000 Floor See Note 1. Rear 1” 1" 1" Right 12” (Water side) 12" (Water side) 12" (Water side) Left 1” 1” 1” Top 0” 0” 0” Vent 1” 1” 1” Note 1. Do not install ...
Page 10 - SECTION C: COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR; COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR (Indoor Units)
SECTION C: COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR (Indoor Units) The boiler must be supplied with sufficient quantities of non-contaminated air to support proper combustion and equip-ment ventilation. Combustion air can be supplied via conventional venting, where combustion ai...
Page 11 - COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR SUPPLY (FOR CANADA INSTALLATION)
Method 2 (normally applied in cold climate regions): 1. The mechanical equipment room must be provided with at least one permanent opening, commencing within12 inches of the top of the enclosure. 2. The opening must communicate directly or by ducts with outdoors.3. The opening must have a minimum fr...
Page 13 - SECTION E: HYDRONIC HEATING PIPING; PUMP SELECTION; T as design; Delta
13 SECTION E: HYDRONIC HEATING PIPING PUMP SELECTION In order to insure proper performance of your boiler system, you must install a properly sized pump. Raypak recommendsusing a 20°F Delta T as design Delta T. ( Delta T is the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet water when the boile...
Page 14 - PIPING - HEATING BOILERS
Figure E-2aSINGLE BOILER - PRIMARY/SECONDARY PIPING 14 PRESSURE DROP IN FEET OF HEADFEEDWATER REGULATOR Raypak recommends that a feedwater regulator be installed and set at 12 PSIG minimum pressure at the highest point ofsystem. Install a check valve or back flow device upstream of the regulator, wi...
Page 17 - SECTION F: DOMESTIC HOT WATER PIPING; DOMESTIC WATER HEATING BOILER; T = Temperature rise in °F
SECTION F: DOMESTIC HOT WATER PIPING When designing the water piping system for domestic water applications, water hardness should be considered. Table D-1 indicates the suggested flow rates for soft, medium and hard water. Hardness is specified as grains per gallon. TABLE F-1 DOMESTIC WATER HEATING...
Page 19 - SECTION G: POOL HEATING; AUTOMATIC CHLORINATORS AND CHEMICAL FEEDERS
19 SECTION G: POOL HEATING CAUTION: Power to the heater should be interlocked with the main system pump to make sure the heater does not firewithout the main system pump in operation. Improper flow control can damage the heater. Uncontrolledflow (too high) or restricted flow (too low) can seriously ...
Page 20 - SPA WATER CHEMISTRY
SPA WATER CHEMISTRY NOTE: Chemical imbalance can cause severe damage to your heater and associated equipment. Maintain your water pH between 7.4 and 7.8 and total alkalinity between 100 and 150 p.p.m. If the mineral content and dissolved solids in thewater become too high, scale forms inside the hea...
Page 22 - SECTION H: GAS SUPPLY CONNECTIONS; GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE
22 SECTION H: GAS SUPPLY CONNECTIONS DANGER: Make sure the gas on which the boiler will operate is the same type as specified on the boilermodel and rating plate. Gas piping must have a sediment trap ahead of the boiler gas controls, and a manual shut-off valve located outside theheater jacket. A po...
Page 23 - for Pressure Settings.; VENTING OF DIAPHRAGM GAS COMPONENTS
23 GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR The gas pressure regulator is nominally preset to the outlet values shown in the table below, within +. 1" W.C. If anadjustment is needed, turn the adjustment screw clockwise to increase pressure or counterclockwise to lower pressure. REGULATOR PRESSURE SETTINGS: See Ta...
Page 24 - SECTION I: ELECTRICAL POWER CONNECTIONS; Installations must follow these codes:
24 SECTION I: ELECTRICAL POWER CONNECTIONS Installations must follow these codes: · National Electrical Code and any other national, state, provincial or local codes or regulations havingjurisdiction. · Safety wiring must be N.E.C. Class 1. · Boiler must be electrically grounded as required by N.E.C...
Page 27 - SECTION J: VENTING CONNECTIONS; GENERAL; Definition of Appliance Categories
27 SECTION J: VENTING CONNECTIONS GENERAL CAUTION: Proper installation of flue exhaust venting is critical for the safe and efficient operation of the boiler.For vent systems not shown in this section please contact your local authorized representative. Definition of Appliance Categories Boilers are...
Page 29 - - Refer to latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code.; Canada Installations
29 Support of Vent Stack The weight of the vent stack or chimney must not rest on the boiler vent connection. Support must be provided in compliancewith applicable codes. The vent should also be supported to maintain proper clearances from combustible materials. Use insulated vent pipe spacers where...
Page 31 - Natural Draft Vertical Venting Without Add-on Condensing
31 SECTION J-1 Natural Draft Vertical Venting Without Add-on Condensing Heat Exchanger (Category I) Figure J-1NATURAL DRAFT VERTICAL VENT WITHOUT ADD-ON CONDENSING HEAT EXCHANGER* NOTE: *Rear venting is recommended to minimize interference with water piping **Vent lengths are based on a lateral leng...
Page 33 - ance. Adjust thermostat so appliance will operate continuously.
Common venting systems may be too large when an existing unit is removed. At the time of removal of an existing appliance,the following steps must be followed with each appliance remaining connected to the common venting system placed inoperation, while the other appliances remaining connected to th...
Page 40 - Domestic Water; *Contact Manufacturer for Details
SECTION J-5 Vertical Venting With Add-On Condensing Heat Exchanger(Category IV ) Domestic Water Figure J-5VERTICAL VENT (CATEGORY IV) WITH ADD-ONCONDENSING HEAT EXCHANGER *Contact Manufacturer for Details 40
Page 44 - Horizontal Thru-Wall Direct Venting/Combustion Air With Add-On
SECTION J-7 Horizontal Thru-Wall Direct Venting/Combustion Air With Add-On Condensing Heat Exchanger (Category IV) F i g u r e J - 7HORIZONTAL THRU-WALL DIRECT VENTING WITH ADD-ONCONDENSING HEAT EXCHANGER 44 *Contact Manufacturer for details.
Page 45 - Pressurized common vent installations should be engineered.
• Horizontal Thru-wall Direct Venting System With Add-on Condensing Heat Exchanger(Category IV) Installation These installations utilize the boiler mounted blower to draw combustion air from outdoors and vent combustion prod-ucts to the outdoors. UL 17-38 Certified Venting Material (e.g. AL29-4C) MU...
Page 46 - Vertical Direct Venting/Combustion Air With Add-on Condensing; *Contact manufacturer for details
SECTION J-8 Vertical Direct Venting/Combustion Air With Add-on Condensing Heat Exchanger (Category IV) F i g u r e J - 8VERTICAL DIRECT VENTING WITH ADD-ONSECONDARY CONDENSING HEAT EXCHANGER 46 *Contact manufacturer for details
Page 48 - Outdoor Installation with Add-On Condensing Heat Exchanger; horizontally from such areas.
Outdoor Installation with Add-On Condensing Heat Exchanger Outdoor models are self -venting when installed with the factory-supplied non-restricted direct vent cap and require noadditional vent piping. This special vent cap is provided with the boiler in accordance with AGA/CGA requirements. Itmust ...
Page 49 - SECTION K CONDENSATE DRAIN
49 SECTION K CONDENSATE DRAIN WARNING: All condensation should be disposed of according to local, county, state, and federal laws. Refer toNFGC, section 7.9, for additional information. The Condensing Heat Exchanger (CHX) can generate up to 1 (one) gallon per hour (GPH) of condensate for every 100,0...
Page 50 - SECTION L CONTROLS; THE CPW BOARD
50 SECTION L CONTROLS WARNING: Installation, adjustment and service of boiler controls including timing of various operating functions must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Failure todo so may result in control damage, boiler malfunction, property damage, pe...
Page 56 - SECTION M: GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Feel water before bathing or showering.; - Hotter water Increases the risk of SCALDING!
SECTION M: GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To meet commercial water use needs, an external operating control for this hot water boiler is adjustable up to 210°F. However,water temperatures over 125°F can cause instant severe burns or death from scalds. The preferred starting point for settingthe control ...
Page 59 - approx
SECTION O: ADB INITIAL START-UP 1.0 TOOLS NEEDED • One 8-0-8 , 16” scale manometer (or larger) • Three 4-0-4, 8” scale manometers (or larger) • “T” fitting • 7/16” and 1/2" open end wrenches • Small and large flat-head screwdrivers • Volt meter • Amp probe • Elec. Dual reading thermometer with s...
Page 60 - TABLE O-3: PRESSURE SETTINGS FOR PROPANE
2.4 Check the Gas Supply Pressure, Location (1) • Leave pilot gas valve and main gas shut-off valve closed; • Slowly turn on main gas shut-off valve; • Read the gas supply pressure from the manometer; • If pressure is > 14" W.C.; Turn off the valve; • Check if the service regulator is install...
Page 63 - TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
SECTION Q: OPERATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Lighting Instructions 1. STOP! Read the safety information first. 2. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance. 4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do N...
Page 64 - SECTION R: MAINTENANCE; SUGGESTED MINIMUM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE:
SECTION R: MAINTENANCE SUGGESTED MINIMUM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE: Regular service by a qualified service agency and maintenance must be performed to assure maximum boiler operatingefficiency. Maintenance as outlined below may be performed by the owner. Yearly (Beginning of each heating season): 1. Annu...
Page 65 - CLEANING BOILER HEATING SURFACES:
CLEANING BOILER HEATING SURFACES: The following service procedures must be performed ONLY by a qualified service agency. Boiler owner shouldnot attempt these procedures. 1. If you find soot in top of vent elbow (some sediment in bottom of vent is normal) - remove vent attachment to the ADBand clean ...
Page 66 - the vent switch must be adjusted
66 SECTION S: CONNECTING CONDENSING HEAT EXCHANGER (CHX) Refer to Figure S-1 for the following steps: 1. Remove the shroud2. Remove the top cover.3. Secure the 15° elbows (supplied) as shown one on each side of the CHX, using the stainless steel screws (sup plied). 4. Seal the connection with high t...
Page 67 - APPENDIX A; INSIDE COMBUSTION AIR CONTAMINATION:
67 APPENDIX A INSIDE COMBUSTION AIR CONTAMINATION: All boilers experience some condensation during start-up. The condensate from flue gas is slightly acidic. In most cases the pH level is not harmful to vents or drains. Whencombustion air is contaminated by vapors from products in areas listed below...