Page 2 - CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual
Part number 550-110-282/1108 2 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual How it works . . . ① Control module The control module responds to signals from the room thermostat, air pressure switch and boiler limit circuit to operate the boiler circulator, pilot burner, gas valve and inducer. W...
Page 4 - Contents; Hazard definitions
Part number 550-110-282/1108 4 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Contents Hazard definitions The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels or to important information concerning the life of the produc...
Page 5 - Please read before proceeding; Installer; When servicing boiler —
Part number 550-110-282/1108 5 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Please read before proceeding Installer Read all instructions before installing. Fol- low all instructions in proper order to prevent personal injury or death. • Also refer to CGs Venting Supplements . • Consider pipin...
Page 6 - Prepare boiler location — codes; Installations must follow these codes:
Part number 550-110-282/1108 6 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Prepare boiler location — codes & checklist 1a Installations must follow these codes: • Local, state, provincial, and national codes, la ws, regulations and ordinances. • National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1–latest ...
Page 7 - Prepare boiler location — clearances; SERVICE; Recommended SERVICE clearances; Required MINIMUM clearances; Flooring; Foundation; Residential garage installations
Part number 550-110-282/1108 7 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Prepare boiler location — clearances 1b Figure 2 Required MINIMUM clearances Figure 1 Recommended SERVICE clearances (see WARNING below) Recommended SERVICE clearances (Fig. 1) 1. Provide clearances for cleaning and se...
Page 8 - Prepare boiler location — vent system; CGs-4E special vent system; Vent system
Part number 550-110-282/1108 8 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Prepare boiler location — vent system 1c Failure to follow all instructions can result in flue gas spillage and carbon monoxide emissions, causing severe personal injury or death. When removing boiler from an existing ...
Page 9 - Prepare boiler location — contamination
Part number 550-110-282/1108 9 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Prepare boiler location — contamination 1d Table 1 Corrosive or destructive contaminants and likely locations All CGs-4E boilers must be direct vented (using ducted outside air). The vent/air termination must be instal...
Page 10 - Prepare boiler location — air openings; Special considerations; Tight construction; Exhaust fans and air movers; Combustion air requirements; Using outside air — direct vent only; Sizing air openings; Louver allowance
Part number 550-110-282/1108 10 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Prepare boiler location — air openings 1e Special considerations Tight construction ANSI Z223.1 defines unusually tight construction where: 1. Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmo- sphere have a continuous w...
Page 12 - Prepare boiler — placement & setup; Location; Inspect orifices and burners; Orifice replacement procedure
Part number 550-110-282/1108 12 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Place boiler/crate near position 1. Leave boiler in crate and on pallet until installation site is ready. 2. Move entire crate and pallet next to selected loca - tion. 3. Remove crate.4. Remove boiler from pallet. Do ...
Page 13 - Prepare boiler — pressure test; Hydrostatic pressure test; Prepare boiler for test; Drain and remove fittings
Part number 550-110-282/1108 13 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Prepare boiler — pressure test 2b Hydrostatic pressure test Pressure test boiler before attaching water or gas piping (except as noted below) or electrical supply. Prepare boiler for test 1. Remove the shipping nipple...
Page 14 - Water piping — general information; General piping information
Part number 550-110-282/1108 14 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Water piping — general information 3a Table 3 Water pipe size (based on 20°F rise) Boiler model number To system From system CGs-4E 1” 1” Note: The boiler supply and return connections, the return/ drain tee and the s...
Page 15 - Water piping — single-zone system; Closed-type expansion tank
Part number 550-110-282/1108 15 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Water piping — single-zone system 3b Figure 4 Diaphragm- or bladder-type expansion tank Piping to single-zone system See Table 3 for piping sizes. Figure 5 Closed-type expansion tank Piping to single-zone system See T...
Page 16 - Water piping — multiple zones; Piping multiple zones; Radiant heating systems
Part number 550-110-282/1108 16 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Water piping — multiple zones 3c Piping multiple zones Follow instructions on pages 14 and 15 to install near- boiler or single-zone piping. (Also refer to Piping for radiant heating systems or converted gravity sys-t...
Page 18 - Piping — low temp systems; bypass piping method; Temperature gauges
Part number 550-110-282/1108 18 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Piping — low temp systems 3d Failure to prevent low return water temperature to the boiler could cause corrosion of the boiler sections or burners, resulting in severe personal injury, death or substantial property da...
Page 20 - Valve adjustment
Part number 550-110-282/1108 20 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Failure to prevent low return water temperature to the boiler could cause corrosion of the boiler sections or burners, resulting in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage. Radiant heating system ...
Page 23 - Water piping — refrigeration systems
Part number 550-110-282/1108 23 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual 3 System or zone circulator 7 System temperature valves (see instructions to the left for adjusting valves) 8 Blend temperature gauge 9 Relief valve 10 Automatic air vent (with diaphragm-type expan - sion tank), or co...
Page 24 - Venting and combustion air
Part number 550-110-282/1108 24 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Venting and combustion air 4 Install vent piping and air piping per appropriate V enting Supplement included in boiler envelope assembly.Refer to Venting Supplements and to manual Section 1 regarding require- ments fo...
Page 25 - Gas piping; Connecting gas supply piping to boiler
Part number 550-110-282/1108 25 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Gas piping 5 Table 4 Pipe capacity for 0.60 specific gravity natural gas Gas pipe length (feet) Capacity of pipe for pipe size of: (Capacity in cubic feet gas per hour) ½” ¾” 1” 1¼” 1½” 10 132 278 520 1050 1600 20 92 ...
Page 26 - Field wiring; Thermostat; Junction Box; Wiring connections; POWER
Part number 550-110-282/1108 26 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Field wiring 6 Thermostat 1. Connect thermostat as shown on wiring diagram on boiler. 2. Install on inside wall away from influences of drafts, hot or cold water pipes, lighting fixtures, television, sunrays, or firep...
Page 27 - Start-up — preparation; Fill the system with water; Determine if water treatment is needed; Verify water chemistry; Freeze protection
Part number 550-110-282/1108 27 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Start-up — preparation 7a Fill the system with water 1. Close manual and automatic air vents and boiler drain cock. 2. Fill to correct system pressure . Correct pressure will var y with each application. Typical cold ...
Page 28 - Start-up — operate boiler; Inspect system water piping; Start the boiler; Inspect base insulation
Part number 550-110-282/1108 28 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Start-up — operate boiler 7b Inspect system water piping After filling the boiler and system with water, inspect all piping throughout the system for leaks. If found, repair immediately. Repeat this inspection after t...
Page 29 - Check burner flames; Pilot burner flame; Main burner flame
Part number 550-110-282/1108 29 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Start-up — operate boiler (continued) 7b Figure 16 Typical pilot burner flame Figure 17 Typical main burner flame Check burner flames View pilot and main flames through the inspection port in the Air inlet box front c...
Page 31 - Check-out procedure — checklist; Installation and service certificate
Part number 550-110-282/1108 31 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Check-out procedure — checklist 8 ❏ Boiler and heat distribution units filled with water? ❏ Automatic air vent, if used, open one full turn? ❏ Air purged from system? ❏ Air purged from gas piping? Piping checked for l...
Page 32 - Operation — sequence
Part number 550-110-282/1108 32 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Operation — sequence 9a 1. Read appropriate Operating instructions in Section 9c . This information is also located on a label on the inside of the boiler jacket door panel. 2. Raise room thermostat to call for heat. ...
Page 34 - Operation — wiring diagrams
Part number 550-110-282/1108 34 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Operation — wiring diagrams 9b Figure 19 Wiring diagram
Page 35 - Operating instructions
Part number 550-110-282/1108 35 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Operating instructions CGs-4E 9c • Spark pilot • Natural or propane gas• Gas valve: Honeywell VR8204Q
Page 37 - Service technician; Daily; Service and maintenance — schedule; VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING
Part number 550-110-282/1108 37 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Table 5 Service and maintenance schedules Service technician (see following pages for instructions) Owner maintenance (see CGs-4E User’s Information Manual for instructions) A n n n u A l s tA r t - u p Inspect: Repor...
Page 39 - Burners, base and inlet air box; Condensate drain system
Part number 550-110-282/1108 39 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual ❏ Inspect . . . Burners, base and inlet air box The boiler contains ceramic fiber and fiberglass materials. Use care when handling these materials per instructions on page 64 of this manual. Failure to comply could re...
Page 40 - Limit controls and cutoffs
Part number 550-110-282/1108 40 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Service & maint. — annual start-up (continued) 10b ❏ Check/test . . . Gas piping 1. Sniff near floor and around boiler area for any in - dication of a gas leak . 2. Test gas piping using bubble test, per Section 5...
Page 41 - Boiler relief valve
Part number 550-110-282/1108 41 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Safety relief valves should be reinspected AT LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS , by a licensed plumbing contractor or authorized inspection agency, to ensure that the product has not been affected by corrosive water condi...
Page 42 - Cleaning boiler
Part number 550-110-282/1108 42 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Service & maint. — annual start-up 10b ❏ Review with owner 1. Review the User’s Information Manual with the owner. 2. Emphasize the need to perform the maintenance schedule specified in the User’s Information Manu...
Page 43 - Troubleshooting — procedure; Before troubleshooting:
Part number 550-110-282/1108 43 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Troubleshooting — procedure 11a Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Never jumper (bypass) rollout thermal fuse element or any other...
Page 44 - Troubleshooting — air pressure switch; Air pressure switch; Check pressure switch setting; Boiler model number; Troubleshooting air pressure reading; Return to normal operation
Part number 550-110-282/1108 44 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Troubleshooting — air pressure switch 11b Air pressure switch Make sure boiler water temperature is 100 °F or cooler before starting procedure to obtain appropriate readings. Check pressure switch setting 1. See Figur...
Page 45 - Troubleshooting — control module; Control module; Troubleshooting the control module
Part number 550-110-282/1108 45 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Troubleshooting — control module 11c Control module Solder or water splatter between plugs and circuit board can cause improper operation of control module. Place a shield over the boiler internal controls and compone...
Page 47 - Troubleshooting — control module lights; CHART 1
Part number 550-110-282/1108 47 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Troubleshooting — control module lights 11d CHART 1 — Troubleshooting POWER light status Electrical shock hazard — Wherever you see TURN OFF POWER , follow the instructions. Failure to follow instructions could result...
Page 48 - CHART 2; lights flashing
Part number 550-110-282/1108 48 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Troubleshooting — control module lights 11d Electrical shock hazard — Wherever you see TURN OFF POWER , follow the instructions. Failure to follow instructions could result in severe personal injury, death or substant...
Page 49 - CHART 3
Part number 550-110-282/1108 49 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Troubleshooting — control module lights (cont.) 11d CHART 3 — PRESS SWITCH & POWER lights flashing Electrical shock hazard — Wherever you see TURN OFF POWER , follow the instructions. Failure to follow instruction...
Page 50 - CHART 4
Part number 550-110-282/1108 50 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual 11d Troubleshooting — control module lights (cont.) • Turn off power to the boiler at service switch or breaker. • Wait at least 45 seconds. • Turn on power to boiler. • Restart boiler, following Operating instruction...
Page 51 - CHART 5; light flashing and; light on steady
Part number 550-110-282/1108 51 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Troubleshooting — control module lights (cont.) 11d CHART 5 — PRESS SWITCH light flashing and POWER light on steady Electrical shock hazard — Wherever you see TURN OFF POWER , follow the instructions. Failure to follo...
Page 52 - CHART 6; ALSO; — Troubleshooting failure to establish; main flame
Part number 550-110-282/1108 52 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual 11d Troubleshooting — control module lights (cont.) • TURN OFF POWER to boiler at service switch or breaker. • Remove burner shield (see Figure 27, page 56 for location). • Verify inlet gas pressure at gas valve: Natu...
Page 53 - CHART 7; — Insufficient heat or no heat to system (
Part number 550-110-282/1108 53 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Troubleshooting — control module lights (cont.) 11d CHART 7 — Insufficient heat or no heat to system ( POWER light on steady) Electrical shock hazard — Wherever you see TURN OFF POWER , follow the instructions. Failur...
Page 54 - Replacement parts
Part number 550-110-282/1108 54 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Replacement parts 12a Section assembly .............................................. 55 Base .................................................................. 56 Jacket .................................................
Page 55 - Replacement parts — section assembly
Part number 550-110-282/1108 55 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Replacement parts — section assembly 12b Figure 26 Section assembly Item number Description Weil-McLain part number 1 End section, left hand, 51124 311-103-850 2 End section, right hand 51128 311-103-821 3 Intermediat...
Page 56 - Replacement parts — base
Part number 550-110-282/1108 56 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Replacement parts — base 12c Figure 27 Base assembly
Page 58 - Replacement parts — jacket
Part number 550-110-282/1108 58 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Replacement parts — jacket 12d Figure 28 Jacket assembly
Page 60 - Replacement parts — trim
Part number 550-110-282/1108 60 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Replacement parts — trim 12e Figure 29 Trim assembly Itemnumber Description Manufacturer Manufacturer’s part number Weil-McLain part number 1 Pressure relief valve, ASME, 30 PSIG, ¾” male inlet Pressure relief valve, ...
Page 61 - Replacement parts — controls
Part number 550-110-282/1108 61 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Replacement parts — controls 12f Figure 30 Gas control assembly Item number Description Manufacturer Manufacturer’s part number Weil-McLain part number Natural gas components 1 Gas valve, ½” x ½”, two-stage Natural ga...
Page 62 - Dimensions
Part number 550-110-282/1108 62 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Dimensions 13a Figure 31 Dimensional drawing Boiler model number Supply tapping (inches NPT) Return tapping (inches NPT) Gas connection size Note 3 (inches NPT) Gas manifold size Note 3 (inches NPT) “A” Air inlet pipe...
Page 63 - Ratings; DOE
Part number 550-110-282/1108 63 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Ratings Table 7 Boiler ratings DOE 13b (Note 5) CGs-4E boilers used for residential radiant panel systems, converted gravity heating systems or other low water temperature applications should be installed with balanci...
Page 64 - Handling ceramic fiber and fiberglass materials
64 Part Number 550-110-282/1108 GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual Handling ceramic fiber and fiberglass materials REMOVAL OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER LINING OR BASE PANELS The combustion chamber lining or base insulation panels in this product con- tain ceramic fiber materials. Ceramic fi...