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    DESIGNERS GUIDE EFFICIENCY+ BOILER1 5 0 , 0 0 0 3 0 0 , 0 0 0 B T U / H R

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    Dear Specifier/Project Manager,

    At Lochinvar, we have long recognized the importance of innovation to any

    product or service. Those who enter into business must also accept the challengeof meeting constantly changing needs.

    The designers guide you are now holding has been designed to make it more

    convenient for you to select the perfect Lochinvar boiler for your projects and

    provide correct specifications for your teams.

    All information has been organized and presented in a succinct, easy-to-use

    manner, so you can use and share information confidently and with minimal

    effort.

    However, it is important to remember that this guide is not intended to replace our

    installation manual. Installers should still refer to our installation manual forspecific installation instructions.

    We hope our manual will make your work easier and more productive.

    As always, we greatly appreciate your input on additional improvements

    for the future.

    Thanks once again for specifying the Lochinvar family of quality standardand custom-built water heaters and boilers.

    Sincerely,

    Lochinvar Corporation

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    L o c h i n v a r D E S I G N E R S G U I D E E F F I C I E N C Y + B O I L E R 6 1 5 - 8 8 9 - 8 9 0 0 1

    Air Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

    Boiler Operating Temperature Control . . . .19Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

    Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

    Combustion & Ventilation Air . . . . . . . . . . .3

    Connection To Terminal Strip . . . . . . . . . .19

    Contaminants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

    Electrical Requirements (North America) . . 19

    Gas Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

    Location of Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

    Low Water Temperature Systems . . . . . . . .17

    Outdoor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Outdoor Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

    Primary/Secondary Piping . . . . . . . . . . . .15

    Relief Valve Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

    Remote Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . .19

    Special Design Applications . . . . . . . . . . .18

    Three-Way Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

    Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

    Venting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

    Water Flow Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . .15

    Water Velocity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

    Figures & Tables Index

    FIG. 1 Boiler Equipment & ControlOrientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

    FIG. 2-5 Combustion & Ventilation Air . . .4

    FIG. 6 Barometric DamperInstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

    FIG. 7 Multiple Unit BarometricDamper Installation . . . . . . . . . .8

    FIG. 8 E+ Vent With

    Sidewall Air Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . .9FIG. 9 E+ Vent With

    Vertical Air Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . .10

    FIG. 10 Horizontal Direct Vent . . . . . . .11

    FIG. 11 Horizontal Direct Vent Cap . . . .11

    FIG. 12 Multiple Sidewall Vent Caps . . .12

    FIG. 13 Vertical Direct Vent . . . . . . . . . .12

    FIG. 14 Outdoor Venting . . . . . . . . . . .13

    FIG. 15 Primary/SecondarySystem Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

    FIG. 16 Low Temperature BypassSystem Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

    FIG. 17 Heating/ChilledWater System . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

    TABLE A. Clearances FromCombustible Construction . . . . . .3

    TABLE B. Conventional Venting,Vent Flue Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

    TABLE C. E+ Vent Sidewall

    Air Kit Part Numbers . . . . . . . . .9TABLE D. E+ Vent Horizontal

    Air Kit Part Numbers . . . . . . . .11

    TABLE E. Vertical Direct Vent Flue &

    Air Inlet Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

    TABLE F. Outdoor Vent Kit . . . . . . . . . . .13

    TABLE G. Gas Supply Pipe Sizing . . . . . .14

    TABLE H. Inlet Gas Pressure . . . . . . . . . .14

    TABLE I. Minimum & MaximumBoiler Flow Rates . . . . . . . . . . .15

    TABLE J. Water Flow Requirements . . . . .15TABLE K. Heat Exchanger Head-loss . . . .16

    TABLE L. Amp Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

    Appendix A: Boiler Piping Diagrams

    Primary/Secondary Boiler . . . . . . . . . . . .A1

    Multiple Unit - Primary/Secondary . . . . . .A2

    Low Temperature Bypass Piping . . . . . . . .A3

    Table of Contents

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    CODESThe equipment shall be installed in

    accordance with those installation

    regulations in effect in the local area where

    the installation is to be made. These must be

    carefully followed in all cases. Authorities

    having jurisdiction must be consulted before

    installations are made. In the absence of such

    requirements, the installation must conform to

    the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas

    Code, ANSI Z223.1. Where required by the

    authority having jurisdiction, the installation

    must conform to American Society of

    Mechanical Engineers Safety Code for

    Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically

    Fired Boilers, No.(CSD-1). All boilers conform

    to the latest edition of the ASME Boiler and

    Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV. Where

    required by the authority having jurisdiction,

    the installation must comply with the

    Canadian Gas Association Code,

    CAN/CGA-B149.1 and/or B149.2

    and/or local codes.

    LOCATION OF UNITLocate the unit so that if water connections

    should leak, water damage will not occur.

    When such locations cannot be avoided,

    it is recommended that a suitable drain

    pan, adequately drained, be installed

    under the unit. The pan must not restrict

    combustion air flow.

    Under no circumstances is the

    manufacturer to be held responsible for

    water damage in connection with this

    unit or any of its components.

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    Water Velocity

    (See Page 15 for minimum and

    maximum flow rates.)

    Piping Requirements and

    Specialties

    (See Page 15 for piping

    application requirements.)

    System Water Temperature

    (See Page 17 for piping and

    design recommendations.)

    System and Boiler Control

    (See Page 19 for boiler

    operating and temperature

    control.)

    Air Elimination and

    Expansion Tank Placement

    (See Page 18 for air removal

    information.)

    In designinga hot water heating system,pay special attention to:

    1.

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    The indoor unit must be installed so that

    the ignition system components areprotected from water (dripping, spraying,

    rain, etc.) during appliance operation and

    service (circulator replacement, control

    replacement, etc.)

    Units located in a residential garage

    must be installed so that all burners and

    burner ignition devices have a minimum

    clearance of 18 (46cm) above the floor.

    The unit must be located or protected sothat it is not subject to physical damage

    by a moving vehicle.

    The appliance must be installed on a

    level floor. A combustible wood floor may

    be used without additional bases or

    special floor buildup. Maintain required

    clearances from combustible surfaces.

    The appliance must not be installed oncarpet or other combustible material other

    than wood flooring.

    SPECIAL LOCATION:OUTDOOR USEEfficiency+ Models are approved for

    outdoor installations. Outdoor models

    have additional location and clearance

    requirements. These requirements must be

    adhered to carefully, since wind, rain, snow

    and cold cannot be controlled in outdoor

    applications. See Outdoor Installation,

    in the venting section on page 13.

    COMBUSTION AND VENTILATIONProvisions for combustion and ventilation

    air must be in accordance with Section

    5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation, of

    the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas

    Code, ANSI Z223.1, or in Canada, the

    latest edition ofCGA Standard B149

    2.

    3.

    4.

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    5.

    (TABLE A)

    CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTIONRIGHT SIDE 1

    REAR 1

    LEFT SIDE 6 (24 suggested for service)

    FRONT 3 (24 suggested for service)Suitable for closet installation

    TOP 3

    *Allow sufficient space for servicing pipe connections, pumpand other auxiliary equipment, as well as the appliance.

    FLUE PRODUCTSVENT

    GASCONNECTION

    SYSTEMRETURN

    BURNERINSPECTION

    PORTSYSTEMSUPPLY

    BACK

    AIR INLET

    TERMINALSTRIP

    (INSIDE)

    120VELECTRICAL

    CONNECTION

    DRAIN

    LEFT SIDEFRONT

    EB150-300

    (FIG. 1) BOILER EQUIPMENT &CONTROL ORIENTATION

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    Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances

    and Equipment, or applicable provisions of

    the local building codes.

    The equipment room must be provided with

    properly sized openings to assure adequate

    combustion air and proper ventilation, when

    the unit is installed with conventional venting

    or sidewall venting.

    If air is taken directly from outside

    the building with no duct, providetwo permanent openings:

    A. Combustion air opening with a

    minimum free area of one square inch per

    4000 Btu/hr input. This opening must be

    located within 12 (30 cm) of the bottom of

    the enclosure.

    B. Ventilation air opening with a minimum

    free area of one square inch per 4000

    Btu/hr input. This opening must be

    located within 12

    (30 cm) of the top ofthe enclosure.

    If combustion and ventilation air is

    taken from the outdoors using a

    duct to deliver the air to the

    mechanical room, each of the two

    openings should be sized based on a

    minimum free area of one square inch per

    2000 Btu/hr.

    If air is taken from another interior

    space, each of the two openings

    specified above should have a net free

    area of one square inch for each 1000

    Btu/hr of input, but not less than 100

    square inches (645 cm2).

    If a single combustion air opening is

    provided to bring combustion air in

    directly from the outdoors, the opening

    must be sized based on a minimum free

    area of one square inch per 3000 Btu/hr.

    This opening must be located within 12

    (30 cm) of the top of the enclosure.

    Lochinvar

    (FIG. 4) COMBUSTION AIR FROM INTERIOR SPACE

    (FIG. 3) COMBUSTION AIR THROUGH DUCTWORK

    2.

    3.

    4.

    (FIG. 5) COMBUSTION AIR FROMOUTSIDE SINGLE OPENING

    (FIG. 2) COMBUSTION AIR DIRECT FROM OUTSIDE

    1.

    EXAMPLE OF

    SIZING FOR

    COMBUSTION

    & VENTILATION

    AIR OPENINGS

    (BOILER WITH

    300,000 BTU/HR

    INPUT):

    When combustion and

    ventilated air is taken from

    directly outside the building

    (FIG. 2), divide the total BTUs

    by 4,000. This yields 75 sq.in.

    of Free Area without

    restriction.

    300,000 4,000 =

    75 sq.in.

    Since the air opening is 50%

    closed due to screens and

    louvers, the total opening

    MUST be multiplied by 2.

    75 sq.in. x 2 =

    150 sq.in.

    This project requires one

    Ventilation Air Opening withnet Area of 75 square

    inches with louver dimensions of

    12 x 15= 168 sq.in.

    and one Combustion Air

    Opening with net Area

    of 75 square inches with

    louver dimensions of

    12 x 15= 168 sq in.

    CAUTION: Under no circumstances shouldthe equipment room be under a negativepressure when atmospheric combustion

    equipment is installed in the room.

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    CONTAMINANTSCombustion air drawn from an interior or

    exterior space must be free of any chemical

    fumes which could be corrosive to the boiler.

    Burning chemical fumes results in the

    formation of corrosive acids which attack

    the boiler and cause improper combustion

    and premature failure of the boiler and vent.

    These fumes are often present in areas where

    refrigerants, salts, and solvents are used.

    Therefore, be aware of swimming pool

    equipment, water softening, and cooling

    system placement.

    VENTINGGeneral

    Vent installations for connection to gas vents

    or chimneys must be in accordance with

    Part 7, Venting of Equipment, of the latest

    edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI

    Z223.1, or applicable provisions of the local

    building codes.

    The connection from the appliance vent to the

    stack must be as direct as possible and

    sized correctly, using the proper vent table.

    The horizontal breeching of a vent must

    have at least 1/4 rise per linear foot.

    The horizontal portions should also be

    supported for the design and weight of the

    material employed to maintain clearances,

    prevent physical damage and separation of

    joints.

    The connection from the appliance vent to the

    stack or vent termination outside the buildingmust be made with listed Type B double

    wall vent (or equivalent) for conventional vent

    applications.

    When utilizing direct vent capabilities

    connections must be made with AL29-4C

    stainless steel (or equivalent) vent material.

    Material should be sized according

    to vent sizing tables (FAN column) in

    the latest edition of the National FuelGas Code.

    The vent materials and accessories, such as

    firestop spacers, thimbles, caps, etc., must

    be installed in accordance with the

    manufacturers listing.

    The vent connector and firestop shall provide

    correct spacing to combustible surfaces and

    seal to the vent connector on the upper andlower sides of each floor or ceiling through

    which the vent connector passes.

    Any improper operation of the common

    venting system in the existing building must

    be corrected when new equipment is

    installed, so the installation conforms to the

    latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code,

    ANSI Z223.1.

    CAUTION!EXHAUST FANS:

    Any fan or equipment

    which exhausts air from

    the equipment room may

    deplete the combustion

    air supply and/or cause

    a down draft in the

    venting system. If a fan

    is used to supply

    combustion air to

    the equipment room, it

    must be sized to make

    sure that it does not

    cause drafts which could

    lead to nuisance

    operational problems

    with the boiler.

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    The efficiency of this appliance allows its

    products of combustion to be vented througha smaller vent pipe when compared to units

    of the same Btu/hr capacity. For this reason,

    resizing common venting systems is

    recommended for proper operation.

    When resizing any portion of the common

    venting system, it should be resized to

    approach the minimum size as determined

    using the appropriate tables (FAN column) in

    the National Fuel Gas Code.

    Failure to resize a common venting system

    could lead to the formation of condensate

    and premature deterioration of the vent

    material.

    Flue gas condensate can freeze on exterior

    walls or on the vent cap. Frozen condensate

    on the vent cap can result in a blocked flue

    condition. Some discoloration to exteriorbuilding surfaces can be expected. Adjacent

    brick or masonry surfaces should be

    protected with a rust resistant sheet metal

    plate.

    Vent connectors serving appliances vented by

    natural draft must not be connected to

    any portion of a mechanical draft system

    operating under positive pressure.

    Connection to a positive pressure stack may

    cause flue products to be discharged into the

    living space causing serious health injury.

    Locate units as close as possible to a chimney

    or gas vent.

    Vent Terminations

    When locating the vent cap, consider the effects

    of snow, leaf dropping, etc., to ensure that no

    blockage occurs.

    The distance of the vent terminal from adjacent

    public walkways, adjacent buildings, windows

    that open and building openings must comply

    with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas

    Code, ANSI Z223.1.

    The vent terminal must be vertical andexhaust outside the building at least 2 feet

    (0.6m) above the highest point of the roof

    within a 10 foot (3.0m) radius of the

    termination.

    The vertical termination must be a minimum

    of 3 feet (0.9m) above the point of exit in the

    rooftop.

    A vertical termination less than 10 feet (3.0m)from a parapet wall shall be a minimum of 2

    feet (0.6m) higher than the parapet wall.

    The vent cap shall terminate at least 3 feet

    (0.9m) above any forced air inlet within 10

    feet (3.05m). The vent shall terminate at least

    4 feet (1.2m) below, 4 feet (1.2m)

    horizontally from or 1 foot (0.30m) above

    any door, window, or gravity air inlet to the

    building.

    Do not terminate the vent in a

    window well, stairwell, alcove,

    courtyard, or other recessed area.

    The vent cannot terminate below

    grade.

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    IMPORTANT!

    The vent cap should

    have a minimum

    clearance of 4 feet

    horizontally from electric

    meters, gas meters,

    regulators, air inlets and

    air relief equipment.

    Additionally, the vent

    cap should never be

    located above or below

    these items, unless a 4

    foot horizontal distance

    is maintained.

    NOTE:

    The weight of the

    venting system MUST

    NOT rest on the boiler.

    It should be properly

    supported.

    WARNING

    Vent connectors serving

    gas appliances, which

    operate under a

    negative vent pressure,

    shall not be connected

    into any portion of

    mechanical draft

    systems operating under

    positive vent pressure.

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    Masonry Chimney

    A masonry chimney must be properly sizedfor the installation of a high efficiency gas fired

    appliance. Venting of a high efficiency

    appliance into a cold or oversized masonry

    chimney can result in operational and safety

    problems.

    Exterior masonry chimneys, with one or more

    sides exposed to cold outdoor temperatures, are

    more likely to have venting problems. For this

    reason, exterior masonry chimneys are notgenerally recommended to vent high efficiency

    gas appliances.

    An interior masonry chimney, which is not

    exposed to the outdoors below the roofline, may

    be used to vent high efficiency gas appliances

    based on the results of careful inspection,

    proper sizing and local code approval. If there

    is any doubt about the sizing or condition of a

    masonry chimney, it should be relined with aproperly sized and approved chimney liner

    system.

    An interior masonry chimney should be carefully

    inspected to determine its suitability for the

    venting of flue products.

    A clay tile lined chimney must be structurally

    sound, straight and free of misaligned tile, gaps

    between liner sections, missing sections of lineror any signs of condensate drainage at the

    breeching or clean out.

    If there is any doubt about the condition of a

    masonry chimney, it should be relined.

    Metallic liner systems (Type B double-wall,

    flexible, or rigid metallic liners) arerecommended to line or reline an existing

    masonry chimney. Consult with local code

    officials to determine code requirements or the

    advisability of using a lined masonry chimney

    or relining of a masonry chimney.

    VENTING OPTIONSConventional Venting - Negative Draft

    Size vent material according to the FAN

    column of vent sizing tables in the latest editionof the National Fuel Gas Code. FAN applies

    to Category I fan assisted combustion

    appliances with natural draft. Utilize Category

    I type B vent material for all conventional

    venting applications.

    A bell increaser is provided and installed

    directly on the boiler vent outlet. The bell

    increases the boiler vent size by 1 inch

    (25.4mm) in diameter. The vent connectionis made directly to the bell increaser on the

    top of the unit. No additional draft diverter

    or barometric damper is required.

    (TABLE B)

    CONVENTIONAL VENTING, VENT CONNECTION SIZE

    CONVENTIONAL

    MODEL VENT FLUE SIZE

    EB150 5

    EB200 5

    EB250 6

    EB300 6

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    When each unit is installed with an individual

    vent, and the negative draft is higher than thespecified range (0.02 to 0.05 inches of water

    column), a barometric damper will be necessary.

    Multiple unit installations with combined

    venting require barometric dampers to

    regulate draft at each unit. The negative

    draft must be within the range of 0.02 to

    0.05 inches of water column to ensure

    proper operation.

    All draft readings are made while the unit is

    in stable operation (approximately 2 to 5minutes).

    For this type of installation, it is best to use a

    draft control for each boiler located on the

    riser between the vent outlet and the

    breeching - Location A. (Figure 7)

    When this riser is too short to permit the

    installation of a control, locate a separate

    control for each boiler on the main breechingas illustrated in Location B. (Figure 7)

    If, because of general crowding or other

    reasons, neither of these locations are

    possible, use a single large control in the

    breeching between the boiler nearest the

    chimney and the chimney, as shown in

    Location C. (Figure 7)

    Conventional Venting with DirectCombustion Air Intake (E+Vent)

    This vent system uses two pipes, one vertical

    pipe with a roof top termination for the flue

    products and one pipe for combustion air. The

    combustion air pipe may terminate

    horizontally with a sidewall air inlet or

    vertically with a roof top air inlet. All

    instructions for Conventional Venting -

    Negative Draft apply to Conventional

    Venting with Direct Combustion Air. The fluemay be combined with the vent from any

    other negative draft, Category I appliances.

    Utilize Category I type B vent material for

    venting flue products.

    Lochinvar

    WATER HEATER/BOILER

    BAROMETRIC DAMPER ON SINGLE UNIT INSTALLATION

    LinedChimney

    WATER HEATER/BOILER

    BAROMETRIC DAMPER ON SINGLE UNIT INSTALLATION

    (FIG. 6) BAROMETRIC DAMPER INSTALLATION

    (FIG. 7) MULTIPLE UNIT BAROMETRICDAMPER INSTALLATION

    NOTE:

    An unlined masonry

    chimney should not be

    used to vent flue

    products from this high

    efficiency appliance.

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    The sidewall or vertical roof top E+Vent

    combustion air supply system has specific ventmaterial and installation requirements.

    The air inlet pipe connects directly to the boiler

    to supply combustion air. In most installations,

    the combustion air inlet pipe will be a

    dedicated system with one air inlet pipe per

    boiler. Multiple air inlets may be combined if

    the guidelines in Combined Air Inlet Points

    are followed. The air inlet pipe will be

    connected to a combustion air inlet cap asspecified in this section. Combustion air

    supplied from outdoors should be free of

    contaminants. The air inlet pipe(s) must be

    sealed. Select air inlet pipe material from the

    following specified materials:

    PVC, CPVC or ABS (4, 5 or 6 I.D.).

    Dryer vent (not recommended for roof

    top air inlet)

    Galvanized steel vent pipe with jointsand seams sealed.

    Type B double wall vent with joints

    and seams sealed.

    The total equivalent length of the sidewall or

    vertical roof top E+Vent combustion air inlet pipe

    shall not exceed a maximum of 50 equivalent

    feet (15.2m) in length. Subtract 5 feet (1.5m) for

    each elbow in the air intake system.

    Sidewall Air Inlet

    The sidewall air inlet cap is supplied in the E+Sidewall Vent Kit. Each kit includes a sidewall

    combustion air inlet cap to supply air to a single

    boiler and instructions for proper installation. The

    part number for each kit is listed by unit size.

    Locate units as close as possible to the sidewall

    where the combustion air supply system will be

    installed.

    To prevent recirculation of flue products from anadjacent vent cap into the combustion air inlet,

    follow all applicable clearance requirements in

    the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code

    and instructions in this guide.

    The combustion air inlet cap must be placed at

    least one foot (0.3m) above ground level and

    above normal snow levels.

    NOTE:

    The use of double wall

    vent material for the

    combustion air inlet pipe

    is recommended in cold

    climates to prevent the

    accumulation of

    condensation on the

    pipe exterior.

    (FIG. 8) E+ VENT WITH SIDEWALL AIR INLET

    (TABLE C)

    E+ VENT SIDEWALL AIR KIT PART NUMBERS

    MODE CONVENTIONAL VENT AIR SIDEWALLNUMBER FLUE SIZE* INLET PIPE** E+ VENT KIT

    EB150 5 4 SVK 3020

    EB200 5 4 SVK 3020

    EB250 6 5 SVK 3021

    EB300 6 5 SVK 3021

    *Vent size with 1 increaser installed for conventional negativedraft venting.

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    (FIG. 9) E+ VENT WITH VERTICAL AIR INLET

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    Vertical Air Inlet

    The air inlet cap for the vertical roof topair inlet is assembled from components

    purchased locally. The air inlet cap consist

    of two 90 ells installed at the point of

    termination for the air inlet pipe.

    The point of termination for the combustion

    air inlet cap must be at least 2 feet (0.6m)

    below the point of flue gas termination

    (vent cap) if it is located within 10 ft. (3.0m)

    of the flue outlet.

    The termination ell on the air inlet must be

    located a minimum of 12 (0.3m) above the

    roof or above normal levels of snow

    accumulation. It must not be placed closer

    than 10 feet (3.0m) from an inside corner of

    an L-shaped structure.

    Incorrect location of the air inlet cap can

    allow the discharge of flue products to bedrawn into the combustion process of the

    boiler. This can result in incomplete

    combustion and potentially hazardous levels

    of carbon monoxide in the flue products.

    Combined Air Inlet Points

    The air inlet pipes from multiple boilers can

    be combined into a single common

    connection, if the common air inlet pipe has a

    cross sectional area equal to or larger than

    the total area of all air inlet pipes connected

    to the common air inlet pipe.

    The air inlet point for multiple boiler air inlets

    shall be provided with an exterior opening

    which has a free area equal to or greater

    than the total area of all air inlet pipes

    connected to the common air inlet. Thisexterior opening for combustion air must

    connect directly to the outdoors.

    The total length of the combined air inlet pipe

    must not exceed a maximum of 50

    equivalent feet(15.2m). Deduct the restriction

    in area provided by any screens, grills or

    louvers installed in the common air inlet point.

    Screens, grills, or louvers installed in the

    common air inlet can reduce the free areaof the opening from 25% to 75% based on

    the materials used. The air inlet cap for the

    combined air supply from multiple boilers can

    be purchased or fabricated in the field.

    Direct Venting

    A direct vent boiler uses a two pipe system,

    one pipe for the flue products and one pipe

    for the combustion air supply.

    The flue cannot be combined with any other

    appliance vent or common vent from multiple

    boilers. The vent on a direct vent system will

    have a positive pressure in the flue, which

    requires all vent joints and seams to be

    sealed gas-tight. The flue from a direct vent

    system shall have a condensate drain with

    provisions to properly collect and dispose of

    any condensate that may occur in the venting

    system. Direct vent systems require CategoryIV vent material with AL29-4C approved

    stainless steel.

    The air inlet pipe connects directly to the

    boiler to supply combustion air. The air inlet

    pipe must be sealed. Choose acceptable

    Lochinvar

    EXAMPLE OF

    COMBINED

    AIR INLET

    SIZING

    Two 5 air inlet pipes

    (19.6 in2 area each) have

    a total area of 39.2 in 2

    requiring an 8 (50.3 in 2

    area) common air inlet

    pipe.

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    combustion air pipe materials from those

    specified in this section. Approved materialfor air inlet pipes include: PVC, CPVC or ABS

    (3, 4, 5 or 6 I.D.), dryer vent, and

    galvanized steel vent pipe with joints and

    seams sealed.

    The total equivalent length of the direct vent

    flue pipe or the air inlet pipe should not

    exceed a maximum of 50 equivalent feet

    (15.2m) in length for each pipe. Subtract

    5 feet (1.5m) for each elbow in the ventpipe or air intake system.

    Horizontal Direct Vent

    Horizontal direct vent applications require avent kit which will be supplied by Lochinvar

    to assure proper operation.

    The part number for each kit is listed by unit

    size. Each kit includes a sidewall vent cap forflue products, a firestop, a combustion air

    inlet cap, and instructions for proper

    installation.

    It is important to be careful in the placement

    of the horizontal direct vent caps. Combustion

    air supplied from outdoors should be free of

    contaminants.

    To prevent recirculation of flue products intothe combustion air inlet:

    The combustion air inlet cap must not be

    installed above the flue outlet cap.

    Maintain a minimum 3 foot (0.9m) radius

    clearance between the combustion air inlet

    cap and the flue outlet cap. Additional

    space may be required between caps

    where high winds may occur.

    The combustion air inlet cap and vent cap

    for flue outlet must be located on the

    same sidewall and in the same pressure

    zone.

    Do not place the combustion air inlet cap

    closer than 10 feet (3.0m) from an inside

    corner of an L-shaped structure.

    Place the combustion air inlet cap at least

    one foot (0.3m) above ground level and

    above normal snow levels.

    (FIG. 10) HORIZONTAL DIRECT VENT

    (FIG. 11) HORIZONTAL DIRECT VENT CAP

    (TABLE D)HORIZONTAL DIRECT VENT KIT PART NUMBERS

    MODEL FLUE AIR PARTNUMBER PIPE SIZE INLET PIPE NUMBER

    EB150 4 4 HDK 3013

    EB200 4 4 HDK 3013

    EB250 5 5 HDK 3014

    EB300 5 5 HDK 3014

    1.

    NOTE:

    The use of double wall

    vent material for the

    combustion air inlet

    pipe is recommended in

    cold climates to prevent

    the accumulation of

    condensation on the

    pipe exterior.

    2.

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    3.

    4.

    5.

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    Multiple Unit Applications

    (Horizontal Direct Vent)The combustion air inlet caps for multiple unit

    installations must maintain the minimum 3

    foot (0.9m) radius clearance below or

    horizontally from the closest flue outlet.

    Multiple flue outlet caps may be installed side

    by side, and multiple air inlet caps may be

    installed side by side, but the 3 foot (0.9m)

    radius minimum clearance between air inlet

    and flue outlet must be maintained.

    All clearance and installation requirements in

    this section and the applicable portions of the

    general venting section must be maintained

    on multiple unit installations.

    Vertical Direct Vent

    Vertical direct vent applications do not requirea vent kit to be supplied by Lochinvar. The

    vent cap and air inlet cap for vertical direct

    vent applications are fabricated or purchased

    in the field.

    A vertical vent cap, as specified by the vent

    material manufacturer, is used to vent the flue

    products to the outdoors. The air inlet cap

    consists of two 90 ells installed at the point

    of termination for the air inlet pipe. Thetermination ell on the air inlet must be

    located a minimum of 12 (15.2cm) above

    the roof or above normal levels of snow

    accumulation. The point of termination for the

    air inlet shall be 24 (0.6m) lower than the

    point of flue gas termination, if it is located

    within 10 ft. (3.0m) of the flue outlet.

    Incorrect installation and/or location of the

    air inlet cap can allow the discharge of flue

    products to be drawn into the combustion

    process on the boiler. This can result in

    incomplete combustion and potentially

    hazardous levels of carbon monoxide in the

    flue products.

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    (FIG. 13) VERTICAL DIRECT VENT

    CAUTION!Boilers which are shut

    down or will not

    operate may

    experience freezing

    due to convective air

    flow in the air inlet

    pipe connected to the

    unit. Proper freeze

    protection MUST be

    provided.

    (FIG. 12) MULTIPLE SIDEWALL VENT CAPS

    AIR INLETS

    AIR INLETS

    3 feet

    MIN.

    3 feet

    MIN.FLUE OUTLETS

    CAUTION!

    Maintain a minimum

    3 foot (0.9m) radius

    clearance between

    the combustion air

    inlet cap and the

    flue outlet cap.

    (TABLE E) VERTICAL DIRECT VENT,FLUE AND AIR INLET SIZES.

    MODEL DIRECT VENT AIR INLETNUMBER FLUE SIZE PIPE

    EB150 4 4

    EB200 4 4

    EB250 5 5

    EB300 5 5

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    Multiple Unit Applications

    (Vertical Direct Vent)The combustion air inlet caps for multiple unit

    installations must maintain the minimum 2

    foot (0.6m) clearance below the closest

    vertical flue outlet if within 10 feet (3.0m).

    Multiple flue outlet caps may be installed side by

    side and multiple air inlet caps may be installed

    side by side, but the air inlet must always be at

    least 2 feet (0.6m) below the closest flue outlet if

    the outlet is within 10 feet (3.0m).

    OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONUnits are self venting and can be used

    outdoors when installed with the optionalOutdoor Vent Kit. This kit includes a one piecetop cover which replaces the standard twopiece cover, air inlet cap, exhaust cap, gasvalve cover and junction box cover. The capmounts directly to the top of the water heaterand covers the flue outlet and combustion air

    inlet openings on the jacket. No additionalvent piping is required. Maintain a minimumclearance of 3" (76mm) to combustiblesurfaces and a minimum of 3" (76 mm)clearance to the air inlet.

    An outdoor unit should not be located so thathigh winds can deflect off of adjacent walls,buildings or shrubbery causing recirculation.Recirculation of flue products may causeoperational problems, bad combustion or

    damage to controls. The unit should be locatedat least 3 feet (0.91m) from any wall or verticalsurface to prevent adverse wind conditions fromaffecting performance. Multiple unit outdoorinstallations require 48" (1.22 m) clearancebetween each vent cap. The outdoor cap mustbe located 4 feet (1.22 m) below and 4 feet(1.22 m) horizontally from any window, door,walkway or gravity air intake.

    The combustion air inlet of the outdoor cap must

    be located at least one foot (0.30 m) above

    grade and above normal snow levels. The water

    heater must be at least 10 feet (3.05 m) awayfrom any forced air inlet and at least 3 feet (0.91

    m) outside any overhang. Do not install in

    locations where rain from building runoff drains

    will spill onto the water heater. Lochinvar must

    furnish an outdoor vent kit in accordance with

    CSA international requirements. Each kit includes

    the flue outlet/combustion air inlet, gas valve

    cover, junction box cover and one piece unit top.

    Freeze Protection- Outdoor Installation

    A snow screen should be installed to prevent

    snow and ice accumulation around the

    appliance or its venting system.

    If for any reason the unit is to be shut off:(a.) Shut off water supply.

    (b.) Drain unit completely.

    (c.) Drain pump and piping.

    If freeze protection is not provided for the

    system, a low ambient temperature alarm or

    automatic drain system is recommended.

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    (FIG. 14) OUTDOOR VENTING

    (TABLE F) OUTDOOR VENT KITS

    MODEL OUTDOORNUMBER VENT KIT

    EB150 ODK3069

    EB200 ODK3070

    EB250 ODK3071

    EB300 ODK3072

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    GAS SUPPLYSafe operation of unit requires properly

    sized gas supply piping (See TABLE G).

    Gas pipe size may be larger than the

    heater connection.

    An internal gas pressure regulator is required

    if upstream pressure exceeds 6 oz. (10.5"

    water column), an intermediate gaspressure regulator, of the lockup type,

    must be installed.

    Installation of a union is suggested for

    ease of service.

    Install a manual main gas shutoff valve

    with test plug, outside of the appliance

    gas connection and before the gas valve,

    when local codes require.

    A trap (drip leg) should be provided in theinlet of the gas connection to the unit.

    High Altitude Applications

    Atmospheric pressure decreases as the height

    above sea level increases. At any altitude

    above sea level, a cubic foot will contain less

    gas than a cubic foot at sea level. Thus, the

    heating value of a cubic foot of fuel gas will

    decrease as height above sea level increases.

    Specific gravity of a gas with respect to sea

    level also decreases with altitude.

    These changes in heating value and specific

    gravity tend to offset each other. However, as

    elevation above sea level is increased, there

    is less oxygen per cubic foot of air. Therefore,

    heat input rate should be reduced in anappliance above 2000 feet. Ratings should

    be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each

    1000 feet above sea level.

    WATER CONNECTIONSInlet and Outlet Water ConnectionsFor ease of service, install unions on inlet and

    outlet of the boiler. The connection on the unit

    marked Inlet should be used for return

    water from the system. The connection on the

    header marked Outlet should be connected

    to the system supply. (See Boiler Piping

    diagrams, Appendix A).

    Lochinvar

    NOTE:

    Care should betaken to measure

    temperature rise

    and maintain proper

    water velocity in

    the heat exchanger.

    (TABLE H) INLET GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTSNATURAL GAS LPG

    Max. Allowable 10.5 13(Inches-water column)

    Min. Allowable 4.7 8(Inches-water column)

    EXAMPLE OF

    HIGH

    ALTITUDE

    APPLICATIONS

    For example, if a units

    input is 200,000 Btu/hr

    at sea level, the rated

    input at 4000 feet of

    elevation can be calculated

    by derating input 4%

    per 1000 feet above

    sea level.

    [Btu/hr Input]

    [1.00 - (Elevation/ 1000

    x 0.04)] = Btu/hr Input

    at specified elevation.

    [200,000][1.00 -

    (4000/1000 x 0.04)] =

    Btu/hr Input 4000

    elevation.

    [200,000][0.84] =

    168,000 Btu/hr Input

    at 4000 elevation.

    (TABLE G) GAS SUPPLY PIPE SIZING

    Length of Pipe In Straight Feet

    Nominal Iron

    Pipe Size, Inches 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150 175 200

    Maximum capacity of pipe in thousands of BTUs per hour for gas pressures of 14 Inches Water Column (0.5 PSIG) or less and a totalsystem pressure drop of 0.05 Inch Water Column (Based on NAT GAS, 1025 BTUs per Cubic Foot of Gas and 0.60 Specific Gravity).

    3/4 369 256 205 174 155 141 128 121 113 106 95 86 79 74

    1 697 477 384 328 292 267 246 256 210 200 179 164 149 138

    1-1/4 1,400 974 789 677 595 543 502 472 441 410 369 333 308 287

    1-1/2 2,150 1,500 1,210 1,020 923 830 769 707 666 636 564 513 472 441

    2 4,100 2,820 2,260 1,950 1,720 1,560 1,440 1,330 1,250 1,180 1,100 974 871 820

    2-1/2 6,460 4,460 3,610 3,100 2,720 2,460 2,310 2,100 2,000 1,900 1,700 1,540 1,400 1,300

    3 11,200 7,900 6,400 5,400 4,870 4,410 4,000 3,800 3,540 3,300 3,000 2,720 2,500 2,340

    4 23,500 16,100 13,100 11,100 10,000 9,000 8,300 7,690 7,380 6,870 6,150 5,640 5,130 4,720

    1.

    2.

    3.

    5.

    4.

    6.

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    WATER VELOCITY CONTROLIMPORTANT

    To ensure proper velocity through the heat

    exchanger, it is necessary to regulate the

    temperature rise across the heat exchanger

    from inlet to outlet. (This must be done on

    initial installation and periodically rechecked).

    With the correct temperature rise across the

    heat exchanger (See TABLE J), you may beassured of the proper velocity in the tubes

    and long life and economical operation from

    the boiler.

    WATER FLOW REQUIREMENTSAND SYSTEM PIPINGLochinvar boilers are generally capable ofoperating within the design flow rates for thebuilding heating system. To ensure the mostefficient operation, a boiler needs adequatewater flow. Pump sizing, pipe sizing, and piping

    layout must be taken into consideration forproper system flow. (Table I) provides maximumand minimum flow data for each model. (Table J)provides Gallons Per Minute and boiler head-loss

    at various temperature rises for each boiler based

    on Btu/hr input. These two charts will provide

    assistance in system flow design.

    Primary/Secondary Piping

    Using a primary/secondary piping arrangementcan solve many system flow complications.

    This piping arrangement uses a dedicated pumpto supply flow to the boiler. The pump is sizedbased on the required boiler flow rate, boilerhead-loss and head-loss in the secondary systempiping. A separate pump is used to provide thedesired flow for the system.

    Primary/Secondary piping allows the system and

    the boiler(s) to operate at their optimum flow rate.

    The system works best when the boiler(s) are

    supplied with pump control relays which are used

    to cycle the secondary pump(s). When piped

    correctly, the secondary pump helps to prevent

    flow through the boiler(s) when they are not firing.

    Use of primary/secondary system

    will eliminate the need for a system or boiler

    bypass. Figure 15 depicts one example of

    primary/secondary piping.

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    GPM

    25.2

    33.7

    42.1

    50.5

    FT. HD

    0.9

    1.4

    1.7

    2.6

    GPM

    16.8

    22.4

    28

    33.6

    FT. HD

    0.5

    0.6

    1.2

    1.6

    GPM

    12.6

    16.8

    21

    25.2

    FT. HD

    0.4

    0.5

    0.7

    1.1

    GPM

    10.1

    13.4

    16.8

    20.2

    FT. HD

    0.3

    0.4

    0.6

    0.7

    GPM

    8.4

    11.2

    14

    16.8

    FT. HD

    0.2

    0.3

    0.5

    0.6

    GPM

    6.3

    8.4

    10.5

    12.6

    FT. HD

    0.2

    0.3

    0.4

    0.5

    INPUT

    150,000

    200,000

    250,000

    300,000

    OUTPUT

    126,000

    168,000

    210,000

    252,000

    TEMPERATURE RISE 10F T 15F T 20F T 25F T 30F T 40F T

    (TABLE J) WATER FLOW REQUIREMENTS

    (TABLE I) MINIMUM & MAXIMUMBOILER FLOW RATES

    MODEL MINIMUM FLOW MAXIMUM FLOW NUMBER (GPM) (GPM)

    EB 150 6 60

    EB 200 8 60

    EB 250 10 60

    EB 300 12 60

    *Min. flow based on 40F temperature rise.

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    Three Way ValvesThe installation of a three-way valve in ahydronic heating application is not generallyrecommended, as most piping methods allowthe three-way valve to vary flow through theboiler. This variable flow through the boiler is notrecommended, as it alters heat transfer speedand places undue heat stresses on the heatexchanger surface. Additionally, low flow ratescan result in overheating of the boiler water,

    which can cause short burner on cycles, systemnoise and in extreme cases, a knocking flash tosteam. For these reasons, constant circulation isrecommended to maintain proper operationwhile the boiler is firing.

    Water Flow SwitchDue to the low water content (between 1 and 6

    gallons) of the copper finned tube heat

    exchanger, a flow switch is available for use as a

    low water cutoff device on all models. The flow

    switch should be installed in the outlet piping of

    the boiler and wired into the ignition system. Per

    ASME CSD1 and in most localities, a flow switch

    is accepted as a low water cutoff for boilers

    requiring forced circulation. (See CSD1 CW-210,

    Part A) It is prudent to verify preference with the

    local code official.

    A specially sealed flow switch and conduit are

    furnished for outdoor installations.

    Low Water Cut-offIf this boiler is installed above radiation level, a

    low water cut-off device must be installed at the

    time of boiler installation (option available from

    factory).

    Relief Valve PipingThis boiler is supplied with a pressure reliefvalve(s) sized in accordance with ASME Boilerand Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV HeatingBoilers.

    Low Flow Systems

    When the system flow rate is less than theminimum flow required for proper boileroperation, the Efficiency+ boiler should beinstalled with a primary/secondary piping

    system.

    This will allow the installation of a secondary-circulating pump sized specifically to providea higher flow rate through the boiler and thesecondary loop piping to ensure properoperation. See Primary/Secondary Pipingfor installation and piping requirements.

    IMPORTANT!

    Operation of this boiler

    on a low temperature

    system requires special

    piping to ensure correct

    operation. Consult Low

    Water Temperature

    System section for

    piping details.(FIG. 15) PRIMARY/SECONDARY SYSTEM PIPING

    HEATING SUPPLYLOOP

    *12 MAX

    TO FLOORDRAIN

    MAKE-UP WATER LIT0476

    HEATING RETURN LOOP

    (TABLE K) HEAT EXCHANGERHEAD-LOSS CURVE

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    High Flow Systems

    When the flow rate of the system exceeds themaximum allowable flow rate through the boiler(Table I), boiler bypass piping should beinstalled.

    The bypass will divert the required portion of thesystem flow to the boiler and bypass excesssystem flow. This will effectively reduce boilerflow to an acceptable rate and increase systemflow. The bypass piping should be sized equalto the system piping. Figure 16 depicts the

    proper piping arrangement for the BoilerBypass.

    Low Water Temperature SystemAny boiler system operating at a temperature ofless than 140F is considered a low watertemperature system and must be piped with alow temperature bypass. There are a number ofhydronic boiler applications that call for systemwater temperatures in the range of 60F to100F. Typical applications are: Radiantheating systems; Water source heat pumpsystems; Greenhouse soil heating and irrigationsystems; Process and manufacturing operations.These installations often incur problems resultingfrom boiler condensation, thermal stresses andpoor overall system efficiency.

    Copper tube boilers are particularly adaptableto these applications for several reasons:

    A copper tube boiler is an instantaneousboiler, requiring virtually no heat-up time,and having no temperature overshoot.Result - High system efficiency.

    The boilers unique construction prevents thetransfer of heat exchanger thermal stresses toother boiler components, reducing wear andtear while increasing equipment life.

    Its compact, simple design and low

    boiler mass permits a simple bypassarrangement which will allow the system tobe operated at any temperature above60F (16C).

    A boiler operated with an inlet temperature ofless than 140F (60C) must have a bypass toprevent problems with condensation.

    A Low Temperature Bypass as shown in Figure15 should be piped into the system at the time

    of installation. This piping is like a primary/secondary boiler installation with a bypass inthe secondary boiler piping. Inlet watertemperatures below 140F (60C) canexcessively cool the products of combustionresulting in condensation on the heat exchangerand in the flue. The bypass allows part of theboiler discharge water to be mixed with thecooler boiler return water to increase the boilerinlet temperature to at least 140F (60C). Thiswill prevent the products of combustion fromcondensing in most installations. Size lowtemperature bypass piping equal to systempiping, and use fully ported control valves.

    1.

    2.

    3.

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    (FIG. 16) LOW TEMPERATURE BYPASS SYSTEM PIPING

    HEATING SUPPLYLOOP

    TO FLOORDRAIN

    BYPASS

    MAKE-UP WATER

    HEATING RETURN LOOP

    LIT0473

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    SPECIAL DESIGNAPPLICATIONSAir Conditioning Re-Heat System

    When used in connection with a refrigeration

    system, the boiler must be installed so the

    chilled medium is piped in parallel with the

    boiler and with appropriate valves to prevent

    the chilled medium from entering the boiler.

    The piping system of the hot water boiler(when connected to heating coils located in

    air handling units where they may be

    exposed to refrigerated air circulation) must

    be equipped with flow control valves or other

    automatic means to prevent gravity circulation

    of the boiler water during the cooling cycle.

    The heating coil must be vented at the high

    point, and the hot water from the boiler must

    enter the coil at this point. Due to the fastheating capacity of the boiler, it is not

    necessary to provide a duct-stat to delay

    circulator operation. Also, omit thermal flow

    checks, as the boiler is cold when the heating

    thermostat is satisfied. This provides greater

    economy overall by maintaining standby

    heat.

    AIR REMOVALAn air separation device should be placed in

    the installation piping, on the suction side of

    the system pump, to eliminate trapped air in

    the system. Locate a system air vent at the

    highest point in the system. Additionally, a

    properly sized expansion tank may be

    required. Air charged, diaphragm type

    compression tanks are common. The

    expansion tank must be installed close to the

    boiler and on the suction side of the system

    pump to ensure proper operation.

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    EXPANSION

    TANK

    LOW WATER

    FLOW SWITCH

    PUMP

    BA

    CIN

    R

    OUT

    WATER

    SUPPLY

    GAS

    SUPPLY

    DIAGRAM NOTES:

    1. VALVES "D" AND "C" MAY BE MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC- TO SU IT.

    2. PROVI DE DRAIN FOR RELIEF VALVE "R" TO SAFE PLACE.

    3. CLOSE BOTH "A" AND "C" VALVES WHEN RUNNING CHILLER.

    4. CLOSE BOTH "B" AND "D" VALVES WHEN RUNNING BOILER.

    5. W ATER SUPPLY VALVE REMAINS OPEN AT ALL TIM ES.

    D

    E

    HEATING &

    COOLING

    COIL

    CHILLER

    BOILER

    (FIG. 17) HEATING/CHILLED WATER SYSTEM

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    TEMPERATURE /PRESSURE GAUGEThis boiler is equipped with a dial type

    temperature/pressure gauge. This gauge is

    factory installed in the outlet side of the heat

    exchanger. The gauge has one scale for

    reading system pressure and a separate scale

    for water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.

    BOILER OPERATING

    TEMPERATURE CONTROLIn the absence of a remote temperaturecontrol, a dial operator controls the boiler

    operating temperature. The sensing element

    for the operator is placed in a bulb well,

    installed in the inlet side of the heat

    exchanger front header. Due to the location

    of the temperature sensor, the operator will

    generally require a lower temperature

    setpoint to achieve the desired discharge

    water temperature from the boiler. This

    sensing element location allows a boiler

    operating with a low to moderate flow rate to

    sustain longer burner ON cycles, based on

    high discharge water temperatures.

    For example, a boiler operating with a 180F

    discharge and a 20F temperature rise would

    require approximately a 160F to 165F set

    point with the temperature sensor installed on

    the inlet side of the heat exchanger. The exact

    temperature set point is based on system

    requirements.

    REMOTE TEMPERATURECONTROL, CONNECTIONTO TERMINAL STRIPA remote temperature control may be

    connected to the boiler. The boiler is

    equipped with a terminal strip to allow

    easy connection. Connection to the terminal

    strip will allow the remote temperature control

    to make and break the 24 VAC boiler control

    circuit, turning the boiler on and off based on

    building and system demands.

    ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS(North America)

    The appliance is wired for 120 volts.

    All wiring between the unit and field

    installed devices shall be made of type

    T wire [63F (35C) rise].

    The pump must be wired to run

    continuously when unit is firing.

    It is recommended that the boiler and

    pump be wired on separate circuits with

    properly sized breakers.

    CAUTION!

    For proper operation

    the system should not

    be operated at less

    than 12 PSIG.

    1.

    2.

    3.

    (TABLE L) AMP DRAW DATA

    MODEL FAN CONTROLS APPRX. TOTALNUMBER AMPS @ 120 VAC

    EB150-300 1.2 4.0 5.12

    NOTE:

    When the unit is

    installed in Canada, it

    must conform to the CAE

    C22.1, Canadian

    Electrical Code, Part 1

    and/or local Electrical

    Codes.

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    PRESSUREREDUCING VALVE

    FULL PORTBALL VALVE

    RELIEF VALVE CHECK VALVE TEE ELBOW

    EXPANSION TANK TANK FITTING SYSTEM PUMP LOW WATER CUT-OFF

    UNION AIR SEPARATOR

    L E G E N D

    PIPING DIAGRAM PRIMARY/SECONDARY BOILER PIPING

    12 MAX*

    HEATING RETURN LOOP

    HEATING SUPPLY LOOP

    *AS CLOSE AS PRACTICAL 12 OR 4 PIPE DIAMETERS

    MAXIMUM DISTANCE

    BETWEEN MANIFOLD

    CONNECTIONS TO SYSTEM.

    MAKE-UP WATER

    TO FLOOR DRAIN

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    PRESSUREREDUCING VALVE

    FULL PORTBALL VALVE

    RELIEF VALVE CHECK VALVE THREE WAY VALVE

    TEE ELBOW

    EXPANSIONTANK

    TANK FITTING SYSTEM PUMP FOUR WAY UNION

    UNION LOW WATER CUT-OFF

    AIR SEPARATOR

    L E G E N D

    This illustration is for concept only and should not be used for any actual installation without engineering

    or technical advice from a licensed engineer. All necessary equipment may not be illustrated.

    PIPING DIAGRAM MULTIPLE UNIT PRIMARY / SECONDARY PIPING

    12

    MAX*

    FROM SYSTEM

    RETURN

    TO SYSTEM SUPPLY

    MAKE-UP WATER

    CAP EACH MANIFOLD

    LIT0475

    *AS CLOSE AS PRACTICAL

    12 OR 4 PIPE DIAMETERS MAXIMUM

    DISTANCE BETWEEN MANIFOLD

    CONNECTIONS

    TO SYSTEM.

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    PIPING DIAGRAM LOW TEMPERATURE BOILER/BYPASS PIPING

    PRESSUREREDUCING VALVE

    FULL PORTBALL VALVE

    RELIEF VALVE CHECK VALVE TEE ELBOW

    EXPANSION TANK TANK FITTING SYSTEM PUMP LOW WATER CUT-OFF

    UNION AIR SEPARATOR

    L E G E N D

    MAKE-UP WATER

    HEATING RETURN LOOP

    BYPASS

    HEATING SUPPLY LOOP

    PRIMARY - SECONDARY BOILER PIPINGWITH BYPASS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE

    OPERATION

    *AS CLOSE AS PRACTICAL

    12 OR 4 PIPE DIAMETERS MAXIMUM

    DISTANCE BETWEEN MANIFOLD

    CONNECTIONS

    TO SYSTEM.

    TO FLOOR DRAIN

    *12 MAX

    LIT0473This illustration is for concept only and should not be used for any actual installation without engineering

    or technical advice from a licensed engineer. All necessary equipment may not be illustrated.

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