Mgb series cast iron gas fired boilers for forced hot water (28 pages)
Summary of Contents for UTICA BOILERS DVB-50
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DVB SERIES Gas Fired Boilers For Forced Hot Water INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTANANCE MANUAL Utica BOiLERS P.O. Box 4729 Utica, NY 13504-4729 An ISO 9001-2000 Certified Company MEMBER: The Hydronics Institute 37615501 , Rev. B [02/09]...
GaS FiRED BOiLERS FOR FORcED HOt WatER KEEP tHiS MaNUaL NEaR BOiLER aND REtaiN FOR FUtURE REFERENcE. taBLE OF cONtENtS Introduction ............................4 Boiler Ratings, Capacities & Dimensions .................... 5 Ventilation & Combustion Air .......................7 Connecting Supply & Return Piping ....................10 Applicable Federal Codes .........................13 Vent System Modification ........................13 Connecting Gas Service ........................14...
iNtRODUctiON WARNING Allow 24 inches at the front and right side for servicing 1. Keep boiler area clear and free from combustible and cleaning. materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors When installed in utility room, the door should be wide and liquids.
WARNING aLL iNStaLLatiONS OF BOiLERS aND VENtiNG SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY a QUaLiFiED EXPERt aND iN accORDaNcE WitH tHE aPPROPRiatE Utica BOiLERS MaNUaL. iNStaLL- iNG OR VENtiNG a BOiLER OR aNY OtHER GaS aPPLiaNcE WitH iMPROPER MEtHODS OR MatERiaLS MaY RESULt iN SERiOUS iNJURY OR DEatH DUE tO FiRE OR tO aSPHYXiatiON FROM POiSONOUS GaSES SUcH aS caRBON MONOXiDE WHicH iS ODORLESS aND iNViSiBLE.
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BOiLER RatiNGS, caPacitiES & DiMENSiONS sTanDaRD EQUiPMEnT: Boiler Jacket, Cast Iron Boiler Battery, Combination Aquastat Relay, Theraltimeter Gauge, Circulator, Main Gas Burners, Electric Ignition System, A.S.M.E relief Valve, Drain Valve, Induced Draft Fan, and Safety Pressure Switch All boilers are design certified for installation on non-combustible floors. For installation on combustible floors, use combustible floor kit.
VENtiLatiON & cOMBUStiON aiR WaRNiNG aiR OPENiNGS tO cOMBUStiON aREa MUSt NOt BE OBStRUctED. BY FOLLOWiNG tHE iNStRUctiONS BELOW, aDEQUatE cOMBUStiON aiR caN BE MaiNtaiNED. cOMBUStiON aiR REQUiREMENtS (Minimum square inch openings) *UNcONFiNED aREa **cONFiNED aREa INSIDE OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR VERTICAL...
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VENtiLatiON & cOMBUStiON aiR buildings, the confined space shall be provided with Figure #2 two permanent openings, one starting 12 inches from the top and one 12 inches from the bottom of the enclosed VENTILATION LOUVERS space. Each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per one thousand (1000) BTU per hour of the total input rating of all appliances in the enclosed space, but must not be less than one hundred (100)
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VENtiLatiON & cOMBUStiON aiR If horizontal ducts are used, each opening and duct III. In calculating free area using louvers, grilles or screens shall have a minimum free area 1 square inch per for the above, consideration shall be given to their block- 2,000 BTU per hour of total input rating of all appli- ing effect.
cONNEctiNG SUPPLY & REtURN PiPiNG iMPORtaNt: circulators in the following Figure #5 RETURN illustrations are mounted on the system supply SYSTEM SYSTEM CIRCULATOR side, but mounting on the system return side is TEMPERATURE GAUGE also acceptable practice. 12" MAX. FLOW VALVE SUPPLY figure...
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cONNEctiNG SUPPLY & REtURN PiPiNG Figure #8 PRiMaRY sEConDaRY PiPinG wiTh BYPass RETURN SYSTEM SYSTEM CIRCULATOR TEMPERATURE GAUGE 12" MAX. FLOW VALVE SUPPLY "A" PRIMARY VALVE CIRCULATOR "B" VALVE FEED WATER EXPANSION TANK 6" This method is used to protect boilers from condensate forming as well as protecting the heating system from figure #8 high water temperatures, see...
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cONNEctiNG SUPPLY & REtURN PiPiNG Figure #9 GATE VALVE SYSTEM CIRCULATOR REDUCED PRESSURE BACKFLOW PREVENTER FLOW CONTROL OR CHECK VALVE COLD WATER HOT WATER TANK INLET OUTLET CIRCULATOR PRESSURE REDUCING FEED VALVE WATER THERMAL RELIEF VALVE TRAP 6" 6" WIRING FOR THERMOSTAT/ PUMP CONTROL DRAIN COCK...
aPPLicaBLE FEDERaL cODES will have lower temperature flue products. When flue gas NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, National Fuel Gas Code and NFPA/ temperatures are lowered, corrosive condensates may form ANSI 211, Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning in the gas vent or in the appliance. Condensates may form Appliances.
cONNEctiNG GaS SERVicE Connect gas service from meter to control assembly in accordance with ANSI Z223.1 and local codes or utility. A ground joint union should be installed for easy removal of gas control for servicing. A drip leg or trap must be installed at the bottom of a vertical section of piping at the inlet to the boiler.
ELEctRicaL WiRiNG Electrical wiring must conform with the latest revision of the * NOT ALL COMPONENTS LISTED ARE USED IN ALL CON- National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70 and/or local TROL SYSTEMS. authority having jurisdiction. When an external electrical source is utilized, the boiler, Hot water control and intermittent ignition wiring for boilers when installed, MUST BE electrically grounded in accor- with fail safe relay.
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ELEctRicaL WiRiNG Figure #12 hoT waTER ConTRol anD inTERMiTTEnT iGniTion wiRinG PILOT PILOT...
ELEctRicaL WiRiNG tHERMOStat iNStaLLatiON THINGS TO AVOID WHEN LOCATING THERMO- Thermostat should be installed on an inside wall about STATS four feet above the floor. DEaD SPOtS: Never install a thermostat on an outside wall. Corners and alcoves Behind doors Check thermostat operation by raising and lowering ther- cOLD SPOtS: HOt SPOtS:...
LiGHtiNG iNStRUctiONS LiGHtiNG PROcEDURE FOR BOiLER WitH cian or gas supplier. iNtERMittENt PiLOt SYStEM tO tURN OFF GaS tO aPPLiaNcE Read the safety information in the user’s informa- Set the thermostat to lowest setting. StOP! tion manual. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to Set thermostat to lowest setting.
GENERaL iNStRUctiON FOR SEaSONaL StaRtUP & MaiNtENaNcE It is suggested that a qualified service agency be employed to make an annual inspection of the boiler and the heating sys- tHE PROcEDURE FOR cLEaNiNG tHiS SYStEM tem. They are experienced in making the inspection outlined FOLLOWS: below.
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GENERaL iNStRUctiON FOR SEaSONaL StaRt UP aND MaiNtENaNcE The following procedure should be followed to clean and Disconnect the white compression fitting from the pres- check the boiler flue passageways: sure switch. Remove the burners from the combustion chamber by raising the burners up from the manifold orifices and Disconnect venter wires from relay.
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GENERaL iNStRUctiON FOR SEaSONaL StaRt UP aND MaiNtENaNcE Turn inner screw (adjustment screw) clockwise opening twice per year. DO NOT OVER OIL. Follow the manufacturers instructions attached to the circulator. decrease and counterclockwise to increase the pilot flame, see figure #20. When oil cups or holes are not provided, bearings are either permanently lubricated or water lubricated.
REPLacEMENt PaRtS PiLOt SPaRK PiLOt item Part No. Description Qty. 109007296 PILOT BRACKET ASSEMBLY HW-005.01 BRACKET SCREW 240007093 SPARK CABLE PILOT TUBING, 1/8" x 24" 14615005 PB-001.02 Natural Gas Q345A PILOT 240007096 LP Q345A Pilot * Included with #3 - Pilot Tube Assembly Kit (above) ROLLOUt &...
REPLacEMENt PaRtS HEat EXcHaNGER Item Part Number Qty. DESCRIPTION LEFT HAND SECTION 100-2-2.01 CENTER SECTION, -100 CENTER SECTION, -125 100-2-1.01 CENTER SECTION, -150 CENTER SECTION, -200 RIGHT SECTION COMPLETE HEAT EXCHANGER ASSEMBLY 100-2-3.01 TIE ROD ¼ X 11½, -100 HEAT EXCHANGER 3 SECTION -100 100-2-7.01 HW-011.01 TIE ROD ¼...
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REPLacEMENt PaRtS PiPiNG & cONtROLS ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. HARNESS IGN/GV 36" 37413601 HARNESS - CIRCULATOR 72" 37519501 PIPE - NPL 1¼ X 4½ NPT 1 1310002 DRAIN - SHORT HW-016.03 PIPE - TEE 1¼ X ¾ X 1¼ 1510001 HARNESS- CONTROL/LIMIT 38" 37518901 GAUGE - THERALTIMETER 1260006...
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REPLacEMENt PaRtS ELEctRicaL ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. CONTROL SUPPORT BRACKET 31522201 PLT SPARK CONTROL 14662070 WIRE ROLLOUT SWITCH 40" 37614501 TRANSFORMER - 40VA 550001339 CONTROL R8222C-1008 (RELAY) 1410001 9 TERM STRIP EF04001 SCREW 10-32X5/16 GREEN GROUND HW09001 PRESSURE SWITCH (FS6205A-2413) 50B - 150B SS00801 PRESSURE SWITCH (FS6273A-3065) 200B ONLY SS00802...