Special Situation Piping Installation Requirements - Burnham ALP105 Installation, Operating And Service Instructions

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Special Situation Piping Installation Requirements

Observe the following guidelines when making the
actual installation of the boiler piping for special
situations:
1. Systems containing high level of dissolved oxygen
– Many hydronic systems contain enough dissolved
oxygen to cause severe corrosion damage to Alpine
(ALP) boiler heat exchanger. Some examples
include but not limited to:
•
Radiant systems employing tubing without
oxygen barrier
• Systems with routine additions of fresh water
• Systems open to atmosphere
If the boiler is used in such a system, it must be
separated from oxygenated water being heated with
Figure : isolation of the Boiler From Oxygenated Water with a Plate Heat Exchanger
a heat exchanger as shown in Figure 33. Consult
the heat exchanger manufacturer for proper heat
exchanger sizing as well as flow and temperature
requirements. All components on the oxygenated
side of the heat exchanger, such as the pump
and expansion tank, must be designed for use in
oxygenated water.
2. Piping with a Chiller - If the boiler is used in
conjunction with a chiller, pipe the boiler and chiller
in parallel. Use isolation valves to prevent chilled
water from entering the boiler.
3. Boiler Piping with Air Handlers - Where the
boiler is connected to air handlers through which
refrigerated air passes, use flow control valves in the
boiler piping or other automatic means to prevent
gravity circulation during the cooling cycle.
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