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Pinnacle T" Gas Boilers If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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3 Sizes 27 to 199 MBH Input 92% AFUE Three Sizes Available • PI80 27to80MBHInputModulation • PI 140 - 46 to 140 Input Modulation • PI 199 - 66 to 199 Input Modulation Fully Modulating Burner for Maximum Efficiency • 92% AFUE Energy Star J Efficient Natural...
E. EXTENDED VENT LENGTHS WITH USING THIS MANUAL 4" PIPE ......A. INSTALLATION SEQUENCE ..... E CONDENSATE ...... B. SPECIAL ATTENTION BOXES ... G. BOILER REMOVAL FROM COMMON VENTING SYSTEM ....PREINSTALLATION A. ACCESSIBILITY CLEARANCES ..6. ELECTRICAL B. CLEARANCE FROM COMBUSTIBLE A.
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Follow the installation instructions provided in this Indicates a condition or hazard which will cause manual in the order shown. The order of these severe personal injury, death or major property instructions has been set in order to provide the installer damage.
Read carefully, study these instructions before beginnin 9 work This boiler must be installed by a qualified contractor. The boiler warranty can be voided if the boiler is not installed, maintained and serviced correctly. Boiler can be installed at high altitude with no burner adjustments.
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1. Place boiler on a level surface (Note: An optional boiler stand is available. Contact your Peerless Dish-ibutor. ) 2. Locate boiler to allow for ease of vent pipe installation and heating system piping. Boiler must be set on a levei surface so condensate does not back up inside the boiler.
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If this boiler and distribution system is used conjunction with a refrigeration system, i_Jipe the chilled medium in parallel with the boiler and install the proper valve to prevent the chilled medium from Size the supply and return to suit the system. Refer entering the boiler to Figure I.
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:! [e.]l:T_eJW'_'ll[e]H _'t[rAh_[€ The boiler heat exchanger does have a pressure drop which must be allowed for in determining circulator sizing Using the chart in Figure 2, the pressure drop for each boiler model is as follows: PI-80 -- 8 feet of head at 8 GPM flow rate PI-140 - 11 feet of head at 14 GPM flow rate PI 199 18 feet of head at 19.9 GPM flow rate...
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DJ I;JI;,]l_[cl I;[e):_(e]K_l:_D][_A'd_liil:lL'd< I. See Figures 3 and 4 for basic zoned system layouts. If required, provide means to isolate and drain each zone separately FROM SYSTEM TO SYSTEM ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE BALANCING VALVES VALVES ET_ Z CONNECT CONNECT BOILER...
:_"m I=:t::l::P:,l:_ I;,I:{oleeI:T_J/[O]_ For new or existing systems that must be freeze- Consult the tank manufacturer's instructions protected: specific information relating to tank installation. Size the expansion tank for the required system volume and capacity. 2. Expansion tanks are available with built-in fill valves Use only inhibited propylene glycol solutions of up to and check valves for reducing supply water pressure 50% by volume with water.
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Size and install the gas supply piping properly in order to provide a supply of gas sufficient to meet the maximum demand without exceeding a pressure drop greater than .5" W.C. between the meter and JACKET SERVICE VALVE---J_"-_ the boiler. Determine the volume of gas to be provided to the...
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Table Natural Model Input (Cubic Ft/Hr) PI-80 Pb140 PI 199 Based on 1000 Btu/Cubic Ft. Table LP Gas Model Input (Cubic Ft/Hr) PI-80 PI-140 PI-199 Based on 2500 Blu/Cubic Ft. Table 3: Pipe Capacity Capacity of pipe of different diameters and lengths in cu.
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Determine air inlet vent location r,_1 [€-I=b,_ I =h_±_. Provide I foot clearance between bottom of vent Install vent system in accordance with these and ground level and normal snow lines. instructions and with Part 7, V_'nting of Equipment, National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA Refer to venting diagrams (Figures 7 through 12) for CAN/CGA...
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ivl _ _lih_[€] f-'ll;t h_llllitill_ll Ih_t-'tP-1!l!-'_l / [l]_ Table Minimum/Maximum Vent Length For minimum and maximum pipe length rpfer to Total Combined **Equivalent Length of 3 _ Table 4. Exhaust Vent Plus 3 _ Air Inlet Vent Boiler Use same material as noted in Section...
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DIAGRAMS FOR SIDEWALL VENTING T_E {VERTICAL_ COUPLING TEE (VErtiCAL) EXTERIOR WALL FRONTeLEVAT_N qMULTIPLeVENTS) EXTERIOR WALL 1" MIN. BOILER INTAKE BOILER 1" MIN, EXHAUST _12"_ ..STRAIGHT ST_mHT OT&P CcuPUNG 3" EXHAUST INTAKE _j===_ _"TS_EWW R_"T _OZ ViEW SlDEE_EVAXl0N **IMPORTANT NOTE: All vent pipes must be glued, properly **IMPORTANT NOTE: All vent pipes must be glued, properly supported, and the exhaust must be pitched minimum of a...
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DIAGRAMS FOR VERTICAL VENTING STRAIGHT COUPLING 24" MIN. MAINTAIN12", (18" FOR CANADA),_ MINIMUMCLEARANCEABOVE NORMAL SNOW LINES. MAINTAIN 12_, (18" FOR CANADA),_ "", DO NOT EXTEND MORE THAN 24" ABOVE ROOF LINE. BO/LER BOILER INTAKE fNTAKE STRA_HT O T&P STRAIGHT OT&P COUpLiNG COUPUNG 3"...
:lq -'_lll :_ l *] :i e] LvA:ib,_ll l lq:lL_LcJlIbl_i_ji/'Ev-m;JI;J: The connection of air inlet vent and exhaust vent at boiler must remain 3" and each vent must extend At the time of removal of an existing boiler, follow these from boiler a minimum of 15 equivalent feet before steps with each appliance remaining...
Install allelectrical wiring inaccordance with the National Electrical Code and local requirements. This unit when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction or, in the absence of such requirements, with the current edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
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=ilit::[_ i+ _[o,7'iTili THERM[] DISC TEMP. SWITC_ DEGREE WATER PRESSURE SWITCH WATER/ HIGH LIMIT INLET TEMP PROBE 120 VAC t20 VAC CDNBUSTION BLOWER LINE _II_T GAS VALVE SPARK {]LIT V FLAME PRESSURE SWITCH PROVE CIRC. pUMP Figure 17: Boiler Control Board Factory Wiring When water temperature reaches the temperature...
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8. Adjust set point temperature and differential settings l,_ll [iI* ] lviI:l I ::l / IL'_ [ci i l I= IIb.'ff.-'l I'_I ! i!'_l / 1*] i as follows: Confirm that all water, gas and electricity are Temperature Adjustment: A potentiometer turned off.
I [of: / i h_[€_Lo] : ,1:1: f ,_'t/ IL_ [ €'l IL_ I ,.i Ii:1 ILO,]l i [o]L_ F : FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion result, causing property damage, personal...
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b. Set thermostat or controller above room [a,,]il[_o] L_ I Iii;{o] nil I .] :;(.."_o.] ;t I:,in Id [o] L_ _ temperature to call for heat. See Figure 19 for Location of these devices. Ignition sequence should try 3 times before going SUPPLY WATER TEMPERATURE THERMISTOR into lockout mode.
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L'W _._] : lilt _t eIolY,_J _ In the event of a shut down caused by thermodisc When servicing or replacing items that communicate temperature switch, water pressure switch or high limit with the boiler water, be certain that: switch effecting a shut-down of the main burner and •...
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d. Check that the flame rod is connected, and also :11 I:[o]lll':l:llgL"_llRI [e,[o]e]:l.; that the flame rod is clean. When a fault condition occurs, the control board goes to a LOCKOUT mode. When in the LOCKOUT mode, the If items "a" through "d" are correct replace the Low-Voltage Cable assembly.
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10.Gas Valve NOT Connected - 11 PULSES 7. Air Pressure Switch Fault Stuck Open 8 PULSES If the controller detects that the gas valve is not If the control senses the blower pressure switch is not closed during the pre-purge cycle, the control will connected it will go into the lockout state.
I_T'_ l_l_o_l Release the try lever and allow the valve to close. IF:llc-1 =h,'_1:1 ;.r_*1 !ilVl_l I / : nn:{o] III =1;| I L_ III _--] _ If the valve leaks, operate the lever two or three General boiler observation can be performed by the times to clear the valve seat of foreign matter.
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Boiler Supply/Return Air Inlet Vent! Model Connection Exhaust Size Connection 1 1/4" NPT 3/4" NPT 3 t, Table 5: Pinnacle" Boiler Ratings JI_1_ r:lel I :MIB"-{elI I ;1:_ I :q.*N HI_. ( L"e. Net I=B=R Boiler Heating Ratings Seasonal Modet Input Capacity Water...
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REPAIR PARTS PINNACLE GAS BOILER Repair parts are available from your installer or by contacting Peerless Heater Company, Boyertown, PA 19512-1021. Refer to Table 6 and Figure 19 to assist in ordering parts. Note: Remember to include boiler model number and serial number when ordering parts. ÷...
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i;l :l'./flhl _I Table Repair Parts Blower 91423 91424 91425 Transformer 91413 91413 91413 Control Board 91404 91405 91406 Gas Valve 91426 91426 91426 J/Box 91422 Supply/Return Water Temperature Thermistor 91422 91422 Water Pressure Switch 91427 91427 91427 Air Pressure Switch 91428 91428 91428...
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Peerless Pinnacle T" Stainless Steel Gas Boilers Installation, Operation Maintenance Manual TO THE INSTALLER: This manual is the property of the owner and must be affixed near the boiler for future reference. TO THE OWNER: This boiler should inspected annually Qualified Service Agency.