Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — HOMEOWNER and SERVICE TECHNICIAN — read and follow completely. Using this manual Homeowner — Read and follow all information on pages 1 through 8 ONLY. Service technician — Read and follow ALL information in the entire manual.
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — HOMEOWNER and SERVICE TECHNICIAN — read and follow completely. Please read before proceeding Homeowner — Follow instructions below to prevent severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage: •...
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — HOMEOWNER and SERVICE TECHNICIAN — read and follow completely. Routine maintenance schedule Beginning ❏ Call a qualified service technician to perform annual service. each heating season Daily ❏ Check that boiler area is free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — HOMEOWNER and SERVICE TECHNICIAN — read and follow completely. Operation SGO with float-type low water cutoff 2. Correct problems found in step #1. If burner does not fire, press reset button on burner primary control only once.
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — HOMEOWNER and SERVICE TECHNICIAN — read and follow completely. Operation (continued) SGO with probe-type low water cutoff 2. Correct problems found in step #1. If burner does not fire, press reset button on burner primary control only once.
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — HOMEOWNER and SERVICE TECHNICIAN — read and follow completely. Troubleshooting Homeowners — The problems and corrections below represent common situations that can occur. There may be others not listed below. It is important always to contact a qualified service technician if you have any questions about the operation of your boiler or system.
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Before installing boiler Homeowner — STOP! The procedures and information on this and following pages are intended only for a quali- fied service technician who has the necessary equipment to inspect and adjust boiler and burner.
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Before installing boiler (continued) Provide air for combustion and ventilation Lay a foundation, if needed Boiler may be installed on non-carpeted combustible Do not install exhaust fan in boiler room.
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Install boiler — packaged boilers only Place boiler Perform hydrostatic pressure test 1. Remove boiler from pallet. 1. Remove steam pressure gauge furnished with boiler. Install water pres- sure gauge for test only.
Weil-McLain distributor or sales office before continu- a. Boiler is shipped for back flue outlet. To change to top ing installation.
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Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Install boiler — non-packaged boilers only (continued) Figure 5 Change from back flue outlet to top flue outlet (optional) Washer Flue collector hood...
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Install boiler — non-packaged boilers only (continued) Perform hydrostatic pressure test Table 2 Control tappings (see Figure 6, page 15 for locations) 1.
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Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Install boiler — non-packaged boilers only (continued) Figure 6 Figure 7 Control tapping Steam boiler controls with float-type LWCO (optional tankless heater control) locations (for use with Table 2, page 14) Steam pressure...
Minimum Boiler size breeching Minimum chimney Use only burners specified for use on model diameter height Weil-McLain GOLD oil boilers. DO number Rect. Round (Note 3) NOT use burners specified for use on Weil-McLain Model 68 boilers. Contact SGO-3 5"...
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Connect breeching Connect breeching Figure 9 Back outlet breeching connection Long horizontal breechings, excessive number of tees and elbows, or other obstructions restricting combustion gas flow can result in possibility of con- densation, flue gas leakage and carbon...
Piping system must be installed as One-pipe counterflow systems shown, using minimum pipe sizes shown. Consult your Weil-McLain distributor or sales office before installing alternate piping. SGO-3 2½" —...
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Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Connect steam piping (continued) Figure 11 Steam piping for sizes 3 through 5 (see Figure 12, page 20, for sizes 6 through 9) Part number 550-141-829/1211...
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Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Connect steam piping (continued) Figure 12 Steam piping for sizes 6 through 9 (see Figure 11, page 19 for sizes 3 through 5) Part number 550-141-829/1211...
To size and install reservoir piping, see Figure 13 and Bulletin AE-8403 • Boilers fitted with an automatic water feed could (available through your Weil-McLain distributor or sales office): overfill. 1. Pipe boiler as shown on page 18 through page 20.
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Connect tankless heater piping To pipe tankless heater Hot Water Can Scald! 1. Size piping no smaller than tankless heater inlet •...
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Connect wiring — general information General wiring requirements • Connect incoming line voltage “HOT” wire to service switch, and neutral wire to white wire. Electric shock hazard.
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Connect wiring — general information (continued) Blocked vent shutoff switch Figure 15 Blocked vent shutoff switch installation In Canada, a blocked vent shutoff switch kit must be installed (see parts list page 38).
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Connect wiring (Float-type LWCO) Figure 16 Boiler wiring for float-type LWCO — see Figure 18, page 27 for component locations Part number 550-141-829/1211...
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Connect wiring (Float-type LWCO) (continued) Blocked vent safety switch (BVSS), Figure 18 Boiler wiring for float-type LWCO — component when required locations for wiring diagram, Figure 16, page 26 In Canada, a blocked vent shutoff switch kit must be installed (see parts list page 38).
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Connect wiring (Probe-type LWCO) Figure 19 Boiler wiring for probe-type LWCO — see Figure 20, page 29 for component locations Part number 550-141-829/1211...
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Connect wiring (Probe-type LWCO) (continued) Blocked vent safety switch (BVSS), Figure 20 Boiler wiring for probe-type LWCO — component when required locations for wiring diagram, Figure 19, page 28 In Canada, a blocked vent shutoff switch kit must be installed (see parts list page 38).
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Connect oil piping General oil piping requirements Figure 22 Recommended oil piping connection to burner • Location and installation of oil tanks, oil piping and burners must follow: •...
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Start up Fill the system 2. Fire burner to maintain water temperature below steaming temperature during skimming process. 1. Do not fill (except for leakage tests) until boiler is 3.
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Check out procedure Check off steps as completed ❏ ❏ Boiler properly filled with water? ❏ ❏ Boiler piping checked for leaks (including tankless heater, if used)? ❏...
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Installation and service certificate Installation and service certificate Date Installed: ____________________________ ❏ ❏ Installation instructions have been followed. Check-out procedure has been performed. ❏...
See page 31. Verify operation of all controls on boiler. See page 31. Any parts of the boiler furnished by Weil-McLain must be replaced by parts listed in Weil-McLain Boiler and Repair Parts Book. Part number 550-141-829/1211...
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Detailed service procedures Cleaning boiler flueways Figure 23 Thoroughly clean flueways between all pins at all angles. Start on top of boiler, finish from Make sure all electrical connections to boiler are turned the bottom.
1. Close lower gauge glass cock and carefully open petcock Tankless water heater below glass to blow water and sediment out of glass by steam Weil-McLain tankless heater ratings are based on 200°F boiler pressure. water temperature. To get rated output, set tankless heater con- 2.
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Handling ceramic fiber and fiberglass materials REMOVAL OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER REMOVAL OF FIBERGLASS WOOL LINING OR BASE PANELS INSTALLATION OF FIBERGLASS WOOL The combustion chamber lining or base insulation panels in this product contain OR BASE PANELS:...
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Parts list Table 7 Series 3 section and flue collector parts Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. Wide front section (7011) 316-700-245 Tie rod 1/2 x 121/4 (SGO-3) 560-234-493...
Series 3 section and flue collector parts Repair parts must be purchased through Weil-McLain for the specific boiler as indicated in the list below. Results from using modified or other manufactured parts will not be covered by warranty and may damage boiler or impair operation.
PSOSK 510-218-135 Gauge cock set, B15, standard stem Conbraco 20-205-03B15 383-600-001 Gauge glass kit, includes glass, gaskets and brass washers Weil-McLain 563-334-597 Water gauge glass guard, 105/8" long Weil-McLain High pressure limit control, operating range 0.5-9 P.S.I., additive Honeywell PA404A1009 differential 1-5 P.S.I.
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Series 3 trim parts Repair parts must be purchased through Weil-McLain for the specific boiler as indicated in the list below. Results from using modified or other manufactured parts will not be covered by warranty and may damage boiler or impair operation.
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Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Replacement parts (continued) Table 10 Boiler jacket Jacket panel with insulation — Model Left side and rear Right side and Top panel with front rear...
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Figure 25 Boiler jacket Repair parts must be purchased through Weil-McLain for the specific boiler as indicated in the list below. Results from using modified or other manufactured parts will not be covered by warranty and may damage boiler or impair operation.
Steam ratings are based on a piping and pick-up allowance of 1.33. An additional allowance should be made for unusual piping and pick-up loads. Consult local Weil-McLain Sales Office. I=B=R gross output See page 12 for minimum breeching diameter.
Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY — read and follow completely. Notes Part number 550-141-829/1211...
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Boiler Manual GOLD OIL-FIRED NATURAL DRAFT STEAM BOILER — SERIES 3 — Part number 550-141-829/1211...