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This manual is intended only for use by a qualified heating installer/technician. Read and follow this manual, all supplements and related
instructional information provided with the boiler. Install, start and service the boiler only in the sequence and methods given in these
instructions. Failure to do so can result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
Do not use the boiler during construction. Construction dust and particulate, particularly drywall dust, will cause contamination of
the burner, resulting in possible severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage. The boiler can only be operated with a dust-
free air supply. Follow the instruction manual procedures to duct air to the boiler air intake. If the boiler has been contaminated by operation
with contaminated air, follow the instruction manual guidelines to clean, repair or replace the boiler if necessary.
Affix these instructions near to the boiler/water heater. Instruct the building owner to retain the instructions for future use by a qualified
service technician, and to follow all guidelines in the User's Information Manual.
GSX
Gas-fired residental steam
boilers
Models 88-288
Boiler manual
Installation and
operation instructions
GSXIOM-1
00-GSXIOM
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- Page 1 GSXIOM-1 00-GSXIOM Gas-fired residental steam boilers Models 88-288 Boiler manual Installation and operation instructions This manual is intended only for use by a qualified heating installer/technician. Read and follow this manual, all supplements and related instructional information provided with the boiler. Install, start and service the boiler only in the sequence and methods given in these instructions.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS A. GENERAL ........22 B. -
Page 3: Preinstallation
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. PREINSTALLATION A. GENERAL C. ACCESSIBILITY CLEARANCES Boilers are supplied completely assembled as packaged The following recommendations allow for reasonable boilers. All items should be inspected for damage upon access to the boiler. Local codes or special conditions receipt and any damage reported to the trucker and may require greater clearances. -
Page 4: Air Combustion And Ventilation
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Indoor Air Opening Size and Location: Openings E. AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND connecting indoor spaces shall be sized and located VENTILATION as follows: a. Combining spaces on the same floor: 1. Adequate combustion air and ventilation air must be Provide two permanent openings communicating provided for this appliance in accordance with the with additional spaces that have a minimum free... - Page 5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Outdoor Combustion Air: Outdoor combustion air is ii. Where communicating with the outdoors to be provided through one or two permanent through horizontal ducts, each opening shall openings. The minimum dimension of these air have a minimum free area of 1 in per 2000 openings is 3 inches (76 mm).
- Page 6 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5. Combination Indoor and Outdoor Combustion Air: If ii. Where the free area through a louver or grille the required volume of indoor air exceeds the is not known, it shall be assumed that wooden available indoor air volume, outdoor air openings or louvers will have 25% free area and metal ducts may be used to supplement the available louvers and grilles will have 75% free area.
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Page 7: Boiler Placement & Assembly
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. BOILER PLACEMENT & ASSEMBLY A. PACKAGED BOILER NOTICE 1. Remove the crate top and sides and remove any Be careful not to damage the burner tray when loose cartons. removing the boiler from the pallet. If necessary, remove the burner tray before moving the boiler. -
Page 8: Boiler Removal From Common Venting System
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. The automatic vent damper can be mounted directly C. BOILER REMOVAL FROM COMMON onto the draft hood outlet or in vent piping close to VENTING SYSTEM the boiler. When an existing boiler is removed from a common See Figure 3.2 for installation with vent damper venting system, the common venting system is likely to mounted in vertical position. -
Page 9: Boiler Piping
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. BOILER PIPING 3. Use threaded fittings for manifold piping to provide A. STEAM BOILER PIPING – SINGLE flexibility for thermal expansion. BOILERS 4. Connect the equalizing line as shown in Figure 4.1 1. Install steam supply pipes as shown in Figure 4.1. The assuring that the reducing elbow is facing down and minimum quantity and size of supply pipes are that any bushings are vertical to prevent water build-... -
Page 10: Steam Boiler Indirect Water Heater Piping
Nat. Gas LP Gas Nat. Gat LP Gas In the absence of local regulations refer to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. 88.5 35.4 118.0 47.2 2. Size and install the gas supply piping to provide a "... -
Page 11: Operation
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5. Refer to table 5.4 for minimum supply pressure for B. OPERATION the purpose of input adjustment. 1. Assure that the gas supply pressure to the boiler is regulated to 1/2 psi or less (approx. 13.5 inches of Table 5.4: Minimum Supply water). -
Page 12: Controls & Trim
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6. CONTROLS & TRIM c. Pipe the discharge of the safety valve to a A. STEAM BOILER CONTROLS & TRIM maximum of 12" from the floor. Pipe the outlet close to a floor drain. 1. Safety Valve: a. -
Page 13: Electrical
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7. ELECTRICAL A. CONNECT SUPPLY WIRING B. INSTALL CONTROL WIRING 1. All electrical wiring must be done in accordance with 1. Install all line voltage wiring in approved electrical local codes. In the absence of local codes use conduit. - Page 14 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
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Page 17: Boiler Operation
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8. BOILER OPERATION A. SYSTEM INSPECTION D. RUN PILOT CHECK-OUT 1. Confirm that all water, gas, and electricity are 1. Shut off all electrical power to the boiler. turned off. 2. Close Main and Pilot gas shut-off valves. Wait for 2. -
Page 18: Main Burner Check
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS E. CHECK MAIN BURNER SYSTEM CHECK BOILER CONTROLS 1. Remove the pressure test plug at the Main gas shut- 1. Limit and Operating Controls: · off valve. Attach a U-tube manometer. Lower the set point of each control until the burners shut down. -
Page 19: Boiler Shut-Down
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7. Open the skim valve. Fill the boiler until water begins H. TO SHUT DOWN THE BOILER to flow out of the valve. 1. Open main line power disconnect switch to boiler. 8. Turn burners on and allow the boiler water to heat up to between 180ºF and 200ºF. -
Page 20: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire hand. -
Page 21: Operating Instructions
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device Immediately call your gas supplier from a which automatically lights the pilot. -
Page 22: Maintenance
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9. MAINTENANCE WARNING Product Safety Information Refractory Ceramic Fiber Product This appliance contains materials made from refractory ceramic fibers (RCF). Airborne RCF, when inhaled, have been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), as a possible carcinogen to humans. -
Page 23: Weekly Maintenance
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Observe general boiler conditions (unusual noises, D. ANNUAL MAINTENANCE (BEFORE vibrations, etc.) START OF HEATING SEASON) 3. Observe operating temperature and/or pressure on DANGER the gauge located on the right side of the boiler. Boiler pressure should never be higher than 5 psi below the rating shown on the safety relief valve. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10. TROUBLESHOOTING – SERVICE TIPS Problem Possible Cause Suggested Remedy Defective Thermocouple Replace Heavy Draft Blowing across Pilot Redirect Air Movement or Eliminate Plugged Pilot Orifice Replace Orifice Pilot Outage Check Manual Pilot Valve Check Main Gas Shut-Off Valve No Gas Check Manual Meter Valve Consult Gas Company... -
Page 25: Installation And Operating Instructions
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Problem Possible Cause Suggested Remedy Air Adjustment Screws Turned in Too Far Adjust Screws Out Low Gas Pressure in Manifold Adjust Main Gas Pressure Regulator (Insufficient Air Injection) or Check Line Pressure Burner Ports Partially Closed Replace Burners or Clean Ports (Rust, Dirt, Lint, etc) Burner(s) Burning with Yellow Flame... - Page 26 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Problem Possible Cause Suggested Remedy Clogged returns on gravity system Clean or Re-Pipe Return Line(s) Incorrect near-boiler piping causing wet steam Correct Piping per Manual to system Trap failed open, allowing steam to enter returns Replace Trap or Trap Element Use smaller Air Vent or Use Two Small Vents in {Radiator Hammer} Large radiator may be Place of One Large Vent, One Mounted Higher...
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Page 27: Boiler Dimensions & Ratings
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11. BOILER DIMENSIONS & RATINGS Figure 11.1: Dimensions and Tapping Locations Table 11.1: Tapping Sizes & Functions Tap ID Size NPT Steam 1-1/4" Skim Tapping 1" Tank Supply/Limit 1" Tank Return 3/4" Boiler Drain 3" Supply 2-1/2"... - Page 28 Standing Pilot Spark Ignition Heating Capacity³ Net I=B=R Ratings¹ Weight, AFUE³ AFUE³ Boiler Input, Model Steam, Steam, Steam, Steam, Steam, Steam, sqft 88.5 80.6 83.0 118.0 81.2 82.6 147.5 80.6 82.6 10.8 177.0 81.0 82.4 10.8 206.5 80.7 82.3 12.4 236.0...
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Page 29: Repair Parts
Stock Item Stock Description Description Code Code Block Assembly 88/118 90684 Gas Valve - Nat-Stdg 88-177 VR8200 50581 Block Assembly 147/177 90685 Gas Valve - Nat-Stdg 206-288 VR8300 50587 1-10 Block Assembly 206/236 90686 Gas Valve - Nat-Sprk 206-288 VR8304... - Page 30 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Repair parts are available from 260 North Elm Street, Westfield, MA 01085. Note: Remember to include boiler model number and serial number when ordering parts. Figure 12.1...
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- Page 32 STEAM WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL CAST IRON HEATING BOILERS This warranty statement is effective after December 15, 1992 and supersedes all other warranties, including those contained in other documents which might be included with this merchandise. The warranty applies only to the original owner at the original place of installation.