PeerlessBoilers EC Series Installation & Maintenance Manual

PeerlessBoilers EC Series Installation & Maintenance Manual

Oil boilers ec series; ect series;

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Series
Oil
EC/ECT
Boilers
As an ENERGY STAR
rates of this product meet the ENERGY STAR
I n s t a l l a t i o n ,
O p e r a t i o n &
M a i n t e n a n c e
M a n u a l
®
Partner, PB Heat, LLC has determined that certain firing
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.

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  • Page 1 M a i n t e n a n c e M a n u a l ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, PB Heat, LLC has determined that certain firing ® rates of this product meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    E. PLANNING THE LAYOUT ....3 2. BOILER PLACEMENT AND ASSEMBLY 4 A. SETTING THE BOILER ....4 B. OBSERVATION COVER ASSEMBLY (KNOCKDOWN BOILERS) .
  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Throughout this manual you will see special attention boxes intended to supplement the instructions and make special notice of potential hazards. These categories mean, in the judgment of PB Heat, LLC. USING THIS MANUAL Indicates a condition or hazard which...
  • Page 4: Preinstallation

    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. The equipment shall be installed in accordance with those installation regulations in force in the...
  • Page 5: Chimney / Vent And Draft Control

    You can also use this survey to locate system problems which will have to be corrected. To obtain copies of these Surveys, contact your PB Heat representative or download it from PeerlessBoilers.com. E. PLANNING THE LAYOUT Prepare sketches and notes of the layout of the installation.
  • Page 6: C. Installation Of Flue Collectors Coverplates (Knockdown Boilers)

    D. TANKLESS HEATER OR COVERPLATE If an ECT steam boiler is to be installed with a tankless heater coil, the coil must be installed before the left side jacket panels are attached. When a tankless heater is not employed, cover the heater opening with cover plate (Item 12 or 16).
  • Page 7 BOILER PLACEMENT AND ASSEMBLY Figure 2.2: Boiler Exploded View (See Table 8.1 in Section 8 for parts identification).
  • Page 8: Piping And Controls

    B. BOILER RETURN CLEARANCE Return piping must allow for opening and closing Burner Mounting Plate. PB Heat, LLC suggests installing a 1-1/4 NPT tee, a 90° elbow, and a 1-1/4 NPT x 5" long nipple in the return tapping before a vertical stand pipe is used.
  • Page 9: Water Boiler Piping

    Figure 3.4 for typical piping. Also refer to additional instructions supplied with the Partner. 6. If the boiler is to be used in conjunction with a refrigeration system, the chilled medium shall be piped in parallel with boiler and proper valves applied to prevent the chilled medium from entering the boiler.
  • Page 10: Tankless Heater Or Coverplate

    Do not use external flow controls with these coils. Figure 3.6: Tankless Coil Piping, Water Boiler 2. If not using a tankless coil, cover the heater opening with cover plate (item 12 or 16). Be sure rubber gasket is in place...
  • Page 11: Controls

    Use an L4080B or equivalent. Install in the supply piping near the boiler. 2. Steam Boiler with Float Low Water Cut-Off: Install pressure limit control, pressure gauge, gauge glass trim and safety valve. See Figure 3.8, Figure 3.9, and Figure 7.1 (Section 7).
  • Page 12: Electrical

    Figure 4.1: Junction Box Wiring 3. Install burner harness located in the burner carton. Beckett or Carlin – EC7022 Harness (21"...
  • Page 13 ELECTRICAL Figure 4.2: Steam Boiler with Float Low Water Cut-Off Figure 4.3: Steam Boiler with Probe Low Water Cut-Off...
  • Page 14 ELECTRICAL Figure 4.4: Water Boilers Figure 4.5: Zoning with Circulators...
  • Page 15 ELECTRICAL Figure 4.6: Zoning with Zone Valves Figure 4.7: Partner with Circulator...
  • Page 16: Burner Setup & Boiler Operation

    All adjustments must be made using suitable instruments such as found in a Bacharach Combustion Test Kit. 3. Burner and boiler can be shut down by turning down the thermostat and moving the main boiler service switch to the "off" position.
  • Page 17: Clean The Boiler (Steam Boilers Only)

    Operating boiler with water below minimum permissible water level may fracture sections. 7. Turn on burner. Allow boiler water to heat up to just below steaming (180 - 200°F). Do not allow boiler to steam; steaming mixes up contaminants instead of floating them at surface.
  • Page 18 Factory Installed Nozzles (Packaged Boilers or Burner Cartons) are indicated in Boldface. 1 Requires Low Firing Rate Baffle 2 Remove Static Plate for 1.20 GPH Rate 3 Shipped Loose with Packaged Boiler or Burner Carton CARLIN BURNER SPECIFICATIONS Nozzle Size...
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 6. 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. After the RCF materials have been exposed to temperatures above 1800°F, they can change into crystalline silica, which has been classified by the IARC as carcinogenic to humans.
  • Page 20: General

    Drain the boiler at the drain cock. Pipe the drain cock to a suitable drain or containment device (if antifreeze is used). Flush the system to remove remaining matter.
  • Page 21: If A Long Shutdown Is Required

    6. Inspect venting system. G. IF A LONG SHUTDOWN IS REQUIRED 1. To take boiler out of service if the boiler and system are not to be used when temperatures are below freezing: a. Drain the boiler and system completely and shut off make-up water supply.
  • Page 22: Boiler Dimensions & Ratings

    BOILER DIMENSIONS & RATINGS 7. BOILER DIMENSIONS & RATINGS Figure 7.1: Boiler Dimensions / Purpose of Tappings Jacket Boiler Width Depth Model “A” “B” EC/ECT-03 22-1/2" 15-3/4" EC/ECT-04 22-1/2" 19-15/16" EC/ECT-05 22-1/2" 24-1/8" EC/ECT-06 22-1/2" 28-5/16" * Dimensions are approximate.
  • Page 23 ® Partner, PB Heat has determined that these firing rates meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ✝ All chimneys are 8" x 8" x 20' except those models denoted with (✝), which are 8" x 12" x 20'.
  • Page 24: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS 8. REPAIR PARTS Repair parts are available from your installer or by contacting PB Heat, LLC, 131 S. Church, Bally, PA 19503. Note: Remember to include boiler model number and serial number when ordering parts. Table 8.1 Item No.*...
  • Page 25 NOTES...
  • Page 26 NOTES...
  • Page 27 Series PB HEAT, LLC 131 S. CHURCH ST • BALLY, PA 19503 ASME ©2008 EC/ECT Boilers I n s t a l l a t i o n , O p e r a t i o n & M a i n t e n a n c e...

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