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Precision FPS-24-09 Installation And Operating Instruction

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Installation and Operating Instruction
FIRED STEAM BOILER
Model FPS
With
Power Burners
FOR YOUR SAFETY
This product must be installed and serviced by a professional service technician or gas/oil
supplier, qualified in steam boiler installation. Improper installation and/or operation could
cause serious injury or death. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty. 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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  • Page 1 Installation and Operating Instruction FIRED STEAM BOILER Model FPS With Power Burners FOR YOUR SAFETY This product must be installed and serviced by a professional service technician or gas/oil supplier, qualified in steam boiler installation. Improper installation and/or operation could cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 2 Local regulations shall be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction shall be consulted before installation is made. PRECISION has a commitment to product improvement and provides a continuing quest for the highest standards of product performance. In pursuing this policy of continuous development of products, the Manufacturer reserves the right to vary any details in this manual without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION…………………………………………………………….……… A. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………….…… B. Warranty ………………………………………………………………………………….….. C. Engineering Assistance ………………………………………………………………... INSTALLATION …………………………………………………………………………………… A. Uncrating……………………………………………………………………………………… B. Placement………………………………………………………………………………….…. C. Piping Connections………………………………………………………………………. D. Electrical Connections………………………………………………………………….. E. Fuel Connections………………………………………………………………………….. GAS…………………………………………………………………………………………….…. OIL…………………………………………………………………………………………….….. F. Flue…………………………………………………………………………………………….…. G. Combustion Air. …………………………………………………………………………... III. START-UP …………………………………………………………………………………………..A.

  • Page 4: General Information

    The Model FPS Boiler shall be installed according to the procedures detailed in this manual, or the PRECISION warranty may be voided. The installation must conform to the requirements of the local jurisdiction having authority, and to the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.

  • Page 6: Installation

    II. INSTALLATION A. UNCRATING 1. Care must be given not to damage controls or to deform the unit’s casing during remove of the crate. 2. When using pry bars or fork lifts, be certain to support the unit on the shipping skids or the channel base.

  • Page 7: Electrical Connections

    4. Pipe both the bottom blowdown, and surface blowoff (if provided) to a nearby drain (low pressure Boilers) or to a blowdown receiver (Boilers greater than 15 psi). Check compliance with local codes. Be sure to provide a low point drain to enable complete draining of the Boiler.

  • Page 9: Oil

    NOTE: For ease of servicing we recommend the use of a union immediately upstream of the main gas pressure regulator or combination gas valve/pressure regulator. 3. Install vent lines from main gas regulator (if used) and (if applicable) diaphragm gas valve. Vent line should be run to the outside of the building, terminating clear of windows or fresh air intakes.

  • Page 10: Flue

    3. Refer to Figure 3 for details of oil piping. All field piped components must be mounted in the proper order as shown with the proper direction of oil flow. CAUTION: Oil supply pressure to the burner oil pump must not exceed 3 psi per NFAA Codes.

  • Page 11: Combustion Air

    1. Use positive pressure breeching material. Breeching should be short, straight and full size. Horizontal runs over 10’ or over (2) elbows should be avoided. Runs should pitch upward at least 1” per foot. 2. A full size barometric damper should be installed in the breeching to regulate the drafts.

  • Page 12: Combustion Air

    Is the branch circuit power supply as required per the burner name plate? Is the unit properly grounded? 4. Combustion Air Is adequate fresh combustion available? Is the breeching/stack open and unobstructed? 5. Gas Is the gas supply available? 6. Oil Is there adequate amount of oil in the tank? Is the oil the proper grade? B.

  • Page 13: Preparation For Startup - All Fuels

    1. Preparation for Start Up – All Fuels a. Run an inspection of the tightness of all electrical connections and retighten as necessary. This tightness inspection is vital because vibration during shipment can often loosen electrical connections. b. Set the burner control panel switch to the “OFF” position. c.

  • Page 14: Operation And Maintenance

    NOTE: For more detailed burner start-up information, refer to the burner literature supplied as an appendix to this manual relative to the actual burner supplied with your unit. IV. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE A. OPERATION 1. When the operating controller calls for pressure, the burner blower motor will start and after a suitable prepurge period (30-90 seconds approximately) the burner pilot will light.
  • Page 15 items be checked yearly by a competent service person and replaced as necessary. The basic controls are: a. Operating Control b. Pilot Safety System c. Automatic Electric Gas/Oil Valve(s) d. Limit Controls 6. Low water cutoffs should be inspected every six months, including cleaning probes and flushing floats.

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