Burnham 4FHL-63A Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Burnham 4FHL-63A Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
4FH SERIES FIRETUBE BOILERS
Commercial Boilers
For service and repairs to the heating plant, call your local representatives. When seeking information
on the boiler, provide series and size designation shown on rating plate.
Boiler Number __________________ Type Firing________________ Type System _________
Project______________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________ Phone No._____________
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
BURNHAM COMMERCIAL
This manual must only be used by a qualified heating installer/service technician.
BEFORE installing, read all instructions in this manual and all other information
shipped with the boiler. Post all instructions and manuals near the boiler for reference
by service personnel. Perform steps in the order given. Failure to comply could
result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
Ce manuel ne doit être utilisé que par des techniciens qualifiés en entretien et
installation d'appareil de chauffage. Lire l'ensemble des directives et toute autre
information reçue avec la chaudière AVANT l'installation. Conserver ces directives
près de la chaudière afin que le personnel d'entretien puisse s'y référer. Exécuter les
étapes dans l'ordre donné. Ne pas se conformer aux directives peut engendrer des
blessures graves, la mort ou d'importants dommages matériels.
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BURNHAM COMMERCIAL 4FH SERIES FIRETUBE BOILERS Commercial Boilers This manual must only be used by a qualified heating installer/service technician. BEFORE installing, read all instructions in this manual and all other information shipped with the boiler. Post all instructions and manuals near the boiler for reference by service personnel.
  • Page 2: Important Information

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERENCE All boilers must be installed in accordance with National, State and Local Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Codes and the regulations of the serving utilities. These Codes and Regulations may differ from this instruction manual. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made.
  • Page 3 This boiler has a limited warranty, a copy of which is printed on the back of this manual. It is the responsibility of the installing contractor to see that all controls are correctly installed and are operating properly when the installation is complete. The warranty for this boiler is valid only if the boiler has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with these instructions.
  • Page 4 Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Failure to follow all instructions in the proper order can cause personal injury or death. Read and understand all instructions, including all those contained in component manufacturers manuals which are provided with the appliance before installing, starting-up, operating, maintaining or servicing this appliance.
  • Page 5 Appliance materials of construction, products of combustion and the fuel contain alumina, silica, heavy metals, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, aldehydes and/or other toxic or harmful substances which can cause death or serious injury and which are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
  • Page 6 Burner/boiler system, as used throughout this manual, shall mean all mechanical and/or electrical equipment including the boiler, burner, pumps, compressors, feed water systems and all associated piping, electrical and control systems used and maintained in the boiler room. Le terme « système de brûleur/chaudière » utilisé dans ce manuel signifie tout équipement mécanique ou électrique, y compris la chaudière, le brûleur, les pompes, les compresseurs, le système d’eau d’alimentation et sa tuyauterie, ainsi que les systèmes électriques et de contrôle utilisés ou conservés dans la chaufferie.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I General information Introduction ............................8 Setting the Unit ..........................8-9 Flue Outlet, Stack, and Breeching ....................9 Combustion Air Requirements ......................9-10 SECTION II Installation Instructions Boiler Piping ............................ 11 Tankless Heater Piping ........................12 Flow Regulation ..........................
  • Page 8: Section I General Information

    80%. This manual gives the necessary information for the proper installation, operation, maintenance and service of units. For special installation problems, contact Burnham Commercial, P.O. Box 3939 Lancaster, PA 17604, Phone: 888-791-3790.
  • Page 9: Flue Outlet, Stack, And Breeching

    The tube pull space listed in the Burnham with a motorized damper may be required. Commercial product catalog must be provided at the front of the boiler. The coil pull space must 5.
  • Page 10 20-25% free area for wood louvers, Series 4FH Firebox – Reference point is from the top of the boiler base and use 60-75% free area for metal louvers and grilles. 4FHL-63A/107A 40-3/4" Closeable louvers must be electrically interlocked 4FHL-127A/209A 48-1/2"...
  • Page 11: Section Ii Installation Instructions

    Attach supply and return piping lines and insert ignitubulaires Burnham est de 11° C (20°F). Afin de prévenir plugs and bushings in connections as required. un choc thermique, cet écart ne devrait jamais dépasser Supply and return piping headers are detailed in 22°C (40°F).
  • Page 12: Tankless Heater Piping

    Flow Rate Based On Delta-T changes within the boiler can create stresses in the boiler metal. These stresses can cause APPROXIMATE BOILER WATER FLOW damage to the boiler by loosening tubes, or RATE REQUIRED (GPM) – SERIES 4FH in more severe instances can crack tube sheet BOILER SIZE 20º...
  • Page 13: Hot Water Tempering

    When required, the bushings are supplied by Burnham. Using the bushings is NOT a code violation. Always install the relief valves in the vertical position with no intervening valve.
  • Page 14: Boiler Installation

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TS-71-176-B FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 TS-71-130-D...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 5 TS-3-101-4 TS-71-131-D FIGURE 6...
  • Page 16: Section Iii Operating Instructions

    SECTION III — OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. ALWAYS INSPECT INSTALLATION BEFORE LES SYSTÈMES À EAU CHAUDE NE DOIVENT PAS STARTING BURNER. ÊTRE SOUMIS À UNE PRESSION DÉPASSANT 30 LIVRES, À MOINS QUE LA CHAUDIÈRE SOIT 2. FILL HEATING SYSTEM WITH WATER. CONÇUE SPÉCIALEMENT POUR UNE PRESSION DE FONCTIONNEMENT PLUS ÉLEVÉE.
  • Page 17: Initial Cleaning, Steam Boilers

    A. Check Operating Control Raise and lower A. Drain boiler until water is just visible in gauge operating control setting as required to start and glass. Run temporary pipe line from the surface stop burner. blow-off to an open drain or some other location where hot water may be discharged safely.
  • Page 18: Water Boiler Operation

    The general objectives of boiler water treatment are: Certain state and local codes may restrict the use of some A. Remove corrosive gases from feedwater and chemicals listed for cleaning and maintaining the boiler. boiler water. Check with local authorities before proceeding with the B.
  • Page 19: Minimum Water Quality Requirements

    à une défaillance. La garantie standard de Burnham ne couvre pas les problèmes causés par la contamination de l’eau de la chaudière par l’oxygène ou l’accumulation de tartre (calcaire) qui découlent de l’ajout fréquent d’eau ou d’une composition chimique...
  • Page 20: Section Iv Service Instructions

    SECTION IV — SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS G. When boiler and water are below 120°F, shut off power to the unit and lock out the circuit breakers. See item 10 under Operating Instruction if it becomes necessary to add water to the boiler more frequently H.
  • Page 21: Turbulators

    6. Inspect that portion of the probe that is 4. BOTTOM BLOWDOWN PROCEDURE exposed to the boiler water for scale or Burnham high pressure steam boilers are equipped sediment buildup. with two bottom blowdown connections. Bottom 7. Light deposits may be removed by wiping the blowdown should be done while the boilers are under probe with a damp cloth.
  • Page 22: Checking Burner & Controls

    when this type of control is used. Check the float for evidence of collapse and check mercury bulb (where applicable) for mercury separation or discoloration. Exercise caution when handling phosphoric acid and follow the instruction label on its container. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR MECHANISM IN THE FIELD.
  • Page 23: Attention To Boiler While Not In Operation

    10. ATTENTION TO THE BOILER WHILE NOT IN OPERATION. If a boiler is not used during the winter months, and it is in a place subject to freezing, it must be fully drained to prevent freezing damage. Si une chaudière est hors fonction durant l’hiver dans un endroit où...
  • Page 24: Periodic Testing Recommended Check List

    PERIODIC TESTING RECOMMENDED CHECK LIST ITEM FREQUENCY ACCOMPLISHED BY REMARKS Gauges, monitors, and Daily Operator Make visual inspection and indicators record readings in log Instrument and equipment Daily Operator Make visual check against settings recommended specifications Firing rate control Weekly Operator Verify factory settings Semi-annually...
  • Page 25: Periodic Testing Recommended Check List

    PERIODIC TESTING RECOMMENDED CHECK LIST ITEM FREQUENCY ACCOMPLISHED BY REMARKS Atomizing Air/Steam Annually Service Technician Refer to burner instructions High and Low Gas Monthly Operator Refer to burner instructions Pressure Interlocks High and Low Oil Monthly Operator Refer to burner instructions Pressure Interlocks High and Low Oil Monthly...
  • Page 28: Limited Warranty

    Seller shall, in all respects, conform Warranty The owner must notify the original installer and be limited to the warranty actually extended to Seller by of the Product and Seller (Attention: Burnham its vendors. Commercial, PO Box 3939, Lancaster, PA 17604) in...

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