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EP-300 Series Installation, Operation & Service Manual Installer WARNING Please take the time to read and understand Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service these instructions prior to any installation. or maintenance can result in death, injury or Installer must give a copy of this manual to the owner. property damage.
SECTION 1: H EATING YSTEM AFETY SECTION 1: HEATING SYSTEM SAFETY 1.1 Manpower Requirements Your Safety is Important to Us! To prevent personal injury and damage to the pump, This symbol is used throughout two persons will be required for installation. the manual to notify you of possible fire, electrical or burn 1.2 Safety Labels and Their Placement...
EP-300 S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL FIGURE 1: Label Placement Description Part Number Severe Injury Label 91012100 Rating Plate Label 91010401 Logo Label 91017200 2 of 31...
SECTION 2: I NSTALLER ESPONSIBILITY SECTION 2: INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY 2.1 Corrosive Chemicals The installer is responsible for the following: CAUTION • To install the pump and electrical supplies, in accordance with applicable specifications and codes. Roberts-Gordon LLC recommends the installer contact a local building inspector or fire marshal for guidance.
EP-300 S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL SECTION 3: UNPACKING THE PUMP 3.1 Open Shipping Cartons WARNING Cut/Pinch Hazard Wear protective gear during installation, operation and service. Edges are sharp. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury. Open cartons and remove packing inserts.
EP-300 S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 4.1 Standard Parts List Table 1: EP-301 Pump Package 4" (P/N 02723014) Part No. Description Quantity Box 1 of 2 02730101 EP-301 Pump Assembly Includes: 90713454 Pump Inlet Assembly, 455 mm dia...
EP-300 S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL SECTION 5: PUMP INSTALLATION WARNING Cut/Pinch Hazard Wear protective gear during installation, operation and service. Edges are sharp. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury. NOTE: Installers may also visit Roberts-Gordon YouTube page to view pump assembly video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-u8xtvaAZ8 or scan the QR code below:...
SECTION 5: P NSTALLATION at the bottom horizontal position. the impeller blades and the body of the pump scroll. FIGURE 3: Pump Discharge Orientation Bottom Right Horizontal Discharge 5.1.3 Attaching Pump Inlet Assembly From scroll assembly side of pump, orient inlet assembly so threaded pipe coupling is on top.
SECTION 5: P NSTALLATION 5.2.1 Pump Inlet Adapter for 4" (10 cm) Tubing FIGURE 7: Pump Inlet Side 6" and Schedule 40 Pipe Band Clamp 6" (15 cm) Apply a bead of silicone sealant (600 °F) to the 6" (15 cm) inside of the adapter (6"...
EP-300 S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL SECTION 6: PRESSURE SWITCH MOUNTING AND WIRING 6.1 Pressure Switch Installation 6.1.1 Attaching Pressure Switch to Pump Inlet For connection to a pump, locate the two pressure Apply silicone sealant (600 °F) to the threads of the switch mounting holes on the pump frame.
SECTION 7: P OUNTING NSTRUCTIONS SECTION 7: PUMP MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 7.1 Mounting Platform The standard method of mounting the pump is on an outside wall and venting directly through the wall. The pump may be mounted by using mounting angles as shown in Figure 12 and Figure 13. The two mounting angles form a mounting platform to which the pump will be attached.
208 V - 230 V/460 V, 60 Hz operation. For proper 8.2 EP-301 Wiring motor wiring, follow manufacturer's wiring diagram The EP-301 motor is wired for 1 Ø, 230 V, 60 Hz located on motor. operation. For proper motor wiring, follow manufac- Do not directly connect the controller relay terminals to turer's wiring diagram located on motor.
SECTION 8: M OTOR IRING ® ® ® ® If using ROBERTS GORDON CORAYVAC Modulat- the ROBERTS GORDON CORAYVAC Modulating ing Heating Control, the power to the EP-303 pump is Heating Control Installation Manual (P/N 1006101NA) not supplied by the controller. Power is supplied by a for wiring details.
EP-300 S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL SECTION 9: VENTING 9.2 Venting the Pump • The exhaust connection from the pump is 6" (15 WARNING cm) diameter. • Connect the 6" (15 cm) pump boot (provided) to the 6" (15 cm) flue pipe, using the 6" (15 cm) band clamp provided.
9.6 Venting Accessories 9.5 Vertical Venting NOTE: 4" (10 cm) accessories may only be used on the inlet side of the EP-301 pump. If using vent lengths greater than 20' (6 m), condensation will form in the vent pipe. Insulation See Page 27 , Section 11 for venting accessories.
EP-300 S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL FIGURE 17: Vertical Venting NOTE: Vacuum loss Bird Screen may occur when Optional using vent caps. The use of bird screen to cover vent terminations is recommended. Description Part Number 20 (51 cm) Tee 6"...
SECTION 9: V ENTING FIGURE 18: Condensate Tee Assembly at Pump Inlet Description Part Number Tee 4" (10 cm) 01330203 Tee 6" (15 cm) 01330204 Drain Cap 4" (10 cm) 02718851 Drain Cap 6" (15 cm) 02718852 Condensate Valve Assembly 01327001 FIGURE 19: Condensate Tee - Discharge Side 20”...
EP-300 S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL Multiply the total input Btu/h / 100,000 by the condensate flow (gal/h) per 100,000 (Btu/h) 9.8.1 Condensate Neutralization Tube (optional) (600,000/100,000) x 0.3 = 1.8 (gal/h) If a condensate neutralization tube is specified to be used with the heating system, follow the steps below Step 3: Choose the condensate neutralization to choose the proper condensate neutralization tube.
SECTION 9: V ENTING FIGURE 20: Condensate Neutralization Tube Calculated gal/h Description Part Number Less than 2 Condensate Neutralization Tube 200 01327002 Less than 6 Condensate Neutralization Tube 600 01327003 Less than 10 Condensate Neutralization Tube 1000 01327004 Less than 20 Condensate Neutralization Tube 2000 01327005 23 of 31...
EP-300 S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL SECTION 10: SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Explosion Hazard Burn Hazard Cut/Pinch Hazard Turn off gas supply to Allow heater and Wear protective gear Disconnect electric heater before service. pump to cool before during installation, before service.
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SECTION 10: S ERVICING NSTRUCTIONS 5. The impeller can be removed by loosening the four set screws in the cooling disc, then remov- ing the hex head bolt (M8 x 1 x 50) and washer from the end of the motor shaft. With an appro- priate wheel puller, remove the impeller.
EP-300 S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 10.3 Maintenance Checklist and safety, Roberts-Gordon LLC recommends that a qualified contractor conduct, at a minimum, annual Installation Code and Annual Inspections: ® inspections of your ROBERTS GORDON equipment ® All installation and service of ROBERTS GORDON and perform service where necessary, using only equipment must be performed by a contractor replacement parts sold and supplies by Roberts-...
SECTION 11: R EPLACEMENT ARTS AND CCESSORIES SECTION 11: REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES WARNING DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Explosion Hazard Carbon Monoxide Hazard Fire Hazard Use only genuine ROBERTS GORDON ® replacement parts per this installation, operation and service manual. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, electric shock, injury or property damage.
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EP-300 S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL Description Part Number Description Part Number 4" Aluminized Tee 01330203 6" Aluminized Non Heat Treated 10’ Tube 91409420 6" Aluminized Tee 01330204 4" Coated 10’ Tube 9141030D 4" Coated Tee 0133022D Aluminized Tube adapter (6" dia. x 4" dia.) 91418200 6"...
12.1.1 Pump Frame, Inlet, Scroll and Impeller ® When using a CORAYVAC Heating Control, use 3 mm welded steel construction Starter Package P/N 10050010. 12.2 EP-301 Controls Specifications ® ® With ROBERTS GORDON CORAYVAC Modulating Motor controls and contactors are sold separately.
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EP-300 S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL The data plate and/or serial number are removed, ® SECTION 13: THE ROBERTS GORDON EP-300 defaced, modified or altered in any way. SERIES PUMP WARRANTY ® The ownership of the ROBERTS GORDON EP-300 ROBERTS-GORDON LLC WILL PAY FOR: Series Pump is moved or transferred.
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