Weil-McLain SVF 1500 Manual page 5

SVF
™
Series 1
Commercial Condensing Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual
Please read before proceeding
— Read all instructions, including this
manual and all other information shipped with the
boiler, before installing. Perform steps in the order
given.
— This manual is for use only by a qualified
heating installer/service technician. Refer to User's
Information Manual for your reference.
— Have this boiler serviced/inspected by a
qualified service technician, at least annually.
Failure to comply with the above could result in severe
personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
been sprayed with or submerged under water,
either partially or fully, DO NOT attempt to op-
erate the boiler until the boiler has been either
replaced or completely repaired, inspected,
and you are sure that the boiler and all compo-
nents are in good condition and fully reliable.
Otherwise, by operating this boiler, you will cause
a fire or explosion hazard, and an electrical shock
hazard, leading to serious injury, death, or substantial
property damage. See the instructions at right.
damage.
When servicing boiler —
To avoid electric shock, disconnect all
electrical supplies to the boiler before
performing maintenance.
To avoid severe burns, allow boiler to
cool before performing maintenance.
This boiler contains ceramic fiber and
fiberglass materials. Refer to the WARN-
ING and instructions on page 93.
Boiler operation —
Do not block flow of combustion or
ventilation air to boiler.
Should overheating occur or gas supply
fail to shut off, do not turn off or discon-
nect electrical supply to pump. Instead,
shut off the gas supply at a location
external to the appliance.
Boiler water —
The heat exchanger is made of stain-
less steel, and requires that system
pH always be between 7.0 and 8.5
and water chemistry be checked.
Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
Part number 550-100-250/0819
pages 85 and 86 for details.
out boiler connected) to remove sedi-
ment.
The high-efficiency heat exchanger can
be damaged by build-up or corrosion
due to sediment.
Do not use petroleum-based cleaning
or sealing compounds in boiler system.
Gaskets and seals in the system may be
damaged. This can result in substantial
property damage.
Continual fresh make-up water will re-
duce boiler life. Mineral buildup in heat
exchanger reduces heat transfer, over-
heats the stainless steel heat exchanger,
and causes failure. Addition of oxygen
carried in by make-up water can cause
internal corrosion. Leaks in boiler or pip-
ing must be repaired at once to prevent
make-up water. Use this boiler ONLY in
a closed-loop system.
When the boiler is installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
If antifreeze is used, a reduced pressure back-flow preventer device shall be used.
Sidewall vent air installations — see instruction on page 24.
Write in the Consumer Protection (CP) number in
the space provided on the Installation certificate on
page 121 if not already shown.
When calling or writing about the boiler— Please
have the boiler model number from the boiler rating
label and the CP number from the boiler jacket.
Consider piping and installation when determining
boiler location.
Any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must
be filed immediately against the transportation com-
pany by the consignee.
— The exposure of boiler components to
saltwater can have both immediate and long-term effects. While the
immediate effects of saltwater damage are similar to those of fresh-
water (shorting out of electrical components, washing out of critical
lubricants, etc.), salt and other contaminants left behind can lead to
longer term issues after the water is gone due to the conductive and
corrosive nature of the salt residue. Therefore, Weil-McLain equip-
ment contaminated with saltwater or polluted water will no longer
be covered under warranty and should be replaced.
Electrical Damage
— If any
came into contact with water, or was suspected to have come into
contact with water, replace the boiler with a new Weil-McLain boiler.
Do not add cold water to a hot boiler.
Thermal shock can cause heat exchanger
to crack.
(with-
Freeze protection fluids —
-
NEVER use automotive or standard glycol
if necessary.
antifreeze, even glycol made for hydronic
systems. Use only freeze-protection fluids
recommended in this manual (see page 85).
Follow all guidelines given. Thoroughly
clean and flush any replacement boiler sys-
tem that has used glycol before installing the
new SVF
Residences or buildings that are unattended
in severely cold weather, boiler system
components failures, power outages, or
other electrical system failures could result
in frozen plumbing and water damage in a
matter of hours. For your protection, take
preventative actions such as having a security
system installed that operates during power
outages, senses low temperature, and initi-
ates an effective action. Consult with your
boiler contractor or a home security agency.
electrical component wiring
or
TM
boiler.
Frozen Water Damage
Hazard
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