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- Page 1 Some of the information provided in this guide is for reference only. Your actual furnace may differ from those represented here. ALWAYS refer to your Owner's Manual for information specific to your furnace. For parts and accessories, service or repairs, call your authorized Central Boiler dealer or heating contractor. Record the information below for future reference.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
9. Titanium Series Models - Send in Water Sample....... . . -
Page 4: Important Precautionary Information
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Important Precautionary Information Be sure to read carefully and understand these precautions before, during and after the installation, operation and maintenance of the furnace. NOTE: All installations must be in accordance with local and... -
Page 5: Planning The Location
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide PLANNING THE LOCATION Before You Begin When selecting a suitable location, carefully consider each of the following: To ensure your Central Boiler outdoor furnace functions as • Must be installed in accordance to all applicable codes and designed, careful planning and regulations. -
Page 6: Installation Precautions
NOTE: For chimney extensions or chimney replacement, use only genuine Central Do not use any combustible materials for the foundation. Boiler chimney components. Parts are available from an authorized Central Boiler Outdoor furnace must be installed on a noncombustible surface dealer. -
Page 7: General Installation Information
I n h 1650XL Inhibitor Plus To aid in protecting the system from corrosion, it is imperative to add Central Boiler 1650XL Inhibitor Plus (p/n 1650) when initially filling the system. Your Owner's Manual will identify the recommended 1650XL Inhibitor Plus amount of 1650XL Inhibitor Plus for your furnace. -
Page 8: Adding Antifreeze To Outdoor Furnace System
Your Central Boiler Furnace with inhibitors. Central Boiler 1650XL Inhibitor Plus (p/n 1650) is System (PDF) by visiting: compatible with (raw) propylene glycol. It is important to use 1650XL CentralBoiler.com >... -
Page 9: Fittings For Titanium Series Models
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Fittings for Titanium Series Models For stainless steel Titanium Series models, brass fittings are recommended for installation of the outdoor furnace. Shut-Off Valves Shut-off valves must be installed on each hot supply and return water line so each line can be shut off individually for purging air from the system. -
Page 10: Temporary Above Ground Or Winter Installations
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Temporary Above Ground or Winter Installations Risks of Inferior Piping To prevent ground water from For temporary above ground or winter installations in which the supply entering the house, do not use drain and return lines can not immediately be buried underground, Central... -
Page 11: Underground Electric Wire
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Underground Electric Wire A 14-2 (two wires plus ground) underground rated wire should supply the outdoor furnace with electricity. A heavier gauge wire may be needed if the run is over 200 feet (61 meters). Check local codes and requirements. -
Page 12: System Components
Taco 007 or HVAC professional. pump could be selected. Central Boiler provides a wide variety of components, fittings, tools and more to accommodate your furnace's installation and connection to your existing heating system. See your dealer for more information. -
Page 13: Pump Installation Guidelines
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Pump Installation Guidelines The following guidelines must be adhered to when installing the circulation pump(s). NOTE: The direction of water flow is very important for the proper operation of the outdoor furnace. Installing a swing check valve in the return line can prevent possible reverse flow. -
Page 14: Selecting Pump Location
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Example of insulating around pumps and water lines - configurations of pumps and water lines will vary NOTE: At least one circulation pump must run continuously to ensure proper operation of the outdoor furnace. - Page 15 Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide • Depending on the system water temperature, four feet of water above the pump should be adequate for systems with higher resistance (e.g., longer loops with other fittings, elbows, heat exchangers). For systems with low resistance (e.g., short loops,...
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Page 16: Ports On Outdoor Furnace
PEX Fittings and Tools Central Boiler offers a wide selection of PEX fittings and tools for designing your hydronic system. Refer to the Heating Accessories catalog (p/n 420) or see your dealer for more information. -
Page 17: Shut-Off Valves
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Shut-off Valves Shut-off valves must be installed on each hot supply and return water line so each line can be shut off individually for purging air from the system. • Be sure all valves and fittings are metal. Do NOT use plastic valves or fittings. -
Page 18: Manual Air Bleeders
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Manual Air Bleeders Manual Air Bleeders Often installed in high points of Manual air bleeders may be installed in the high points of the water water lines to "bleed off" air that lines where air may get trapped and cause circulation problems. Water can become trapped. -
Page 19: Connecting To Existing Systems
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide CONNECTING TO EXISTING SYSTEMS Remember, your outdoor furnace is not intended to be the only source of heat. In the event of a prolonged power failure, a generator may be used to prevent lines from freezing. Should the outdoor furnace be... -
Page 20: Existing Forced Air Installations
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide A manual 3-way valve may be installed so that during the non-heating season, the water heater may be operated without operating the entire heating system. A tempering valve (or thermostatic mixing valve) is to be installed in the hot water outlet from the water heater. - Page 21 Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide • If an air conditioning coil is located in the plenum, the heat exchanger should be mounted between the fan and the air conditioning coil so the heat exchanger will not freeze when the air conditioner is being used.
- Page 22 Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide • If the plenum is larger than the heat exchanger, it should be mounted in the center without gaps on the sides that would allow air to flow around the heat exchanger. All air must be directed through the face of the exchanger.
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Page 23: Installing Thermostatic Controls For Forced-Air System
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Installing Thermostatic Controls for Forced-Air System Detailed Furnace Installation There are several methods for installing thermostatic controls for this Variations type of installation. Visit CentralBoiler.com to access If the forced air furnace has connections for control of the blower from... - Page 24 Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Wiring Diagram for p/n 8200008 (Forced Air Application) Connect a wire from "R" on your existing thermostat to "R" on the additional thermostat then connect a wire from "G" on your existing thermostat to "W" on the additional thermostat.
- Page 25 Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Water-to-Air Heat Exchanger and Water Heater System NOTE: A certified electrician must perform the electrical installation. Thermostatic Mixing Valve Heat Exchanger This horizontal assembly must not exceed a height of 4 inches (10 cm) above top Hot Supply of water heater.
- Page 26 Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Forced Air System and Water Heater Heat Exchanger Components p/n 108 Supply p/n 8200008 p/n 5926 Wood Heat Thermostat Existing p/n 1330 Thermostat Return p/n 5926 p/n 199 p/n 5349 p/n 117 p/n 255...
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Page 27: Heating Multiple Zones
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Heating Multiple Zones Detailed Furnace Installation A single pump and manifold may be used to heat more than one zone as Variations long as the return water can be maintained above 150°F (66˚C). If the return water temperature can not be maintained above 150°F (66˚C),... -
Page 28: Hydronic Systems
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Hydronic Systems Detailed Furnace Installation There are several different kinds of existing hydronic systems that the Variations outdoor furnace can be connected to, and other systems that may require modification or addition of components. Read through this Visit CentralBoiler.com to access... -
Page 29: Connecting To An Existing Boiler System - Pressurized
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Water-to-Water Shell & Tube Exchanger with Existing Boiler Circulating Supply Pump Flow check or zone This valve should be closed Return valve here will prevent if the outdoor furnace is not thermal circulation and being operated in the summer. - Page 30 Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Water-to-water heat exchangers will produce transfer temperatures approximately 20ºF (11˚C) less than the outdoor furnace water temperature; therefore if the outdoor furnace water temperature is 185°F (85˚C), it will produce approximately 165°F (74˚C) of water temperature transfer.
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Page 31: Connecting To An Existing Boiler System - Vented
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Existing Boiler - Pressurized (with Wraparound Pump) Thermostatic Mixing Valve Supply This horizontal assembly must not exceed a height of 4 inches above top Supply of water heater. For illustration purposes only, water heater styles... - Page 32 Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Direct Circulation to Existing Boiler Baseboard Heat Return 2-way Zone Valve Flow check or zone Circulating valve here will prevent Pump thermal circulation and overheating of building. It is recommended that the circulation pump in...
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Page 33: Connecting To Hydronic Baseboard Heaters
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide 2. Bleed air from the pressurized indoor system; then operate the circulating pump(s) on the indoor system. Perform this procedure twice. If any auto float vents are used in the existing system, they must be capped off tightly after the air bleeding is completed. This eliminates the possibility of allowing air to enter after the system is depressurized. - Page 34 Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Baseboard 24-Volt Thermostat (p/n 8200008) System (Three Way Zone Valve Controlled) Thermostatic Mixing Valve NOTE Outdoor furnace water temperature setpoint should be set at 185˚F minimum. This horizontal assembly must not exceed a height...
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Page 35: Hydronic Radiant Systems
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Hydronic Radiant Systems Detailed Furnace Installation According to Energy.gov, hydronic systems are the most popular and Variations cost-effective radiant heating systems for heating-dominated climates. Hydronic radiant floor systems pump heated water through tubing Visit CentralBoiler.com to access laid in a pattern under the floor. - Page 36 Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide • The spacing of each circuit is 12" (30.5 cm) between pipes. The water circulates in opposite directions to provide an even distribution of heat. The mixing valve regulates the temperature of the water circulating through the loops by mixing return water with the hot supply water.
- Page 37 Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Radiant Floor Heat (For Slab on Grade or Basement) Hot Supply Return NOTE: If the temperature of the Ground concrete slab is below freezing Plate Level (32˚F), there must be adequate antifreeze in the system, or the...
- Page 38 Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide NOTE Dual System If heating loops are above manifolds, additional controls (e.g. zone valve or flow check) may be needed to prevent (In Floor Radiant / Forced Air) ghost flow (see Radiant Heat with Flow-Check Valve illustration).
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Page 39: Pool And/Or Hot Tub Heating
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide High Volume Water Heating (shown with 1-1/4" components) Heated Water Outlet 70 Plate Heat Exchanger Hot Supply from Pump on Outdoor Furnace Y-Strainer Optional 1-1/4" Thermostatic Valve Commercial Water Heater Optional Valves Return to... - Page 40 Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Detailed Furnace Installation Do not use automotive or ethylene glycol antifreeze in an outdoor furnace Variations connected to a swimming pool heat exchanger as a damaged heat exchanger may cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.
- Page 41 Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide Swimming Pool/ Water from Pool or Hot Tub Filter 110-V Hot Tub Installation Power Source White Black Adjust bypass 24-V ow from Transformer pool pump. End Switch Motor Circuit Heated Water to Pool 3-Way...
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Page 42: Finalizing The Installation
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide FINALIZING THE INSTALLATION Use the steps in this section to complete the installation and fill the outdoor furnace system for the first time, or any time the system has been completely drained and needs to be refilled. -
Page 43: Cover Supply And Return Lines
I n h BEFORE adding water to the system. Water treatment in your outdoor furnace NOTE: For Titanium Series stainless steel models, water treatment with is just as important as the oil in a car's engine. 1650XL and MolyBoost BEFORE adding water is required. -
Page 44: Fill Outdoor Furnace With Water And Purge Air
1 oz. (29.6 ml) per 10 gallons (37.8 liters) of system water. NOTE: Remember that for Titanium Series stainless steel models, water treatment with 1650XL and MolyBoost is required. For non-stainless models, MolyBoost is optional. - Page 45 Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide NOTE: The circulation pump(s) must be installed in the hot supply line(s). NOTE: All air must be purged from the water lines when filling the system. Be sure to purge the air from each pump circuit from the outdoor furnace.
- Page 46 Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide NOTE: If using the valve on the water heater to fill the outdoor furnace, flush the water heater to remove all sediment before filling the outdoor furnace. NOTE: Refer to the illustration when performing these steps.
- Page 47 Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide NOTE: The heat exchanger manifold (lower manifold first) and fittings will become cold as water flows through the heat exchanger to the outdoor furnace. 14. Allow outdoor furnace to fill until the water reaches 1" below the full mark.
- Page 48 Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide 1. Connect a hose with two female ends and a backflow preventer inline to the pressurized domestic water line. Run water into a pail or other container until clear; then connect to the system.
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Page 49: Immediately Heat The System Water To 185˚F (85˚C)
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide 7. Immediately Heat the System Water to 185˚F (85˚C) 1. Start the pump. Refer to Firing the Outdoor Furnace in the Owner's Manual to start the outdoor furnace. Bring the water temperature up to operating temperature (185˚F or 85˚C) for two hours with the system circulating;... -
Page 50: Test The Treated System Water In The Outdoor Furnace
Central Boiler Outdoor Furnace Installation Guide 8. Test the Treated System Water in the Outdoor Furnace After circulating the water in the system for 24 hours, test the treated system water for the recommended nitrite level. 1. To obtain a system water sample, bend the sight gauge tube away from the outdoor furnace. -
Page 51: Titanium Series Models - Send In Water Sample
MAINTENANCE NITRITE LEVEL MINIMUM RECOMMENDED RANGE 1500 ppm 1500-3500 ppm 9. Titanium Series Models - Send in Water Sample See the Owner's Manual for more information. - Page 52 Central Boiler, Inc. 20502 160th Street Greenbush, MN 56726 CentralBoiler.com ©2019 Central Boiler Printed in U.S.A. (p/n 9000600 - REV. C) • 28-JUN-2019...
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