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CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS WARNING Installation, start-up and servicing of IBC boilers must be done with due If the information in this care and attention, and should only be performed by competent, qualified, manual is not followed licensed and trained heating technicians.
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CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS DANGER BURN ° Water temperture over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds. ° Children, disabled, and elderly are at highest risk of being scalded. ° See instruction manual before setting temperature at boiler.
CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS BOILER CONTROL OPERATION The boiler’s control functions as an interactive touch-sensitive panel with buttons NOTE that light up, showing indicators such as numbers, icons, or lettters. Some of these lit indicators signify boiler operational status. Other indicators enable you to Use only fingers when program the boiler.
CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS MAIN MENU Main menu is a top-level menu, through which you can access other (sub) menus. These menus can be accessed by touching a button or a combination of buttons on the touchscreen panel. The sub menus include the: •...
CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS OPERATIONAL MODES Below are various operational modes: The unit is switched off. The unit is connected to power but has been turned off. In this mode, the display view shows: • The Dot. •...
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CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS USAGE This section describes how to: • Adjust the space heating water temperature • Adjust the DHW water temperature • Adjust the DHW modes • Access the Service menu to test the unit firing rate •...
CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS NOTE The boiler is equipped with a Frost Protection feature. This feature will operate the boiler pump and the burner to help protect the boiler from freezing. If the boiler is in a hard lock-out condition the burner will not operate, “P”...
See ACCESSING THE INFORMATION MENU on pages 1-10 to 1-11. ADJUSTING THE DHW MODES Note: These modes apply only to the SFC series of boilers. When in standby, the unit has three DHW modes related to the heat exchanger temperature: Standard Mode (OFF): The unit will respond to a call for DHW as a priority over the space heating demand.
CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS 2. To change the DHW mode, scroll through the modes using the Plus or Minus buttons. 3. To save the changes, touch the Return button. To exit without saving the changes, touch the area above the Dot (or power indicator).
CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS TESTING THE UNIT FIRING RATE From the Service menu, you can test the unit’s high-fire and low-fire operation. Program ‘L’: Burner on with minimum DHW capacity. With DHW running, press Wrench and Minus at the same time. A L will display on the right.
CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS ACCESSING THE INFORMATION MENU The Information menu provides sensor readings as well as other operating conditions in the form of codes. To access the Information menu: 1. Touch the area above the Dot twice to access the Main menu.
CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS See below for a description of the codes: Table 2: Information menu ACCESSING INSTALLER MENU TO CHANGE CONTROLLER PARAMETERS The Installer Menu allows installers to change controller parameters set out in table 3 on pages 1-13 to 1-16.
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CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS To access the Installer Menu: WARNING 1. Press the Enter button and Wrench button at the same time. Do not apply power to any connection point on the controllers terminal strips. A hazardous situation could occur resulting in possible serious injury or death.
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CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS TABLE OF PARAMETERS PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DEFAULT RANGE / OPTIONS P001 System Type SFC = 0 0 = CH + DHW direct SFT = 2 1 = CH + External SFB = 3 indirectly heated...
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CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DEFAULT RANGE / OPTIONS P033 Space Heating 0-15 minutes Pump Post- Purge (minutes) P034 Space Heating 0-15 minutes Pump post- purge after DHW tank operation (minutes) P035 Step Modulation 0 = Off...
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CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DEFAULT RANGE / OPTIONS P074 Number of ECO 0-10 Number of past days days the predictive heat-exchanger heat-up algorithm averages over P075 Supply 176° F / 80°C 140°F to 194°F / Temperature for 60°C to 90°C...
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CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS REMOVING & WIRING THE CONTROLLER The unit ships with an optional field-wiring junction box. This box provides wiring connections for a space-heating pump, a DHW pump, and an outlet for unit power. A certified harness from the wiring box connects to the movable controller tray.
CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS WIRING THE CONTROLLER Electrical wiring to the unit (including grounding) must conform to local electrical codes and/or National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA No. 70 – latest edition, or The Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1 - Part 1.
CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS The SF series units include a factory installed and pre-wired pump. The pump may not be able to supply adequate flow for the heat emitter circuits. A system heating pump switched through a separate relay or control box may be needed.
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CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS MAIN DESCRIPTION DISPLAY DISPLAY [pressure] P The boiler is OFF. Press the space above the Dot to turn on the boiler (blank) (blank) No Call for Heat - Standby Boiler pump running – pump post purge Boiler water temperature reached target –...
CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING CODES During operation the controller can detect unusual situations and can take action to avoid damage to the heat exchanger or other unsafe operations. During these situations, the controller limits the temperature and power output of the burner, or temporarily disables operation entirely.
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CONTROLLER MANUAL – SFC/SFB SERIES BOILERS FAULT CODE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION F008 Incorrect fan speed • Check the fan cable. • Check and/or replace the fan. • Replace the burner controller. F009 Internal fault in burner • Replace the burner controller.
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Revision History R0 JUNE 2019 Initial release R1 NOVEMBER 2019 Minor changes R2 MARCH 2020 Changes to parameters including new feature: Smart Outdoor reset function (parameter P061)
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