Gas-fired direct vent modulating hot water boiler (20 pages)
Summary of Contents for ECR International Pennco FSB II Series
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FSB Series II Gas-Fired Hot Water Induced Draft Boilers Models FSB-2 FSB-3 INSTALLATION, OPERATION & FSB-4 MAINTENANCE MANUAL FSB-5 FSB-6 FSB-7 C.S.A. Certifi ed for Tested for 50 psi. Natural gas or ASME Working Propane Pressure Manufactured by: ECR International, Inc. 2201 Dwyer Avenue, Utica NY 13504-4729 An ISO 9001-2008 Certified Company P/N 240009022 Rev.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Boiler Ratings & Capacities...... 3 KEEP THIS MANUAL NEAR BOILER RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Dimensions ..........4 Safety Symbols & Warnings Installation Procedure ......5 The following defi ned symbols are used throughout this Ventilation & Combustion Air ....6 manual to notify the reader of potential hazards of varying risk levels.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE WARNING NOTICE Follow local regulations with respect to installation Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service of CO detectors. or maintenance could result in death or serious injury Installation must conform to requirements of authority Figure 1 - Minimum Clearances To Combustible having jurisdiction or, in absence of such requirements, Construction to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
VENTILATION & COMBUSTION AIR • All Outdoor Air. Provide permanent opening(s) Provide combustion air and ventilation air in accordance communicating directly or by ducts with outdoors. with the section “Air for Combustion and Ventilation,” of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or Sections о...
INSTALLATION SYSTEM PIPING WARNING Burn or Scald Hazard. Discharge line shall be installed to relief valve outlet connection to avoid burns, scalding, or water damage due to discharge of steam and/or hot water during operation. Discharge line shall: • connect to relief valve outlet and piped down to safe point of disposal. Check local codes for maximum distance from fl...
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INSTALLATION SYSTEM PIPING Figure 3 - Forced Hot Water Typical Piping Figure 4 - Forced Hot Water Typical Piping With Zone Control Valve...
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INSTALLATION SYSTEM PIPING • Install radiation units (panels, radiators or cabinets) and Low Design Water Temperature Systems (Below supply and return mains fi rst then make connections at 140°F) And Large Water Content Systems boiler. • Verify clean water supply is available when connecting Condensation is corrosive and can eventually cause severe cold water supply to water valve.
VENT INSTALLATION Check Your Chimney Fasten sections of vent pipe with sheet metal screws to make piping rigid. Use stovepipe wires to support pipe Chimney must be clean, right size, properly constructed from above. and in GOOD CONDITION. Do not connect to fi replace fl ue. Installation must conform to requirements of the authority having jurisdiction or, in absence of such Do not install damper on this boiler.
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VENT INSTALLATION Figure 7 - Type B Gas Vent CHECK YOUR CHIMNEY For boilers for connection to gas vents or chimneys, vent installations shall be in accordance with “Venting of Equipment”, of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or applicable provisions of the local building codes.
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VENT INSTALLATION Removing Existing Boiler From Common Venting Test for spillage at the draft hood relief opening after 5 minutes of main burner operation. Use fl ame of a match System or candle, or smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or pipe. When an existing boiler is removed from a common After it has been determined that each appliance venting system, the common venting system is likely to be...
HORIZONTAL VENTING INSTRUCTIONS INDUCED DRAFT HIGH EFFICIENCY BOILERS Horizontal (Category III) venting systems must be installed CHOICE OF VENT PIPE MATERIAL in accordance with these instructions. • U. L. Listed Z-Flex Z-Vent Stainless Steel Vent Pipe. Maximum Horizontal Vent Length For Stainless Steel Vent •...
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HORIZONTAL VENTING INSTRUCTIONS Boilers may be vented horizontally as shown in Vent Termination Fitting: For all vent pipe materials, Figure 8, Page 13 . Vent pipe is pitched down from you may use either: boiler to vent termination. Do not connect other A.
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HORIZONTAL VENTING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 9 - Horizontal Venting Clearances D. The venting system shall terminate at least 3 feet A. The venting system shall terminate at least 4 feet (0.9m) above any forced air inlet located within below any eave, soffi t, or roof overhang. 10 feet (3m).
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HORIZONTAL VENTING INSTRUCTIONS B. For Heat-Fab Saf-T-Vent stainless steel vent pipe Joining and Sealing the Vent Pipe: use a high temperature silicone sealant rated for The vent pipe needs to be both watertight and gas 550°F The outside of the male end and inside tight.
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HORIZONTAL VENTING INSTRUCTIONS D. For ProTech Systems FasNSeal stainless steel C. For Flex-L StaR-34 stainless steel vent pipe use vent pipe no cleaning fl uid is required. For 3” a high temperature silicone sealant rated for vent pipe runs on 2, 3, 4 and 5 section boilers, 550°F.
HORIZONTAL VENTING INSTRUCTIONS Support Spacing: If the horizontal vent must go through a crawl space or other unheated space, the cool temperatures will Do not restrict thermal expansion movement of the likely cause the fl ue gases to continuously condense vent.
GAS SUPPLY PIPING Connecting Gas Piping CAUTION Gas line enters boiler from right side. Flexible gas WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS connectors must never breach any boiler openings. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Use piping materials and joining methods acceptable to authority having jurisdiction.
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GAS SUPPLY PIPING Table 5 - NATURAL GAS Table 6 - PROPANE GAS Pipe Capacity - BTU Per Hour Input Pipe Capacity - BTU Per Hour Input Length of Length Includes Fittings Includes Fittings Pipe - Ft. Copper Tubing* Iron Pipe ½"...
ELECTRICAL WIRING Electric Power Supply WARNING Run a separate 115 volt circuit from separate over current Electrical shock hazard. Turn OFF electrical power protective device 15 ampere circuit in electrical service supply at service panel before making electrical entrance panel. connections.
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION Sequence of Operation -See Figure 12, Page 23 Thermostat calls for heat, control relay contacts. Circulator pump is powered through terminals C1 and C2. Control holds off burner and attempts to satisfy thermostat with residual boiler heat. Induced draft blower and transformer primary are powered.
STARTING YOUR BOILER NOTICE Do not add water into hot empty boiler. Filling System With Water • Close air vents on all radiation units. Open valves to these units. • Verify boiler and expansion tank drain valves are closed. Air bleed screw on tank drain fi tting should be closed. •...
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STARTING YOUR BOILER Operating Instructions. WARNING STOP! Read Safety Information on previous page. If you do not follow these instructions Set the thermostat to lowest setting. exactly, a fi re or explosion may result Turn off all electric power to the appliance. causing property damage, personal injury This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which or loss of life.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING Gas Valve Safety Shutdown Test Figure 14 - Automatic Gas Valve WARNING Electrical shock hazard. Follow instructions to turn off electric power. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. Ignition system safety shutoff device must be tested after placing boiler in operation.
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING Adjust Thermostat Heat Anticipator Figure 16 - Main Burner Flame Instruction for fi nal adjustment of thermostat are packaged with thermostat. Set Heat anticipator at .2. Check thermostat operation. When set above temperature indicated on thermometer, boiler burners should ignite.
MAINTAINING YOUR BOILER Burners Cleaning Your Boiler And Burners Beginning of heating season visually check pilot end main Flue passages between sections should be examined yearly burner fl ames. See Figures 14, 15 & 16 Pages 26 & 27. and cleaned if necessary. To clean: Safety Relief Valve •...
SERVICE HINTS You may avoid inconvenience and service calls by checking these points before you call for service: CAUTION WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
EQUIPMENT & OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AIR ELIMINATING FITTING (AIR PURGER) WARNING Air purger is used to remove excess air from system. It and scald hazard. Safety relief valve could Burn is installed in supply line. It will eliminate air from water discharge steam or hot water during operation.
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EQUIPMENT & OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PRESSURE SWITCH Air pressure switch works on negative pressure. When blower comes on air pressure switch operates intermittent pilot and gas valve. Air pressure switch is factory set and will only work when blower operates properly. It will not allow boiler to come on if blower does not generate enough pressure or if venting system is blocked.
APPENDIX A - CONTROL MODULE A.1 Installation Environment Considerations A.3 Adjusting Settings To discourage unauthorized changing of settings, procedure WARNING to enter adjustment mode is required. If you do not follow these instructions To enter adjustment mode, press UP, DOWN, and I buttons exactly, a fi...
APPENDIX A - CONTROL MODULE A.5 Operation Control determines burner operation is required, module proceeds to start burner (see state codes list) Module continuously monitors boiler water temperature and and heats water in boiler until setpoint temperature is fi res or shuts off burner based on this temperature data. achieved or thermostat is satisfi...
APPENDIX A - CONTROL MODULE A.6 Boiler High Limit Temperature Controller A.7 Troubleshooting • When water temperature reaches setpoint, controller • Following service procedures are provided as general ends heating cycle. guide. • When water temperature drops below setpoint minus •...
APPENDIX A - CONTROL MODULE Table 8 - Troubleshooting Error Codes Error Code Defi nition Consequence Number Pressure switch failed to open (stuck closed). Wait for recovery Flame current too low. Check for fl ame. Non critical alarm Flame sensed out of normal sequence (before opening or after closing gas valve). Soft lockout Gas valve relays welded.
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APPENDIX A - CONTROL MODULE STEP 3: Check spark ignition circuit. • Recheck ignition sequence as follows. WARNING — Reconnect main valve wire. — Adjust thermostat above room temperature. Electrical shock hazard. Ignition circuit generates — Verify ignition sequence at burner. over 10,000 volts.