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INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL SL375B T SL8190 RON BOILERS Keep these instructions with the boiler at all times for future reference OYERTOWN URNACE PO Box 100 PA 19512 OYERTOWN, 1-610-369-1450 www.boyertownfurnace.com 01-01-21...
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Be Aware of Hazard Definitions Denotes presence of a hazard which, if ignored, will result in severe personal injury, Danger death or property damage Denotes presence of a hazard which, if ignored could result in severe personal injury, Warning death or substantial property damage. Caution Denotes the presence of a hazard, which if ignored, could result in minor personal injury or property damage...
Table of Contents Ratings and Data………………………………………………………………………4 Clearances……………………………………………………………………....5 Ventilation and Combustion Air………………………………………………………5 Boiler Assembly……………………………………………………………….....6 Temperature control Installation and Adjustment Boiler Trim Piping System Piping………………………………………………………………...……….8 Bypass Piping Low Water Cut-Off Relief Valves Expansion Tanks Venting Systems……………………………………………………………………..9 Chimney Venting Direct Venting Burner Installation……………………………………………………………….…...14 Oil Tank and Piping……………………………………………………………….….15 Gas Piping………………………………………………………………………….…16 Wiring…………………………………………………………………………..……..16...
Installation Clearances WARNING Boilers in rooms shall be installed with the clearances from combustible materials not less than indicated below. Combustible materials are those made of or surfaced with wood, compressed paper, plant fibers, plastics, or other material that will ignite and burn, whether flame proofed or not, or whether plastered or not.
hundred (100) square inches. These openings must freely communicate with the interior areas having adequate infiltration from the outside. When the boiler is installed in a confined space and all air is provided from the outdoors, the confined space shall be provided with two permanent openings. One commencing within 12 inches from the top, and one commencing 12 inches from the bottom of the enclosure.
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8. The overall range of the High Limit is from 130 F to 220 F. Typically it would be set in the range of F to 200 F. Do not set the high limit below 140 F as excessive condensation will occur. 9.
Important… INSTALLATION MUST BE PERFORMED BY TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED SERVICEMEN SOLAIA BOILERS HAVE A MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE OF 58PSI NOTE: If normal operating pressures are greater than 30psi please contact the manufacturer for required trim. Pipes that are connected to boiler fittings must be supported and placed so that they do not create stresses on...
º PERIODS OF TIME. The Solaia boiler is a highly efficient low mass boiler in which care must be taken to ensure that high volumes of low temperature water are not introduced into the boiler. Operating at return water temperatures below 130ºF for extended periods of time will allow for the accumulation of condensation, scale and...
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chimney should be free of all obstruction, such as loose brick, broken pieces of tile, or corroded metal. If chimney flues are divided or there are multiple flues within one chimney, make sure there are no openings in the partition separating the divided or individual flues. When a new appliance is connected to an existing chimney, that chimney shall be brought up to current requirements.
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draft regulator; however, they must not be used for a 90° turn. No device that will obstruct the free flow of flue gasses shall be installed in the chimney connector. This does not exclude the use of devices specifically designed for the use in chimney connectors such as automatic dampers. The vent pipe should be joined with metal screws and supported by straps.
Direct Venting Oil Fired Boilers WARNING Failure to follow all instructions can result in flue gas spillage and carbon monoxide emissions, causing severe personal injury or death. Direct vent systems are intended for oil fired boilers only and are not designed for gas fired boilers. All installations must meet the requirements of NFPA31. Use only the ETL listed venting system components supplied with the packaged boiler.
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3. COMBINATION AIR INTAKE/VENT SYSTEM The vent system consists of 10 or 15 foot lengths of double wall insulated flexible stainless vent piping and an equal length of 4” air intake piping and a stainless steel intake/vent termination end. Consult the Direct Vent manual included with the direct vent kit for more detailed installation instructions.
Check that there is a complete seal between the door and the burner flange after installing ceramic fiber seal furnished with the burner. Baffle Installation SL375B Boiler Combustion baffles for the 3 section boilers are shipped with the boiler and must be installed prior to firing the unit.
Baffle Installation SL7165/SL8190 Boiler Combustion baffles for the 7 and 8 section boilers are shipped with the boiler and must be installed prior to firing the unit. 1. Open the swing door following the procedures on page 18. 2. Install the supplied stainless steel baffles in the flue passages as shown extending just past the face of the casting.
Gas Piping Connect from the gas supply to the burner combination gas valve inlet using new, approved Warning gas lines and fittings only. Provide support for gas piping. Do not rest weight of piping on burner gas valve. Apply pipe dope sparingly at all joints. Use only pipe dope listed for use with natural or propane gas. Do not use pipe sealing tape.
Swing Door Opening the Door 1. Turn off power to boiler. 2. Allow boiler to cool down. 3. Unplug the burner power cable at factory-supplied burner Molex plug electrical disconnect. 4. Lift the front jacket panel up and off the boiler. 5.
Start-Up Warning… … Use only No. 2 fuel oils. Note: Do not attempt to start the burner if excess oil has accumulated. Note: Do not use gasoline, crankcase draining or any oil containing gasoline. 1. Make sure that normal water level has been obtained in the boiler and system. 2.
1. Sizing of the hot water tank must be matched with the hot water usage. 2. Piping must be in accordance with the appropriate codes and the Solaia manual. 3. Follow the installation instructions of the hot water domestic tank you have chosen to install with the...
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Danger… Water temperature exceeding 125 F will cause severe burns instantly or death by scalding. • An automatic mixing valve must be installed on the outlet of the domestic waterside of the tank. Installation must comply with the valve manufacture’s recommendations, and instructions. •...
This warranty in no way can be considered as a guarantee of workmanship of an installer connected with the installation of the Solaia cast iron or as imposing on Boyertown Furnace Company liability of any nature in the installation which liability is expressly disclaimed.
Installation and Service Check List Boiler Model: _______________________ Serial No.: ____________________ Installation Date: ______________________ Installer Name: ________________________ Phone No.: ____________________ Boiler Installation □ Boiler level and in solid contact with floor? □ Boiler and burner wired per wiring diagram and National Electric Code? 120VAC wiring Type_____ Size _____ AWG □...
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