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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY All boilers must be installed in accordance with National, State and Local Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Codes and the regulations of the serving utilities. These Codes and Regulations may differ from this instruction manual. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made.
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DANGER DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Failure to follow all instructions in the proper order can cause personal injury or death.
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It is common and acceptable practice to install these boilers in lower pressure systems, below the boiler MAWP. Therefore, Burnham offers safety relief valves set at or below the MAWP of the boiler. See Table for available safety relief valve set pressures.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION Dimensional Information ............................... 8 Ratings/Data .................................. 9 Locating the Unit ................................. 10 Air Supply/Venting ............................... 11 SECTION II - CAST IRON BLOCK ASSEMBLY (Knockdown Only) Assembly of Sections, Manual Draw-up ........................14 Assembly of Sections, Hydraulic Draw-up .........................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - Continued SECTION VI - BURNER SPECIFICATIONS Beckett Burners (Table VI) ............................57 Power Flame Burners (Table VII) ..........................58 Webster Burners (Table VIII) ............................61 Carlin Burners (Table IX) .............................64 SECTION VII - REPAIR PART Regional Office Directory ............................65 Jacket Assembly ................................
SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) INSPECT SHIPMENT carefully for any signs of Table II: Minimum Installation Clearances To damage. Combustible Materials (Inches) 1. ALL EQUIPMENT is carefully manufactured, inspected and packed. Our responsibility ceases upon delivery of crated Boiler to the carrier in good condition.
Figure 2: Boiler Foundation permanent openings, one in or near the top of WARNING the room and one near the bottom. The openings shall communicate by means of ducts, with the Boiler is suitable for installation on combustible outdoors or to such spaces (crawl or attic) that floor.
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(3) feet above the roof line (see Figure 3a). The damper The V11 Series boiler is designed for forced draft shall be adjusted to maintain a positive pressure of 0.1” firing and may be used with a conventional natural W.C.
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RAIN CAP "A" CAP TEE TYPE RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT 0° ELBOW UP or DOWN WRONG WRONG VENT SIZING - Area must be the same as or greater than the boiler breeching (Smoke Outlet). A barometric damper may be required on installations with a high draft condition.
SECTION II - CAST IRON BLOCK ASSEMBLY FACTORY ASSEMBLED SECTIONS - The assemblage should be set in the proper location as outlined in Section I. Lifting arrangement and weights are given in Figure 4. THEN THE DRAW-UP ROD NUTS SHOULD BE LOOSENED UNTIL FINGER TIGHT AND THEN TIGHTENED ½...
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(6) corresponding nipple ports]. f. Drive nipples squarely into section using block of wood and hammer, or preferably, an aluminum head hammer. Burnham offers a polyethylene block for setting the nipples (part no. 8052601). Place block over entire nipple edge and hit the wood with the hammer.
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This is a forced draft fired boiler and sealant must be applied where specified for proper and safe Figure : Connection Inspection Locations and performance. Burnham Commercial has approved Manual Draw-Up Tie Rod Pattern section joint sealants (silastics) manufactured by Dow-Corning under the product number RTV...
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WARNING IMPORTANT When tightening the draw-up nuts, DO NOT JACKET SUPPORT BRACKETS must be attached EXCEED 65 FT - LB. OF TORQUE. If the maximum to the appropriate center section during the torque limit has been reached and a gap greater assembly process on boiler sizes V thru than .025"...
"Hydraulic Draw-Up Equipment" is available and the hydraulic rams, washers and draw-up rod through Burnham by ordering part number 6196008. clamps on the other. See Figure 13. a. Repeat steps 1a through 1j under "Field e.
CAUTION Do not apply pressure directly on threaded tappings on front and rear sections with draw-up channels during assembly procedures. Rods should be approximately centered in openings so that rods and couplings (when used) do not drag on pipe thread in end section tappings.
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4. EXAMINE BOILER CAREFULLY, INSIDE AND b. HOT WATER BOILERS: The assembled boiler OUTSIDE, to insure against leaks from cocked shall be subjected to a hydrostatic test of not less nipples or through concealed breakage caused in than 1½ times the maximum allowable working shipping and handling.
SECTION III - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 15. Secure either the top flue outlet damper assembly or CANOPY/FLUE OUTLET ASSEMBLY, Refer to top outlet canopy cover with #10 x 1/2" sheet metal Figures 15, 16 and 17. screws. 1. Open canopy carton. 16.
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Important Product Safety Information Refractory Ceramic Fiber Product Warning: The Repair Parts list designates parts that contain refractory ceramic fibers (RCF). RCF has been classified as a possible human carcinogen. When exposed to temperatures about 1805°F, such as during direct flame contact, RCF changes into crystalline silica, a known carcinogen.
tightening, a gap is still evident where the sections join, apply silastic along top and bottom edge of insulation board. 7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for mounting remaining flue cover plates. MOUNT REAR OBSERVATION PORT COVER, Refer to Figure 15. 1.
5. Each jacket channel has a three (3) digit identification number stamped on the bottom flange. The last two (2) digits identify their nominal length. Refer to single and multiple channel usage charts, See Figures 22 and 23. a. Attach each jacket 'J' channel to one of the jacket 'U' channels of equal length (last two digits match) as shown in the exploded jacket detail on each of the jacket assembly drawings.
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SINGLE CHANNEL USAGE RIGHT SIDE USAGE CHART MULTIPLE SIDE PANELS (FRONT TO REAR) Single Panel No. Panel No. Panel No. Auxiliary Panel Boiler Size Channel No. Channel No. Right Panel No. 4 (4 Req'd.) (2 Req'd.) Boiler Side Forward Rearward Forward Auxiliary Rearward...
11. Combination Label and Burnham Logo Plate applied by manufacturer. If loose or peeling, apply pressure to reset adhesive. 12. Place the rating label (from Instruction envelope) over the top of front panel label that identifies the proper location. 13. On steam boilers, attach lowest permissible water level plate (from steam trim carton) to the front panel using sheet metal screws.
Table IV and Figure 29 show burner. the proper tappings for each item. 2. If adapter is provided by Burnham, open carton 1. Install the gauge glass set. and remove contents. Apply four (4) small dabs of silastic on rear surface of adapter plate to 2.
Figure 2: Purpose of Tappings 4. Install the drain valve supplied by others in Table IV: Purpose of Tappings tapping B using the appropriate bushing. TAPPING SIzE STEAM BOILER WATER BOILER 5. Install the pressure relief valve as shown in 4"...
Approx. Approx. Boiler Number of Height Length A Width B * Center of Shipping Number Sections C ** Gravity D *** Weight LBx * V1104 71¼ 2438 V1105 77½ 25½ 2899 V1106 89½ 28¼ 3360 V1107 95½ 31¾ 3806 V1108 101¾...
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Hartford Loop is not required on pumped return should be used. Burnham Commercial offers an systems. RTC Return Temperature Control kit to protect the boiler. See separate RTC manual.
Figure 40: Recommended Piping for Combination Heating & Cooling (Refrigeration) Systems Figure : Mounting Elevations of M&M Water Boilers 50 and 6 Float Low Water Cut-offs. the addition of an automatic mixing valve to the BOILER PIPING, DOMESTIC HOT WATER (DHW) APPLICATION –...
Table V: Tankless Heater Ratings Figure 4: Schematic Tankless Heater Piping 3. Hot Water Boiler/Indirect Water Heater - The use of indirect water heaters for domestic hot water generation is common and somewhat advantageous over tankless coils alone, since they also provide DHW storage.
recommendation. This is not only beneficial to the run into hose bib A, through the heater, and out hose bib B until the discharge is clear. The tees in which tankless heater but to piping and fixtures plus the the hose bibs are located should be the same size as many other benefits derived from soft water.
SECTION IV - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS c. Attach a hose to hose bib located just below WARNING isolation valve in boiler supply piping. (Note - Terminate hose in five gallon bucket at a If you do not follow these instructions exactly, suitable floor drain or outdoor area).
5. ON WATER BOILERS WITH TANKLESS 4. CHECK OPERATING CONTROL on boiler HEATERS, set low limit operating control dial at equipped with tankless heaters. With burner off, 190°F and high limit dial 210°F. Operating control draw hot water until burner starts, then turn off hot must be a minimum of 20 below high limit setting.
steps (a. thru e.), and boil out the boiler for a open drain valve in return main, turn on burner longer time. and allow condensate to flow to drain until it has run clear for at least 30 minutes while feeding 2.
The pH should be higher than 7 but lower than 11. can lead to boiler failure. Burnham's standard Add some appropriate water treatment chemicals, if warranty does not cover problems caused by necessary to bring the pH within the specified range.
SECTION V - SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER This boiler used flammable gas, high voltage electricity, moving parts, and very hot water under high pressure. Assure that all gas and electric power supplies are off and that the water temperature is cool before attempting any disassembly or service.
5. REASSEMBLE BOILER d. Dismount the low water cutoff control from the probe. CAUTION e. Unscrew the probe from the boiler tapping. f. Inspect that portion of the probe that is exposed Do not start the burner unless canopy, smokepipe, to the boiler water for a scale or sediment burner mounting plate and all flue plates are buildup.
all visible wiring for brittle or worn insulation and 4. Where an expansion tank is used, make sure that make sure electrical contacts are clean and that they neither the tank nor its drain pipe is exposed to function properly. Give special attention to solder freezing temperatures.
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SECTION VI - BURNER SPECIFICATIONS NOTICE V boiler ratings and capacities are based upon the following burners, pump pressures, nozzle sizes and manifold pressures. Refer to instructions furnished with burner for additional information regarding proper installation, fuel piping, wiring details, burner adjustments, service instructions and burner start-up. Table VIa: Beckett Oil Burner Specifications Pump Pressure Burner Settings...
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Table IX: Carlin Burner Specifications Pump Burner Pressure Burner Settings Boiler Burner Burner Nozzle Nozzle Data (PSI) Input Tube Model Mfr. Model Make GPH x Angle - Type (GPH) Comb. High Head Shutter Fire Fire V1105 Carlin 702CRD 97979 9/16" 1/2"...
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SECTION VII - REPAIR PARTS All V11 Series repair parts may be obtained through your local Burnham Wholesale Distributor. Should you require assistance in locating a Burnham Distributor in your area, or have questions regarding the availability of Burnham products or repair parts, please contact Burnham Customer Service at (717) 481-8400 or Fax (717) 481-8408.
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If any part of a commercial grade boiler or i. Any damage resulting from combustion air contaminated with particulate any part or accessory provided by Burnham Commercial is found to be defective in which cause clogging of the burner or combustion chamber including but material or workmanship during this one year period, Burnham Commercial will, at its not limited to sheetrock or plasterboard particles, dirt, and dust particulate.
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