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Free Flex I&O manual Revision: 13 P/N 105641-03 Date: 06/24/2022 FREE FLEX High Efficiency, Low Emission CONDENSING BOILER INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL For service and repair to the boiler, call your heating contractor. When seeking information on the boiler from the manufacturer, provide boiler model and serial number as shown on the rating label.
I. Introduction B. Disclaimers and Local Codes A. Important Information Installation must conform to the requirements of The following terms are used throughout this the authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards such requirements, installation must conform to the of various risk levels, or to important information National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, and/...
Free Flex 1000. A 3”, 150# class, flange 1. Boiler On/Off switch. is provide on the Free Flex 1500 – 3000. A 6”, 150# class, flange is provided on the Free Flex 3500-6000. Bryan Steam, LLC www.bryanboilers.com...
12. Boiler reset push button 13. Boiler water temperature gauge. 14. Boiler water pressure gauge. References 16 to 18 are only used on Free Flex 3500 – Free Flex 6000 15. Boiler Hand/Off/Auto 16. Push Button Display. The display provides...
II. Pre-Installation B. Boiler Foundation The customer should examine the equipment for any damage. It is the responsibility of the installer Before uncrating, the boiler location should be to ensure all parts supplied with the equipment are prepared. The boiler should set upon a good level fitted in a correct and safe manner.
16” 23” 23” struction Right Side – tube access side on standard construction 6” 6” 23” (Free Flex 3500-6000) Free Flex 1500 - 3000 only 23” Bryan Steam, LLC www.bryanboilers.com Phone: 765-473-6651 783 N Chili Ave, Peru, IN 46970 sales@bryansteam.com...
III. Installation NOTICE A. Receiving the Boiler If the relief valve discharges periodically, this may be The boiler is shipped from the factory with (4) shipping due to thermal expansion in a closed water supply feet/legs bolted to the skids. These are provided to system.
The flue gas trap prevents flue gases from escaping into the boiler room. Table 3: Typical Condensate Flow Rate b. The float switch interrupts the limit string in Free Flex Max Condensate Flow (gph) the event the drainage of the condensate is Model blocked.
D. Gas Supply Connections E. Combustion Air Supply System The installation must conform completely to the For proper combustion it is necessary to provide the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction, or boiler room with appropriate openings for fresh air in the absence of such, requirements shall conform in supply.
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1. Two Permanent Opening Method d. If the combustion air is provided by a buildings mechanical ventilation system, the a. One opening starting within 12” of the top system shall be sized to provide the specified of the boiler room and one starting within combustion air in addition to the ventilation 12”...
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e. Ducts shall not serve both upper and lower combustion air openings where both such openings are used. The separation between ducts serving the upper and lower combustion air openings shall be maintained to the source of combustion air. f. Ducts shall not be screened where terminating in an attic space.
IV. Venting WARNING WARNING A. General Venting Guidelines In order to properly vent this boiler, the installer must select and install a venting system that meets This appliance must not be installed in a room all requirements specified in this section, as well as under negative pressure.
8. This appliance operates under conditions that C. Field Installation permit condensation in the heat exchanger 1. A factory installed cast aluminum or steel ring and the flue gas venting. This appliance shall provides a means for air intake connection. be installed so as to prevent accumulation of 2.
Table 4: Vent and Combustion Air Pipe Diameters and Maximum Lengths Free Combustion Air Length Vent Length Flex Pipe Dia. In (mm) Minimum Ft. (m) Maximum ft. (m) Pipe Dia. In (mm) Minimum Ft. (m) Maximum ft. (m) Model 6 (160) 100 (45.7) 6 (160) 3 (0.9)
Table 14: Recommended Venting Configurations and Material Options Vent Penetration Reference Vent & Intake Materials Type Termination Parts Table Options Through Structure Figure Intake Horizontal Sidewall Tee or Elbow Figure 8 Vent Horizontal Sidewall Tee or Straight Two Pipe Stainless Steel Intake Horizontal Sidewall Tee or Elbow...
11. Top of terminal must be at least 24 in. (600 D. General Termination mm) below ventilated eaves, soffits, and 1. Use only listed vent/combustion air terminals. other overhangs. In no case may the overhang 2. Follow the termination configurations shown exceed 48 in.
Table 15: Other than Direct Vent Terminal Clearances Canadian Installations US Installations Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, 18 in (46 cm) 12 in (30 cm) deck, or balcony 6 in (15 cm) for appliances ≤ 10,000 Btuh (3 kW), 12 in (30 cm) for appliances > Clearance to window or door that may 4 ft (1.2 m) below or to side of opening;...
CAUTION CAUTION E. Vent and Combustion Air Terminations 1. Vent Piping a. Install fire stops where vent passes through Reliable operation of this appliance is not guaranteed when the terminals are subject to floors, ceilings or framed walls. The fire stop winds above 40 mph.
NOTICE NOTICE Bird Screen Vent & Intake Methods of securing and sealing terminals to the outside wall must not restrain the thermal expansion of the Vent vent pipe. Exterior run should be included in equivalent vent/ 4 Pipe Diameters min. Combustion combustion air lengths.
24 in. Min. From Parapet 6 Pipe Diameters Min. Bird Screen Vent & Intake Above Parapet 24 in. Min. Above Intake NOTICE NOTICE The required spacing between vent 12 in. Min. and combustion air terminals is 24 in. Min. Above Roof/Snow Line to prevent flue gas recirculation.
NOTICE NOTICE c. For horizontal sidewall terminations, maintain at least 6 pipe diameters minimum horizontal distance between any adjacent individual The joint between the terminal and the last piece of vent terminations. Additional horizontal pipe must be outside of the building. WARNING WARNING spacing between any adjacent individual vent...
NOTICE NOTICE 6D Min. The required spacing between vent and combustion air terminals is to prevent flue gas recirculation. 4D Min. Recirculation of flue gas products into the combustion air supply can cause damage to property or the appliance. Grade/ Snow Line 12 in.
H. Polypropylene Venting WARNING WARNING 1. Running Flexible Polypropylene Vent (Liner) Through Unused Chimney Chase Asphyxiation Hazard. Vent systems made by listed PP It is the responsibility of the installing vent system manufacturers rely on gaskets for proper contractor to procure polypropylene vent sealing.
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2. Outdoor Openings to Boiler Room c. When an air supply duct is used to supply combustion air, its discharge opening shall be a. Provide combustion and ventilation air to located where there is no possibility of cold the boiler room or enclosure by following air affecting steam or water lines or other the National fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or, temperature sensitive equipment.
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d. A motorized damper or louvers shall be interlocked so the burner(s) cannot operate unless the damper or louver is in the fully open position. 5. Mechanical Combustion Air Supply a. When combustion air is supplied by mechanical means, an airflow sensing device shall be installed and wired into the safety limit circuit of the primary safety control to shut off the gas in the even a an air supply...
NOTICE NOTICE Pressure drop for flexible polypropylene line is 20 % greater than from rigid pipe. Multiply measured flexible polypropylene liner length by 1.2 to obtain equivalent length. Maximum equivalent vent length of flexible polypropylene liner is 48 ft. (14.6 m). Installation of a polypropylene vent system should adhere to the vent manufacturer's installation instructions supplied with the vent system.
7. Any improper operation of the common venting J. Removing Existing Appliance system should be corrected so the installation When an existing appliance is removed from conforms with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI a common venting system, the common venting Z223.1/NFPA 54 and/or the Natural Gas and system is likely to be too large for proper venting of Propane Installation Code, CAN/CSA B149.1.
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b. In addition to the above requirements, if d. A final inspection by the state or local gas there is not one already present, a carbon inspector of the sidewall horizontally vented monoxide detector with an alarm and equipment shall not be performed until proof a battery back-up shall be installed and is provided that the state or local electrical located in accordance with the installation...
See Appendix G for sample-wiring diagrams. An as- built wiring diagram is included with every boiler when Table 19: Sound Pressure Levels it ships. Contact a Thermal Solutions Representative Decibel Levels or visit the website (www.thermalsolutions.com) for Free Flex Model current wiring options. Front Rear Tube Side...
Table 22: Water Flow Rates for Primary/ specified in Table 20 and Table 21 for each Secondary Pumping at 20°F ΔT boiler connected in the system. 20°F ΔT Flow Rate Free Flex Table 20: Minimum Water Flow Rates for High Fire Δ Low Fire Model ΔP (ft)
Table 24: Water Flow Rates for Constant to waste, carrying metal shavings, dirt, pipe joint Volume Primary Pumping compound, etc. with it. Follow with a chemical flush. Maximum Flow Rate Free Flex High Fire Δ Model Δ P (ft) T (°F)
The boil out of the boiler and system is neither difficult Failure to properly clean the system or to install nor expensive. The chemicals needed for cleaning mechanical sediment removal equipment can result are readily available. Tri-sodium phosphate and in tube blockage and severe corrosion plus damage sodium hydroxide (lye) are the most commonly used to pumps, controls, and air removal devices.
E. Boiler Water Treatment 2. Continuous Monitoring a. Water treatment should be checked and Water treatment is required for satisfactory operation maintained according to Table 27 whenever of the boiler. It must be devised to prevent depositing the boiler is operating. The boiler operator of scale and corrosion from acids, oxygen and other should be sure that the boiler is not operating such harmful elements that may be in the water...
VII. System Start-Up CAUTION Thermal Solutions Standard Warranty does not cover problems caused by oxygen contamination WARNING of boiler water. Completely read, understand and follow all Thermal Solutions Standard Warranty does not instructions in this manual, Concert Boiler Control cover problems caused by scale build-up. manual, and all other component manuals supplied When using Glycol products, all Glycol manufacturers’...
Low gas pressure switch at 3.0” w.c. 2. Purge gas line of air. 6. For Commissioning Free Flex 1000 - Free Flex 3. Open manual ball valve outside boiler jacket. 3000 go to Section G or for Commissioning...
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5. Reset the low gas pressure switch and gas 19. Note: For O High Fire adjustment, reference pressure lockout. only the combustion system that is on the boiler: See Figure 13 and Figure 14 to determine 6. Increase the high gas pressure switch setting the boiler's combustion system.
Appendix C. 23. Perform tests on each of the components listed in Table 29. Siemens SKP 55 Table 28: Siemens Nominal Low Fire O Free Flex Size Butterfly 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Adjusting Nut Flat Figure 14: Siemens Valves...
H. Dual Fuel Free Flex 1500 - Free Flex 6000 - 8. Cycle the boiler. Switching Fuels a. For Free Flex 1500 - Free Flex 3000, the boiler should lockout on flame failure or ignition 1. Make sure the Boiler ON/OFF Switch (located on the front door) is turned off.
Table 29. counter-clockwise and restart the boiler (boiler still might need more adjustment). J. Finish Commissioning the Free Flex 1000 - Free Flex 6000 18. Once main flame is established, leave boiler at low fire and observe that O...
L. Testing Controls and Safety Devices Prior to placing the boiler in operation, the installing contractor or other responsible personnel must perform safety and control device limit tests to ensure proper operation of the appliance. Refer to Table 29 for recommended method(s) of carrying out these safety limit devices tests.
VIII. Service, Maintenance, and Inspection WARNING A. General Maintenance 1. Follow any checks and/or inspections that may Assure that all safety and operating controls and be required as specified in the component components are operating properly before placing manufacturers’ instruction manuals. boiler back in service.
1. Check combustion safety controls for flame failure (or other alarm messages). 5. For the Free Flex 1000-3000 see Figure 15. 2. Check all limit controls and low water cutoff as a. Ensure that igniter electrode spacing is within described above.
Remove the boiler’s left side jacket panels the boiler’s furnace door. For part identification, and flue collector access panels as shown in refer to the “Free Flex Parts Manual”. Figure 17, Figure 18, and Figure 19. 2. Clean around the burner assembly by blowing e.
DESCRIPTION JACKET SIDE PANEL FLUE DOOR CLAMPS FURNACE DOOR TUBE CLAMPS Figure 18: Panel Removal in Preparation for Tube Inspection - Free Flex 1500 - Free Flex 3000 Bryan Steam, LLC www.bryanboilers.com Phone: 765-473-6651 783 N Chili Ave, Peru, IN 46970...
Figure 19: Panel Removal in Preparation for Tube Inspection - Free Flex 3000 - Free Flex 6000 Note: Tubes are accessed and serviced from both sides of the Free Flex 3500 - Free Flex 6000 Boilers. (Right side exploded view not shown.) 3.
Figure 20: Tube Puller Insertion 7. Prepare the headers and replacement tubes. Before placing a new tube into the header, clean the holes by wiping gently with emery cloth to be sure that there are no burrs. Clean the replacement tube-ends of any rust or debris.
CAUTION Do Not Overdrive Tubes! Overdriving tubes can cause damage to the tubes and boiler header holes. Use only approved Thermal Solutions tube driver and specified hammer. The end-formed tube fitting is designed to deform if overdriven to minimize damage to the vessel tube holes. 10.
For High Turndown Free Flex 1500-6000 boilers display issues, contact you Sales Rep for the latest PLC and Display updates. If you don't know who your sales rep is, call the number listed at the bottom of the page.
Table 31: General Troubleshooting INDICATION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Boiler is not responding to a call Boiler is not seeing Enable/ Check wiring for loose connections or wiring errors. If Domestic for heat, “Status” and “Priority” Disable of Domestic Demand Demand is expected check the DHW Demand/Modulation is selected show “Standby”.
Appendix A: Sizing Gas Piping Design the gas piping system to provide an adequate gas supply to the boiler. Refer to Table 18 for minimum and maximum gas supply pressures and boiler capacities. Also consider existing and expected future gas utilizing equipment (i.e., water heater, cooling equipment).
Appendix B: Air Switch Adjustment Free Flex 1500 - 6000 1. Temporary Air Switch adjustments are to b. Low Pressure Switch be done if P1 and P9 firing rates cannot be i. Set Parameter 502:00 (Air), to match established. Do NOT leave this Step 1 as the P1’s –...
Appendix D: Combustion Air Diagrams Figure 23: Typical Horizontal Air Intake Piping Figure 24: Typical Vertical Air Intake Piping Bryan Steam, LLC www.bryanboilers.com Phone: 765-473-6651 783 N Chili Ave, Peru, IN 46970 sales@bryansteam.com...
Appendix E: Boiler Piping Diagrams Figure 25: Single Boiler, Primary / Secondary 4D Max Inlet/Return Air Vent Purge Valve 1000 model shown. Isolation Valve Inlet/Outlet Connections are different on the 1500- 6000 models. System Circulator Boiler Circulator Outlet/Supply Makeup Water Check Valve Check Valve Y-Strainer Pressure Reducing Valve...
Figure 26: Multiple Boilers, Primary Reverse-Return Piping Outlet/Supply System Circulator Pressure Reducing Valve Check Valve Makeup Water Isolation Valve Check Valve 1000 model shown. Inlet/Outlet Connections Air Vent are different on the 1500- 6000 models. Expansion Tank Motorized Isolation Valve Inlet/Return Y-Strainer System Circulator Outlet/Supply...
Figure 27: Multiple Boilers, Primary / Secondary Reverse Return Piping Air Vent 4D Max Purge Valve System Pump Inlet/Return Expansion Tank 1000 model shown. Outlet/Supply Inlet/Outlet Connections are different on the 1500- Makeup Water 6000 models. Pressure Reducing Valve Isolation Valve Isolation Valve Boiler Pump Check Valve...
Figure 28: Multiple Boilers, Primary / Secondary Piping 4D Max 1000 model shown. Inlet/Outlet Connections Inlet/Return Air Vent are different on the 1500- 6000 models. Expansion Tank Purge Valve Isolation Valve System Circulator Outlet/Supply Makeup Water Check Valve Pressure Reducing Valve Boiler Circulator Check Valve Y-Strainer...
Figure 29: Multiple Boilers, Primary / Secondary With Indirect Water Heater Inlet/Return Air Vent 1000 model shown. Inlet/Outlet Connections Pressure Reducing Valve are different on the 1500- Purge Valve 4D Max 6000 models. Expansion Tank Check Valve Makeup Water DHW Circulator System Circulator Outlet/Supply Indirect DHW Heater...
Appendix F: Water Flow Pressure Drops Free Flex 1000 Free Flex 1500 Free Flex 2000 Free Flex 2500 Delta T Ft. Hd. Delta T Ft. Hd. Delta T Ft. Hd. Delta T Ft. Hd. 100F 0.51 100F 0.37 100F 0.65 100F 0.80...
Appendix G: Wiring Diagrams Note: Wiring diagrams are for reference only, please refer to the wiring shipped with the boiler for accuracy Figure 30: Free Flex 1000 Wiring Diagram Page 1-A Bryan Steam, LLC www.bryanboilers.com Phone: 765-473-6651 783 N Chili Ave, Peru, IN 46970...
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Figure 31: Free Flex 1500 To Free Flex 3000 115 VAC Single Phase Wiring Diagram Note: Wiring diagrams are for reference only, please refer to the wiring shipped with the boiler for accuracy Page 1-A Bryan Steam, LLC www.bryanboilers.com Phone: 765-473-6651 783 N Chili Ave, Peru, IN 46970 sales@bryansteam.com...
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Figure 32: Free Flex 1500 To Free Flex 3000 208 – 230 VAC Single Phase Wiring Diagram Note: Wiring diagrams are for reference only, please refer to the wiring shipped with the boiler for accuracy Page 1-A Bryan Steam, LLC www.bryanboilers.com...
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Figure 33: Free Flex 2000 To Free Flex 3000 208-460 VAC Three Phase Wiring Diagram Note: Wiring diagrams are for reference only, please refer to the wiring shipped with the boiler for accuracy Page 1-A Bryan Steam, LLC www.bryanboilers.com Phone: 765-473-6651 783 N Chili Ave, Peru, IN 46970 sales@bryansteam.com...
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Figure 34: Free Flex 1500 To Free Flex 3000 High Turndown 120 - 460 VAC Single or Three Phase Wiring Diagram Note: Wiring diagrams are for reference only, please refer to the wiring shipped with the boiler for accuracy Page 1-A Bryan Steam, LLC www.bryanboilers.com...
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Figure 35: Free Flex 1500 To Free Flex 3000 Dual Fuel 120-460 VAC Single or Three Phase Wiring Diagram Note: Wiring diagrams are for reference only, please refer to the wiring shipped with the boiler for accuracy Page 1-A Bryan Steam, LLC www.bryanboilers.com...
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Figure 36: Free Flex 3500 To Free Flex 6000 208-460 VAC Three Phase Wiring Diagram Note: Wiring diagrams are for reference only, please refer to the wiring shipped with the boiler for accuracy Page 1-A Bryan Steam, LLC www.bryanboilers.com Phone: 765-473-6651 783 N Chili Ave, Peru, IN 46970 sales@bryansteam.com...
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Figure 37: Free Flex 3500 To Free Flex 6000 Dual Fuel 208-460 VAC Three Phase Wiring Diagram Note: Wiring diagrams are for reference only, please refer to the wiring shipped with the boiler for accuracy Page 1-A Bryan Steam, LLC www.bryanboilers.com...
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Appendix H: Thermal Solutions (seller) Limited Warranty defective shall, in all events, be the responsibility and at the cost of the owner. EXCLUSIONS LIFETIME THERMAL SHOCK WARRANTY Seller shall have no liability for and this warranty does not cover: Subject to the terms and conditions herein, Seller warrants to the origi- nal owner at the original installation site that the boiler pressure vessel A.
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