Prepare Boiler; Remove Boiler From Wood Pallet; Gas Conversions - Lochinvar Epic Fire Tube EPC 110-199 Installation & Service Manual

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Prepare boiler

Remove boiler from wood pallet

1. After removing the outer shipping carton from the
boiler, remove the parts box.
Wall Mount
2. To remove the boiler from the pallet:
a.
Remove the two (2) lag bolts securing the
bottom of the unit to the pallet.
b.
Lift the boiler off the wall bracket mounted to
the pallet (FIG. 2-1).
3. Remove the two (2) lag bolts securing the wall bracket to the
wood pallet. Be certain not to lose the wall bracket as it will
be needed for securing the boiler to the wall (FIG. 2-4).
Floor Standing
2. Remove the front door to access the lag bolts in front of
the unit (FIG. 2-1).
3. To remove the boiler from the pallet (after removing the
front door):
a.
Remove the two lag bolts from the wood pallet inside
the boiler (FIG. 2-1).
b.
Detach the boiler from the lag bolts in the rear of the
unit, see FIG 2-1.
Do not drop the boiler or bump the jacket
NOTICE
on the floor or pallet. Damage to the boiler
can result.
Do not attempt to use the water pipe
CAUTION
fittings or gas pipe to lift the boiler.
Do not attempt to lift the boiler using the
CAUTION
gas pipe as a handle.
Figure 2-1 Boiler Mounted on Shipping Pallet
Wall hung
Floor standing
FRONT
LAG
BOLTS
(QTY. 2)
LAG
BOLTS
(QTY. 2)
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⚠WARNING
boiler to cool before proceeding. You must also completely test
the boiler after conversion to verify performance as described
under Start-up, Section 10 of this manual.
Failure to comply could result in severe personal injury, death,
or substantial property damage.
You must install a propane venturi to operate the Epic Fire
Tube on propane gas. Verify when installing that the venturi
label marking matches the boiler size. Refer to the Replacement
Parts List for the appropriate LP Conversion Kit applicable to
your unit's size and serial number.
1. If boiler is already installed, you must turn off the gas
2. Remove the front access cover from the unit (no tools
3. Using a 5/16" nut driver, loosen the rachet clamp securing
4. Using an adjustable wrench, loosen the union between the
5. Using a 3 mm Allen wrench, remove the three (3) screws
6. Install the air shutter.
REMOVE SHIPPING
(WALL) BRACKET
DO NOT DISCARD.
WILL BE NEEDED TO
SECURE THE BOILER
TO THE WALL.
7. Install the propane venturi and verify the following:
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8. Reassemble the unit by following the previous steps in
BACK
9. After installation is complete, fill out the gas conversion
10. Replace the front access cover removed in Step 2 and
⚠ DANGER
and the O-ring at the blower. These gaskets must be in good
condition and must be installed. Failure to comply will cause a
gas leak, resulting in severe personal injury or death.
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For a boiler already installed, you must turn
off gas supply, turn off power and allow
supply, turn off the power, and allow the boiler to cool
before proceeding.
required for removal).
the air intake fitting to the venturi assembly. Slide the
rubber boot off the venturi.
gas valve adapter and the venturi assembly. Remove the
gasket between the gas piping and venturi (FIG. 2-2).
securing the venturi to the fan assembly and proceed to
remove the natural gas venturi from the unit, making sure
not to damage the blower O-ring gasket (FIG. 2-2).
a.
Disconnect the wiring from the fan and remove the
bolts securing the fan to the heat exchanger top plate.
b.
Remove the fan and gasket, and install the air shutter
provided in the kit. Note: On EPC/EFC110 models, the
air shutter MUST be installed in the proper direction.
Install the air shutter so that the hole in the corner is
oriented towards the back right corner of the unit
(opposite the front door and gas piping).
c.
Replace all torn or damaged gaskets. Reassemble the
fan assembly and reconnect the wiring harnesses
before operation.
a.
The UP arrow on the plastic housing is pointing
upward.
b.
The threaded connection for the gas piping is facing
towards the LEFT of the unit.
reverse order, taking care to ensure that the venturi adapter
gasket is seated properly before tightening the nut on the
venturi. NOTE: Replace any torn or damaged gasket(s) that
may have been damaged or torn during installation.
label (in the conversion kit bag) and affix it to the unit to the
right of the control display as shown in FIG. 2-3.
resume operation.
When removing the natural gas venturi,
inspect the gasket at the gas connection

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