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G-4 GAS BOILER
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- Page 1 G-4 GAS BOILER AMEBiCAN-e^tafidavd nstallation peration aintenance anual APPROVED BY AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION Notice to Installer and Operator This Booklet Must Be Affixed to or Placed in Suitable Pocket on the inside of the Access Panel ■ £ S’ *•...
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Page 2: General Dimensions
GAS BOILER GENERAL DIMENSIONS UU 1*1 CONNECT*)* M*. or •oiLcn WLIKO MAMMAcnmco KCnOM* mmou whwwmi 000 TO MOO LA AM ttlTOINUM •1 (j-a •4* G-45 «* »Tf G-45 •1 32 i 0-47 « i "I G-48 G-48 G-4K) ■i 0-411 _2i_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Li_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Li_ _ _ _ _ _ _... -
Page 3: Back View
SECTIONS G-44 G-45 224” G-46 G-47 G-48 G-49 G-410 G-4II > v‘ BACK VIEW SIDE VIEW MINIMUM PIPING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR G-4 GAS BOILERS (Number and Size of Outlet*) Boiler Steam Water Boiler Steam Water Size Size Size Size Size Size... - Page 4 G-4 GAS BOILER ERECTING Caution On hot water systems, expansion tank should not be installed in cold or exposed place. If the pipe leading to or from the tank freezes, serious damage may result. If valve of any description is installed in the piping leading to or from the expansion tank BE SURE THAT IT IS OPEN WHILE THE BOILER IS IN OPERATION.
- Page 5 G-4 GAS BOILER Pipe Delivery Schedule Capacity of Pipes in Cubic Feet of Gas per Hour. Length of SIZE Pipe in iy«" 1" Feet Assembly of Sections 1. All reference to right or left refer to observer’s right or left when facing front of boiler where manifold is attached.
- Page 6 G-4 GAS BOILER Each 3" nipple must project Gauge outside of finished face of sec tion 'A e inch more than half its length. Use rule to gage 3" nipples to insure that they project outside of opening equally all around. Most nip- pleJeaks are caused by .tilted^...
- Page 7 G-4 GAS BOILER joints. Apply oil or grease freely to tie rod threads while assembling sections to prevent stripping of threads on rods. Paint ground ribs of each section with red lead and continue assem bling center sections one at a time. Shift blocking each time so that support is under the last section assembled.
- Page 8 G-4 GAS BOILER 2. Fill space between second and third horizontal ribs from top on back of Front Frame with boiler putty and attach frame to front of boiler with four %" x 1" hex head cap screws. 3. Fill space between hori...
- Page 9 ■) G-4 GAS BOILER In case of boilers provided with RIBBON BURNERS, the ends of the burners having two #10—24 tappings must be toward the front of the boiler. The installer is to remove and discard the truss head screw which holds the ribbon clamp at the front of the bumer(s) where the pilot is to be installed.
- Page 10 G-4 GAS BOILER j E CTi Q N BQ. L t * ■>KUg*« 8<?' L L» pnr-1 srr.rioN nnnn boil lean yi^uu ^•l_OT BURNER PILOT BURNEP PLOT BURNER thermocouple WITH THERMOCOUPLE TH THERMOCOUPLE PILOT LOCATION FOR ALL GASES - MANUAL...
- Page 11 G-4 GAS BOILER —Burner and Pilot Installation—Manual Ignition . LO—Burner tad Pilot Installation-Runner Pflot Ignition 19057...
- Page 12 G-4 GAS BOILER Assembly of Jacket, Controls and Wiring 1. Attach canopy hook hooks) to front of canopy with Vi" —20 x W washer head machine screws. Place canopy on boiler with canopy hooks engaging lugs cast on sections. Seal between out...
- Page 13 gas boiler (item 5 cont’d) machine screws after removing knockouts for water column trim in case of steam boilers, also knockout for drain cock from either left or right side panel, which ever side is most convenient to drain. 6. Install the controls and the 2 control wiring to accord with the wiring diagram supplied then as- l semble the right side panel in same...
- Page 14 G-4 GAS BOILER . 16—Rear View—Steam Boiler 10. Assemble draft hood canopy with # 10 x W sheet metal screws. 11. Assemble top panel (rear) with four #10 x 1” sheet metal screws. 12. Assemble two, back filler pieces to top panel and upper back panel, each with four #10 x 1"...
- Page 15 G-4 GAS BOILER Assembly of Exterior Piping and Pilot Tubing 1. For 10 and 11 section boilers, Manufactured and LP-Air (525 to 800 BTU) gases, install gas pressure regulator outside of the jacket, connecting regulator to automatic gas valve under jacket with long nipple provided.
- Page 16 G-4 GAS BOILER 1. Manual Shutoff 6. Gas Pressure Regu lator Valve 2. Pilot Valve 7. Vent Line X Pilot Line 8. Manual Control 4. Baso Automatic Pilot Switch 9. Automatic Gas Valve 5. Reset Button 10. Pilot Burners 11. Thermocouple Fic.
- Page 17 G-4 GAS BOILER switch (marked “IN”) running the tubing through the manifold opening in the jacket. Connect Vt" pilot tubing from the pilot burner to the R.H. fitting (marked “OUT’) on the bottom of the Baso pilot switch, also connect the thermocouple lead from the pilot burner to the fitting on the bottom of the switch.
- Page 18 G-4 GAS BOILER Water Boilers Install combination altitude gauge and thermometer in left end sec tion. Install relief valve in 2" tapping near top of right end section. Fig. 17 shows front view of complete water boiler. (6 sections). Filling System CAUTION: Never start boiler unless it is properly filled.
- Page 19 G-4 GAS BOILER Normal Pilot Input for Baso Pilot Burners Mfd. Nat. Mixed LP-Air Input per Pilot Burner Btu/Hr. 1400 1200 1000 1000 1000 Manifold Pressure Adjustment for Main Burner Input After boiler is warmed up, shut off all other gas appliances connected to gas meter and time gas consumption.
- Page 20 G-4 GAS BOILER INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHUTTING OFF AND LIGHTING MANUAL IGNITION - NON 100% SHUTOFF To Shut Off: 1. Close manual shutoff valve “A” and pilot valve “B." To Light: 1. Set thermostat (or operating control) at lowest temperature. 2. Be sure Manual shutoff valve “A” and pilot valve “B” have been shut off for at least five minutes before proceeding.
- Page 21 “) G-4 GAS BOILER INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHUTTING OFF AND LIGHTING MANUAL IGNITION - 100% SHUTOFF (BOILERS WITH ONE PILOT) To Shut Off: 1. Close manual shutoff valve “A” and pilot valve “B.” 2. Turn off switch in electric line to appliance.
- Page 22 G-4 GAS BOILER INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHUTTING OFF AND LIGHTING MANUAL IGNITION - 100% SHUTOFF (BOILERS WITH TWO PILOTS) To Shut Off: 1. Close manual shutoff valve “A" and pilot valve “B.” 2. Turn off switch in electric line to appliance.
- Page 23 G-4 GAS BOILER INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHUTTING OFF AND LIGHTING ELECTRIC IGNITION - NON 100% SHUTOFF To Shut Off: 1. Close manual shutoff valve “A” and pilot valve “B.” 2. Turn off switch in electric line to appliance. To Light: 1. Set thermostat (or operating control) to lowest temperature.
- Page 24 G-4 GAS BOILER INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHUTTING OFF AND LIGHTING RUNNER PILOT IGNITION - NON 100% SHUTOFF To Shut Off: 1. Close manual shutoff valve “A” and pilot valve “B.” 2. Turn off switch in electric line to appliance. To Light: 1.
- Page 25 G-4 GAS BOILER -Pilot Goes Out If the pilot flame is extinguished, the automatic pilot will shutoff the automatic gas valve. If boiler is not operating correctly, call Heating Contractor or Gas Company service man. If boiler is operating cor...
- Page 26 Drain system sufficiently to remove sludge in bottom of boiler. Do not drain more water than necessary to remove sludge. Then refill to proper level as directed above. Maintenance of Boiler While in Operation 1. Check water level regularly and add water slowly when needed. 2.
- Page 27 G-4 GAS BOILER 3. If a hot water radiator is hot at the bottom but not at the top, it indicates that air has accumulated inside and should be vented. To vent radiator: Hold small cup under air vent (Located near top of radiator), open vent until water escapes and then close.
- Page 28 G-4 GAS BOILER while burners are operating open valve in blow-off line. When pressure recedes, close valve and repeat process adding water at intervals to maintain proper level. As a final operation bring the pressure in the boiler to about 10 lbs., close blow-off and manual shut-off valves, then open drain valve.
- Page 29 G-4 GAS BOILER All parts of this boiler have been carefully inspected and packed. See Packing and Parts List sheet for details. In case of shortage, make sure that all parts have been removed from shipping container and examine packing material thoroughly. If part cannot be found, report shortage to your dealer, giving boiler size, series number, date, inspector’s number and packer's number.
- Page 30 Plumbing and Heating Division AMERICAN RADIATOR A STANDARD SANITARY CORPORATION 40 WEST 40TH STREET. NEW YORK 18. N.Y. ARCS MM MV. ((•«») 19076...
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