Summary of Contents for U.S. Boiler Company Citadel 400
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CTD650B Installation and service must be performed by CTD800B a qualified installer, service agency or the gas CTD1000LB supplier. Model: Serial Number: Installation Date: System Type: Heating Contractor: Phone/Email: Address: U.S. Boiler Company, LLC Lancaster, PA www.usboiler.net...
Table of Contents I. Hazard Definitions Local Codes II. Read Before Proceeding Warranty Shipment Damage Connecting Gas Supply Line Gas Leakage (If you detect or smell gas...) Maintenance Product Identification Label Factory Test and Inspections Disclaimers and Local Codes III. Product Rating, Specifications, and Dimensional Data Unpacking and Inspection IV. Unpacking The Shipping Crate Check Equipment...
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Table of Contents General Piping Guidelines IX. Water Piping Factory Supplied Relief Valve Package Standard Piping Components Water Quality Oxygen Contamination Temperature Rise and Heat Exchanger Head Loss X. Water Piping Diagrams Guidelines and Requirements XI. Gas Piping Field Connecting Gas Supply Gas Pressure Switches General.
I. Hazard Definitions The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels, or to important information concerning product life. It is critical all personnel read and adhere to all information contained in DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTIONS. All DANGERS, WARNINGS, and CAUTIONS are for reference and guidance purpose, and, therefore, do not substitute for strict adherence to applicable jurisdictional and professional codes and regulations.
II. Read Before Proceeding (continued) H. Factory Test and Inspections DANGER DANGER 1. Prior to shipment, final air-fuel adjustments are performed by factory trained service personnel This appliance MUST NOT be installed in any location on each appliance. The factory emissions report where gasoline or flammable vapors are likely to be is posted on the back of the front jacket panel as present or, in an environment that contains corrosive...
III. Product Rating, Specifications, and Dimensional Data These boilers are condensing, high-efficiency, gas-fired, hot water boilers designed for space heating systems or indirect domestic water heating, where supply water temperature does not exceed 190°F. These boilers have special coil type stainless steel heat exchangers, constructed, tested, and stamped per Section IV of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, which provide maximum heat transfer and simultaneous protection against flue gas product corrosion.
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III. Product Rating, Specifications, and Dimensional Data (continued) LAMP Boiler 400-500 dimensional for manual 8 " 8 " 2 " Side View 8 " 2 " 8 " 2 " 8 " 4 " 8 " 8 " 43" 2 " 2 "...
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III. Product Rating, Specifications, and Dimensional Data (continued) LAMP Boiler 650-1000 dimensional for manual 8 " 8 " 8 " Side View 8 " 8 " 8 " 8 " 4 " 8 " 4 " 43" 2 " 8 " 2 "...
IV. Unpacking The Shipping Crate A. Unpacking and Inspection WARNING WARNING 1. Move appliance to approximate installation location. Failure to assure the lifting forks are long enough to extend at least half way through the base will 2. Remove all crate fasteners. result in the appliance tipping and potentially 3.
V. Component Identification Communication Interface (Concert Control) 17. Hot/outlet water temperature sensor Digital User interface for operational control of the Dual element temperature sensor for high limit appliance. control. Main appliance control 18. Cold/Inlet water temperature sensor Receives and processes input signals from safety Used for monitoring the inlet water temperature and switches and sensors to control the appliance.
VI. Pre-Installation and Mounting WARNING WARNING A. General 1. Installation must conform to the requirements of Apply supplied silicone lubricant to the gasket the authority having jurisdiction or, in the absence inside the vent connector. Failure to apply lubricant of such requirements, to the National Fuel Gas could result in flue gas leaks or gasket deterioration.
VI. Pre-Installation and Mounting (continued) 5. An elevated base/pad is required when the floor is Table 4: Corrosive Combustion Air Contaminants not level or in areas where water could accumulate Contaminants to Avoid: around the appliance. The base must be able to Spray cans containing chlorofluorocarbons support the weight of the appliance, water, and all (CFC’s)
VI. Pre-Installation and Mounting (continued) D. 400-1000L Stacking b. Use the included screws to secure the brace as 1. The 400-1000L models may be installed in a stacked shown in Figure 5. configuration. 4. The included outdoor venting kit will not work a.
VI. Pre-Installation and Mounting (continued) NOTICE NOTICE E. Clearances 1. This appliance is listed for 0" clearance to This appliance is listed for zero inch clearance combustible materials. The clearances for to combustible or noncombustible material, but serviceability are found in Table 5. installing the appliance with smaller than the clearances for serviceability will limit access for 2.
VII. Venting A. General Venting Guidelines WARNING WARNING 1. Install vent system in accordance with National This appliance must not be installed in a room Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or Natural under negative pressure. These direct vent gas Gas and Propane Installation Code, CAN/CSA fired appliances are allowed a maximum leakage B149.1 Installation Code for Canada, or, applicable...
VII. Venting (continued) C. Field Installation 5. Design the air intake system to allow 3/8” (9.5mm) 1. A factory installed 4" PVC slip or 6" cast aluminum of thermal expansion per 10 ft. (3m) of CPVC/ collar provides a means for air intake connection. PVC pipe.
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VII. Venting (continued) Table 9: Listed Vent Manufacturers and Materials Make Stainless Steel Brand Polypropylene Brand DuraVent FasNSeal PolyPro Heat Fab Saf-T Vent EZ Seal* Z-Flex (Nova Flex Group) Z-Vent Z-DENS Centrotherm InnoFlue SW Rigid Note: Included appliance connection is a 3-in-1 adapter that permits Stainless Steel, Polypropylene, or CPVC. Adapting to Z-DENS requires 4"...
VII. Venting (continued) D. Room Air for Combustion CAUTION CAUTION 1. If using room air for combustion (intake), install the included screen to the intake opening of the Use all CPVC vent kit components for vent piping appliance. near the appliance before transitioning to Schedule a.
VII. Venting (continued) G. General Termination b. When installed on the same wall, locate vent terminal 4 vent pipe diameters above the 1. Use only listed vent/combustion air terminals. combustion air terminal. The snorkel configuration 2. Follow the termination configurations shown can be used when penetrations are at the same in Table 13, and see Table 16 for acceptable height.
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VII. Venting (continued) 7. If window and/or air inlet is within 4 ft. (1.2 m) 13. Maintain minimum 24 in. (610 mm) horizontal of an inside corner, maintain at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) spacing between vent terminal and a building spacing between terminal and adjoining wall of corner.
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VII. Venting (continued) Table 14: Direct Vent Terminal Clearances Canadian Installations US Installations Clearance above grade, veranda, 18 in. (46 cm) 12 in (30 cm) porch, deck, or balcony 6 in (15 cm) for appliances ≤ 6 in (15 cm) for appliances 10,000 Btuh (3 kW), 12 in (30 ≤...
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VII. Venting (continued) Table 15: Other than Direct Vent Terminal Clearances Canadian Installations US Installations Clearance above grade, veranda, 18 in (46 cm) 12 in (30 cm) porch, deck, or balcony 6 in (15 cm) for appliances ≤ 10,000 Btuh (3 kW), 12 in (30 4 ft (1.2 m) below or to side of Clearance to window or door that cm) for appliances >...
VII. Venting (continued) H. Vent and Combustion Air Terminations NOTICE NOTICE 1. Vent Piping Methods of securing and sealing terminals to a. Install fire stops where vent passes through the outside wall must not restrain the thermal floors, ceilings or framed walls. The fire stop expansion of the vent pipe.
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VII. Venting (continued) Table 16: Table of Acceptable Terminations Flue Gas Vent Terminations Sidewall Roof Straight Termination Tee Termination Vertical Run Tee Termination Vertical Run 20°-45° Elbow Terminated Downward Velocity Cone Combustion Air Intake Terminations Sidewall Roof Two 90° Elbows Terminated Downward 90°...
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VII. Venting (continued) 6 Pipe Diameters Min. 24 in. Min. Bird Screen From Intake Vent & Intake Bird Screen Vent Vent & Intake 12 in. Min. Above Snow Line Vent 4 Pipe Diameters min. Combustion Combustion Grade/Snow Line 12 in. min. Above Snow Line Figure 9: Horizontal Sidewall Termination Figure 10: Slopped Roof Termination...
VII. Venting (continued) I. Multiple Appliance Terminations WARNING WARNING The joint between the terminal and the last 1. Vent Piping Terminations piece of pipe must be outside of the building. a. Multiple appliance vent terminations are shown in Figure 12. b. Each individual appliance must have its own The vent for this appliance shall not terminate: vent pipe and vent terminal unless a common 1.
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VII. Venting (continued) 6D Min. WARNING WARNING 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.
VII. Venting (continued) K. Polypropylene Venting WARNING WARNING 1. Running Flexible Polypropylene Vent (Liner) Asphyxiation Hazard. Vent systems made by listed PP Through Unused Chimney Chase vent system manufacturers rely on gaskets for proper a. It is the responsibility of the installing contractor sealing.
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VII. Venting (continued) 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 poly- propylene liner is 48 ft. (14.6 m). Installation of a polypropylene vent system should adhere to the vent manufacturer's installation in- structions supplied with the vent system.
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VII. Venting (continued) b. Natural gas and propane installation code specifies c. When an air supply duct is used to supply venting systems and air supply for appliances. Air combustion air, its discharge opening shall be supply shall be provided when either an appliance located where there is no possibility of cold air or a combination of appliances has a total input affecting steam/water lines or other temperature...
VII. Venting (continued) NOTICE NOTICE M. Removing Existing Appliance When an existing appliance is removed from a common Please note that the information provided in this venting system, the common venting system is likely to be manual relative to the Canadian Standard is not too large for proper venting of the remaining appliances.
VII. Venting (continued) N. Special Installation Requirements for Massachusetts 1. For all sidewall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes and where the sidewall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above grade, the following requirements shall be satisfied: a.
VIII. Condensate Disposal A. Condensate trap NOTICE NOTICE 1. The condensate trap is located inside the appliance Do not crimp condensate drain lines or reduce jacket behind the front door panel. drain line inner diameter size, unless adapting to a. The flue gas trap prevents flue gases from a neutralizer kit.
VIII. Condensate disposal (continued) C. Common Condensate pump/Sump NOTICE NOTICE 1. A common condensate pump/sump may be used. Flue gas condensate is corrosive. Route condensate Run separate piping from each condensate drain drain line in a manner such that any condensate to the sump.
IX. Water Piping These boilers are designed to operate in a closed loop pressurized system. Minimum pressure in the boiler must WARNING WARNING be 14.5 psi (100 kpa). Proper operation requires a piping system that can provide sufficient water flow through the Failure to properly pipe appliance may result in boiler and meet the water quality requirements.
IX. Water Piping (continued) Flow Water Outlet Connection Brass Bushing is installed by factory. Flow switch sensor and o-ring are shipped in a bag inside the jacket. Field Installed Factory Installed Figure 15: Relief Valve Package Assembly Table 18: Outlet Piping Parts B.
IX. Water Piping (continued) C. Standard Piping Components WARNING WARNING 1. Pressure relief Valve (Required) a. The pressure relief valve must be installed with Scald Hazard. Pressure relief valve discharge shall spindle in vertical position. Installation of the be piped in such a way to prevent or eliminate pressure relief valve must comply with ASME potential burn risk.
IX. Water Piping (continued) D. Water Quality Table B1: Water Quality Requirements 1. The water directly in contact with the appliance Quality Parameter Min. Max. must meet the requirements in this section. Failure to adhere to the water treatment requirements Water Hardness (gpg) in this manual can cause damage not covered Total Dissolved Solids (ppm) by warranty to the appliance, pumps, or other...
IX. Water Piping (continued) b. Eliminate and/or repair fittings which allow oxygen E. Oxygen Contamination absorption. 1. Continuous addition of make-up water will constantly c. Use of non-permeable materials in the distribution add oxygen to the system and lead to corrosion. system.
IX. Water Piping (continued) F. Temperature Rise and Heat Exchanger Head Loss 1. This heat exchanger adds pressure drop to the system which must be accounted for in the design of the piping configuration and pump selection. 2. The system should be designed to maintain the operating water flow rate shown in Table 19. Exceeding the maximum water flow rates can cause pipe erosion, component damage, and decreased performance.
X. Water Piping Diagrams Figure 16: Single Boiler, Primary/Secondary Piping Header Sensor System Pump Air Vent To System Expansion Tank Make Up Water Dirt Separator From System Pressure Reducing Valve Check Valve Isolation Valve Purge Valve Y-Strainer Boiler CIrculator No more than 12 inches or 4 pipe diameters At least 18"...
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X. Water Piping Diagrams (continued) Figure 17: Single Boiler with Indirect Domestic Water Heater Dirt Separator From System Expansion Tank Air Vent Header Sensor System Pump To System Purge Valve Y-Strainer Boiler Pump Make Up Water Flow Switch Pressure Reducing Valve (factory supplied) DHW Pump Hot Water...
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X. Water Piping Diagrams (continued) Figure 18: Multiple Boiler, Primary/Secondary with Common Header Piping System Pump Header Sensor To System Air Vent Make Up Water Dirt Separator From System Pressure Reducing Valve Expansion Tank Purge Valve Check Valve Y-Strainer Boiler Pump No more than 12 inches or 4 pipe diameters At least 18"...
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X. Water Piping Diagrams (continued) Multiple Boiler (Stacked), Primary Secondary Piping with Hydronic Separator Figure 19: Stacked Boilers Hydraulic separator System Pump To System Header Sensor Hydronic Separator From System Make Up Water Purge Valve Pressure Reducing Valve Expansion Tank Isolation Valve Boiler Pump Check Valve...
XI. Gas Piping A. Guidelines and Requirements 12. Purge all air from gas lines. All installation must conform to the National Fuel Gas 13. Install manual shutoff valve in accordance with Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54, and/or local codes. In Can- state and local requirements. ada, installation must conform to the latest edition of 14.
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XI. Gas Piping (continued) Table 21: Maximum capacity of schedule 40 black pipe in CFH* Natural Gas, Inlet Pressure 14.0 in wc (3.4 kPa)or less; 0.5 in wc (0.12 kPa) Pressure Drop Nominal Inside Length of Pipe (Ft) Pipe Size Diameter (In) (In)
XI. Gas Piping (continued) WARNING WARNING Table 23: Specific Gravity Correction Factors Specific Correction Specific Correction Failure to properly pipe gas supply to appliance may Gravity Factor Gravity Factor result in improper operation and damage. Always 0.60 1.00 0.90 0.82 assure gas piping is absolutely leak free and of the...
XII. Electrical A. General. DANGER DANGER Install wiring and electrically ground the appliance in Electrical Shock Hazard: Ensure all electrical accordance with authority having jurisdiction or, in the connections are disconnected before attempting absence of such requirements, follow the National installation or service of electrical components or Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and/or Canadian Electrical connections of the appliance or building.
XII. Electrical (continued) WARNING WARNING D. Routing Field Connections 1. 1. Route all field connections through conduits into Route all field connections through conduits into Appliance must be electrically grounded as re- the rear control box. the rear control box. quired by National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 2.
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XII. Electrical (continued) Figure 23: Low Voltage Connections PCB CTD 400-1000L I&O 111959-01 Rev 4, 6/24...
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XII. Electrical (continued) ITEMS SUPPLIED BY INSTALLER SERVICE OVERCURRENT SWITCH PROTECTION/ (OPTIONAL) DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY 120/60/1 FLAME CONTROL IGNITER SENSOR COMBUSTION PANEL 120 VAC CONNECTIONS PCB GROUND SCREW TRANSFORMER 6.3A SLOW LWCO BLOW FUSE INLET / RETURN SENSOR SYSTEM PUMP GND TO CONTROL DHW PUMP/...
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XII. Electrical (continued) 120VAC/60Hz/1Ph (Line Voltage) 120V 120V Line L Line N Combustion (120V Conn.) B1-3 P3-6 P3-9 B1-1 Ground to control box B1-2 P3-3 Internal, non replaceable via mounting screws 24VDC P2-3 Wiring Legend Display Power Supply P2-1 Factory Wire Harness P2-2 Internal, non replaceable...
XIII. System Start-up DANGER DANGER A. Check System Setup 1. Verify that the venting, water piping, gas piping Do not use matches, candles, or other open flame and electrical system are installed properly. Refer ignition sources to check for leaks. to installation instructions contained in this manual.
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XIII. System Start-up(continued) FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING/P OUR VOTRE SECURITE LISEZ AVANT DE METTRE EN MARCHE WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. AVERTISSEMENT: Quiconque ne respecte pas à...
XIII. System Start-up(continued) 4. Begin commissioning the appliance. Visually inspect e. If high fire O is too low (CO is too high), increase flame via sight glass window. On high fire the flame (decrease CO ) by turning the throttle screw should be stable and mostly blue.
XIII. System Start-up(continued) e. Once the appliance is operating within the 5. Use a combustion analyzer and follow the Air/Fuel specified high and low fire ranges, record adjustment instructions to set up high fire and low emissions, flue draft, and other important data. fire.
XIII. System Start-up(continued) F. Pump Control Table 28: Throttle Screw Starting Position Ensure the appropriate pump parameters are selected in the Pumps menu of the Concert control. Refer to Number of turns from closed Model the Concert Control manual for more information. Natural Gas/Propane Gas G.
XIV. Service and Maintenance IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBER PRODUCT REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBER PRODUCT WARNING WARNING The Repair Parts list designates parts that contain refractory ceramic fibers (RCF). RCF has been classified as a possible human carcinogen.
XIV. Service and Maintenance A. General Maintenance WARNING WARNING 1. Keep the area around the appliance free from combustible materials. (Gasoline and other Read and understand the entire manual before flammable vapors and liquids) attempting installation, start-up, operation, or 2.
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XIV. Service and Maintenance (continued) 4. Igniter Electrode a. Disconnect power to the unit and remove ignition DANGER DANGER electrode from the burner door. This appliance uses flammable gas, high voltage b. Visually inspect igniter assembly (ceramic electricity, moving parts, and very hot water under insulators, bracket, and graphite gasket) for high pressure.
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XIV. Service and Maintenance (continued) 6. Flue outlet connection WARNING WARNING a. Visually inspect flue outlet gasket for damage or deterioration, replace if necessary. Failure to properly secure the burner/blower/gas b. Any accumulation of soot or debris should be valve assembly to the heat exchanger could lead thoroughly cleaned out.
XIV. Service and Maintenance (continued) 6 X M10 screws Figure 30: Burner Door Opening D. Restarting after Prolong Shutdown WARNING WARNING After prolonged shutdown, it is recommended that Operating this appliance with a cracked, dented, or the steps in "System Start-up" and "Service and otherwise damaged burner may cause flashback Maintenance"...
APPENDIX A: Tables I. Hazard Definitions II. Read Before Proceeding Table 1: Input and Output Ratings III. Product Rating, Specifications, and Dimensional Data Table 2: General Specifications Table 3: Appliance Connection Sizes IV. Unpacking The Shipping Crate V. Component Identification Table 4: Corrosive Combustion Air Contaminants VI. Pre-Installation and Mounting Table 5: 400-1000L Clearances Table 6: Vent and Combustion Air Pipe Diameters and Maximum Lengths VII. Venting Table 7: Equivalent lengths of Vent and Combustion Air Components Table 8: Vent and Combustion Air Equivalent Length Calculation Worksheet Table 9: Listed Vent Manufacturers and Materials Table 10: Stainless Steel Vent Terminations Table 11: Polypropylene Vent Terminations Table 12: Combustion Air and Flue Gas Flow Rates Table 13: Recommended Venting Configurations and Material Options Table 14: Direct Vent Terminal Clearances Table 15: Other than Direct Vent Terminal Clearances Table 16: Table of Acceptable Terminations Table 17: Condensate Neutralizer Kit VIII. Condensate Disposal Table 18: Outlet Piping Parts IX. Water Piping...
APPENDIX B: Figures I. Hazard Definitions II. Read Before Proceeding Figure 1: 400-500 Dimensions III. Product Rating, Specifications, and Dimensional Data Figure 2: 650-1000L Dimensions Figure 3: 400-1000L with Outdoor Trim IV. Unpacking The Shipping Crate Figure 4: Component Identification V. Component Identification Figure 5: 400-1000L Stacking Brackets and Display Rotation VI. Pre-Installation and Mounting Figure 6: Side by Side installation Figure 7: Outdoor Venting Installation VII. Venting Figure 8: Vent Terminal Clearances Figure 9: Horizontal Sidewall Termination Figure 11: Flat Roof Vent Terminations Figure 10: Slopped Roof Termination Figure 12: Multiple Appliance Direct Vent Termination Figure 13: Flexible Vent in Masonry Chimney with Separate Combustion Air Intake Figure 14: Condensate Drain Assembly VIII. Condensate Disposal Figure 15: Relief Valve Package Assembly IX. Water Piping Figure 16: Single Boiler, Primary/Secondary Piping X. Water Piping Diagrams...
APPENDIX C: High Altitude Installations Above 2000 ft A. Percent Derate For Altitudes Above 2000 ft. DANGER DANGER 1. Use the derate table below for calculating the These instructions include a procedure for approximate input rate at the installation altitude. adjusting the air-fuel mixture on this appliance.
Air-Fuel Adjustment for High Altitude Installations High Fire O2% Range Low Fire O2% Range Altitude 2,001- 6,001- 8,001- 2,001- 6,001- 8,001- Model (ft) 6,000 8,000 10,100 6,000 8,000 10,100 5.0-5.5 5.0-5.5 5.7-6.1 5.5-6.0 No Application No Application 5.0-5.5 5.0-5.5 5.7-6.1 5.5-6.0 5.0-5.5 5.0-5.5...
APPENDIX E: Gas Valve and Pressure Switch Tubing Schematics REV: DATE: DWN: ENG: APPD: APPD: REV: DATE: DWN: ENG: APPD: APPD: FIRST USE MATERIAL REV: PART NUMBER TITLE PROPERTY OF & DRAWING NUMBER SCALE DWG SIZE SHEET FIRST USE MATERIAL PART NUMBER TITLE FIRST USE PROPERTY OF...
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If a claim is made under this warranty during the “No Charge” period from the date of shipment, U.S. Boiler Company will, at its option, repair or replace the pressure vessel (not including labor).
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CONDENSING BOILER START-UP FORM (REFER TO THE PRODUCT MANUAL FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT) JOB NAME: MODEL #: ADDRESS: SERIAL #: CITY: ZIP: DATE: GAS SUPPLY: Natural Gas Static Pressure (Unit Off): "wc Gas Pipe Diameter: "...
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U.S. Boiler Company, LLC P.O. Box 3020 Lancaster, PA 17604 1-888-432-8887 www.usboiler.net...
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