Table of Contents
Advertisement
Boiler Manual
This manual must only be used by a qualified heating installer/service technician. BEFORE installing, read
all instructions in this manual and all other information shipped with the boiler. Perform steps in the order
given. Failure to comply could result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
Series 4
Oil-Fired Steam Boilers
• Installation
• Maintenance
• Startup
• Parts
Part number 550-142-330/0421
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Weil-McLain SGO-5
Summarization of Contents
Using This Manual
Homeowner Guidance
Instructions for homeowners on how to use the manual.
Service Technician Guidance
Instructions for service technicians on how to use the manual.
Hazard Definitions
Understanding Hazard Symbols
Explanation of hazard symbols: DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE.
Routine Maintenance Schedule
Seasonal Maintenance Tasks
Tasks for beginning, daily, weekly, periodic, and end-of-season maintenance.
Boiler Shutdown Procedure
Steps for safely shutting down the boiler.
Start-Up and Testing Procedures
Boiler Start-Up Checks
Initial checks and troubleshooting for boiler start-up.
Low Water Cutoff Testing
Procedures for testing probe-type and float-type low water cutoffs.
Boiler Installation Requirements
Installation Codes and Compliance
Mandatory codes and standards for boiler installation.
Location and Clearances
Considerations for selecting location and required clearances.
Combustion Air and Foundation
Combustion Air Supply
Ensuring adequate air supply for the boiler's operation.
Foundation Requirements
Guidelines for installing a stable boiler foundation.
Boiler Operation
Float-Type LWCO Operation
Operating the boiler with a float-type low water cutoff.
Probe-Type LWCO Operation
Operating the boiler with a probe-type low water cutoff.
Installing Packaged Boilers
Boiler Placement and Testing
Steps for placing the boiler and performing hydrostatic tests.
Tankless Heater Integration
Installation steps for an optional tankless water heater.
Installing Semi-Packaged & Knocked-Down Boilers
Boiler Section Assembly
Steps for assembling boiler sections and installing flue collector hood.
Burner and Chimney Installation
Burner and Chimney Setup
Instructions for burner installation and general chimney requirements.
Connecting the Breeching
Procedure for connecting the breeching to the chimney.
Steam Piping Connections
Piping Guidelines and Installation
Key principles and step-by-step instructions for steam piping.
Connecting to Indirect Water Heaters
Procedure for connecting the boiler to indirect-fired water heaters.
Tankless Heater Piping
Tankless Heater Connection Steps
Detailed instructions for piping the tankless heater.
Electrical Wiring Overview
General Wiring and Control Wiring
Wiring requirements for thermostat, junction box, burner, and high temp limit.
Vent Damper and Oil Piping
OVD Vent Damper Wiring
Instructions for wiring the OVD vent damper.
Oil Piping Requirements and Connection
Standards for oil piping and connection at the burner.
Steam Boiler Water Treatment
Water Treatment Considerations
When to use treatment, foam warnings, and testing procedures.
Boiler Start Up and System Checks
System Filling and Skimming
Procedures for filling the system, skimming, and steam tips.
Placing Boiler in Operation
Final steps to put the boiler into operational status.
Service and Maintenance Procedures
Control Operation and Burner Adjustment
Overview of controls, burner adjustments, and annual control service.
Gauge Glass Cleaning
Procedure for cleaning the boiler's gauge glass.
Boiler Flue Cleaning and Inspection
Flue Cleaning and Area Inspection
Cleaning flue passages and inspecting boiler area and piping.
Monthly Checks and Control Testing
Gauge Glass, Limit Controls, and LWCO Testing
Maintenance for gauge glass, limit controls, and testing low water cutoffs.
Venting System Inspection
Visual inspection of the flue gas venting system for issues.
Piping, Owner Review, and Relief Valve
Piping Inspection and Owner Discussion
Checking piping for leaks and discussing maintenance with the owner.
Boiler Relief Valve Service
Annual testing and maintenance of the boiler relief valve.
Handling Hazardous Materials
Combustion Chamber Material Safety
Safety measures for removing combustion chamber lining or base panels.
Fiberglass Insulation Safety
Safety precautions for handling fiberglass insulation during installation or removal.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the SGO-5 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers