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Crown Boiler BWC150 Installation Instructions Manual

Crown Boiler BWC150 Installation Instructions Manual

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D
E S I G N E D
BWC Series
BWC150/225 CONCENTRIC VENTING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions must be affi xed on or adjacent to the boiler.
Models:
BWC150
•
BWC225
•
Tel: (215) 535-8900 • Fax: (215) 535-9736 • www.crownboiler.com
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury,
or loss of life. For assistance or additional information, con-
sult a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
This boiler requires a special venting system. Read these
instructions carefully before installing.
Manufacturer of Hydronic Heating Products
P.O. Box 14818 3633 I. Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
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  • Page 1 E S I G N E D E A D BWC Series BWC150/225 CONCENTRIC VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS These instructions must be affi xed on or adjacent to the boiler. Models: WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury, or loss of life.
  • Page 3 Table of Contents A. Concentric Vent System Design B. Concentric Vent Adapter Kit Installation C. Assembly of Crown Concentric Venting and Condensate Drain...
  • Page 4 WARNING FAILURE TO VENT THIS BOILER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD CAUSE FLUE GAS TO ENTER THE BUILDING RESULTING IN SEVERE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH: * Do not attempt to vent this boiler with galvanized, PVC, or any other vent components not listed in Table 1.6. * Do not attempt to mix components from different approved vent systems.
  • Page 5 Example: A 80/125mm concentric vent system is planned for a horizontally vented BWC150 which has the following components: Standard Radius 90° Elbow 5ft Straight Pipe Standard Radius 90° Elbow 1-1/2ft Straight Pipe 45° Elbow Uncut Terminal Section The Vent Option #3 column in Table 1.1 describes a horizontal direct vent system using 80/125mm concentric vent pipe.
  • Page 6 TABLE 1.1: SUMMARY OF HORIZONTAL VENTING OPTIONS VENT OPTION # CLASSIFICATION USED IN THIS HORIZONTAL HORIZONTAL MANUAL CONCENTRIC CONCENTRIC ILLUSTRATED IN FIGURE VENT PIPE PENETRATION WALL WALL THROUGH STRUCTURE AIR INTAKE PIPE PENETRATION WALL WALL THROUGH STRUCTURE VENT PIPE SIZE 80/125 mm 100/150 mm CONCENTRIC...
  • Page 7 FIGURE 1.2: HORIZONTAL CONCENTRIC VENTING (VENT OPTION 3,4) 6) Permitted Terminals for Vertical Venting - • Vent Option 8 - Use Crown PN 230532 with the appropriate fl ashing (Table 1.6a) • Vent Option 9 - Use Crown PN 230570 with the appropriate fl ashing (Table 1.6b) 7) Vertical Vent Terminal Locations (Vent Options 8,9) - Observe the following limitations on the location of all vertical vent terminals (see Figure 1.7): •...
  • Page 8 FIGURE 1.3a: LOCATION OF VENT TERMINAL RELATIVE TO WINDOWS, DOORS, GRADE FIGURE 1.3b: LOCATION OF VENT TERMINAL RELATIVE TO METERS AND FORCED AIR INLETS FIGURE 1.3c: POSITIONING VENT TERMINAL UNDER OVERHANGS...
  • Page 9 TABLE 1.4: VENT/ AIR INTAKE FITTING EQUIVALENT LENGTH VENT FITTING EQUIVALENT LENGTH (ft) 80/125mm 90° CONCENTRIC ELBOW 80/125mm 90° SWEEP CONCENTRIC ELBOW 80/125mm 45° CONCENTRIC ELBOW 80/125mm 90° CONCENTRIC SUPPORT ELBOW 100/150mm 90° SWEEP CONCENTRIC ELBOW 100/150mm 45° CONCENTRIC ELBOW 100/150mm 90°...
  • Page 10 TABLE 1.6a: CROWN CONCENTRIC 80/125 VENT COMPONENTS (VENT OPTIONS 3,8) USED ON CROWN PN DESCRIPTION SIZE VENT COMMENTS OPTION # 230527 90 DEGREE EL (STANDARD) 80/125mm 230528 90 DEGREE EL (SWEEP) 80/125mm 230526 45 DEGREE EL 80/125mm 230517 19 1/2” STRAIGHT 80/125mm CAN BE CUT 230515...
  • Page 11 FIGURE 1.7: VERTICAL CONCENTRIC VENT SYSTEM (VENT OPTION 6) . Concentric Vent Adapter Kit Installation 1) The Concentric Vent Adapter Kits include: P/N 230550 P/N 230555 Description (BWC150) (BWC225) 240470 240480 Rubber Gasket 240471 240481 Air Intake Box 90-054 90-054 #10 x 3/4”...

  • Page 12: Adapter Assembly

    e) On the male end of the stainless vent adapter, apply a ¼” wide bead of silicone approximately 1/2” from the end of the pipe. f) Insert the male end of the stainless vent adapter into the boiler vent collar until it bottoms out. g) Apply an additional bead of silicone over the outside of the joint and smooth out.
  • Page 13 C. Assembly of Crown Concentric Venting WARNING Failure to follow the instructions could result in fl ue gas leakage into the combustion air or indoor air, resulting in unsafe or unreliable operation. • Do not lubricate concentric gaskets with anything other than water. •...
  • Page 14 a) Determine the required length of the outer pipe. When doing this allow an additional 1” of length for insertion into the female end of the adjoining pipe. Mark the cut line on the outer pipe. b) Remove the plastic inner pipe by pulling it out from the female end. c) Cut the OUTER PIPE ONLY at the point marked in Step (a) using aviation shears, a hacksaw, or an abrasive wheel cutter.
  • Page 15 a) Start assembly of the vent system at the boiler. Lubricate the brown gasket in the boiler vent collar with a few drops of water. b) Push the male end of the fi rst fi tting into the boiler collar until it bottoms out. The male end of cuttable sections should go 1”...
  • Page 16 a) Cut a 5-1/2” diameter hole through the exterior wall at the planned location of the horizontal terminal. b) Measure distance “L” from the outside surface of the exterior wall to the end of the last fi tting as shown in Figure 1.12a.
  • Page 17 FIGURE 1.12c: CUTTING INNER PIPE OF HORIZONTAL TERMINAL FIGURE 1.12d: COMPLETING HORIZONTAL TERMINAL INSTALLATION...
  • Page 18 6) Vertical Terminal Installation - In addition to the vertical terminal, either a Flat Roof Flashing (80/125 PN 230533, 100/150 PN 230571) or Sloped Roof Flashing (80/125 PN 230535, 100/150 PN 230572) is required for this installation. a) Determine the center line of the terminal location on the roof. If the roof is fl at, cut a 5-1/2” diameter hole for the 80/125 terminal and a 6-1/2”...
  • Page 19 FIGURE 1.13b: CUTTING VERTICAL TERMINAL FIGURE 1.13c: COMPLETING VERTICAL TERMINAL INSTALLATION...
  • Page 20 WARNING • Do not attempt to construct a vertical vent system inside a chimney that is used to vent a fi replace or other appliances. • Do not attempt to construct a vertical vent system inside a chimney fl ue adjacent to another fl ue used by a fi replace or other appliances.
  • Page 21 8) Condensate Drain Line - In systems where a concentric vent is used, all condensate which forms in the boiler or vent system collects in both the condensate vent adapter and the sump under the heat exchanger and leaves the boiler through the condensate trap.
  • Page 22 Manufacturer of Hydronic Heating Products P.O. Box 14818 3633 I. Street Philadelphia, PA 19134 Tel: (215) 535-8900 • Fax: (215) 535-9736 • www.crownboiler.com PN: 980241 Rev. 0 BWC - 12/07...

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