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Relief Valve Peerless Heater Company is pleased to offer of the most comprehensive warranty pro_lrams pGERLESS ® industry. All Peerless residential cast iron boilers include a full one-year warranty. A limited, lifetime warranty is provided tile cast iron sectior_s of Peerless...
B. DAILY (WITH BOILER IN USE) ..AIR INLET C. WEEKLY (WITH BOILER IN USE) ..A. GENERAL ......D. MONTHLY (WITH BOILER IN USE) ..B. PEERLESS WALL THIMBLE ..... E. ANNUALLY (BEFORE START OF HEATING C. ROOF TERMINATION ....
These categories mean, in the judgment of Peerless Heater Company: Indicates a condition or hazard which will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage, Indicates special attention is needed, but not directly related to potential personal injury or property...
D]q I h__.'t If_,1 II If_*_l I I [*] _,_ H-'l IJ ; iLv_ _i" 1"" between left side, rear and combustible For new and existing installations, a Water Installation construction, Survey is available from Peerless Heater Company. survey will provide information on how a hot water 2" between vent pipe and combustible construction.
2. BOILER SET-UP Provide a sound, level foundation Locate boiler Separate the wood shipping pallet ff()m the boiler near to the chimney or outside wal! as possible base by removing two (2) hold down bolts at each of the boiler base centralized with...
130°F entering the boiler. For more information circulator, pipe the return to the inlet connection on bypass piping, consult the Peerless Water Survey of the circulator. If desired, install the circulator in the alternate For boilers...
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Install this boiler so that the gas ignition system components are protected from water (dripping, spraying, etc.) during appliance operation service (circulator replacement, condensate trap, control replacements, etc.). 7. If this boiler and distribution system is used in conjunction with a refrigeration system, pipe the chilled medium in parallel with the boiler and install the proper valve to prevent the chilled medium from...
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[eJll I ",11 ".11 _.'1 [€'li =[e]; _ ),,[e] L_ I =i Ii]k"L'4.."]ili =iLvj [ .. 1. See Figures 5 and 6 for basic zoned system layouts. Run each zone pipe down then up to zone to prevent air accumulation in piping.
32°F to 180°F, while water expands 3% with the same temperature rise. Allowance must be made for this expansion in system design. For more information, consult the Peerless Water Installation Survey and the antifreeze manufacturer SUPPLY SYSTEM ZONE VALVES SAFETy...
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Must be within the maximum and minimum vent and air intake lengths shown in Tables 1 and 2. Cut a 5-]/8" square hole in sidewall to allow Peerless Wall Thimble to go through Maximum wall thickness for the 1%1/2" long Peerless Wall Thimble (standard)is I 1-I/2".
Thimble and secure hose clamp over collar and vent pipe as per step 7 above. VENT PIPE MALE (SEAL VENT _/// OUTSIDE FOLLOWING VENT PEERLESS// MANUFACTURER'S WALL THIMBLE 2 _ MIN INSTRUCTIONS) SILICONE 02-SVSTPXOS iNLET TERMIN ATION OPENINGS TO 4"...
Table *Equivalent Length of 3" Diameter Stainless Steel Vent Pipe Vent pipe and air inlet terminations must be within the maximum and minimum vent and air intake Boiler Model Minimum Vent Length _4aximum Vent Length lengths shown in Tables 1 and PSC-03 S feet 52 feet...
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Support horizontal l_,ngths of the vent system to Ill mY4 =lb.'Ha i I:JI'.,l::i iL_ _ "]a W-'I H I a r-"a ai [ o] K _ prevent sagging by use of metal strapping or equivalent means. Locate supports at not more than For minimum and maximum vent pipe lengths see four (4) foot intervals...
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r,_Ii;t i ;[,]--t kvA :ik_ / il Ir!_lII[*] f Provide air openings for adequate ventilation accordance with Section Air for Combustion At the time of removal of an existing boiler, follow these Ventilation, of the National F_el Gas Code, steps with each appliance remaining connected to the...
5. GAS PIPING Size and install the gas supply piping properly SERVICE order to provide a supply of gas sufficient to meet the maximum demand without undue loss of VALVE pressure between the meter the boile_ Determine the volume of gas to be provided to the _--_ JACKET boiler in cubic feet per hour.
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KgFgKEc] Table Natural Input Model (Cubic Ft!Hr) PSC 03 PSC 04 PSC-05 PSC 06 Based on I000 Btu'Cubic Table LP Gas Input Model (Cubic Ft!Hr) PSC 03 PSC 04 PSC-05 PSC 06 Based on 2500 BtuiCubic Ft Table 5: Pipe Capacity Capacity of pipe of different diameters and lengths in cu.
6. ELECTRICAL Install all electrical wiring in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local requirements This unit when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction or, in the absence of such requirements, with the current edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA r_'l WJl;i h_[€...
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_:_IL P_MARY (PILOT l_ov _I_NG 24V W_ _)T[S: l) ALL _IRINI_ MU_T COIdPLy U_T]@ AP_IJ_ I_0_ _AN_ _#ID REQI3LAT_D{_ IT MUST _ r_':t_ClJ_ Figure Wiring Connection Diagram Pilot flame detected. [)]II _ ::[.llJ ::10[_] : [el :lt]'] :_'_:_1 i [ill _ Igniter off.
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START APPLY 24 VAC TO APPLIANCE L TBE°M°STAT CALLS FOR HEAT DELAY IVE-MINUTE RETRY "< FLAME SIGNAL • WAlT FOR FLAME SIGNAL • PILOT VALVE/IGNITER DETECTED? TO DISAPPEAR REMAIN OFF I NO INTERNAL CHECK OKAY? I J_YES TRIAL • PILOT VALVE OPENS IGNITION •...
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7. START-UP PROCEDURES Check joints and fittings throughout the system for r,.!! [_1,1 L51 :l i :1 ilk'_ [_ i I I I :! IL'_I.-I f _,l i I!_,t I I.] i_ leaks. If leaks are found, drain the system and repair as required Confirm that all water, gas and electricity are turned off.
/- STEEL VALVE A"- 7 !BURNER PILOT TUBING SECTION MANIFOLD A_" _-TEST TAPPING Figure 19: Gas Valve, Manifold and Burner Assembly - Intermittent Ignition PRESSURE REOULATOR ADJUSTMENT SCREW (UNDER SCREW) INLET OUTLET PRESSURE PRESSURE TAP _ ,NLET ,j@(@_ z CONTROL SWITCH ADJUSTMENT Figure...
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YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING I WARNING: causing property If you do not follow these instructions damage, personal injury, or loss of life. exactly, a fire or explosion may result This appliance is equipped with an ignition device • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire which automatically lights the pilot.
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To adiust gas pressure, turn adiustin9 screw of _as :]11 [t'[*]k_ii;{e]llt]$_"|13i[*]L_[ "- pressu1_ regulator counterclockwise to decrease See Figure 14 in Section 6 (Electrical) for locations of pressure, clockwise to increase pressure Refer to these devices, Figure 20 for location of gas pressure regulator Replace the cap screw when adjustment is complete FLAME ROLL OUT SAFETY SHUTOFF...
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This can be done by lowering the limit Complete the Warranty Card and submit it to setting until the main burners shut down. When Peerless Heater Company. proper limit function is confirmed, return the dial to its previous setting.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING When servicing or replacing items that communicate with the boiler water, be certain that: • There is no pressure on the boiler. In the event of a shut down caused by a pilot outage, • The boiler is not hot. action of the pressure switch...
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TO 1/8 BRASS TO FAN TUBE FITTING HOUSING LOW NED ON GAS VALVE PRESSURE PRESSURE TEST TEE- TEST TUBING DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SWITCH TO I/8 go" NYLON ELBOW INCLINEDo - 2" MANOMETERw. C. SCALE ON LEFT S_DE OF AIR BOX MINIMUM SUCTION PRESSURE: -45"...
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Table Boiler Troubleshooting Guide (Burners Functioning) See Figure Bee Figure 23 Burners not functioning I Us_, Figm_' 23 to troubleshoot intermitlent Buen_rs will nol _hut i [)eh,_ tire gas valve ignition gas valve Replace if necessary lowD 2 Check and correct wiring 2 Short circuit qashback or burning...
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INSET END VIEW 24 VOLT CONTROL THERMOSTAT HARNESS FUNCTION? CONNECTOR DO BURNERS SEETABLE • ASSURE VALVE SWITCH ¢o VOLTS fN 'ON, POSITION • DISCONNECT SYSTEM CONTROL 24 VOLT HARNESS COMMD 24 VOLT UP AND GLOW RED? VOLTS • SET THERMOSTAT TO CALL DOES IGNITER...
9. MAINTENANCE [4vi_J 4 4 :t li'lll'i_j / I: I :(*] l! 4 ;! IK_ i ll..1: I Disconnect this boiler from the gas supply piping 1. Flush float-type low-water cut-off (if used) to remove sediment from the float bowl as stated in the during any pressure testing of the gas system.
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hrir±_l_1_ lIE_ g. Reinstall pilot, burners, hitch pin clips. Reconnect pilot harness to gas valve, gently pulling harness to length required to reach gas valve. Reinstall air box diffuser. Examine air box cover seal. Reposition/replace When servicing or replacing components, necessary to assure air tight seal.
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TO NEL FLUE COLLECTOR & FAN MOUNT W'ELOMEN T FA N FLUE BAFFLE MAIN RNER FAME Figure Inspection of Flueways, Burners, Vent System.
--24 1/8"---- FRONT LEFT SIDE RJGHT SIDE Figure 26: Boiler Views Table 8: Series PSC Boiler Dimensions I[.'l lilt I l_.'ll ',a.'_Sl:{O] III II :il I] I_ I II_L'I [I)_k'll Boiler Model dacke| Width '_" Number PSC-03 12_/z- PSC 04 15W"...
11. REPAIR PARTS REPAIR PARTS SERIES PSC GAS BOILER Repair parts are available from your installer or by contacting Peerless Heater Company, Boyertown, PA 19512-1021. Use the figures and tables on pages 33-35 to assist in ordering parts. Note: Remember to include boiler model number and serial number when ordering parts.
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Table 91518 91883 91897 91909 Base Assembly FMoT Pan 5011/0 5011)I 80102 50103 6207 Base Rear Pand Assembly 6205 0206 6208 Base Observation Port Cover 51771 51771 51771 51771 Base/Air box Spacer (2) 50152 (2) 50152 (2) 50152 (2) 50152 P8C2023 PSC2023 Air Box Right Side...
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