RBI SPECTRUM Series Installation & Operation Manual
RBI SPECTRUM Series Installation & Operation Manual

RBI SPECTRUM Series Installation & Operation Manual

Spectrum finned copper gas boilers (model sb) & water heaters (model sw)

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SPECTRUM FINNED COPPER
GAS BOILERS (MODEL SB) &
WATER HEATERS (MODEL SW)
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
DESIGNED AND TESTED ACCORDING TO A.S.M.E. BOILER AND PRESSURE
VESSEL CODE, SECTION IV FOR A MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WORKING PRESSURE
OF 160 PSI, 1103 kPa WATER
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fi re department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
WARNING: Failure to properly vent this unit can cause excessive amounts of carbon
monoxide resulting in severe personal injury or death!
INSTALLER, THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE AFFIXED ADJACENT TO THE HEATER.
CONSUMER, RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PURPOSES.
260 North Elm Street
7555 Tranmere Drive
Westfi eld, MA 01085
Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1L4
Phone: (413) 568-9571
Phone: (905) 670-5888
Fax: (413) 568-9613
Fax: (905) 670-5782
SPMIOM-5
82-0255

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  • Page 1 SPMIOM-5 82-0255 SPECTRUM FINNED COPPER GAS BOILERS (MODEL SB) & WATER HEATERS (MODEL SW) INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL DESIGNED AND TESTED ACCORDING TO A.S.M.E. BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE, SECTION IV FOR A MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WORKING PRESSURE OF 160 PSI, 1103 kPa WATER WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If installed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you MUST FOLLOW the additional instructions contained in BEFORE YOU START RBI's instruction sheet MACODE-3. If you do not have a This manual covers the application, installation, copy, call your RBI distributor or contact the RBI Customer operation and maintenance of a Spectrum finned Service Department.
  • Page 3: Ratings & Capacities

    NOTE: The Spectrum may be installed directly on severe personal injury or death! combustible fl ooring, only if RBI supplied special fl oor pan is used but never on carpeting, see Table...
  • Page 4: Chimney & Vent Pipe Connections

    Page 4 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To operate properly and safely this boiler/water heater Where communicating with the outdoors through requires a continuous supply of air for combustion. horizontal ducts, each opening shall have a minimum NEVER store objects on or around the boiler/water free area of 1 in /2000 Btu/hr, 1100 mm /kW of the total...
  • Page 5: Common Vent Systems

    SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 5 Chimney Inspection & Sizing WARNING: Failure to maintain minimum A thorough inspection of the masonry chimney must be clearances between vent connectors and any performed to ensure that the chimney is clean, properly combustible material can result in a fi...
  • Page 6 Page 6 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS c) Insofar as is practical, close all building doors and After it has been determined that each appliance windows and all doors between the space in which remaining connected to the common venting the appliances remaining connected to the common system properly vents when tested as outlined venting system are located and other spaces of the...
  • Page 7 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 7 Figure 1 - Vertical Venting with a Metal Chimney System and Inside Air 10 FT 3.1m RIOM-51 Figure 2 - Vertical Venting using a Masonry Chimney and Inside Air RIOM-52...
  • Page 8: Outdoor Venting

    Page 8 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OUTDOOR VENTING GENERAL PIPING REQUIREMENTS When installed outdoors the Spectrum must be fi tted with the factory supplied outdoor hood assembly, see CAUTION: Improper piping of this boiler/water Figure 3. Multiple units must be spaced per Figure 3A. heater will void the manufacturer’s warranty and can cause boiler failure resulting in flooding and The boiler/water heater must be at least 10 ft, 3.1 m...
  • Page 9: Heating System Piping

    SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 9 Relief Valve The thermal expansion of the system must be Pipe the discharge of the pressure relief valve to prevent considered when supporting the system. A minimum scalding in the event of a discharge, see Figure 4. The system pressure of 12 psig, 82.7 kPa must be discharge piping must be sized the same as the maintained.
  • Page 10 Page 10 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Table 7 - Temperature Rise Table – 2 Pass Headers ΔT = 5.5°C ΔT = 11.1°C ΔT = 16.7°C ΔT = 10°F ΔT = 20°F ΔT = 30°F Flow Flow Pres. Flow Pres. Flow Pres.
  • Page 11 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 11 Figure 5 - Typical Primary/Secondary Piping System (See Notes) Pump Gate Valve Globe Valve NOTES: Angle Valve 1. Boiler circuit piping must be sized large enough to handle maximum fl ow Bufferfly Valve through unit.
  • Page 12 Page 12 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 6A - Low Temperature Piping (See Notes and Adjustment Procedures) Pump Gate Valve Globe Valve Angle Valve Adjustment Procedure To Maintain Inlet Temperature Bufferfly Valve Above Dew Point T1-Temp-Min+110° For Atmospheric Balance Valve T1-Temp-Min=125°...
  • Page 13: Domestic Water Supply Piping

    SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 13 Variable Water Flows DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY PIPING Figure 5 shows a typical primary/secondary piping system. A dedicated pump is used to maintain a CAUTION: Proper controls must be used to prevent constant water fl ow through the boiler. This boiler pump water supplied for domestic use from exceeding is sized to overcome the head loss of the boiler and 130°F, 54°C or a scald injury will occur! When higher...
  • Page 14 Page 14 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RBI water heaters are designed to run scale free. Due Temperature Rise Control to the extreme variables of water conditions world wide Water returned to the water heater inlet must not be less it is necessary to consider pH values and water than 110°F, 43°C or excessive condensation of the...
  • Page 15 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 15 Table 9A - Spectrum Heat Exchanger Selection Graph Table 9B - Spectrum Pumping Performance Requirement Table...
  • Page 16 Bufferfly Valve Balance Valve D-1 Rev 6 Ball Valve Motorized Valve Attention: Not all RBI stock storage tanks incorporate this tapping: See Note 1. Solenoid Operated Valve Figure 9 - Multiple Water Heating Piping (MW Models Only) Self-Operated (See Notes)
  • Page 17: Gas Supply Piping

    5 ft, 1.5 m above the fl oor where available at the installation site, call the nearest RBI required by local codes. Provide a sediment trap at the representative to resolve the problem.
  • Page 18: Electrical Wiring

    Page 18 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS When applicable, provisions for vent, bleed and gas ELECTRICAL WIRING relief lines must be made in accordance with the latest revision of ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. Electrical Power Connections CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection Safe lighting and other performance criteria were met when servicing controls.
  • Page 19: General Operation

    SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 19 Open the system bleed and drain valves, one at a time, GENERAL OPERATION to purge the air trapped in the heating system piping. WARNING: Before proceeding read and fully With the boiler off, run the system pump for at least 30 understand the instructions contained in this minutes and bleed the system piping using the bleed manual.
  • Page 20: Lighting Instructions

    Page 20 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. If this appliance is equipped with a continuous DANGER: Propane gas may not always be detected pilot, it must be lit by hand.
  • Page 21: Operating Instructions

    SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 21 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. If this appliance is equipped with an electronic DANGER: Propane gas may not always be detected ignition device, this automatically lights the burner.
  • Page 22: Checking & Adjustments

    Page 22 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHECKING & ADJUSTMENTS PROPANE GAS: A manifold pressure of 11 in, 279 mm W.C. must be maintained for proper operation of the Pilot Adjustment boiler. If the manifold pressure is off by more than 5% The pilot burner fl...
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 23 Avoid placing the thermostat in areas that will not AVERTISSMENT: Une instqallation, un réglage, provide an accurate measurement of the room une réparation ou un entretien non comforme temperature. Locating the thermostat behind a door, in aux normes peut entraîner des dommages an alcove, close to a source of thermal radiation or in a matériels, des blessures,exposition à...
  • Page 24 Page 24 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 12 - Burner Drawer Assembly 2. A damaged heat exchanger must be replaced and the condition that caused the damage resolved before the boiler/water heater is returned to service. Vent System Thoroughly inspect the vent system for any signs of blockage, corrosion or leakage.
  • Page 25: Repair Parts

    SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 25 Figure 14 - Replacement Parts...
  • Page 26 Page 26 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST (MODELS 100-400) Model Size With Item Quantities Below Ref # Name of Part Part No. Combustion Chamber Base Assembly 70-1221 (Outdoor) 70-1222 70-1223 70-1224 70-1225 70-1226 70-1227 Combustion Chamber Base Assembly 70-1240 70-1241 70-1242...
  • Page 27 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 27 Model Size With Item Quantities Below Ref # Name of Part Part No. 2, 4, 5 Tile Kit 70-1554K 70-1555K 70-1556K 70-1557K 70-1558K 70-1559K 70-1560K Burner Drawer Assembly, NG, Continuous Pilot 70-1327 70-1328 70-1329 70-1330 70-1331...
  • Page 28 Page 28 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model Size With Item Quantities Below Ref # Name of Part Part No. Draft Hood Assembly 70-1272 70-1273 70-1274 70-1275 70-1276 70-1277 70-1278 Jacket Rear Panel (Outdoor) 03-0719 03-0720 03-0721 03-0722 03-0723 03-0724 03-0725 Jacket Left Side Panel 03-0774...
  • Page 29 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 29 Model Size With Item Quantities Below Ref # Name of Part Part No. Jacket Top Panel 03-0741 03-0742 03-0743 03-0744 03-0745 03-0746 03-0747 Jacket Top Panel (Outdoor) 70-1205 70-1206 70-1207 70-1208 70-1209 70-1210 70-1211 Spill Switch 14-0226...
  • Page 30 Page 30 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model Size With Item Quantities Below Ref # Name of Part Part No. Flame Roll-Out Shield 03-0904 03-0905 03-0906 03-0907 03-0908 03-0909 03-0910 Burner Tube, Stainless Steel 10-0251 Manifold 10-0452 10-0453 10-0454 10-0455 10-0456 10-0457 10-0458...
  • Page 31 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 31 OPTIONS Model Size With Item Quantities Below Ref # Name of Part Part No. Flow Switch (Potter) 14-0201 Flow Switch (Potter Outdoor) 14-0202 Tridicator 30 - 60 psi 13-0308 Tridicator 75 - 160 psi 13-0305 On/Off Switch 48-0010...
  • Page 32 Page 32 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MACODE-3 NOTICE! Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installation Requirements (a) For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above fi...
  • Page 33: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 33 MACODE-3 NOTICE! Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installation Requirements In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fi tter. (b) Exemptions The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a) 1 through 4: 1.
  • Page 34 All other RBI supplied Boiler/Water Heater parts are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from date of installation or 18 months from date of shipment from RBI. The “Manufacturer” warrants to the original owner at the original installation site that the heat exchanger of the Industrial, Commercial, and other Non-Residential Use Water Heater (the “Product”) will be free from defects in...
  • Page 35 SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 35...
  • Page 36 260 North Elm Street 7555 Tranmere Drive Westfi eld, MA 01085 Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1L4 Phone: (413) 568-9571 Phone: (905) 670-5888 Fax: (413) 568-9613 Fax: (905) 670-5782...

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