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RBI IEW-199 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

High efficiency condensing stainless steel gas hot water supply boiler
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260 North Elm Street
7555 Tranmere Drive
Westfi eld, MA 01085
Mississauga, ONT. L5S IL4 Canada
Tel: (413) 568-9571
Tel: (905) 670-5888
Fax: (413) 568-9613
Fax: (905) 670-5782
www.rbiwaterheaters.com
High Effi ciency
Condensing
Stainless Steel
Gas Hot Water
Supply Boiler
Models IEW-199, IEW-399
Boiler manual
Installation and
operation instructions
CONTROLS
IE8000-R1
Copyright 2010 Mestek, Inc.

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  • Page 1 IE8000-R1 High Effi ciency Condensing Stainless Steel Gas Hot Water Supply Boiler Models IEW-199, IEW-399 Boiler manual Installation and operation instructions CONTROLS 260 North Elm Street 7555 Tranmere Drive Westfi eld, MA 01085 Mississauga, ONT. L5S IL4 Canada Tel: (413) 568-9571...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS USING THIS MANUAL 7. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A. GENERAL ......26 A.

  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Throughout this manual special attention boxes are damage. provided to supplement the instructions and make special notice of potential hazards. The definition of each of these categories, in the judgement of RBI, Inc. are as follows: CAUTION Indicates a condition or hazard which will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage.

  • Page 4: Preinstallation

    · beginning installation. Contact your RBI In the event that the side wall horizontally vented Representative for help in answering questions. gas fueled equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic, the hard wired carbon monoxide 3.

  • Page 5: Accessibility Clearances

    3 through 10. volume of the space exchanged per hour, expressed as a decimal) Note: These calculations are not to be used for infiltration rates greater than 0.60 ACH. Figure 1.1: Minimum Accessibility Clearances – IEW-199 & IEW-399...
  • Page 6 PREINSTALLATION 4. Indoor Air Opening Size and Location: Openings 5. Outdoor Combustion Air: Outdoor combustion air is connecting indoor spaces shall be sized and located as to be provided through one or two permanent follows: openings. The minimum dimension of these air openings is 3 inches (76 mm).
  • Page 7 PREINSTALLATION ii. Where communicating with the outdoors through 6. Combination Indoor and Outdoor Combustion Air: If horizontal ducts, each opening shall have a the required volume of indoor air exceeds the minimum free area of 1 in per 2000 Btu/hr (22 available indoor air volume, outdoor air openings or per 2000 W) of total rated input for all ducts may be used to supplement the available indoor...

  • Page 8: Planning The Layout

    PREINSTALLATION i. The interlock shall prevent the main burner E. PLANNING THE LAYOUT from igniting if the damper fails to open during burner startup. 1. Prepare sketches and notes showing the layout of the boiler installation to minimize the possibility of ii.

  • Page 9: Boiler Set-Up

    BOILER SET-UP 2. BOILER SET-UP A. GENERAL B. FLOOR STANDING INSTALLATION 1. Infinite Energy boilers are intended for installation in 1. For floor standing installations, use the leveling feet to an area with a floor drain or in a suitable drain pan. assure that the boiler is completely level.

  • Page 10: Venting & Air Inlet Piping

    VENTING & AIR INLET PIPING 3. VENTING & AIR INLET PIPING A. GENERAL WARNING 1. Install the Infinite Energy boiler venting system in Use of cellular core pipe for any exhaust vent accordance with these instructions and with the component is prohibited. Use of cellular core pipe National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, may result in severe personal injury, death, or major CAN/CGA B149, and/or applicable provisions of local...
  • Page 11 VENTING & AIR INLET PIPING d. If the vent pipe and air inlet pipe terminations • Provide a minimum of 1 foot (30 cm) distance penetrate the wall at the same level the minimum from any door, operable window, or gravity distance between them is 8"...
  • Page 12 VENTING & AIR INLET PIPING Figure 3.3: Standard Exhaust and Air Inlet Pipe Figure 3.5: Optional Stainless Steel Vent Kit Penetrations Installation Figure 3.4: Offset Exhaust and Air Inlet Figure 3.6: Optional Concentric PVC Vent Kit Terminations Installation...
  • Page 13 VENTING & AIR INLET PIPING 8. Vertical Venting Configuration: b. Locate the air intake pipe inlet 12" above the expected snow accumulation on the roof surface a. Figure 3.7 shows the approved venting or 24" above the roof surface, whichever is greater. configuration for vertical venting using the standard fittings supplied.

  • Page 14: Exhaust Vent/Air Intake Pipe Sizing

    INSTALLATION 1. Figure 12.1 shows the exhaust connection on top of the boiler, near the rear in the center. a. The exhaust connections for the IEW-199 (3") and Figure 3.10 IEW-399 (4") are male CPVC pipe. b. These connections are to be joined with suitable D.

  • Page 15: Exhaust Tapping For Vent Sample

    (do not operate a summer exhaust fan). separately from your RBI distributor for use with e. Close fireplace dampers. Infinite Energy boilers. f. Place the appliance that is being inspected in Table 3.5: Vent Termination Kits...

  • Page 16: Water Piping And Controls

    Consult the manufacturer when heating potable can potentially cause scald injury. If the tank water exceeding these specifications. temperature is set to above 120°F (49°C), RBI Heating of high hardness and/or high total dissolved recommends the use of a mixing valve to provide solids water may require a larger circulating pump, lower temperature water to faucets and shower heads.
  • Page 17 The required flow is calculated based on the design return pipe (at the rear of the boiler). temperature difference from the return to the supply of the boiler. For a IEW-199 with a design temperature WARNING difference of 20°F the calculation is as follows.

  • Page 18: System Piping

    2. In Figure 4.4, a single boiler is used with multiple water storage tanks. The pumps are piped in parallel Temperature Rise / Pressure Drop with reverse return piping. IEW-199 IEW-399 3. Figure 4.5 shows two boilers piped into a single (°F) (°C) GPM LPM...
  • Page 19 WATER PIPING AND CONTROLS Figure 4.3: Piping – One Boiler with a Single Storage Tank...
  • Page 20 WATER PIPING AND CONTROLS Figure 4.4: Piping – One Boiler with Multiple Storage Tanks...
  • Page 21 WATER PIPING AND CONTROLS Figure 4.5: Piping – Two Boilers with a Single Storage Tank...
  • Page 22 WATER PIPING AND CONTROLS Figure 4.6: Piping – Two Boilers with Multiple Storage Tanks...
  • Page 23 WATER PIPING AND CONTROLS Figure 4.7: Alternate Piping – Patented Anti-Scale Piping...

  • Page 24: Fuel Piping

    LP Gas ft Infinite Energy accordance with local codes. In the absence of local /hr) /hr) Model regulations refer to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI IEW-199 199 (5.9) 84 (2.4) Z223.1/NFPA 54. IEW-399 399 (11.3) 166 (4.7) * Natural gas input rates are based on 1,000 Btu/ft , LP input 2.

  • Page 25: Gas Supply Piping - Operation

    FUEL PIPING k. Fire the boiler and check for fuel gas odor around the gas valve. If an odor is evident check to make sure that the pressure tap fitting is closed. 4. All gas piping must be leak tested prior to placing the boiler in operation.

  • Page 26: Condensate Drain Piping

    CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPING 6. CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPING 1. Condensate Drain Hoses: The IEW-199 and IEW-399 A. GENERAL boilers have two drain hoses attached to the heat exchanger. The first hose drains condensate from the 1. The disposal of all condensate into public sewage combustion chamber of the boiler.

  • Page 27: Condensate Drain Pipe Material

    Do not use steel, brass or galvanized pipe for Table 6.1 lists several available brands. Contact your this purpose. The acidic condensate will attack most RBI Distributor for availability. metals and corrode. Table 6.1: Recommended Condensate Pumps D. CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPE SIZING...

  • Page 28: Electrical Connections

    3. Figure 7.2 shows customer connections for the 4. Flue Sensor: This thermistor provides flue IEW-199 and IEW-399 boilers. temperature information to the control. It is located in a. Terminals 1-10 on the left side are for low voltage the vent connection inside the appliance jacket.
  • Page 29 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS *Use an isolation relay to power pumps and/or 3-way valves if the combined load exceeds 4.5 amps. Figure 7.2: Customer Connections 7. Convenience Outlet: The convenience outlet is 10. Ignition Electrode: This electrode is located on the left provided for a condensate pump during operation.
  • Page 30 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Figure 7.3: Internal Wiring Schematic for IEW-199 & IEW-399 boilers.

  • Page 31: Boiler Control: Internal Wiring & Operation

    BOILER CONTROL: INTERNAL WIRING & OPERATION 8. BOILER CONTROL: INTERNAL WIRING & OPERATION The control provides 3 domestic hot water modes and A. CONTROL OVERVIEW can be adapted to several different piping schemes. The Infinite Energy boiler control is one of the primary To provide maximum flexibility, several special features safety devices for the boiler.

  • Page 32: Ignition Sequence

    BOILER CONTROL: INTERNAL WIRING & OPERATION B. IGNITION SEQUENCE Figure 8.1 shows the ignition sequence for the Infinite Energy boiler control. Table 8.3 describes each step in the sequence in detail. The boiler control provides dual sensing of the flame to maximize the reliability. The control senses the burner flame with both the flame sensor and the ignition electrode.
  • Page 33 BOILER CONTROL: INTERNAL WIRING & OPERATION Period Demand Status User Interface Display A heat demand has no influence in the Safety On/Off period. The Safety On/Off step will continue even if the demand has Safety ended. On/Off This step very quickly opens and closes the gas valve relays and determines if the control is operating correctly. A heat demand has no influence in the Pre-Ignition period.

  • Page 34: Boiler Control

    BOILER CONTROL: INTERNAL WIRING & OPERATION C. BOILER CONTROL Input Signal Setpoint Input Signal Setpoint (VDC) (°F) (VDC) (°F) 1. DHW Modes: 50.0 137.0 The Infinite Energy control enables the installer to 64.5 151.5 choose from 3 different domestic hot water (DHW) 79.0 166.0 modes.

  • Page 35: Service Notification

    BOILER CONTROL: INTERNAL WIRING & OPERATION The control will operate the burner at minimum The following chart shows the range and default values power until the both the supply and return boiler for the Service Notification feature. temperature are more than 9°F (5°C) above the freeze protection setpoint.

  • Page 36: Status & Fault History

    BOILER CONTROL: INTERNAL WIRING & OPERATION Boiler Run Time: Pressing the “ ” key again STATUS & FAULT HISTORY advances the menu to show Boiler Run Time. This indicates the number of hours that the boiler has 1. General: operated under CH or DHW demand. The values are The Infinite Energy boiler control allows the installer rounded to the nearest hour.

  • Page 37: Multiple Boilers

    BOILER CONTROL: INTERNAL WIRING & OPERATION Table 8.7: Cascade Addresses and Sensor Functions H. MULTIPLE BOILERS Boiler Cascade System Outdoor 1. Infinite Energy boiler controls can operate together to Operation Address Sensor Sensor Sensor control up to 16 boilers for one Domestic hot water Stand-alone demand (single or multiple tanks).

  • Page 38: Defaults

    BOILER CONTROL: INTERNAL WIRING & OPERATION g. As the DHW tank approaches setpoint, the input DEFAULTS rates will be modulated until the modulation rate of the boilers drop below the Next Boiler Stop 1. Factory Defaults – Restore: By pressing the Rate.

  • Page 39: Start-Up Procedure

    The boiler should shut down at the boiler setpoint repair as required. plus 10°F (5.6°C). If it does not shut down turn off the boiler and contact your RBI representative. C. CHECK GAS PIPING 7. Check combustion readings in the boiler vent pipe.
  • Page 40 If the values in either of these instances falls outside the parameters listed in Table 5.4, turn off the boiler and contact your RBI representative. For best results, the value should be set for the middle of the range (9% for Natural Gas and 10% for LP Gas).

  • Page 41: Lighting & Operating Procedures

    START-UP PROCEDURE E. LIGHTING & OPERATING PROCEDURES Figure 9.1: Lighting & Operating Instructions...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 10. TROUBLESHOOTING A. BLOCKING ERRORS WARNING 1. When a Blocking Error occurs the controller will Do not use this appliance if any part has been under display a message and an “E” error code on the water. Improper or dangerous operation may result. display module.
  • Page 43 2% from 60Hz. POOR GROUND Earth connection is not ok. Check boiler ground and harness. This error applies to IEW-199 and IEW-399 models. BLOCKED VENT Blocked Vent Switch is Open Check for blocked vent pipe or blocked heat exchanger. Check switch and tubing to switch.
  • Page 44 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 10.2: Control Board Locking Error Codes (manual reset): “A” Internal Error Display Error Description Corrective Action CODE 1. Watch the igniter through the observation window. 2. If no spark is present, check the spark electrode for the proper 3/16" gap. 3.
  • Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 10.2 (cont’d): Control Board Locking Error Codes (manual reset): “A” Internal Error Display Error Description Corrective Action CODE SOFTWARE OUT OF DATE Contents of e2prom is not Replace Control E2PROM OUT OF DATE up-to-date. INTERNAL ERROR Internal Software Error Replace Control INTERNAL ERROR Internal Software Error...

  • Page 46: Warning Errors

    TROUBLESHOOTING c. This will also occur if the wires are not properly C. WARNING ERRORS connected. The Infinite Energy boiler control will display a d. If there is a short at the DHW sensor terminals blinking screen under several conditions. Several of and the DHW mode is set to Mode 1, the DHW these conditions provide the error information directly system will not operate.

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 11. MAINTENANCE WARNING Product Safety Information Refractory Ceramic Fiber Product This appliance contains materials made from refractory ceramic fibers (RCF). Airborne RCF fibers, when inhaled, have been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), as a possible carcinogen to humans. After the RCF materials have been exposed to temperatures above 1800°F (982°C), they can change into crystalline silica, which has been classified by the IARC as carcinogenic to humans.

  • Page 48: General (With Boiler In Use)

    MAINTENANCE 3. Test low-water cut-off (if used) as described by the A. GENERAL (WITH BOILER IN USE) manufacturer. General boiler observation can be performed by the owner. If any potential problems are found, a qualified 4. Test limit as described in Section 9, Part D, installer or service technician/agency must be notified.

  • Page 49: Combustion Chamber Coil Cleaning Instructions

    MAINTENANCE 2. Before re-starting the Infinite Energy boiler follow the 4. Spray coils with clear water, making sure to confine steps below: the spray to the area being cleaned (try to avoid wetting the back ceramic wall of the unit). Flush the a.

  • Page 50: Boiler Dimensions & Ratings

    “D” “E” “F” “G” “H” “J” “K” Model 16-9/16" 1-3/4" 3-9/16" 2-1/4" 8-1/2" 4-1/2" 3" 6-1/2" IEW-199 3" 1" (421 mm) (44 mm) (90 mm) (57 mm) (216 mm) (114 mm) (76 mm) (165 mm) 27-15/16" 2-3/4" 7-1/16" 2" 19-7/8"...
  • Page 51 Table 12.3: Combustion Air Fan Speeds SERIES INFINITE ENERGY COMBUSTION AIR FAN SPEEDS Fan Speed Boiler Input Model Rate Low Power Ignition High Power IEW-199 199 MBH 1350 3250 5940 IEW-399 399 MBH 1710 3250 7740 Table 12.4: Infinite Energy Main Control Specifications...

  • Page 52: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS 13. REPAIR PARTS Repair parts are available from your local RBI distributor. Note: Remember to include the boiler model number and serial number when ordering parts. Figure 13.1: General Repair Parts...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS Table 13.1: General Repair Parts – IEW-199 & IEW-399 Quantity Quantity Stock Description Required Required Code (199) (399) Panel, Jacket Front Door, with Ball Studs 3354256 Lens for Jacket Front Door 3354273 Display Module, Argus 852RC 3354277 Gasket for Display Bracket...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS Figure 13.2: Heat Exchanger/Burner Assembly Repair Parts...
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS Table 13.2: Heat Exchanger/Burner Assembly Repair Parts Quantity Quantity Stock Description Required Required Code (199) (399) Ignitor, with Gasket 3354246 Sensor, with Gasket 3354247 — Screw, M4 x 8 mm — Screw, M5.5 x 14 mm, Fine Thread (0.5) 3354249 Premix Channel 3354250...

  • Page 56: Appendix A. Status Screens

    APPENDIX A. STATUS SCREENS APPENDIX A. STATUS SCREENS...
  • Page 57 APPENDIX A. STATUS SCREENS...
  • Page 58 APPENDIX A. STATUS SCREENS...

  • Page 59: Appendix B. User Menu

    APPENDIX B. USER MENU APPENDIX B. USER MENU...
  • Page 60 APPENDIX B. USER MENU...

  • Page 61: Appendix C. Installer Menu

    APPENDIX C. INSTALLER MENU APPENDIX C. INSTALLER MENU...
  • Page 62 APPENDIX C. INSTALLER MENU...
  • Page 63 APPENDIX C. INSTALLER MENU...
  • Page 64 APPENDIX C. INSTALLER MENU...

  • Page 65: Appendix D. Combustion Test Record

    APPENDIX D. COMBUSTION TEST RECORD APPENDIX D. COMBUSTION TEST RECORD Infinite Energy Combustion Test Record Contact: Company Name: Address: Phone Number: Fax Number: Email Address: Jobsite Data Job Name: Jobsite Address: Boiler Data Boiler Model: Boiler Serial No.: Manufacture Date: Startup Date: Gas Pressure Static Inlet Gas Pressure...
  • Page 66 NOTES...

  • Page 67: Warranty

    WARRANTY LIMITED CONDENSING WATER HEATER WARRANTY WHAT DOES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVER? f. Any damage or failure due to contaminated air, including, but not limited to, sheetrock particles, plasterboard This limited warranty covers the Heat Exchanger for leakage, particles, lint, dirt or dust, entering the water heater or any thermal shock or other malfunction caused by defects in of its components.
  • Page 68 260 North Elm Street 7555 Tranmere Drive Westfi eld, MA 01085 Mississauga, ONT. L5S IL4 Canada Tel: (413) 568-9571 Tel: (905) 670-5888 Fax: (413) 568-9613 Fax: (905) 670-5782 www.rbiwaterheaters.com Copyright 2010 Mestek, Inc.

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