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Dave Abel
April 23, 2025
is it necessary to torque bolts anywhere in the system
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Mr. Anderson
May 11, 2025
Yes, it is necessary to control torque when installing components in the TriangleTube Prestige Solo 60 system. Specifically, when using self-drilling screws, a low torque screw drive should be used to avoid stripping holes.
Summary of Contents for TriangleTube Prestige Solo 60
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- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. 2007-2 Manual Prestige Solo 60/175/250/399 - Revised 09/22/08 Series III...
Product & Safety Information Definitions The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of potential hazards or important information concerning the product. NOTICE DANGER Indicates special instructions on installa- Indicates the presence of a hazardous tion, operation or maintenance, which situation which, if ignored, will result in are important to equipment but not...
Product & Safety Information DANGER WARNING Do not use this appliance if any part Should overheating occur or the gas has been under water. Immediately call supply fails to shut off, turn OFF the a qualified service technician to inspect manual gas control valve external to the appliance and to replace any part of the appliance.
Pre-Installation Items SECTION I - Pre-Installation Items Ensure the boiler location allows the combus- tion air/vent piping to be routed directly through Code Compliance the building and terminate properly outside with a minimum amount of length and bends. This product must be installed in accordance to Ensure the area chosen for the installation of the the following: PRESTIGE Solo is free of any combustible...
Pre-Installation Items Residential Garage Installations Reference the appropriate vent supple- ment for clearance requirements. When installing the PRESTIGE Solo in a resi- dential garage, the following special precautions per NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 must be taken: BEST PRACTICES Mount the unit a minimum 18 inches To provide serviceability to the unit it is [458 mm] above the floor level of the recommended that the following clear-...
Combustion Air and Venting SECTION II - Combustion Air and Potential contaminating products Venting Spray cans containing chloro/fluorocar- bons Combustion Air Contamination Permanent Wave Solutions WARNING Chlorinated wax If the PRESTIGE Solo combustion air Chlorine - based swimming pool chem- inlet is located in any area likely to cause icals / cleaners or contain contamination, or if products,...
Combustion Air and Venting Ventilation and Combustion Air Ventilation and Combustion Air Requirements - Direct Vent Requirements - Category IV A Direct Vent appliance utilizes uncontamined A Category IV appliance utilizes uncontami- outdoor air (piped directly to the appliance) for nated indoor or outdoor air (surrounding the combustion.
Combustion Air and Venting Methods of Accessing Combustion Air Into A The minimum dimension of air open- Space - Category IV ings shall be not less than 3 inches. Combining spaces in different stories. Indoor Combustion Air The volumes of spaces in different sto- ries shall be considered as communicat- NOTICE ing spaces where such spaces are con-...
Combustion Air and Venting Fig. 2: All Combustion Air from Outdoors Fig. 3: All Combustion Air from Outdoors Through One Permanent Air Through Ventilated Attic Opening Two Permanent Openings Method. Two permanent openings, one commencing within 12 in. of the top and one commencing within 12 in.
Combustion Air and Venting Outdoor Opening(s) Location. Outdoor open- BEST PRACTICES ing(s) shall be located in accordance with the In order to reduce the potential risks Outdoor Combustion Air section. associated with indoor contaminates (listed on page 5), flammable vapors Outdoor Opening(s) Size.
Combustion Air and Venting Removal of an Existing Boiler from a 5. Test for spillage at the draft hood relief Common Vent System opening after 5 minutes of main burner operation. Use the flame of a match or can- dle, or smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe. BEST PRACTICES 6.
Combustion Air and Venting Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installations Only For direct-vent appliances, mechanical- 4. A metal or plastic identification plate vent heating appliances or domestic hot shall be mounted at the exterior of the water equipment, where the bottom of the building, four feet directly above the vent terminal and the air intake is installed location of vent terminal.
Unit Preparations SECTION III - Unit Preparations Wall Mounting Guidelines 1. The wall-mounting bracket is designed for Handling Instructions stud spacing of 12 inch or 16 inch on cen- ters. For unconventional stud spacing, a The PRESTIGE Solo is generally easier to solid / secure mounting surface must be handle and maneuver once removed from the provided for installation of the bracket.
Unit Preparations PRESTIGE Solo 60/175/250 Stud Walls - Wall Bracket Installation - Solid Walls Installation 1. Locate the general area of the boiler place- 1. Locate the studs in the general area of the ment. boiler placement. 2. Place the wall-mounting bracket on the 2.
Boiler Piping SECTION IV - Boiler Piping Should terminate with a plain end, not with a threaded end. The material of General Piping Requirements the piping should have a serviceable temperature rating of 250ºF or greater. All plumbing must meet or exceed all local, Should not be subject to conditions state and national plumbing codes.
Boiler Piping Pressure Relief Valve (Supplied with Boiler) 3/4" Street Elbow Air Vent Drain Piping Directed to a Suitable Place of Drainage Boiler Return Connection with Tee Fitting and Boiler Supply Boiler Drain Valve Connection Fig. 5: Pressure Relief Valve and Boiler Drain Valve Installation...
Maximum set point for the limit is the boiler volume (3 gallons [12 L] for the 194ºF. PRESTIGE Solo 60, 5 gallons [19 L] for the PRESTIGE Solo 175/250, 7 gallons [26 L] for For wiring of the limit reference Fig. 20,...
Boiler Piping Sizing Primary Piping The expansion tank must be located as shown in Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 on page 18 when using a primary/secondary piping arrangement or as See Fig. 8 through 14, pages 20 - 24, for rec- per recognized design methods.
Boiler Piping System System Supply Return 12" Max. Cold Water Fill Boiler Boiler Supply Return Fig. 6: Near Boiler Piping - Diaphragm Expansion Tank System System Supply Return Cold Water Fill 12" Minimum Max. 3/4" Piping Note: Pitch horizontal pip- Boiler Boiler ing upwards (1”...
PRESTIGE Solo, the boiler supply and return piping size must be a mini- NOTICE mum of 1 inch for the PRESTIGE Solo 60, To ensure an adequate flow rate through 1-1/4 inch for the PRESTIGE Solo the PRESTIGE Solo, the boiler supply...
Boiler Piping Additional Zone Load Zone Load 12" Max. Fig. 9: CH System Piping - Zoning with Zone Circulators 1. PRESTIGE Solo boiler 7. Pressure relief valve 2. CH circulator 8. Air separator 3. Flow/check valve 9. Automatic air vent 4 Isolation valve 10.
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Boiler Piping Note: Verify CH circula- Additional Zone Load tor is properly sized to overcome the system pres- sure drop and provide ade- Zone Load quate flow through the boiler system. Fig. 11: CH System Piping - Multiple Zone Valve with Single System/Boiler Circulator 1.
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Boiler Piping Additional Radiant Zone Radiant Zone 12" Max. Note: Manifold mounted valve actuators may be used in lieu of zone valves. Fig. 13: CH System Piping - Radiant/Low Temp. Heating 1. PRESTIGE Solo boiler 8. Air separator 2. CH circulator 9.
Installing Vent/ Combustion Air & Condensate Drain SECTION V - Installing Vent / WARNING Combustion Air & Condensate Drain Ensure the condensate drain assembly Installing Vent and Combustion Air contains the plastic seated ball. Do not install the condensate drain assembly if DANGER the ball is lost or missing, replace the entire assembly.
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Installing Vent/ Combustion Air & Condensate Drain NOTICE CAUTION When selecting and installing a conden- The condensate drain must remain filled sate pump, ensure the pump is approved and unobstructed and allow unrestricted for use with condensing boilers and fur- flow of condensate.
1. Install a 1/2” NPT for PRESTIGE Solo 60, WARNING 3/4” NPT for PRESTIGE Solo 175/250 or 1” NPT for PRESTIGE Solo 399 pipe Use a two-wrench method of tightening...
The natural gas orifice requirements are: Minimum 5”w.c. during flow conditions PRESTIGE Solo 60: 0.204” (5.2 mm) to the burner. Must be verified during PRESTIGE Solo 175: None Required start up and with all other gas appliances operating within the building.
Maximum 13”w.c. at flow or no flow The propane orifice requirements are: conditions to the burner PRESTIGE Solo 60: 0.120” (3.1 mm) Minimum 5”w.c. during flow conditions PRESTIGE Solo 175: 0.221” (5.6 mm) to the burner. Must be verified during start up and with all other gas appliances PRESTIGE Solo 250: 0.250”...
Pressure Port Venturi Gas Valve Propane Orifice Gas Valve Gas Valve Pipe Fitting Gasket Fig. 17: Gas Valve / Venturi Assembly - PRESTIGE Solo 60/175/250 Gaskets Orifice Venturi Gas Valve Fig. 18: Gas Valve / Venturi Assembly - PRESTIGE Solo 399...
Internal Wiring SECTION VII - Internal Wiring Control Module Circulator AMP Ratings AMP draw of the CH circulator not to WARNING exceed 2 amps. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. For AMP draw of the DHW circulator not to your safety, disconnect electrical power exceed 2 amps.
External Wiring SECTION VIII- External Wiring Domestic Hot Water Aquastat Wiring 1. Connect the DHW thermostat (aquastat) to Installation Compliance the 24V terminal strip on the wiring panel located below the PRESTIGE Solo control All field wiring made during installation must module as shown in Fig.
External Wiring External Modulating Control NOTICE The PRESTIGE Solo firing rate can be con- When making low voltage connections to trolled by an external modulating boiler con- the Prestige, ensure no external voltage troller. See page 32 for wiring and Page 54 for is present in the thermostat circuits.
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External Wiring 4 Wire Zone Valve V.A.C. High Voltage Transformer (Power) V.A.C. Room Zone Valve Thermostat Zone 1 Room Thermostat Zone 2 Zone Valve Additional zones may Additional zones be added as shown above To Prestige 24V Terminal Strip 3 Wire Zone Valve V.A.C.
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External Wiring Thermostat Honeywell Fig. 23: Field Wiring with Zone Circulators zone 1 R845A Relay Circulator Zone 1 Thermostat zone 2 Circulator Zone 2 Additional zones may be added as shown above To Prestige 24V Terminal Strip Thermostat Thermostat Thermostat Fig.
Start-Up Preparation Flush Boiler and Domestic System to SECTION IX - Start-Up Preparation Remove Sediment The installer must flush the boiler system to Check Boiler System Water Chemistry remove any sediment to allow proper operation of the PRESTIGE Solo . WARNING Flush the systems until the water runs clean and is free of sediment.
Class of 1, as listed in Clinical than 10 psi. See item 6, on Fig. 27 page 66 Toxicology of Commercial Products. (PRESTIGE Solo 60) or on Fig. 27A page 67 (PRESTIGE Solo 175/250) or Fig. 27B Filling the Boiler System page 68 (PRESTIGE Solo 399) for location 1.
Start-Up Preparation Check For Gas Leaks NOTICE WARNING In systems using 3-wire zone valves, backfeed of voltage to the unit is a com- Prior to start-up and during initial opera- mon problem. Use an isolation relay to tion, smell near the floor and around the prevent voltage from the external circuit unit for gas odorant or any unusual odor.
6. Is incoming gas supply pressure at the unit proper propane gas orifice size: 0.120” or more than 5”w.c. and less than 13” w.c. for 3.1 mm for PRESTIGE Solo 60, 0.221” or natural or propane with all gas appliances 5.6mm for PRESTIGE Solo 175, 0.250” or ON or OFF.
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Start-Up Procedures Check Vent Piping and Combustion Air Test for CO2 or O2 and for CO during Piping. high firing rate. To manually place the boiler into high fire mode, reference Check for gas-tight seal at every con- page 45. The combustion reading nection and seam of the venting and should be within the range listed in combustion air piping.
Start-Up Procedures FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion WARNING may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the .
Start-Up Procedures 5. Calculate Natural gas input using the fol- 1. Disconnect the DHW (Domestic Hot lowing equation: Water) thermostat wiring from the PRES- TIGE Solo or turn down DHW tank aquas- 3600 x 1000 / number of second recorded tat (if used) to ensure the boiler does not for one cubic foot of gas = BTU/H.
Start-Up Procedures 2. Raise the DHW aquastat setting to initiate a 3140 ] This is the normal CH operation call for heat. As in the space heating opera- cycle. After the flame is proven and stabi- tion the display should show: lized the burner will fire at low input for approximately 1 minute.
Start-Up Procedures Boiler Control Display TO DEACTIVATE THE HIGH OR LOW FIRE TEST MODE: press the MODE button Standby Mode StbY StbY until “ ” is displayed. Then press and hold both the “+” and “-” buttons simultane- This is the standard mode for the PRESTIGE ously to deactivate the high or low fire test Solo.
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Start-Up Procedures Standby Mode Display Display Boiler function STANDBY, no demand for heat Fan prepurge or post purge cycle Ignition sequence Burner ON for space heating (CH) Burner ON for domestic hot water (DHW) Pre-check for air flow prior to prepurge cycle Burner OFF due to reaching temperature setpoint Space Heating (CH) post pump cycle Domestic hot water (DHW) post pump cycle...
Start-Up Procedures Setting The Boiler Parameters Note 1: This parameter is factory set to 140ºF. It is important to note the control adds 46ºF to this setting, therefore the actual domestic hot Parameter mode water boiler setpoint is 140ºF + 46ºF = 186ºF. Key: Description of parameters Display...
Start-Up Procedures Accessing Boiler Information NOTICE Information mode The ignition counters and burner hours are split into three two digit numbers. To switch from STANDBY mode to INFOR- For example: MATION mode, press MODE twice. Key: Display J 12 Pressing MODE once MODE Pressing MODE twice MODE...
Start-Up Procedures Error (Hard Lockout) Mode Display Hard Lockout E 00 Flame detected prior to burner startup If a serious fault occurs, the system enters a hard lockout condition which requires a manu- Failed ignition after 5 attempts al reset by pressing the RESET button. A hard Gas valve harness not properly connected lock is indicated by displaying an E for the first Power supply lost after lockout occured...
Outdoor Reset Control SECTION XI - Outdoor Reset Control 4. Mount the sensor enclosure at an elevation on the exterior wall to prevent accidental damage or tampering. The boiler setpoint for a heating call can be fixed or vary with the outdoor temperature. If 5.
Outdoor Reset Control Summer / Winter Switch at Boiler CH Maximum Boiler Operating Setpoint (Parameter 4) If required the CH (Central Heating) system can be turned off at the boiler, similar to a manual summer / winter switch by pressing and holding the “StbY the “+”...
Outdoor Reset Control Press STEP once- CH Reset Curve Warmest Day 1140 Press STEP x2 - (Parameter 12) 2_01 Press STEP x3 - 3_01 Press STEP x4 - 4186 Press STEP x5 - P_10 Press STEP x6 - Etc..P_11 After Parameter 4, the display will show P fol- This parameter is not applicable if an outdoor sensor is not connected to the boiler.
Outdoor Reset Control Parameter 4 Set Point Parameter 10 Set Point Outdoor Air Temperature ( F) Graph 1: Outdoor Air Temperature Reset Curve (Example) Table 3: Outdoor Air Temperature Reset (Example) Graph 1 illustrates Parameter 4 adjusted to 140ºF target temperature at 0ºF outdoor air temperature Note: Factory setting of Parameter 4 is 186ºF.
External Modulating Control SECTION XII - EXTERNAL MODULAT- NOTICE ING CONTROL The boiler can directly accept an analog 0-10 Ensure that Parameter 4 is set above the VDC signal to control the firing rate from an highest setpoint of the external modulat- external modulating boiler controller.
Check-Out Procedures SECTION XIII- Check-Out Procedures Checked and verified room thermostat(s) function properly and the thermostat(s) heat anticipator (if used) was properly set. NOTICE Observed several operating cycles for Perform the following check-out proce- proper operation of the PRESTIGE Solo dures as outlined and check off items as and the system.
Installation Record SECTION XIV - Installation Record PRESTIGE Model Number: Serial Number: Date of Installation: Fuel: Natural Gas Propane Measured Rate of Input: Btu/hr Combustion Readings: The following items were completed during installation: Installation instructions have been followed and completed Check-out procedures have been followed and completed Information regarding the unit and installation received and left with owner / maintenance personnel.
Maintenance Schedule SECTION XV - Maintenance Schedule Owner Maintenance Service Technician Periodically: At least on an annual basis the following main- Check the area around the unit. tenance should be performed by a qualified ser- Check and remove any blockage from the vice technician: combustion air inlet and ventilation open- General...
Maintenance Procedures SECTION XVI - Maintenance Verify that combustion air inlet area is free of Procedures any contaminates. Refer to the materials listed on page 5 of this manual. If any of these prod- Maintenance Procedures ucts are in the area from which the unit takes its combustion air, they must be removed immediately or the combustion air intake must be relocated to another area.
Maintenance Procedures Clean Condensate Drain Assembly Inspect Vent and Combustion Air Piping 1. Loosen the retaining nut from the conden- Visually inspect the venting system and com- sate drain assembly and disconnect the bustion air piping for blockage, deterioration assembly from the boiler. or leakage.
Maintenance Procedures Check Expansion Tank WARNING Refer to Section IV - Boiler Piping for rec- Before manually operating the pressure ommended location of the expansion tank relief valve, ensure the discharge piping is and air eliminators. directed to a suitable place of disposal to avoid a potential scald hazard.
Maintenance Procedures Check Expansion Tank WARNING Refer to Section IV - Boiler Piping for rec- Before manually operating the pressure ommended location of the expansion tank relief valve, ensure the discharge piping is and air eliminators. directed to a suitable place of disposal to avoid a potential scald hazard.
Maintenance Procedures Check Control Wiring Carefully remove the burner mounting plate assembly from the heat exchanger. Ensure Inspect all control wiring. Ensure wiring is in combustion chamber insulation is not damaged good condition and properly connected. during removal of burner mounting plate assembly.
Maintenance Procedures Check Flame Signal Do not drain the boiler if freeze protec- tion fluid is used in the system. The flame signal can be read from item E of the 2. Allow the boiler to cool down to room tem- information mode.
Maintenance Procedures Review With Owner 14. Attach a hose to the boiler drain valve and flush the boiler thoroughly with fresh water Ensure the owner understands the impor- by using the purge valves to allow water to tance to perform the maintenance schedule enter through the make-up water line to the specified in this manual.
Replacement Parts Fig. 26: PRESTIGE Solo Jacket Components...
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Replacement Parts Fig. 27: PRESTIGE Solo 60 Internal Components...
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Replacement Parts Fig. 27A: PRESTIGE Solo 175/250 Internal Components...
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Replacement Parts Fig. 27B: PRESTIGE Solo 399 Internal Components...
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Replacement Parts Fig. 28: PRESTIGE Solo 60/175/250 Burner Components Part No. Part No. PRESTIGE PRESTIGE Solo Item Solo 60 175/250 Description PSRKIT09 PSRKIT30 Combustion Chamber Insulation PSRKIT11 PSRKIT31 Burner Head with Gasket PSRKIT12 PSRKIT32 Burner Plate PSRKIT55 PSRKIT13 Blower with Gasket...
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Replacement Parts Fig. 28A: PRESTIGE Solo 399 Burner Components...
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Replacement Parts Fig. 29: PRESTIGE Solo Electronic Components...
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Product Specifications Net IBR Boiler DOE Seasonal Shipping Input Rating Fuel Heating Capacity Weight Model Efficiency AFUE Note 4 Note 2 Note 1 & 4 Lbs / Kg Note 3 Natural 60,000 54,000 47,000 SOLO 60 95 / 43 Propane 95 / 43 87,000 110,000...
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Product Specifications Pressure Drop Comparison -Grundfos Graph 2: Pressure Loss Through Boiler-Grundfos Circulator Pressure Drop Comparison -Taco Graph 3: Pressure Loss Through Boiler-Taco Circulators Note: Minimum allowable flow rate at full input: - 3 gpm SOLO 60...
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Product Specifications Graph 4: Pressure Loss Through Boiler - Grundfos Circulators Graph 5: Pressure Loss Through Boiler - Taco Circulators Note: Minimum allowable flow rate at full input: - 8 gpm SOLO 175 - 12 gpm SOLO 250...
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Product Specifications Graph 6: Pressure Loss Through Boiler - Grundfos Circulators Graph 7: Pressure Loss Through Boiler - Taco Circulators Note: Minimum allowable flow rate at full input: - 19 gpm SOLO 399...
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