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LV Series Low Volume Boiler LV Boiler LVD, Direct Vent Boiler Installation Operation Maintenance Manual COLUMBIA COLUMBIA ® COLUMBIA BOILER CO. OF POTTSTOWN POTTSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 19464...
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Homeowner / Installer Policy We at Columbia Boiler Company would like to “Thank You” for choosing our top of the line LV Series Boiler. At Columbia Boiler we take pride in the serviceability and the quality construction of our products. We have built trusting relationships that date back through our company’s history to 1936.
Product Features • ASME Coded Boiler Registered with National Board • Fully Insulated Heat Exchanger with Powder-Coated Cabinet • Available with Burner Swing Door • Equipped with Triple Aquastat, Circulator, and Temperature / Altitude Gauge • Outfitted with Additional Nozzles to Achieve a Variety of Heat Inputs •...
Installation I GENERAL This Series hot water steel boilers are high quality oil fired heating units. The installation of the unit shall be in accordance with state and local regulations. Refer to local Installation Codes for Oil Burning Equipment, for recommended installation practice. II FREIGHT CLAIMS All units should be inspected for damage upon arrival.
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c) Stand two of the legs up along the short side the top on the outside of the top. Fasten the cross braces through the legs and tighten all bolts. Repeat for the other side. d) Assemble the long side braces to the legs and themselves. Place the tank stand on a level floor in its proper location before setting the boiler on top.
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THE TV-175 DIRECT VENT KIT. SURFACE DISCOLORATION OF THE BUILDING MAY OCCUR DUE TO IMPROPER BOILER/BURNER ADJUSTMENT. COLUMBIA BOILER COMPANY WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY FOR SUCH DISCOLORATION. Follow the instructions provided with the TV175 Direct Vent Kit for locating and installing the vent system.
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Relief valve discharges and drain valve piping must be piped to a safe place of discharge. All plugs and water connections should be checked for leaks upon installation and annually. This series of boilers virtually eliminates all standby losses with its low water content. Because this boiler is also extremely efficient a bypass loop should be installed between the supply and return of the boiler to maintain boiler water temperature during a call for heat.
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FIGURE 2 - PIPING LAYOUT PREFERRED AND ALTERNATE METHODS CIRCULATOR AIR VENT OR EXPANSION TANK SUPPLY FLOW CONTROL SUPPLY VALVE FLOW CONTROL VALVE AQUASTAT AIR VENT OR T & A GAUGE EXPANSION TANK RELIEF THERMOSTATIC OR VALVE MANUAL BYPASS AQUASTAT T &...
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ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM FOR LV SERIES BOILERS TO CONNECT BURNER TO AQUASTAT (APPLIES TO BECKETT CHIMNEY VENT BURNERS) ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM FOR LV SERIES BOILERS TO CONNECT BURNER TO AQUASTAT (APPLIES TO RIELLO CHIMNEY VENT BURNERS)
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ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM FOR LV SERIES BOILERS TO CONNECT BURNER TO AQUASTAT (APPLIES TO CARLIN CHIMNEY VENT BURNERS) ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM FOR LVD SERIES BOILERS TO CONNECT BURNER TO AQUASTAT (APPLIES TO BECKETT DIRECT VENT BURNERS)
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ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM FOR LVD SERIES BOILERS TO CONNECT BURNER TO AQUASTAT (APPLIES TO RIELLO DIRECT VENT BURNERS) ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM FOR LVD SERIES BOILERS TO CONNECT BURNER TO AQUASTAT (APPLIES TO CARLIN DIRECT VENT BURNERS)
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The primary control will stop the oil burner within a predetermined number of seconds if the fuel fails to ignite or if the flame goes out during operation. The oil burner will remain off until the reset button on the relay has been pushed. THE RESET MUST NEVER BE PRESSED MORE THAN ONCE DURING A SINGLE FLAME FAILURE.
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It is recommended that the indirect water heater be wired so that when its thermostat calls for heat the flow of heat to the rest of the house is turned off. Consult the wiring diagrams from the indirect hot water heater manufacturer for wiring details. XII FUEL SYSTEM A) Fuel Units NOTE:...
E) Vent Cap Install a U.L. listed vent cap where the possibility of down drafts exist. F) Boiler Venting This boiler must be vented into a properly sized chimney, or into an Underwriters Laboratories Inc. list- ed venting device which is capable of maintaining the specified draft requirements. As indicated in this manual, chimney sizes, draft requirements and other additional service and installation requirements are essential for safe and proper operation of the boiler.
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II START UP ADJUSTMENTS A) Equipment Required 1. CO2 analyzer 2. Draft gauge. 3. Fuel pressure gauge. 4. Stack thermometer. 5. Smoke tester. B) Burner Adjustments Allow the burner to operate steadily for at least 15 minutes. Check the burner settings according to the installer/serviceman label for your model, printed at the end of this manual, and make the following adjustments: 1.
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D) Fan and Blower Housing The fan and blower housing should be kept clean from lint and dirt. If the boiler is located near an unvented dryer, special care must be taken so that lint does not block air passages in the burner and proper combustion air is provided.
Maintenance I VENT SYSTEM ESCAPING GASES ARE DANGEROUS. THE ENTIRE FLUE AND VENTING SYSTEM SHOULD BE INSPECTED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR BY A QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN. II OIL FILTER The oil filter cartridge should be replaced annually. III CLEANING At the beginning of each heating season, boiler flue passages and the oil burner should be checked for cleanliness and if necessary they should be cleaned.
Troubleshooting Guide TROUBLE: BURNER DOES NOT START SOURCE PROCEDURE CAUSES REMEDY Thermostat Check Thermostat Thermostat set too low. Turn thermostat up. Thermostat on “off ”or “cool.” Switch to heat. Open thermostat wires. Repair or replace wires. Loose thermostat connectors. Tighten connection. Faulty thermostat.
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TROUBLE: BURNER STARTS BUT DOES NOT ESTABLISH FLAME SOURCE PROCEDURE CAUSES REMEDY Oil Supply Check tank for oil. Empty tank. Fill tank. Water in oil tank. Strip tank of water exceeding Check for water in oil tank using a dip stick coated with litmus 2"...
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TROUBLE: BURNER FIRES, BUT THEN FAILS ON SAFETY SOURCE PROCEDURE CAUSES REMEDY Faulty or dirty cad cell Clean or replace cad cell. Cad Cell Check cad cell with ohmmeter. If more than 2000 ohms, cad cell is defective or dirty. Faulty primary control Replace primary control.
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TROUBLE: BURNER FIRES, BUT THEN LOSES FLAME SOURCE PROCEDURE CAUSES REMEDY Unbalanced fire. Replace nozzle with specified Poor Fire Inspect flame for stability. nozzle. Excessive draft. Reduce draft setting. Insufficient draft. Increase draft. Insufficient combustion air sources. Increase combustion air sources. Oil Supply If burner loses flame prior to the Air leak in fuel system.
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TROUBLE: BURNER FIRES, BUT PULSATES SOURCE PROCEDURE CAUSES REMEDY Take a draft reading. Draft should Down drafts. Install vent cap. Draft be according to installer/ Insufficient draft. Increase draft setting. serviceman labels for Series I & II Excessive draft. Reduce draft settings, install boiler located at the end of this second draft regulator if manual, in the stack.
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TROUBLE: INSUFFICIENT HEAT SOURCE PROCEDURE CAUSES REMEDY Coupling worn or broken. Replace coupling. Circulator Check if circulator is operational. Pump binding. Replace pump. Circulator motor burned out. Replace circulator motor. Wiring from operating control Repair wiring. defective. Operating control defective. Repair or replace operating control.
Preliminary Settings INSTALLER/SERVICEMAN INSTALLER/SERVICEMAN Model Number LV-75 LV-100 LV-110 Model Number LV-75 LV-100 LV-110 ________________________ ________________________ Burner Type Beckett Beckett Beckett Burner Type Riello Riello Riello Burner Model AFII AFII AFII Burner Model ________________________ ________________________ Nozzle Type .65 70B .85 70B .90 70B Nozzle Type .65 60W...
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INSTALLER/SERVICEMAN INSTALLER/SERVICEMAN Model Number LV-75 LV-100 LV-110 Model Number LVD-75 LVD-100 LVD-110 ________________________ ________________________ Burner Type Beckett Beckett Beckett Burner Type Riello Riello Riello Burner Model Burner Model ________________________ ________________________ Nozzle Type .60 60°B .75 60°B .85 60°B Nozzle Type .65 60W .85 60W .90 60W...
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INSTALLER/SERVICEMAN INSTALLER/SERVICEMAN Model Number LV-125 LV-135 LV-150 Model Number LVD-75 LVD-100 LVD-110 ________________________ ________________________ Burner Type Beckett Beckett Beckett Burner Type Riello Riello Riello Burner Model Burner Model ________________________ ________________________ Nozzle Type 1.00 60A 1.10 60A 1.25 60A Nozzle Type .60 60°B .75 60°B .85 60°B...
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INSTALLER/SERVICEMAN INSTALLER/SERVICEMAN Model Number LVD-125 LVD-125 LVD-125 Model Number LV-125 LV-135 LV-150 ________________________ ________________________ Burner Type Beckett Beckett Beckett Burner Type Beckett Carlin* Riello Burner Model AFII EZ-1 Burner Model ________________________ ________________________ Nozzle Type 1.00 60°B 1.00 60°B 1.00 60°B Nozzle Type 0.90 45°B 1.00 45°B 1.10 45°B...
Parts List LV75/110 and LV125/150 Boilers Item Description Part Number Part Number LV75/110 LV125/150 Heat Exchanger 280000 280002 Fire Tuber Baffle 280275 280274 Combustion Liner 337804 337804 Insulation for Steel Burner Door 337803 337803 Burner Door Steel 280264 280264 Not Shown Burner Door, Cast Door Complete 280260 280260...
BURNER SERVICE SET-UP RECORDS Initial Set Up 1. Date 2. Model Number 3. Firing Rate 4. Pump Pressure* 5. CO2 6. “0” Smoke 7. Gross Stack°F 8. Draft Over Fire 9. Replaced Filter Yes/No 10. Replaced Nozzle Yes/No 11. Clean Pump Filter Yes/No 12.
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BURNER SERVICE SET-UP RECORDS 1. Date 2. Model Number 3. Firing Rate 4. Pump Pressure* 5. CO2 6. “0” Smoke 7. Gross Stack°F 8. Draft Over Fire 9. Replaced Filter Yes/No 10. Replaced Nozzle Yes/No 11. Clean Pump Filter Yes/No 12.
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BURNER SERVICE SET-UP RECORDS 1. Date 2. Model Number 3. Firing Rate 4. Pump Pressure* 5. CO2 6. “0” Smoke 7. Gross Stack°F 8. Draft Over Fire 9. Replaced Filter Yes/No 10. Replaced Nozzle Yes/No 11. Clean Pump Filter Yes/No 12.
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