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IBC Technologies Inc.
Vancouver, Canada
VFC Series Fixed Firing Gas Boiler
Model VFC 160
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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 flammable vapours and liquids or other
combustible materials in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, do not turn off or
disconnect the electrical supply to the pump. Instead shut off the gas supply at a
location external to the 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 nearby phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
• 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.
VFCF160-v1.0
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- Page 1 IBC Technologies Inc. Vancouver, Canada VFC Series Fixed Firing Gas Boiler Model VFC 160 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Igniter Probe/Flame Sensor ..21 2.1.1 Test Ignition System Safety 3.3.10 DC Power /Enunciator Panel ... 21 Shutoff Device..........16 3.3.11 Detailed System Checks ..22 GAS VALVE ADJUSTMENT ..16 BLOWER ADJUSTMENT .....17 IBC Technologies Inc. - 2 - VFC 160... -
Page 3: Installation
1. INSTALLATION 1.1 GENERAL Table 1 - Connections The VFC 160 boiler is a low pressure, fully condensing unit having a fixed Description Size firing rate input of 160 MBH (160,000 water outlet 1” NPT Btu/hr). The boiler is approved for... -
Page 4: Location
Legs are under the appliance. The boiler is not to available as an accessory for floor- be installed above carpeting. mounting of the boiler; the 14” legs provide the necessary clearance. IBC Technologies Inc. - 4 - VFC 160... -
Page 5: Venting
1.4.1 Applications c) Insofar as is practical, close all building doors and windows and all The VFC 160 boiler is approved with doors between the space in which the alternative venting options: either Direct appliances remaining connected to... - Page 6 CPVC and PVC shall be spliced into the CPVC exhaust pipe at or near The VFC 160 is shipped with a high the base of the boiler (see Figure 2). water temperature limit switch set for 200°F.
- Page 7 A condensate trap must be installed at the base of the boiler (or within 12” of the first 90° exhaust line elbow), as shown in Figures 2. (e.g. spliced into the 2” CPVC exhaust vent using a IBC Technologies Inc. - 7 - VFC 160...
- Page 8 • minimum 12” from any building ingestion (later point not applicable opening to concentric vent termination). (See Figures 5, 6 & 7 for side wall vent terminations) IBC Technologies Inc. - 8 - VFC 160...
- Page 9 2½" immediately prior to entering the 4" termination tee to allow adequate intake clearance. Use a 3 x 2½" reducer and 4x2½ bushing Figure 7. Side Wall Vent Terminations (Configuration 2) IBC Technologies Inc. - 9 - VFC 160...
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Page 10: Category Iv Venting
• Boiler combustion and ventilation airflow must not be obstructed Indoor combustion air must not expose the boiler to contamination - see Section 1.3 - Location, above. In other respects, IBC Technologies Inc. - 10 - VFC 160... - Page 11 (additional zones) zones diaphragm expansion tank buffer/tempering tank pressure relief valve Figure 10. Sample Piping Schematic (3) IBC Technologies Inc. - 11 - VFC 160...
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Page 12: Gas Piping
(Usgpm) Head (ft. wc) freeze protection is required. Its density is lower than that of water, resulting in VFC 160 16.0 lower thermal performance at a given flow and pressure. As a rule of thumb, a Water flow rates must not be allowed to... -
Page 13: Electrical Connections
Model 1/2” IPS 3/4” IPS 1” IPS (including grounding) must conform to VFC 160 local electrical codes and/or National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA No. 70 – latest edition, or The Canadian Electrical Gas piping must have a sediment trap Code, C22.1 - Part 1. -
Page 14: Thermostat Heat Anticipator
Gas Valve Anticipator Current Setting White-Rodgers 36E22 0.5 A White-Rodgers 36E36 0.5 A White-Rodgers 36F22 0.5 A White-Rodgers 36G22 0.3 A Honeywell VR8205A 0.7 A IBC Technologies Inc. - 14 - VFC 160... -
Page 15: Startup
3. Remove front cover from appliance. 4. Turn gas control knob clockwise to Off. 5. Replace front cover on appliance Also ensure items under the following caption 2.1 Prior to Start-up have been addressed. IBC Technologies Inc. - 15 - VFC 160... -
Page 16: Prior To Start-Up
1. Ensure that vents are not obstructed (see Troubleshooting Guide) 2. Set pressure measurement gauge to 0 3. Connect pressure measurement gauge as shown in Figure 12 4. Increase blower speed from lowest IBC Technologies Inc. - 16 - VFC 160... -
Page 17: Blower Adjustment
= gas input(in BTU/hr) Table 9 - Operator Setting 2.5 SET OPERATOR LIMIT Dial Colour "A" to "E" Temp. Range 130°F - 170°F Adjust operator limit as temperature Black 100°F - 140°F demands require. IBC Technologies Inc. - 17 - VFC 160... -
Page 18: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Causes for this can be found in Section during cool-down. The fan and pump 4 - Troubleshooting Guide under provide normal flow rates for an initial 10 Lockout. second period; subsequently the fan is IBC Technologies Inc. - 18 - VFC 160... -
Page 19: Boiler Maintenance
10 Check condensate traps every 6 months seconds then ultra-low speed (for 90 min. for water seal and blockages. If a max.) after boiler shuts off. Water IBC Technologies Inc. - 19 - VFC 160... -
Page 20: Component Description
“NO” position. For a list of supplier for all components, 3.3.3 Operator contact IBC Technologies or visit our Part#/Type: #VFCF-P010-150 or -120 / website at www.ibcboiler.com. High range (red face): calibrated for 150°F centerpoint, 20°F differential; low range The following list provides a summary (black face): 120°F centerpoint, 20°F diff. -
Page 21: Transformer
Function: Provides DC power supply for fan operation and a PWM electronic signal On a call for heat, the S87J-1034 performs for fan speed variation. Also acts as a the following functions: IBC Technologies Inc. - 21 - VFC 160... -
Page 22: Detailed System Checks
Do not use this boiler if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the boiler and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water. IBC Technologies Inc. - 22 - VFC 160... - Page 23 Unit overfired. Clock gas meter/check gas pressure with manometer/ check level. Unit Oversized. Refer to Load Calculation vs. Boiler Output Improperly set or defective Check operation with operating/safety controls Ohmmeter/Voltmeter IBC Technologies Inc. - 23 - VFC 160...
- Page 24 Fumes and High Humidity Improperly installed Refer to installation/operation condensate trap instructions Leak in CPVC/ABS/PVC Visually inspect using soap vent piping solution Flue gas leak in heat Visually inspect all exchanger mechanical connections IBC Technologies Inc. - 24 - VFC 160...
- Page 25 Check operation per properly. thermostat. manufacturer’s instructions. Improper control wiring. Check wiring per manufacturer’s instructions. Improper/obstructed Check baseboard baseboard radiation. manufacturer’s instructions/ check at zone. Operating limit set Check limit setting/operation. improperly. IBC Technologies Inc. - 25 - VFC 160...
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- Page 27 Vent Hi-Limit Water Hi-Limit Call for Heat Fan Speed 80°F 180°F Set Point Thermostat Pump Power pump FXFR thermostat −V tac +v blower (control) 24V AC 115V AC Wiring Diagram for IBC VFC 160 Boiler IBC Technologies Inc. - 27 - VFC 160...
- Page 28 1. Igniter Probe/Flame Sensor 2. Blower 3. Tridicator 4. Water Hi-Limit 5. Operator 6. Gas Valve 7. Pressure Switch 8. Ignition Control Module (ICM) 9. Enunciator 10. Transformer 11. Flow Switch 12. Vent Hi-Limit IBC Technologies Inc. - 28 - VFC 160...
- Page 29 °F Three-Way: System Pump Model #: Additonal Pump Model #: Expansion Tank Model #: Expansion Tank Size: Type of Air Elimination System Bypass Type Spirovent Honeywell Manual Air Bleed Manual None Notes: IBC Technologies Inc. - 29 - VFC 160...
- Page 30 Air Switch Reference Line Connections IBC Technologies Inc. - 30 - VFC 160...
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