Initial System Fill - Viessmann Vitocrossal 300 CT3 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Vitocrossal 300, CT3 Series Installation

Initial System Fill

Treatment of boiler feed water should be considered
in areas of known problems, such as high mineral content
and hardness. In areas where freezing might occur,
an antifreeze may be added to the system water to
protect the system (maximum mix ratio - 50% / 50%).
Please adhere to the specifications given by the antifreeze
manufacturer. Do not use automotive glycol!
Please observe that an antifreeze/water mixture may
require a backflow preventer within the automatic water
feed and influence components such as diaphragm
expansion tanks, radiation etc. A 40% antifreeze content
will provide freeze-up protection to -31° F (-25° C).
Do not use antifreeze other than specifically made for
hot water systems. The heating system may also contain
components which may be negatively affected by
antifreeze.
Check entire system frequently when filled with
antifreeze. Read boiler service checklist for further
information on water quality.
CAUTION
Before the heating boiler is installed and piped into
an existing system, the heating system itself must
be properly flushed to remove dirt and system sludge.
Accumulations in old heating systems will tend to settle
in the boiler and can lead to deposits which can cause
hot spots, noise and water-side corrosion.
For damages resulting from those kinds of impurities,
the warranty will be null and void.
The Vitocrossal 300 boiler is only suitable for closed hot
water heating systems with pumps.
It is strongly recommended to install boiler isolation
valves, and above these isolation valves, drain valves
in the system supply and return. This way, in case of
maintenance work on the boiler or the heating system,
it is not required to drain the entire system.
When the boiler is utilized to supply heat to an indirectly
heated domestic hot water tank as well, it is necessary
that the heating loops without a mixing valve are
equipped with flow check valves on the discharge side
of the pumps to avoid reverse flow.
IMPORTANT
All system pumps must be installed from boiler supply
to the system.
The pressure relief valve must be attached to the top
tapping on the boiler shell as per diagram on page 13,
or onto the safety supply of the boiler.
No valve, shut-off device, or obstruction of any kind
and construction must be used between boiler and relief
valve or on the discharge side of the pressure relief valve.
The discharge side of the pressure relief valve must be
continued in the same size as the outlet horizontally over
the side of the boiler, and then vertically downwards
to end approximately 1 ft. (300 mm) above the floor,
and piped as close to a floor drain as possible. Do not
install this discharge pipe to the outdoors or any area
where freezing might occur or the discharge pipe could
endanger life and equipment.
Secure the discharge piping from the pressure relief valve
with the appropriate hangers or brackets.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that there is no leak on any of the connections
which are covered by the insulation.
The boiler should be filled and properly bled of air,
and the cold water fill pressure should not exceed
18 - 20 psig. All openings, as well as pipe connections
on the boiler, should be observed for possible leaks. Once
all connections are tight, the insulation can be mounted.
IMPORTANT
Cold water fill pressure must equal expansion tank
pressure.
Boiler Connections
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