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HydroTherm PB SERIES Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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BOILER-BURNER UNIT

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DESIGNED AND TESTED ACCORDING TO THE A.S.M.E. BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE, SECTION IV
FOR MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WORKING PRESSURE. STEAM 15 LBS. - WATER 40 LBS.
DOE
Boiler
Heating
Model
Capacity
Number
MBH
PB-105*
PB-120*
113
PB-150*
133
PB-180*
150
PB-200*
169
PB-235*
203
PB-245*
211
PB-295*
249
*Insert S for steam, ST for steam with tankless coil.
Insert W for water, WT for water with tankless coil.
The ratings are based on a allowance of 1.333 for steam or 1.15 for water.
The manufacturer should be consulted before selecting a boiler for installations having unusual piping and pickup
requirements, such as, intermittent system operation, extensive piping systems, etc.
CAUTION -
DO NOT USE AUTOMOTIVE ANTI-FREEZE IN BOILER WATERWAYS. IF NECESSARY TO USE
ANTI-FREEZE, BE SURE TO EMPLOY A PREPARATION DESIGNED FOR HYDRONIC HEATING SYSTEMS SUCH
AS ETHYLENE OR PROPYLENE GLYCOL.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE KEPT WITH THE BOILER FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES.
IN UNITED STATES: 260 NORTH ELM ST., WESTFIELD, MA 01085 • (413) 564-5515 FAX (413) 568-9613
IN CANADA: 7555 TRANMERE DRIVE, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L5S 1L4 • (905) 672-2991 FAX (905) 672-2883
PB SERIES
STEAM OR HOT WATER
I=B=R
Burner Capacity
Oil Input
GPH
MBH
SQ. FT.
91
.75
105
283
.95
133
350
1.10
154
413
1.25
175
467
1.40
196
525
1.70
238
633
1.75
245
654
2.10
294
775
I=B=R Net Ratings
Natural
Steam
Draft
Water
Chimney
MBH
MBH
68
79
8" X 8" X 18'
84
98
99
116
8" X 8" X 17'
112
130
126
147
8" X 8" X 16'
152
177
157
183
8" X 8" X 15'
186
217
HPB9-6
Relief
Valve
Capacity
Lbs/Hr
122
176
230
283

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  • Page 1: Installation And Operating Instructions

    HPB9-6 PB SERIES BOILER-BURNER UNIT STEAM OR HOT WATER INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DESIGNED AND TESTED ACCORDING TO THE A.S.M.E. BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE, SECTION IV FOR MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WORKING PRESSURE. STEAM 15 LBS. - WATER 40 LBS. I=B=R...
  • Page 2: Parts List

    05-1580 Tankless Heater (Steam 3.5 GPM) (All) 1. GENERAL The PB Series boiler-burner unit is a wet-base, vertical flue, low Both packaged units and assembled blocks of sections are pressure, sectional, cast iron steam or hot water heating boiler. hydrostatically tested for the maximum working pressures.
  • Page 3 PAGE 3 6. PACKAGED BOILERS Packaged boilers are shipped on a wood skid with tie down IMPORTANT - Sufficient clearance must be given to insure access to cleanout covers for cleaning pur- bands and a wooden crate enclosing the boiler and burner. poses.
  • Page 4 PAGE 4 11. BOILER TRIM 13. OPERATING AND LIMIT CONTROLS STEAM Many jurisdictions require dual limit controls. The boiler The steam trim furnished with the boiler consists of a 2 1/2" installer must arrange to comply with local requirements by round steam pressure gauge, McDonnell Miller #67 Quick furnishing and installing any extra controls.
  • Page 5: Domestic Hot Water Heaters

    PAGE 5 IMPORTANT - Steam piping should be pitched to NOTE: The Taco 0010 circulator is rated for 125 psi insure both steam and condensate flow back toward maximum operating pressure. drip leg. 17. DOMESTIC HOT WATER HEATERS 16. CIRCULATORS Tankless domestic hot water heaters are available for either The Taco 007 and 0010 circulators are suitable for use on a water boiler or steam boiler application.
  • Page 6 DO NOT RESTRICT FLOW. RELIEF OR SAFETY VALVE. FOR DISCHARGE DO NOT REMOVE RATING PIPING THROUGH OR WARNING TAGS ROOF CONSULT HYDROTHERM THE SMITH CO. OPERATING CONTROL DISCHARGE SO AS TO AVOID EXPOSURE OF PERSONS TO HOT LIQUID OR VAPOR.
  • Page 7 PAGE 7 6. Clean Heating Surfaces: Each side cleanout cover must 18. FILLING THE SYSTEM be removed for access to flue during cleaning. The burner WATER mounting plate allows full access to the combustion chamber Fill the system slowly, venting and checking for leaks. Do not when removed.
  • Page 8 Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a gas which is odorless, colorless and tasteless but is very toxic. If your Hydrotherm boiler is not working properly, or is not vented properly, dangerous levels of CO may accumulate. CO is lighter than air and thus may travel throughout the building.

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