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CH-180 ASME CH-210 ASME CH-240 ASME Keep this manual near the navien Combination Boiler for future reference whenever maintenance or service is required.
Installation Manual - Contents Accessories Included with the Combination Boiler Optional Accessories Specifications Components & Dimensions Key Components Dimensions Warinings Installation Warning Getting Started Rating Plate Check Rating Plate Location Selection Locating the Combination Boiler Mounting the Unit to the Wall Plumbing Plumbing and Water Connection Guideline Plumbing Guideline...
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Accessories: Included with the Combination Boiler: Description Item Navien Condensing Combination Boiler Remote Controller Operation and Installation Manual Wall Mounting Bracket Condensate Drain Hose Tapping Screws & Anchors Vent terminators Wall Flanges Pressure Reducing Valve Check that you have received all of the above parts before installing the...
The appliance should be located in an area where leakage within the unit or at its connections will not result in damage to the surrounding area. Navien will not be responsible for any damage resulting from leaking if adequate drainage is not provided.
Installation Warnings: Protect against snow accumulation around the vent terminations. Ensure the exhaust pipe and the intake air pipe remain clear from obstructions at all times. DO NOT overtighten fittings as pipe and/or fitting damage may occur causing leakage. DO NOT install the combination Boiler where subject to vibrations. The vent for this appliance shall not terminate over public walkways, or near soffit vents, crawl space vents and other areas where condensate or vapor could create a nuisance, hazard or cause property damage.
Getting Started: CHECK THE RATING PLATE Navien units come from the factory configured for use with either Liquid Propane (LP) or Natural Gas (NG). Before starting the installation, check the rating plate (side of unit) of the combination Boiler to ensure the unit matches gas type, gas pressure, water pressure and electrical supply.
Check Rating Plate Sample Rating Plate DO NOT install the Navien Combination Boiler in areas with excessive high humidity: DO NOT install the unit in a location where there is excessive high humidity such as a bathroom, damp crawl space and other areas such as this.
In addition, as with any water heating appliance, the potential for leakage at some time in the life of the product does exist. If there is no drain, Navien will not be responsible for any water damage that may occur.
Plumbing: Plumbing and Water Connection Guidelines The piping materials used should meet local codes and industry standards. Piping must be cleaned and flushed-out before installation. Do not apply torch heat within 12" of the bottom connections of the unit. Perform all solder connections at a safe distance from the (brass) male connectors below the unit.
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Free of lime and scale deposits. Low Water Cut Off device Navien Combination Boiler is equipped with a factory installed pressure sensor type Low Water Cut Off device. The Mininum operation system pressure allowable with this device is 7 psig.
Plumbing Expansion Tank The expansion tank must be located as shown in A~F basic application drawings.(page 20 ~ 25) (Refer to the expansion tank manufacturer’s instructions for additional installation details.) Connect the expasion tank to an air separator only if the air separator is located on the suction side of the system circulator.
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Contact the water supplier or local plumbing inspector on how to control this situation. As shown above, Navien recommends installing the water supplement plumbing.
Plumbing Plumbing Guideline Case II. Non-backflow preventer Installation Legend Expansion Tank Air Seperator Circulation Pump Hydro Tee Backflow Preventer Manual Valve Auto Feeder Valve Regulator Check valve Water Supplement Primary Loop (Heating) DHW Cold Water Inlet Domestic Water Supply Line Secondary Loop (Heating) NOTICE : If using mixing valves on the domestic hot water outlet, choose one which prevents cold...
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Water Supplement DHW Cold Water Inlet DHW Supply As shown above, Navien’s have to establish the water supplement plumbing is not recommended. CAUTION Do Not open the Auto Feeder Connection cap, unless the pipe is connected to the Auto Feeder valve.
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Plumbing : A . In-Floor Heating (Zoning Control) System (with Wiring Diagram) Water Supplement DHW Cold Water Inlet DHW Supply Wiring Daigram...
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Plumbing : B. In-Floor Heating System (Recovery Control) Legend Expansion Tank Air Seperator Circulation Pump Hydro Tee Manual Valve Regulator Backflow Preventer 3-way Mixing Valve In-floor Heating Water Supplement DHW Cold Water Inlet DHW Supply...
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Plumbing : C. Snow Melting System. Water Supplement DHW Cold Water Inlet DHW Supply...
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Plumbing : D. High - Low Temperature System. Water Supplement DHW Cold Water Inlet DHW Supply...
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Plumbing : E. Hydro - Seperator System Water Supplement DHW Cold Water Inlet DHW Supply...
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Plumbing : F. Base Board System. Water Supplement DHW Cold Water Inlet DHW Supply...
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The end of pipe should drain to a laundry tub or to a floor drain. A condensate drain tube is included with the Navien Combination Water/Space Heater. This tube must be connected to the port at the bottom of the unit (see figure below).The end of the tube should drain to a laundry tub or to a floor drain.
Use the charts on the following pages to properly size the gas supply line. The gas connection fitting on all Navien units is 3/4". DO NOT use less than 3/4" piping. When using flexible gas line, ensure the pipe’s inner diameter is sufficient to supply the required BTUs, also ensure that the flexible line has no crimps or tight bends as this will restrict gas flow.
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Boiler up to its maximum burn. When the Navien Boiler is at maximum burn, check the inlet gas pressure reading on the manometer, it should read between 5.0" and 10.5" WC for Natural Gas / 8.0" and 13.5”WC for Propane gas.
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Please use Approved to ULC-S636 PVC and CPVC Glue, because Navien vent collar material is PVC and CPVC.
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National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54) or CAN/CGA B-149.1 as well as local codes for applicable venting regulations and restrictions; All Navien Boilers are Category IV appliances; Navien Recommended Vent Materials Setting Temperature Under 140°F(60°C) CANADA PVC Schedule 40...
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The intake vent length can be of equal length. The Maximum Lengths listed does not include any elbows. Navien does allow the reduction from 3” to 2” diameter venting up to 2,000 feet above sea level. Installations above 2,000 feet all require 3” venting.
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Venting: Any improper operatino of the common venting system should be corrected so the installation conforms with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and/or CAN/CSA B149.1, Natrual Gas and Propane Installation Code, When resizing any portion of the common venting system, the common venting system should be resized to approach the minimum size as determined using the appropriate tables in Part 11 of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and/or CAN/CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
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Venting: Option #3: 3" 2-Pipe Vertical Vent Termination Where shown Tee as vent terminator is just an idea. Please find and use proper termintor Following each jurisdiction. Exhaust 12" minimum from any obstruction (adove, below, left or right) Intake 12" Min...
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Read all safety warnings in the “User’s Operation Manual”. The additional safety issues outlined below must also be followed completely when installing this Navien Combination Boiler: Follow all local codes and/or the most recent edition of the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54) in the USA or the Natural Gas and Propane...
Pressure Reducing Valve Please do not deliberately remove the pressure reducing valve installed in the body of DHW Cold Water Inlet Adapter. Please refer to the graph and change the Water Pressure Reducing valve for proper operation. 1. Included Accessories Part Figure Q’ty...
Pressure Reducing Valve 3. Installation Example All CH models are shipped from the factory with a package of 3 flow regulators for use with various flow rates. Each included reducing valve (flow regulator) allows for a specific amount of water flow through the unit and is installed at the DHW cold water inlet adapter (the flow rate capacities were determined when tested with 56 psi water pressure from the factory).
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Outdoor Temperature Sensor (Optional): Outdoor Temperature Sensor Installation Pull the terminal block out Attach the body to the wall with screws/anchors provided Run wire into the body through grommet opening Connect wires to the terminal block Reinstall the terminal block into the Attach the cap to the body Attach the cap to the body Outdoor Temperature Sensor Installation Guidelines Avoid areas with temperature fluctuations caused by direct sunlight, and not...
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Outdoor Temperature Sensor (Optional): K-Factor (Supply Temperature Setting) external temperature K-Factor (Return Temperature Setting) Return K-factor EXternal temperature [ Dip Switch #4 of 8 on]...
The water media pH value should be maintained at 7.4 (not less than 7.0 and no higher than 8.0) for proper heat exchanger life expectancy. Freeze Protection Navien recommends heat tracing and insulating DHW hot and DHW cold water pipes connecting units. Pipe cover enclosures may be packed with insulation for added freeze protection. CAUTION This information applies only to the DHW Piping Lines.
The electrical supply required by the Boiler is 110~120VAC at 60Hz with a maximum 2A rating with proper grounding. Do not connect 220~240VAC to this Navien Combination boiler. It will damage the combination boiler and this damage is not covered under warranty.
Remote Controller Installation: Remote Controller NR-10PU The following are considerations for determining the location of the remote controller: Disconnect the power to the combination boiler before installing the remote controller. The wire on the reserve of a remote contoller is connected to the orange wire on the PCB board which is located on bottom of the combination boiler.
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Hot water temperatures over 125°F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalding. With the Navien Combination Boiler, the temperature has been preset at the factory WR Û&Û& 2QO\ '+: PRGH 7KH 3&% ERDUG ZLOO HOHFWURQLFDOO\ FRQWURO WKLV WHPSHUDWXUH 7KH RXWSXW KRW ZDWHU WHPSHUDWXUH FDQ EH DGMXVWHG HLWKHU PDQXDOO\ XVLQJ WKH 3&% ERDUG¶V ',3 VZLWFKHV RU ZLWK WKH UHPRWH FRQWUROOHU 8VLQJ WKH...
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Only 1 Combination Boiler can be installed in a cascade system and it must be the master. The slave units can only be Navien NR-(A) or NP-(A) Water Heater. The maximum number of units per cascade is 16, supplying as much hot water as needed.
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2. Step 2: Cable connection and DIP switch change A multiple unit, which is composed of 1 combination Boiler and up to 15 Water Heater(NP Series), can be connected by using Naviens’ Multi-Link communica- tion cables inside. The combination Boiler shall be set as a master unit, which can be done by switching the 1 switch of DIP SW2 on.
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- The diagram above displays the master unit and slave unit connected with the ready link communication cable. Slave N Slave N-1 Slave N-2 Slave N-1 Master - The recommended location for the master unit is in the center. - The Dip SW7, which is used only for organizing cascade system. Be switches ON if the corresponding unit is the first or the last unit of cascade connection.
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FND1 of the slave 1 unit will read “S001”. Slave 2 unit also can be set-up as above. After the slave set-up, each FND1 will read as below: 3.3 Set-up finish After the slave set-up, push and hold the Tack SW3 and Tack SW4 of the master unit simultaneously for 3 seconds.
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5.2 Slave unit set-up This procedure is same as the 3.2 Slave set-up of Step 3: Communication set-up. After the slave set-up, each FND1 will display on the PCB as below: 5.3 Set-up finish After the slave set-up, DIP SW1 and DIP SW2 should be set to the original position and push and hold the Tack SW3 and Tack SW4 of the master unit simultaneously for 3 seconds.
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Combination Boiler DIP Switch Settings: There are two sets of DIP switches; one set has 6 switches and the other has 8 switches. Set of Dip Switch #1. (6 Switches): Description Function Operation Select 1 (1) Operation Mode Select Operation Select 2 Liquid Propane Gas Natural Gas Gas Type Select...
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#5 & 6: Model Selection (Do Not Used) DIP S/W Model CH-180 CH-210 CH-240 Set of 8 Switches: Operation Mode Selection Description Function Ready-Link Single Unit Operation Multi-System Master Ready-Link Multi-System Select Using Remote Depends on the timer setting Controller of Remote Controller Hot Water Using Hot Water...
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#4 & 5& 6 (Space Heating Used Only): Supply / Return Temperature Selection DIP Switch Temperature 120 (49 ) 140 (60 ) (Supply) 160 (71 ) 180 (82 ) 95 (35 ) 110 (43 ) (Return) 125 (51 ) 140 (60 ) Dip Switch 7: The dip switch 7, which is used only for organizing cascade system, be switched ON if the corresponding unit is the first or the last unit of cas-...
Installation Checklist: Selecting the location and installing the combination boiler: Are the proper clearances from windows, doors and other intake vents maintained? Is the distance between the combination boiler and point of vent termination minimized? Is distance between combination boiler and major fixtures within the house minimized? Are the proper service clearances maintained? Is the make-up air supply sufficient for proper operation of the combination boiler?
Pressure Relief Valve Is there an approved pressure relief valve installed on the hot water outlet and space heating outlet? Does the rating plate on the pressure relief valve indicate a BTU level equal to the maximum BTU rating of the combination boiler? Is the pressure relief valve 1/2”...
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Venting Has the combination Boiler been vented with 3" PVC, CPVC, Polypropylene or BH Special Gas Vent (S636 PVC) for Category IV appliances or in accordance with this manual and/or your local code? Ensure that ABS cellular core or PVC cellular core pipe has not been used as venting for this boiler.
DIP Switch Settings: For the set of 6 DIP switches: Are switch #1 and #2 in the down (OFF) position? Is switch #3 properly set for the gas supply type? Is switch #4 properly set for the cacade vent type? (Individual vent or common vent) Are switch #5 and #6 set for the proper model number? For the set of 8 DIP switches:...
(as applicable) Every 6 months, pull off condensate hose and ensure no debris is in the hose. If you suspect the burners need cleaning, call a Navien-approved technician. Do not open the burner compartment. Peridoic visual check of burner flames through burner window. You should see 1/2”~ 3/4”...
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For any troubleshooting issue, see the “Error Codes” section of the operating manual. For any questions or problems during the installation, contact Navien’s technical department toll-free at 1-800-519- 8794 (949-420-0420) or visit the technical support section of the website...
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Make sure the circuit breaker on the distribution panel is OFF or ON/OFF switch in the Navien Combination Boiler is OFF. From the bottom of Navien combination boiler, connect the 120 VAC. When Room Thermostat needs external 24 VAC power, Navien Combination Boiler provides 24 VAC power for your convenience or having external 24 VAC transformer.
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In-Floor Radiant Heating System and Baseboard Heating System Room Thermostat (with Battery) Combination Boiler --A/H-- --T/S-- AC24V Heating Heating RD WH T Room Thermostat --------- Field Wiring Fan-Assisted Hydro Heating System Combination Boiler --A/H-- --T/S-- AC24V Heating Heating RD WH T BR CN RD WH Air Handler Room Thermostat...
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Components Diagram & Parts List: 1.1 Case Disassemble...
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1-2. Case Part List Case BBK05011089 Cover BBR15012136 Emblem BH2603008A Case Upper Bracket BH2505277A Case Lower Bracket BBK05197001 Deco BH2602012A Pressure Indicator Intake Air Duct Ass’y BH2505400B No.6 Ass’y Intake Air Duck Packing Exhaust Pipe Ass’y BH2505401B Exhaust Pipe O-Ring No.7 Ass’y No.7 Ass’y Exhaust Pipe Packing...
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2-2. Burner Part List Fan Motor NAFA9GSFB002 PH1603058D Flame rod ass’y PH1603059D BH2501679A 18-1 Flame rod BH2501680A 18-2 BH2505054A Flame rod packing A 18-3 BH2405051A Flame rod packing B Flame rod bracket 18-4 BH2505681A Air Pressure Sensor NASS9EX00009 PABNCW48KDBN_002 Burner PABCR210/240ABN_002 Burner Bracket (L) BH2501444C...
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