® LATTNER Condensing gas boiler ALKON 90 Notice: This manual is avaible in the English and French language In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts this boiler must be installed by a licensed Plumber or Gas Fitter. INSTALLATION AND SERVICING MANUAL 00333991 - 1...
The end user MUST not make any alterations to the boiler. Failure to follow the instructions indicated in this manual, which is supplied with the boiler, could cause injury to persons, animals or damage to property. LATTNER shall not be held liable for any injury and/or damage. CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................
Any other use of this appliance will be considered improper. LATTNER declines any responsibility for any damages or injuries caused by an improper use; in this case the risk is completely at the user’s responsibility.In order to use the appliance according to the scopes it was designed for it is essential to carefully follow the instructions indicated in this guide.
Servicing or repairs of the appliance must be carried out by LATTNER authorised service technicians; LATTNER recommends drawing up a service contract. Bad or irregular servicing could compromise the safe operation of the appliance, and could cause injury to persons, animals or damage to property for which LATTNER shall not be held liable.
Do not use or leave explosive or easily inflammable material (as for example: petrol, paint, paper) in the room where the appliance has been installed. DATA BADGE A sample Data Plate for a Alkon Boiler is shown in figure below. ® A sample DataPackaging for a Alkon Boiler is shown in figure LATTNER below. LATTNER...
Do not use inhibitors or other additives unless appro- local gas mains. ved by LATTNER for that purpose! The instructions and standards concerning the safety equi- When frost protection of the heating system is desired, pment for the water/space heating system.
Standard tools for space heating, gas and water fitting Digital manometer that is capable of reading both positive Any repairs must be carried out by LATTNER authorized and negative pressures technicians and using only original spare parts. Non-...
AND DIMENSIONS 2.1 - TECHNICAL FEATURES • Safety high limit thermostat; The ALKON 90 boiler is a low water content thermal element • Flow temperature sensor; about 2,64 gal (10 l), with a built-in premix gas burner, for • Return temperature sensor;...
Technical features and dimensions 2.4 - BOILER WATER CIRCUIT DIAGRAM Return gate valve Pump Flow gate valve (the way to the si- phon is open in order to drain the boiler) CH flow temperature sensor CH return temperature sensor Pressure switch against lack of water HL thermostat HL thermostat...
2.5 - PERFORMANCE DATA For information regarding the adjustment of: INJECTORS - BURNER PRESSURES – DIAPHRAGMS – OUTPUTS – GAS CONSUMPTIONS please refer to the paragraph ADAPTMENT TO THE USE OF OTHER GASES. ALKON 90 Minimum heat input [Btu/hr (kW)] 83,300...
Instructions for the installer INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER 3.1 - GENERAL WARNINGS WARNING! WARNING! The appliance must be installed by a qualified This boiler has to be destined for the use for engineer, who complies to the technical- which it has been expressively designed for. professional requirements, who, under his own Any other use shall be considered improper responsibility, guarantees the compliance of...
Code with addenda, Section IV: Rules for Construction of AUTOMATICALLY FIRED BOILERS Heating Boilers 3.3 - PACKAGING The ALKON 90 boiler is supplied fully assembled in a strong cardboard box. After having unpacked the boiler check that it is intact and undamaged. 56.3”...
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Instructions for the installer Mounting of the adjustable feet Remove the packaging materials. Do not tear the packaging. Take note of the necessary space around the boiler for installation of venting system, pipework and servicing. See drawing in section 3.4 The location of the boiler can be determined by using the draw on page 16.
Instructions for the installer 3.4 - MINIMUM CLARANCE FOR SERVICING 12’’ 24’’ 24’’ 300 mm 610 mm 610 mm Observe minimum distance of the boiler TOP of the boiler: 24’’ (600 mm) FRONT of the boiler: 12” + 24” = 36” (900 mm) RIGHT side: 12’’...
Instructions for the installer • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. • Never use or store any chlorinated detergents or haloge- nated hydrocarbons (e.g. in spraycans, solvents and de- tergents, paints, adhesives) in proximity of the boiler.
Instructions for the installer 3.7 - INSTALLATION ON EXISTING 3.6 - CONNECTIONS HEATING SYSTEMS - The circulation pump’s output, the head and flow direction CH system flow 3’’ - DN 80 are suitable. CH system return 3’’ - DN 80 = Gas Supply 2’’...
The nominal inlet WARNING working gas pressure measured at the boiler should be 7" LATTNER wall mounted boilers are built to run W.C. (18 mbar) for Natural gas (Gas A). on Natural Gas or Propane Gas.
Instructions for the installer 3.9 - FLOW AND RETURN PIPE CONNECTIONS NOTICE WARNING! When using plastic pipes, observe the supplier’s Ensure yourself that the system’s piping is not instructions especially those referring to recom- used as the earth clamps for the electrical or mended jointing techniques and the notes rela- telephonic system.
Δt of the primary circuit if the installation has data of boiler and system. a mixing header In case of fixed raet pump is ALKON 90 recommended to choose a circulator with flow rate and 298,600...
Instructions for the installer 3.11 - PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DRAIN 3.13 - CONNECTING THE EXPANSION PIPE VESSEL IN A SINGLE BOILER SYSTEM WARNING! CAUTION Please remember that it is forbidden to Damage to the installation due to faulty interpose, between the boiler and the pressure relief valve.
Instructions for the installer 3.14 - CONDENSATE DRAIN NOTICE Use materials approved by the authority having During the combustion process the boiler produces jurisdiction. in the absence of such authority, PVC condensate which, through the “A” pipe, flows into the siphon. and CPVC pipe must comply with ASTM D1785, The condensate which forms inside the boiler has to be routed F441 or D2665.
Instructions for the installer 3.15 - WATER TREATMENT An appropriate treatment of the supply water will prevent The chemical/physical features of the heating system’s water the above stated problems and will maintain the correct are fundamental for the boiler’s correct operation and safety. operation and efficiency of the generator in time.
Instructions for the installer 3.16 - COMBUSTION AIR AND VENTILATION OPENINGS Provisions for combustion and ventiiation air must be made All Air from inside the Building (room air) in accordance with section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Venti- The closet shall be provided with two permanent openings lation, of the National Flue Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, communicating directly with an additional room(s).
Instructions for the installer 3.17 - INSTALLATION OF THE EXHAUST AND AIR INTAKE SYSTEM NOTICE Consult local and state codes pertaining to spe- 12’’ (305 mm) cial building 12’’ (305 mm) minimum code and fire department requirements. Adhere minimum to national EXHAUST code requirements.
FOR INSTALLATION USING INDOOR Standards. COMBUSTION AIR Use only original LATTNER flue outlet systems, which are Boiler designed to be connected to an open flue which will provided from the follow manufacturer: terminate vertically through the roof. The combustion air is withdrawn directly from the room where the boiler is installed.
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Instructions for the installer FLUE OUTLETS Ø 3.94‘‘ (100 mm) L min = 39.7‘‘ (1 m) L max = 1181‘‘ (30 m) Preliminary operations: Fit the smoke evacuation (A) pipe Ø 3.94‘‘ (100 mm), supplied in the package (into the boiler), as shown in the picture.
DANGER! The electrical connections must be carried LATTNER refuses responsibility for any damages arising from out only by a qualified engineer. failure to earth the boiler correctly. Before carrying out the connections or any...
Instructions for the installer Room thermostat and/or E8 heating controller connection DANGER! Switch off and disconnect the electricity supply before carrying out any operations on E8 heating the electrical parts. Room controller thermostat Gain access to the Y1 terminal board For the Room thermostat connection 1 and 2 and connect them to the thermostat’s cables.
- close the bleeders of the radiators when water starts to remove sediment. come out. Flush until clean water runs free of sediment. LATTNER sug- gests using an approved system cleaner to flush the system, - control via manometer (Optional) that the water pressure but not the boiler.
LATTNER shall not be held liable If the appliance is used with the condensate for any injury and/or damage. drain siphon empty there could be danger of...
Instructions for the installer 3.25 - TESTING THE IGNITION SAFETY SHUT OFF DEVICE Power on by switching ON-OFF switch Check that the boiler is connected to the electrical supply; the green indicator led “Q” ( ) on the control panel must be illuminated. Create a request in CH by pressing key indicate.
3.26 - BURNER ADJUSTMENT WARNING! All the instructions indicated below are for the exclusive use of qualified LATTNER service technicians or installers. All the boilers are supplied already calibrated and tested. If it is necessary to change the calibration due to gas conversion or adaptation to the mains supply system, the gas valve must be re-calibrated.
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At this point carry out the burner adjustment as previously indicated. INJECTORS – PRESSURES Check the C0 levels often, especially at low flow rate ALKON 90 level Type of Supply level Fan speed Ø Mixer...
Instructions for the installer 3.27 - PROGRAMMING OF THE OPERATING PARAMETERS WARNING! THESE OPERATIONS ARE ACCESSIBLE TO TRAINED INSTALLERS AND SERVICE ENGINEERS ONLY FOR CHANGING THE PARAMETER SETTINGS Press the YELLOW key and the LIGHT BLUE key simultane- (Operation C) ously to enter in the service mode SE and change the values After setting the desired value pressing the YELLOW key stores of the pre-set operating parameters.
Instructions for the installer SETTING OF THE MINIMUM HEATING TEMPERATURE 3.28 - VARIATION OF INPUT RANGE FOR HIGH ALTITUDE Continue to change to the parameters by pressing the – key (decrease). It is necessary adjust nominal heat input by reducing The successive parameter which can be changed is: SETTING the fan speed.
3 mm (for example safety devices or power switches) and ensure yourself that it cannot be accidentally reinser- ted. For this reason LATTNER recommends that a ser vicing Close the on-off valve fitted upstream of the boiler. contract should be made with our authorized After Sales If necessary, and in function of the type of work to be car- Service Assistance Centre.
From this one can determine whether to deviate from this advice. Please contact LATTNER for further guidance on the frequency and service requirements. Contact details can be found on the back page of this manual.
Instructions for the installer 4.5 - VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE FLAME (2 and 4 year maintenance) The burner must flame evenly over the entire surface when SATISFACTORY operating correctly. The flame must burn with a clear, ORAN- GE, stable flame. Check the flame through the inspection glass The flame pattern should be as shown in the figures below.
Servicing schedule CLEANING THE CONDENSATE DRAIN SIPHON In order to check and clean the siphon carry out the following steps: disconnect the transparent pipe (A) check that no deposits have accumulated inside the siphon. If there are any de- posits flush them out with clean water; reassemble the siphon in reverse order.
Fault finding FAULT FINDING 5.1 - ERROR CODES Code: Description: Over high temperature detected by The boiler is fitted with an integrated diagnostic readout which, the heating sensor (SR) >203°F (>95°C) in case of malfunction, consents the immediate individuation of the type of fault directly on the control panel display Corrective action: Check the system’s water In the following fault finding table our purpose is to give some circulation...
Fault finding 5.2 - REQUEST OF MAINTENANCE Code: Description: Common chimney obstruction The boiler has an integrated system that, after 15.000 (3 Corrective action: Verify the chimney value displayed x 5000) Value switching On or 3.000 (3 value displayed x 1000) hours of operation of the burner, provides to signal that the boiler needs maintenance.
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