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FXIOM-1
MODEL FX SERIES
INSTALLATION, OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Direct Vent, Natural or Propane
Gas-Fired Cast Iron Water Boilers
70,000 to 210,000 Btuh Input
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 vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other 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 neighbor's 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.
INSTALLER, THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE AFFIXED ADJACENT TO THE HEATER.
CONSUMER, RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PURPOSES.
IN UNITED STATES: 260 NORTH ELM ST. • WESTFIELD, MA 01085 • (413) 564-5515 • FAX (413) 568-9613
IN CANADA: 5211 CREEKBANK RD. • MISSISSAUGA, ONT. L4W 1R3 • (905) 625-2991 • FAX (905) 625-6610
www.hydrotherm.com
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- Page 1 FXIOM-1 MODEL FX SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Direct Vent, Natural or Propane Gas-Fired Cast Iron Water Boilers 70,000 to 210,000 Btuh Input 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
Boiler Set Up ............ page 24 Boiler Operation ..........page 24 Direct all questions to your Hydrotherm distributor or to Checking & Adjusting ........page 25 the Customer Service Department, 260 North Elm Boiler Maintenance .......... -
Page 3: Boiler Ratings & Capacities
FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 3 NOTE: This boiler is designed for direct placement BOILER RATINGS & CAPACITIES on a combustible floor. Never install this boiler on Before undertaking the installation of the FX check the carpeting! boiler rating plate to ensure that the boiler is the proper size for the job. -
Page 4: Combustion Air & Ventilation
Page 4 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS All Combustion Air From Inside The Building COMBUSTION AIR & VENTILATION Older houses often have enough “leakage” to provide an adequate amount of combustion air provided that the WARNING: This boiler must be supplied with demand for combustion air is not too great, Figure 3. - Page 5 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 5 When calculating the free area necessary to meet the Table 1 - Combustion Air Duct Sizing make-up air requirements of the enclosure, Input Btuh Input Btuh Input Btuh consideration must be given to the blockage effects of FreshAir 1/4”...
- Page 6 Page 6 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 5 - Vertical Negative Pressure Metal Chimney System and Inside Combustion Air Intake Air Option - General Guidelines Table 2 - Combustion Air System Sizing This configuration provides combustion air directly to the Equivalent Intake Equivalent Intake Boiler...
- Page 7 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 7 All joints in metal intake air systems must be secured Intake Air Optional - Horizontal Guidelines using corrosion resistant fasteners and sealed using a The maximum equivalent length for the horizontal intake suitable Silicone caulk.
- Page 8 Page 8 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 7 - Horizontal Positive Pressure Venting with Outdoor Combustion Air Figure 8 - Horizontal Positive Pressure Concentric Venting with Outdoor Combustion...
- Page 9 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 9 Figure 9 - Vertical Negative Pressure Masonry Chimney System using Outside Combustion Air Figure 10 - Vertical Positive Pressure Venting using Outside Combustion Air...
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Page 10: Chimney & Vent Pipe Connections
Page 10 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL VENTING GUIDELINES GENERAL DIRECT VENT INFO In this configuration the boiler blower is used to push WARNING: The vent installation must be in the flue products to the outdoors while drawing accordance with Part 7, Venting of Equipment, combustion air from the outdoors. -
Page 11: Vertical Direct Vent Systems
FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 11 Horizontal vent systems shall terminate at least 4 feet The maximum length for the vertical vent system is listed (1.3 m) below, 4 feet (1.3 m) horizontally from or 1 foot in Table 4. - Page 12 Page 12 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Horizontal vent systems shall terminate at least 4 feet The maximum length for the vertical vent system is listed (1.3 m) below, 4 feet (1.3 m) horizontally from or 1 foot in Table 4.
- Page 13 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 13 The vent connector should be sloped up toward the Always provide a minimum clearance of 6 inches chimney 1/4" per foot. Ensure that the vent connector between single wall metal vent pipe and any combustible is properly supported and each connection securely materials.
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Page 14: Common Vent Systems
Page 14 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS COMMON VENT SYSTEMS Dans la mesure du possible, fermer toutes les portes et les fenêtres du bâtiment et toutes les WARNING: DO NOT connect this boiler or any portes entre l'espace où les appareils toujours other appliance using a positive pressure raccordés du système d'évacuation sont installés et common vent system or a mechanical draft... -
Page 15: Heating System Piping
FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 15 Tout mauvais fonctionnement du systéme d'évacu- HEATING SYSTEM PIPING tion commun devrait étré corrigé de façor que l'installation soit conforme au National Fue Gas Code, CAUTION: All heating system piping must be ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 et (ou) aux codes d'in- installed in accordance with the ANSI/ASME Boiler stallation CSA-B149. - Page 16 Page 16 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Bypass Piping Pump Away Bypass The system bypass shown in Figure 15 should be used CAUTION: Never connect this boiler directly to a on single zone systems, or multiple zone systems using large volume system, in-floor radiant system, snow zone valves, when the circulator is installed in the supply melt system or any other system that would cause...
- Page 17 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 17 Circulators Piping For Use With Cooling Units The TACO 007 circulator supplied with the boiler is sized The boiler, when used in connection with a refrigera- for use in a closed heating system with a 30 psi tion system must be installed so the chilled medium is maximum operating pressure.
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Page 18: Gas Supply Piping
″ 1600 1100 890 Hydrotherm distributor to resolve the problem. Note: Maximum pipe capacity in ft /hr is based on a 0.60 specific gravity gas at a pressure of 0.5 psig and a 0.3" WC pressure drop. - Page 19 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 19 Line voltage field wiring of any controls or other devices Once the flame has been proven, the system is in must use copper conductors with a minimum size of #14 Steady-State heating mode.
- Page 20 Page 20 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 20A - Wiring Connection Diagram...
- Page 21 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 21 Figure 20B - Wiring Ladder Diagram...
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Page 22: Lighting Instructions
Page 22 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: If you do not follow these instrucitons exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. - Page 23 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 23 POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ LISEZ AVANT DE METTRE EN MARCHE AVERTISSEMENT. Quinconque ne respecte pas à la lettre les instructions dans la présente notice risque de déclencher un incendie ou une explosion entraînant des dommages, des blessures ou la mort.
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Page 24: Boiler Set Up
Page 24 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 21 - Manifold Pressure BOILER SET UP NOTE: Before starting the boiler, turn off the electrical supply going to it. Make sure that gas is available at the gas valve inlet. Open the valves in the return and supply piping. -
Page 25: Checking & Adjusting
FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 25 BOILER CHECKING & ADJUSTMENT PROPANE GAS: The input rate for LP units is factory set based on the orifice size. The manifold pressure must be set at 1.9" INPUT RATE W.C. -
Page 26: Boiler Maintenance
Page 26 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Main Burner Flame Control Panel A properly adjusted main burner flame will produce a Use a soft brush and/or a vacuum cleaner to ensure that tight blue flame pattern about 1/2 inch tall from the the electrical components are free from dust or deposits burner’s surface, Figure 22. - Page 27 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 27 Heat Exchanger Cleaning Low Water Cutoff In the unlikely event that the heat exchanger becomes If the boiler has been equipped with a low water cut- blocked consult the factory for the proper cleaning off device, follow the manufacturer's instructions for procedure.
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Page 28: Replacement Parts
Page 28 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS... - Page 29 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 29 SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Model Size with Item Quantities Below Ref # Name of Part Part # Jacket Panel Set BM-8610 BM-8611 BM-8612 BM-8613 BM-8614 Front Panel 03-1552 03-1553 03-1554 03-1555 03-1556...
- Page 30 Page 30 FX DIRECT VENT BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Model Size with Item Quantities Below Ref # Name of Part Part # Burner Box Assembly BM-8625 BM-8626 BM-8627 BM-8628 BM-8629 Frame Cross Members 04-1579 04-1580 04-1581 04-1582 04-1583 Right Base Frame Assembly BM-8640 Left Base Frame Assembly BM-8641...
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Page 31: Instructions To The Installer
If before installing, servicing or removing this boiler, This boiler contains crystalline silica your Hydrotherm boiler is not working properly, or is not vented properly, dangerous levels of CO may materials that have been identified as accumulate. - Page 32 IN UNITED STATES: 260 NORTH ELM ST. • WESTFIELD, MA 01085 • (413) 564-5515 • FAX (413) 568-9613 IN CANADA: 5211 CREEKBANK RD. • MISSISSAUGA, ONT. L4W 1R3 • (905) 625-2991 • FAX (905) 625-6610 www.hydrotherm.com...
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