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Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Manual
Please read this complete manual before beginning installation. These instructions must be
kept with the furnace for future reference.
CERTIFIED TO:
CAN/CSA Std. B140.0, Std. B140.4, & UL 727
KERR ENERGY SYSTEMS
PO Box 637
12118 HWY 209
Parrsboro Nova Scotia Canada
B0M 1S0
www.KerrEnergySystems.com
INSTALLATIONS MUST MEET ALL LOCAL AND FEDERAL
CODES THAT MAY DIFFER FROM THIS MANUAL
PARADIGM
HIGH EFFICIENCY OIL-FIRED
CONDENSING FURNACE
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- Page 1 Please read this complete manual before beginning installation. These instructions must be kept with the furnace for future reference. CERTIFIED TO: CAN/CSA Std. B140.0, Std. B140.4, & UL 727 KERR ENERGY SYSTEMS PO Box 637 12118 HWY 209 Parrsboro Nova Scotia Canada B0M 1S0 www.KerrEnergySystems.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
PARADIGM – INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Homeowner Information Introduction Air Filters Regular Maintenance Warnings Exhaust Vent Termination Shutting Furnace Down Restarting Furnace Installation Important Caution Installation Codes Installation Venting 2.5.1 Requirements for Canada 2.5.2 Requirements for the United States Assemble &... - Page 3 PARADIGM – INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL 10.0 Appendix Figure – 1 Burner Insertion Figure – 2 Blower Removal Figure – 3 Oil Tank & Piping Figure – 4 Wiring Diagram Figure – 5 Installation Requirements Figure – 6 Sealing the Burner Figure – 7 Complete Assembly Figure –...
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Page 4: Homeowner Information
PARADIGM – INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL HOMEOWNER INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Please read and understand this manual before installing, operating or maintaining the furnace. This furnace is equipped with an electronically commutated motor (ECM) for the main circulation blower. The ECM will significantly reduce the electrical power consumption and will enhance home comfort. -
Page 5: Shutting Furnace Down
PARADIGM – INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL SHUTTING FURNACE DOWN In case of emergency it is important to know where the emergency power isolation switch is located. POWER OFF Turn off main power switch. FUEL OFF Shut off manual fuel supply valve. It is important to contact a service technician before shutting the furnace down for an extended period of time. -
Page 6: Installation Codes
140°F in the United States. IPEX System 636 in 3 inch diameter is recommended for the Paradigm. The Installation Methods to be used are detailed in the manual available at: http://www.ipexinc.com. An online Solvent Cementing Course is also available at that site. - Page 7 SIDEWALL VENT The sidewall vent must be installed in accordance with the appropriate installation code. CONDENSATE The Paradigm Condensing Furnace comes with two hoses attached to the DRAIN back left hand side. The bottom clear plastic hose is to be connected to the vent tee. It allows condensate from the vent tee to travel to the input side of the condensate neutralizer.
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Page 8: Requirements For Canada
PARADIGM – INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL 2.5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA (Figure – 5) In Canada, based on CSA B139 placement of the vent must ensure that it shall not terminate: a) Directly above a paved sidewalk or a paved driveway that is located between two buildings and that serves both buildings. -
Page 9: Requirements For The United States
PARADIGM – INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL 2.5.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UNITED STATES (Figure – 5) Based on NFPA31 Code 1. The exit terminal of the system shall not be less than 7 ft (2.1 m) above grade when located adjacent to public walkways (Dimension “A”). -
Page 10: Furnace Control
DO NOT START BURNER UNTIL ALL FITTINGS AND COVERS ARE IN PLACE. FURNACE CONTROL The Kerr Paradigm condensing furnace has an advanced control that performs all of the safety and control functions. There are two temperature sensors. One comes installed in the furnace and the auxiliary temperature sensor is installed after the A coil or auxiliary heating device. -
Page 11: Control Error Codes
Cool Sensor terminal. Paradigm Condensing Furnace comes with a jumper plug on the “AUX SENSOR” board connection. To get the auxiliary temperature sensor to become active when using an alternative source of heat, the “G”... - Page 12 PARADIGM – INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL Auxiliary sensor kit contents: Auxiliary sensor mounted in sensor box with 86” of sensor cable. Three (3) mounting screws. Four (4) cable clamps and clamp screws. Mounting the auxiliary sensor a) Disconnect the POWER from the furnace.
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Page 13: Set Burner For Efficient Operation
PARADIGM – INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL 2.10 SET BURNER FOR EFFICIENT OPERATION SET END CONE Use turbulator settings in section 5.0 BURNER SPECIFICATIONS and operating decal as a guide to set turbulator, particularly for nozzle changes. PUMP PRESSURE 150 psi. AIR SETTING Use air settings in section 5.0 BURNER SPECIFICATIONS and... -
Page 14: Thermostat Anticipator Setting
2.13 BLOCKED VENT SHUT-OFF SYSTEM The Paradigm furnace is equipped with both a thermal and a pressure blocked vent switch. These devices require manual reset after shutdown. When either switch is tripped a qualified technician must be called to determine the root cause of the problem and to reset the switches. -
Page 15: Oil Tanks & Piping
TWO PIPE SYSTEM When single line is unsuitable, use double line or see your Kerr dealer for special oil line fittings. BURNER SPECIFICATIONS... -
Page 16: Cleaning Instructions
6) Remove the baffles and clean the tubes with a brush. A 1” dia. nylon brush is best. 7) Ensure that the gasket on the rear collector is not damaged, if it is then replace it with Kerr Part # 3GK-18-COLL-00. Replace the baffles and rear collector, reattach the tubes to the plastic collector. - Page 17 PARADIGM – INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL AIR/BLOWER DATA External static – Non – A/C 0.2” wc External static – A/C 0.5” wc Cooling 4 tons Maximum air temperature rise 85°F High Limit, max design outlet temp 180°F MOTOR/BLOWER 1 hp GE ECM/GT12DD...
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Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
PARADIGM – INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Furnace will not start Tripped thermal/pressure switch Call service technician for switch reset. Tripped breaker Determine cause, reset breaker. No oil Check tank for leaks and call oil supplier. Oil burner keeps turning off Dirty air filter Change air filter. -
Page 19: Annual Maintenance
Maintenance performed by any other party will void the warranty. The following maintenance routines are specific to the Paradigm furnace and must be performed in conjunction with all other maintenance routines listed in Clauses 14.2 to 14.5 of the CSA B139, Installation Code for Oil-Burning Equipment. - Page 20 PARADIGM – INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. FOR MOST RECENT UPDATES PLEASE VISIT www.KerrEnergySystems.com. The following form MUST be completed for the warranty to be valid. Installed by: Address: Telephone: Date: START UP TEST RESULTS Nozzle:...
- Page 27 PARADIGM COMPLETE ASSEMBLY KPR_2 AUG2409 FIGURE - 7 ITEM ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ault/ NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ault/ QTY. QTY. KPR036 BASE PAN KPRSUB001 FILTER FRAME ASSY KPRSUB006 LEFT SIDE PANEL ASSY STD149 CLEANOUT COVER KPRSUB007 RIGHT SIDE PANEL ASSY...
- Page 28 PARADIGM HEAT EXCHANGER ASSEMBLY KPRSUB012_2 AUG1009 FIGURE - 8 ITEM ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. PRIMARY & SECONDARY KPR017 BACKING PLATE KPRSUB010 HEAT EXCHANGER KPR016 SNAP DISC CLIP GASKET CONDENSING Default CARRIAGE BOLT 3GK-18-EXCH-00 HEAT EXCHANGER 1/4" HT HBOLT 0.3125-...
- Page 29 PARADIGM LEFT SIDE ASSEMBLY KPRSUB006 AUG 1109 FIGURE - 9 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. KPR051 LEFT SIDE PANEL KPR052 LEFT SIDE BAFFLE KPR043 LEFT INSIDE PANEL KPR056 TERTIARY BAFFLES KPR047 CONDENSATE CONDITIONER BRACKET KPR048 CONDENSATE CONDITIONER CLMP KPR049 PRESSURE SWITCH BRACKET...
- Page 30 PARADIGM RIGHT SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY KPRSUB007 AUG 1109 FIGURE - 10 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. KPR050 RIGHT SIDE PANEL KPR053 RIGHT SIDE BAFFLE KPR060 TOP SIDE INSULATION RETAINER KPR044 RIGHT INSIDE PANEL KPR056 TERTIARY BAFFLES KPRSUB003 RIGHT CORNER BAFFLE ASSY...
- Page 31 PARADIGM WIRE CHANNEL ASSEMBLY KPRSUB13 AUG2409 FIGURE - 11 ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. STD144 KPM WIRE CHANNEL STD114 TRANSFORMER MOUNTING BR. STD145 CHOKE BRACKET STD143 WIRE CHANNEL COVER STD113 CIRCUIT BOARD MOUNTING BR.
- Page 32 PARADIGM COMBUSTION CHAMBER ASSEMBLY KPRSUB008 AUG 2509 FIGURE - 12 4 5 6 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION KPR025 BURNER PLATE ASSEMBLY CHAMBER COMBUSTION FURNACE 3CC-00-CHAM-02 190mm ID 254mm OD 381mm LG KPR024 CHAMBER SUPPORT TRIANGLE HFBOLT 0.3125-18x1x1-N HNUT 0.3125-18-D-N Regular FW 0.375...
- Page 33 PARADIGM CENTER PANEL ASSEMBLY KPRSUB005 AUG 2509 FIGURE - 13 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. KPR038 CENTER PANEL BOTTOM KPR039 CENTER PANEL TOP KPR055 CENTER PANEL BAFFLE...
- Page 34 Table - 1 Parts listed below are not shown in previous assembly figures KPR Paradigm MAX Oil-Fired Condensing Furnace Order No. Item No. Part Description 4TF-00-25V0-00 KPR-1 Transformer 120/24 VAC 40VA AT41A1012B 4CB-00-TEMP-01 KPR-2 Sensor Air Temperature Heating 4SW-00-RA90-10 KPR-3...
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Blower is running and burner not coming on. Replace control panel ,control box on burner and heat sensor in supply duct . Still getting error code 3 red flashes
Error code 3 with red flashes indicates "Heat/Aux Sensor Trouble." The recommended actions are:
a) Ensure the sensor or Jumper Plug is fully plugged into the connector.
b) If the issue persists, replace the sensor or Jumper Plug.
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