Slant/Fin VHS-30 User's Manual
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1. 19 Operating Instruction 19 Burner Adjustment xr pe RE REST n 19 TE 20 and Maintenance 21 Sequence of Operations 23 General Troubleshooting Guide 24 Appendix B 26 WARNING The venting system of this boiler is under positive pres sure when it is connected to the outdoors with 3 diameter pipe Leakage from this system can be hazardous and if not avoided can result in death or serious injury In addi tion to the recommendations within this manual and the User s Information Manual the venting system from the blower to the outdoor discharge must be carefully checked annually by a qualified service agency Heating Contractor Address Phone Number Publication No VHS 40 IMPORTANT READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND STATEMENTS BEFORE READING THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM L P PROPANE GAS FIRED BOILERS Installation location ONLY as permitted in paragraph entitled LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM L P PROPANE GAS FIRED BOILER LOCATION on page 3 of this instruction book The above warning does not apply to NATURAL gas fired boilers The installation must conform to the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction or in the absence of such requirements to the National Fuel Gas Code A2. JUNCT LON BOX ROLL OUT SWITCH CAUTION LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS WIRE LEGEND FACTORY WIRED FIELD WIRED FIELD SUPPLIED AXPROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS amp OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE AS SUPPLIED WITH THE DISCONNECT SWITCH 120V 60Hz A HOT PILOT GAS SUPPLY NEUTRAL WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND DANGEROUS OPERATION PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING VERIFY VICTORY II SPARK IGNITION GAS FIRED BOILER LADDER DIAGRAM 120 V 60Hz NEUTRAL CIRCULATOR MOTOR M AIR BLOWER MOTOR wW THERMOSTAT M AIR PRESSURE SWITCH Figure 11b SPARK ROLL OUT SWITCH MV MVZPV PV GND Q Q VR8204A APPL I LANCE MUST BE REPLACED IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH TYPE 105 C OR ITS EQUIVALENT 44 0836 WATER PIPING Always follow good piping practices Observe minimum 1 clearance to combustibles around all uninsulated hot water pipes or when openings around pipes are not protected by non combustible materials On a hot water boiler installed above radiation level the boil er must be provided with a low water cutoff device at the time of installation by the installer see Figure 15 for piping arrangement 1 Supply and Return For tapping sizes see dimensions on page 2 Shut off valves are recom
3. Definition of Snow Line Knowledge of local conditions will reveal the maximum height that repeated snowfalls accumulate to The height should be used as the SNOW LINE 44vh40 6 7 AL 29 4C IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ALLEGHENY LADLUM CORP REVA Figure 7 8 VicTORY II vHS Models VICTORY II VERTICAL VENTING THROUGH ROOF ALL JOINTS MUST BE LIQUID AND PRESSURE TIGHT USE U L LISTED SINGLE WALL 3 DIA AL29 4C S S VENTING MATERIALS SEE PAGE 5 xx 90 TERMINATION ALTERNATE VERTICAL TERMINATION ELBOW WITH SCREEN 45 ELBOW lt HEAT FAB 7314TERM HEAT EAR P N 73118C VENT XX CAP TERMINATION MAY BE USED TERMINATION TEE WITH SCREEN HEAT FAB P N 7390TEE FIRESTOP AND FLASHING AND SUPPORT STORM COLLAR SLOPE UP 1 4 IN PER MIN FIRESTOP AND SUPPORT BUILT IN CONDENSATION DRAIN amp TRAP DRAIN OR FILL TRAP WITH WATER CONTATNER 44vh40 7 AL 29 4 15 A REGISTERED TRADEMARK ALLEGHENY LUDLUM CORP VicTORY II vHS Models VICTORY II VERTICAL VENTING UTILIZING AN EXISTING CHIMNEY AS A CHASE ALL JOINTS MUST BE LIQUID AND PRESSURE TIGHT USE U L LISTED SINGLE WALL 34 DIA 129 4 S S VENTING MATERIALS SEE PAGE 5 xx 90 TERMINATION ALTERNATE VERTICAL TERMINATION ELBOW WITH SCREEN 45 ELBOW lt 7314TERM P N 7311GC VEN CAP TERMINATION MAY USED TERN eC EE TEE W CREEN CHIMNEY HEAT FAB P N TOP
4. JACKET TOP C Piping Check the following 1 Water piping and accessories for leaks Slightest leaks should be corrected 2 System to be full of water and pressure to remain stable at correct setting on gauge 3 Air control system Noise and air binding in radia FLUE COLLECTOR tion should not occur FLUE COVER 4 Low water cutoff for operation see instructions fur nished with unit D Boiler Room Air Supply Check air vents for continued positive supply of air as required Air needs are greatest in cold weather Air vents must be open and free of obstruction WARNING The flow of combustion and ventilating air to the boiler should not be obstructed 2 Inspection During Heating Season A Check water pressure regularly and add water slowly to system when needed If much water is added vent ing may be necessary Regular loss of water from boil er system may indicate either a system leak or a faulty air control system or a faulty automatic fill valve B Check venting system See Venting System Regular Inspection on Page 14 C Check condensation drain trap to be full of water Check for deterioration of the tubing Check that the trap is not plugged 3 Annual Inspection and Cleaning The following must be done by a competent serviceperson Figure 23 B Cleaning of burners If burners surfaces are not clean or uneven flame indicates plugged burner parts remove and clean burners 1 Remove pilot gas line at g
5. A WATER BOILER AND CHILLER Figure 16 illustrates a method of piping a heating cooling sys tem to a water boiler and a chiller Hand valves shown or automatic valves must be installed to prevent circulation of chilled water in the boiler or hot water in the chiller 18 VicTORY II vHS Models The air control system and pressure control system must operate with chiller only or the boiler only being valved to the piping system Separate control devices on the boiler and chiller may be used or a single set of air and pressure con trols on the common piping may be preferred If the boiler is used to supply hot water to heating coils in air handling units flow control valves or other devices must be installed to prevent gravity circulation of water in the coils dur ing the cooling cycle 2 RETURN B suPPLY WATER CHILLER Figure 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BASIC 1 Filling and Venting Water Systems A Fill the system with water Vent or purge of air B Fire the boiler as soon as possible see following warn ing and instructions and bring water temperature in the system C Vent air and add water as needed to achieve operating pressure on boiler gauge Pressure must be between approximately 12 psi cold water and 25 psi at water temperature setting of high limit control for boilers equipped with 30 psi relief valves Boilers rated for a higher pressure and equipped with a matching rel
6. PLATE 7390TEE 1 FT MIN SLOPE UP 1 4 IN PER FOOT MIN SEAL CHIMNEY OPENING WITH MORTAR OR COVER PLATE 3 IN DIA CONDENSATION DRAIN amp TRAP TO DRAIN OR ILL TRAP ITH WATER CONTAINER F N 44vh40 8 x AL 29 4C IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ALLEGHENY LUDLUM CORP Figure 8 CATEGORY IVENTING Natural Draft Chimney and Type B Venting 1 Installation Model VHS 90 VHS 120 VHS 150 and VHS 180 may be vented into a natural draft masonry chimney or natural draft type B vent if a 3 diameter stainless steel elbow connected to the boiler s flue collar and the vent connec tor converted to 5 diameter using a 3 x 5 vent adapter Single or multiple appliance venting are shown in Figures 9 and 10 2 Vent Connector Material Vent connectors may be single wall or Type B made of galvanized or stainless steel materials 3 Venting Requirements If the boiler vent is to be installed into a natural draft masonry chimney or Type B venting it must be in accor dance with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition Part 7 Part 11 and Appendix G For a masonry vitreous tile lined chimney which is not exposed to the outdoors use Table 1 in this Slant Fin manual for venting requirements DO NOT install this sys tem into an unlined masonry chimney If a masonry chimney is exposed to the outdoors on one or more sides below the roof line exposed chimney it must be re lined with a
7. UL listed metallic liner system See Table 2 in this Slant Fin manual for venting require ments of metallic re lined chimneys If a Type B vent system is used it must NOT be exposed to the outdoors below the roof line See Table 2 in this Slant Fin manual for venting requirements Vent connec tors serving appliances vented by natural draft shall NOT be connected into any portion of mechanical draft sys tems operating under positive pressure In some cases the vent connector diameter must be up sized further to 6 or 7 Refer to Table 1 and 2 for instal lations requiring this increased size If this boiler is replacing a boiler which is connected to a common venting system with other natural draft gas fired appliances the removal of the existing boiler from the vent ing system is likely to cause the system to be too large for proper venting of the appliances remaining connected to it At the time of removal of the existing boiler the test proce dure specified in Appendix B must be followed 10 VicTORY II vHS Models VicTORY II vHS Models Natural Draft Chimney and Type B Venting Tables Table 1 Masonry Vitreous Tile Lined Chimney not metal lined Chimneys not exposed to the outdoors below the roof line 5 dia vent adapter must be used Additional National Fuel Gas Code Boiler Gas Appliance Reference Table No Model s T in Venting System Connector Requirements ANSI Z223 1 Type B Connector dia
8. and in no case above or below unless a 4 horizon tal distance is maintained from electric meters gas meters regulators and relief equipment Where local experience indicates that condensate may be a problem with Category I and III appliances this provision shall also apply 4 Provision shall be made to collect and dispose of condensate from venting systems serving Category I II III and IV appliances Caution Flue gases exiting from the vent terminal will con dense Building materials in the area of the vent termi nal should be protected from discoloration and degra dation a b VicTORY II vHS Models APPENDIX B Removal of Existing Boiler From Common Vent System Seal any unused openings in the common venting system Visually inspect the venting system for proper size and horizontal pitch and determine there is no blockage or restriction leakage corrosion and other deficiencies which could cause an unsafe condition Insofar as is practical close all building doors and windows and all doors between the space in which the appliances remaining connected to the com mon venting system are located and other spaces of the building Turn on clothes dryer and any appli ance not connected to the common venting sys tem Turn on any exhaust fans such as range hoods and bathroom exhausts so they will operate at maximium speed DO NOT operate a summer exhaust fan Close fireplace dampers Place in operation the
9. appliance being inspected Follow the lighting instructions Adjust thermostat so appliance will operate continuously Test for spillage at the draft hood relief opening after 5 minutes of main burner operation Use the flame of a match or candle or smoke from a ciga rette cigar or pipe After it has been determined that each appliance remaining connected to the common venting sys tem properly vents when tested as outlined above return doors windows exhaust fans fireplace dampers and any other gas burning appliance to their previous conditions of use Any improper operation of the common venting system should be corrected so the installation con forms with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition When resizing any portion of the common venting system the common venting system should be resized to approach the mini mum size as determined using the appropriate tables in Appendix G in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition SLANT FIN CORPORATION Greenvale N Y 11548 Phone 516 484 2600 e g 77 FAX 516 484 5921 e Canada Slant Fin LTD LTEE Mississauga Ontario 4 www slantfin com
10. same chimney or vent pipe within the chimney All Victory II boilers are equipped with a built in con densation drain and trap The trap loop must be filled with water DO NOT operate the boiler without filling the trap with water to prevent flue gas discharge into space The drain should extend to a floor drain or to a container which may require emptying periodically The horizontal vent pipe must be sloped upward from the boiler at a pitch of at least 1 4 1 foot of run so eai that the condensate from the vent system runs to the Inc C The horizontal vent pipes must be supported with pipe straps at intervals no greater than indicated by vent International Inc pipe manufacturer s instructions The vertical portion vent pipe also must be supported per manufacturers D Minimum clearances of vent pipes from combustible constructions must be maintained see Page 3 Common venting with other appliances or another Vic tory II boiler is NOT allowed F The vent piping must terminate with a screened elbow or tee See Figures 5 and 6 for horizontal and 7 and 8 for vertical termination information A cap termination may be used for vertical venting See Appendix A for vent system location and conden sation drain requirements For roof passage of vent piping a U L listed roof flash ing must be used Heat Fab Part Numbers for various items of vent system are E listed in Slant
11. silica Wear proper dust mask and gloves when servicing combustion chamber or burners Crystalline Silica has been identified as a carcinogen or possibly carcinogenic to humans 22 VicTORY II vHS Models Victory Boiler Sequence of Operations THERMOSTAT CALLS FOR HEAT CIRCULATOR ON NO BOILER WATER TEMPERATURE lt IS BELOW HIGH LIMIT SETTING YES INDUCER AIR BLOWER ON AIR PROVING SWITCH BO 2 PROVED CLOSED RUN YES IGNITION SPARK STARTS AND PILOT VALVE OPERATOR OPENS PROPANE GAS H NO NATURAL GAS S8600F 2 GAS S8600H PILOT FLAME ESTABLISHED LL IGNITION SPARK CON IGNITION SPARK CONTINUES TINUES FOR APPROXI YES PILOT VALVE REMAINS OPEN UNTIL SYSTEM IS RESET MATELY 90 SECONDS IF PILOT FLAME NOT ESTABLISHED SYSTEM LOCKS OUT SYSTEM MUST BE MANUALLY RESET SPARK GENERATOR OFF MAIN VALVE OPENS MODULE MONITORS PILOT FLAME THERMOSTAT CALLS FOR HEAT ENDS CIRCULATOR OFF PILOT AND MAIN VALVE CLOSE INDUCER OFF WAIT FOR NEXT CALL FOR HEAT 23 24 VicTORY II vHS Models General Troubleshooting Guide For Servicepeople BURNERS FAIL TO OPERATE CAUSE 1 No power main electric switch open No power blown or defective line fuse Pilot flame too low Flame sensor contaminated Roll out switch open OO WP 9 10 Gas supply valve shut off Defective air flow switch restriction or obstruction in venting syst
12. 00 11 17 VHS 90 90 000 14 20 Pilot VHS 120 120 000 17 23 Burner VHS 150 150 000 20 26 VHS 180 180 000 23 29 access door Gas valve Orifice Sizes for High Altitudes s Includes 4 Reduction for Each 1000 Feet Orifice Gas Size for Elevation Feet ype SeaLevel 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 Natural 49 Propane 57 Orifice sizes indicated for sea level above are factory installed in boiler unless otherwise specified by the local authority Orifice table is based on a higher heating value between 1000 Btuh and 1010 Btuh for Natural Gas See page 19 if local higher heating value exceeds these numbers See page 19 for burner input adjustment VicTORY II vHS Models INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLE The installation must conform to the requirements of the CONSTRUCTIONS authority having jurisdiction or in the absence of such requirements to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 A Minimum clearances to the exterior surfaces of the boiler latest edition shall be as follows MINIMUM ALCOVE AND CLOSET CLEARANCE This installation must also conform to the additional require ments in this Slant Fin Instruction Book For Combustible Recommended Surface Construction for Service NATURAL GAS FIRED BOILER LOCATION Front 6 18 Provide a level solid foundation for the boiler Location Rear e 18 should be as near as possible to chimney or outs
13. E FROM Installation on combustible flooring allowed only with proper Com bustible Floor Kit Kit part printed 1 plate COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS GASOLINE AND OTHER In no case may the boiler be installed on carpeting FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS VicTORY II vHS Models BOILER ROOM AIR SUPPLY AND VENTILATION An ample supply of air is required for combustion and venti lation When buildings are insulated caulked and weather stripped now or later on direct openings to outside may be required and should be provided If the boiler is not near an outside wall air may be ducted to it from outside wall openings Provisions for combustion and ventilation air must be made in accordance with section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Venti lation of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition or applicable provisions of the local building codes The following recommendation applies to buildings of ener gy saving construction fully caulked and weatherstripped INSTALLATION IN ENCLOSED BOILER ROOM REQUIRES TWO UNOBSTRUCTED OPENINGS FOR PASSAGE OF AIR INTO THE BOILER ROOM 1 Air drawn horizontally from outdoors DIRECTLY through an outside wall one louvered opening near the floor and one louvered opening near the ceiling each opening with a minimum FREE air passage area of 1 square inch per 4000 Btuh of total appliances input 2 Air drawn horizontally through HORIZONTAL DUCTS one opening near the floor and one opening near
14. Fin Part List Publication No VHS 10PL B When joining the various components of the above listed vent systems the manufacturers instructions should be closely followed to insure proper sealing C Use sealant specified by vent system manufacturer G for sealing of pipe and fittings See Figure 4 for proper application of vent pipe sealing for Safe T vent H System by Heat Fab Inc D All vent connections must be liquid and pressure tight E Flue vent system CANNOT be cut to length Consult manufacturer s instructions For Heat Fab system use slip joint connector to adjust pipe lengths dimensions F DO NOT use plastic or galvanized flue pipe A AL 29 4C is a registered trademark of Allegheny Ludlum Corp VicTORY II vHS Models Heat Fab Saf T Vent System Max Equivalent Length Ft Equivalent 0 to 5500 7000 to Length of Boiler 5500 Ft each 90 Minimum Model No Altitudes Altitudes Altitudes Elbow Ft Length Ft ProTech FasNSeal System Max Equivalent Length Ft Equivalent 0 to 5500 to 7000 to Length of Boiler 5500 Ft 4 each 90 Minimum Model No Altitudes Elbow Ft Length Ft Flex L StaR 34 and Z Flex Z Vent System Max Equivalent Length Ft Equivalent 5500 to Length of Boiler 7000 Ft each 90 Minimum Model No Altitudes Altitudes Altitudes Elbow Ft Length Ft VHS 30 60 90 and 120 5 Note Vent termination is in addition to the allowed equiv
15. Leaks in gas piping or accessories Gas leaks in service line or meter connections Adverse draft condition in boiler room Condensation trap is not full of water Venting system is physically damaged 6 Over firing BURNER SHORT CYCLES CAUSE Thermostat heat anticipator set too low Excessive pressure drop due to excess venting system Blockage or restriction in venting system Defective air flow switch out of adjustment Bom IF REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NEEDED When parts are needed refer to boiler model and serial number shown on the boiler name rating plate Refer to publication number VHS 10PL Victory II replacement parts for part numbers Whenever possible refer to the original order by number and date Control identification and replacement should not be attempted by unskilled personnel Only simple REMEDY 1 Adjust pilot flame 2 Adjust primary air shutter 3 Check and reduce to input shown on rating plate REMEDY 1 Set thermostat at higher setting 2 Set Aquastat at higher setting 3 With thermostat calling for heat check for power to circulator If power OK but circulator not running replace circulator 4 Carefully snap open relief valve handle to determine if boiler is full of water If not full of water check for system leaks and check water pressure regulator Repair any system leaks Adjust or replace water pressure reducing valve REMEDY 1 Locate leaks and repair 2 Close service supply valve shut d
16. M The vent piping installation MUST be in accordance with these instructions and with ANSI Z223 1 latest edition NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE Part 7 Venting of Equipment Other local codes may also apply and must be followed Where there is a conflict between these requirements the more stringent case shall apply The use of a vent damper is NOT permitted on this boiler series Approved Venting Applications Victory II model VHS 90 through 180 are Category III and VHS 30 and 60 are Category II boilers these boilers must be vented by proper 3 diameter venting system see Cate gory II and III venting page 5 Models VHS 90 through 180 are also Category I boilers when using a minimum of 5 diameter connector and vented into a natural draft chimney or Type B vent using a 3 x5 diameter vent adapter see Category I venting page 10 VicTORY II vHS Models 2 Flue Length Restriction VENT SEALING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEAT FAB Maximum and minimum equivalent flue length for different STAINLESS STEEL AL 29 4C 4 VENTING MATERIALS systems are given in the tables on page 6 Equivalent flue length is sum of straight flue lengths and equivalent length of elbows The vent termination is in addition to the allowed equivalent lengths APPLY SEALANT BEAD ABOUT 1 47 IN DIAMETER AROUNO OUTSIDE OF END Y BETWEEN 1 4 3 8 FROM THE MALE END CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO ASSURE THAT SEALANT DOES NOT BLOCK INSIOE OF PIPE E
17. NSI Z223 1 latest edition The installation must also conform to the additional requirements in this Slant Fin Instruction Book In addition where required by the authority having juris diction the installation must conform to American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code for Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers No CSD 1 WARNING This boiler gas piping and accessories must be installed connected serviced and repaired by a trained experienced service technician familiar with all precautions required for gas fired equipment and licensed or otherwise qualified in compliance with the authority having jurisdiction Boiler Model Number Boiler Serial Number Installation Date Part No 44 0831 Printed in U S A 404 VicTORY II vHS Models Figure 1 Views Dimensions Data DOTTED PIPING INSTALL MAIN BY OTHERS 3 4 TO AIR SHUTOFF VALVE 5 ABOVE EL IMINATING CONTROL BOX POOR WHEN REQUIRED BY SYSTEM LOCAL CODE L PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 3 DIA VENT CONNECTOR 8 7 16 See NOTE GAS TAPPING GROUND JOINT 1 2 UNION IMENT TRAP D 9 3 4 RE QUIRED 2 NOTE LEFT END VIEW FRONT VIEW RIGHT END VIEW NOTE Height dimensions increase by 1 and depth increases to 22 when combustible floor kit is used Approx Figure 2 Base Assembly Victory Il VHS Boiler Total Wt Full of VHS 30 30 000 8 14 Burners VHS 60 60 0
18. ORY II BOILER ZONE VALVE SYSTEM USING V8043E F ZONE VALVES DISCONNECT SWI ZONE 1 THERMOSTAT TCH V8043E F VB043E7F 120 24 TRANSFORMER SWITCH TH TR MOTOR SWITCH TH TR POWER SUPPLY PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED Note Wiring for ERIE and TACO ESP valves similar Figure 14 PRESSURE SS NG FILL VALVE AIR VENT 3 4 PRESSURE GATE VALVE aL RELIEF VALVE WATER FEED FLOW CONTROL VALVE w j SUPPLY ALTERNATE CIRCULATOR LOCATION Se FACTORY CIRCULATOR LOCATION DRAIN COCK Figure 15 Piping Arrangement 17 An automatic air vent is used to remove air from the sys tem It should be installed in the top of the boiler as shown in Figure 15 If system pressure needs further control add an additional tank in parallel with original tank or install a larger capacity tank Use appropriate size tank for volume of water in system See chart for boiler s volume 4 Cold Water Fill Pressure reducing fill valve and shut off valve should be installed 5 Relief Valve Discharge Piping Use same size or larger piping than valve outlet Must ter minate 6 minimum from floor with a plain no threads end Place a bucket under pressure relief valve discharge Make sure discharge is always visible DO NOT hard pipe to drain piping 6 Providing Protection from Freezing Anti freeze is sometimes used in hydronic h
19. SlantFin Victory This manual must be left with owner should be hung on or adjacent to the boiler for reference HOT WATER MODELS VHS 30 THROUGH VHS 180 GAS FIRED CAST IRON BOILERS FOR NATURAL AND L P PROPANE GASES Models with Intermittent Pilot System Spark Ignition INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contents 2255 s ieee eee wey ends ces bas Page Dimensions Rating and Orifice Sizes 2 Installation Requirements Boiler Location and Foundation 3 Minimum Clearances 3 Boiler Room Air Supply and Ventilation 4 Flue Gas Venting Requirements 4 Category II and III Venting Venting Material 5 Flue Length Restriction 5 Installation 5 Category I Venting Installati n 10 Vent Connector 10 Venting Requirements 10 Venting System Regular Inspection 14 GAS PIPING sei ct amalan ama a by Dau 14 Electrical Wiring lush Read we ayq 14 Water PIPING see goh 15 Piping a Heating Cooling System 18 Operating Instructions Filling and Venting Water Systems 18 i oos ied ete rgo pcc cher 18 Safety Information
20. TORS COOL BOILER ROOMS CAP TERMINATION FLASHING AND STORM COLLAR VENT SLOPE 1 4 IN PER FOOT MIN 5 IN ELBOW 3 IN X S IN ADAPTER APPLIANCE BUILT IN DRAIN amp TRAP Elbow should be connected directly to outlet or adaptor on boiler TO DRAIN OR CONTAINER Figure 10 CAP TERMINATION FLASHING AND STORM COLLAR 8 3 IN X 5 ADAPTER BUILT IN CONDENSATION DRAIN amp TRAP FILL TRAP WITH WATER SN SS Elbow should connected directly to oulet or adaptor on boiler VENTING SYSTEM REGULAR INSPECTION A Inspect the system regularly for condensation corrosion and or physical damage A qualified professional should ser vice the boiler annually and include such an inspection at that time The homeowner should look over the system monthly for damage water stains any signs of rust other corrosion or separation of the flue vent tubing and fittings B Should an inspection turn up signs of condensation corrosion or damage the boiler should be shut down immediately and the condition should be corrected by a qualified professional C All Victory II boilers are equipped with a built in condensation drain and trap The trap loop must be filled with water DO NOT operate the boiler without filling the trap with water to prevent flue gas discharge into space Periodic inspection should be made of this assembly for deterioration of the tubing and to in
21. Type B See Table 10 6 for vent height and VHS 120 connector length restrictions VHS 150 Connector and vent diameter may have to be 10 6 1999 edition VHS 180 increased to 6 or 7 to meet requirement of Table 10 6 Single wall See Table 10 7 for vent height and connector length restrictions Connector and vent diameter may have to be 10 7 1999 edition increased to 6 to meet requirement of Table 10 7 T Only Victory II boiler models shown for each application permitted to be installed in that manner specified Also see Z223 1 1999 Chapter 7 and 10 11 VicTORY II vHS Models CHIMNEY VENTING FOR VHS SO VHS 120 VHS 150 AND VHS 180 ONLY CHIMNEY NOT EXPOSED TO THE QUTDOORS BELOW THE ROOF LINE f SLOPE UP 1 4 3 IN X 5 IN PER FOOT MIN ADAPTER ONDE N ONDENSAT IO DRAIN amp TRAP OTHER GAS APPLIANCE outlet or adaptor on boiler TO DRAIN QR FILL TRAP WITH WATER SES Figure 9 12 VicTORY II vHS Models VENTING WITH VENT FOR VHS 90 VHS 120 VHS 150 AND VHS 180 ONLY MINIMUM VENT CONNECTORS OIAMETER IS 5 INCHES IT MAY HAVE TO BE UPSIZED TO 8 OR 7 INCHES SEE TABLE 2 SINGLE OR MULTIPLE APPLIANCE VENTING INTO TYPE DOUBLE WALL METAL VENT WITH SINGLE WALL OR TYPE B METAL CONNECTORS MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223 1 LATEST EDITION PART 7 AND 10 1999 EDITION DO NOT USE GALVANIZED RISERS AND CONNEC
22. alent length VicTORY II vHS Models VICTORY Il HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL VENTING All joints must be liquid and pressure tight Use U L listed single wall 3 dia AL29 4C 5 5 venting materials 2 FT MIN SLOPE UP 1 4 IN UP 6 IN MIN PER FOOT MIN FROM BOILER 9 IN MAX VENT TERMINATION OUTSIDE VENT TERMINATION ELBOW WITH SCREEN A WALL THIMBLE MUST BE USED ON ALL COMBUSTIBLE WALLS USE BUILT IN WALL THIMBLE FROM APPROVED CONDENSATION VENT MANUFACTURERS SEEPAGE5 12 MIN DRAIN amp TRAP OR USE SIF PIN 440695 FOR 5 8 WALL MUST BE USED WITH HEATIFAB SLIP JOINT CONNECTOR AND VENTING SYSTEM FILL TRAP WITH WATER gt SEE NOTE CONTAINER OUTSIDE WALL Figure 5 Definition of Snow Line Knowledge of local conditions will reveal the maximum height that repeated snowfalls accumulate to The height should be used as the SNOW LINE SLOPE UP 1 4 IN PER FOOT MIN FROM BOILER TO VENT TERMINATION OUTSIDE VENT TERMINATION ELBOW WITH SCREEN AWALL THIMBLE MUST BE USED ON ALL COMBUSTIBLE WALLS USE WALL THIMBLE FROM APPROVED VENT MANUFACTURERS SEE PAGE 5 OR USE S F PIN 440695 FOR 5 8 WALL MUST BE USED WITH HEAT FAB SLIP JOINT CONNECTOR AND VENTING SYSTEM 12 MIN STANDARD 90 ELBOW HEAT FAB P N 7314GC BUILT IN 5 TIGHT RADIUS 90 ELBOW DRAIN amp TRAP HEAT FAB P N 7314GCTR FILL TRAP WITH WATER TO DRAIN OR SEE NOTE CONTAINER Figure 6
23. area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS DO NOT try to light any appliance DO NOT touch any electric switch DO NOT use any phone in your building Immediately call you gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions f you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department C DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control System and any gas control which has been underwater 0 FIGURE 17 58600 IGNITOR IGNITION CABLE Figure 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this page 2 Set the thermostat to lowest setting 3 Turn off all electric power to the appliance 4 This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot DO NOT try to light the pilot by hand 5 Turn gas control knob clockwise CON to OFF DO NOT force 6 Wait five 5 minutes longer for propane to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this page If you don t smell gas go to next step 7 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to ON 8 Turn on all electric power to the app
24. as valve 2 Disconnect pilot burner assembly from pilot bracket 3 Lift burner and remove burner from orifice 4 Clean burners To clean burners run a clean flue brush up the tube until all foreign matter is to help insure safe and reliable operation removed P 5 Replace burners pilot assembly ignitor and sensor A Flue passage cleaning wires See Figure 23 It is suggested that paper be placed on burners to collect any foreign material in cleaning flues 1 Remove control box see instruction under Safety Check See Figure 20 6 Adjust burners and pilot assembly C Re check of input gas rate of burners See Burner Adjustment on Page 19 D Re adjusting for best flame characteristics of main flame and pilot burner flame See Burner Adjustment 2 Remove jacket top 3 Remove inducer assembly on Fage de 4 Remove flue collector E To prolong the life of inducer motor lubricate with 5 Use wire brush to clean flue passages Anderol 465 or SAE 20 motor oil annually Turn off f 6 Replace flue collector and re seal with furnace Rower and place 4 6 drops of aboye lubri cement cate in each of two oil holes Lubricate circulator per 7 Replace inducer assembly jacket top and control manufacturers instruction DO NOT over oil any motor box 8 Remove and dispose of paper and accumulated material WARNING The ceramic combustion chamber in the burner box contains crystalline
25. ating value of gas varies substantially for different localities Consult with Slant Fin s Techni cal Service Dept for re orificing procedures if any of the following apply a Boiler burner is overfiring CAUTION National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition does NOT permit firing at a higher input rate than the input rate indicated on the boiler rating plate in order to avoid hazardous conditions such as explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning b Poor higher heating value of gas is causing the actual input to be substantially lower than the rat ing plate indication Higher heating value of gas is commonly known as heating value 19 VicTORY II vHS Models Gas Rate Table Boiler rated input in cu ft hr of 1000 Btu cu ft Natural Gas Cubic Feet Gas Consumption 1000 Btu cu ft gas in 3 minutes at rated input The gas metered in 3 minutes to obtain rated input for each boiler model using 1000 Btu cu ft gas is tabu lated in gas rate table B Main Burners 1 Fire the boiler continuously for at least 15 minutes to reach burner operating temperature 2 Observe the flames all burners The base of all flame jets should be blue The tips should be blue shading to orange NOTE Dust disturbed by any movement will cause bright orange flames Wait for dust to settle 3 For one burner close the air shutter until some of its flame jet tips turn yellow white indicating insufficient primar
26. eating systems to protect against freeze up in the event of power failure or control shutdown when the building is unoccupied It should be recognized that unless the building is kept above freezing temperature by some means the plumbing System is not protected Two types of anti freeze may be used ETHYLENE GLYCOL used in automobiles has desirable properties but is toxic Its use may be prohibited when system water glycol solution is in contact with a potable water vessel as an indirect hot water heater with built in heating coils PROPYLENE GLYCOL is used in the quick freeze food industry it is practically non toxic Its use may be permitted when system solution is in contact with a potable water vessel When anti freeze must be used inhibited propylene glycol is recommended Useful information on the characteristics mixing proportions etc of glycol in heating systems is given in Technical Topics No 2A available from the Hydronics Institute 34 Russo Place Berkeley Heights NJ 07922 Consult glycol manu facturers for sources of propylene glycol 7 Water Treatment A good water treatment program will not only extend the useful life of this boiler but it will also save much of the time and expense of repairs made necessary by pre ventable occurrences A reputable water treatment compa ny should be consulted to evaluate and determine the best overall treatment program for your boiler equipment PIPING A HEATING COOLING SYSTEM TO
27. em Defective blower motor Defective transformer Defective gas valve BURNERS WILL NOT SHUT OFF CAUSE 1 2 Defective Aquastat Improper wiring or short circuit FLASH BACK BURNING AT ORIFICES CAUSE 1 Improper primary air adjustment Gas regulator bleed too slow Burrs on orifices Improper orifice Adverse draft condition in boiler room Low main gas pressure NOOR WP Manifold gas pressure too low OukWON a Open gas valve Close switch Replace fuse Adjust pilot flame Clean sensor Replace roll out switch inspect flue passages prior to replacement Check air flow switch hose connections Check for obstruction or restriction in venting system Replace defective switch Check voltage 120V at motor connector Replace defective motor Replace Aquastat Replace REMEDY Replace defective Aquastat Check wiring REMEDY Adjust to proper manifold pressure Adjust air to produce soft clean flame Adjust bleed opening Remove burrs Install proper orifice size Check air supply and venting system Contact utility VicTORY II vHS Models DELAYED IGNITION CAUSE 1 Pilot flame too low 2 Excessive primary air 3 Excessive burner input NOT ENOUGH HEAT CAUSE 1 Thermostat setting is too low 2 Boiler water maintained at too low temperature 3 Circulator not running 4 Boiler water level too low FUMES AND GAS ODORS CAUSE
28. esult 1 Power Supply A separately fused circuit is recommended Use a standard 15 Amp fuse or breaker and 14 gage conductors in BX cable or conduit Provide disconnect means and overload protection as required See boiler wiring diagram Figure 11a and ladder diagram Figure 11b Boiler must be electrically grounded in accordance with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction or in the absence of such requirements with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition 2 Power Connection A Remove electrical junction box cover B Hot connection lead is black Neutral connection lead is white C Connect ground wire to ground screw inside the junction box D Replace junction box cover 3 Thermostat Connections Thermostat wire connections must be to T and TV screw ter minals of Aquastat See wiring diagram Figure 11a 4 Multi Zoning For pump zoning system see Figures 12 and 13 for zone valve system see Figure 14 DO NOT use boiler transformer to power external accessories like zone valve and relays overload and or burned out transformer and boiler malfunc tion can result VicTORY II vHS Models Figure 11a AIR PROVING IR BLOWER INDUCER connector E WHITE Sr AQUASTAT L8148E INDUCER MOTOR RELAY YELLOW MV vR8204A GAS VALVE CIRCULATOR
29. her source may ignite the accumulated propane gas causing an explosion or fire Provide a level solid foundation for the boiler Location should be as near the chimney as possible so that the flue pipe from boiler to chimney is short and direct The UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE may be in effect in your geographic area The following precautions are cited by the 1994 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE section 304 6 LPG Appliances Liquefied petroleum gas burning appliances shall not be installed in a pit basement or similar location where heavier than air gas might collect Appliances so fueled shall not be installed in an above grade under floor space or basement unless such loca tion is provided with an approved means for removal of unburned gas Consult Chapter 5 of the 1994 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE for design criteria of the approved means for removal of unburned gas BOILER FOUNDATION A Provide a solid level foundation capable of supporting FOR ENCLOSED the weight of the boiler filled with water and extending at least 2 past the jacket on all sides See dimensions of VICTORY II VH BOILER boilers page 2 COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION B For installation on non combustible floors only C If boiler is to be located over buried conduit containing Figure 3 electric wires or telephone cables consult local codes or the National Board of Fire Underwriters for specific SAFETY KEEP THE BOILER AREA CLEAR AND FRE
30. ide wall so Left Side 6 18 that the flue pipe from boiler is short and direct See Right Side 12 24 dix A for vent terminal location restrictions The location Top 12 12 should also be such that the gas ignition system components Flue Connector are protected from water dripping spraying rain etc during Enclosed 6 6 appliance operation service circulator replacement Unenclosed 2 6 densate trap control replacement elt B Provide accessibility clearance of 24 on sides requiring servicing and 18 on sides used for passage C All minimum clearances shown above must be met This may result in increased values of some minimum clear ances in order to maintain the minimum clearances of others WARNING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM L P PROPANE GAS FIRED BOILER LOCATION REQUIRES SPECIAL ATTENTION Liquened Petroleum L P edo MAN AI D Clearance from hot water pipes shall be 1 inch Therefore propane boilers piping valves should NOT be At points where hot water pipes emerge from a floor wall or ceiling installed in locations where propane leaking from defective the clearance at the opening through the finished floor boards or wall equipment and piping will pool in a basement or other or ceiling boards may be not less than 1 2 inch Each such opening space below the leak shall be covered with a plate of uncombustible material A spark or flame from the boiler or ot
31. ief valve may operate at a higher pressure but no higher than 5 psi below the relief valve opening pressure D Check for and repair any leaks before placing system in service BEFORE FIRING BOILER make these checks 1 System is full of water Air is vented or purged 2 Relief valve is installed in accordance with ASME Boil er and Pressure Vessel Code Section IV Valve open ing is not closed or reduced in size 3 Venting is installed according to instructions under FLUE GAS VENTING REQUIREMENTS 4 All wiring is completed following applicable wiring dia grams 5 Using soap solution check for gas leaks in all gas pip ing from meter to boiler pilot and manifold DO NOT use open flame 2 Initial Start Safe lighting and other performance criteria were met when testing various gas manifold and control assemblies used on the Victory II Series Boilers under the ANSI Z21 13 latest edition VicTORY II vHS Models Instructions Follow the lighting instructions in this manual These instruc tions are also attached to the boiler SAFETY INFORMATION For Your Safety Read Before Operating WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life A This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot DO NOT try to light the pilot by hand B BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance
32. ion difficulties For more informa tion and also if other appliances are to be attached to the piping system see Appendix C of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition C The boiler and its gas connection must be leak tested before placing the boiler in operation Use liquid soap solution for all gas leak testing DO NOT use open flame This boiler and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that sys tem at test pressures in excess of 1 2 PSIG This boiler must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any 14 VicTORY II vHS Models Gas Flow In piping cu ft per hr Iron Pipe Size IPS inches At pressure drop of 0 3 in water specific gravity 0 6 pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 PSIG D All gas piping used should be inspected thoroughly for clean liness before makeup A sediment trap must be provided as illustrated on page 2 E The minimum and maximum gas supply pressure at the inlet of gas valve are shown on the boiler rating plate for the type of gas used Gas supply pressure should never be less than minimum or more than maximum pressure when the boiler or any other appliance is turned on or off ELECTRICAL WIRING DANGER Before wiring always turn off electric power supply otherwise shock or death can r
33. kwise to increase pilot flame c Replace pilot adjustment cover screw PILOT FLAME V 3 8 TO 1 2 INCH FLAME SENSOR Figure 19 SAFETY CHECK Removing Control Box cover See Figure 20 To remove control box a Turn black screw 1 4 turn clockwise to open position b Remove two sheet metal screws in the top of control box c Remove control box To replace the box reverse procedure Be sure that black screw is in the lower bracket receptacle and lock position VicTORY II vHS Models 2 SHEET E SCREWS UPPER BRACKET LOWER BRACKET Figure 20 1 High Limit Control Test Set thermostat high enough for water temperature to reach high limit control setting of Aquastat When this temperature is reached the high limit switch should open and the main gas valve should close automatically 2 Gas Conirol Safety Shutdown Test With main burners firing disconnect the ignition cable from S8600 ignitor see Figure 17 Gas valve should shut off the main burners If gas valve fails to shut off the main burners replace the gas valve 3 Air Flow Pressure Switch Test With main burners firing remove plastic hose from Pres sure Switch see Figure 22 Gas valve should shut off the main burners VRB204A GAS VALVE b GAS CONTROL KNOB SHOWN IN OFF POSITION OUTLET Figure 21 WARNING If any of the above controls fail to operate properly they must be replaced 4 Checking for Gas Leaks Using soa
34. liance 9 Set thermostat to desired setting 10 If appliance will not operate follow the instructions To Turn Off Gas To Appliance and call your service or gas supplier To Turn Off Gas to Appliance 1 Set thermostat to lowest setting 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed 3 Turn gas control knob clockwise CN to OFF DO NOT force 3 Burner Adjustment A Adjust gas input rate 1 Consult gas supplier for higher heating value of gas Btu cu ft 2 Set thermostat high enough so that boiler will remain on while checking rate 3 Measure manifold pressure at 1 8 tapping Correct manifold pressure for gas used is printed on boiler rating plate NOTE Gas pressure may be adjusted by turning pressure regulator screw on combination gas valve turn clockwise to increase pressure coun terclockwise to decrease pressure a Input for PROPANE is approximately at rating shown on rating plate when manifold pressure is 977 water column b Input for NATURAL GAS is approximately at rating when manifold pressure is 377 water column but should be checked on the gas meter Btuh Input Btu cu ft x cu ft metered in minutes x 20 Example 1 For 1000 Btu cu ft gas this becomes Btuh Input cu ft metered in 3 minutes x 1000 Btu cu ft x 20 Example 2 For 1050 Btu cu ft gas this becomes Btuh Input cu ft metered in 3 minutes x 1050 Btu cu ft x 20 4 The higher he
35. mended 2 Circulating Systems Victory II boilers are equipped with a water circulating pump mounted to the return water connection on the boiler This pump location is appropriate for most installa tions It may be desired and proper to locate this pump to the alternate pump location shown in Figure 15 especially when applied to larger systems using high head pumps When the pump is removed there is a 11 2 FPT tapping that the return pipe may be attached to 3 Air Control System Diaphragm type compression tank is used to control sys tem pressure It must be installed at the boiler or between boiler and supply main pump s 15 VicTORY II vHS Models MULTIZONING OF VICTORY II BOILER PUMP ZONING SYSTEM USING R845A RELAY ZONE 3 IME 2 IOWE SY THERMOSTAT c e THERMOSTAT oo THERMOSTAT RB45A RB45A R845A RELAY ZONE 3 RELAY ZONE 2 RELAY ZONE 1 DISCONNECT Sw N POWER SUPPLY PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED FIGURE 12 MULTIZONING OF VICTORY II BOILER 2 ZONE SYSTEM PUMP ZONING SYSTEM USING R882A B RELAYS ZONE 1 ZONE 2 THERMOSTAT THERMOSTAT DISCONNECT SWITCH 120V 60Hz L2 POWER SUPPLY PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND OVERLOAD PROTECTION erase AS REQUIRED AQUASTAT FOR MORE ZONES USE SEPARATE TRANSFORMER FIGURE 13 VicTORY II vHS Models MULTIZONING OF VICT
36. meter must be upsized to 7 Chimney height limits Min 15 ft Max 30 ft Lateral length restriction applies Table 10 3 10 3 1999 edition Internal area of chimney Min 50 sq in Max 269 sq in VHS 180 Single wall Connector diameter must be upsized to 7 Chimney height limits Min 15 ft Max 30 ft Max lateral length may not exceed 2 ft 10 4 1999 edition Internal area of chimney Min 50 sq in Max 269 sq in Yes Type B See Table 10 8 for chimney height and connector length restrictions 10 8 1999 edition Connector may have to be upsized to 6 diameter to meet requirement of 10 8 VHS 150 Yes Single wall See Table 10 9 for chimney height VHS 180 and connector length restrictions 10 9 1999 edition Connector may have to be upsized to 6 diameter to meet requirement of 10 9 Table 2 Type B Venting and Metal Lined Masonry Chimney UL LISTED MATERIALS ONLY 5 dia vent adapter must be used Additional National Fuel Gas Code Boiler Gas Appliance Reference Table No Model s T in Venting System Connector Requirements ANSI Z223 1 VHS 90 Type See Table 10 1 for minimum and maximum VHS 120 of vent height and lateral length restriction VHS 150 10 1 1999 edition VHS 180 Single wall See Table 10 2 for minimum and maximum of vent height and lateral length restriction 10 2 1999 edition VHS 90 VHS 120 VHS 150 VHS 180 VHS 120 VHS 150 VHS 180 VHS 90 Yes
37. own boiler and notify utility 3 Check air supply and venting system 4 Check and fill with water 5 Check carefully and repair Also see Venting System Regular Inspection 6 Adjust gas input to that shown on boiler rating plate REMEDY 1 Reset anticipator 2 Venting system must be corrected 3 Check and repair 4 DO NOT adjust replace easily identified controls and parts may be obtained locally All other controls and parts should be identified by and ordered from Slant Fin Relief Safety valves must be ASME rated for the pressure and gross output of the boiler For replacement parts heating contractors should con tact their Slant Fin boiler distributor 25 26 APPENDIX Vent System Location and Condensation Drain Requirements 1 The venting system shall terminate at least 3 feet above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet 2 The venting system shall terminate at least 4 feet below 4 feet horizontally from or 1 foot above any door window or gravity air inlet into any building The bottom of the vent terminal shall be at least 12 inches above grade or the normal snow level whichever is greater 3 Through the wall vents for Category II and IV appli ances shall not terminate over public walkways or over areas where condensate or vapor could create a nuisance or hazard or could be detrimental to the operation of regulators relief valves or other equip ment Minimum clearance of 4 horizontally from
38. p solution check for gas leaks from meter to burner including gas valve gas piping manifold and pilot burner DO NOT use open flame INLET TUBE BRASS FITTING ALUMINUM TUBE PLASTIC HOSE PRESSURE SWITCH Figure 22 CARE AND MAINTENANCE This section must be brought to the attention of the owner by the installer so that the owner can make the necessary arrangements with a qualified service agency for the periodic care and maintenance of the boiler The installer must inform the owner that the gas supplier can recommend a number of qualified service agencies The installer must also inform the owner that the lack of proper care and maintenance of this boiler and any fuel burning equipment may result in a haz ardous condition Installer should discuss contents of the User s Information Manual Publication VHS UIM with the owner A trained and qualified service technician should perform the inspections listed in these instructions before each heating season and at regular intervals 1 General Maintenance A Boiler control check See Safety Check on Page 20 B Venting system inspection 1 Check for obstructions condensation corrosion and physical damage 2 If the boiler is vented horizontally through the wall the outside termination and screen should be checked for any debris blocking the opening and cleaned as required 21 VicTORY II vHS Models 3 Perform Venting System Regular Inspection on Page 14
39. sure that the trap is not plugged If it is plugged or appears to have excessive sediment in it it should be removed from the drain assembly straightened out to clear the obstruction reformed filled with water and reinstalled as before GAS PIPING A Local installation codes apply The pipe joint compound used on threads must be resistant to the action of liquefied petro leum gases B The gas supply line to the boiler should be run directly from the meter for natural gas or from the fuel tank for L P propane gas See page 2 for location of union and manual main shut off valve that may be specified locally Selecting pipe size for natural gas 1 Measure or estimate the length of piping from the meter to the installation site 2 Consult gas supplier for heating value of gas Btu cu ft 3 Divide boiler rated input by heating value to find gas flow in piping cu ft per hour 4 Use table below to select proper pipe size Example Boiler model VHS 150 is to be installed Distance from gas meter to the boilers is 30 ft Heating value of natural gas is 1020 Btu cu ft Select proper pipe size Gas flow 150 000 Btu hour _ 447 cu ft per hour 1020 Btu cu ft At 30 ft length of pipe match required capacity from table on this page choose higher capacity in this case is 152 cu ft per hour Required pipe size is 3 4 Improper gas pipe sizing will result in pilot flame outages insuf ficient heat and other installat
40. the ceiling each opening with a minimum FREE air passage area of 1 square inch per 2000 Btuh of total appliances input 3 Air drawn VERTICALLY from outdoors one opening at the floor and one opening at the ceiling each opening with a minimum FREE air passage area of 1 square inch per 4000 Btuh of total appliances input 4 Air drawn from inside the building one opening near the floor and one opening near the ceiling each opening with a minimum FREE air passage area of 1 square inch per 1000 Btuh of total appliances input IF BOILERS ARE INSTALLED ADJACENT TO OTHER FUEL BURNING EQUIPMENT THE AREA OF FREE OPENINGS MUST BE APPROPRIATELY INCREASED TO ACCOMMODATE THE ADDITIONAL LOAD Openings must never be reduced or closed If doors or win dows are used for air supply they must be locked open Pro tect against closure of openings by snow and debris Inspect frequently No mechanical draft exhaust or supply fans are to be used in or near the boiler area The flow of combustion and ventilating air to the boiler must not be obstructed FLUE GAS VENTING REQUIREMENTS The Victory II series boiler is a high efficiency mechanically induced draft boiler and therefore requires different venting arrangements than natural draft lower efficiency boilers THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOWED IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY HAZ ARDOUS CONDITIONS DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLA TION OF THE FLUE GAS VENTING SYSTE
41. xample Boiler Model VHS 180 is to be installed at sea level with 2 elbows using Heat Fab vent system Maximum straight run would be 40 2 x 8 34ft If same boiler is to be installed in Colorado Springs 5 980 ft altitude the maxi mum straight run would be 20 2x 3 14 ft 3 Installation A Horizontal Venting Figures 5 and 6 show typical horizontal venting For combustible wall passage of vent piping a U L listed AL 29 4 IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ALLEGHENY LUDLUM CORP thimble must be used See Figures 5 and 6 for wall thimble Part Numbers and more information Figure 4 Vent Sealing Instructions Consult vent manufacturer s instructions CATEGORY II AND III VENTING 1 Vent Material A The vent system for horizontal or vertical venting Category II and IIT must be UL listed single wall 3 diameter AL29 4C stainless steel material The follow ing manufacturers systems are approved for use within a specified minimum and maximum equivalent vent For both horizontal and vertical venting the following length for each model Proper adapter must be used as points MUST be followed a connector between Victory II boilers flue collar and A venting system as shown below B Vertical Venting Figure 7 shows typical vertical venting A fire stop is required for each ceiling and floor penetration An existing chimney see Figure 8 may be used as a chase for vertical venting Other appliances CANNOT be vented into the
42. y air Then open shutter until whitish tips disap pear completely Set all burner shutters to the same opening Observe to make sure that no yellow white tips appear over any portion of the flame Small yel low tips at the pilot are permitted see Figure 18 NOTE This adjustment method gives MINIMUM mary air setting for safe combustion DO NOT attempt to make this adjustment unless burners are at operat ing temperature Adjustment should be made with burner access panel in final operating position Use of a mirror may be helpful to observe flames Note that burner ports are on top of main burner tube FLAME TIPS FRONT BACK SLIDING PRIMARY AIR SHUTTER LOCKING SCREW ON MANIFOLD Figure 18 20 C Main Burner Ignition Checkout and Pilot Adjustment 1 The pilot flame must not smother or snuff out when tested as follows a Main burner ignition from cold start repeat b Continued operation of main burner c Main burner ignition with appliance at maximum operating temperature after prolonged operation NOTE Observe operation of the pilot burner with appliance doors in the final operating position Use of a mirror may be helpful 2 Pilot Burner Adjustment The pilot flame should envelope approximately 3 8 to 1 2 inch of sensor tip see Figure 19 To adjust pilot flame a Remove the pilot adjustment cover screw from the gas control b Turn pilot adjustment screw clockwise to decrease or countercloc
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