JD Steam Series User`s Manual Rev. A
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1. USER S INFORMATION MANUAL SERIES JD GAS FI RED STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATI NG BOILER 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 e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e 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 Do not use this boiler if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the boiler and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off do not turn off or disconnect the electrical supply to the pump Instead shut off the gas supply at a location external to the appliance Information and specifications outlined in this manual in effect at the time of printing of this manual ECR International reserves the right to discontinue change specifications or system design at any time without Utica Boilers notice and2. above Set the thermostat to lowest setting Turn off all electric power to the appliance gt Y N 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 N to OFF See Figure 1 or 2 500 Base LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS To Turn Off Gas To Appliance 1 2 Set the thermostat to lowest setting Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF DO NOT FORCE Note Some gas control knobs cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless knob is pushed in slightly DO NOT FORCE Replace access panel GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING A Burn and scald hazard Discharge of water vapor and steam may scald Follow these instructions to avoid possible hazard Before the beginning of each heating season have a professional service agency check and clean the boiler if necessary Check for the following Flue ways for dirt and scale Venting flue connectors for plugging sagging rust through and solid joints Burners and pilot for proper flame and operation Gas piping for leaks Operation of electronics and wiring condition Functionality of low water cutoff steam Functionality of Pressure Control Water pump oiling See manufacturer s manual Safety relief valve or safety valve Blow down Air vents on
3. e up water Shut off the gas burners open the drain valve and blow down the entire contents of the boiler Allow the boiler to thoroughly cool and slowly refill to the water line Repeat the process as many times as required until the blow off water is clear LOW WATER EQUALIZER CUT OFF HARTFORD LOOP WET RETURN Maintain proper water level Flush manual Low Water Cutoff once a week NOTES y O t a 00 wn wn y da a lt gt o O Company Name amp Tech Initials Service Performed 7 UTICA BOILERS Utica Boilers 2201 Dwyer Ave Utica NY 13501 Date of Installation Boiler Model Installed By eec innovative living An ISO 9001 2008 Certified Company ECR International Inc 2201 Dwyer Ave Utica NY 13501 8
4. o light the appliance by hand B Before operating smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor Read What To Do If You Smell Gas on front page of this manual C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D 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 under water Operating I nstructions For ntermittent Pilot System Wait 5 minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas STOP Follow What To Do If You Smell Gas on front cover of this manual If you don t smell gas go on to the next step y to Turn on all electric power to the appliance Turn gas control knob counterclockwise ON Set thermostat to desired setting If the appliance will not operate follow the instructions To Turn Off Gas To Appliance on page 5 and call a qualified service technician or your gas supplier Figure 1 Honeywell VR8300 Series Gas Valve 300 400 Bases Figure 2 Robertshaw 7000 DERHC Series Gas Valve 1 STOP Read the safety information
5. steam heaters Operation of other custom system components Purge air from water systems Clean and Flush steam systems if required and fill to proper level See Figure 3 next page GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING A Water and steam are under pressure open all valves slowly Owner should be aware of weekly and monthly maintenance Since some equipment is non factory installed please refer to manufactures literature Weekly do the following All boilers are equipped with safety valve steam or safety relief valve water The lever of the safety relief valve should be operated periodically to ensure proper operation If valve leaks steam when boiler is operating at normal pressure it must be replaced On steam boilers with manual low water cut off valves open purge valve until water flows clear Figure 3 Figure 3 Steam Boiler Optimum Water Level STEAM SUPPLY STEAM CROSS SKIMMER TAPPING FLUSH PLUGS WARNING A Burn and scald hazard Discharge of water vapor and steam may scald Follow these instructions to avoid possible hazard STEAM BOILERS During the heating season the owner should blow down the boiler at least once each month Before blowing down the boiler fill it to the water line Light the burners and allow steam pressure to build up Run a temporary connection from one of the drain valves If possible connect a hose to the drain valve on the opposite side of the boiler from the mak
6. without incurring any obligation whatsoever 2201 Dwyer Ave Utica NY 13501 Check our website frequently for updates www ecrinternational com P N 240006925U Rev A 6 2011 USERS INFORMATION MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF GAS FIRED HOT WATER HEATING BOILER RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SAFETY SYMBOLS amp WARNINGS The following defined symbols are used throughout this manual to notify the reader of potential hazards of varying risk levels Utica Boilers recommends all boiler maintenance be performed by a trained heating technician Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in death or serious injury WARNING A Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury NOTICE Indicates information which should be followed to ensure proper installation and operation CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 6 WARNING A Before lighting make certain boiler contains water e Steam water visible in gauge glass e Water System pressure minimum 12 psi 7 8 LIGHTING PROCEDURE 9 WARNING 10 A 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 t
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