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Burnham V9 Series Installation and Operation Manual

1. V 9 SERIES BOILER PURPOSE OF TAPPINGS Fig 27 12 sTEAM BOILERS INSTALL STEAM TRIM Items for steam trim are located in the steam trim car ton except for the separately ordered low water cutoff and tankless heater control Figure 27 shows the proner tappings for each item Figure 29 shows front view of an assembled steam boiler A Install the gauge glass set B Install the low water cut off C Install the Pressuretrol to the boiler using the x 90 2 syphon and the NPT x 4 hex bush ing D Install the drain cock using the 3 NPT x 4 FPT hex bushing E Install the steam gauge using the 16 NPT x amp FPT hex bushing F Install the safety valve to the back section as shown in Figure 28 The safety valve is installed in the tee provided for blow off piping G For boilers with tankless heaters install the operating control in an unused tapping through one of the heater plates H Plug extra tappings I Attach the Lowest Permissible Water Level Plate to the jacket front panel as shown in Figure 24 with the 8 x sheet metal screws SAFETY VALVE SURFACE BLOW OFF CONNECTION BACK OF BOILER DRAIN STEAM BOILER SAFETY VALVE HOOK UP Fig 28 STEAM BOILER FRONT VIEW 29 22 12 WATER BOILERS INSTALL WATER TRIM Items for water trim are located in the water trim car ton except for the separat
2. A PRESS RED RESET BUTTON R8184 Protecto relay and release B On STEAM BOILERS set cut in pressure on PA404 Pressuretrol for three 3 pounds and differential pressure for two 2 pounds These pressures may be varied to suit individual requirements of installation C On STEAM BOILERS WITH TANKLESS DOMES TIC WATER HEATER S set boiler water tempera ture dial on low limit operating control at 160 F max Set differential at 10 D ON WATER BOILERS WITHOUT TANKLESS HEATERS set high limit dial on L4006A at 210 F This temperature may be varied to suit requirements of installation E ON WATER BOILERS WITH TANKLES S HEAT ERS set low limit operating control dial at 160 F and high limit dial 210 F Operating control must be a minimum of 20 below high limit setting Set differ ential at 25 4 ADJUST BURNER according to the Burner Manual A FLAME FAILURE The V 9 boiler controls operate the burner automatic ally If for unknown reasons the burner ceases to fire and the reset button on the primary control is tripped the burner has experienced ignition failure Before pressing the reset button call your service man immediately CAUTION Do not attempt to start the burner when excess oil or gas has accumulated in the combustion chamber when the unit is full of vapor or when the combustion chamber is very hot 5 TEST CONTROLS WARNING Before installation of the boiler is considered complete the op
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4. B The equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation code for gas st and ment 149 and applicable provincial regulations for the class which should be carefully followed in all cases Auth orities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made ALL HEATING SYSTEMS SHOULD BE DESIGNED BY COMPETENT CONTRACTORS AND ONLY PER SONS KNOWLEDGEABLE IN THE LAYOUT AND INSTALLATION OF HYDRONIC HEATING SYS TEMS SHOULD ATTEMPT INSTALLATION OF ANY BOILER THE BOILER MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL CODES SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD RESULT IF THE BOILER IS NOT PROPERLY VENTED READ THE LITERATURE ENCLOSED BY THE MANUFACTURER WITH THE VARIOUS ACCESS ORY DEVICES THESE ACCESSORY DEVICES MIJST BE INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MANUFACTURER IT IS THE RESPONSIBLITY OF THE INSTALLING CONTRACTOR TO SEE THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE CORRECTLY INSTALLED AND ARE OPERATING PROPERLY WHEN THE INSTALLATION IS COMPLETED DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE UNIT OR CONTROLS RETAIN A COMPETENT SERVICEMAN AS SURE THAT THE UNIT IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND MAINTAINED FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE FROM THIS UNIT FOLLOW SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS AS SPECIFI ED IN SECTION V OF THIS MANUAL PROBE AND FLOAT TYPE LOW WATER CUTOFF DEVICES REQUIRE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 29 ITEM 4 FOR STEP BY STEP IN SPEC
5. c K D 706 437108 vOv 5 E o LCD WY 315 cs 705 HOW LNdinoO 55089 Wv3lS HOW YAMOdSSYOH 991108 5 SECTION GENERAL INFORMATION CONTINUED 1 INSPECT SHIPMENT carefully for any signs of damage A ALL EQUIPMENT is carefully manufactured inspected and packed Our responsibility ceases upon delivery of crated Boiler to the carrier in good condition B ANY CLAIMS for damage or shortage in shipment must be filed immediately against the carrier by the consignee No claims for variances from or shortage in orders will be allowed by the manufacturer unless presented within sixty 60 days after receipt of goods 2 LOCATE THE UNIT A PROVIDE CLEARANCE Locate the unit in the boilerroom so as to provide ease of venting and adequate clearance for maintenance serviceability and installation of piping FRONT Provide 48 service clearance for removal main tenance and servicing or burner and controls REAR Provide a minimum clearance from the boiler jacket of 36 for access to pressure relief door flame ob servation port and flue damper LEFT SIDE Provide a minimum clearance from the boiler jacket of 35 for installation and removal of the tankless heaters and for cleaning of flueways RIGHT SIDE Provide a minimum clearance from the boiler jacket of 9 TOP Provide a minimum c
6. Burner Mtg Plate 8 1 2 Notched Opening 7172911 Observation Port Assy Observation Port Cover 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7026004 Observation Port Shutter 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7026005 Observation Port Glass 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8026032 Observation Port Shutter Handle 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8026033 Observation Port Shutter Spring 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8026034 Observation Port Shutter Spring Pin 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8026035 Observation Port Shutter Handle Knob 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8026036 Observation Port Outer Gasket 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8206001 Observation Port Inner Gasket 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8206002 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 1g Hex Head Cap Screw 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 80861308 1 4 20 x 5 8 1g Hex Head Cap Screw 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 80861312 3 8 16 Heavy Hex Nut Attch Burner to Plate 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 80860400 3 8 Plain Flat Washer Attch Burner to Plate 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 80860600 Burner Mtg Plate Insulation Ceramic Fiber 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8202901 Pressure Relief Door Assembly 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6112525 Canopy Assembly Canopy Assembly 9031 1 61129031 Canopy Assembly 904 1 61129041 Canopy Assembly V 905 1 61129051 Canopy Assembly 906 1 61129061 Canopy Assembly 907 1 61129071 Canopy Assembly V 908 H 61129081 Canopy Assembly 909 1 61129091 Canopy Assembly 910 1 61129101 Canopy Assembly 911 1 61129111 Canopy Assembly 912 1 61129121 Cerafelt Strips 1 2 x 2 L F 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9206003 Canopy Mounting Bracket
7. installed in the cold water line to the heater Refer to Figure 14 for piping recommendations The flow regulator should preferably be located below the inlet to the heater and a minimum of 12 away from the inlet so that the regulator is not subjected to excess temperatures that may occur during off periods when it is possible for heat to be conducted back through the supply line The flow regulator also limits the flow of supply water regardless of inlet pressure variations in the range of 20 to 125 psi B Tempering of Hot Water Install a mixing valve at the tankless heater outlet to avoid risk of burns or scalding due to excessively hot water at the fixtures Refer to Figure 14 for pip ing recommendations Adjust and maintain the mix ing valve in accordance with manufacturers instruc tions Installation of a tempering or mixing valve will also lengthen the delivery of the available hot water by mixing some cold water with the hot In addition sav ings of hot water will be achieved since the user will not waste as much hot water while seeking water tem peratures to his liking Higher temperature hot water TANKLESS HEATER RATINGS NUMBER OF V9 2 TANKLESS BOILER HEATERS INSTALLED MODEL Ratings are given in gallons per minute continuous flow of water heated from 40 to 140 with 200 F boller water TABLE 13 required by dishwashers and automatic washers is possible by piping the hot water from the
8. 15 Locate 8 11 hex nuts and washers in the Boiler Assembly Carton s Locate the Tie Rod Bundle Insert tie rods through lugs on sections On the 911 and the V 912 2 different length tie rods must be assembled with tie rod couplings to achieve the proper length tie rod assembly Since the coupling is too large to fit through the lugs on the sections insert the 2 tie rods through the lugs before joining with the coupling Place 5 11 hex nut and washer on each end of the tie rods and turn until finger tight Remove draw up rods from the section assem blage Excess length of tie rods must be sawed off so they will not extend beyond front and rear sections Rods should project equally at each end to insure proper fit of the jacket See Figure 11 for complete boiler section assem blage Illustration shows boiler equipped with sections for built in water heaters If any joint springs apart it must be redrawn with in four hours of the time of application of the Sil astic to that joint Now proceed to part 3 of this section on page 12 HYDROSTATIC TEST SECTION ASSEMBLAGE Fig 11 10 B Assembly of Sections Hydraulic Draw Up The entire assemblage may be drawn up at one time Refer to figs 9 and 10 for proper placement of using hydraulic draw up equipment providing the op channel block during assembly procedures eration is completed within four hours after applica 4 Use two 12 lg s
9. Panel Assy 1 1 1 1 60429022 4 Jacket Left Side Panel Assy Left Side Panel Assembly 1 604290061 4B Rear Left Panel Assy w Htr KO 10 11 16 W 1 1 1 1 1 1 60429001 4C Interm Left Panel Assy w 1 1 2 2 2 60429002 17 15 16 W 4D Interm Left Panel Assy w o Htr K O 1 1 604290032 11 15 16 W 4E Front Left Panel Assy w 10 11 16 W 1 1 1 1 60429004 Front Left Panel Assy KO 16 11 16 W 1 1 60429005 5A Jacket Top Panel Assy 903 1 60429033 5 Jacket Top Panel Assy 904 1 60429043 sc Jacket Top Panel Assy 905 60429053 5D Jacket Top Panel Assy 906 60429063 5 Jacket Top Panel 907 60429073 5F Jacket Top Panel Assy 908 1 60429083 5G Jacket Top Panel Assy 909 1 60429093 5 Jacket Top Panel Assy 910 1 60429103 5I Jacket Top Panel Assy 911 1 60429113 52 Jacket Top Panel 912 1 60429123 6A Jacket U Channel 903 4 70429033 68 Jacket U Channel V 904 4 70429043 6C Jacket U Channel V 905 70429053 6D Jacket U Channel V 906 70429063 6E Jacket 0 Channel V 907 70429073 6F Jacket U Channel V 908 4 70429083 6G Jacket U Channel V 909 4 70429093 6H Jacket U Channel V 910 4 70429103 6 Jacket 0 Channel 911 4 70429113 63 Jacket 0 Channel 912 4 70429123 7 Jacket J Channel 903 2 70429034 7B Jacket J Channel V 904 2 70429044 7C Jacket J Channel 905 70429054 7D Jacket J Chan
10. REAR OF BOILER RETURN V 903 THRU V 907 U V 912 v 910 THRU V 912 SUPPLY REAR OF BOILER V 908 AND V 909 RETURN BOILER SUPPLY MODEL 3 2 A em IL c REAR OF BOILER RETURN MINIMUM PIPING REQUIREMENTS WATER BOILERS C With forced circulation HOT WATER HEATING see Figure 17 consult I B R Installation and Piping Guide No 200 1 If this boiler is used in connection with refrigera tion systems the boiler must be installed so that the chilled medium is piped in parallel with the heating boiler using appropriate valves to prevent the chilled medium from entering the boiler see Figure 18 Also consult I B R Installation and Piping Guides this boiler is connected to heating coils located in air handling units where they may be exposed to refrigerated air the boiler piping must be equip ped with flow control valves to prevent gravity circulation of boiler water during the operation of the cooling system If tankless heater is not used and if the boiler is to be operated in a system which has a large volume or excessive radiation where low boiler water tem peratures may be encountered i e converted gravi ty circulation system etc the use of a boiler water bypass is recommended to maintain optimum oper ation Fig 17 ARE CLOSED N WINTER AND OPEN IN SUMMER TEU ARE OPEN IN WINTER AND CLOSED IN SUMMER WATER CHILLER
11. SHUT OFF SHUT OFF VALVE 1 VALVE HEATING BOILER AIR CUSHION TANK SUPPLY MAIN RETURN MAIN TO COMBINED FROM COMBINED HEATING 8 CIRCULATOR HEATING 8 COOLING COOLING SYSTEM SYSTEM RECOMMENDED PIPING FOR COMBINATION HEATING amp COOLING REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS WATER BOILERS Fig 18 16 Install a pipe tee between the circulator and boiler return along with a second tee in the supply piping as shown in Figure 19 The bypass should be the same size as the supply and return lines with valves located in the bypass and supply outlet as illustrated in Figure 19 in order to regulate water flow for maintenance of higher boiler water temperature Adjust the valves to provide 180 F to 200 F water temperature when the system water temperature is at normal operating range 4 A hot water boiler installed above radiation level must be provided with a low water cutoff device as part of the installation 5 CANOPY FLUE OUTLET ASSEMBLY The parts necessary for items A C are located in the canopy carton A Attach the 2 canopy mounting brackets to the front end of the canopy with 8 10 x 1 hex washer head sheet metal screws B Along the groove provided on top of the sections and across the top of the front section place 2 wide cera felt strips and overlap at corners See Figure 20 GROOVES ON SECTION ASSEMBLAGE Fig 20 17 TO SYSTEM THERMOMETER CIRCULATOR DRAIN COCK RECOMMENDED BYPASS PIPIN
12. heater prior to entering the mixing valve The mixing valve should be trapped by installing it below the cold water inlet to heater to prevent lime formation in the valve C Flushing of Heater water contains some sediment which settles on the inside of the coil Consequently the heater should be periodically backwashed This is accomplished by in stalling hose bibs as illustrated in Figure 14 and al lowing water at city pressure to run into hose bib A through the heater and out hose bib B until the dis charge is clear The tees in which the hose bibs are located should be the same size as heater connections to minimize pressure drop D Hard Water This is applicable to some city water and particularly to well water This should not be a deterent but pre cautions are necessary water analysis is necessary and an appropriate water softener installed This is not only beneficial to the heater but to piping and fix tures plus the many other benefits derived from soft water TANKLESS HEATER SCHEMATIC TANKLESS HEATER PIPING HIGH TEMP TEMPERED TEMP AUTOMATIC TO FAUCETS WASHERS ETC AND SHOWERS HOSE IN HOT WATER LINE FOR PERIODIC FLUSHING OF SEDIMENT GLOB VALVE TEMPERING WATER vat A SUPPLY FLOW RE IN COLD LINE AT LEAST 3 FEET AHEAD OF TANKLESS HEATER Fig 14 4 BOILER PIPING CONNECT SUPPLY AND RETURN PIP
13. month GENERAL Inspection should be conducted an nually Service as frequently as specified in paragraphs below While service or maintenance is being done electri cal power to the boiler must be off On THE BOILER HEATING SURFACES amp FLUE at least once each year preferably at the end of the heating season A CLEAN THE VENT SYSTEM Vent system should be checked annually for 1 Obstructions 2 Accumulations of soot 8 Deterioration of vent pipe or vent accessories due to condensation or other reasons 4 Proper support no sags particularly in horizon tal runs 5 Tightness of joints Remove all accumulations of soot with wire brush and vacuum Remove all obstructions Replace all deter iorated parts and support properly Seal all joints B CLEAN THE BOILER FLUEWAYS 1 Remove the smokepipe as necessary to gain access to the boiler flue outlet 2 Remove the flue outlet from the canopy and rear section being careful not to damage the adhesive fiber gasket on the flue outlet 3 Remove the jacket top and left side panels 4 Remove the canopy being careful not to damage the cerafelt gasket 5 Loosen nuts securing the flue cleanout plates and remove the plates The insulation should be remov ed with the plates taking care not to damage the insulation 6 Using a 1 diameter wire or fibre bristle brush 36 handle clean the flueways Brush from the top and side using horizontal and d
14. step 1 above 5 Make pH or Alkalinity Test After boiler and system have been cleaned and re filled as previously described test the pH of the water in the system This can easily be done by drawing a small sample of boiler water and testing hydrion paper which is used in the same manner as litmus paper except it gives specific readings A color chart on the side of the small hydrion dis penser gives the reading in pH Hydrion paper is inexpensive and obtainable from any chemical sup ply house or through your local druggist The pH should be higher than 7 but lower than 11 Add appropriate water treatment chemicals if necessary to bring the pH within the specified range 6 Boiler is now ready to be put into service B Water Boilers 1 Filling of Boiler and System General In a hot water heating system the boiler and entire system other than the expansion tank must be full of water for satisfactory operation Water should be added to the system until the boiler pressure gauge registers normal system design operating pressure To insure that the system is full water should come out of all air vents when opened 2 Boiling Out of Boiler and System The oil and grease which accumulate in a new hot water boiler can be washed out in the following manner a Remove safety relief valve using extreme care to avoid damaging it Add an appropriate amount of recommended boil out compound Reinstall safety relief val
15. the distribution INSTALL ELECTRIC WIRING in accordance with National Electric Code and local regulations A separate ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT should be run from meter with a Fused Disconnect Switch in this Circuit CANADA Refer to CSA Standard C22 2 Part 1 1990 Electrical features of Fuel Burning Equipment gas and oil 23 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE BACK OF BOILER WATER BOILER PRESSURE SAFETY RELIEF VALVE HOOK UP Fig 30 WATER BOILER FRONT VIEW Fig 31 SECTION IV OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS QE INSPECT INSTALLATION BEFORE STARTING BURNER Qa HEATING SYSTEM WITH WATER NOTE It is important especially in a steam system to properly remove the oil and dirt from the system Fail ure to clean the system can result in erratic water lines and surging CLEAN HEATING SYSTEM IF boiler water or con densate return water is dirty or if erratic water lines or surging exist after a few days of boiler operation Refer to step 6 for proper cleaning instructions for steam and water boilers A STEAM BOILERS Fill boiler to normal water line As shown in Figure 1 the normal water line is 41 from the floor At the start of each heating season and once or twice during the season try SAFETY VALVE to be sure it is in working condition To do this fasten wire or cord to lever of valve and pull lever standing safe distance away from valve B HOT WATER BOILERS Fill entire heating system with water and vent air f
16. water level in boiler slowly into supply main and back through return main flowing from drain hose at about 180 F Continue until water runs clear from drain hose for at least 30 minutes d Stop feeding water to boiler but continue operat ing burner until excess water in boiler flows out through supply main and water lowers by steaming until it reaches normal level in boiler Turn off burner Drain boiler Open all radiator valves Reinstall all supply main air valves Open gate valve in Hartford Loop e When boiler has cooled down sufficiently crown sheet of sections are not too hot to touch close the drain cocks at boiler and in re turn main and feed water slowly up to normal level in boiler Turn on burner and allow boiler to steam for 10 minutes then turn off burner Draw off one quart of water from bottom gauge glass fitting and discard Draw off another quart sample and if this sample is not clear repeat the cycle of draining the boiler and return main and refilling the boiler until sample is clear f If the boiler water becomes dirty again ata later date due to additional sediment loosened up in the piping close gate valve in Hartford Loop open drain cock in return main turn on burner and allow condensate to flow to drain until it has run clear for at least 30 minutes while feed ing water to boiler so as to maintain normal water level Turn off burner drain boiler open gate valve in Hartford Loop then repeat
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20. ATION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALL ING OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS UNIT THE BURNER MANUAL FOR THIS UNIT IS PROVID ED AND PACKED IN THE BURNER CARTON IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A BURNER MANUAL WRITE TO BURNHAM AND ASK FOR APPROPRIATE BURNER MANUAL KEEP INSTRUCTIONS IN LEGI AND POSTED NEAR HEATING UNIT FOR REFERENCE BY OWNER AND SERV ALL BOILERS MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL STATE AND LOCAL PLUMBING HEATING AND ELECTRICAL CODES AND THE REGULATIONS OF THE SERVING UTILITIES AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION SHOULD BE CONSULTED BEFORE INSTALLA TIONS ARE MADE IN ALL CASES REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS USA BOILERS A Current edition of American National Standard ANSI NFPA 31 Installation of Oil Burning Equipment for clearances between boiler vent connector and combustible material B Current Edition of American National Standard ANSI NFPA 211 Chimneys Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning For Chimney requirements type of venting material and clearances between vent connector pipe and combus tible materials C Current Edition of American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME CSD 1 Controls and Safety Devices for Automatic ally Fired Boilers for assembly and operations of controls and safety devices CANADA BOILERS A Current Edition of Canadian Standards Association CSA B139 Installation Code for Oil Burning Equipment for recom mended Installation Practices
21. G WATER BOILERS Fig 19 FOR CANOPY ATTACHMENT Loosely attach the canopy to the lugs on the front of the section assembly with the 15 carriage bolts lock nuts and washers See Figure 21 D Open the flue outlet carton E Attach the x 1 adhesive fiber gasket to the surface of theflueoutlet assembly that mounts against the back cast ing and canopy Secure the flue outlet to the canopy with the 4 1 brass hex nuts and flat washers Attach the flue out let to the section assembly with the 4 amp cap screws and flat washers as shown in Figure 22 G Tighten canopy carriage bolts until canopy is secure CANOPY SECURED AND SEALED TO SECTIONS Fig 21 QINSTALL FLUE COVER PLATES over cleanout openings on left side of boiler as shown in Figure 23 A Locate the cover plates carriage bolts nuts and wash ers in the boiler assembly carton B Attach the carriage bolts to the top and bottom of the flue openings with washers and hex nuts to provide a fixed stud C Install flue cover plates over studs with insulation against boiler and secure with washers and nuts 18 4 FLAT WASHERS FLUE OUTLET SECURED AND SEALED TO CANOPY AND REAR SECTION Fig 22 CLEANOUT COVER SECTION W INSULATION 3 2 20 2 LG CARRIAGE BOLT C I SECTION CLEANOUT COVER ASSEMBLY Fig 23 7814 0 034 8 9078 15 2 OL LN3AHOVLIV 13M29vC WHO X L N
22. ING TO HEATING SYSTEM CAUTION IS IMPORTANT THAT THE MINI MUM PIPING REQUIREMENTS AND ARRANGE MENT S BE COMPLIED WITH IN ORDER TO IN SURE MAXIMUM RELIABILITY PERFORMANCE A CLEARANCES All steam and hot water pipes shall have clearances of at least from all combustible construction V 903 AND V 904 weapon OF BOILER RETURN V 911 AND V 912 B With STEAM HEATING see Figure 15 consult I B R Installation and Piping Guide No 200 CAUTION PARTICULAR ATTENTION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HARTFORD LOOP ON STEAM BOILERS FIGURE 16 ILLUSTRATES THE RIGHT AND WRONG WAY TO CONSTRUCT THE STEAM HEADER REAR OF BOILER REAR OF BOILER 903 Ds oT v 905 2 3 24 1241 1 v 906 t __6 4 81 1 3 3 5 MINIMUM PIPING REQUIREMENTS STEAM BOILERS Fig 15 14 HORIZONTAL RUNS ON RISERS lt gt OPTIONAL SECONDARY SUPPLY SUPPLY USE REDUCING ELBOW ATTACH EQUALIZER TO BOTTOM OF HEADER EQUALIZER CORRECT PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENT FOR STEAM HEADERS UEPLY AT WRONG c om END OF HEADER BUSHED DOWN HORIZONTALLY NO HORIZONTAL RUNS d ON RISERS TO EQUALIZER EQUALIZER INCORRECT PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENT FOR STEAM HEADERS Optional Secondary Supply connections illustrated in dotted lines are to be used only in addition to supply connections shown in solid lines not in lieu of Fig 16 SUPPLY
23. INSTALLATION AND Price 3 00 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS R V 9 SERIES CAST IRON HYDRONIC HEATING UNIT FORCED DRAFT FOR LIGHT OIL GAS LIGHT OIL OR GAS HOT WATER OR STEAM 10 SIZES GROSS OUTPUT 311 000 to 1 445 000 BTU HR These Instructions have been reviewed by ULC and found suitable for use in the Installation of ULC labeled V 9 Series Boilers The ULC label or listed marking on a product is the only evidence provided by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada to identify products which have been produced under the listing and follow up service For service and repairs to the heating plant call your Heating Contractor When seeking information on the boiler provide series and size designation shown on rating plate Boiler Number Type Firing _______________ System Heating Contractor Address ________________ Phone No Burnham AMERICA S S GUI COMPANY Burnham Corporation Part No 8142927R1 10 95 2 050f Lancaster 17604 3079 pe quessp 5 295 usum sp pup 04449 640 4 1 auepuo sp Bujued ez s 49104 sed ejq ssod se4pojpu 2 P P sa ryt Wear ca vapid ei Bai 2 On UFIM eopjdeag 4 1 04 peagjnbeJg IN3WdIOQO3 VNOI LdO EERE e E TSTS pm
24. TEEL CHANNEL BLOCK 5284 a 3 X 81 LG S 2 3 STEEL CHANNEL 22 v RAM FLAT WASHER BLOCK 24 12 2 6 REQD i PE 29 HEX M cs 6 AK EE eee 15 2 3 DRAW UP ROD CLAMP 74 9 3REQD 3 X B14 LONG BLOCK 2 _ AND STEEL CHANNEL 3 REQ D m HYDRAULIC DRAW UP OF SECTIONS Fig 12 HYDROSTATIC TEST After the boiler sections have 2 Hot Water Boiler The assembled boiler shall be sub been assembled it is essential that the boiler be hydrostati jected to a hydrostatic test of not less than 1 times the cally tested before platework jacket or piping is installed maximum allowable working pressure a 45 psi mawp minimum test pressure is 68 psig A Tankless Heater Installation b 50 psi mawp minimum test pressure is 75 psig If boiler is ordered with tankless heaters install heaters c 70 psi mawp minimum test pressure is 105 psig with the gaskets provided Table II on page 13 gives the maximum number of heaters permissible per assemblage D EXAMINE BOILER CAREFULLY INSIDE AND OUT SIDE to insure against leaks from cocked nipples or through concealed breakage caused in shipping and han B Plugall boiler tappings and fill entirely with cold water To dling This precaution is for your protection and will sim protect and safeguard the accuracy of steam or water gauge plify handling of necessary replacements and adjustment supplie
25. TION AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS ALL FLAMMABLE DEBRES RAGS PAPER WOOD SCRAPS ETC SHOULD BE KEPT CLEAR OF THE BOILER AT ALL TIMES KEEP THE BOILER AREA CLEAN AND FREE OF FIRE HAZARDS HIGH WATER TEMPERATURES INCREASE THE RISK OF BURNS OR SCALDING INJURY INSTALL AN AUTOMATIC MIXING VALVE AT THE TANKLESS HEATER OUTLET TO AVOID EXCESSIVELY HOT WATER AT THE FIXTURES TABLE CONTENTS SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION Page 4 SECTION II CAST IRON BLOCK ASSEMBLY Page 7 SECTION III INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 12 SECTION IV OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS sss Page 24 SECTION V SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Page 27 SECTION VI REPAIR PARTS Page 29 SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION BURNER DIMENSION POWERFLAME ASSEMBLED APPROX SECTION SHIPPING WEIGHT WEIGHT Les Les BECKETT CARLIN OF wooeL sections 2 4 SE 5 i 6 10 i ES 7 10 o 8 24 10 9 18 12 12 911 i 18 ta 3 912 2 1721 8150 12 1 22 1 2 30 29 i 25 L 3 248 GYPICAL AL ALL DOES NOT INCLUDE BURNER MOUNTING PLATE B
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27. UTOFF Although these devices are solid state in their opera tion the probe is exposed to possible contamination in the boiler water and subject to fouling It is important to physically remove the probe from the boiler tapping annually and inspect that probe for accumulation of scale or sediment Follow these steps to inspect clean and or replace the probe 1 Turn off electric service to the boiler 2 Drain boiler water to a level below the tapping for the probe 3 Disconnect the low water cutoff control from the probe 4 Dismount the low water cutoff control from the probe 5 Unscrew the probe from the boiler tapping 6 Inspect that portion of the probe that is exposed to the boiler water for a scale or sediment buildup 7 Light deposits may be removed by wiping the probe with a damp cloth Wiping the probe with a cloth soaked in vinegar will remove more tenacious lime deposits The most stubborn deposits may be re moved from the probe by using a diluted amount 3 parts of water to 1 part of phosphoric acid PO CAUTION Exercise caution when handling phosphoric acid and follow the instruction label on its container 8 Wire brushing of the probe is not recommended as the soft platinum guard ring sandwiched between the ceramic insulators may be damaged Care must be taken not to damage this ring in any way or the useful life of the probe may be shortened 9 Clean the pipe threads of the pro
28. a blunt tool or rod to keep nipples from cocking while section are being drawn up DO NOT DRAW UP SECTION WHEN NIPPLES ARE COCKED Con tinue tightening draw up rods equally periodically bumping the section with the heavy block of wood to relieve tension on the draw up rods until sections meet iron to iron on the ground surfaces KEEP DRAW UP ROD THREADS NUTS AND WASHERS LUBRICATED with grease or heavy oil to prevent damage to rods and threads and to make assembling easier CONTINUE ASSEMBLING SECTIONS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE ORDER Be sure to apply the sealant to the groove joints between adjacent sections as the boiler operates with a positive pressure in the firebox and products of combustion will escape between sections unless the sections are properly sealed The sealant should be applied before each section is placed on the as sem blage Fig 8 FJ JC C CT B C CT Fjc crTic oc 906 907 1 910 912 NOTES 1 FOR BOILERS LESS TANKLESS HEATER REPLACE THE CT SECTIONS WITH SECTIONS 2 THE SECTIONS MUST ASSEMBLED ACCORDING TO THE ARRANGEMENT SHOWN TO INSURE PROPER OPERATION AND ALIGNMENT OF PIPING WITH JACKET KNOCKOUTS 3 WATER BOILER ONLY REPLACE SECTION WITH SECTION CHANNEL BLOCK IN POSITION Fig 9 13 After all sections have been drawn up but before removing draw up rods the tie rods must be in stalled 14
29. al water line If water in gauge glass does not appear to be clear repeat steps a thru c and boil out the boiler for a longer time 2 Low pressure steam boilerssuch as the V 9 series should be maintained with appropriate water treatment com pounds Add suitable water treatment compounds as rec ommended by your qualified water treatment company 3 Remove temporary surface blowoff piping plug tap ping and reinstall safety valve Boil or bring water temperature to 180 promptly in order to drive off the dissolved gases in the fresh water 4 If unsteady water line foaming or priming persist install gate valve in Hartford Loop and drain valves in return main and at boiler and proceed as follows a Connect hoses from drain cocks to floor drain Close gate valve in Hartford Loop and open drain cock in return main Fill boiler to normal water level turn on oil burner and operate boiler at this water level for at least 30 minutes after the condensate begins to run hot then turn off burn er Close all radiator valves Remove all supply main air valves and plug the openings in supply main b Draw about 5 gallons of hot water from boiler into a container and dissolve into it the appro priate amount of a recommended boilout com pound Remove safety valve from boiler and pour this solution into boiler then reinstall safety valve c Turn on burner and keep operating while feeding water to boiler slowly This will raise
30. are must be exer cised to eliminate all of the free oxygen in the system 5 Boiler is now ready to be put into service D If during normal operation it is necessary to add water to this boiler more frequently than once a month consult a qualified service technician to check your system for leaks A leaky system will increase the volume of make up water supplied to the boiler which can signifi cantly shorten the life of the boiler Entrained in make up water are dissolved minerals and oxygen When the fresh cool make up water is heated in the boiler the minerals fall out as sediment and the oxygen escapes as agas Both can result in reduced boiler life The accumu lation of sediment can eventually isolate the water from contacting the cast iron When this happens the cast iron in that area gets extremely hot and eventually cracks The presence of free oxygen in the boiler creates a corro sive atmosphere which if the concentration becomes high enough can corrode the cast iron through from the in side Since neither of these failure types are the result of a casting defect the warranty does not apply Clearly itis in everyone s interest to prevent this type of failure The maintenance of system integrity is the best method to achieve this 26 SECTION V SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS mrorranr See 7 under Operating In structions if it becomes necessary to add water to the boiler more frequently than once a
31. be to remove old hardened pipe dope and other foreign matter 10 Apply a moderate amount of good quality pipe dope to the pipe threads on the probe Leaving the two end threads bare Do not use PTFE Teflon tape 11 Screw the probe into the boiler tapping 12 Mount the low water cutoff control on the probe 13 Reconnect the control to probe wiring 14 Fill the boiler to its normal waterline 15 Add boiler water treatment compound as needed 16 Restore electric service to the boiler 17 Fire burner to bring the water in the boiler to a boil to drive off free oxygen 18 WARNING BEFORE RETURNING BOILER TO SERVICE Follow the low water cutoff check out procedure on page 25 B FLOAT TYPE LOW WATER CUTOFF During the heating season if an external low water cutoff is on the boiler the blow off valve should be opened once a month use greater frequency where conditions warrant to flush out the sediment chamb er so the device will be free to function properly Low water cutoffs and water feeders should be dis mantled annually by qualified personnel to the extent necessary to insure freedom from obstructions and proper functioning of the working parts Inspect connecting lines to boiler for accumulation of mud scale etc and clean as required Examine all visible wiring for brittle or worn insulation and make sure electrical contacts are clean and that they function properly Give special attention to solder join
32. ct from abrasion erosion corrosion deterioration or the like due to abnormal temperatures or the influence of foreign matter or energy nor for the design or operation of any system of which any such product may be made a part or for the suitability of any such product for any particular application For products or parts not manufactured by Burnham Corporation the warranty obligations of Burnham Corporation shall in all respects conform and be limited to the warranty actually extended to Burnham Corporation by its vendors Warranty service can be obtained by contacting the original installer of the product and providing him with a detailed description of any apparent defect If this procedure fails to result in satisfactory warranty service the owner should notify Burnham Corporation Burnham America s Boiler Company P O Box 3079 Lancaster PA 17604 Transportationto a factory or other designatedfacility for repairs of any products or items alleged defective shall in all events be the responsibility and at the cost of the owner Notwithstanding any of the above provisions 1 failures resulting from misuse improper installation or lack of maintenance are not covered by this warranty and 2 Burnham Corporation s liability under this warranty shall not exceed the selling price of the product found to be defective Equipment furnished by the Buyer either mounted or unmounted and when contracted for by the Buyer to be installed or handled
33. d DO NOT INSTALL GAUGE UNTIL AFTER claims TESTING OF BOILER E After making certain that there are no leaks drain boiler C All completed boilers shall satisfactorily pass the prescribed and remove plugs for boiler trim and other connections hydrostatic test 1 STEAM BOILERS The assembled boiler shall be sub jected to a hydrostatic test of not less than 45 psig SECTION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 For boilers with no tankless heaters proceed to Step 2 Install the tankless heater manifolds aecording to 4 Boiler Piping Figure 13 MINIMUM PIPING RECOMMENDATION FOR V9 TANKLESS WATER HEATER MANIFOLDS MM FOR JACKET FOUR HEATER MANIFOLD REMOVAL DESCRIPTION D ig COPPER eLBow COPPER ELBOW NOTES KOIPE 1 IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WATER HEATERS BE CENTRALLY 2 xx corer Fig 13 LOCATED IN BOILER REFER TO PROPER SECTION TSR copper ARRANGEMENT PER FIG 8 z xz xij copren 2 PRESSURE DROP ACROSS EACH V9 2 TANKLESS HEATER 5 25 PSI AT 7 5 GPM FLOW RATE 12 TANKLESS HEATER PIPING AS SHOWN IN Fig 14 See Table II for Tankless Heater Ratings THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES SHOULD BE FOL LOWED WHEN PIPING THE TANKLESS HEATER A Flow Regulation If flow through the heater is greater than its rating the supply of adequate hot water may not be able to keep up with the demand For this reason a FLOW REGULATOR matching the heater rating should be
34. e assembly it is advisable to enter the upper nipple first in its port then enter the lower nipples in their respective ports Insert the three draw up rods through the nipple ports in the intermediate section extending them through the tapped holes in the rear section CAUTION Care must be exercised to avoid applying pressure directly on threaded tappings on front and rear sections with Draw up channels during assem bly procedures Refer to figs 9 and 10 for proper placement of channel block during assembly procedures Place a 3 x 12 Ig steel channel on each end of the upper draw up rod and an 3 x 812 lg steel channel on each end of the lower draw up rods along with nuts and washers These items are all located in the Draw Up Kit See Figures 9 and 10 Drive section in place with a heavy block of wood striking blows as squarely as possible over nipples SETTING OF NIPPLES Fig 6 APPLICATION OF SEALANT Hig 7 10 11 12 V9 SECTION ARRANGEMENT 905 908 909 F FRONT SECTION w 3 TOP SUPPLY TAPPING C CENTER SECTION CT CENTER SECTION w HEATER OPENING CX CENTER SECTION w 3 TOP SUPPLY TAPPING B BACK SECTION w 3 TOP SUPPLY TAPPING DRAW UP SECTION SLOWLY AND EVENLY tightening each draw up rod a little at a time so that sections are equally spaced starting with low draw up rods KEEP NIPPLES ALIGNED WITH NIPPLE PORTS If necessary tap nipples lightly with
35. ely ordered low water cutoff Figure 27 shows the proper tappings for each item Fig ure 31 shows front view of an assembled water boiler A Install the temperature pressure gauge B Install the low water cutoff C Install the immersion well and mount the aquastat on to the well D Install the drain cock using the 3 NPT x 4 FPT hex bushing E Install the pressure relief valve as shown in Figure 30 F Plug extra tappings CAUTION OXYGEN CORROSION Oxygen contaminationof the boiler water will cause corro sion of the iron and steel boiler components which can lead to failure As such any system must be designed to prevent oxygen absorption in the first place or prevent it from reach ing the boiler Problems caused by oxygen contamination of boiler water are not covered by Burnham s standard warranty There are many possible causes of oxygen contamination such as 1 Addition of excessive make up water as a result of sys tem leaks 2 Absorption through open tanks and fittings 3 Oxygen permeable materials in the distribution system In order to insure long product life oxygen sources should be eliminated This can be accomplished by taking the follow ing measures 1 Repairing system leaks to eliminate the need for addi tion of make up water 2 Eliminating open tanks from the system 3 Eliminating and or repairing fittings which allow oxy gen absorption 4 Use of non permeable materials in
36. er and system cleaning will help assure trouble free operation See Item 6 under Operating Instruc tions for procedure D ene TO BOILER WHILE NOT IN ERATION IMPORTANT IF BOILER IS NOT USED DURING WINTER TIME IT MUST BE FULLY DRAINED TO PRE VENT FREEZE DAMAGE B Spray inside surfaces with light lubricating or crank case oil using gun with extended stem so as to reach all corners C With steam boilers at end of season add sufficient water to fill boiler to top of water column and leave it that way until fall when water should be drained again to proper level If at this time boiler water is dirty drain water flush out boiler and refill with clean water to prescribed water level D Always keep the manual fuel supply valve shut off if the burner is shut down for an extended period of time E To recondition the heating system in the fall season after a prolonged shut down follow the instructions outlined in Section IV Operating Instructions Items 2 through 5 REPAIR PARTS V9 Series Repair Parts be ordered through the nearest Burnham Regional Sales Office or Manufacturer s Representative for delivery from Lancaster These offices can advise as to the availability of their products and repair parts from a more local source BURNHAM CORPORATION REGIONAL OFFICES C Hurnham Corporation Metropolitan Region 100 Davidson Avenue Somerset NJ 08873 A Burnham Corporat
37. eration of the boiler controls should be checked particularly the low water cutoff and the high limit con trol A CHECK OPERATING CONTROL OPERATION Raise and lower operating control setting as required to start and stop burner WARNING CHECK HIGH LIMIT CONTROL Jumper Operating Control Terminals Allow burner to operate until shutdown by limit Installation is not considered complete until this check has been made REMOVE JUMPER C CHECK LOW WATER CUTOFF control with water level at normal water line see Figure 1 Raise operat ing control setting to allow burner to operate Open boiler drain to allow water level to drop to bottom of sight glass until burner operation is shut down by low water cutoff Close boiler drain and refill to normal water line Burner should automatically restart during fill Reset operating control PROBE AND FLOAT TYPE LOW WATER CUT OFF DEVICES REQUIRE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Refer to step 4 of Service Instructions for proper cleaning instructions D CHECK OPERATING CONTROL on boiler equipped with tankless heaters With burner off draw hot water until burner starts then turn off hot water and check burner shutdown Ont AND SYSTEM CLEANING INSTRUC TIONS FOR TROUBLE FREE OPERATION A qualified water treatment chemical specialistshould be consulted for recommendations regarding appropri ate chemical compounds and concentrations which are compatible
38. g 2 sheet metal screws Attach the jacket top panel to the front panel back panel and upper U channels 903 904 905 0 9 WO 04000 9 9 0 LIU G Fasten the black knobs onto the jacket side panels using the 10 machine screws H Use Figure 25 to determine the correct positions of the left side panels I Install each panel into position by inserting top of pan el into upper U channel pushing bottom of panel in towards boiler and sliding panel down into J channel J Remove the knockouts necessary for tankless heater operation K Install the remaining side panels on the right side of the boiler order is not important Attach the D4A Rating Plate and Water Treatment Caution Plate both are in the instructions envelope to the front panel using sheet metal screws M Tighten all sheet metal screws FRONT OF BOILER 6 907 908 2 4 8 4 _ 0 9 08 O 5 Se FRONT OF BOILER 910 eue V 9 JACKET LEFT SIDE PANEL ARRANGEMENT Fig 25 INSTALL BURNER MOUNTING PLATE A With the use of Silastic secure the rope gasket to the groove along the mounting plate opening in the front section B Mount the burner mounting plate assembly to the front section with the 8 457 18 x 1 cap screws and flat washers located in the burner mounting plate carton See Figure 26 BURNER MOUNTING PLATE Fig 26 3 MOUNT PRESSURE RELIEF DOOR A A
39. iagonal strokes for best results C CLEAN TOP OF BOILER SECTIONS Brush and vacuum the tops of the boiler sections D CLEAN THE FIREBOX 1 Disconnect fuel line s and remove burner and burner mounting plate 27 2 Using wire or fibre bristle brush clean crown of boiler and inside of water legs E REASSEMBLE BOILER CAUTION DO NOT START THE BURNER UN LESS CANOPY SMOKEPIPE BURNER MOUNT ING PLATE AND ALL FLUE PLATE S ARE SEC URED IN PLAICE 1 Install the canopy taking care to align the cerafelt strips If strips are damaged replace as needed 2 Reinstall the flue outlet onto the canopy and rear Section Replace adhesive fiber gasket if damaged 8 Reinstall smokepipe on flue outlet and secure to collar with sheet metal screws 4 Reinstall burner mounting plate to front section making sure Flextex rope gasket is in place and forms gas tight seal If gasket is damaged replace 5 Bolt burner to burner mounting plate Inspect gas ket to assure adequate seal replace if damaged Connect oil line s and or gas line s 6 Reinstall flue plates making sure gasket on each is in place and forms gas tight seal If damaged all edges of the cleanout plates should be sealed with Silastic sealant when reinstalled until insulation can be replaced Orne OF LOW WATER CUTOFF DE VICES IMPORTANT PROBE AND FLOAT TYPE LOW WATER CUTOFF DEVICES REQUIRE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE A PROBE TYPE LOW WATER C
40. ings one in or near the top of the room and one near the bottom The openings shall communicate by means of ducts with the outdoors or to such spaces crawl or attic that communi cate with the outdoors 1 Where communicating by means of vertical ducts each opening shall have a free area of not less than 1 sq in 4 000 Btuh 35 sq in per gph 5 5 per kw of total input rating of all appliances in the enclosure 2 If horizontal ducts are used each opening shall have a free area of not less than 1 sq in per 2 000 Btuh 7034 in per gph 11 cm per kw of total input of all appli ances in the enclosure 4 CHIMNEY OR VENT The V 9 Series boiler is designed for forced draft firing and may be used with a conventional natural draft stack or a stub vent sometimes called diesel stack see Figure 3 See Table 1 for the proper vent size Draft controls are not normally required although they may be used on installations where a natural draft stack is used or on multiple boiler installations with a common stack The boiler is provided with a breeching damper which should be adjusted to maintain a positive 0 1 WC pressure in the vent connector box during burner operation Figure 1A S i FRONT Chimney A B Con D E Boiler Above Front nector Rear Sides V 9 6 24 18 32 6 NOTE 1 Listed clearances comply with American National Standard ANSI NFPA 31 Installati
41. int along the edge of the section should be cleaned with a wire brush Then using a cartridge of sealant in a caulking gun apply bead of Silastic to one side of each joint to be mated Touch up any missed spots before draw up Touch up after draw up has no value See Figure 7 sections must be drawn up iron to iron at all three nipple ports SECTIONS MUST BE DRAWN UP TIGHT WITHIN FOUR HOURS OF THE TIME WHEN SILASTIC IS FIRST APPLIED SILASTIC CURES IN FOUR HOURS AND WILL NOT FLOW INTO SEAL GROOVES AFTER FOUR HOURS FROM APPLICATION REGARDLESS OF THE PRESSURE APPLIED Tie bolts must be applied immediately after draw up If any joint springs apart it must be re drawn tight within four hours of the time of application of the Silastic to that joint On long boiler assemblies it may be necessary to draw up a partial block if the entire boiler is not ready to be drawn up tight within four hours of the first application of Silastic If the block assembly time extends overnight the partial block completed must be drawn up tight before leaving the boiler overnight If a joint springs out it must be re drawn tight within four hours of first application of Silastic to the joint From arrangement of sections chart see Figure 8 select next section according to code letters on sec tion IMPORTANT SECTIONS MUST BE ASSEM BLED IN PROPER ORDER Clean nipple ports and place section on nipples in rear section To facilitat
42. ion Central and Western Region P O Box 3079 Lancaster PA 17604 3079 717 293 5836 908 560 9800 Fax 293 5832 Fax 560 9814 Burnham Sales Corporation Northeast Region D Burnham Corporation Mid Atlantic Region 19 27 Mystic Avenue P O Box 3079 Somerville MA 02145 Lancaster PA 17604 617 625 9735 717 293 5861 Fax 625 9736 Fax 293 5855 Contact Regional Office Indicated for your State Alabama A New Mexico A Alaska New York Arizona Albany Fulton Montgomery Rensselear Arkansas A Saratoga Schenectady Schoharie Warren California A Washington Counties B Sullivan County D lorad A Ge other Counties C Connecticut B North Carolina Florida A North Dakota A Georgia Ohio Haan A Athens Belmont Gallia Jefferson Lawrence Meigs Monroe Washington Counties D ran 5 other Counties A Oklahoma Indiana Diecon A Iowa A Pennsylvania D Rhode Island B South Carolina South Dakota A eii 4 B Tennessee p Texas A iion usetts Utah A HM SUE Vermont B Minnesota A ee HOM TRA Virginia Mississippi A Arlington Accomack Clarke Fairfax Missouri A Frederick Fauquier Loudoun Northampton Prince William Counties D Montana A Nebraska m other Counties f Nevada A 515 New Hampshire B T EA bi West Virginia D New Jersey Mercer County D Wisconsin A All other Counties C Wyoming 29 3l Alawa
43. is not covered by this warranty Burnham Corporation does not assume any responsibility in connection with such equipment operation warranty performance or any other liability connected thereto The foregoing provisions of this WARRANTY shall be effective to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law and to the extent that any such provision would otherwise have an unconscionable result or would otherwise be inconsistent with applicable law such provision shall be limited in effect to the minimum extent necessary to avoid such unconscionable result or inconsistency with applicable law Any implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose shall to the extent permitted by applicable law be limited in duration to a period of one year after the date of installation To the extent permitted by applicable law the remedies for breach of any such implied warranty shall be limited to the remedies set forth above with respect to a breach of the express limited warranty provided With respect to the limitations on implied warranties set forth above Burnham Corporation hereby notifies each person to whom such warranty is made as follows Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may als
44. learancefrom the boiler jacket of 21 Refer to Figure 1 for boiler dimensional data B Forminimumclearancesto combustiblematerials SeeFigure1A C PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOUNDATION for the unit 1 CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL BOILER ON CAR PETING Boiler is suitable for installation on com bustible floors 2 Floor construction should have adequate load bear ing characteristics to bear the weight of the boiler filled with water see Table 1 A boiler foundation similar to the one shown in Figure 2is recommended if the boiler room floor is weak or uneven or if a wa ter condition exists 3 PROVIDE AIR SUPPLY AND VENTILATION to accom modate proper combustion For commercial and industrial equipment permanent facilities for supplying an ample amount of outside air shall be provided in accordance with the following For boiler rooms adjacent to outside walls and where combustion air is provided by natural ventilation from the outside there shall be a permanent air supply inlet having a total free area of not less than 1 sq in per 4 000 Btu per hr 35sq in per gal per hr 5 5 cm per kw of total input rating of the burner or burners and in no case less than 35 sq in 0 425 m For boiler rooms not adjacent to outside walls the com bustion air shall be supplied in a manner acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction A In the absence of local requirements the confined space shall be provided with two permanent open
45. nel 906 70429064 7E Jacket J Channel 907 70429074 7F Jacket Channel V 908 2 70429084 7G Jacket Channel 909 2 70429094 7H Jacket J Channel 910 2 70429104 Jacket J Channel 911 2 70429114 Jacket 7 Channel V 912 2 70429124 V 9 JACKET PANELS 33 Boiler Size Quantity STEAM TRIM WATER TRIM STEAM TRIM V903 5 V906 9 910 12 Part Number Pressuretrol Honeywell 404 1009 1 1 1 80160300 Steam Gauge 3 1 2 Dia Ametek 1144350 1 1 1 8056022 Gauge Glass Set ConBraCo 120 104 10 11 1 1 1 8056102 Safety Valve Piping Nipple 1 NPT x 3 1 2 lg Black 1 806600217 Nipple 1 1 4 NPT x 3 1 2 1g Black 1 806600218 Nipple 1 1 2 NPT x 3 1 2 lg Black 1 806600015 Tee 1 NPT Black 1 806601373 Tee i 1 4 Black 1 806601031 Tee 1 1 2 Black 1 806601025 Hex Bushing 1 112 x 1 Black i 806600521 Hex Bushing 1 1 2 x 1 1 4 Black 1 806600539 Hex Bushing 3 4 MPT x 1 4 FPT Black Mount Syphon 1 1 1 806600508 Hex Bushing 3 MPT x 3 4 FPT Black Mount Drain Cock 1 1 1 806600509 Hex Bushing 1 2 MPT x 1 4 FPT Black Mount Steam Gauge 1 1 1 806600524 Drain Cock 3 4 ConBraCo 831 606 01 1 1 1 806603001 Safety Valve ConBraCo 13 202 08 1 1 81660501 Safety Valve ConBraCo 13 213 08 1 1 4 x 1 1 2 1 81660505 Safety Valve ConBraCo 813 214 08 1 1 2 x 2 1 81660503 Syphon 114 x 909 2 1 2 Extended Leg Mount Pressuretr
46. o have other rights which vary from state to state Burnham AMERICA S BOILER COMPANY Burnham Corporation Lancaster PA 17604
47. ol 1 1 1 806603006 Plug Extra Tappings Pipe Plug 1 Square Head Black 6 5 5 806603501 Pipe Plug 3 4 Square Head Black 1 1 1 806603512 Pipe Plug 1 1 4 Square Head Black 1 806603502 Pipe Plug 1 1 2 Square Head Black 1 806603507 Lowest Permissible Water Level Plate Form 1204 1 1 1 81460009 S M S 8 x 1 2 Phil Trs Hd AB Pltd Attach Plate 2 2 2 80860000 WATER TRIM V903 7 V908 11 V912 Part Numbers Aquastat Controller Honeywell 14006 2015 1 1 1 80160400 Immersion Well Honeywell 123871 3 4 1 1 1 80160452 Temperature Pressure Guage Ametek 1144840 1 1 1 8056028 Relief Valve Piping Nipple 3 4 NPT x 3 1 2 lg Black 1 806600038 Nipple 1 NPT x 3 1 2 1g Black 1 1 806600217 Street Elbow 3 4 x 90 Malleable 1 806601501 Street Elbow 1 x 90 Malleable 1 1 806601514 Hex Bushing 1 1 2 x 3 4 PPT Black 1 806600507 Hex Bushing 1 1 2 x 1 PPT Black 1 1 806600521 Hex Bushing 3 x 3 4 PPT Black Mount Drain Cock 1 1 1 806600509 Drain Cock 3 4 ConBraCo 131 606 01 1 1 1 806603001 Relief Valve ConBraCo 110 303 10 3 4 P 501 Working Pressure 1 81660302 Relief Valve ConBraCo 10 214 10 1 501 Working Pressure 1 2 81660330 Relief Valve Watts 740 1 F x 1 1 4 P 50 Working Pressure 1 81660305 Relief Valve Optional Watts 740 3 4 F x 1 F 70 Working Pressure 1 1 1 Plug Ext
48. on 903 V904 V905 V906 V907 V908 V909 V910 V911 V912 Part Front Section 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7172901 C Center Section 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 7172903 Optional 7 CT Center LL O C T Max 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 7172902 Center Section with Tankless Heater CX Center Section with 3 Supply Tapping 1 1 1 2 2 71729031 Baok Seotion 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7172904 Target Wall 903 Only not shown 1 8202908 7 Cast Iron Slip Nipple 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7066004 3 Cast Iron Slip Nipple 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 7066002 Tie Rod Sets Tie Rod Bundle V 903 1 6082903 Tie Rod Bundle V 904 1 6082904 Tie Rod Bundle V 905 1 6082905 Tie Rod Bundle V 906 1 6082906 Tie Rod Bundle 907 1 6082907 Tie Rod Bundle V 908 1 6082908 Tie Rod Bundle V 909 1 6082309 Tie Rod Bundle V 910 1 6082910 Tie Rod Bundle 911 1 6082911 Tie Rod Bundle 912 1 6082912 Cleanout Cover Assembly 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6112901 Tankless Heater Cover Plate Gasket 8036058 1 CT Section Tankless Heater 1 ea CT Section 8032901 or Blank Heater Cover Plate 1 ea CT Section 7036020 Burner Mtg Plate Assy w Observation Port NOTE Mounting Plate Size Depends on Burner Used Burner Mtg Plate 43 41 dia Opening 7172905 Burner Mtg Plate 6 3 8 dia Opening 7172906 Burner Mtg Plate 7 1 2 dia Opening 7172907 Burner Plate 8 3 8 dia Opening 7172908 Burner Mtg Plate 9 dia Opening 7172909 Burner Mtg Plate 6 1 2 Notched Opening 7172910
49. on of oil burning equip ment NOTE 2 V 9 Series boilers can be installed in rooms with clearances from combustible material as listed above Listed clearances can not be reduced for alcove or closet installations NOTE 3 For reduced clearances to combustible material protection must be provided as described in the above ANSI NFPA 31 standard 608 2 STEEL CHANNEL OR THK X 4 STEEL PLATE NOTE IF THE BOILER ROOM FLOOR 15 WEAK OR UNEVEN OR IF WATER CONDITION EXISTS BOILER FOUNDATION SIMILAR TO THE ONE SHOWN BELOW 15 RECOMMENDED Fig 2 TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT FOR STUB VENT Fig 3 SECTION CAST IRON BLOCK ASSEMBLY FACTORY ASSEMBLED SECTIONS If the boil er was ordered with factory assembled sections the assem blage should be set in the proper location as outlined in Section 1 Lifting arrangement and weights are given in Figure 4 The tie rod nuts should then be loosened until finger tight Now proceed to part 3 of this section on page 12 HYDROSTATIC TEST 2 ASSEMBLED SECTIONS If the boiler was ordered to be field assembled follow the assembly procedure outlined on the following pages A Assembly of Sections Manual Draw Up WHEN ASSEMBLING SECTIONS WITHOUT HY DRAULIC DRAW UP EQUIPMENT NEVER AS SEMBLE MORE THAN ONE SECTION AT A TIME A Manual Draw Up Kit 1 available through Burn ham by ordering part number 6082901 1 Place the rear section in its appr
50. oximate final posi tion as outlined in Section 1 and support it with a suitable prop See Figure 5 903 ONLY Open target wall carton apply silastie to back of target wall and secure target wall to rear section 2 Open the Boiler Assembly Carton s 3 Clean nipples and nipple ports thoroughly with a degreasing solvent and apply nipple lubricant pro vided 4 Drive nipples squarely into section using block of wood and hammer or preferably an aluminum headed hammer if available 5 A special nipple setting gauge 1 provided for the nipples Gauge nipple in both directions to insure that it is driven to the proper depth into the nipple opening Cut out in gauge must rest on nipple with legs of gauge touching finished face of section when nipple is properly driven See Figure 6 IMPORTANT NIPPLES MUST BE DRIVEN AS DIRECTED TO INSURE TIGHT JOINTS MOST NIPPLE LEAKS ARE CAUSED BY TILT ED OR COCKED NIPPLES IMPORTANT THIS IS A FORCED DRAFT FIRED BOILER AND SEALANT MUST BE AP PLIED WHERE SPECIFIED FOR PROPER AND SAFE PERFORMANCE THE BURNHAM COR PORATION HAS APPROVED A SECTION JOINT SEALANT SILASTIC MANUFACTUR ED BY DOW CORNING UNDER THE PRODUCT NUMBERS OF 732 RTV 732 AND 781 ALL THREE NUMBERS ARE THE SAME MATER FOUR LEG SLING REQ D MIN 1 27 01 CABLE 377 1647 2977 4 2 SECT 7 POSITIONING OF BACK SECTION The grooves in the gound jo
51. pply bead of Silastic along the groove on the inside face of the pressure relief door B Mount the pressure relief door onto the rear section using the 4 18 x 1 cap screws and washers locat ed in the canopy carton 10 Inspect SEAL After the platework is in place a visual inspection should be made of all sealed joints and repairs made if necessary A darkened boiler room with a light source in the combustion space and canopy will aid this inspection 21 17 sat BURNER Refer to Oil Burner Installation Instructions and Burner Specification Manual for proper installation fuel piping wiring burner adjustment and service instruc tions Using a hacksaw blade or knife cut hole to the proper size in the burner plate insulation for receipt of burner air tube Burner is mounted on burner mounting plate using the 4 16 hex nuts and flat washers lo cated in the burner mounting plate carton D FRONT SBCTION REAR SECTION 9 SERIES BOILER PURPOSE OF TAPPINGS SUPPLY SUPPLY RETURN ee EO pese ner NOT USED STEAM GAUGE TEMPERATURE BUSHED TO 1 4 PRESSURE GAUGE SUPPLY SUPPLY SAFETY VALVE RELIEF VALVE AUXILIARY TAPPINGS AUXILIARY TAPPINGS TAPPING 512 CROWN INSPECT ION WASH OUT SPECIAL ORDER ONLY FLOAT L W C O PROBE L W C O PRESS LIMIT CTRL GAUGE GLASS
52. ra Tappings Pipe Plug 1 NPT Square Head Black 5 5 5 806603501 Pipe Plug 1 2 NPT Square Head Black 2 2 2 806603507 Pipe Plug 314 NPT Square Head Black 1 1 1 806603512 34 35 Limited Warranty SERIES 5B SERIES 8B PF 5 SERIES V 9 SERIES FD SERIES WOODLANDER DUO RAD AND CAST IRON RADIATION LIMITED WARRANTY Except as provided below with respect to products or parts not manufactured by Burnham Corporation Burnham Corporation warrants to the original owner at the original installation site that products manufactured by Bumham America s Boiler Company comply at the time of manufacture with recognized Hydronics industry regulatory agency standards and requirements then in effect and will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year after the date of installation The remedy for breach of this warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of any part found to be defective under ccnditions of normal use and does not extend to liability for incidental special or consequential damages or losses such as loss of the use of the products inconvenience loss of time or labor expense involved in repairing or replacing alleged defective pro duct Burnham Corporation shall have no responsibility for the performance of any product sold by it under conditions varying materially from those under which such product is usually tested under existing industry standards nor for any damage to the produ
53. rom system Use the follow ing procedure on a Series Loop System installed as per Figure 17 1 Close all but one zone valve Open drain valve on purge fitting Open fill valve Close purge valve Open relief valve on boiler ON UA A Q N Allow water to run out of purge fitting drain valve until zone has been purged of air and filled with water 7 Open zone valve to the second zone to be purged then close the first Repeat this step until all zones have been purged but always have one zone open At completion open all zone valves 8 Close drain valve on purge fitting 9 When water discharges from relief valve release the lever on the top of the relief valve allowing it to close 10 Continue filling the system until the pressure gauge is at desired working pressure 11 Open purge valve ON A HOT WATER SYSTEM THE PRESSURE MUST NOT EXCEED 50 POUNDS UNLESS THE BOILER IS EQUIPPED FOR 70 POUNDS MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE IF BOILER PRESSURE EXCEEDS PRESSURE SETTING OF SAFETY RELIEF VALVE IT MUST RELIEV ED IMMEDIATELY AND THE CAUSE OF RELIEF VALVE FAILURE INVESTIGATED AND CORRECT 24 ED EXCESS PRESSURE 1 DANGEROUS IN ADDI TION COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO HEATING SYS TEM DO NOT draw water from boiler while in use When adding water while boiler is in operation do not open supply valve fully but add water slowly 3 SET CONTROLS with burner service switch turned OFF
54. ssv 431104 JUVE SLNN 8 Su3HSVM M OOY 311 11 2 p A SSV 4000 25 431734 380563 Su3HSVM 1973 P M H3A05 p x 912 x 91 8 X31V3H_XNY18 133599 31v1d 83A02 H31V3H SS313NV1 M3HSVM 19713 M E MANOS dVO 97 1 x8l 9 b Su3HSVM 1973 f A d u3HSvM H31V3H SS3 DINVI p 5 1 M382S CH Exel 2 v S SLNN 02 7 NOILOSS 83432 2 24 NOILO3S H31N39 NOILO3S 12 26 we uaHsvA 1973 2 LAN ssvus 8 2 e Wass 6 8 ASSY 131100 3014 8 1 9 3A 53HQV 1 3oviuuvo o1 1 oZ 1 4115 NOMI 16 2 4 9181 1133439 Z x 139599 via 2 A18W3SSV AdONVO NOLLVAnSNI 31914 01199 ONILNNOW D 32V 48 15813 GATIVISNI 38 150 TSNVd 1834 190 AdONVD ASSY 349714 ONILNAOW 1773 8 LAN 81 2 81 9 H3HSVM 1914 3895 i i 2 3475 VI3W 133HS gt 0 SUN 0311075 91 30 Item No 8A 8B 8E 8P 8H 8I 8J 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 16 16 160 16 16F 16H 161 16J 17 18 19 19A 19B 19 V 9 BARE BOILER ASSEMBLY Boiler Size Quantity Descripti
55. teel channel blocks for the upper tion of the sealant rod which is inserted through the upper tappings Hydraulic Draw Up Equipment is available through anon p pie porto Burnham by ordering part number 6196008 5 Use four 8 lg steel channel blocks for the lower rods which are inserted through the lower tappings 1 Repeat steps 1 through 7 under Assembly of Sec and nipple ports tions Manual Draw Up 6 Use hydraulic rams to draw up sections by applying pressure alternately on the draw up rods Continue to draw up until all sections make contact at the ground joints 2 Continue assembling sections in their respective or der until all sections are in the assemblage Be sure to apply the sealant to the groove in the ground joints between adjacent sections as the boiler op erates with a positive pressure in the firebox and products of combustion will escape between sections unless the sections are properly sealed The sealant should be applied before each section is placed on the assemblage 7 Repeat steps 13 through 15 under Assembly of Sec tions Manual Draw Up 3 Use diameter rod s and coupling s to draw up the sections extra rods and couplings are provided with hydraulic draw up equipment CAUTION Care must be exercised to avoid applying pressure directly on threaded tappings on front and rear sections with Draw up channels during assem bly procedures 3 X 12 LONG 008 S
56. ts on bel lows and float when this type of control is used Check float for evidence of collapse and check mercury bulb where applicable for mercury separation or dis coloration DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR MECH ANISMS IN THE FIELD Complete replacement mechanisms including necessary gaskets and installa tion instructions are available from the manufacturer 28 Orr burner and control at least once a year See Item 5 under Operating Instructions for control checks See V 9 Burner Manual for burner tests and adjustments LUBRICATE BOILER COMPONENTS according to manufacturer s instructions Generally this involves the oil burner and circulator This includes the type of lubricant to use frequency of lubrication and points to lubricate 1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS A Keep radiators and convectors clean B If a hot water radiator is hot at the bottom but not at the top it indicates that air has accumulated inside and should be vented To vent radiator hold small cup under air vent located near top of radiator open vent until water escapes and then close C If much water is added to system it is advisable to heat system to a high temperature and vent again This will make less venting necessary during the winter D Where an expansion tank is used make sure that neither the tank nor its drain pipe is exposed to freez ing temperatures Never place valves in piping leading to or from expansion tank E Boil
57. ve Fill the entire system with water Start firing the boiler Circulate the water through the entire system Vent the system including the radiation Allow boiler water to reach operating tempera ture if possible Continue to circulate the water for a few hours Stop firing the boiler k Drain the system in a manner and to a location that hot water can be discharged with safety 1 Remove plugs from all available returns and wash the water side of the boiler as thoroughly as possible using a high pressure water stream m Refill the system with fresh water 3 Add appropriate boiler water treatment compounds as recommended by your qualified water treatment company 4 Make pH or Alkalinity Test After boiler and system have been cleaned and re filled as previously described test the pH of the water in the system This can easily be done by drawing a small sample of boiler water and testing with hydrion paper which is used in the same man ner as litmus paper except it gives specific read ings A color chart on the side of the small hydrion dispenser gives the reading in pH Hydrion paper is inexpensive and obtainable from any chemical sup ply house or thru your local druggist The pH should be higher than 7 but lower than 11 Add appropriate water treatment chemicals if necessary to bring the pH within the specified range With this lower level of protection c
58. with local environmental regulations A Steam Boilers 1 Oil greases amp sediments which accumulate in a new boiler and piping must be removed from the system in order to prevent an unsteady water line and carry over of the water into the supply main above boiler Operate the boiler with steam in the entire system for a few days allowing the conden sate to return to the boiler If the condensate can temporarily be wasted operate boiler only for the length of time it takes for condensate to run clear If the latter cannot be achieved or if the condensate is returned to the boiler boil out the boiler using the SURFACE BLOWOFF connection See Figure 28 a Drain boiler until water is just visible in gauge glass Run temporary 1 pipe line from the surface blowoff connection to an open drain or some other location where hot water may be discharged safely Do not install valve in this line b Add an appropriate amount of recommended boil out compound c Start burner and operate sufficiently to boil the water without producing steam pressure Boil for about 5 hours Open boiler feed pipe suffi ciently to permit a steady trickle of water from 25 the surface blowoff pipe Continue this slow boiling and trickle of overflow for several hours until the water coming from the overflow is clear d Stop burner and drain boiler in a manner and to a location that hot water can be discharged with safety e Refill boiler to norm

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