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1. isolated from the lower jacket to protect them from cold or moist combustion air Sealed Combustion with Negative Cabinet Pressure Lower portion of the Smart Controls boiler cabinet operates under a negative pressure ABC 2 1 control creating an additional system offers multiple layer of safety boiler lead lag for up to eight 8 boilers LCD touchscreen display intuitive Simple text based menus Connections and outdoor reset All gas water and Efficient electrical connections Combustion are made from the left side of the boiler Air and fuel are pre mixed in the blower assembly for clean balanced combustion longer Condensate component life Protection and protection of Unique polyproplyene mechanical fan condensate trap components patented stands up to acidic condensate and Design features an integral float Simplicity switch which protects Separate spark rod the heat exchanger from and flame sensor are condensate back up used for longevity and reliability Durable Efficient Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger Maximizes heat transfer Apex Boiler Control FEATURES BEYOND COMPARE The Apex Boiler Control System is the next generation of advanced electronic controls designed specifically for condensing boilers The ABC System was designed With many features that make the control simple to understand and use as well as features that optimize boiler performance flexibility an
2. Apex Series MC 1 STAINLESS STEEL CONDENSING GAS FIRED COMMERCIAL BOILER 95 THERMAL EFFICIENCY VENTING OPTIONS UP TO 200 EQUIVALENT FEET EQUIPPED WITH ABC 2 1 3 CONTROL SYSTEM ee cs MULTIPLE BOILER LEAD LAG CABINET UP TO 8 BOILERS LCD TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY 5 1 MODULATION INTUITIVE TEXT BASED MENUS OUTDOOR RESET RELIEF VALVE UP TO 100PSI SUB 20PPM NOx STACKABLE eS la n S i D i b T A I wu em PAGE Apex Boiler Features e FLEXIBILITY OF VENTING OPTIONS The ability to vent by using PVC material provides multiple venting options and enables a greater level of choice concerning the layout of a boiler room Apex boilers can be vented horizontally with a sidewall penetration or vertically In addition to PVC the Apex can be vented with concentric polypropylene 500 model only AL29 4C stainless steel piping or with single wall rigid and or flexible polypropylene vent piping High Performance Commercial Hydronic and Radiant Heating Introducing the Apex from Burnham Commercial a condensing boiler with thermal efficiency ratings of 95 The Apex utilizes a Stainless steel heat exchanger designed to extract maximum heat from the combustion process along with the Apex Boiler Control System which is designed to enhance boiler and system efficiency and provid
3. 1 DAYS Program Outdoor Air Reset Curve with only four points Minimum boiler water temperature Maximum boiler water temperature Minimum outdoor air temperature Maximum outdoor air temperature COMPACT DESIGN Lighter weight boilers like the Apex are suitable for installation on any floor from basement to penthouse Apex boilers are readily portable and can be brought through standard doorways using a common hand truck Apex boilers can be installed during any phase of construction Stackable boilers mount on top of each other without the use of a frame Simply secure with bracket hardware kit Apex boilers can be interconnected via a common RJ45 ethernet cable or by alternate three wire connection Lower Cost HIGHER EFFICIENCY ALTERNATIVE System Piping The Apex is designed to be installed in a variety of configurations Shown ere FROM SYSTEM here are four illustrated examples of how the Apex boiler can be piped into EM ney i pem new or existing heating systems Examples shown here include heat only applications building heat plus domestic hot water alternate piping of heat plus domestic hot water and a multiple boiler installation incorporating domestic hot water The Apex provides outstanding flexibility by providing the capability of controlling up to three system pumps In addition an indirect water heater can be placed in either the primary or secondary loop further enhancing the boiler s abil
4. d overall system efficiency and reliability The ABC System is simply the most powerful versatile and user friendly boiler control available Touch Screen LCD Display Simple setup Requires only four inputs boiler minimum and maximum water temperatures and outdoor air minimum and maximum temperatures e Boiler status settings and diagnostic information are all accessible from the display in simple English text Settings are password protected Built in diagnostics e Display turns red in the event of lockout i Status Boiler PE Th F 8 gt Thermostat On Control Data Logging display and recall information from numerous control parameters e Previous five 5 lock out events can be recalled on the display e Logs runtime hours for the boiler as well as the number of cycles for the boiler the boiler pump the DHW pump and the system pump Outdoor Reset e Adjusts boiler temperature based on the outdoor temperature e Helps to keep the boiler in condensing mode longer resulting in higher efficiency Improves comfort by reducing overheating of the zones Domestic Priority with Priority Protection e Directs boiler output to the indirect water heater Priority Protection is provided to allow the boiler to continue heating in the event of excessive domestic hot water demand Control Flexibility e Responds to multiple heating d
5. e easy installation and servicing These intelligent features are wrapped in a sleek modern appliance like jacket which makes the Apex both attractive and smart Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger The heart of the Apex boiler is the ASME certified Stainless steel heat il exchanger Each heat exchanger is factory hydro tested to ensure quality and reliability The Apex Boiler Control System The Apex Boiler Control System ABC System has many features which maximize the efficiency and comfort of a heating system while providing unmatched ease of use for a full description of these features please see pages 4 5 LCD touchscreen display Intuitive menus which provide data in simple text not in cryptic codes e Capable of linking up to eight boilers and three pumps simultaneously Control data logging Outdoor reset and warm weather shutdown Domestic hot water priority Full modulation with 5 to 1 turndown and adaptable firing rate output Built in provision for off season pump exercising e Plug and play connections Multiple and adjustable pump outputs e Night setback and unoccupied modes 4 20 and modbus inputs e EMS Gateway to BacNet LonWorks Modbus optional Apex Boiler Features Single Point Power Sealed Boiler pump and DHW Top Panel pump are powered The sealed panel directly from the Apex protects boiler controls from spills or leaks components are also
6. ee eee eee eee APX625 50 1 4 24 387 8 31 5 8 1 2 APX725 50 1 4 24 38 8 31 518 1 2 2 2 iii Sa MeL m peni ae e Sra Low voltage Line voltage knockouts 115V knockouts A 24V H SH G E Supply S Tapping d 3 4 FPT relief N N m drain trapping N mn T Hl ON dil 614 Condensate trap drain D LEFT SIDE Standard Equipment ASME stainless steel heat exchanger Front mounted terminal switch PVC Vent Kit ABC2 1 Apex Boiler Control Stainless steel mesh burner Low voltage terminal strip 30 CPVC Touch screen display Full modulation 5 1 turndown Line voltage junction box 90 Elbow Built in diagnostics Variable speed combustion blower Polypropylene condensate trap 2 Vent terminals with Slide out drawer Negative reduction gas valve Pressure relief valve 50 psi for 500 rodent screens Multiple boiler lead lag control Supply amp Return temperature sensors Pressure relief valve 60 psi for 625 725 800 Domestic water priority Flue gas temperature sensor Rear flue outlet Warm weather shut down Sealed control compartment Stacking boiler brackets 4 20 mA inputs for external modulation Negative pressure lower cabinet Built in lifting handles Outdoor air temperature sensor Optional Equipment Condensate Neutralizer 100 psi relief valve all models Header Sensor 1 2NPT required for Tekmar 265 3 boiler modulating control multi
7. emands and features adjustable pump outputs e Pump outputs for system boiler and domestic hot water pumps Warm Weather Shutdown e Ideal for commercial installations that maintain heating loop temperatures year round Fully adjustable Freeze Protection If possible freezing water temperatures detected the ABC System will operate all pumps connected to the boiler If water temperatures continue to drop the boiler will fire and warm the system slightly in order to prevent freezing and damage to the system Pump Exercise e Circulators connected to the ABC System control that don t operate for seven 7 days are activated to run for ten 10 seconds e Reduces the possibility for pumps to seize and fail Apex Boiler Control FEATURES BEYOND COMPARE Staging and Modulation e The ABC can be connected to external staging controls via a 4 20mA and heat demand contact e External controls can modulate the boiler s firing rate in order to satisfy overall system demand e No external relays or adapters are required Energy Management System EMS Compatible be connected to a buildings Energy Management System EMS using simple menu selections and wiring a 4 20mA input Connects to EMS using modbus protocol e Optional EMS Gateway to BacNet or LonWorks Allows EMS controls to adjust either the ABC central heating setpoint or the firing rate Night Setback and Unoccupied Cont
8. f compact self contained gas boilers together and l step fire them to efficiently meet heating loads on demand Firing to Load Demand Minimizes Standby Losses l Maximum fuel utilization is achieved during long periods Of full firing at the design temperature for each boiler In comparison a single large boiler would cycle on and off more frequently during partial loads not reaching its rated efficiency During 9096 of the average heating season less than 6596 ofthe total heating capacity is required Step firing activates only those boilers needed to meet the load demand which reduces cycling and increases annual fuel efficiency Features and Benefits of Apex Boilers in Modular Multiple Boiler Installations i Choosing a modular or multiple boiler system can have many benefits over a single boiler installation e COST SAVINGS The basic cost of a modular multiple system is typically less than that of a single large boiler of equal capacity in most applications BASE LOADING he practice of replacing larger boilers with multiple smaller modular units can offer numerous benefits such as greatly increased efficiencies with reduced standby losses cycling and emissions HOT WATER BOILER SIZING SEASONAL BOILER LOAD DEMAND 100 Boiler Load 8 Days 80 Boiler Load 24 Days 60 Boiler Load 149 Days 40 Boiler Load 65 Days 20 Boiler Load 47 Days 89 OF HEATING SEASON 26
9. ity to accommodate a variety of systems Expansion Tank These illustrations are intended for informational purposes only and are not intended for use as near boiler piping diagrams E E E For further information on piping requirements please see the Apex HEAT ONLY APPLICATION Installation amp Operations Manual TO SYSTEM FROM SYSTEM TO SYSTEM FROM SYSTEM Circulators System Circulators System e Zone Valves Zone Valves Expansion Tank e e e Jj A Supply amp return lines 5 Circulator offset for clarity Supply amp return lines offset for clarity HEAT PLUS INDIRECT HEAT PLUS INDIRECT ALTERNATE sta Tank Circulators Supply amp return lines offset for clarity MODULAR WITH INDIRECT Apex SPECIFICATIONS amp DIMENSIONS Apex Specifications amp Ratings RATINGS APPROX HEAT MIN MAX GROSS NET WATER SHIPPING TRFR INTAKE SUPPLY amp INPUT ATI MODEL M INPUT MBH OUTPUT RATING THERMAL AREA amp VENT RETURN BH EFFICIENCY CONNECTION Lbs SQ FT DIA CONNECTIONS 500 100 500 475 413 95 3M NPT 42 375 508 4 1 1 2 NPT 125 516 95 I NPT 55 430 762 6 2 NPT 725 145 725 688 598 95 I NPT 55 430 762 6 2 NT 160 661 40 65 3 6 2 NPT Apex Dimensions pee a e
10. ple burner systems CSD 1 Kit Includes high and low gas pressure switches Header sensor alternate immersion manual reset high limit manual reset low water cutoff 103104 01 and gas valve leak test equipment RJ45 Cable Splitter 103192 01 Burnham Commercial Universal Gateway 80 psi relief valve all models LonWorks or BacNet Metasys Modbus Compatible 2013 Burnham Commercial P 0 Box 3939 Lancaster PA 17604 BURNKH AM Phone 888 791 3790 Fax 717 293 5803 www burnhamcommercial com Form No CCILO2081 4 13 3Mc Printed in the U S A Commercial Boilers
11. rol Modes e EnviraCom enabled allows the boiler to communicate directly with Honeywell EnviraCom thermostats e Allows the boiler to further enhance system efficiency by reducing the water temperature during sleep and away modes Reliability e Built in brown out protection with no additional devices such as brown out relays required Internal fuse protection for pump outputs is NOT REQUIRED The control is capable of handling up to 15 amps and does not require additional relays to switch power to the circulators in most installations Ease of Connectivity Cat 5 Connections Enables easy connections between boilers or between boiler and building management system e Utilizes ordinary RJ 45 Cat 5 Ethernet cord E ui FEST Line Voltage p 3 Terminal Strip e 120V AC power pump outputs Strip slides out and hooks to boiler for easy access Low Voltage Terminal Strip e Adds additional inputs for header and DHW sensors 52 Lower Cost HIGHER EFFICIENCY ALTERNATIVE The Lower Cost Higher Efficiency Alternative to Single Commercial Boilers Modular Multiple Boiler Concept Modular multiple boiler systems such as the Apex put the efficiency cost and service advantages of compact gas boilers to work in heating applications where a single commercial boiler would not be sufficient The systems connect any l number o

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