Lochinvar Boiler 000 User Manual

IFB/IFW-i&s-05  
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL  
®
Intelli-Fin  
Hot Water Heating Boilers  
Domestic Hot Water Supply Boilers  
1,500,000 — 1,700,000 — 2,000,000 Btu/hr Models  
FIG. 1 Front View  
FIG. 2 Rear View  
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified service  
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.  
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS  
TO OWNER  
WARRANTY  
Retain this manual for future reference.  
Factory warranty (shipped with unit) does not apply to units  
improperly installed or improperly operated.  
NOTE:  
This manual supplies information for the installation, operation  
and servicing of the appliance. It is strongly recommended that  
this manual be reviewed completely before proceeding with an  
installation.  
Experience has shown that improper installation or system design,  
rather than faulty equipment, is the cause of most operating  
problems.  
1. Excessive water hardness causing  
build-up in the copper tube is not the fault of the  
equipment and is not covered under the  
a
lime/scale  
WARNINGƽ  
manufacturer’s warranty. (See Water Treatment and  
Water Chemistry)  
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT,  
ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE can  
cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For  
assistance or additional information, consult a qualified  
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.  
2. Excessive pitting and erosion on the inside of the  
copper tube may be caused by too much water  
velocity through the tubes and is not covered by  
the manufacturer’s warranty (See Boiler Flow Rates  
and Temperature Rise for flow requirements).  
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A gas appliance that draws combustion air from the equipment  
room where it is installed must have a supply of fresh air circulating  
around it during burner operation for proper gas combustion and  
proper venting.  
CHECKING EQUIPMENT  
Upon receiving equipment, check for signs of shipping damage.  
Pay particular attention to parts accompanying the boiler, which  
may show signs of being hit or otherwise being mishandled. Verify  
total number of pieces shown on packing slip with those actually  
received. In case there is damage or a shortage, immediately notify  
carrier.  
WARNINGƽ  
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.  
DO NOT  
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.  
The possible damage to a flooded appliance can be extensive  
and present numerous safety hazards. Any appliance that  
has been under water must be replaced.  
WARNINGƽ  
WARNINGƽ  
To minimize the possibility of serious personal injury, fire or  
damage to your appliance, never violate the following safety  
rules.  
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.  
1. Boilers and water heaters are heat producing appliances.  
To avoid damage or injury, do not store materials against  
the appliance or the vent-air intake system. Use proper care  
to avoid unnecessary contact (especially children) with the  
appliance and vent-air intake components.  
2. Never cover your appliance, lean anything against it, store  
trash or debris near it, stand on it or in any way block the  
flow of fresh air to your appliance.  
3. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES must flammable  
materials such as gasoline or paint thinner be used or stored  
in the vicinity of this appliance, vent-air intake system or  
any location from which fumes could reach the appliance  
or vent-air intake system.  
This appliance MUST NOT be installed in any location  
where gasoline or flammable vapors are likely to be present,  
unless the installation is such to eliminate the probable  
ignition of gasoline or flammable vapors.  
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 your gas supplier from a neighbor’s  
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.  
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire  
department.  
CODES  
The equipment shall be installed in accordance with those  
installation regulations in force in the local area where the  
installation is to be made. These shall be carefully followed in all  
cases. Authorities having jurisdiction shall be consulted before  
installations are made. In the absence of such requirements, the  
installation shall conform to the latest edition of the National Fuel  
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 and/or CAN/CGA-B149 Installation Code.  
Where required by the authority having jurisdiction, the installation  
must conform to American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety  
Code for Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired  
Boilers, ASME CSD-1. All boilers conform to the latest edition of  
the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV. Where  
required by the authority having jurisdiction, the installation must  
comply with the CSA International, CAN/CGA-B149 and/or local  
codes. This appliance meets the safe lighting performance criteria  
with the gas manifold and control assembly provided, as specified  
in the ANSI standards for gas-fired units, ANSI Z21.13.  
Installation and service must be performed by a  
qualified installer, service agency or the gas  
supplier.  
OWNER WARNINGƽ  
The information contained in this manual is intended  
for use by qualified professional installers, service  
technicians or gas suppliers. Consult your local expert  
for proper installation or service procedures.  
IMPORTANT  
Consult and follow local Building and Fire Regulations and  
other Safety Codes that apply to this installation. Contact  
the local gas utility company to authorize and inspect all gas  
and flue connections.  
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6. The appliance must not be installed on carpet.  
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE  
LOCATION OF UNIT  
7. The appliance must be installed indoors where it  
is protected from exposure to wind, rain and  
weather.  
1. Locate the appliance so that if water connections should  
leak, water damage will not occur. When such locations  
cannot be avoided, it is recommended that a suitable drain  
pan, adequately drained, be installed under the unit. The pan  
must not restrict combustion airflow. Under no  
circumstances is the manufacturer to be held responsible for  
water damage in connection with this unit, or any of its  
components.  
8. This appliance may condense the products of  
combustion when operating at water temperatures  
below 130°F (54.4°C). Ensure that the appliance is  
located near an acceptable drain where the  
condensate from the heat exchanger and venting  
system may be properly collected, neutralized and  
disposed.  
2. The appliance must be installed so that the ignition  
system components are protected from water  
(dripping, spraying, etc.) during appliance operation and  
service (circulator replacement, control replacement, etc.).  
TABLE - A  
Clearances from  
3. Appliances located in a residential garage and in adjacent  
spaces that open to the garage and are not part of the living  
space of a dwelling unit must be installed so that all burners  
and burner ignition devices have a minimum clearance of  
not less than 18" (46cm) above the floor. The appliance  
must be located or protected so that it is not subject to  
physical damage by a moving vehicle.  
Combustible Construction:  
Right Side - 0"  
Rear - 9" (23 cm) (Minimum 24" (0.61 m) suggested for  
service to pump and components)  
Left Side - 0"  
Front - ALCOVE* (Minimum 24" (0.61 m) suggested for  
service)  
Flue - 1" (25.4 mm)  
Hot Water Pipes - 1" (25.4 mm)  
4. DO NOT install this appliance in any location where  
gasoline or flammable vapors are likely to be present.  
5. The appliance must be installed on a level floor.  
Combustible floor locations may be used. Maintain required  
clearances from combustible surfaces.  
*An ALCOVE is a closet without a door.  
RECOMMENDED SERVICE CLEARANCES  
FIG. 3 Recommended Service Clearances - Front  
FIG. 4 Recommended Service Clearances - Rear  
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NOTE  
Clearances from combustible construction are noted on the  
appliance rating plate.  
Maintain minimum specified clearances for adequate operation.  
All installations must allow sufficient space for servicing the vent  
connections, water pipe connections, integral circulating pump,  
bypass piping and other auxiliary equipment, as well as the  
appliance. The clearance labels on each appliance note the same  
service and combustible clearance requirements as shown in the  
clearances from combustion construction table.  
FIG. 5 Combustion Air Direct from Outside  
Multiple appliances may be installed in a modular boiler or water  
heater installation. Multiple appliances may be installed side by  
side with no clearance between adjacent appliances because this  
appliance is approved for zero clearance from combustible surfac-  
es and no service access is required from the sides.  
1. If air is taken directly from outside the building  
with no duct, provide two permanent openings:  
a. Combustion air opening, with  
a
minimum free  
area of one square inch per 4000 Btu input  
(5.5 cm2 per kW). This opening must be located  
within 12" (30cm) of the bottom of the  
enclosure.  
Consult the venting section of the manual for specific installation  
instructions for the appropriate type of venting system that you will  
be using. Direct Vent and Intelli-Vent venting systems require  
installation with Category IV flue pipe, sealed air inlet pipe and air  
inlet caps, which must meet the manufacturer’s specifications.  
b. Ventilation air opening, with  
a
minimum free  
area of one square inch per 4000 Btu input  
(5.5 cm2 per kW). This opening must be located  
within 12" (30 cm) of the top of the enclosure.  
COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION  
AIR REQUIREMENTS FOR  
APPLIANCES DRAWING AIR FROM  
THE EQUIPMENT ROOM  
Provisions for combustion and ventilation air must be in accordance  
with Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation, of the latest  
edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, in Canada,  
the latest edition of CAN/CGA Standard B149 Installation Code  
for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment, or applicable  
provisions of the local building codes.  
The equipment room MUST be provided with properly sized  
openings to assure adequate combustion air and proper ventilation  
when the unit is installed with a basic Category IV venting system.  
FIG. 6 Combustion Air Through Ducts  
2. If combustion and ventilation air is taken from the outdoors  
using a duct to deliver the air to the mechanical room, each of  
the two openings should be sized based on a minimum free  
area of one square inch per 2000 Btu (11 cm2 per kW) of input.  
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TABLE - B  
Minimum Recommended Combustion  
AIR SUPPLY TO MECHANICAL ROOM  
Combustion Air Source  
Btu/hr  
Input  
Outside Air*  
2 - Openings  
Outside Air*  
1 - Opening  
Inside Air  
2 - Openings  
375 in2 (2419 cm2)  
425 in2 (2742 cm2)  
500 in2 (3226 cm2)  
1,500 in2 (9,677 cm2)  
1,700 in2 (10,968 cm2)  
2,000 in2 (12,903 cm2)  
500 in2 (3226 cm2)  
567 in2 (3658 cm2)  
667 in2 (4303 cm2)  
1,500,000  
1,700,000  
2,000,000  
*Outside air openings shall directly communicate with the outdoors. When combustion air is drawn from the outside through a duct,  
the net free area of each of the two openings must have twice (2 times) the free area required for Outside Air/2 Openings. The above  
requirements are for the boiler only, additional gas fired appliances in the equipment room will require an increase in the net free area  
to supply adequate combustion air for all appliances. Combustion air requirements are based on the latest edition of the National Fuel  
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, in Canada refer to the latest edition of CAN/CGA B149. Check all local code requirements for combustion  
air.  
FIG. 7 Combustion Air from Interior Space  
FIG 8 Combustion Air from Outside - Single Opening  
3. If air is taken from another interior space, each of the two  
openings specified above should have a net free area of one  
square inch for each 1000 Btu (22 cm2 per kW) of input,  
but not less than 100 square inches (645 cm2).  
4. If a single combustion air opening is provided to  
bring combustion air in directly from the outdoors,  
the opening must be sized based on  
a
minimum  
free area of one square inch per 3000 Btu (7 cm2  
per kW). This opening must be located within 12"  
(30 cm) of the top of the enclosure.  
CAUTIONƽ  
Under no circumstances should the mechanical room ever  
be under a negative pressure. Particular care should be taken  
where exhaust fans, attic fans, clothes dryers, compressors,  
air handling units, etc., may take away air from the unit.  
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All dimensions based on net free area in square inches. Metal from the venting system into an occupied living space can cause a  
louvers or screens reduce the free area of a combustion air opening very hazardous condition that must be immediately corrected. If a  
a minimum of approximately 25%.  
Check with louver fan is used to supply combustion air to the equipment room, the  
manufacturers for exact net free area of louvers. Where two installer must make sure that it does not cause drafts that could lead  
openings are provided, one must be within 12" (30 cm) of the to nuisance operational problems with the appliance.  
ceiling and one must be within 12" (30 cm) of the floor of the  
mechanical room. Each opening must have net free area as A construction air filter is installed on the appliance as shipped.  
specified in Table - B. Single openings shall commence within 12" The filter assembly is installed on the combustion air inlet located  
(30 cm) of the ceiling.  
at the rear of the appliance. The filter assembly slips over the air  
inlet collar and is secured in place with the clamp provided with  
The combustion air supply must be completely free of any the filter. If limited space is available at the rear of the appliance,  
flammable vapors that may ignite or chemical fumes which may field supplied elbows may be used to mount the filter in the  
be corrosive to the appliance. Common corrosive chemical fumes alternate positions shown in the illustration. This filter is For  
which must be avoided are fluorocarbons and other halogenated Temporary Use Only on an appliance that must be operated for  
compounds, most commonly present as refrigerants or solvents, temporary heat or hot water when a building is under construction.  
such as Freon, trichlorethylene, perchlorethylene, chlorine, etc. The filter will provide a temporary means to remove airborne dust,  
These chemicals, when burned, form acids which quickly attack dirt and particulate matter generated by construction. The filter  
the heat exchanger finned tubes, headers, flue collectors, and the prevents airborne particulate contaminants from being drawn into  
vent system. The result is improper combustion and a non- the burner with the combustion air. The filter can be cleaned  
warrantable, premature appliance failure.  
routinely during construction if necessary. Remove the filter to  
clean. Wash the filter with water. A flow of water from the inside  
These chemicals, when burned form acids which quickly attack the to the outside should remove most particle matter. Allow the filter  
boiler tubes, tube sheets, flue collectors, and the appliance stack. to dry before reinstalling. Unfiltered combustion air from a  
The result is improper combustion and a non-warrantable, prema- construction site can contain contaminants that will collect in the  
ture failure of the appliance.  
burner reducing the firing rate. A burner that becomes clogged with  
airborne particulate contaminants must be removed and cleaned to  
EXHAUST FANS: Any fan or equipment which exhausts air from restore proper operation to the burner. Sustained operation of an  
the equipment room may deplete the combustion air supply and/or appliance with a clogged burner may result in nuisance operational  
cause a downdraft in the venting system. Spillage of flue products problems, bad combustion and non-warrantable component failures.  
CONSTRUCTION AIR FILTER  
2"  
EDGE OF SCREEN  
C
E
D
MEDIA OVERLAP  
B
CABINET AIR  
INLET OPENING  
FOLD OVERLAP AROUND  
EDGE OF SCREEN AS  
SHOWN.  
ELBOW(S)  
NOT  
PROVIDED  
FRONT  
REAR  
BAND CLAMP  
D
E
REAR  
A
B
C
MODEL  
2.0  
12.250 4.875  
24.000  
24.000  
24.000  
19.750  
9.000 15.000  
19.250 10.750 4.375  
18.750 9.250 3.875  
7.500  
6.000  
PUSH FILTER ONTO AIR  
INLET AND FASTEN WITH  
CLAMP AS SHOWN.  
1.7  
14.500  
14.000  
1.5  
2"  
FIG. 9 Construction Air Filter  
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The construction air filter MUST be removed from the  
appliance’s air inlet before the appliance is placed in normal  
operation. Once the construction air filter is removed, ensure that  
either the equipment room is supplied with combustion air from  
properly sized combustion and ventilation air openings or a  
combustion air duct from a Direct Vent or Intelli-Vent system is  
connected to the appliance. The optional Direct Vent and  
Intelli-Vent venting systems have specific requirements for a  
special combustion air duct from the outside that is directly  
connected to the appliance. See the requirements for this  
combustion air duct in the venting section for each specialized  
vent system.  
General  
Vent installations for connection to gas vents or chimneys must be  
in accordance with Part 7, “Venting of Equipment,” of the latest  
edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, in Canada,  
the latest edition of CAN/CGA Standard B149 Installation Codes  
for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment or applicable  
provisions of the local building codes.  
Adequate combustion and ventilation air must be supplied to the  
equipment room in accordance with the latest edition of the  
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, in Canada, the latest edition  
of CAN/CGA Standard B149 Installation Codes for Gas Burning  
Appliances and Equipment, or applicable provisions of the local  
building codes.  
CONSTRUCTION AIR FILTER KITS  
TABLE - C  
Input  
Btu/hr  
Construction  
Air Filter Kit  
The distance of the vent terminal from adjacent buildings, windows  
that open and building openings MUST comply with the latest  
edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, in Canada,  
the latest edition of CAN/CGA Standard B149 Installation Code  
for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment.  
1,500,000  
KIT4000  
________________________  
________________________  
1,700,000  
KIT4001  
________________________  
________________________  
Vent connection is made directly to the flue outlet opening on the  
back of the unit. The connection from the appliance vent to the  
stack must be made as direct as possible.  
2,000,000  
KIT4002  
VENTING  
IMPORTANT  
Vent System Options  
This appliance has three venting system options. They are: (A)  
Category IV Venting system with vertical roof top termination or  
sidewall termination of the flue and combustion air supplied from  
the mechanical room. (B) Direct Vent with a Category IV flue  
and a separate combustion air pipe to the outdoors. The Direct  
Vent system terminates both the flue and air inlet in the same  
pressure zone. The flue outlet and combustion air intake may  
terminate on either the sidewall or with a rooftop termination.  
(C) Intelli-Vent with a Category IV flue and a separate  
combustion air pipe to the outdoors.The Intelli-Vent system  
terminates the flue and the combustion air inlet pipe in different  
pressure zones. The Intelli-Vent system may terminate the flue on  
the roof top and combustion air intake on the sidewall, the flue  
on the sidewall and combustion air from the rooftop or the flue  
on the sidewall and combustion air from a different sidewall. All  
appliances are shipped from the factory equipped for Category  
IV venting. The optional Direct Vent and Intelli-Vent venting  
systems will require the installation of specific vent kits and  
venting materials. The following is a detailed explanation of the  
installation requirements for each venting system, components  
used and part numbers of vent kits for each model.  
Examine the venting system at least once a year. Check all  
joints and vent pipe connections for tightness. Also, check  
for corrosion or deterioration. Immediately correct any prob-  
lems observed in the venting system.  
TABLE - D  
The Category IV Flue Pipe Sizes  
Input Btu/hr  
Flue Size  
1,500,000  
6"  
________________________  
________________________  
1,700,000  
7"  
________________________  
_______________________  
2,000,000  
8"  
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The flue products in the vent system may be cooled below their  
dew point and form condensate in the flue. The  
materials used for a Category IV vent must be resistant to any  
corrosive damage from flue gas condensate. The flue from a  
Category IV vent system must have a condensate drain with  
provisions to properly collect and dispose of any condensate that  
may occur in the venting system.  
Category IV Venting  
A CATEGORY IV POSITIVE  
PRESSURE VENTING SYSTEM  
Category IV Flue Pipe Materials  
Select venting material from the following specified vent  
distributors:  
Heat-Fab Inc. Saf-T CI Vent with AL29-4C stainless steel  
(Call 1-800-772-0739 for nearest distributor)  
Protech Systems Inc. Fas N Seal Vent with AL29-4C stainless  
steel (Call 1-800-766-3473 for nearest distributor)  
Z-Flex Z-Vent with AL29-4C stainless steel  
(Call 1-800-654-5600 for nearest distributor)  
FIG. 10 Basic Category IV Venting - Vertical  
Or other listed Category IV vent systems suitable for a condensing,  
positive pressure gas fired appliance.  
Venting Guidelines for a Category IV Vent  
The connection from the appliance vent to the stack or vent  
termination outside the building MUST be made with listed  
Category IV vent system and must be direct as possible with no  
reduction in diameter. The Category IV vent and accessories, such  
as firestop spacers, thimbles, caps, etc., MUST be installed in  
accordance with the vent manufacturers instructions. The vent  
connector and firestop must provide correct spacing to combustible  
surfaces and seal to the vent connector on the upper and lower sides  
of each floor or ceiling through which the vent connector passes.  
In a typical installation, each appliance must have a dedicated  
Category IV flue with no other appliance interconnected to any  
part of the dedicated flue. Each appliance MUST connect to the  
dedicated flue stack using a properly sealed vent adapter provided  
by the vent manufacturer. The flues from multiple Intelli-Fin  
appliances may only be combined when using an engineered vent  
system incorporating an induced draft fan to ensure that flue  
products will be properly exhausted from the building at all times.  
Failure to use a properly sized induced draft fan on a combined vent  
installation may result in a hazardous condition where flue gases  
spill into an occupied living space. Consult the induced draft fan  
manufacturer to size the induced draft fan and to determine the  
diameter of the common vent pipe required for a combined vent  
installation.  
FIG. 11 Basic Category IV Venting - Horizontal  
A Category IV venting system for the flue products is required on  
all models of this appliance. A Category IV venting system  
operates with a positive pressure in the vent. This positive pressure  
is generated by the internal combustion air blower which operates  
the combustion process and also exhausts the flue products from  
the building. The Category IV flue from this appliance can NOT  
be combined with the vent from any other appliance. The Category  
IV flues from multiple appliances can NOT be combined into a  
common vent. The Category IV flue from this appliance must be  
a dedicated stack. The flue from this Category IV appliance must  
have all vent joints and seams sealed gas-tight. A Category IV  
vent system has specific vent material and installation requirements.  
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Any vent materials specified must be listed by a nationally Do not terminate the vent in a window well, stairwell, alcove,  
recognized test agency for use as a Category IV vent material.  
courtyard or other recessed area. The vent cannot terminate  
below grade. The bottom of the vent terminal shall be located at  
The venting system must be planned so as to avoid possible least 12 inches (30 cm) above grade and above normal snow levels.  
contact with concealed plumbing or electrical wiring inside walls,  
floors or ceilings. Locate the appliance as close as possible to a To avoid a blocked flue condition, keep the vent cap clear of snow,  
chimney or gas vent.  
ice, leaves, debris, etc.  
There shall be no reductions in vent diameter.  
Flue gases from this appliance may contain large amounts of water  
vapor that will form a white plume in winter. Plume could obstruct  
Horizontal portions of the venting system shall be supported to a window view.  
prevent sagging. Horizontal runs should slope upwards not less  
than 1/4 inch per foot (21 mm/m) from the drain tee installed in Flue gas condensate can freeze on exterior surfaces or on the vent  
the flue to the vertical portion of the flue or to the vent terminal cap. Frozen condensate on the vent cap can result in a blocked flue  
on sidewall venting installations. This ensures proper removal of condition. Flue gas condensate can cause discoloration of exterior  
any condensate that may form in the flue. Follow the installation building surfaces. Adjacent brick or masonry surfaces should be  
instructions from the vent material manufacturer.  
protected with a rust resistant sheet metal plate.  
Do not use an existing chimney as a raceway if another appliance The manufacturer shall NOT be held liable for any personal injury  
or fireplace is vented through the chimney. The weight of the or property damage due to ice formation or the dislodging of ice  
venting system must not rest on the unit. Adequate support of the from the vent system or the vent termination.  
venting system must be provided in compliance with local codes  
and other applicable codes. All connections should be secured  
and sealed per the vent manufacturers specifications.  
Drain Tee Installation  
Vent connectors serving appliances vented by natural draft shall  
not be connected to any portion of the Category IV positive  
pressure vent system used by this appliance. Connection of a  
negative draft flue into the positive pressure stack from this  
appliance may cause flue products to be discharged into an  
occupied living space causing serious health injury.  
WIRE TIE  
4" Ø  
CIRCULAR TRAP  
When a Category IV vent system is disconnected for any reason,  
the flue must be reassembled and resealed according to the vent  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
The installed length of the Category IV flue from the appliance  
to the point of termination, outside of the building, must not  
exceed a maximum of 100 equivalent feet (30.5 m) in length.  
Subtract 5 feet (1.5 m) of equivalent length for each 90° elbow  
installed in the vent. Subtract 2 1/2 feet (0.7 m) of equivalent  
length for each 45° elbow installed in the vent.  
TO SUITABLE DRAIN  
FIG. 12 Drain Tee  
A drain tee MUST be installed in the Category IV vent pipe to  
collect and dispose of any condensate that may occur in the vent  
system. The drain tee should be installed at the point where the  
flue turns vertical for a roof top termination or as one of the first  
fittings in a horizontal flue that will terminate on a sidewall. Ensure  
that horizontal portions of the vent are properly sloped to allow  
condensate to be evacuated at the drain tee. See the typical vent  
installation drawings. Plastic drain tubing, sized per the vent  
manufacturer’s instructions, shall be provided as a drain line from  
The flue may terminate either vertically at the roof top or  
horizontally on a sidewall. See the information about the specific  
vent termination location for recommended location and  
clearances.  
General Category IV Vent Termination Clearances  
The vent cap should have a minimum clearance of 4 feet (1.2 m)  
horizontally from and in no case above or below, unless a 4 foot  
(1.2 m) horizontal distance is maintained from electric meters,  
gas meters, regulators and relief equipment.  
The venting system shall terminate at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above  
any forced air inlet within 10 feet (3.05 m).  
The venting system shall terminate at least 4 feet (1.2 m) below,  
4 feet (1.2 m) horizontally from, or 1 foot (30 cm) above any  
door, window or gravity air inlet into any building.  
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the tee. The drain tubing must have a trap provided by a 4"  
(10.2 cm)-diameter circular trap loop in the drain tubing. Prime  
the trap loop by pouring a small quantity of water into the drain  
hose before assembly to the vent. Secure the trap loop in position  
with nylon wire ties. Use caution not to collapse or restrict the  
condensate drain line with the nylon wire ties. The condensate  
drain must be routed to the condensate neutralization system or a  
suitable drain for disposal of condensate that may occur in the  
Category IV vent system. Refer to the condensate drain  
installation instructions as supplied by the manufacturer of the vent  
material. Ensure that the drain from the condensate tee is not  
exposed to freezing temperatures. See “Freeze Protection” for  
more information.  
VERTICAL VENTING  
TERMINATIONS  
Follow all General Category IV Vent Termination Clearances.  
10' OR LESS  
2' MIN  
3' MIN  
RIDGE  
MASONRY CHIMNEY  
INSTALLATIONS  
A standard masonry chimney must NOT be used to vent the  
products of combustion from the flue of a Category IV,  
positive pressure appliance. If a masonry chimney is to be used,  
the chimney MUST use a sealed, metallic, corrosion  
resistant liner system to vent flue products from this high  
efficiency appliance. Sealed, metallic, corrosion resistant liner  
systems (single wall, double-wall, or flexible or rigid metallic  
liners) must be rated for use with a high efficiency Category IV,  
positive pressure vent system. Corrosion resistant chimney liner  
systems are typically made from a high grade of corrosion resistant  
stainless steel such as AL 29-4C. The corrosion resistant liner must  
be properly sized and fully sealed throughout the entire length if  
the flue is contained within the masonry chimney. Both the top and  
the bottom of the masonry chimney must be capped and sealed to  
provide a dead air space around the sealed corrosion resistant  
metallic liner. Consult with local code officials to determine code  
requirements or the advisability of using a masonry chimney  
with a sealed corrosion resistant liner system.  
CHIMNEY  
FIG. 13 Vent Termination from Peaked Roof - 10 Feet or Less  
from Ridge  
MORE THAN 10'  
10'  
RIDGE  
2' MIN  
3' MIN  
CHIMNEY  
CAUTIONƽ  
Venting of a high efficiency Category IV appliance into a  
masonry chimney without a sealed stainless steel liner can  
result in operational and safety problems. Any breaks, leaks  
or damage to the masonry flue/tile will allow spillage of the  
positive pressure flue products from the chimney. These  
flue products can easily escape into an occupied living  
space causing a health hazard. If there is any doubt about  
the condition of a masonry chimney, or its acceptability for  
use after insertion of a corrosion resistant liner system,  
consult with local code officials.  
FIG. 14 Vent Termination from Peaked Roof - 10 Feet or  
More from Ridge  
The vent terminal should be vertical and exhaust outside the build-  
ing at least 2 feet (0.61 m) above the highest point of the roof within  
a 10 foot (3.05 m) radius of the termination.  
The vertical termination must be a minimum of 3 feet (0.91 m)  
above the point of exit.  
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10' OR LESS  
2' MIN  
2' MIN  
3' MIN  
WALL OR  
PARAPET  
CHIMNEY  
CHIMNEY  
FIG. 15 Vent Termination from Flat Roof - 10 Feet or  
Less from Parapet Wall  
FIG. 17 Sidewall Venting Installation  
The connection from the appliance flue outlet to the sidewall vent  
cap MUST be made with listed type Category IV vent materials  
and accessories. The installer must supply suitable vent pipe  
material. The sidewall vent cap is available from the appliance  
manufacturer as a vent kit.  
10' OR MORE  
3' MIN  
NOTE: NO HEIGHT  
ABOVE PARAPET  
REQUIRED WHEN  
DISTANCE FOR  
WALL OR  
WALLS OR PARAPETS  
PARAPET  
IS MORE THAN 10'>  
CHIMNEY  
FIG. 16 Vent Termination from Flat Roof - 10 Feet or  
More from Parapet Wall  
A vertical termination less than 10 feet (3.05 m) from a parapet  
wall must be a minimum of 2 feet (0.61 m) higher than the  
parapet wall.  
FIG. 18 Sidewall Vent Cap  
SIDEWALL VENTING  
TERMINATIONS  
This venting system uses the appliance’s internal combustion air  
blower to force the flue products out of a horizontally-terminated  
flue. This blower generates a positive pressure in the flue.  
Combustion air is drawn from the equipment room (see  
Combustion and Ventilation Air Requirements) unless the  
appliance is equipped with an optional Direct Vent or Intelli-Vent  
System.  
TABLE - E  
Sidewall Vent Cap Kits  
Sidewall Vent  
Input Btu/hr  
Flue Size  
Cap Kit  
1,500,000  
SVK3026  
6"  
________________  
_________________  
_____________  
1,700,000  
SVK3027  
7"  
________________  
_________________  
_____________  
2,000,000  
SVK3028  
8"  
The sidewall vent cap kit includes the wall penetration assembly  
and the discharge screen assembly. All required Category IV vent  
pipe and fittings must be purchased locally.  
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The installed sidewall vent cap assembly may be painted to match The sidewall vent termination must be at least 8 feet (2.4 m)  
the exterior color. The opening through the wall for installation of horizontally from any combustion air intake located above the  
the sidewall vent cap must provide an air space clearance of sidewall termination cap.  
2 inches (5.1 cm) around the flue pipe. The diameter of the opening  
for installation of the sidewall cap will be 4 inches (10.2 cm) larger Do not terminate the vent in a window well, stairwell, alcove,  
(minimum) than the nominal diameter of the installed vent pipe to courtyard or other recessed area. The vent cannot terminate below  
the sidewall cap.  
grade.  
The sidewall cap is installed from the outside and mounted to the The vent shall not terminate directly above a public walkway due  
wall with four screws or wall anchors. Seal under the screw heads to the normal formation of water vapor in the combustion process.  
with caulking. Install the screen assembly using the stainless steel Horizontal terminations must not be located over areas of  
screws provided in the kit. Install the Category IV vent pipe from pedestrian or vehicular traffic.  
the appliance to the vent cap. The installed vent pipe must protrude  
at least 2 inches (5.1 cm) into the screen area beyond the thimble The vent system shall terminate at least 1 foot (0.30 m) above  
portion of the sidewall cap assembly. See detailed instructions grade, above normal snow levels and at least 7 feet (2.13 m) above  
packed with the sidewall vent kit.  
grade when located adjacent to public walkways.  
Follow all requirements in the General Category IV Venting The vent terminal shall not be installed closer than 3 feet  
sections for venting flue products to the outdoors. See the (0.91 m) from an inside corner of an L-shaped structure.  
Combustion and Ventilation Air Requirements section to ensure  
that adequate combustion and ventilation air is supplied to the The vent cap should have a minimum clearance of 4 feet  
equipment room. All other general installation requirements must (1.22 m) horizontally from and in no case above or below, unless  
be followed.  
a 4-foot (1.22 m) horizontal distance is maintained from electric  
meters, gas meters, regulators and relief equipment.  
LOCATION OF A SIDEWALL  
Flue gas condensate can freeze on exterior walls or on the vent  
cap. Frozen condensate on the vent cap can result in a blocked  
flue condition. Some discoloration to exterior building surfaces  
can be expected. Adjacent brick or masonry surfaces should be  
protected with a rust resistant sheet metal plate.  
VENT TERMINATION  
Follow all General Category IV Vent Termination Clearances.  
The sidewall vent system must use the sidewall vent cap kit  
provided by the appliance manufacturer for installation on a  
sidewall termination.  
The sidewall vent cap MUST be purchased as a kit from the  
appliance manufacturer to ensure proper operation. Locally  
purchased or fabricated sidewall vent caps should not be used.  
DIRECT VENT AND  
INTELLI-VENT SYSTEMS  
3' MIN.  
Direct Vent and Intelli-Vent Systems are installed with a Category  
IV flue and a separate combustion air pipe to the outdoors. The  
Direct Vent System terminates both the flue and combustion air  
inlet in the same pressure zone. The Intelli-Vent System terminates  
the flue and combustion air inlet in different pressure zones. The  
flue outlet and combustion air intake may terminate with either a  
sidewall or a rooftop termination.  
4' MIN.  
10' MIN.  
HORIZONTALLY  
FIG. 19 Sidewall Venting Installation with Clearances from  
Vent Cap  
The vent cap shall terminate at least 3 feet (0.91 m) above any  
forced air inlet within 10 feet (3.05 m) horizontally.  
Follow all requirements in the General Category IV Venting  
sections for proper installation and venting of flue products  
vertically or horizontally to the outdoors. All other general  
installation requirements must be followed.  
The vent cap MUST NOT terminate below a forced air intake at  
any distance.  
The vent shall terminate at least 4 feet (1.22 m) below, 4 feet  
(1.22 m) horizontally from or 1 foot (0.30 m) above and 2 feet (0.60  
m) horizontally from any door, window or gravity air inlet to the  
building.  
The Direct Vent and Intelli-Vent Systems require the installation of  
an additional pipe to supply combustion air from outdoors directly  
to the appliance.  
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In cold climates, the use of type “B” double wall vent pipe or an  
insulated single wall pipe for combustion air is recommended to  
help prevent moisture in the cool incoming air from condensing  
and leaking from the inlet pipe.  
Galvanized steel vent pipe with joints and seams  
sealed as specified below.  
Type “B” double wall vent with joints and seams  
sealed as specified below.  
Termination point for the flue products must follow the clearance  
requirements in the Vertical or Horizontal Vent Termination * Plastic pipe may require an adapter (not provided) to transition  
sections of the Category IV Venting.  
between the air inlet connection on the appliance and the plastic air  
inlet pipe.  
CAUTIONƽ  
WARNINGƽ  
Appliances that are shut down or will not operate may  
experience freezing due to convective airflow in the air  
inlet pipe connected to the appliance.  
Using vent or air intake materials other than those specified,  
failure to properly seal all seams and joints or failure to  
follow vent pipe manufacturer’s instructions can result in  
personal injury, death or property damage. Mixing of  
venting materials will void the warranty and certification  
of the appliance.  
TABLE - F  
Direct Vent and Intelli-Vent Flue  
and Air Inlet Pipe Sizes  
NOTE:  
Air Inlet  
Pipe Size  
Input Btu/hr  
Flue Size  
The use of double wall vent or insulated material for the  
combustion air inlet pipe is recommended in cold climates  
to prevent the condensation of airborne moisture in the  
incoming combustion air.  
1,500,000  
6"  
6"  
________________  
______________ ________________  
1,700,000  
7"  
7"*  
________________  
_____________ ________________  
2,000,000  
8" 8"  
*Piping from the appliance to the air inlet cap may be either 7"  
or 8". An 8" diameter sidewall air inlet cap is provided in the  
vent kit.  
Sealing of Type “B” double wall vent material or galvanized vent  
pipe material used for air inlet pipe on a sidewall or vertical roof top  
Combustion Air Supply System.  
a. Seal all joints and seams of the air inlet pipe  
using either Aluminum Foil Duct Tape meeting  
UL Standard 723 or 181A-P or a high quality  
UL Listed silicon sealant such as those  
manufactured by Dow Corning or General  
Electric.  
Length of Air Inlet Pipe  
The maximum total length of the sidewall or vertical roof top  
combustion air inlet pipe as installed from the appliance to the air  
inlet cap must not exceed 100 equivalent feet (30.5 m) in length.  
Subtract 5 feet (1.52 m) of equivalent length for each 90° elbow  
installed in the air inlet pipe system. Subtract 2 1/2 feet (0.7 m)  
of equivalent length for each 45° elbow installed in the air inlet  
pipe system.  
b. Do not install seams of vent pipe on the  
bottom of horizontal runs.  
c. Secure all joints with a minimum of three sheet  
Do not exceed limits for the combustion air inlet piping lengths.  
metal screws or pop rivets.  
Apply aluminum  
foil duct tape or silicone sealant to all screws  
or rivets installed in the vent pipe.  
Air Inlet Pipe Materials  
The air inlet pipe(s) must be sealed. Choose acceptable  
combustion air inlet pipe materials from those specified in this  
section.  
d. Ensure that the air inlet pipes are properly  
supported.  
The PVC, CPVC or ABS air inlet pipe should be cleaned and sealed  
with the pipe manufacturers recommended solvents and standard  
commercial pipe cement for the material used. The PVC, CPVC,  
ABS, Dryer Vent or Flex Duct air inlet pipe should use a silicone  
Select air inlet pipe material from the following specified  
materials:  
PVC, CPVC or ABS (6", 7"or 8" I.D.)*.  
Dryer Vent or Sealed Flexible Duct (not recommended  
for roof top air inlet).  
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sealant to ensure a proper seal at the appliance connection and the  
air inlet cap connection. Dryer vent or flex duct should use a screw  
type clamp to seal the vent to the appliance air inlet and the air inlet  
cap. Proper sealing of the air inlet pipe ensures that combustion  
air will be free of contaminants and supplied in proper volume.  
3'  
12"  
When a sidewall or vertical roof top combustion air supply  
system is disconnected for any reason, the air inlet pipe must be  
resealed to ensure that combustion air will be free of  
contaminants and supplied in proper volume.  
DANGER ƽ  
Failure to properly seal all joints and seams as required in  
the air inlet piping may result in flue gas recirculation,  
spillage of flue products and carbon monoxide emissions  
causing severe personal injury or death.  
FIG. 20 Vertical Direct Vent Installation with Rooftop  
Combustion Air Inlet  
Follow all requirements in the General Category IV Venting  
sections for proper installation and of venting flue products  
vertically to the outdoors. All other general installation  
requirements must be followed.  
Combined Combustion Air Inlet Points  
The air inlet pipes from multiple appliances can be combined to a  
single common connection if the common air inlet pipe has a cross  
sectional area equal to or larger than the total area of all air inlet  
pipes connected to the common air inlet pipe. {Example: two 8"  
(20.3 cm) air inlet pipes [50.3 in2 (324.5 cm2) area each] have a  
total area of 100.6 in2 (645.2 cm2) requires a 12" (30.5 cm) [113.1  
in2 (729.7 cm2] common air inlet pipe.} The air inlet point for mul-  
tiple boiler air inlets must be provided with an exterior opening  
which has a free area equal to or greater than the total area of all air  
inlet pipes connected to the common air inlet. This exterior opening  
for combustion air must connect directly to the outdoors. The total  
length of the combined air inlet pipe must not exceed a maximum  
of 100 (30.5 m) equivalent feet. You must deduct the restriction in  
area provided by any screens, grills or louvers installed in the  
common air inlet point. These are common on the sidewall air inlet  
openings and some rooftop terminations. Screens, grills or louvers  
installed in the common air inlet can reduce the free area of the  
opening from 25% to 75% based on the materials used.  
The Direct Vent system requires the installation of an additional  
pipe to supply combustion air from outdoors directly to the  
appliance. The air inlet pipe must use one of the specified  
materials.  
The maximum installed length of the air inlet pipe from the  
appliance to the air inlet cap is 100 equivalent feet (30.48 m) in  
length. The maximum installed length of the flue pipe from the  
appliance to the termination cap is 100 equivalent feet  
(30.48 m) in length. Subtract 5 feet (1.52 m) of equivalent length  
for each 90° elbow installed in either the flue pipe or the air inlet  
pipe.  
Termination point for the flue products must follow the clearance  
requirements in the Vertical Vent Termination sections of the  
Category IV Venting.  
VERTICAL DIRECT VENT SYSTEMS  
A Vertical Direct Vent System is installed with a Category IV flue  
and a separate combustion air pipe to the outdoors. The Direct Vent  
system terminates both the flue and air inlet in the same pressure  
zone. The flue outlet and combustion air intake must both terminate  
on the rooftop.  
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Incorrect installation and/or location of the air inlet cap can allow  
the discharge of flue products to be drawn into the combustion  
process on the heater. This can result in incomplete combustion  
and potentially hazardous levels of carbon monoxide in the flue  
products. This will cause operational problems with the heater and  
possible spillage of flue products that can cause personal injury,  
death or property damage.  
VERTICAL COMBUSTION AIR INLET  
Multiple Vertical Direct Vent Installations  
FIG. 21 Air Inlet Cap for Rooftop Termination  
The air inlet cap for the vertical roof top air inlet is assembled  
from components purchased locally. The air inlet cap consist of  
two 90° elbows installed at the point of termination for the air  
inlet pipe. The first 90° elbow is installed on the rooftop at the  
highest vertical point of the air inlet pipe and turned horizontal,  
the second 90° elbow is installed on the horizontal outlet of the  
first elbow and turned down. A 90° elbow and a 90° street elbow  
may be used to make this assembly. If a straight piece of pipe is  
used between the two elbows, it should not exceed 6" (150 mm)  
in length. The termination elbow on the air inlet must be located  
a minimum of 12" (0.30 m) above the roof or above normal levels  
of snow accumulation.  
FIG. 22 Multiple Vertical Direct Vent Installations  
The combustion air inlet caps for multiple appliance installations  
must maintain the minimum 3 foot (0.91 m) clearance below the  
closest vertical flue outlet if within 10 feet (3.05 m). Multiple flue  
outlet caps may be installed side by side and multiple air inlet caps  
may be installed side by side but the air inlet must always be at  
least 3 feet (0.91 m) below the closest flue outlet if the outlet is  
within 10 feet (3.05 m). All clearance and installation requirements  
in this section and the applicable portions of the general Category  
IV venting section must be maintained on multiple appliance  
installations.  
The point of termination for the combustion air inlet cap MUST  
be at least 3 feet (0.91 m) below the point of flue gas termination  
(vent cap) if it is located within a 10 foot (3.05 m) radius of the  
flue outlet. Use care to ensure that the 90° elbow assembly is  
properly installed on the air inlet pipe.  
HORIZONTAL DIRECT VENT  
The combustion air inlet cap must not be installed closer than  
10 feet (3.05 m) from an inside corner of an L-shaped structure.  
For venting flue products horizontally to the outdoors, follow all  
requirements in the installation instructions for sidewall venting.  
Termination point for the flue products must follow the clearance  
requirements in the Sidewall Vent Termination section of Category  
IV Venting.  
The termination point of the combustion air inlet cap must be  
installed at least one foot (0.30 m) above the rooftop and above  
normal snow levels.  
The combustion air cap assembly used MUST adequately protect  
AHorizontal Direct Vent System is installed with a Category IV flue  
and a separate combustion air pipe to the outdoors. The Direct Vent  
system terminates both the flue and air inlet in the same pressure  
zone. The flue outlet and combustion air intake must both terminate  
on the same sidewall.  
the combustion air inlet from wind and weather.  
The combustion air cap and flue gas outlet MUST be located on  
the same roof top surface and in the same pressure zone.  
Combustion air supplied from outdoors must be free of  
contaminants (see Combustion and Ventilation Air). To prevent  
recirculation of flue products in to the combustion air inlet, follow  
all instructions in this section.  
Follow all requirements in the General Category IV Venting  
sections for proper installation and of venting flue products to the  
outdoors with a sidewall termination. All other general  
installation requirements must be followed.  
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The Direct Vent system requires the installation of an additional  
pipe to supply combustion air from outdoors directly to the  
appliance. The air inlet pipe must use one of the specified  
materials.  
The maximum installed length of the air inlet pipe from the  
appliance to the air inlet cap is 100 equivalent feet (30.48 m) in  
length. The maximum installed length of the flue pipe from the  
appliance to the termination cap is 100 equivalent feet  
(30.48 m) in length. Subtract 5 feet (1.52 m) of equivalent  
length for each 90° elbow installed in either the flue pipe or the  
air inlet pipe. Subtract 2 1/2 feet (0.7 m) of equivalent length for  
each 45° elbow installed in either the flue or the air inlet pipe.  
Termination point for the flue products must follow the clearance  
requirements in the Sidewall Venting Termination sections of the  
Category IV Venting.  
FIG. 24 Sidewall Vent Cap  
The part numbers for the required sidewall air inlet cap kit are listed  
by unit size. The manufacturer, in accordance with CSA  
requirements, must furnish the sidewall air inlet cap. Each kit  
includes the special combustion air inlet cap for installation on an  
exterior sidewall. The sidewall air inlet cap supplied in the kit is  
sized to provide combustion air for a single appliance only.  
TABLE - G  
Flue  
Cap  
Size  
Air Inlet Sidewall Air  
Input  
Btu/hr  
Cap  
Size  
Inlet & Flue  
Cap Kit  
1,500,000  
HDK3018  
6"  
6"  
___________  
______________  
__________ __________  
1,700,000  
HDK3019  
7"  
8"*  
___________  
______________  
__________ __________  
FIG. 23 Horizontal Direct Vent Installations with Sidewall  
Combustion Air Inlet  
2,000,000  
HDK3020  
8" 8"  
*Piping from the appliance to the air inlet cap may be either 7" or  
8" connecting to an 8" sidewall cap provided in the kit.  
SIDEWALL COMBUSTION  
AIR INLET  
Location of a Sidewall Air Inlet Cap  
Horizontal Direct Vent systems installed with sidewall terminations  
for both combustion air and flue products must purchase the  
termination caps from the appliance manufacturer. The sidewall  
air inlet cap and sidewall vent cap for flue products are available as  
a vent kit.  
Incorrect installation and/or location of the air inlet cap can allow  
the discharge of flue products to be drawn into the combustion  
process on the heater. This can result in incomplete combustion and  
potentially hazardous levels of carbon monoxide in the flue  
products. This will cause operational problems with the heater and  
possible spillage of flue products that can cause personal injury,  
death or property damage.  
The termination point of the sidewall air inlet must be installed a  
minimum of 12 inches (0.30 m) above ground level and above  
normal levels of snow accumulation.  
The point of termination for the sidewall combustion air inlet cap  
MUST be located a minimum of 3 feet (0.92 m) horizontally and  
12 inches (0.30 m) below the point of flue gas termination (vent  
cap) if it is located within a 10 foot (3.05 m) radius of the flue  
outlet.  
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The combustion air inlet caps for multiple appliance installations  
must maintain the same minimum clearance from the closest vent  
cap installed within a 10 foot (3.05 m) radius of the point of flue gas  
termination as specified in single appliance installations. Multiple  
flue outlet caps may be installed side by side and multiple air inlet  
caps may be installed side by side but the minimum clearance of  
3 feet (0.91 m) horizontal radius and 12 inches (0.30 m) below the  
closest flue outlet to the air inlet cap must be maintained. All  
clearance and installation requirements in this section and the  
applicable portions of the general Category IV venting section  
must be maintained on multiple appliance installations.  
INTELLI-VENT SYSTEMS  
An Intelli-Vent system is a Category IV flue installed with a  
separate combustion air pipe to the outdoors. The  
Intelli-Vent system terminates the flue and the combustion air inlet  
pipe in different pressure zones. The Intelli-Vent system may  
terminate the flue and combustion air in any one of three  
configurations.  
FIG. 25 Air Inlet Cap for Sidewall Termination  
The sidewall combustion air inlet cap MUST NOT be installed  
above the sidewall flue outlet if it is located within a 10 foot  
(3.05 m) radius of the flue outlet.  
These are:  
The sidewall combustion air inlet cap must not be installed closer  
than 10 feet (3.05 m) from an inside corner of an  
L-shaped structure.  
(1) The flue on the roof top and combustion air intake  
on the sidewall;  
The sidewall combustion air cap assembly used MUST  
adequately protect the combustion air inlet from wind and  
weather.  
(2) The flue on the sidewall and combustion air from  
the rooftop;  
(3) The flue on the sidewall and the combustion air on  
a sidewall other than the sidewall where the flue  
is located.  
The sidewall combustion air inlet cap and flue gas outlet MUST  
be located on the same sidewall surface and in the same pressure  
zone.  
All appliances are shipped from the factory equipped for Category  
IV venting system. The optional Intelli-Vent systems require the  
installation of specific venting materials that are purchased locally.  
Sidewall termination caps for flue products and combustion air  
must be purchased from the manufacturer. The sidewall caps for  
combustion air and flue products are available as vent kits. The  
following is a detailed explanation of the installation requirements  
for each venting system, components used and part numbers of  
vent kits for each model.  
Combustion air supplied from outdoors must be free of  
contaminants (see Combustion and Ventilation Air). To prevent  
recirculation of flue products into the combustion air inlet, follow  
all instructions in this section.  
Multiple Horizontal Direct Vent Installations  
Follow all requirements in the General Category IV Venting  
sections for proper installation and of venting flue products to the  
outdoors with either a rooftop or a sidewall termination. All other  
general installation requirements must be followed.  
FLUE OUTLETS  
The Intelli-Vent System requires the installation of an additional  
pipe to supply combustion air from outdoors directly to the  
appliance. The air inlet pipe must use one of the specified  
materials.  
3' HORIZONTALLY  
1' BELOW FLUE  
AIR INLET CAP  
FIG. 26 Multiple Horizontal Direct Vent Caps Installed on a  
Sidewall  
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Termination point for the flue products must follow the clearance  
requirements in the Vertical Vent Termination section of the  
Category IV Venting.  
Combined Air Inlet Points  
The air inlet pipes from multiple appliances installed with an  
Intelli-Vent system can be combined to a single common connection  
based on the cross sectional area of the common pipe as defined in the  
Direct Vent basic information section.  
CAUTIONƽ  
Appliances that are shut down or will not operate may  
experience freezing due to convective airflow in the air inlet  
pipe connected to the appliance.  
Maximum Length of an Intelli-Vent System  
The maximum installed length of the air inlet pipe from the  
appliance to the air inlet cap is 100 equivalent feet (30.5 m) in  
length. The maximum installed length of the flue pipe from the  
appliance to the termination cap is 100 equivalent feet (30.5 m)  
in length. Subtract 5 feet (1.52 m) of equivalent length for each  
90° elbow installed in either the flue pipe or the air inlet pipe.  
Subtract 2 1/2 feet (0.7 m) of equivalent length for each 45° elbow  
installed in either the flue pipe or the air inlet pipe.  
SIDEWALL COMBUSTION  
AIR INLET  
VERTICAL INTELLI-VENT WITH  
SIDEWALL COMBUSTION AIR  
FIG. 28 Air Inlet Cap for Sidewall Termination  
The air inlet cap for the sidewall air inlet must be purchased from  
the appliance manufacturer.  
The part numbers for the required sidewall air inlet cap kit are listed  
by unit size. The appliance manufacturer, in accordance with CSA  
requirements, must furnish the sidewall air inlet cap. Each kit  
includes the special combustion air inlet cap for installation on an  
exterior sidewall.  
FIG. 27 Vertical Intelli-Vent Installation - Sidewall Combustion  
Air Inlet  
Intelli-Vent systems are installed with a Category IV flue and a  
separate combustion air pipe to the outdoors. The Vertical  
Intelli-Vent system terminates the flue at the rooftop and air inlet  
at the sidewall. The flue outlet and combustion air intake terminates  
in different pressure zones.  
TABLE - H  
Air Inlet  
Pipe  
Sidewall  
Air Inlet  
Cap Kit  
Input  
Btu/hr  
Flue  
Size  
Size  
Follow all requirements in the General Category IV Venting  
sections for proper installation and venting of flue products  
vertically to the outdoors. All other general installation  
requirements must be followed.  
1,500,000  
6"  
6"  
SAK3000  
___________ ___________ ___________  
___________  
1,700,000  
7"  
7"*  
SAK3001  
___________ ___________ ___________  
___________  
2,000,000 8" 8"  
SAK3002  
The Intelli-Vent system requires the installation of an additional  
pipe to supply combustion air from outdoors directly to the  
appliance.  
*Piping from the appliance to the air inlet cap may be either 7" or  
8" connecting to an 8" sidewall cap provided in the kit.  
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The Intelli-Vent system requires the installation of an additional  
pipe to supply combustion air from outdoors directly to the  
appliance.  
Location of a Sidewall Air Inlet Cap  
Installation, location and clearance requirements for the sidewall  
air inlet cap in an Intelli-Vent application are the same as the  
installation, location and clearance requirements for the sidewall  
air inlet cap in the Horizontal Direct Vent section of the venting  
instructions.  
In cold climates, the use of type “B” double wall vent pipe or an  
insulated single wall pipe is recommended to prevent moisture in  
the cool incoming air from condensing and leaking from the inlet  
pipe.  
The sidewall combustion air inlet cap and the rooftop flue gas  
outlet are located in different pressure zones in an Intelli-Vent  
system.  
Termination point for the flue products must follow the clearance  
requirements in the Horizontal Sidewall Vent Termination section  
of the Category IV Venting.  
Combustion air supplied from outdoors must be free of  
contaminants (see Combustion and Ventilation Air). To prevent  
recirculation of flue products in to the combustion air inlet,  
follow all instructions in this section.  
CAUTIONƽ  
Incorrect installation and/or location of the air inlet cap can allow  
the discharge of flue products to be drawn into the combustion  
process on the heater. This can result in incomplete combustion  
and potentially hazardous levels of carbon monoxide in the flue  
products. This will cause operational problems with the heater  
and possible spillage of flue products that can cause personal  
injury, death or property damage.  
Appliances that are shut down or will not operate may  
experience freezing due to convective airflow in the air inlet  
pipe connected to the appliance.  
The flue and air inlet duct sizes for  
a
Horizontal  
Intelli-Vent Installation with Rooftop Combustion Air Inlet are  
listed by unit size. The sidewall vent cap must be purchased from  
the appliance manufacturer as a vent kit.  
HORIZONTAL INTELLI-VENT WITH  
VERTICAL COMBUSTION AIR  
Intelli-Vent systems are installed with a Category IV flue and a  
separate combustion air pipe to the outdoors. The Horizontal  
Intelli-Vent system terminates the flue at the sidewall and air inlet  
at the rooftop. The flue outlet and combustion air intake  
terminate in different pressure zones.  
TABLE - I  
Air Inlet  
Pipe  
Sidewall  
Vent  
Cap Kit  
Input  
Btu/hr  
Flue  
Size  
Size  
1,500,000  
6"  
6"  
SVK3026  
___________  
___________  
___________ ____________  
1,700,000  
7"  
7"*  
SVK3027  
___________  
___________  
___________ ____________  
2,000,000  
8"  
8" SVK3028  
12" MIN.  
*Piping from the appliance to the air inlet cap may be either 7" or  
8" connecting to an 8" sidewall cap provided in the kit.  
FIG. 29 Horizontal Intelli-Vent Installation - Rooftop  
Combustion Air Inlet  
Follow all requirements in the General Category IV Venting  
sections for proper installation and of venting flue products  
horizontally to the outdoors. All other general installation  
requirements must be followed.  
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VERTICAL COMBUSTION  
AIR INLET  
HORIZONTAL INTELLI-VENT  
WITH SIDEWALL COMBUSTION AIR  
Intelli-Vent systems are installed with a Category IV flue and a  
separate combustion air pipe to the outdoors. The Horizontal  
Intelli-Vent system terminates the flue at the sidewall and the  
combustion air on a sidewall other than the sidewall where the flue  
is located. The sidewall flue outlet and sidewall combustion air  
intake must terminate in different pressure zones.  
Follow all requirements in the General Category IV Venting  
sections for proper installation and of venting flue products  
horizontally to the outdoors. All other general installation  
requirements must be followed.  
The Intelli-Vent System requires the installation of an additional  
pipe to supply combustion air from outdoors directly to the  
appliance.  
FIG. 30 Air Inlet Cap for Rooftop Termination  
The air inlet cap for the vertical roof top air inlet is assembled from  
components purchased locally. The air inlet cap consist of two 90°  
elbows installed at the point of termination for the air inlet pipe.  
The first 90° elbow is installed on the rooftop at the highest vertical  
point of the air inlet pipe and turned horizontal, the second 90°  
elbow is installed on the horizontal outlet of the first elbow and  
turned down. A 90° elbow and a 90° street elbow may be used to  
make this assembly. If a straight piece of pipe is used between the  
two elbows, it should not exceed 6 inches (150 mm) in length. The  
termination elbow on the air inlet must be located a minimum of  
12 inches (0.30 m) above the roof or above normal levels of snow  
accumulation.  
Location of a Rooftop Air Inlet Cap  
FIG. 31 Horizontal Intelli-Fin Installation with Sidewall  
Combustion Air in a Different Pressure Zone  
Incorrect installation and/or location of the air inlet cap can allow  
the discharge of flue products to be drawn into the combustion  
process on the heater. This can result in incomplete combustion  
and potentially hazardous levels of carbon monoxide in the flue  
products. This will cause operational problems with the heater and  
possible spillage of flue products that can cause personal injury,  
death or property damage.  
In cold climates, the use of type “B” double wall vent pipe or an  
insulated single wall pipe is recommended to help prevent moisture  
in the cool incoming air from condensing and leaking from the inlet  
pipe.  
Termination point for the flue products must follow the clearance  
Installation, location and clearance requirements for the rooftop air  
inlet cap in an Intelli-Vent application are the same as the  
installation, location and clearance requirements for the rooftop air  
inlet cap in the Vertical Direct Vent section of the venting  
instructions.  
requirements  
in  
the  
Horizontal  
Sidewall  
Vent  
Termination section of the Category IV Venting.  
The rooftop combustion air inlet cap and the sidewall flue gas outlet  
are located in different pressure zones in an Intelli-Vent system.  
Combustion air supplied from outdoors must be free of  
contaminants (see Combustion and Ventilation Air). To prevent  
recirculation of flue products in to the combustion air inlet, follow  
all instructions in this section and related Direct Vent sections.  
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TABLE - J  
CAUTIONƽ  
Flue  
Cap  
Size  
Air Inlet  
Cap  
Sidewall Air  
Inlet & Flue  
Cap Kit  
Appliances that are shut down or will not operate may  
experience freezing due to convective airflow in the air  
inlet pipe connected to the appliance.  
Input  
Btu/hr  
Size  
1,500,000  
6"  
6"  
HDK3018  
___________ _______  
_______  
________________  
1,700,000  
7"  
8"*  
HDK3019  
The flue and air inlet duct sizes for  
Intelli-Vent Installation with Sidewall Combustion Air Inlet are  
listed by unit size.  
a
Horizontal  
___________ _______  
_______  
________________  
2,000,000  
8"  
8"  
HDK3020  
*Piping from the appliance to the air inlet cap may be either 7" or  
8" connecting to an 8" sidewall cap provided in the kit.  
SIDEWALL COMBUSTION  
AIR INLET  
Location of a Sidewall Air Inlet Cap  
Intelli-Vent systems installed with sidewall terminations for both  
combustion air and flue products must purchase the termination  
caps from the appliance manufacturer. The sidewall air inlet cap  
and sidewall vent cap for flue products are available as a vent  
kit.  
Installation, location and clearance requirements for the sidewall  
air inlet cap in an Intelli-Vent application are the same as the  
installation, location and clearance requirements for the sidewall  
air inlet cap in the Horizontal Direct Vent section of the venting  
instructions.  
FIG. 32 Sidewall Vent Cap  
The part numbers for the required sidewall air inlet and flue cap  
kit are listed by unit size. The manufacturer, in accordance with  
CSA requirements, must furnish both the sidewall air inlet and  
flue cap. Each kit includes the both the special combustion air  
inlet cap and the sidewall flue cap for installation on an exterior  
sidewall. The sidewall air inlet cap supplied in the kit is sized to  
provide combustion air for a single appliance only.  
FIG. 33 Air Inlet Cap for Sidewall Termination  
The sidewall combustion air inlet cap and the rooftop flue gas outlet  
are located in different pressure zones in an Intelli-Vent system.  
Combustion air supplied from outdoors must be free of  
contaminants (see Combustion and Ventilation Air). To prevent  
recirculation of flue products in to the combustion air inlet, follow  
all instructions in this and related sections.  
Incorrect installation and/or location of the air inlet cap can allow  
the discharge of flue products to be drawn into the combustion  
process on the heater. This can result in incomplete combustion  
and potentially hazardous levels of carbon monoxide in the flue  
products. This will cause operational problems with the heater and  
possible spillage of flue products that can cause personal injury,  
death or property damage.  
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GAS SUPPLY  
GAS PRESSURE TEST  
Verify that the appliance is supplied with the type gas specified on 1. The appliance must be disconnected from the gas  
the rating plate. Consult factory for installations at altitude.  
supply piping system during any pressure testing  
of that system at a test pressure in excess of 1/2  
PSIG (3.5kPa).  
INLET PRESSURE: Measured at the inlet pressure tap on the  
appliance gas manifold. The pressure tap is located upstream  
of the redundant gas valve and down stream of the field  
installed gas cock.  
2. The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply  
piping system by closing  
a
manual shutoff valve  
during any pressure testing of the gas supply  
piping system at test pressures equal to or less  
than 1/2 PSIG (3.5kPa).  
TABLE - K  
Inlet Gas Pressure  
3. The appliance and its gas connection must be  
leak-tested before placing it in operation.  
Natural  
L. P.  
Gas  
Gas  
Max. (Inches-Water Column)  
10.5" w.c. 13.0" w.c.  
______________________________  
________ _________  
GAS CONNECTION  
Min. (Inches-Water Column)  
4.0" w.c.  
4.0" w.c.  
1. Safe operation of unit requires properly sized gas  
supply piping. See gas line sizing data.  
Maximum inlet gas pressure must not exceed the value specified.  
Minimum value listed is for the purposes of input adjustment.  
2. Gas pipe size may be larger than appliance  
connection.  
MANIFOLD PRESSURE: Manifold pressure is a differential  
pressure measurement made between the high and low pressure  
taps at the gas orifice and the pressure in the transition chamber  
where the gas is supplied to the inlet of the combustion air blower.  
All manifold gas pressures are noted at full firing rate. The controls  
on this appliance may fire the burner from 25% up to 100% of rated  
input, based on system demand. Manifold gas pressure will be  
reduced as burner input is reduced. All reference gas pressure  
measurements must be made at 100% of rated burner input. The  
gas manifold pressure is pre-set at the factory by the ratio gas valve.  
Adjustment of manifold pressure is not normally required for  
proper operation. The adjustment point on the ratio gas valve is set  
at the factory. DO NOT attempt to adjust the settings on the ratio  
gas valve. Improper adjustment of the ratio gas valve may cause  
incomplete combustion or non-warrantable burner damage.  
3. Installation of  
a
union at the appliance gas line  
connection is required for ease of service and  
removal of the gas train.  
4. Install a manual main gas shutoff valve, outside of  
the appliance gas connection and before the gas  
valve, when local codes require.  
5. A trap (drip leg) MUST be provided in the inlet of  
the gas connection to the appliance.  
6. The diaphragm gas valve has  
a
bleed port that  
requires  
building.  
venting  
to  
atmosphere, outside the  
TABLE - L  
Nominal Manifold Pressure  
Settings at Full Fire  
7. Optional gas controls may require routing of bleeds  
and vents to the atmosphere, outside the building  
when required by local codes.  
Natural  
L. P.  
Input Btu/hr  
Gas  
Gas  
1,500,000 - 2,000,000  
3.5" w.c.  
3.5" w.c.  
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TABLE - M  
Recommended Gas Pipe Size  
Single Appliance Installations  
Distance from Meter  
Btu/hr  
0 - 50 ft.  
51 - 100 ft.  
101 - 200 ft.  
201 - 300 ft.  
301 - 500 ft.  
3 1/2"  
3 1/2"  
4"  
1,500,000  
1,700,000  
2,000,000  
2"  
2 1/2"  
2 1/2"  
3"  
3"  
3"  
3"  
2 1/2"  
2 1/2"  
3"  
3 1/2"  
For each elbow or tee, add equivalent straight pipe to total length from TABLE - O.  
TABLE - N  
Multiple Appliance Installations Gas Pipe Size Chart  
Length of Pipe in Straight Feet  
Nominal  
Iron Pipe Size,  
Inches  
10  
20  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
90  
100  
125  
150  
175  
200  
3/4  
369  
697  
1,400 974  
256  
477  
205  
384  
789  
174  
328  
677  
155  
292  
595  
141  
128  
121  
113  
106  
95  
86  
79  
74  
138  
287  
441  
820  
1
1 1/4  
1 1/2  
2
267  
543  
830  
246  
502  
769  
256  
472  
707  
210  
441  
666  
200  
410  
636  
179  
369  
564  
164  
333  
513  
149  
308  
472  
871  
2,150 1,500 1,210 1,020 923  
4,100 2,820 2,260 1,950 1,720 1,560 1,440 1,330 1,250 1,180 1,100 974  
2 1/2  
3
4
6,460 4,460 3,610 3,100 2,720 2,460 2,310 2,100 2,000 1,900 1,700 1,540 1,400  
11,200 7,900 6,400 5,400 4,870 4,410 4,000 3,800 3,540 3,300 3,000 2,720 2,500  
23,500 16,100 13,100 11,100 10,000 9,000 8,300 7,690 7,380 6,870 6,150 5,640 5,130  
1,300  
2,340  
4,720  
Maximum Capacity of Pipe in Thousands of Btu’s per hour for gas pressures of 14 Inches Water Column (0.5 PSIG) or less and a  
pressure drop of 0.5 Inch Water Column (Based on NAT GAS, 1025 Btu’s per Cubic Foot of Gas and 0.60 Specific Gravity).  
TABLE - O  
Fittings to Equivalent Straight Pipe  
Diameter Pipe Fitting (inches)  
3/4"  
2'  
1" 1 1/4" 1 1/2"  
Equivalent Length of Straight Pipe (feet)  
2' 3' 4'  
2"  
3"  
4"  
5"  
5'  
10'  
14'  
20'  
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8. Connect gas pipe to inlet of appliance. Use wrench to  
support gas manifold on the appliance.  
GAS PIPING  
9. For LP gas, consult your LP gas supplier for expert  
installation.  
GAS INLET  
GAS MANIFOLD  
PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT  
TRAP  
The manifold gas pressure on the Intelli-Fin appliance is not field  
adjustable. The ratio gas valve has been factory set with an internal  
bias adjustment to ensure a 1:1 air/gas ratio on operation.  
Tampering with this adjustment will void the warranty on the gas  
valve assembly and the burner. An Intelli-Fin supplied with a  
properly sized gas line, properly sized meter and a minimum of 4  
inch water column of gas supply pressure while firing at full rate  
will ensure full burner input. The manifold pressure supplied to the  
burner is a differential pressure. This pressure is the result of the  
difference in two gas pressure measurements. A differential  
manifold gas pressure measurement should not be made until you  
have measured the gas supply pressure. Gas supply pressure must  
be a minimum of 4 inch water column with all appliances on the  
gas line firing at full rate before a manifold pressure measurement  
is made. Use the following procedure to check gas supply pressure  
with a manometer connected to the inlet pressure tap on the gas line  
connection at the rear of the appliance.  
FIG. 34 Gas Line Connection to Unit with Sediment Trap  
and Manual Main Gas Shut-off Valve  
All gas connections must be made with pipe joint compound  
resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum and natural gas. All  
piping must comply with local codes and ordinances. Tubing  
installations must comply with approved standards and practices.  
Install Piping to Control  
1. The gas line should be a separate line direct from  
the meter unless the existing gas line is of  
sufficient capacity.  
supplier.  
Verify pipe size with your gas  
CHECKING GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE  
2. Use new, properly threaded black iron pipe free  
from chips. If tubing is used, make sure the ends  
are square, deburred and clean.  
All tubing bends  
Avoid  
must be smooth and without deformation.  
flexible gas connections. Internal diameter of  
flexible gas lines may not provide appliance with  
proper volume of gas.  
3. Install a manual main gas shutoff valve at the units  
gas inlet, outside of the appliance and before the  
gas valve.  
Install a  
union at the appliance gas  
line connection for ease of service and removal of  
the gas train.  
4. Run pipe or tubing to the units gas inlet. If tubing  
is used, obtain a tube to pipe coupling to connect  
the tubing to the units gas inlet.  
5. Install  
a
sediment trap in the supply line to the  
units gas inlet. (see Figure 34).  
FIG. 35 Gas Supply Pressure Measurement  
6. Remove seal over gas inlet to the appliance.  
7. Apply  
a
moderate amount of good quality pipe  
compound (DO NOT use Teflon tape) to pipe only,  
leaving two end threads bare.  
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1.  
2.  
Turn the main power switch to “OFF” position. 17.  
Check burner performance by cycling the system  
while you observe burner response. The burner  
should ignite promptly. Flame pattern should be  
stable, see “Maintenance-Normal Flame Pattern.”  
Turn system off and allow burner to cool, then  
cycle burner again to ensure proper ignition and  
flame characteristics.  
Shut off gas supply at the manual gas cock in the as  
piping to the appliance. If fuel supply is LP gas, shut  
off gas supply at the tank.  
3.  
Remove the 1/8" hex plug from the gas pressure  
test port located on the inlet gas supply  
connection at the rear of the appliance. Install a  
fitting in the inlet pressure tapping suitable to  
connect to a manometer or magnahelic gauge.  
Range of scale should be 14 inch w.c. or greater to  
check inlet pressure.  
IMPORTANT  
Upon completion of any testing on the gas system, leak test  
all gas connections with a soap solution while the main  
burner is firing. Immediately repair any leak found in the  
gas train or related components. DO NOT operate an  
appliance with a leak in the gas train, valves or related gas  
piping.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Turn on gas supply at the field installed manual  
gas cock, turn on LP gas at tank if required.  
Turn the power switch to “ON” position and ensure  
that the Run/Stop switch is in the “Run” position.  
CHECKING MANIFOLD  
GAS PRESSURE  
Adjust the temperature setpoint on the Command  
Display to call for heat.  
There is a pressure test tree located in the top chamber of the  
appliance. This pressure test point can be accessed by swinging out  
the front control panel. The pressure test tree is mounted on the  
front edge of the combustion air blower. It consists of an angle  
support and four test cocks. There is one cock for positive air and  
one for negative air, one cock for positive gas and one for negative  
gas. Manifold pressure measurement will utilize both the positive  
and negative test points for gas.  
Observe the gas supply pressure as the burner  
fires at 100% of rated input. Percent of burner  
input will be displayed on the Command Display.  
8.  
9.  
Ensure inlet pressure is within specified range.  
Minimum and Maximum gas supply pressures are  
specified in Gas Supply section of this manual.  
If gas pressure is out of range, contact the gas  
utility, gas supplier, qualified installer or service  
agency to determine necessary steps to provide  
proper gas pressure to the control.  
1.  
Open the front controls panel and swing the  
controls out. Locate the pressure test tree on the  
front edge of the combustion air blower. The positive  
and negative gas pressure terminals will be used to  
check differential gas pressure from the gas manifold  
and the air box. Each gas pressure connection  
point will have a small manual cock to attach a hose.  
10.  
If gas supply pressure is within normal range,  
proceed to remove gas manometer and replace  
pressure tap fittings in the gas piping to the  
appliance.  
2.  
Connect a hose from the positive gas and the negative  
gas to each of the two sides of a manometer. This will  
allow the two pressure points to be measured at  
the same time. Open the two gas pressure test  
point cocks.  
11.  
12.  
Turn the power switch to “OFF” position.  
Shut off gas supply at the manual gas cock in the  
gas piping to the appliance. If fuel supply is LP  
gas, shut off gas supply at the tank.  
3.  
4.  
Set the Command Display to a set point which will  
fire the burner at 100% of rated input.  
13.  
Remove the manometer and related fittings from  
gas pressure test port at the inlet gas supply  
connection to the appliance. Replace 1/8" hex  
plug in gas pressure test port and tighten.  
As the appliance comes on and fires, record the  
inches of water column of displacement on both  
sides of the manometer. The sum of these two  
readings as they are effected by the two gas  
pressures is the differential manifold pressure.  
14.  
Turn on gas supply at the manual valve, turn on  
LP gas at tank if required.  
5.  
6.  
The differential manifold gas pressure should be  
3.5 inches of water column (+ 0.1" w.c.) when the  
burner is firing at 100% of rated input.  
15.  
16.  
Turn the power switch to “ON” position.  
Adjust the temperature setpoint on the Command  
Display to the desired water temperature so the  
appliance will call for heat.  
If the differential manifold pressure is not 3.5  
inches water column (+ 0.1" w.c.), recheck the gas  
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supply pressure and adjust to ensure  
a
supply  
WATER CONNECTIONS  
pressure between 4.0 and 10.5 inches water  
column natural gas (13.0" w.c. for propane) while  
the appliance is firing at 100% of rated input.  
7.  
This is a reference pressure only and is not field  
AIR INLET  
GAS  
adjustable. An  
appliance  
supplied  
with  
a
minimum of 4 inches water column of gas supply  
pressure will operate at the correct manifold  
pressure as the burner input varies with  
temperature demand.  
WATER OUTLET  
8.  
9.  
Close the two gas pressure test cocks on the  
pressure test tree and remove the hoses to the  
manometer.  
Close the front control panel.  
WATER INLET  
FLUE OUTLET  
IMPORTANT  
Upon completion of any testing on the gas system, leak test  
all gas connections with a soap solution while the main  
burner is firing. Immediately repair any leak found in the  
gas train or related components. DO NOT operate an  
appliance with a leak in the gas train, valves or related gas  
piping.  
FIG. 37 Water Connections  
P
3.5" W.C.= gas  
MANIFOLD GAS PRESSURE  
– – – – = FIELD CONNECTED  
FIG. 36 Manifold Gas Pressure Measurement  
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the movement of the flue products over the finned copper surface  
and increase heat transfer. Water enters the primary heat exchanger  
and makes four passes over the area exposed to direct heat from  
the burner. An internal circulating pump ensures proper water flow  
over the heat transfer surfaces during burner operation. Water  
temperatures in the primary heat exchanger are controlled by the  
operation of the automatic bypass assembly. Operation of the  
bypass maintains water temperatures above 130°F (54.4°C) in the  
primary heat exchanger to prevent flue gas condensation on the  
primary heat exchanger surfaces.  
Inlet and Outlet Connections  
For ease of service, install unions on inlet and outlet of the  
appliance. The connection to the appliance marked “Inlet” on the  
header should be used for return from the system. The  
connection on the header marked “Outlet” is to be connected to  
the supply side of the system.  
Minimum Pipe Size Requirements  
Minimum water pipe connections to this appliance is 3 inch  
(76.2 mm) pipe for single unit installations installed not more  
than 70 equivalent feet (21.3 m) of pipe from the main system  
loop or storage tank. The equivalent number of straight feet of  
pipe for each valve and fitting in the connecting piping must be  
considered to properly arrive at the total equivalent feet of  
straight pipe in the field installed piping to the appliance. See  
the piping requirements in the heating boiler or water heater  
section of this manual. Consult factory if longer piping distances  
are required for a specific application.  
SECONDARY HEAT EXCHANGER  
PRIMARY HEAT EXCHANGER  
FIG. 39 Secondary Heat Exchanger  
A secondary heat exchanger is mounted in an inner jacket chamber  
at the rear of the appliance. The secondary heat exchanger is  
constructed from two glass lined cast iron headers and multiple hor-  
izontal finned copper tubes. The secondary heat exchanger is  
mounted in the discharge of the flue products from the primary heat  
exchanger. This allows additional heat to be absorbed from the flue  
products exhausted from the combustion process. The return water  
from the system passes through the secondary heat exchanger  
before it enters the primary heat exchanger. This allows the coolest  
return water temperatures to enter the secondary heat exchanger  
before proceeding to the primary heat exchanger. When return  
water temperatures are below approximately 130° F (54.4°C), the  
flue products passing over the secondary heat exchanger may be  
cooled below their dewpoint resulting in the formation of  
condensate. The secondary heat exchanger has a special high  
FIG. 38 Primary Heat Exchanger  
This appliance uses two finned copper tube heat exchangers to  
maximize the heat transfer process. The primary heat exchanger  
is mounted in the inner jacket on the front side of the appliance.  
The primary heat exchanger is composed of two circular glass  
lined cast iron headers with 24 vertical finned copper tubes. A  
series of “V” shaped baffles are installed between the individual  
tubes to control  
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INTEGRAL BYPASS  
HOT  
WATER  
OUTLET  
BYPASS VALVE  
PRIMARY  
HEAT  
EXCHANGER  
PUMP  
SECONDARY  
HEAT  
EXCHANGER  
COLD  
WATER  
INLET  
FIG. 40 Bypass Piping with Valve Actuator and Pump  
temperature conformal coating to prevent any corrosive damage to  
the copper tubes or cast iron headers from the low pH condensate.  
The protective coating is brown in color and covers both the  
headers and finned tube surfaces. The secondary heat exchanger is  
designed to maximize heat transfer efficiency by fully condensing  
flue products. The inner jacket that houses the secondary heat  
exchanger is designed to collect the flue gas condensate and  
discharge it from the jacket.  
rarely below 125°F (51.7°C). The actuator on the bypass valve will  
take between a minimum time of 180 seconds up to a maximum  
time of 300 seconds to move from a “full closed” position to a “full  
open” position or vice versa. Operation of the bypass valve actuator  
assures that water temperature in the primary heat exchanger is  
maintained high enough to prevent condensate formation on the  
primary heat exchanger.  
BYPASS VALVE - Synchronization  
This appliance contains an integral bypass and circulating pump  
that connects the primary and secondary heat exchangers. A  
floating-point automatic bypass valve regulates the flow of water  
through the bypass between the two heat exchangers. The valve is  
a butterfly type valve with an EPDM seat and a 24 VAC gear driven  
motorized actuator. The appliance’s internal Excel-10 controller  
senses inlet water temperature to the primary heat exchanger and  
provides a 24 VAC signal to open or close the valve as required.  
Operation of the bypass is based on an assumed flue gas dewpoint  
temperature of 130°F (54.4°C) as referenced in the ANSI standards.  
The dewpoint of flue gasses becomes the minimum acceptable inlet  
water temperature for the primary heat exchanger. Sustaining water  
temperatures in the primary heat exchanger above the dewpoint  
prevents formation of flue gas condensate on the primary heat  
exchanger. The Excel 10 establishes a dead band around the 130°F  
(54.4°C) setting of +1.8°F (2°C). This means the actual  
temperature can vary positive or negative approximately 2° around  
the 130°F (54.4°C) minimum desired setting. The variable input  
rate of the burner from 25% to 100% will also affect the position of  
the bypass valve as it adjusts to maintain primary heat exchanger  
(Bypass) temperatures above the 130°F (54.4°C) setting. The inlet  
temperature to the primary heat exchanger is displayed by the  
command display and provides the Excel 10 the adjustment point  
for the bypass valve. The inlet water temperature to the primary  
heat exchanger generally should not remain below the minimum  
dewpoint temperature for more than approximately five minutes.  
In this case, the inlet temperature to the primary heat exchanger is  
As the main power is switched on and/or when the run/stop switch  
is placed in the “RUN” position, the bypass valve will go through  
a synchronization process to establish a reference point for opera-  
tion. After the initial synchronization on start-up, the bypass will  
resynchronize in approximately 2 week intervals of normal  
operation. This resynchronization will only occur in an off cycle  
operation of an installed appliance. During the synchronization  
process the Excel 10 controller will overdrive the valve actuator to  
a full closed position. This establishes a reference point to assure  
quicker response to variation in inlet water temperature. The bypass  
valve operates best when it can start operation from a full closed  
position. A status point mode of Byp Synch will be indicated in  
the Command Display as the actuator on the bypass valve is  
overdriven to the closed position for synchronization.  
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BYPASS PIPING ASSEMBLY  
The primary and secondary heat exchangers are interconnected  
with a bypass and pump mounted in 2 1/2 inch (63.5 mm)  
diameter copper pipe. All access to the piping is from the rear of  
the appliance. On initial start up, all air must be removed from  
the bypass piping to ensure proper water flow through the  
appliance. The bypass piping has an air bleed cock located on the  
discharge side of the internal pump. This bleed cock should  
allow any trapped air in the internal piping to be purged from the  
piping before operation. The bypass piping also contains a flow  
switch to sense operation of the circulating pump, bulb wells for  
temperature sensors and a relief valve(s).  
INTEGRAL CIRCULATOR  
FIG. 41 Bypass Valve and Actuator Assembly  
The appliance has an integral circulating pump mounted in the  
bypass piping. The pump has a 3/4 H.P. motor wired for 120 volt,  
single-phase operation as shipped. The on-off operation of the  
circulating pump is controlled by the Excel 10 controller. The  
pump will start and run continuously when the power switch is  
in the “ON” position and the run/stop switch is in the “RUN”  
position. A flow switch installed in the bypass piping assembly  
proves water flow.  
Setting temperature rise on an Intelli-Fin with an automatic bypass  
is accomplished by disconnecting the power leads to the bypass  
actuator at the multi-pin connector on the rear of the appliance,  
declutching the actuator drive and manually closing the bypass  
valve. Manual adjustment of the bypass must not be attempted  
if the 24 VAC power leads are connected to the terminals on the  
appliance, the appliance is operating or if there is any torque on  
the bypass valve by the actuator. Disconnect the 24 VAC power  
leads to the valve actuator. The declutch button on the actuator must  
be pushed down and held in the depressed position to disengage  
the gear driven motor that operates the valve. The declutch button  
must push in easily without forcing its movement. If the button  
does not easily move when pushed, the valve is under torque.  
Forcing the declutch button in will cause non-warrantable damage  
to the actuator. Torque can be removed by disconnecting the power  
leads to the valve actuator. With the declutch button fully  
depressed, move the actuator handle till it is perpendicular to the  
piping. This fully closes the bypass valve. The position of the  
handle is the same as the position of the butterfly in the valve seat.  
With the bypass fully closed, all inlet water flows through the  
secondary heat exchanger and then through the primary heat  
exchanger. No water will flow through the bypass at this time. Turn  
the appliance on and allow the burner to come on and fire at full rate  
(100% of input as shown on the Command Display). Adjust the  
field-installed ball valve in the outlet piping from the appliance to  
achieve the proper temperature rise for your specific model.  
Adjustment to achieve this temperature rise ensures a maximum of  
90 GPM to the bypass and pump when in operation.  
Optional Intermittent Pump Operation  
On-Off operation of the circulating pump is available as an  
option. Cycling of the integral pump is controlled by the Excel  
10 controller. The pump will start on a call for heat and a flow  
switch installed in the bypass piping assembly proves operation.  
After the burner cycles off and the call for heat is satisfied, the  
pump will continue to operate for a timed period to remove any  
residual heat from the combustion chamber before the pump is  
turned off. If the ambient temperature at the temperature sensor  
for the Excel 10 drops below 45° F (7.2° C) the circulator pump  
will turn on to help prevent freezing of the heat exchanger.  
BYPASS - Initial Set-up of Maximum Water Flow  
On initial start-up of the Intelli-Fin the maximum water flow to  
the two internal heat exchangers must be manually set before the  
automatic operation of the bypass begins.  
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7.  
8.  
The Excel 10 provides 24 VAC to operate a high  
torque motor in the actuator, which adjusts the  
position of the floating-point bypass valve.  
TABLE - P  
Temperature Rise At Full Rate Fire  
Bypass Manually Fully Closed  
The actuator for the bypass valve adjusts in as  
many as 500 micro-steps to achieve the desired  
water temperature at the inlet to the primary heat  
exchanger.  
Btu/hr Input  
Temperature Rise  
1,500,000  
31.5°F (17.5°C)  
_______________________  
_______________________  
1,700,000  
35.7°F (19.8°C)  
_______________________  
_______________________  
9.  
With each micro-step of movement in the position  
of the valve, the Excel 10 checks for a change in  
water temperature at the inlet to the primary heat  
exchanger. As long as the inlet water temperature  
is below 130°F (54.4°C) the bypass is moving  
toward full open to increase the inlet water  
temperature. When the inlet water temperature is  
above 130°F (54.4°C) the bypass is moving toward  
full closed to sustain the water temperature above  
the dewpoint of the flue products.  
2,000,000  
42.0°F (23.3°C)  
NOTE:  
The Excel 10 controller makes all internal calculations in  
°C and converts the displayed temperature to °F. This may  
limit exact temperature adjustment. Setting of temperature  
rise to the nearest °F is acceptable when setting maximum  
flow.  
10.  
Operation of the bypass valve maintains water  
temperatures above the dew point of flue products  
at the primary heat exchanger to ensure that  
Turn off power to the appliance. Reconnect the power leads to the  
bypass actuator. Turn power on and place the run/stop switch in the  
run position and allow the bypass valve to go through the  
synchronization process before it begins normal operation.  
condensate  
formation  
occurs  
only  
on  
the  
secondary heat exchanger.  
The use of a Floating-Point Bypass Valve means that there is no  
fixed open or closed position on the valve. If errant hands  
manually move the bypass adjustment handle, it will take longer to  
adjust to the proper setting but it will still function properly to main-  
tain water temperatures.  
WARNINGƽ  
Moving the bypass handle while appliance is firing can  
result in abnormally high water temperature that may cause  
sudden relief valve discharge.  
CAUTIONƽ  
BYPASS OPERATION  
Failure to disconnect power to the actuator before  
declutching or manually moving the valve handle can cause  
non-warrantable damage to the actuator.  
1.  
2.  
Main burner ignition is achieved.  
Integral bypass begins the adjustment process to  
control inlet water temperature to the primary heat  
exchanger.  
MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES  
3.  
4.  
The Excel 10-controller senses inlet water  
temperature to the primary heat exchanger.  
A minimum return water temperature of 50°F (10°C) has been  
established for each model based on the Btu/hr output at 100% of  
rated burner input. The temperature set point for the Excel 10  
controller sensing system temperature or stored water temperature  
must not be set lower than the specified minimum for each model.  
Maintaining inlet water temperatures to the appliance equal to or  
higher than the specified minimum temperature setting ensures  
proper operation of the bypass and allows all condensate formation  
to occur on the secondary heat exchanger. An appliance allowed  
to sustain operation at water temperatures lower than the specified  
minimum temperature may not provide enough heat from the  
burner to maintain water temperatures in primary heat exchanger  
above the 130°F (54.4°C) dew point of flue products. Operation of  
the appliance at a temperature below the specified minimum set  
point temperature will result in non-warrantable operational  
problems from the condensate formation on the primary heat  
exchanger.  
Inlet water temperature into the primary heat  
exchanger is displayed as “Bypass Temperature”  
in one of the 21 points on the Command Display.  
5.  
6.  
The floating-point bypass valve begins to adjust  
position to maintain an inlet temperature to the  
primary heat exchanger above the dew point of  
flue products.  
Minimum inlet water temperature to prevent  
condensation of flue products is fixed at 130°F (54.4°C).  
This control point is programmed into the software in  
the Excel 10 controller.  
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A boiler installed above radiation level must be provided with a  
low water cutoff device either as part of the unit or at the time of  
installation.  
TABLE - Q  
Minimum Inlet Water Temperatures  
Input  
Btu/hr  
Minimum Return  
Temperature  
Minimum  
Setpoint  
WATER FLOW SWITCH  
A water flow switch is factory installed in the internal bypass piping  
on all heating boilers, hot water supply boilers and water heaters.  
The flow switch is wired in series with the 24 VAC safety control  
circuit. This wiring connection installs the flow switch in the 24  
VAC safety circuit to prove water flow before main burner ignition.  
A factory supplied flow switch installed in the discharge piping  
from the top header requires a minimum flow of 26 GPM to make  
the flow switch and start burner operation. A water flow switch  
meets most code requirements for a low-water cut off device on  
boilers requiring forced circulation for operation. A status point  
alarm of LowH2OFlow will be indicated in the Command Display  
on a low water condition as sensed by the flow switch.  
1,500,000  
50°F (10°C)  
105°F (40.6°C)  
___________ ____________________ _______________  
1,700,000  
50°F (10°C)  
90°F (32.2°C)  
___________ ____________________ _______________  
2,000,000  
50°F (10°C)  
70°F (23.9°C)  
CAUTIONƽ  
An appliance allowed to operate at return temperatures  
below the specified minimum settings may experience  
problems with the operating controls, safety switches,  
obstruction of the flue gas passages on the primary heat  
exchanger, incomplete combustion and possible flue gas  
spillage. Sustained operation at lower than specified  
water temperatures may cause hazardous conditions that  
may result in personal injury or non-warrantable damage  
to the appliance.  
LOW WATER CUTOFF  
(If Equipped)  
If this boiler is installed above radiation level, a low water  
cut-off device must be installed at the time of boiler installation.  
Electronic or float type low water cut-offs are available as a factory  
supplied option on all models. Low water cut-offs should be  
inspected every six months, including flushing of float types. A  
status point alarm of LowH2OFlow will be indicated in the  
Command Display on a low water condition as sensed by a low  
water cutoff.  
GAS TRAIN AND CONTROLS  
ORIFICE  
DIAPHRAGM  
VALVE  
RATIO VALVE  
FIG. 42 Gas Train Assembly  
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air blower. The valve is a 1:1 differential pressure air/gas ratio  
controller. The valve adjusts the same pressure difference on the  
gas side as it senses on the air side. The valve performs the  
functions of safety shutoff, constant pressure regulation and air/gas  
ratio control. Slow opening and safety shutoff is accomplished by  
operation of an electro hydraulic cylinder. Full closing of the valve  
seat occurs in less than 0.8 seconds when the valve is de-energized.  
A visual stroke position indicator is provided on the valve assembly  
to indicate the position of the valve seat. Operation of the gas valve  
in combination with the combustion air blower allows the burner  
input rate to vary from 25% to 100% based on temperature demand.  
There is no need for an additional upstream constant gas pressure  
regulator internally to the appliance as long as the gas supply is  
maintained within the specified minimum and maximum pressures.  
RELIEF VALVE  
This unit is supplied with a relief valve(s) sized in accordance with  
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV (“Heating  
Boilers”). The relief valve(s) is installed in the  
vertical position and mounted in the hot water outlet. No valve is  
to be placed between the relief valve, and the unit. To prevent water  
damage, the discharge from the relief valve shall be piped to a  
suitable floor drain for disposal when relief occurs. No reducing  
couplings or other restrictions shall be installed in the discharge  
line. The discharge line shall allow complete drainage of the valve  
and line. Relief valves should be manually operated at least once  
a year.  
The manifold pressure is preset at the factory and adjustment is not  
usually required if gas supply pressure is maintained within the  
specified range. If the manifold pressure is to be measured, follow  
the “Gas Manifold Pressure Measurement Procedure” for proper  
measurement.  
CAUTIONƽ  
Avoid contact with hot discharge water.  
NOTE:  
There are no serviceable parts on the ratio gas valve actuator.  
The gas train and controls assembly provided on this unit  
have been tested under the applicable American National  
Standard to meet minimum safety and performance criteria  
such as safe lighting, combustion and safety shutdown  
operation.  
DIAPHRAGM GAS VALVE  
RATIO GAS VALVE  
FIG. 44 Diaphragm Gas Valve  
A diaphragm type gas valve is also provided in the gas train. As the  
second valve seat in the gas train, it supplies a redundant safety  
shutoff valve seat in the gas supply to the burner to ensure safe  
operation in the remote event of a gas valve failure. The diaphragm  
gas valve is energized with 24 VAC power at the same time the  
ratio gas valve is powered in the operational sequence to ignite the  
burner.  
FIG. 43 Ratio Gas Valve  
The main gas valve supplying gas to the burner on this appliance  
utilizes a pressure regulating electro hydraulic actuator providing a  
slow opening, fast closing safety shut off and air/gas ratio control  
for the gas combustion process. This gas valve controls the  
pressure difference across the restriction in the gas supply line as a  
function of the pressure difference across the combustion air supply  
to the burner. The actuator maintains a constant air to gas ratio as  
the volume of air changes based on the operation of the combustion  
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The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in  
accordance with the requirements of the authority having  
jurisdiction or in the absence of such requirements, with the latest  
edition of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70. When  
the unit is installed in Canada, it must conform to the CAE C22.1,  
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and/or local Electrical Codes.  
Venting of Gas Valves and Pressure Switches  
The diaphragm type gas valve and optional gas pressure switches  
are provided with threaded termination points to be vented to the  
atmosphere, outside the building. The gas pressure regulation  
function is provided by the ratio gas valve which does not require  
installation of a vent line. The diaphragm gas valve and optional  
gas pressure switches are installed in the upper chamber of the  
appliance. Threaded vent line connections from components  
requiring an external vent line are provided on the component.  
These vent line connection points may be accessed by removing  
the top jacket panels. Local codes may require the routing of  
these bleeds and vents to the atmosphere, outside the building.  
Proper routing of vent lines to the atmosphere from the factory  
supplied termination points is the responsibility of the installing  
contractor.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
All wiring between the appliance and field installed  
devices shall be made with type  
[63°F (35°C) rise].  
T
wire  
Line voltage wire exterior to the appliance must be  
enclosed in approved conduit or approved  
metal clad cable.  
The pump must run continuously when appliance  
is being fired. The Excel 10 temperature controller  
will energize the integral circulating pump for  
continuous operation when the main power switch  
is in the “ON” position and the run stop switch is  
in the “RUN” position. If the internal water  
temperature drops below 45°F (7.2°C) the pump  
will automatically cycle on to help prevent freezing  
(see Freeze Protection).  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS  
.
4.  
5.  
To avoid serious damage, DO NOT energize the  
appliance until the system is full of water. Ensure  
that all air is removed from the bypass piping  
before beginning initial operation. Serious damage  
may result if the appliance is operated without  
proper flow.  
ELECTRICAL  
JUNCTION BOX  
CONTROL  
Provide the appliance with proper overload  
protection.  
PUMP  
TABLE - R  
AMP DRAW DATA  
1,000,000 through 2,000,000 Btu/hr Models  
APPROXIMATE TOTAL  
Blower &  
Pump  
FLA  
Amps  
Btu/hr  
Controls  
@ 120 AC  
FIG. 45 Electric Power Connections - Controls and Pumps  
1,500,000  
6.7  
8.8  
15.5  
__________ ____________ __________ ____________  
A 120 VAC, 15 Amp, 1 ph, 60 Hz circuit is required for operation  
of the integral circulating pump and a 120 VAC, 15 Amp, 1 ph,  
60 Hz circuit for the appliance controls are recommended. If a  
single electrical service is provided to operate both the controls  
and pump, a 120 VAC, 30 Amp, 1 ph, 60 Hz circuit is  
recommended. The combustion air blower motor operates on  
230 VAC, 3 ph, 60 Hz. This three phase voltage is generated by  
1,700,000  
7.2  
8.8  
16  
__________ ____________ __________ ____________  
2,000,000 7.2 8.8 16  
JACKET ASSEMBLY  
the variable frequency drive (VFD) and supplied directly to the Inner Jacket - The inner jacket assembly is constructed from a  
blower motor. NOTE: No 230 VAC electrical service is special corrosion resistant stainless steel. This includes both the  
required for operation of the combustion air blower.  
front primary heat exchanger chamber and the rear secondary heat  
exchanger chamber. All screws and fasteners used for assembly of  
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the inner jacket and secondary heat exchanger chamber are also Outer Jacket - The outer jacket assembly is constructed from steel,  
stainless steel. The stainless steel screws are identified by a sealing galvanized on both sides. The galvanized surface is specially  
washer mounted on each screw. DO NOT mix stainless steel and prepared and phosphate coated to allow application of a multiple  
standard plated fasteners when disassembling and  
reassembling the inner jacket sheet metal components.  
Standard plated fasteners may be damaged by the flue product  
condensate when used on the inner jacket assemblies.  
coat enamel paint process. This coating process ensures a long life  
from the jacket assembly.  
ACCESS TO COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS  
FIG. 46 Component and Auxiliary Controls Connections with Junction Box  
FIG. 47 Front Control Panel Locations  
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FIG. 48 Transformer and Relay Locations  
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE  
FIG. 49 Internal Control Panel Location  
A transformer and relay mounting panel is located above the front  
control panel, underneath the curved exterior front jacket panel.  
This panel contains a 100 VA transformer to drop 120 VAC to  
24 VAC for internal control operation, an optional electronic low  
water cut-off, a high limit alarm relay, an alarm relay, an ignition  
relay, gas valve relay, pump relay, louver relay and VFD power  
relay.  
FIG. 50 Variable Frequency Drive  
This appliance uses a variable frequency drive (VFD) to control  
operation of the combustion air blower motor. The variable  
frequency drive is supplied with 120 VAC power. The blower motor  
operates on 230 VAC 3 phase power. This three phase voltage is  
generated by the variable frequency drive and supplied directly to  
the blower motor. The variable frequency drive receives a signal  
from the Excel 10 controller based on water temperature to vary  
the frequency of the voltage supplied to the blower motor from  
15 Hz up to 60 Hz. This varies the output of the combustion air  
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blower from 25% up to 100% of capacity corresponding to the A differential air pressure switch is used to prove operation of the  
same variation in burner input. The output from the Excel 10 to combustion air blower. The pressure switch sensing points are  
the variable frequency drive ensures that combustion air and gas installed across the point of pressure drop as the air moves into the  
are always supplied in the proper ratio for clean combustion. The inlet of the burner. This switch measures the same pressure drop  
variable frequency drive is driven to 100% during the pre-purge points similar to those used by the ratio gas valve to adjust manifold  
portion of the start-up sequence. The variable frequency drive is gas pressure. Correct differential pressure across the sensing points  
then provided a signal to operate at 50% for initial burner ignition. of the pressure switch proves operation of the combustion air  
After main burner ignition is established, the Excel 10 will use the blower to the Excel 10 control. The Command Display will exhibit  
variable frequency drive to vary the blower speed based on desired a Status Alarm of LowAirPress and the appliance will shut down  
water temperature set point, the variation in actual water operation when the differential pressure switch detects a sustained  
temperature from the desired set point and the various operating low air condition.  
characteristics programmed into the control’s software.  
HIGH GAS PRESSURE SWITCH  
When removing the variable frequency drive from the appliance,  
LOW GAS PRESSURE SWITCH  
disconnect the power wires to the combustion air blower at the  
terminals on the variable frequency drive. DO NOT disconnect the  
power wires at the blower motor. Note the marking of the wires for  
(Optional)  
proper reinstallation of the three phase power wires to the VFD.  
Both the wires and the VFD terminals are marked for proper  
location of wire terminals. Incorrect installation of the wires may  
reverse rotation of the blower motor resulting in major operational  
problems.  
High and/or low gas pressure switches are available as an option on  
this appliance. The high gas pressure switch is used to monitor the  
maximum gas supply pressure supplied to the gas train. If gas  
pressure exceeds the maximum setting of the pressure switch, the  
appliance will shut down and a gas pressure fault will be indicated  
in the Command Display. The low gas pressure switch is to  
monitor the minimum gas supply pressure supplied to the gas train.  
If gas pressure falls below the minimum setting of the pressure  
switch, the appliance will shut down and a gas pressure fault will  
be indicated on the Command Display. GasPressFail will be shown  
on the Display for either a high or low gas pressure problem.  
CAUTIONƽ  
The voltage output from the variable frequency drive to the  
combustion air blower is 230 volt 3 phase. Avoid contact  
with high voltage wiring.  
LOW AIR PRESSURE SWITCH  
EXCEL 10  
PRESSURE SWITCH  
BLOWER  
TRANSITION  
BURNER  
FIG. 52 Excel 10 Control Module  
FIG. 51 Low Air Pressure Switch  
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Excel 10 Boiler Interface Controller - The boiler interface of a floating point bypass valve, control of water temperature set  
controller for this appliance is based on the Excel 10 controller points, and monitoring of all safety functions. The operation and  
platform with unique software customized for operation of the status of these and all related functions are displayed on the  
Lochinvar Intelli-Fin. The Excel 10 is also compatible with Command Display.  
LonWorks® building management systems. All of the appliances’  
The Excel 10 has a single LED located in the middle of the control  
internal safety, operating and ignition controls interface with the  
module. In normal operation of a boiler equipped with an optional  
Excel 10 controller. Local communication, programming and a  
outdoor reset function, this LED will blink at the rate of one blink  
digital display of the appliance functions and operating  
per second. Active alarms will blink this service LED at a faster  
conditions are accessible through a Command Display. The  
than normal rate of two blinks per second to indicate an alarm. The  
Command Display is mounted on the front control panel of the  
alarms which are displayed in this manner are: Network  
appliance as shipped from the manufacturer. If multiple Intelli-Fin  
communications failure, sensor failure, hard lockout, water flow  
appliances are to be installed in a single application, see  
failure, low air, blocked drain, low/high gas pressure, flame failure,  
“Multiple Appliance Installations” for information on interfacing,  
soft lockout, heat mode failure, high temperature alarm, and boiler  
sequencing and display of multiple Intelli-Fin appliances.  
not operational. A boiler that is not equipped with the outdoor reset  
function or a water heater will always blink the LED at the faster  
rate of approximately two blinks per second. This LED is not to  
be used as a diagnostic indicator.  
NOTE:  
A single Command Display is shipped for each job site  
installation with up to 16 Intelli-Fin appliances. A  
single Command Display is used to display and access  
the operating conditions of up to 16 Intelli-Fin  
appliances.  
The Excel 10 controller is mounted on the backside of the front  
control panel that mounts the Command Display and the Ignition  
Control Module. This panel is hinged on the right side so it can be  
exposed for viewing and service. All connections from the  
appliance safety and operating controls to the Excel 10 are  
accomplished with multiple wiring harnesses. Each wiring harness  
is connected to unique multiple pin terminations to ensure proper  
connection of all components. The multiple termination points are  
located on two printed circuit boards mounted on either side of the  
Excel 10 controller. Use caution when connecting or disconnecting  
wires at the plug in terminals to prevent damage to the printed  
circuit boards.  
The Excel 10 Boiler Interface Control serves as the operating  
temperature control to regulate the amount of heat added to the  
water system for both heating boilers and potable water heaters.  
Custom software programmed into the Excel 10 will determine  
the proper operating profile for your specific application. Ensure  
that an Intelli-Fin is properly applied. A unit ordered as a heating  
boiler must be applied as a heating boiler and a unit ordered as a  
potable water heater must be applied as a water heater. The Excel  
10 Boiler Interface Control provides on/off control of the gas  
supply to the burner, operation of a VFD to control a variable  
speed combustion air blower, interface with the ignition control  
system, on/off control of the integral circulating pump, operation  
There is a bar code label on the back of the Intelli-Fin near the  
terminal connections. This is the Neuron I.D. label which identifies  
the exact numerical sequence applied to the Excel 10 control  
installed in the boiler/water heater. This information is required for  
the local/remote communication network. The numerical sequence  
FIG. 53 Excel 10 Control Module with Circuit Boards and Wire Terminal Connections  
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To Activate the Manual Override:  
1. In the event of a failure of the primary control, move the  
“Stop/Run” switch on the front of the control panel to “Stop”.  
is unique to each Excel 10 and must be placed into the network of  
an energy management system so that the Excel 10 can be  
recognized by the system. NOTE: If the Excel 10 is ever  
replaced, a tear-off label on the new Excel 10 must be placed  
over this label on the back of the unit for easy reference.  
Move the toggle switch, located on the back of the unit to  
“Manual Override”.  
2.  
The Excel 10 may have values for the control points specified at the  
time the control is configured at the factory. If exact control  
settings are not specified at the time an appliance is ordered, the  
Excel 10 controller will be pre-programmed with the following  
default values as shipped from the factory. Special arrangements  
should be made with the factory during the ordering process to have  
job site specific values programmed into the control. These values  
are different for boiler and water heater applications.  
3. If the bypass valve does not modulate under the control of the  
manual override thermostat, it will be necessary to manually to  
set the bypass valve to deliver a minimum 140°F water  
temperature to the primary heat exchanger following the  
procedure below:  
a. Disconnect the bypass valve’s 3-pin wire harness from its  
connection in the junction box on the upper left of the rear  
of the appliance.  
b. If the Excel 10 readout function is still active, check the  
“Return/In Temp” for a return water temperature the unit  
might see in regular operation.  
TABLE - S  
Default Values  
Pre-programmed in the Excel 10  
c. Press the “Down” or “Up” arrow key to find the “Bypass  
Temp” readout.  
d. Fire the unit with the manual override control. As the unit  
reaches a steady state operation, depress the clutch  
mechanism and turn the handle slowly counterclockwise to  
open the bypass valve to a point at which the “Bypass  
Temp” is 140°F.  
e. Release the clutch and leave the valve in this position until  
the primary control can be replaced. Do not reconnect the  
3-pin bypass wire harness.  
Point  
Boiler  
Water Heater  
_______________ _______________ _______________  
Setpoint Temp 130.0 120.0°F  
°
F
_______________ _______________ _______________  
O.A. Lockout 70.0 N/A  
°
F
_______________ _______________ _______________  
O.A. Max 60.0 N/A  
°
F
_______________ _______________ _______________  
O.A. Min 10.0 N/A  
°
F
_______________ _______________ _______________  
Max Setpoint 220.0 190.0  
°
F
°F  
_______________ _______________ _______________  
Min. Setpoint 100.0 50.0  
To Return to the Primary Control:  
1. After the replacement primary control is installed, reconnect  
the 3-pin bypass wire harness.  
2. Move the toggle switch to “Primary Control”.  
3. Turn the manual override thermostat to the lowest setting.  
4. Move the “Stop/Run” switch to “Run”.  
°
F
°F  
_______________ _______________ _______________  
Operating Sensor Return/Inlet Return/Inlet  
_______________ _______________ _______________  
Heater I.D. Boiler Water Heater  
MANUAL OVERRIDE CONTROL  
This unit is trimmed with an auxiliary thermostat to provide a  
manual override in the event of a failure of the Sequencer Control  
or the Excel 10. When the manual override is activated, it will  
provide temporary control until a replacement Sequencer or Excel  
10 can be installed.  
If you have any questions or comments, please call the Lochinvar  
Technical Product Service Line at 1-800-722-2101.  
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT  
COMMAND DISPLAY  
The manual override fires the appliance at 100% Btu/hr input rate  
during the entire cycle. Modulating burner control is not available  
with the manual override. In addition, the pump will run  
continuously. Intermittent pump operation is not available with the  
manual override.  
Modulation of the bypass valve may not be available with the  
manual override. If the primary control failure is in a remote  
Sequencer, the bypass valve should modulate. If the Excel 10  
inside the appliance has failed, the bypass valve may not modulate.  
The manual override is located on the back of the appliance below  
the bypass piping loop. To the left of the thermostat is a toggle  
switch to alternate the control of the appliance from the primary  
control to the manual override thermostat.  
Some models may have a reduced firing rate when manual override  
is activated.  
FIG. 54 Command Display Panel  
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The Command Display provides a communication interface with  
the Excel 10 via a series of display screens. The front view of the  
display screen shows the digital display with a cluster of arrow  
keys on the lower left side. These directional arrow keys move  
the cursor in the direction of the arrow.  
NOTE:  
Once a password is correctly entered, it will not have to be  
reentered unless five minutes of inactivity on the Command  
Display has elapsed.  
On the lower right side is a back key which moves the display to  
the previous screen and a select key which highlights a field in  
the display.  
CONFIGURING THE  
COMMAND DISPLAY  
When the “CONFIGURE” button on the right side of the Command  
Display is pressed, a password screen will appear. The user must  
enter the appropriate password and press “SAVE” to access the  
changeable screen. Pressing this button provides access to a  
“setup” screen that allows the user to adjust such items as:  
There are also four softkeys along the right side of the display. A  
notation on the specific screen defines the function of each of  
these keys. The softkeys may be defined as configure, change,  
save, cancel, + to increase a value or - to decrease a value on the  
screen.  
PASSWORD FUNCTION  
On initial operation of the Intelli-Fin the owner may enter three  
levels of password with the Command Display to limit access to  
the changeable operating parameters in the Excel 10. Each  
password is composed of a four digit number. As shipped from  
the factory all passwords are zeros. The first level of password  
allows access to the six changeable points accessible from the  
Command Display. The second level of password allows access  
to the configuration settings of the Command Display. The third  
level of password allows the password to be changed.  
TABLE - T  
DISPLAY DEFAULT VALUES  
Option  
Default  
____________________  
_____________  
_____________  
Contrast  
0 - 100%  
50%  
____________________  
_____________  
_____________  
Backlight Mode  
OFF/ON  
AUTO  
____________________  
_____________  
_____________  
Beep on New Alarm  
ON  
OFF  
____________________  
_____________  
_____________  
Beep Rate  
0 - 60s  
4.0s  
____________________  
_____________  
_____________  
Time Format  
24  
12  
____________________  
_____________  
_____________  
Date Format  
DD/MM/YY  
MM/DD/YY  
____________________  
_____________  
_____________  
Engineering Units  
S.I.  
English  
ACCESSING THE SIX  
CHANGEABLE POINTS FROM  
THE COMMAND DISPLAY  
When the “CHANGE” button on the right side of the control is  
pressed, a password screen will appear. The user must enter the  
appropriate password and press “SAVE” to access the changeable  
screen. The desired point to change must be highlighted by moving  
the cursor and then use the “+” or “-” buttons on the right side to  
change the value to the desired value. Once the desired value is  
reached, press the “SAVE” button and the new value will be saved  
and the Command Display will return to the first screen of the 21  
points for that boiler/water heater. The password must be entered  
each time a user wants to change the settings of any of the six  
changeable points. However, if you go to the screen again within  
5 minutes of the last time, it will not require the password again. If  
the screen is left in the changeable point screen for more than 5  
minutes with no activity, it will automatically return to the first  
screen of the 21 points for the boiler/water heater. Re-entry into this  
changeable point screen will then require password access again.  
FIG. 55 Command Display Password Screen  
The configure button also allows the user to access the password  
function to enter a password in the Excel 10 from the Command  
Display. Use of a password will limit the access to the  
changeable points. When located at the password screen, move  
the cursor to the first blank space (by using the left or right  
buttons on the left side of the Command Display). Use the “+”  
or “-” buttons on the right side of the Command Display to either  
increase (+) or decrease (-) the number to the desired number.  
Then use the left or right buttons to move the cursor to the next  
space and repeat this procedure. Once the password has been  
entered, push the “SAVE” button. Once a password number  
sequence has been entered into the Command Display, they must  
be correctly reentered to change any of the six adjustable points.  
If an incorrect password sequence is entered, the password screen  
will stay in place.  
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to drop lower (Changeable Point from the  
Command Display).  
NOTE:  
10.  
11.  
12.  
O.A. Temp.—  
A
display of the outdoor air  
Allow 10 seconds for data shown in the display screens to  
update when viewing or making adjustments to any of the  
six adjustable points.  
temperature as sensed by the optional outdoor air  
reset sensor.  
Max. SetPoint — The maximum water temperature  
the boiler or water heater may be set to operate at  
POINTS FROM INFORMATION  
VISIBLE FROM THE SCREEN OF  
THE COMMAND DISPLAY  
(Changeable  
from  
the  
Command  
Display).  
Min. SetPoint — The minimum water temperature the  
boiler or water heater may be set to operate at. This  
temperature is established in the configuration process  
at the factory.  
1.  
2.  
Calculated Set Point — The water temperature as  
adjusted by an optional outdoor reset function  
used on a heating boiler only. If no outdoor reset  
function is used, this displays the same  
13.  
14.  
Total Run Time — The accumulated number of  
hours that the boiler or water heater burner has  
been in operation. Time is accumulated in one hour  
increments and can total up to 99,999 hours before  
rolling over to restart the accumulation process.  
temperature as the set point.  
Outdoor Air Reset  
function not available on a water heater application.  
Set Point Temp — The desired water temperature  
as adjusted by the owner/operator. This becomes  
the lowest boiler operating temperature when an  
optional outdoor reset function is used (Changeable Point  
from the Command Display).  
Sequencing Type  
selected for operation of multiple units, FOFO,  
FOLO, etc., when ordered as an option. See  
The type of sequencing  
“Sequencing Options” (Changeable Point from  
the Command Display).  
3.  
4.  
Return/Inlet Temp — The temperature of the water  
entering the boiler or water heater, a basic thermometer  
function to display inlet water temperature.  
15.  
16.  
17.  
Percent Modulation — The percent of maximum  
input that the burner is actually firing at.  
This  
Supply/Outlet Temp — The temperature of the  
water leaving the boiler or water heater, a basic  
thermometer function to display outlet water  
temperature.  
may vary from 25% up to 100% of rate based on demand.  
Auxiliary Relay — The “ON” or “OFF” status of an  
additional relay to indicate a specified function of  
the unit.  
5.  
6.  
Temp. Rise — The difference between inlet and  
outlet water temperature at the boiler or water  
heater to show the water temperature rise.  
Percent Bypass — The percent that the bypass valve is  
open to allow heated discharge water to be  
recirculated into the inlet of the primary heat exchanger  
in order to control condensate formation on the primary  
heat exchanger. 0% indicates that the valve is fully  
closed and 100% indicates that the valve is fully open.  
The percentage will vary with valve operation.  
Status — Displays current status of the control as  
the appliance is going through its firing sequence  
and possible faults that could occur and the  
condition of each. See Status Point Modes and  
Alarms.  
18.  
19.  
Bypass Temp.  
A
display of the water  
7.  
8.  
9.  
O.A. Lockout  
temperature where the boiler will continue to  
operate. When the outdoor temperature rises  
above this setting, no heat should be needed for  
the building and the boiler will lockout and not  
fire.  
The maximum outdoor air  
temperature in the inlet to the primary heat  
exchanger after being mixed with hot discharge  
water from the bypass piping when the bypass  
valve is open.  
Operating Sensor — A display which indicates  
the location of the operating sensor in the unit.  
O.A. Max — The warmest outdoor air temperature  
where the boiler reset function will begin to  
function and operate the boiler at the initial  
set point temperature. The boiler set point will  
increase based on a corresponding drop in outdoor  
temperature below this temperature.  
The  
operating  
sensor  
may  
be  
in  
the  
Return/Inlet or Supply/Outlet of the boiler or water  
heater (Changeable Point from the Command Display).  
20.  
21.  
Heater Pump — The “ON” or “OFF” status of the  
integral circulating pump for the boiler or water  
heater.  
O.A. Min — The coldest outdoor air temperature  
where the boiler reset function will reach  
a
Heater I.D. — An indication of whether the unit  
maximum boiler water temperature. No additional  
reset (increase) in boiler temperature will occur  
past this point as outdoor temperature continues  
is  
a
boiler or water heater (Changeable Point  
from the Command Display).  
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FIG. 56a Command Display Data Screen  
FIG. 56d Command Display Data Screen  
FIG. 56b Command Display Data Screen  
FIG. 56e Command Display Data Screen  
FIG. 56c Command Display Data Screen  
FIG. 56f Command Display Data Screen  
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POWER-UP AND NAVIGATION  
BETWEEN THE SCREENS OF  
THE COMMAND DISPLAY  
The first screen is viewable on the Command Display as it is  
powered up. This Command Display screen gives the current  
software version running on the Excel 10. This screen goes away  
after 60 seconds. The amount of time until this screen changes is  
displayed on the bottom left of the screen in a numeric count. After  
the 60 seconds expires or when the user presses any key during this  
interval, the next screen is displayed. This feature is used for  
performing factory tests.  
After power-up, the Command Display starts acquiring data from  
the Excel 10. The following screens display the status of the bytes  
of data received from the Excel 10. After receiving all the data  
bytes, the Command Display shows the Heat Source(s) and the  
presence of an Optional Sequencer, if equipped. Note that the Heat  
Source names can vary but typically they may be Boiler #01 up to  
Boiler #16 or WtrHtr #01 up to WtrHtr #16, based on the  
application. At the time an order is placed, the owner may specify  
a unique name for each appliance if desired. Pressing the Configure  
softkey will take you to the System Configure screen with two  
active softkeys. The Setup softkey will take you to a screen which  
allows you to setup the display in the screen. The Password softkey  
will take you to the password screen to set the three levels of  
password required to access the various functions of the Excel 10.  
FIG. 56g Command Display Data Screen  
STATUS POINTS  
In the screen display for a specific boiler or water heater, there will  
be a Status indication. The status point details the operational mode  
of the appliance or in the event of a control sensed failure, a status  
point alarm. The status point alarm mode indicates the reason for  
the control sensed shut down of the appliance.  
TABLE - U  
Status Point Operational Modes:  
Self Test:  
Excel 10 self test period, approximately 5 seconds during power up of Excel 10.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Standby:  
There is no call for heat and the boiler is waiting for a call for heat.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
H2OFlow OK:  
Checking operation of flow switch to verify water flow from the pump.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Air Press OK: Low air switch verifies operation of combustion air blower.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Drain OK:  
Verifies that the condensate drain flow to the optional Condensate Management System is not  
blocked.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
GasPress OK:  
Verifies gas pressure at optional switch(es) - high and/or low.  
________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
PrePurge:  
Pre purge operation of combustion air blower.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
HSI OK: Hot Surface Igniter On.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Burner ON: Burner On.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Heating: Temperature is beginning to rise.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
PostPurge:  
Post purge combustion blower operation after a call for heat sequence.  
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Pressing the Back key will return you to the Heat Source display.  
The up and down arrow keys can be used to scroll the cursor up  
and down to the various heat sources (boilers or water heaters) at  
this location. To the right of each heat source displays the  
operational status of the individual appliance. Pressing the Select  
key when the cursor is on a specific heat source displays the  
parameters for this boiler or water heater. Pressing the Change  
softkey takes you to a screen displaying the six adjustable points  
for the boiler or water heater. Use the up and down arrow keys  
to move the cursor to each point. Use the + and - softkeys to  
adjust the setting pressing Select softkey to enter the revised  
setting into memory. Pressing the Back button will return you to  
the screen displaying the parameters for this Boiler or Water  
Heater. Pressing the Back button will return you to screen  
displaying the Heat Source(s) and the presence of an Optional  
Sequencer, if equipped.  
OUTDOOR RESET FUNCTION  
SELECTIONS  
(Optional on Heating Boilers Only)  
As an option, the Excel 10 control may be equipped with an outdoor  
reset function. This function uses a sensor to measure the outdoor  
temperature and automatically adjust the boiler set point temperature  
to compensate for colder outdoor temperatures. O.A. Min, Max,  
SetPoint and Setpoint Temp are changeable points from the Command  
Display. The additional values required by the Excel 10 to properly  
operate the reset function should be specified at the time a boiler is  
ordered. If specific settings are not available the default values will be  
programmed into the Excel 10 at the factory. The operating parameters  
for the reset function are:  
O.A. Lockout — The maximum outdoor air temperature where the  
boiler will continue to operate. When the outdoor temperature rises  
above this setting, no heat should be needed for the building and the  
boiler will lockout and not fire. The default setting if not specified is  
70.0°F (21.1°C). This setting should be specified at the time the boiler  
is ordered.  
O.A. Max — The warmest outdoor air temperature where the boiler  
reset function will begin to function and operate the boiler at the initial  
set point temperature. The boiler set point will increase based on a  
corresponding drop in outdoor temperature below this temperature.  
The default setting if not specified is 60.0°F (15.6°C).  
O.A. Min — The coldest outdoor air temperature where the boiler  
reset function will reach a maximum boiler water temperature (Max.  
SetPoint). No additional reset (increase) in boiler temperature will  
occur past this point as outdoor temperature continues to drop lower.  
The default setting if not specified is 10.0°F (-12.2°C). This setting is  
a Changeable Point from the Command Display.  
FIG. 57 Command Display Data Screen  
O.A. Temp. — A display of the outdoor air temperature as sensed by  
the outdoor air sensor.  
Max. SetPoint — The maximum water temperature that the boiler or  
water heater may be set to operate at. The default setting if not  
specified is 220.0°F (104.4°C). This setting is a Changeable Point  
from the Command Display.  
TABLE - V  
Status Point Alarm Modes:  
Low H2O Flow:  
Low water or flow condition exists.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Low Air Press:  
Low air condition exists.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Block Drain: Blocked condensate drain exists.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Block Flue: Blocked flue or louver proving switch failed to prove.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Gas Press Fail: Low or high gas pressure condition exists.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Flame Fail: Hard lockout on a flame failure signaled from the ignition control.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Soft Lockout: Wait period for the ignition control to recover from soft lockout conditions.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Over Temp:  
Indicates that a higher than programmed temperature has been reached.  
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Setpoint Temp — This is the lowest boiler operating temperature that  
the boiler will maintain when the outside air temperature is at the O.A.  
Max. This setting is a Changeable Point from the Command Display.  
NOTE:  
Separate sequencers are required to control multiple boilers  
and water heaters.  
Calculated Set Point — The water temperature as adjusted by the  
optional outdoor air reset function used on a heating boiler only. If no  
outdoor reset function is used, this displays the same temperature as the  
set point. The Outdoor Air Reset function is not available on a water  
heater application.  
1.  
First On - First Off — This is a lead/lag control  
functionality.  
The sequencing of the boilers or  
water heaters is based on the total loop load with  
added units being brought on when the units  
that are running are at 100% and the loop load is  
not being met. Boilers or water heaters are turned  
off when the loop load falls and the first boiler or  
water heater on is at minimum load.  
These functions are shown in the screens of the Command Display.  
Where noted, these settings are changeable from the Command  
Display to configure boiler operation to the building heat load and  
weather conditions in a specific geographic area.  
MULTIPLE APPLIANCE  
INSTALLATIONS  
2.  
3.  
First On - Last Off — This is a simple first on/last  
off without rotation of the lead boiler or water heater.  
Efficiency Optimized — The lead/lag will be based  
on first on/first off lead/lag. The overall efficiency  
will be optimized to run the boilers or water heaters  
SEQUENCING BOX  
(MULTI-BOILER)  
at their highest efficiency.  
occurs at the minimum loading for each boiler or  
water heater. Therefore, this option will add  
Highest efficiency  
boilers or water heaters when the load reaches a  
point where the next boiler or water heater can  
run at minimum load.  
REMOTE DISPLAY MOUNTING  
4.  
5.  
Efficiency Optimized with Time Equalization —  
This is the same as “Efficiency Optimized” but  
the lead/lag is based on boiler or water heater run  
times.  
sequenced to equalize run times to within  
approximately 24 hour time period. If no  
The boilers or water heaters will be  
a
opportunity is given to cycle, the control will not  
interrupt action to equalize runtime.  
CLOSED VIEW  
COMPONENT  
LOCATIONS  
None — This is the default for any boiler or water heater  
control which has not purchased one of the  
Sequencing Option Packages.  
FIG. 58 Sequencer Control Panel  
SEQUENCING OPTIONS  
The sequencer is supplied as a separate control enclosure that is  
connected to the multiple appliances via an E-bus connector on the  
rear of the appliance. The sequencer comes mounted in an enclosure  
that requires a field installed 24 VAC power source. An optional  
enclosure with a sub base and 24 VAC power supply is available to  
allow remote mounting of a Command Display adjacent to the  
sequencer. Multiple sequencing options are available. The specific  
software programming required to sequence multiple boilers must be  
specified at the time the appliances are ordered. The sequencing  
options are used to control how multiple boilers or water heaters are  
cycled to meet system demand. The sequencing options are  
programmed into an Excel 10 controller at the factory based on the  
number of selectable sequencing algorithms ordered. The desired  
method of sequencing multiple boilers or water heaters may be selected  
from the screen of the Command Display. There are up to five  
sequencing options that are selectable from the Command Display,  
based on the sequencing package purchased.  
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star, loop and/or bus wiring. The maximum number of nodes per  
segment is 60. The maximum number of nodes in a two-segment  
FTT network is 120, when using a repeater between the two  
segments. Consult factory for additional information on interface  
wiring of multiple Intelli-Fin appliances connected to an EMS.  
INTERFACING MULTIPLE  
APPLIANCES  
PARALLEL CONNECTION  
FTT networks are flexible and convenient to install and maintain.  
However, it is imperative to plan the network layout and to create  
and maintain accurate documentation. Careful planning and up to  
date documentation facilitates compliance verification and future  
FTT network expansion. It also minimizes unknown or inaccurate  
wire run lengths, node to node (device to device) distances, node  
counts, total wire length, inaccurate repeater locations, and  
misplaced or missing terminations.  
Wire to the terminal blocks as follows:  
NOTE:  
When attaching two or more wires to the same terminal,  
twist wires together (see Fig. 60). Deviation from this rule  
can result in improper electrical contact.  
FIG. 59 E-Bus Connection to Controls  
Connection between multiple Intelli-Fin appliances is  
accomplished via an E-Bus connection. An E-Bus terminal is  
provided on the rear of each appliance. The minimum  
specification for the communication wire is for a Level IV,  
22 AWG (0.034 mm2) plenum or non-plenum rated (as  
applicable), unshielded, twisted pair, stranded wire. Use plenum  
rated wire where required. See “Wire Requirements” for a listing  
of manufacturers who supply communication wire meeting this  
specification. The twisted pair wire is used to make daisy chain  
connections between the E-Bus terminals on multiple appliances.  
The E-Bus connection uses a Free Topology Transceiver (FTT)  
to support a polarity-insensitive free topology wiring scheme for  
TABLE - W  
Daisy-Chain Doubly Terminated FTT Network Bus Topology Specifications  
Maximum FTT network Bus length  
for segment(s) in feet (meters)  
Maximum node-to-node length  
for segment(s) in feet (meters)  
Wire/Cable Type  
__________________________________ _________________________________ ___________________________________  
_
Level IV 22 AWG unshielded, twisted  
3773 (1150)  
4593 (1400)  
pair, stranded communications wire (use  
plenum rated wire where required)  
TABLE - X  
Singly Terminated FTT Network Bus Topology Specifications  
Maximum FTT network Bus length  
for segment(s) in feet (meters)  
Maximum node-to-node length  
Wire/Cable Type  
for segment(s) in feet (meters)  
__________________________________ _________________________________ ___________________________________  
_
Level IV 22 AWG unshielded, twisted  
1312 (400)  
1640 (500)  
pair, stranded communications wire (use  
plenum rated wire where required)  
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STRIP 1/2"  
1/2" (13MM)  
FROM WIRE  
TO BE ATTACHED.  
INSERT TWISTED WIRES  
UNDER TERMINAL AND  
TIGHTEN. CHECK FOR  
A GOOD MECHANICAL  
CONNECTION.  
TWIST WIRES  
TOGETHER WITH  
PLIERS (MINIMUM  
OF THREE TURNS)  
FIG. 60 Wire Termination for E-Bus Connection  
NOTE:  
1.  
2.  
Strip 1/2 in. (13 mm) insulation from the conductor.  
Insert the wire in the required terminal location  
and tighten the screw to complete the termination.  
The minimum specification for Level IV, 22 AWG  
(0.034 mm2) unshielded, twisted pair, stranded  
communication cable must be plenum-rated when the wire  
is routed through air ducts or plenum areas. Non-plenum  
rated communication cable is for general use when the wire  
is not being routed through air ducts or plenum areas.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
If two or more wires are being inserted into one  
terminal location, twist the wires together  
minimum of three turns before inserting them.  
a
Cut the twisted end of the wires to 3/16 in. (5 mm)  
before inserting them into the terminal and  
tightening the screw.  
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS  
USED TO INTERFACE  
Pull on each wire in all terminals to check for  
good mechanical connection.  
MULTIPLE APPLIANCES  
Wire Requirements  
Serial LonTalk® Adapter (SLTA) — A serial LonTalk® adapter is  
The minimum type and grade of wire required to “network” the  
Intelli-Fin to other units or LonMark® devices is a Level IV,  
22 AWG (0.034 mm2) plenum or non-plenum rated (as applicable),  
unshielded, twisted pair, stranded communication wire. The  
following manufacturers supply communication wire that meets or  
exceeds this specification for E-Bus connections.  
required  
to  
provide  
communication  
between  
the  
E-Bus and either a PC serial port or an approved modem using the  
SLTA-10 EIA-232 port. The SLTA interfaces with LonSpecTM  
software. There are specific null modem cable requirements for  
proper connection to a modem. The SLTA has a DB-9 female  
connection. Direct connection to a PC can be made with a DB-9 to  
DB-9 cable or a DB-9 to DB-25 cable, based on the available PC  
connection.  
Anixter  
(847) 677-2600  
__________________________________________________  
Belden Wire and Cable Co.  
(800) 235-3361  
FTT Repeater — A repeater is available to increase the network  
wiring length in an E-Bus network. The repeater is designed to be  
installed in a standard field supplied 4 by 4 junction box.  
__________________________________________________  
BICC General  
(800) 424-5666  
Excel 15 — The Excel 15 Building Manager is a LonMark®  
compliant device that provides network management functions for  
the E-Bus in a Light Commercial Building Solutions System. The  
Excel 15 is compatible with the E-Bus and uses the free topology  
transceiver (FTT). Individual Excel 15 Controllers and  
Communicating Subbases distributed on the E-Bus perform  
specific HVAC equipment control. The Excel 15 monitors and  
controls both local and remote controller points. If E-Bus  
communications are interrupted, the Excel 15 is capable of  
stand-alone operation.  
(BICC Cable, Brand-Rex, General Cable, Carol Cable)  
__________________________________________________  
ConnectAir International  
(800) 247-1978  
__________________________________________________  
Eastman Wire & Cable  
(800) 257-7940  
__________________________________________________  
Honeywell Inc.  
(800) 345-6770  
__________________________________________________  
Lucent Technologies  
(305) 569-3600  
systimax  
__________________________________________________  
Windy City Wire  
(800) 379-1191  
__________________________________________________  
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FIG. 61 Typical Building Management System Diagram  
HIGH WATER TEMPERATURE  
LIMIT CONTROL  
A Manual Reset High Limit control is located on the left front side  
of the control panel, beside the Command Display. Additional  
switches, alarm indicating lights and optional low water cut-off  
control switches are also located on this panel. The setting of this  
control knob limits maximum discharge water temperature. A red  
reset button, located beside the knob, must be pushed whenever  
water temperature has exceeded the set point of manual reset limit.  
The temperature of the water in the heat exchanger must drop a  
minimum of 15°F (8.3°C) below the setting of the manual reset  
high limit control before the reset function can be activated.  
A red indicating light is illuminated when the water temperature  
exceeds the setting of the high limit control. A status point alarm of  
Over Temp will be displayed in the Command Display when water  
temperature exceeds the Set Point Temperature programmed into  
the Excel 10 control on operation of the high water temperature  
limit control.  
FIG. 62 High Water Temperature Control  
NOTE:  
The high limit control will not reset until the water  
temperature has dropped below the set point of the high  
limit.  
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OEM unit only. An OEM specification igniter and ignition control  
module for this specific unit is available from your local distributor.  
DO NOT use general purpose field replacement ignition modules  
or igniters. Each appliance has one ignition module and one hot  
surface igniter.  
HOT SURFACE IGNITION SYSTEM  
IGNITION CONTROL MODULE  
Ignition Module Lockout Functions  
The ignition module may lockout in either a hard lockout condition  
requiring pushing of the reset button to recycle the control or a soft  
lockout condition which may recycle in a fixed time period to check  
for correction of the fault condition. A typical hard lockout fault is  
a flame failure condition. Pushing the reset button for the ignition  
control is the only way to reset an ignition module that is in a hard  
lockout condition. The reset button is located on the inside front  
control panel. The reset button is active after the post purge cycle  
when there is a hard lockout condition as indicated by the Status  
LED. Turning the main power “OFF” and then “ON” or cycling the  
thermostat will not reset a hard lockout condition. Wait five  
seconds after turning on the main power before pushing the reset  
button when the ignition module is in a hard lockout. The ignition  
module will go into a soft lockout in conditions of low air, low  
voltage or low hot surface igniter current. A soft lockout condition  
will operate the combustion air blower for the post purge cycle and  
then the ignition module will pause for a fixed time period. The  
timed length of the pause is based on the type of fault sensed by  
the control module. At the end of this timed pause, the ignition  
module will attempt a new trial for ignition sequence. If the soft  
lockout fault condition has subsided or has been corrected at the  
end of the timed pause, main burner ignition should be achieved  
with the resumption of the normal trial for ignition  
sequence. If the control sensed fault is not corrected, the ignition  
module will continue in the soft lockout condition. If the electronic  
thermostat opens during the soft lockout period, the ignition module  
will exit soft lockout and wait for a new call for heat from the  
thermostat. A soft lockout condition may also be reset by manually  
cycling the electronic thermostat or turning the main power switch  
“OFF” and then “ON” after the control sensed fault has been  
corrected. SoftLockout will be shown in the screen of the  
Command Display when the ignition control module has gone into  
a soft lockout condition.  
DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES  
FIG. 63 Hot Surface Ignition Control Module  
This appliance uses a proven hot surface ignition control system.  
The operation of the electronic control module for the hot surface  
igniter proves the presence of an ignition source much like a proven  
standing pilot before the gas valves are energized. The ignition  
control module starts and proves the operation of the combustion air  
blower, proves the presence of the proper ignition temperatures  
from the hot surface igniter, energizes the main gas valves, proves  
the presence of main burner flame, provides for soft lockouts on  
control sensed faults, provides a hard lockout on flame failure and  
controls the pre and post purge timings of the combustion air  
blower. A status point alarm of FlameFail will be displayed in the  
Command Display on a hard lockout for flame failure.  
Service Parts  
This appliance uses a proven electronic ignition control module and  
a hot surface igniter. The electronic ignition module is not  
repairable. Any modification or repairs will invalidate the warranty  
and may create hazardous conditions that result in property damage,  
personal injury, fire, explosion and/or toxic gases. A faulty hot  
surface igniter or ignition module MUST be replaced with a new  
FIG. 64 Hot Surface Igniter  
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Diagnostic Status Indication  
TABLE - Y  
Ignition and Control Timings  
The ignition module has an LED that indicates the status of the  
ignition safety circuits. The flashing operation of this LED  
indicates the diagnostic status of the ignition control module. The  
following listing gives the flashing diagnostic status codes as  
signaled by the ignition module.  
Proven Pilot Hot Surface Ignition System  
Pre-purge Time  
15 Seconds  
D. C. MICROAMP METER  
Hot Surface Igniter Heat-up Time  
25 - 35 Seconds  
Main Burner Flame Establishing Period  
4 Seconds  
Failure Response Time  
0.8 Seconds at < 0.5 µA flame current  
Post-purge Time  
30 Seconds  
IGNITION  
MODULE  
FIG. 65 Flame Current Measurement on the HSI Module  
TABLE - Z  
Ignition Module Status LED Diagnostic Codes  
Code Sequence  
Condition  
Constant ON  
System OK, no faults present.  
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Constant OFF  
Possible control fault, check power; LED may be defective, do not replace control if all operational  
sequences function properly - see Trouble Shooting Guide.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
One Flash  
Low air, check air pressure switch and hoses to pressure sensing points, blower start-up/proving  
blower, venting and sealing of pressurized chamber. Note: Brief flashing normal on blower startup.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Two Flashes  
Flame without call for heat, check for a gas valve stuck in the open position, air, venting, burners and  
the combustion process. Blower will remain on.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Three Flashes  
Lockout due to flame failure, push reset button on inner control panel after correcting ignition problem.  
Initial heater start up without properly bleeding air from the gas line may require multiple reset  
functions to achieve proper ignition.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Four Flashes  
Igniter failure, igniter will not maintain minimum 2.7 amp current draw, caused by low voltage, bad  
wiring/continuity, high resistance or igniter failure.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Five Flashes  
Power supply problem, check for low supply voltage or transformer output less than 18 VAC.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Six Flashes  
Replace ignition module, internal fault.  
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OPERATION/DIAGNOSTIC  
LIGHTS, RESETS AND SWITCHES  
BURNER  
CIRCUIT  
BREAKER  
ADJ  
HI-LIMIT  
ALARM  
RESET  
ALARM  
POWER  
ALARM  
SOUND  
SILENCE  
LOW WATER CUT-OFF  
RESET  
TEST  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
FIG. 66 Exterior Control Panel  
FIG. 67 Burner Assembly  
The control panel has a lighted ON/OFF power switch and 11  
indicating lights and switches to show operation, control sensed  
malfunctions and diagnostics.  
TABLE - AA  
Diagnostic Lights and Switches  
Indicator  
Function  
Power  
Lighted ON/OFF Main Power Switch.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Alarm Silence  
Rocker Switch to Silence an Optional Audible Alarm.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Alarm Light Amber Indicating Light for an Alarm Condition.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
High Limit Light Red Indicating Light for Water Temperature Exceeding Maximum Setting of High Limit Control.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
High Limit Knob Adjustable Rotary Knob to Set Maximum Water Temperature.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
High Limit Reset Red Push Button to Reset High Limit when High Limit Setting is Exceeded.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Circuit Breaker Reset Button for a 5 Amp breaker on the 24 VAC Control Circuit.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Low Water Cut-Off  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Test Switch Black Momentary Rocker Switch interrupts the sensing circuit of the Low Water Cut-Off to prove  
operation.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Reset Switch Red Momentary Rocker Switch to Reset the Low Water Cut-Off after a test or Low Water Condition  
when operating in the Manual Reset Mode.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Command Display  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Run/Stop Switch “RUN” allows normal operation - “STOP” shuts down operation, but allows communication with a  
network.  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Ignition Control  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Flame Failure Reset  
Red Push Button to reset the Hot Surface Ignition Control when a hard lockout condition from a Flame  
Failure has occurred.  
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This appliance uses a single cylindrical burner installed vertically  
into the cavity located in the center of the primary heat  
exchanger. There is a unique burner for each one of the three  
models.  
COMBUSTION AIR BLOWER  
This appliance uses a sealed air blower to provide combustion air  
for the burner and operate the Category IV venting system. The  
blower assembly consists of a sealed housing and blower wheel  
constructed from cast aluminum. The blower is operated by a fully  
enclosed 230 VAC, 3 Phase electric motor. This motor has a 3/4 HP  
rating on the 1,500,000 Btu/hr model and a 1 HP rating on the  
1,700,000 and 2,000,000 Btu/hr models. The blower housing and  
motor assembly is fully sealed and CANNOT be field serviced.  
Burners may NOT be changed between different Btu/hr input  
models. The burner consists of a round mounting flange welded  
to a mixing tube. The top side of the mixing tube provides the  
transition which mounts the discharge from the combustion air  
blower into the burner. The bottom side of the mixing tube is  
attached to a stainless steel perforated sleeve. This stainless steel  
sleeve is covered with  
a
loose fitting, woven alloy  
material that forms the burner port surface. The woven burner  
port material is called Alcromesh which is a unique alloy of iron,  
chrome, aluminum and several rare earth metals. This alloy is  
designed to operate stress free as a burner port surface. The  
Alcromesh burner port surface can sustain operation from a blue  
flame down to infrared conditions as the burner input varies.  
Internally, the burner has a cone and distribution baffles to  
balance the air/gas mixture over the surface of the burner. The  
burner mounting flange provides a flame view port and the  
mounting point for the hot surface igniter. The hot surface igniter  
is removable from the burner mounting flange without removing  
the burner assembly from the heat exchanger.  
ORIFICE  
MOUNTING  
TRANSITION  
CHAMBER  
NOTE:  
FIG. 69 Combustion Air Blower and Transition Chamber  
An index mark is provided on the burner flange to ensure  
proper orientation when removing and reinstalling the  
burner. A properly indexed burner will ensure correct  
location of the combustion air blower and adequate  
clearances from other components in the top jacket  
chamber.  
A sealed transition chamber is mounted on the inlet to the  
combustion air blower. This chamber contains the gas orifice and  
a sensing point for operation of the ratio gas valve. Inside the  
transition chamber, at the inlet to the combustion air blower there  
is a filter to prevent particulate matter and small foreign objects  
from entering the blower and burner. This filter should be checked  
and cleaned on a six month interval or more often in a contaminated  
environment. An inspection port is provided on the side of the  
transition chamber to allow access to the internal filter for  
inspection and cleaning. If cleaning is required, remove the filter  
through the inspection port and clean with soapy water or  
compressed air.  
The burner is designed to operate from 100% of rated input down  
to 25% of rated input in normal operation. Burner operation at  
input rates of less than 50% may include operation in the infrared  
state. At input rates firing above 50%, there may be some slight  
infrared visible on the tips of the woven burner port material.  
This is normal burner operation.  
FIG. 68 Combustion Air Blower  
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This high efficiency appliance may operate as a condensing appliance  
for extended periods of time based on return water temperatures.  
Condensate occurs when the products of combustion are cooled below  
their dew point in the heat transfer process. The liquid condensate  
formed from this high efficiency heat transfer process is mildly acidic.  
The condensate will typically have a pH ranging from 4.0 to 5.0 as it  
is discharged from the condensate drain on the rear of the appliance.  
The internal jacket area where the condensate is collected (secondary  
heat exchanger) is constructed from a special corrosion resistant  
stainless steel. All materials external to the appliance in contact with  
the condensate must be corrosion resistant. This is typically  
accomplished by gravity requiring a minimum downward slope of  
1/4" per foot to ensure proper flow to the condensate management  
system and /or a suitable drain. The neutralizer reservoir MUST  
always be mounted on the same level or lower than the bottom of the  
appliance cabinet. All condensate piping and connections must be  
easily accessible for routine maintenance and inspection. Sufficient  
lengths of tubing and barbed connectors are supplied in the kit to allow  
the neutralizer reservoir to be positioned to the right, left or rear of the  
appliance.  
FILTER  
ACCESS PLATE  
FIG. 70 Cleaning the Internal Combustion Air Blower Inlet  
Filter  
CONDENSATE MANAGEMENT  
SYSTEM (Optional)  
FIG. 72 Condensate Drain Location On Rear of the  
Appliance  
Operation of the appliance in a full condensing mode for extended  
periods of time may produce flue gas condensate in amounts up to  
the following volume:  
FIG. 71 Location and Connection of Neutralization Reservoir  
TABLE - BB  
Approximate Maximum  
Condensate Volumes  
Model/Input Btu/hr  
Gallons Per Hour  
1,500,000  
7.3  
_______________________  
_______________________  
1,700,000  
8.3  
_______________________  
_______________________  
2,000,000  
9.7  
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Many codes will require the acidic condensate to be  
neutralized before it can be placed in a drain system. The optional  
condensate management system consists of a neutralizer kit to  
control the pH of the liquid discharged to a drain system. The  
neutralizer in the condensate management system consists of an  
industrial grade, non-corrosive plastic reservoir for collection of  
the condensate. The reservoir is charged with a reagent grade  
calcium carbonate. The initial calcium carbonate fill is shipped  
installed in the reservoir. The top to the reservoir is sealed and  
held in place with two straps. It is not necessary to open the  
reservoir before placing the neutralizer in service. The reagent  
grade calcium carbonate should fill approximately 3/4 of the  
reservoir in an even layer over the bottom. The condensate outlet  
from the appliance must be piped to the reservoir inlet. A barbed  
fitting is provided for connection to the appliance condensate drain  
hose (lower hose). The drain from the condensate drain tee in the  
venting system may also be routed to the reservoir inlet for disposal  
of any condensate formed in the flue. This would be accomplished  
by adding a field installed tee to the hose assembly. Ensure that a  
trap is provided in the drain line from the flue to prevent flue gases  
from escaping with the condensate. The condensate collects in the  
reservoir where it is in direct contact with the calcium carbonate.  
As the reservoir fills, it provides an extended residence time to  
neutralize the condensate. The neutralized condensate exits from  
the reservoir outlet to the condensate trap.  
Condensate Trap Installation  
1. Locate the condensate trap kit shipped loose with the  
appliance. The kit includes a sheet metal mounting base,  
two (2) nuts and the condensate trap.  
2. Install the condensate trap mounting base on the rear of the  
appliance in the lower left-hand corner as depicted in  
Figure 73. Use the pre-drilled holes on the appliance to  
secure the mounting base to the appliance.  
3. Secure the condensate trap to the base using the two (2)  
nuts supplied with the kit. The trap should be oriented so  
that the barb connections are pointing toward the appliance  
(Figure 73).  
4. Use a level to ensure that the condensate trap is level on  
its base. Failure to keep the condensate trap level can  
result in the spillage of flue products from the condensate  
trap.  
5. Locate the two hoses exiting the back of the appliance.  
Attach the larger hose on the appliance to the lower barb  
connection on the condensate trap. Secure the hose to the  
barb with a field supplied hose clamp (Figure 73).  
6. Attach the upper hose on the unit to the upper barb  
connection on the condensate trap. Secure the hose to the  
barb with a field supplied hose clamp (Figure 73).  
When the condensate level in the reservoir raises to the drain, the  
pH is controlled to a range of 6.5 to 7 before exiting the system. (A  
pH of 7 is neutral. As the pH number increases in numerical value,  
the relative acidity of the discharge decreases.) The neutralized  
condensate may then be discharged into a suitable drain system  
without fear of damage to the drain system. Ensure that the top  
remains on the reservoir keeping it sealed to prevent any  
contamination to the treatment process.  
7. Route the wire connector harness from the condensate trap  
to the matching connector on the lower back of the  
appliance as shown in Figure 73. This is the blocked drain  
safety switch. This switch will shut the appliance off if the  
condensate trap becomes too full of liquid.  
8. Place the appliance in operation. While the appliance is  
firing, check the 1/2" connection on the condensate trap for  
flue gas spillage. If spillage is detected, check the routing  
of the hoses from the appliance to the condensate trap and  
verify that the trap is level.  
Condensate Testing  
The initial fill of reagent grade calcium carbonate should sustain  
neutralization for 3 months of operation. An appliance operating  
at higher temperatures will produce condensate at lower levels  
allowing the calcium carbonate to remain effective as a  
neutralizer for a maximum of 6 months. The pH of the  
neutralized condensate discharged from the reservoir should be  
checked at 30 day intervals. A pH meter or indicating test strips  
may be used to monitor the relative acidity of the condensate.  
When the pH of the condensate discharged from the reservoir  
can not be maintained above a pH of 6.0, the calcium carbonate  
must be recharged. Recharge packages of reagent grade calcium  
carbonate are available from your distributor.  
9. If spillage is still occurring, shut the appliance off.  
Remove the four (4) screws securing the top cover to the  
condensate trap and remove the cover (Figure 73).  
10. Locate the plastic ball inside the float tube. The ball  
prevents flue gas spillage from the condensate trap when  
there is not enough liquid in the trap to raise it and drain.  
Verify there is nothing under the ball causing it to not seat  
properly.  
11. Replace the top cover on the condensate trap. Re-install  
the four (4) screws removed in Step 9 to secure the top  
cover.  
Replenishing the Neutralizer  
All of the depleted calcium carbonate must be removed from the  
reservoir and properly disposed of. Rinse and clean the reservoir 12. A 1/2" pipe connection is supplied on the condensate trap.  
thoroughly before adding the new charge to the system. Ensure  
that the piping to and from the reservoir is clear with no  
obstructions. Add the new reagent grade calcium carbonate in  
an even layer over the bottom of the reservoir. Replace the top  
on the reservoir, replace the two straps to secure the top and  
return the appliance to service. Check the related piping for leaks  
on the initial firing after the system is recharged.  
Connect a suitable pipe or tube to this connection (see  
Figure 73).  
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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS  
ƽ WARNING  
Use a level to ensure that the condensate trap is level on its  
base. Failure to keep the condensate trap level can result in the  
spillage of flue products from the condensate trap.  
FOR YOUR SAFETY,  
READ BEFORE  
OPERATING  
Failure to follow this warning could result in product damage  
or improper operation, personal injury, or death.  
NOTE:  
WARNINGƽ  
Use materials approved by the authority having jurisdiction.  
In the absence of other authority, PVC and CPVC pipe must  
comply with ASTM D1785 or D2845. Cement and primer  
must comply with ASME D2564 or F493. For Canada use  
CSA or ULC certified PVC or CPVC pipe, fittings, and  
cement.  
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.  
A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is  
equipped with an ignition device which automati-  
cally lights the burner. Do not try to light the  
burner by hand.  
13. Slope the condensate line down and away from the  
appliance into a drain or condensate neutralizing filter. Do not  
expose the condensate line to freezing temperatures.  
B.  
BEFORE OPERATING, smell around the appliance  
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the  
NOTE:  
floor  
because  
some  
gas  
is  
heavier  
The condensate line must remain unobstructed, allowing  
free flow of condensate. If condensate is allowed to freeze  
in the line or if the line is obstructed in any other manner, the  
blocked drain safety switch will prevent the appliance from  
firing.  
than air and will settle to the floor.  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Do not touch any electric switch; do not  
use any phone in your building.  
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a  
neighbors phone.  
• Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.  
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call  
the fire department.  
C.  
D.  
Use only your hand to turn the gas control  
handle. Never use tools. If the handle will not  
turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a  
qualified  
service  
technician.  
Force  
or  
attempted repair may result in  
explosion.  
a
fire or  
Do not use this appliance if any part has been  
under water. Immediately call qualified  
a
service technician to inspect the boiler. The  
possible damage to a flooded appliance can  
be extensive and present numerous safety  
hazards. Any appliance that has been under  
water must be replaced.  
FIG. 73 Install Condensate Trap  
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8.  
9.  
Turn on all electric power to the appliance.  
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS  
Set the Temperature Set Point function of the  
Command Display to the desired setting.  
1.  
2.  
STOP! Read the safety information.  
Set the Temperature Set Point function of the Command  
Display to the lowest setting.  
10.  
If the appliance will not operate, follow the  
instructions “To Turn Off Gas To Appliance”  
and call your service technician or gas supplier.  
3.  
4.  
Turn Off all electrical power to the appliance.  
This appliance is equipped with an ignition device, which  
automatically lights the burner. DO NOT try to light the  
burner by hand.  
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Set the Temperature Set Point function of the  
Command Display to the lowest setting.  
5.  
Turn the main manual gas cock handle clockwise to the  
“OFF” position.  
Turn off all electric power to the appliance if  
service is to be performed.  
Turn the main manual gas cock handle clockwise  
to the “OFF” position.  
WARNINGƽ  
Should overheating occur or the gas fails to shut off, turn off  
the manual gas control valve to the appliance.  
IGNITION SYSTEM CHECKOUT  
1.  
2.  
Set run/stop switch to “STOP” position.  
TURN TO OFF POSITION  
FIG. 74 Gas Cock with Handle in “OFF” position  
Set the Temperature Set Point function on the  
Command Display and high limit controls to the  
highest setting.  
6.  
Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you  
smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety  
information. If you don’t smell gas go on to the  
next step.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Turn electric power on.  
Set run/stop switch to “RUN” position.  
Allow bypass to synchronize and safety switches to prove.  
The igniter will cycle on trial for ignition.  
7.  
Turn the main manual gas cock handle  
counterclockwise to the “ON” position.  
The ignition module will lock out and indicate a  
flame failure through the appropriate flash code.  
8.  
Readjust Temperature Set Point of the Command  
Display and high limit to normal settings.  
9.  
Turn on gas supply.  
10.  
Push the reset button to the right of the ignition  
module on the front control panel to reset  
ignition module.  
TURN TO ON POSITION  
FIG. 75 Gas Cock with Handle in “ON” position  
11.  
If ignition system fails to operate properly, repair work  
must be performed by a qualified serviceman or  
installer.  
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18.  
19.  
Relay contacts prove operation of the Igniter, Gas  
Valves and Safety Switches to the Excel 10.  
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION  
The power switch is placed in the “ON” position and  
the run/stop switch is in the “RUN” position.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Variable Ratio Gas Valve senses the pressure from  
the Combustion Air Blower and supplies gas to  
the orifice and into the Blower inlet to pre-mix.  
120 VAC Power is supplied to the control junction  
box and to the integral pump.  
20.  
21.  
The Gas/Air mixture is forced into the Burner and  
out of the Burner Ports under pressure.  
120 VAC Power is supplied to the control  
Transformer, Ignition Module and Excel 10.  
Hot Surface Igniter lights the Gas/Air mixture and  
then serves as a flame sensor to prove Main Burner Flame  
by rectification.  
The bypass valve will synchronize on initial  
startup only.  
22.  
23.  
Burner is now in a soft start firing at 50% of rated input.  
5.  
6.  
24 VAC is supplied to all low voltage controls.  
Excel 10 Controller signals the Variable Frequency  
Drive to adjust blower speed based on desired  
water temperature Set Point.  
Integral pump starts and is proven by  
Switch.  
a
Flow  
7.  
8.  
Command  
Display  
Set  
Point  
(Operating  
24.  
25.  
Burner input rate is variable down to 25% of rate  
or up to 100% of rate as required to satisfy the  
Set Point programmed into the Command Display.  
Temperature) is set to call for heat.  
Excel 10 Controller initiates  
by checking the Temperature Sensors and input  
signals from the safety controls.  
a
start-up sequence  
Excel 10 Controller senses Inlet Water Temperature to the  
Primary Heat Exchanger and provides  
a
signal  
to adjust the floating point Bypass Valve  
(based on return/inlet control choice).  
9.  
Excel 10 enables the Ignition Module.  
10.  
Ignition Module enables the Variable Frequency  
Drive.  
26.  
27.  
Bypass Valve adjusts position to maintain an inlet  
temperature to the Primary Heat Exchanger above the  
dew point of flue products.  
11.  
12.  
Excel 10 Controller drives the Variable Frequency  
Drive.  
Operation of the Bypass Valve maintains water  
temperatures above the dew point of flue products  
to ensure that condensate formation occurs only  
in the Secondary Heat Exchanger.  
The Variable Frequency Drive supplies the  
Combustion Air Blower with 230 VAC 3 phase  
power.  
Heat Transfer Process  
13.  
14.  
15.  
Combustion Air Blower starts operation and drives to 100%  
speed for prepurge.  
28.  
29.  
30.  
Burner Input continues to increase until water  
temperature reaches the Set Point temperature.  
Blower makes the low air switch contacts to enable the  
Ignition Module.  
Burner Input may stabilize at a fixed rate where  
demand equals input.  
Blower cycles down to 50% speed and the Ignition  
Module initiates the heat-up sequence of the Hot  
Surface Igniter.  
Burner Input will decrease rate when water  
temperature exceeds temperature Set Point and  
demand.  
16.  
17.  
Hot Surface Igniter proves 1800°F (982°C)  
Ignition Temperature by current draw through the  
Ignition Module.  
31.  
Heated products of combustion pass over the  
Primary Heat Exchanger transferring heat to the  
water.  
The Ignition Module supplies voltage to the  
Variable Ratio Gas Valve and the Redundant Gas  
Valve.  
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32.  
Rate of flue product movement is controlled by  
“V” Baffles on the heat exchanger to maximize  
heat transfer.  
33.  
34.  
Heated products of combustion then pass over the  
Secondary Heat Exchanger to absorb additional heat.  
Flue products pass into the flue collector and  
are exhausted from the unit.  
NORMAL BURNER FLAME  
End of Sequence  
35.  
36.  
37.  
Set Point temperature is satisfied.  
Power to the gas valves is turned off.  
Combustion Air Blower ramps up to 100% speed  
and runs for a 30 second post purge timing and  
turns off.  
38.  
Excel 10 is now in a standby mode waiting for the next  
“Call for Heat”.  
ABNORMAL BURNER FLAME  
FIG. 76 Flame Pattern  
MAINTENANCE  
1. Normal Flame: A normal flame at 100% of burner input is blue,  
with slight yellow tips a well defined flame and no flame  
lifting.  
Listed below are items that must be checked to ensure safe reliable  
operations. Verify proper operation after servicing.  
2. Yellow Tip: Yellow tipping can be caused by blockage or  
partial obstruction of air flow to the burner.  
CAUTIONƽ  
3. Yellow Flames: Yellow flames can be caused  
by blockage of primary air flow to the burner or excessive gas  
input. This condition MUST be corrected immediately.  
Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing  
controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and  
dangerous operation.  
4. Lifting Flames: Lifting flames can be caused by over firing the  
burner, excessive primary air or high draft.  
A. EXAMINE THE VENTING SYSTEM at least once a year.  
Check more often in the first year to determine inspection  
interval. Check all joints and pipe connections for tightness,  
corrosion or deterioration. Flush the condensate drain hose  
with water to clean. Clean screens in the venting air intake  
system as required. Have the entire system, including the  
venting system, periodically inspected by a qualified service  
agency.  
If improper flame is observed, examine the venting system, ensure  
proper gas supply and adequate supply of combustion and ventilation  
air.  
C. FLUE GAS PASSAGEWAYS CLEANING  
PROCEDURES:  
Any sign of soot around the inner jacket, outer jacket, flue pipe  
connections, burner or in the areas between the fins on the copper  
heat exchanger indicates a need for cleaning. The following  
cleaning procedure must only be performed by a qualified  
serviceman or installer. Proper service is required to maintain safe  
operation. Properly installed and adjusted units seldom need flue  
cleaning.  
B. VISUALLY CHECK MAIN BURNER FLAMES at each  
start up after long shutdown periods or at least every six  
months. A burner viewport is located on the burner mounting  
flange.  
WARNINGƽ  
The area around the burner viewport is hot and direct  
contact could result in burns.  
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c.  
Remove the outer control panel cover. Open the  
control panel and remove the screws from the  
lower front edge of the radiused front outer jacket  
panel. Lift the edge of the radiused panel and  
locate the internal screws attaching the back edge  
of the radiused panel. Reach through the control  
panel opening with a 5/16” nut driver and loosen  
the 2 internal screws holding the rear edge of the  
radiused panel. Pull the panel slightly forward and  
remove it. Remove the screws along the front and  
rear edge of the top outer jacket panel to remove  
the jacket top. This allows access to the  
components in the top of the appliance.  
NOTE:  
All gaskets/sealant on disassembled components or jacket  
panels must be replaced with new gaskets/sealant on  
reassembly. Gasket and sealant kits are available from your  
distributor.  
CAUTIONƽ  
When a Category IV vent system is disconnected for any  
reason, the flue must be reassembled and resealed according  
to the vent manufacturer’s instructions.  
d.  
e.  
f.  
Disconnect the gas supply connection to the internal  
gas train at the field installed union.  
Remove the air inlet pipe connection to the  
boiler/water heater.  
D. BURNER MAINTENANCE  
Remove the insulation blanket* on top of the heat  
exchanger. Note: Take care not to tear insulation  
blanket on removal.  
The burner should be removed for inspection and cleaning on an  
annual basis. An appliance installed in a dust or dirt contaminated  
atmosphere will require inspection and cleaning on a more frequent  
schedule. An appliance installed in a contaminated environment may  
require cleaning of the burner on a 3 to 6 month schedule or more  
often, based on severity of the contamination. The fan assisted  
combustion process may force airborne dust and dirt contaminants,  
contained in the combustion air, into the burner. With sustained  
operation, non-combustible contaminants may reduce burner port  
area, reduce burner input or cause non-warrantable damage to the  
burner.  
g.  
h.  
Disconnect the blower motor power wires at the  
connection to the VFD.  
Disconnect the power wires to the gas valves, flow  
switch and pressure switches (if equipped).  
Multiple pin connectors are used at all of these  
components for ease of service.  
i.  
j.  
Remove the sensing tubes from the air ratio gas  
valve to the combustion air blower.  
Use extreme care when operating an appliance for temporary heat  
during new construction. Airborne contaminants such as dust, dirt,  
concrete dust or dry wall dust can be drawn into the burner with the  
combustion air and block the burner port area. An external  
combustion air filter is provided with the appliance. The combustion  
air filter is for Temporary Use Only and MUST be removed when  
the appliance is placed in normal service. An additional filter is  
located inside the transition chamber, at the inlet to the combustion air  
blower, to also prevent particulate matter and small foreign objects  
from entering the blower and burner. This internal filter should be  
checked and cleaned on a six month interval or more often in a  
contaminated environment. See the CombustionAir Blower section of  
this manual for cleaning instructions. The burner of an appliance used  
for temporary heat without a combustion air filter installed will  
probably require a thorough cleaning before the unit is placed into  
normal service.  
Remove the 6 nuts holding the blower assembly  
to the blower and remove the blower assembly.  
k.  
l.  
Disconnect the power wire to the hot surface igniter.  
Remove the hot surface igniter. The hot surface  
igniter is fragile.  
Use care to prevent impact  
damage to the silicon carbide igniter surface when  
removing the igniter.  
m.  
n.  
Remove the 8 nuts holding the burner to the heat  
exchanger.  
The burner can now be lifted vertically out of the  
heat exchanger cavity.  
BURNER REMOVAL AND CLEANING  
Access to the burner will require the following steps:  
o.  
Use care to prevent damage to the woven burner  
port surface on removal.  
a.  
b.  
Turn off main electrical power to the appliance.  
Turn off main manual gas shutoff to the appliance.  
* Insulation jacket is tucked under the control panel assembly and  
cannot be “removed” without removing the control panel.  
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9. Ensure that the fiber gasket used to seal the base  
of the igniter to the burner flange is reinstalled  
to seal the base of the replacement igniter.  
NOTE:  
When the combustion air blower is removed for any  
reason, the inlet to the burner must be covered to prevent  
foreign objects from falling into the burner. A foreign  
object such as a nut, bolt, wire or other metallic items will  
cause a rapid non-warrantable failure of the burner on  
operation.  
10. Carefully insert the igniter into the mounting point  
on the burner flange and position on the mounting  
studs.  
11. Reinstall the two wing nuts and tighten by hand  
only.  
Over tightening the wing nuts may break  
the ceramic mounting flange.  
NOTE:  
12. Ensure that the igniter gasket is properly installed  
and seals the point of contact between the igniter  
and burner mounting flange.  
Use care when removing and handling the burner. Sharp  
objects or impact may damage or tear the woven burner  
flame surface.  
13. Reconnect the power leads to the igniter.  
14. Replace the insulation blanket flaps.  
15. Turn on main gas supply.  
Burner Cleaning Procedure  
Remove any visible dust or dirt blockage from the surface of the  
burner with a vacuum. Compressed air may also be blown across  
the burner surface to clean the “pores” of the woven burner port  
material.  
16. Turn on main power.  
17. Test fire the appliance to ensure proper operation.  
The burner may best be cleaned by immersing the burner port  
area in a solution of dishwashing detergent and hot water. Do  
not use chlorine based solvents or cleaning agents on the burner.  
Allow the burner to remain in the solution for a short period of  
time to remove dust, dirt and oil or grease laden contaminants.  
Rinse the burner thoroughly with clean water to remove any  
residue from the detergent cleaner. The burner should be air  
dried quickly after removal from the cleaning solution and  
rinsing to prevent any oxidation or rusting of the ferrous  
components in the burner port material.  
E. CHANGING THE HOT SURFACE IGNITER  
1. Turn off main electrical power to the appliance.  
2. Turn off main manual gas shutoff to the appliance.  
3. Carefully pull back the insulation flaps to expose the  
burner mounting flange.  
4. Locate the Hot Surface Igniter.  
5. Disconnect the two power leads to the hot surface  
igniter.  
6. Loosen and remove the two wing nuts that mount the  
igniter.  
FIG. 77 Location of Primary Heat Exchanger  
7. Lift the igniter vertically out of the burner  
mounting flange. Use care, do not hit or break  
the silicon carbide igniter.  
8. Check the replacement igniter for cracks or  
damage before installing.  
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G. SECONDARY HEAT EXCHANGER INSPECTION  
NOTE:  
All gaskets/sealant on disassembled components or jacket  
panels must be replaced with new gaskets/ sealant on  
reassembly. Gasket and sealant kits are available from your  
distributor.  
F.  
PRIMARY HEAT EXCHANGER INSPECTION  
1. Turn off all power to the appliance.  
2. Turn off main gas to appliance.  
3. Remove the front outer jacket door.  
4. Remove the front inner jacket door.  
5. Check the heat exchanger surface for soot.  
If soot  
is present, heat exchanger must be cleaned and  
problem corrected.  
6. Remove burner as described in Burner Maintenance  
procedure.  
7. Check “V” baffles on the exchanger.  
clean if necessary.  
Remove and  
FIG. 78 Location of Secondary Heat Exchanger  
1. Turn off all power to the appliance.  
2. Turn off main gas to appliance.  
8. Remove soot from heat exchanger with  
bristle brush. Use a vacuum to remove loose soot  
from surfaces and inner chamber.  
a
stiff  
9. The  
heat  
exchanger  
can  
be  
removed  
by  
disconnecting all water piping to the bypass and  
secondary heat exchanger, removing the screws  
holding the heat exchanger to the top of the inner  
jacket. and sliding the heat exchanger towards the  
3. Break the union, pump flange and bypass valve  
flange to remove the pump and external portion  
of the bypass assembly.  
front of the appliance. Once  
the heat exchanger  
4. Remove the inner jacket door.  
is removed, garden hose can be used to wash  
a
the tubes to ensure that all soot is removed from  
the heat exchanger surfaces. NOTE: Do not wet  
the insulation blankets on the inside of the outer  
jacket panels.  
5. Check the heat exchanger surface for soot or  
fouling.  
If soot is present, heat exchanger must  
be cleaned and problem corrected.  
6. Check “V” baffles on the exchanger. Remove and  
clean if necessary.  
10. Ensure that any soot present on the burner is  
removed. See Burner Cleaning Procedure.  
7. Remove soot from heat exchanger with  
a
soft  
11. Carefully reinstall the heat exchanger and “V”  
baffles if removed from the appliance.  
bristle brush. Use care not to damage coating on the exterior  
of the secondary heat exchanger. Use a vacuum to remove  
loose soot from surfaces and inner chamber.  
12. Reinstall inner jacket panels, burner, manifolds,  
wires and hoses.  
ensure a proper air seal.  
Use new gasket material to  
8. The  
heat  
exchanger  
can  
be  
removed  
by  
disconnecting all water piping to the bypass and  
secondary heat exchanger and sliding the heat  
exchanger towards the rear of the appliance. Once  
the heat exchanger is removed, a garden hose can  
be used to wash the tubes to ensure that all surface deposits  
are removed from the exterior of the heat  
exchanger surfaces.  
13. Reassemble all gas and water piping. Test for gas leaks.  
14. Reassemble outer jacket panels.  
15. Cycle unit and check for proper operation.  
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9. Carefully reinstall the heat exchanger if removed  
from the appliance.  
ORIFICE  
GAS  
AIR BOX  
10. Reinstall inner rear jacket panels, bypass piping  
and condensate hoses. Use new gasket material  
to ensure a proper air seal.  
(FRONT VIEW)  
GAS  
AIR  
GAS  
11. Reassemble all water piping. Test for leaks.  
12. Reassemble rear outer jacket panels.  
P
3.5" W.C. = air  
GAS  
AIR  
GAS  
AIR  
GAS VALVE  
(TOP VIEW)  
13. Cycle unit and check for proper operation.  
MANIFOLD AIR PRESSURE  
H. LUBRICATION  
Combustion Air Blower: Each combustion air blower should  
be checked every 6 months. Clean internal filter to blower as  
required when installed in a dust or dirt contaminated location.  
See Combustion Air Blower in the component section for  
cleaning procedure. The motor and bearings on the combustion  
air blower are sealed and permanently lubricated requiring no  
addition of oil or lubricants.  
– – – – = FIELD CONNECTED  
FIG. 79 Measuring Combustion Air Pressure Differential to  
Ratio Gas Valve  
K. COMBUSTION AIR MEASUREMENT  
This appliance uses a variable speed combustion air blower to  
operate the combustion process and venting system. A single  
combustion air blower is used to supply combustion air to the  
burner. The discharge air from the blower is factory pre-set and is  
not field adjustable. The blower and transition are mounted on the  
top of the burner. The blower is enclosed inside of the top chamber.  
Water Circulating Pump: Inspect pump every 6 months and oil  
as necessary. Use SAE 30 non-detergent oil or lubricant  
specified by pump manufacturer.  
I. COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR  
There is a pressure test tree located in the top chamber of the  
appliance. This pressure test point tree can be accessed by swinging  
out the front control panel. The pressure test tree is mounted on  
the front edge of the combustion air blower. It consists of an angle  
support and four labeled test cocks. There is one cock for + air and  
one for - air, one cock for + gas and one for - gas. Differential air  
pressure measurement at the combustion air blower will utilize both  
the + air and - air test points.  
Check frequently to be sure the flow of combustion and  
ventilation air to the boiler is not obstructed. Combustion and  
ventilation air must be provided to the mechanical room with  
openings sized per the requirements of the National Fuel Gas  
Code when the appliance is installed with a standard Category  
IV vent system. The optional Direct-Vent and Intelli-Vent  
systems use a separate combustion air pipe to bring in  
combustion air from the outdoors directly to the appliance.  
Ensure that the construction air filter is NOT used for continuous  
service after the construction phase.  
1.  
Open the front control panel and swing the  
controls out. Locate the pressure test tree on the  
front edge of the combustion air blower. The +  
and - air pressure terminals will be used to check  
differential air pressure from the blower discharge to  
the burner inlet. Each air pressure connection  
point will have a small manual cock to attach a hose.  
J. CONTROL CIRCUIT VOLTAGE  
This appliance uses a transformer to supply a low voltage control  
circuit. The voltage on the secondary side should be 24 to  
28 VAC when measured with a voltmeter. A secondary voltage  
of 18 VAC or less supplied to 24 VAC components may cause  
operational problems. A 5 AMP circuit breaker is provided on  
the secondary side of the transformer. The circuit breaker is  
located on the left front control panel. A tripped circuit breaker  
indicates a short in the 24 VAC controls that must be corrected.  
2.  
3.  
Connect a hose from the + air and the - air to each  
of the two sides of a manometer. This will allow  
the two pressure points to be measured at the same  
time. Open the two air pressure test point cocks.  
Set the Command Display to a set point which will  
fire the burner at 100% of rated input.  
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4.  
As the appliance comes on and fires, record the  
inches of water column of displacement on both  
sides of the manometer. The sum of these two  
readings as they are effected by the two air  
pressures is the differential air pressure.  
FREEZE PROTECTION  
Installations are not recommended in areas where the danger of  
freezing exists. Proper freeze protection must be provided for  
appliances installed in unheated mechanical rooms or where  
temperatures may drop to the freezing point or lower. If freeze  
protection is not provided for the system, a low ambient temperature  
alarm is recommended for the mechanical room. Damage to the  
appliance by freezing is non-warrantable.  
5.  
6.  
The differential air pressure should be 3.5 inches  
of water column (+ 0.1” w.c.) when the burner is  
firing at 100% of rated input.  
If the differential air pressure is not 3.5 inches  
water column (+ 0.1” w.c.), review the installation.  
Check for proper installation of the venting  
system. Review the venting requirements in this  
manual for the specific venting system installed  
with this appliance. Correct as required. Ensure  
that an adequate supply of combustion air is  
supplied to the appliance. If a separate pipe is used  
to supply combustion air, ensure that it is installed  
per the combustion air pipe requirements  
contained in the venting section of this manual.  
Correct as required. Check the air inlet screen to  
the combustion air blower. Clean as required.  
Check the burner for dirt or contamination and  
clean as required. Recheck for correct differential  
air pressure after correcting an installation related  
1.  
Pump Operation - MOST IMPORTANT - This  
appliance is designed for continuous pump  
operation when the burners are firing. The integral  
circulating pump will run continuously when the power  
switch is in the “ON” position and the run/stop switch is  
in the “RUN” position. As an optional feature an  
intermittent pump control system can be provided. The  
intermittent pump option allows the integral circulating  
system pump to be cycled on at each call for heat and  
cycled off when the set point is satisfied.  
The  
intermittent pump will operate for a timed period after  
the burner cycles off to remove residual heat from the  
combustion chamber area. If the operating temperature  
sensor for an intermittent pump system sees a drop in  
water temperature to 45°F (7.2°C), the integral  
circulating pump will cycle on. This flow of warm boiler  
water can help prevent freezing.  
problem  
or  
after  
cleaning  
an  
obstructed  
component. Ensure that  
a
combustion air  
differential of 3.5 inches water column (+ 0.1” w.c.)  
is present while the appliance is firing at  
100% of rated input.  
2.  
3.  
Location - Heating boilers, hot water supply boilers  
or water heaters must be located in a room having  
a temperature safely above freezing [32°F(0°C)].  
Caution - A mechanical room operating under a  
negative pressure may experience a downdraft in  
the flue of an appliance that is not firing. The cold  
outside air may be pulled down the flue and freeze  
a heat exchanger. This condition must be corrected to  
provide adequate freeze protection.  
7.  
This is a reference pressure only and is not field  
adjustable. An appliance supplied with an  
unrestricted supply of combustion air from  
a
correctly sized combustion air opening or separate  
direct vent combustion air pipe will operate at the  
correct air pressure differential as the burner input  
varies with temperature demand.  
4.  
5.  
A motor driven damper may be installed in the air inlet to  
prevent cold air movement in cold climates. The damper  
MUST be interlocked with boiler/water heater controls to  
open and prove on a call for heat.  
8.  
9.  
Close the two air pressure test cocks on the  
pressure test tree and remove the hoses to the  
manometer.  
Freeze protection for a heating boiler or hot water  
supply boiler using an indirect coil can be provided by  
using hydronic system antifreeze. Follow the  
manufacturers instructions. DO NOT use undiluted  
or automotive type antifreeze.  
Close the front control panel.  
L. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS  
CAUTIONƽ  
6.  
Shut-down and Draining - If for any reason, the  
unit is to be shut off, the following precautionary  
measures must be taken:  
Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible  
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and  
liquids.  
(a) Shut off gas supply.  
(b) Shut off water supply.  
(c) Shut off electrical supply.  
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(d) Drain the unit completely. Remove the caps from the  
two drains located on the rear of the appliance. Open the  
relief valve and manually open the bypass valve to allow  
air into the system so the water will drain out. Open the  
union fitting on the inlet so water can be drained from the  
secondary heat exchanger.  
WARNINGƽ  
DO NOT attempt to fire this appliance without completely  
filling the heat exchangers, bypass and all related system  
piping. Ensure that all air is properly bled from the system  
before firing. Failure to properly fill the boiler and related  
piping before firing may result in personal injury or non-  
warrantable property damage.  
(e) Ensure that the pump, bypass piping and connecting  
piping are fully drained.  
FREEZE PROTECTION FOR A  
HEATING BOILER SYSTEM  
(If Required)  
HEATING BOILER INSTALLATIONS  
PIPING OF THE BOILER SYSTEM  
The drawings in this section show typical boiler piping  
installations. This boiler MUST always be installed in a  
primary/secondary piping system for proper operation. Before  
beginning the installation, consult local codes for specific plumbing  
requirements. The installation should provide unions and valves  
at the inlet and outlet of the boiler so it can be isolated for service.  
An air separation device must be supplied in the installation piping  
to eliminate trapped air in the system. Locate a system air vent at  
the highest point in the system. The system must also have a  
properly sized expansion tank installed. Typically, an air charged  
diaphragm-type expansion tank is used. The expansion tank must  
be installed close to the boiler and on the suction side of the system  
pump (Boiler Inlet) to ensure proper operation. Caution: This  
boiler system should not be operated at less than 12 PSIG. Hot  
water piping must be supported by suitable hangers or floor stands,  
NOT by the boiler. Copper pipe systems will be subject to  
considerable expansion and contraction. Rigid pipe hangers could  
allow the pipe to slide in the hanger resulting in noise transmitted  
into the system. Padding is recommended on rigid hangers installed  
with a copper system. The boiler pressure relief valve must be  
piped to a suitable floor drain. See the relief valve section in the In-  
stallation and Service Manual.  
1.  
Use only properly diluted inhibited glycol  
antifreeze designed for hydronic systems.  
Inhibited propylene glycol is recommended for  
systems where incidental contact with drinking  
water or any potable water is possible.  
CAUTIONƽ  
DO NOT use undiluted or automotive type  
antifreeze.  
2.  
3.  
A
solution of 50% antifreeze will provide  
maximum protection of approximately -30°F.  
Follow the instructions from the antifreeze  
manufacturer. Quantity of antifreeze required is  
based on total system volume including expansion  
tank volume.  
4.  
Glycol is denser than water and changes the  
viscosity of the system. The addition of glycol  
will decrease heat transfer and increase frictional  
loss in the boiler and related piping. An increased  
flow rate through the boiler heat exchanger may  
be required to achieve proper heat transfer rates  
in a glycol system. Reduced flow in a boiler due  
to a high percentage of glycol in the system may  
result in boiler noise or flashing to steam.  
CAUTIONƽ  
A leak in a boiler “system” will cause the “system” to intake  
fresh water constantly, which will cause the tubes to  
accumulate a line/scale build up. This will cause a NON-  
WARRANTABLE FAILURE.  
5.  
Local codes may require a back flow preventer or  
actual disconnect from city water supply when  
antifreeze is added to the system.  
WATER CONNECTIONS  
HEATING BOILERS ONLY  
WATER TREATMENT  
All boilers have 3 inch (76.2mm) copper pipe inlet and outlet  
connections. Installed piping to and from the boiler must be a  
minimum of 3 inches (76.2mm) diameter and must not exceed the  
maximum specified piping length. Caution: Field installed  
reducing bushings must not be used. Any reduction in pipesize  
may decrease flow resulting in high water temperatures, boiler  
noise, flashing to steam and non-warrantable heat exchanger  
damage.  
In hard water areas, water treatment should be used to reduce the  
introduction of minerals to the system. Minerals in the water can  
collect in the heat exchanger tubes and cause noise on operation.  
Excessive build up of minerals in the heat exchanger can cause  
a non-warrantable failure.  
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PIPING LENGTHS  
PRIMARY LOOP CIRCULATOR  
PUMP SPECIFICATIONS  
Maximum operating pressure for the pump must exceed  
system operating pressure.  
The boiler’s integral circulator provides the water flow from the  
primary boiler piping, through the boiler and back to the primary  
system. Pipe diameter and length are critical to ensure proper flow  
through the boiler. A 3 inch (76.2 mm) diameter pipe installed from  
the primary system to the boiler inlet must not exceed 70 equivalent  
feet (21.2 m) in length. The return piping from the boiler back to  
the primary boiler piping system must also not exceed 70  
equivalent feet (21.2 m) in length. Subtract 8 feet (2.9 m) of  
equivalent length for each 90° elbow installed in the piping to and  
from the boiler.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Maximum water temperature should not exceed  
nameplate rating.  
Cast iron circulators may be used for closed loop  
systems.  
A properly sized expansion tank must be installed  
near the boiler and on the suction side of the pump.  
The secondary loop piping to and from the boiler must have a fully  
ported ball valve installed in both the supply and return side piping.  
The ball valves must be the same diameter as the installed piping.  
The ball valve in the piping supplying water to the boiler will only  
be used as a service valve. The ball valve installed in the discharge  
from the boiler back to the primary system will be used to adjust  
boiler flow and temperature rise to ensure proper performance.  
CIRCULATOR PUMP OPERATION  
(Heating Boilers Only)  
The boiler pump should run continuously when the boiler is firing.  
External wire leads are furnished in the electrical junction box to  
allow separate power supplies to the pump and boiler controls or the  
two circuits (pump and controls) can be combined for connection  
to one 120 VAC, 20 AMP circuit for both. As shipped from the  
factory, the control system will turn on the boiler pump when the  
main power switch is placed in the “ON” position and the Run/Stop  
switch is in the “RUN” position.  
BOILER CIRCULATOR PUMP  
LIMITATIONS  
The integral circulator provided on this boiler WILL NOT function  
as a main system circulator. This boiler was designed for installation  
in a primary/secondary piping system. The boiler’s integral pump is  
only sized to provide flow in the secondary loop, from the primary  
system, through the boiler and back to a primary boiler system piping.  
Pipe diameter and length are critical to ensure proper flow through  
the boiler and secondary piping. The boiler primary piping system  
must have a primary circulator installed in the main system loop to  
carry the heated boiler water to the point of use in the main system.  
INTERMITTENT PUMP OPERATION  
(Optional)  
An intermittent pump operation feature is available as an option.  
When equipped with this option, the boiler’s integral circulating  
pump will cycle on at each call for heat, before the burner fires.  
The pump will continue to operate while the burner is firing. The  
pump will run for a 30 second period after the temperature set point  
is satisfied. This will remove any residual heat from the  
combustion chamber before turning the pump off. See wiring dia-  
gram shipped with the unit.  
This is a low mass, high efficiency hot water boiler which must have  
adequate flow for quiet, efficient operation. The internal circulating  
pump will provide this flow for a properly installed secondary loop  
to the boiler. Pipe diameter and length are critical to ensure proper  
flow through the boiler and secondary piping. Temperature rise is the  
difference in boiler inlet temperature and boiler outlet temperature  
while the boiler is firing. Example: The boiler inlet temperature is  
160°F (71.1°C) and the boiler outlet temperature is 180°F (82.2°C).  
This means that there is a 20°F (11.1°C) temperature rise across the  
boiler. The boiler temperature rise is visible on the Command Display  
on the boiler’s front control panel. When the automatic bypass valve  
is open, a portion of the heated water is recirculated back into the  
primary heat exchanger. Operation of the bypass will yield higher  
discharge temperatures from the boiler.  
PUMP MAINTENANCE: Inspect the pump every 6 months and  
oil as necessary. Use SAE30 non-detergent oil or lubricant specified  
by the pump manufacturer.  
This high efficiency boiler MUST be installed with a  
primary/secondary piping system. This type of system uses the  
integral boiler circulating pump to supply flow to and from the  
boiler only. This pump is sized based on a specified minimum pipe  
diameter and maximum length. These limitations are critical to  
ensure proper flow through the boiler and secondary piping. The  
length of the secondary piping to and from the boiler to the main  
system loop must not exceed 70 equivalent feet (21.2 m) in length  
each direction when installed in 3" (76.2 mm) diameter pipe.  
Each elbow and fitting installed in the piping to and from the boiler  
will reduce the available equivalent length of pipe that can be  
installed. See Water Connection-Piping Lengths for calculation of  
equivalent length of pipe and reductions in length for installed  
fittings.  
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PRIMARY/SECONDARY BOILER PIPING  
TO SYSTEM  
TO EXPANSION TANK  
AND MAKEUP WATER SYSTEM  
12” MAX.  
FROM SYSTEM  
FIG. 80 Primary/Secondary Piping of a Single Boiler  
MAKE-UP WATER  
A properly sized primary system pump provides adequate flow to  
carry the heated boiler water to radiation, air over coils, etc. The  
fittings that connect the boiler to the primary system should be a  
maximum of 12" (0.30 m) (or 4 pipe diameters) apart to ensure  
connection at a point of zero pressure drop in the primary system.  
There should be 10 pipe diameters of straight pipe before and after  
the boiler secondary loop connections to prevent turbulent flow at  
the secondary loop connections. Multiple boilers may also be  
installed with a primary/secondary manifold system. Multiple  
boilers should be connected to the common manifold in reverse  
return to assist in balancing flow to multiple boilers.  
FROM SYSTEM  
CAP EACH MANIFOLD  
The installer must ensure that the boiler has adequate flow  
without excessive temperature rise. Low system flow can result  
in overheating of the boiler water which can cause short burner  
cycles, system noise relief valve discharge and in extreme cases,  
a knocking flash to steam. These conditions indicate the need to  
increase boiler flow to and from the boiler. This is generally  
accomplished by increasing the diameter of the piping that  
connects the boiler to the primary system. A larger diameter pipe  
reduces head loss and increases flow.  
TO SYSTEM  
FIG. 81 Primary/Secondary Piping of Multiple Boilers  
CAUTIONƽ  
At no time should the system pressure be less than  
12 PSIG.  
MINIMUM BOILER WATER  
TEMPERATURES  
Inlet water temperatures below the specified minimum  
recommendations can excessively cool the products of combustion  
resulting in condensation on the primary heat exchanger. The boiler  
is designed to condense only on the secondary heat exchanger.  
Condensation on the primary heat exchanger can cause operational  
problems, bad combustion, sooting, flue gas spillage and reduced  
service life of the related components.  
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The automatic bypass system allows part of the boiler discharge water  
to be mixed with the inlet water to the primary heat exchanger to  
increase the boiler inlet temperature above 130°F (55°C). This will  
prevent the products of combustion from condensing on the primary  
heat exchanger. Avalve must also be provided on the boiler discharge,  
after the bypass. Closing this discharge valve sets the maximum flow  
through the appliance. (See Bypass—Initial Set-up of Maximum  
Water Flow for more details.)  
THREE WAY VALVES  
The installation of a three way valve on this boiler is not  
recommended because most piping methods allow the three way  
valve to vary flow to the boiler. This boiler is a low mass, high  
efficiency unit which requires a constant water flow rate for proper  
operation. Low flow rates can result in overheating of the boiler  
water which can cause short burner cycles, system noise, relief  
valve discharge and in extreme cases, a knocking flash to steam.  
These conditions can cause operational problems and non-  
warrantable failures of the boiler.  
A minimum water temperature of 50°F (10°C) has been established  
for each boiler based on the Btu/hr input at 100% of rated burner  
input. The temperature set point for the Excel 10 controller sensing  
system must not be set lower than the specified minimum for each  
model. Maintaining inlet water temperatures to the boiler equal to  
or higher than the specified minimum set point ensures proper  
operation of the bypass and allows all condensate formation to  
occur on the secondary heat exchanger. A boiler allowed to sustain  
operation at water temperatures lower than the specified minimum  
set point may not provide enough heat from the burner to maintain  
water temperatures in the primary heat exchanger above the 130°F  
(55°C) dew point of flue products. Operation of a boiler at a  
temperature below the specified minimum set point will result in  
non-warrantable operational problems from the condensate  
formation on the primary heat exchanger.  
MAXIMUM FLOW FOR  
HEATING BOILER  
CAUTIONƽ  
The maximum flow rate through the boiler with a copper  
heat exchanger must not exceed the following:  
Btu/hr Input  
1,500,000 - 2,000,000  
Maximum Flow  
90 GPM  
If higher flow rates are required through the boiler, an optional  
Cupro-Nickel heat exchanger is available. Consult the factory for  
specific application requirements.  
TABLE - CC  
Minimum Inlet Water Temperatures  
Input  
Minimum Return  
Temperature  
Minimum  
Setpoint  
The heat exchanger is capable of operating within the design flow  
rates for the boiler secondary loop requirements. Erosion of the  
finned copper tubes may occur if the flow rate exceeds the  
maximum allowable flow rate through the boiler. The maximum  
flow through the boiler must be adjusted with the bypass valve in  
the full closed position. Maximum flow is 90 GPM. Flow rate can  
be determined by measuring the temperature rise through the boiler  
when it is firing at full rate input. See Bypass-Initial Setup for  
adjustment procedure.  
Btu/hr  
1,500,000  
50°F (10°C)  
105°F (40.6°C)  
_________ __________________  
______________  
1,700,000  
50°F (10°C)  
90°F (32.2°C)  
_________ __________________  
______________  
2,000,000  
50°F (10°C)  
70°F (23.9°C)  
CAUTIONƽ  
BOILER TEMPERATURE  
RISE CHART  
A boiler allowed to operate at set point temperatures below  
the specified minimum settings may experience operational  
problems with the operating controls and safety switches,  
obstruction of the flue gas passages on the primary heat  
exchanger, incomplete combustion and possible flue gas  
spillage. Operation at lower than specified water  
temperatures may cause hazardous conditions that result in  
non-warrantable damage to the appliance.  
TABLE - DD  
Temperature Rise at Full Rate Fire  
Bypass Fully Closed and 90 GPM Flow  
Btu/hr Input  
Temperature Rise  
1,500,000  
31.5°F (17.5°C)  
_______________________  
________________________  
1,700,000  
35.7°F (19.8°C)  
_______________________  
________________________  
2,000,000  
42.0°F (23.3°C)  
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9.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
Check system pressure. Ensure a minimum of 12  
PSI and not more than the rated pressure of the  
relief valve.  
TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE GAUGE  
This boiler is equipped with a dial type temperature/pressure  
gauge. This gauge is factory installed in the outlet side of the  
boiler bypass piping. The gauge has one scale to read system  
pressure and a separate scale to read water temperature in °F. The  
temperature/pressure gauge is provided to meet code  
requirements. Water temperatures can be more accurately  
monitored from the data provided in the Command Display.  
Review the installed gas piping from the meter to  
the boiler. Ensure that the gas pipe, meter and any  
regulators are adequately sized.  
Review the field wiring and electrical service for  
both the boiler controls and pump. Ensure that the  
electrical service(s) is adequately sized.  
Review wiring to an energy management system  
and wiring to any remote temperature sensors.  
TYPICAL HEATING BOILER  
INSTALLATIONS  
General Plumbing Rules  
Boiler Set-Up  
13.  
Ensure that the boiler and piping system are full of  
water. Bleed all air from the secondary loop and  
bypass piping on the boiler.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Check all local codes.  
For serviceability of boiler, always install unions.  
Always pipe pressure relief valve to an open drain.  
Locate system air vents at highest point of system.  
14.  
15.  
Check system for any water leaks.  
Check system for installation of glycol or water  
treatment.  
Expansion tank must be installed near the boiler  
and on the suction side of the system pump.  
16.  
Turn on power to the primary system pump and  
the integral boiler secondary pump and verify  
operation.  
6.  
Support all water piping.  
Boiler Operational Checks  
PLACING THE BOILER  
IN OPERATION  
Pre-Start Check List  
17.  
Turn the boiler main power switch to the “ON”  
position and the run/stop switch to the “STOP”  
position.  
18.  
19.  
20.  
Verify operation of the Excel 10 and Command  
Display.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Review the location of the boiler, clearances from  
combustible surfaces and available service  
clearances.  
Program the adjustable points from the Command  
Display.  
Review the installed Vent System. Ensure that all  
vent components are Category IV material with  
adequate clearance from combustibles.  
Turn the run/stop switch to the “RUN” position to  
start boiler operation. Note: The bypass must go  
through  
the  
synchronization  
process  
before  
Ensure that the boiler condensate drain and all vent  
system condensate drains are properly routed to  
an acceptable floor drain or neutralization system.  
start-up begins.  
21.  
22.  
Push the resets for low water level, high water  
temperature and flame failure.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Ensure that an optional condensate neutralization  
system is properly installed if required by codes.  
Carefully follow the bypass adjustment procedure  
to set maximum flow to the boiler at 90 GPM. Verify  
by checking temperature rise while burner is firing at  
100% of rated input.  
Review the vent termination point for proper  
location and clearances.  
Ensure that proper volumes of combustion and  
ventilation air are provided to the mechanical room.  
If a separate combustion air pipe is used, ensure  
that it is properly sized, sealed and terminated.  
23.  
24.  
Install a manometer on the gas supply to the boiler  
and verify minimum gas supply pressure as the  
burner fires at 100% of rated input.  
Verify operation of safeties as necessary (low water  
cut-off, high limit, gas pressure, etc.).  
7.  
8.  
Review the water piping from the boiler to the  
system. The boiler must be installed in a primary/  
secondary piping system. Review the diameter and  
equivalent length of the installed piping to and  
from the boiler to ensure proper flow.  
25.  
26.  
Turn the run/stop switch to the “STOP” position.  
Verify that all adjustable points in the Command  
Display are set as required.  
Ensure that a properly sized primary system pump  
is installed with an expansion tank.  
27.  
Reconnect any wiring disconnected during the  
boiler set-up.  
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Pipe refrigeration systems in parallel. Install duct coil downstream  
at the cooling coil. Where the hot water heating boiler is connected  
to a heating coil located in the air handling units which may be  
exposed to refrigeration air circulation, the boiler piping system  
must be equipped with flow control valves or other automatic  
means to prevent gravity circulation of the boiler water during the  
cooling cycle. The coil must be vented at the high point and hot  
water from the boiler must enter the coil at this point. Due to the  
fast heating capacity of the boiler, it is not necessary to provide a  
ductstat to delay circulator operation. Also, omit thermostat flow  
checks as the boiler is cold when heating thermostat is satisfied.  
This provides greater economy over maintaining standby heat.  
Boiler Operation  
28.  
29.  
30.  
31.  
32.  
Turn the run/stop switch to the “RUN” position to  
start boiler operation.  
Push the resets for low water level, high water  
temperature and flame failure.  
Observe the boiler synchronization process before  
start-up of the boiler begins.  
Boiler should begin the start-up process for the  
sequence of operation.  
The boiler will fire at 50% of rated input on initial  
start-up and adjust input as required to meet  
system demand.  
BOILER OPERATING  
TEMPERATURE CONTROL  
33.  
The integral bypass valve will automatically adjust  
to maintain minimum inlet temperatures to the  
primary heat exchanger.  
The operating temperature control for the boiler is the Excel 10  
controller. It is located on the back side of the front control panel,  
behind the front access door. Access to adjust the temperature set  
point and other owner/operator adjustable points is made through  
the Command Display located on the front control panel. The  
sensing element for the operator is placed in a bulb well installed  
in the inlet connection to the boiler. The outlet sensor is located in  
a bulb well on the outlet side of the primary heat exchanger top  
header. Carefully observe the discharge water temperature on the  
initial boiler on cycles. The location of the temperature sensor may  
generally require a lower temperature set point on the operating  
control to achieve the desired discharge water temperature from the  
boiler. The return/inlet sensing element location allows a boiler to  
sustain longer burner on cycles.  
34.  
35.  
Ensure that inlet water temperature does not fall  
below the specified minimum for the boiler.  
Based on system demand, the boiler may run for  
an extended period of time at a reduced rate of  
input to maximize efficiency.  
36.  
As system demand is satisfied, the burner will  
cycle off and the combustion air blower will run  
for a post purge operation before the boiler shuts  
down.  
INSTALLATION WITH A  
CHILLED WATER SYSTEM  
The location of the operating sensor, inlet or outlet, is selectable  
from the screen on the Command Display.  
The exact temperature set point is based on your system’s  
requirements. Set the control set point(s) to the desired operating  
water temperature. Observe the boiler discharge temperature after  
each set point adjustment to ensure proper operation.  
EXPANSION  
TANK  
HEATING AND  
COOLING COIL  
The maximum set point for operation of a heating boiler is  
220°F (104.4°C) on a standard Excel 10 control. The minimum  
temperature setting programmed into this standard Excel 10  
control is 100°F (37.7°C).  
GAS SUPPLY  
PUMP  
WATER  
SUPPLY  
CHILLER  
FIG. 82 Installation with a Chilled Water System  
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This section applies only to those appliance used to supply  
domestic hot water, installed with a storage tank(s). The integral  
circulating pump installed in the bypass piping assembly is used  
to control water velocity through the appliance. Proper water  
velocity is important for correct operation of your water heater or  
hot water supply boiler.  
DOMESTIC  
HOT WATER  
SUPPLY BOILER  
WATER HEATERS  
1,500,000 - 2,000,000 Btu/hr Models  
DOMESTIC HOT WATER SUPPLY BOILERS  
1,500,000 - 2,000,000 Btu/hr Models  
COLD WATER SUPPLY  
BUILDING  
HOT WATER SUPPLY  
MIXING  
VALVE  
RELIEF VALVE  
TO DRAIN  
LOCK-TEMP  
STORAGE TANK  
DRAIN  
BUILDING RETURN  
FIG. 83 Typical Water Heater Piping with Storage Tank  
This section contains specific instructions for those appliances  
used to supply domestic hot water. All warnings, cautions, notes  
and instructions in the general installation and service sections  
apply to these instructions. Hot water supply boilers and water  
heaters are designed for installation with a storage tank. The  
operation of the integral circulating pump, properly sizing of the  
piping between the tank and heater and the control of water  
velocity, as explained below, are important for correct operation  
of your water heater or hot water supply boiler.  
Excessive lime/scale build-up in the heat exchanger tubes is a  
result of restricted flow and too little velocity in the tubes.  
Excessive pitting or erosion in the tube is caused by high water  
flow and too much velocity through the tubes. Care should be  
taken to measure temperature rise and maintain a velocity as  
follows:  
BYPASS - Initial Set-up of Maximum Water Flow  
On initial start-up of the Intelli-Fin the maximum water flow  
through the two internal heat exchangers must be manually set  
before the automatic operation of the bypass begins.  
WATER VELOCITY CONTROL  
IMPORTANT  
CAUTIONƽ  
To ensure proper velocity through the heat exchangers, it  
is necessary to regulate the temperature rise across the  
heat exchanger from inlet to outlet. This must be done on  
initial installation and periodically rechecked. With the  
correct temperature rise across the heat exchangers when  
the water heater is firing at 100% of rated input, you may  
be assured of the proper velocity in the tubes. This will  
yield long life and economical operation from your water  
heater or hot water supply boiler.  
The maximum flow rate through an Intelli-Fin water heater  
with a copper heat exchanger must be set to provide and not  
exceed 90 GPM.  
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TABLE - EE  
TABLE - FF  
Maximum Flow Rate  
Temperature Rise At Full Rate Fire  
Bypass Manually Fully Closed  
Btu/hr Input  
Maximum Flow  
Btu/hr Input  
Temperature Rise  
1,500,000 - 2,000,000  
90 GPM  
31.5°F (17.5°C)  
1,500,000  
_______________________  
_______________________  
If higher flow rates are required through the water heater, an  
optional Cupro-Nickel heat exchanger is available. Consult the  
factory for specific application requirements.  
35.7°F (19.8°C)  
1,700,000  
_______________________  
_______________________  
42.0°F (23.3°C)  
2,000,000  
The heat exchanger is capable of operating within the design flow  
rates required for the water heater, storage tank(s) and connecting  
piping. Erosion of the finned copper tubes may occur if the flow  
rate exceeds the maximum allowable flow rate through the water  
heater. The maximum flow through the water heater must be  
adjusted with the bypass valve in the full closed position. Maximum  
flow is 90 GPM. Flow rate can be determined by measuring the  
temperature rise through the water heater when it is firing at full  
rate input. Also see Bypass Initial Setup of Maximum Water Flow  
for adjustment procedure.  
NOTE:  
The Excel 10 controller makes all internal calculations in  
°C and converts the displayed temperature to °F. This may  
limit exact temperature adjustment. Setting of temperature  
rise to the nearest °F is acceptable when setting maximum  
flow.  
1.  
2.  
The pump must run continuously when the burner is  
firing.  
Setting temperature rise on an Intelli-Fin with an automatic bypass  
is accomplished by disconnecting the power leads to the actuator,  
(multi-pin connector on rear of appliance), declutching the actuator  
drive and manually closing the bypass valve. Manual adjustment  
of the bypass must not be attempted if the 24 VAC power leads  
are connected to the terminals on the appliance, the appliance  
is operating or if there is any torque on the bypass valve by the  
actuator. Disconnect the 24 VAC power leads to the bypass  
valve actuator. The declutch button on the actuator must be  
pushed down and held in the depressed position to disengage the  
gear driven motor that operates the valve. The declutch button must  
push in easily without forcing its movement. If the button does not  
easily move when pushed, the valve is under torque. Forcing the  
declutch button in will cause non-warrantable damage to the  
actuator. Torque can be removed by disconnecting the power leads  
to the valve actuator. With the declutch button fully depressed,  
move the actuator handle till it is perpendicular to the piping. This  
fully closes the bypass valve. The position of the handle is the same  
as the position of the butterfly in the valve seat. With the bypass  
fully closed, all inlet water flows through the secondary heat ex-  
changer and then through the primary heat exchanger. No water  
will flow through the bypass at this time. Turn the appliance on and  
allow the burner to come on and fire at full rate (100% of input as  
shown on the Command Display). Adjust the field-installed ball  
valve in the outlet piping from the water heater to the storage tank  
to achieve the proper temperature rise for your specific model.  
Adjustment to achieve this temperature rise ensures a maximum of  
90 GPM to the bypass and pump when in operation.  
With the pump running and the burner in the water  
heater or hot water supply boiler in the off cycle,  
the Return/Inlet Temp and Supply/Outlet Temp  
readings on the Command Display should read  
approximately the same temperatures. Temp Rise  
in the Command Display should read zero.  
3.  
4.  
Turn the water heater or hot water supply boiler  
on and allow time for the temperature to stabilize.  
Check the temperature rise in the Command  
Display when the burner is firing at 100% of rated  
input.  
Compare the temperature rise on the Command  
Display with the required temperature rise. Should  
adjustment be needed, proceed as follows:  
If the temperature rise is too high, the water velocity is too  
low. Adjust as follows:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Check for restrictions in the outlet of the water  
heater or hot water supply boiler.  
Check diameter and equivalent length of the piping  
between the storage tank and water heater.  
Be sure all valves are open between the water  
heater or hot water supply boiler and the storage  
tank. Ensure that all ball valves are fully ported.  
4.  
Check the pump to be sure it is running properly  
and that the pump motor is running in the proper  
direction.  
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5.  
6.  
Be sure the pipes between the water heater or hot  
water supply boiler and storage tank are not less  
than 3 inch (76.2 mm) diameter for up to 70  
equivalent feet (21.2 m) of pipe to and from the  
WATER CHEMISTRY  
NOTE:  
heater.  
If maximum equivalent length for the  
specified pipe diameter is exceeded, larger diameter  
pipe may have to be installed to achieve correct flow  
and temperature rise.  
Water temperature rise and maximum flow data are based  
on heating potable water with a hardness of 5 to 25 grains  
per gallon and total dissolved solids not exceeding 350 ppm.  
Common manifold piping for multiple unit  
installations will require larger minimum pipe sizes  
and tank circulating tappings to ensure proper flow.  
The required temperature rise and the standard integral pump are  
sized based on the heating of potable water with a hardness of 5 to  
25 grains per gallon and a total dissolved solids not  
exceeding 350 ppm. Consult the manufacturer when heating  
potable water exceeding these specifications. Heating of high  
hardness and/or high total dissolved solids water may require a  
larger circulating pump, an optional cupro-nickel heat exchanger  
and a revised temperature rise specification based on the water  
chemistry of the water to be heated. Water with a hardness of less  
than 5 grains per gallon will usually have a low pH which can be  
aggressive and corrosive causing non-warrantable damage to the  
heater, pump and associated piping. Corrosion due to water  
chemistry generally shows up first in the hot water system because  
heated water increases the rate of corrosive chemical reactions.  
If the temperature rise is too low, the water velocity is too high.  
Adjust as follows:  
1.  
Temperature rise can be increased by slowly  
closing the field-installed ball valve in the outlet  
piping from the water heater to the storage tank to  
achieve the proper temperature rise.  
2.  
Sustained high water velocity and low temperature  
rise may result in pitting or erosion of the copper  
tubes in the heat exchangers. This is  
a
non-warrantable failure. Temperature rise must be  
properly adjusted to achieve the specified flow rate.  
3.  
4.  
Once temperature rise has been properly set,  
reconnect the power leads to the bypass actuator.  
Turn power on and place the run/stop switch in  
the “RUN” position and allow the bypass valve to  
go through the synchronization process before it  
begins normal operation.  
WARNINGƽ  
Moving the bypass handle while appliance is firing can  
result in abnormally high water temperature that may  
cause sudden relief valve discharge.  
CAUTIONƽ  
Temperature rise cannot be adjusted when the burner is  
firing at less than 100% of rate input.  
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PIPING - MULTIPLE UNIT INSTALLATIONS  
MIXING VALVE  
BUILDING  
HOT WATER SUPPLY  
RELIEF VALVE  
TO DRAIN  
LOCK-TEMP  
STORAGE TANK  
COLD WATER SUPPLY  
DRAIN  
BUILDING RETURN  
FIG. 84 Single Water Heater Piping with Two Storage Tanks  
COLD WATER SUPPLY  
MIXING VALVE  
LOCK-TEMP  
STORAGE TANK  
BUILDING  
HOT WATER SUPPLY  
RELIEF VALVE  
TO DRAIN  
MIN. 3” (75mm) COMMON  
MANIFOLD SIZE  
DRAIN  
BUILDING RETURN  
FIG. 85 Multiple Water Heater Piping with Single Storage Tank  
COLD WATER SUPPLY  
MIXING VALVE  
BUILDING HOT  
WATER SUPPLY  
RELIEF VALVE  
TO DRAIN  
LOCK-TEMP  
STORAGE TANK  
MIN. 3” (75MM) COMMON  
MANIFOLD SIZE  
DRAIN  
BUILDING RETURN  
FIG. 86 Multiple Water Heater Piping with Multiple Storage Tanks  
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6.  
The operating temperature sensor for  
a
water  
TABLE - GG  
heater or hot water supply boiler is installed in  
inlet piping to the water heater or hot water supply  
boiler.  
Common Water Manifold Size  
For Multiple Water Heater  
Hot Water Supply Boiler Installations  
The operating sensor must be installed in the tapping provided in  
the lower 25% of the storage tank to achieve proper operation. As  
shipped from the factory, the operating sensor is installed in a bulb  
well mounted in the inlet piping to the water heater. When the  
pump cycles off in normal operation, this sensor location may not  
adequately sense a quick drop in temperature from a draw of hot  
water from the storage tank. Placing the sensor in the tapping  
provided on the storage tank will improve temperature response  
and prevent short cycles of operation when a water heater is  
equipped with the optional intermittent pump feature.  
Btu/hr Input  
Temperature Rise  
Pipe sizing chart provides minimum pipe size for  
common manifold piping to ensure adequate flow.  
Common Manifold  
Number of Units  
Size (Min)  
1
3"  
_______________________ _______________________  
The standard integral pump on this water heater is sized based on  
installation of a single storage tank and heater in close proximity.  
If the number of fittings and straight pipe exceeds the specified  
maximum equivalent number of straight feet for a specified diameter  
of pipe, non-warrantable operational problems may be experienced.  
2
4"  
_______________________ _______________________  
3
4"  
_______________________ _______________________  
4
5"  
_______________________ _______________________  
5
6"  
_______________________ _______________________  
When installing multiple water heaters and/or multiple storage  
tanks, the diameter of the inner connecting pipe and all fittings must  
be increased. An increase in pipe diameter will decrease head loss  
in the system piping and ensure proper flow. Proper pipe size  
between the heater and storage tank MUST be maintained to ensure  
that the standard pump supplied on the water heater will maintain  
desired flow.  
6
6"  
PUMP OPERATION  
1.  
The water heater or hot water supply boiler has a  
properly sized integral circulating pump. This  
pump is sized to circulate water between the heater  
and storage tank only.  
NOTE:  
Minimum pipe diameters and maximum length  
specifications must be per the requirements in this section.  
2.  
3.  
The internal pump is sized to the heater input and  
water chemistry specifications noted in “Water  
Chemistry.”  
HEAT EXCHANGER  
The diameter and length of the piping installed  
between the storage tank(s) and water heater must be  
properly sized based on the equivalent length  
specifications.  
This is a highly sophisticated heat exchanger system, designed to  
carry water in such a way that it generates a scouring action which  
keeps all interior surfaces free from build-up of impurities. The  
straight-line, four pass design of the tubes sends water into the  
headers at a properly rated velocity. The configuration of the  
headers, in turn, creates a high degree of turbulence which is  
sufficient to keep all contaminants in suspension. This “scouring  
action” provides greater cost savings for owners. Tubes are always  
able to transfer heat at peak efficiency. Every surface within this  
water containing section is of a non-ferrous material, providing  
clear, clean, rust-free hot water. Straight copper tubes finned on  
the outside for maximum heat transfer and glass lined, cast iron,  
one piece, cored headers make up an entirely rust-proof unit. On  
all models, header inspection plugs in the primary heat exchanger  
can be removed for field inspection and cleaning of copper tubes.  
Each of the heat exchangers may be removed from the unit.  
4.  
The pump must run continuously when the water  
heater or hot water supply boiler is firing. This is the  
standard operating system for a water heater or hot  
water supply boiler.  
An intermittent pump control function with an all bronze pump  
is installed as standard equipment on all water heater systems.  
The pump will operate only while there is a “Call for Heat” and  
for a timed period after the water temperature set point is satisfied  
to remove any residual heat from the combustion chamber.  
5.  
Lubricate pump to manufacturers recommendations.  
Pump damage due to inadequate lubrication is  
non-warrantable.  
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THERMOSTAT SETTINGS  
The Excel 10 temperature controller is adjusted  
to a low test setting when shipped from the factory.  
TABLE - HH  
Minimum Inlet Water Temperatures  
1.  
Input  
Btu/hr  
Minimum Return  
Temperature  
Minimum  
Setpoint  
2.  
Using the Command Display, adjust the  
temperature set point to the lowest settings which  
will satisfy hot water demands and prevent a risk  
of scald injury.  
1,500,000  
50°F (10°C)  
105°F (40.6°C)  
___________ ____________________ _______________  
1,700,000  
50°F (10°C)  
90°F (32.2°C)  
___________ ____________________ _______________  
2,000,000  
50°F (10°C)  
70°F (23.9°C)  
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT  
CAUTIONƽ  
MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES  
(Domestic Hot Water Use)  
An appliance allowed to operate with return temperatures  
set point below the specified minimum settings may experi-  
ence operational problems with the operating controls and  
safety switches, obstruction of the flue gas passages on the  
primary heat exchanger, incomplete combustion and  
possible flue gas spillage. Operation at lower than specified  
water temperatures may cause hazardous conditions that  
result in non-warrantable damage to the appliance.  
Inlet water temperatures below the specified minimum  
recommendations can excessively cool the products of combustion  
resulting in condensation on the primary heat exchanger. The water  
heater is designed to condense only on the secondary heat  
exchanger. Condensation on the primary heat exchanger can cause  
operational problems, bad combustion, sooting, flue gas spillage  
and reduced service life of the related components.  
A minimum water temperature has been established for each model  
based on the Btu/hr input at 100% of rated burner input. The  
temperature set point for the Excel 10 controller sensing stored  
water temperature must not be set lower than the specified  
minimum for each model. Maintaining inlet water temperatures to  
the water heater equal to or higher than the specified minimum  
ensures proper operation of the bypass and allows all condensate  
formation to occur on the secondary heat exchanger. A water  
heater allowed to sustain operation at water temperatures lower than  
the specified minimum may not provide enough heat from the  
burner to maintain water temperatures in the primary heat  
exchanger above the 130°F (55°C) dew point of flue products.  
Operation of a water heater at a temperature below the specified  
minimum will result in non-warrantable operational problems from  
the condensate formation on the primary heat exchanger.  
The maximum temperature set point that can be programmed  
into the Excel 10 controller from the Command Display for  
water heater operation is 190°F (87.8°C). The Excel 10 control  
is factory pre-set at approximately 120°F (48.9°C). Facilities  
with small children or invalids may require 120°F (48.9°C) or  
lower temperature setting to reduce risk of scald injury. Some  
states may require a lower temperature setting. Check with  
your gas supplier for local requirements governing the  
temperature setting. Remember, no water heating system will  
provide exact temperature at all times. Allow a few days of  
operation at this setting to determine the correct temperature  
setting consistent with your needs.  
The following chart (Table II) details the relationship of water  
temperature and time with regard to scald injury and may be used  
as a guide in determining the safest water temperature for your  
applications.  
TABLE - II  
APPROXIMATE TIME / TEMPERATURE RE-  
LATIONSHIPS IN SCALDS  
• Water temperature over 125°F (52°C)  
can cause severe burns instantly or  
death from scalds.  
• Children, disabled and elderly are  
at highest risk of being scalded.  
• See instruction manual before  
setting temperature at heating  
appliance.  
• Feel water before bathing or showering.  
• If this appliance is used to produce  
water that could scald if too hot,  
such as domestic hot water use,  
adjust the outlet control (limit) or use  
temperature limiting valves to obtain  
a maximum water temperature of  
125°F (52°C).  
120°F  
125°F  
130°F  
135°F  
140°F  
145°F  
150°F  
155°F  
More than 5 minutes  
1 1/2 to 2 minutes  
About 30 seconds  
About 10 seconds  
Less than 5 seconds  
Less than 3 seconds  
About 1 1/2 seconds  
About 1 second  
FIG. 87 Warning Label  
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NOTE:  
HIGH WATER TEMPERATURE  
LIMIT CONTROL  
(1) This water heater, when set at the lower temperature  
setting, is not capable of producing hot water of sufficient  
temperature for sanitizing purposes.  
A Manual Reset High Limit control is located on the left front of the  
left front side of the control panel, beside the Command Display.  
Additional switches, alarm indicating lights and optional low water  
cut-off control switches are also located on this panel. The setting of  
this control knob limits maximum discharge water temperature. The  
water heater or hot water supply boiler temperature limit control is  
adjustable up to a fixed maximum setting of 200°F (93°C). A red  
reset button, located beside the knob, must be pushed whenever water  
temperature has exceeded the set point of the manual reset limit. The  
temperature of the water in the heat exchanger must drop a minimum  
of 15°F (8.3°C) below the setting of the manual reset high limit control  
before the reset function can be activated. A red indicating light is  
illuminated when the water temperature exceeds the setting of the high  
limit control. A status point alarm of Over Temp will be displayed in  
the Command Display when water temperature exceeds the Setpoint  
Temperature programmed into the Excel 10 control.  
(2) Higher stored water temperature increases the ability  
of the water heater to supply desired quantities of hot  
water, however remember-  
Incorrect piping of the cold water supply to the system may result  
in excessive low temperature operation causing condensate  
formation on the primary heat exchanger and operational problems.  
The cold water supply piping must be installed in the discharge  
piping from the heater to the storage tank. This allows the cold  
water to be tempered in the storage tank before entering the heater.  
See typical installation drawings provided with the unit for  
correct piping. Higher water temperatures reduce the volume of  
condensate formed.  
CAUTIONƽ  
OPTIONAL RELIEF VALVE  
This water heater or hot water supply boiler is normally supplied with  
a temperature and pressure relief valve sized in accordance with  
applicable codes. Units may be supplied with an optional pressure  
only relief valve. When a water heater or hot water supply boiler  
equipped with this optional relief valve is piped to a separate storage  
vessel, the storage vessel must have a properly installed temperature  
and pressure relief valve which complies with local codes.  
Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Setting the  
temperature selector to higher settings provides hotter water,  
which increases the risk of scald injury.  
The manufacturer recommends the use of a properly sized  
thermostatic mixing valve to supply domestic hot water at  
temperatures less than 110°F (43.3°C). Storing the water at a higher  
temperature and thermostatically mixing the water will decrease  
the size of the storage tank and increase the available quantity of  
mixed hot water. Storing water at higher temperatures can help to  
control the level of condensate formed and help prevent the growth  
of water born bacteria. Caution! Adequate care MUST be taken to  
prevent potential scald injury when storing water at 140°F (60°C)  
and hotter.  
THERMAL EXPANSION  
A relief valve that discharges periodically may be due to thermal  
expansion in a closed system. A water heater or hot water supply  
boiler installed in a closed system, such as one with a backflow  
preventer or check valve installed in the cold water supply, shall be  
provided with means to control expansion. Contact the water supplier  
or local plumbing inspector on how to correct this situation. Do not  
plug or cap the relief valve discharge!  
WARNINGƽ  
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.  
CATHODIC PROTECTION  
Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system that has not been  
used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more).  
Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable. To prevent the possibility of  
injury under these conditions, we recommend the hot water faucet be  
open for several minutes at the kitchen sink before you use any  
electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. If  
hydrogen is present, there will be an unusual sound such as air  
escaping through the pipe as the hot water begins to flow. There  
should be no smoking or open flames near the faucet at the time it is  
open.  
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Ladder Diagram  
1,500,000 - 1,300,000 - 2,000,000 Btu/hr Models  
WARNING:To avoid possible shock hazard, dis  
connect power before servicing.  
UNIT POWER 120VAC 15AMP  
HOT  
NEUTRAL  
GROUND  
VFD  
BLOWER  
ASSEMBLY  
G
GND  
T1  
T2  
T3  
M
NO  
L1  
COM  
L2  
POWER  
SWITCH  
N
7
2
VFD POWER  
RELAY  
3
C
NO  
R
L1  
L2  
PUMP POWER  
120VAC 15AMP  
OPTIONAL  
S1  
S2  
GROUND  
VENT VALVE  
NO  
PUMP MOTOR  
M
HOT  
SURFACE  
IGNITER  
COM  
IGNITION  
MODULE  
EXT. GAS VALVE  
1
2
COM  
CONTROLLER HSI  
NO  
NO  
COM  
120VAC GAS VALVE  
120  
VAC  
LOW VOLTAGE  
TRANSFORMER  
GROUND  
LV2  
LV1  
GAS VALVE RELAY  
R
24 VAC  
COMMAND DISPLAY  
EBUS EBUS  
COMMUNICATION  
CABLE #1  
24VAC SOLENOID VALVE  
TO  
EARTH 24VAC 24VAC  
OVERRIDE  
TOGGLE  
SWITCH  
ack  
Select  
IGNITION  
MODULE  
F2  
F1  
GROUND  
7
8
5
2
9
6
3
CONTROLLER INPUTS  
-
4
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
N/A  
TH  
3
1
2
+
1
R
PI  
IGNITION  
RESET  
PUMP RELAY  
CONTROLLER OUTPUTS  
LV2  
RESET  
LV1  
T
T
MV  
PS  
FF  
24  
VACY  
BL  
TEST  
SWITCH  
OPTIONAL  
Louver  
2
1
M/S  
FF  
O.C.  
Blocked  
Drain  
NO  
J3  
OPTIONAL  
High  
AIR  
Proving Sw  
T
NO  
C
SWITCH  
LWCO  
PROBE  
Low  
Gas  
NO  
FLOW  
SWITCH  
NO  
6
5
4
3
2
1
Gas  
C
24 VAC  
LWCO  
NO  
NC  
C
CONTROLLER  
VFD  
C
3
2
1
NC  
C
NC  
C
O/BK  
NC  
R
RESETJ2  
NO  
NC  
1
3
PU  
2
J4  
NC  
LOUVER RELAY  
CONTROLLER  
INPUTS  
GND  
P
2
3
4
1
5
PU  
PU  
G
NO  
O
LOUVER  
COM  
CHASSIS  
GROUND  
RELAY  
STD.  
RESET  
ALARM  
CONTACTS  
CONTACTS  
COM  
STD.  
NO  
COM  
ALARM  
INDICATOR  
STD.  
REAR  
NO  
OVER TEMP  
INDICATOR  
COMMUNICATION  
CABLE CONNECTION  
HI-LIMIT  
COM  
NO  
ALARM  
24VAC OUT  
SILENCE SWITCH  
NC  
NC  
COM  
COM  
R
CONTROL PANEL  
COMMUNICATION  
CABLE CONNECTION  
HI-LIMIT ALARM  
RELAY  
R
1
1
2
2
3
3
ALARM RELAY  
BYPASS  
VALVE  
R
IGNITION RELAY  
1
2
CONTROLLER 24VAC  
CONTROLLER  
PWM/4-20ma  
n/a  
DIP SWITCH #5 ON  
COMMUNICATION  
CABLE #2  
7
4
1
8
5
2
9
6
R
D A D  
U M  
E S  
E
B A  
M T I  
E D O M  
X
PUMP  
3
Dial Alarm  
-
G I  
+
G I  
r
w P  
V 4 2  
t
u
A
O
m
t
s t l  
u
o
O
V
OUTPUTS  
m o  
C
S
S
INPUTS  
1
Float Close  
VFD  
ENABLE  
3
2
1
Hi-LoGas/  
Louver  
1
BLK DRAIN  
Float Open  
2
LO AIR  
Ignition Enable  
3
4
LOUVER  
GAS HI/LO  
ENABLE  
NOTICE:  
FACTORY  
CALIBRATED .  
DO NOT  
LowAir/Block Drain  
n/a  
Pump Relay  
OA Sensor  
1
2
5
24VAC  
3
PWM  
ADJUST.  
Bypass Water Sensor  
Outlet Water Sensor  
BYPASS SENSOR  
2
1
2
1
CONV.  
HSI  
BYPASS  
SENSOR  
1
HSI  
1
1
2
OA SENSOR  
OPTIONAL  
OA  
SENSOR  
RUN  
FWD  
VOLTS  
AMPS  
Gas Valve  
Inlet Water Sensor  
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
8888  
REV  
HERTZ  
Low Wtr Flow  
S/S  
LED  
1
1
INPUTS  
PROG  
OUTLET  
SENSOR  
ENABLE  
SWITCH  
INLET  
OUTLET  
3
2
1
SENSOR SENSOR  
BK  
BK  
Flame Failure  
G
GAS  
ON  
INLET SENSOR  
FLOW  
CHASSIS  
GROUND  
DIP SWITCH IN 01  
DOWN  
02  
OVERRIDE TOGGLE SWITCH  
TO PUMP  
FLAME  
FAILURE  
POSITION  
RUN/STOP SWITCH  
S
N
K
11  
14 15  
S
R
C
RELAY COIL  
OPTIONAL:  
50 Hz Limit Resistor  
1.2K Ohm  
L1 L2  
T1 T2 T3  
LBL20021 REV B  
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Wiring Diagram  
1,500,000 - 1,300,000 - 2,000,000 Btu/hr Models  
BK  
OWER  
UNIT P  
W
120VAC  
15AMP  
CHASSIS  
GROUND  
BL  
BR  
GY  
GY  
G
W BK  
WITCH  
POWER S  
W
AY  
ND DISPL  
EBUS  
COMMA  
N
7
120  
2
BK  
W
VAC  
FAN  
CIRCUIT  
BK/W  
BK  
W
EBUS  
EARTH 24  
G
3
C
NO  
R
BREAKE  
LAY  
BK  
WER RE  
VFD PO  
C
VAC 24VA  
Y
BL  
BL  
R
Back  
Select  
24 VAC  
NO  
Y
BL  
E
OLTAG  
LOW V  
BK/W  
COM  
BK  
FORMER  
TRANS  
BL  
BL  
MP  
TEST  
SWITCH  
PU  
OVER TE  
O.C.  
J3  
ALARM  
OR  
INDICAT  
T
T
T
COM  
COM  
PU  
STD.  
PU  
Y
S
CONTACT  
NC  
COM  
R
6
3
2
1
BL  
5
4
NO  
LWCO  
PROBE  
BL  
ALARM  
~~~~  
~~~~  
~~~~  
PUMP  
OR  
INDICAT  
BL/W  
Y
STD  
.
NC  
COM  
Y
PU  
RESET  
Y
J
2
POW  
ER  
BL/W  
NO  
BL  
1
2
3
J
4
120VAC  
15AMP  
ALARM  
VAC OUT  
GND  
P
BL/W  
BL/  
BK  
RELAY  
SILENCE  
24  
R
O/  
Y
R
BL/W  
PU  
RELAY  
ALARM  
G
SWITCH  
ALARM  
HI-LIMIT  
BL  
BKW G  
PU  
SSIS O  
RELAY  
O
IGNITION  
CHA  
RESET  
GROUND  
HI-LIMIT  
O
NO  
BL  
R
BL/BK  
COM  
BL/BK  
BL/BK  
TOR  
BL  
O
T
N
COMMO  
BYPASS  
G
FLOAT  
W
PUMP MO  
LOSE  
FLOAT C  
W/BK  
AL  
ARM PU  
M
BK  
BK  
BK  
OLLER  
CONTR  
PWM/4-2  
n/a  
G
COM  
0ma  
7
4
1
8
9
6
P
DRIVE  
PUMP  
NO  
G
W B  
K
5
OUTPUTS  
Dial Alarm  
2
3
O
T
T
BL  
R
1
e
n
CHA  
SSIS  
Float Clos  
Float Ope  
ELAY  
PUMP R  
VFD  
3
2
1
Hi-LoGas/  
Louver  
GY  
W
BR  
BL  
GROUND  
ENABLE  
24VAC  
1
ble  
Ignition Ena  
1
2
3
lock Drain  
LowAir/B  
p Relay  
n/a  
Pum  
BL  
G
W
TO 1.2K  
OA Sensor  
BK  
P
Y
1
2
RESISTOR  
TO MANUAL  
O’RIDE SW  
1
Y
Y
r
ter Senso  
Bypass Wa  
Outlet Wa  
Y
HSI  
ter Sensor  
HSI  
1
2
GY  
GY  
GY  
CHASSIS  
GROUND  
DIP SWITC  
1
r Sensor  
Inlet Wate  
S/S  
Gas Va  
lve  
VOLTS  
AMPS  
RUN  
FWD  
REV  
BL  
Y
8888  
HERTZ  
low  
Low Wtr F  
BL  
P
P
H #5 ON  
INPUTS  
1
PROG  
LED  
3
2
1
W
ilure  
Flame Fa  
R
D D A  
X U M  
E
B A S  
T
E D O M  
E M I  
t
u
O
o
+
G
r
w P  
2 4 V  
t
u
O
-
m o  
C
PU  
PU  
A m  
s t l  
V
G
I
S
I
S
R
N
DIP SWITCH I  
DOWN  
POSITION  
01  
02  
S
N
K
11  
14 15  
S
R
C
:
NOTICE  
PK  
GY  
Y
FACTORY  
24VAC ALARM  
OUT  
BYPASS  
VALVE  
ED .  
CALIBRAT  
OPTIONAL  
LOUV  
DO NOT  
T2 T3  
L1 L2  
T
1
PWM  
CONV  
BL/W  
Y
4
ADJUST.  
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
BR  
PU  
T
BK  
BK  
.
1
2
3
BK  
NEUTRAL  
W
Y BKBL  
5
LINE  
G
OA  
3
4
5
6
GROUND  
OPEN  
COMMON  
CLOSE  
SENSOR  
IRING  
REAR W  
PU PU  
ONTACT  
T
1
T
2
T
3
GND  
CONNE  
CTIONS  
S
ALARM C  
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Wiring Diagram (continued)  
1,500,000 - 1,300,000 - 2,000,000 Btu/hr Models  
BK  
W
Y
BL  
BR  
BR  
BR  
NO  
Y
COM  
R
LOUVER  
RELAY  
LOUVER  
RELAY  
BK  
STD.  
sible  
void pos  
:To a  
NING  
WAR  
S
CONTACT  
BK  
BR  
BL  
er  
ect pow  
conn  
rd, dis  
icing.  
haza  
shock  
GY  
e serv  
C+  
befor  
FC-F  
5
F2  
F1  
GY  
BK  
ION  
IGNIT  
GY  
S1  
4
HOT  
E
MODUL  
L1  
CE  
SURFA  
-
GY  
2
+
W
GY  
R
IGNITE  
L2  
US  
STAT  
1
GY  
S2/FS  
N
NICATIO  
COMMU  
LED  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
N/A  
1
CABLE #  
TH  
BL  
24 VA  
O
C
PI  
Y
Y
LV2  
RESET  
LV1  
MV  
PS  
J3  
BL/BK  
AIR  
BL  
BL  
Blocked  
Drain  
NO  
Louver  
R
3
2
1
H
SWITC  
AL  
OPTION  
T
Sw  
Proving  
C
High  
Gas  
Low  
Gas  
NO  
FF  
O
ITION  
IGN  
RESET  
FLOW  
NO  
2
1
M
/S  
W
BR  
C
H
SWITC  
NC  
T
BK  
FF  
C
NO  
C
O
O
O/  
BK  
NC  
OPTIONA  
C
NO  
NC  
L
C
O
O
NC  
O/BK  
R
NO  
PU  
PU  
TOGGLE  
SWITCH  
R
MANUAL  
OVERRIDE  
NC  
NC  
AS  
24VAC G  
P
U
WBK R  
W R BK  
1
PU  
VALVE  
PU  
PU  
PU  
4
3
2
2
3
C
1
2
Y
R
GAS VA  
1
2
3
BYPASS  
VALVE  
AY  
Y
LVE REL  
R
R
Y
W
OR  
BL  
Y
R
R
W/BK  
N
AT OPE  
NAL  
VENT VA  
BK  
OPTIO  
N
NICATIO  
COMMU  
t
50 Hz Limi  
LVE  
PANEL  
CONTROL  
NO  
PU  
Resistor  
1
CABLE #  
W
1.2K Ohm  
NICATION  
COMMU  
CONNEC  
COM  
Y
P
TION  
CABLE  
ALVE  
EXT. GAS V  
OPTIONAL  
ION  
COMMUNICAT  
#2  
CABLE  
AS  
120VAC G  
BK  
COM  
INPUTS  
VALVE  
1
TO VFD TO VFD  
NO  
1
PU  
PU  
PU  
PU  
Y
TE  
NUM  
RMINAL TERMINAL  
W
BK  
BER 14 NUMBER 15  
2
Y
Y
STOR  
Hz LIMIT RESI  
OPTIONAL 50  
BK  
3
4
5
Y
ECT  
DISCONN  
DO NOT  
NOTE:  
3
2
1
ICATION  
COMMUN  
SOR  
OA SEN  
WER.  
ROM BLO  
CABLE F  
NSOR  
BY  
P
ASS SE  
2
1
2
1
2
1
3
CABLE #  
BYPASS  
SENSOR  
1
1
OA  
AL  
OPTION  
N
SENSOR  
O
I
T
A
2
2
2
T
1
1
1
O
R
1
1
1
R
O
ENSOR  
OUTLET S  
M
T
ENABLE  
SWITCH  
INL  
SE  
ET  
OUTLET  
NSOR SENSOR  
A
ENSOR  
INLET S  
T
2
1
2
1
I
O
N
REAR  
BK  
G
BK  
N
NICATIO  
COMMU  
CABL  
CHASSIS  
GROUND  
TCH  
OP SWI  
RUN/ST  
CTION  
E CONNE  
BLOWER  
Y
ASSEMBL  
NOTES:  
(1) WAR  
(2) Where poss  
replacing w  
D
BLOCKE  
INLET  
SENSOR  
S
vicing.  
EXT. GA  
fore ser  
gage.  
ower be  
onnect p  
ard, disc  
shock haz  
possible  
To avoid  
NING:  
DRAIN  
UVERS  
COMMO  
.
VALVE  
power off state  
in  
e shown  
or highe  
ircuitry ar  
tches and c  
ible, swi  
iring, use  
cal connec  
1
2
3
2
1
ature and  
r temper  
y. Please  
wire of equal  
(3) When  
1
BK  
N
n
iagram i  
wiring d  
refer to  
T PUBR  
tions onl  
s electri  
r routing an  
dard on w  
matic show  
(4) Sche  
owner's m  
ump delay is stan  
2
NPUT  
CLOSED I  
120VAC  
OUT  
or blocks.  
s for all connect  
d pin-out  
anual fo  
te  
rs.  
ater hea  
3
4
(5) P  
PUT  
OPEN IN  
LOUVER  
CONTAC  
W
TS  
A
EV  
L90002 R  
LB  
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Revision Notes: Rev. 4 (IFB/IFW-i&s-04) reflects  
additional text on Page 39, changes made to  
Figures 47 & 48, Table AA (Page 51), and LBLs on  
Pages 77-79.  
Revision 5 (ECO #C02870) reflects changes made  
to the scald section, pages 70, 73, and 75, the  
addition of a mixing valve to the piping diagrams  
(FIGs 83 - 86), edits made to FIG. 80 (pg. 66), and  
a title change on FIG.s 3 and 4 on page 4.  
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