Weil McLain Boiler 550 141 850 0599 User Manual

GOLD GV  
Water boiler — Series 3  
Boiler manual  
• Installation  
• Start-Up  
• Maintenance  
Parts  
This manual must only be used by a qualified heating installer/  
service technician. Failure to comply could result in severe personal  
injury, death or substantial property damage.  
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GOLD GV Water boiler Series 3  
a
supply to system  
b return from system  
combustion air inlet fitting  
d flue outlet  
gas valve (see warning, right)  
f
pressure/temperature gauge  
This boiler uses a negative-pressure-  
regulated gas valve, set for an outlet  
pressure approximately –0.20" w.c.. DO  
NOT set the outlet pressure higher than  
factorysetting.  
g flueway inspection port cover  
h sensor hose trap  
c
i
manual air vent  
relief valve  
j
e
85001  
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Please read before proceeding  
Hazard definitions  
The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to bring  
attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels or to important  
information concerning the life of the product.  
Indicates presence of hazards that will cause severe  
personal injury, death or substantial property damage.  
Indicates presence of hazards that can cause severe  
personal injury, death or substantial property damage.  
Indicates presence of hazards that will or can cause  
minor personal injury or property damage.  
Indicates special instructions on installation, operation  
or maintenance that are important but not related to  
personal injury or property damage.  
Read all instructions before installing. Follow all  
instructions in proper order to prevent personal injury  
or death.  
Installer  
Also refer to GV Series 3 Venting supplements.  
Consider piping and installation when determining boiler location.  
Any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be filed  
immediately against the transportation company by the consignee.  
User  
This manual is for use only by your qualified heating installer/  
service technician.  
Please refer to the User’s information manual for your reference.  
We recommend regular service by a qualifed service technician,  
at least annually.  
Table of contents See pages 6 and 7 for Table of contents.  
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Please read before proceeding  
Failure to adhere to the guidelines on this page can result in severe personal  
injury, death or substantial property damage.  
When servicing boiler —  
To avoid electric shock, disconnect electrical supply before  
performing maintenance.  
To avoid severe burns, allow boiler to cool before performing  
maintenance.  
Boiler operation —  
Do not block flow of combustion or ventilation air to boiler.  
Should overheating occur or gas supply fail to shut off, do not  
turn off or disconnect electrical supply to pump. Instead, shut off the  
gas supply at a location external to the appliance.  
Do not use this boiler if any part has been under water.  
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the boiler and to  
replace any part of the control system and any gas control, which has  
been under water.  
Boiler water —  
DO NOT use petroleum-based cleaning or sealing compounds in  
boiler system.Water seal deterioration will occur,causing leakage between  
sections. This can result in substantial property damage.  
DO NOT use "homemade cures" or "boiler patent medicines".  
Serious damage to boiler, personnel and/or property may result.  
Continual fresh makeup water will reduce boiler life. Mineral  
build-up in sections reduces heat transfer, overheats cast iron,and causes  
section failure. Addition of oxygen and other gases can cause internal  
corrosion. Leaks in boiler or piping must be repaired at once to prevent  
makeup water.  
Do not add cold water to hot boiler. Thermal shock can cause  
sections to crack.  
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Contents  
Contents  
Summary  
Pages  
I.  
Prepare boiler location  
• Verify code compliance.  
8 – 15  
Check for high altitude requirements.  
Provide required clearances and accessibility.  
Plan vent and combustion air provisions.  
Check existing common vents to be sure they will work when  
old boiler is removed from system.  
II. Prepare boiler  
Leave boiler on its skid until preparation complete.  
Install vent starter tee.  
16 – 25  
Inspect/replace if necessary the gas/air orifice.  
Install high altitude kit (over 5,500 feet).  
Place boiler in position.  
Hydrostatically test boiler.  
III. Water piping  
Select system type from navigation table on page 26, cover-  
ing baseboard systems, radiator systems, radiant heating  
systems, heat pump systems, snow melt systems and water  
chiller systems.  
26 – 36  
Review boiler connections pages 28 – 29, including instal-  
lation of air separator and expansion tank.  
Review general system information, page 30.  
Obtain any system components needed but not on hand at  
the job site.  
Install relief valve and discharge piping.  
Connect system piping.  
Install low water cutoff and additional limit control, if  
required.  
IV. Venting and combustion air  
V. Gas piping  
Refer to Vent supplements included with boiler  
37  
Connecting gas supply, including need for pipe supports.  
Natural gas boilers — gas line sizing (for 0.3" w.c. drop).  
Propane boilers — refer to gas supplier.  
38 – 39  
VI. Field wiring  
Code compliances.  
40 – 41  
Wiring must be N.E.C. Class 1.  
Thermostat connections.  
Junction box installation.  
Field wiring diagram.  
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Contents  
Contents  
Summary  
Pages  
VII. Start-up  
Determine water treatment needs, if any.  
42 47  
Obtain correct antifreeze if freeze protection required.  
Check for gas leaks (have propane odorant verified by supplier).  
Fill system and purge air.  
Read Operating instructions, section IX, then start boiler.  
Check all piping and verify leak-free.  
Check gas valve outlet pressure (altitudes over 5,500 feet).  
VIII.Check-out procedure  
IX. Operation  
Complete checklist and fill out certificate.  
48 49  
50 55  
GCM (control module) indicator lights and sequence of opera-  
tion.  
Ladder wiring diagram (page 52).  
Schematic wiring diagram (page 53).  
Lighting instruction sheet boiler with Robertshaw 7200DERN  
gas valve (page 54).  
Lighting instruction sheet boiler with White-Rodgers 36E gas  
valve (page 55).  
X. Service and maintenance  
XI. Troubleshooting  
Service/maintenance schedule table (page 57).  
56 65  
66 81  
Detailed instructions for annual start-up and service.  
Special procedures for condensate drain line check valve (page  
63, if needed) and cleaning boiler heating surfaces (page 64).  
Troubleshooting procedures (page 67).  
Checking air pressure switch (page 68).  
Servicing tips and precautions Igniter, gas valve and blower  
housing (page 69).  
Servicing tips and precautions plus indicator lights and lockout  
modes of GCM (control module) (page 70).  
Common problems and solutions (pages 72 and 73).  
Troubleshooting based on GCM indicator lights (pages 74 81).  
XII. Replacement parts  
Accessory bag assembly shipped with boiler (page 83).  
Section assembly parts (page 84).  
Jacket assembly parts (page 86).  
Blower assembly parts (page 88).  
Trim assembly parts (page 90).  
82 93  
Interior panel parts (page 92).  
XIII.Dimensions and ratings  
Dimensional drawing and boiler rating table.  
94 95  
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Ia  
Prepare boiler location overview  
Overview of this section  
x Verify the boiler installation will meet all applicable codes.  
x If the boiler installation is at high altitude (over 5,500 feet) make sure to  
obtain and install the high altitude kit. Obtain the high altitude kit and  
review the instructions included. Note the venting restrictions and input  
reductions at altitudes over 5,500 feet.  
x Check the boiler space to be sure minimum clearances and accessibility  
are available.  
x Obtain special venting materials and make sure vent will comply with  
instructions.  
x Direct vent installation (outside air piped to boiler) is optional in most  
cases. But, if air contamination is likely, you will have to pipe air to the  
boiler. Note list of contaminants on page 13.  
x If the GV boiler is replacing a boiler being removed from a combined vent  
system that will still serve other appliances, follow the procedure in this  
manual to verify vent performance.  
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Ib  
Prepare boiler location codes & altitude  
Installations must  
follow these codes:  
Local, state, provincial, and national codes, laws, regulations and ordinances.  
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1- latest edition.  
Standard for Controls and Safety Devices forAutomatically Fired Boilers,ANSI/ASME CSD-1,  
when required.  
National Electrical Code.  
For Canada only: CAN/CGA B149.1 or B149.2 Installation Code and C.S.A. C22.1 Canadian  
Electrical Code Part 1 and any local codes.  
The GV boiler gas manifold and controls met safe lighting and other performance criteria when  
boiler underwent tests specified in ANSI Z21.13 latest edition.  
High altitude  
installations  
GV boiler controls automatically reduce input with increasing altitude. See Table 1 for estimated  
input at altitude as a percentage of sea level input. Multiply the boiler sea level input by this  
percentage to obtain the estimated high altitude input. Note that the length of the venting system  
will also have a minor impact on input. Refer to the vent supplement for further information.  
No modifications to the boiler should be necessary for installations up to 5,500 feet above sea  
level. For higher elevations, the air pressure switch must be changed to a special high altitude  
switch. Refer to the high altitude kit instructions, manual Section IId. Note that the gas valve  
outlet pressure must be checked (and adjusted if necessary) in accordance with manual Section  
VIIf.  
Altitude  
(feet)  
Table 1  
% Sea level input  
Estimated GV input at altitude  
1,000  
2,000  
3,000  
4,000  
5,000  
5,500  
6,000  
7,000  
8,000  
9,000  
10,000  
97  
93  
90  
87  
83  
82  
80  
77  
74  
72  
69  
At altitudes above 5,500 feet, GV boilers can be sidewall vented only when  
using direct vent (ducted combustion air). GV boilers can be vertically vented  
in any of the configurations shown in the vent supplements. Refer to vent  
supplements for more detail.  
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Ic  
Prepare boiler location clearances  
Clearance options:  
Figure 1  
Large space — minimum clearances between  
boiler and walls or obstructions as below; see  
Section Ie for minimum combustion/ventilation  
air opening sizing.  
Large space  
The boiler space must be at least as big as shown in  
Figure 1 to qualify as a large space.  
Air openings to a large space can be per manual  
Section Ie.  
TOP VIEW  
The space will probably be large enough for most  
service and maintenance to be done in place.  
Wall  
6"  
min  
Small space  
You can install the boiler in a space smaller than Figure 1,  
but no smaller than shown in Figure 2 this is called a  
small spaceinstallation.  
6"  
36"  
min  
min  
Air openings to a small space must provide at least 1  
square inch free area for every 1,000 Btuh of boiler  
input (at least 75 sq. in. for GV-3, 105 sq. in. for GV-  
4, 140 sq. in. for GV-5 or 175 sq. in. for GV-6). The air  
opening free area must be at least this size even if the  
boiler uses outside air.  
Boiler  
front  
36"  
min  
Air openings have to be within 6 inches of the floor  
and 6 inches of the ceiling of the space to prevent  
overheating of boiler internal components.  
Provide at least screwdriver clearance to jacket front  
panel screws for removal of front panel for inspection  
and minor service.  
The boiler cannot be serviced in place. Pipe the  
boiler with unions and isolation valves so it can be  
slid out of the space and serviced in an adjacent area.  
The space has to be equipped with a door so boiler  
can be accessed, unpiped and removed.  
Wall or obstruction  
85006a  
FRONT VIEW  
Ceiling  
No other appliance or air handler can be installed in  
the same space or share its air supply.  
36"  
min  
Install the boiler so control system  
components are protected from  
dripping or spraying water or  
rain during operation. Allowing  
these components to become wet  
could cause a boiler failure, resulting  
in severe personal injury, death or  
substantial property damage.  
6"  
36"  
Boiler  
front  
min  
min  
Floor  
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Figure 2  
Flooring and foundation  
Small space installation with less clearance  
than Figure 1 BUT no less than below; air  
openings for combustion/ventilation must be  
as shown below even for direct vent system.  
Flooring  
The GV boiler is approved for installation on combustible  
flooring, but must never be installed on carpeting.  
TOP VIEW  
Do not install boiler on carpeting even  
if foundation is used. Fire can result,  
causing severe personal injury, death  
or substantial property damage.  
Wall  
Access DOOR  
with fresh air  
10"  
min  
openings  
Foundation  
Provide a solid brick or minimum 2-inch thick concrete  
foundation pad if any of the following is true:  
Boiler  
top  
4"  
1"  
min  
min  
floor can become flooded.  
the boiler mounting area is not level.  
high profile condensate pump is used.  
(Foundation thickness will depend on height  
of condensate pump inlet.) Refer to separate  
Weil-McLain supplement for details.  
1" min  
Wall  
Area adjacent to access door must be accessible  
and must allow for removal of the GV boiler for service.  
The minimum foundation size is 16"wide by:  
No other appliance or air mover (exhaust fan, etc.)  
may be mounted in the same space.  
30¾" long for GV-3 or GV-4.  
37¾" long for GV-5 or GV-6.  
85006b  
SIDE VIEW  
Ceiling  
6" max  
6" max  
1"  
Access door  
Residential garage installation  
min  
Precautions  
4"  
1"  
Boiler  
side  
min  
min  
Take the following special precautions when installing  
the boiler in a residential garage. If the boiler is located in  
a residential garage, per ANSI Z223.1, paragraph 5.1.9:  
Floor  
Mount the boiler a minimum of 18 inches  
above the floor of the garage to assure the  
burner and ignition devices will be no less than  
18 inches above the floor.  
(2) Fresh air openings —  
Each with at least 1 sq. inch per 1,000 Btuh  
of boiler input  
Locate or protect the boiler so it cannot be  
damaged by a moving vehicle.  
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Id  
Prepare boiler location vent system  
Correct by resizing to approach the minimum size as  
Removing from existing vent  
determined using the appropriate tables in Part 11 of  
Failure to follow all instructions that code. Canadian installations must comply with CAN/  
following can result in flue gas CGA B149.1 or B149.2 Installation Code.  
spillage and carbon monoxide  
emissions, causing severe personal  
injury or death.  
GV special vent system  
Vent system  
When removing a boiler  
The GV boiler requires a special vent system, designed  
for pressurized venting with likelihood of condensation  
in the vent. This is referred to as ANSI Z21 Class IV,  
Condensing.  
from an existing common vent system:  
At the time of removal of an existing boiler,the following  
steps shall be followed with each appliance remaining  
connected to the common venting system placed in  
operation, while the other appliances remaining connected  
You may use any of the vent systems covered by the GV  
to the common venting system are not in operation.  
venting supplements included in the instruction manual  
a. Seal any unused openings in the common  
envelope. The GV vent starter tee is a special item designed  
only for the GV boiler, available from each vendor. Do  
not attempt to connect the vent to the GV boiler with any  
other means.  
venting system.  
b. Visually inspect the venting systemfor proper  
size and horizontal pitch and determine there is no  
blockage or restriction, leakage, corrosion and other  
deficiencies which could cause an unsafe condition.  
DO NOT mix components from  
different systems. The vent system  
could fail, causing leakage of flue  
products into the living space, causing  
severe personal injury or death.  
c. Test vent system Insofar as is practical, close  
all building doors and windows and all doors between  
the space in which the appliances remaining  
connected to the common venting system are located  
and other spaces of the building. Turn on clothes  
dryers and any appliance not connected to the  
common venting system. Turn on any exhaust fans,  
such as range hoods and bathroom exhausts, so they  
will operate at maximum speed. Do not operate a  
summer exhaust fan. Close fireplace dampers.  
Vent termination and  
combustion air supply  
The GV boiler may be vented through the roof or through  
a side wall. Follow the appropriate vent supplement for  
the vent system chosen. The maximum vent length  
depends on boiler size. Refer to the vent supplement to  
verify vent length will be acceptable.  
d. Place in operationthe appliance being inspected.  
Follow the lighting instructions. Adjust thermostat  
so appliance will operate continuously.  
Combustion air for the GV boiler may be from inside or  
ducted directly to the boiler from outside. For outside air  
(direct vent installation), two options are available for  
the flue/air termination. The air supply must ALWAYS  
terminate at the same location as the flue, using either:  
e. Test for spillageat draft hood relief opening after  
5 minutes of main burner operation. Use the flame  
of a match or candle, or smoke from a cigarette,  
cigar, or pipe.  
1. Vertical direct vent installation.Obtain the Through-  
roof or through-unused chimney kit and  
supplement. Find additional information in the vent  
supplement for the venting material chosen.  
f. After it has been determined that each appliance  
remaining connected to the common venting system  
properly vents when tested as outlined above, return  
doors, windows, exhaust fans, fireplace dampers, and  
any other gas-burning appliance to their previous  
conditions of use.  
2. Sidewall vent/air termination. This requires theWeil-  
McLain GV vent/air intake termination kit. Refer  
to the instructions packed with the kit and the vent  
supplement for the venting material chosen.  
Any improper operation of common venting system  
should be corrected so the installation conforms with Installations above 5,500 feet altitude must be  
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 latest edition. direct vent if sidewall vented.  
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Prepareboilerlocationcontamination  
Air contamination  
Refer to Table 2 for products and areas which may cause  
contaminated combustion air.  
Please review the following information on potential  
combustion air contamination problems.  
If the boiler is installed in any area likely to cause contamination, or if products which  
would contaminate the air cannot be removed, you must pipe combustion air to the boiler  
air intake. Contaminated combustion air will damage the boiler, resulting in possible severe  
personal injury, death or substantial property damage. Do not install GV boiler in a laundry  
room or pool facility, for example, without using ducted outside air. These areas will always  
contain contaminants.  
Table 2  
Corrosive contaminants  
Products to avoid  
Spray cans containing chloro/fluorocarbons  
Areas likely to have contaminants  
Dry cleaning/laundry areas and establishments  
Swimming pools  
Permanent wave solutions  
Chlorinated waxes/cleaners  
Metal fabrication plants  
Beauty shops  
Chlorine-based swimming pool chemicals  
Calcium chloride used for thawing  
Sodium chloride used for water softening  
Refrigerant leaks  
Refrigeration repair shops  
Photo processing plants  
Auto body shops  
Paint or varnish removers  
Plastic manufacturing plants  
Furniture refinishing areas and establishments  
New building construction  
Remodeling areas  
Hydrochloric acid/muriatic acid  
Cements and glues  
Antistatic fabric softeners used in clothes dryers  
Chlorine-type bleaches, detergents, and cleaning  
solvents found in household laundry rooms  
Garages with workshops  
Adhesives used to fasten building products and  
other similar products  
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Prepare boiler location air openings  
GV combustion air options  
Single air opening option  
A single air opening within 12 inches of the ceiling may be  
used where the GV boiler is installed in a large space  
(clearances per Figure 1) with other appliances.  
Using inside air — non-direct vent  
The GV boiler can use inside air if no contaminants are  
present in the boiler space.  
The other appliances must all be installed with at least 1  
inch clearance from the sides and back, and 6 inches from  
the front. The GV boiler must have minimum clearances  
as shown in Figure 1.  
Using outside air — direct vent  
Combustion air can be ducted directly from outside to  
the GV boiler air intake fitting. The installation is defined  
as direct vent (also referred to as sealed combustion).  
The single air opening may be connected from outside to  
the appliance space by any of the methods of Figure 3.  
The free area of the opening must also be at least equal to  
the combined area of all appliance vent connectors OR  
sized per the following, whichever result is larger:  
Sizing air openings  
Air openings to the GV boiler space are always required,  
regardless whether combustion air is taken from inside or  
outside. These air openings provide for ventilation (as  
GV direct vent large shared space —  
single air opening  
well as combustion air) to prevent overheating of the Size the single air opening for 1 square inch of free opening  
boiler controls and boiler space. Air is also needed for for each 3,000 Btuh of all appliances other than the GV.  
other appliances located in the same space.  
No additional air opening is needed for the GV.  
Use Figure 3, cases a through d, depending on how the  
air is supplied and whether the space contains only the  
GV or other appliances as well. The air opening sizing of  
Figure 3 is based on ANSI Z223.1, National Fuel Gas  
Code, intended for natural draft appliances. The GV boiler  
is not natural draft, so its requirements differ.  
GV inside air large shared space —  
single air opening  
Size the air opening for 1 square inch of free opening for  
each 3,000 Btuh of all appliances, including the GV.  
Air openings must be sized to handle  
all appliances and air movers  
(exhaust fans, etc.) using the air  
supply.  
GV without other appliances  
Louver allowance  
If the GV boiler is installed in a space by itself, with no  
The free area of openings means the area after reduction other appliance or air mover using air from the space,  
for any installed louvers or grilles. Be sure to consider and with clearances around the boiler no less than those  
this reduction when sizing the air openings.  
shown in Figure 1 for large space installations:  
GV direct vent large space alone  
GV with other appliances  
Air is needed only for ventilation. Size the air openings  
for any of the cases of Figure 3 for a free area of at least:  
If the GV boiler is installed in a large space (clearances per  
Figure 1) providing air for a water heater or other gas  
appliance, size the air openings as follows:  
1 square inch per 8,000 Btuh of GV input  
for each of the two openings. (If a single opening within  
12 inches of the ceiling is used, size the opening for 1  
square inch of free area for each 3,000 Btuh of GV input.)  
GV direct vent large shared space  
Provide two openings per Figure 3, based only on the size  
of the other appliances and air movers. No additional air  
opening area is required for the GV boiler.  
GV inside air large space alone  
Size the air openings for any of the cases of Figure 3 for a  
free area of at least:  
GV inside air large shared space  
If the GV combustion air comes from the inside space,  
1 square inch per 4,000 Btuh of GV input  
size two air openings for the total of all appliances and air for each of the two openings. (If a single opening within  
movers, including the GV boiler. Use the formula from 12 inches of the ceiling is used, size the opening for 1  
the appropriate case in Figure 3.  
square inch of free area for each 3,000 Btuh of GV input.)  
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use inside air for combustion and ventilation.  
GV in small space (less than Fig. 1) alone  
For all vent/air situations, whether air is taken from inside or outside, provide  
two openings, each with minimum free area of:  
Exhaust fans and air movers  
The appliance space must never be under a negative  
pressure, even if the appliance(s) are installed as direct  
1 square inch per 1,000 Btuh of GV input.  
The openings must be within 6 inches of the ceiling and 6 inches of the floor vent. Always provide air openings sized not only to the  
as shown in Figure 2 for small space installations.  
dimensions required for the firing rate of all appliances,  
but also to handle the air movement rate of the exhaust  
fans or air movers using air from the building or space.  
Special considerations  
Motorized air dampers  
If the air openings are fitted with motorized dampers,  
electrically interlock the damper to:  
Tight construction  
ANSI Z223.1 defines unusually tight construction where:  
Prevent the boiler from firing if the damper is not  
fully open.  
Shut the boiler down should the damper close during  
boiler operation.  
a. Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous  
water vapor retarder with a rating of 1 perm or less with openings gasketed,  
and . . .  
b. Weatherstripping has been added on openable windows and doors, and  
. . .  
To accomplish this interlock, wire an isolated contact  
c. Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around windows (proving the damper open) in series with the thermostat  
and door frames, between sole plates and floors, between wall-ceiling input to the boiler. The boiler will not start if this contact  
joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and is open, and will shut down should it open during  
gas lines, and in other openings.  
operation.  
For buildings with such construction, provide air openings into the building  
from outside, sized per the appropriate case in Figure 3 if appliances are to  
0 to 12"  
0 to 12"  
Figure 3  
a
b
Each opening free area =  
1 sq. inch per 1,000 Btuh  
Each opening free area =  
1 sq. inch per 4,000 Btuh  
Air openings:  
GV in space  
with other  
Add air openings  
to outside if  
building is tight  
construction.  
appliances  
Other  
appliances  
Other  
appliances  
Flue  
Air (direct vent)  
(optional)  
Flue  
Air (direct vent)  
(optional)  
a —  
Air from inside  
building  
GV  
GV  
Air  
Air  
0 to 12"  
0 to 12"  
b —  
Air directly  
from outside  
85005  
Outside or ventilated attic  
c —  
0 to 12"  
Air through  
vertical ducts  
(or inlet air  
from ventilated  
crawl space)  
Each opening free area =  
1 sq. inch per 4,000 Btuh  
c
d
Each opening free area =  
1 sq. inch per 2,000 Btuh  
Other  
appliances  
Flue  
Air (direct vent)  
(optional)  
GV  
d —  
Other  
appliances  
Flue  
Air (direct vent)  
(optional)  
Air through  
horizontal  
ducts  
Air  
GV  
or —  
12"  
Air  
Ventilated  
crawl space  
0 to 12"  
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IIa  
Prepare boiler overview  
Overview of this x Leave the boiler on its skid until installation site is ready and boiler prep is  
complete per this section.  
section  
x Install vent starter tee and condensate drain line.  
x Inspect gas/air orifice plate to verify model size and gas markings agree  
with boiler and application. Install propane gas/air orifice for propane  
installations.  
x Install high altitude kit for altitudes more than 5500 feet above sea level.  
x Place boiler in position and install jacket rear panel.  
x Plug openings and hydrostatically test boiler. Remove plugs.  
IIb  
tee and condensate  
drain hose  
Prepare boiler vent starter tee & drain  
Use only the vent starter tee of the same manufacturer as the  
Install vent starter  
vent components to be used. Do not mix components from different  
systems. The vent system could fail, causing flue gas spillage, resulting in  
severe personal injury or death.  
Install vent starter tee as shown in Figure 4.  
1. Remove jacket access panel (item 1).You can rotate the plate out of the way, leaving the air  
hose connected to the air intake fitting, or loosen the hose clamp (item 2) and pull the air hose  
off of the fitting as shown in Figure 4.  
2. Remove the hex nuts (item 5) from the vent starter tee studs at the boiler vent connection.  
3. Remove the vent starter tee gasket (item 4) from the studs.  
4. Clean the surface of the boiler flue connection to assure a good seal. Use emery cloth if  
necessary to remove any accumulated rust.  
5. Place the vent starter tee gasket (item 4) over the studs.  
6. Slide the holes in the vent starter tee flange (item 3) over the studs.  
7. Apply the (4) hex nuts (item 5), align the vent starter tee (item 3) and tighten the nuts  
uniformly.  
Install condensate trap hose as shown in Figure 4.  
1. Loosen and slide a spring hose clamp (item 8) over each end of the condensate drain hose  
(item 6).  
2. Loosen the clamp and slide one end of the hose over the CPVC drain elbow (item 7). Slide  
clamp into position and release.  
3. Attach and clamp the other end of the hose to the drain connection on the bottom of the vent  
starter tee (item 3).  
Replace jacket access panel (item 1), reconnecting the air hose to the air intake fitting if necessary.  
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IIb  
Prepare boiler vent starter tee & drain (cont.)  
Figure 4  
Install vent starter tee and  
condensate drain hose before  
placing boiler.  
Screw hole  
and notch, located  
in base rail under  
vent outlet  
Base rail  
Insert CPVC elbow  
into bracket. Then  
attach bracket to  
base rail with screw  
as shown at left.  
10-32 x 3/8"  
Vent starter tee not included  
with boiler. See information  
below.  
The vent starter tee is NOT supplied with the boiler. Obtain this  
part as a separate purchase from your Weil-McLain wholesaler.  
The vent starter tee shown is for Saf-T Vent®. Use only the vent tee  
made for the vent system you are using. DO NOT mix different  
brands of vent system components. The vent system could fail to  
operate properly, causing leakage of flue products into the living  
space, resulting in severe personal injury or death.  
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IIc  
Prepare boiler orifice plate  
The correct orifice platemust be used. Failure to do so will result in severe  
personal injury, death or substantial property damage.  
Check for correct  
orifice plate and  
Natural gas:  
replace if necessary  
For natural gas installations, inspect the silver gas/air orifice plate marking. It must be  
the same as the boiler size. If the orifice plate is stamped with another size, obtain the correct plate  
from your wholesaler. The boiler size is stamped where theXis shown in the plate stamping,  
Figure 5b.  
Propane:  
For propane installations, replace the silver gas/air orifice plate with the red/white  
plate, per following instructions. Ensure the red/white plate boiler size is correct for the GV  
boiler being installed. The boiler size is stamped where the Xis shown in the plate stamping,  
Figure 5b.  
Also fill out the propane label in the conversion kit and attach to the left side of the jacket, above  
the gas inlet opening, as shown in Figure 5a.  
Plate installation  
Access the bottom of the blower housing as shown in Figure 5a.  
To inspect the plate only, read the marking on the plate edge. It must read the same as the  
boiler size and fuel.  
To replace the plate, using a manual screwdriver or nut driver, see Figure 5b:  
1. Loosen screws 1 and 2 two full turns.  
2. Remove screws 3 and 4.  
3. Pull the gas/air orifice plate forward to remove it.  
4. Slide in the new plate as shown in Figure 5b. The red side of a propane plate must go  
next to the blower housing as shown.  
5. Replace screws 3and 4. Tighten all four screws securely and uniformly.DO NOTovertighten.  
DO NOTexceed 40 inch-pounds torque.  
6. Bend down plate label tab at score mark as shown in lower right corner of Figure 5b.  
Remove jacket front panel to access the bottom  
sideof theblowerhousing.  
Figure 5a  
Check for correct orifice plate  
and replace if necessary.  
Complete the propane conversion label included  
with the conversion kit. Install label on jacket left  
side, asshown.  
Leave boiler on its back, on  
the skid, until inspection/  
replacement is completed.  
Leave the boiler on its back, on the skid as  
shown, until you have checked the gas/air orifice  
plateandreplaceit if necessary.  
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Figure 5b  
Checking and replacing gas/air orifice plate. For propane  
installations, replace silver plate with red/white propane plate.  
DO NOT use electric or threaded holes could strip out, causing  
pneumatic screwdrivers to an inadequate seal of the orifice plate.  
remove or tighten the gas/air boss Failure to properly seal the plate to  
screws. Hand-tighten only, using the housing could result in a gas leak,  
manual screwdriver. Should the causing severe personal injury, death  
torque exceed 40 inch-pounds, the or substantial property damage.  
White side (propane plate)  
Warning label side (natural gas)  
(Install with this side  
toward air inlet hose)  
Gas/air manifold  
Bottom side of boiler front section  
G V X P R O P  
GVX PROP  
Orifice plate after bending along  
score mark. This makes the plate  
identification readable after  
installation.  
Propane red side  
Natural plain side  
Install plate with red side (propane) or plain side  
(natural) againsttheblowerhousing.  
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IId  
Prepare boiler high altitude kit  
When required  
Obtain high altitude  
kit  
For installations at altitude more than 5,500 feet  
above sea level, a special high altitude air pressure  
switch is required. In addition, the gas valve outlet  
pressure setting must be checked, and adjusted if  
necessary, per the instructions in manual Section VIIf,  
altitude over 5,500 feet.  
Obtain the GV high altitude kitfrom your local Weil-  
McLain distributor. This kit includes the high altitude air  
pressure switch and a special tool needed for accessing  
the adjusting screw on some gas valves. The kit also  
includes tubing fittings as described in manual.  
Install high altitude 1. See Figure 5c (switch shown with wires removed).  
air pressure switch  
2. Remove the two (RED) control wires from the air  
pressure switch spade terminals.  
3. Remove the factory-installed air pressure switch  
(loosen top screw and remove bottom screw holding  
switch to jacket interior panel).  
4. Install the high altitude air pressure switch in the same  
location.  
5. Carefully replace the hoses on the new switch, with  
the red hoseon the hose barb closest to the interior  
panel, as shown in Figure 5c. The white hose goes  
on the outer hose barb.  
6. Replace the two (RED) control wires on the new  
pressure switch spade terminals.  
Check gas valve After following the start-up procedures of manual Section  
VII, follow the procedures of Section VIIf to measure gas  
valve outlet pressure and adjust if necessary.  
outlet pressure  
Failure to check gas valve  
outlet pressure and adjust, if  
necessary, could result in severe  
personal injury, death or substantial  
property damage. Carefully follow  
the guidelines given in this manual.  
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Figure 5c  
Air pressure switch mounting and sensor hoses  
Jacket left  
side panel  
White  
hose  
Red  
hose  
Interior panel  
(2) 10-32 x 3/8"  
Phillips/hex screws  
Boiler top  
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IIe  
Prepare boiler place in position  
Position boiler After installing vent starter tee, inspecting (replacing if  
necessary) the gas/air orifice and installing the high  
altitude kit (if required), move the boiler near its position.  
Figure 6 shows the boiler with the front and top panels  
replaced. These panels may be left off if desired until the  
installation has been completed.  
Refer to Figure 6 for placement sequence:  
Wearing heavy gloves, carefully rotate the boiler  
over onto its base rail legs.  
x
Clip the shipping strap securing the skid to the  
boiler block assembly. Remove the skid and strap.  
x
Attach the jacket rear panel as shown using (4)  
#10 x ¾" screws provided in the accessory bag.  
x
Boiler is heavyand contains some  
sheet metal parts which may have  
sharp edges. Wear gloves when  
handling and take proper precautions  
when moving. Failure to do so will  
result in severe personal injury, death  
or substantial property damage.  
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Figure 6  
Rotating boiler into position, removing skid and installing jacket rear panel  
Carefully rotate  
boiler onto base  
rail legs as show
Install jacket  
rear panel  
with (4) screws
#10 x 3/8"  
Clip shipping  
strap  
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Prepare boiler pressure test  
5. Slowly reopen drain valve (item 2) until test pressure  
Perform hydrostatic pressure  
test  
of not more than 45 psi is reached on the pressure  
gauge.  
Pressure test boiler beforeattaching water or gas piping 6. Test at no more than 45 psi for no more than 10  
(except as noted below) or electrical supply.  
minutes.  
Do not leave boiler unattended.  
A cold water fill could expand and  
cause excessive pressure, resulting in  
severe personal injury, death or  
substantial property damage.  
Prepare boiler for test (Fig. 7)  
Connect a hose from water supply to fill and drain  
x
boiler for hydrostatic test. Hose is not included with  
boiler.  
Connect hose to boiler drain valve. Make sure hose  
can also be used to drain boiler after test.  
x
7. Make sure constant gauge pressure has been  
maintained throughout test. Check for leaks. Repair  
if found.  
Remove 1" nipple, 1" tee, bushing and pressure/  
temperature gauge from accessory bag. Pipe to boiler  
supply connection as shown.Use pipe dope sparingly.  
x
Leaks must be repaired at once.  
Failure to do so can damage boiler,  
resulting in substantial property  
damage.  
Connect a nipple and shutoff valve to system supply  
x
connection on the 1" tee. This valve will be used to  
bleed air during the fill. Valve and nipple are not  
included with boiler.  
Connect a nipple and shutoff valve to system return  
x
Do not use petroleum-based  
cleaning or sealing compounds in  
boiler system. Severe damage to  
boiler will occur, resulting in  
substantial property damage.  
connection at circulator flange. This valve will be used  
to bleed air during the fill. Valve and nipple are not  
included with boiler.  
Install a ¾" pipe plug in the relief valve opening, top  
of the rear boiler section, as shown. Plug is not  
x
included with boiler.  
Drain and remove fittings  
1. Disconnect fill water hose from water source.  
Fill and pressure test  
1. Connect fill water supply through drain valve (item 2. Drain boiler at drain valve or out hose, whichever  
2).  
provides best access to drain. Close drain valve and  
remove hose after draining.  
2. Fill boiler with water (be sure bleed valves at 4and 5  
3. Remove nipples and valves at 4 and 5 unless they  
are open).  
will remain for use in the system piping.  
3. When water flows from bleed valves, shut off water  
at drain valve.  
4. Remove plug (item 6) from relief valve tapping.  
4. Close bleed valves.  
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Figure 7  
Piping connections for hydrostatic test  
To fill/drain  
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IIIa  
Water piping overview  
Overview of this x Select suggested piping from the following table, based on the type of  
system in which you are installing the GV boiler.  
section  
x Review boiler connections, pages 28 29 information on supply and  
return connections at boiler and key system components (air separator  
and expansion tank).  
x Review page 30, information applying to all systems.  
x Obtain any system components needed but not on hand or available at  
jobsite.  
x Install boiler relief valve and pipe discharge to a safe location per guidelines  
in this section.  
x Install system piping and boiler connections.  
x Install additional limit control (if required for code compliance) and low  
water cutoff if required.  
For heating system with . . .  
Baseboard, finned tube or cast iron  
Radiators, cast iron  
See pages 27 – 30 and . . .  
31  
32  
33  
34  
33  
35  
34  
36  
Radiant floor, wall or ceiling single zone (note 1)  
Radiant floor, wall or ceiling multiple zones  
Heat pump (note 1)  
Snow melt plus space heating  
Control valve (note 2)  
Water chiller  
Note 1: Install a temperature limit control in the supply piping to protect the system.  
Note 2: Apply these piping designs for outdoor reset or any system requiring automatic  
supply temperature regulation.  
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Water piping relief valve  
Install relief valve Refer to Figure 8 for location of the relief valve on the boiler.  
Install the relief with the spindle vertical in the ¾" tapping on top left of the back section, as  
shown.  
To avoid water damage or scalding due to valve operation, a metal discharge  
line must be connected to relief valve outlet and run to a safe place of  
disposal. Terminate the discharge line to eliminate possibility of severe burns  
should the valve discharge.  
Discharge line must be as short as possible and be the same size as the  
valve discharge connectionthroughout its entire length.  
Discharge line must pitch downwardfrom the valve and terminate at least  
6" above the floor drain where any discharge will be clearly visible.  
The discharge line shall terminate plain, not threaded, and must be  
rigid metallic pipe of material suitable for temperatures of 375 °F or greater.  
Do not pipe the discharge to any place where freezing could occur.  
No shutoff valveshall be installed between the relief valve and boiler, or in  
the discharge line. Do not plug or place any obstruction in the discharge line.  
Failure to comply with the above guidelines could result in failure of the  
relief valve to operate, resulting in possibility of severe personal injury, death  
or substantial property damage.  
Test the operation of the valve after filling and pressurizing system by  
lifting the lever. Make sure the valve discharges freely. If the valve fails to  
operate correctly, replace it with a new relief valve.  
1
2
Jacket plug for unused relief valve jacket  
opening.  
Figure 8  
Install and pipe relief valve  
Jackets are provided with two relief valve  
openings because each jacket size is used  
for two boiler sizes. Cover the unused  
opening with the plug provided.  
3
4
5
6
Boiler relief valve (from accessory bag)  
¾" x 3" nipple, provided in accessory bag  
¾" relief valve tapping in back section  
Connect minimum ¾" discharge piping  
to relief valve.  
See WARNINGabove.  
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IIIc  
Water piping boiler connections  
Operating pressure of system, after  
Supply & return connections  
temperature expansion above cold fill  
pressure, should not exceed 24 PSIG  
to avoid weeping of relief valve.  
Always connect supply and return connections to the  
boiler as shown in Figure 9. (Note in the following and in  
the suggested piping drawings in this manual that the  
expansion tank and air separator location will depend on  
the system piping.)  
Install an automatic air venton top of the air separator,  
per separator manufacturers instructions.  
Closed-type expansion tank:  
Air separator  
Figure 10 shows suggested piping when using a closed-  
type expansion tank, in which the air is directly in contact  
with tank water.  
Install an air separator in the piping as shown. For  
single-zone systems, install the air separator in the return  
piping as shown in Figure 9. This allows mounting the  
automatic air vent and expansion tank off of the separator.  
Connect piping (½" or ¾") from the air separator top  
outlet to the tank fitting. Slope any horizontal piping a  
minimum of 1 inch per 5 feet of horizontal pipe.  
Always use a tank fitting, such as the B&G Tanktrol or  
Taco Taco-Trol (shown). The fitting reduces gravity flow  
of water in the piping to the tank, avoids air bubbling  
through the tank water,and provides the proper fill height  
in the tank.  
Expansion tank  
Figures 9 and 10 show typical installation of the  
expansion tank when the boiler is connected to a zone-  
valve zoned baseboard system (see Figure 10). Always  
locate the air separator and expansion tank as shown in  
the suggested piping drawings, Figures 10 through 16.  
Correct all leaks in the system or  
tank piping. Leaks allow air to escape  
from the system and will cause water-  
logging of the tank. This will result in  
water loss through the boiler relief  
valve due to over-pressurization.  
Ensure that the expansion tank size will handle boiler and  
system water volume and temperature. See tank  
manufacturers instructions and ratings for details.  
Additional tanks may be added to the system if needed to  
handle the expansion. These tanks may be installed by  
connecting to tees in the system piping.  
NEVER use an automatic air vent in  
a system equipped with a closed-type  
expansion tank. The air removed  
from the system will cause water-  
logging of the expansion tank.  
Undersized expansion tanks  
cause system water to be lost from  
the relief valve and makeup water to  
be added through the fill valve.  
Eventual section failure can result.  
Closed-type expansion tank —  
Follow tank manufacturers  
instructions for filling the tank.  
Typical tank sizing provides for  
approximately 12 PSIG when the  
tank is filled to the normal level and  
system water is cold. Note that boiler  
relief valve is set for 30 PSIG.  
Operating pressure of system, after  
temperature expansion above cold fill  
pressure, should not exceed 24 PSIG  
to avoid weeping of relief valve.  
Always locate the cold water fill  
connection at the expansion tank.  
Never locate this elsewhere in the  
system.  
Diaphragm- or bladder-type tank:  
Refer to Figure 9 for suggested piping when using a  
diaphragm- or bladder-type expansion tank.  
Diaphragm- or bladder-type  
expansion tank Control fill  
pressure with the tank air charge  
pressure. Always check pressure and  
charge tank with tank removed from  
system to be sure reading is accurate.  
Boiler relief valve is set for 30 PSIG.  
Backflow preventer  
Where required by codes, install a backflow preventer  
in the cold water fill line, as shown in suggested piping  
diagrams on following pages. Install a check valve if a  
backflow preventer is not installed.  
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Figure 9  
Piping to single-zone system using diaphragm- or bladder-type  
expansion tank. Boiler connections are 1" NPT (supply from 1" tee,  
return to 1" system circulator flange).  
Figure 10  
Piping closed-  
type expansion  
tank  
1
2
3
4
5
Relief valve discharge piping see page 27  
6
7
8
9
Backflow preventer or check valve  
System supply piping  
Boiler isolation valves  
Fill valve  
System return piping  
Air separator  
Diaphragm-type expansion tank —  
always locate as shown in the suggested  
piping drawings, Figures 10 through 16  
Automatic air vent  
To cold fill  
To cold fill  
85011  
10 Pressure reducing valve  
11 Quick-fill bypass valve  
12 Closed-type expansion tank —  
always locate as shown in the  
suggested piping drawings,  
Figures 10 through 16  
85010  
13 Tank fitting  
Locate the air separator as shown in the suggested piping Pipe closed-type (air in contact with water) tanks to the  
diagram, Figures 11 through 16 on the following pages. top of the air separator.Always connect the fill line to the  
Pipe diaphragm- or bladder-type expansion tanks to the expansion tank location, as shown above and in the  
bottom of the separator.  
suggested piping.  
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Water piping all systems  
The GV internal system circulator cannot be removed  
Zoning with  
circulators  
Alternate primary  
from the boiler for use as one of the zone circulators. It  
must remain as shipped from the factory to allow proper  
flow control inside the boiler.You will need a circulator  
for each zone.  
manifold sizing  
(max 10 gpm per circulator)  
Number of  
circulators  
Suggested  
pipe size  
Size the common (primary) pipe for the combined flow  
of all circulators, or with a pipe cross-sectional area at  
least equal to the total areas of all zone supply pipes.You  
may also use the alternative sizing chart at right, based  
on maximum flow of 10 gmp per circulator.  
1
1"  
1½"  
2"  
2 3  
4 5  
6 8  
9 12  
2½"  
3"  
Install and wire a separate relay for each zone circulator.  
Each zone in the piping diagrams in this section is shown with an isolation valve on each side.  
Substitute a memory-stop valve for one of these in each zone in order to use the memory-stop  
valve for balancing flow as well as isolation.  
Zoning with  
zone valves  
Provide a separate 24-volt transformer to power the zone valves. Size the transformer to handle  
the total rated load of all connected zone valves.  
Additional If installation is to comply with ASME or Canadian requirements, an additional high  
temperature limit is needed.  
components  
Purchase and install in system supply piping between boiler and isolation valve.  
Wire the second limit control in series with the boiler limit control.  
Set the second limit control at least 20 °F above the boiler limit control setting (maximum  
setting 240 °F).  
A low water cutoff device is required when boiler is installed above radiation level or by  
certain state or local codes or insurance companies. Use low water cutoff designed for water  
installations. Electrode probe-type is recommended. Purchase and install in tee in supply piping  
above boiler.  
If boiler is connected to heating coils located in air handling units where they  
can be exposed to refrigerated air, use flow control valves or other automatic  
means to prevent gravity circulation during cooling cycle. Circulation of cold  
water through the boiler could result in damage to the heat exchanger,causing  
possible severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.  
Do not remove either of the GV internal pumps for use elsewhere in the  
system. Both pumps are required for proper operation. Removing a pump  
will cause the boiler to malfunction. Substantial property damage could result.  
Never install another pump in series with the GV boiler. Forced  
flow can cause improper operation of the boiler controls. Substantial property  
damage could result.  
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Water piping baseboard system  
Figure 11a Baseboard system (finned tube or  
Baseboard system piping  
cast iron) zone valve zoning  
Apply Figure 11a (zone-valve zoning) or 11b (circulator  
zoning) to systems using baseboard heaters. The heaters  
can be any baseboard style, including finned tube or cast  
iron.  
Zone 2  
Zone 1  
The boiler internalSystem circulatorcan be used to  
circulate most zone-valve zoned systems as shown in  
Figure 11a. For systems requiring higher flow, apply the  
suggested piping of Figure 12a.  
The boiler internal circulators must be left in the boiler.  
They cannot be removed for use a a zoning circulator.  
Provide a circulator for each zone when circulator zoning,  
and pipe the system as in Figure 11b.  
Cold water fill  
GV Boiler  
85013a  
Legend  
Figure 11b Baseboard system (finned tube or  
cast iron) circulator zoning  
1 Boiler isolation valves  
Zone 2  
2 Automatic air vent (with diaphragm-type  
expansion tank), or connect to tank fitting  
(closed-type expansion tank).  
Zone 1  
3 Diaphragm- or bladder-type expansion tank, if  
used. (For closed-type expansion tank, pipe  
from top of air separator to tank fitting as in  
Figure 10.)  
12"  
max  
Cold  
water  
fill  
4 Zone valve  
5 Zone circulator  
6 Flow/check valve  
7 Hose bibb purge valve  
8 Boiler pressure/temperature gauge  
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IIIf  
Water piping radiator system  
Figure 12a Radiator system zone-valve  
Radiator system piping  
zoning  
Apply Figure 12a (zone-valve zoning) or 12b (circulator  
zoning) to systems using standing cast iron radiators.  
Zone 2  
This applies to gravity water systems and converted steam  
systems using columnar, tubular or recessed cast iron  
radiators.  
Zone 1  
The suggested piping for zone-valve zoning radiator  
systems differs from baseboard systems because of the  
high water content of cast iron radiators. The GV internal  
circulators automatically regulate supply and internal  
bypass flow based on the temperature of the water  
returning to the boiler.At the start of many heating cycles  
in a radiator system, the water in the radiators is cool. So  
the boiler would slow down system flow rate while  
sending out relatively hot water. This could cause heat  
distribution problems. Install a separate system circulator  
as shown in Figure 12a when zoning with zone valves.  
The separate circulator assures a relatively constant  
temperature drop through the system.  
12"  
max  
Cold  
water  
fill  
The boiler internal circulators must be left in the boiler.  
They cannot be removed for use a a zoning circulator.  
Provide a circulator for each zone when circulator zoning,  
and pipe the system as in Figure 12b.  
GV Boiler  
85013b  
Legend  
Figure 12b Radiator system circulator  
zoning  
1 Boiler isolation valves  
Zone 2  
2 Automatic air vent (with diaphragm-type  
expansion tank), or connect to tank fitting  
(closed-type expansion tank).  
Zone 1  
3 Diaphragm- or bladder-type expansion tank, if  
used. (For closed-type expansion tank, pipe  
from top of air separator to tank fitting as in  
Figure 10.)  
12"  
max  
Cold  
water  
fill  
4 Zone valve  
5 System or zone circulator  
6 Flow/check valve  
GV Boiler  
7 Hose bibb purge valve  
8 Boiler pressure/temperature gauge  
85017  
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IIIg  
Water piping single-zone radiant or heat pump system  
You may also apply the suggested piping of either Figure  
14a or 14b if you want automatic supply temperature  
Single-zone radiant heating or heat pump  
piping  
regulation or outdoor reset temperature control.  
Radiant heating systems and heat pump systems usually  
For additional information and alternatives in piping  
require system supply water temperatures below 130 °F.  
But the boiler outlet water temperature will be at least  
for radiant heating systems, refer to Weil-McLain  
AlumiPex Controls Pumps Wiring Design  
150 °F during most operating conditions. So the piping  
Guide.  
must include a method of reducing the supply water  
temperature to the system.  
Adjust balancing valves  
Figure 13 uses two balancing valves to manually adjust  
the supply water temperature. Follow the instructions  
Use valves 15 and 16 to mix boiler supply water with  
below to adjust these valves. Install the supply  
system return water, reducing supply water temperature  
temperature limit control (item 14) as shown to protect  
the system from overtemperature conditions. Note also  
that this piping requires a separate system circulator, as  
shown, because of the higher flow rates of radiant and  
heat pump systems.  
to the system.  
1. Subtract the design system supply temperature from  
150 °F. Call this number the temperature  
difference.  
2. Open valve 16 and close valve 15.  
3. Start the boiler and system.  
Manual adjustment of the supply temperature is limited  
to single-zone systems because multi-zone systems will  
cause varying loads, making it unlikely an acceptable valve  
setting could be found. See Figure 14a or 14b for multi-  
zone systems.  
4. Let the system warm up for about 15 minutes.  
5. Note the temperature at gauge 9 (system supply)  
and gauge 8(boiler supply).  
6. Slowly close valve 16 while opening valve 15 until  
gauge 9 reads lower than gauge 8 by at least the  
temperature differencefound in step 1.  
7. Example: For a design supply temperature of 100 °F,  
the temperature difference would be 150 °F  
minus 100 °F, or 50 °F. Set the valves until gauge 9  
reads at least 50 °F lower than gauge 8.  
Figure 13  
Single-zone radiant heating or  
heat pump system  
Load  
Legend  
1 Boiler isolation valves  
2 Automatic air vent (with diaphragm-type  
expansion tank), or connect to tank fitting  
(closed-type expansion tank).  
3 Diaphragm- or bladder-type expansion tank, if  
used (For closed-type expansion tank, pipe  
from top of air separator to tank fitting as in  
Figure 10.)  
12"  
max  
Cold  
water  
fill  
5 System circulator  
7 Hose bibb purge valve  
8 Boiler pressure/temperature gauge  
9 System supply temperature gauge  
10 Return temperature gauge  
14 Supply temperature limit control Set at a  
temperature below the maximum allowed for  
the system or as directed by the system  
designer.  
GV Boiler  
15 Balancing valve  
16 Balancing valve  
85015a  
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IIIh  
Water piping multi-zone radiant system  
Multi-zone radiant heating  
Figure 14a Manual bypass; fixed temp  
system piping  
operation only  
Zone 2  
Multi-zone systems require automatic regulation of the  
system supply temperature because of widely varying  
load conditions. Figure 14a (zone-valve zoning) and  
Figure 14b (circulator zoning) show suggested piping  
for these systems.  
Zone 1  
Select an automatic temperature control valve or motor-  
operated valve which can be adjusted for the desired  
supply water temperature.  
Zone-valve zoning The suggested piping uses a separate  
circulator for system circulation to provide the higher  
flow typical of radiant heating systems and to assure  
good temperature distribution in the system when the  
return water temperature is low.  
Cold  
water  
fill  
12"  
max  
Circulator zoning The GV internal circulators must  
not be removed. Provide a separate circulator for each  
zone.  
GV Boiler  
Outdoor reset control  
Apply Figure 14a or 14b for any system intended for  
outdoor reset of the supply water temperature. Use a  
motor-operated three-way valve and an outdoor reset  
temperature control system.  
85015b  
Figure 14b Auto return temp regulation;  
outdoor reset or fixed temp  
Zone 2  
Legend  
1 Boiler isolation valves  
Zone 1  
2 Automatic air vent (with diaphragm-type  
expansion tank), or connect to tank fitting  
(closed-type expansion tank).  
3 Diaphragm- or bladder-type expansion tank, if  
used (For closed-type expansion tank, pipe  
from top of air separator to tank fitting as in  
Figure 10.)  
Cold  
water  
fill  
4 Zone valve  
12"  
max  
5 System or zone circulator  
6 Flow/check valve  
7 Hose bibb purge valve  
8 Boiler pressure/temperature gauge  
9 System supply temperature gauge  
10 Boiler return temperature gauge  
13 Supply temperature automatic mixing valve  
GV Boiler  
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IIIi  
Water piping snow melt system  
Piping snow melt systems or  
Figure 15a Manual bypass valves; for fixed  
combination snow melt/  
space heating systems  
temp operation only  
Snow melt  
heat exchanger  
Combination snow melt/space heating systems will have  
widely varying system return temperatures. So these  
systems require automatic return water temperature as  
shown in Figure 15a (zone-valve zoning) or Figure 15b  
(circulator zoning).  
Heating zone(s)  
Select an automatic temperature control valve or motor-  
operated valve which can be adjusted to provide a return  
water temperature of at least 60 °F. Any setting higher  
than 60 °F will also be acceptable.  
12"  
max  
Cold  
water  
fill  
Zone-valve zoning The suggested piping uses a separate  
circulator for system circulation to assure good  
temperature distribution in the system when the return  
water temperature is low.  
Circulator zoning The GV internal circulators must  
not be removed. Provide a separate circulator for each  
zone.  
GV Boiler  
The return water temperature to the  
boiler must be at least 60 °F. Provide  
and apply means to regulate the  
return temperature. Failure to do so  
can result in boiler control operation  
problems, causing possible  
significant property damage.  
85014b  
Figure 15b Auto return temp regulation; for  
outdoor reset or fixed temp  
Snow melt  
heat exchanger  
Legend  
Heating zone(s)  
1 Boiler isolation valves  
2 Automatic air vent (with diaphragm-type  
expansion tank), or connect to tank fitting  
(closed-type expansion tank).  
12"  
max  
3 Diaphragm- or bladder-type expansion tank, if  
used (For closed-type expansion tank, pipe  
from top of air separator to tank fitting as in  
Figure 10.)  
Cold  
water  
fill  
4 Zone valve  
5 System or zone circulator  
6 Flow/check valve  
7 Hose bibb purge valve  
GV Boiler  
8 Boiler pressure/temperature gauge  
9 System supply temperature gauge  
12 Return temperature automatic mixing valve  
85016  
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IIIj  
Water piping water chiller systems  
Figure 16  
Installing GV boiler in system with  
water chiller  
Water chiller systems  
Pipe the boiler and water chiller as shown in Figure  
16.  
Expansion tank  
12"  
max  
Balancing  
valve  
Fill  
Install boiler, as shown, so chilled medium is piped  
in parallel with heating boiler.Use appropriate valves  
to prevent chilled medium from entering boiler. See  
Figure 16 for typical installation of balancing valve  
and check valve.  
Pump  
System  
supply  
shutoff  
valve  
Flow/check  
valve  
Install the flow/check valve in the boiler supply piping,  
as shown in Figure 16, to prevent gravity circulation  
during the cooling cycle.  
Water  
chiller  
shutoff  
valves  
Strainer  
Boiler  
If boiler is connected to heating coils located in air  
handling units where they can be exposed to  
refrigerated air, use flow control valves or other  
automatic means to prevent gravity circulation  
during cooling cycle.  
Check  
valve  
shutoff  
valve  
System  
return  
85012  
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IV  
Venting and combustion air  
GV boiler must be vented and supplied with combustion and  
ventilation air as described in GV Series 3 Venting supplements packed  
in envelope assembly with boiler. Failure to do so will cause severe personal  
injury or death.  
Install vent piping and air piping (if used) per appropriate Vent supplementincluded in boiler  
envelope assembly.  
Refer to Vent supplement and to manual Section I regarding requirements for:  
vent system  
combustion air openings  
combustion air quality  
Use direct vent (sealed combustion) if combustion air quality cannot  
be assured to be free of contaminants. Refer to page 13 for a list of  
potential contaminants and locations likely to contain them. Operating the  
boiler with contaminated air will damage the boiler sections and vent, resulting  
in possible boiler failure or leakage of flue products, causing severe personal  
injury, death or substantial property damage.  
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V
Gas piping  
Connecting gas supply piping to boiler  
Do not connect gas supply to boiler 5. Use pipe dope compatible with propane  
or attempt to operate boiler unless  
the correct orifice platehas been  
verified or installed in accordance  
with manual Section IIc.  
gases. Apply sparingly only to male threads of pipe  
joints so that pipe dope does not block gas flow.  
Failure to apply pipe dope as  
detailed above can result in severe  
personal injury, death or substantial  
property damage.  
Except where otherwise  
instructed in this manual, do  
not attempt to measure or  
adjust the outlet pressure  
setting of the gas valve. The gas Natural Gas:  
valve is factory set to a slight negative  
pressure, and is operated as a 1. Refer to Table 3 for pipe length and diameter.Size gas  
negative-pressure regulated valve.  
supply piping for total flow to all connected  
appliances. For each GV boiler, provide for the  
following gas flow (cfh = cubic feet per hour):  
Failure to comply will result in  
malfunction of the boiler, causing  
severe personal injury, death or  
substantial property damage.  
GV-3  
70 cfh  
GV-5 140 cfh  
GV-6 175 cfh  
GV-4 105 cfh  
1. Refer to Figure 17 to connect gas supply to ½" npt  
boiler gas connection. Use wrench to hold factory-  
installed gas piping nipple.  
Table 3 is only for gas of specific gravity 0.60 at  
a pressure drop through the line of  
0.3" w.c..For additional gas pipe sizing information,  
refer to ANSI Z223.1 (or CAN/CGA B149.1 orB149.2  
for Canadian installations).  
2. Support piping with hangers, not by boiler or its  
accessories.  
3. Purge all air from gas supply piping.  
2. Inlet pressure required at gas valve inlet:  
maximum 13" w.c. minimum 4" w.c.  
4. Before placing boiler in operation, check boiler and  
its gas connection for leaks.  
3. Install 100% lockup gas pressure regulator in supply  
line if inlet pressure exceeds 13" w.c. Adjust  
for 13" w.c. maximum.  
Do not check for gas leaks with  
an open flame use bubble test.  
Failure to use bubble test or check  
for gas leaks can cause severe Propane Gas:  
personal injury, death or substantial  
property damage.  
1. Contact gas supplier to size pipes, tanks and 100%  
lockup gas pressure regulator.  
a. Close manual main shutoff valve during  
2. Adjust propane supply regulator provided by gas  
supplier for 13" w.c. maximum pressure.  
any pressure testing at less than 13" w.c.  
b. Disconnect boiler and gas valve from  
gas supply piping during any pressure  
testing greater than 13" w.c.  
3. Inlet pressure required at gas valve inlet:  
maximum 13" w.c. minimum 4" w.c.  
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Always use a wrench on the manifold to  
prevent it from twisting when installing or  
removing external gas piping. Failure to do  
so could damage the blower housing  
assembly, resulting in a leakage of  
Figure 17  
Gas supply connection to GV  
boiler gas manifold  
Service  
valve  
(by others)  
Ground joint  
union  
(by others)  
½" NPT  
ng  
valve  
Nipp
at lea
the c
Z223
Outlet hex  
fitting  
Gas valve outlet hex fitting is a LEFT-  
HAND thread.  
85031  
Capacity of pipe for pipe size of:  
(Capacity in cubic feet gas per hour)  
Table 3  
Pipe capacity for 0.60 specific  
gravity natural gas  
Gas pipe  
length  
(feet)  
½"  
¾"  
1"  
1¼"  
1½"  
10  
20  
30  
40  
50  
75  
100  
150  
132  
92  
73  
63  
56  
45  
38  
31  
278  
190  
152  
130  
115  
93  
520  
350  
285  
245  
215  
175  
150  
120  
1050  
730  
590  
500  
440  
360  
305  
250  
1600  
1100  
860  
760  
670  
545  
460  
380  
79  
64  
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VI  
Field wiring  
Electrical installation must  
comply with:  
When using three-wire zone valves,  
take care to avoid miswiring.  
This can impose an additional 24  
volts across the boiler control  
circuitry. The boiler control module  
will sense this problem and lockout.  
It will flash the POWER and TSTAT  
CIRC lights to indicate the problem.  
See label on control module for  
explanation of lockout conditions.To  
verify before connecting to boiler,  
disconnect field thermostat wires at  
boiler. Place a voltmeter across the  
leads. Then watch the voltmeter as  
each zone is activated (by activating  
zone thermostat). There should never  
be a voltage reading across the two  
leads coming to the boiler. If you see  
a voltage reading, one or more zone  
valves is miswired.  
National Electrical Code and any other national, state,  
provincial or local codes or regulations.  
In Canada, C.S.A. C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part  
1, and any local codes.  
Wiring must be N.E.C. Class 1.  
If original wiring as supplied with boiler must be replaced,  
use only type 90 °C wire or equivalent.  
Boiler must be electrically grounded as required by  
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition.  
Wiring connections  
Thermostat(s)  
Install on inside wall away from influences of drafts, hot  
or cold water pipes, lighting fixtures, television, sunrays,  
or fireplaces.  
Junction Box (furnished)  
Follow instructions with thermostat. If it has a heat  
anticipator, set heat anticipatorin thermostat to match  
power requirements of equipment connected to it (ignition  
control and gas valve, zone valve contacts, etc.). Wiring  
diagram on boiler gives setting for standard equipment  
(ignition control and gas valve).  
Mount the 2 x 4 junction box on the left side of the boiler  
as shown on page 3 of this manual and in other  
illustrations.  
Fused disconnect or service switch (15 amp.  
recommended) may be mounted on this box. For those  
installations with local codes which prohibit installation  
of fused disconnect or service switch on boiler, install a  
2 x 4 cover plate on the boiler junction box and mount  
the service switch remotely as required by the code.  
Thermostat wires are labeled "T-T" on boiler. Remove  
label before connecting as shown in Figure 18. Route this  
wiring through the hole in the upper left side jacket.  
For zoned systems, substitute the zone valve end switches  
or circulator relay contacts for the thermostat contact  
shown in Figure 18.  
Connect 120VAC power wiring as shown in Figure 18.  
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Figure 18  
Field wiring connections service switch and thermostat (or end switch) provided by installer  
Service  
120 VAC  
Hot  
switch  
(not provided)  
Neutral  
Ground  
Thermostat  
or end switch  
(not provided)  
Service  
switch  
(not provided)  
Thermostat  
or end switch  
(not provided)  
Ground screw  
Green  
Wire nuts  
Black  
White  
Black  
Black  
Thermostat  
leads, through  
jacket left side  
Junction box,  
boiler left side  
85028  
For your safety, turn off electrical power supply at  
service entrance panel before making any  
electrical connectionsto avoid possible electric shock  
hazard. Failure to do so can cause severe personal injury  
or death.  
Wiring must be N.E.C. Class 1.  
If original wiring as supplied with  
boiler must be replaced, use only type  
105 °C wire or equivalent.  
Watch polarity of the circuit when connecting the 120  
VAC power wiring. If the polarity is switched, the boiler  
control module will lockout. The control module will  
flash the POWER light to indicate this problem. See  
Troubleshooting, manual Section XI.  
Boiler must be electrically  
grounded as required by National  
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70-latest  
edition.  
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VIIa  
VIIb  
Start-up overview  
x Determine if water treatment will be needed to compensate for water hardness or pH.  
x Obtain propylene/glycol antifreeze if freeze protection is required. Glycol must be propylene  
glycol only, and special requirements may apply when using glycol.  
x Check for gas leaks (and verify propane odorant level).  
x Fill system with water and purge air. Verify water piping is leak-free.  
x Study boiler operating instructions, Section IX. Then start boiler.  
x Verify water piping, gas piping and vent system are leak-free. Verify igniter operation.  
x For installations at altitudes over 5,500 feet above sea level, measure gas valve outlet  
pressure and adjust if required (see also Section IId).  
Start-up preparation  
Eliminate all system leaks. Continual  
fresh makeup water will reduce boiler  
life. Minerals can build up in sections,  
reducing heat transfer, overheating  
cast iron, and causing section failure.  
Do not use petroleum-based  
cleaning or sealing compounds  
in boiler system. Severe damage to  
boiler will occur, resulting in  
substantial property damage.  
Verify water chemistry  
1. Determine antifreeze quantityaccording to system  
water content. Boiler water content is listed in Table  
12 on page 95. Remember to include expansion tank  
water content.  
Consult local water treatment companies for unusually  
hard water areas (above 7 grains hardness) or low pH  
water conditions (below 7.0).  
2. Follow antifreeze manufacturer's instructions.  
3. A 50% solution of propylene glycol/water provides  
Freeze protection (when  
used)  
maximum protection to about -30 °F.  
4. Local codes may require back flow preventer or  
Use antifreeze made especially for hydronic systems.  
Inhibited propylene glycol is recommended.  
actual disconnect from city water supply.  
5. When using antifreeze in a system with automatic  
fill, install a water meter to monitor water makeup.  
Glycol will leak first at any leak spot. Added water  
will dilute the antifreeze, reducing the freeze protection  
level.  
Do not use ethylene glycol,  
automotive or undiluted  
antifreeze. Severe personal injury  
or death can result.  
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Start-up preparation (cont.)  
3. Purge air from system:  
Verify gas/air orifice plate  
a. Connect a hose to the purge valve (shown in  
suggested piping illustrations in this  
manual). Route hose to an area where water  
can drain and be seen.  
b. Close the boiler or system isolation valve  
between the purge valve and fill connection to  
the system.  
The proper orifice plate must be  
used. Failure to do so will cause  
severe personal injury, death or  
substantial property damage.  
1. Remove the jacket front panel.  
c. Close zone isolation valves.  
d. Open quick-fill valve on cold water makeup  
line.  
e. Open purge valve.  
2. Read the boiler size written on the gas/air orifice label  
tab, verifying the correct size. See Figure 5b for details.  
f. One zone at a time, open the isolation valves.  
Allow water to run through the zone,  
pushing out the air.Run until no noticeable  
air flow is present. Close the zone isolation  
valves and proceed with the next zone.  
Follow this procedure until all zones are  
purged.  
3. The orifice plate must be plain aluminum for natural  
gas. For propane gas, the exposed tab of the plate  
should be red.  
4. Replace the orifice plate if necessary, following the  
guidelines of Section IIc in this manual.  
g. Close the quick-fill water valve and purge  
valve and remove the hose. Open all isolation  
valves. Watch that system pressure rises to  
correct cold-fill pressure.  
Check for gas leaks  
h. After the system has operated for a while,  
eliminate any residual air by using the  
manual air vents located throughout the  
system.  
i. Relieve any residual air in the boiler piping  
using the manual air vent (page 3, item i)  
installed on the boiler supply piping.  
j. If purge valve is not installed, open manual  
air vents in system one at a time, beginning  
with lowest floor. Close vent when water  
squirts out. Repeat with remaining vents.  
Before starting the boiler,and during  
initial operation, smell near the floor  
and around the boiler for gas  
odorant or any unusual odor. Do  
not proceed with start-up if there is  
any indication of a gas leak. Repair  
any leak at once. Failure to comply  
could result in severe personal injury,  
death or substantial property  
damage.  
Propane boilers only Your  
propane supplier mixes an odorant  
with the propane to make its presence  
detectable. In some instances, the  
odorant can fade, and the gas may  
no longer have an odor. Before start-  
up (and periodically thereafter), have  
the propane supplier verify the  
correct odorant level in the gas.  
Failure to comply could result in  
severe personal injury, death or  
substantial property damage.  
4. Open automatic air vent(diaphragm- or bladder-  
type expansion tank systems only) one turn.  
Inspect system water piping  
After filling the boiler and system with water, inspect  
all piping throughout the system for leaks. If found,  
repair immediately.Repeat this inspection after the boiler  
has been started and the system has heated up.  
Leaks must be repaired at  
once. Failure to do so can damage  
the boiler, resulting in substantial  
property damage.  
Fill the system with water  
1. Close manual and automatic air vents and boiler  
Do not use petroleum-based  
drain cock.  
cleaning  
or  
sealing  
compounds in boiler system.  
Severe damage to boiler will occur,  
resulting in substantial property  
damage.  
2. Fill to correct system pressure. Correct  
pressure will vary with each application.Typical cold  
water fill pressure for a residential system is 12 psi.  
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VIIc  
VIId  
Start-up read Section IX  
Boiler sequence of operation  
Lighting instructions  
Section IX also includes a Lighting instruction  
procedure for each gas valve used on the GV boiler  
(Figure 25 or 26).  
Manual Section IX contains information about the  
operation of the boiler and controls. Read this  
information, including the Sequence of operation  
diagram, to familiarize yourself with the normal operation  
of the control system. Note also the lockout conditions  
of the boiler control module, found on the control cover  
label.  
Select the correct lighting instruction by reading the model  
number on the gas valve (can be viewed with the boiler  
front jacket panel removed). Use only the Lighting  
instruction procedure for this model gas valve.  
Component operating information  
Manual Section XI, Troubleshooting includes  
additional information about the operation of specific  
boiler components.  
Start-up to operate boiler  
Perform final checks before  
starting boiler  
Start the boiler  
Follow the correct Lighting instruction from Section  
IX to start the boiler.  
Read manual Section IX. Select the correct Lighting  
instruction procedure (Figure 25 or 26) based on the  
gas valve installed in the boiler.  
See Section VIIe if boiler fails to start.  
Verify the boiler and system are full of water.  
Check system and boiler  
Verify the start-up preparationprocedures of Section  
VIIb have been completed.  
Eliminate all system leaks.  
Continual fresh makeup water will  
reduce boiler life. Minerals can build  
up in sections,reducing heat transfer,  
overheating cast iron, and causing  
section failure.  
Do not use petroleum-based  
cleaning or sealing compounds  
in boiler system. Severe damage to  
boiler will occur, resulting in  
substantial property damage.  
Venting system must be sealed  
gas-tightto prevent flue gas spillage  
and carbon monoxide emissions  
which could result in severe personal  
injury or death. Inspect vent system  
per following.  
Verify that the gas/air orifice  
plate has been checked (and  
replaced if necessary) per manual  
Section IIc. Complete this procedure  
before starting boiler. Using an  
incorrect gas/air orifice plate will  
result in severe personal injury,death  
or substantial property damage.  
1. Check system piping for leaks. If found, shut  
down boiler and repair immediately.  
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VIId  
Start-up operate boiler (cont.)  
2. Vent air from system using manual vents. Air in  
Figure 19  
Check for igniter glow by looking into observation  
port on front of blower housing.  
the system will interfere with circulation and cause  
heat distribution problems and noise.  
3. Inspect vent system thoroughly. Check for gas-  
tight seal at every connection and seam.  
4. Check around the boiler for gas odor following the  
procedure of Section VIIb of this manual.  
If you discover evidence of any  
gas leak, shut down the boiler at  
once. Find the leak source with bubble  
test and repair immediately. Do not  
start boiler again until corrected.  
Failure to comply could result in  
severe personal injury, death or  
substantial property damage.  
5. Verify igniter operation Look through blower  
observation port (see Figure 19). Access the blower  
by removing the boiler jacket front panel.  
You should see the igniter glow, particularly during  
the igniter warm-up period of the control cycle.  
Observation port  
85034  
6. After successful operation of boiler and verification  
of system (water, vent and gas piping), proceed to  
the Check-out procedure, Section VIII of this  
manual.  
VIIe  
Start-up if boiler doesnt start . . .  
Check for: 1. Loose connections, blown fuse or service switch off?  
2. High limit switch set below boiler water temperature?  
3. Thermostat set below room temperature?  
4. Gas not turned on at meter or boiler?  
5. Incoming gas pressure less than 4" w.c.?  
If none of the above corrects the problem, refer to  
Troubleshooting, manual Section XI.  
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VIIf  
Start-up altitude over 5,500 feet ONLY  
Apply the following only when:  
Figure 20  
Tools required for gas valve outlet  
pressure measurement  
Altitude is over 5,500 feet above sea level.  
You have obtained a high altitude kit (with  
tools needed) and installed high altitude air  
pressure switch per the instructions of manual  
Section IId.  
Boiler has started correctly, following  
procedures on previous pages.  
You will need the tools shown in Figure 20.Adjust the gas  
valve outlet pressure only if required as described in the  
following instructions.  
Connect and adjust manometer  
1. Remove boiler jacket top and front.  
2. Close manual gas supply valve and turn off electrical  
power to boiler.  
85025  
3. Using 3/16" allen wrench, remove outlet pressure tap  
plug from gas control and save plug (Figure 21).  
1
U-tube manometer with tubing - Manometer provides a fine  
scale by slanting the manometer (Dwyer Model 1227  
recommended).  
4. Install 1/8" NPT-to-hose barb fitting in gas control  
outlet pressure tap as shown (Figure 21).  
5. Position and zero manometer per manufacturers  
2
3
4
Tee hose fitting (provided in high altitude kit).  
³⁄₁₆" allen wrench.  
instructions.  
Manometer must have at least 6" of tubing  
above the fluid level or fluid may be drawn  
into the gas control.  
¹⁄₈" N.P.T.-to-hose barb fitting and wrench for same. (Fitting  
is provided in high altitude kit.)  
5
6
7
Phillips screwdriver.  
If manometer fluid is drawn into gas  
control body, gas control must be  
replaced. Fluid in valve will cause it  
to malfunction, possibly resulting in  
severe personal injury, death or  
substantial property damage.  
¹⁄₄" flat head screwdriver.  
Special tool for gas control adjustment cap removal for  
White-Rodgers 36C valves (provided in high altitude kit).  
Pliers.  
8
6. Disconnect tube from hose barb on gas control vent  
tap. Connect tube end to tee hose fitting as shown in  
Figure 21. Then add length of hose from tee hose  
fitting to gas control vent tap.  
7. Connect positive side manometer hose to top of the  
tee hose fitting (Figure 21).  
pliers and special tool provided (Figure 20,  
items 7 and 8).  
5. Turn gas control adjustment screw counter clockwise  
to lower gas control set point to 0.2" w.c.  
6. Reinstall cap to gas control adjustment tower (with  
special tool for 36C valves).  
7. Cycle boiler off and on several times to verify gas  
control set point. If set point does not remain between  
- 0.1" w.c. and 0.3" w.c., readjust as necessary.  
8. Connect negative side manometer hose to hose barb  
fitting installed in gas control outlet pressure tap  
(Figure 21).  
Check Gas Control Set Point  
1. Open manual gas valve and turn on electrical power  
to boiler.  
8. Close manual gas supply valve and turn off electrical  
power to boiler.  
9. Remove 1/8" NPT-to-hose barb fitting in outlet  
pressure tap of gas control.  
10. Apply pipe sealant to outlet pressure tap plug and  
reinstall using 3/16" allen wrench.  
2. Start boiler and allow boiler to run for 5 minutes.  
3. Read manometer. This is the gas control outlet  
pressure set point. If set point is between 0.1" w.c.  
and 0.3" w.c. go to step 7.  
11. Remove tee hose fitting and added tube.  
4. If gas control set point is not between 0.1" w.c. and  
0.3" w.c. remove cap on adjustment tower of gas 12. Reinstall hose on gas control vent tap hose barb.  
control.  
13. Open manual gas supply valve and turn on electrical  
For White-Rodgers Model 36C valves, use  
power to boiler.  
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Figure 21  
Carefully connect manometer to gas valve as shown, following instructions on opposite page.  
Cap on adjustment tower  
Gas control outlet  
pressure tap —  
Remove allen screw from  
gas control outlet pressure  
tap and install hose barb  
as shown.  
At Least  
6 Inches  
Manifold  
-
+
Robertshaw  
Model  
7200DERN-680  
Add tee  
hose  
fitting as  
shown  
Gas control  
vent tap  
Gas outlet  
piping  
Add hose from gas  
control vent tap to  
tee hose fitting  
Existing hose  
to gas control vent  
tap hose barb —  
Remove from  
gas control vent  
tap and connect  
to end of tee  
White-Rodgers  
Model 36E66-302  
Gas control outlet  
pressure tap —  
as shown  
Remove allen screw from  
gas control outlet pressure  
tap and install hose barb  
as shown.  
Gas control  
vent tap  
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VIIIa  
Check-out procedure overview  
Overview of this x Perform the checklist following to ensure boiler is operating correctly.  
section  
x Fill in the Installation and service certificateat the end of the checklist.  
VIIIb  
Check-out procedure checklist  
Check off steps as  
completed  
! Boiler and heat distribution units filled with water?  
! Automatic air vent, if used, open one full turn?  
! Air purged from system?  
! Air purged from gas piping? Piping checked for leaks?  
! Is proper orifice plate installed? Refer to manual Section IIc to check size  
and fuel type.  
Proper orifice plate must be used. Failure to do so will  
cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property  
damage.  
! Followed operating instructions on boiler or in manual Section VII for  
proper start-up?  
! Is igniter glow visible? Refer to Verify igniter operation, manual Section  
VIId, step 5.  
! Inspect vent system for leaks. Verify vent (and air) piping are functional  
and unobstructed.  
! Test limit control While burner is operating, move indicator on limit  
control below actual boiler water temperature. Blower and burner should  
go off while circulator continues to operate. Raise setting on limit control  
above boiler water temperature and burner should reignite.  
! Test additional field-installed controls If boiler has a low water cutoff,  
additional high limit or other controls, test for operation as outlined by  
manufacturer. Burner should be operating and should go off when controls  
are tested. When controls are restored, boiler should restart.  
! Test ignition system (control module):  
a. Connect voltmeter to gas valve terminals.  
b. Turn off manual gas valve.  
c. Set thermostat to call for heat.  
d. Control module will begin purge cycle, then activate igniter. Igniter  
will glow for approximately 20 seconds. Near end of 20 seconds,  
24 VAC will show at gas valve for approximately 6 seconds and then  
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Check-out procedure checklist (cont.)  
return to 0 VAC. Control will attempt ignition two more times, increasing igniter  
time to 30 seconds for these attempts. The control will then lockout, flashing the  
POWER and FLAME lights.  
e. To restart system, follow Lighting instructions on boiler or in manual Section IX.  
(Control will reset after power has been off for at least 45 seconds.)  
! Set limit control(s) to system temperature requirements. Adjust balancing valves and  
controls to provide design temperature to system.  
! For multiple zones, adjust flow so it is about the same in each zone.  
! Verify thermostat heat anticipator (if available) set properly? Refer to Field wiring, manual  
Section VI, Thermostat(s).  
! Cycle boiler with thermostat Raise to highest setting and verify boiler goes through  
normal start-up cycle. Lower to lowest setting and verify boiler goes off.  
! Measure natural gas input:  
a. Operate boiler 10 minutes.  
b. Turn off other appliances.  
c. At natural gas meter, measure time (in seconds) required to use one cubic foot of  
gas.  
3600 x 1000  
number of seconds from step c  
d. Calculate gas input:  
= Btuh  
e. Btuh calculated should approximate input rating on boiler rating label.  
! Observe several operating cycles for proper operation.  
! Set room thermostat to desired room temperature.  
! Fill in Installation and service certificate below?  
! Review all instructions shipped with this boiler with owner or maintenance person. Return  
instructions to envelope and give to owner or place in pocket inside front panel in boiler.  
Installation and service certificate  
Boiler model __________________  
Series __________  
CP number ___________  
Date installed _______________  
! Installation instructions have been followed.  
! Check-out sequence has been performed.  
! Above information is certified to be correct.  
Measured Btuh input ____________  
! Information received and left with owner/maintenance person.  
Installer ________________________  
(company)  
________________________________  
(address)  
______________________________  
(phone)  
_____________________________________  
(installers signature)  
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IXa  
Operation overview  
Overview of this x The GCM (control module) is equipped with five indicator lights, used to  
show normal and problem situations. See Figure 22 for the normal sequence  
section  
of operation of the boiler and control, and the status of the lights at each  
stage. For explanation of the lockout conditions of the GCM lights, see  
manual Section X, Troubleshooting.  
x Figure 23 shows the ladder wiring diagram for the GV series 3 boiler.  
x Figure 24 is the schematic wiring diagram, showing the destination of each  
of the wire harnesses attached to the control module.  
x Figure 25 is the Lighting instruction sheet for boilers equipped with  
Robertshaw model 7200DERN valves.  
x Figure 26 is the Lighting instruction sheet for boilers equipped with White-  
Rodgers model 36E valves.  
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IXb  
Operation sequence  
Figure 22  
Ignition control module sequence of operation status light indications  
POWER  
TSTAT  
CIRC  
LIMIT  
PRESS  
SWITCH  
FLAME  
Steps  
Call for  
heat?  
Timing  
(Following step 8, cycle goes back to step 1.)  
1. Standby  
NO  
·
Waiting for call for heat  
2. Call for heat  
·
·
Circulator on  
Blower on  
YES  
3. Limit circuit  
·
Limit controls closed  
YES  
YES  
·
Block switch contacts closed  
4. Pressure circuit  
·
Pressure switch contacts closed  
35 sec  
·
Igniter heating  
5. Flame proven  
·
·
·
Gas valve open  
6 sec  
YES  
Ignitor remains on  
Boiler producing heat  
6. Limit cycle  
·
Limit circuit open  
YES  
YES  
NO  
·
Gas valve closed  
7. Flame outage *  
·
Flame out  
·
Boiler recycles  
8. Thermostat satisfied  
·
Circulator off  
30 sec  
·
Blower postpurge  
or  
= "ON"  
= "OFF"  
* If flame is not proven in 4 seconds, boiler recycles 2 times to retry for ignition before going into lockout. Recycle igniter timing is 30 seconds.  
Postpurge and prepurge are performed on every cycle. In event of lockout, ignition control will automatically restore sequence of operation  
after either:  
1 hour waiting period.  
Opening and closing of thermostat circuit.  
Removal of 120 VAC power for at least 45 seconds.  
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IXb  
Operation wiring diagrams  
Figure 23  
Ladder wiring diagram  
120 VAC  
Gnd  
Service switch (not provided)  
Igniter  
Electrical shock hazard can cause severe  
injury or death. Disconnect power before  
installing or servicing.  
Blower  
motor  
All contacts are shown without power applied.  
System  
circulator  
Ladder diagram legend  
120 VAC hot field wiring  
Control module  
120 VAC  
Bypass  
circulator  
120 VAC neutral field wiring  
24 VAC field wiring  
section  
120 VAC hot factory wiring  
120 VAC neutral factory wiring  
Low voltage factory wiring  
Ground connectors  
120 VAC  
24 VAC  
Notes  
Power  
1. All wiring must be installed in accordance with:  
Thermostat (not provided)  
Gas valve  
a. U.S.A. N.E.C. and any other national, state, or local  
TstatCirc  
code requirements.  
b. Canada C.S.A. C22.1 C.E.C. Part 1 and any other  
Block temp  
limit switch  
Water temp  
limit switch  
national, provincial, or local code requirements.  
Limit  
2. All wiring must be:  
Air pressure  
switch  
a. U.S.A. N.E.C. Class 1.  
b. Canada C.S.A. C22.1 C.E.C. Part 1.  
Press switch  
Flame  
3. If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must  
be replaced, use type 90 °C or its equivalent.  
4. Thermostat anticipator setting (single zone):  
0.1 AMP + Gas valve current  
Flame  
sensor  
Water temp sensor  
5. For multiple zoning, use either zone valves or circulators. Refer  
to the component manufacturer's instructions and this manual  
for application and wiring suggestions.  
Control module  
low voltage  
section  
6. Refer to control component instructions packed with the  
boiler for application information.  
85030  
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Service  
120 VAC  
Hot  
switch  
Figure 24  
Schematic wiring diagram  
(not provided)  
Neutral  
Ground  
Thermostat  
or end switch  
(not provided)  
Service  
switch  
(not  
provided)  
Thermostat  
or end switch  
(not provided)  
Ground screw  
Green  
Wire nuts  
Plug-in connectors  
Red  
White  
Black  
White  
Black  
Black  
Thermostat  
leads, through  
jacket left side  
120 VAC hot/neutral  
Low voltage (colors vary)  
Ground connectors  
Junction box,  
boiler left side  
W
W
W
B
G
G
B
B
R
R
BR  
Red  
hose  
White  
hose  
R
Air pressure  
switch  
Transformer  
System circulator  
Bypass circulator  
R
BL  
R
BL  
W
G
B
W
B
W
G
B
W
W
G
B
G
B
Y
Y
B
G
B
B
B
BR  
R
GCM  
W
B
Block  
temperature  
limit switch  
Water  
temperature  
sensor  
W
G
B
Y
Y
BL BL  
Blower  
motor  
Gas  
valve  
Y
Hot surface  
igniter  
W
Water  
temperature  
limit switch  
85029  
Y
B
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IXc  
Operation lighting instructions  
Figure 25  
Lighting instructions for boiler equipped with Robertshaw model 7200DERN gas valve  
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING  
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result  
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.  
A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped  
with an ignition device which automatically lights  
the burner. Do not try to light the burner by  
hand.  
C. Use only your hand to depress and move Selector arm on gas  
valve. Never use tools. If the arm will not depress or move by  
hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified service technician.  
Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.  
B. Before OPERATING, smell all around the  
appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to  
the floor because some gas is heavier than air  
and will settle on the floor. See below.  
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.  
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the  
appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any  
gas control, which has been under water.  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS  
Do not try to light any appliance.  
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.  
Follow the gas supplier's instructions.  
Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any  
phone in your building.  
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.  
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.  
Robertshaw gas valve  
model 7200DERN  
Selector arm  
3. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance.  
4. Remove jacket top panel.  
5. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner.Do  
not try to light the burner by hand.  
6. Depress Selector arm slightly and move left  
to OFF.  
7. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor.If you  
smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information above. If you don't smell gas, go to  
the next step.  
8. Depress Selector arm slightly and move right  
9. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.  
10. Set thermostat to desired setting.  
to ON.  
85020  
NOTE: Selector arm cannot be  
moved to OFF unless arm is  
pushed in slightly. DO NOT force.  
11. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions "TO TURN OFF GAS TO  
APPLIANCE" below and call your service technician or gas supplier.  
12. Replace jacket top panel.  
TO TURN OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE  
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.  
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.  
3. Remove jacket top panel.  
4. Depress Selector arm slightly and move left  
to OFF. Do not force.  
5. Replace jacket top panel.  
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Figure 26  
Lighting instructions for boiler equipped with White-Rodgers model 36E gas valve  
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING  
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result  
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.  
A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped  
with an ignition device which automatically lights  
the burner. Do not try to light the burner by  
hand.  
C. Use only your hand to turn the Control knob on gas valve.  
Never use tools. If the knob will not turn by hand, don't try to  
repair it. Call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted  
repair may result in a fire or explosion.  
B. Before OPERATING, smell all around the  
appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to  
the floor because some gas is heavier than air  
and will settle on the floor. See below.  
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.  
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the  
appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any  
gas control, which has been under water.  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS  
Do not try to light any appliance.  
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.  
Follow the gas supplier's instructions.  
Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any  
phone in your building.  
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.  
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.  
White-Rodgers gas valve  
model 36E  
Gas control knob  
3. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance.  
4. Remove jacket top panel.  
5. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do  
not try to light the burner by hand.  
6. Turn Gas control knob to OFF.  
7. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor.If you  
smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information above. If you don't smell gas, go to  
the next step.  
8. Turn Gas control knob to ON.  
9. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.  
10. Set thermostat to desired setting.  
Position  
indicator  
85022  
11. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions "TO TURN OFF GAS TO  
APPLIANCE" below and call your service technician or gas supplier.  
12. Replace jacket top panel.  
TO TURN OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE  
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.  
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.  
3. Remove jacket top panel.  
4. Turn Gas control knobto OFF.  
5. Replace jacket top panel.  
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Xa  
Service and maintenance overview  
Overview of this section  
x Review Table 4 with the owner to advise of the need for  
annual start-up and service by a qualified technician.  
x Review Table 4 with the owner, explaining the  
maintenance required and procedures to follow.  
x The following pages of this section provide detailed  
instructionsfor each of the service and maintenance items  
given in Table 4.  
x Do not attempt the service and maintenance items listed  
without reviewing the detailed information on the  
following pages.  
Follow the Service and maintenance  
procedures given throughout this manual and  
in component literature shipped with the  
boiler. Failure to perform the service and  
maintenance could result in damage to the  
boiler or system. Failure to follow the  
directions in this manual and component  
literature could result in severe personal  
injury, death or substantial property damage.  
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Xb  
Service and maintenance schedule  
Table 4  
Service and maintenance schedules  
Service technician  
(see following pages for instructions)  
Owner maintenance  
(see following pages for instructions)  
• Check boiler area  
Inspect:  
• Any problems reported by owner  
• Boiler area  
• Air openings  
Daily  
• Check air openings  
• Check pressure gauge  
• Flue gas vent  
• Boiler heating surfaces  
• Water piping  
• Condensate drain system  
• Check boiler interior piping  
• Check venting system  
• Check air vents  
Monthly  
Service:  
• Check condensate drain system  
• Check relief valve  
• Lubricate blower motor  
• Lubricate any circulators requiring oil  
Start-up:  
• Perform start-up per manual  
• Test low water cutoff (if used)  
Check/test:  
Periodically  
• Clean vent termination/air intake  
screens  
• Check gas piping for leaks  
• Check cold fill & operating pressures  
• Check temperature mixing system  
• Check/maintain components - vents,  
limits, expansion tank, gauges, igniter  
• Inspect & operate relief valve  
• Oil blower motor  
Every 6 months  
End of season  
• Operate relief valve  
Review:  
• Review maintenance procedures with  
owner  
• Shut down procedure  
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Xc  
Service & maintenance annual start-up  
The boiler should be inspected and started annually, at the beginning  
Annual start-up only  
by qualified service  
technician  
of the heating season, only by a qualified service technician. In addition, the  
maintenance and care of the boiler designated in Table 4 and explained on the  
following pages must be performed to assure maximum boiler efficiency and  
reliability. Failure to service and maintain the boiler and system could result  
in equipment failure.  
Annual start-up Reported problems  
inspect  
Inspect any problems reported by owner and correct before proceeding.  
Boiler area  
1. Verify that boiler area is free of any combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable  
vapors and liquids.  
2. Verify that boiler area (and air intake) is free of any of the contaminants listed on page 13  
of this manual. If any of these are present in the boiler intake air vicinity, they must be  
removed. If they cannot be removed, install combustion air piping to the boiler in accordance  
with the appropriate venting supplement.  
Air openings  
1. Verify that combustion and ventilation air openings to the boiler room and/or building are  
open and unobstructed. Check operation and wiring of automatic combustion air dampers,  
if used.  
2. Verify that boiler vent discharge and air intake are clean and free of obstructions.  
Flue gas vent system (and air inlet piping)  
1. Visually inspect entire flue gas venting system (and air piping, if installed) for  
blockage, deterioration or leakage. Repair any joints that show signs of leakage in accordance  
with vent manufacturers instructions.When air is ducted to boiler, verify that air inlet hose is  
connected and properly sealed.  
Failure to inspect for the above conditions and have them repaired can  
result in severe personal injury or death.  
Boiler heating surfaces  
1. Obtain a GV gasket replacement kit. This kit contains four gaskets igniter gasket, vent  
starter tee gasket, inspection port gasket, and burner gasket.  
Electrical shock hazard Turn off power to the boiler before any  
service operationon the boiler except as noted otherwise in this instruction  
manual. Failure to turn off electrical power could result in electrical shock,  
causing severe personal injury or death.  
2. Remove the jacket top panel and jacket front panel after turning off power to the boiler.  
3. Remove the two nuts retaining the flueway inspection port cover (page 3, item g).  
Remove the flueway inspection port cover.  
4. Inspect the boiler vent outlet area and heating surfaces by looking through the opening.  
5. If the boiler flueways show accumulation of soot, follow Cleaning boiler heating surfaces  
in this manual section to remove the blower housing and clean the boiler. If there is evidence  
of a large accumulation of rusty scale deposits, check the temperature mixing system.  
6. Replace the flueway inspection port cover.  
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Annual start-up Water piping  
inspect  
1. Check the boiler interior piping and all system piping for signs of leaks.  
2. Repair any leaks before proceeding.  
Eliminate all system leaks. Continual fresh makeup water will reduce  
boiler life.Minerals can build up in sections,reducing heat transfer,overheating  
cast iron, and causing section failure.  
Do not use petroleum-based cleaning or sealing compoundsin boiler  
system. Severe damage to boiler will occur, resulting in substantial property  
damage.  
Condensate drain system  
1. Inspect the condensate trap hose for deterioration.  
2. Check for any obstructions in the trap hose by squeezing the tubing.  
3. If there is any doubt the condensate drain system is flowing freely, remove the clamp and hose  
from the bottom of the vent starter tee. Slide a funnel outlet into the trap hose and pour water  
through. It should exit at the termination of the condensate drain line.  
4. If the owners monthly inspection of the condensate drain system has indicated a tendency for  
the trap to run dry, install a condensate drain line check valve kit, available through  
your Weil-McLain distributor. See installation instructions for check valve kit in this manual  
section.  
Annual start-up Blower motor (Figure 27)  
Figure 27  
Blower motor  
service  
1. With boiler power OFF, place a few drops of S.A.E.  
20 motor oil in each of the two oil cups.  
Use only S.A.E. 20 motor oil to  
lubricate the blower motor. Do not  
use universal household oils. Motor  
could be damaged, resulting in  
possible severe property damage.  
Oil  
cup  
Oiled-bearing circulators  
1. Both of the circulators installed in the boiler are water-  
lubricated. No oiling is required.  
2. Check other circulators in the system. Oil any  
circulators requiring oil, following circulator  
manufacturers instructions.Over-oiling will damage  
the circulator.  
Oil cup  
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Annual start-up Start-up procedure  
start-up  
1. Follow the instructions in manual Section VII.  
2. Verify cold fill pressure is correct and that fill system is working properly.  
3. Verify antifreeze level (if used) is at the right concentration and that inhibitor level is  
correct.  
4. Check gas piping, per manual Sections Vand VIb, verifying no indications of leakage and  
all piping and connections are in good condition.  
5. Read the Lighting instructions(Figure 25 or 26 of this manual or on boiler label) applying  
to the boiler (ensuring the instruction applies to the gas valve installed in the boiler).  
6. Start the boiler following the Lighting instructions and manual Section VIId.  
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Service & maint. annual start-up (cont.)  
Gas piping  
Annual start-up —  
1. Sniff near floor and around boiler area for any indication of a gas leak.  
check/test  
2. Test gas piping using bubble test, per Section Vof this manual,if there is any indication  
of a leak.  
Cold fill and operating pressures  
1. While the system is cold, note the pressure reading on the boiler pressure/temperaure  
gauge.Verify that cold fill pressure is correct.  
2. Watch the pressureas the boiler and system heat up to ensure pressure rise is normal. Too  
high a rise would indicate a waterlogged or undersized expansion tank.  
Temperature mixing system  
1. Carefully check the temperature of the system return piping as it passes through the  
boiler jacket and on the return pipe inside the boiler jacket just before it enters the  
boiler sections. You may do this with a surface pyrometer or by lightly touching the piping  
with your fingers.  
To avoid potential of severe burn Do not rest hands on or grasp  
pipes. Use a light touch only. Return piping may heat up quickly.  
2. The temperature of the water entering the boiler sections should quickly heat up to about  
130 °F, being considerably hotter than the return water from the system.  
3. This is accomplished with the two internal boiler circulators. The Bypass circulator  
(page 2, item 7) takes hot water from the boiler supply outlet and blends it with return water.  
The System circulator (page 2, item 6) slows down to aid in raising the return temperature  
entering the sections.  
4. If the temperature mixing systemdoes not work correctly, check the two circulators to be  
sure they are flowing water. If the circulators are operating normally but the temperature  
mixing system does not maintain water at the enterance to the boiler sections at 130 °F, you  
may need to replace the boiler control module or water temperature sensor (page 2, item 8).  
Figure 28  
Automatic air vent  
Air vents and air elimination  
1. Inspect automatic air vents (if used). Also inspect air  
separators to ensure they are operational.  
A
2. The cap must be unscrewed one turn to allow air to  
escape.  
B
3. See Figure 28. If the air vent is leaking, remove cap A  
and briefly push valve Band then release to clean the  
valve seat.  
4. Replace cap A by twisting all the way onto valve B  
and then unscrewing one turn.  
Limit controls and cutoffs  
1. Inspect and test the boiler limit control. Verify  
operation by turning control set point below boiler  
temperature. Boiler should cycle off. Return dial to  
original setting.  
2. Inspect and test additional limit controls or low water  
cutoffs installed on system.  
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Expansion tank  
check/test  
1. Expansion tanks provide space for water to move in and out as the heating system water  
expands due to temperature increase or contracts as the water cools. Tanks may be open-,  
closed- or diaphragm- or bladder-type. See Section III of this manual for suggested best  
location of expansion tanks and air eliminators.  
Open-type Located above highest radiator or baseboard unit, usually in the attic or  
closet. Has a gauge glass and overflow pipe to a drain.  
Closed-typeWelded gas tight and located above boiler. Tank is partially filled with water,  
leaving an air cushion for expansion.  
Make sure this type of tank is fitted with a tank fitting, such as the B & G Tank-Trol  
or Taco Taco-Trol. This fitting reduces gravity circulation of air-saturated tank water  
back to the system and prevents the air from bubbling up through the water as it  
returns from the system.  
Do not use automatic air vents in systems with closed-type tanks. The air  
will escape from the system instead of returning to the tank. Eventually, the tank will  
waterlog and no longer control pressurization. The boiler relief valve will weep  
frequently.  
Diaphragm- or bladder- type Welded gas tight with a rubber membrane to separate  
the tank pressurizing air and the water. May be located at any point in the system, but most  
often found near the boiler.  
Systems with this type of expansion tank require at least one automatic air vent,  
preferably located on top of an air eliminator, as shown in examples in manual  
Section III.  
2. If relief valve has tended to weep frequently, the expansion tank may be waterlogged or  
undersized.  
Closed-type tank Tank is most likely waterlogged. Install a tank fitting if not already  
installed. Then check fill level per fitting manufacturers instructions. If fill level is correct,  
check tank size against manufacturers instructions. Replace with a larger tank if necessary.  
Diaphragm- or bladder typeFirst, check tank size to be sure it is large enough for the  
system. If size is too small, add additional tank(s) as necessary to provide sufficient expansion.  
If tank size is large enough, remove tank from system and check charge pressure (usually 12  
psig for residential applications). If tank wont hold pressure,membrane has been damaged.  
Replace tank.  
Gauges  
Figure 29  
Igniter observation port in blower  
1. Boiler pressure/temperature  
gauge Inspect gauge and check  
whether readings are reasonable.  
Replace if any signs of leakage  
from case or improper readings.  
2. System gauges (if installed) —  
Inspect and check readings of  
other gauges in system.  
Igniter  
1. Verify igniter operation Look  
through blower observation port  
(see Figure 29). Access the blower  
by removing the boiler jacket  
front panel if not already  
removed.  
Observation port  
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Service & maint. annual start-up (cont.)  
Annual start-up Boiler relief valve  
Figure 30  
Relief valve  
check/test  
1. Inspect the relief valve and lift the lever to verify flow  
as in the following warnings, excerpted from a relief  
valve manufacturers warning label.Before operating  
any relief valve, ensure that it is piped with its discharge  
in a safe area to avoid severe scald potential. Read  
manual Section IIIb before proceeding further.  
Safety relief valves should be  
reinspected AT LEAST ONCE  
EVERY THREE YEARS, by a  
licensed plumbing contractor or  
authorized inspection agency, to  
ensure that the product has not been  
affected by corrosive water  
conditions and to ensure that the  
valve and discharge line have not  
been altered or tampered with  
illegally. Certain naturally occurring  
conditions may corrode the valve or  
its components over time, rendering  
the valve inoperative. Such  
conditions are not detectable unless  
the valve and its components are  
85035  
physically removed and inspected. This inspection must only be conducted  
by a plumbing contractor or authorized inspection agency not by the  
owner. Failure to reinspect the boiler relief valve as directed could result in  
unsafe pressure build-up, which can result in severe personal injury,death or  
substantial property damage.  
Following installation, the valve lever must be operated AT LEAST  
ONCE A YEARto ensure that waterways are clear.Certain naturally occurring  
mineral deposits may adhere to the valve, rendering it inoperative. When  
manually operating the lever, water will discharge and precautions must be  
taken to avoid contact with hot water and to avoid water damage. Before  
operating lever, check to see that a discharge line is connected to this valve  
directing the flow of hot water from the valve to a proper place of disposal  
otherwise severe personal injury may result.  
If no water flows, valve is inoperative. Shut down boiler until a new  
relief valve has been installed.  
2. After following the above warning directions, if the relief valve weeps or will not seat properly,  
replace the relief valve. Ensure that the reason for relief valve weeping is the valve and not  
over-pressurization of the system due to expansion tank waterlogging or undersizing.  
Review with owner  
1. Review the Users information manual with the owner.  
Annual start-up —  
owner review  
2. Emphasize the need to perform the maintenance schedule specified in the Users information  
manual.  
3. Remind the owner of the need to call in a licensed contractor should the boiler or system  
exhibit any abnormal behavior.  
4. Remind the owner to follow the proper shutdown procedure and to schedule an anuual  
start-up at the beginning of the next heating season.  
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Xd  
Service & maint. special procedures  
Condensate drain line check valve kit  
The service procedures listed in  
Figure 31  
Condensate drain line check valve  
kit, installed Refer to kit for  
detailed instructions.  
Section IXc of this manual must only  
be performed by a qualified boiler  
service technician. Failure to comply  
could result in severe personal injury,  
death or substantial property  
damage.  
1. If the owner finds that flue gases frequently leak from  
the condensate trap hose, install the condensate drain  
line check valve kit.  
Under some circumstances a GV vent  
system may not produce enough  
condensate to keep the condensate  
trap full of liquid. If the trap is not  
full, small amounts of flue products  
can be emitted into the boiler room  
through the condensate drain line.  
Contact a qualified service technician  
to install a condensate drain line  
check valve kit.  
2. Obtain the kit from your Weil-McLain distributor  
and follow the instructions included with the kit.  
Condensate drain line  
check valve assembly  
3. See Figure 31 for a typical installation of the check  
valve on the condensate drain line.  
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Service & maint. special proced. (cont.)  
Cleaning boiler heating surfaces  
The service procedures listed in Section IXc of this manual must only be performed by a qualified  
boiler service technician.Failure to comply could result in severe personal injury,death or substantial  
property damage.  
1. If inspection of the boiler flueways indicates the 7. Remove burner cone and gasket for inspection.  
presence of soot, clean the boiler heating surfaces  
using the following procedure. The process requires  
removing the blower housing to allow spraying water  
To clean heating surfaces  
through the boiler combustion chamber.  
1. Replace flueway inspection port cover (page 3, item g).  
Before proceeding, obtain a GV gasket replacement  
kit, consisting of igniter, vent starter tee, flueway  
inspection port and blower gaskets.  
2. Remove the corrugated drain tubing from the bottom  
of the vent starter tee by releasing the tube clamp.  
3. Place a catch pan under the tee to catch the cleaning  
water.  
To remove the blower assembly  
1. Turn off boiler by turning down the thermostat. Then  
turn off power at the boiler service switch. Close  
manual gas valve on incoming gas line to boiler.  
4. Spray water into the boiler combustion chamber  
opening.  
5. Catch the runoff water in the pan below the vent  
starter tee.  
Turn off power and gas to the boiler.  
Failure to do so can cause severe  
personal injury, death or substantial  
property damage.  
6. Continue process until flueways are clean.  
Wait several minutes after boiler has  
stopped to allow the igniter to cool  
to avoid severe personal injury or  
death.  
Replace blower assembly  
1. Place a new blower housing gasket over the studs at  
combustion chamber opening.  
2. See Figure 32.  
3. Disconnect:  
2. Reinstall burner cone into chamber opening.  
3. Position blower assembly over studs. Install nuts and  
tighten.  
gas tubing from gas valve outlet (NOTE that  
this is a left-hand thread) by rotating the  
hex fitting clockwise looking at the valve outlet.  
pressure switch hoses.  
4. Install igniter and new igniter gasket. Fasten with  
screws and washers. Tighten only with hand-held  
screwdriver. DO NOT use electric or pneumatic  
driver. Excessive torque will damage igniter. Do not  
exceed 20 inch-pounds torque.  
air inlet hose.  
blower motor wiring harness from control  
module.  
igniter harness connected to igniter plug.  
blower support bracket (remove screw  
securing blower housing to bracket on left  
side of blower housing).  
5. Connect:  
a. gas tubing to gas valve outlet (turning left-  
hand thread hex fitting counterclockwise to  
tighten).  
b. pressure switch hoses.  
c. hose from gas valve to gas/air manifold.  
d. air inlet hose.  
e. blower motor wiring harness to control  
module.  
f. igniter harness to igniter plug.  
g. blower support bracket (with screw).  
h. ground wire.  
ground wire.  
4. Remove the two igniter screws and washers. Carefully  
remove the igniter.Use care when handling igniter  
is very brittle. DO NOT touch igniter surface with  
hands or expose to any greasy substances.  
5. Remove nuts from studs securing blower housing to  
front section.  
6. Grasp blower housing and pull free from studs. Turn  
clockwise slightly, until blower assembly can be 6. Be sure all wiring and hose connections are correct  
removed safely from inside of boiler jacket.  
per Figure 32 and are secure on the hose barb fittings.  
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Figure 32  
Blower housing removal procedure  
Air pressure  
switch  
Blower motor  
wiring harness  
Blower  
support  
bracket  
Burner gasket (replace)  
Burner cone  
and ring assembly  
Igniter gasket (replace)  
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Gas tubing  
Red pressure switch hose  
White pressure switch hose  
Inlet air hose and clamps  
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Troubleshooting overview  
Overview of this x Section XIb troubleshooting procedures.  
section  
x Section XIc procedure for checking air pressure switch.  
x Section XId special servicing tips (for igniter, gas valve and blower  
housing).  
x Section XIe control module.  
x Section XIf common problems and possible solutions.  
x Section XIg troubleshooting GCM indicator light conditions.  
Chart 1 POWER light conditions  
Chart 2 POWER and TSTAT CIRC lights flashing  
Chart 3 POWER and LIMIT lights flashing  
Chart 4 POWER and PRES SWITCH lights flashing  
Chart 5 POWER and FLAME lights flashing  
Chart 6 TSTAT CIRC light flashing by itself  
Chart 7 LIMIT light flashing by itself  
Chart 8 Insufficient or no heat condition  
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Troubleshooting procedures  
Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring  
errors can cause improper and dangerous operation.  
Never jumper (bypass) any device except for momentary testing as  
outlined in Troubleshooting charts. Severe personal injury, death or  
substantial property damage can result.  
The control module and boiler controls can malfunction if they get wet.  
Never try to use a control that has been flooded or wet. Replace it. Failure to  
comply can result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property  
damage.  
Before troubleshooting:  
1. Have a voltmeter that can check 120 VAC and 24 VAC and a continuity  
checker.  
2. Check for 120VAC (min. 102-max.132) to boiler.  
3. Make sure thermostat is calling for heat and contacts (including  
appropriate zone controls) are closed. Check for 24 VAC between  
thermostat wire nuts and ground.  
4. Have an inclined manometer with 0 2" w.c. range.  
Check the following:  
1. Wire connectors to control module are securely plugged in at module  
and originating control.  
2. Hoses are properly and securely plugged in and are not damaged.  
VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING.  
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Troubleshooting air pressure switch  
Checking the air pressure switch  
Do not use manometer as shown in Figure 33 to test gas valve outlet pressure. Where instructed  
in this manual to check gas valve outlet pressure,follow instructions carefully,particularly regarding  
connection of manometer. Manometer fluid will cause permanent damage to gas valve. Severe  
personal injury, death or substantial property damage can result.  
Check switch pressure setting  
Figure 33  
Connecting a manometer to  
check air pressure switch. DO  
NOT use this arrangement to  
check gas valve.  
1. See Figure 33.  
2. Remove both air pressure switch hoses from air  
pressure switch.  
3. Install tees and tubing as shown in Figure 33 to  
inclined manometer.  
4. Turn off gas valve and set thermostat to call for heat.  
Blower will run but burner will not ignite.  
Suction  
Pressure  
5. Check for 24 VAC between both air pressure switch  
terminals and ground.  
6. If manometer reading is at least 1.4" w.c., but there is  
not 24 VAC between both air pressure switch  
terminals and ground, replace air pressure switch.  
Inclined tube  
manometer  
Troubleshooting air pressure reading  
1. If manometer reading is lower than 1.4" w.c. check  
for possible causes:  
Red  
blockage in hoses.  
loose blower wheel on motor shaft.  
blower motor not at proper rpm.  
blockage in air inlet or hose.  
White  
blockage in flue pipe or termination.  
condensate trap filled w/condensate.  
Return to normal operation  
1. When pressure reading is proper and air pressure  
switch is operating properly, remove tees and reinstall  
hoses to air pressure switch.  
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XId  
Troubleshooting servicing tips  
Igniter  
Wait several minutes until igniter  
cools down before attempting  
replacement. Failure to do so will  
cause severe personal injury.  
1. Disconnect igniter from igniter wiring harness and  
remove igniter before removing blower assembly.  
2. Replace igniter gasket if original gasket is frayed or  
damaged.  
3. Igniter is fragile - handle with care. Do not touch  
igniter surface with bare hands. Body oils can cause  
failure of the carbide.  
85060  
Gas Valve  
Gas valve operates with a negative  
pressure at the outlet  
The gas valve outlet tapping is a left-  
hand thread. Rotate counter-  
clockwise to tighten, clockwise to  
loosen. When replacing valve, replace  
only with valve listed in this manual  
for use with the GV boiler. Failure to  
comply could result in severe  
personal injury, death or substantial  
property damage.  
approximately -0.2" w.c. do not  
set gas pressure higher than this.  
Follow instructions in this manual  
carefully if testing gas valve outlet  
pressure. Failure to comply can result  
in severe personal injury or death.  
Robertshaw  
Model 7200DERN-680  
White-Rodgers  
Model 36E66-302  
85061  
Blower Housing  
Do not disassemble blower housing.  
A fire or explosion causing severe  
personal injury, death or substantial  
property damage can result. If you  
suspect a problem, replace blower  
housing. Follow instructions in  
manual Section IX, Cleaning boiler  
heating surfaces for blower  
housing removal and replacement.  
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Troubleshooting control module  
Control Module  
Make sure ground wiringis installed per wiring diagram.  
Good grounding is extremely important for proper  
operation.  
Solder or water splatter between  
plugs and circuit board can cause  
improper operation of control  
module. Place a shield over the boiler  
internal controls and components  
during installation. Failure to comply  
could result in severe personal injury,  
death or substantial property  
damage.  
Control indicator lights —  
lockout modes  
See Charts 1 through 8 in this section for detailed trouble-  
shooting procedures.  
To reset control after a lockout, turn off power at the 120  
VAC service switch or turn down all thermostats.Wait 45  
seconds. Then restore power or call for heat.  
After an over-temperature lockout (POWER and LIMIT  
lights flashing), the control will only reset after  
interruption of 120VAC for 45 seconds.(And temperature  
at return water temperature sensor must be below 240 °F.)  
POWER light flashing alone  
Usually indicates reversed polarity of 120 VAC power  
wires.  
85063  
POWER and TSTAT CIRC lights flashing  
Usually indicates stray voltage on external thermostat  
circuit wires or return water temperature entering boiler  
sections has not reached 130 °F within 20 minutes.  
Non-lockout light conditions  
POWER and LIMIT light flashing alternately  
TSTAT CIRC light flashing alone  
Usually indicates that limit circuit failed to cut off boiler Usually indicates return water temperature sensor detects  
at high temperaure return water temperature sensor water at boiler return pipe less than 40 °F. Both internal  
has sensed water over 235 °F.  
circulators will run continuously, even with no call for  
heat, until temperature rises.  
POWER and PRES SWITCH lights flashing  
LIMIT light flashing alone  
Usually indicates pressure switch is closed when it should  
not be, or pressure switch failed to close within 5 minutes Usually indicates an open or shorted return water  
of blower starting.  
temperature sensor.  
POWER and FLAME lights flashing  
Troubleshooting the GCM  
Usually indicates control has had three unsuccessful  
ignition attempts or sensed flame when it shouldnt be See Figure 34 for location of harness plug receptacles and  
there.  
plugs on the control module.  
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Figure 34  
GCM (control module) harness plug receptacle and indicator light locations.  
White  
White  
White  
120 VAC N  
Ground  
120 VAC N  
Ground  
120 VAC N  
Ground  
White  
Green  
Black  
Green  
Black  
Green  
Black  
120 VAC N  
Ground  
Green  
Black  
120 VAC H  
120 VAC H  
120 VAC H  
to System  
circulator  
(long harness)  
to Bypass  
circulator  
(short harness)  
120 VAC H  
120 VAC IN  
120 VAC  
to circulators  
120 VAC to  
blower motor  
Red wires to  
pressure switch  
White  
Black  
120 VAC N  
120 VAC H  
Blue wires to  
gas valve  
Yellow wires  
to limit control  
and block temp  
switch  
120 VAC to  
transformer  
Black wires to  
thermostat circuit  
POWER  
TSTAT CIRC  
LIMIT  
24 VAC control  
circuits  
Black leads  
to water  
temperature  
sensor  
PRES SWITCH  
FLAME  
120 VAC IN  
water temp  
sensor  
120 VAC to transformer  
120 VAC to blower motor  
120 VAC to circulators  
24 VAC control circuits  
water temp sensor  
Indicator lights  
24 VAC  
24 VAC from transformer  
24 VAC from transformer  
120 VAC to igniter  
120 VAC to igniter  
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Troubleshooting common problems  
Symptom  
Common Causes  
Possible Corrections  
Thermostat installed where drafts Locate thermostat on inner wall away from  
Rapid cycling boiler  
turns on and off frequently  
or heat affect reading  
heat sources or cool drafts.  
Heat anticipator in thermostat  
adjusted incorrectly  
Adjust thermostat per manufacturers  
instructions.  
Incorrect limit setting  
Set limit according to system needs.  
Maximum setting is 220˚F. Increase limit  
setting to decrease cycling.  
Insufficient water flow through  
boiler  
Check all valves to and from boiler. Return  
to proper setting.  
Confirm circulator size.  
Expansion tank sized too small  
Flooded expansion tank  
Inoperative limit control  
Call qualified service technician to check  
expansion tank operation and size.  
Frequent release of water  
through relief valve  
Call qualified service technician to check  
expansion tank operation.  
Call qualified service technician to replace  
limit control.  
Leaks in boiler or piping  
Have qualified service technician repair  
leaks at once to avoid constant use of  
makeup water. Makeup water can cause  
mineral deposits which, in turn, can cause  
boiler section failure. Do not use petroleum-  
base stop-leak compounds.  
Need to frequently add  
makeup water  
Oxygen corrosion due to leaks in Have qualified service technician repair at  
boiler and piping once. Keep pH of water between 7.0 to 8.5.  
Black water condition  
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Symptom  
Common Causes  
Possible Corrections  
Mineral deposits in sections due to Call qualified service technician to de-lime  
Popping or percolating  
noise heard in boiler  
constant use of makeup water  
boiler, if necessary. In some cases,  
deposits will be too heavy to remove with  
de-liming procedures.  
Have qualified service technician repair  
leaks to eliminate need for constant  
makeup water.  
Incorrect pH of boiler water  
Call qualified service technician to check  
pH level and correct. pH should be  
maintained between 7.0 to 8.5.  
Insufficient water flow through  
boiler  
Check all valves to and from boiler. Return  
to proper setting.  
Confirm circulator size.  
Contaminated combustion air  
supply See manual page 13.  
Remove any contaminating products, see  
manual page 13.  
Metal flakes found in vent  
outlet or vent starter tee —  
flueway corrosion  
Provide outside air for combustion. Kit  
available through Weil-McLain distributor.  
Have qualified service technician pipe-up  
kit.  
Condensation of combustion  
gases in boiler sections  
Have qualified service technician check  
operation of mixing system. Repair/replace  
if necessary.  
Air in system  
Bleed air from system through air vents in  
radiators or baseboard units.  
Some radiators or  
baseboard units do not  
heat or are noisy  
Low system pressure  
Fill to correct pressure.  
Check for leaks in boiler or piping. Have  
qualified service technician repair at once.  
High limit set too low  
Adjust high limit to higher setting.  
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Troubleshooting GCM lights  
CHART 1 Troubleshooting POWER light status  
Electrical shock hazard Wherever you see  
xTURN OFF POWERx, follow the instructions. Failure to follow  
instructions could result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.  
Is POWER light off?  
Make sure service switch or circuit breaker is on or fuses  
are good.  
No  
Yes  
Remove 120 VAC IN plug (Figure 34, Item 1) on control  
module.  
Using voltmeter, check across top and bottom pins of  
120 VAC IN receptacle.  
Is POWER light...  
Flashing with  
Does voltmeter indicate 120 VAC  
?
Flashing  
alone  
On steady  
another light  
(not flashing)  
No  
Yes  
TSTAT CIRC  
light flashing  
Problem is with incoming  
electricity. Have licensed  
electrician repair circuit.  
Chart 2  
Chart 3  
Chart 4  
Chart 5  
Chart 6  
Chart 7  
LIMIT  
light flashing  
PRES SWITCH  
light flashing  
Reconnect 120 VAC IN plug.  
Remove 120 VAC transformer PRIMARY plug (Figure  
34, Item 2) on control module.  
Using voltmeter, check across top and bottom pins of  
PRIMARY receptacle.  
FLAME  
light flashing  
For insufficient heat or no heat problem, go to  
Chart 8 if POWER light is on steady, with no other  
light flashing.  
Does voltmeter indicate 120 VAC  
?
No  
Yes  
Usually indicates polarity on incoming 120 VAC power  
Replace control module.  
Retest.  
line is wrong.  
xTURN OFF POWER  
x
at service switch or breaker,  
then reverse the HOT and NEUTRAL wires entering the  
boiler in the J-box.  
Restore POWER at service switch or breaker.  
Reinstall 120 VAC transformer PRIMARY plug.  
Remove 24 VAC transformer plug (Figure 34, Item 7) on  
control module.  
Is POWER light flashing now?  
Using voltmeter, check across pins of receptacle.  
No  
Yes  
Does voltmeter indicate 24 VAC  
?
No  
Yes  
Have system checked by a  
licensed electrician.  
If problem persists, call your  
local Weil-McLain sales  
representative.  
Boiler should now  
operate normally.  
Replace transformer.  
Retest.  
Replace control module.  
Retest.  
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CHART 2  
TSTAT CIRC  
&
POWER lights flashing  
Electrical shock hazard Wherever you see  
xTURN OFF POWERx, follow the instructions. Failure to follow  
instructions could result in severe personl injury, death or substantial property damage.  
Attach sensor to pipe with clamp provided.  
If problem persists, replace return water temperature  
sensor.  
Retest.  
Is return water temperature sensor clamped  
securely to the return pipe in the boiler?  
Yes  
No  
Check for stray voltage on the incoming thermostat wires.  
Disconnect the two external wires connected to the boiler  
thermostat wires.  
does occur under any condition, check and correct the  
external wiring. (This is a common problem when using 3-wire  
zone valves.)  
Connect a voltmeter across the two incoming wires. Close Once the external thermostat circuit wiring is checked and  
each thermostat, zone valve and relay in the external circuit  
one at a time and check the voltmeter reading across the  
wires. There should NEVER be a voltage reading. If a voltage  
corrected if necessary, reconnect the external thermostat  
circuit wires to the boiler thermostat wires and allow the boiler  
to cycle.  
Did you find and correct a voltage across the two external thermostat circuit wires?  
Yes  
No  
Boiler should now operate per the normal sequence of  
Is boiler internal Bypass circulator operating?  
operation shown in Figure 22 if wiring was corrected.  
No  
Yes  
Remove CIRCULATORS plug (Figure 34, Item 4) from  
plug receptacle of control module.  
Place voltmeter leads across the right-side 120 VAC N  
and 120 VAC H pins of the CIRCULATORS receptacle.  
Check the boiler internal return pipe where it enters the  
boiler sections. The TSTAT CIRC and POWER lights will  
flash as long as the return water temperature is less than  
130 ˚F.  
Wait up to 20 minutes to give the boiler and system a  
chance to respond.  
Does the voltmeter indicate 120 VAC?  
No  
Yes  
Does problem persist?  
Replace GCM (control  
Test wire continuity of  
module).  
circulator wire harness.  
No  
Yes  
Retest.  
Is harness ok?  
No  
Yes  
Boiler may now be operating  
normally. Verify against  
Figure 22, sequence of  
operation.  
Replace circulator  
harness.  
Retest.  
If boiler appears not to be heating, troubleshoot boiler per  
CHART 8 (no heat problems). If problem cannot be  
resolved, replace water temperature sensor and retest.  
Then replace GCM (control module) if sensor does not  
correct the problem.  
Reconnect circulator harness to GCM.  
Attempt to get the circulator started by giving it a sharp  
rap on the end of the circulator motor (to release a  
possibly locked impeller).  
If the circulator begins to operate, allow it to operate for a  
If boiler is heating, but the temperature at the return pipe  
does not increase above 130 ˚F, there may be an  
incorrectly-piped external circulator forcing water through  
the boiler. Check external piping and correct.  
few minutes to see if the problem clears.  
If problem persists, replace the Bypass circulator.  
Retest.  
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Troubleshooting GCM lights (continued)  
CHART 3  
LIMIT  
&
POWER lights flashing  
Electrical shock hazard Wherever you see  
xTURN OFF POWERx, follow the instructions. Failure to follow  
instructions could result in severe personl injury, death or substantial property damage.  
This is a lockout condition. The return water temperature  
sensor has signaled a temperature higher than 240 ˚F, but  
the boiler limit circuit is closed (indicating that the limit  
control circuit did not catch the over-temperature condition).  
This is probably an indication of a failure of the boiler limit  
control and possibly the block temperature switch as well.  
x
TURN OFF POWER  
x
to boiler at 120 VAC service switch.  
Remove CONTROL CIRCUIT plug from control module receptacle (Figure 34, Item 5).  
Remove a wire from one of the limit control spade connectors.  
Connect an ohmmeter across the left and right pins on the center row of the limit circuit harness.  
Does the ohmmeter indicate a shorted wire harness (zero ohms)?  
Yes  
No  
Replace control wiring harness.  
Retest.  
Reconnect CONTROL CIRCUIT plug to control module.  
Remove WATER TEMP SENSOR plug from control  
module receptacle (Figure 34, Item 6).  
Connector an ohmmeter across the plug pins to check  
the sensor resistance.  
Does the ohmmeter indicate a shorted sensor (zero ohms)?  
Replace water temp sensor.  
Retest.  
Yes  
No  
Is boiler hot?  
Yes  
No  
Close the external manual gas valve.  
Set limit control knob to its minimum setting. Replace wire  
to limit control spade connector.  
Remove one wire from the limit control  
Set a thermostat to call for heat.  
space connector.  
Turn on power at 120 VAC service switch.  
Control module should cycle boiler on and begin heating.  
The limit control should shut off the gas valve when the  
temperature at the boiler pressure/temperature gauge  
has reached no more than about 20 ˚F higher than the  
limit switch setting.  
Set a thermostat to call for heat. Then  
turn on power to the boiler at the 120  
VAC service switch.  
The boiler system circulator should come  
on and the control module should try to  
cycle the boiler.  
Does limit control shut off gas correctly?  
Allow the boiler circulator to run to cool  
Yes  
No  
off boiler and system water.  
After the boiler and system water have  
cooled, turn off power at the 120 VAC  
service switch and open the external  
manual gas valve.  
Replace limit control  
and block tempera-  
ture switch.  
Replace control  
module.  
Retest.  
Retest.  
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CHART 4  
PRES SWITCH & POWER lights flashing  
Electrical shock hazard Wherever you see  
xTURN OFF POWERx, follow the instructions. Failure to follow  
instructions could result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.  
Reset boiler control by turning off power at service switch or turning down thermostat for at least 45 seconds.  
Thermostat should call for heat and appropriate zone valves open.  
Does blower motor operate?  
No  
Yes  
Wait 45 seconds.  
Does blower motor operate?  
No Yes  
Is blower wheel turning at speed of blower motor?  
No  
Yes  
Remove BLOWER plug (Figure 34, Item 3) from plug  
receptacle of control module.  
Place voltmeter leads across the 120 VAC N and  
120 VAC H pins of the BLOWER receptacle.  
x
TURN OFF POWER  
service switch.  
x
at  
Does the voltmeter indicate 120 VAC  
?
Properly position blower  
wheel on blower motor  
shaft and tighten set  
screw. (Or replace blower  
housing assembly.)  
Retest.  
No Yes  
Wait 5 minutes.  
Is purge light flashing?  
No Yes  
xTURN OFF POWER  
x
at service switch.  
Does blower wheel turn freely by hand?  
No  
Yes  
Boiler should be in normal operating  
sequence.  
Observe operation until thermostat is  
satisfied and blower has completed its post-  
purge cycle.  
Properly position  
blower wheel on  
blower motor shaft  
and tighten set screw.  
(Or replace blower  
housing assembly.)  
Retest.  
Replace blower  
motor. (Also check  
blower housing  
assembly. Replace if  
necessary.)  
Check condensate trap. Is there condensate present?  
Retest.  
No  
Yes  
Remove one of the red wires connected to the pressure  
switch.  
Check continuity across the switch terminals.  
Drain condensate.  
Retest.  
Are vent or combustion air  
passages blocked?  
Does the ohmmeter indicate the switch is closed?  
No  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Replace control module.  
Retest.  
Check air pressure switch per manual Section XI  
Replace if necessary. Retest.  
.
Clear passages and recycle boiler.  
Recheck boiler operation.  
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Troubleshooting GCM lights (continued)  
CHART 5  
FLAME & POWER lights flashing  
Electrical shock hazard Wherever you see  
xTURN OFF POWERx, follow the instructions. Failure to follow  
instructions could result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.  
Are manual main shutoff valve and gas valve turned on?  
No  
Yes  
Check gas valve harness wires and check for tight wiring  
connections on gas valve and control module. Repair/  
replace as necessary.  
Recycle boiler by thermostat or service switch (holding  
power off for at least 45 seconds).  
Open manual gas valve.  
Restart boiler, following Lighting instructions for gas  
valve installed on boiler (Figure 25 or 26).  
Check for proper operation (per Sequence of operation,  
Figure 22).  
Thermostat should call for heat and appropriate zone  
valves close.  
During step 5 of sequence of operation (Figure 22),  
is there 24 VAC across gas valve terminals?  
Replace control module.  
Retest.  
No  
Yes  
Check and/or replace igniter.  
Recycle boiler by thermostat or service switch.  
Thermostat should call for heat and appropriate zone  
valves close.  
Wait 5 minutes.  
Boiler should now operate normally.  
Original flashing FLAME light caused by igniter not  
operating properly.  
Are FLAME  
&
POWER lights flashing?  
No  
Yes  
See normal sequence of operation, Figure 22.  
Check and/or replace gas valve.  
Recycle boiler by thermostat or service switch.  
Thermostat should call for heat and appropriate zone  
valves close.  
Wait 5 minutes.  
Are FLAME  
&
POWER lights flashing?  
No  
Yes  
Boiler should now operate normally.  
Original flashing FLAME light caused by gas valve not  
operating properly.  
Call your local Weil-McLain  
sales representative.  
See normal sequence of operation, Figure 22.  
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CHART 6  
TSTAT CIRC light flashing and POWER light on steady  
Electrical shock hazard Wherever you see  
xTURN OFF POWERx, follow the instructions. Failure to follow  
instructions could result in severe personl injury, death or substantial property damage.  
This is not a lockout mode. The control module is signaling that the return water temperature sensor is detecting a temperature  
less than 40 ˚F.  
While the temperature at the boiler return water temperaure sensor is less than 40 ˚F, both of the internal boiler circulators will  
run continuously, even if there is no call for heat (though the boiler will not fire until the thermostat calls for heat). This operation  
is intended to reduce chances of freezing during system down times by keeping water flowing.  
Is return water temperature sensor clamped  
securely to the return pipe in the boiler?  
Attach sensor to pipe  
with clamp provided.  
No  
Yes  
If problem persists,  
replace return water  
temperature sensor.  
Retest.  
Are both boiler internal circulators operating?  
No  
Yes  
Remove CIRCULATORS plug (Figure 34, Item 4) from  
plug receptacle of control module.  
Place voltmeter leads across the 120 VAC N and  
120 VAC H pins of the CIRCULATORS receptacle on the  
side corresponding to the circulator not operating.  
Is there a call for heat?  
(Verify by removing thermostat wirings at boiler and  
checking continuity across external wires)  
Does the voltmeter indicate 120 VAC?  
No  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Replace GCM (control  
Test wire continuity of  
module).  
circulator wire harness.  
Wait 10 minutes to  
allow heat from the  
boiler to raise the water  
temperature.  
This is normal  
operation for water less  
than 40 ˚F at boiler  
internal return pipe.  
Retest.  
Is harness ok?  
No  
Yes  
Does LIMIT light quit  
flashing (and pipes begin  
to heat up)?  
Condition should  
change after a call for  
heat, when the boiler  
will heat up the water.  
Replace circulator  
harness.  
Retest.  
No  
Yes  
Reconnect circulator harness to GCM.  
Boiler is not heating.  
Troubleshoot boiler  
Attempt to get the circulator started by giving it a sharp  
rap on the end of the circulator motor (to release a  
possibly locked impeller).  
using CHART 8  
.
If the circulator begins to operate, allow it to operate for a  
few minutes to see if the problem clears.  
Boiler should now operate normally.  
Verify correct sequence of operation using Figure 22.  
If problem persists, replace the bypass circulator.  
Retest.  
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CHART 7  
LIMIT light flashing and POWER light on steady  
Electrical shock hazard Wherever you see  
xTURN OFF POWERx, follow the instructions. Failure to follow  
instructions could result in severe personl injury, death or substantial property damage.  
This is not a lockout mode. The control module should only be signaling that the water temperature sensor is either shorted or  
there is an open circuit across the sensor terminals..  
This situation is usually corrected by replacing the sensor, as described below.  
Remove SENSOR plug from receptacle on GCM (Figure 34, Item  
6). Then re-insert.  
Does LIMIT light still flash?  
No  
Yes  
Replace sensor and harness.  
Does LIMIT light still flash?  
No  
Yes  
Boiler may now be operating correctly. Verify per normal  
sequnce of operation in Figure 22.  
Replace GCM (control module).  
Retest.  
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CHART 8 Insufficient heat or no heat to system (POWER light on steady)  
Electrical shock hazard Wherever you see  
xTURN OFF POWERx, follow the instructions. Failure to follow  
instructions could result in severe personl injury, death or substantial property damage.  
Has it been at least 5 minutes since setting thermostat to  
Is boiler System circulator operating?  
No Yes  
call for heat? If not, wait 5 minutes. Is system heating?  
Is thermostat set to call for heat? Remove thermostat  
wires at boiler and check continuity across the two wires.  
If circuit isn't closed, check external thermostat (zone  
valve, relay, etc.) wiring. Correct problems and retry.  
Reconnect external thermostat wiring at boiler.  
Remove CIRCULATORS harness plug from  
CIRCULATORS plug receptacle (Figure 34, Item  
4
). Check with voltmeter across left-side 120 VAC  
N and 120 VAC H pins of receptacle.  
Does voltmeter show 120 VAC across pins?  
Is thermostat circuit closed (continuity across wires)?  
No  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Are all red lights off?  
Repair/replace  
circulator. Retest.  
Repair/replace  
wiring. Retest.  
Replace control  
module.  
Retest.  
Boiler is in standby.  
Set thermostat to call for heat  
and recheck operation.  
Verify Sequence of operation,  
Figure 22.  
No  
Yes  
Wait 30 seconds.  
Are all red lights off?  
Wait 5 minutes.  
No  
Yes  
Is FLAME light on?  
No  
Yes  
Replace control module.  
Retest.  
If you have sufficient heat boiler should be in normal  
operating sequence. (See normal sequence of operation,  
Figure 22.)  
Check block switch on top of boiler with continuity  
checker.  
Are block switch contacts closed?  
If you have less than sufficient heat —  
No  
Yes  
Is vent or combustion air piping free of blockage?  
No  
Yes  
Check limit switch  
contacts with continuity  
checker.  
Wait for cast iron block to  
Correct conditions and  
recheck operation.  
See Figure 22 for  
normal sequence of  
operation.  
cool to room temperature.  
Contact your Weil-McLain  
sales representative.  
Are block switch  
contacts closed?  
Are limit switch  
contacts closed?  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Wait for boiler water to cool to temperature 20 to 30 ˚F  
lower than temperature set on limit switch.  
Are limit switch contacts closed?  
Replace block  
switch. Retest.  
Replace control  
module. Retest.  
Replace limit  
switch. Retest.  
No  
Yes  
Boiler water temperature exceeded setting on limit switch  
with thermostat calling for heat. Boiler is OK. (See normal  
sequence of operation, Figure 22.)  
Also check operation of setting on limit switch (should be  
above 140˚F.).  
Excessive block temperature has been reduced to safe  
operating level. Check for low water level or mineral  
deposits in sections. Correct before proceeding.  
Restart boiler and check normal sequence of operation.  
(See normal sequence of operation, Figure 22.)  
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Replacement parts overview  
x Accessory bag assembly (shipped with boiler)  
x Section assembly (boiler sections, tie rods, base rail legs, blower support bracket, block  
temperature switch)  
x Jacket assembly (jacket parts)  
x Blower assembly (blower, motor, air inlet hose and fittings, condensate trap parts, igniter,  
gas valve, gas/air orifice and manifold, burner and gasket)  
x Trim assembly (circulators, piping components, limit control, P/T gauge, relief valve, drain  
valve)  
x Interior panel (jacket interior panel, transformer, GCM control module, air pressure switch)  
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Replacement parts accessory bag  
Table 5  
The parts below are shipped with the boiler in the accessory bag.  
Item  
number  
Description  
Weil-McLain Quantity Remarks  
part number  
1
2
3
Water trim bag assembly #2  
Nipple, BK ¾ x 3.00  
542-200-309  
1
561-326-405  
561-326-515  
1
1
Relief valve thru jacket  
Nipple, BK 1 x 3.00  
Tee to tee Series 2  
Tee to cross Series 3  
4
5
6
7
Tee, BK 1 x 1 x ½  
561-541-216  
542-200-308  
560-807-366  
562-138-550  
1
1
1
4
To mount pressure/temp gauge  
Water trim bag assembly #1  
Bushing, BK C1 ½ x ¼  
Tee to gauge  
Screw, sheet metal type A pan  
head phil10 x .50 BK Phosphate  
Jacket back panel  
8
9
Bag, plastic 4.00 x 6.00 x .004  
Bag, plastic 4.00 x 6.00 x .004  
540-202-749  
540-202-749  
510-218-099  
1
1
1
Contains items 6 & 7  
Contains items 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5  
10  
Gauge, pressure/temperature 2 ½" short  
shank  
U.S. Gauge/Ametek 199994 (unipak) or  
U.S. Gauge/Ametek 199996 (bulk) or  
ENFN. 4104-2-2-½-¼-CBN  
11  
Valve, relief ¾ 30 PSI  
Watts ¾ W330-HI 030  
511-546-920  
1
12  
13  
14  
542-200-310  
560-907-642  
562-138-550  
1
2
4
Water trim bag assembly #3  
Exhaust, tube spacer  
Screw, sheet metal type A pan head  
phil 10 x .50 BK Phosphate  
Cap to cap mounting plate  
For intake/exhaust plates  
15  
16  
Washer, lock #10 external tooth type A  
562-248-680  
562-150-248  
4
8
Screw, sheet metal type A pan head  
slotted 10 x 1.25 ZP  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
Plastic anchors  
563-210-627  
540-202-749  
560-907-641  
452-100-160  
452-100-163  
550-108-065  
550-141-778  
8
1
1
1
1
1
1
For #10 screws  
Bag, plastic 4.00 x 6.00 x .004  
Contains items 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17  
Intake/exhaust air, cap plastic  
Intake/exhaust air, mounting plate  
Intake/exhaust air, backing plate  
Hole template  
Vent instruction sheet (Vent/Air Intake  
Termination)  
(1196)  
24  
25  
Drain bracket assembly  
Label, Accessory bag  
542-200-300  
550-225-031  
1
1
Insert so text is visible from outside  
of bag (0299)  
26  
Bag, plastic 16.00 x 18.00 x .006  
540-202-752  
1
Contains items 1, 10, 11, 12, 19,  
20, 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25  
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Replacement parts section assembly  
Table 6  
Section assembly  
Item  
number  
Description  
Model  
Weil-McLain  
part number  
1
Block assembly, includes:  
3
4
5
6
322-200-280  
322-200-281  
322-200-282  
322-200-283  
Front section, intermediate section, back section, square cut seals 2",  
silicone sealant, tie rods, tie rod nuts, tie rod washers, water tubing male  
adapters 1" NPT, water tubing, pump to return, blower flange gasket,  
igniter, igniter gasket, screws, lock washers, studs, nuts  
2
Front section  
All  
312-200-150  
382-200-300  
Also requires repair parts kit consisting of: Square cut seals 2", sili-  
cone sealant, tie rod nuts, tie rod washers, water tubing, male adapters  
1" NPT, water tubing, pump to return, blower flange gasket, igniter,  
igniter gasket, screws, studs, nuts, lock washers  
3
4
5
Intermediate section  
Also requires repair parts kit consisting of: Square cut seals 2", sili-  
cone sealant, tie rod nuts, tie rod washers  
All  
All  
312-200-110  
382-200-305  
Back section  
312-200-130  
382-200-305  
Also requires repair parts kit consisting of: Square cut seals 2", sili-  
cone sealant, tie rod nuts, tie rod washers  
Tie rods  
3
4
5
6
560-234-499  
560-234-525  
560-234-503  
560-234-504  
6
Base rail legs  
3 & 4  
5 & 6  
452-100-170  
452-100-172  
7
Base rail brace  
All  
All  
All  
All  
All  
All  
All  
452-100-080  
452-100-111  
510-350-068  
560-907-629  
590-317-628  
590-317-629  
560-340-581  
8
Blower housing support  
Block temperature limit switch  
Inspection port cover  
Inspection port gasket  
Starter tee gasket  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
Stud, ⁵⁄₁₆" - 18 x 1.25  
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Figure 35  
Section assembly  
85041  
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Replacement parts jacket assembly  
Table 7  
Jacket assembly  
Item  
number  
Description  
Model  
Weil-McLain  
part number  
1
Jacket panel, top  
3 & 4  
5 & 6  
422-200-146  
422-200-150  
2
3
Jacket panel, front  
All  
422-200-140  
Jacket panel , left side  
3 & 4  
5 & 6  
422-200-220  
422-200-222  
4
5
Jacket access panel  
All  
422-200-230  
Jacket panel, right side  
3 & 4  
5 & 6  
422-200-224  
422-200-226  
6
Jacket panel, rear  
All  
All  
All  
All  
- - -  
All  
422-200-135  
422-200-232  
422-200-137  
422-200-228  
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -  
562-150-273  
7
Top rail brace  
8
Top rail cross tie  
9
Jacket panel, interior  
10  
11  
Base rail assembly (see Section assembly on page 84 for details)  
Screw, sheet metal type AB, serated hex washer head Phillips #10 x ³⁄₈"  
steel black phospate  
86  
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Figure 36  
Jacket assembly  
85042  
Part number 550-141-850/0699  
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Replacement parts Blower assembly  
Table 8  
Blower assembly  
Item  
number  
1
Description  
Model  
Weil-McLain  
part number  
382-200-320  
382-200-325  
382-200-330  
382-200-335  
Burner replacement kit, includes:  
Burner cone and ring assembly, blower flange gasket, igniter, igniter screws,  
igniter washers, igniter gasket  
3
4
5
6
2
3
4
Blower flange gasket  
All  
All  
All  
590-317-610  
511-624-520  
382-200-345  
Air pressure switch (0 to 5,500 feet elevation)  
Blower motor replacement kit, includes:  
Blower motor, motor mount grommets, screws, lock nuts, 9" Allen wrench  
5
Blower housing assembly replacement kit, includes:  
All  
382-200-340  
Blower housing, observation port window, blower housing cover plate, blower  
motor mounting brackets, washer hold down bracket, lock nuts, motor mount  
grommets, blower motor, blower wheel, magnetic washer, silicone sealant,  
screws, blower flange gasket, igniter, igniter screws, igniter washers, igniter  
gasket  
6
Conversion kit, natural to propane, includes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Propane orifice plate, label  
3
4
5
6
3
4
5
6
510-811-600  
510-811-605  
510-811-610  
510-811-615  
510-811-620  
510-811-625  
510-811-630  
510-811-635  
Conversion kit, propane to natural, includes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Propane orifice plate, label  
7
8
Gas/air manifold assembly, includes:  
Gas/air manifold, gas tubing, washers, screws  
All  
382-200-355  
Condensate trap kit, includes:  
Condensate trap, hoses  
All  
382-200-409  
9
Gas valve tubing to gas/air manifold, red  
All  
All  
590-317-647  
382-200-410  
10  
Gas valve assembly replacement kit, includes:  
Gas valve, gas supply manifold and bracket  
11  
Gas manifold assembly, includes:  
Gas supply manifold, bracket  
All  
591-126-800  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
Igniter replacement kit (includes gasket)  
Igniter gasket (included in item 12, above)  
Inlet air fitting  
All  
511-330-148  
All  
All  
All  
All  
All  
All  
All  
All  
All  
All  
560-907-635  
591-850-068  
562-302-547  
560-907-629  
590-317-628  
590-317-629  
591-850-071  
562-302-548  
452-100-112  
560-907-650  
Hose clamp, 3"  
Inlet air hose  
Inspection port cover  
Inspection port gasket  
Starter tee gasket  
Drain hose clamp, 5/8”  
Condensate trap hose  
Drain bracket  
Drain ell  
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Figure 37  
Blower assembly  
Vent starter  
tee not  
included  
85043  
Part number 550-141-850/0699  
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Replacement parts trim assembly  
Table 9  
Trim assembly  
Item  
Description  
Weil-McLain  
number  
part number  
1
Circulator flange, 1" NPT  
563-910-026  
2
Circulator gasket, Taco 110-339  
590-317-543  
511-405-113  
3
4
System circulator, Taco 007F  
Bypass circulator, Taco 007F  
511-405-113  
591-391-824  
561-326-500  
563-115-300  
561-326-528  
561-541-212  
561-326-500  
561-326-500  
561-550-000  
560-807-378  
510-148-565  
561-326-527  
561-541-216  
560-807-366  
510-218-099  
561-326-527  
511-546-920  
561-326-405  
510-350-068  
510-312-244  
Included with limit  
560-742-938  
511-246-392  
560-907-629  
590-317-629  
511-330-089  
590-317-628  
5
Wiring harness, dual circulators to control module  
6
Nipple, NPT 1" x close  
Ell, 1"  
7
8
Nipple, NPT 1" x 4 ½"  
Tee, 1"  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
Nipple, NPT 1" x close  
Nipple, NPT 1" x close  
Cross, 1"  
Bushing, 1" x ¹⁄₈"  
Vent coin, ¹⁄₈" NPT  
Nipple, NPT 1" x 4"  
Reducing tee, 1" x 1" x ½"  
Bushing, ½" x ¼"  
Combination pressure-temperature gauge, 2 ½" short shank  
Nipple, NPT 1" x 4"  
ASME Pressure relief valve, ¾" male inlet, 30 PSIG  
Nipple, NPT ¾" x 3"  
Block temperature limit switch  
Limit control  
Limit control well, ½"  
Return pipe section  
Drain valve, ¾"  
Inspection port cover  
Starter tee gasket  
Water temperature sensor and clamp  
Inspection port cover gasket  
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Figure 38  
Trim assembly  
85048  
Part number 550-141-850/0699  
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Replacement parts interior panel  
Table 10  
Interior panel  
Item  
number  
Description  
Weil-McLain  
part number  
542-200-302  
542-200-235  
511-842-370  
511-624-520  
591-391-821  
591-391-819  
591-391-824  
591-391-892  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Interior panel with controls  
Control module assembly, includes control module and screws  
Transformer  
Air pressure switch  
Wiring harness, control module to junction box (not shown)  
Wiring harness, control module to hot surface ignitor (not shown)  
Wiring harness, control module to system and bypass circulators (not shown)  
Wiring harness, control module to controls (not shown)  
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Figure 39  
Interior panel  
85046  
Part number 550-141-850/0699  
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Dimensions and ratings  
Figure 40  
Dimension drawing (see dimension table on opposite page)  
L
85049  
Item  
Description  
number  
1
2
1" NPT Supply  
1" NPT Return  
3
Combination pressure-temperature gauge, 2 ½" short shank  
¾" NPT Relief valve outlet  
Plug dome, 2" black  
4
5
6
Junction box  
7
Inlet air fitting  
8
3" Diameter flue outlet  
9
½" Condensate drain  
10  
11  
12  
13  
½" NPT Gas supply connection (provided by others)  
Drip leg (provided by others)  
Union (provided by others)  
Manual main shutoff gas valve (provided by others)  
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Table 11  
Boiler dimensional data (see Figure 40)  
Boiler  
model  
Supply  
Return  
Length  
Gas  
Crate dimensions  
(outside measurement, inches)  
Approx.  
shipping  
weight  
L
connection  
size (Note 1)  
(in. NPT)  
Length  
Width  
Height  
(in. NPT)  
(in. NPT)  
(pounds)  
(inches)  
GV3  
GV4  
GV5  
GV6  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
30¾  
30¾  
37¾  
37¾  
½
½
½
½
33½  
33½  
33½  
33½  
22  
22  
22  
22  
36  
36  
43  
43  
270  
320  
355  
410  
Note 1 Gas piping from meter to boiler to be sized per local utility requirements.  
Table 12  
Boiler ratings  
Boiler  
model  
number  
AGA Input  
Btuh  
DOE Heating Net I=B=R  
capacity Btuh ratings Btuh  
DOE  
Seasonal  
efficiency (%) (inches)  
Vent/combustion Boiler water  
air diameter  
content  
(Note 1)  
(Note 2)  
(gallons)  
GV-3  
GV-4  
70,000  
61,000  
53,000  
87.5  
3
3
3.3  
105,000  
92,000  
80,000  
87.3  
4.2  
5.1  
GV-5  
GV-6  
Notes:  
140,000  
175,000  
122,000  
153,000  
106,000  
133,000  
87.2  
87.0  
3
3
6.0  
1. Based on standard test procedures prescribed by the United States Department of Energy. Ratings also referred to as AGA/  
CGA Output.  
2. Net I=B=R ratings are based on net installed radiation of sufficient quantity for the requirements of the building and nothing  
need be added for normal piping and pickup. Ratings are based on a piping and pickup allowance of 1.15. An additional  
allowance should be made for unusual piping and pickup loads.  
Boilers are tested for 50 lbs working pressure. GV boilers are not available for millivolt systems.  
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