KBXII-SER Rev B
Service Manual
Models: 400 - 801
ƽ WARNING
This manual must only be used by a
qualified heating installer / service
technician. Read all instructions,
including this manual and the
Knight XL Installation and
Operation
Manual,
before
installing. Perform steps in the
order given. Failure to comply
could result in severe personal
injury, death, or substantial
property damage.
Save this manual for future reference.
Service Manual
Please read before proceeding
Installer
–
Read all instructions,
When calling or writing about the boiler –
Please have the boiler model and serial
number from the boiler rating plate.
ƽ WARNING
NOTICE
including this manual and the Knight XL
Installation and Operation Manual,
before installing. Perform steps in the
order given.
Consider piping and installation when
determining boiler location (see the Knight
XL Installation and Operation Manual).
User – This manual is for use only by a
qualified
heating
installer/service
Any claims for damage or shortage in
shipment must be filed immediately against
the transportation company by the
consignee.
technician. Refer to the Knight XL User’s
Information Manual for your reference.
Have this boiler serviced/inspected by a
qualified service technician at least
annually.
Failure to comply with the above could
result in severe personal injury, death or
substantial property damage.
Handling ceramic fiber materials
REMOVAL OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER LINING
The combustion chamber insulation in this appliance contains ceramic fiber material. Ceramic fibers can
be converted to cristobalite in very high temperature applications. The International Agency for Research
on Cancer (IARC) has concluded, “Crystalline silica inhaled in the form of quartz or cristobalite from
occupational sources is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1).” Normal operating temperatures in this
appliance are below the level to convert ceramic fibers to cristobalite. Abnormal operating conditions would
have to be created to convert the ceramic fibers in this appliance to cristobalite.
ƽ WARNING
The ceramic fiber material used in this appliance is an irritant; when handling or replacing the ceramic
materials it is advisable that the installer follow these safety guidelines.
ꢀ
Avoid breathing dust and contact with skin and eyes.
• Use NIOSH certified dust respirator (N95). This type of respirator is based on the OSHA
requirements for cristobalite at the time this document was written. Other types of respirators may
be needed depending on the job site conditions. Current NIOSH recommendations can be found on
manufacturers, and phone numbers are also listed on this website.
• Wear long-sleeved, loose fitting clothing, gloves, and eye protection.
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
Apply enough water to the combustion chamber lining to prevent airborne dust.
Remove the combustion chamber lining from the appliance and place it in a plastic bag for disposal.
Wash potentially contaminated clothes separately from other clothing. Rinse clothes washer
thoroughly.
NIOSH stated First Aid.
ꢀ
ꢀ
Eye: Irrigate immediately.
Breathing: Fresh air.
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Please read before proceeding
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
the boiler.
• Should overheating occur or gas supply fail to shut off,
do not turn off or disconnect electrical supply to
circulator. 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.
The possible damage to a flooded appliance can be
extensive and present numerous safety hazards. Any
appliance that has been under water must be replaced.
Boiler water –
• Thoroughly flush the system (without boiler
connected) to remove sediment. The high-efficiency
heat exchanger can be damaged by build-up or
corrosion due to sediment.
• Do not use petroleum-based cleaning or sealing
compounds in the boiler system. Gaskets and seals in
the system may be damaged. This can result in
substantial property damage.
• Do not use “homemade cures” or “boiler patent
medicines”. Serious damage to the boiler, personnel,
and/or property may result.
• Continual fresh make-up water will reduce boiler life.
Mineral buildup in the heat exchanger reduces heat
transfer, overheats the stainless steel heat exchanger, and
causes failure. Addition of oxygen carried in by makeup
water can cause internal corrosion. Leaks in boiler
piping must be repaired at once to prevent the
introduction of makeup water.
Freeze protection fluids –
• NEVER use automotive antifreeze. Use only inhibited
propylene glycol solutions which are specifically
formulated for hydronic systems. Ethylene glycol is
toxic and can attack gaskets and seals used in hydronic
systems.
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What is in this manual?
Service
Maintenance
• Service and maintenance schedules
• Address reported problems
Near boiler piping
• Typical system components
• Inspect boiler area and boiler interior
• Clean condensate trap
• Check all piping for leaks
• Check air openings
The Knight XL display
• Display panel readout, buttons and their functions
• Flue vent system and air piping
• Check water system
• Check expansion tank
Control module inputs
• Control module inputs and options
• Check boiler relief valve
• Inspect ignition electrode
• Check ignition ground wiring
• Check all boiler wiring
• Check control settings
• Perform start-up and checks
• Check burner flame
• Check flame signal
• Check flue gas temperature
• General maintenance
Control module outputs
• Control module outputs and options
General
• How the boiler operates
• How the control module operates
• Access modes -- user and installer
• Sequence of operation -- Domestic Hot Water
(DHW)/space heating
• Review with owner
• Cleaning boiler heat exchanger
• Oiled bearing circulators
Control panel menu access
• Accessing programming mode and locating menus
(See separate guide covering the interface.)
Troubleshooting
Control panel parameter access
• Accessing and changing parameters from the display panel
• Troubleshooting table - No display
• Checking temperature sensors
• Sensor tables
• Troubleshooting table - Fault messages displayed on
boiler interface
Quick start information -- parameter
table
• An index of available adjustments and readouts, where to
access them and where to find detailed information.
• Combustion analysis procedure
• Gas valve adjustment procedure
Knight XL operation
• A: General
• B: Temperature Setting
• C: Data Logging
• D: Functions
• E: DHW Settings
• F: Outdoor Reset
• G: Anti-cycling
• H: Control Modes
• I: Circulation Pumps
• J: Building Management System (BMS)
• K: Service Notification
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Near boiler piping
This piping reference is included to specify the Near Boiler Piping specific to the Knight XL. This piping scheme is important
for proper operation of the SMART SYSTEM control. See the Knight XL Installation and Operation Manual for more detailed
piping diagrams.
DOMESTIC HOT
WATER PUMP
INDIRECT
DOMESTIC
HOT WATER
TANK
DIRT SEPARATOR
SYSTEM SENSOR
SYSTEM PUMP
Y-STRAINER
(RECOMMENDED)
BOILER PUMP
TO FLOOR
DRAIN
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The Knight XL display
NAVIGATION DIAL
The information on the bottom of the display shows the functions of the two SELECT keys (on either corner), and the
NAVIGATION dial (in the center):
MENU = Left SELECT Key
SETPOINTS = NAVIGATION Dial - Pressing Down
SHDN = Right SELECT Key
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Control inputs
SYSTEM PUMP SPEED CONTROL
GAS PRESSURE SWITCH
DHW THERMOSTAT
ROOM THERMOSTAT /
ZONE CONTROL
LOW VOLTAGE
CONNECTION
BOARD
FLOW SWITCH
SYSTEM SENSOR
OUTDOOR SENSOR
BUILDING MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
LOW WATER CUTOFF
INLET TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
OUTLET TEMPERATURE /
HI-LIMIT SENSOR
FLUE GAS SENSOR
AIR PRESSURE SWITCH
LOUVER PROVING SWITCH
FLAME SENSOR
BLOCKED DRAIN SWITCH
DISPLAY PANEL
SMART CONTROL
MODULE
PC INTERFACE
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Control outputs
ALARM BELL
LOW VOLTAGE
CONNECTION
BOARD
LOUVER RELAY
RUN TIME CONTACTS
BUILDING MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
BOILER PUMP
SYSTEM PUMP
DHW PUMP
IGNITOR
BLOWER
SMART CONTROL
MODULE
GAS VALVE
DISPLAY PANEL
PC INTERFACE
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Access modes
General Operation
User
How the boiler operates
The user can adjust space heating and tank target
temperatures by pressing the NAVIGATION dial when
“ꢀSETPOINTS” is flashing at the bottom of the display. The
date and time, and the temperature units can also be changed.
The Knight XL uses an advanced stainless steel heat
exchanger and an electronic control module that allows
fully condensing operation. The blower pulls in gas and air
and pushes flue products out of the boiler through the heat
exchanger and flue piping. The control module regulates
blower speed to control boiler firing rate. The gas valve
senses the amount of air flowing into the boiler and allows
only the right amount of gas to flow.
Installer
Most parameters are available only to the installer, accessible
by entering the installer password (5309).
How the control module operates
Saving parameters (reference the Parameter Table -
Table 1-4 on pages 15 - 18 of this manual)
The Knight XL control module receives input from boiler
sensors. The control module activates and controls the
blower and gas valve to regulate heat input and switches
boiler, DHW and system pumps on and off as needed. The
user/installer programs the module to meet system needs
by adjusting control parameters. These parameters set
operating temperatures and boiler operating modes. Boiler
operation can be based on boiler outlet water temperature,
boiler return water temperature or system supply
temperature, depending on the parameter setting.
Please note that the brackets ([]) denote
screen status.
NOTICE
To save parameters and exit programming:
Press the RIGHT SELECT [SAVE] key and then press the
RIGHT SELECT [HOME] key.
To enter a parameter and continue programming:
Press the RIGHT SELECT [SAVE] key 1 time to return to the
parameter listings; press again to return to the menu listings.
Remember to press the RIGHT SELECT [HOME] key when
finished programming in order to save the changes made.
Sequence of operation
Table 1-1 shows control module normal sequences of
operation for space heating and DHW operation. The
combined operation sequence is for a typical application,
programmed to provide DHW priority.
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Table 1-1 Sequence of Operation
OPERATION
DISPLAY
1. Upon a call for heat, the gas pressure switch(es) must be closed.
2. Once the gas pressure switch(es) are closed, the control turns
on the appropriate pumps (system and boiler pumps for space
heating,
DHW
pump
for
DHW).
The flow switch and/or LWCO must close.
3. The control turns on power to the louver relay.
The louver proving switch, air pressure switch, and blocked
drain switch must close.
4. The control starts a 15 second prepurge cycle by initiating the
blower.
5. The control starts a 4 second trial for ignition by firing the spark
electrode and opening the gas valve.
6. If flame is not detected within 1 second after the sparking ends,
the control will perform a 10 second post-purge, then start
another prepurge cycle and try to light the burner again. On the
501 and larger models, the control will lock out if this second
attempt also fails. On the 400 model, the control will perform a
total of 4 attempts before locking out.
7. If flame is detected, it holds the firing rate steady for 5 seconds
to let the flame stabilize, then it begins to modulate the firing rate
based on a set point or some other command (such as a 0-10V
BMS signal).
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Table 1-1 (continued from previous page) Sequence of Operation
OPERATION
DISPLAY
8. If the space heating call for heat is active, and the tank
thermostat or sensor starts a DHW call for heat, the boiler will
switch to the DHW mode. If programmed for normal DHW
operation (not as a zone), the DHW pump will turn on first, then
the boiler pump will turn off
2
seconds later.
This will divert the boiler’s outlet water from the heating system
and
send
it
to
the
tank
coil
instead.
The control will then modulate to maintain the outlet
temperature to the DHW boiler set point.
9. If the boiler is not part of a Cascade, and both the space heating
and DHW calls for heat remain active long enough, the boiler will
switch back and forth between the two heating modes until one
of them is satisfied.
10. Once both calls for heat are satisfied, the control will turn off the
burner. The blower will continue to run during a 10 second
postpurge.
11. Any pumps that are running will continue to run for their
respective pump delay times before turning off, unless
programmed
to
remain
on
continuously.
A 60 second anti-cycle period will start, which will delay any
new call for heat until it times out.
12. In Standby, ready to start a new cycle.
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Display panel menu access
Table 1-2 Use this procedure to access menus from the display panel
SCREEN
STATUS
BUTTON
OPERATION
DISPLAY
[SHDN]
Press the RIGHT SELECT soft key [SHDN].
[YES]
Press the LEFT SELECT soft key [YES].
Press and hold the LEFT SELECT soft key [MENU]
for five (5) seconds.
[MENU]
Rotate the NAVIGATION dial clockwise until 5 is
displayed (first digit on the left).
Press the NAVIGATION dial to select the next digit.
Rotate the NAVIGATION dial clockwise until 3 is
shown in the display.
Press the NAVIGATION dial 2 times to move to the
last digit.
Rotate the NAVIGATION dial
counterclockwise until 9 is displayed.
[SAVE]
Press the RIGHT SELECT soft key [SAVE].
Rotate the NAVIGATION dial counterclockwise to
select a category.
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Display panel parameter access
Table 1-3 This is a typical example of accessing a parameter, shown for parameter Temperature Settings, MIN
SH Setpt
SCREEN
STATUS
BUTTON
OPERATION
DISPLAY
This example shows how to access parameter Temperature Settings. The first display shown is at the beginning
of the menu listings, after entering the installer access code.
Rotate the NAVIGATION dial counterclockwise until
the arrow (>) is next to TEMPERATURE SETTINGS.
Press the NAVIGATION dial one time.
Rotate the NAVIGATION dial counterclockwise until
the arrow (>) is next to MIN SETPT.
Press the NAVIGATION dial one time.
Rotate the NAVIGATION dial to the desired
temperature.
[SAVE]
[EXIT]
Press the RIGHT SELECT soft key [SAVE] one time.
Press the LEFT SELECT soft key [EXIT] if all desired
changes have been made.
[HOME]
Press the LEFT SELECT soft key [HOME].
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Parameter table
Table 1-4 This table lists SMART SYSTEM control module parameters and where to access them
User Access
Installer Access
Sub
Item
See
Page
Menu
Description
Display Modify Display Modify
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Date and Time
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Software Version (read only)
Temperature Units (ºC/ºF)
SH Night Setback Offset
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
SH Night Setback On Times
SH Night Setback Off Times
DHW Night Setback Offset
DHW Night Setback On Times
DHW Night Setback Off Times
A
10 Display Timeout
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
SH1 Set Point
Minimum SH Set Point
Maximum SH Set Point
SH1 Offset Set Point
SH1 Differential Set Point
SH2 Set Point
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
B
SH2 Offset Set Point
SH2 Differential Set Point
SH3 Set Point
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
10 SH3 Offset Set Point
11 SH3 Differential Set Point
12 3-Way Valve Time
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
1
Reset Last 10 Errors
20
No
No
Yes
Yes
C
D
1
2
3
4
Service Mode Delay
20
20
20
20
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Freeze Protection Pump On
Freeze Protection Burner On
Freeze Protection Burner Differential
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Parameter table
Table 1-4 (continued from previous page) This table lists SMART SYSTEM control module parameters and where
to access them
User Access
Installer Access
Sub
Item
See
Page
Menu
Description
Display Modify Display Modify
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
DHW Boiler Set Point
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
22
22
22
22
22
23
23
22
22
22
23
23
22
22
22
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
DHW Tank Set Point
Tank Set Point Differential
Boiler Set Point Offset
Boiler Set Point Differential
SH/DHW Switching Time
DHW/SH Switching Time
Tank Minimum Set Point
Tank Maximum Set Point
E
10 DHW Type (Normal, Zone)
11
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Fan Speed Limiting for Indirect DHW Tank
Low Outdoor Temperature
High Outdoor Temperature
SH1 Set Point at Low Outdoor Temp
SH1 Set Point at High Outdoor Temp
Outdoor Air Shutdown SH1
Outdoor Air Shutdown Differential SH1
Shift Reset Curve SH1
SH2 Set Point at Low Outdoor Temp
SH2 Set Point at High Outdoor Temp
F
10 Outdoor Air Shutdown SH2
11 Outdoor Air Shutdown Differential SH2
12 Shift Reset Curve SH2
13 SH3 Set Point at Low Outdoor Temp
14 SH3 Set Point at High Outdoor Temp
15 Outdoor Air Shutdown SH3
16 Outdoor Air Shutdown Differential SH3
23
23
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
17 Shift Reset Curve SH3
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Parameter table
Table 1-4 (continued from previous page) This table lists SMART SYSTEM control module parameters and where
to access them
User Access
Installer Access
Sub
Item
See
Page
Menu
Description
Display Modify Display Modify
18 Boost Temperature
19 Boost Time
Anti-Cycling Time
23
23
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
F
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
23
23
23
24
24
24
24
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-Cycling Override Differential
Ramp Delay (Enable, Disable)
SH Ramp Delay
G
Controlling Sensor
BMS Tstat Input (Active/Inactive)
BMS (Active/Inactive)
ModBus (Active/Inactive)
ModBus T/O (Timeout)
Cascade Address
H
Cascade Type (L/L / EFF)
Max Cascade Outlet Set Point
Cascade Offset
10 Cascade Off/On Differential
11 Min On/Off Time
12 Min Next On Time
13 Boiler Size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
System Pump Delay
Boiler Pump Delay
DHW Pump Delay
Boiler Pump Anti-Seize Delay
Boiler Pump Min Voltage
System Pump Type (CFH/WWSD)
DHW Pump Anti-Seize Delay
System Pump Anti-Seize Delay
I
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Parameter table
Table 1-4 (continued from previous page) This table lists SMART SYSTEM control module parameters and where
to access them
User Access
Installer Access
Sub
Item
See
Page
Menu
Description
Display Modify Display Modify
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
BMS Type (Power / Set Point)
Volts at Min
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Volts at Max
Rate at Min Volts
Rate at Max Volts
J
Set Point at Min Volts
Set Point at Max Volts
On Volts
Off Differential Volts
Service Notification Months
Service Notification Running Time
Service Notification Cycles
Reset Maintenance Reminder
Installer Name and Phone Number
K
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Viewable and changeable control parameters
Before changing parameters, note the
settings so that the unit can be returned to
its original operating parameters.
Space Heating (SH) and Domestic Hot Water (DHW)
Night Setback On Times
CAUTION
This is the time in which the SH Night Setback Offset becomes
active. There are 7 start times and 7 stop times each for the
space heating and DHW night setback features. Both may be set
to any time within a 7-day week. These settings are referred to
as triggers. Multiple start or stop triggers may be set within a
single day, if desired. When a start trigger and a stop trigger are
set to the same time, the stop trigger has priority. The installer
may adjust the space heating night setback start triggers by
accessing parameter A5. The DHW start triggers in parameter
A8. This screen shows the start trigger number, the day of the
week, and the time of day.
A: General
Date and Time
The control uses an internal clock for the night setback
feature and for logging of events. For these features to work
correctly, the clock must be set when the boiler is first
installed or anytime the boiler has been powered off for more
than four (4) hours. To set the clock, parameter A1 must be
accessed.
The internal clock does not adjust for
NOTICE
Please note that the brackets ([]) denote
Daylight Savings Time and therefore,
will require a manual adjustment.
NOTICE
screen status.
Software Version
1. When the screen is first accessed, start trigger number 1
is shown. If a different trigger number is desired, the
installer can rotate the NAVIGATION dial until the desired
trigger number is displayed. Once the desired trigger
number is selected, the installer can press the SCROLL
knob and the day of the week will start to flash.
The software version allows the user to view the software
version in use by the control. This software controls the
operation of the boiler. When a new software version
becomes available, the existing control can be replaced with a
new control to update the software.
2. The installer can adjust the day of the week to the one he
wishes to set. Once the day is set, the installer can press the
NAVIGATION dial and the hour will begin to flash.
Software version is read only.
Temperature units (°C / °F)
The control can be configured to display temperature in
either °C or °F. This parameter can be changed by the user or
the installer by accessing parameter A3. The default is °F.
3. After setting the hour, the installer can press the SCROLL
knob and the minutes will flash. Once all settings have been
made, the installer can press the RIGHT SELECT [SAVE]
key. The installer can now select a different trigger and
adjust the settings for that trigger.
4. Once all adjustments are made, the installer can press the
RIGHT SELECT [SAVE] key to save all of the new settings
and return to the A menu, or press the LEFT SELECT
[EXIT] key to return to the A menu without saving the
changes.
Space Heating (SH) and Domestic Hot Water (DHW)
Night Setback Offset
The unit’s internal clock can be set up to run at a lower set
point temperature during unoccupied times. Both the space
heating and DHW can be programmed for night setback.
When in night setback, the control reduces the set point by a
fixed amount. For space heating, it subtracts the space
heating night setback offset from each of the SH user set
points (parameters B1, B6, and B9), or the calculated outdoor
reset set point (if lower). For DHW, it subtracts the DHW
night setback offset from the tank set point (parameter E2).
NOTE: The DHW night setback will not work without a tank
sensor installed.
Space Heating (SH) and Domestic Hot Water (DHW)
Night Setback Off Times
The corresponding space heating night setback stop triggers are
set by accessing parameter A6. The stop triggers for the DHW
night setback feature can be adjusted by accessing parameter A9.
The adjustment procedure for these parameters is identical to
the space heating start triggers described above.
The installer may adjust the space heating night setback offset
by accessing A4 and the DHW night setback offset by
accessing parameter A7. The minimum setting is 0°F (0°C)
and the maximum setting is 90°F (50°C).
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Display Timeout
C: Data Logging
This is the time in which the display remains illuminated.
The range is 10 seconds to 10 minutes. The default is 3
minutes.
Reset last 10 errors
The reset last 10 errors function clears the last 10 errors log.
D: Functions
B: Temperature Settings
Service Mode Delay
Space Heating (SH1, SH2, SH3) Set Point
By pressing the pin button on the front of the display for five
(5) seconds, the control will be placed in Service Mode. This
will override all other heat demands. The Service Mode
allows the installer to set the unit to either maximum firing
rate or minimum firing rate for the purpose of combustion
analysis. The delay sets the length of time the boiler will stay
in the Service Mode if no keys have been pressed before going
back to its original state. This parameter can only be changed
by the installer by accessing parameter D1. The time range of
this parameter is 0 to 30 minutes. The default value is 20
minutes.
Mixing valves are required for the
protection of any low temperature loops.
CAUTION
There are three (3) individual user set points for better zone
control. These are listed as SH1 Set Point through SH3 Set
Point. If multiple set points are calling for heat the highest set
point has priority. The range is 32°F (0°C) to 190°F (88°C).
The default is 125°F (52°C).
Space Heating (SH) Minimum Set Point
The SH minimum set point sets the minimum water
temperature set point that can be used for space heating
operation. The user or installer will not be able to program
the control with a lower SH set point. This parameter can
only be changed by the installer by accessing parameter B2.
The temperature range of this parameter is 32°F (0°C) to
190°F (88°C). The default value is 70°F (21°C).
Freeze Protection Pump On
The SMART SYSTEM control will turn on the boiler and
system pump outputs whenever the inlet temperature drops
below this setting. This is done to prevent the water in the
heat exchanger from freezing. Certain low-temperature
applications (such as snow melt) can operate at temperatures
around freezing, so this setting needs to be lowered in these
cases. The installer can adjust the temperature at which the
pump outputs are turned on by accessing parameter D2. The
minimum setting is -4°F (-20°C), and the maximum setting is
45°F (7.2°C). The default setting is 45°F (7.2°C).
Space Heating (SH) Maximum Set Point
The SH maximum set point sets the maximum water
temperature set point that can be used for space heating. The
user or installer will not be able to program the control with
a higher SH set point. This parameter can only be changed by
the installer by accessing parameter B3. The temperature
range of this parameter is 32°F (0°C) to 190°F (88°C). The
default value is 185°F (85°C).
Freeze Protection Burner On
If running the pumps does not prevent the inlet temperature
from falling closer to freezing, the SMART SYSTEM control
will fire the burner at low fire. The installer can adjust the
temperature at which the burner fires by adjusting parameter
D3. The minimum setting is -4°F (-20°C), and the maximum
setting is 45°F (7.2°C). The default setting is 37°F (2.8°C).
SH1 - SH3 Offset Set Point
The SH offset sets how many degrees above set point the
temperature has to go before the boiler will shut off. This
parameter can only be changed by the installer by accessing
parameters B4, B7 and B10. The temperature range of these
parameters is 0°F to 20°F. The default value is 10°F.
Freeze Protection Burner Differential
Once the burner has started firing due to a low inlet
temperature, the inlet temperature must increase by this
amount before the burner turns back off. The installer can
adjust this differential by accessing parameter D4. The
minimum setting is 0°F, and the maximum is 20°F. The
default setting is 5°F (2.8°C).
SH1 - SH3 Differential Set Point
The SH differential sets how many degrees below the offset
the temperature has to drop before the boiler turns back on.
This parameter can only be changed by the installer by
accessing parameters B5, B8 and B11. The range is 0°F to
60°F. The default is 20°F.
3-Way Valve Time
Not used.
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DHW Boiler Set Point
(continued)
DHW/SH Switching Time
When a boiler has a DHW demand and it receives a space
heating demand, the SMART SYSTEM control will start a timer.
Once the timer expires, it will stop the DHW demand and
service the space heating demand. The installer can adjust the
length of time the boiler will service the DHW demand by
accessing parameter E7. The minimum setting is 0 minutes and
the maximum setting is 200 minutes. The default setting is 30
minutes.
When a DHW call for heat becomes active, the control will
use the DHW boiler set point to determine the firing rate of
the boiler based on the boiler outlet water temperature.
This parameter can be changed by the installer by accessing
parameter E1. The temperature range of this parameter is
60°F (16°C) to 190°F (88°C). The default value is 180°F
(82°C).
Tank Minimum Set Point
DHW Tank Set Point
This setting controls the minimum user set point for the tank
temperature. The installer can adjust this by accessing
parameter E8. The minimum setting is 60°F (16°C) and the
maximum setting is the maximum tank set point (parameter
E9).
By installing a tank sensor, the SMART SYSTEM control can
perform the tank thermostat function. The SMART SYSTEM
control automatically detects the presence of this sensor, and
generates a DHW call for heat when the tank temperature
drops below the tank set point differential (parameter E3),
and finishes the call for heat when the tank temperature
reaches tank set point. This parameter can be changed by the
installer by accessing parameter E2. The temperature range of
this parameter is 68°F (20°C) to 190°F (88°C). The default
value is 125°F (52°C).
Tank Maximum Set Point
This setting controls the maximum user set point for the tank
temperature. The installer can adjust this by accessing
parameter E9. The minimum setting is the minimum tank set
point (parameter E8) and the maximum setting is 185°F (85°C).
Tank Set Point Differential
DHW Type
When a tank sensor is installed, the tank temperature must
drop this amount below the tank set point (parameter E2)
before the heater will turn on. The installer can adjust this
setting by accessing parameter E3. The minimum setting is 0°
(0°C), and the maximum is 40°F (22°C). The default setting
is 6°F (3°C).
This parameter determines whether the Knight XL treats the
indirect DHW tank as a separate load, or as a zone on the
primary loop. When programmed as a separate load, the boiler
will turn on the DHW pump and then turn off the boiler pump
when an indirect DHW demand begins. When programmed as
a zone, the boiler will turn on the DHW pump, leave the boiler
pump on and raise the system set point to the DHW boiler set
point (parameter E1), if it is higher than the current SH set
point.
Boiler Set Point Offset
This parameter reflects the degrees above DHW boiler set
point the temperature has to go before the boiler will shut off.
The range is 0°F (0°C) to 20°F (13°C). The default setting is
10°F (6°C).
This setting may be changed by the installer by accessing
parameter E10. The choices are NORMAL and ZONE. The
default setting is NORMAL.
Boiler Set Point Differential
Fan Speed Limiting for Indirect DHW Tank
This parameter reflects the degrees below DHW boiler offset
the temperature has to go before the boiler shuts off. The
range is 0°F (0°C) to 60°F (33°C). The default setting is 20°F
(13°C).
This parameter determines the maximum fan speed (and
therefore the maximum rate) to be used when heating an
indirect DHW tank. This setting may be used when the tank is
unable to accept all of the BTU’s available from the boiler. This
parameter may be adjusted by the installer by accessing
parameter E11. The default value is the maximum fan speed for
that model.
SH/DHW Switching Time
When a boiler has a space heating demand and it receives a
DHW demand, it will immediately switch to the DHW
demand and start a timer. Once the timer has expired, the
boiler will switch back to the space heating demand and start
another timer. Once this timer expires, it will switch back to
the DHW demand. The installer can adjust the length of time
the boiler will service the space heating demand by accessing
parameter E6. The minimum setting is 0 minutes and the
maximum setting is 200 minutes. The default time is 30
minutes.
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SH1 - SH3 Set Point at Low Outdoor Temperature
F: Outdoor Reset
When the outdoor air temperature drops below this point, the
water temperature will be at this setting (FIG. 1-1). However,
if the user set point is set lower, the water temperature will be
limited by the user set point instead. These parameters can be
changed by the installer by accessing parameters F3, F8 and
F13. The temperature range of this parameter is -40°F (-40°C)
to 104°F (40°C). The default value is 25°C (-4°C).
The option of controlling up to three (3) different outdoor
resets for low outdoor temperatures is available.
Low Outdoor Temperature
When the outdoor air temperature drops below this point,
the water temperature will be at parameters F3, F8 and F13
(FIG. 1-1). However, if the user set point is set lower, the
water temperature will be limited by the user set point
instead. This parameter can be changed by the installer by
accessing parameter F1. The temperature range of this
parameter is -40°F (-40°C) to 104°F (40°C). The default
SH1 - SH3 Set Point at High Outdoor Temperature
When the outdoor air temperature rises to or above this point,
the water temperature will be at this setting (FIG. 1-1). These
parameters can be changed by the installer by accessing F4, F9
and F14. The temperature range of this parameter is -40°F (-
40°C) to 104°F (40°C). The default value is 70°F (21°C).
value is 25°F
(-4°C).
High Outdoor Temperature
Outdoor Air Shutdown (SH1 - SH3)
When the outdoor air temperature rises to or above this
point, the water temperature will be at parameters F4, F9
and F14 (FIG. 1-1). This parameter can be changed by the
installer by accessing parameter F2. The temperature range
of this parameter is -40°F (-40°C) to 104°F (40°C). The
default value is 70°F (21°C).
When the outdoor temperature rises above this point, the
control will block all SH demands (DHW demands will still be
active). These parameters can be changed by the installer by
accessing parameters F5, F10 and F15. The temperature range
of this parameter is 32°F (0°C) to 104°F (40°C). The default
value is 70°F (21°C).
Figure 1-1 Outdoor Air Reset Curve
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Outdoor Air Shutdown Differential (SH1 - SH3)
G: Anti-Cycling
The outdoor air shutdown differential parameter is the
number of degrees below parameters F5, F10 and F15 the
outdoor air temperature must go before the boiler will
respond to a SH demand. These parameters can be
changed by the installer by accessing parameters F6, F11
and F16. The temperature range of this parameter is 0°F
(0°C) to 90°F (50°C). The default value is 10°F (6°C).
Anti-Cycling Time
Once a SH demand has been satisfied, a set amount of time must
elapse before the control will respond to a new SH demand. The
control will block the new heat demand and anti-cycling will be
shown in the display until the time has elapsed or the water
temperature drops below parameter G2. This parameter can be
changed by the installer by accessing parameter G1. The time
range for this parameter is 0 minutes to 10 minutes. The default
value is 1 minute.
Shift Reset Curve (SH1 - SH3)
There is a shift reset curve for each outdoor reset. The shift
reset curve parameter shifts the actual set point above the
calculated set point the number of degrees in this
parameter. These parameters can be changed by the
installer by accessing parameter F7, F12 and F17. The
temperature range of this parameter is -17°F (-27°C) to
18°F (-8°C). The default value is 0°F (0°C). This feature
will be active if this parameter is set to anything other than
0°F (0°C).
Anti-Cycling Override Differential
The control will bypass the anti-cycling time if the water
temperature drops too quickly. The control will use the water
temperature the boiler was at when it shut off as the starting
point. If the temperature drops below the temperature
parameter the control will abort anti-cycling and allow the
boiler to fire. This parameter can be changed by the installer by
accessing parameter G2. The temperature range of this
parameter is 0°F (0°C) to 54°F (30°C). The default value is 10°F
(6°C).
Boost Temperature
If a SH demand lasts longer than the programmed time
delay setting (F19) and there have been no DHW demands,
the control will increase the water temperature set point by
the amount in this parameter. If the SH demand continues
through another time period, the set point will be increased
again. This will continue until either the SH demand ends,
a maximum of 20 increases has occurred, or the maximum
set point has been reached. Once the SH demand has been
satisfied the set point will revert back to its calculated
setting. The boost temperature can be changed by the
installer by accessing parameter F18. The temperature
range of this parameter is 0°F (0°C) to 25°F (-4°C). The
default value is 0°F (0°C). This feature will be active if this
parameter is set to anything other than 0°F (0°C).
Ramp Delay (Enable / Disable)
This parameter allows the installer to enable or disable the SH
ramp delay by accessing parameter G4.
Boost Time
The boost time parameter sets the amount of time that
must elapse with a SH demand before the water
temperature set point will be increased. This parameter
can be changed by the installer by accessing parameter F19.
The time range for this parameter is 0 minute to 50
minutes. The default value is 0 minutes.
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H: Control modes
Please note that the brackets ([])
denote screen status.
Controlling Sensor
NOTICE
The SH controlling sensor parameter selects the sensor the
control will use to regulate the boiler firing rate. This parameter
is adjustable by the installer by accessing parameter H1. The
sensor selections are as follows: The outlet sensor regulates the
firing rate based on the outlet water temperature of the boiler
and the inlet sensor regulates the firing rate based on the inlet
water temperature of the boiler. If the outlet sensor is selected,
and the optional system supply sensor is connected, the control
will regulate the firing rate based on the system supply sensor
temperature. The default sensor is the Outlet Sensor.
The SMART SYSTEM control can be programmed to limit
the firing rate for a fixed period of time at the start of a
space heating demand. There are six (6) possible limits,
each with their own time delay. The first limit applies as
soon as the burner starts. Once its time delay expires, the
second limit is applied and its timer begins. The control
steps through these limits until the 6th (sixth) limit expires.
Note, however, that the rate can be held to less than 100% if
so desired. The installer can adjust the firing limits and
time delays by accessing parameter G4. Once this
parameter is selected, the screen will show the step number,
the time delay for that step and the limit value
corresponding with that step. If the installer wishes to
adjust one of the values in that step, he can press the
NAVIGATION dial until the value he wishes to change is
flashing. The installer can then rotate the NAVIGATION
dial to adjust that value. If the installer presses the RIGHT
SELECT [SAVE] key while the limit value is flashing, the
step value will flash again. The installer can then select the
next step and adjust the delay and limit values
corresponding with that step.
BMS Thermostat Input (Active / Inactive)
When controlling the boiler through the 0 - 10V BMS input or
through ModBus, the boiler can be enabled one of two ways.
With parameter H2 set to ACTIVE, the boiler will enabled by
closing the Room Thermostat 1 input. With parameter H2 set
to INACTIVE, the boiler will be enabled by the voltage level on
the 0 - 10V input (in the case of 0 - 10V BMS control), or the
0 - 10V input value received through ModBus. The default
value is INACTIVE.
BMS (Active / Inactive)
The set point or modulation of the boiler may be controlled
through the 0 - 10V BMS input or through Modbus. When
parameter H3 is set to INACTIVE, the 0 - 10V input will be
ignored. When set to ACTIVE, the set point or modulation will
be controlled by the voltage on the 0 - 10V input (in the case of
0 - 10V BMS control), or the 0 - 10V input value received
through ModBus. The default value is INACTIVE.
When finished, the installer can press the RIGHT SELECT
[SAVE] key to store the new settings, or the LEFT SELECT
[EXIT] key to return to the G parameter list without saving
the changes. The delay value can be set between 0 minutes
and 120 minutes. The limit value can be set between 0%
and 100%.
Figure 1-2 Ramp Delay Interval
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As the calculated load increases further and both boilers ramp
up to 90%, it lowers the rate of the first two (2) boilers to 60%
and brings the next boiler on at 60%. The three (3) boilers
then modulate together. As the calculated load decreases, the
boilers will reach a lower threshold (default = 35%), at which
time the last boiler (the third in our example) will turn off and
the Cascade will increase the rates of the remaining boilers to
provide the equivalent total output as before ((3 x 35%) / 2 =
52.5% in our example).
Modbus (Active / Inactive)
When BMS is set to ACTIVE (see BMS Active / Inactive)
and the boiler is being controlled through Modbus, set
parameter H4 to ACTIVE. Otherwise, set the Modbus
parameter to INACTIVE. Note that the boiler can still be
monitored by ModBus with this parameter set to
INACTIVE. The default value is INACTIVE.
Modbus T/O (Timeout)
The amount of time the unit controls will wait to receive a
communication string from the BMS controller before
reverting back to its own internal parameters. This
parameter is adjustable by the installer by accessing
parameter H5. The default value is 10 seconds.
Maximum Cascade Outlet Set Point
This parameter determines the set point used by the individual
boilers in a Cascade. When a boiler is commanded to fire by the
Leader boiler, it will attempt to achieve this temperature at its
outlet. The Leader boiler will limit the modulation of the last
boiler to fire in order to hold the temperature at the system
supply sensor to the user set point. If any of the boiler outlet
temperatures reach the maximum cascade set point, the boiler
will then modulate down on its own in order to keep its outlet
temperature within the maximum cascade set point.
Therefore, this parameter can be used to limit the outlet
temperatures of all the boilers in a Cascade. Note that this
parameter does not apply when the boiler is heating an indirect
DHW tank. This parameter is adjustable by the installer by
accessing parameter H8. The default maximum cascade set
point is 185°F (85°C).
Cascade Address
The boiler designated as the Leader needs to be
programmed with address 0. All the Member boilers
require addresses from 1 to 7, and the addresses must be
different for each Member. The addresses can be in any
order, regardless of the order in which the units are wired
together. This parameter is adjustable by the installer by
accessing parameter H6. The outdoor air (if used) and
system supply sensor must be connected to the Leader
boiler. The default address is 1.
If installing the boilers in an existing system, the new boilers
should be programmed as the Leader and/or the higher
number addresses.
Cascade Offset
This parameter determines how much the temperature must go
above set point before the lead boiler will turn off. This
parameter can be adjusted by the installer by accessing
parameter H9. The default value is 10°F (6°C).
Cascade Type (L/L / EFF)
There are two (2) options for the way a Cascade divides the
load between its heaters. The first is Lead/Lag, designated
at L/L in the menu. This method is used when it is desired
to have the least amount of total flow through the boilers.
This method works much like the current Cascade, except
it will modulate the last two (2) boilers, instead of just the
last boiler. This change provides for smoother transitions
when a boiler turns on or off. When the last boiler reaches
100% and the calculated load is still increasing, it will start
the next boiler at 20% and reduce the previous boiler to
80%, thus eliminating the sudden jump in total output of
the Cascade. Therefore, the dead-zone we had in the
original Cascade is no longer necessary. When the
calculated load is decreasing and the last boiler gets down
to 20% fire, it will hold it there and start lowering the firing
rate on the next-to-last boiler. When the next-to-last boiler
reaches 35%, it will turn the last boiler off and raise the rate
of the next-to-last boiler to 55%, thus eliminating the
sudden drop in total output of the Cascade.
Cascade Off-On Differential
This parameter determines how much the temperature must go
below the turn off temperature (Set point + Offset) before the
lead boiler turns on. This parameter can be adjusted by the
installer by accessing parameter H10. The default value is 20°F
(11°C).
Minimum On/Off Time
In order to prevent units in a Cascade from short cycling, this
parameter defines the minimum ON and OFF time for each
unit. The installer can adjust this time by accessing parameter
H11. The minimum setting is 0 seconds and the maximum
setting is 10 minutes. The default is 30 seconds.
Minimum Next On Time
In order to reduce the risk of temperature overshoot with a
Cascade, this parameter defines the minimum time delay from
starting one unit until the next unit may be started. The
installer can adjust this time delay by accessing parameter H12.
The minimum setting is 0 minutes and the maximum setting is
10 minutes. The default is 60 seconds.
The other Cascade divider method is Efficiency
Optimization, designated as EFF in the menu. This method
is used, as the name implies, when it is desired to have the
most efficient system. When the first boiler reaches a
certain rate (default = 90%), it lowers its rate to 45% and
turns on the next boiler at 45%. The two (2) boilers then
modulate at the same rate.
Boiler Size
Not used.
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DHW Pump Anti-Seize Delay
I: Circulation pumps
If the boiler pump does not run for 24 hours, it will be turned
on briefly to prevent it from seizing. The length of time it runs
is determined by parameter I4. The range of this setting is 0
seconds to 40 minutes. The default setting is 20 seconds.
System Pump Delay
The system pump delay parameter sets the length of time the
system pump (if connected) will run after a SH demand has
been satisfied. Setting the delay time to 0 will disable the
pump. This parameter is adjustable by the installer by
accessing parameter I1. The time range for this parameter is
0 minutes to 40 minutes. The default time is 30 seconds.
System Pump Anti-Seize Delay
If the boiler pump does not run for 24 hours, it will be turned
on briefly to prevent it from seizing. The length of time it runs
is determined by parameter I4. The range of this setting is 0
seconds to 40 minutes. The default setting is 20 seconds.
Boiler Pump Delay
The SH pump delay parameter sets the length of time the
boiler pump will run after a SH demand has been satisfied.
Setting the delay time to 0 will disable the pump. This
parameter is adjustable by the installer by accessing parameter
I2. The time range for this parameter is 0 minutes to 40
minutes. The default time is 30 seconds.
J: BMS
BMS Type (Power / Set Point)
When programmed for BMS control through the 0 - 10V BMS
input or through ModBus, the 0 - 10V signal can be interpreted
as either a modulation command or a set point. When
parameter J1 is set to POWER, the 0 - 10V signal will control
the modulation. When set to SETPOINT, the 0 - 10V signal will
control the SH set point. The default setting is POWER.
DHW Pump Delay
The DHW pump delay parameter sets the length of time the
DHW pump (if connected) will run after a DHW demand has
been satisfied. Setting the delay time to 0 will disable the
pump. This parameter is adjustable by the installer by Volts at Minimum
accessing parameter I3. The time range for this parameter is
0 minutes to 40 minutes. The default time is 30 seconds.
When programmed for BMS control through the 0 - 10V BMS
input or through ModBus, parameter J2 should be set to the
minimum voltage signal sent to the SMART SYSTEM control.
The range of this parameter is 0.0V to the Volts at Minimum
value (parameter J3). The default setting is 2.0V.
Boiler Pump Anti-Seize Delay
If the boiler pump does not run for 24 hours, it will be turned
on briefly to prevent it from seizing. The length of time it
runs is determined by parameter I4. The range of this setting Volts at Maximum
is 0 seconds to 40 minutes. The default setting is 20 seconds.
When programmed for BMS control through the 0 - 10V BMS
input or through ModBus, parameter J3 should be set to the
maximum voltage signal sent to the SMART SYSTEM control.
The range of this parameter is the Minimum value (parameter
J2) to 10.0V. The default value is 10.0V.
Boiler Pump Minimum Voltage
The speed of the boiler pump can be controlled by the
SMART SYSTEM control in order to maintain a minimum
ΔT through the heat exchanger. Thus, as the firing rate
decreases, the speed of the boiler pump can decrease as well. Rate at Minimum Volts
The SMART SYSTEM control outputs a 0 - 10V signal to the
When programmed for BMS control through the 0 - 10V BMS
boiler pump to control its speed. Parameter I5 determines the
minimum voltage given to the boiler pump, thereby setting its
minimum speed. The range of this setting is 2.5V to 10V. The
default setting is 3.5V.
input or through ModBus and the BMS Type is programmed as
POWER, the modulation percentage represented by the Volts at
Minimum parameter (J2) is set by parameter J4. The
minimum value is 0% and the maximum is the Power at
Maximum Volts setting J5. The default value is 20%.
System Pump Type (CFH / WWSD) CFH = Call for
Heat, WWSD = Warm Weather Shutdown
Rate at Maximum Volts
The system pump can be programmed to operate in response
to any of the Room Thermostat inputs, or to run continuously
until the boiler goes into Outdoor Shutdown. To program the
system pump to operate only with a space heating call for
heat, set parameter I6 to CFH. To program the system pump
to run continuously until outdoor shutdown starts, set
parameter I6 to WWSD. The default setting is CFH.
When programmed for BMS control through the 0 - 10V BMS
input or through ModBus and the BMS Type is programmed as
POWER, the modulation percentage represented by the Volts at
Maximum parameter (J3) is set by parameter J5. The
minimum value is the Power at Minimum Volts setting J4 and
the maximum is 100%. The default value is 100%.
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Set Point at Minimum Volts
Service Notification Cycles
When programmed for BMS control through the 0 - 10V BMS
input or through ModBus and the BMS Type is programmed as
SETPOINT, the set point represented by the Volts at Minimum
parameter (J2) is set by parameter J6. The minimum value is
32°F (0°C) and the maximum is the Set Point at Maximum Volts
setting J7. The default value is 70°F (21°C).
When the boiler control determines that a scheduled
service is due based on the number of boiler cycles, the
boiler display will alternate the standard boiler display text
with the message SERVICE DUE every 5 seconds. This
parameter is adjustable by the installer by accessing
parameter K3. The range for this parameter is 0 cycles to
100,000 cycles. The default is 50,000 cycles.
Set Point at Maximum Volts
Reset Maintenance Reminder
When programmed for BMS control through the 0 - 10V BMS
input or through ModBus and the BMS Type is programmed as
SETPOINT, the set point represented by the Volts at Maximum
parameter (J4) is set by parameter J7. The minimum value is the
Set Point at Minimum Volts setting J6 and the maximum is
190°F (88°C). The default value is 180°F (82°C).
Once servicing has been completed, the service notification
counter should be reset. This parameter can be reset by the
installer by accessing parameter K4. Once accessed, press
the RESET key to reset the service notification counter.
Installer Name and Phone Number
On Volts
When programmed for BMS control through the 0 - 10V BMS
input or through ModBus and the BMS Thermostat Input is set
to INACTIVE, parameter J8 determines the 0 - 10V BMS input
voltage at which the boiler is enabled. The minimum value is
0.5V and the maximum is 10.0V. The default value is 2.0V.
Please note that the brackets ([]) denote
screen status.
NOTICE
When a Maintenance Reminder timer or counter has
expired, a Maintenance Reminder screen will appear on the
display. By programming the installer’s name and phone
number, this information will appear on the Maintenance
Reminder Screen at that time. This can be programmed by
accessing parameter K5. When selected, another menu will
appear with PHONE and NAME.
Off Differential Volts
When programmed for BMS control through the 0 - 10V BMS
input or through ModBus and the BMS Thermostat Input is set
to INACTIVE, parameter J9 determines how far below the On
Volts setting J8 the 0 - 10V BMS input voltage must be in order
to disable the boiler. The minimum value is 0.2V and the
maximum is the On Volts setting J8. The default value is 1.0V.
1. Rotate the NAVIGATION dial to point to the
name/phone number to program and press the
NAVIGATION dial. The screen will now display the
selected item (either PHONE or NAME).
K: Service Notification
2. Press the NAVIGATION dial again. A cursor will
appear at the bottom of the screen. By rotating the
NAVIGATION dial, various numbers and characters
will appear. When the desired number/character is
found, press the NAVIGATION dial. The cursor will
move to the next position.
Service Notification in Months
When the boiler control determines that a scheduled service is
due based on days of installation, the boiler display will alternate
the standard boiler display text with the message SERVICE DUE
every 5 seconds. This parameter is adjustable by the installer by
accessing parameter K1. The time range for this parameter is 0
months to 36 months. The default time is 0 months.
3. Repeat this procedure until the entire message is
entered. If you make a mistake and wish to back up
one character, select the back arrow (←) character and
press the NAVIGATION dial.
This feature has been disabled by the manufacturer. To enable
this feature change parameter K1 to the desired time range.
4. When finished, press the RIGHT SELECT [SAVE] key
to return to the previous menu.
Service Notification Running Time
When the boiler control determines that a scheduled service is
due based on the hours of actual operation, the boiler display
will turn yellow and a new status screen will appear informing
the installer that maintenance is required. This parameter is
adjustable by the installer by accessing parameter K2. The time
range for this parameter is 0 hours to 100,000 hours. The default
time is 8,760 hours.
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Maintenance and annual startup
Table 2-1 Service and Maintenance Schedules
Owner maintenance
Service technician
(see the Knight XL User’s Information Manual for
instructions)
(see the following pages for instructions)
General:
• Address reported problems
• Check boiler area
• Inspect interior; clean and vacuum if
necessary;
• Check pressure/temperature
gauge
Daily
• Clean condensate trap and fill with fresh
water
•Check for leaks (water, gas, flue,
condensate)
• Verify flue and air lines in good condition
and sealed tight
• Check vent piping
• Check air piping
•Check system water pressure/system
piping/expansion tank
• Check control settings
Monthly
• Check air and vent termination
• Check ignition and flame sense
electrodes (sand off any deposits; clean
and reposition)
screens
• Check relief valve
• Check condensate drain system
• Check air vents
• Check wiring and connections
• Perform start-up checkout and
performance verification per Section 10
in the Knight XL Installation and
Operation Manual.
• Flame inspection (stable, uniform)
•Test low water cutoff (if used)
Periodically
• Flame signal (at least 10 microamps at
high fire)
• Reset button (low water cutoff)
• Clean the heat exchanger if flue
temperature is more than 54°F (30°C)
above return water temperature.
• Check boiler piping (gas and
Every
6 months
water) for leaks
If combustion or performance
indicate need:
• Operate relief valve
• Clean heat exchanger
• Remove and clean burner using
compressed air only
•Shut boiler down (unless boiler
used for domestic hot water)
End
• Clean the blower wheel
of season
months
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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.
ƽ WARNING
The boiler should be inspected annually only by a qualified service technician. In addition, the maintenance
and care of the boiler designated in Table 2-1 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.
ƽ WARNING
Electrical shock hazard – Turn off power to the boiler before any service operation on 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.
ƽ WARNING
Address reported problems
Figure 2-1 Condensate Trap
1. Inspect any problems reported by the owner and correct
before proceeding.
RETAINING
SCREW
2” PVC CAP WITH
BLOCKED DRAIN SWITCH
Inspect boiler area
1. Verify that boiler area is free of any combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
PVC TEE ASSEMBLY
(FACTORY SUPPLIED)
2. Verify that air intake area is free of any of the
contaminants listed in Section 1 of the Knight XL
Installation and Operation Manual. If any of these are
present in the boiler intake air vicinity, they must be
removed. If they cannot be removed, reinstall the air and
vent lines per this manual and the Knight XL Installation
and Operation Manual.
CONDENSATE FROM
HEAT EXCHANGER
TO FLOOR
DRAIN
Inspect boiler interior
The condensate trap must be filled with
water during all times of boiler operation
to avoid flue gas emission from the
condensate drain line. Failure to fill the
trap could result in severe personal injury
or death.
1. Remove the front access cover and inspect the interior of
the boiler.
ƽ WARNING
2. Vacuum any sediment from inside the boiler and
components. Remove any obstructions.
Clean condensate trap
1. Inspect the condensate drain line, condensate PVC
fittings, and condensate trap.
Check all piping for leaks
Eliminate all system or boiler leaks.
ƽ WARNING
Continual fresh makeup water will reduce
boiler life. Minerals can build up in
sections, reducing heat transfer,
overheating heat exchanger, and causing
heat exchanger failure. Leaking water may
also cause severe property damage.
2. Remove the PVC cap retaining screw from the PVC cap
(FIG. 2-1).
3. Remove the 2 inch PVC cap with the switch located at the
top of the trap (FIG. 2-1).
4. Remove any sediment in the trap.
1. Inspect all water and gas piping and verify to be leak free.
5. Fill with fresh water until the water begins to pour out of
the drain.
2. Look for signs of leaking lines and correct any problems
found.
6. Replace the cap. Press the cap onto the trap until the cap
makes contact with the drain.
3. Check gas line using the procedure found in Section 7 -
Gas Connections of the Knight XL Installation and
Operation Manual.
7. Replace the retaining screw.
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Safety relief valves should be re-inspected
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
physically removed and inspected. This
inspection must only be conducted by a
plumbing contractor or authorized
inspection agency – not by the owner.
Failure to re-inspect the boiler relief valve
as directed could result in unsafe pressure
buildup, which can result in severe
personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage.
Flue vent system and air piping
ƽ WARNING
1. Visually inspect the entire flue gas venting system and air
piping for blockage, deterioration or leakage. Repair any
joints that show signs of leakage. Verify that air inlet pipe
is connected and properly sealed.
2. Verify that boiler vent discharge and air intake are clean
and free of obstructions.
Failure to inspect for the above conditions
and have them repaired can result in
severe personal injury or death.
ƽ WARNING
Check water system
1. Verify all system components are correctly installed and
operational.
2. Check the cold fill pressure for the system. Verify it is
correct (must be a minimum of 12 psi (82.7 kPa)).
3. Watch the system pressure as the boiler heats up (during
testing) to ensure pressure does not rise too high.
Excessive pressure rise indicates expansion tank sizing or
performance problem.
Following installation, the valve lever
must be operated AT LEAST ONCE A
YEAR to 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 the boiler until a
new relief valve has been installed.
ƽ WARNING
4. Inspect automatic air vents and air separators. Remove
air vent caps and briefly press push valve to flush vent.
Replace caps. Make sure vents do not leak. Replace any
leaking vents.
Check expansion tank
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 6 - Hydronic Piping of the Knight XL
Installation and Operation Manual for suggested best
location of expansion tanks and air eliminators.
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.
Check boiler relief valve
1. Inspect the relief valve and lift the lever to verify flow.
Before operating any relief valve, ensure that it is piped
with its discharge in a safe area to avoid severe scald
potential. Read Section 6 - Hydronic Piping of the
Knight XL Installation and Operation Manual before
proceeding further.
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Inspect ignition and flame sense
electrodes
Figure 2-2 Burner Assembly - Model 400
1. Remove the ignition and flame sense electrodes from the
boiler heat exchanger access cover.
2. Remove any deposits accumulated on the ignition/flame
sense electrode using sandpaper. If the electrodes cannot
be cleaned satisfactorily, replace with new ones.
AIR / GAS ARM
3. Replace ignition/flame sense electrode, making sure
gasket is in good condition and correctly positioned.
Check ignition ground wiring
1. Inspect boiler ground wire from the heat exchanger access
cover to ground terminal strip.
BURNER
GASKET
2. Verify all wiring is in good condition and securely
attached.
SCREWS
(QTY. 5)
3. Check ground continuity of wiring using continuity
meter.
Figure 2-3 Burner Assembly - Model 501
4. Replace ground wires if ground continuity is not
satisfactory.
Check all boiler wiring
1. Inspect all boiler wiring, making sure wires are in good
condition and securely attached.
AIR / GAS ARM
Check control settings
1. Set the SMART SYSTEM control module display to
Parameter Mode and check all settings. See Section 1 of
this manual. Adjust settings if necessary. See Section 1 of
this manual for adjustment procedures.
2. Check settings of external limit controls (if any) and
adjust if necessary.
BURNER
GASKET
Perform start-up and checks
1. Start boiler and perform checks and tests specified in
Section 10 - Start-up of the Knight XL Installation and
Operation Manual.
SCREWS
(QTY. 5)
Figure 2-4 Burner Assembly - Models 601 - 801
2. Verify cold fill pressure is correct and that operating
pressure does not go too high.
Check burner flame
1. Inspect flame through observation window.
AIR ARM
2. If the flame is unsatisfactory at either high fire or low fire,
turn off boiler and allow boiler to cool down. Remove
the burner and clean it thoroughly using a vacuum
cleaner or compressed air. Do not use compressed air to
clean burner if performed inside a building.
BURNER
GASKET
3. Remove the burner, reference FIG.’s 2-2 thru 2-4.
SCREWS
(QTY. 5)
4. When replacing the burner, ensure gasket is in good
condition and positioned correctly (FIG.’s 2-2 thru 2-4).
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5. Remove the condensate hose from the heat exchanger end.
Connect a field supplied 3/4" diameter hose to a drain pan.
Using field supplied means, cover the refractory in the back
of the combustion chamber of the heat exchanger.
Check flame signal
1. At high fire the flame signal shown on the display should
be at least 10 microamps.
6. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any accumulation on the
boiler heating surfaces. Do not use any solvent.
2. A lower flame signal may indicate a fouled or damaged
flame sense electrode. If cleaning the flame sense
electrode does not improve, ground wiring is in good
condition, and ground continuity is satisfactory, replace
the flame sense electrode.
7. Brush the heat exchanger while dry using a nylon bristle
brush. Caution: DO NOT use a metal brush. Re-vacuum
the heat exchanger.
8. Finish cleaning using a clean cloth dampened with warm
water. Rinse out debris with a low pressure water supply.
3. See Section 3 - Troubleshooting in this manual for other
procedures to deal with low flame signal.
9. Allow the heat exchanger to thoroughly dry.
10. Remove the field supplied rear refractory cover from the
back of the combustion chamber of the heat exchanger and
reassemble.
Review with owner
11. Close isolation valves on piping to isolate boiler from
system. Attach a hose to the boiler drain and flush boiler
thoroughly with clean water by using purging valves to
allow water to flow through the water make-up line to the
boiler.
1. Review the Knight XL User’s Information Manual with
the owner.
2. Emphasize the need to perform the maintenance
schedule specified in the Knight XL User’s Information
Manual (and in this manual as well).
12. Perform start-up and check-out procedures in the Check
Flame and Combustion - Section 10 - Startup of the
Installation and Operation Manual.
3. Remind the owner of the need to call a licensed
contractor should the boiler or system exhibit any
unusual behavior.
13. Replace the access cover and restore boiler to operation.
Table 2-2 Heat Exchanger Cleaning Kits
4. Remind the owner to follow the proper shutdown
procedure and to schedule an annual start-up at the
beginning of the next heating season.
Kit
Part
Component
Description
Model
Number Number
CTN20005
Rear Refractory Cover
MSC20083*
Nylon 4" Wheel Brush*
Cleaning boiler heat exchanger
400
KIT30063
For recommended materials; including brush, appropriate
extension(s), refractory cover, and detailed instructions see
Table 2-2 - Heat Exchanger Cleaning Kits.
MSC20084
3mm Allen Wrench
1/4" x 24" Drill Extension
Rear Refractory Cover
Nylon 4" Wheel Brush*
1/4" x 12" Drill Extension
1/4" x 24" Drill Extension
MSC20086
CTN20005
1. Shut down boiler:
501
-
801
MSC20083*
KIT30064
• Follow the “To Turn Off Gas to Appliance” instructions
for the boiler in Section 10 - Startup of the Installation
and Operation Manual.
MSC20085
MSC20086
• Do not drain the boiler unless it will be exposed to
freezing temperatures. If using freeze prevention fluid
in system, do not drain.
* Do NOT use a metal brush. Only use the
kit provided brush or an equivalent
replacement nylon brush.
ƽ CAUTION
2. Allow time for the boiler to cool to room temperature if
it has been firing.
3. Remove the nuts securing the heat exchanger access cover
to the heat exchanger and set aside.
4. Remove the heat exchanger access cover, burner, and
gas/air arm assembly.
The boiler contains ceramic fiber
ƽ WARNING
materials. Use care when handling these
materials per instructions on page 3 of
this manual. Failure to comply could
result in severe personal injury.
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Label all wires prior to disconnection
Check control module fuses
ƽ WARNING
when servicing controls. Wiring
errors can cause improper and
dangerous operation.
disconnect power to the boiler before
servicing. Failure to comply could
result in severe personal injury, death,
or substantial property damage.
ALWAYS check control module fuses before
replacing control module or any major
components (blower, etc.). If one of these
fuses is blown, it can prevent the control
module or other components from operating.
NOTICE
Always
1. Turn OFF the power to the boiler at the external line
switch.
Never jumper (bypass) any device
except for momentary testing as
outlined in the Troubleshooting
chart. Severe personal injury, death,
or substantial property damage can
result.
ƽ WARNING
2. Remove top access cover.
3. Remove the control module cover.
4. Inspect fuses F1, F2, and F3, see FIG 3-1 below.
Figure 3-1 Control Module Fuses
Before troubleshooting:
1. Have the following items:
a. Voltmeter that can check 120 VAC, 24 VAC, and
12 VDC.
b. Continuity checker.
c. Contact thermometer.
F3 - .80 AMP FUSE
24V DC POWER SUPPLY
2. Check for 120 VAC (minimum 102 VAC to maximum
132 VAC) to boiler.
F1 - 5 AMP FUSE
PUMPS
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.
F2 - 3.15 AMP FUSE
BLOWER
5. The boiler is shipped with three (3) spare fuses in a plastic bag
attached to the control module cover.
4. Make sure all external limit controls are installed and
operating.
6. If necessary, replace open fuse (F3 is .80 amps, F2 is 3.15 amps
and F1 is 5 amps).
Check the following:
Note: Fuses F1, F2, and F3 are all slow blow fuses.
1. Wire connectors to control module are securely
plugged in at the module and originating control.
Do not jumper fuse or replace with any fuse
ƽ WARNING
except as specified. Failure to comply could
2. Gas pressures:
result in severe personal injury, death, or
substantial property damage.
• Maximum: 14 inches w.c. (3.5 kPa) (natural and
LP) with no flow (lockup) or with boiler on
• Minimum: 4 inches w.c. (1.0 kPa) (natural),
8 inches w.c. (2.0 kPa) (LP) with gas flowing (verify
during boiler startup)
7. Install control module cover and top access cover after fuse
inspection.
8. Restore power to the boiler at the external line switch and
verify boiler operation (Section 10 - Start-up in the Knight XL
Installation and Operation Manual) after completing boiler
service.
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Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Chart - No Display
FAULT
CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
- No 120 vac supplied to unit.
• Check external line switch, fuse, or breaker.
• Check position of ON/OFF switch. Turn switch to the
ON position.
• Check 120 vac through the ON/OFF switch.
• Check wiring harness connection between display
board and main control board. Connect
harness at both points.
No Display
- No voltage through the switch.
- Bad display board.
• Replace switch.
• Replace board.
- Bad main control board.
- Blown fuse.
• Replace the main control board.
• Replace fuse F3 on the main control board, see
page 33 of this manual.
- Main control board temperature set point • Review temperature setting.
satisfied.
- Remote thermostat satisfied.
• Review remote thermostat setting.
No Burner
Operation
- Outside air temperature above Warm • Check location of outside air sensor.
Check
Weather Shutdown (WWSD) set point for
main control board.
resistance of outdoor air sensor and compare to Table
3-2B on page 35 of this manual.
- Unit locked out on fault.
- Ramp delay active.
• Consult display for specific fault. Refer to fault
descriptions on page 37 of this manual for corrective
actions.
• Check ramp delay parameter settings. Optional PC
software required.
• Turn ramp delay feature off. See page 23 of this
manual for instructions on how to turn this feature off.
• Check BMS parameter settings.
software required.
Optional PC
Unit Does Not
Modulate
Above 50%
- Boiler controlled by BMS.
- Flue sensor open.
• Verify that the flue sensor is located in the flue outlet.
• Check wiring connections at the flue sensor.
• Check the resistance of the flue sensor and compare
to Table 3-2D on page 35 of this manual.
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Checking temperature sensors
The boiler temperature sensors (inlet water, outlet water, system water, flue, and outdoor air) are all resistance type devices. The
following tables show the correct values for the sensors at various temperatures. Use an ohmmeter to read the resistance of the
sensor at a known temperature. If the resistance of the sensor does not closely match its corresponding table, replace the sensor
It is important to note that the flue and outlet water sensors have two temperature sensing devices in one housing. These devices
are designated as S1a/S1b, outlet sensor and S3a/S3b, flue sensor. Please reference the wiring diagram in the Knight XL
Installation and Operation Manual for correct terminal location.
Table 3-2A - Inlet Water/System Sensor Resistance vs.
Temperature
Table 3-2B - Outdoor Air Sensor Resistance vs.
Temperature
Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance
Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance
-50
-40
-30
-20
10
490,813
336,606
234,196
165,180
118,018
85,362
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
46,218
34,558
26,099
19,900
15,311
11,883
9,299
50
68
18,780
12,263
8,194
5,592
3,893
2,760
158
176
194
212
1,990
1,458
1,084
817
86
104
122
140
0
10
62,465
Table 3-2C - Outlet Water Sensor Resistance vs. Temperature
S1a
S1b
(Wire Color - R/BK and Y)
(Wire Color - G and Y)
Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance
50
68
19,553
12,690
8,406
5,715
3,958
2,786
158
176
194
212
2,004
1,464
1,084
816
50
68
40,030
25,030
16,090
10,610
7,166
158
176
194
212
3,478
2,492
1,816
1,344
86
86
104
122
140
104
122
140
4,943
Table 3-2D - Flue Sensor Resistance vs. Temperature
S3a
S3b
(Wire Color - W/B and Y)
(Wire Color - PR and Y)
Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance
50
68
40,030
25,030
16,090
10,610
7,166
158
176
194
212
3,478
2,492
1,816
1,344
50
68
258,500
125,500
80,220
52,590
35,270
24,160
158
176
194
212
16,870
12,000
8,674
86
86
104
122
140
104
122
140
6,369
4,943
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Table 3-3 Troubleshooting Chart - Noisy System
FAULT
CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
-
Supply gas problem.
Natural gas • Refer to Section 7 - Gas Connections of the Knight
pressures should be between 4 inches XL Installation and Operation Manual for detailed
w.c. and 14 inches w.c. LP gas pressures information concerning the gas supply.
should be between 8 inches w.c. and 14
inches w.c.
- Gas/air mixture problem.
- Dirty/damaged burner.
• Refer to the Gas Valve Adjustment Procedure on
page 45 of this manual for the proper gas valve setting.
Verify that the vent/air intake lengths do not exceed the
maximum listed in the General Venting section of the
Knight XL Installation and Operation Manual.
• Refer to page 31 in this manual for the burner removal
and inspection procedure. Clean or replace the burner
as necessary.
Noisy
Operation
- Low water flow through the heat exchanger. • Refer to Section
6
-
Hydronic Piping of the
Knight XL Installation and Operation Manual for
minimum flow rates. Verify that the boiler is piped in a
primary/secondary fashion and that the boiler and
system pump are running on a call for heat.
- Air in the piping system.
• Properly purge all air from the piping system.
• Verify system pressure is a minimum of 12 psi.
- Low system water pressure.
- Blown fuse.
• Replace fuse F1 on the control board, see page 33 of
this manual.
No Pump
Operation -
Boiler Pump
System Pump
or
Note: Make sure pump amperage does not exceed
1.8 amps.
DHW Pump
• Replace pump.
- Faulty pump.
- Internal fault on control board.
• Replace main control board.
-System pressure exceeds relief valve • Lower the system pressure below the 30 psi rating of
setting.
the supplied relief valve or replace the standard relief
valve with a higher rated valve up to the maximum
pressure of the heat exchanger.
Relief Valve
Opening
• Improperly sized expansion tank.
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Table 3-4 Troubleshooting Chart - Fault Messages Displayed on Boiler Interface
FAULT
DESCRIPTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
• Reset the pressure switches.
• Measure the supply gas pressure to determine cause
of failure. Natural gas pressures should be between
Gas Pressure SW
(will require a manual
reset once the condition
has been corrected. Press
the RESET button on the
SMART SYSTEM display
to reset.)
4
-
14 inches w.c. and LP gas pressures
should be between 8 - 14 inches w.c.
Either the optional manual reset low gas
pressure switch or the optional manual reset • Refer to Section 7 - Gas Connections of the Knight
high gas pressure switch tripped.
XL Installation and Operation Manual for detailed
information concerning the gas supply.
• Correct the supply gas pressure if necessary.
• Check for a loose or misplaced jumper if pressure
switches are not installed.
• Check boiler pump operation on a call for heat.
• Check for closed valves or obstructions in the boiler
piping.
Flow
Switch/LWCO
Either the optional flow switch or the optional
• Verify system is full of water and all air has been
purged from the system.
(will require a manual low water cutoff is not making.
reset once condition has
been corrected. Press the
RESET button on the
SMART SYSTEM display
• Check for loose or misplaced jumpers if flow switch or
LWCO is not installed.
• Replace fuse F3 on the control board, see page 33
of this manual.
to reset.)
Blown fuse.
The blocked drain switch has detected • Check condensate tube from unit to floor drain for
Blocked Drain SW
(will require a manual
reset once condition has
been corrected. Press the
RESET button on the
SMART SYSTEM display
to reset.)
excessive condensate build up inside the
unit.
proper installation and obstructions.
• Inspect condensate trap for blockage. Clean if
necessary.
• Check for loose wiring connection at wire harness
plug.
• Bad blocked drain switch. Replace switch.
• Check the wiring connections to switch. Wires should
be connected to the common and normally closed
terminals.
• Air intake lengths exceed the maximum allowed
lengths. Refer to Section 3 - General Venting of the
Knight XL Installation and Operation Manual for
proper lengths.
APS
Open
• Check for obstruction or blockage in the air
intake pipes or at terminations.
(will require a manual
reset once the condition
has been corrected. Press
the RESET button on the
SMART SYSTEM display
to reset.)
Air pressure switch contacts are open.
• Check reference hoses connected to the air pressure
switch for blockage or obstruction.
• Inspect the burner. Reference page 31 of this manual
for removal and cleaning procedures. Replace if
necessary.
• Inspect the heat exchanger. Reference page 32 of
this manual for removal and cleaning procedures.
Replace if necessary.
• Faulty air pressure switch. Replace switch.
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Table 3-4 (continued from previous page) Troubleshooting Chart - Fault Messages Displayed on Boiler Interface
FAULT
DESCRIPTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
The main control board has received a call • The control board will release the call for heat after a
for heat too quickly after the previous call for
heat has ended.
set time period.
Anti-cycling
• The control board will release the call for heat if the
outlet temperature drops too quickly.
The unit has failed to prove main burner • Inspect spark electrode and associated wiring for
ignition after four (4) attempts.
damage and connection. Reference page 31 of this
manual for removal and cleaning procedures.
Replace if necessary.
• Check for proper electrical grounding of the unit.
• Check incoming supply gas pressure. Natural gas
pressures should be between 4 - 14 inches w.c. and
LP gas pressures should be between 8 - 14 inches w.c.
Refer to Section 7 - Gas Connections of the Knight
XL Installation and Operation Manual for detailed
information concerning the gas supply.
• Verify that the plastic hose from the gas valve to the air
inlet is connected and is not damaged.
• Verify that the vent/air intake pipes are correctly
installed and that there are no obstructions.
• Check for 24 vac to the gas valve at the 2-pin
connection on the side of the main control board during
the ignition attempt. If no voltage is present, replace
the main control board.
Flame Fail Ign
(will require a manual
reset once the condition
has been corrected.
Press the RESET button
on the SMART SYSTEM
display to reset.)
• If 24 vac is present at the main control board, check
the wiring between the main control board and the gas
valve. Replace the wiring if necessary. Do not
disconnect the wiring from the gas valve and attempt to
measure voltage at that point. The main control board
can detect if the gas valve is not connected and will
display the Gas Valve or Gas Valve Fail fault.
• If 24 vac is present, check the outlet of the valve to
ensure the valve is flowing gas. With a manometer
connected to the outlet tap of the gas valve, when the
unit is in the prepurge period, there should be a
negative pressure present. When the valve is
energized a change in pressure should occur. If the
pressure change does not occur, the gas valve is not
opening. Replace the gas valve.
• Inspect flame sensor and associated wiring.
Reference page 31 of this manual for removal and
cleaning procedures. Replace if necessary.
• Inspect the burner. Reference page 31 of this manual
for removal and cleaning procedures. Replace if
necessary.
• Replace the main control board.
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Table 3-4 (continued from previous page) Troubleshooting Chart - Fault Messages Displayed on Boiler Interface
FAULT
DESCRIPTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Flame
Sequence
• Check supply voltage for proper polarity.
• Check external wiring for voltage feedback.
• Check the flame rod and make sure it is clean.
• Check the internal wiring for bad connections.
• Replace main control board.
(will require a manual
reset once the condition
has been corrected.
Press the RESET button
on the SMART
The flame detector circuit is seeing a flame
signal while no flame is present.
SYSTEM display to
reset.)
• Verify that the system is full of water and that all air
has been properly purged from the system.
• Verify that the boiler is piped properly into the heating
system. Refer to Section 6 - Hydronic Piping of the
Knight XL Installation and Operation Manual
for the proper piping methods for the Knight XL boiler.
• Check 120 vac to boiler pump motor on a call for
heat. If voltage is not present, check wiring back to
the main control board.
• Replace the main control board if necessary.
• If 120 vac is present on a call for heat and the boiler
pump is not operating, replace the pump.
The outlet water temperature has exceeded
the setting of the automatic reset high limit.
Auto Reset
High Limit
• If the system pump is a variable speed pump, ensure
that the system flow is not less than the boiler flow.
• If operating on something other than an outlet sensor,
check temperature setting of the main control board.
• If the optional manual reset high limit has tripped,
check setting of the device.
• Check resistance of water sensors and compare to
Table 3-2A on page 35 of this manual. Replace
sensor if necessary.
• Replace high limit.
The actual fan RPM is 30% lower than what • Vent/air intake lengths exceed the maximum allowed
is being called for.
lengths. Refer to Section 3 - General Venting of the
Knight XL Installation and Operation Manual for
proper lengths.
Fan Low
OR
Fan Speed Low
(will require a manual
reset once the condition
has been corrected.
Press the RESET button
on the SMART
• Check for obstruction or blockage in the vent/air
intake pipes or at terminations.
• Check the wiring connections at the fan and at the
main control board.
• Replace the fan.
SYSTEM display to
reset.)
• Replace the main control board.
• Replace fuse F2 on the control board, see page 33
of this manual.
Blown fuse.
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FAULT
DESCRIPTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
GV/Relay
Fail
• Check wiring harness connection at the gas valve and
at the main control board.
(will require a manual
reset once the condition
has been corrected. Press
the RESET button on the
SMART SYSTEM display
to reset.)
The main control board did not detect the
gas valve.
• Replace the gas valve wire harness.
• Replace the gas valve.
• Replace the main control board.
• Vent/air intake lengths exceed the maximum allowed
lengths. Refer to Section 3 - General Venting of the
Knight XL Installation and Operation Manual for
proper lengths.
Fan High
OR
Fan Speed High
(will require a manual
reset once the condition
has been corrected. Press
the RESET button on the
SMART SYSTEM display
to reset.)
• Check for obstruction or blockage in the vent/air
intake pipes or at terminations.
The actual fan RPM is 30% higher than what
is being called for.
• Check the wiring connections at the fan and at the
main control board.
• Replace the fan.
• Replace the main control board.
• Check the sensors and their associated wiring.
Repair or replace the sensor or wiring if damaged.
Sensor Open
(will require a manual
reset once the condition
has been corrected. Press
the RESET button on the
SMART SYSTEM display
to reset.)
Either the inlet water or outlet water • Measure the resistance of the sensors and compare
temperature sensor has been disconnected.
the resistance to the tables on page 35 of this
manual.
• Replace the sensor if necessary.
• Check the sensors and their associated wiring.
Repair or replace the sensor or wiring if damaged.
Sensor Shorted
(will require a manual
reset once the condition
has been corrected. Press
the RESET button on the
SMART SYSTEM display
to reset.)
Either the inlet water or outlet water • Measure the resistance of the sensors and compare
temperature sensor has been shorted.
the resistance to the tables on page 35 of this
manual.
• Replace the sensor if necessary.
Louver Proving
Sw
(will require a manual
reset once the condition
has been corrected. Press
the RESET button on the
SMART SYSTEM display
to reset.)
• Check function of remote devices.
An optional remote proving switch is not
making.
• Check for loose or misplaced jumper if auxiliary
proving switch is not installed.
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FAULT
DESCRIPTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
• Inspect the heat exchanger. Reference page 32 of
this manual for the procedure on how to clean the flue
side of the heat exchanger.
• Inspect the flue sensor and associated wiring.
Measure the resistance of the flue sensor and
compare to Table 3-2D on page 35 of this manual.
Replace the sensor if necessary.
The stack temperature has exceeded the set
parameters for the boiler.
Flue Temp High
• Verify that the vent/air intake pipes are properly
installed and that there are no obstructions.
• Replace the main control board.
• Verify that the system is full of water and that all air
has been properly purged from the system.
• Verify that the boiler is piped properly into the heating
system. Refer to Section 6 - Hydronic Piping of the
Knight XL Installation and Operation Manual
for the proper piping methods for the Knight XL boiler.
• Check for 120 vac to the boiler pump motor on a call
for heat. If voltage is not present, check the wiring
back to the main control board. Replace the main
control board if necessary.
Delta T High
The temperature rise across the heat
exchanger has exceeded the set parameters
for the boiler.
• If 120 vac is present on a call for heat and the boiler
pump is not operating, replace the pump.
• Verify that the boiler pump is set to the proper speed
or that the pump is the proper size. Reference
Section
6
-
Hydronic Piping of the Knight
XL Installation and Operation Manual for boiler
pump specifications.
• Verify that the system is full of water and that all air
has been properly purged from the system.
• Verify that the boiler is piped properly into the heating
system. Refer to Section 6 - Hydronic Piping of the
Knight XL Installation and Operation Manual
for the proper piping methods for the Knight XL boiler.
Outlet Temp
High
Outlet water temperature has exceeded the
maximum outlet water temperature.
• Check for 120 vac to the boiler pump motor on a call
for heat. If voltage is not present, check wiring back
to the main control board. Replace the main control
board if necessary.
• If 120 vac is present on a call for heat and the boiler
pump is not operating, replace the pump.
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FAULT
DESCRIPTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
• Verify that the boiler pump is set to the proper speed
or that the boiler pump is the proper size. Reference
Section 6 - Hydronic Piping of the Knight XL
Installation and Operation Manual for boiler pump
specifications.
Outlet Temp
High
(continued)
Outlet water temperature has exceeded the
maximum outlet water temperature.
• Replace the main control board.
• Check set point of the external control.
• Check the wiring between the external control and the
unit.
External control is cycling too often.
Rem Ctrl Flt
• Replace the control.
Parameters
Progr
(will require a manual
reset once the condition
has been corrected. Press
the RESET button on the
SMART SYSTEM display
to reset.)
• Press the ENTER/RESET button on the SMART
SYSTEM display panel.
After downloading parameters from a laptop,
the main control board must be reset.
While the unit is in Service Mode, the outlet • Establish a heating load to remove the heat from the
temperature has exceeded 185°F.
boiler loop.
• Verify that the system is full of water and that all air
has been properly purged from the system.
• Verify that the boiler is piped properly into the heating
system. Refer to Section 6 - Hydronic Piping of the
Knight XL Installation and Operation Manual for the
proper piping methods for the Knight XL boiler.
Service Blk
• Check 120 vac to the boiler pump motor on a call for
heat. If voltage is not present, check the wiring back
to the main control board. Replace the main control
board if necessary.
• If 120 vac is present on a call for heat and the boiler
pump is not operating, replace the pump.
• Verify that the boiler pump is set to the proper speed
or that the boiler pump is the proper size. Reference
Section
6
-
Hydronic Piping of the Knight
XL Installation and Operation Manual for boiler
pump specifications.
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FAULT
DESCRIPTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
120 vac input to the main control board has
dropped below 80 vac.
• Check 120 vac supply to the transformer.
• Check wiring connections at the low voltage
terminal strip.
Low 24 vac
• Check the wire size/length to remote devices.
• Replace the transformer.
The main control board has detected an
internal fault.
• Replace the main control board.
• Replace the main control board.
Watch Dog Error
Write EEProm
The main control board has detected an
internal fault.
The main control board has detected an • Replace the main control board.
internal fault.
CRC Parameters
No Error Stored
The main control board has detected an • Replace the main control board.
internal fault.
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Combustion Analysis Procedure
Table 3-6 Flue Products
1. Turn the main power off to the boiler by placing the
“On/Off” switch in the OFF position.
Natural Gas
Propane
CO2
O2
CO2
9.0% - 11%
O2
2. Remove the flue temperature sensor from the flue pipe
connection. Note: Combustion measurements will be
made at this point.
8.0% - 10%
3.0% - 6.5%
4.1% - 6.9%
8. Once the combustion analysis is complete, test the safety
shutoff device by turning the manual shutoff valve to the
OFF position and ensuring that the boiler shuts down
and registers an alarm. Open the manual shutoff valve,
reset the control, and return to Service Mode.
3. Turn the main power on to the boiler by placing the
“On/Off” switch in the ON position.
4. Place the boiler into the active position by pressing the
RIGHT SELECT [ON] key (see page 7).
9. Turn the main power off to the boiler and replace the flue
temperature sensor into the flue pipe connection.
5. Locate the pinhole button below the RESET button on
the display board (see page 7). Insert a thin wire (such as
a paper clip) into the hole and press the button once and
hold for 5 seconds to place the boiler into Service Mode.
In Service Mode the boiler will fire at ignition speed and
will then modulate up to full fire.
10. Place the boiler back into normal operation.
You must replace the flue gas temperature
ƽ WARNING
sensor to prevent flue gas spillage into the
room. Failure to comply could result in
severe personal injury, death, or
substantial property damage.
6. Remove the flue temperature sensor. Insert the probe
from a combustion analyzer into the hole left by the
removal of the flue temperature sensor.
7. Once the boiler has modulated up to full fire, measure the
combustion. The values should be in the range listed in
Table 3-6 above. The CO levels should be less than
150 ppm for a properly installed unit.
If the combustion is not within the specified range,
reference the chart below for possible causes and
corrective actions.
Table 3-5 Troubleshooting Chart - Combustion Levels
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
• Refer to Section 3 - General Venting of the Knight XL Installation and Operation Manual
for the proper venting and air intake methods for the Knight XL boiler.
Vent/Air Intake Length
or Obstruction
• Check for obstructions at the vent/air intake terminals.
• Refer to Section 7 - Gas Connections of the Knight XL Installation and Operation
Manual for the proper gas supply for the Knight XL boiler.
Gas Supply Pressure
Dirty/Damaged Burner
• Refer to page 31 of this manual for burner removal and cleaning procedures.
• Replace burner if necessary.
• Refer to page 45 of this manual for the gas valve adjustment procedure.
Gas Valve Adjustment
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Gas valve adjustment procedure
Figure 3-3 Gas Valve Adjustment: Model 501
If adjustment of the gas valve is deemed necessary, use the
following procedures: (Note: The procedures below are
model specific.)
Under normal operating conditions this
valve should not need adjusting.
CAUTION
Model 400
Locate the throttle adjustment screw on the top of the gas
valve, see FIG. 3-2. Using a screwdriver, turn the screw 1/8
turn counterclockwise to increase CO2 levels or 1/8 turn
clockwise to decrease CO2 levels. After one adjustment on
the valve, follow the Combustion Analysis Procedure on
page 44 of this manual to measure the combustion.
If combustion is still not within the specified range, repeat
the procedure. This procedure SHOULD NOT be
performed more than four (4) times. If after four (4)
adjustments and the combustion is still not within the
specified range, revisit the possible causes in Table 3-5 on
page 44 or replace the gas valve.
Models 601 - 801
Locate the throttle adjustment screw on top of the gas valve,
see FIG. 3-4. Using an Allen wrench, turn the screw a 1/4 turn
counterclockwise to increase CO2 levels or a 1/4 turn
clockwise to decrease CO2 levels. After one adjustment on
Figure 3-2 Gas Valve Adjustment: Model 400
the valve, follow the Combustion Analysis Procedure on page
44 of this manual to measure the combustion.
THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
If combustion is still not within the specified range, repeat the
procedure. This procedure SHOULD NOT be performed
more than four (4) times. If after four (4) adjustments and
the combustion is still not within the specified range, revisit
the possible causes in Table 3-5 on page 44 or replace the gas
valve.
Figure 3-4 Gas Valve Adjustment: Models 601 - 801
Model 501
Locate the throttle adjustment screw on top of the gas valve,
see FIG. 3-3. Using a screwdriver, turn the screw a 1/4 turn
counterclockwise to increase CO2 levels or a 1/4 turn
THROTTLE
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
(REMOVE BLUE CAP)
clockwise to decrease CO2 levels. After one adjustment on
the valve, follow the Combustion Analysis Procedure on
page 44 of this manual to measure the combustion.
If combustion is still not within the specified range, repeat
the procedure. This procedure SHOULD NOT be
performed more than four (4) times. If after four (4)
adjustments and the combustion is still not within the
specified range, revisit the possible causes in Table 3-5 on
page 44 or replace the gas valve.
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NOTES
47
Revision Notes: Revision A (ECO #C05747) initial release. Reflects
the new model numbers for the Knight XL upgrade.
Revision B (ECO #C06234) reflects changes made to the Service
Notification parameter.
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