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Boiler Manual Installation and Operation Instructions FTII-IOM-9 82-0253 Finned copper tube Gas boilers (FB) & Water heaters (FW) Boiler manual Installation and operation instructions Th is manual is intended only for use by a qualifi ed heating installer/technician. Read and follow this manual, all supplements and related instructional information provided with the boiler. Install, start and service the boiler only in the sequence and methods given in these instructions. Failure to do so can result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage. Do not use the boiler during construction. Construction dust and particulate, particularly drywall dust, will cause contamination of the burner, resulting in possible severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage. Th e boiler can only be operated with a dust- free air supply. Follow the instruction manual procedures to duct air to the boiler air intake. If the boiler has been contaminated by operation with contaminated air, follow the instruction manual guidelines to clean, repair or replace the boiler if necessary. Affi x these instructions near to the boiler/water heater. Instruct the building owner to retain the instructions for future use by a qualifi ed service technician, and to follow all guidelines in the User’s Information Manual. 260 North Elm Street 7555 Tranmere Drive Westfi eld, MA 01085 Mississauga, ONT. L5S IL4 Canada Tel: (413) 568-9571 Tel: (905) 670-5888 Fax: (413) 568-9613 Fax: (905) 670-5782 www.rbiwaterheaters.com Copyright 2012 Mestek, Inc. FUTERA II INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START BEFORE YOUR START .. 2 This manual covers the application, installation, operation and maintenance of a Futera II Series finned copper RATINGS & CAPACITIES. 3 heating boiler/water heater/pool heater. BOILER/WATER HEATER LOCATION. 3 To obtain the safe, dependable, effi cient operation and long life for which this heating boiler/water heater was designed, COMBUSTION AIR & VENTILATION. 3 these instructions must be read, understood and followed. GENERAL VENTING GUIDELINES . 5 The Futera II Series finned copper heating boiler/ OUTDOOR VENTING . 13 water heaters have been design certified by CSA for use with natural and propane gas under the latest COMMON VENT SYSTEMS . 14 revision of ANSI-Z21.10.3/CSA 4.3, Gas Water Heaters, ANSI-Z21.13/CSA 4.9, Gas-Fired Low Pressure GENERAL PIPING REQUIREMENTS . 14 Steam and Hot Water Boilers ANSI-Z21.56/CSA 4.7 Gas Fired Pool Heaters (Canada Only) and CAN1-3.1, HEATING SYSTEM PIPING. 16 Industrial and Commercial Gas Fired Packaged Boilers. DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY PIPING . 20 Each unit has been constructed and hydrostatically tested for a maximum working pressure of 160 psi, GAS SUPPLY PIPING. 24 1103 kPa in accordance with Section IV of the A.S.M.E. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. ELECTRICAL WIRING . 25 All aspects of the boiler/water heater installation must GENERAL OPERATION. 25 conform to the requirements of the authority having juris- OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 25 diction, or, in the absence of such requirements, to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54-latest CHECKING & ADJUSTMENTS. 27 revision. Where required by the authority having jurisdiction, the installation must conform to the Standard for Controls CONTROL DESCRIPTION. 29 and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers, ANSI/ ASME CSD-1. DIAGNOSTIC . 30 MAINTENANCE . 31 In Canada, the installation must be in accordance with the requirements of CSA B149.1 or .2, Installation Code for TROUBLE-SHOOTING. 33 Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment. REPAIR PARTS. 34 If installed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you MUST FOLLOW the additional instructions located in the START UP SHEET. 38 back of this manual (MACODE-3). MASS CODE. 41 The owner should maintain a record of all service work WARRANTY . 43 performed with the date and a description of the work done. Include the name of the service organization for future reference. Direct all questions to your RBI distributor or contact the RBI Customer Service Department at: U.S. — 260 North Elm Street Westfi eld, MA 01085 Canada — 7555 Tranmere Drive Mississauga ONT L5S 1L4 Always include the model and serial numbers from the rating plate of the boiler/water heater in question. 2 FUTERA II INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS RATINGS & CAPACITIES 6. NEVER place this boiler/water heater in a location that Before undertaking the installation of the Futera II Series would subject it to temperatures at or near freezing. boiler/water heater check the rating plate to ensure that the See the “Freeze Protection” section on page 15. unit has been sized properly for the job. The “Net I=B=R Ratings” specify the equivalent amount of direct copper CAUTION: Units installed outdoors MUST be protected radiation that the unit can supply under normal conditions. from ice and snow accumulation or the unit will be Also ensure that the unit has been set up for the type of damaged voiding the warranty! gas available at the installation site. Other important considerations are the availability of an adequate electrical WARNING: Never store combustible materials, supply, fresh air for combustion and a suitable chimney or gasoline or any product containing flammable vent system. vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the boiler/water heater. Failure to comply with this warning can BOILER/WATER HEATER LOCATION result in an explosion or fire causing extensive 1. This boiler/water heater is suitable for indoor and property damage, severe personal injury or death! outdoor installations. Locate the boiler/water heater in an area that provides good access to the unit. Servicing may require the removal of jacket panels. Allow the COMBUSTION AIR & VENTILATION minimum clearances between adjacent construction and the boiler/water heater as listed in Table 1. WARNING: This boiler/water heater must be supplied with combustion air in accordance with NOTE: Service clearances are not mandatory, but are Section 5.3, Air for Combustion & Ventilation, of the recommended to ensure ease of service should it be latest revision of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI required. Z223.1/NFPA 54 and all applicable local building codes. Canadian installations must comply with Table 1 CAN/ CGA B149.1 or .2 Installation Code for Gas Clearance to Service Burning Appliances and Equipment, or applicable Combustibles Clearance provisions of the local building codes. Failure to in mm in mm provide adequate combustion air for this boiler/ Top 24 610 30 762 water heater can result in excessive levels of Back 14 356 24 610 carbon monoxide which can result in severe Left Side 6 153 12 306 personal injury or death! Right Side 6 153 12 306 Front 8 203 30 762 To operate properly and safely this boiler/water heater requires a continuous supply of air for combustion. NEVER 2. An optimum site will be level, central to the piping store objects on or around the boiler/water heater! system, close to a chimney or outside wall and have adequate fresh air for combustion. Ensure that the CAUTION: Combustion air contaminated with boiler/water heater is level from front to back and from fl uorocarbons or other halogenated compounds such side to side. Use metal shims to level the boiler/water as cleaning solvents and refrigerants will result in the heater. Electrical and electronic components must also formation of acids in the combustion chamber. These be protected from exposure to water during operation acids will cause premature failure of the boiler/water and maintenance. DO NOT install this boiler/water heater voiding the warranty! heater in a location that would subject any of the gas ignition components to direct contact with water or CAUTION: If the boiler/water heater is operated while excessive moisture during operation or servicing. the building is under construction it MUST be 3. Ensure that the fl oor is structurally sound and will protected from wood, concrete, sheet rock and other support the weight of the boiler/water heater. types of dust. Failure to properly protect the unit from construction dust will damage the unit voiding the NOTE: The Futera II may be installed directly on warranty! combustible fl ooring, but never on carpeting. Buildings will require the installation of a fresh air duct or 4. Locate the boiler/water heater in an area that will other means of providing make-up air if the intake air option prevent water damage to adjacent construction should isn’t used. Any building utilizing other gas burning a leak occur or during routine maintenance. If such a appliances, a fi replace, wood stove or any type of exhaust location doesn’t exist, a suitable drain pan that’s fan must be checked for adequate combustion air when all adequately drained must be installed under the unit. of these devices are in operation at one time. Sizing of an 5. DO NOT place this boiler/water heater in a location that outside air duct must be done to meet the requirements would restrict the introduction of combustion air into of all such devices. the unit or subject it to a negative pressure, see “GENERAL VENTING GUIDELINES”. 3 FUTERA II INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Table 2 – Make-up Air Louver Sizing WARNING: Never operate the Futera II in an Required Cross Sectional Area environment subjected to a negative pressure Input 1/4 in 6.4 mm 75% Free Area 25% Free Area unless it is Direct Vented. Failure to comply with (MBH) Wire Screen Metal Louvers Wooden Louvers this warning can result in excessive levels of in2 cm2 in2 cm2 in2 cm2 carbon monoxide causing severe personal injury 500 125 806 167 1077 500 3226 or death! 750 187 1206 250 1613 750 4839 1000 250 1613 333 2148 1000 6452 All Air From Inside The Building 1250 313 2019 416 2684 1250 8065 If the Futera II is to be located in a confi ned space, the 1500 375 2419 500 3226 1500 9677 minimum clearances listed in Table 1 must be maintained 1750 437 2819 583 3761 1750 11,290 between it and any combustible construction.
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