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INPUTS TO MCB

TEMPERATURE SENSORS:

Temperature probes 

(MCB - outlet and either inlet or tank are

 

required):  The  MCB  accepts  analog  temperature  inputs  from

 

up to three sensors (inlet, outlet, and tank).

MRHL

 (Manual Reset HIGH LIMIT): The MRHL is a hi-limit switch 

located inside the outlet probe. It is a normally closed switch that 

opens if the probe is exposed to a temperature higher than the trip 

point. Once tripped, the control system needs to be manually reset.

Thermostat input

 (MCB - optional): This input is set up to work with 

an externally connected thermostat that provides a contact closure. If 

this input is closed and everything else is in the proper state, a “call for 

heat” condition will be initiated. These leads should be shorted together  

when a thermostat is not being used. If it is desired that the thermostat 

control the temperature of the boiler, the operating setpoint of the 

system should be set higher than the temperature that the thermostat is 

controlling. This will allow the thermostat to control the boiler. When the 

thermostat closes, a call for heat will be generated until the thermostat 

determines that the required temperature has been reached.

AIR PRESSURE SENSORS (OPEN CONDITION INDICATES FAULT):
Blocked Inlet 

(MCB  -  required)  Normally  closed  switch  that 

activates if the air inlet is blocked 3/4 or more during operation.

Blocked Flue

 (MCB - required): Normally closed switch that opens 

if the flue becomes blocked during operation.

Blower Prover

 (MCB - required): Normally open switch that closes 

when the air pressure produced by the blower is above the set point.

GAS PRESSURE SENSORS (OPEN CONDITION INDICATES FAULT):

 

Low Gas

 (MCB - required): Normally open switch that closes when 

the gas pressure rises above the trip level. This input is enabled/

disabled by a dip switch on the MCB

Hi Gas

 (MCB - required): Normally closed switch that opens if the 

gas pressure exceeds a set value. This input is enabled/disabled 

by a dip switch on the MCB.

WATER LEVEL SENSOR (OPEN CONDITION INDICATES FAULT):
Low Water Cut Off

 (MCB - optional): Normally open switch that 

closes when water reaches preset level. This input is enabled/

disabled by a dip switch on the MCB.

WATER FLOW SENSOR:
Flow

 (MCB - required): Normally open switch that closes when 

flow exceeds a set value.

FLAME SENSOR:
Flame

 (MCB - required): Returns a signal to the microprocessor 

if flame is detected on the burner. If the flame rod is missing or 

shorted, the flame will not be detected.

OUTPUTS FROM MCB
RELAY CONTACT OUTPUT: 
Alarm 

(MCB  -  24VAC  -  optional):  Provides  electrical  power  to 

operate  an  external  alarm.  This  can  be  an  audio  device  (i.e., 

Sonalert),  a  visual  device  (lamp),  or  any  other  device  that  will 

operate with the voltage and current level provided.

Pump

 (MCB - 120VAC - required on systems that do not have 

an external pump): Provides electrical power to directly operate a 

pump or the coil of an externally connected contactor.

Blower

 (MCB - 120VAC - required): Variable speed blowers utilize 

the high blower output only.

Igniter

 (MCB - 120VAC - required): Provides power to operate 

the HSI igniters.

Gas Valve

 (MCB - 24VAC - required): Provides power to activate 

the gas valve. The gas valve cannot be activated when the MRHL 

contacts are open.

Low Water Cut Off

 (MCB - 24VAC - optional): Directly connected to 

the 24VAC line to provide power to operate an external LWCO device.

MCB AND PDB INDICATOR LAMPS AND FUSES

A green LED is mounted on the PDB to indicate when line voltage 

is applied (the PDB also contains a yellow and red LED, and a test/

run jumper that are used during installation to verify proper power 

connections). A red LED on the MCB is used to indicate when the 

24VAC input fuse has blown. 
Yellow LEDs are located near the microcontrollers on the MCB. 

These LEDs are “heartbeat indicators,” and blink approximately 

twice per second to indicate that the microcontrollers are 

running.

MCB JUMPERS

The MCB has two jumpers. JP1 on the MCB is used to terminate 

the external communications line. It is normally left off and installed 

when the external cable is very long.

IGNITERS

The EMC modulation system operates with Silicon Carbide Igniters

MCB - Ten Position Dipswitch:

Dipswitch configurations are 

READ ONLY ON POWER UP.  These switches are only to be set at the factory or by authorized trained 

personnel! Once set the boiler will operate according to the chosen options.  If a switch is changed, power must be cycled before the 

change will take effect.  The status of all dipswitches can be observed on the system status screen on the UIM.

TABLE 13. - MCB/FCB Dipswitches:

  Dipswitch Function 

 

 

Switch Position

   

Hot Water Boilers 

  Hydronic Heating Boiler

  Switch 1: Selection of the type of boiler application: 

On  =  VW 

  Off  =  VB

  Switch 2: Trials for ignition: 

On  =  3 

  Off  =  1

  Switch 3: IRI Gas Valve Not Available: 

 

 

  Switch 4: Controlling Probe: 

On  =  Tank (Remote)    Off  =  Inlet

  Switch 5: Powered Venter: 

On  =  Yes 

  Off  =   No

  Switch 6: Low Water Cut Off: (LWCO) 

On  =  Yes 

  Off  =   No 

  Switch 7: Low Gas Pressure 

On  =  Yes 

  Off  =   No

  Switch 8: Modulation: 

On

Summary of Contents for VF VB 500

Page 1: ...ilding Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be...

Page 2: ...known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances This product contains a chemical know...

Page 3: ...3 GENERAL SAFETY...

Page 4: ...al Power 120v 60hz and 30 amps Models VB VW 500 VB VW 750 VB VW 1000 Dimensions inches mm inches mm inches mm Flue Outlet Diameter 6 152 6 152 6 152 Air Intake Diameter 4 102 4 102 4 102 Water Inlet 2...

Page 5: ...9 42 159 2 1 0 6 32 121 1 8 0 5 110 416 4 3 1 3 12 7 32 121 1 8 0 5 40 22 VB 1000 85 322 3 9 1 2 56 212 2 8 0 9 42 159 2 3 0 7 120 454 4 9 1 5 14 8 42 159 2 3 0 7 40 22 Model No Input Rating Btu hr Ou...

Page 6: ...d Ability 10 Location 10 Panels and Covers 10 Chemical Vapor Corrosion 11 Installtion Clearances 11 Leveling 11 Air Requirements 11 Unconfined Space 11 Confined Space 11 Fresh Air Openings for Confine...

Page 7: ...N EXPOSED TO FLOODING IT MUST BE REPLACED Liquefied Petroleum Gas Models Boilers for propane or liquefied petroleum gas LPG are different from natural gas models A natural gas boiler will not function...

Page 8: ...S is a normally closed pressure switch that opens when the air intake is blocked If the BIS is activated check and clear the intake of any obstructions The blocked flue pressure switch BFS activated w...

Page 9: ...emperature Probe allows a boiler to sense the actual water temperature inside the storage tank or hydronic heating loop The boiler will modulate its firing rate in response to the actual system temper...

Page 10: ...g cartridge or linkage T P relief valve should have a temperature rating of 210 F 99 C a pressure rating not exceeding lowest rated working pressure of any system compo nent and a discharge capacity e...

Page 11: ...sure adequate air supply Unusually Tight Construction In unconfined spaces in buildings infiltration may be adequate to provide air for combustion ventilation and dilution of flue gases However in bui...

Page 12: ...ThroughTwoHorizontalDucts FIGURE 9C The confined space should be provided with two permanent horizontal ducts one commencing within 12 inches 300 mm of the top and one commencing within 12 inches 300...

Page 13: ...osure See Figure 9E Each opening should communicate directly with an additional room s of sufficient volume so that the combined volume of all spaces meets the criteria for an Unconfined Space Each op...

Page 14: ...into building or combustion air inlet to any other appliance 6 inches 15 cm for appliances up to 10 000 Btu hr 3 kW 12 inches 30 cm for appliances between 10 000 Btu hr 3 kW and 100 000 Btu hr 30kW 3...

Page 15: ...let into building or combustion air inlet to any other appliance 6 inches 15 cm for appliances up to 10 000 Btu hr 3 kW 12 inches 30 cm for appliances between 10 000 Btu hr 3 kW and 100 000 Btu hr 30...

Page 16: ...sing TWT to exhaust flue prod ucts and PVC piping to bring combus tion air to the boiler from the outside see Figures 12 and 12C 4 Vertical Direct Vent using a vertical vent termination to exhaust flu...

Page 17: ...direct vent installations Standard minimum vertical vent lengthis7feet 2 1m plusBoot Tee SeeFigures11 12A 12B and 12C for differences between standard and direct vent installations 3 An AL 29 C Vent V...

Page 18: ...r parapet it must extend a minimum of 2 610mm above the wall or parapet Joints are not joined to show vent pipe orientation FIGURE 11 VERTICAL TERMINATION FIGURE 11A HORIZONTAL THROUGH THE WALL TERMIN...

Page 19: ...d carbon monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA...

Page 20: ...nt terminal NOTES If the exhaust vent terminal is within 10 3 0m of a wall or parapet it must extend a minimum of 2 610mm above the wall or parapet Joints are not joined to show vent pipe orientation...

Page 21: ...OR PARAPET ON SIDEWALL VENT INSTALLATION REFER TO FIGURE 9F FOR SPACING SPECIFICATIONS FOR EXHAUST AND AIR INTAKE PIPE INSTALLATIONS CLEARANCES SUPPORT ETC REFER TO FIGURES 12 AND 12A VERTICAL AIR IN...

Page 22: ...red by the warranty 2 EXPANSION TANK If the system is of the closed type install an expansion tank as shown in Figure 13 The sizing of the expansion tank for a closed system is very important and is d...

Page 23: ...ra tion Pipe joint compounds soldering paste grease on tubing and pipe all tend to contaminate a system Failure to flush contaminants from a system can cause solids to form on the inside of boiler exc...

Page 24: ...a suitable main manual shut off valve must be installed in a location complying with those codes Before attaching the gas line be sure that all gas pipe is clean on the inside To trap any dirt or for...

Page 25: ...REQUIRED INSTALL IN PLACE OF THE DRAIN VALVE SHOWN DANGER TEMPERATURE SETTING SHOULD NOT EXCEED SAFE USE TEMPERATURE AT FIXTURES IF HIGHER PREHEAT TEMPERATURES ARE NECESSARY TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE BOOSTE...

Page 26: ...ES ARE NECESSARY TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE BOOSTER OUTPUT ADD AN ANTI SCALD VALVE FOR HOT WATER SUPPLIED TO FIXTURES SEE TABLE 8 ONE VF MODEL VW HOT WATER SUPPLY BOILER WITH VERTICAL TANK FIGURE 14 INSTALL I...

Page 27: ...AFE USE TEMPERATURE AT FIXTURES IF HIGHER PREHEAT TEMPERATURES ARE NECESSARY TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE BOOSTER OUTPUT ADD AN ANTI SCALD VALVE FOR HOT WATER SUPPLIED TO FIXTURES SEE TABLE 8 FIGURE 15 INSTALL...

Page 28: ...3 GREEN GROUND 4 2 TANK PROBE OR 2 ENABLE DISABLE Enable disable can also be used with a 24 volt thermostat Do not use tank probe when using thermostat These connections shall be made at the rear of...

Page 29: ...132 000 13 728 000 12 636 000 11 700 000 11 232 000 10 452 000 9 360 000 8 580 000 7 800 000 7 176 000 kW 10 508 7 219 5 848 4 980 4 432 4 021 3 701 3 427 3 290 3 061 2 741 2 513 2 284 2 102 TABLE 6...

Page 30: ...30 Wiring Diagram FIGURE 17 CONNECTION DIAGRAM...

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Page 32: ...32 FIGURE 18 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM VB VW 500 750 1000 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM...

Page 33: ...desired system pressure Close bypass valve and permit pressure to be established by the pressure reducing valve 2 Vent all high points in system to purge system of air Provisions should be made to per...

Page 34: ...further adjustments on the outlet and bypass valves until the desired inlet and outlet water temperatures are reached MANIFOLD PRESSURE CONNECTIONS Take the manifold pressure refer to Table 1 by remo...

Page 35: ...ure On Yes Off No Switch 8 Modulation On NOTE If the unit powers up with the number of stages selected by dip switches exceeding the number of FCBs the MCB will detect this condition and go into a har...

Page 36: ...36 LIGHTING OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS VB VW 500 750 AND 1000...

Page 37: ...e cap on the gas regulator using a slotted screwdriver This will expose the offset adjustment screw Using a TORX T40 or a 5mm hex wrench carefully adjust the low fire gas setting to achieve the CO2 le...

Page 38: ...is missing or shorted the flame will not be detected OUTPUTS FROM MCB Relay Contact Output Alarm MCB 24VAC optional Provides electrical power to operate an external alarm This can be an audio device...

Page 39: ...splayed 4 The system then compares the temperature read from the controlling probe inlet or tank to the setpoint temperature If the temperature is less than the operating setpoint minus the differenti...

Page 40: ...The MCB has 5 possible states and the FCB have 9 The normal MCB states sequence is to move from Idle to Pre Circulate when a call for heat is initiated Once heat has been satisfied or the Thermostat i...

Page 41: ...ch error has occurred The system waits in this state until the MCB sends a command to clear the error and the system returns to the idle state Cold Purge State Cold purge occurs when the MCB micro com...

Page 42: ...fo Screen Displays the following information Elapsedhoursofoperation Totaltimesystemhasbeenpoweredup Number of running minutes Number of minutes system has been in the run mode kBtu rating of the boil...

Page 43: ...es that a fault has been detected and the system has stopped running It is on continuously for soft faults and flashes for hard faults The Yellow LED indicates that the boiler is in a ready mode waiti...

Page 44: ...ote The MRHL can be checked by disconnecting the outlet probe from the MCB and reading the resistance across the two active pins on the connector at the end of the probe cable The value should be appr...

Page 45: ...tion of the servo pressure regulator Replace the valve and add a gas filter in front of the new valve preventative maintenance This is a pre mix burner system The flame is not supposed to be directly...

Page 46: ...er adapter by first removing the four 4 bolts and subsequently the blower gas kets The blower should be free to move at this point FOR DIRECT VENT UNITS It is necessary to loosen and slide the rubber...

Page 47: ...ystemssolidsexist Asthewaterisheated these tendtodropoutdepositingasscaleorlime Thisscalemustberemoved before the heat exchanger tubes become blocked Deliming The amount of calcium carbonate lime rele...

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Page 51: ...is boiler under state or provincial law are limited to one 1 year duration for the boiler or any of its parts Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts s...

Page 52: ...52 500 Tennessee Waltz Parkway Ashland City TN 37015 Phone 800 433 2545 www hotwater com E Mail parts hotwater com...

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