Columbia MCB-100J Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual Download Page 21

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15 - CONTROL FUNCTION

1

 

HI TEMP

 illuminates when boiler water temperature 

reaches high limit setting and remains lit until water 

temperature falls 10°. Prevents burner operation while this 

LED is on.

2

 

LWCO Active 

Indicates low water cut-off (LWCO) 

function of limit control is active. When control is installed 

with a well, LED is on at all times when control is powered. 
Important: If control is installed with a well other than 

Electro-Well, LED will not illuminate

 

indicating control is not 

providing low water cut-off functionality.

 WARNING

Burn and scald hazard. Do not add water until boiler 

has fully cooled. Failure to follow these instructions 

could result in death or serious injury.

!

  

3

 

LWCO Low Water

 illuminates if boiler is in low water 

condition. Limit control prevents burner operation during 

this condition. 
Important: Have system checked by quali

fi

 ed service 

agency prior to resuming operation.

4

 

ECONOMY Active

 Indicates thermal targeting function 

is active and limit control is reducing boiler temperature to 

conserve fuel. Economy feature is activated using Economy 

dial. 

5

 

ECONOMY TARGET

  Economy feature is active, limit 

control continually sets target temperatures below high 

limit setting to maximize fuel ef

fi

 ciency. When boiler water 

reaches target temperature, LED illuminates and burner 

shuts down. Boiler water will continue to circulate and heat 

the house as long as thermostat call continues.  LED will 

stay lit until boiler temperature drops below differential set 

point at which point boiler will be allowed to 

fi

 re again.  

Note: LED illuminates regularly during normal boiler 

operation.

6

LWCO TEST

 Button 

To Test Low Water Cut-Off: Press and hold Test/Settings 

button for 5 seconds. Display will read LWCO.
  LWCO 

TEST 

 

LCO

Red Low Water light will illuminate and burner circuit (B1 

and B2) will de-energize. 
Note: Control must be installed with Electro-Well for low 

water cut-off functionality.

Summary of Contents for MCB-100J

Page 1: ...ALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL Models MCB 50J MCB 75J MCB 100J MCB 125J MCB 150J MCB 170J MCB 200J Tested For 100 psi ASME Working Pressure C S A Certified For Natural Gas Or Propane Manufactur...

Page 2: ...ns Pump size Supply Return Tappings A B C D E F 50 11 5 4 30 36 5 1 75 15 7 5 30 37 5 1 100 15 7 6 30 37 6 1 125 18 9 6 30 37 6 1 150 18 9 7 30 37 6 1 170 22 11 7 30 38 6 1 200 22 11 8 30 38 7 1 Propa...

Page 3: ...tory equipped supplied or specified components may result in personal injury or loss of life TO THE OWNER Installation and service of this boiler must be performed by a qualified installer TO THE INST...

Page 4: ...nput rate 4 for every 1000 ft 304m above sea level 2 Net AHRI Water Ratings shown based on piping and pickup allowance of 1 15 Consult manufacturer before selecting boiler for installations having unu...

Page 5: ...practical 7 Allow 24 inches 610mm at front and right side for servicing and cleaning 8 When installed in utility room door should be wide enough to allow largest boiler part to enter or to permit rep...

Page 6: ...H greater than 0 60 Volume 21 ft3 ACH x Total Input Mbh Refer to National Fuel Gas Code for opening requirements between connection indoor spaces All Outdoor Air Provide permanent opening s communicat...

Page 7: ...of the relief valve outlet over the entire length of discharge line have no intervening shutoff valve between safety relief valve and discharge to atmosphere do not plug or place any obstruction in di...

Page 8: ...on 5 Hot water boilers and system must be filled with water and maintained to minimum pressure of 12 psi 6 Bypass piping is optional which gives ability to adjust supply boiler water temperature to fi...

Page 9: ...NING Burn and scald hazard Safety relief valve could discharge steam or hot water during operation Install discharge piping per these instructions 8 Install discharge piping from safety relief valve S...

Page 10: ...10 4 CONNECTING SUPPLY AND RETURN PIPING Figure 6 Single Zone System With DHW Figure 7 Multi Zone System With Circulators And DHW...

Page 11: ...11 4 CONNECTING SUPPLY AND RETURN PIPING Figure 8 Multi Zone System With Zone Valves And DHW With Circulator Figure 9 Multi Zone System With Zone Valves And DHW With Zone Valve...

Page 12: ...nting system 2 Visually inspect the venting system for proper size and horizontal pitch and determine there is no blockage or restriction leakage corrosion and other deficiencies which could cause an...

Page 13: ...ocation following installation 5 Thermostat s heat anticipator must be adjusted to match total current draw of all controls associated with boiler during heating cycle 7 VENT DAMPER INSTALLATION INSTR...

Page 14: ...ping Pressure test boiler and gas connection before placing boiler in operation Pressure test over 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa Disconnect boiler and its individual gas shutoff valve from gas supply system Pressu...

Page 15: ...at on outside wall 3 Do not install thermostat where it will be affected by drafts hot or cold pipes sunlight lighting fixtures televisions fireplace or chimney 4 Check thermostat operation by raising...

Page 16: ...M Figure 13 Integrated High Limit Electronic Ignition Control 240008781 WARNING Modification substitution or elimination of factory equipped supplied or specified components may result in personal inj...

Page 17: ...Appliance and call qualified service technician or your gas supplier TO TURN OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE 1 Set the thermostat to lowest setting 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service i...

Page 18: ...if used to expel any air accumulated in the system Check entire piping system and if any leaks appear have them repaired Circulators need to be checked and maintained Refer to circulator manufacturer...

Page 19: ...pilot flame Be sure to replace cover screw after adjustment to prevent possible gas leakage See Figure 16 Page 19 Check burners and pilot for signs of corrosion rust or scale buildup Area around boil...

Page 20: ...water column from specified pressure listed on boiler rating plate Primary air adjustment is not necessary therefore air shutters are not furnished as standard equipment CHECK SAFETY CONTROL CIRCUIT T...

Page 21: ...lified service agency prior to resuming operation 4 ECONOMY Active Indicates thermal targeting function is active and limit control is reducing boiler temperature to conserve fuel Economy feature is a...

Page 22: ...NOTES...

Page 23: ...Date Service Performed Company Name Tech Initials Company Address Phone...

Page 24: ...COLUMBIA BOILER COMPANY Main offices and factory Pittstown PA...

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