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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC BOILERS, 

CE24, CE36, CE42, CE48, CE324, CE336, CE342, CE348

2.0 

 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL

The electric boiler is designed to ASME Code and approved as a steam heating boiler restricted
to operation at pressure not to exceed 15 psi.  Boilers are electrically rated as shown on page
4.  Boiler may have optional CSD1 controls.

INSTALLATION

UNPACKING

Immediately after unpacking, check for possible shipping damage.  If the appliance is found to
be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery. 
Before installing, verify the electrical rating agrees with the specification on the rating plate.

LOCATION

Position the boiler in its installation location.  Check that there are sufficient clearances to
service the controls, door swing, etc.  Also adequate clearance must be left for making the
required supply and drain connections.

Allow enough space between any other piece of equipment or wall for service access.  Service
to the controls may be required on the left and/or right side panels of the cabinet.  

INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS

The boiler must be installed in accordance with:

In Canada:

Provincial and local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the Canadian Electric Code,
CSA C22.1 (latest edition).  Copies may be obtained from the Canadian Standards Association,
178 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, M9W 1R3.

In the USA:

State and local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA-70 (latest edition).  Copies may be obtained from The National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA, USA, 02269.

Part No. 10044R5

5

2017-12-27

Summary of Contents for CE-24

Page 1: ...ing and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Please complete this information and retain this manual for the life of the equ...

Page 2: ...void possible injury or death WARNING Improper installation operation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause property damage injury or death Read the installation operating and mainten...

Page 3: ...42 CE48 CE324 CE336 CE342 CE348 TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE 1 0 Service Connections 4 2 0 Installation Instructions 5 3 0 Operating Instructions 8 4 0 CSD 1 Optional Feature 10 5 0 Periodic Mai...

Page 4: ...INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL ELECTRIC BOILERS CE24 CE36 CE42 CE48 CE324 CE336 CE342 CE348 2 0 SERVICE CONNECTIONS Part No 10044R5 4 2017 12 27...

Page 5: ...k that there are sufficient clearances to service the controls door swing etc Also adequate clearance must be left for making the required supply and drain connections Allow enough space between any o...

Page 6: ...installation position 6 Place carpenter s level on top appliance and re level side to side and front to back 7 Bolt and anchor appliance securely to the floor 8 Seal bolts and flanged feet with silas...

Page 7: ...he rear of the boiler cabinet requires 3 8 tubing and water pressure of 25 50 psig A manual shut off valve must be provided convenient to the boiler this valve should be open when the boiler is in ope...

Page 8: ...y in the boiler Murkiness in the water indicates inadequate water quality the owner must supply proper water to the boiler see page 4 Water Level Control While boiler is ON briefly open the water leve...

Page 9: ...E336 CE342 CE348 3 0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Continued SHUT DOWN Turn the Main Power Switch OFF Open manual drain valve If unit is supplied with Automatic Blowdown Valve it will open draining the boile...

Page 10: ...ched the proper level the level control will stop the flow of water to the boiler As water is consumed in the production of steam the level control will supply additional water to the boiler Firing Cy...

Page 11: ...A high pressure safety switch is installed on the boiler Should the pressure exceed the limit of this device the boiler will be shut down and put into a state of lockout The PRESSURE pilot light red...

Page 12: ...t the accumulation of sediment does not interfere with the movement of the float in the control Control must be flushed at least once a day CAUTION Protect yourself When flushing control hot water and...

Page 13: ...extra caution when blowing down water level control or tripping safety valve as extreme hot water and live steam are present DESCALING BOILER It is recommended that the boiler be checked every 90 to...

Page 14: ...ning DO NOT TURN ON STEAM to attached appliances or to upper compartment 7 Open both the blowdown and low water level control valves for complete drainage After boiler drains close both valves 8 Turn...

Page 15: ...ressure too low Automatic blowdown valve does not drain 1 Defective blowdown valve 2 Heat exchanger build up of scalant clogging drain lines and valve Boiler achieves pressure slower than normal 1 Hea...

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