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Installation & Operation Manual
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Operating information
General
How the boiler operates
The Knight wall mount boiler uses an advanced stainless steel
heat exchanger and electronic control module that allows
fully condensing operation. The blower pulls in air and
pushes flue products out of the boiler through the heat
exchanger and flue piping. The control module regulates
blower speed to control the 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.
How the control module operates
The SMART SYSTEM control module receives inputs from
boiler sensors and external devices. The control module
activates and controls the blower and gas valve to regulate
heat input and switches the boiler, Domestic Hot Water
(DHW), and system pumps on and off as needed. The user
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 inlet
water temperature, system temperature, a 0 - 10V signal, or
Modbus, depending on the parameter settings.
Control inputs and outputs
Room thermostat
There are three (3) thermostat connections available on this
control. These inputs tell the boiler to provide water for space
heating. Each thermostat connection has its own set point
and outdoor air reset curve. When multiple thermostats have
a call for heat the control will give priority to the demand
with the highest set point.
Example:
Assume that both Room Thermostat 1 and Room
Thermostat 2 have a call for heat. RoomThermostat 1 has a
set point of 110°F. Room Thermostat 2 has a set point of
140°F. The boiler will regulate the system temperature to
140°F until Room Thermostat 2 has been satisfied. Once
Room Thermostat 2 has been satisified the boiler will provide
110°F water to the system.
0 - 10V input (set point or power)
The Knight wall mount boiler can be controlled by a Building
Management System (BMS) using a 0 - 10 vdc signal. The
control can be configured by the installer to use this signal to
either control set point or firing rate.
The Knight wall mount boiler can also be programmed to
accept a call for heat from a 0 - 10V signal, reference the
Knight Wall Mount Service Manual for a detailed explanation
of this procedure.
DHW priority
The SMART SYSTEM control allows the connection of a DHW
thermostat or tank sensor to the low voltage connection board.
When a tank sensor is connected, the DHW thermostat input is
ignored.
DHW / space heating (SH) cycling
If a DHW call for heat is received while a space heating call is in
progress and the DHW is in Normal Mode, the control will start
the DHW pump and shut the boiler pump off. The system
pump will remain on. If the space heating call is still active while
the DHW call is in operation, the control will wait for 30
minutes (time adjustable by installer) then it will switch back to
the space heating demand. There is a timer to switch from space
heating to DHW and a timer to switch from DHW to space
heating. The control will switch back and forth until one of the
heat demands end.
Programmable controlling sensor
The control module is programmed to use the outlet sensor as
the control sensor by default. If a system supply sensor is
connected, the control automatically uses it as the control
sensor. The control sensor can be changed by the installer to the
inlet sensor. If the inlet sensor is chosen as the controlling
sensor, it is recommended that the system supply sensor be
installed in order to provide the best control of the inlet
temperature.
Anti-cycling
After the burner turns off, the control will delay the next burner
cycle for a set time period (time is adjustable by the installer).
The time delay will be bypassed if the inlet water temperature
drops too far during the delay.
Boiler and system pump control
The boiler pump will run whenever the burner is firing, unless
the DHW is programmed for Normal Mode and the boiler is
heating the DHW tank. The boiler pump will run during Freeze
Protection Mode as well. It will continue to run for a short time
after the burner turns off or the Freeze Protection Mode ends.
The system pump will run whenever there is a space heating call
for heat, or the boiler goes into Freeze Protection Mode. It will
continue to run for a short time after the end of the heat
demand or the Freeze Protection Mode. The system pump can
be programmed to run continuously if desired. In either case, it
will not run during outdoor shutdown.
Temperature control
Modulation
The Knight wall mount boiler is capable of modulating its firing
rate from a minimum of 20% to a maximum of 100%. The
firing rate is dictated by the call for heat (i.e., space heating or
domestic hot water), the heating load, ramp delay (if enabled),
and various other temperature limitations.
CAUTION
When multiple temperature loops are
used, thermostatic mixing valves are
required for the protection of any low
temperature loops.
