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SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Figure 7 - Multiple  Boiler  Piping

(See Notes)

Operated Valve

Air Vent

Pressure Switch

Aquastat Union

Gas Pressure

Regulator

Automatic

Thermometer

Flow Switch

Pressure

Relief Valve

Reducing Valve

Self-Operated

Check Valve

Pressure

Valve

Pump

Motorized Valve

Solenoid

Ball Valve

Bufferfly Valve

Angle Valve

Valve

Globe Valve

Balance Valve

Balance Valve

1

5

H-15 Rev 2

5. Secondary loop pipe diameter must be sized large enough to

    handle maximum flow through all units.

NOTES:

1. Boiler circuit piping must be sized large enough to handle 

    maximum flow through unit.
2. Boiler pump sized to boiler design flow requirements.

3. All boilers furnished with factory mounted outlet water 

    temperature gauge.
4. Boiler pump purging required. Use terminals supplied.

Notice: These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving. 
Check with local codes and ordinances for specific requirements.

Summary of Contents for SB

Page 1: ...in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the...

Page 2: ...ter To obtain the safe dependable efficient operation and long life for which this heating boiler water heater was designed these instructions must be read understood and followed The Spectrum finned...

Page 3: ...will support the weight of the boiler water heater NOTE The Spectrum may be installed directly on combustible flooring only if RBI supplied special floor pan is used but never on carpeting see Table 2...

Page 4: ...n 3 in 76 mm from the top of the enclosure The bottom opening must be within 12 in 305 mm of but not less than 3 in 76 mm from the bottom of the enclosure Where directly communicating with the outdoor...

Page 5: ...onry chimney must be performed to ensure that the chimney is clean properly constructed lined and sized Exterior masonry chimneys should not be used unless properly lined to prevent condensation and d...

Page 6: ...ef opening after 5 minutes of main burner operation Use the flame of a match or candle or smoke from a cigarette cigar or pipe Faire fonctionner le br leur principal pendant 5 min ensuite d terminer s...

Page 7: ...INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 7 Figure 1 Vertical Venting with a Metal Chimney System and Inside Air Figure 2 Vertical Venting using a Masonry Chimney and Inside Air 10 FT 3 1m RIOM 51...

Page 8: ...flow rates see Table 7 or 8 Return water temperatures below 110 F 43 C will result in heat exchanger damage from excessive condensation voiding the manufacturer s warranty see Primary Secondary Piping...

Page 9: ...tem An expansion tank must be installed close to the boiler on the suction side of the system pump Primary Secondary Piping Boilers connected to heating systems using zone valves zone pumps or systems...

Page 10: ...Drop T 30 F T 16 7 C Note Unit equipped with 4 pass headers see Table 8 Flow Rate 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 16 4 24 6 32 4 40 5 49 8 0 34 0 94 1 92 3 46 5 89 1 0 1 6 2 0 2 6 3 1 1 0 2 8 5 7 10 2 17...

Page 11: ...lers furnished with factory mounted outlet water temperature gauge 4 Boiler pump purging required Use terminals supplied Notice These drawings show suggested piping configuration and valving Check wit...

Page 12: ...lobe Valve Balance Valve Balance Valve 1 5 H 15 Rev 2 5 Secondary loop pipe diameter must be sized large enough to handle maximum flow through all units NOTES 1 Boiler circuit piping must be sized lar...

Page 13: ...he boiler When a boiler is connected to a heating coil that may be exposed to refrigerated air from an air handling device the piping system must be equipped with flow control valves or some other aut...

Page 14: ...xchanger The cupro nickel heat exchanger allows for 100 GPM 6 3 L s 2 pass heat exchanger and 50 GPM 3 2 L s 4 pass heat exchanger SeeTable 7B Cold Water Supply The cold water supply must be piped to...

Page 15: ...SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 15 Table 7B Spectrum Pumping Performance Requirement Table Table 7A Spectrum Heat Exchanger Selection Graph...

Page 16: ...ay locate remote aquastat well in lower 1 3 of tank Install bulb with heat sensing compound 3 Thermal expansion tank may be required check local codes 4 When using optional factory mounted pump max pi...

Page 17: ...00 9700 Maximum gas volume of pipe ft3 hr Pipe length in feet Table 9 Gas Pipe Capacity Nominal Iron Pipe Size in Maximum pipe capacity in ft3 hr based on 0 60 specific gravity gas at a pressure of 0...

Page 18: ...alled to prevent increase creep of gas pressure when the units are not operating This pressure regulator supplied by others may be installed at the service entrance to each unit or a master regulator...

Page 19: ...water pump is used adjust to maintain a minimum 12 psig 82 7 kPa system pressure Open the system bleed and drain valves one at a time to purge the air trapped in the heating system piping With the boi...

Page 20: ...kwise to PILOT 9 Push in control knob all the way and hold in Immediately light the pilot with a match Continue to hold the control knob in for about one 1 minute after the pilot is lit Re lease knob...

Page 21: ...el 6 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF 7 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety inf...

Page 22: ...than 5 adjust it according to steps 1 through 4 Input Rate Natural Gas Gas appliances are rated based on sea level operation with no adjustment required at elevations up to 2000 ft 610 m At elevations...

Page 23: ...ine silica materials that have been identified as carcinogenic or possi bly carcinogenic to humans when inhaled AVERTISSMENT Une instqallation un r glage une r paration ou un entretien non comforme au...

Page 24: ...dication of low water flow through the system 2 A damaged heat exchanger must be replaced and the condition that caused the damage resolved before the boiler water heater is returned to service Vent S...

Page 25: ...SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 25 4 21 1 22 29 26 27 6 28 25 15 16 24 12 4 3 10 8 20 2 5 36 35 31 19 18 9 7 17 11 23 30 37 34 33 32 14 13 Figure 14 Replacement Parts...

Page 26: ...Front Panel 03 0894 1 03 0895 1 03 0896 1 03 0897 1 03 0898 1 03 0899 1 03 0900 1 Combustion Chamber Side Panel Left Right 03 0901 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Rear Refractory Panel 05 0035 1 05 0036 1 05 0037 1 0...

Page 27: ...70 1257 1 70 1258 1 70 1259 1 70 1260 1 70 1261 1 70 1262 1 8 Jacket Rear Panel 03 0749 1 03 0750 1 03 0751 1 03 0752 1 03 0753 1 03 0754 1 03 0755 1 9 Draft Hood Assembly 70 1272 1 70 1273 1 70 1274...

Page 28: ...123 1 09 0124 1 1 09 0125 1 09 0126 1 17 Jacket Top Panel 03 0741 1 03 0742 1 03 0743 1 03 0744 1 03 0745 1 03 0746 1 03 0747 1 NS Jacket Top Panel Outdoor 70 1205 1 70 1206 1 70 1207 1 70 1208 1 70 1...

Page 29: ...ader Bronze 01 0011S 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 NS Return Header Bronze 4 Pass 01 0011 1S 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 23 Inlet Outlet Cover Outdoor 03 0734 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 24 Return Cover Outdoor 03 0737 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 NS Heat Exc...

Page 30: ...1 1 1 1 33 High Limit Operator Knob 14 0120 1 1 1 1 1 1 34 Light Package 40 0052 1 1 1 1 1 1 35 Relay 24V AC 15 0113 1 1 1 1 1 1 36 Terminal Block 2P 48 0151 1 1 1 1 1 1 Terminal Block 4P 48 0152 1 1...

Page 31: ...NS Power Venting Wiring 30 0787 1 1 1 1 1 1 NS Induced Draft Kit HS1 12 0009BK 1 1 1 1 Induced Draft Kit HS2 12 00010BK 1 1 NS Vent Termination Hood 4 09 0134 1 1 1 1 Vent Termination Hood 6 09 0112...

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