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WESTCAST, INC.
260 NORTH ELM STREET WESTFIELD, MA 01085
TEL. (413) 562-9631 FAX (413) 562-3799

In Canada: 7555 Tranmere Drive, Mississauga, Ont. L5S 1L4 (905) 670-5888 Fax (905) 670-5782

Summary of Contents for SERIES 28RTS/HE

Page 1: ...ier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WESTCAST INC 260 NORTH ELM STREET WESTFIELD MA 01085 TEL 413 562 963...

Page 2: ...assembled block or as complete factory assembled packaged boilers All boiler components should be inspected for damage upon receipt Any damage should be immediately reported to the trucker or wholesa...

Page 3: ...nsive property damage severe personal injury or death BOILER RATINGS CAPACITIES Before undertaking the installation of the RTS Series boiler check the boiler rating plate to ensure that the boiler has...

Page 4: ...200 7733 3600 23 227 3800 950 6129 1267 8162 3800 24 518 4000 1000 6452 1334 8592 4000 25 808 4200 1050 6775 1400 9022 4200 27 098 4400 1100 7097 1467 9451 4400 28 389 4600 1150 7420 1533 9881 4600 29...

Page 5: ...spection of the chimney must be performed Ensure that the chimney is clean properly constructed lined and properly sized see Figure 2 Table 2 lists the equivalent breeching and flue sizes required for...

Page 6: ...the boiler s smoke hood This includes the removal or alteration of any baffles Never install a vent pipe of a diameter smaller than that of the boiler smoke hood outlet Failure to comply with this wa...

Page 7: ...n ensuite d terminer si le coupetirage d borde l ouverture de d charge Utiliser la flamme d une allunette ou d une chandelle ou la fum e d une cigarette d un cigare ou d une pipe Always provide a mini...

Page 8: ...31 Installation of Oil Burning Equipment for oil burners Si la grosseur d une section du syst me d vacuation doit tr modifi e le syst me devrait tr modifi pour respecter les valeurs minimales des tabl...

Page 9: ...Never leak test the boiler using compressed air Failure to comply with this warning may result in property damage severe personal injury or death 1 Plug all openings in the boiler and fill it with wat...

Page 10: ...on draw rod and washer coating thread and washer on one end only Torque the draw rods from the end with anti seize washer Follow the steps as described below Do not completely tighten one side gradua...

Page 11: ...efficiency 28RTS HE comes with design certified heat transfer rod sets Each tube of 15 heat transfer rods will baffle one flue In order to obtain the high efficiency for which the boiler was designed...

Page 12: ...ut cover and tighten the nuts to 15 ft lbs 21 Nm 6 Apply a bead of high temperature silicone caulk around the perimeter of the cleanout cover to ensure an air tight seal Figure 10 Cleanout Cover Assem...

Page 13: ...xpansion pin item 7 through the hinge bosses to secure the door to the cover 3 Insert the hex bolt item 6 through the hole in the observation port cover 4 Install the spring nut and knob items 3 2 1 o...

Page 14: ...mokehood Installation Figure 13 1 Screw the four 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 in studs into the tapped holes around the smokehood opening in the back section 2 Apply smokehood insulation tape to smokehood 3 Place...

Page 15: ...arrangement for multiple heaters Burner Mounting 1 Clean the burner mounting flange to remove any rust or debris 2 Install the four 3 8 in x 1 1 4 in studs into the tapped holes in the burner mounting...

Page 16: ...Never use automotive antifreeze in the boiler or heating system If antifreeze is necessary it must be formulated specifically for hydronic heating systems such as ethylene or propylene glycol Failure...

Page 17: ...nstallation NOTE Install the smoke hood before proceeding 1 Install 3 in x 4 in NPT bushings in the two 4 in NPT tappings at the bottom of the back section Install two 3 in NPT x 3 in nipples with bal...

Page 18: ...gure 21 RTS Installation Figure 23 RTS Installed IMPORTANT NOTE A removable elbow or section of pipe must be attached to the Back Section return port to allow for RTS removal should maintenance be req...

Page 19: ...sonal injury or death Control Installation Locate the temperature pressure gage low water cutoff high limit and operating controls per Figures 17 24 and Table 5 Optional controls must be installed in...

Page 20: ...TE Some locations do not allow this solution to be used Check with the local authority having jurisdiction 4 Mix the cleaning chemicals with water to create a concentrated solution Pour the cleaning s...

Page 21: ...maximum trace of smoke The flue gas samples should be taken at the smoke hood Confirm proper burner adjustment with a calibrated combustion analyzer BURNER INSTALLATION WARNING The burner must be ins...

Page 22: ...ver exceed the maximum set point of 240 F 116 C The aquastat high limit cannot be repaired If it fails to function properly replace it CAUTION If the flue gas temperature exiting the smoke hood is les...

Page 23: ...ulation and rope seal If damaged or deteriorated replace them 10 Install the clean out covers and reseal them with a silicone caulk rated for 500 F 260 C 11 Install the left jacket panels and remount...

Page 24: ...Page 24 SERIES 28RTS HE BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 25 Boiler Assembly SIOM 161 Rev 1...

Page 25: ...let Increaser 16 to 18 69904 1 1 Smoke Hood Assembly 10 70633 1 1 1 16 1 Smoke Hood Assembly 12 70611 1 1 Smoke Hood Assembly 14 70612 1 1 1 1 1 Smoke Hood Assembly 16 70613 1 1 1 1 1 16a Smokehood in...

Page 26: ...nsulating Block 69645 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 34 Burner Mounting Plate Rope Seal 1 4 x 7 60026 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 n s Can of Spray Adhesive 70492 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 n s Flu...

Page 27: ...nting system pipes or chimney escaping into the living space Flames coming out around the appliance Yellow colored flames in the appliance Stale or smelly air The presence of soot or carbon in or arou...

Page 28: ...WESTCAST INC 260 NORTH ELM STREET WESTFIELD MA 01085 TEL 413 562 9631 FAX 413 562 3799 In Canada 7555 Tranmere Drive Mississauga Ont L5S 1L4 905 670 5888 Fax 905 670 5782...