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  Th is manual is intended only for use by a qualifi ed heating installer/technician. Read and follow this manual, all supplements and related 

instructional information provided with the boiler. Install, start and service the boiler only in the sequence and methods given in these 
instructions. Failure to do so can result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.

 

Do not use the boiler during construction.

 Construction dust and particulate, particularly drywall dust, will cause contamination of 

the burner, resulting in possible severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.  Th e boiler can only be operated with a dust-
free air supply. Follow the instruction manual procedures to duct air to the boiler air intake. If the boiler has been contaminated by operation 
with contaminated air, follow the instruction manual guidelines to clean, repair or replace the boiler if necessary.

 Affi  x these instructions near to the boiler/water heater. Instruct the building owner to retain the instructions for future use by a qualifi ed 

service technician, and to follow all guidelines in the User’s Information Manual.

 8/14 Copyright 2010 Advanced Thermal Hydronics

Gas-Fired Cast Iron Boilers
Models K N-6, -10, -16, -20,
-26, and -30

KN-FAI2-0814

42-9552

Also read and follow:

KN Series Gas Boiler 
Installation and Operating
Instructions

and
KN HeatNet Control Manual

Field Assembly 
Instructions

Summary of Contents for KN-10

Page 1: ... property damage The boiler can only be operated with a dust freeairsupply Followtheinstructionmanualprocedurestoductairtotheboilerairintake Iftheboilerhasbeencontaminatedbyoperation with contaminated air follow the instruction manual guidelines to clean repair or replace the boiler if necessary Affix these instructions near to the boiler water heater Instruct the building owner to retain the inst...

Page 2: ...tions to your distributor or contact the Advanced Thermal Hydronics Customer Service Department at 260 North Elm Street Westfield MA 01085 Always include the model and serial numbers from the rating plate of the boiler in question Claims for damage or missing components must be filed immediately against the transportation company by the consignee CODES AND STANDARDS Code compliances All aspects of...

Page 3: ...ure leading to possible severe personal injury death or substantial property damage COMPONENTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED Recommended Assembly Crew The assembly crew should be a minimum of 3 experienced technicians Equipment Materials Required For Assembly 1 One quart 30 wt motor oil 2 Flexible leather work gloves 3 Dead blow hammer with plastic face DO NOT use a sledge hammer 4 Four 2 x 4 x 12 bo...

Page 4: ...ced as the front end 3 Place a beam supplied against each side as a runner as shown at right 4 The planed surface of the beam must be on top 5 If beam has any curvature place the beam with the curvature toward the OUTSIDE of the frame 6 Space runner beams with about even lengths extending off of each end of the base 7 The runner beams will be used to support the boiler block during assembly then r...

Page 5: ... 1 Use a 3 8 x 6 inch bolt wedge flat washer split lock washer and nut on each side as shown 2 Point the wedge narrow edge toward the section Wedge Point thin edge toward the section Tighten bolt firmly but DO NOT over tighten the cast iron flange could be broken if too tight Tighten only until the split lock washer has just flattened The bolt must be secure to prevent movement of the front sectio...

Page 6: ...ctly Step 8 Mix push nipple lubricant Work gloves are recommended for this procedure 1 In a disposable container mix some 30 wt motor oil with some of the Hercules Pro Dope supplied with the boiler Mix about 1 part of oil to 20 parts of the pipe dope 2 The consistency should be similar to thick paint and should flow easily 3 You will need enough mixture to lubricate all nipple ports and all push n...

Page 7: ...les 2 Inspect carefully and wipe off the nipples with a clean cloth 3 Brush the outside surface of each push nipple VERY LIGHTLY with the push nipple lubricant 4 Wipe off any excess lubricant Step 12 Insert push nipples Avoid scarring or damaging the push nipple or nipple port surfaces The push nipple makes a metal to metal seal with the nipple port Any surface defects could cause a leak 1 Insert ...

Page 8: ...of the two draw rods The back sides large surface of the bearing plates must face toward the sections away from the nuts The ribbed side of the bearing plate shown in the photo below must face the nut 7 8 inch nuts and washers Bearing Bearing plates plates Place bearing plate with flat side Place bearing plate with flat side away from the nut away from the nut When block assembly is completed with...

Page 9: ...7 Install remaining intermediate sections and then the rear section see previous pages for details Step 6 Apply adhesive for ceramic fiber flue baffle Step 11 Lubricate push nipples with oil pipe dope mixture see Step 8 Step 14 File lower edges of next section Step 7 Place ceramic fiber baffle in flueway Step 12 Insert push nipples Step 15 Install next section and prepare draw rods Step 9 Lubricat...

Page 10: ...alignment of the section leg slots with the hole in the legs pry section into position as needed 8 Install the 3 8 x 4 1 2 inch bolts nuts washers and wedges on all four legs as in Step 5 Step 19 Insert the tie rods then tighten tie rod nuts using a torque wrench The tie rods ARE NOT used to pull the sections together ONLY to keep them firmly in position 1 After the block has been bolted to the fo...

Page 11: ...er to apply a bead on the condensate pan flange around the complete perimeter 2 At each of the four corners apply a bead on the flange where the sheet metal edges meet Step 22 Install condensate drain pan The condensate drain pan must be sealed completely around all edges to prevent flue gas leakage 1 This procedure requires two people to do correctly 2 Guide the condensate drain pan through the f...

Page 12: ...could develop resulting in severe damage Repair all leaks at once If block leaks should occur repair if possible Contact your representative for instructions if necessary 1 Apply blanking flanges and gaskets to the 4 inch flanged supply and return connections at the boiler rear 2 Apply pipe dope and pipe tape to the two 3 inch recessed plugs and install in the front section top left and lower righ...

Page 13: ... protective packaging 2 Carefully place the four combustion chamber side pieces in the top as shown 3 The combustion chamber should sit evenly in the opening with its FLAT surface facing up and even with the surface of the sections 4 Use the loose ceramic fiber wadding supplied with the boiler to pack the corners of the chamber This will hold the pieces firmly in position and ensure a tight seal a...

Page 14: ...oiler 1 Carefully align the burner flange on top of the burner 2 Apply a generous bead of silicone sealant completely around the flange about 1 inch inside the bolt notches Step 31 Install the manifold Make sure the silicone sealant is continuous Failing to provide a complete seal could result in the leakage of combustion gases Use of an approved dust respirator is strongly recommended when handli...

Page 15: ...fore placing the jacket top panel and then installing the top mounted components 3 Place the jacket top panel over the top openings after plugging opens that won t be used 4 Top rear tappings Rear 1 Rear 1 Rear 2 Rear 2 Rear 3 Rear 3 Rear 4 Rear 4 5 Rear 1 is for relief valve Rear 2 is for the MANUAL rest high limit Rear 3 is for the air vent Rear 4 is for the low water cutoff 6 Top front tappings...

Page 16: ...d when handling the insulating components of the boiler 1 Insert and drive the jacket front studs into the stud bosses nine locations 2 Cut cross slots in the insulation at each stud location and press the insulation onto the studs Slide a steel spacer over each stud 3 Place the jacket front panel over the studs and secure with nuts and washers provided 4 They come welded to the sheet stainless st...

Page 17: ...wing connections are made Some of these connections will be made in later steps as additional components are added See the wiring diagrams supplied with the boiler for details The following is a list of connections to be made Wires are tagged with destinations 4 When boiler assembly is complete follow the boiler manual and the wiring diagrams to complete field control wiring and power connections ...

Page 18: ...between the electrode tips This dimension must be 1 8 inch 3 Apply the gasket and bolt in place using the hardware provided DO NOT overtighten Connect wires Step 41 Install the jacket left side insulation and panel Use of an approved dust respirator is strongly recommended when handling the insulating components of the boiler 1 Insert left side insulation under the top left panel 2 Tuck in the ins...

Page 19: ...et panel is applied 3 Install the jacket right side panel making sure all tabs fit into the mating grooves in front and rear jacket panels 4 Install the control enclosure side panels using screws provided Step 43 Install gas train and gas line 1 Obtain gas train and gas line 2 Bolt the gas train brackets to the four lower center studs on the boiler front using the hardware provided 3 Install the g...

Page 20: ... Step 46 Complete wiring 1 Obtain the HeatNet display panel assembly 2 Complete all wiring connections from the control panel to the display panel components 3 Mount the display panel and the control enclosure front panel 4 Complete all wiring connections and secure conduit ends 5 Install the control enclosure cover panel electrical cover panel and gas train cover panel ...

Page 21: ... view 3 Rear showing piping and components 4 Top rear components 5 Top front components 6 Manifold top Step 48 Follow Boiler Installation and Operating Instructions manual and HeatNet Control manual 1 Follow all instructions in both of the manuals listed Pipe and wire the boiler accordingly 2 Perform the tests indicated in the manuals ...

Page 22: ...Gas Fired Direct Vent Cast Iron Boilers Field Assembly Instructions 22 Figure 1 Plastic tube routing ...

Page 23: ...trol panel mounting hardware kit Return supply nipple weldment KN 26 30 Supply nipple sensor kit Supply nipple flow switch kit Return nipple sensor kit Flue transition assembly kit Crate 1 Filter box assembly kit Pilot assembly kit View ports assembly kit Rear jacket panel assembly kit Front jacket panel assembly kit Bracket filter box support Jacket panel assembly control enclosure right side Jac...

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