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USER MANUAL

 AND INSTRUCTIONS

KAPPA  R

Gas-Fired Natural Draft

Hot Water Boilers

Please Read Instructions Carefully

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— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the 

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

 

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

•  Do not try to light any appliance.

•  Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.

•  Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the 

gas supplier’s instructions.

•  If you can not reach your gas supplier call the fire department.

 

— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service 

agency or the gas supplier.

 

— These instructions must be affixed on or adjacent to the boiler.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, 

a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal 

injury or loss of life.

KAPPA  R

Quincy Hydronic Technology Inc.

3560 Lafayette Rd. Bldg. 2 Unit A

Portsmouth, NH 03801

Phone: 603-334-6400

Fax: 603-334-6401

Summary of Contents for KAPPA 27R

Page 1: ...y call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you can not reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier These instructions must be affixed on or adjacent to the boiler WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explo...

Page 2: ...ify The installing contractor is the best judge of a system s specific requirements as well as the local availability of certain makes and models of controls and accessories The preceding does not apply however to the equipment that comes with every boiler such as the overheat control and pressure relief valves The installation of the specific devices supplied with every boiler is absolutely neces...

Page 3: ...n 1 7 Specifications 2 7 9 Instructions for Use 3 10 12 Warnings 3 1 10 Refilling Procedure 3 2 10 Lighting Operating Instructions 3 3 11 Extinguishing Instructions 3 4 11 Boiler Safety Controls 3 5 11 12 Maintenance 4 13 14 Periodic Maintenance 4 1 13 Daily Maintenance 4 2 13 Monthly Checks 4 3 13 External Cleaning 4 4 14 Warranty 15 ...

Page 4: ...nual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life WARNING Boiler is certified as an indoor appliance Do not install boiler outdoors or locate where it will be exposed to freezing temperatures DANGER Caution Do not store or use flammable materials chemicals or flammable liquids especially gasoline in the vicinity of this heating appl...

Page 5: ...en confused with those of influenza and the highest incidence of poisoning occurs at the onset of cold weather or during flu season A victim may not experience any symptoms only one symptom or a few symptoms Suspect the presence of carbon monoxide if symptoms tend to disappear when you leave your home The following signs may indicate the presence of carbon monoxide Hot gasses from appliance ventin...

Page 6: ...an and free of all fire hazards Please read the literature and warranties supplied by the manufacturers of the various accessory equipment This equipment is warranted by the respective manufacturers not by Quincy Hydronic Technology Inc Each piece of equipment must be installed and used according to the recommendations of the manufacturer Codes and Regulations Installation of the boiler and relate...

Page 7: ...B C A Alternative circulator connection Circulator Drain valve 1 1 2 return 1 2 Gas supply 1 2 Gas supply Vent damper optional 34 1 2 General configuration Table 2 1 BASIC BOILER MODEL RATINGS NATURAL GAS PROPANE GAS DIMENSIONS inches NUMBER OF SECTIONS INPUT HEATING CAPACITY INPUT HEATING CAPACITY AFUE A B C MBH MBH MBH MBH KAPPA 27R 4 106 91 94 80 85 5 19 3 4 25 3 4 5 KAPPA 35R 5 141 121 125 107...

Page 8: ...MBH 80 107 134 161 MBH Useful efficiency at Pn Max 85 5 Flue gas temperature T 76 168 72 161 86 186 85 185 C F Required draught 0 02 0 05 in W C CO2 5 4 5 2 6 2 5 6 CO 10 p p m Maximum admissible temperature 110 230 C F Operating temperature range 32 99 92 210 C F Minimum return temperature 38 100 C F Maximum operating pressure PMS 50 psi Power supply 120 60 Volt Hz Maximum power input functioning...

Page 9: ...as pressure test point 6 Burner 7 Flame detection sensor 8 Boiler drain cock 9 Boiler body 1 9 5 3 10 8 6 7 4 13 12 11 2 17 16 14 15 10 Immersion Well 11 Side panel 12 Gas supply 13 Gas valve 14 Central heating return inlet pipe 15 Central heating flow outlet pipe 16 Flue gas thermostat 17 Flue gas hood Primary components ...

Page 10: ...rvice Person Therefore when the boiler is not lit or used in cold weather with consequent risk of freezing do not switch off the boiler at the circuit breaker or close the gas inlet cock When you expect not to use the boiler for a long period follow the instructions given in section 3 4 on page 11 3 2 Refilling Procedure Isolate the boiler from the electrical supply at the circuit breaker The boil...

Page 11: ... the cock connected to the supply cold water inlet pipe for pipes see Section 8 System Piping in the installation operation and service instructions manual Empty the water circuit if there is a risk of freezing 3 5 Boiler Safety Controls 1 Every KAPPA R boiler is equipped with a block flue control The control is designed to prevent the boiler from running if exhaust products are escaping from the ...

Page 12: ...ian to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 4 Set the thermostat to lowest setting 5 Turn off all electric power to the appliance 6 This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot Do NOT try to light the ...

Page 13: ...to make sure that all air openings into the room are free and clear Also check that the air openings on the front of the boiler are not obstructed If there are any blockages clean them away 4 3 Monthly Checks Boiler Piping Visually check all the piping around the boiler to ensure there are no leaks If any leaks are discovered call a service professional If the pressure on the pressure gauge has go...

Page 14: ... past flame sensor Small flame not reaching flame sensor Yellow tip flame The main burner flame should have the following proprieties See figure above Improper Main Flame Large yellow tip flame Small flame not showing inner or outer cone 4 4 External Cleaning Before performing any cleaning disconnect the appliance from the electrical mains using the dedicated circuit breaker or serviceman s switch...

Page 15: ...of the heating system but were not manufactured by Biasi or QHT as part of the boiler 2 The workmanship of the installers of KAPPA R boilers Furthermore this warranty does not assume any liability for unsatisfactory performance caused by improper installation 3 Any costs for labor to remove or replace the faulty component 4 Improper boiler application or adjustments control settings care or mainte...

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