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SL 30-175

MODULATING GAS BOILER 

(Natural Gas or Propane)

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.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids or other 

combustible materials in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: 

  Do not try to light any appliance.

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

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a nearby phone. Follow the gas 

supplier’s instructions.

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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

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

agency or the gas supplier.

This Manual is also available in French - contact IBC or visit our web site www.ibcboiler.com

Summary of Contents for SL 30-175

Page 1: ...tible materials 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 electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Im...

Page 2: ...ng items 1 x Wall mounting bracket 1 x Condensate trap assembly 1 x 30 psig pressure relief valve 1 x Outdoor temperature sensor 6 x 1 4 x 2 1 2 Lag screws w flat washers WARNING If the information in...

Page 3: ...e USgpm 25 Minimum boiler flow rate USgpm 6 Maximum operating water pressure psig 30 Minimum water pressure psig 8 Approved installation altitude ASL 0 12 000 Ambient temperature Low F C Ambient tempe...

Page 4: ...INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 SL 30 175 MODULATING GAS BOILER THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 5: ...NTROLLER 2 1 2 1 GENERAL 2 1 2 2 CONTROL 2 1 2 3 CONTROL INTERFACE 2 1 3 0 STARTUP AND COMMISSIONING 3 1 3 1 LIGHTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE BOILER 3 1 3 2 PRIOR TO START UP 3 2 3 3 COMMISSIONING 3 2 3...

Page 6: ...se of neighbouring properties In sealed combustion applications the exhaust outlet should be placed so as to reach 24 minimum above the down turned intake to avoid exhaust re ingestion For sidewall ve...

Page 7: ...a great degree of installation flexibility Figure 1 shows outer case dimensions and piping and electrical holes Use this diagram to find a suitable location for the boiler See also Section 1 3 Locati...

Page 8: ...e is not adjacent to a clothes dryer exhaust terminal Avoid agricultural applications where the boiler and or the intake air source are affected by ammonia and or dust Locate the boiler where water le...

Page 9: ...experienced at the exhaust terminal of a condensing boiler Generally intake and exhaust pipes should terminate at a rooftop or sterile wall location to maximize customer satisfaction Keep exhaust plum...

Page 10: ...s shall be followed with each appliance remaining connected to the common venting system placed in operation while the other appliances remaining connected to the common venting system are not in oper...

Page 11: ...sed Permitted PPs materials comprise Single Wall Rigid pipe and fittings and Flexible Ensure compliance with exhaust temperature limitations for the respective materials which typically are ULC S636 C...

Page 12: ...example can be sited up to 200 equivalent feet from the vent termination using 3 The actual vent travel allowance is reduced for fittings in accordance with Table 3 e g for the SL 30 175 boiler using...

Page 13: ...onents For PPs connections shall be secured using approved retainer clips supplied by the respective PPs manufacturer All vent connections must be liquid and pressure tight Prior to firing the boiler...

Page 14: ...common venting system Roof Top Concentric Termination Kits are approved for use with this boiler model The installation of the vertical roof top concentric termination must follow the installation ins...

Page 15: ...ace the 2 groups of pipes at least 3 apart the closest intake and exhaust pipes shall be 36 or more apart Use same 24 minimum vertical separation Alternately as long as the boilers are identical model...

Page 16: ...e line extended above meter regulator assembly 3 0 91m within a height of 15 4 6m above the meter regulator Clearance to service regulator vent outlet 3 0 91m Clearance to non mechanical air supply in...

Page 17: ...inishes or components or infiltrate building envelopes including adjacent structures 1 4 7 Direct Vent Combustion Air Intake Piping There are two basic methods of supplying combustion air to an IBC bo...

Page 18: ...by transfer of unused intake allowance Combustion air piping if used is inserted directly into the 3 female stainless steel fitting on the top right side of the boiler and run horizontally or vertical...

Page 19: ...ter may be installed IBC supplied air intake filters have a known pressure drop and fouling factor and should be used as a component of the combustion air system according to the allowable intake leng...

Page 20: ...ssion Nut E remove Drain Hose G from Trap Drain Outlet F Place Vacuum breaker cap J over the Vacuum breaker opening and push firmly home Remove Upper Compression Nut and Washer C and slide over Boiler...

Page 21: ...in the installation instructions above 1 5 4 Further installation details Condensate drain must be piped to within 1 of a drain or be connected to a condensate pump Drainage line must slope down to t...

Page 22: ...AUTION When a condensate neutralization package is installed the pH of the condensate discharge must be measured on a regular schedule to ensure the neutralizing agent is active and effective Figure 1...

Page 23: ...4 NPT is supplied for field installation at one of the locations shown in the following illustrations Relief valve discharge piping must terminate between 6 15cm and 12 30cm above the floor or per loc...

Page 24: ...ur from any component in the system An additional benefit is that backflow prevention devices are not required when using these devices Do not place any water connections overhead the boiler leaks can...

Page 25: ...water volume Default software values will run the boiler s primary pump for up to 5 minutes 300 seconds after burner shutdown Secondary pumps can be set to run up to 5 minutes after burner shutdown f...

Page 26: ...sful installation There are many necessary components not shown and details such as thermal traps are left out so the drawings have greater clarity We require that our boilers be installed by licensed...

Page 27: ...1 21 INSTALLATION SL 30 175 MODULATING GAS BOILER Figure 25 Basic Primary Secondary piping with hydraulic separator concept Figure 26 Primary Secondary with Indirect Domestic Hot Water...

Page 28: ...potentially lengthen the duration of the transition from hot to cool loads SL modulating series boilers can be connected directly to a floor of non oxygen barrier polybutylene material PB tubing For...

Page 29: ...ing appropriate means such as a manual mixing valve or an aquastat set to130 F for example wired to the boiler s auxiliary interlocks PARALLEL LOAD PIPING BENEFITS AND INSTALLATION RULES Compared with...

Page 30: ...rated below This approach provides constant head and flow at each boiler regardless of flow variations in the main building loop Each boiler will control its own pump turning it off or on when heat is...

Page 31: ...ure prior to reconnecting The boiler and its gas piping shall be leak tested before being placed into operation The gas valve is provided with pressure taps to measure gas pressure upstream supply pre...

Page 32: ...he Pump Zone Valve Terminal Block along the controller s right edge this is for the secondary pumps and or zone valves only Connect the pump s Black wire to the Yellow of this pair switched Hot The Wh...

Page 33: ...nd switches for each radiant floor zone to present a common thermostat signal to the controller Ensure there are no disturbing influences on the call for heat lines e g no coils to switch an air handl...

Page 34: ...stat is not applicable with the SL modulating series boilers In the case of a single temperature heat load where zone valves are used to manage individual thermostatically controlled zones each room t...

Page 35: ...iguration back up and cloning using SD card or USB stick Superior warning messages while setting up the control Advanced Error messages with visual display on the Home Screen Internet LAN connectivity...

Page 36: ...arder surrounding the active area At the bottom of the display there is space reserved for the boiler status bar Prior to any interaction with the touch screen the display will be showing the Home scr...

Page 37: ...3 1 STARTUP AND COMMISSIONING SL 30 175 MODULATING GAS BOILER STARTUP AND COMMISSIONING 3 0 3 1 LIGHTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE BOILER clockwise open close...

Page 38: ...ately outside the boiler case Ensure boiler has shut off and the appropriate Error information is displayed on the Touch Screen To restart boiler reset power or press Clear Errors in the Advanced Diag...

Page 39: ...Check and adjust if necessary the high fire CO2 levels first before checking and adjusting the low fire settings High Fire to increase the CO2 turn the adjustment screw Counter Clockwise see Table 7 b...

Page 40: ...refully 3 The gas supply shall be shut off prior to disconnecting the electrical power and before proceeding with the conversion Ensure that the gas supply is turned off at the gas shut off valve 4 Us...

Page 41: ...2 Carefully remove the refractory and place in a clean dry area 13 If burner needs to be removed gradually loosen up the 3 screws that secure the burner to the heat exchanger lid using a 2 Phillips sc...

Page 42: ...INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 6 SL 30 175 MODULATING GAS BOILER PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 43: ...essed air Evaluate the magnitude of clearing required and establish a reasonable burner inspection schedule Some boiler locations may call for annual service others showing clean burners will only nee...

Page 44: ...der replacement of expansion tank Check also for noise at high fire which may signal water quality problems Check water piping for damage or leaks and repair as needed Water chemistry shall be of a qu...

Page 45: ...e replaced It is highly recommended that a system pressurization unit such as an Axiom Industries model MF200 be employed to refill and pressurize your system Capture the discharged fluid in a contain...

Page 46: ...Gas inlet connection on side Gas valve Gas supply line Ignition wire boot Fan housing Fan pressure sensor Fan motor Ignition module Sight glass burner observation port GEOGRAPHY COMPONENTS 4 2 NOTE V...

Page 47: ...h Vent temperature sensor bracket Inlet return water temperature sensor Removing vent stack test port plug Water pressure sensor Water temperature high limit switch Combustion air intake riser Removin...

Page 48: ...re one unit and must not be separated The gas valve can be removed from the fan venturi assembly by removing the three T25 Torks screws Take care not to misplace or damage the gasket between the gas v...

Page 49: ...se with troubleshooting including Electrical Wiring Diagrams Sequence of Operations Flowchart Boiler Component Layout Diagrams PRELIMINARY CHECKS The first step in troubleshooting this system should b...

Page 50: ...he wire leads by disconnecting their respective Molex connectors Place multi meter probes into sensor s female Molex connector socket Do not apply voltage to the sensor damage may result TEMPERATURE R...

Page 51: ...the advanced diagnostics section of the controller In general the Fan Pressure and the Required Pressure should be very close to each other while the boiler is in operation If the required pressure is...

Page 52: ...gnite After 3 Attempts the Capable Controls module provides a single flash at the start of each Purge and Interpurge cycle continuous rapid flashes during the 4 second spark interval solid illuminatio...

Page 53: ...O MODULE Before resetting the LWCO module ensure that the system if fully charged with water and that all the air has been bled To reset the LWCO module press the reset button The red LED will illumin...

Page 54: ...e purge Fan Pressure FP should move close to Required Pressure RP if FP is not within 30 of RP and getting closer then check for actual vent system blockage a disconnect intake within boiler case b op...

Page 55: ...t the end of the ignition trial Improperly grounded pressure vessel burner or unserviceable ignition lead or spark module Ensure pressure vessel is grounded Check the igniter probe flame sensor is ele...

Page 56: ...2 Ignition Problems SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS REMEDY NOISY SPARK WHEN IGNITING Ignition lead is not firmly connected Reconnect ignition lead Contaminants moisture on igniter probe flame sensor Ensure probe i...

Page 57: ...mmeter Air in system or marginal water flow Bleed purge system as required Confirm adequate pump size and temp rise in HX Slow combustion air blower Check that CO2 level is within specification Dirty...

Page 58: ...mixing Check CO2 level Defective thermostat Refer to manufacturer s instructions Obstruction in condensate drain Inspect and clean condensate drain Unit cycling on operating safety controls Check ope...

Page 59: ...relay or install a properly sized resistor consult the thermostat manufacturer first then IBC for instructions ERROR WATER HIGH LIMIT LOW WATER CUT OFF WON T CLEAR Boiler is in 1 hour safety lockout R...

Page 60: ...INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 12 SL 30 175 MODULATING GAS BOILER THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 61: ...6 1 DIAGRAMS SL 30 175 MODULATING GAS BOILER 6 0 DIAGRAMS 6 1 PARTS DIAGRAMS 6 2 WIRING DIAGRAMS 6 3 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION...

Page 62: ...INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 6 2 SL 30 175 MODULATING GAS BOILER Diagram 6 1 4 SL 30 175 Boiler assembly parts SL 30 175 Modulating Boiler Parts assembly 6 1 PARTS DIAGRAMS...

Page 63: ...H 1 200 500 044 V10 0 CONTROL MODULE 1 210 250 488 CONTROLLER TERMINAL BLOCK COVER 1 220 500 021 DOOR ASSEMBLY 1 230 240 006 PRESSURE SENSOR RETURN WATER 1 240 250 258 RETURN WATER PIPE 1 250 240 009...

Page 64: ...INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 6 4 SL 30 175 MODULATING GAS BOILER Diagram 6 2 1 Ladder wiring diagram 6 2 WIRING DIAGRAMS...

Page 65: ...hite black black Vent High Limit Switch Upper Vessel High Limit Switch Water High Limit Switch white yellow black yellow red white red white white white white white black yellow yellow black black bla...

Page 66: ...INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 6 6 SL 30 175 MODULATING GAS BOILER 6 3 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION Diagram 6 3 Sequence of operation diagram...

Page 67: ...g Instructions Leak testing completed gas piping venting system Fan and combustion components System Cleaned and Flushed type of cleaner used ________________________________________________ System Fi...

Page 68: ...uration Load 2 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Load Definition Load 3 ____________________________________________________________________...

Page 69: ...SERVICE RECORD DATE LICENSED CONTRACTOR DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE...

Page 70: ...NOTES...

Page 71: ...E FOLLOWING CONDITIONS IS TRUE An external energy management system is installed that reduces the boiler water temperature as the heating load decreases This boiler is not used for any space heating T...

Page 72: ...REVISION HISTORY R1 SEPTEMBER 2014 Addition of V10 0 Touch Screen Controller...

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Page 74: ...IBC Technologies Inc 1445 Charles Street Vancouver BC Canada V5L 2S7 Tel 604 877 0277 Fax 604 877 0295 www ibcboiler com 120 213E A R1 September 2014 IBC Technologies Inc 2014...

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