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BI501
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
– DUAL HEAT
CAUTION
Electro Industries Inc. requires the use of dielectric isolation between the boiler vessel supply
and return piping when the boiler is plumbed using copper or any other dissimilar metal.
Damage to the vessel caused by galvanic corrosion voids Electro Industries’ warranty.
Reference drawings BX501 and BX502 pages 1-3
1.
Unpack the Electro-Boiler. The safety relief and pipe fittings are packed within a small carton.
2.
In most
dual heat
installations this Electro-Boiler is plumbed in series with an existing oil, gas, or
wood boiler. For gas or oil, the Electro-Boiler is at the gas/oil outlet; but for wood, the Electro-Boiler
must be on the inlet sides. The standby boiler cannot be operated as “hot boiler”. This will defeat the
Electro-Boiler. Rewire as required, standby boiler is turned on from the brown wires.
COMMENT:
For this series boiler the control is part of an optional plug-in package, EB-S-SB.
3.
Standard hydronic hot water heating practices apply. This procedure assumes adequate piping size to
meet the flow requirements of the specific boiler model, expansion tank, pump, zones, etc. are
properly designed and installed.
4.
The Electro-Boiler must be positioned with the vessel
vertical
. The water IN/OUT ports must be at
the top. The unit will not function properly with the vessel in a horizontal position.
NOTE:
Mount at least 20 inches above the floor to allow element removal and service at the bottom.
5.
Typically this unit is wall hung next to the existing boiler.
6.
Use the ¾” pipe fittings to install the safety relief valve and air vent. Add the necessary piping to the
safety relief valve so that water damages do not occur in the surrounding area.
7.
Connect the “hot” water line from the fossil fuel boiler to the Electro-Boiler "inlet". Connect the
Electro-Boiler "outlet" to the main feed line. When facing the Electro-Boiler vessel, the "outlet" is on
the LEFT.
NOTE:
Wood applications, plumb so electric feeds the wood boilers.
10. If piping contains any "U" bend, an air vent may be required at the top.
11. When possible, isolating ball valves are recommended for easy servicing.
12. To ensure safe boiler operation and prevent element damage, the system should contain a pressure
regulator and an automatic water fill valve. Expansion tank may have an integral regulator and “port”
for water source hookup.
13. Depending upon water conditions, determine whether water additives are necessary.
14. Purge and fill water system. Do not allow the electric element to come on until the system is purged
and you have verified proper water circulation. If the pump is needed, short out the two orange wires
in order to operate the pump directly from its own 120 volt source.
15. Check for leaks.