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*See the piping illustrations included in this section, FIG.’s 3-4
thru 3-10 for suggested guidelines in piping the outdoor boiler
with either zone valves or circulator pumps.
*Please note that these illustrations are
meant to show system piping concept only,
the installer is responsible for all equipment
and detailing required by local codes.
NOTICE
WARNING
The relief valve, tee and any necessary fittings
are shipped in the install kit with the boiler
and are to be field installed (FIG. 3-1).
CAUTION
The outdoor boiler is capable of servicing
multiple temperature loop systems. It is the
responsibility of the installer to protect the
loops with lower temperature requirements
from higher temperatures that may be
required by other loops.
Relief valve and temperature and pressure
gauge installation
Basic steps are listed below to guide you through the installation
of the relief valve and the temperature and pressure (T & P)
gauge provided with the unit.
1. Install the tee with the 3/4 inch fitting positioned
vertically and on the top as shown in FIG. 3-1.
2. Install the relief valve into the 3/4 inch fitting of the tee
installed in Step 1 (FIG. 3-1).
3. Install a field provided 5 inch long nipple and tee with the
fitting positioned vertically on the top on the
downstream side of the relief valve (see FIG. 3-1).
4. Install the temperature and pressure gauge provided with
the unit into the top fitting of the tee (a bushing may be
necessary) installed in Step 3 (FIG. 3-1).
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Hydronic piping
(continued)
IMG00369
RELIEF VALVE
TEMPERATURE &
PRESSURE GAUGE
TEE W/FITTING ON TOP
(FIELD PROVIDED)
CLOSE NIPPLE
(FIELD PROVIDED)
TEE WITH 3/4" FITTING
ON TOP
CLOSE NIPPLE
Figure 3-1 Relief Valve / T & P Installation
Near boiler piping components
1. Boiler system piping:
Boiler system piping MUST be sized per the pipe
requirements listed in Table 3A. Reducing the pipe size
can restrict the flow rate through the boiler, causing
inadvertent high limit shutdowns and poor system
performance. Flow rates are based on 20 feet of piping,
4 - 90° elbows, and 2 - fully ported ball valves.
2. Boiler system circulating pump:
(Field supplied.) The boiler circulating pump should be
based on 20 feet (6 m) of piping, 4 - 90° elbows, and
2 - fully ported ball valves.
3. Domestic hot water circulating pump:
Field supplied. The pump MUST be sized to meet
the specified minimum flow requirements listed in
FIG. 3-3. Consult the indirect water heater operating
guide to determine flow characteristics for the selected
product
used.
4. Boiler
isolation
valves:
Field supplied. Full port ball valves are required.
Failure to use full port ball valves could result in a
restricted flow rate through the boiler.
5. Check
valves:
Field supplied. Check valves are recommended for
installation as shown in FIG.’s 3-4 thru 3-10. Failure to
install check valves could result in a reverse flow
condition during pump(s) off cycle.
6. Domestic indirect hot water isolation valves:
Field supplied. Full port ball valves are required. Failure
to use full port ball valves could result in a restricted flow
rate through the boiler.
7. Anti-scald mixing valve:
Field supplied. An anti-scald mixing valve is
recommended when storing domestic hot water above
115°F.
8. Unions:
Field supplied. Recommended for unit serviceability.
9. Temperature and pressure gauge:
Factory supplied. The temperature and pressure gauge is
shipped loose. It is the responsibility of the contractor to
install the temperature and pressure gauge on the boiler
water
outlet.
10. Pressure relief valve:
Factory supplied. The pressure relief valve is sized to
ASME
specifications.
11. Boiler purge valve:
Field supplied. The boiler purge valve is used to
remove entrapped air from the heat exchanger during
start-up.
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