Buderus Logano GA124 SC User manual

6304 0307 – 04/2005 US For the installer
Please read carefully before use.
Operating instructions
Sealed combustion boiler
Logano GA124 SC and
atmospheric boiler
Logano G124X II/SP
WARNING!
If these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may be caused
with serious property damage or loss of life and serious injury.
zDo not store or use gasoline or any
other flammable vapors or liquids in
the vicinity of this system or any other
heating system.
IF A SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED:
zDo not switch on any electrical
appliances.
zDo not operate electrical switches; do
not use a telephone in the building.
zCall gas company immediately from
outside the building. Follow these
instructions.
zIf you cannot reach your gas
company, call the fire department.
zThe heating system must only be
installed and serviced by a qualified
service company, a qualified service
or gas supply company.
NOTE! Please keep these instructions for future reference.

For your safety1
2Operating instructions Logano GA124 SC/G124X II/SP special gas-fired boiler • Issue 04/2005
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1 For your safety
The Logano GA124 SC and Logano G124X II/SP
gas-fired boilers are designed and manufactured in
accordance with in state of the art in technology and
safety. Particular emphasis is placed on ease of
operation. We recommend reading and following the
safety instructions and operating manual for safe,
economical and environmentally responsible operation
of the heating system.
1.1 Correct use
The Logano GA124 SC and Logano G124X II/SP gas-
fired boilers are designed to heat water using indirect
domestic hot water tanks and space for heating single or
multi family buildings.
1.2 Notes structure
Additional symbols for identification of dangers and user
instructions.
1.3 Please observe these safety
instructions
Improper operation of the boiler may cause property
damage.
zOnly use the boiler for the intended purpose and only
if it is in perfect working order.
zHave the heating system installed by a heating
contractor.
zThe contractor must give detailed instructions on the
operation of the heating system.
zPlease read these operating instructions carefully.
1.3.1 Boiler room
WARNING!
RISK TO LIFE
Identifies possible dangers emanating
from a product, which might lead to
serious injury or death if appropriate care
is not taken.
CAUTION!
RISK OF INJURY/
SYSTEM DAMAGE
Identifies potentially dangerous situations,
which might lead to medium or slight
injuries or to property losses.
USER NOTE
Information on optimum utilization and
setting of the control(s) plus other useful
information.
WARNING!
RISK TO LIFE
due to neglecting your own safety in case
of emergency, such in case of a fire.
zNever put yourself at risk. Your own
safety must always take priority.
CAUTION!
BOILER DAMAGE AND OPERATING
DEFECTS
due to missing or inadequate openings for
combustion air and venting of the boiler
room.
zMake sure that inlets and outlets are
not obstructed or blocked off.
zIf defects are not corrected
immediately, the boiler must not be
operated.
WARNING!
FIRE DANGER
due to flammable material or liquids.
zDo not store flammable material or
liquids in the immediate vicinity of the
heat generator.
CAUTION!
SYSTEM DAMAGE
through frost.
zMake sure that the boiler room is
protected from freezing.

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1.3.2 Working on the heating system
Additional important system
zDo not operate if any part is under water. Contact a
qualified customer service technician immediately to
have the unit checked and to replace the parts of the
control and gas fittings that were under water.
zIf the system overheats or the gas supply does not
shut off, do not switch off or interrupt the power to the
pump. Instead shut off the gas supply at a point
outside the heating system.
zThe flue system must be inspected and cleaned once
a year. All parts that show any signs of damage by
corrosion or other causes must be replaced.
zThe boiler must be serviced by qualified boiler
service company once a year. The inspection must
include the main burner, ignition burner, fan shroud,
combusion air tube, the complete flue system and
the venting openings or venting equipment. All parts
that show any signs of damage from corrosion or
other causes must be replaced.
WARNING!
RISK TO LIFE
from explosion of flammable gases.
zMake sure that a qualified company
installs the boiler, connects gas, oil
and flue connections, places the boiler
in operation, connects the electrical
power, and maintains and repairs the
boiler.
zMake sure that a licensed contractor
carries out all work on gas
transmission parts.

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Product description2
2 Product description
The boilers are low temperature gas-fired boilers.
The boilers consist of:
–Automatic ignition module (GA124 SC/G124X II only)
and aquastat
–Logamatic 2107 control (OPTIONAL)
–Boiler jacket and front panel
–Boiler block with insulation
–Burner
The automatic ignition, the aquastat and, if applicable,
the Logamatic 2107 monitor and control all electrical
components of the boiler.
The boiler jacket and invulation prevent energy loss and
provide soundproofing.
The boiler block transfers the heat generated by the
burner to the boiler water.
Fig. 1 Logano G124X II boiler
1Boiler front panel
2Logamatic 2107 control (optional)
3Ignition module
4Aquastat (control unit)
5Boiler jacket
6Boiler block with insulation
7Burner
7
1
6
4
5
3
2
USER NOTE
The boilers are fully functional with the
factory-installed aquastats. A Logamatic
2107 control can be installed in addition to
the factory-installed aquastat.
Fig. 2 Logano G124X SP boiler
1Boiler front panel
2Logamatic 2107 control (optional)
3Aquastat
4Boiler jacket
5Boiler block with insulation
6Burner
1
3
4
5
6
2
Fig. 3 Logano GA124 boiler
1Burner
2Boiler jacket
3Boiler block with insulation
4Logamatic 2107 control (optional)
5Aquastat (control unit)
6Boiler front panel
6
1
3
5
2
4

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Operating instructions Logano GA124 SC/G124X II/SP special gas-fired boiler • Issue 04/2005
3 Start-up instructions
For your own safety read the instructions before
start-up.
A For GA124 SC and G124X II
This unit is with an ignition system that automatically starts
the burner. Do not attempt to ignite it manually.
G124X SP only:
This unit is equipped with a burner that must be ignited
manually. Follow the instructions below to ignite the burner.
BCheck for an odor of gas around the heating system. This
test must also be conducted at floor level, because some
types of gas are heavier than air and may accumulate at
floor level.
CSwitch on the ON/OFF switch on the gas valve by hand
only. Never use a tool as assistance. If you cannot actuate
the ON/OFF switch on the gas valve by hand, do not
attempt to repair it. Contact a qualified technician. Any
attempt to use force or to repair the switch may cause a fire
or explosion.
DDo not operate the unit if any part is under water. Contact
a qualified customer service technician immediately to
have the unit checked and to replace the parts of the
control and gas valve that were under water.
WARNING!
RISK TO LIFE
due to not observing the start-up
instructions and resulting incorrect
operation.
zIf these instructions are not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may be
caused with serious property damage
or loss of life or serious injury.
zObserve the start-up instructions.
WARNING!
DANGER OF EXPLOSION
If you smell gas, there is a danger of
explosion.
zNo open flame. No smoking.
zPrevent spark generation.
Do not operate electrical switches,
telephones, plugs or door bells.
zClose main gas valve.
zOpen doors and windows.
zWarn other occupants of the building.
zEvacuate the building.
zCall gas company, heating service
company or fire department from
outside the building.

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Start-up instructions3
3.1 Operating instructions for GA124 SC and G124X II
STOP! First read the safety instructions on
Îpage 5 of these instructions.
1. Set thermostat to the lowest value.
2. Disconnect the heating system from the power
supply.
3. Shut off main gas supply valve.
4. Remove screws from the left and right side panels,
then lift the front panel off the boiler and pull it
forward.
5. Turn gas valve ON/OFF button clockwise to OFF
position. Do not use force.
6. Wait five (5) minutes until all gas residues have
dissipated. Check whether there is still any smell of
gas, including at floor level. If there is a gas odor:
STOP! Follow instructions in section "B" of the safety
instructions in (ÎChapter 3, page 5). If there is no
sign of a gas odor, continue with the next step.
7. Turn gas valve ON/OFF switch counterclockwise to
ON position. Do not use force.
8. Attach front panel of boiler (ÎFig. 4).
9. Open main gas supply shut-off.
10. Switch on electric power to heating system.
11. Set thermostat to desired room temperature.
12. If the heating system does not start operating, follow
the instructions for "switching off gas supply to
boiler" (ÎChapter 3.3, page 10) and inform your
service technician or your gas supply company.
Fig. 4 Removing front panel of boiler (G124X II)
Fig. 5 Gas valve
1ON/OFF button on gas valve
1
USER NOTE
This unit is fitted with an ignition system
that automatically starts the pilot burner.
Do not attempt to ignite it manually.

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3.2 Operating instructions for G124X SP:
STOP! First read the safety instructions on
Îpage 5 of these instructions.
1. Set thermostat to the lowest value.
2. Disconnect the heating system from the power
supply.
3. Shut off main gas supply shut-off.
4. Remove screws from the left and right side panels,
then lift the front panel off the boiler and pull it
forward.
5. Turn gas valve ON/OFF button clockwise to OFF
position. Do not use force.
6. Wait five (5) minutes until all gas residues have
dissipated. Check whether there is still any smell of
gas, including at floor level. If there is a gas odor:
STOP! Follow instructions in section "B" of the safety
instructions in (ÎChapter 3, page 5). If there is no
sign of a gas odor, continue with the next step.
Fig. 6 Removing front panel of boiler
Fig. 7 G124X SP gas valve
1ON/OFF button (at ON position)
1
USER NOTE
This unit is equipped with an pilot burner
that must be ignited manually. Follow the
instructions below to ignite the burner.

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7. Look at the igniter through the viewing glass in the
burner housing.
8. Turn gas valve ON/OFF switch counterclockwise to
PILOT position.
9. Press reset button in all the way and hold.
10. Ignite the pilot burner with the supplied match holder
and a burning match through the viewing glass in the
burner housing.
11. When the pilot burner is burning, continue to hold
the red reset button for about a minute.
12. Release red reset button. The red reset button must
pop up and the pilot burner must continue burning. If
the pilot burner goes out, turn gas fitting ON/OFF
button clockwise to OFF position.
Fig. 8 G124X SP boiler
1Viewing glass
1
Fig. 9 G124X SP gas valve
1ON/OFF button (at ON position)
2"PILOT" position
3Reset button
1
2
3
WARNING!
RISK TO LIFE
due to poisoning by leaking gas.
If the red reset button does not pop up
when you release it, STOP.
zClose main gas shut-off immediately to
prevent gas from leaking.
zContact your service technician or gas
supplier immediately and have the fault
repaired.
zIf the pilot burner continues to go out
after several attempts, turn the
ON/OFF button on the gas valve to
OFF immediately to prevent gas from
leaking.

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13. Turn gas valve ON/OFF switch (ÎFig. 9 page 8)
counterclockwise to ON position. The gas valve
ON/OFF switch can only be set to ON if the red reset
button is out.
14. Attach front panel of boiler (ÎFig. 6 page 7).
15. Open main gas supply shut-off.
16. Switch on electric power to heating system.
17. Set thermostat to desired room temperature.
18. If the heating system does not start operating, follow
the instructions for "switching off gas supply to
boiler" (ÎChapter 3.3, page 10) and inform your
customer service technician or your gas company.

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3.3 Shutting off gas supply to boiler
1. Set thermostat to the lowest value.
2. Disconnect heating system from the power supply
before carrying out maintenance work.
3. Remove front panel of boiler
4. Turn gas valve ON/OFF button clockwise to OFF
position. Do not use force.
5. If necessary, shut off main gas supply shut-off.
6. Replace front panel of boiler.
Flame roll-out switch
The boiler is equipped with a flame roll-out switch. If the
flue duct in the boiler is blocked, the flame roll-out switch
responds. Do not try to switch on the boiler. Inform a
qualified service company. The flue duct in the boiler
must be checked for blockage and the flame roll-out
switch replaced. The flame roll-out switch is for one-time
use only, and cannot be reused.
Fig. 10 Remove front panel of boiler
Fig. 11 Gas valve (GA124 SC/G124X II left, G124X SP right)
1ON/OFF button (at ON position)
11

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Operating instructions Logano GA124 SC/G124X II/SP special gas-fired boiler • Issue 04/2005
4 Shutting down of the boiler
4.1 Normal boiler shut-down
1. With the aquastats:
Switch off ON/OFF switch ("OFF" position). This
shuts down the boiler with all components
(e.g. burner).
2. Additional shut-down procedure Îfollow the
directions for the aquastat.
3. Logamatic 2107 control (accessory):
Switch off ON/OFF switch on control ("0" position).
This shuts down the boiler with all components (e.g.
burner).
4. Shut off main fuel supply valve.
4.2 Emergency shut-down
Inform your customer of the procedure in case of
emergency, such as a fire.
1. Never put yourself at risk. Your own safety must
always take priority.
2. Shut off main fuel supply valve.
3. Shut down the heating system with the heater
emergency switch or the corresponding circuit-
breaker.
Fig. 12 Shutting down heating system (with aquastat)
1ON/OFF switch (main switch)
1
Fig. 13 Shutting down heating system (with Logamatic 2107
control)
1ON/OFF switch
I0
1
CAUTION!
SYSTEM DAMAGE
through frost.
The heating system can freeze up in cold
weather if it is shut down.
zLeave the heating system switched ON
constantly as much as possible.
zProtect the heating system from freezing
by draining the heater and water pipes
at the lowest point.

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