Burnham Alpine Series Owner's manual

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WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a re or
explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
-Do not store or use gasoline or other
ammable 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 electrical 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 cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the re department.
-Installation and service must be
performed by a qualied installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
AVERTISSEMENT. Assurez-vous de bien
suivre les instructions données dans cette
notice pour réduire au minimum le risque
d'incendie ou d'explosion ou pour éviter
tout dommage matériel, toute blessure ou
la mort.
-Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d'essence ni
d'autres vapeurs ou liquides inam-mables
dans le voisinage de cet appareil ou de tout
autre appareil.
QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR
DE GAZ:
•Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareils.
•Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas
vous servir des téléphones dans le
bâtiment où vous vous trouvez.
• Appelez immédiatement votre
fournisseur de gaz depuis un voisin.
Suivez les instructions du fournisseur.
• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le
fournisseur de gaz, appelez le service
des incendies.
-L'installation et I'entretien doivent être
assuréx par un installateur ou un service
d'entretien qualié ou par le fournisseur de
gaz.

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The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels.
Basic Operation
A. General
1. This manual covers the proper care and use of the
Alpine™ (ALP) Condensing High Efciency Gas
Fired Boiler
2. Instructions to safely light and shut down this boiler
are shown on page 4, as well as on a label afxed to
the boiler. Control locations shown in Figure 1.
3. The Alpine™ (ALP) boilers use an electronic
means built into the ignition system to extinguish
the burner in the event that ames exit the
combustion chamber. If the boiler fails to re, call
a qualied heating service agency to diagnose and
correct the problem.
4. Alpine™ (ALP) boilers – These boilers are
equipped with a safety feature which will shut down
the burner in the event that there is a blockage in
the vent system. In the event that the boiler fails to
function, and the boiler is vented through an outside
wall accessible from the ground, inspect the vent
terminal on the outside wall for a blockage such
as a bee’s nest or ice. If a blockage is found, the
burner should ignite approximately 30 seconds after
the blockage is removed. If no blockage is found,
or if the terminal is inaccessible from the ground,
the problem must be diagnosed and corrected by a
qualied gas service technician.
DANGER
There are no user serviceable parts on this boiler. Attempts to service this boiler by someone other than a
qualied gas service technician could void the warranty, cause property damage, personal injury or loss of
life.
CAUTION
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, do not turn off or disconnect the electrical
supply to the pump. Instead, shut off the gas supply at a location external to the appliance.
En cas de surchauffe ou si I'admission de gaz ne peut étre coupée, ne pas couper ni débrancher
l'alimentation électrique de la pompe. Fermer plutôt le robinet d'admission de gaz à l'extérieur de I'appareil.
Do not use this boiler if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualied service technician to
inspect the boiler and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under
water.
CAUTION
Like all central heating appliances, this boiler is equipped with safety devices, which could cause it to
shutdown, requiring service to restore normal operation. Where such a shutdown could result in damage
from low temperatures (such as frozen pipes), do not leave the heating system unattended during cold
weather unless alarms or other safeguards are in place to prevent damage.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury
or substantial property damage.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor
injury or property damage.

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B. Maintenance
1. Safe reliable operation of this boiler depends upon
proper periodic maintenance.
2. The following should be done on a continuous
basis:
• Keep the area around the boiler free of objects,
which are ammable.
• Do not store or use sources of hydrocarbons such
as bleaches, fabric softeners, paints, cleaners,
refrigerants, and cat boxes near the boiler. Traces
of these chemicals can be drawn into the boiler,
causing severe corrosion damage to the boiler
and/or objectionable odors.
• Do not expose the boiler to large amounts of dust
such as that generated by dry wall construction
or woodworking.
3. A qualied gas service technician should perform
the maintenance procedure shown in the installation
manual on an annual basis.
4. The owner should visually inspect the venting
system on a monthly basis. If any of the following
conditions are found, the boiler should be shut down
and a qualied gas service technician called to
correct the problem before the boiler is placed back
in service:
• Loose joints, corrosion or other deterioration
• Condensate leakage
• Sags in horizontal runs of vent pipe
5. The owner should also perform a monthly visual
inspection of the boiler and the surrounding system
piping. To do this, remove the boiler jacket door.
If any of the following are found, a qualied gas
service technician should be consulted immediately:
•Deterioration of the visible controls, wiring, and
sheet metal components
• Heating system water Leaks
• Carbon (“soot”) in or near the burner
compartment area
• Make sure that the condensate drain system is
unobstructed and leak tight.
CAUTION
The Alpine™ (ALP) has a heat exchanger made
from a special stainless steel alloy which can
be severely damaged by frequent additions of
water or by the addition of boiler water additives
which are not designed for use with stainless
steel boilers. If it is necessary to add water to
the boiler, have a service technician check the
system for leaks. Do not add any chemicals to the
boiler not listed in Section X of the Alpine™ (ALP)
installation manual. Warranty is void if the service
and maintenance procedure shown in Section XII
of the Alpine™ (ALP) installation manual is not
followed.
WARNING
Carbon (“soot”) in or near the burner compartment
area is an indication of a potential carbon
monoxide hazard. If carbon is found, the boiler
should be shut down immediately and inspected
by a qualied gas service technician. The cause
of the sooting should be found and corrected
before the boiler is restarted.
WARNING
In the event that the ignition system on an ALP
boiler does not permit the boiler to re, there is
either a problem with the ignition system or a
problem with the vent system. Call a qualied
gas service technician to diagnose and correct
the problem.
A shutdown of the burner due to the pressure
switch is an indication that there is a problem
with the vent system, such as a blockage. The
boiler pressure switch should only be reset
after a qualied gas service technician has
diagnosed and corrected the venting problem
that caused the blocked vent air proving switch
to open.

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Figure 1: Control Locations (shown with optional concentric vent collar)

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Figure 2: Lighting Instructions
Alpine™ Series Lighting and Operating Instructions

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User Maintenance
A. General Housekeeping (Continuous).
1. Keep boiler area clear and free of combustible
materials and obstructions to the free ow of
combustion and ventilation air to the boiler.
2. Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the boiler or any
other appliance.
3. Do not store or use sources of hydrocarbons in
the vicinity of the boiler. Sources of hydrocarbons
include bleaches, cleaners, chemicals, sprays, paint
removers, fabric softeners and refrigerants.
B. Inspect Concentric Inlet Air/Vent System (Monthly).
1. Concentric Inlet Air/Vent Terminal must be free
of obstruction and undamaged due to impact or
excessive temperature.
2. Concentric Inlet Air/Vent Terminal exterior wall
penetration must be weather tight.
3. Concentric Inlet Air/Vent pipe must be supported at
maximum 5 ft interval and must not sag.
Figure 3: Burner Flame
4. All Concentric external Inlet Air pipe joints must be
secure and airtight.
5. All Concentric internal Vent pipe joints must be
secure, gas tight and watertight.
6. Condensate drain must be free of obstruction and
allow condensate to ow freely. If corrective action
is required, contact your installer or qualied service
agency.
C. Inspect burner Flames (Monthly).
1. Remove lower front door assembly.
2. Adjust thermostat to the highest setting to initiate
boiler ring.
3. View burner ames through observation glass.
4. Check burner ames. See Figure 3. On high re
the ame should be stable and mostly blue. No
true yellow tipping should be present, however
intermittent ecks of yellow and orange in the
ame, caused by dust in air, are normal.
WARNING
Service on this boiler should be undertaken only by trained and skilled personnel from a qualied service
agency. Inspections should be performed at intervals specied in Installation, Operating and Service
Instructions and this manual. Maintain manuals in a legible condition.
Keep boiler area clear and free of combustible materials, gasoline and other ammable vapors and liquids.
Do not place any obstructions in boiler room that will hinder ow of combustion and ventilation air.

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5. If true yellow tipping is observed, follow
instructions TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
(see Figure 2) and contact your installer or qualied
service agency.
6. If burner ames look satisfactory, adjust thermostat
to the normal setting to stop boiler ring.
D. ScheduleInspectionbyYourInstallerorQualied
Service Agency (Annually or at Beginning of
Heating Season).
For continued safe operation either your installer, or a
qualied service agency must provide a more detailed
inspection of burner, heat exchanger, controls and
vent system and provide maintenance as specied in
Installation, Operating and Service Instructions.

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All Alpine™ Series repair parts may be obtained through your local U.S. Boiler Wholesale distributor.
Should you require assistance in locating a U.S. Boiler distributor in your area, or have questions
regarding the availability of U.S. Boiler products or repair parts, please contact U.S. Boiler Customer
Service at [phone] or Fax [phone].
Important Product Safety Information
Refractory Ceramic Fiber Product
Warning:
The Repair Parts list designates parts that contain refractory ceramic fibers
(RCF). RCF has been classified as a possible human carcinogen. When
exposed to temperatures about 1805°F, such as during direct flame contact,
RCF changes into crystalline silica, a known carcinogen. When disturbed as a
result of servicing or repair, these substances become airborne and, if inhaled,
may be hazardous to your health.
AVOID Breathing Fiber Particulates and Dust
Precautionary Measures:
Do not remove or replace RCF parts or attempt any service or repair work
involving RCF without wearing the following protective gear:
1. A National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
approved respirator
2. Long sleeved, loose fitting clothing
3. Gloves
4. Eye Protection
• Take steps to assure adequate ventilation.
• Wash all exposed body areas gently with soap and water after contact.
• Wash work clothes separately from other laundry and rinse washing
machine after use to avoid contaminating other clothes.
• Discard used RCF components by sealing in an airtight plastic bag. RCF
and crystalline silica are not classified as hazardous wastes in the United
States and Canada.
First Aid Procedures:
• If contact with eyes: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek
immediate medical attention if irritation persists.
• If contact with skin: Wash affected area gently with soap and water.
Seek immediate medical attention if irritation persists.
• If breathing difficulty develops: Leave the area and move to a location
with clean fresh air. Seek immediate medical attention if breathing
difficulties persist.
• Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water. Seek
immediate medical attention.
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