Burnham FREEDOM User manual

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CONDENSING
GAS BOILERS
Gas-fired High Efficiency Condensing Boiler
• Exceeds 95% AFUE - ENERGY STAR® Certified
• Three Sizes 70, 90 & 120 MBH
• Natural Gas or Propane
• Cast Aluminum Monoblock Design
• Fully Modulating Operating Control
with Outdoor Reset
• Wall-hung or Floor Mount Configuration
• Multiple Venting Options
• Polypropylene concentric vent
• CPVC/PVC venting
• Stainless steel 2-pipe venting
95%
HIGH EFFICIENCY
FreedomTM

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Condensing, Modulating, High Efficiency Boiler
High Efficiency for Homeowners
Few boilers can deliver the kind of energy efficiency that the 95% efficient
Burnham Freedom can. Beneath it’s sleek, modern jacket you’ll find a durable
cast-aluminum mono block heat exchanger which wrings nearly every BTU of
heat from the combustion process and delivers it directly to the heating system.
The Freedom’s advanced control system senses just how much heat the building
requires and adjusts the boiler’s output accordingly. The Freedom boiler and the
heating system work in harmony to achieve incredible efficiencies and provide
unmatched comfort.
Black & Silver on the Outside, “All Green” on the Inside
The Freedom’s combustion system is designed to run clean and is tuned to
produce extremely low emission levels. This means that the Freedom looks great,
and is great for the environment as well! This boiler can be wall-mounted or
installed on an optional matching floor-mounted pedestal. In addition, thanks to
it’s whisper-quiet operation, the Freedom’s beauty will be seen & not heard.
Contractor-Friendly Design
The Freedom is small enough to fit into tight installations, while providing
ample access to all internal components and wiring for easy setup and service.
Installation of the Freedom is simplified by a long list
of standard equipment. Every Freedom boiler includes
a boiler circulator, a vent terminal, built-in outdoor
reset, domestic hot water priority control, and a
factory-installed low water cut-off device.
Easy Access Control Panel
Fully modulating
boiler with
MCBA control
module located
inside lower
front cover
provides access
to operating information and
troubleshooting for Freedom
boilers.
Flexible Venting Options Available
Freedom boilers can use polypropylene concentric vent material, the popular
CPVC/PVC vent material, or an AL29-4C stainless steel two-pipe system.
Whatever the venting preference or code requirement, the Freedom can meet
the need.
Concentric Polypropylene
Venting
MCBA Control Panel
Instruction Guide
Flue Pipe Access
Tapping with
Screw-on Cap
What is a “Condensing” Boiler?
When a condensing boiler is working at its
peak efciency, the water vapor produced in
the gas combustion process condenses back
into water – hence the name “condensing”
boiler. This condensation of exhaust gases
releases the latent heat that is wasted in a
non-condensing boiler.
CPVC/PVC Venting AL29-4C Stainless Steel
Two-Pipe Venting
FreedomTM

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Cylindrical Stainless
Steel Mesh Burner
Assists in providing full
modulation capabilities
The Freedom Boiler
Monoblock
cast aluminum heat
exchanger
Pressure and
temperature gauge
shows through
when panel is closed
Optional Matching Floor
Mount Base
Available for Freedom boilers
Efficient Combustion
Air and fuel are premixed
in blower assembly and
modulation is controlled
by blower speed via MCBA
module
Negative Pressure Gas
Valve & Venturi System
Designer to operate
efficiently, even in low gas
pressure environments
MCBA Control Module
and Transformer
Easily accessed via
hinged flip-down
control panel is isolated
from the combustion
process, promoting long
component life
Low Water Cut-Off
Installed as standard on
each Freedom boiler
Burnham Alliance SL™
Indirect-fired Water Heaters
For an abundant supply of domestic hot water, be sure to use a
Burnham Alliance SL indirect-fired water heater with every boiler
application.
The Alliance SL water heaters are designed
with an effective hydrastone lining that offers
superior corrosion resistance and outstanding
performance in a wide variety of water
conditions.
Water heaters are available in five sizes and
come with a unique 10/2/1 warranty – 10
years on the tank and coil, 2 years labor and
1 year on parts.
Polyproplyene
Condensate Trap
(not visible)
Safely and effectively directs
acidic condensate away
from the boiler
Heavy Duty Aluminum
Sump
Features extra thick pan,
designed to handle acidic
condensate
Top Venting
Permits wall-mount
installation
CONDENSING
GAS BOILERS
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Boiler
Model
Maximum
Input
(MBH)
Minimum
Input
(MBH)
DOE
Heating
Capacity (MBH)
I=B=R
Net Rating
(MBH AFUE (%)
Approx. Net
Weight (lbs.)
Mounting
System
FCM 070 70 30 63 55 95.4 102 Wall Hung
Bracket
(included)
FCM 090 90 30 80 70 94.5 102
FCM 120 120 40 107 93 95.2 110
Ratings
Boiler
Model
Height
(inches)
Width
(inches)
Depth
(inches)
FCM 070 32-3/4 17-7/8 17
FCM 090 32-3/4 17-7/8 17
FCM 120 32-3/4 17-7/8 17
Dimensions
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