ECR International Utica Boilers UB90-50 Instruction manual

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Models
UB90-50
UB90-75
UB90-100
Manufactured by:
ECR International, Inc.
2201 Dwyer Avenue, Utica NY 13501
web site: www.ecrinternational.com
UB90-50/75/100 Series 4
GAS-FIRED, DIRECT VENT,
CONDENSING,
HOT WATER BOILER
INSTALLATION, OPER ATION &
MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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DIMENSIONS
Figure 1 - Boiler Dimensions
NOTICE
Draft inducer (blower) may be
rotated 90° or 180° to orient
vent connection towards right
side or rear.
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
• This appliance is a gas-red direct vent hot water boiler
with cast aluminum boiler sections.
• The heating system water absorbs large amounts of
heat from the cast aluminum heat exchanger, cooling
ue gases and causing condensation.
• Sealed combustion, premix gas burner, and low ame
temperature means reduced CO and NOx emissions,
which contribute to cleaner and healthier environment.
• This appliance takes its combustion air directly from
outdoors (sealed combustion) and does not compete
with building occupants for fresh air.
• Sealed combustion (also known as “direct vent”)
is safest and best way to obtain plenty of clean
combustion air.
Dimensions....................................................................................................................2
Introduction...................................................................................................................3
Important Safety Information...........................................................................................4
Boiler Ratings & Capacities ..............................................................................................5
Boilers For Use At High Altitude - United States Installations ................................................6
Before Installing The Boiler ..............................................................................................8
Boiler Installation ...........................................................................................................9
Near Boiler Piping ......................................................................................................... 11
Combustion Air And Vent Pipe ........................................................................................ 22
Gas Supply Piping......................................................................................................... 28
Electrical Wiring ........................................................................................................... 30
Controls And Accessories ............................................................................................... 34
Start Up ...................................................................................................................... 36
Operating Instructions................................................................................................... 37
Detailed Sequence Of Operation ..................................................................................... 38
Verication Procedure And Adjustment ............................................................................ 42
Differential Air Pressure Switch Check - All Models ............................................................ 45
Negative Pressure Switch Check ..................................................................................... 46
Maintenance And Cleaning ............................................................................................. 47
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 49
Troubleshooting - High Limit Control And LWCO ............................................................... 50
Troubleshooting - Hydrostat High Limit Control And LWCO.................................................. 51
Appendix A - Water Quality, Water Treatment And Freeze Protection ........................58
Installation And Check-Out Certicate ............................................................................. 62
• Induced draft fan draws in outside combustion
air, takes cooler ue gases from boiler unit and
provides positive removal of ue gases from the
building through readily available PVC, CPVC and PP
(Polypropylene) pipes.
• These low pressure gas-red hot water boilers are
design certied by CSA International for use with
natural gas and propane gas.
• Boilers are constructed and hydrostatically tested for
maximum working pressure of 50 psig (pounds per
square inch gage) in accordance with A.S.M.E. Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Code Section IV Standards for
heating boilers.
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Installation shall conform to requirements of
authority having jurisdiction or in absence of such
requirements:
• United States
• National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 .
• National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
• Canada
• Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CAN/CSA
B149.1.
• Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for
Electrical Installations, CSA C22.1
Where required by authority having jurisdiction,
installation shall conform to Standard for Controls
and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers,
ANSI/ASME CSD-1.
Additional manual reset low water cutoff and/or manual
reset high limit may be required.
Requirements for Commonwealth of
Massachusetts:
Boiler installation must conform to Commonwealth of
Massachusetts code 248 CMR which includes but is not
limited to:
• Installation by licensed plumber or gas tter.
Installers - Follow local regulations with respect to
installation of CO (Carbon Monoxide) Detectors. Follow
maintenance recommendations“Maintenance And Cleaning”
on page 47.
NOTICE
Used to address practices not related to personal
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
!
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
!
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury
!
This is the safety alert symbol. Symbol alerts you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
following this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Become familiar with symbols identifying
potential hazards.
General
Boiler installation shall be completed by qualied agency.
See glossary for additional information.
WARNING
Fire, explosion, asphyxiation and electrical shock
hazard. Improper installation could result in death
or serious injury. Read this manual and understand
all requirements before beginning installation.
!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Keep this manual near boiler
Retain for future reference
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Table 1 - SEA LEVEL RATINGS – NATURAL AND PROPANE GASES
Model Input
*(MBH)
++ Heating Capacity
*(MBH)
Net AHRI Rating
*(MBH)
Shipping
Weight (lbs.) AFUE
90-50 50 45 39 220 90.0
90-75 75 68 59 220 90.0
90-100 100 90 78 220 90.0
* 1 MBH = 1,000 Btuh Btuh = British Thermal Units Per Hour
BOILER RATINGS & CAPACITIES
++ AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efciency) and Heating Capacity is based on the D.O.E. (Department of Energy) test
procedure.
Heating Capacity indicates the amount of heat available after subtracting losses up the stack. Most of this heat is available
to heat water. A small portion is heat from jacket and surfaces of the boiler, and it is assumed that this heat stays in the
structure.
Net AHRI rating represents portion of remaining heat that can be applied to heat radiation or terminal units (i.e. nned
tube baseboard, cast iron radiators, radiant oor, etc.). The difference between Heating Capacity and Net AHRI Rating,
called piping and pickup allowance, establishes reserve for heating volume of water in system and offsetting heat losses
from piping.
Net AHRI ratings shown are based on piping and pickup factor of 1.15 in accordance with AHRI Standard as published
by Hydronics Institute. Net AHRI rating of boiler selected should be greater than or equal to the calculated peak heating
load (heat loss) for building or area(s) served by boiler and associated hot water heating systems. Consult manufacturer
before selecting a boiler for installations having unusual piping and pickup requirements.
Boilers for use at high altitude
Canada - Boilers are factory equipped for operation at altitudes ranging from 0-4,500 feet above sea level. Contact
Provincial authority having jurisdiction for installations above 4,500 feet (1,350m) above sea level.
United States - See “Boilers For Use At High Altitude” on page 6.
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Table 2 - NATURAL GAS
MODEL 90-50
Stock Factory Btu Value of Natural Gas++
Settings 750 850 950 1000 1050
Altitude in Ft. 0-5,000 5,000-10,000
Normal Input (MBH) 50 – – – – –
Orice 43331094 43331094
MODEL 90-75
Stock Factory Btu Value of Natural Gas++
Settings 750 850 950 1000 1050
Altitude in Ft. 0-5,000 5,000-10,000
Normal Input (MBH) 75 – – – – –
Orice 43331092 43331092
MODEL 90-100 /
Stock Factory Btu Value of Natural Gas++
Settings 750 850 950 1000 1050
Altitude in Ft. 0-5,000 5,000-10,000
Normal Input (MBH) 100 – – – – –
Orice 43331090 43331090
++Contact local gas utility or distributor for Btu value of gas.
BOILERS FOR USE AT HIGH ALTITUDE - UNITED STATES INSTALLATIONS
• Boilers (with exception of 90-75 propane (LP) product)
are factory equipped for operation at altitudes ranging
from 0-10,000 feet above sea level.
• No changes to factory settings are required for
installations from 0-5,000 feet above sea level.
• For altitudes from 5,000-10,000 feet above sea level
gas manifold pressure needs to be adjusted based upon
caloric (Btu) value of supply gas (contact local gas
utility or distributor for this value).
• For specic settings refer to Table 2 for natural gas
applications and Table 3, Page 7 for propane (LP) gas
applications.
• Instructions on how to adjust gas manifold pressure
settings see Figure 25 and Figure 26, Page 44 .
Note 90-75 propane (LP) applications for 5,000 - 10,000
feet above sea level require orice change as well as gas
manifold pressure adjustment based upon caloric (Btu)
value of supply gas.
Refer to Table 2 and Table 3 for high altitude orice
part numbers. For replacing an orice refer to specic
instructions included with conversion kit.
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Table 3 - PROPANE GAS
MODEL 90-50
Stock Factory Btu Value of Propane Gas++
Settings 2300 2350 2400 2450 2500
Altitude in Ft. 0-5,000 5,000-10,000
Normal Input (MBH) 50
– – – – –
Orice 43331095 43331095
MODEL 90-75*
Stock Factory Btu Value of Propane Gas++
Settings 2300 2350 2400 2450 2500
Altitude in Ft. 0-5,000 5,000-10,000
Normal Input (MBH) 75
– – – – –
Orice 43331093
43331096*
* For model 90-75 Propane units only at altitudes above 5,000 ft., install 90-75 High Altitude Orice Kit #550002629 For all other
altitudes use sea level orice.
MODEL 90-100 **
Stock Factory Btu Value of Propane Gas++
Settings 2300 2350 2400 2450 2500
Altitude in Ft. 0-5,000 5,000-10,000
Normal Input (MBH) 100
– – – – –
Orice 43331091
43331091
++Contact local gas utility or distributor for Btu value of gas.
BOILERS FOR USE AT HIGH ALTITUDE - UNITED STATES INSTALLATIONS
Model 90-75 propane (LP) units only at altitudes
above 5,000 ft., install 90-75 High Altitude Orice Kit
#550002629*.
For all other altitudes use sea level orice
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Boiler Sizing
Check to be sure you have selected boiler with proper
capacity before starting installation. AHRI Rating of boiler
selected should be greater than or equal to calculated
peak heating load (heat loss) for building or area(s) served
by boiler and associated hot water heating systems. See
Table 1, Page 5.
Heat loss calculations should be based on approved
industry methods.
Boiler Location Considerations
Before selecting boiler location consider following.
• Supplied with correct type of gas (natural gas or
propane).
• Connected to suitable combustion air intake piping
system to supply correct amounts of fresh (outdoor)
air for combustion, refer to “Combustion Air and Vent
Pipe” on page 22 for details.
• Connected to suitable venting system to remove
hazardous products of gas combustion, refer to
“Combustion Air and Vent Pipe” on page 22 for details.
• Connected to suitable hot water heating system.
• Supplied with suitable electrical supply for all boiler
motors and controls.
• Connected to properly located thermostat or operating
control. Not included with boiler.
• Placed on level surface.
• Condensate drain line must be pitched down to oor
drain or external condensate pump with reservoir at ¼”
per foot (wood frame or blocks may be used to raise
boiler).
1. Boiler is equipped for residential installations. If used
for commercial applications, any additional code
requirements must be adhered to for installation.
This may require additional controls including but not
limited to an additional low water cut off, a manual
reset high temperature limit, and wiring and/or piping
modications.
2. Before servicing boiler - allow boiler to cool. Shut off
electricity and gas supply connected to boiler prior to
servicing.
3. Inspect gas line for leaks.
4. Verify gas input rate is correct. Over ring may result
in early failure of boiler sections. This may cause
dangerous operation. Under ring may result in too
much air for pre-mix burner causing poor or loss of
combustion.
5. Never vent products of combustion from this boiler to
enclosed space. Always vent to outdoors. Never vent to
another room or to inside building.
6. Be sure there is adequate outdoor air supply to boiler
for complete combustion.
7. Follow regular service and maintenance schedule for
efcient and safe operation.
8. Keep boiler area clean of debris and free of combustible
and ammable materials.
9. Proper through wall or through roof combustion venting
shall be in accordance with materials and methods
described in this manual. Installation must comply with
local codes.
10. Boiler and related hot water heating systems are not do
it yourself items they must be installed and serviced by
qualied professionals.
BEFORE INSTALLING THE BOILER
Minimum Clearances To Combustible Construction
8”
Boiler
Rear
Front
Control Side
Opposite Side
1”
(26MM)
11”
(280MM)
1”
(26MM)
1”
(26MM)
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Table 4 - Required Clearances
Unit Combustible
Clearance
Accessibility,
Cleaning, and
Servicing
Top 1” (26mm) 8” (204mm)
Left Side 1 “ (26mm) -
Right Side 11” (280mm) -
Base 1” (26mm) -
Front 1” (26mm) 24” (610mm)
Back 1” (26mm) -
Intake/Vent Piping 0 (0) -
All distances measured from the cabinet of the boiler.
Locating The Boiler
1. Place crated boiler as close to selected location as
possible and un-crate boiler. Boiler may be moved into
position with appliance dolly or 2 wheel hand truck.
Insert dolly or hand truck under left hand side of
boiler. It is possible to slide boiler for short distance on
smooth oor or surface.
2. Select level location central to piping systems served
and as close to vent and air intake terminals as
possible.
3. Accessibility clearances, if more stringent (i.e. larger
clearances) than required re protection clearances,
must be used for boiler installation. Accessibility
clearances may be achieved with the use of removable
walls or partitions.
4. Boiler is approved for installation in closets and on
combustible oors. This boiler shall NOT be installed on
carpeting.
5. Clearances shown in Table 4 indicate required
clearances. Maintain minimum 1” clearance between
combustible construction and each of left, top and
back surfaces of the boiler. Minimum 11” clearance is
required on right side, to allow room for induced draft
blower. Allow 24” at front and 8” at top for servicing.
No clearances are required to venting or combustion air
intake piping.
6. Install equipment in location which facilitates operation
of venting and combustion air intake piping systems
as described in this manual. Draft inducer (blower)
may be rotated 90° or 180° to orient vent connections
towards right side or rear. Remove blower mounting
screws. Orient blower and install mounting screws. Do
not overtighten screws.
7. Advise owner to keep venting and combustion air
intake passages free of obstructions. Both venting
and combustion air intake piping systems connected
to outdoors must permit ow through piping systems
without restrictions for boiler operation.
8. Install boiler such that the automatic gas ignition
system components are protected from water
(dripping, spraying, rain, etc.) during operation and
service (circulator replacement, condensate trap,
control replacement, etc.).
9. Keep boiler area clean of debris and free of ammable
and combustible materials, vapors and liquids.
10. Locate boiler where minimum possible room
temperature where boiler is installed, assuming boiler
is not in operation and therefore contributes no heat
to space, is always at or above 32°F (0°C) to prevent
freezing of liquid condensate.
Combustion Air And Vent Pipe Requirements
This boiler requires a dedicated direct vent system. In a
direct vent system, all air for combustion is taken directly
from outside atmosphere, and all ue products are
discharged to outside atmosphere.
Terminate combustion air and vent pipe connections in
same atmospheric pressure zone, through roof or sidewall
(roof termination preferred). See Figure 12 thru Figure 14,
pages 24 and 25 for required clearances.
WARNING
Solvent cements are combustible. Keep away
from heat, sparks, and open ame. Use only in
well ventilated areas. Avoid breathing in vapor or
allowing contact with skin or eyes. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in re, serious injury,
or death.
!
• Combustion air must be clean outdoor air. Combustion
air must not be taken from inside structure because
that air frequently is contaminated by halogens, which
include uorides, chlorides, phosphates, bromides
and iodides. These elements are found in aerosols,
detergents, bleaches, cleaning solvents, salts, air
fresheners, paints, adhesives and other household
products.
• Locate combustion air inlet as far away as possible
from swimming pool and swimming pool pump house.
• All combustion air and vent pipes must be airtight and
watertight. Combustion air and vent piping must also
terminate as shown in “Combustion Air and Vent
Pipe” section.
• Vent connections serving appliances vented by
natural draft shall not be connected into any portion
of mechanical draft systems operating under positive
pressure.
BOILER INSTALLATION
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Condensate Drain Requirements
• Pitch condensate drain line down to oor drain at
minimum of ¼” per foot. External condensate pump
(not furnished) may be used if oor drain is not
available. Installation shall conform to requirements
of authority having jurisdiction, check local codes for
requirements.
• Condensate pump must be designed for ue gas
condensate application.
• Condensate trap provided with boiler, an additional trap
is not required and should not be used.
• Wood frame or blocks may be used to raise boiler
to maintain drain pitch or to be above external
condensate pump reservoir.
Foundation Requirements
• Install boiler on level surface.
WARNING
Fire hazard. Shall not install boiler on carpeting.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
!
• Boiler is NOT to be installed on carpeting.
• If boiler is not level condensate drain lines will not
function properly. Adjustable feet are located on the
boiler to make up for minor surface irregularities or tilt.
• Wood frame or blocks may be used to raise boiler
to maintain drain pitch or to be above external
condensate pump reservoir.
Removal of Existing Boiler From Common Vent
System
When an existing boiler is removed from a common
venting system, the common venting system is likely to be
too large for proper venting of the appliances remaining
connected to it. At the time of removal of an existing boiler,
the following steps shall be followed with each appliance
remaining connected to the common venting system
placed in operation, while the other appliances remaining
connected to the common venting system are not in
operation.
1. Seal any unused openings in the common venting
system.
2. Visually inspect the venting system for proper size and
horizontal pitch and determine there is no blockage, or
restrictions, leakage, corrosion and other deciencies
which could cause an unsafe condition.
BOILER INSTALLATION
3. In-so-far as is practical, close all building doors and
windows and all doors between the space in which the
appliances remaining connected to the common venting
system are located and other spaces of the building.
Turn on clothes dryer and any appliance not connected
to the common venting system. Turn on any exhaust
fans, such as range hoods and bathroom exhaust, so
they will operate at maximum speed. Do not operate a
summer exhaust fan. Close re dampers.
4. Place in operation the appliance being inspected.
Follow the lighting instructions. Adjust thermostat so
appliances will operate continuously.
5. Test for spillage at the draft hood relief opening after 5
minutes of main burner operation. Use the ame of a
match or candle, or the smoke from a cigarette, cigar
or pipe.
6. After it has been determined that each appliance
remaining connected to the common venting system
properly vents when tested as outlined above, return
doors, windows, exhaust fans, re place dampers,
and any other gas-burning appliance to their previous
condition of use.
7. Any improper operation of the common venting system
should be corrected so the installation conforms with
the National Fuel Code, NFPA-54/ANSI -Z223.1 and/
or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,
CAN/CSA B149.1. When re-sizing any portion of the
common venting system, the common venting system
should be re-sized to approach the minimum size as
determined using the appropriate of the National Fuel
Gas Code, NFPA-54/ANSI- Z223.1 and/or the Natural
Gas and Propane Installation Code, CAN/CSA B149.1.
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