HEATING PLANT DESIGN
Multi-Temp heating plants are comprised of individual
cast iron modules that are piped to common headers to
provide large hot water heating capacities. They are de-
signed and intended for use for a central space heating
system, for volume water heating, or for combination
space heating/volume water heating. Each module is
self-contained with its own set of controls and can oper-
ate independent of the other modules. Multi-Temp mod-
ules can be arranged to fit just about any available area.
Products of combustion are vented through each mod-
ule’s draft hood, connected to a manifold (breeching) for
joining individual draft hoods.The breeching is connect-
ed to a chimney which provides the necessary draft.
The objective of a Multi-Temp heating plant control sys-
tem is to relate plant output to the actual heating load by
automatic step-firing. This means that more or fewer
modules are operated in response to an increase or de-
crease in actual heating load. Hydrotherm has develop-
ed three basic methods (levels) of control which meet
most operating requirements encountered. Typical wi-
ring diagrams for these basic methods are provided in
the appendices at the rear of this manual.Special control
system designs can be developed through the Hy-
drotherm applications engineering group.
CODE COMPLIANCE
Installations must conform to requirements of the au-
thority having jurisdiction or, in the absence of such re-
quirements, to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-
latest edition. Where required by the authority having
jurisdiction, the installation must also conform to
Standard for Controls and Safety Devices for
Automatically Fired Boilers, ANSI/ASME CSD-1.
All electrical wiring must be in accordance with the re-
quirements of authority having jurisdiction or, in absence
of such requirements, with National Electrical Code
NFPA-70- latest edition. If an external electrical source is
utilized, each installed module must be electrically
grounded in accordance with the requirements of the
authority having jurisdiction or, in the absence of such
requirements, with the National Electrical Code NFPA-
70- latest edition. UL listed power limited circuit cable is
almost universally approved for safety controls on heat-
ing equipment, either internally or externally, without pro-
tection of conduits or raceway.
For Canada, installations must be in accordance with
Standards CAN/CGA-B149 .1 or .2, Installation Codes
for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment and with
Standard C.S.A.C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1
and Part 2, and/or local codes.
HEATING PLANT SHIPMENT
Heating plant packing list (attached to one of the pack-
ages) clearly lists the number of packages and their con-
tents.Check this list against all material on the job site for
completeness.
Heating Modules: Each module is shipped unjacketed
in its own carton and weighs 525 lbs. (maximum for R-
300B module).
Drafthoods: One drafthood for each module is shipped
in a separate carton.
Optional Vent Dampers: When ordered, one vent dam-
per for each module is shipped in a carton enclosed with
the module carton.
Jackets: There are two jacket sizes- "A" jacket to en-
close two heating modules and "B" jacket to enclose
three heating modules. The correct combination of "A"
WARNING: Installers must follow local regulations
with respect to the installation of CO detectors and
follow the manufacturer’s stated maintenance
schedule for this boiler!
ATTENTION: Observer les réglements régional á
l’egard des détecteurs de monoxyde de carbone et
observer entretien de manufacturier pour cette
chaudiére!
The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of potential hazards
or to important information concerning the product:
CAUTION: Indicates an imminently hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
injury or property damage.
NOTE: Used to notify of special instructions on
installation, operation or maintenance which are
important to equipment but not related to personal
injury hazards.
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DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, will result in death,
serious injury or substantial property damage.
WARNING: Indicates a imminently hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided could result in death,
serious injury or substantial property damage.