JJM Boiler Works NB Series Owner's manual

NBSeries
Installation Operation
& Maintenance
Models: NBT-23
69 Ferry Street - Units 17 - 20
Easthampton, MA 01027 | 413-527-1893
2400 Feather Sound Drive, Clearwater, FL 33762
413-427-3373 jjmboilerworks.com
Revised - September, 2016
Acidic Condensate pH Treatment Tank

Read before proceeding
Always use eye protection and plastic or rubber
gloves when installing, recharging, adding water, or
cleaning the NBT-23 tank.
Failure to comply with these guidelines could result
in severe personal injury, death or substantial
property damage.
Keep pH power pellets and power pellet bags out of
the reach of children and animals. pH power
pellets (magnesium Hydroxide) are NOT food grade
and should not be consumed by humans or animals.
Always return the clear cover lockdown bolts and
nuts in place and tighten for child safety.
DO NOT exhaust flue gases through NBT-23 tank,
they are not rated for boiler or furnace flue gases.
Operating NBT-23 tank as exhaust vents can cause
injury or death from carbon monoxide.
Gas traps must be installed between the boiler, vent
drains, and furnace condensate outlet and the inlet
of all NBT-23 tank.
Neutralizer and lines must be wet
• Before operating the boiler, hot water heater or furnace, ll
the NBT-23 tank and traps with tap water. NEVER operate
with tubes or P-traps dry.
Application restrictions
• Condensing boilers, hot water heaters or furnaces, and flue
pipe condensate drains.
• NBT-23 tank must be installed below system P-traps, boiler,
furnace, and breeching condensate drains.
• The use of Ferris and Copper piping on the neutralizer inlet or
out is not permitted. The use of CPVC, PVC, PP Tubing, and
Stainless Steel piping is the only material that shall be used.
Combined piping options
Flue pipe condensate drains / NBT-23 tank
• Condensate drain piping options / Flue Drain, Boiler Drain,
Furnace Drain, Hot Water Heater Drains: See Figures
1,2,3,4,5,6, and 7.
• If using a separate NBT-23 tank for a common flue pipe drain
the tank should be rated at 33.3% of the total gross BTU of
all units attached to the common vent.
Replacement of the NBT-23 pH Power Pellet
Media Bag
• The media bag should be replaced when pH level at the NBT-
23 outlet level falls below 5.0.
• At a minimum the media bag must be changed once a year.
• Use only JJM pH Power Pellet media bags. DO NOTE USE
LIMESTONE OR MARBLE CHIPS.
What is pH?
The pH measurement of a fluid is an indicator of the acidity or
alkalinity. Neutral fluids have pH of 7.0.Acid fluids have pH below
7. And alkaline fluids have pH above 7 (up to 14). The pH can be
easily measured using a digital pocket pH probe.
Condensate pH from condensing boilers and furnaces is typically
around 3.2 - 4.0. The condensate pH needs to be increased (made
more neutral) to prevent possible damage to cast iron soil pipe,
ABS pipe, septic tanks, plants, wastewater treatment plants and
other materials handling wastewater.
NBT-23 condensate pH treatment tanks
increase pH (reduce acidity).
NBT-23 residential/commercial flue-side condensate neutralizing
tubes & tanks are designed to raise the pH level of the condensate
discharged by high-efficiency boilers and warm air furnaces and
hot water heaters.
Applying NBT-23 neutralizing tanks
Condensate can be collected from flueways and boiler/furnace
condensate trap outlets. See WARNING section at left for guide-
lines on application.
Match neutralizing tank to boiler, hot water heater and furnace
gross BTU input ratings.
Do not install a condensate pump unit before the NBT-23 inlet; a
condensate pump can only be installed at the outlet of a NBT-23.
Locate the neutralizing tank outlet port below the condensate
connection and slightly above the floor drain or inlet to a con-
densate pump reservoir (if used).
Follow the guidelines in this manual, the boiler/furnace manual
and all applicable local codes when installing, using and main-
taining NBT-23 condensate neutralizing tank.
Keep pH power pellets and power pellet bags out of
the reach of children and animals. pH power
pellets (magnesium Hydroxide) are NOT food grade
and should not be consumed by humans or animals.
Always return the clear cover lockdown bolts and
nuts in place and tighten for child safety.
NBseries Acidic Condensate pH Treatment Kits –– Installation/Operation & Maintenance
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Overview

NBseries Acidic Condensate pH Treatment Kits –– Installation/Operation & Maintenance
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Installation
1. Remove Clear Cover machine bolt and nuts at both ends of cover.
2. Remove shipping bubble wrap and safely discard.
3. Remove “Date of installation label” and the “red warranty tag”.
4. Remove the wall mounting “J” hook brackets.
5. Remove the pH power pellet™ bag.
6. Remove porous pellet bag from plastic shipping bag before placing in the NBT-23 tank.
Wall hung units:
1. Secure the “J” brackets through the holes provided 10” apart to the wall using the proper screws or bolts to handle eight pounds
of weight. If mounting to the jacket of boiler, hot water heater, or furnace caution should be taken not to damage wiring or any
components of these units with your mounting anchors. Place the NBT-23 tank into the “J” hooks; it is now ready to be piped. We
highly recommend using ¾” schedule40 PVC pipe and fittings.
2. The outlet port of the NBT-23 pH treatment tank shall be below the condensate drain of the boiler; hot water heater, furnace, and
stack drain. The heating units condensate drains shall be piped to the tank inlet port. The outlet port of the tank can be piped to an
open house waste drain or condensate pump system. Follow the piping diagram in this manual which best applies your installation.
3. Do not terminate the tank outlet piping outside where temperatures will reach freezing or below (32F or 0C).
4. Once mounting and piping are complete assure that the black ABS flow baffle is placed flatly on top of the mounting ribs at the
bottom of the tank.
5. Remove the pH power pellets™ from the plastic shipping bag and place the single pellet bag flat, evenly and on top of the black
ABS flow baffle. Do not remove the pellets from the polyester mesh bag. It is important that the bag and pellets fit squarely across
the ABS baffle so as not to let acidic condensate bypass the pellets.
6. Before operating the boiler, hot water heater, furnace or stack, fill the NBT-23 tank with fresh tap water to the tank outlet port.
Also fill any “P” traps with fresh tap water. NEVER OPERATE THE NBT-23 TANK DRY.
7. Replace the clear cover with the bolts and nuts provided, DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. The flow arrow should always point in the
direction of the outlet port (Highest Port on the tank).
8. Pipe hangers or brackets should be used to support all piping.
9. Place the “Installation Label” on the side on the NBT-23 tank so as to be visible to the end user. Indicate on which date the unit
was installed. Also place the stringed “Red Warranty” tag in close proximately to the outlet port and advise the owner of the need to
replace the pellet bag at least once a year at minimum or if the pH falls below 5.0 pH which ever occurs first. Also advise the owner
of the need to fill out the warranty card online at www.jjmboilerworks.com or via mail.
Floor mounting units:
1. Place the NBT-23 tank in a location where it will not be a foot traffic hazard.
2. The “J” hook brackets may be used if the tank is place next to a wall or heating unit.
3. Follow steps 1-9 in the “WALL HUNG” section.
Operational Flow:
1. Once the heating unit is fired and acidic condensate is produced the condensate will flow from the heater condensate drain down
into the NBT-23 tank’s inlet port. The acidic condensate enters the bottom chamber of the tank below the ABS flow baffle. The acid
will now flow up through the ABS baffle ports via gravity and slight head pressure at which point it comes in contact with the Mag-
nesium Hydroxide Pellet bag (pH Power Pellets™). A chemical reaction now takes place in which ions from the acid and pellets are
exchanged raising the ph level of the acid in the range of 5.0 to 9.0 pH. In this ranged the condensate can be safely be put to a waste
drain via the NBT-23 outlet port and piping.

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Installation
Figure 1 NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank – features and dimensions
NBseries Acidic Condensate pH Treatment Kits –– Installation/Operation & Maintenance
Figure 2 NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank/Single Unit
Figure 3 NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank Single Unit - Condensate Pump
A
B
D
E
NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank/Single Unit
Figure 2
Key
A
Rev. 01/2016
NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
B
C
D
E
F
Boilers/Hot Water Heaters/Furnaces Condensate Drains
Trap
Flue Pipe
Trap
Floor Drain
Note: Contact Factory for pH Treatment Tube and Tank Sizing and Piping Sizing
B1
D
F
C
A
D
E
NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank Single Unit - Condensate Pump
Figure 3
Key
A
Rev. 01/2016
NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
B
C
D
E
F
Boilers/Hot Water Heaters/Furnaces Condensate Drains
Trap
Flue Pipe
Trap
Floor Drain
Note: Contact Factory for pH Treatment Tube and Tank Sizing and Piping Sizing
B1
D
F
G
C
GCondensate Pump
B
A Boilers / Hot Water Heaters / Furnace Condensate Drains
B NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
C Trap
D Flue Pipe
E Trap
F Floor Drain
Note: Contact Factory for pH Treatment Tank and Piping Size
A Boilers / Hot Water Heaters / Furnace Condensate Drains
B NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
C Trap
D Flue Pipe
E Trap
F Floor Drain
G Condensate Pump
Note: Contact Factory for pH Treatment Tank and Piping Size
NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank Ratings & Dimensions (in inches)
MBH Flow Rating
1
1
Cover plate - clear polycarbonate (8-32 x 1/2” Screw/ 8-32 Nut)
2
2
A B
4 .75”
Active Ingredient/pH Power Pellets™ by JJM Boiler Works, Inc.
5
Steel Wall Mounting Brackets
5
Rev. 02/2016
NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank Ratings & Dimensions (in inches)
MBH Flow Rating
1 to 300 0 to 2.4 13.75”
1
2
3
3C
Tank - Corrosion-resistant, blue polypropylene
INLET OUTLET Port Size/PVC - 3/4” Socket (EDPM Flat Gasket)
Mounting - Horizontal; Floor or Wall (Steel Wall Brackets Shown)
JJM BOILER WORKS INC
1
Cover plate - clear polycarbonate (8-32 x 1/2” Screw/ 8-32 Nut)
4 .75”
Active Ingredient/pH Power Pellets™ by JJM Boiler Works, Inc.
5
5
Rev. 02/2016
3
4
3
4
1
5 5
C
A
D
B
A B C D
7/8” 3”
4
INLET 7/8” From Base to Center 4D Outlet 3” From Base to Center
NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank Ratings & Dimensions (in inches)
MBH Flow Rating
1
1
Cover plate - clear polycarbonate (8-32 x 1/2” Screw/ 8-32 Nut)
2
2
A B
4 .75”
Active Ingredient/pH Power Pellets™ by JJM Boiler Works, Inc.
5
Steel Wall Mounting Brackets
5
Rev. 02/2016
NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank Ratings & Dimensions (in inches)
MBH Flow Rating
1 to 300 0 to 2.4 13.75”
1
2
3
3C
Tank - Corrosion-resistant, blue polypropylene
INLET OUTLET Port Size/PVC - 3/4” Socket (EDPM Flat Gasket)
Mounting - Horizontal; Floor or Wall (Steel Wall Brackets Shown)
JJM BOILER WORKS INC
1
Cover plate - clear polycarbonate (8-32 x 1/2” Screw/ 8-32 Nut)
4 .75”
Active Ingredient/pH Power Pellets™ by JJM Boiler Works, Inc.
5
5
Rev. 02/2016
3
4
3
4
1
5 5
C
A
D
B
A B C D
7/8” 3”
4
INLET 7/8” From Base to Center 4D Outlet 3” From Base to Center

NBseries Acidic Condensate pH Treatment Kits –– Installation/Operation & Maintenance
Piping Methods
Do not install the NBT-23 in a vertical position.
Only mount in a horizontal position on the oor or wall mounted horizontally
using the mounting brackets provided.
Figure 4 Piping for Single Heating Unit with Common NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank and Flue Drain Connection
Figure 5 Piping Multiple Heating Units/Single NBT-23 pH Treatment Kit / Common Vent Piping /
Common Condensate Drain
C
F
B
A
E
Piping for Single Heating Unit with Common NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank and
Flue Drain Connection
Figure 4
Key
A
Rev. 01/2016
Flue Drain/Trapped
B
C
D
E
F
Boilers/Hot Water Heaters/Furnaces Condensate Drains
Single Flue Vent
NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
House Drain
Boilers, Hot Water Heaters, Furnaces
Note: Contact Factory for PH Treatment Tube and Tank Sizing and Piping Sizing
D
GGas/Water Trap
G
G
C
F F F F
B
E
Piping Multiple Heating Units/Single NBT-23 pH Treatment Kit /Common Vent
Piping/Common Condensate Drain
Figure 5
Key
A
Rev. 01/2016
Flue Drain
B
C
D
E
F
Boilers/Hot Water Heaters/Furnaces Condensate Common Drain
Common Flue Vent
NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
House Drain
Boilers, Hot Water Heaters, Furnaces
Note: Contact Factory for PH Treatment Tank Sizing and Piping Sizing
G
D
GCondensate Trap
A
G G G G
A Boilers / Hot Water Heaters / Furnace Condensate Drains
B Flue Drain/Trapped
C Single Flue Vent
D NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
E House Drain
F Boilers / Hot Water Heaters / Furnaces
G Gas/Water Trap
Note: Contact Factory for pH Treatment Tank and Piping Size
A Boilers / Hot Water Heaters / Furnace Condensate
Common Drain
B Flue Drain
C Common Flue Vent
D NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
E House Drain
F Boilers / Hot Water Heaters / Furnaces
G Condensate Trap
Note: Contact Factory for pH Treatment Tank and Piping Size
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NBseries Acidic Condensate pH Treatment Kits –– Installation/Operation & Maintenance
Piping Methods
C
F F F F
B
D
E
Piping for Multiple Heating Units with Common NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank.
Common Flue Vent with Separate NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
Figure 6
Key
A
Rev. 01/2016
Flue Drain
B
C
D
E
F
Boilers/Hot Water Heaters/Furnaces Condensate Common Drain
Common Flue Vent
NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
House Drain
Boilers, Hot Water Heaters, Furnaces
Note: Contact Factory for pH Treatment Tank Sizing and Piping Sizing
G
D
GCondensate Trap
A
G G G G
Figure 6 Piping for Multiple Heating Units with Common NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank. Common Flue Vent with
Separate NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank.
A Boilers / Hot Water Heaters / Furnace Common Drain
B Flue Drain
C Common Flue Vent
D NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
E House Drain
F Boilers / Hot Water Heaters / Furnaces
G Condensate Trap
Note: Contact Factory for pH Treatment Tank Piping Size
OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONS — provide and install electric heat tape on the condensate drain lines and around the
NBT-23 tank to prevent possibility of neutralizer tube damage or line blockage due to freezing. Failure to comply with
the following guidelines could result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
C
F F F F
B
E
Piping Multiple Heating Units/Individual NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
Common Vent Piping/Common Condensate Drain
Figure 7
Key
A
Rev. 01/2016
Flue Drain
B
C
D
E
F
Boilers/Hot Water Heaters/Furnaces Condensate Common Drain
Common Flue Vent
NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
House Drain
Boilers, Hot Water Heaters, Furnaces
Note: Contact Factory for pH Treatment Tank Sizing and Piping Sizing
G
D
GCondensate Trap
DD
D
D
G G G G
A
Figure 7 Piping for Multiple Heating Units / Single pH Treatment Kit / Common
Vent Piping / Common Condensate Drain
A Boilers / Hot Water Heaters / Furnace Condensate Common
Drains
B Flue Drain
C Common Flue Vent
D NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
E House Drain
F Boilers / Hot Water Heaters / Furnaces
G Condensate Trap
Note: Contact Factory for pH Treatment Tank Piping Size
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NBseries Acidic Condensate pH Treatment Kits –– Installation/Operation & Maintenance
Inspect frequently
Installer — Instruct the building owner
to frequently inspect the NBT-23 tank
neutralizer and all condensate connec-
tions. The owner must notify a qualified
technician if any problems are noticed.
Recharge as required
When pH tank outlet falls below 5PH. Lo-
cal codes may have different requirement,
check with local authority.
At least at a minimum once a year.
Replacement parts
The ABS black baffle at the bottom of the
NBT-23 tank should be lifted out every
three years during re-charging for clean-
ing of the tank bottom. This should be
done by a trained technician.
Contact your local wholesaler or manu-
facturer’s representative for replacement
parts.
Dealer listing at www.jjmboilerworks.com
69 Ferry Street - Units 17 - 20
Easthampton, MA 01027 | 413-527-1893
2400 Feather Sound Drive, Clearwater, FL 33762
413-427-3373 jjmboilerworks.com
Revised - September, 2016
Maintenance
Wall Mounting Piping:
The NBT-23 can also be wall mounted by using the wall mounting brackets supplied with the unit. Always make sure that the method
of wall mounting will support the weight of a fully operating NBT-23 unit. (8.5 U.S. pounds). Piping and pipe clamps should also
be used.
Figure 8
A Boilers / Hot Water Heaters / Furnace Condensate Drains
B Flue Drain
C Single Flue Vent
D NBT-23 pH Treatment Tube Tank
E House Drain
F Boilers / Hot Water Heaters / Furnaces
G Condensate Trap
H Condensate Pump
Note: Contact Factory for pH Treatment Tank and Piping Size
C
F
B
A
E
Piping for Single Heating Unit/Individual NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank/
Condensate Pump & Common Flue Drain
H
GCondensate Trap
Figure 8
Key
A
Rev. 01/2016
Flue Drain
B
C
D
E
F
Boilers/Hot Water Heaters/Furnaces Condensate Drains
Single Flue Vent
NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
House Drain
Boilers, Hot Water Heaters, Furnaces
Note: Contact Factory for pH Treatment Tube and Tank Sizing and Piping Sizing
HCondensate Pump
G
D
G
A Boilers / Hot Water Heaters / Furnace Common Drain
B Flue Drain
C Common Flue Vent
D NBT-23 pH Treatment Tank
E House Drain
F Boilers / Hot Water Heaters / Furnaces
G Condensate Trap
Note: Contact Factory for pH Treatment Tank Piping Size
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Environmentally Friendly
The pH Power Pellets™ (Magnesium Hydroxide) pellets are NON-Hazardous to the
environment and can be disposed of as normal refuge. Do not allow children or ani-
mals to consume pH power pellets as they are not meant as a neutralizer for human or
animal consumption.
Important
Remove porous pellet bag from plastic shippig bag before placing in the NBT-23 tank.
MSDS and MDS sheets are included with the NBT-23 units or can be found on the JJM Boiler Works, Inc. website @ www.jjmboilerworks.com