Slant/Fin VICTORY II VHS Series Guide

User’s Information Manual
FORYOUR SAFETY:
• Before operating this boiler, READ this manual.
• DO NOT attempt to install, service or repair this boiler yourself. There are no user serviceable parts.
Contact a qualified service agency if your boiler needs repair or maintenance. Ask your gas supplier
for a list of qualified service agencies.
• A qualified service agency should inspect the venting system of this boiler on an annual basis.
— DO NOT store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IFYOU 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 fire department.
— Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or
loss of life.
Your gas boiler must be installed and serviced by a qualified service agency or
gas supplier.The lack of proper service can result in a dangerous condition.
PUBLICATION NO.VH-UIM
Part No. 44-0799
Printed in U.S.A. 499
Residential • Gas-Fired • Hot Water Boilers
VICTORY II SERIES GAS BOILERS
This manual must be left with owner, hung on
or adjacent to the boiler. Owner should retain
manual for future reference.

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Figure 1. Location and identification of parts
DO NOT use this boiler if any part has been
underwater. Immediately call a qualified serv-
ice technician to inspect the boiler and to
replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been underwater.
WARNING
Should overheating occur or the gas
supply fail to shut off, DO NOT turn off
or disconnect the electric supply to the
circulator pump. Instead, shut off the
gas supply at a location EXTERNAL to
the appliance.
WARNING
SLANT/FIN DOES NOT PERMIT THE USE OF VENT
DAMPERS ON VICTORY II SERIES BOILERS.
OTHER DAMPERS OR DEVICES WITH SIMILAR
PURPOSE ARE NOT PERMITTED.
WELCOMETO OUR VALUED CUSTOMER
You are now the owner of a Slant/Fin Victory II
gas-fired boiler, another quality heating product
designed and manufactured by an industry leader,
to provide your family with many years of reliable
comfort and trouble-free performance.
The care and maintenance of your new boiler is
important to prevent a hazardous condition which
might result from lack of proper servicing.
Therefore, you should perform regular “owner”
inspections as described in this manual (and report
any concerns to a qualified service technician) as
well as have your boiler serviced by a qualified
service technician at least once a year, preferably
before the beginning of each heating season.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Locate, read and then follow the procedures on the
lighting instructions label attached to the boiler. For
reference, we have reproduced those instructions
in this manual.
Keep the boiler area clean and free of all materials that can burn.
NEVER close or reduce openings that supply air for the boiler fire and for ventilation.
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Blower assembly
Air flow proving switch
120/24V transformer
Circulator
Condensation trap
Pressure relief valve
Aquastat sensor
Adapter and condensation drain
Electronic Aquastat
Junction box
Smart Valve
(gas valve and ignition control)

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INSPECTION
Your boiler and heating system will last an indefinitely
long time at full efficiency, if it is inspected regularly
and is kept in good repair and adjustment.You, the
user, should make regular inspections, and report any
problems to your service agency. At regular intervals,
you should have that agency inspect the system, clean
the boiler and make repair adjustments as necessary.
What you and the service agency should do is listed
below. Contact your gas supplier for a list of qualified
service and repair agencies.
USER INSPECTION
The user should make the following inspections at
least once each month during the heating season and
once just before cold weather starts:
1. Venting System Inspection
A. Horizontal or Vertical Pressure
Venting Inspection
All Victory II boilers may be vented horizontally
through an outside wall (see Figure 2), through
the roof (see Figure 3) or vertically utilizing an
existing chimney as a chase (see Figure 4). In
all cases a 3" diameter AL29-4C* stainless steel
venting material MUST be used.
Inspect the system regularly for condensation,
corrosion and/or physical damage. A qualified
professional should service the boiler annually
and include such an inspection at that time.The
homeowner should look over the system month-
ly for damage, water stains, any signs of rust,
other corrosion or separation of the flue (vent)
and fittings.
Should an inspection turn up signs of condensa-
tion, corrosion or damage, the boiler should be
shut down immediately and the condition should
be corrected by a qualified professional.
If the boiler is vented horizontally through the
wall, the outside termination and screen should
be checked for any debris blocking the opening
and cleaned as required.
B. Chimney or Type “B” venting
Only models VH-90, VH-120, VH-150 and VH-
180 may be vented directly into a chimney with
5, 6, or 7 inch diameter standard metal smoke
pipe (galvanized). See Figure 5. Make sure pipe
joints are snug and are fastened with screws.
The chimney joint should be filled with cement
to prevent leakage.There should be no visible
signs of rust or salts from water evaporation.
*: AL-4C is a registered trademark of Allegheny Ludlum Corp.
Figure 2. Horizontal pressure venting, side wall venting
Figure 3.Vertical pressure venting through the roof
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2. Condensation Drain Trap Inspection
Check condensation drain trap to be full of water.
Check for deterioration of the tubing. Check that
trap is not plugged. DO NOT operate the boiler
without filling the trap with water to prevent flue gas
discharge into space.The drain should extend to a
floor drain or to a container which may require
emptying periodically.
3. Piping Inspection
Look at all water piping.There should be no leaks
or signs of leaks at any pipe joints or around the
boiler.
4. System Water Pressure Inspection
The temperature and pressure gauge indicates the
pressure in the boiler at each water temperature.
For most installations, it should indicate about 12 to
15 psi pressure when temperature is about 70 to
100 degrees F and from 15 psi to 25 psi when tem-
perature is up to 240 degrees F. FOR YOUR SYS-
TEM, there is one correct pressure for each tem-
perature. ASK YOUR INSTALLER OR SERVI-
CEPERSON TO EXPLAIN AND SHOW YOU.
Learn
what normal pressures to look for. If pressure
decreases from normal, your system is losing
water. If pressure rises from normal, the relief valve
will open to relieve the pressure. Call your service
organization if pressures are higher or lower than
normal, and if the relief valve spills water. Repair or
adjustment is needed.
5. Diagnostic Light
With main burners firing, the diagnostic indicator
light status must be “bright-dim” indicating normal
operation, it is “off” when main burners are not fir-
ing (normal condition). When a system failure
occurs, indicator light will show a series of flashes.
The number of flashes that occur after the short no-
flashing intervals indicate system problem. Using
the following table, determine failure for number of
flashes you counted. Call a qualified service techni-
cian and report your boiler model plus the number
of flashes you counted and the code for the flashes.
This will help the service technician arrive with
appropriate replacement parts.
WARNING: Only a trained, experienced service
technician should perform troubleshooting.
6. Unusual Noise
Stand near the boiler and look and listen. As the
burners start and shut off, there should be no
unusual noise. No fire should be visible coming out
from the front of the boiler when the burners start
or run.
Figure 4.Vertical pressure venting through chimney
Figure 5. Chimney venting
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7. Boiler Room Air Supply Inspection
Ample air is required for your boiler to burn fuel
cleanly and safely. Check to make sure all air vents
are open and free of obstruction. Air needs are
greatest in cold weather.
WARNING: The flow of combustion and ventilating
air to the boiler should not be obstructed.
WARNING: If you find any problem during your
inspection, call for service immediately.
Annual Service Technician Inspection
A trained and qualified service technician should per-
form these inspections before each heating season:
1. Safety Check
Removing Control Box (cover). See figure 6. To
remove control box:
a. Turn back screw 1/4 turn clockwise to open
position .
b. Remove two sheet metal screws in the top of
control box.
c. Remove control box.
To replace the box, reverse procedure. Be sure that
black screw is in the lower bracket receptacle and
lock position .
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Diagnostic Indicator Light (LED) Codes
LED Status Indicates
Bright - Dim Normal operation, boiler heating period
Off 1.Thermostat not calling for heat, normal operation
2. High limit of electronic Aquastat open, normal condition
3. No power
4. Defective Aquastat
5. Defective transformer
6. Harnesses plug-in connector is not securely connected at both ends
7. Damaged harnesses or connectors
2 Flashes Air flow proving switch remains closed longer than 30 seconds after
call for heat begins
3 Flashes 1. Ignition system control switch on Smart Valve is on “OFF” position
2. Air flow proving switch remains open longer than 30 seconds after
combustion air blower energized
3. Obstruction or restriction in boiler venting system
4. Blower motor not operating
4 Flashes Roll-out switch open
5 Flashes Improper flame signal
6 Flashes System Lockout
1. Gas supply off or at too low pressure to operate boiler
2. Damaged or broken hot surface ignitor (HSI)
3. Boiler not properly earth grounded
4. Pilot burner flame not adjusted properly
5. Flame sensor contaminated
6. Defective pilot burner lead wires
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Figure 6. Figure 7.
A. High Limit Control Test
Set thermostat high enough for water tempera-
ture to reach high limit control setting of electron-
ic Aquastat.When this temperature is reached,
the high limit switch should open and the main
gas valve should close automatically. The diag-
nostic indicator light (LED) on Smart Valve
should turn off.
B. Gas Control Safety Shutdown Test
With main burners firing, disconnect sensor and
ignitor wires by removing plug-in wires from C2
connector on the Smart Valve (see Figures 9
and 10). Gas valve should shut off the main
burners. After approximately 90 seconds, the
diagnostic indicator light should flash 6 times.
C. Air Flow Pressure Switch Test
With main burners firing, remove plastic hose
from Pressure Switch (see Figure 7). Gas valve
should shut off the main burners. After approxi-
mately 90 seconds, the diagnostic indicator light
should flash 6 times.
WARNING: If any of the above controls fail to operate
properly, they must be replaced.
D. Checking for Gas Leaks
Using soap solution, check for gas leaks from
meter to burner, including gas piping, manifold
and pilot burner.
DO NOT use open flame.
2. Venting System Inspection
See Page 3 for instruction.
3. Condensation Drain Trap Inspection
See Page 4 for instruction.
4. Piping Inspection
Check the following:
A. Water piping and accessories for leaks. Slightest
leaks should be corrected.
B. System to be full of water and pressure to
remain stable at correct setting on gauge.
C. Air-control system. Noise and air binding in radi-
ation should not occur.
D. Low water cutoff for operation (see instructions
furnished with unit).
E. Check water pressure and add water slowly to
system when needed. If much water is added,
venting may be necessary. Regular loss of water
from boiler system may indicate either a system
leak, or a faulty air control system, or a faulty
automatic fill valve.
5. Boiler Room Air Supply Inspection
Check air vents for continued positive supply of air
as required. Air needs are greatest in cold weather.
Air vents must be open and free of obstruction.
WARNING: The flow of combustion and ventilating air
to the boiler should not be obstructed.
ANNUAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSPECTION
AND CLEANING
A. Flue passage cleaning
See Figure 8. It is suggested that paper be placed on
burners to collect any foreign material in cleaning flues.
1. Remove control box (see instruction under
“Safety Check”).
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2. Remove jacket top.
3. Remove inducer assembly.
4. Remove flue collector.
5. Use wire brush to clean flue passages.
6. Replace flue collector and re-seal with
furnace cement.
7. Replace inducer assembly, jacket top and
control top.
8. Remove and dispose of paper and accumulated
material.
B. Cleaning of burners
If burners’ surfaces are not clean, or uneven flame
indicates plugged burner parts, remove and clean
burners.
1. Disconnect sensor and ignitor wires by removing
plug-in wires from C2 connector on the Smart
Valve (see Figures 9 and 10).
2. Remove pilot gas line at gas valve.
3. Disconnect pilot burner assembly from pilot
bracket.
4. Lift burner and remove burner from orifice.
5. Clean burners.To clean burners, run a clean flue
brush up the tube until all foreign matter is
removed.
6. Replace burners, pilot assembly, ignitor and sen-
sor wires.
7. Adjust burners and pilot flame.
C. Adjust main burners and pilot flames. See
“Installation and Operating Instructions”, Publication
VH-40 for instructions.
D. Check input gas rate to the burners. See Publication
VH-40 for instructions.
E. To prolong the life of inducer motor, lubricate with 6
drops of Anderol 465 annually.
FLAME ROLL-OUT SAFETY SHUT-OFF SWITCH
All Victory II boilers are equipped with a single use
flame roll-out safety shut-off switch. It will shut off main
gas burners in the event the flow of combustion prod-
ucts through the boiler flue passages are reduced. If this
safety switch has actuated to shut off the main burners,
DO NOT attempt to place the boiler in operation, but
contact a qualified service agency.
SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Follow the lighting instructions in this manual.These
instructions are also attached to the boiler.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ForYour Safety Read Before Operating
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop-
erty damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device
which automatically lights the pilot. DO NOT try to
light the pilot by hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appli-
ance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor
because some gas is heavier than air and will settle
on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS:
• DO NOT try to light any appliance.
• DO NOT touch any electric switch: DO NOT use
any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh-
bor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
Figure 8.
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C. DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been
underwater. Immediately call a qualified service tech-
nician to inspect the appliance and to replace any
part of the control system and any gas control which
has been underwater.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information on page 7.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the pilot. DO NOT try to light the pilot
by hand.
5. Move the ignition system control switch to the OFF
position.
6. Wait five (5) minutes (longer for propane) to clear out any
gas.Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you
smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information on
page 7. If you don’t smell gas, go to next step.
7. Move the ignition system control switch to the ON
position.
8. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
9. Set thermostat to desired setting.
10. If appliance will not operate, follow the instructions
“To Turn Off Gas To Appliance” and call your service or
gas supplier.
To Turn Off Gas to Appliance
1. Set thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be
performed.
3. Move the ignition system control switch to the
OFF position.
4. Turn off the gas supply to the appliance.
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Figure 10.
Figure 9.
Your gas boiler must be installed and serviced by a
qualified service agency or gas supplier. The lack of
proper service can result in a dangerous condition.
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