Slant/Fin VICTORY II VHS Series User manual

CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,3
Installation Requirements
Boiler Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Boiler Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chimney Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Minimum Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Draft Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Vent Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Vent Damper Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,6
Gas Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Electrical Controls and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Boiler Room Air Supply and Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Water Piping at Boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operating Instructions
Filling and Venting Water Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Initial Start, Safety and Lighting Instructions . . . . . . . . . 8–9
Burner Adjustment, Checking Gas Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Care and Maintenance
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Water Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Annual Inspection and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safety Check for Control Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Protection from Freezing/Water Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Keeping Area Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sequence of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Pump or Valve Zoning of Water Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Appendix A & B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Appendix C, D & E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Printed in Canada 0207 Publication No. SE-40
Part No. 46-0569 Rev. C
HOT WATER MODELS SE-70 THROUGH SE-245
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GAS-FIRED CAST-IRON BOILERS FOR NATURAL AND L.P. PROPANE GASES
SENTINEL™
IMPORTANT
READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
WARNINGS AND STATEMENTS
BEFORE READING THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (L.P.)
PROPANE GAS-FIRED BOILERS
Installation location ONLY as permitted in paragraph entitled
"LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (L.P.) PROPANE GASFIRED
BOILER LOCATION" on page 4 of this instruction book.
The above warning does not apply to NATURAL gas-
fired boilers.
The installation must conform to the requirements of the
authority having jurisdiction or, in the absence of such
requirements, to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-
latest edition or CSA B149.1-00 for natural gas and
propane. The installation must also conform to the
additional requirements in this Slant/Fin Instruction Book.
In addition, where required by the authority having jurisdic-
tion, the installation must conform to American Society of
Mechanical Engineers Safety Code for Controls and Safety
Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers, No. CSD-1 or CSA
B149.1-00 for natural gas and propane. If there is any
conflict in the above requirements, then the more stringent
requirement will apply.
This manual must be left with owner and should be hung on
or adjacent to the boiler for reference.
WARNING
This boiler, gas piping and accessories must be installed,
connected, serviced and repaired by a trained, experienced
service technician, familiar with all precautions required for
gas-fired equipment and licensed or otherwise qualified, in
compliance with the authority having jurisdiction.
Heating Contractor
Address
Phone Number
Boiler Model Number
Boiler Serial Number
Installation Date
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Dimensions
MODEL SE-70 to SE-245
SE-70 3 283 111/8448 175/8102 4 1289 503/4143 55/8152 61/4113 250
SE-105 4 359 141/8524 205/8127 5 1311 515/8181 71/8152 61/4141 310
SE-140 5 435 171/8600 235/8127 5 1311 515/8219 85/8152 61/4166 365
SE-175 6 511 201/8676 265/8152 6 1356 533/8257 101/8165 61/2193 425
SE-210 7 587 231/8752 295/8178 7 1376 6543/16 295 115/8179 671/16 220 485
SE-245 8 664 261/8829 325/8178 7 1376 6543/16 333 131/8179 671/16 247 545
Boiler
Model
Gas
Type
610m – 1220m
(2000' – 4000')
1220m – 1372m
(4000' – 4500')
Orifice
Size for
Sea
Level
Orifice Sizes for High Altitudes
Reduce output 10%
Elevation – Meters (Feet)
No. of
Sect.
Dimensions
A
mm in.
B
mm in.
D
mm in.
E
mm in.
G
mm in. kg lb
C
mm in.
Approx.
Total Wt.
Full of Water
Natural 47 48
Propane 56 56
CHIMNEY RECOMMENDATIONS
HEIGHT: 4.6 m (15 ft.) (minimum) from draft hood skirt to top of chimney.
INSIDE DIAMETER: Same as dimension C (or larger).
NOTE: Larger chimney may be required if two or more boilers or a boiler and another appliance are vented to a
single chimney.
Orifice indicated for sea level above are factory installed in
boiler unless otherwise specified by the local authority. See
Section “III” on page 11 for burner input adjustment.
38 mm (1-1/2")
FPT Supply
419 mm
(16-1/2")
552 mm (21-3/4")
19 mm (3/4")
to air eliminating
system (by others)
Vent Damper*
(shown vertically)
Vent Damper*
(shown horizontally)
Sediment Trap
(required)
High Limit
Control
Ignition
Control
Blocked Vent
Safety Switch
19 mm (3/4") Drain
Left End View Front View Right End View
38 mm
(1-1/2")
FPT Return
722 mm
(28-7/16")
276 mm
(10-7/8")
Circulator:
32 mm (1-1/4") Circ.
Flange
38 mm (1-1/2")
Return Tapping
Combination
Gas Valve
[gas tapping
13 mm (1/2")]
397 mm
(15-5/8")
502 mm
(19-3/4")
324 mm (12-3/4")
Install manual gas main
shutoff valve 1524 mm
(5 ft.) above floor, when
required by local code.
Install sediment trap
and connect with
ground joint union.
Dotted piping by
installing contractor.
Note: Height dimension increases by 44 mm (1-3/4") when combustible floor kit is used.
* Vent damper may be installed horizontally on all models with use of a vent elbow. For more information, see Figure 2, page 5.
G
D
CE
279 mm
(11")
Rollout Safety Switch
(behind front panel)
Supply Piping
(by others)
Pressure/Temp
. Gauge
76 mm
(3")
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IMPORTANT: This equipment must be installed in accordance with
the requirements of CSA B149.1-00 for natural gas propane. Instal-
lation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances must conform to require-
ments of the local gas company, local building codes, and other
authorities which have jurisdiction. Such requirements, where
applicable, take precedence over these general instructions. All
electrical connections must be in accordance with Canadian Elec-
trical Code C22.1 Part 1.
This installation must also conform to the additional requirements
in this Slant/Fin Instruction Book.
NATURAL GAS-FIRED BOILER LOCATION
Provide a level, solid foundation for the boiler. Location should be
as near as possible to chimney or outside wall so that the flue pipe
from boiler is short and direct.
The location should also be such that the gas ignition system com-
ponents are protected from water (dripping, spraying, rain, etc.)
during appliance operation and service (circulator replacement,
condensate trap, control replacement, etc.).
BOILER FOUNDATION
A. Provide a solid, level foundation, capable of supporting the
weight of the boiler filled with water, and extending at least
51 mm (2") past the jacket on all sides. See dimensions of
boiler, page 2.
B. For installation on non-combustible floors only. The Com-
bustible Floor Kit part number printed on the boiler rating plate
is the only one to be used when installing on combustible
floors. The boiler must not be installed on carpeting.
C. If boiler is to be located over buried conduit containing electric
wires or telephone cables, consult local codes or the National
Board of Fire Underwriters for specific requirements.
Base Assembly
Sentinel Boiler
Burners
Pilot
Burner
Access
Door
Gas Valve
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Effikal Damper
Model C H I
SE-70 102mm 152mm 122mm
(4”) (6”) (4-13/16”)
SE-105 127mm 152mm 122mm
(5") (6") (4-13/16")
SE-140 152mm 165mm 135mm
(6") (6-1/2") (5-5/16")
SE-175 178mm 179mm 149mm
(7") (7-1/16") (5-7/8")
SE-210 178mm 179mm 149mm
(7") (7-1/16") (5-7/8")
SE-245 178mm 179mm 149mm
(7") (7-1/16") (5-7/8")

MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR COMBUSTIBLE
CONSTRUCTIONS
A. Minimum boiler clearances shall be as follows:
B. Provide accessibility clearance of 510 mm (24”) on sides
requiring servicing and 457 mm (18”) on sides used for
passage.
C. All minimum clearances shown above must be met. This
may result in increased values of some minimum clearances
in order to maintain the minimum clearances of others.
D. Clearance from hot water pipes shall be 25 mm (1 inch)**.
** At points where hot water pipes emerge from a floor, wall or ceiling, the
clearance at the opening through the finished floor, wall or ceiling boards
may not be less than 13 mm (1/2 inch). Each such opening shall be
covered with a plate of non-combustible material.
SAFETY
KEEP THE BOILER AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE AND OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS.
DRAFT HOOD
The draft hood supplied with SE models is part of the listed boil-
er assembly. DO NOT alter the hood. See dimensions, page 2.
Attach the hood to the boiler flue outlet. Connect flue pipe full
size of hood outlet. Vent damper must be installed on the outlet
side of the hood. See Vent Piping, below.
VENT PIPING
A. Vent piping installation must be in accordance with the
requirements of the local gas utility, local building codes and
other authorities having jurisdiction.
B. Boiler vent pipe must be the full diameter of the boiler outlet.
See dimensions, page 2.
C. If more than one appliance vents into a common breeching,
the area of the breeching must be equal to the area of the
largest vent plus 50% of the area of the additional vent areas.
Vent connectors serving appliances vented by natural draft
shall not be connected into any portion of mechanical draft
systems operating under positive pressure. Horizontal
breeching or vent pipe should be as high as possible, con-
sistent with codes, so that vertical vents from appliances will
have a high rise above draft diverter openings. All horizontal
runs must slope upwards not less than 20 mm/m (1/4 inch
per foot) of run. Horizontal portions of the venting system
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CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS
A. Sentinel boilers may be vented into a masonry vitreous tile-
lined chimney or type “B” venting system NOT EXPOSED to
the OUTDOORS below the roof line.
Venting and sizing of venting system must be in accordance
with the requirements of the local gas utility, local building
codes and other authorities having jurisdiction.
If a masonry chimney is exposed to the outdoors on one or
more sides below the roof line (exterior chimney), ONE of
the following options apply:
1. Chimney must be re-lined with an approved metallic liner.
When this is done, the chimney will be considered NOT
exposed to the outdoors and the requirements for NON-
exposed chimneys and/or local codes will apply.
2. If an exposed tile-lined chimney is to be used WITHOUT a
metallic liner, the boiler must first meet the requirements
of the following tables and paragraphs of the National
Fuel Gas Code:
I. For Single Sentinel Boiler—Paragraph 11.2.9 and
table 11.11.
II. For multiple appliances—Paragraph 11.3.18 and table
11.12 (or 11.13 if applicable).
In addition, all requirements of the local gas utility, local
building codes and other authorities having jurisdiction
apply.
B. If an existing boiler is removed from a common venting sys-
tem, the common venting system may be too large for prop-
er venting of the remaining appliances connected to the
common vent. Follow the test procedure shown in Appendix
“A” on page 15 of this manual to insure proper operation of
venting system and appliances.
C. Inspect for proper and tight construction. Any restrictions or
obstructions must be removed. An existing chimney may
require cleaning.
D. Chimney or vent must extend at least 914 mm (3 feet) above
any ridge within 3048 mm(10 feet) of the chimney.
WARNING
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (L.P.) PROPANE
GAS-FIRED BOILER LOCATION
REQUIRES SPECIAL ATTENTION
Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) propane gas is heavier than air.
Therefore, propane boilers, piping, valves must NOT be
installed in locations where propane leaking from defective
equipment and piping will “pool” in a basement or other
space below the leak.
A spark or flame from the boiler or other source may ignite
the accumulated propane gas causing an explosion or fire.
Provide a level, solid foundation for the boiler. Location
should be as near the chimney as possible so that the flue
pipe from boiler to chimney is short and direct.
The UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE may be in effect in
your geographic area
The following precautions are cited by the 1994 UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE, section 304.6 or CSA B149.00 for
natural gas and propane:
“LPG Appliances. Liquefied petroleum gas-burning
appliances shall not be installed in a pit, basement or
similar location where heavier-than-air-gas might collect.
Appliances so fueled shall not be installed in an above-
grade under-floor space or basement unless such loca-
tion is provided with an approved means for removal of
unburned gas.”
Consult Chapter 5 of the 1994 UNIFORM MECHANICAL
CODE or CSA B149.00 for natural gas and propane for
design criteria of the “approved” means for removal of
unburned gas.
SENTINEL SERIES
MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR COMBUSTIBLE
CONSTRUCTION. MINIMUM ALCOVE AND CLOSET
CLEARANCE.
Front 152 mm (6”)
Rear 152 mm (6”)
Left Side 152 mm (6”)
Right Side 305 mm (12”)
Top (above boiler) 711 mm (28”)
Flue Connector 152 mm (6”)

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must be supported to prevent sagging by securing each
joint with metal screws and by providing hanger spaced no
greater than 1524 mm (5 feet apart).
D. Vent or breeching into chimney should not be inserted past
the inside wall of the chimney liner.
E. All venting means should be inspected frequently. See Care
and Maintenance and separate User's Information Manual.
VENT DAMPER INSTALLATION
The vent damper referred to in the following instructions is the
Slant/Fin LTD/LTEE vent damper.
I. This device is design certified by CSA for use ONLY on spe-
cific Slant/Fin gas boiler models. These boilers must also be
equipped with a plate which states that the boiler must or
may be used with a Slant/Fin automatic vent damper device
and indicates the proper vent damper model number. This
device cannot be used with a millivolt ignition system.
II. A. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU START
TO INSTALL
1. Read this installation manual, the "DANGER" plate
attached to the top of the boiler, the "WARNING" on
the wiring diagrams, vent damper carton and operator
cover.
2. Perform pre-installation inspection as required by
ANSI specification Z21.66 or CSA B149.1-00 for
natural gas and propane.
3. Select a proper, convenient location (see figures 1
and 2).
4. Carefully unpack the unit. DO NOT FORCE IT OPEN
OR CLOSED! Forcing the damper may damage the
gear train and void the warranty.
WARNING—DANGER
Once you have begun vent damper installation procedure, DO
NOT restore electric power and gas supply until installation and
inspection have been completed (in order to prevent the main
burners from operating). DO NOT operate the boiler until the
vent damper harness "FEMALE PLUG" is plugged into "MALE
PLUG" (as described in the installation instructions), and the
vent damper installation and checkout procedures have been
completed. Failure to observe this warning may create a haz-
ardous condition that could cause an explosion or carbon
monoxide poisoning.
B. 1. This device must be installed after the appliance draft
hood (between the draft hood outlet and the connec-
tor to the outdoor chimney or vent) as close to the
draft hood as practicable, and without modification of
the draft hood or the damper. (See figures 1 and 2.)
2. The inlet size of the vent damper must be the same
nominal trade size as the outlet of the draft hood.
3. This device must be located in a venting system or
section of a venting system so that it serves only the
single appliance for which it is installed. (See fig. 5.)
4. Clearances of not less than 152 mm (6 inches) must
be maintained from combustible materials, with provi-
sions for access for service.
Figure 3. Vent damper dimensions
Vent 102 mm 127 mm 152 mm 178 mm 203 mm 229 mm 254 mm
Size (4") (5") (6") (7") (8") (9") (10")
A 237 mm 262 mm 287 mm 313 mm 338 mm 364 mm 389 mm
95/16"10
5/16"11 5/16"12 5/16"13 5/16"14 5/16"15 5/16"
TABLE
22 mm (7/8")
DIA. K.O.
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
FEMALE PLUG
FEMALE PLUG