UTICA BOILERS SFH-3085 Instruction manual

P/N 240009735, Rev. F [12/2014]
STARFIRE IV SERIES 4
WATER
OIL FIRED
CAST IRON BOILER
INSTALLATION, OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
An ISO 9001-2008 Certified Company
Manufactured by:
ECR International, Inc.
2201 Dwyer Avenue, Utica NY 13501
web site: www.ecrinternational.com
Tested For 75 psi
ASME
Working Pressure
Models
SFH-3085
SFH-3100
SFH-4100
SFH-4125
SFH-4145
SFH-5160
SFH-5185
SFH-6175
SFH-6210

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Keep this manual near boiler and
Retain for future reference
Boiler installation shall be completed by qualied agency.
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.
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WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
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DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury
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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.
Keep boiler area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other ammable vapors and
liquids.
DO NOT obstruct air openings to boiler room.
To the owner: Installation and service of this boiler must
be performed by qualied installer.
To the installer: Leave all instructions with boiler for
future reference.
Installation in Commonwealth of Massachusetts must be
performed by Licensed Plumber or Licensed Gas Fitter.
WARNING
Modication, substitution or elimination of factory
equipped, supplied or specied components could
result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING
All boiler and venting installations shall be done
by qualied agency and in accordance with
appropriate Manufacturer’s Installation, Operation
and Maintenance Manual. Installing or venting boiler
or any other appliance with improper methods or
materials could result in serious injury or death due
to re or to asphyxiation from poisonous gases such
as carbon monoxide which is odorless and invisible.
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Dimensions ................................................................................................................... 3
Boiler Ratings & Capacities............................................................................................ 4
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 5
Ventilation & Combustion Air ........................................................................................ 6
Connecting Supply And Return Piping ........................................................................... 9
System Piping ............................................................................................................. 13
Venting System Inspection & Installation.....................................................................16
Oil Tank And Piping ..................................................................................................... 17
Electrical Wiring .......................................................................................................... 18
Operating Instructions ................................................................................................ 23

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BOILER
SECTION
A
DEPTH
OF
FLUSH
JACKET
B
FRONT OF
CASING
TO CENTER LINE
OF
FLUE OUTLET
C
DIA.
OF
FLUE
OUTLET
317 ⅞" 11 ¼" 6"
421 ½" 12 ⅝" 6"
525 ⅛" 14 ¼" 7"
6 29¼ 15 ¹⁵/16” 8”
DIMENSIONAL DATA
DIMENSIONS

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* Mbh = 1,000 Btu per hour [Btu = British Thermal Unit]
1 Oil burner input based on 140,000 Btu per gallon.
2 Net AHRI water ratings shown are based on a piping and pickup allowance of 1.15. Consult manufacturer
before selecting a boiler for installation having unusual piping and pickup requirements, such as intermittent
system operation, extensive piping systems, etc.
3 Heating Capacity and AFUE based on 13.0% CO2 with -0.02” W. C. draft over re and #1 smoke or less.
Tested in accordance with U.S. Department of Energy test procedures.
T= Tankless
STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Crated Boiler, Flush Jacket, Oil Burner, Target Wall/Liner, Circulator- 1¼”, Safety
Relief Valve, Temperature Pressure Gauge, Drain Valve, Wiring Harness, Burner Electrical Disconnect, Plastic
Cover, Supply Tapping-2”, Return Tapping-1 1/2”, High Limit and Circulator Control, Primary Control. For
Tankless Heater Units add Tankless Hot Water Coil and Triple Combination High Limit/Low Limit/Circulator
Control.
BOILER RATINGS
BOILER
MODEL
NUMBER
(1)
OIL BURNER
INPUT
(3)
HEATING
CAPACITY
(2)
NET
RATINGS
WATER
(3)
A.F.U.E. CHIMNEY
gph *Mbh *Mbh *Mbh
SFH-3085W SFH-3085WT 0.85 119 103 90 85.0% 8X8X15
SFH-3100W SFH-3100WT 1.00 140 119 103 84.0% 8X8X15
SFH-4100W SFH-4100WT1.00 140 122 106 86.0% 8X8X15
SFH-4125W SFH-4125WT1.25 175 151 131 85.0% 8X8X15
SFH-4145W SFH-4145WT1.45 203 173 150 84.0% 8X8X15
SFH-5160W SFH-5160WT1.60 224 193 168 85.0% 8X8X15
SFH-5185W SFH-5185WT1.85 259 221 192 84.0% 8X8X15
SFH-6175W SFH-6175WT1.75 245 212 184 85.0% 8X8X15
SFH-6210W SFH-6210WT2.10 294 252 219 84.0% 8X8X15
TANKLESS WATER HEATER CAPACITIES
BOILER
MODEL
NUMBER
INPUT
RATE
G.P.H.
TANKLESS
HEATER
NUMBER
TANKLESS
HEATER CAPACITY
INTERMITTENT DRAW
G.P.M.
BOILER
WATER CONTENT
GALS.
SFH-3085WT0.85 T3 3 10.5
SFH-3100WT1.00 T3 3¼10.5
SFH-4100WT1.00 T4 3¼13.5
SFH-4125WT1.25 T4 3¾ 13.5
SFH-4145WT1.45 T4 4 13.5
SFH-5160WT1.60 T4 4 16.5
SFH-5185WT1.85 T4 4¼ 16.5
SFH-6175WT1.75 T4 4¼ 19.5
SFH-6210WT2.10 T4 4½ 19.5
BOILER RATINGS & CAPACITIES

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• Installation must conform to requirements of the
authority having jurisdiction. Such applicable
requirements take precedence over the general
instructions of this manual.
• Install boiler in accordance with requirements of
authority having jurisdiction, or in the absence of such
requirements, CSA B139: Installation Code for Oil
Burning Equipment.
• Where required by the authority having jurisdiction,
the installation must conform to the American Society
of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code for Controls and
Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers, ANSI/
ASME No. CSD-1.
• LOCATE BOILERS in front of nal position before
removing crate. Provide level solid base as near the
chimney as possible, and centrally located with respect
to heat distribution system as practical.
• Allow 24 inches in the front and top for servicing and
cleaning, or removing tankless water heating coil.
• When installed in utility room, door should be wide
enough to allow largest boiler part to enter, or to permit
replacement of another appliance such as water heater.
WARNING
Fire hazard. Do not install boiler on combustible
ooring or carpeting. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in death or serious injury.
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Boiler must not be installed on carpeting or vinyl ooring.
Minimum clearances to combustible construction are:
TOP .......................................... 24 IN.
FRONT ...................................... 24 IN.
FLUE CONNECTOR ........................ 9 IN.
REAR .......................................... 6 IN.
SIDES ......................................... 6 IN.
NOTICE
Clearance for access should exceed re protection
clearance.
REMOVE CRATE and plastic protective wrapper, inspect for
damage.
Move boiler to permanent position by sliding or walking.
INTRODUCTION
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance could result in death or serious
injury.
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1. Ventilation of boiler room must be adequate enough to
provide sufcient air to properly support combustion.
2. When boiler is located in an unconned space in a
building of conventional construction frame, masonry
or metal, inltration normally is adequate to provide
air for combustion and ventilation. However, in any
building which has been altered to conserve energy
or to minimize inltration, the boiler area should be
considered as a CONFINED SPACE. Provide combustion
air and ventilation air in accordance with the section
“Air for Combustion and Ventilation,” of NFPA 31:
Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment.
COMBUSTION AIR REQUIREMENTS
(MINIMUM OPENING IN SQUARE INCHES)
INPUT
(Mbh)
*UNCONFINED AREA **CONFINED AREA
OUTSIDE
COMBUSTION AIR
INSIDE
COMBUSTION AIR
OUTSIDE
COMBUSTION AIR
1 IN2/5000Btu/HR
(PARAGRAPH 4)
1 IN2/1000 Btu/HR
(MIN 100IN2) (Figure
1)
1 IN2/4000 Btu/HR
(Figures 2&3)
1 IN2/2000 Btu/HR
(Figure 4)
119 24 119 30 60
140 28 140 35 70
175 35 175 44 88
203 41 203 51 102
224 45 224 56 112
245 49 245 62 123
259 52 259 65 130
294 59 297 74 147
* Unconned area: A space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1000 Btu per hour of all
appliances installed in that space (cubic feet of space = height x width x length).
** Conned area: A space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1000 Btu per hour of all appliances
installed in that space (cubic feet of space = height x width x length).
3. When a boiler is installed in an unconned space,
in a building of unusually tight construction, air for
combustion and room ventilation must be obtained
from outdoors or from spaces freely communicating
with the outdoors. A permanent opening or openings
having a total free area of not less than 1 square
inch per 5,000 Btu per hour of total input rating of all
appliances shall be provided. Ducts may be used to
convey make-up air from the outdoors and shall have
the same cross-sectional area of the openings to which
they are connected.
VENTILATION & COMBUSTION AIR
WARNING
Asphyxiation, re hazard. Do not obstruct air
openings to combustion area. Follow instructions
below, to maintain adequate combustion air.
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4. When air for combustion and room ventilation is from
inside buildings, conned space shall be provided with
two permanent openings, one starting 12 inches from
the top and one 12 inches from the bottom of the
enclosed space. Each opening shall have a minimum
free area of 1 square inch per one thousand (1,000)
Btu per hour of the total input rating of all appliances
in the enclosed space, but must not be less than one
hundred (100) square inches. These openings must
freely communicate with the interior areas having
adequate inltration from the outside. See Figure #1.
5. When the boiler is installed in a conned space and
all air is provided from the outdoors, the conned
space shall be provided with two permanent openings,
one commencing within 12 inches from the top and
one commencing 12 inches from the bottom of the
enclosure. The openings shall communicate directly, or
by ducts, with the outdoors or spaces (crawl or attic)
that freely communicate with the outdoors. One of the
following methods must be used to provide adequate
air for ventilation and combustion.
A. When directly communicating with the outdoors,
each opening shall have a minimum free area
of 1 square inch per 4,000 Btu per hour of total
input rating of all equipment in the enclosure. See
Figure #2.
VENTILATION & COMBUSTION AIR
B. When communicating with the outdoors by means
of vertical ducts, each opening shall have a
minimum free area 1 square inch per 4,000 Btu per
hour of total input rating of all appliances in the
enclosed space. See Figure #3.
C. If horizontal ducts are used, each opening shall
have a minimum free area 1 square inch per 2,000
Btu per hour total input rating of all appliances in
the enclosed space. See Figure #4.
D. When ducts are used, they shall be of the same
cross sectional area as the free area of the area of
the openings to which they connect. The minimum
dimension of rectangular air ducts shall not be less
than 3 inches.
6. In calculating free area using louvers, grills or screens
for the above, consideration shall be given to their
blocking effect. Screens used shall not be smaller than
¼ inch mesh. If the free area through a design of
louver or grill is known, it should be used in calculating
the size opening required to provide the free area
specied. If the design and free area is not known,
it may be assumed that wood louvers will have 20-
25% free area and metal louvers and grills will have
60-75% free area. Louvers and grills shall be xed in
the open position or interlocked with the boiler so that
they are opened automatically during boiler operation.
Refer to the Combustion Air Requirements chart on
previous page for combustion air minimum opening
requirements.
Figure #1

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VENTILATION & COMBUSTION AIR
Figure #2
Figure #3 Figure #4

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1. Connect supply and return piping as suggested in
Figure #5, below. When boiler is used in connection
with refrigerated systems:
A. Chilled medium MUST BE IN PARALLEL with boiler.
B. Use appropriate valves to prevent chilled medium
from entering heating boiler.
2. During heating cycle open valves A and B, close valves
C and D.
3. During heating cooling cycle open valves C and D, close
valves A and B.
A. Maintain minimum clearance of one inch to hot
water pipes.
In air handling units where they may be exposed to
refrigerated air circulation, boiler piping system MUST be
supplied with ow control valves or other automatic means
to prevent gravity circulation of boiler water during cooling
cycle.
4. Hot water boilers installed above radiation level must
be provided with low water device either as part of
boiler or at time of boiler installation.
5. When boiler is connected to heating system utilizing
multiple zoned circulators, each circulator must be
supplied with ow control valve to prevent gravity
circulation.
* Reduced pressure back ow preventer must be used
under provisions required by the Environmental
Protection Agency, (EPA).
6. Bypass piping is an option which gives ability to
adjust supply boiler water temperature to t system
or condition of installation. Although, this method of
piping is not typically required for baseboard heating
systems.
CONNECTING SUPPLY AND RETURN PIPING
Figure #5 Typical Piping Conguration

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A. This method is used to protect boilers from
condensate forming due to low temperature return
water. Generally noticed in large converted gravity
systems or other large water volume systems. See
Figure #6.
B. These methods are used to protect systems using
radiant panels and material they are encased in
from high temperature supply water from boiler
and protect boiler from condensation. See Figures
#7 and #8 following page.
C. This method is used to protect boilers from
condensate forming as well as protecting heating
system from high water temperature. See Figure
#8 following page.
Note: When using bypass piping, adjust valves A and B
until desired system temperature is obtained.
7. Bypass loop piping must be same size piping for supply
and return.
CONNECTING SUPPLY AND RETURN PIPING
Figure #6 Bypass Piping

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CONNECTING SUPPLY AND RETURN PIPING
Figure #7 - Mixing Valve Piping
Figure #8 - Primary Secondary Piping With Bypass

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DRAIN VALVE
DRAIN VALVE
CONNECTING SUPPLY AND RETURN PIPING
8. Typical indirect water heater installation using
circulators is shown in Figure #9.
9. Typical indirect water heater installation using zone
valves is shown in Figure #10.
Figure #9 - Indirect Water Heater Piping with Circulator
Figure #10 - Indirect Water Heater Piping with Zone Valve

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10. Install discharge piping from safety relief valve.
• Use ¾” or larger pipe. See Figure #11.
• Individual boiler discharge piping shall be
independent of other discharge piping.
• Size and arrange discharge piping to avoid
reducing safety relief valve relieving capacity
below minimum relief valve capacity stated on
rating plate.
• Install union, if used, close to safety relief valve
outlet.
• Install elbow(s), if used, close to safety relief valve
outlet and downstream of union (if used).
SYSTEM PIPING
Check local
codes for
maximum
distance
from oor
or allowable
safe point of
discharge.
SAFETY RELIEF VALVE
DISCHARGE
PIPING
Figure #11 - Discharge Piping From Safety
Relief Valve
WARNING
Burn or Scald Hazard. Discharge line shall be installed to relief valve outlet connection to avoid burns,
scalding, or water damage due to discharge of steam and/or hot water during operation.
Discharge line shall:
• Connect to safety valve outlet. Piped down to safe point of disposal. Check local codes for maximum
distance from oor or allowable safe point of discharge.
• Pipe size be of equal to or greater than of safety valve outlet over entire length of discharge line.
• Have no intervening shutoff valve between safety valve and discharge to atmosphere. Do not plug or
place any obstruction in discharge line.
• Terminate freely to atmosphere where any discharge will be clearly visible and at no risk of freezing.
• Allow complete drainage of valve and discharge line.
• Install safety valve with spindle in vertical position.
• Do not install shutoff valve between boiler and safety valve.
• Support safety valve discharge piping.
• Be short and straight as possible.
• Terminate with plain end, not threaded.
• Constructed of material suitable for exposure to temperatures of 375° F (191°C); or greater.
Refer to local codes and appropriate ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code for additional installation
requirements.
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• Automatic mixing valve must be installed on outlet
of domestic coil. Installation must comply with valve
manufacturer’s recommendations, and instructions.
• Do not remove bolts or limit at time of installation.
• Pipe in accordance with boiler’s Installation, Operation
and Maintenance Manual.
• Due to varying water conditions, adjustable ow
restricter must be installed in cold water inlet of this
coil.
CONNECTING SUPPLY AND RETURN PIPING
Figure #12 - Recommended Piping For Boilers Equipped With T3 Or T4 Tankless Heater
DANGER
Water temperatures exceeding 125°F will cause
severe burns instantly or death by scalding.
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CONNECTING SUPPLY AND RETURN PIPING
Figure #13 - Optional Location For Air Vent
OPTIONS UTILIZING 3/4” TAPPING
Figure #14 - Optional Location For Expansion Tank (Non-Diaphragm Type)

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INSPECT CHIMNEY to verify it is constructed according
to latest revision of the NFPA 211. Local codes may differ
from this code and should be checked. Where there is a
conict, local code will prevail.
• Boiler must be installed into chimney which has
masonry or metallic chimney liner.
• Unlined chimney will have leaks that will cause poor
chimney performance (NO DRAFT), and could result in
positive pressure in combustion chamber.
• Horizontal portions of venting system should not
exceed 10 feet in length. Horizontal lengths over 10
feet will have negative effect on chimney performance.
• Chimney should extend at least 2 feet above any
portion of building within 10 feet. See Figure #15. It
should produce negative draft of .06 to .08 inches of
water column, (W.C.), as measured with draft gauge
between boiler and barometric draft control while
maintaining .02 inch W.C. negative draft in combustion
chamber. See chart “Chimney or Vent Sizes” for
recommended chimney or vent sizes.
• Inadequate draft will cause improper combustion,
resulting in dirty ue ways and high fuel bills.
CONNECT FLUE PIPE same size as boiler outlet to
chimney, sloping upward continuously toward chimney
approximately ¼” per foot. Bolt or screw joints together to
avoid sag.
If oil red water heater is vented into same ue as
boiler, provide separate hole into chimney whenever
possible. When not possible, use “Y” connection in
ue pipe, using separate draft regulator for each unit.
When chimney will not provide adequate draft
to handle input from water heater and boiler
simultaneously, wire units so that only one will
operate at a time, favoring water heater.
VENTING SYSTEM INSPECTION & INSTALLATION
Figure #15

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• Install burner per instructions provided with burner-in-
a-box kit.
• Install oil tank and piping in accordance with the
National Board of Fire Underwriters and local
regulations.
• Oil storage tank, vent, ll pipe and caps should be as
prescribed by local codes.
• In no case should vent pipe be smaller than 1¼” I.P.S.
Fill pipe should not be less than 2” I.P.S.
• Suction line from tank to burner should be one
continuous piece of tubing to prevent air entering line.
• Suction line, must be ⅜” O.D. copper tubing for runs of
50 feet or less, and ½” O.D. for longer runs. Oil return
line, same size as suction line, must be used on any
installation where bottom of tank is below fuel unit of
burner.
• Oil lines should be buried or otherwise protected from
mechanical injury.
• Flare ttings on all oil lines are recommended.
Compression ttings on suction line often allow air to
be drawn into fuel pump, making it difcult to maintain
oil pressure at nozzle.
• Do not run overhead fuel lines from tank to oil burner.
• Fuel pump connections and by-pass should be made
according to instructions attached to fuel pump. If
tank is more than 20’ from boiler, a two stage fuel
unit should be installed in place of single stage pump
supplied as standard equipment with burner. Make
certain rotation and speed are same and pump is
suitable for burner horsepower rating.
• Oil line lter and shut-off valve should be installed in
suction line. Shut-off valves should be installed in both
suction and return lines at burner for convenience in
servicing burner.
• Allow extra tubing at burner so burner may be removed
from boiler for cleaning without disconnecting tubing.
(See Figures #16 & #17, below).
• Optional exible oil line is available.
OIL TANK AND PIPING
Figure #16 - Typical Installation Single Pipe Oil
System
Figure #17 - Typical Installation Two Pipe Oil
System

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Thermostat Installation
1. Thermostat should be installed on inside wall about
four feet above the oor.
2. NEVER install thermostat on outside wall.
3. Do not install thermostat where it will be affected by:
• Drafts
• Hot or cold pipes
• Sun light
• Lighting xtures
• Television sets
• Fireplace or chimney
4. Check thermostat operation by raising and lowering
thermostat as required to start and stop burner.
5. Instructions for nal adjustment of thermostat
are packaged with thermostat ( adjusting heating
anticipator, calibration, ect.).
Electrically bond boiler to ground in accordance with
requirements of authority having jurisdiction. Refer to:
• USA- National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Install fused disconnect switch between boiler and meter at
convenient location.
Sequence Of Operations
On call for heat, thermostat will actuate, completing
circuit to limit. In turn, circulator and ignition systems are
activated and ignition will begin.
In event boiler water temperature exceeds high limit
setting on boiler mounted limit, power will be interrupted
between limit and ignition system. Power will remain off
until boiler water temperature drops below high limit
setting. Circulator will continue to operate under this
condition until thermostat is satised.
ELECTRICAL WIRING
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard. Turn OFF electrical power supply
at service panel before making electrical connections.
Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
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ELECTRICAL WIRING
ZR
Figure #18 - Wiring Diagram Beckett AFG without Tankless Heater
Figure #19 Wiring Diagram Beckett AFG wth Tankless Heater

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Figure #20 Wiring Diagram Riello 40F5 without Tankless Heater
ELECTRICAL WIRING
Figure #21 Wiring Diagram Riello 40F5 with Tankless Heater