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INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PVG™
GAS - FIRED BOILER
®
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Burnham Hydronics has determined that the PVG Series meets the ENERGY
®
STAR guidelines for energy efficiency established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
For service or repairs to boiler, call your heating contractor. When seeking information on
boiler, provide Boiler Model Number and Serial Number as shown on Rating Label.
Boiler Model Number Boiler Serial Nu
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY NOTE: The equipment shall be installed in accordance with those installation regulations enforced in the area where the installation is to be made. These regulations shall be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction shall be consulted before installations are made. All wiring on boilers installed in the USA shall be made in accordance with the National Electrical Code and/or local regulations. All wiring on boilers i
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WARNING This boiler requires regular maintenance and service to operate safely. Follow the instructions contained in this manual. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Read and understand the entire manual before attempting installation, start-up operation, or service. Installation and service must be performed only by an experienced, skilled, and knowledgeable installer or service agency. This boil
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Table of Contents I. Pre-Installation ............................... 6 VI. Electrical ....................................... 28 II. Unpack Boiler ................................ 7 VII. Modular Installation ....................37 III. Venting ........................................... 8 VIII. System Start-up ............................ 39 IV. Water Piping and Trim ................. 20 IX. Service .......................................... 46 V. Gas
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5 Figure : Dimensions
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I. Pre-Installation F. Provide combustion and ventilation air in accordance WARNING with applicable provisions of local building codes, or: USA - National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI If you do not follow these instructions exactly, Z223.1, Air for Combustion and Ventilation; a fire or explosion may result causing property Canada - Natural Gas or Propane Installation Code, damage or personal injury. CAN/CSA-B149.1. DANGER WARNING Do not install boiler where gasoline or other Adequate c
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by duct with the outdoors or spaces (crawl or attic) space(s) of sufficient volume such that combined freely communicating with the outdoors. Locate one volume of all spaces meet criteria for unconfined opening within twelve (12) inches of top of space. space. Size each opening for minimum free area Locate remaining opening within twelve (12) inches of one (1) square inch per 1,000 Btu per hour of bottom of space. Minimum dimension of air input of all equipment in spaces, but not less t
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III. Venting WARNING Do not use this boiler with galvanized, Type 04 or Type 1 stainless steel, non metallic or any other ® non AL9-4C based vent systems. Do not use a barometric damper or drafthood with this appliance. Do not use vent dampers with this boiler. Moisture and ice may form on surfaces around termination. To prevent deterioration, surfaces should be in good repair (sealed, painted, etc.). This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed so there are pr
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Table : Burnham Vent System Components Equivalent Vent System Component Part Number Feet of Pipe 3” Dia. Pipe x 1 Ft 8116296U 1 4” Dia. Pipe x 1 Ft 100176-01 3” Dia. Pipe x 3 Ft 8116298U 3 4” Dia. Pipe x 3 Ft 100177-01 3” Dia. Pipe x 5 Ft 8116300U 5 4” Dia. Pipe x 5 Ft 100178-01 3” Dia. Pipe x Adjustable 8116319U Equal to Installed Length 4” Dia. Pipe x Adjustable 100179-01 (1.06 TO 1.64) 3” Dia. 90° Elbow 8116294U 5 4” Dia. 90° Elbow 100180-01 3” Dia. 45° Elbow 8116292U 5 4” Dia. 45° Elbow
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A. Vent Guidelines Due to Removal of an Existing B. General Guidelines Boiler 1. Vent system installation must be in accordance For installations not involving the replacement of an with National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI existing boiler, proceed to Step B. Z221.3 or applicable provisions of local building codes. Contact local building or fire officials about When an existing boiler is removed from a common restrictions and installation inspection in your area. venting system, the com
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a. Minimum twelve (12) inches above grade plus requires a minimum installed length of 12¾ inch normally expected snow accumulation level, or and can adjust across a 7 inch gap up to a maximum seven (7) feet above grade if located adjacent of 19¾ inch long. (Note for the adjustable pipe to public walkway. Do not install over public the installed length should be measured from the walkway where local experience indicates centerline of the bead on the male end of the first appliance flue gas
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4. Use appropriate designed thimbles when passing c. Tighten locking band by HAND with a 5/16” through combustible walls (thimble use optional for nut driver until snug plus ¼ turn. DO NOT noncombustible walls). Insert thimble through wall SECURE JOINTS WITH SHEET METAL from outside. Secure outside flange to wall with SCREWS OR POP RIVETS. DO NOT nails or screws, and seal ID, OD and vent holes with PUNCTURE THE VENT SYSTEM! sealant material. Install inside flange to inside wall, d
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1 Figure 4: Recommended Horizontal – Vent Installation
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14 Figure 4A: Alternate Horizontal – Vent Installation
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15 Figure 5: Horizontal – Vent Terminal Configuration (3” or 4” Vent)
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E. Vertical Venting System - See Figures 6, 7 and 8. NOTICE Roof penetrations require the use of roof flashing and storm collar - not supplied with boiler. Vent Piping – Maintain minimum clearance to combustible materials. 1. Do not exceed maximum vent lengths. Refer to 6. Install Vent Terminal. Table 4. 2. Installation of a vertical vent tee 8116304U is a. Size roof opening to maintain minimum required on all vertical vent applications. See clearance from combustible materials. Figu
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17 Figure : Vertical Vent Installation Figure 7: Attic Offset
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18 Figure 8: Vertical Vent Termination Extend Vent Piping to maintain minimum vertical (“X”) and minimum horizontal (“Y”) distance of twelve (12) inches from roof sur- face. Allow additional vertical (“X”) distance for expected snow accumulation.
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F. Optional Exterior Separate Horizontal Vent Terminal Mounting – See Figure 9. 1. Do not exceed maximum vent lengths. Refer to b. After penetrating wall/thimble, install an ® Table 4. AL 29-4C 90° elbow so that elbow leg is in the up direction. 2. This installation will allow a maximum of seven ® c. Install maximum of five (5) feet of AL 29-4C (7) feet vertical exterior run of the vent piping to be vent pipe. Refer to Sections C through E for installed . proper procedures for
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IV. Water Piping and Trim WARNING Failure to properly pipe boiler may result in improper operation and damage to boiler or structure. Oxygen contamination of boiler water will cause corrosion of iron and steel boiler components, and can lead to boiler failure. Burnham’s Standard Warranty does not cover problems caused by oxygen contamination of boiler water or scale (lime) build-up caused by frequent addition of water. A. Design and install boiler and system piping to Where prevent oxygen
