Maintenance, Adjusting combustion air pressure, Checking manifold gas pressure – Lochinvar Copper-fin II/IIE 402 - 2072 User Manual

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Maintenance

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Copper-fin II/IIE Boiler and Water Heater

Service Manual

Adjusting combustion air pressure

The following is a recommended method for setting the
combustion air pressure. The following pressure settings are
for installations up to 4000 feet altitude. Contact the factory for
high altitude air pressure settings.

Upon removal of the upper front doors, locate the capped tee
in the pressure tubing that connects between the inner top and
the gas valves. Remove this cap and connect a hose from the tee
to a manometer.

For 399,999 - 750,000 Btu/hr models (reference FIG. 2-2)

1. The combustion air chamber pressure for these models is

typically 1.2 - 1.3 inches water column when the fan is at

high

speed.

2. If adjustment is necessary, slightly loosen the nuts

connecting the fan to the inner top.

3. Adjust the air shutter located underneath the fan assembly

to obtain the desired chamber pressure. Slide the shutter

inward to decrease the chamber pressure or outward to

increase the chamber pressure.

For 990,000 - 2,070,000 Btu/hr models (reference

FIG. 2-3)

1. The combustion air chamber pressure for these models is

typically 1.2 - 1.3 inches water column when the fan is at

high

speed.

2. If adjustment is necessary, slightly loosen the nut

located on the air shutter arm.

3. Adjust the air shutter arm to obtain the desired chamber

pressure. Slide the arm inward to decrease the chamber

pressure or outward to increase the chamber pressure.

All models

4. Once the adjustment procedure is complete, tighten all

connections, disconnect the manometer, and replace the

cap at the tee.

5. Check all connections and test fire the unit.

6. Replace all panels.

Checking manifold gas pressure

The gas regulator on the combination gas valve is adjustable to
supply the proper manifold pressure for normal operation. The
gas valves are factory pre-set and should not need adjusting in
most cases. Gas manifold pressures are listed in Table 2B.

Gas manifold pressures may be checked with the use of a
manometer. Follow the steps in the Checking Combustion Air
Pressure Section
prior to checking the manifold pressures.

Checking manifold gas pressure

1. Turn the appliance power switch to the “OFF” position.

2. Remove the upper outer access panels.

3. Remove the 1/8" hex plug from the downstream side of

the gas valve (see FIG. 2-4). Install a fitting in the tap

and connect a hose from the tap to a manometer.

4. Connect a hose from the tee used to measure the

combustion air pressure to the other side of the

manometer.

5. Turn the appliance power switch to the “ON” position.

6. With the unit at high fire, check and record the

manifold pressure of the valve. The manifold pressure

will be the sum of the two pressure readings (reference

Table

2B).

7. Repeat this process with each gas valve.

ƽ WARNING

Overfire and underfire hazards!

Possible fire, explosion, overheating,
and component failure. Do not attempt
to adjust firing rate of the appliance.
The firing rate must be adjusted only by
factory trained personnel.

If you must adjust the gas valve regulator pressure,
follow the steps below:

1. Remove the cap covering the manifold pressure

adjustment screw (see FIG. 2-4). Note: Once the cap

is removed, the pressure shown on the manometer will

change and the unit may turn off.

2. Make a slight adjustment to the manifold pressure

adjustment screw. Turning the screw clockwise

increases manifold pressure and counterclockwise

decreases manifold pressure.

3. Replace the cap and check the manifold pressure.

Note: Allow the unit to re-light if necessary.

4. Repeat the steps above to match the manifold pressures

from Table 2B.

5. Once the adjustment procedure is complete, turn off

the appliance, disconnect the manometer, replace and

tighten all connections, and replace all panels.

6. Turn on the appliance and test fire the unit.

7. Repeat this process with each gas valve.

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