Patterson-Kelley MOD-04 - Manual (Page 4)

Modu-Fire
®
Gas-Fired Boiler Introduction/Safety
1
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The P-K MODU-FIRE
® Gas Fired Boiler is a revo-
lutionary advance; Patterson-Kelley now combines
full-modulation burner control with our time-tested
modular hot water boiler design. The result is
“modular full-modulation”- Modu-Fire! This new
hybrid boiler combines the best of our earlier de-
signs with a new generation of burner and control
technology. You will achieve even higher part-load
efficiencies – but without the complexity you might
expect in this type of high performance boiler. High
performance made simple and dependable for years
of trouble-free operation.
This manual covers installation of the P-K MODU-
FIRE
® Boiler Series 1000, 1500, and 2000. The
model numbers may be followed by a prefix or suf-
fix letter in some cases to indicate special features
or different options. While details may differ
slightly, basic operation is the same for all models.
Boilers are built to operate with natural gas or pro-
pane. Check the rating plate for the correct gas type
and flow rate.
The boiler is only a part of the complete heating
system. This boiler may be fully operational and yet
because of poor circulation, controls, or other oper-
ating characteristics, not deliver heat to the desired
location. Additional equipment such as temperature
sensors, pumps, flow switches, balancing valves and
check valves will be required for satisfactory opera-
tion of any system. Patterson-Kelley cannot be re-
sponsible for the design or operation of such sys-
tems and a qualified engineer or contractor must be
consulted.
2.0 SAFETY
2.1 G ENERAL
The MODU-FIRE ® gas-fired boiler must be:
• Installed in accordance with designs prepared
by qualified facility engineers including: struc-
tural, mechanical, electrical, and other applica-
ble disciplines.
• Operated and serviced in accordance with a
comprehensive safety program determined and
established by the customer. Do not attempt to
operate or service until such a program has been
established.
• Operated and serviced by qualified, factory-
trained personnel in accordance with all appli-
cable codes, laws, and regulations.
• The use of the term “factory-trained personnel”
throughout this manual indicates Patterson-
Kelley trained on this specific piece of equip-
ment.
2.2
T RAINING
Reorder No. 6020-V2WHPK
Improper use may
result in fire or injury.
Read instructions/safety
manual before installing,
operating or servicing boiler.
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! WARNING
1998 HCS, Inc. 800-748-0241
It is essential to read, understand, and follow the
recommendations of this manual before installing,
operating, or servicing this equipment. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury, death, and/or prop-
erty damage.
Proper training is the best protection against acci-
dents. Operating and service personnel must be
thoroughly familiar with the basic construction of
the MODU-FIRE
® boiler, the use and locations of
the controls, the operation of the boiler, adjustment
of its various mechanisms, and all applicable safety
precautions. If any of the provisions of this manual
are not fully and completely understood, contact the
Patterson-Kelley Sales Department.
2.3 S AFETY F EATURES
It is the responsibility of the customer to maintain
the safety features of this machine, such as: guards,
safety labels, safety controls, interlocks, lockout
devices, etc., in place and operable.