AERCO AM Series Boiler User Manual User Manual
User manual, Gf-146, Gas-fired boilers and water heaters
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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual (IOMM)
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AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, NY 10913
OMM-0100_0B
PRI - 07/14/14
Ph.: 800-526-0288
GF-146
GF-146
399 / 500 / 750 / 1000
Gas-Fired Boilers and Water Heaters
USER MANUAL
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
399 / 500 / 750 / 1000
Gas-Fired Boilers and Water Heaters
AM 750/1000
Pending
Pending
Natural Gas or Propane
Modulating and Condensing
Boilers and Water Heaters
Including Models:
Latest Update: 07/14/2014
Boilers
• AM 399B
• AM 500B
• AM 750B
• AM 1000B
Water Heaters
•
AM 399W
•
AM 500W
•
AM 750W
•
AM 1000W
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- FOREWORD
- CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
- CHAPTER 2: FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW
- CHAPTER 3: Installation
- 3.1 Choosing the Installation Location
- 3.2 Boiler and Water Heater Installation Location Factors
- 3.3 Safety Concerns
- 3.4 Closet and Alcove Installation
- 3.5 Clearances for Installation and Servicing
- 3.6 Clearances to Combustible Material
- 3.7 Vent and Combustion Air Piping
- 3.8 Prevention of Combustion Air Contamination
- 3.9 Transporting the Unit
- 3.10 Unpacking and Installing the Unit
- 3.11 Supply and Return Piping - Boilers
- 3.11.1 Water Quality - Boilers
- 3.11.2 System Piping Methods - Boilers
- 3.11.3 Freeze Protection - Boilers
- 3.11.4 Floor Radiant Heating Systems - Boilers
- 3.11.5 Near Boiler Heating Piping Components - Boilers
- 3.11.6 Safety Relief Valve - Boilers
- 3.11.7 Flow Switch
- 3.11.8 Low Water Cutoff (LWCO)
- 3.11.9 Expansion Tank and Makeup Water - Boilers
- 3.11.10 Circulator Heating Pump - Boilers
- 3.11.11 Sizing the Heating System - Boilers
- 3.11.12 Domestic Hot Water System Piping with Indirect Water Heater - Boilers
- 3.12 Hot and Cold Water Piping – Water Heaters
- 3.12.1 Near-Boiler Heating Piping Components – Water Heaters
- 3.12.2 Safety Relief Valve – Water Heaters
- 3.12.3 Expansion Tank in Closed Water Systems – Water Heaters
- 3.12.4 Circulator Pump – Water Heaters
- 3.12.5 Sizing the Water System – Water Heaters
- 3.12.6 Scalding – Water Heaters
- 3.12.7 Water Chemistry – Water Heaters
- 3.13 Condensate Disposal
- 3.14 Electrical Connections
- 3.14.1 Power Supply Cable Connection – Boilers and Water Heaters
- 3.14.2 0-10 VDC Input Connections – Boilers & Water Heaters
- 3.14.3 MODBUS Interface Connections – Boilers and Water Heaters
- 3.14.4 On/Off Control (Enable/Disable)
- 3.14.5 Installing the Outdoor Temperature Sensor - Boilers
- 3.14.6 Indirect Water Heater Connection - Boilers
- 3.14.7 Indirect Water Heater Priority Selection - Boilers
- 3.15 Electrical Connections – Water Heaters
- 3.16 Venting and Combustion Air Piping
- 3.16.1 Combustion Air Contamination Prevention
- 3.16.2 General Venting and Air Piping Systems
- 3.16.3 Min/Max Allowable Combustion Air and Vent Piping Lengths
- 3.16.4 General Venting and Combustion Air Piping Installation
- 3.16.5 Specific Vent and Combustion Air Installations
- 3.16.5.1 Sealing of PVC, CPVC or ABS Air Inlet Pipe
- 3.16.5.2 PVC/CPVC Vent Piping Materials
- 3.16.5.3 Air Intake and Vent Starter Pieces
- 3.16.5.4 Single Pipe Venting (Unsealed Combustion)
- 3.16.5.5 Combustion Air and Ventilation Openings
- 3.16.5.6 Two Permanent Openings Method
- 3.16.5.7 One Permanent Opening Method
- 3.16.5.8 Determining Vent Termination Location
- 3.16.5.9 Sidewall Termination - Two pipes
- 3.16.5.10 Determining Location of Sidewall Two-pipe Termination
- 3.16.5.11 Installing Vent and Air Piping into Sidewall
- 3.16.5.12 Sidewall Termination and Fittings
- 3.16.5.13 Multiple Vent and Air Terminations
- 3.16.5.14 Sidewall Termination – Concentric Vent
- 3.16.5.15 Sidewall Termination Installation
- 3.16.5.16 Multi-venting Sidewall Terminations
- 3.16.5.17 Vertical Termination – Two Pipes
- 3.16.5.18 Determining Location of Vertical Termination
- 3.16.5.19 Vertical Vent and Air Roof Termination Preparation
- 3.16.5.20 Installing Vertical Vent and Air Roof Terminations
- 3.16.5.21 Installing Multiple Vent and Air Vertical Terminations
- Installing Vertical Multiple Vent and Air Roof Terminations
- 3.16.5.22 Vertical Termination – Concentric Vent
- 3.16.5.23 Determining Location of Vertical Concentric Vent Termination
- 3.16.5.24 Multi-Venting Vertical Terminations
- 3.17 Gas Supply Piping
- CHAPTER 4: UNIT start-up
- CHAPTER 5: OPERATION
- 5.1 General Operation - Boilers
- 5.1.1 Control Panel Display - Boilers
- 5.1.2 Startup Procedure - Boilers
- 5.1.3 Boiler Summer Mode
- 5.1.4 Boiler Winter Mode
- 5.1.5 Adjusting the Domestic Hot Water Temperature - Boilers
- 5.1.6 Heating System Temperature Adjustment - Boilers
- 5.1.7 Heating System Type Selection - Boilers
- 5.1.8 Outdoor Reset Adjustment - Boilers
- 5.1.9 Boiler Delays, Alarms and Protective Actions
- 5.1.10 Boiler Circulator Pump Protection
- 5.1.11 Freeze Protection - Boilers
- 5.1.12 Display Energy Saving Mode
- 5.2 General Operation – Water Heaters
- 5.3 User Menu – Boilers and Water Heaters
- 5.4 Installer Menu – Boilers and Water Heaters
- 5.5 Diagnostics: Status Display
- 5.6 Diagnostics – Blocking (Loc) Errors
- 5.7 Diagnostics – Blocking (Err) Errors
- 5.8 Blocked Flue Pressure Switch
- 5.9 Unit Shut-Down
- 5.1 General Operation - Boilers
- CHAPTER 6: Maintenance
- 6.1 Care and Maintenance – Boilers and Water Heaters
- 6.1.1 Checking for Gas Leaks
- 6.1.2 Flue and Air inlet Piping Inspection
- 6.1.3 System Piping, Pressure, and Expansion Tank Inspection
- 6.1.4 Ignition and Flame Sensor Inspection
- 6.1.5 Wiring and Connections Inspection
- 6.1.6 Performance Verification Inspection
- 6.1.7 Flame Inspection
- 6.1.8 Flame Signal Inspection
- 6.1.9 Relief Valve Inspection
- 6.1.10 Unit Vicinity Inspection
- 6.1.11 Pressure Gauge Inspection
- 6.1.12 Condensate Drain System Inspection
- 6.1.13 Low Water Cutoff Test
- 6.1.14 Flow Switch Test
- 6.1.15 Removing the Unit Covers
- 6.1.16 Cleaning the Burner and Primary Heat Exchanger (Flue/Gas Side)
- 6.1.17 Ignition and Flame Detection Sensor Electrode Positioning
- 6.1.1 Air Filter Cleaning
- 6.1.1 Condensate Trap and Neutralizing Reservoir Maintenance
- 6.1.2 Connection of the Control Panel Display to Each Burner
- 6.1.3 Control Board Replacement
- 6.1.4 Draining the Water from the Unit
- 6.1.5 Water and Flue Temperature Sensor
- 6.1.6 Outdoor Temperature Sensor (Boilers Only)
- 6.2 Maintenance Kits Part Lists
- 6.1 Care and Maintenance – Boilers and Water Heaters
- CHAPTER 7: Technical Data
- CHAPTER 8: Spare Parts
- Appendix A: CONTROL PANEL OPERATIONAL FLOW CHART
- Appendix B: Factory Menu
- STANDARD WARRANTY