Slant/Fin VHS-180 User Manual
Ictory, Installation and operating instructions, Important
HOT WATER MODELS VHS-30 THROUGH VHS-180
GAS-FIRED CAST-IRON BOILERS FOR NATURAL AND L.P. PROPANE GASES
The installation must conform to the requirements of the
authority having jurisdiction or, in the absence of such
requirements, to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-
latest edition. The installation must also conform to the addi-
tional requirements in this Slant/Fin Instruction Book.
In addition where required by the authority having jurisdic-
tion, the installation must conform to American Society of
Mechanical Engineers Safety Code for Controls and Safety
Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers, No. CSD-1.
WARNING
This boiler, gas piping and accessories must be installed,
connected, serviced and repaired by a trained, experienced
service technician, familiar with all precautions required for
gas-fired equipment and licensed or otherwise qualified, in
compliance with the authority having jurisdiction.
WARNING
The venting system of this boiler is under positive pressure
when it is connected to the outdoors with 3" diameter pipe.
Leakage from this system can be hazardous and if not avoid-
ed can result in death or serious injury. In addition to the rec-
ommendations within this manual and the User’s Information
Manual, the venting system, from the blower to the outdoor
discharge, must be carefully checked annually by a qualified
service agency.
This manual must be left with owner and
should be hung on or adjacent to the boiler
for reference.
V
ICTORY
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Models with Intermittent Pilot System – Spark Ignition
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Publication No. VHS-41 Rev.B Part No. 44-0849 Printed 1013
Heating Contractor
Address
Phone Number
Boiler Model Number
Boiler Serial Number
Installation Date
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page
Dimensions, Rating and Orifice Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation Requirements:
Boiler Location and Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Minimum Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Boiler Room Air Supply and Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Flue Gas Venting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Category
II
and
III
Venting:
Venting Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Flue Length Restriction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Category
I
Venting:
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Vent Connector Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Venting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Venting System Regular Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Gas Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Electrical Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Boiler Water Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-23
Water Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Piping a Heating-Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Operating Instructions:
Filling and Venting Water Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Initial Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Operating Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Burner Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Safety Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Sequence of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
General Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Appendix A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
WARNING
SEE “WARNING” ON PAGE 3 FOR LIQUEFIED
PETROLEUM (L.P.) PROPANE GAS-FIRED BOILERS
IMPORTANT
READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS
AND STATEMENTS BEFORE READING THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS