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CAUTION: Do not use automotive anti-freeze in the boiler waterways. If the use of antifreeze is necessary an anti-freeze specifically formulated for hydronic heating systems must be used! Water treatment is not recommended. This boiler uses gaskets made from ethylene propylene, EPT, to seal the section ports. Consult a water treatment professional before adding any chemicals to the boiler water to ensure that they are compatible with the gaskets. Failure to comply with this caution can result in failure of the gaskets voiding the warranty. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch. Do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. A qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier, must perform installation and service. INSTALLER READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. THEY WILL SAVE YOU VALUABLE TIME WHEN ASSEMBLING THE BOILER. THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE AFFIXED ADJACENT TO THE BOILER. CONSUMER, RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PURPOSES. WESTCAST, INC. 260 NORTH ELM STREET WESTFIELD, MA 01085 TEL. (413) 562-9631 FAX (413) 562-3799 Page 2 GB300 BOILER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Assurez-vous de bien suivre les instructions donnees dans cette notice pour reduire au minimum le risque d'incendie ou d'explosion ou pour eviter tout dommoge materiel, toute blessure ou la mort Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d'essence ou ni d'autres vapeurs ou liquides inflammables a proximite de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil. QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ: • Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil. • Ne touchez a aucun interrupteur; ne pas vous servir des telephones se trouvant dans le batiment. • Appelez immediatement votre fournisseur de gas depuis un voisin. Suivez les intructions du fournisseur. • Si vous ne purvez rejoindre le fournisseur, appelez le service des incendies. L'installation et l'entretien doivent etre assures par un installateur ou un service d'entretien qualifie ou par le fournisseur de gaz. CONTENTS Getting Started...................................................page 2 Boiler Ratings & Capacities................................page 3 Boiler Location ...................................................page 3 Combustion Air & Ventilation..............................page 4 Chimney & Vent Pipe Connections ....................page 5 Boiler Assembly .............................................. page 11 Heating System Piping.....................................page 35 Gas Supply Piping............................................page 39 Electrical Wiring ...............................................page 40 Boiler Operation .............................................. page 41 Lighting Instructions .........................................page 42 Boiler Checking & Adjustment..........................page 43 Boiler Maintenance ..........................................page 44 Repair Parts .....................................................page 46 Health Warnings .......................................... back cover BEFORE YOU START This manual covers the application, installation, operation and maintenance of a GB300(S,W) low pressure steam or hot water boiler. To obtain the safe, dependable, efficient operation and long life for which this boiler was designed, these instructions must be read, understood and followed. The GB300(S,W) boilers have been design certified by CSA for use with natural and propane gas under the latest revision of ANSI-Z21.13/CSA 4.9 Gas-Fired Low Pressure Steam and Hot Water Boilers and CGA 3.3, Gas-Fired Steam and Hot Water Boilers. Each unit has been constructed and hydrostatically tested for a maximum working pressure of 80 psi US, 50 psi Canada, 15 psi steam in accordance with Section IV of the A.S.M.E. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code for cast iron boilers. All aspects of the boiler 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/NFPA - latest revision. Where required by the authority having jurisdiction, the installation must conform to the Standard for Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers, ANSI/ASME CSD-1. This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Canada, the installation must be in accordance with the requirements of CAN/CGA B149.1 or .2, Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment. The owner should ...