RBI SERIES 8800 Installation & Operation Manual
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SERIES 8800 & 8900 FINNED COPPER
GAS BOILERS (MODEL HB) &
WATER HEATERS (MODEL HW)
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
DESIGNED AND TESTED ACCORDING TO A.S.M.E. BOILER AND PRESSURE
VESSEL CODE, SECTION IV FOR A MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WORKING PRESSURE
OF 160 PSI, 1103 kPa WATER.
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.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
WARNING: Failure to properly vent this unit can cause excessive amounts of carbon
monoxide resulting in severe personal injury or death!
INSTALLER, THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE AFFIXED ADJACENT TO THE HEATER.
CONSUMER, RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PURPOSES.
260 North Elm Street
7555 Tranmere Drive
Westfield, MA 01085
Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1L4 Canada
Phone: (413) 568-9571
Phone: (905) 670-5888
Fax: (413) 568-9613
Fax: (905) 670-5782
CIOM-6
42-9134 Rev. 4
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- Page 1 CIOM-6 42-9134 Rev. 4 SERIES 8800 & 8900 FINNED COPPER GAS BOILERS (MODEL HB) & WATER HEATERS (MODEL HW) INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL DESIGNED AND TESTED ACCORDING TO A.S.M.E. BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE, SECTION IV FOR A MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WORKING PRESSURE OF 160 PSI, 1103 kPa WATER.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
L’installation et l’entretien doivent être assurés par un installateur ou un service d’entretien qualifié ou par le fournisseur de gaz. CONTENTS The Series 8800 and 8900 finned copper heating boiler/ water heaters have been design certified by CSA for use Before You Start ..........page 2 with natural and propane gas under the latest revision of Ratings &... -
Page 3: Ratings & Capacities
SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 3 Direct all questions to your RBI distributor or contact the 2. An optimum site will be level, central to the piping RBI Customer Service Department, 260 North Elm Street, system, close to a chimney and have adequate fresh Westfield, MA 01085 for U.S. -
Page 4: Combustion Air & Ventilation
Page 4 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COMBUSTION AIR & VENTILATION All Air From Inside The Building If the boiler/water heater is to be located in a confined space minimum clearances listed in Table 1 or 1A must... - Page 5 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 5 Table 2 - Make-up Air Louver Sizing Where communicating with the outdoors through horizontal ducts, each opening shall have a minimum Required Cross Sectional Area free area of 1 in /2000 Btu/hr, 1100 mm 1/4 in 6.4 mm 75% Free Area...
- Page 6 Page 6 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 2 - Vertical Venting Using A Masonary Chimney And Inside Air (8900/8800 Series) 10 FT 3.1 m 3 FT 1 m 3 FT 1 m 5 FT 1.52 m...
- Page 7 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 7 Figure 4 - Common Vents and Inside Air (8900/8800 Series) 10 FT 3.1 m 3 FT 1 m 3 FT 1 m 5 FT 1.52 m RIOM-43 Figure 4A - Common Vents and Inside Air (8800/8900 Series) Dual Flue 10 FT 3.1 m...
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Page 8: Chimney & Vent Pipe Connections
Page 8 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHIMNEY & VENT PIPE When more than one appliance is connected to the same chimney flue, the flue must be large enough to CONNECTIONS safely vent the combined output of all the appliances. -
Page 9: Common Vent Systems
SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 9 COMMON VENT SYSTEMS vitesse maximale. Ne pas faire fonctionner les ventilateurs d’été. Fermer les registres des If an existing boiler/water heater is removed from a cheminées. common venting system, the common venting system may then be too large for the proper venting of the d) Place in operation the appliance being inspected. -
Page 10: General Piping Requirements
Page 10 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL PIPING REQUIREMENTS CAUTION: Failure to properly install the flow switch may result in damage to the boiler/water heater heat exchanger voiding the warranty! CAUTION: Improper piping of this boiler/water heater will void the manufacturer’s warranty and can cause... - Page 11 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 11 Table 6A - Temperature Rise Table — 2 Pass Headers 20°F 25°F 30°F 35°F 11.1 ° C 13.9 ° C 16.7 ° C 19.4 ° C Press Press Press Press...
- Page 12 Page 12 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Low Water Cutoff Low Return Water Temperatures If a boiler is installed above any radiation elements it To prevent the problems associated with condensation must be fitted with a low water cutoff device.
- Page 13 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 13 Figure 7 - Typical Primary/Secondary Piping System (See Notes) Circuit Setter Pump Valve Check Valve Backflow-Prevention Device Figure 8 - Low Temperature Piping Pressure H-1 Rev 2 Relief Valve See Notes and Adjustment Procedures...
- Page 14 Page 14 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 9 - Multiple Boiler Piping (See Notes) Circuit Setter Pump Valve Check Valve Backflow-Prevention Device Pressure Relief Valve Thermometer Aquastat Epansion Tank Union Automatic Air Vent H-15 Rev 2...
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Page 15: Domestic Water Supply Piping
Tables 6A and 6B. General Piping Requirements Ensure that the water heater is equipped with bronze RBI water heaters are designed to run scale free. Due headers. Piping and components connected to the water to the extreme variables of water conditions world wide heater must be suitable for use with potable water. - Page 16 Page 16 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Pump Requirements installed on both the inlet and outlet of the water heater This low-mass water heater requires a continuous mini- for determining the temperature rise through the unit. mum water flow for proper operation. The factory...
- Page 17 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 17 Table 7B - 8900 Pumping Performance Requirement Table...
- Page 18 Page 18 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Table 7B - 8800 Pumping Performance Requirement Table...
- Page 19 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 19 Figure 10 - Typical Water Heating Piping (HW Models Only) (See Notes) Pump Valve Globe Valve Angle Valve Bufferfly Valve D-1 Rev 5 Balance Valve Ball Valve Attention: Motorized Valve RBI stock storage tanks do not incorporate this tapping: See Note 1.
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Page 20: Gas Supply Piping
1 1/2" personal injury or death! 2" 10.3 2 1/2" 12.3 The Series 8800 and 8900 come from the factory ready 3" 15.3 4" 15.3 to be piped to the gas supply. If for any reason the Notes: 1. For flow through branch. -
Page 21: Electrical Wiring
SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 21 GENERAL OPERATION Whenever the gas supply piping is pressure tested the boiler/water heater gas controls must be protected. If the test pressure is equal to, or less than 1/2 psig, WARNING: Before proceeding read and fully 3.5 kPa isolate the boiler/water heater by closing it’s... -
Page 22: Operating Instructions
Page 22 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ: Shut the boiler off and open the bleed valves to purge • Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareil. the air trapped in the heating system piping. Close the •... -
Page 23: Checking & Adjustments
SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 23 Required Gas Pressure To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Provide gas supply pressure at inlet to boiler gas train 1. Set the operating control or thermostat to its lowest as follows: setting. - Page 24 Page 24 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Pilot Adjustment PROPANE GAS: Optimum results are obtained when The pilot burner flame should envelope 3/8" to 1/2" of the boiler/water heater is operated with the manifold the flame sensing probe, Figure 13. To adjust the pilot pressure(s) set per Table 10.
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Page 25: Control Description
SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 25 CONTROL DESCRIPTION High Limit (Aquastat) The high limit is located in the top control area of the boiler/water heater. A remote capillary bulb is run to a Boiler Thermostat well on the outlet side of the supply header. The high... -
Page 26: Maintenance
Page 26 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Improper burner servicing can result in premature burner failure voiding the warranty. WARNING: Disconnect electrical power and Burner Drawer & Burner Removal close the manual gas shut off valve before 1. - Page 27 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 27 Heat Exchanger Replacement 5. The aquastat high limit controls the maximum water temperature in the boiler and should be 20°F, 1. Sagging or distorted heat exchanger tubes are an indication of low water flow through the system.
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Page 28: Trouble-Shooting
Page 28 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLE-SHOOTING FLOW CHART FOR HONEYWELL OR UTC IGNITION MODULE (24V CONTROL SYSTEM) Proper line voltage Check for tripped breaker or open safety L1 to L2 on heater / limit switch in supply voltage circuit. - Page 29 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 29 Trouble-Shooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Boiler Pounds or Knocks Low or no water flow Ensure that pump is operating properly - look for voltage through flow switch. Ensure that all system valves are open.
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Page 30: Repair Parts, 8900
Page 30 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST (MODELS 420-1900) - Page 31 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 31 SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST (MODELS 420-1900) 8900 8900 Model Size with Item Quantities Below Ref # Name of Part Part # 420 530 630 735 840 950 1050 1160 1260 1370 1470 1580 1685 1790 1900...
- Page 32 Page 32 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8900 8900 Model Size with Item Quantities Below Ref # Name of Part Part # 420 530 630 735 840 950 1050 1160 1260 1370 1470 1580 1685 1790 1900...
- Page 33 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 33 8900 8900 Model Size with Item Quantities Below Ref # Name of Part Part # 420 530 630 735 840 950 1050 1160 1260 1370 1470 1580 1685 1790 1900 Valve Body, V5055B, 1"...
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Page 39: Repair Parts, 8800
SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 39 PARTS LIST (MODELS 2000-4000) - Page 40 Page 40 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST (MODELS 2000-4000) 8800 8800 Model Size with Item Quantities Below Ref # Name Of Part Part # 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 Jacket Lower Front Panel...
- Page 41 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 41 8800 8800 Model Size with Item Quantities Below Ref # Name Of Part Part # 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 Main Gas Valve, V88A, 1 1/2" 11-0158 Main Gas Valve, V88A, 2"...
- Page 42 Page 42 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8800 8800 Model Size with Item Quantities Below Ref # Name Of Part Part # 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 Jacket Top Panel (Dual Flue) 03-1057 03-1058 03-1059 03-1060...
- Page 43 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 43 8800 8800 Model Size with Item Quantities Below Ref # Name Of Part Part # 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 Pump Contactor 1PH 15-0118 Pump Contactor 3PH 15-0111 Low Gas Pressure Switch (Manual Reset)
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Page 44: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
Page 44 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MACODE-3 NOTICE! Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installation Requirements (a) For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or... - Page 45 SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 45 MACODE-3 NOTICE! Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installation Requirements In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter. (b) Exemptions The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a) 1 through 4: 1.
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- Page 48 260 North Elm Street 7555 Tranmere Drive Westfield, MA 01085 Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1L4 Canada Phone: (413) 568-9571 Phone: (905) 670-5888 Fax: (413) 568-9613 Fax: (905) 670-5782...