Weil-McLain 80 - Manual (Page 29)

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29 Part No. 550-141-935/0602
Install steam boiler controls
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Install controls:
1. Install controls where shown in Table 12 and Figure 28.
Failure to properly install, pipe and wire
boiler controls can result in severe damage
to boiler, building and personnel; and is
not covered by boiler warranty.
a. Install steam pressure operating and high limit
controls and pressure gauge. See Figure 28,this page,
and Figure 29, page 30.
Pressure limit control settings:
•
Low – set according to design requirements.
• High – set at least 2 psi higher than low limit,
15 psi maximum.
b. Relief valve must be installed with spindle in vertical
position. Use fittings provided with boiler. Do not
make any other connection in that piping.
Pipe relief valve discharge through vertical
piping to atmosphere. Use rigid material
suitable for 375°F, threaded one end only.
Install drain pan elbow to drain
condensate. Pipe near floor close to floor
drain to eliminate potential of severe
burns. Do not pipe to any area where
freezing could occur. Do not plug, valve
or place any obstruction in discharge line.
c. Install water level controls and gauge glass as shown
in Figure 30 and Table 13, page 30.
1. Fittings for controls to be furnished by others.
2. If water level control is not shown in Table 13,
page 30, locate casting mark on control and
install per manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not use water level controls with quick
hook-up fittings. Nuisance shutdowns
will occur.
Table 12 Steam control tappings (see Figure 28)
Figure 28 Steam control locations