A.O. Smith 1700 Boiler User Manual


 
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This Instruction Manual covers XP Boiler models XB/XW 1000,
1300, 1700, 2000, 2600, 3400 - Series 100/101. The instructions
and illustrations contained in this Instruction manual will provide
you with troubleshooting procedures to diagnose and repair
common problems and verify proper operation.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
Check the rating plate afxed to the Boiler. The following
information describes the model number structure:
SERIES-100/101 DESIGNATION:
XP = Extreme Performance
MODEL (APPLICATION):
XB = Hydronic Heating Boiler
XW = Domestic Hot Water Supply Boiler
SIZE:
1000 = 920,000 Btu/hr input
1300 = 1,300,000 Btu/hr input
1700 = 1,700,000 Btu/hr input
2000 = 2,000,000 Btu/hr input
2600 = 2,600,000 Btu/hr input
3400 = 3,400,000 Btu/hr input
FUEL:
N = Natural gas
P = Propane
NOTE:
XB models are equipped with 50 psi pressure relief valve. (pump
is optionally installed)
XW models are factory installed circulating pump (standard),
with 125 psi pressure relief valve.
XB models can be special ordered with a factory installed pump
and XW models can be special ordered without the factory
installed pump. These factory congurations can also be
changed in the eld by installing circulation pumps and changing
pressure relief valves to accommodate domestic and hydronic
hot water system requirements.
Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of
trouble free service.
ABBREVIATIONS USED
Abbreviations found in this Instruction Manual include :
ANSI - American National Standards Institute
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
NEC - National Electrical Code
NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
UL - Underwriters Laboratory
CSA - Canadian Standards Association
AHRI - Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute
INTRODUCTION
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR SERVICE AGENCY
Installation and service of this boiler requires ability equivalent
to that of a Qualied Agency, as dened by ANSI below. In the
eld involved. Installation skills such as plumbing, air supply,
venting, gas supply and electrical supply are required in addition
to electrical testing skills when performing service.
ANSI Z21.13 - CSA 4.9: “Qualied Agency” - “Any individual,
rm, corporation or company that either in person or through
a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a) the
installation, testing or replacement of gas piping or (b) the
connection, installation, testing, repair or servicing of appliances
and equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar
with all precautions required; and that has complied with all the
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.”
If you are not qualied (as dened by ANSI above) and licensed
or certied as required by the authority having jurisdiction
to perform a given task do not attempt to perform any of the
procedures described in this manual. If you do not understand
the instructions given in this manual do not attempt to perform
any procedures outlined in this manual.
This product requires a formal Start-Up by an authorized service/
start-up provider that has been approved by the manufacturer for
this specic product. Call 1-800-527-1953 to locate the nearest
authorized start-up provider and arrange a factory start-up.
Please provide as much notice as possible, preferably 2 weeks.
Please have the model and serial number ready when you call.
This start-up is required to activate the warranty and ensure safe,
efcient operation.
Warranty on this product is limited and could be void in the event
the unit is not installed per the instructions in this manual and/or
not started up by an authorized factory trained service/start-up
provider.