Richmond RMCBH-L125i High-Efficiency Condensing Combi Boilers Instructions
- June 13, 2024
 - RICHMOND
 
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 Richmond® Encore® L-Series Super
High-Efficiency Condensing Combi Boilers
RMCBH-L125i High-Efficiency Condensing Combi Boilers
RMCBH-L125i, RMCBH-L160i & RMCBH-L199i
Indoor Direct Vent
125,000-199,000 BTU/h
Natural Gas/LP Convertible
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Water heater pressure drop – L-Series
RMCBH-L125i, RMCBH-L160i & RMCBH-L199i
FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION
- Moveable combustion air intake (left/right) and ability to flex vent in existing B-vent
 - Extra long pipe fittings with notched sides for easy gripping with wrench
 - Only 5 moving parts – Fan, Bypass Valve, Pump, Gas Valve, and Damper
 - Universal shared platform parts – Easily diagnose and service with common parts for all L-Series units
 
KEY FEATURES
- Innovative Labyrinth Heat Exchanger with 2 independent copper waterways for maximum heat transfer and minimal heat loss
 - Built-in ECM variable speed, high efficiency boiler pump
 - Built-in Illuminated Touchscreen Control Panel
 - Outdoor reset technology increases efficiency by lowering water temperature automatically
 - Wireless cascading using RF balances workload of each unit for longer life
 - Only Combi Boilers that can be cascaded for both space heating and domestic hot water
 
Specifications
| MODEL NO. | RMCBH-L125i | RMCBH-L160i | RMCBH-L199i | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Input Rate (Heating Mode) | MAX | 99,000 BTU/h | 125,000 BTU/h | 
125,000 BTU/h
MIN|  16,500 BTU/h| 23,000 BTU/h| 28,500 BTU/h
Output Rate (Heating mode)|  MAX|  89,000 BTU/h| 111,000 BTU/h|
111,000 BTU/h
MIN|  15,800 BTU/h| 22,000 BTU/h| 27,100 BTU/h
Input Rate (Domestic Hot Water)|  MAX|  125,000 BTU/h| 160,000
BTU/h| 199,000 BTU/h
MIN|  16,500 BTU/h| 23,000 BTU/h| 28,500 BTU/h
AFUE|  95%| 94%| 95%
Gas Pressure (Nat Gas or LP gas)|  MAX|  14″ WC
MIN|  4″ WC
Power Supply|  120V/60Hz
Weight lbs. (empty)|  85| 84
Pressure vessel water content – USG|  0.5| 0.19
Boiler Flow Rate – GPM|  MAX|  10| 11| 12
MIN|  2
Water Pressure|  MAX|  DHW 150 psi / Heating 43.5psi
MIN|  DHW 40psi / Heating 8psi
Maximum Altitude|  10,100 ft| 10,100 ft| 10,100 ft 3
Ambient temperature – Low (°F)|  32°
Ambient temperature – High (°F)|  122°
Max relative humidity (non-condensing)|  90%
Temp Range|  Heating Mode|  51°F-194°F
Domestic Hot Water|  105°F-149°F
Minimum Activation Flow Rate (DHW)|  0.5 GPM
Gallons per Minute – GPM (Domestic Hot Water)|  MAX|  4| 7
67°F Rise|  3.2| 4.1| 5
Gas Connection|  3/4″ Male NPT
Domestic Hot Water Connection|  3/4″ Male NPT
Heating Connection|  1″ Male NPT
Max equivalent vent length 2″ (each side)²|  65′
Max equivalent vent length 3″ each side)|  120′
Ultra Low NOx|  Meets 14ng/J NOx requirements – SCAQMD Rule 1146.2
compliant
Warranty¹|  10-Year Heat Exchanger, 5-Year Parts, 1-Year Labor  
- See Warranty Certificate for complete information.
 - Approximate input derate of 10 – 16% at 2″ maximum vent length.
 - Natural Gas only, LP is 7,800 ft
 
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Specifications
| VENTING | MAXIMUM EQUIVALENT LENGTH | 
|---|---|
| Schedule 40 PVC, CPVC or Polypropylene | (each side) | 
| 2 “ | 65′ 2 | 
| 3 “ | 120′ | 
| 2″ or 3″ 90° Long Sweep Vent Elbow | Allow 5 equivalent feet | 
| 2″ or 3″ 90° Short Sweep Vent Elbow | Allow 8 equivalent feet | 
| 2″ or 3″ 45° Vent Elbow | Allow 3 equivalent feet | 
| Polypropylene | |
| PPs 87-90° Elbow | Allow 8 equivalent feet | 
| Flex PPS | |
| 3″ PPs Flex | 35′ Actual (Equivalent = Actual x 1.4) | 
²Approximate input derate of 10 – 16% at 2″ maximum vent length.
SURFACE|  MIN. DISTANCE FROM COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES|  RECOMMENDED
DISTANCE FOR INSTALLATION AND SERVICE
---|---|---
Front| 2 “|  24 “
Rear| 0 “|  0 “
Left Side| 1.5 “|  6 “
Right Side| 4 “|  6 “
Top| 2 “|  24 “
Bottom| 8 “|  24 “
|  PIPING CONNECTIONS|  DIMENSION
---|---|---
A| Exhaust Outlet| 2″ Schedule 40 PVC
B| Combustion Air Inlet| 2″ Schedule 40 PVC
C| Cold Domestic Water Connection| 3/4 ” Male NPT
D| Hot Domestic Water Connection| 3/4 ” Male NPT
E| Heating Water Inlet| 1″ Male NPT
F| Heating Water Outlet| 1″ Male NPT
G| Gas Inlet| 3/4 ” Male NPT
H| Condensate Outlet| 3/4″ Hose
I| Control Wiring| 7/16″ Rubber Plug  
Dimensions
Parts & Accessories
Floor Stand
P-267C|  Service Parts Kit
P-911R
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EZ Pipe Manifold
251-063, 251-064|  2″ PVC Sidewall Vent Kit
P-741
|
3″ PVC Sidewall Vent Kit
P-742  
In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Richmond reserves the right to make changes without notice.
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References
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