Utica Boilers UH15B-K Cast Iron Gas Fired Water Heating Boilers User Manual
- May 15, 2024
- Utica Boilers
Table of Contents
Utica Boilers UH15B-K Cast Iron Gas Fired Water Heating Boilers User Manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
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
Do not use this boiler if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the boiler and to replace any part of control system and any gas control which has been under water.
Should overheating occur or gas supply fail to shut off, do not turn off or disconnect electrical supply to the pump. Instead, shut off gas supply at location external to the appliance.
SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERAL
This boiler has few user serviceable parts. Maintenance and Service must be completed by qualified agency
WARNING
Fire, explosion, asphyxiation and electrical shock hazard. Improper
maintenance and service could result in death or serious injury. Read this
manual and understand all requirements, including use of qualified agency
where directed.Become familiar with symbols identifying potential hazards.
This is the safety alert symbol. Symbol alerts you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages following this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury
NOTICE
Used to address practices not related to personal injury
WARNING
Combustion chamber insulation in this product contains ceramic fiber material. Ceramic fibers can be converted to cristobalite in very high temperature applications. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has concluded, Crystalline silica inhaled in the form of quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources is carcinogenic to humans (Group1). Avoid breathing dust and contact with skin and eyes. Use NIOSH certified dust respirator (N95). This type of respirator is based on the OSHA requirements for cristobalite at the time this document was written. Other types of respirators may be needed depending on the job site conditions. Current NIOSH recommendations can be found on the NIOSH website https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ silica/. NIOSH approved respirators, manufacturers, and phone numbers are also listed on this website. Wear long-sleeved, loose fitting clothing, gloves, and eye protection. Apply enough water to the combustion chamber lining to prevent dust. Wash potentially contaminated clothes separately from other clothing. Rinse clothes washer thoroughly.
NIOSH stated First Aid. Eye: Irrigate immediately. Breathing: Fresh air.
CAUTION
Laceration, burn hazard. Metal edges and parts may have sharp edges and/or may be hot. Use appropriate personal protection equipment to include safety glasses and gloves when installing or servicing this boiler. Failure to follow these instructions could result in minor or moderate injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
! DANGER
Hot Water Can Scald!
Water heated to temperature for clothes washing, dish washing and other sanitizing needs can scald and cause permanent injury. Children, elderly, and infirm or physically handicapped persons are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water. Never leave them unattended in bathtub or shower. Never allow small children to use a hot water tap or draw their own bath.
If anyone using hot water in the building fits the above description, or if state laws or local codes require certain water temperatures at hot water taps, you must take special precautions:
- Use lowest possible temperature setting.
- Install some type of tempering device, such as an automatic mixing valve, at hot water tap or water heater. Automatic mixing valve must be selected and installed according to manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions.
- Water passing out of drain valves may be extremely hot. To avoid injury:
- Make sure all connections are tight.
- Direct water flow away from any person.
Water Temperature Setting| 1st Degree Burn Exposure Time For An
Adult| 2nd and 3rd Degree Burn Exposure Time For An Adult
---|---|---
120° F| 1 minute| 5 minutes
130° F| 5 seconds| 30 seconds
140° F| 2 seconds| 5 seconds
150° F| 1 second| 1.5 seconds
160° F| Instantaneous| 0.5 seconds
Note : Warning for Infants, Children, and Elderly: Great care must be taken when exposing the aforementioned groups to warm or hot water as they can be badly burned in exposure times less than half of the time for an adult.
WARNING
Fire, Explosion, Asphyxiation, Electrical shock hazard! Flooding will result in damages such as electrical problems, corrosion, inoperative parts, mold and other unforeseen issues which can occur over time. Any equipment determined by a professional as damaged by a flood, defined as excess of water or other liquid, shall be replaced. Failure to follow these directions will result in a Hazardous Situation.
What To Do Should Overheating Occur
Do not turn off or disconnect electrical supply to pumps. Shut off gas supply
at location external to appliance.
What To Do If Boiler Or Any Part Has Been Under Water
Do not use boiler if any part has been under water. Immediately call a
qualified service technician to inspect boiler and to replace any part of
control system and any gas control which has been under water.
For Your Safety
This product burns gas to produce heat. The appliance must be properly
installed, operated, and maintained to avoid exposure to appreciable levels of
carbon monoxide and the installer is required to confirm that at least one
carbon monoxide alarm is installed in the living space before the appliance is
put into operation. It is important for the carbon monoxide alarms to be
installed, maintained, and replaced following the alarm manufacturer’s
instructions and applicable local codes.
WARNING
- If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
- This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights burner. Do NOT try to light this burner by hand.
- Before operating smell all around appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle to the floor.
- Use only your hand to turn the gas shutoff valve. Never use tools. If valve will not turn by hand, do not try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in fire or explosion.
- Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect appliance and to replace any part of control system and any gas control which has been under water.
- Do not operate boiler if hot water boiler and system are not full of water to minimum pressure of 12 psi. Verify system is vented of air.
Operating Instructions
Stop! Read Safety information above.
- Read Safety information above.
- Set thermostat to lowest setting.
- Turn “OFF” all electrical power to appliance.
- This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light burner by hand!
- Lift and remove front door.
- Turn gas control knob clockwise to closed position. See Figure 2-1
- Wait 5 minutes for any gas to clear. Smell for gas, including near floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow instructions on this page: “What To Do If You Smell Gas.” If you do not smell gas, go to next step.
- Turn gas control knob counter clockwise to open position.
- Turn “ON” electrical power to appliance.
- Set thermostat to desired setting.
- If the appliance will not operate, follow instructions TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE and call your service technician or gas supplier.
CAUTION
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.
To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
- Set thermostat to lowest setting.
- Turn “OFF” all electric power to appliance if service is to be performed.
- Remove access panel(s).
- Turn gas shutoff control knob clockwise to closed position.
- Replace access panel(s).
FIGURE 1- 1 – GAS VALVE
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Fire and Asphyxiation hazard. Do not attempt to place boiler in operation
if safety switches shut the main burner gas off. Contact a qualified service
agency. Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious
injury.
Safety Features
- In event the flow of combustion products through boiler venting system becomes blocked, the blocked vent safety switch will shut main burner gas off. See Figure 2. If this condition occurs, do not attempt to place boiler in operation. Contact a qualified service agency.
- If boiler flue-ways become blocked, flame rollout safety switch will shut main burner gas off. See Figure 2. If this condition occurs, do not attempt to place the boiler in operation. Contact a qualified service agency.
Continuous
- Keep boiler area free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
- Keep combustion air and vent terminations (outside building) free from trash, vegetation and other items capable of blocking flow.
Beginning of Each Heating Season
Contact qualified service agency to perform maintenance and cleaning per
Installation, Operation and Maintenance manual.
Inspection will include examining all flue product carrying areas, vent system, burner and pilot flames. Will also include filling boiler with water if drained as part of End of Heating Season procedure.
Monthly
- Inspect combustion air, vent piping for deterioration, leaks or sagging. Contact qualified agency, as necessary.
- Inspect system piping for leaks. Contact qualified agency, as necessary.
- Check air vent(s) for leakage.
- Follow OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS to return to normal operation.
FIGURE 2 – BOILER FLUE GAS PASSAGEWAYS
WARNING
Burn and scald hazard. Verify Safety Relief Valve discharge piping run to
safe discharge location before conducting maintenance procedure. Contact
qualified agency to correct improper piping.
Check According to Manufacturer’s Instructions
Safety Relief Valve – Refer to manufacturer’s instructions.
End of Heating Season, if boiler is not used for domestic hot water
- Follow instructions to TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE. See section 2.2.
- Contact qualified agency to drain heating system (if system does not use antifreeze) if heating system is exposed to freezing temperatures while out of service.
Following information is requested for all service calls (*Information can be found on boiler’s rating plate)
Date of Installation:____
*Boiler Serial Number:__
- Boiler Model Number:__
Installed By:___