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OWNER'S MANUAL CONTINUOUS PILOT MODEL NO. KWX - 3V KWX - 4V KWX - 5V KWX - 6V KWX - 7V KWX - 8V KWX - 9V CAUTION Read all instructions carefullybefore starting the installation. Save this manual for future reference. These instructions must be affixed on or adjacent to the boiler. Gas- Fired Cast Iron HOT WATER BOILER • Installation • Oper[...]
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KENNMORE CAST IRON BOILERS FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON HOT WATER AND GAS STEAM CAST IRON BOILERS For one (1) year from the date of installation, when this boiler is installed and maintained in accordance with our instructions. Sears will repair defects in material or workmanship in the boiler, free of charge. LIMITED 12 YEAR WARRANTY ON STEAM CAST IR[...]
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FIG. 1 r--- I ? ! -ASME R[[J_¥ VALVE C_ VI£NT l l ,-_ ..... -I, [_----- J i</ I;[ HPT , "_ i .A L ...... ,.Lr'--_l_ [ i LEFT S;DE DAMPER ENCLOSED SCOHTROL_ • _AJN VALVE % COH_OL --A u hr _ I I II I I I IIi i I I _._L_ _.1__ _1__ _ TEMP./PRESS. GAUGE J I r ' 'E'r'PPLE 31 ? GAS VALVE RIGHT SIO[ ® BASIC BOIL[...]
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Check Io besure you have the right size boilerbefore starting the installation. See rating and capacity table on previous page. Also besure the new boiler is for the type of gas you areusing.Check the rating plate on the right side of the boiler. Youmust see that the boiler is supplied with the corred typeol gas, freshair for combustion, anda suita[...]
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I Provision for combustion and ventilation air must be in accordance with Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation, of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-1atest revision, or applicable provisions of the local building codes. WARNING Be sure to provide enough fresh air for combustion. Enough air insures proper combustion and assures that[...]
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1. Place boiler in the selecled Iocalion (as near chimney as possible.) Your boiler is shipped assembled. You need only Io insfall the Relief Valve and a drain line to carryany waler or steam Io a drain. 2. Install Reliel Valve into the 3/,,- pipeon the top ol Ihe boiler. See Figure 5. Use ¾" Pipeandan elbow (nol furnished) to carrythe waler [...]
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CONNECTING THE VENT DAMPER AND VENT CONNECTOR Refer to Fig. 1 flue diagram for the size and location of the vent (flue opening). Use a 28 gauge (minimum) galvanized pipe to connect to the chimney IMPORTANT - The damper blade on the furnished vent damper has a !/2 square inch hole (approximately 3/4" diame- ter). On boilers equipped with standi[...]
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7 Any _mproper operation of the common venting system should be corrected so the installation conforms with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 -latest revision. When res_ztng any portion of the common venting system, the common venting system should be resized to approach the minimum size as determined using the appropriate tables in Part 11 i[...]
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Forsafe,efficient operation, the vent damper and all flue product carrying areas of the appliance must be checked annually by you, with particular attention given to deterioration from corrosion or other sources. If you see corrosion or other deterioration, contact your heating contractor tor repairs. Check vent damper operation as follows: 1. When[...]
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CHECK GASSUPP_ The gas pipe to your boiler must be the correct size for the length of the run and for the total Btu per hour input of all gas utilization equipment connected to it. See Fig. 12 for the proper size. Be sure your gas line complies with local codes and gas company requirements. The boiler and its individual shutoff valve must be discon[...]
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WARNING TURN OFF ELECTRICAL POWER AT FUSE BOX BEFORE MAKING ANY LINE VOLTAGE CONNECTIONS. FOLLOW LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. II I All electrical work must conform to local codes as well as the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70, latest revision. In Canada, electrical wiring shall comply with the Canadian Electrical Codes, CSA-C22.1 and .2. ELECTRIC[...]
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Connect Circulator Pump Wiring See Fig.13-1 for line voltage, thermostat and circulator pump field wiring connections. A 5 foot wiring harness with flexible metal conduit is supplied to connect the circulator pump to the service switch junction box. If the two 120 volt circulator wire terminals inside the junction box are not used, please leave the[...]
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GROUNO ¢ 115VAC __ POWER , -- suP_¥ .OT ......... --_ _H______ NELrmAL [ ir ..... ii I I I I I ClRCU_TOR _J'J_ PUMP 2€V _ERMOSrAT 81 24 '_0LT TRANSFORMER I W X F._M R PRl_ / BU [3 Q Y I _ IFL_I LOCK_ VENT _ SHUT OR= E ROLLOUT y SA,_L'IY SHUT OFF OR OR T w BK L BK l AQUASTAT OR BOILER SENSOR GAS VALVlE VR8200A/VR830OA BK MAIN POWE[...]
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HOT OVERCURRENT PROTECTED DISCONNECT RVGP-KS--BKF VENT DAMPER 120/60/1 pOWIER SUPPLY CIRCULATOR PUMP L .---- 120 V_C. PRIMARY 24 V_C. SECONDARY M3-1 P3-2 _LL /'_ M3--4 P3--, r ; P2-04 ; P1-01 p2-01 K1A $2 S1B ,._>>---<<-_'D'-L-_'-I _ m-o4 STAT P1--02 P2-OS Kle S1A $3 J _ - o- M3-5 E3 _/_ M3-2 E1 HIGH UMIT SOR_j 1 - M[...]
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RELIEF VALVE You must have a relief valve on your boiler. Water expands as it is heated. If there is no place for the water to expand into, water pressure will build up inside the boiler and system. Should this happen, the relief valve will automatically open at a pre-determined pressure. This will relieve the strain on the boiler and system. Run a[...]
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CIRCULATING PUMP Every forced hot-water system requires a circulating pump. A separate pump or zone valve is required for each zone, if you have a two or more zone system. This pump must have the capacity to provide the circulation required by your system. The pump is connected into the return main just ahead of the boiler. It is also wired to the [...]
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HOW A HOT-WATER SYSTEM OPERATES Your entire heating system (boiler, piping and radiation units) is filled with water. As the water in the boiler is heated, it is pumped from the top of the boiler through the supply main to the radiation units. The cooler water in them flows back through the return main to the boiler. This provides positive and rapi[...]
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I WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion I may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. I A. Some boilers are equipped with an intermittent ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by hand. Some boilers are equipped with a continuous pilot and [...]
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1. STOP! Read the safety information on page 20 2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting. 3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance. 4. Remove lower front panel. 5. Rotate gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFE" GAS CONTROL KNOB IN "ON" POSITION GAS INLET RESET BUTTON 6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any [...]
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pmI[$|U_{ R[e.ll_l I,_I_TO_I ¢ONVENIENCI_ WIRING ADN_TMENY TERMKNA_,_(31 T[ RMr NAL3 (2) tUNO_m CAP $CA( (OPTIONAL) _T L(T _'R[SSUP £ o+ yH [,_MO¢OuPt-E @1LOT AD$_ITM[NT ¢ONNI;C_' K)N IUND[R €.AP It AIW_ lUTTON ¢ONTRO_A_VI_ PRF._SVR E REGUL_,TOR ADJUSTMENT (IJNDI[R +CAp SCR[W I*IIF.SSI#RE TA INf.(7 WIRING TtRMIII/_..513) T_ L(I&quo[...]
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BURNERS A visual check of the pilot and main burner flames should be made at least once each year, preferably at the beginning of the heating season. See page 22 RELIEF VALVE This valve should open automatically if the system pressure exceeds the pressure rating (usually 30 psi) of the relief valve. Should it ever fail to open under this condition,[...]
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PWX WITH STANDING PILOT: Thermostat calls for heat, completing the circuit to the aquastat and gas valve. The sequence is as follows: The LED light indicating a call for heat and circulator, in the control panel, will illuminate. The automatic vent damper will begin to open. When the vent damper is completely open and the end switches are made, the[...]
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FIG.19 / STATUS LIGHTS @ MAIN POWER r_ CALL FOR HEAT C[RCUL_TOR PUMP @ GAS VALVE BURNER SYSTEM STATUS LIGHT STATUS INDICATES ON L7148F CONTROL ENERGIZED THROUGH 24 VOLT TRANSFORMER. POWER OFF L7148F CONTROL NOT ENERGIZED. CALL FOR HEAT/ ON L7148F CONTROL ENERGIZING CIRCULATOR PUMP CIRCUIT. CIRCULATOR PUMP OFF CIRCULATOR PUMP IS NOT ENERGIZED. ON L7[...]
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Boiler is cold. No Power. L7148F Aquastat Control malfunction when used with vent damper. L7148F Aquastat Control in reset mode. L7148F Aquastat Control high limit switch shuts off the boiler before the water temperature reaches the high limit setting. Boiler is too hot Defective Thermostat or thermostat wiring. Defective tra[...]
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You may avoid inconvenience and service calls by checking these points before you call for service. FOR YOUR SAFETY WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS 1. Do Not try to light any appliance. 2. Do not touch any electric switch, do not use the phone. 3. Leave the building Immediately, then call your gas supplier. 4. If you cannot reach the gas supplier, call[...]
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GAS-FIRED HOT WATER BOILERS - IMPORTANT - READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ORDERING All parts listed in the following Parts List may be ordered through your nearest supplier. When ordering parts, first obtain the model number from the data plate on your boiler, then determine the Part Number (not the Key No.) and the Description of each part from the[...]
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3ACKET - SECTION AND BASE PARTS @ % 29[...]
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LED & COVER PANEL ASSEMBLY JACKET PARTS 3O[...]
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CONTROL BOX ASSEMBL Y (21 f6 X i" SL; SHE[T SCREW --_ ITEM 11469504_ / WIRING MARN_SS IT[M 1146345a2 (_-6 S£C.) ITEM _14E34_03 {7--9 SEC.) RO_£S: r_E t rE_4 r,_t_BI.RS FC_ r_s p_._T ¢0_ AS FCU-C_: 7_ IO ;a,a _GTI_, T_ _S r N_ COVER PANEL / CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY 31[...]
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GAS TRAIN - NATURAL i/2" OR 3/4" X 90" STREET ELL_ I/2" - ITEM # 14693801 i 3/4" - ITEM # 14693040 I i12" OR 314" CLOSE NIPPLE-- _ W I/2" - ITEM # 14607030 314" - ITEM # 14607031 112" OR 314" UNION I12" - ITEM # 14G93043 314" - ITEM # 14693044 PWX "T ° MANIFOLD _ _ _ FOR PARTS 1[...]
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BOILER CONTROLS AND PIPING _** *° _OTE: ISOLATION BALL VALVES AND CIRCULATOR PUMP AREEHIPPES LOOSE IN CRATE. )_ / " OP'T{OHAL SUPPLY OR RETUDN SIDE PUMPING KEY DESCRIPTION Part Number NO. 1 ¾" ASME Relief Valve 146-22-011 2 3/4" x 7 1/2" Nipple 146-07-041 3 Temperature Pressure Gauge - 5" Stem 146-23-009 4 1 1/4"[...]
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HONEYWELL L7148F TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Start Boiler is cold. Boiler is not reaching proper temperature or will not tum on. 4, Check: L7t 48F Diagnostic LED =ON"? I Yes Set room thermostat lO°above room / temperature. Set boiler 10 ° (or more) above current water temperature. Boiler turns on? Yes i Check Circulator Pump, running? I Yes I Boi[...]
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OWNER'S MANUAL CONTINUOUS PILOT MODEL NO. KWX - 3V KWX - 4V KWX - 5V KWX - 6V KWX - 7V KWX - 8V KWX - 9V Gas - Fired Cast Iron HOT WATER BOILER Now that you have purchased your Boiler, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Th[...]