IBC HC 13-50 User Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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HC Series Boilers
HC 13-50, HC 23-84, HC 29-106, HC 33-124, HC 20-125, HC 33-160
(Natural Gas or Propane)
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a re or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapours and liquids or other
combustible materials 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 nearby phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualied installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
This Manual is also available in French - contact IBC or visit our web site www.ibcboiler.com

IBC HC 13-50 Specifications

General

Brand	IBC
Model	HC 13-50
Category	Boiler
Language	English

Summary

Installation Guide

General Installation Overview

Provides an overview of HC Series boilers, their capabilities, and approvals.

Code Requirements

Details the codes and standards that the installation must conform to.

Location Guidelines

Specifies approved indoor locations and ambient condition requirements for installation.

Exhaust Venting and Air Intake

Covers planning for vent materials, travel, termination, and air intake systems.

Condensate Removal

Explains the proper design and installation of condensate drainage and trap systems.

Water Piping - Space Heating

Covers general considerations and arrangements for connecting the boiler's heating water pipes.

Gas Piping

Details requirements for gas supply piping, connections, and pressure testing.

Electrical Connections

Outlines wiring requirements for power supply, controls, and accessories.

Boiler Systems and Operation

General Operation Overview

Overview of HC Series boilers, heat exchanger design, and control features.

Control System Details

Details controller indicators, buttons, and installer interface functions.

Programmable Parameters

Lists and explains user and installer programmable parameters for boiler operation.

Tankless DHW Modes

Describes standard, comfort, and ECO comfort modes for tankless DHW.

Space Heating Operation

Explains how the boiler supplies heat using an Outdoor Reset Curve.

Sequence of Operation

Details the step-by-step process of boiler operation for heating calls.

Startup and Commissioning

Boiler Lighting and Shutdown

Provides safety instructions and steps for initial boiler startup and shutdown.

Pre-Startup Checks

Covers pre-ignition checks, safety shutoff tests, and initial setup procedures.

Commissioning Procedures

Outlines procedures for calibrating and testing the boiler's combustion and operation.

Fuel Conversion

Details the process and requirements for converting the boiler between natural gas and propane.

Maintenance Procedures

Boiler Maintenance

Covers general care, annual inspection, venting, condensate traps, and burner maintenance.

Heat Exchanger Inspection

Instructions for inspecting and cleaning the heat exchanger during annual maintenance.

Relief Valve Maintenance and Testing

Procedures for testing and maintaining the safety relief valve.

Troubleshooting Guide

Preliminary Checks

Initial steps to diagnose common boiler issues by checking the control display and basic functions.

Electronic Components Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting methods for sensors, fan/blower, and pressure sensors.

Warnings and Fault Codes

Explains warning codes (E1-E7) and fault codes (10-30) and their possible solutions.

Other Faults Diagnosis

Addresses common issues like burner ignition, noise, power reduction, and heating/DHW problems.

Diagrams and Schematics

Parts Diagrams

Illustrates the assembly of boiler components with part numbers.

Wiring Diagrams

Provides schematic and pictorial diagrams for electrical connections and control wiring.