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Lochinvar NOBLE NKB 80-199 - User Manual

Lochinvar NOBLE NKB 80-199
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FIRE TUBE
Noble Fire Tube Boiler and Combi
Installation & Service Manual
NKC 110 - 199 & NKB 80 - 199
Series 100 - 101 & 110 - 111
This manual must only be used
by a qualified heating installer
/ service technician. Read all
instructions in this manual before
installing. Perform steps in the
order given. Failure to comply
could result in severe personal
injury, death, or substantial
property damage.
WARNING
Save this manual for future reference.

Table of Contents

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Summary

Hazard Definitions

Safety Hazard Definitions

Explains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE terms for hazard communication.

Crucial Safety and Installation Information

Installer Responsibilities

Read all instructions before installation and perform steps in the given order.

User and Servicing Guidelines

Manual is for qualified technicians; annual servicing by a qualified technician is mandatory.

Operational Safety Warnings

Covers warnings on electrical shock, handling water-damaged units, and boiler operation.

How the Noble Fire Tube Works

Component Function Descriptions

Detailed explanation of the function of each numbered component of the boiler.

Boiler Ratings and Specifications

AHRI and DOE Ratings

Provides performance ratings based on AHRI and DOE standards.

Other Specifications

Details on water, gas, and vent/air connections and sizes.

Determining Boiler Location

Installation Codes and Compliance

Lists codes and regulations that must be followed for installation.

Location Considerations and Clearances

Factors like water damage risk, contamination, and required clearances for installation.

Closet and Alcove Installation Requirements

Specific requirements for installing in closets or alcoves, including vent material.

Determining Boiler Location

Air Openings and Wall Mounting

Requirements for ventilation openings and guidelines for wall mounting the boiler.

Residential Garage and Venting Precautions

Precautions for garage installation and vent/air piping, including contamination prevention.

Determining Boiler Location

Corrosive Contaminants and Existing Vent Systems

Lists contaminants and guidelines for using an existing vent system.

Determining Boiler Location

Removing Boiler from Common Vent

Steps to follow when removing a boiler from a common vent system safely.

Boiler Preparation

Removing Boiler from Pallet and Gas Conversions

Instructions for pallet removal, gas conversions, and initial checks.

Boiler Preparation

Boiler Mounting Procedures

Instructions for mounting the boiler bracket to different wall types securely.

General Venting

Direct Venting Options

Overview of sidewall and vertical termination options for venting and air intake.

General Venting

Vent and Air Piping Installation

Guidelines for installing vent and air piping, including connections and support.

General Venting

Vent and Air Piping Sizing and Materials

Information on sizing vent and air piping and approved materials.

General Venting

Optional Room Air and Air Contamination

Procedures for using room air and warnings about combustion air contamination.

General Venting

PVC;CPVC Venting Installation

Approved PVC/CPVC materials and installation procedures for venting.

General Venting

Polypropylene Venting

Approved polypropylene vent materials, manufacturers, and installation guidelines.

General Venting

Stainless Steel Venting

Approved stainless steel vent materials, manufacturers, and installation guidelines.

Sidewall Direct Venting

Vent;Air Termination - Sidewall

Guidelines for determining location and installing sidewall vent/air terminations.

Sidewall Termination Location Considerations

Specific factors for choosing the best location for sidewall terminations.

Sidewall Direct Venting

Wall Penetration Preparation and Multiple Terminations

Procedures for wall penetrations and terminating multiple vent/air connections.

Sidewall Direct Venting

Optional Concentric Sidewall Termination

Description and usage of the optional concentric vent termination kit for sidewall.

Sidewall Direct Venting

Concentric Vent Dimensional Drawing

Provides dimensional drawing and specifications for the concentric vent kit.

Sidewall Direct Venting

Multiventing Sidewall Terminations

Guidelines for venting multiple direct vent appliances near each other.

Vertical Direct Venting

Vent;Air Termination - Vertical

Guidelines for determining location and installing vertical vent/air terminations.

Vertical Termination Location Considerations

Specific factors for choosing the best location for vertical terminations on a roof.

Vertical Direct Venting

Roof Penetration Preparation and Multiple Terminations

Procedures for roof penetrations and terminating multiple vent/air connections.

Vertical Direct Venting

Optional Concentric Vertical Termination

Description and usage of the optional concentric vent termination kit for vertical installations.

Vertical Direct Venting

Multiventing Vertical Terminations

Guidelines for venting multiple direct vent appliances vertically near each other.

Vertical Direct Venting

Alternate Vertical Concentric Venting

Installation using an existing unused venting system as a chase for vent and combustion air.

Vertical Direct Venting

Existing Vent as a Chase

Following existing termination and clearance requirements when using a vent as a chase.

Hydronic Piping

System Water Piping Methods

Explains closed loop pressurized system requirements and basic installation steps.

Low Water Cutoff and Freeze Protection

Requirements for low water cutoff devices and using glycol for freeze protection.

General Piping Information and Components

Basic steps, important considerations, and identification of near-boiler piping components.

Hydronic Piping

Near Boiler Piping Components

Identifies and describes essential components for piping near the boiler.

Domestic Water Piping (Combi Only)

Scalding Prevention and Water Chemistry

Warnings about hot water temperatures, anti-scald valves, and acceptable water chemistry.

Near Heater Piping Components

Identifies optional and recommended components for domestic water piping.

Domestic Water Piping (Combi Only)

DHW Pressure Drop and Sequence of Operation

DHW pressure drop chart and explanation of Combi sequence of operation in DHW mode.

Gas Connections

Connecting Gas Supply Piping

Instructions for connecting the gas supply, including sediment traps and leak checks.

Gas Connections

Natural and Propane Gas Requirements

Details on pipe sizing, supply pressure, and regulator requirements for both gas types.

Gas Connections

Natural Gas Pipe Sizing and Inlet Check

Natural gas pipe sizing chart and procedure for checking inlet gas supply pressure.

Gas Connections

Gas Pressure and Valve Safety

Specifies acceptable gas pressures and warnings regarding gas valve replacement and adjustment.

Field Wiring

Installation Compliance and Voltage Connections

Lists codes for wiring and instructions for line and low voltage connections.

Field Wiring

Thermostat, Sensor, and Limit Switch Installation

Installation of thermostats, outdoor sensors, system sensors, and auxiliary limit switches.

Combi Features and Cascade Wiring

Using air handler contacts, Combi features, and wiring multiple boilers in cascade.

Condensate Disposal

Condensate Drain Installation and Neutralization

Instructions for installing the condensate drain, including materials, slope, and neutralization.

Start-up Procedures

Pre-Commissioning Cleaning and Water Chemistry

Steps for cleaning the system and ensuring proper water quality before operation.

Boiler Water Chemistry and Freeze Protection

Recommended boiler water chemistry and warnings about freeze protection fluids.

Start-up Procedures

Glycol Use, Oxygen Prevention, and System Filling

Proper use of glycol, quantity determination, and system filling and air purging.

Start-up Procedures

Gas Leak Checks and Thermostat Verification

Procedures for checking gas leaks and verifying thermostat circuits.

Condensate System Inspection

Inspecting and cleaning the condensate drain line and trap.

Start-up Procedures

Pre-Startup Checklist and Basic Troubleshooting

Final checks before startup, and initial troubleshooting steps if the boiler doesn't start.

Gas Connection and Conversion Verification

Verifying gas piping integrity and propane conversion status.

Start-up Procedures

Boiler Operating Instructions

Safety warnings and step-by-step instructions for starting the boiler.

Start-up Procedures

Control Panel Overview and Navigation

Explanation of the control panel layout, buttons, and screen navigation.

Start-up Procedures

Setup Wizard Configuration and Parameters

Guide to using the setup wizard for initial configuration and explanation of its parameters.

Start-up Procedures

Temperature Setpoints and Service Mode

Adjusting temperature setpoints and using Service Mode for checks.

Start-up Procedures

Space Heating and DHW Operation Control

How the boiler controls space heating and DHW demands based on sensors.

Operating Information

Boiler Operation Overview and Menus

General explanation of boiler operation and accessing set points and installer menus.

Installer Menu Access

How to access the installer menu for advanced configuration and password entry.

Operating Information

Installer Password and Menu Navigation

Entering the installer password and navigating the main installer menu.

Installer Parameters and Sub-menus

Overview of installer parameters organized into sub-menus like General, Outdoor Reset, etc.

Control Inputs, Outputs, and Room Thermostat

Explanation of control inputs, outputs, and the role of the room thermostat.

Operating Information

Boiler Operation Modes and System Performance

Details on DHW priority, anti-cycling, modulation, and performance features like gradient limiting.

Operating Information

Outdoor Air Reset, Load Management, and Combi Features

How outdoor air reset, load limiting, and Combi special features improve operation.

Operating Information

Cascade Operation and Boiler Protection

How to wire boilers in cascade and explanations of protection features like temperature limits and freeze protection.

Operating Information

Temperature Regulation and Safety Limits

How space heat temperature is regulated and the function of high limits and low water cutoff.

Operating Information

Sequence of Operation

Step-by-step description of the boiler's operating sequence during a call for heat.

Maintenance and Annual Startup

Service Technician and Owner Maintenance Tasks

Lists general and annual startup tasks for technicians and routine checks for owners.

Maintenance and Annual Startup

Pre-Maintenance Checks and Piping Inspections

Steps to take before maintenance and procedures for checking piping and system integrity.

Maintenance and Annual Startup

Water, Electrical, and Ignition System Checks

Checks for water system, electrical connections, ignition components, and control settings.

Operational Startup and Burner Checks

Performing startup checks and verifying burner flame characteristics.

Maintenance and Annual Startup

Burner Assembly, Flame Signal, and Owner Review

Inspecting burner, checking flame signal, and reviewing manual with owner.

Handling Ceramic Fiber Materials

Safety guidelines for handling ceramic fiber materials during removal or replacement.

Maintenance and Annual Startup

Boiler Heat Exchanger and Combi Component Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning the boiler heat exchanger and combi components like the DHW filter.

Maintenance and Annual Startup

DHW Flow Switch Maintenance and Low Flow Test

Maintaining the DHW flow switch and testing the boiler's response to low flow conditions.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Preparation and Fuse Checks

Items needed, initial checks, and procedure for checking control module fuses.

Troubleshooting

Temperature Sensor Checks

How to check boiler sensors by measuring resistance against temperature tables.

Troubleshooting

Noisy System and Pump Operation Issues

Identifies causes and corrective actions for noisy boiler operation and pump issues.

Troubleshooting

Boiler Fault Message Troubleshooting

Explains fault messages like MEMORY ERROR, FAN SPEED, LWCO, FLAME SEQUENCE.

Troubleshooting

Fault Message Troubleshooting (Continued)

Explains fault messages like OUTLET ARHL, AIR PRESSURE SWITCH, AUX LIMIT FAULT.

Troubleshooting

Fault Message Troubleshooting (Continued)

Explains fault messages like FLAME FAIL: RUNNING and FLAME FAIL: IGNITION.

Troubleshooting

Fault Message Troubleshooting (Continued)

Explains fault messages related to temperature limits, sensors, and stack temperature.

Troubleshooting

Fault Message Troubleshooting (Continued)

Explains fault messages related to sensor faults, set point issues, and Delta T.

Troubleshooting

Fault Message Troubleshooting (Continued)

Explains fault messages for voltage, flue temperature, and sensor faults.

Troubleshooting

Fault Message Troubleshooting (Continued)

Explains fault messages for hot water issues, DHW temperature, and flow rate.

Troubleshooting

Fault Message Troubleshooting (Continued)

Explains fault messages related to Combi operation, space heating, and water pressure.

Troubleshooting

Combustion Analysis and Gas Valve Adjustment

Procedures for combustion analysis and adjusting the gas valve for optimal performance.

Diagrams

Combi Models Ladder Diagram

Ladder logic diagram illustrating electrical connections for Combi models.

Diagrams

Combi Models Wiring Diagram

Wiring diagram showing electrical connections for Combi models.

Diagrams

Boiler Models Ladder Diagram

Ladder logic diagram illustrating electrical connections for Boiler models.

Diagrams

Boiler Models Wiring Diagram

Wiring diagram showing electrical connections for Boiler models.

Lochinvar NOBLE NKB 80-199 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelNKB 80-199
AFUE95%
Fuel TypeNatural Gas or Propane
Vent TypeDirect Vent
Weight117 lbs
Modulation Ratio5:1
Heat Exchanger MaterialStainless Steel
TypeCondensing Boiler
Water Connection Size1
Water Content1.5 gallons
Input BTU/hr80, 000 - 199, 000

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