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NTI TFTN 085-399 User Manual

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TFTN 085-399
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Version Date: 2022-09-06
HAZARD SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
Danger Sign: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious
injury or death.
Warning Sign: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
serious injury or death.
Caution Sign plus Safety Alert Symbol: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Caution Sign without Safety Alert Symbol: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in property damage.
Notice Sign: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in property
damage.
This Boiler must be installed by a licensed and trained Heating Technician, or the
Warranty is Void. Failure to properly install this unit may result in property damage,
serious injury to occupants, or possibly death.
NTI # 87137
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NTI TFTN 085-399 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNTI
ModelTFTN 085-399
CategoryBoiler
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Hazard Symbols and Definitions

Danger Sign

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.

Warning Sign

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.

Caution Sign

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Notice Sign

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage.

1.0 Introduction

1.1 General Installation Requirements

Boiler installation must conform to manual, local authority, and codes.

1.3 Installer Responsibilities

Technician must ensure installation conforms to manual and codes; inform User.

3.0 Boiler Location

3.1 Minimum Installation Clearances

Specifies minimum clearances required around the boiler for installation and service.

3.2 Boiler Area Ventilation Air Openings

Details ventilation air requirements for boiler area based on type and volume.

4.0 General Venting

4.6 Exhaust and Air-Intake Vent Size & Length

Specifies allowable vent pipe sizes and lengths for different models.

4.9 General Venting Rules and Guidelines

Provides comprehensive rules for venting installation and termination.

7.0 Installing Gas Piping

9.0 Gas Valve and Burner Set-up

10.0 Boiler and Heating System Piping

10.3 Boiler System Plumbing

Details minimum flow rate requirements and circulator pump sizing.

12.0 Field Wiring

14.0 Installation Checklist

15.0 Annual Maintenance and Inspection

16.0 Display Menu Guide

16.3 Setup

Entry point for system configuration, including wizards and technical menus.

18.0 Troubleshooting

Safety: Read Before Operating

What to Do If You Smell Gas

Emergency procedure for gas leaks, including no ignition, switches, or phones.

Operating Instructions

Step-by-step guide for safely starting and operating the boiler.

To Turn Off Gas To The Boiler

Procedure for safely shutting off the gas supply to the boiler.

1.4 Before Operating with Propane

Table 1-1 Natural Gas to LP Conversion Kits

Lists conversion kits required for operating the boiler with propane gas.

1.6 DHW Temperature Adjustment and Scalding

Table 1-2 Approximate Scald Time to Temperature Relationship

Details the relationship between water temperature and scald time.

1.7 In the State of Massachusetts

INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS

Requirements for installing carbon monoxide detectors in Massachusetts.

SIGNAGE

Requirement for specific signage near the exhaust vent terminal.

2.0 Specifications

2.1 High Altitude Operation

Boiler capacity de-rating is required for elevations above 2000 ft.

2.2 Dimensions

Figure 2-1 Boiler Dimension (TFTN085-110)

Diagram showing dimensions and connection points for TFTN085-110.

3.1 Minimum Installation Clearances

3.2 Boiler Area Ventilation Air Openings

Closet Installations

Specific ventilation requirements for boiler installations in closets.

Alcove Installations

Ventilation requirements for boiler installations in alcoves.

3.4 Wall Mounting Instructions

Figure 3-2 Wall Mounting Instructions

Illustrates step-by-step instructions for mounting the boiler on a wall.

4.1 Removing an Existing Boiler from Common Venting System

4.2 Combustion Air Intake Contamination

4.3 Flammable Solvents and Plastic Piping

Mandatory Pre-commissioning Procedure for Plastic Venting (PVC or CPVC)

Crucial steps to perform before powering the boiler when using plastic venting.

4.4 Boiler Exhaust & Air-Intake Vent Pipe Connectors

Table 4-2 Appliance Adapters for Polypropylene and Stainless-Steel Venting

Lists adapter part numbers for connecting different vent materials.

4.5 Vent Pipe Material

Table 4-3 Acceptable Exhaust and Air-Intake Vent Pipe Material

Details acceptable vent pipe materials and standards for US and Canada.

4.7 Direct Vent Installation

Termination Options

Describes different methods for terminating the vent system.

Optional Termination Kits

Table 4-6 Optional Termination Kit OEMs

Lists manufacturers and contact information for termination kits.

Table 4-7 Optional Vent Termination Kits

Details available vent termination kits, compatibility, and options.

Sidewall Termination Details

Figure 4-3(a) Two-Pipe Termination (Sidewall)

Diagram illustrating two-pipe sidewall termination details.

Figure 4-3(b) IPEX Concentric Termination (Sidewall)

Diagram illustrating IPEX concentric sidewall termination.

Figure 4-3(c) IPEX Low Profile Termination

Diagram illustrating IPEX low profile sidewall termination.

Figure 4-3(d) DuraVent PolyPro Wall Termination

Diagram illustrating DuraVent PolyPro wall termination.

Roof Termination Details

Figure 4-4(a) Two-Pipe Termination (Roof)

Diagram illustrating two-pipe roof termination details.

Figure 4-4(b) IPEX Concentric Termination (Roof)

Diagram illustrating IPEX concentric roof termination.

Figure 4-4(c) DuraVent PolyPro Roof Termination

Diagram illustrating DuraVent PolyPro roof termination.

Figure 4-4(d) Exhaust only Roof Termination

Diagram illustrating exhaust-only roof termination options.

4.9 General Venting Rules and Guidelines

2. Combustion Air Intake Contamination

Avoid drawing contaminants into combustion air to prevent corrosion.

3. Vertical Separation

Specifies minimum vertical separation between exhaust and air inlet.

8. Vent Sloping

Details required slope for indoor exhaust piping to manage condensation.

5.0 Vent Termination Clearances

Table 5-1 Vent Termination Clearances

Details specific clearance requirements for vent terminations based on location.

6.0 Condensate Drain

Condensate Trap (Siphon) Assembly

Details the assembly and maintenance of the condensate trap.

7.0 Installing Gas Piping

Table 7-1 Natural Gas to LP Conversion Kits

Lists conversion kits required for operating the boiler with propane gas.

8.0 Lighting the Boiler

FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE OPERATING

Crucial safety information before operating the boiler.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Step-by-step guide for safely starting and operating the boiler.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO THE BOILER

Procedure for safely shutting off the gas supply to the boiler.

9.0 Gas Valve and Burner Set-up

Combustion Calibration Procedure

Procedure to calibrate burner combustion using a combustion analyzer.

Throttle Screw Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting the throttle screw for CO2 calibration.

Offset Screw Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting the offset screw for CO2 calibration.

Firing Rate Test Mode

Select Setup from Home Screen

Navigates to the setup menu.

Select Test Mode from Setup Menu

Accesses test modes for burner and output tests.

Select Burner Test

Initiates the burner test sequence.

Select Max Power

Sets the burner to maximum power for calibration.

Verify Max Power Combustion Calibration

Confirms burner power reaches 100% for max power calibration.

Select Min Power

Transitions to minimum power for calibration after max power.

Verify Burner Power goes to 10% before proceeding...

Confirms burner power reaches 10% for min power calibration.

Select Press to Stop Test

Exits the test mode after calibration is complete.

10.0 Boiler and Heating System Piping

10.1 Water Quality

Importance of water quality for boiler lifespan and operation; best practices.

System Cleaning

Procedure for cleaning existing and new heating systems.

Air Elimination

Requirement for micro bubble air elimination devices.

10.2 Near Boiler Plumbing

Pressure Relief Valve

Factory supplied valve must be field installed in vertical position.

Low Water Cutoff (LWCO)

Boilers have factory installed LWCO with test button and indicator lights.

Operational Test Procedure (LWCO)

Procedure to test LWCO functionality before placing boiler in service.

10.3 Boiler System Plumbing

Circulator Pump Outputs

Details the four (4) dedicated 120VAC pump outputs on the boiler.

Zone Outputs

Describes the three (3) zone outputs for activating zone loads.

Air Removal

Expansion Tank

Sizing and locating the expansion tank in accordance with system water volume.

11.0 Cascade Installation

11.1 General Installation Instructions

Covers plumbing, pump wiring, sensor connections for multi-boiler systems.

11.2 Setup Procedure

Steps for configuring zone controllers and setting boiler addresses in cascade.

11.2 Setup Procedure

1. Disconnect WiFi Cable from Follower Boilers

Disconnects WiFi cable from follower boilers; manager boiler connects to WiFi.

2. Configure Zone Controllers

Configures zone controllers for cascade setup, including dipswitch settings.

3. Set Boiler Address

Figure 11-3 Setting Boiler Address

Illustrates the process of setting boiler addresses for cascade systems.

5. Select from the dropdown menu a unique address...

Assigns unique addresses (Manager, Follower 1-7) to each boiler.

4. BUS Connection

Figure 11-4 Backup PCB Settings (if prompted)

Shows the process for backing up new PCB settings to display memory.

Figure 11-5 “Unconfigured” Message

Illustrates handling unconfigured messages and BUS wiring checks.

6. Configure System Sensor Input

Figure 11-5 Configuring System Sensor Input

Shows how to set Auxiliary Sensor 1 as System Sensor.

7. Configure Settings

NOTE: If the cascade system is heating a Downstream IWH...

Configuration notes for Downstream IWH in cascade systems.

12.0 Field Wiring

Wiring Connections

Describes how field wiring connections are made at the TFTN control panel.

Figure 12-1 Field Wiring Terminal Access

Diagram showing access points for field wiring terminals.

Figure 12-2 Field Wiring Example – 24V Zone Valves

NOTES

Notes regarding zone wiring, NTI Room Sensors, and pump control.

13.0 Wiring Schematics

Figure 13-1 Connection Diagram

Provides a comprehensive connection diagram for the boiler's components.

14.0 Installation Checklist

Installation

Checklist items for the initial installation of the boiler.

Start-up

Checklist items for the boiler start-up procedure.

Operational Checklist

Checklist items to verify proper operation after installation.

Before Leaving

Final checks to be performed before leaving the installation site.

15.0 Annual Maintenance and Inspection

Annual Inspection Checklist

Items to inspect annually for proper boiler maintenance and safety.

Combustion Chamber Cleaning Procedure

Step-by-step guide for cleaning the boiler's combustion chamber.

16.0 Display Menu Guide

Initial Power-up

Describes the boiler's initial power-up sequence and air purge function.

16.1 Home Screen

Figure 16-3 Home Screen

Illustrates the layout and information displayed on the boiler's home screen.

16.2 Operating Mode (Scheduling)

Figure 16-4 Operating Mode

Displays the different operating modes available for the boiler.

16.3 Setup

16.3.1 Setup Wizard

Step-by-step guide for initial boiler controller setup and configuration.

Figure 16-6 Setup Wizard

Illustrates the screens within the Setup Wizard.

16.3.2 Tech Menu

CH Setup

Accesses central heating settings for the boiler.

DHW Setup

Accesses domestic hot water settings for the boiler.

Cascade Setup

Accesses cascade settings or sets the boiler address.

Sensor Configuration

Configures AUX1 and AUX2 sensor inputs.

16.3.2.1 CH Setup

Figure 16-8 CH Setup Menus

Displays various screens for configuring central heating settings.

Go to User Menu

Provides direct access to user menu for zone settings.

16.3.2.2 DHW Setup

Figure 16-9 DHW Setup

Displays various screens for configuring DHW settings.

16.3.2.3 Cascade Setup

Figure 16-10 Cascade Setup Menu

Illustrates the cascade setup menu options.

16.3.2.4 Pump Control Settings

Figure 16-11 Pump Control Settings Menu

Displays options for setting pump overrun times and speed control.

16.3.2.7 Complete Menu

Figure 16-14 Complete Menu

Shows access to all PCB parameters via parameter number or list.

16.3.2.8 Sensor Configuration

Figure 16-15 Sensor Configuration Menu

Displays options for configuring AUX1 and AUX2 sensor inputs.

16.3.3 User Menu

Figure 16-16 User Menu Navigation

Illustrates navigation through the User Menu for settings adjustment.

Go to Tech Menu

Provides direct access to the technical menu.

Screen Settings

Allows selection of language and system units.

View/Edit Schedule

Enters the schedule menu to create or edit time programs.

16.3.4 Test Mode

Burner Test

Allows manual operation and testing of the burner at different power levels.

Output Test

Allows manual operation of the boiler's on/off outputs.

Air Purge Function

Initiates the air purge sequence to remove air from the boiler water.

16.3.6 Diagnostics

Service

Accesses maintenance warning settings and reset functionality.

Version

Displays software and hardware versions for the display and controller.

16.4 Zone Details

Figure 16-20 Zone Details Screen

Displays detailed status and settings for central heating and DHW zones.

16.5 Boiler Details

Figure 16-21 Boiler Details Screen

Shows boiler status, inputs, outputs, and sensor readings.

16.6 Cascade

Figure 16-22 Cascade Details Screen

Displays information on cascade system status, boiler power, and temperature.

16.7 Errors

Figure 16-23 Errors Menu

Provides access to view active errors and error history.

17.0 Wifi Connection

Figure 17-2 “NTI net” App – “Add Product Page”

Shows the 'Add Product Page' within the NTI net mobile app.

Figure 17-3 Starting the Connection Procedure at the Boiler

Select Setup from the home screen

Navigates to the setup menu.

Select Connectivity from the Setup menu

Accesses the connectivity menu for WiFi setup.

Press Enter to start the Network Configuration

Initiates the network configuration process.

Select Yes to connect the boiler to the internet.

Confirms the connection to the internet.

Figure 17-4 “NTI net” App – Making WiFi Connection and Registering Product

Press Join to connect to the boiler

Initiates the connection process from the app to the boiler.

Boiler is successfully connected to Wifi, to register it to your “NTI net” account...

Steps for registering the boiler to the NTI net account after WiFi connection.

18.0 Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Procedures

Procedures for qualified personnel to identify and correct boiler operational issues.

Figure 18-1 Clearing Lockouts Requiring Manual Reset

Illustrates how to clear manual reset lockouts from the display.

Boiler Temperature in Range

Checks if boiler outlet temperature is within the range for burner operation.

No Response to a Central Heat Demand

No Power to Zone Outputs

Troubleshooting steps for issues with zone output power.

6. Display is Blank

Figure 18-4 TFTN Control Panel

Diagram of the TFTN control panel, showing fuse locations.

Fuses

Information on the types and locations of fuses in the boiler.

Error Codes

Table 18-1 Error Codes

Lists error codes, problems, possible remedies, and error types.

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