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PUREFIRE
®
REV
2
Boilers
PF-50 PF-80 PF-110 PF-140 PF-210 PF-399
Gas
Installation,
Operation &
Maintenance
Manual
As an ENERGY STAR
®
Partner, PB Heat, LLC has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
®

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • R
    Ryan MyersSep 12, 2025
    How to fix DHW sensor short error on PEERLESS Boiler?
    • D
      Derrick JacksonSep 12, 2025
      If your PEERLESS Boiler displays the error 'DHW SENSOR SHORT', check the harness and sensor.
  • J
    Jeremiah StevensSep 10, 2025
    How to troubleshoot stack sensor short error on PEERLESS PureFire PF-140 Boiler?
    • D
      David BowmanSep 10, 2025
      If your PEERLESS Boiler displays the error 'STACK SENSOR SHORT', check the harness and sensor.
  • E
    Edwin JenningsSep 9, 2025
    How to fix return sensor short error on PEERLESS PureFire PF-140 Boiler?
    • B
      brussellSep 9, 2025
      If your PEERLESS Boiler displays the error 'RETURN SENSOR SHORT', check the harness and sensor.
  • P
    Paul SmithSep 8, 2025
    How do I fix supply sensor short error on PEERLESS Boiler?
    • S
      Stephen WashingtonSep 8, 2025
      If your PEERLESS Boiler displays the error 'SUPPLY SENSOR SHORT', check the harness and sensor.
  • C
    Chelsea WilsonAug 23, 2025
    How to troubleshoot ignition error on PEERLESS PureFire PF-140?
    • D
      Dawn WilliamsonAug 23, 2025
      If you are experiencing an ignition error with your PEERLESS Boiler, follow these steps: 1. Watch the igniter through the observation window. 2. If no spark is present, check the spark electrode for the proper 3/16" gap. 3. Remove any corrosion from the spark electrode with abrasive. 4. If spark is present but no flame, check the gas supply to the boiler. Check for high or low pressure. 5. If there is a flame, check the flame signal ignition log in the Installer Menu. If values for flame signal are less than 3.1 µA, check wiring connections and clean the harness connector at the control. 6. Determine if gas valve is opening by monitoring gas pressure. 7. Check gas pressure.
  • C
    Cynthia SandersSep 6, 2025
    How to fix return sensor not connected error on PEERLESS PureFire PF-140?
    • C
      Christopher CalhounSep 6, 2025
      If your PEERLESS Boiler displays the error 'RETURN SENSOR NOT CONNECTED', check the harness and sensor.
  • A
    amy75Sep 5, 2025
    How to fix supply sensor not connected error on PEERLESS Boiler?
    • K
      kimpatrickSep 5, 2025
      If your PEERLESS Boiler displays the error 'SUPPLY SENSOR NOT CONNECTED', check the harness and sensor.
  • J
    Jeffrey SimmonsSep 3, 2025
    How to troubleshoot high return temp on PEERLESS Boiler?
    • B
      blake42Sep 3, 2025
      If your PEERLESS Boiler displays 'HIGH RETURN TEMP', check for reversed supply and return piping or a pump installed backwards.
  • A
    Anthony WrightSep 2, 2025
    What to do for false flame detected after shutdown on PEERLESS Boiler?
    • G
      George ChavezSep 3, 2025
      If your PEERLESS Boiler displays 'A19 - FALSE FLAME DETECTED AFTER SHUTDOWN', check the flame sensor and igniter to ensure there is no short to ground. This error may also indicate that the gas valve isn’t closing completely.
  • D
    Dr. April ChristensenSep 1, 2025
    Why is the return higher than supply on my PEERLESS Boiler?
    • N
      Nicholas MaddenSep 2, 2025
      If you see 'RETURN HIGHER THAN SUPPLY' on your PEERLESS Boiler, check the system piping to ensure water enters the return connection and exits the supply connection correctly. Also, compare the supply thermistor reading to the temperature gauge; if they don’t match, replace the supply thermistor.

Summary

USING THIS MANUAL

INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

Follows installation instructions in order for logical sequence and safety.

SPECIAL ATTENTION BOXES

Explains definitions of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE boxes for hazards.

PREINSTALLATION

GENERAL

General info on boiler handling, inspection, and contractor qualifications.

CODES & REGULATIONS

Installation must comply with state/local codes and national standards.

MASSACHUSETTS SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Details Massachusetts requirements for CO detectors, signage, and exemptions.

ACCESSIBILITY CLEARANCES

Specifies minimum clearances around the boiler for access and installation.

COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR

Details requirements for combustion and ventilation air supply based on National Fuel Gas Code.

PLANNING THE LAYOUTS

Guidelines for preparing sketches and notes for boiler installation layout.

BOILER SET-UP

GENERAL

General guidelines for boiler installation, including drain pan and level installation.

WALL MOUNTING

Instructions for mounting the boiler using the optional wall bracket.

FLOOR STANDING INSTALLATION

Instructions for installing the boiler in a floor-standing configuration.

VENTING & AIR INLET PIPING

GENERAL

General installation requirements for venting and air intake systems.

APPROVED MATERIALS

Lists approved materials for exhaust vent and air intake piping.

EXHAUST VENT;AIR INTAKE PIPE LOCATION

Guidelines for locating vent and air intake pipes and termination.

EXHAUST VENT;AIR INTAKE PIPE SIZING

Provides sizing information for exhaust vent and air intake pipes.

EXHAUST TAPPING FOR VENT SAMPLE

Instructions for drilling a hole for combustion gas sample testing.

BOILER REMOVAL FROM COMMON VENTING SYSTEM

Steps for safely removing an existing boiler from a common venting system.

EXHAUST VENT;AIR INTAKE INSTALLATION

Details exhaust connection, pipe support, and joint sealing requirements.

WATER PIPING & CONTROLS

GENERAL

General guidelines for water supply and return piping, system cleaning, and protecting components.

OPERATING PARAMETERS

Discusses boiler operation in closed-loop systems and minimum flow rates.

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Describes key system components like pressure gauges, air eliminators, and expansion tanks.

SYSTEM PIPING

Discusses the importance of the pressure relief valve installation and discharge piping.

FREEZE PROTECTION

Provides guidance on using glycol solutions for freeze protection.

FUEL PIPING

GENERAL

General requirements for fuel piping installation according to codes and gas supply.

FUEL LINE SIZING

Information on determining required gas flow rate and pipe capacity.

GAS SUPPLY PIPING - INSTALLATION

Instructions for installing gas supply piping, including sediment traps and warnings.

MAIN GAS VALVE - OPERATION

Explains the operation and settings of the main gas valve and recommended CO2 settings.

CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPING

GENERAL

General requirements for condensate disposal and system operation.

CONDENSATE SYSTEM

Explains the condensate system components and their function.

CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPE MATERIAL

Specifies approved materials for condensate drain piping.

CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPE SIZING

Provides guidance on sizing condensate drain piping.

CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPE INSTALLATION

Instructions for installing condensate drain piping and recommendations for condensate pumps.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

GENERAL

General wiring requirements according to local codes and the National Electrical Code.

CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS

Details customer connections for various boiler models and their terminals.

ZONE CIRCULATOR WIRING

Illustrates typical zone circulator relay wiring.

INTERNAL WIRING

Lists internal wiring components and their functions.

BOILER CONTROL: INTERNAL WIRING & OPERATION

CONTROL OVERVIEW

Overview of the boiler control, its safety functions, and available heating/DHW modes.

IGNITION SEQUENCE

Explains the boiler's ignition sequence graphically and step-by-step.

BOILER CONTROL

Discusses boiler control settings like installation location, vent material, and freeze protection.

CENTRAL HEATING

Details the different Central Heating (CH) modes available for operation.

DOMESTIC HOT WATER (DHW)

Overview of DHW modes and priority settings.

SERVICE NOTIFICATION

Information on setting up service reminders through the control.

SYSTEM TEST

Explains how to use the System Test mode for setup and troubleshooting.

STATUS & FAULT HISTORY

How to view boiler status, fault history, and error codes.

SENSOR RESISTANCE

Provides information on sensor resistance values at different temperatures.

MULTIPLE BOILERS

Overview of cascading boilers for increased capacity and system wiring.

DEFAULTS

How to restore factory or site default settings.

START-UP PROCEDURE

GENERAL

Initial checks before starting up the boiler.

CHECK WATER PIPING

Steps for filling the boiler and system with water and checking for leaks.

CHECK GAS PIPING

Procedures for checking gas supply pressure and connections.

CHECK OPERATION

Steps for verifying boiler operation and shutdown at setpoint.

LIGHTING & OPERATING PROCEDURES

Safety instructions and step-by-step guide for lighting and operating the boiler.

TROUBLESHOOTING

BLOCKING ERRORS

Explains blocking errors, their display, and corrective actions.

LOCKING ERRORS

Explains locking errors, their display, and how to reset them.

ERROR MESSAGES IN A CASCADE SYSTEM

Information on error messages specific to cascade systems.

WARNING ERRORS

Explains warning errors related to sensors and cascade system faults.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Safety information regarding refractory ceramic fiber products and precautions.

GENERAL (WITH BOILER IN USE)

General observations and checks for a boiler in use, including safety and leak checks.

WEEKLY (WITH BOILER IN USE)

Weekly maintenance task: flushing the low-water cut-off.

ANNUALLY (BEFORE START OF HEATING SEASON)

Annual inspection checklist for qualified service technicians.

CONDENSATE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions for removing and cleaning condensate tanks and hoses.

COMBUSTION CHAMBER COIL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Procedure for cleaning the heat exchanger coils and combustion chamber.

BOILER DIMENSIONS & RATINGS

Table 12.1: Boiler Dimensions

Table showing dimensional data for PF-50, PF-80, PF-110 & PF-140 boilers.

Table 12.2: Boiler Ratings

Table of boiler input, output, heating capacity, and efficiency ratings.

Figure 12.1: Dimensional Drawing - PF-50, PF-80, PF-110 & PF-140

Dimensional drawings for specific boiler models.

Table 12.3: Combustion Air Fan Speeds

Table detailing fan speeds for different boiler models and modes.

Figure 12.2: Dimensional Drawing - PF-210 & PF-399

Dimensional drawings for PF-210 and PF-399 boiler models.

Table 12.4: PUREFIRE Main Control Specifications

Specifications for the boiler's main control unit, including voltage and sensor data.

Table 12.5: Electrical Ratings

Table detailing electrical ratings for blowers, gas valves, and pumps across boiler models.

REPAIR PARTS

Figure 13.1: General Repair Parts - PF-50, PF-80, PF-110 & PF-140

Illustrated list of general repair parts for specific boiler models.

Table 13.1: General Repair Parts

Detailed list of general repair parts with quantities and stock codes.

Table 13.2: Heat Exchanger;Burner Assembly Repair Parts - PF-50, PF-80, PF-110 & PF-140

Detailed list of heat exchanger/burner assembly parts with stock codes.

Figure 13.3: General Repair Parts - PF-210 & PF-399

Illustrated list of general repair parts for PF-210 and PF-399 models.

Table 13.3: General Repair Parts - PF-210 & PF-399

Detailed list of general repair parts for PF-210 and PF-399 models.

Figure 13.4: Heat Exchanger;Burner Assembly Repair Parts - PF-210 & PF-399

Illustrated list of heat exchanger/burner assembly parts for PF-210 and PF-399.

Table 13.4: Heat Exchanger;Burner Assembly Repair Parts - PF-210 & PF-399

Detailed list of heat exchanger/burner assembly parts for PF-210 and PF-399.

APPENDIX A. STATUS SCREENS

PureFire Condensing Boiler - Status Display

Overview of boiler status displays, including initialization and standby modes.

Central Heating Demand

Displays for Central Heating (CH) trial for ignition and demand states.

Domestic Hot Water Demand

Displays for Domestic Hot Water (DHW) trial for ignition and demand states.

Supply at Setpoint

Displays indicating when the boiler supply temperature reaches the setpoint.

Special Demand Functions

Displays for Freeze Protection and Store Warm Hold functions.

Ignition;Flame Failure Handling

Displays related to ignition and flame failure events.

Error Handling

Displays for blocking errors and lockout errors, indicating abnormal conditions.

Service Notification

Information on programmed service intervals and alerts.

Cascade (Multiple Boilers)

Status displays for master and dependent boilers in a cascade system.

APPENDIX B. USER MENU

User Menu

Overview of accessing and navigating the user menu for settings and status.

Status

User menu screens showing current supply, system, and DHW temperatures.

Settings

User menu screens for Central Heating, DHW, Time/Date, and Temperature Units settings.

Messages

User menu screen for displaying last block and lockout messages.

APPENDIX C. INSTALLER MENU

Installer Menu

Instructions for accessing and navigating the installer menu.

Status

Installer menu screens for viewing supply setpoint, fan speeds, flame signal, and ignition attempts.

Boiler Settings

Installer menu for pump mode, location, vent material, freeze protection, and safety functions.

CH (Central Heating) Settings

Installer menu for CH modes, pump post purge, and ramp delay modulation.

CH (Central Heating) Settings continued

Installer menu for outdoor reset, system presets, boost function, and anti-cycling.

DHW (Domestic Hot Water) Settings

Installer menu for DHW modes, priority, heat dump, and maximum allowable rate.

Service Notification

Installer options for setting service notification parameters (time, cycles, date).

System Test

Installer options for forcing boiler operation at low, ignition, or maximum power.

Cascade Settings

Installer options for cascade settings like address selection, delays, and differentials.

Cascade Settings continued

Installer options for cascade calculated setpoints, start/stop rates, and rotation interval.

Default Settings

Options to restore factory or save/reset site defaults.

APPENDIX D. COMBUSTION TEST RECORD

Peerless PureFIRE Combustion Test Record

A template for recording combustion test data and jobsite information.

PEERLESS PureFire PF-140 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Fuel TypeNatural Gas or Propane
AFUE95%
Efficiency95%
IgnitionDirect Spark Ignition
Input BTU140, 000 BTU/h
Warrantyheat exchanger
Heating Capacity133, 000 BTU/hr

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