RBI SPECTRUM Series User Manual

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SPECTRUM FINNED COPPER
GAS BOILERS (MODEL SB) &
WATER HEATERS (MODEL SW)
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
DESIGNED AND TESTED ACCORDING TO A.S.M.E. BOILER AND PRESSURE
VESSEL CODE, SECTION IV FOR A MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WORKING PRESSURE
OF 160 PSI, 1103 kPa WATER
INSTALLER, THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE AFFIXED ADJACENT TO THE HEATER.
CONSUMER, RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PURPOSES.
260 North Elm Street 7555 Tranmere Drive
Westfi eld, MA 01085  Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1L4
Phone: (413) 568-9571 Phone: (905) 670-5888
Fax: (413) 568-9613 Fax: (905) 670-5782
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and liquids 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 neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fi re department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
WARNING: Failure to properly vent this unit can cause excessive amounts of carbon
monoxide resulting in severe personal injury or death!

RBI SPECTRUM Series Specifications

General

Category	Boiler
Brand	RBI
Heat Exchanger Material	Stainless Steel
Water Content	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
Dimensions	Varies by model
Series	SPECTRUM
Fuel Type	Natural Gas, Propane

Summary

Ratings and Capacities

Boiler/Water Heater Location

Combustion Air and Ventilation

Air Supply Requirements

Defines minimum free area for air openings for combustion.

Venting and Chimney Connections

Outlines rules for connecting the unit to a vent or chimney system.

General Piping Requirements

Freeze Protection

Heating System Piping

Pump Requirements

Specifications for the circulating pump to ensure proper operation.

Primary/Secondary Piping

Domestic Water Supply Piping

General Piping Requirements

Water Chemistry

Impact of water hardness and pH on heat exchanger and pump.

Temperature Rise Control

Methods to prevent condensation and damage from low return temperatures.

Gas Supply Piping

Gas Pipe Capacity

Table for determining the maximum capacity of gas supply piping.

Required Gas Pressure

Specifies minimum and maximum gas supply pressures for operation.

Electrical Wiring

Electrical Power Connections

General Operation

Lighting Instructions

Safety Before Lighting

Essential safety precautions to take before lighting the appliance.

Operating Instructions

Safety Before Operating

Safety precautions to follow before operating the appliance.

Checking and Adjustments

Pilot Adjustment

Gas Pressure Adjustment

Input Rate, Natural Gas

Maintenance

Burner Drawer and Burner Removal

Heat Exchanger Inspection and Cleaning

Vent System Inspection

Controls Inspection