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IN S TAL L AT ION , OP E R AT IN G AN D
S E R V IC E IN S T R U C T ION S F OR

S C G™
G A S - F I R E D BO I L E R

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Burnham Hydronics has determined that the SCG meets the ENERGY
STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

F o r s e r vi c e o r r e p a i r s to b o i le r, c a ll yo ur he a ti ng c o ntr a c to r. W he n s e e k i ng i nfo r m a ti o n o n
b o i le r, p r o vi d e B o i le r M o d e l Num b e r a nd S e r i a l Num b e r a s s ho wn o n Ra ti ng L a b e l.
B o i le r M o d e l Num b e r

SCG _ _ _ _ - _ _ _
He a ti ng C o ntr a c to r

B o i le r S e r i a l Num b e r

Ins ta lla ti o n D a te

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P ho ne Num b e r

A d d re s s

8140705R3-1/07

Price - $5.00

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY
NOTE: The equipment shall be installed in accordance with those installation regulations enforced in the area where the
installation is to be made. These regulations shall be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction
shall be consulted before installations are made.
All wiring on boilers installed in the USA shall be made in accordance with the National Electrical Code and/or local regulations.
All wiring on boilers installed in Canada shall be made in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code and/or local regulations.
The New York City Department of Buildings has approved the SCG™ Series boiler: Approval No. MEA 5-06-E.
The City of New York requires either a Licensed Master Plumber or a Fire Suppression Piping Contractor supervise the
installation of this product.
The Massachusetts Board of Plumbers and Gas Fitters has approved the SCG™ Series boiler. See the Massachusetts Board of
Plumbers and Gas Fitters website, http://license.reg.state.ma.us/pubLic/pb_pre_form.asp for the latest Approval Code or ask
your local Sales Representative.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires this product to be installed by a Licensed Plumber or Gas Fitter.

The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels,
or to important information concerning product life.

D AN G E R

C AU T I O N

In d ic a t e s a n im m in e n t ly h a z a r d o u s s it u a t io n
w h ic h , if n o t a v o id e d , w ill r e s u lt in d e a t h ,
s e r io u s in ju r y o r s u b s t a n t ia l p r o p e r t y
d a ma g e .

In d ic a t e s a p o t e n t ia lly h a z a r d o u s s it u a t io n
w h ic h , if n o t a v o id e d , m a y r e s u lt in
m o d e r a t e o r m in o r in ju r y o r p r o p e r t y
d a ma g e .

WAR N IN G

N OT IC E

In d ic a t e s a p o t e n t ia lly h a z a r d o u s s it u a t io n
w h ic h , if n o t a v o id e d , c o u ld r e s u lt in d e a t h ,
s e r io u s in ju r y o r s u b s t a n t ia l p r o p e r t y
d a ma g e .

In d ic a t e s s p e c ia l in s t r u c t io n s o n
in s t a lla t io n , o p e r a t io n , o r m a in t e n a n c e
w h ic h a r e im p o r t a n t b u t n o t r e la t e d t o
p e r s o n a l in ju r y h a z a r d s .

D AN G E R
D O N OT s t o r e o r u s e g a s o lin e o r o t h e r fla m m a b le v a p o r s o r liq u id s in t h e v ic in it y o f t h is o r a n y
o t h e r a p p lia n c e .
If y o u s m e ll g a s v a p o r s , D O N OT t r y t o o p e r a t e a n y a p p lia n c e - D O N OT t o u c h a n y e le c t r ic a l
s w itc h o r u s e a n y p h o n e in th e b u ild in g . Im m e d ia te ly, c a ll th e g a s s u p p lie r fr o m a r e m o te ly
lo c a t e d p h o n e . F o llo w t h e g a s s u p p lie r ' s in s t r u c t io n s o r if t h e s u p p lie r is u n a v a ila b le , c o n t a c t
t h e fir e d e p a r t m e n t .

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WAR N IN G
T h is b o ile r r e q u ir e s r e g u la r m a in te n a n c e a n d s e r v ic e to o p e r a te s a fe ly. F o llo w th e
in s t r u c t io n s c o n t a in e d in t h is m a n u a l.
Im p r o p e r in s t a lla t io n , a d ju s t m e n t , a lt e r a t io n , s e r v ic e o r m a in t e n a n c e c a n c a u s e p r o p e r t y
d a m a g e , p e r s o n a l in ju r y o r lo s s o f lif e . R e a d a n d u n d e r s t a n d t h e e n t ir e m a n u a l b e f o r e
a t t e m p t in g in s t a lla t io n , s t a r t - u p o p e r a t io n , o r s e r v ic e . In s t a lla t io n a n d s e r v ic e m u s t b e
p e r fo r m e d o n ly b y a n e x p e r ie n c e d , s k ille d , a n d k n o w le d g e a b le in s ta lle r o r s e r v ic e a g e n c y.
T h is b o ile r m u s t b e p r o p e r ly v e n t e d .
T h is b o ile r n e e d s f r e s h a ir fo r s a fe o p e r a t io n a n d m u s t b e in s t a lle d s o t h e r e a r e p r o v is io n s
fo r a d e q u a te c o m b u s tio n a n d v e n tila tio n a ir.
T h e in t e r io r o f t h e v e n t in g s y s t e m m u s t b e in s p e c t e d a n d c le a n e d b e fo r e t h e s t a r t o f t h e
h e a t in g s e a s o n a n d s h o u ld b e in s p e c t e d p e r io d ic a lly t h r o u g h o u t t h e h e a t in g s e a s o n fo r a n y
o b s t r u c t io n s . A c le a n a n d u n o b s t r u c t e d v e n t in g s y s t e m is n e c e s s a r y t o a llo w n o x io u s
f u m e s t h a t c o u ld c a u s e in ju r y o r lo s s o f lif e t o v e n t s a f e ly a n d w ill c o n t r ib u t e t o w a r d
m a in ta in in g th e b o ile r ' s e ffic ie n c y.
In s t a lla t io n is n o t c o m p le t e u n le s s a p r e s s u r e r e lie f v a lv e is in s t a lle d in t o t h e t a p p in g
lo c a te d o n to p o f a p p lia n c e . - S e e th e Wa te r P ip in g a n d Tr im S e c tio n o f th is m a n u a l fo r
d e t a ils .
T h is b o ile r is s u p p lie d w it h s a fe t y d e v ic e s w h ic h m a y c a u s e t h e b o ile r t o s h u t d o w n a n d n o t
r e -s ta r t w ith o u t s e r v ic e . If d a m a g e d u e to fr o z e n p ip e s is a p o s s ib ility, th e h e a tin g s y s te m
s h o u ld n o t b e le ft u n a t t e n d e d in c o ld w e a t h e r ; o r a p p r o p r ia t e s a fe g u a r d s a n d a la r m s s h o u ld
b e in s t a lle d o n t h e h e a t in g s y s t e m t o p r e v e n t d a m a g e if t h e b o ile r is in o p e r a t iv e .
T h is b o ile r c o n t a in s v e r y h o t w a t e r u n d e r h ig h p r e s s u r e . D o n o t u n s c r e w a n y p ip e fit t in g s
n o r a t t e m p t t o d is c o n n e c t a n y c o m p o n e n t s o f t h is b o ile r w it h o u t p o s it iv e ly a s s u r in g t h e
w a t e r i s c o o l a n d h a s n o p r e s s u r e . Al w a y s w e a r p r o t e c t i v e c l o t h i n g a n d e q u i p m e n t w h e n
in s t a llin g , s t a r t in g u p o r s e r v ic in g t h is b o ile r t o p r e v e n t s c a ld in ju r ie s . D o n o t r e ly o n t h e
p r e s s u r e a n d te m p e r a tu r e g a u g e s to d e te r m in e th e te m p e r a tu r e a n d p r e s s u r e o f th e b o ile r.
T h is b o ile r c o n t a in s c o m p o n e n t s w h ic h b e c o m e v e r y h o t w h e n t h e b o ile r is o p e r a t in g . D o
n o t t o u c h a n y c o m p o n e n t s u n le s s t h e y a r e c o o l.
B o ile r m a t e r ia ls o f c o n s t r u c t io n , p r o d u c t s o f c o m b u s t io n a n d t h e fu e l c o n t a in a lu m in a , s ilic a ,
h e a v y m e t a ls , c a r b o n m o n o x id e , n it r o g e n o x id e s , a ld e h y d e s a n d /o r o t h e r t o x ic o r h a r m f u l
s u b s t a n c e s w h ic h c a n c a u s e d e a t h o r s e r io u s in ju r y a n d w h ic h a r e k n o w n t o t h e s t a t e o f
C a lifo r n ia to c a u s e c a n c e r, b ir th d e fe c ts a n d o th e r r e p r o d u c tiv e h a r m . Alw a y s u s e p r o p e r
s a fe t y c lo t h in g , r e s p ir a t o r s a n d e q u ip m e n t w h e n s e r v ic in g o r w o r k in g n e a r b y t h e a p p lia n c e .
F a ilu r e t o f o llo w a ll in s t r u c t io n s in t h e p r o p e r o r d e r c a n c a u s e p e r s o n a l in ju r y o r d e a t h .
R e a d a ll in s t r u c t io n s , in c lu d in g a ll t h o s e c o n t a in e d in c o m p o n e n t m a n u fa c t u r e r s m a n u a ls
w h ic h a r e p r o v id e d w it h t h e b o ile r b e fo r e in s t a llin g , s t a r t in g u p , o p e r a t in g , m a in t a in in g o r
s e r v ic in g .
K e e p b o ile r a r e a c le a r a n d fr e e fr o m c o m b u s t ib le m a t e r ia ls , g a s o lin e a n d o t h e r fla m m a b le
v a p o r s o r liq u id s .
Al l c o v e r p l a t e s , e n c l o s u r e s a n d g u a r d s m u s t b e i n p l a c e a t a l l t i m e s .

N OT IC E
T h is b o ile r h a s a lim ite d w a r r a n ty, a c o p y o f w h ic h is p r in te d o n th e b a c k o f th is m a n u a l.
It is t h e r e s p o n s ib ilit y o f t h e in s t a llin g c o n t r a c t o r t o s e e t h a t a ll c o n t r o ls a r e c o r r e c t ly in s t a lle d
a n d a r e o p e r a t in g p r o p e r ly w h e n t h e in s t a lla t io n is c o m p le t e .

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Table of Contents
I. Pre-Installation ............................... 6

VI. Electrical....................................... 53

II. Unpack Boiler ................................ 7

VII. Modular Installation .................... 62

III. Venting/Air Intake Piping .............. 8

VIII. System Start-up ............................ 64

IV. Water Piping and Trim ................. 45

IX. Service .......................................... 68

V. Gas Piping .................................... 50

X. Repair Parts .................................. 74

Figure 1: Minimum Clearances to Combustibles

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Figure 2: Dimensions

I. Pre-Installation
WAR N IN G
If y o u d o n o t fo llo w t h e s e in s t r u c t io n s
e x a c tly, a fir e o r e x p lo s io n m a y r e s u lt
c a u s in g p r o p e r t y d a m a g e o r p e r s o n a l
in ju r y.

D AN G E R
D o n o t in s t a ll b o ile r w h e r e g a s o lin e o r o t h e r
fla m m a b le v a p o r s o r liq u id s , o r s o u r c e s o f
h y d r o c a r b o n s ( i.e . b le a c h e s , c le a n e r s ,
c h e m ic a ls , s p r a y s , p a in t r e m o v e r s , fa b r ic
s o ft e n e r s , e t c .) a r e u s e d o r s t o r e d .

N OT IC E
D u e to th e lo w w a te r c o n te n t o f th e b o ile r,
m is - s iz in g o f t h e b o ile r w it h r e g a r d t o t h e
h e a t in g s y s t e m lo a d w ill r e s u lt in e x c e s s iv e
b o ile r c y c lin g a n d a c c e le r a t e d c o m p o n e n t
fa ilu r e . B u r n h a m D OE S N OT w a r r a n t
fa ilu r e s c a u s e d b y m is - s iz e d b o ile r
a p p lic a t io n s . D O N OT o v e r s iz e t h e b o ile r t o
t h e s y s t e m . M o d u la r b o ile r in s t a lla t io n s
g r e a t ly r e d u c e t h e lik e lih o o d o f b o ile r
o v e r s iz in g .

A. Installation must conform to the requirements of the
authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of such
requirements, installation must conform to the National
Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, and/or CAN/
CGA B149 Installation Codes.

B. Appliance is design certified for installation on
combustible flooring. Do not install boiler on
carpeting.

C. Provide clearance between boiler jacket and
combustible material in accordance with local fire
ordinance. Refer to Figure 1 for minimum listed
clearance from combustible material. Recommended
service clearance is 24 inches from left side, right
side and front. Service clearances may be reduced to
minimum clearances to combustible materials.

D. Install on level floor. For basement installation provide
solid base such as concrete, if floor is not level or if
water may be encountered on floor around boiler. Floor
must be able to support weight of boiler, water and all
additional system components.

E. Protect gas ignition system components from water
(dripping, spraying, rain, etc.) during boiler operation
and service (circulator replacement, condensate trap,
control replacement, etc.).

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F. Provide combustion and ventilation air in accordance
with applicable provisions of local building codes,
or: USA - National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI
Z223.1, Air for Combustion and Ventilation;
Canada - Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/
CGA-B149.1, or Propane Installation Code, CAN/
CGA-B149.2, Venting Systems and Air Supply for
Appliances.

WAR N IN G
Ad e q u a t e c o m b u s t i o n a n d v e n t i l a t i o n a i r
m u s t b e p r o v id e d t o a s s u r e p r o p e r
c o m b u s t io n .
The following guideline is based on the National Fuel Gas
Code, NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1.
1. Determine volume of space (boiler room). Rooms
communicating directly with space (through
openings not furnished with doors) are considered
part of space.
Volume [ft³] = Length [ft] x Width [ft] x Height [ft]
2. Determine Total Input of all appliances in space.
Round result to nearest 1,000 Btu per hour (Btuh).
3. Determine type of space. Divide Volume by Total
Input.
a. If result is greater than or equal to 50 ft³ per
1,000 Btuh, space is considered an unconfined
space.
b. If result is less than 50 ft³ per 1,000 Btuh, space
is considered a confined space.
4. Determine building type. A building of unusually
tight construction has the following characteristics:
a. Walls and ceiling exposed to outside atmosphere
have a continuous water vapor retarder with a
rating of 1 perm or less with openings gasketed
and sealed, and;
b. Weather-stripping has been added on openable
windows and doors, and;
c. Caulking or sealants applied in joints around
window and door frames, between sill plates and
floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall
panels, at plumbing and electrical penetrations,
and at other openings.
5. For boiler located in an unconfined space in a
building of other than unusually tight construction,
adequate combustion and ventilation air is normally
provided by fresh air infiltration through cracks
around windows and doors.

c. Horizontal ducts. Minimum free area of one (1)
square inch per 2,000 Btu per hour input of all
equipment in space. Duct cross-sectional area
shall be same as opening free area.
Alternate method for boiler located within
confined space. Use indoor air if two permanent
openings communicate directly with additional
space(s) of sufficient volume such that combined
volume of all spaces meet criteria for unconfined
space. Size each opening for minimum free area
of one (1) square inch per 1,000 Btu per hour
input of all equipment in spaces, but not less than
100 square inches.
7. Combustion Air/Ventilation Duct Louvers and
Grilles. Equip outside openings with louvers to
prevent entrance of rain and snow, and screens to
prevent entrance of insects and rodents. Louvers and
grilles must be fixed in open position or interlocked
with equipment to open automatically before burner
operation. Screens must not be smaller than ¼ inch
mesh.

N OT IC E
B o ile r s o p e r a t e d w it h d ir e c t v e n t ( s e a le d
c o m b u s t io n ) a r e e x e m p t fr o m n e e d in g
p r o v is io n s fo r c o m b u s t io n a ir fr o m t h e
r o o m , p r o v id e d a ir in t a k e p ip in g is in s t a lle d
p e r c o d e a n d t h e in s t r u c t io n s in t h is
m a n u a l.
6.

For boiler located within unconfined space in building
of unusually tight construction or within confined
space, provide outdoor air through two permanent
openings which communicate directly or by duct
with the outdoors or spaces (crawl or attic) freely
communicating with the outdoors. Locate one opening
within twelve (12) inches of top of space. Locate
remaining opening within twelve (12) inches of bottom
of space. Minimum dimension of air opening is three
(3) inches. Size each opening per following:
a. Direct communication with outdoors. Minimum
free area of one (1) square inch per 4,000 Btu per
hour input of all equipment in space.
b. Vertical ducts. Minimum free area of one (1)
square inch per 4,000 Btu per hour input of all
equipment in space. Duct cross-sectional area
shall be same as opening free area.

Consider the blocking effect of louvers, grilles and
screens when calculating the opening size to provide
the required free area. If free area of louver or grille
is not known, assume wood louvers have 20-25
percent free area and metal louvers and grilles have
60-75 percent free area.

CAUTION
If u s in g in d o o r a ir fo r c o mb u s tio n (s e e Ve n tin g S e c tio n - In d o o r Air), a v o id o p e ra tin g th is b o ile r in a n
e n v ir o n m e n t w h e r e s a w d u s t , lo o s e in s u la t io n f ib e r s , d r y w a ll d u s t , e t c . a r e p r e s e n t . If b o ile r is
o p e r a t e d u n d e r t h e s e c o n d it io n s , t h e b u r n e r in t e r io r a n d p o r t s m u s t b e c le a n e d a n d in s p e c t e d d a ily
t o in s u r e p r o p e r o p e r a t io n .

II. Unpack Boiler
C AU T ION
D o n o t d r o p b o ile r. D o n o t b u m p b o ile r
ja c k e t a g a in s t flo o r.

A. Move boiler to approximate installed position.
B. Remove all crate fasteners.
C. Lift and remove outside container. Save two of the
wooden slats from the container sleeve for use in Steps
E and F.

D. Remove all boiler hold-down fasteners.

WAR N IN G
In s t a lla t io n o f t h is b o ile r s h o u ld b e
u n d e r t a k e n o n ly b y t r a in e d a n d s k ille d
p e r s o n n e l fr o m a q u a lifie d s e r v ic e a g e n c y.

E. Tilt the boiler to its front side or back side and slide a
wooden slat under the three raised feet.

F. Tilt the boiler in the opposite direction and slide
another wooden slat under the three raised feet.

G. Slide the boiler left or right off the skid using the two
wooden slats as runners.

H. Move boiler to its permanent location.
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III. Venting / Air Intake Piping
WAR N IN G
D o n o t u s e t h i s b o i l e r w i t h g a l v a n i z e d , Ty p e 3 0 4 o r Ty p e 3 1 6 s t a i n l e s s s t e e l , n o n m e t a l l i c o r
a n y o t h e r n o n AL 2 9 - 4 C ® b a s e d v e n t s y s t e m s .
D o n o t u s e a b a r o m e t r ic d a m p e r o r d r a ft h o o d w it h t h is a p p lia n c e .
D o n o t u s e v e n t d a m p e r s w ith th is b o ile r.
M o i s t u r e a n d i c e m a y f o r m o n s u r f a c e s a r o u n d t e r m i n a t i o n . To p r e v e n t d e t e r i o r a t i o n ,
s u r fa c e s s h o u ld b e in g o o d r e p a ir ( s e a le d , p a in t e d , e t c .) .
T h is a p p lia n c e n e e d s fr e s h a ir fo r s a fe o p e r a t io n a n d m u s t b e in s t a lle d s o t h e r e a r e
p r o v is io n s fo r a d e q u a te c o m b u s tio n a n d v e n tila tio n a ir.
D o n o t r e d u c e s iz e o f a ir in t a k e p ip e .
R e a d , u n d e r s t a n d a n d fo llo w c o m b u s t io n a ir in s t r u c t io n r e s t r ic t io n s c o n t a in e d in t h e P r e In s t a lla t io n in s t r u c t io n s o f t h is m a n u a l.
D o n o t o p e r a t e a p p lia n c e w h e r e g a s o lin e o r o t h e r fla m m a b le v a p o r s o r liq u id s , o r s o u r c e s o f
h y d r o c a r b o n s ( i.e . b le a c h e s , c le a n e r s , c h e m ic a ls , s p r a y s , p a in t r e m o v e r s , fa b r ic s o ft e n e r s ,
e tc .) a r e u s e d , s to r e d a n d /o r p r e s e n t in th e a ir.
W h e n in s ta llin g v e n t p ip e th r o u g h c h im n e y, n o o th e r a p p lia n c e c a n b e v e n te d in to th e
c h im n e y.
D o n o t e x c e e d m a x i m u m v e n t / a i r i n t a k e l e n g t h s . R e f e r t o Ta b l e 4 .

Table 1: Air Intake / Vent System Options

D e s c r i p ti o n

A d d i ti o na l
Ve nt K i t
Re q ui r e d

P a rt
Num b e r

Ins ta lla ti o n
D r a wi ng a nd
Sp e c i f i c a t i o n
( S e e S e c ti o n)

1 . S e p a r a te
Ho ri zo nta l

D i re c t Ve nt ( s e a le d c o m b us ti o n) wi th b o th the ve nt
p i p e a nd a i r i nta k e p i p e te rm i na ti ng ho ri zo nta lly
( thro ug h a s i d e wa ll) wi th i nd i vi d ua l p e ne tra ti o ns fo r
the ve nt a nd a i r i nta k e p i p i ng a nd te rm i na ls .

No

See
Ta b le 2

D.

2 . S e p a r a te
Ve r t i c a l

D i re c t Ve nt ( s e a le d c o m b us ti o n) wi th b o th the ve nt
p i p e a nd a i r i nta k e p i p e te rm i na ti ng ve rti c a lly
( thro ug h the ro o f) wi th i nd i vi d ua l p e ne tra ti o ns fo r
the ve nt a nd a i r i nta k e p i p i ng a nd te rm i na ls .

No

See
Ta b le 2

E.

D i re c t Ve nt ( s e a le d c o m b us ti o n) wi th the ve nt p i p e
3 . C o m b i na ti o n a nd a i r i nta k e p i p e jo i ni ng a t a c o m m o n te rm i na l
Ho ri zo nta l
a nd te rm i na ti ng ho ri zo nta lly ( thro ug h a s i d e wa ll up
to 1 5 " thi c k ) wi th o nly o ne p e ne tra ti o n.

Ye s

3 - 6 S e c ti o n
( 6 11 0 6 0 1 2 )

F.

Ye s

3 - 4 S e c ti o n
(1 0 0 2 2 2 -0 1 )
5 - 6 S e c ti o n
(1 0 0 2 2 3 -0 1 )

G.

Op ti o n

D i re c t Ve nt ( s e a le d c o m b us ti o n) wi th the ve nt p i p e
4 . C o m b i na ti o n a nd a i r i nta k e p i p e jo i ni ng a t a c o m m o n te rm i na l
a nd te rm i na ti ng ve rti c a lly ( thro ug h the ro o f) wi th
Ve r t i c a l
o nly o ne p e ne tra ti o n.
5 . Ind o o r A i r

P o we r Ve nt - A i r us e d fo r c o m b us ti o n i s p ro vi d e d
fro m wi thi n the b ui ld i ng .

No

S e e Ta b le 2

H.

6 . Op ti o na l
S e p a r a te
Ho ri zo nta l

D i re c t Ve nt ( s e a le d c o m b us ti o n) wi th b o th the ve nt
p i p e a nd a i r i nta k e p i p e te rm i na ti ng ho ri zo nta lly
( thro ug h a s i d e wa ll) wi th i nd i vi d ua l p e ne tra ti o ns fo r
the ve nt a nd a i r i nta k e p i p i ng a nd te rm i na ls .

No

S e e Ta b le 2

I.

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Table 2: Vent System Components Included with Boiler

Ve nt S ys te m C o m p o ne nts

P a r t Num b e r

Ga s k e te d Ve nt Te rm i na l 3 "
Ho ri zo nta l ( S C G-3 thru S C G-7 )

8 11 0 7 0 1

Ga s k e te d Ve nt Te rm i na l 4 "
Ho ri zo nta l ( S C G-8 & S C G 9 )

8 11 0 7 0 2

D i s c A i r Inta k e - 3 "
( S C G- 3 & S C G- 4 )

6 11 6 0 4 5

D i s c A i r Inta k e - 4 "
( S C G- 5 & S C G- 6 )

6 11 6 0 4 9

A i r Inta k e - 5 "
( S C G-7 thru S C G-9 )

6 11 6 0 6 3

Table 3: Burnham Vent System and Air Intake System Components
Ve nt S ys te m
C o m p o ne nt

P a rt
Num b e r

E q ui va le nt
Feet of Pi pe

3" D i a. Pi pe x 1 Ft

8 11 6 2 9 6 U

4" D i a. Pi pe x 1 Ft

1 0 0 1 7 6 -0 1

3" D i a. Pi pe x 3 Ft

8 11 6 2 9 8 U

4" D i a. Pi pe x 3 Ft

1 0 0 1 7 7 -0 1

3" D i a. Pi pe x 5 Ft

8 11 6 3 0 0 U

4" D i a. Pi pe x 5 Ft

1 0 0 1 7 8 -0 1

3 " D i a . P i p e x A d jus ta b le

8 11 6 3 1 9 U

4 " D i a . P i p e x A d jus ta b le

1 0 0 1 7 9 -0 1

3 " D i a . 9 0 ° E lb o w

8 11 6 2 9 4 U

4 " D i a . 9 0 ° E lb o w

1 0 0 1 8 0 -0 1

3 " D i a . 4 5 ° E lb o w

8 11 6 2 9 2 U

4 " D i a . 4 5 ° E lb o w

1 0 0 1 8 1 -0 1

3 " D i a . Ho ri zo nta l D ra i n Te e

8166302U

4 " D i a . Ho ri zo nta l D ra i n Te e

1 0 0 1 8 2 -0 1

3 " D i a . Ve rti c a l D ra i n Te e

8 11 6 3 0 4 U

4 " D i a . Ve rti c a l D ra i n Te e

1 0 0 1 8 3 -0 1

3 " S i ng le Wa ll Thi m b le

8 11 6 11 6

4 " S i ng le Wa ll Thi m b le

1 0 0 1 8 4 -0 1

3 " D o ub le Wa ll Thi m b le

8 11 6 11 5

4 " D o ub le Wa ll Thi m b le

1 0 0 1 8 5 -0 1

1

3

5
* * E q ua l to
Ins ta lle d L e ng th
( 1 .0 6 to 1 .6 4 )
5

Inta k e S ys te m
C o m p o ne nts
( P a r ts b y Othe r s )

E q ui va le nt
Feet of Pi pe *

3 " , 4 " , o r 5 " ID P i p e x 1 F t

1

3 " , 4 " , o r 5 " ID P i p e x 2 F t

2

3 " , 4 " , o r 5 " ID P i p e x 4 F t

4

3 " , 4 " , o r 5 " ID P i p e x 5 F t

5

3 " , o r 4 " 9 0 ° E lb o w

5

3 " , o r 4 " 4 5 ° E lb o w

5

5 " 9 0 ° E lb o w

6

5 " 4 5 ° E lb o w

6

5

7½

* E q ui va le nt F e e t o f P i p e B a s e d o n
Sta nd a rd 4 " S m o k e P i p e D e s i g n
7½

---

---

Table 4: Vent/Air Intake Length
Mo d e l

3 " A i r Inta k e P i p e 4 " A i r Inta k e P i p e 5 " A i r Inta k e P i p e
( E q ui v. F t.)
( E q ui v. F t.)
( E q ui v. F t.)

3 " Ve nt P i p e
( E q ui v. F t.)

4 " Ve nt P i p e
( E q ui v. F t.)

M i n.

M a x.

M i n.

M a x.

M i n.

M a x.

M i n.

M a x.

M i n.

M a x.

S C G- 3 & S C G- 4

8

50

----

----

----

----

8

50

----

----

S C G- 5 & S C G- 6

----

----

8

50

----

----

8

50

----

----

S C G- 7

----

----

----

----

8

50

8

50

----

----

S C G- 8 & S C G- 9

----

----

----

----

8

40

----

----

8

40

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A. Vent Guidelines Due to Removal of an Existing
Boiler
For installations not involving the replacement of an
existing boiler, proceed to Step B.
When an existing boiler is removed from a common
venting system, the common venting system is likely
to be too large for proper venting of the remaining
appliances. At the time of removal of an existing
boiler, the following steps shall be followed with each
appliance remaining connected to the common venting
system placed in operation, while the other appliances
remaining connected to the common venting system are
not in operation:
1. Seal any unused openings in the common venting
system.
2. Visually inspect the venting system for proper
size and horizontal pitch and determine there is no
blockage or restriction, leakage, corrosion, and other
deficiencies which could cause an unsafe condition.
3. Insofar as is practical, close all building doors and
windows and all doors between the space in which
the appliances remaining connected to the common
venting system are located and other spaces of the
building. Turn on clothes dryers and any appliance
not connected to the common venting system.
Turn on any exhaust fans, such as range-hoods and
bathroom exhausts, so they will operate at maximum
speed. Do not operate a summer exhaust fan. Close
fireplace dampers.
4. Place in operation the appliance being inspected.
Follow the Lighting (or Operating) Instructions.
Adjust thermostat so appliance will operate
continuously.
5. Test for spillage at the draft hood relief opening
after five (5) minutes of main burner operation. Use
the flame of a match or candle, or smoke from a
cigarette, cigar or pipe.

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B. General Guidelines
1. Vent system installation must be in accordance
with National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI
Z221.3 or applicable provisions of local building
codes. Contact local building or fire officials about
restrictions and installation inspection in your area.
2. The SCG is designed to be installed as either
a Direct Vent boiler or Power Vent boiler. In
the Direct Vent configuration all of the air for
combustion is supplied directly to the burner
enclosure from outdoors and flue gases are vented
directly outdoors (through wall or roof). In the
Power Vent configuration, room air provides air
for combustion and ventilation. Flue gases are still
vented directly outdoors (through wall or roof).
Note: Venting requirements change if indoor air is
used.
3. Refer to the appropriate drawings in this section of
this manual to determine the proper configuration of
venting system. See Table 1.
4. This appliance requires a Special Gas Vent. The
product is designed to use Burnham supplied
AL 29-4C® Stainless Steel vent system components.
The following manufacturers offer similar
AL 29-4C® components and are approved for use
with this product. Heat-Fab Inc. - Saf-T-Vent, Flex-L
International Inc. - Star-34, Z-Flex U. S., Inc. Z-Vent, and Protech Systems , Inc.- FasNSeal™ or
equivalent. The use of these alternate manufacturer’s
venting systems will require adapters to connect
to the Burnham supplied vent connector and vent
terminal. These adapters are not supplied with this
unit and should be obtained from the supplier of
the alternate manufacturer’s venting system. See
Table 3 for complete list of Burnham Vent System
Components.
5. Horizontal vent pipe must maintain a minimum ¼
inch per foot slope down towards boiler.

6. After it has been determined that each appliance
remaining connected to the common venting system
properly vents when tested as outlined above, return
doors, windows, exhaust fans, fireplace dampers and
any other gas burning appliance to their previous
conditions of use.

6. Use noncombustible ¾ inch pipe strap to support
horizontal runs and maintain vent location and
slope while preventing sags in pipe. Do not restrict
thermal expansion or movement of vent system.
Maximum support spacing is five (5) feet. Do not
penetrate any part of the vent system with fasteners.

7. Any improper operation of the common venting
system should be corrected so the installation
conforms with the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA
54/ANSI Z223.1. When resizing any portion of the
common venting system, the common venting
system should be resized to approach the minimum
size as determined using the appropriate tables in
Part II in the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/
ANSI Z223.1.

7. Vent length restrictions are based on equivalent
length of vent/air pipe (total length of straight
pipe plus equivalent length of fittings). Maximum
vent/air lengths are listed in Table 4. Do not exceed
maximum vent/air intake lengths. Table 3 lists
equivalent lengths for fittings. Do not include vent/
air terminals in equivalent feet calculations.
8. Provide and maintain vent pipe minimum clearances
to combustible materials. Vent pipe minimum
clearance to combustible material is four (4) inches
when vent is installed in a fully enclosed (chase)
application or three (3) inches when vent is installed

with at least one side open, similar to a joist bay
application. Use double wall thimble [Burnham
Part No. 8116115 (3”), 100185-01 (4”)] when
penetrating a combustible wall.
9. Do not install venting system components on
the exterior of the building except as specifically
required by these instructions. The vent termination
location is restricted as follows:
a. Minimum twelve (12) inches above grade plus
normally expected snow accumulation level, or
seven (7) feet above grade if located adjacent
to public walkway. Do not install over public
walkway where local experience indicates
appliance flue gas vapor or condensate creates a
nuisance or hazard.
b. Minimum three (3) feet above any forced air
inlet located within ten (10) feet.
c. Direct Vent - Minimum one (1) foot below, one
(1) foot horizontally from, or one (1) foot above
any door, window, or gravity air inlet.
Power Vent - Minimum four (4) feet below, four
(4) feet horizontally from, or four (4) feet above
any door, window, or gravity air inlet.
d. Minimum four (4) feet horizontally from electric
meters, gas meters, regulators, and relief valves.
This distance may be reduced if equipment is
protected from damage due to condensation or
vapor by enclosure, overhangs, etc.
e. Minimum twelve (12) inches from overhang or
corner of building.
10. Enclose vent passing through occupied or
unoccupied spaces above the boiler with material
having a fire resistance rating of at least equal to the
rating of the adjoining floor or ceiling. Maintain
minimum clearances to combustible materials. See
Figure 1.
Note: For one or two family dwellings, fire
resistance rating requirement may not need to be
met, but is recommended.

11. Plan venting system to avoid possible contact with
plumbing or electrical wires. Start at vent connector
on top of boiler and work towards vent terminal.
12. Once a vent pipe manufacturer and system is chosen
never mix and match vent systems.
13. If a non-standard length pipe is required:
Gasketed Vent System: The use of the adjustable
length pipe (P/N 8116319U) is recommended to
complete a non-standard pipe length. This pipe
requires a minimum installed length of 12¾ inch
and can adjust across a 7 inch gap up to a maximum
of 19¾ inch long. (Note for the adjustable pipe
the installed length should be measured from the
centerline of the bead on the male end of the first
pipe to the end of the female pipe excluding the
locking band of the second pipe with a single
gasket.) Only in the event the adjustable length pipe
is not sufficient a standard length pipe may be cut
using the procedure outlined below for the GasketLess Vent System.

WARNING
N e v e r e x c e e d m a x im u m in s t a lle d le n g t h o f
1 9 ¾ i n c h e s f o r a d ju s t a b l e l e n g t h p i p e .
R is k o f f lu e g a s le a k a g e is p o s s ib le .

N OT IC E
C u t m u s t b e s q u a r e w it h p ip e a n d file d o r
s a n d e d s m o o t h b e f o r e jo in in g . C a r e f u lly
e n s u r e r o u n d n e s s o f c u t p ip e b y h a n d w it h
g lo v e s b e f o r e in s t a llin g . S e a l jo in t w it h R T V
s p e c ifie d in t h is m a n u a l.

C. Install Vent Pipe, Burnham Gasketed Vent System.
1. Procedure for Joining Burnham Gasketed Vent Pipe
and Fittings. See Figure 3.

Figure 3: Burnham Gasketed Vent Joint Detail

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a. Wipe the male end of each joint using an alcohol
pad to remove any dirt and grease.
b. Align weld seams in pipes and use a slight
twisting motion to FULLY insert male end into
female end of joint. Ensure bead in male end
of pipe is below locking band and rest against
the end of the female pipe. Verify the factoryinstalled gasket is not dislodged or cut.
c. Tighten locking band by HAND with a 5/16”
nut driver until snug plus ¼ turn. DO NOT
SECURE JOINTS WITH SHEET METAL
SCREWS OR POP RIVETS. DO NOT
PUNCTURE THE VENT SYSTEM!
d. Once the installation is complete, operate
appliance and inspect all joints to ensure that flue
gases and/or liquid condensate will not escape.

D. Separate Horizontal Venting System. See Figures 4,
5A and 5B.

Vent Piping –
1. This boiler is supplied with components as standard
equipment for installation of the separate horizontal
venting system.
2. Do not exceed maximum vent/air intake lengths.
Refer to Table 4.
3. Recommended horizontal installation consists of
vent being sloped down ¼ inch per foot away from
boiler. See Figure 4.
4. Use appropriate designed thimbles when passing
through combustible walls (thimble use optional for
noncombustible walls). Insert thimble through wall
from outside. Secure outside flange to wall with
nails or screws, and seal ID, OD and vent holes with
sealant material. Install inside flange to inside wall,
secure with nails or screws, and seal with sealant
material.
5. For noncombustible wall application when thimble
is not used, size opening such that bell with locking
band attached cannot pass through.
6. Join vent terminal to vent pipe. See Figures 5A and
5B.
7. Insert vent pipe through thimble/opening from
outside and join to vent system. Apply sealant
between vent pipe and opening/thimble to provide
weathertight seal.

Air Intake piping - See Figures 4, 5A and 5B.

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8. Locate air intake termination on the same wall as
the vent termination if possible, to prevent nuisance
boiler shutdowns. However, boiler may be installed
with vertical venting and sidewall combustion air
inlet or visa versa, if installation conditions do not
allow alternate arrangement.
9. Do not exceed air intake length. See Table 4.
10. Use single wall metal or PVC pipe.
a. Air intake pipe diameter is based on boiler size.
SCG-3 & SCG-4 uses 3 inch diameter piping.
SCG-5 & SCG-6 uses 4 inch diameter piping.
SCG-7 thru SCG-9 uses 5 inch diameter piping.
11. Air intake termination must be located:
Horizontal - At least twelve (12) inches above
grade plus the expected snow accumulation.
12. Start at collar on burner enclosure (inside boiler
jacket) and work towards the air intake terminal.
13. Maintain minimum of ¼ inch per foot slope on
horizontal runs. Slope towards air inlet terminal
when possible. If not, slope towards boiler.
14. The air intake pipe must be adequately supported
with straps or supports no less than five (5) feet
apart on horizontal runs. The complete air intake
piping system must be rigid and able to withstand
minor impacts without collapse.
15. Inlet air pipe penetration:
Horizontal - Size wall penetration to allow easy
insertion of air inlet piping. Seal around pipe with
sealant to form weathertight exterior joint.
16. Seal all joints airtight, using silicone caulk or selfadhesive aluminum tape.
17. Install Air Intake Terminal:
Horizontal - Remove four (4) screws from cover
plate and remove cover plate from terminal. Insert
intake piping into intake terminal collar. Secure
terminal to intake piping and seal joint with silicone
caulk or self-adhesive aluminum tape. Apply
continuous bead of silicone caulk around the back
of the intake terminal, approximately ¼ inch from
its edge. Push inlet terminal inward until terminal’s
back flange is against the wall surface. Secure the
terminal with noncorrosive fasteners (stainless steel,
brass or aluminum) to the wall. Reinstall the cover
plate with four (4) screws. Apply a bead of silicone
caulk to perimeter of intake terminal’s back flange
to provide a weathertight seal.

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Figure 4: Recommended Separate Horizontal – Vent/Air Intake Installation

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Figure 4B: Alternate Separate Horizontal – Vent/Air Intake Installation

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Figure 5A: Separate Horizontal – Vent/Air Intake Terminal Configuration (SCG-3 thru 7)

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Figure 5B: Separate Horizontal – Vent/Air Intake Terminal Configuration (SCG-8 and 9)

E. Separate Vertical Venting System - See Figures 6, 7, 8A, 8B and 9.

N OT IC E
R o o f p e n e t r a t io n s r e q u ir e t h e u s e o f r o o f
fla s h in g a n d s t o r m c o lla r - n o t s u p p lie d w it h
b o ile r.

Vertical Venting –
1. Do not exceed maximum vent lengths. Refer to
Table 4.
2. Installation of a vertical vent tee 8116304U is
required on all vertical vent applications. See
Figures 6 and 7. Attach vertical vent drain tee
directly to elbow or horizontal pipe from an elbow
immediately after vent connector.
3. Slope horizontal runs minimum ¼ inch per foot.
Slope towards vertical vent drain tee. Position weld
seams in vent pipes, in all horizontal runs, at the top
to avoid condensate from lying on the seams.
4. Install fire stops where vent passes through floors,
ceilings or framed walls. The fire stop must close
the opening between the vent pipe and the structure.
5. Whenever possible, install vent straight through
the roof. Refer to Figure 7 if offset is necessary.
Maintain minimum clearance to combustible
materials.
6. Install Vent Terminal.
a. Size roof opening to maintain minimum
clearance from combustible materials.
b. Extend vent pipe to maintain minimum vertical
and horizontal distance of twelve (12) inches
from roof surface. Allow additional vertical
distance for expected snow accumulation.
Provide brace as required. Refer to Figures 8A
and 8B.

N OT IC E
Ve r t i c a l v e n t i n g r e q u i r e s t h e u s e o f r o o f
fla s h in g a n d a s t o r m c o lla r t o p r e v e n t
m o is t u r e fr o m e n t e r in g t h e s t r u c t u r e .
c. Install storm collar on vent pipe immediately
above flashing. Apply Dow Corning Silastic 732
RTV Sealant between vent pipe and storm collar
to provide weathertight seal.
d. Attach vent terminal.

Vertical Air Intake Piping –
7. Do not exceed maximum air intake length. Refer to
Table 4.

8. Locate air intake termination on the same roof
location as the vent termination if possible, to
prevent nuisance boiler shutdowns. However, boiler
may be installed with vertical venting and sidewall
combustion air inlet or visa versa, if installation
conditions do not allow alternate arrangement.
9. Use single wall metal pipe or PVC and fittings
available at most heating distributors.
a. Air intake pipe diameter is based on boiler size.
SCG-3 & SCG-4 uses 3 inch diameter piping.
SCG-5 & SCG-6 uses 4 inch diameter piping.
SCG-7 thru SCG-9 uses 5 inch diameter piping.
10. Air intake termination must be located:
Vertical - At least twelve (12) inches above the roof
surface plus the expected snow accumulation.
11. Start at collar on burner enclosure (inside boiler
jacket) and work towards the air intake terminal.
12. Maintain minimum of ¼ inch per foot slope on
horizontal runs. Slope down towards boiler.
13. The air intake pipe must be adequately supported
with straps or supports no less than five (5) feet
apart on horizontal runs. The complete air intake
piping system must be rigid and able to withstand
minor impacts without collapse.
14. Inlet air pipe penetration:
Vertical - Size roof opening to allow easy insertion
of inlet piping and allow proper installation of
flashing and storm collar.
a. Use appropriately designed vent flashing
when passing through roofs. Follow flashing
manufacturers’ instructions for installation
procedures. Flashing manufacturers are AirJet, American Metal Products, Metal Fab, and
Simpson Dura-Vent.
b. Extend air intake pipe to maintain minimum
vertical and horizontal distance of twelve
(12) inches from roof surface. Allow
additional vertical distance for expected snow
accumulation. Provide brace as required. Refer
to Figures 8A and 8B.
c. Vertical air intake requires flashing and a storm
collar to prevent moisture from entering the
structure.

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d. Install storm collar on air intake pipe
immediately above flashing. Apply Dow
Corning Silastic 732 RTV Sealant between
air intake pipe and storm collar to provide
weathertight seal.
e. All exposed air intake piping must be
constructed of corrosion resistant material such
as aluminum, stainless steel or PVC.

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15. Seal all joints airtight, using silicone caulk or selfadhesive aluminum tape.
16. Install Air Intake Terminal:
Vertical - Insert intake piping into intake terminal
collar. Secure terminal to intake piping and seal
joint with silicone caulk.

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Figure 6: Vertical Vent Installation

Figure 7: Attic Offset

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Extend Vent/Air Intake Piping to maintain minimum vertical (“X”) and minimum horizontal (“Y”) distance of twelve (12) inches from
roof surface. Allow additional vertical (“X”) distance for expected snow accumulation.

Figure 8A: Vertical Vent/Air Termination (3” Vent Terminal)

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Extend Vent/Air Intake Piping to maintain minimum vertical (“X”) and minimum horizontal (“Y”) distance of twelve (12) inches from roof surface. Allow additional vertical (“X”) distance for expected snow accumulation.

Figure 8B: Vertical Vent/Air Termination (4” Vent Terminal)

Figure 9: Vertical Air Intake Piping

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F. Combination Horizontal Venting System –SCG-3 Through SCG-6 ONLY – See Figures 10 and 11.
1. Do not exceed maximum vent/air intake lengths.
Refer to Table 4.

N OT IC E
T h is v e n t s y s t e m r e q u ir e s c o m p o n e n t s n o t
s u p p lie d w ith th e b o ile r.
2. Install Combination Vent/Air Terminal. See Figure 11.

a. After determining the location with reference to Section B - General Venting Guidelines, cut a 6-1/8 inch square
opening in the wall for the air box sub-assembly which is 6 inch square.
b. Remove and save shipping screw from end panel with collar and vent pipe assembly. This will be reinstalled in a later
step.

Ve nt C a r to n P a r t Num b e r

6 11 0 6 0 1 2 ( i nc lud e s i te m s b e lo w)

D e s c r i p ti o n

C o m p o ne nt P a r t Num b e r

A

A i r B o x S ub -A s s e m b ly ( 6 " s q ua re x 2 ' lo ng )

6 11 0 6 0 11

B

E xte ri o r Wa ll C o ve r ( 1 0 " s q ua re )

7 11 0 6 0 1 6

C

4 " x 3 " Ve nt P i p e Re d uc e r

D

P la te -S e a l E xte ri o r C o ve r ( 2 )

7 11 0 6 0 1 7

E

# 8 x ½" Sta i nle s s Ste e l S he e t M e ta l S c re w ( 1 9 )

80860047

F

# 1 0 - 3 2 x ¼" Sta i nle s s Ste e l M a c hi ne S c re w ( 8 )

80860842

G

# 1 0 - 3 2 x ½" A lum i num Sp a c e r ( 4 )

80861617

8 11 6 2 3 9

C OM B INATION HORIZONTA L VE NT S YS TE M C OM P ONE NTS

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c. From exterior of building, insert air box subassembly into square opening. Push air box
inward until wall flange is against wall, check
for level and mark the location of the four (4)
securing holes on the exterior wall. Remove air
box from wall.
d. Drill four (4) pilot holes, properly sized for the
non-corrosive fasteners (stainless steel, brass, or
aluminum) to be used to secure the wall flange to
the exterior wall. (Securing screws not supplied
with kit.)
e. Attach four (4) 1/2 inch long threaded aluminum
spacers to the outer flanges of the exterior
wall flange with four (4) number 10 - 32 x 1/4
inch stainless steel machine screws provided.
(See Figure 11.)
f. Apply a 1/4 inch thick continuous bead of
silicone caulk to perimeter of exterior wall
flange’s back surface to provide a weathertight
seal.
g. Reinstall air box sub-assembly into opening in
exterior wall and secure to wall.

WAR N IN G
N o n - c o r r o s iv e fa s t e n e r s m u s t b e u s e d .
h. Apply a bead of silicone caulk to perimeter of
wall flange, where the wall and flange join. Use
a tool or your finger and apply pressure while
smoothing caulking to provide a weathertight
seal.
i. From interior of building, insert end panel with
collar and vent pipe assembly into open end of
air box sub-assembly. (See Figure 11.)
j. Secure end panel to air box sub-assembly with
shipping screw and thirteen (13) number 8 sheet
metal screws provided.
k. From exterior of building, position 10 inch
square exterior wall cover over exterior wall
flange. Insert 3 inch diameter vent pipe into
center opening in terminal cover. Align four
(4) holes on cover with 1/2 inch long threaded
spacers on wall flange. Secure terminal cover
with four (4) number 10 - 32 x 1/4 inch stainless
steel machine screws provided.
l. Apply a bead of silicone caulk to perimeter of
plate-seal and around pipe. Secure plate-seal to
exterior cover with six (6) #8 stainless steel sheet
metal screws provided. Smooth caulk around
plate-seal and pipe to provide weathertight seal.
m. Install Vent Terminal supplied with boiler to vent
pipe penetrating through terminal cover. Join
terminal and pipe with locking band and seal
with RTV (see Figure 3).

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3. Install Vent Piping. See Figure 10 and 11.
a. Start at vent connector on boiler and work
towards combination vent/air terminal.
b. Installation of a vertical vent tee 8116304U is
required on all vertical vent applications. See
Figures 12 and 13. Attach vertical vent drain
tee directly to elbow or horizontal pipe from an
elbow immediately after vent connector.
c. Slope horizontal runs minimum ¼ inch per foot.
Slope towards vertical vent drain tee. Position
weld seams in vent pipes, in all horizontal runs,
at the top to avoid condensate from lying on the
seams.
d. Use 3/4 inch pipe strap to support horizontal runs
and maintain vent location and slope. Maximum
support spacing is five (5) feet.
e. Install vent piping to connect vent connector
on boiler and combination vent/air terminal.
Reference Section B - General Venting
Guidelines for proper procedure for joining pipe
and fittings.
f. Connect vent piping to combination vent/air
terminal. See Figure 10.
4. Install Air Intake Piping. See Figures 10 and 11.
a. Do not exceed air intake length. See Table 4.
b. Use single wall metal pipe or PVC and fittings
available at most heating distributors.
c. Air intake pipe diameter is based on boiler size.
SCG-3 & SCG-4 uses 3 inch diameter piping.
SCG-5 & SCG-6 uses 4 inch diameter piping.
SCG-7 thru SCG-9 uses 5 inch diameter piping.
d. Start at collar on burner enclosure (inside boiler
jacket) and work towards the combination vent/
air terminal.
e. Maintain minimum of 1/4 inch per foot slope on
horizontal runs. Slope down towards boiler.
f. The air intake pipe must be adequately supported
with straps or supports no less than five (5)
feet apart on horizontal runs. The complete air
intake piping system must be rigid and able to
withstand minor impacts without collapse.
g. Connect Air Intake Piping to Combination Vent/
Air Terminal. See Figure 10.
NOTE: When installing 3 inch diameter air intake
piping for a SCG-3 or SCG-4 application, the use of
a 4 inch x 3 inch reducer will be required to connect
air intake piping to combination vent/air terminal.
(Reducer included with combination horizontal
venting kit).
h. Seal all joints airtight, using silicone caulk or
self-adhesive aluminum tape.

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Figure 10: Combination Horizontal – Vent/Air Installation (SCG-3 thru 6)

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Figure 11: Combination Horizontal – Vent/Air Terminal Installation (SCG-3 thru 6)

G. Combination Vertical Venting System – SCG-3 Through SCG-6 ONLY – See Figures 12, 13 and 14.

N OT IC E
T h is v e n t s y s t e m r e q u ir e s c o m p o n e n t s n o t
s u p p lie d w ith th e b o ile r.

P a r t Num b e r
D e s c r i p ti o n

S C G- 3 & S C G- 4

S C G- 5 & S C G- 6

Ve nt C a r to n P a r t Num b e r

1 0 0 2 2 2 -0 1

1 0 0 2 2 3 -0 1

Sta r te r Te e

1 0 0 2 2 4 -0 1

1 0 0 2 2 5 -0 1

Ve nt/A i r A d a p to r

1 0 0 2 2 6 -0 1

C OM B INATION V E RTIC A L V E NT S YS TE M C OM P ONE NTS

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1. Saf-T Vent SC is an advanced concentric vent
system designed for zero clearance installation
in residential applications. The inner wall is
constructed from superferritic AL29-4C® stainless
steel. The outer wall is also constructed from
stainless steel, providing durability and a lasting
finish.

the system in place. A continuous straight-line
pitch of at least ¼” (2°) to the foot on horizontal
runs must be maintained in order to properly rid
the system of the corrosive condensate.
5. General Installation Requirements:
•

2. As a Special Gas Vent system: Saf-T Vent is
approved for use on ANSI Category I, II, III, and
IV Gas-Burning Appliances and certain Direct Vent
Appliances. Saf-T Vent SC is appropriate for use on
appliances that specify an AL29-4C venting system.
3. As a Sealed Combustion system: The unique
concentric design of Saf-T Vent SC also allows it
to function as a pipe-in-a-pipe vent. Products of
combustion are exhausted out through the inner wall
while combustion air is drawn in through the outer
wall. An appliance can be direct-vented with only
a single penetration through the building structure.
This application must be approved by the
Appliance Manufacturer.

•
•
•

Note: Saf-T Vent SC includes an integral seal and
does not require RTV sealant. However, sealant
may be necessary when connecting Saf-T Vent SC
components directly to certain appliance flue collars
and to the gasket-less Saf-T Vent GC and Saf-T Vent
CI vent systems.

•

•

For applications up to 550°F/288°C, approved
sealants include GE RTV 106 and Dow Corning
736.

•

For applications up to 300°F/149°C, approved
sealants include GE RTV 106 and Dow Corning
732.
4. Pre-Installation Considerations:
•

Proper planning prior to installation is essential
as to avoid possible contact with concealed
plumbing or electrical wiring inside walls,
floors or ceilings as well as maintaining proper
clearances. Be sure to plan a sufficient number
of supports for the entire system that will
maintain the required straight-line pitch and hold

•

Saf-T Vent SC vent sections, or other Saf-T
Vent products, must be used throughout the
entire length of the system. Alternatives such
as galvanized pipe, PVC, nonmetallic pipe,
prefabricated chimney, field-fabricated vents
or Type B vent sections must not be used. Do
not mix pipes, fittings, or joining methods from
different manufacturers.
More than one appliance may not be
interconnected to any part of the venting system.
Any penetrations of ceilings, floors or walls must
be properly fire-stopped.
Whenever gas-burning equipment is installed in
the same space where halogenated substances
may exist (refrigerants, solvents, bleaches,
salts, etc.), clean outside air must be utilized for
combustion.
The vent system shall not be routed into,
through or within any other actively used vent or
chimney.
Seal weather exposed joints of the outer jacket
with foil tape or an exterior grade silicone
sealant.
Combustible Material is any material made of
or surfaced with wood, compressed paper, plant
fibers, or other materials that are capable of
being ignited or burned. Such material shall be
considered combustible even though it is flameproofed, fire-retardant, or plastered. (Source:
NPFPA54/ANSI Z223.1-1999.)
Non-Combustible Material is any material that
is not capable of being ignited and burned, such
material consisting entirely of, or a combination
of, steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete, slate,
asbestos, glass and plaster. (Source: NPFPA54/
ANSI Z223.1-1999.)

Clearances to Combustibles:

D i a m e te r

C le a ra nc e to
Ma xi mum F lue
C o mb us ti b le
Ori e nta ti o n
Ga s Te mp . (°F )
M a te r i a l
550
0"

Ve r t i c a l ,
No O ffs e ts

330
3" - 4"

28

1"

400

0"

400

1"

550

0"

550

Ho r i zo nta l,
Ve r t i c a l w i t h
Offs e ts

A ny

E nc lo s ure

F ully e nc lo s e d b y c o m b us ti b le
m a te r i a l o n a ll s i d e s

Une nc lo s e d , a t le a s t 1 s i d e o p e n,
c o m b us ti b le m a te r i a l o n a
m a xi m um o f 3 s i d e s
No nc o m b us ti b le m a te r i a l

•

•
•

For a venting system that extends through
any zone above that on which the connected
appliance is located (except for one and two
family dwellings), the vent system shall be
enclosed with an enclosure having a fire
resistance rating equal to or greater than that of
the floor or roof assemblies through which it
passes.
Design any enclosure to permit inspection of the
system.
Do not place any type of insulation in any
required clearance spaces surrounding the vent
system.

6. Vertical Installation Requirements:
a. Seal weather exposed joints of the outer jacket
with foil tape or an exterior grade silicone
sealant.
b. The vent system must terminate at least 3 feet
above the roof line and at least 2 feet higher than
any portion of the building within 10 feet.
c. When terminated at a height of more than 6 feet
the stack must be supported by a support bracing.
The vent should be supported every 10 feet.
d. The total continuous distance of the vent system
from the appliance flue collar to the termination
shall not exceed that specified in the appliance
manufacturer’s installation instructions.
e. In cold climates do not install a condensate drain
on the exterior of the building. Doing so may
result in dangerous icy conditions on surfaces
near the drain and may cause damage to the vent
system and/or the building exterior.
f. Install supports every 10 feet vertically along the
vent pipe route. Vertical supports are required
after every transition to vertical and are required
after every offset elbow. When the vent is free
standing and penetrates a roof/ceiling another
means of support must be used at a second
location. Refer to the Vertical Supports section
in this manual.

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7. Joint Assembly Instructions:
a. Before joining the sections or fittings together, use an alcohol pad to wipe the joint area of both ends of the inner
pipe. This will remove any foreign matter which may affect the integrity of the seal. Install the system with the
female ends (ends with the red seal) pointing away from the appliance. (Unless specified differently by the appliance
manufacturer.)

b. Insert the male end of the inner pipe into the female end of the previous section. In extremely dry conditions it may be
helpful to moisten the seal with clean water prior to assembly. Push firmly until the outer jacket has made contact with
the snap ring located inside the female end of the previous section. When fully assembled the outer female end will
overlap the male end 1”.

c. Use the three (3) self-tapping screws provided to connect the outer vents. No pre-drilling is required.

C AU T I O N
D o n o t o v e r tig h te n . If u s in g a v a r ia b le to r q u e d r ill, u s e a lo w to r qu e s e ttin g to in s ta ll s cr e w s , a s
n o t t o s t r ip o u t t h e h o le s . If a h o le b e c o m e s s t r ip p e d d u e t o o v e r t ig h t e n in g , a la r g e r d ia m e t e r
s c r e w ( ½" lo n g m a x .) o r s h o r t p o t r iv e t c a n b e u s e d .

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8. Straight Sections Cut To Length:
If a custom length of SC is necessary, a standard vent
section can be cut.
a. Measure the distance of the length needed, taking the
measurement from the end of one of the outer jackets
to the beginning of the other outer jacket on the
section to connect to, (A to B on diagram).
b. Select a section that is longer than the required
length.
c. It will be necessary to disassemble the vent prior to
cutting.
Stand the section on end with the holes up. Find the
end of snap ring and pry it out of its groove, being
careful not to damage the ends of the vent pipes.
Pull up on end of the snap ring and pull it out from
the end of the pipe. It may want to spiral out as it is
removed. After the snap ring is removed, the inner
vent pipe can be separated from the outer jacket.
d. Add 2” to the distance measured previously for the
cut length of the outer jacket. Mark a cut line on the
outer jacket on the male end (the end without holes in
it).
An effective way of marking is to run a length of tape
around the section, assuring a square cut.

e. Add 3” to the distance measured previously for the
cut length of the inner vent pipe. Mark a cut line on
the inner vent on the male end (the end without the
red seal).
The inner pipe is always cut 1” longer than the
outer pipe.
f. WEAR GLOVES, as cut ends are very sharp. Cut
the pipes with an abrasive cutoff saw, plasma cutter,
or compound snips. If using snips, start the cut at
the male end and follow a spiral path around the pipe
until the cutoff mark is reached. File off any burrs
or rough edges that develop in the cutting process
and clean off any dust or grit. If the cutting process
distorts the roundness of the pipes, carefully use your
thumbs to re-round the ends.
g. Reassemble the inner vent into the outer jacket and
reinstall the snap ring into the groove. Push the
inner vent into the outer jacket until the triangle on
the inner vent is seated firmly against the bead on
outer jacket. Start one end of the snap ring into the
groove of the outer pipe. Slowly turn and feet the
snap ring into the groove in a spiral motion, and
continue around the pipe until the snap ring is fully
inserted. Ensure that the triangle on the inner vent is
all the way down against the bead of the outer jacket
by pushing in firmly. Also ensure that the snap ring
is completely in the groove all the way around outer
jacket.

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9. Air Intake Connections for Direct Vent and Sealed
Combustion Appliances*:
The Air Intake Tee may be used on approved direct vent
and sealed combustion appliances that have separate (nonconcentric) air intake and flue exhaust collars. The male end
of the tee connects to EZ Seal appliance adapters and the tee
takeoff/snout connects to the appliance air intake.
• Insert the male end of the Air Intake Tee into the female
end of the EZ Seal vent section or appliance adapter and
complete the ring and tab connection.
• Insert the male end of the next SC section into the female
end of the Air Intake Tee and secure as described elsewhere
in this manual.
• Connect the tee takeoff to the appliance combustion air inlet
using appropriate hose or pipe.
* Direct Vent Appliances are constructed and installed so that
all air for combustion is supplied directly from the outside
atmosphere. The passage for the combustion air is allowed
a small amount of leakage in the building environment. No
special installation considerations are required to use Saf-T
Vent SC on Direct Vent appliances unless specified by the
appliance manufacturer. Sealed Combustion appliances are
similar to Direct Vent except the combustion air passage must
be sealed to prevent leakage within the building envelope.
When Saf-T Vent SC is used on approved Sealed Combustion
appliances the joints of the outer jacket must be sealed with
a foil tape (example: 3M 425), or approved silicone sealant
(example: Dow Corning 732).

10. Condensate Drains:

•

When An Internal Condensate Drain is NOT Part of the
Appliance:
• A Saf-T Vent SC In-Line Drain Section is strongly
recommended. Install this drain fitting as close to the
appliance flue collar as possible.
• A condensate drain is required for every 30 feet of
horizontal vent and at/near the bottom of a vertical stack.
Use the In-Line Drain Section for a straight horizontal or
vertical run. When used horizontally, rotate the fitting so that

the drain tube is as vertical as possible.
• A Condensate Drain Tube Kit is available to direct the
condensate to an appropriate location, i.e. floor drain or
vented sanitary sewer connection. A trap loop must be
formed into the drain hose and must be a diameter that is
at least four (4) times the appliance’s rated stack pressure
in inches of water column or 3 inches, whichever is
greater. Secure the loop with a cable tie. Prior to final
assembly the trap loop must be ‘primed’ by pouring a
small quantity of water into the drain hose. Inspect at least
annually to verify the trap is ‘primed’.
• Follow all local and national codes and regulations for the
draining of acidic condensate.
• In cold climates do not install a condensate drain on the
exterior of the building. Doing so may result in dangerous
icy conditions on surfaces near the drain and may cause
damage to the vent system and/or the building exterior.

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11. Horizontal Supports:
Saf-T Vent SC must have supports for every six (6) feet of horizontal run and after every transition from vertical to
horizontal. Support hangers by themselves do not maintain the necessary clearances to combustible materials; be sure to
consider clearances when planning the system.
The supports must be secured to solid material using at least #10 fasteners. Do not fasten supports to drywall sheathing
without using hollow wall anchors. The conduit supports must maintain the ¼” per foot pitch to avoid collection of
condensate in the vent. Position the vent so that the welded seam is on the top.
0” Clearance Support Clamp, (SC_ _SUP): Attach the bracket to the structure but do not tighten in place. Open the
hose clamp and slip it under the support bracket. Position the clamp between the mounting screws and rotate the clamp
so that the screw housing will be accessible after the vent is installed. Restart the threads on the hose clamp and securely
tighten the mounting screws to the structure. This can also be installed vertically.

1” Clearance Support Clamp, (SC_ _SUP1): Supports the vent at 1” clearance to the structure. Line up the support
mounting brackets so that the mounting screws will follow the center line of the vent section. This can also be installed
vertically.

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Support Clamp, (4_ _27SS): Support clamps are sold in pairs and can be clamped around the vent and suspended from a
rod or cable. They can be used singularly as a saddle clamp to rest the vent in and suspended from two (2) rods or cables.
Support Legs Rotated Horizontally: Support legs can be used on horizontal runs by rotating the clamp at the rivet
connection. The legs can be cut to shorter lengths if necessary.

Vertical Supports, (SC_ _VSL): Vertical support legs can be used above or below a structure for support. To install,
slide the support clamp over the end of the vent section, leaving the clamp loose. Position the support legs and install
two (2) screws through each leg into the structure. Tighten the clamp around vent pipe. The legs can be cut to shorter
lengths if necessary and can rotate around the support clamp at the rivet connection. By rotating the clamp to a horizontal
position the support legs can be used on horizontal runs.

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Fire Stop/Wall Thimble/Support, (SC_ _FS):
• The Saf-T Vent SC Fire Stop can be used as a firestop, a wall thimble, or as a support plate.
• To use as a Wall Thimble prepare an opening according to the chart below. Remove any insulation from the opening,
using additional framing if necessary. Attach the plate over the center of the opening using appropriate fasteners.

• Install the vent section through the thimble plate and secure the section to the thimble by screwing the self-tapping
screws through the holes in the tabs on the plate and into the outer wall of the vent. Apply silicone sealant around the vent
section where it passes through the plate and around the plate where it is attached to the structure.
• To use as a Firestop before passing through ceilings or enclosed chases, prepare a round or square opening ¼” larger than
the outer jacket (5¼” for 3” vent or 7¼” for 4” vent). Remove any insulation from the opening. Secure the firestop to
the structure at the four (4) corners. Install the vent section through the firestop and secure to the thimble by screwing the
self-tapping screws through the holes in the tabs on plate and into outer wall of the vent. This method can also be used to
support the vent section either vertically or horizontally.

Tall Cone Flashing:
Directly On Roof or Curb:
Tall Cones are available for flat (SC_ _TCF), 2/12 pitch (SC_ _TCFA), and 6/12 - 12/12 pitch roofs (SC_ _TCFB).
Prepare a square or round opening at least 1/4” larger than the outer jacket (5¼” for 3” vent or 7¼” for 4” vent). Remove
any insulation from the opening. Apply weather-stripping or outdoor caulk to the bottom of the cone plate and attach the
plate to the roof using common construction methods. Flash over the cone plate and seal the fastener heads using normal
roofing requirements. When the vent pipe is in place through the Tall Cone, attach a storm collar (sold separately) around
the pipe. Apply high temperature silicone sealant around the pipe where it passes through the top of the storm collar.
Continue to install vent sections as needed to meet the height requirements by code. Seal weather exposed joints of the
outer jacket with foil tape or an exterior grade silicone sealant.

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Vertical Terminations, (SC_ _VT): Install the vertical termination adapter into the last vent section and secure with the
three (3) self-tapping screws provided. If the exhaust termination needs to be extended, a section of EZ Seal vent can be
connected directly to the vertical termination adapter. Seal weather exposed joints of the outer jacket with foil tape or
an exterior grade silicone sealant. To allow for inspection of the system, do not seal the exhaust termination.

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H. Indoor Air Installation – See Figures 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.
1. Do not exceed maximum vent length. Refer to
Table 4.

Horizontal –
2. Maintain minimum ¼ inch per foot slope in
horizontal runs.
3 Recommended horizontal installation consists of
vent being sloped down away from boiler. See
Figure 12.
4. Slope horizontal runs minimum ¼ inch per foot.
Slope towards vertical vent drain tee. Position weld
seams in vent pipes, in all horizontal runs, at the top
to avoid condensate from lying on the seams.
5. Use appropriately designed thimbles when passing
through combustible walls (thimble use optional
for noncombustible walls). Insert thimble through
wall from outside. Secure outside flange to wall
with nails or screws, and seal with sealant material.
Install inside flange to inside wall, secure with nails
or screws, and seal with sealant material.
6. For noncombustible wall application when thimble
is not used, size opening such that female (bell) end
with locking band attached cannot pass through.
7. Join vent terminal to vent pipe. Locate vent
terminal between seventeen (17) inches and twentynine (29) inches from wall when joined to inside
vent piping. See Figure 14.
8. Insert vent pipe through thimble/opening from
outside and join to vent system. Apply sealant
between vent pipe and opening/thimble to provide
weathertight seal.
9. Join vent terminal to 45° elbow included in kit. Join
45° elbow/terminal assembly to vent pipe. Refer
to Section C for proper procedures for joining vent
pipe and fittings. See Figure 3 .

Vertical –
10. Installation of a vertical vent tee 8116304U is
required on all vertical vent applications. See
Figure 6. Attach vertical vent drain tee directly to
elbow or horizontal pipe from an elbow immediately
after vent connector.
11. Install fire stops where vent passes through floors,
ceilings or framed walls. The fire stop must close
the opening between the vent pipe and the structure.
Fire stop manufacturers are Air-Jet, American Metal
Products, Metal-Fab, and Simpson Dura-Vent.
12. Whenever possible install vent straight through roof.
Refer to Figure 13 if offset is necessary. Maintain
minimum clearance to combustible materials.
13. Install Vent Terminal.
a. Size roof opening to maintain minimum
clearance from combustible materials.
b. Use appropriately designed vent flashing
when passing through roofs. Follow flashing
manufacturers’ instructions for installation
procedures. Flashing manufacturers are AirJet, American Metal Products, Metal Fab, and
Simpson Dura-Vent.
c. Extend vent pipe to maintain minimum vertical
and horizontal distance of twelve (12) inches
from roof surface. Allow additional vertical
distance for expected snow accumulation.
Provide brace as required. Refer to Figure 15.
d. Vertical venting requires flashing and a storm
collar to prevent moisture from entering the
structure.
e. Install storm collar on vent pipe immediately
above flashing. Apply Dow Corning Silastic 732
RTV Sealant between vent pipe and storm collar
to provide weathertight seal.
f. Attach vent terminal.
14. Install supplied air intake terminal onto collar of the
jacket enclosure. See Figure 16.

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Figure 12: Recommended Separate Horizontal - Vent Installation

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Figure 13: Alternate Separate Horizontal - Vent Installation

Figure 14: Optional Indoor Air - 3” or 4” Vent Terminal Installation

Figure 15: Indoor Air - Horizontal / Vertical Vent Terminal Installation
Extend Vent/Air Intake Piping to maintain minimum vertical (“X”) and minimum horizontal (“Y”) distance of twelve
(12) inches from roof surface. Allow additional vertical (“X”) distance for expected snow accumulation.

Figure 16: Indoor Air - Air Intake Terminal Installation

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I. Optional Exterior Separate Horizontal Vent/Air Intake Terminal Mounting – See Figures 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22.
1. Do not exceed maximum vent/air intake lengths.
Refer to Table 4.
2. This installation will allow a maximum of five (5)
feet vertical exterior run of the vent/air intake piping
to be installed on separate horizontal venting and
indoor air horizontal venting.

N OT IC E
E x t e r io r r u n t o b e in c lu d e d in e q u iv a le n t
v e n t /a ir in t a k e le n g t h s .

3. Install vent piping.
a. Install vent piping for desired venting system.
Refer to specific section for details for vent pipe
installation.
b. After penetrating wall/thimble, install an
AL 29-4C® 90° elbow so that elbow leg is in the
up direction.
c. Install maximum of five (5) feet of AL 29-4C®
vent pipe. Refer to Sections C through E for
proper procedures for joining vent pipe and
fittings.

d. At top of vent pipe length install an AL 29-4C®
90° elbow so that elbow leg is opposite the
building’s exterior surface.
e. If installation requires indoor air, install
AL 29-4C® 45° elbow (provided in indoor air kit)
to upper AL 29-4C® 90° elbow so that leg of 45°
is in down direction (see Figure 21 or 22). If not
using indoor air, proceed to Step f.
f. Install horizontal vent terminal (provided with
boiler).
g. Brace piping if required.

4. Air Intake Piping (not required for indoor air).
a. Install air intake piping for desired venting
system. Refer to specific section for details for
air intake installation.
b. After penetrating wall, install a corrosion
resistant 90o elbow so that elbow leg is in the up
direction.
c. Install maximum of five (5) feet of corrosion
resistant air intake pipe.
d. At top of air intake pipe install air intake
terminal (provided with boiler).
e. Brace piping if required.

Figure17: Optional Separate Horizontal Air 3” or 4” Intake Terminal Installation

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Figure 18: Optional Separate Horizontal Air 5” Intake Terminal Installation

Figure 19: Optional Separate Horizontal 3” Vent Terminal Installation

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Figure 20: Optional Separate Horizontal 4” Vent Terminal Installation

Figure 21: Optional Separate Horizontal 3” Vent Terminal Installation (Indoor Air)

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Figure 22: Optional Separate Horizontal 4” Vent Terminal Installation (Indoor Air)

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IV. Water Piping and Trim
WAR N IN G
F a ilu r e t o p r o p e r ly p ip e b o ile r m a y r e s u lt in im p r o p e r o p e r a t io n a n d d a m a g e t o b o ile r o r
s tru c tu re .
Ox y g e n c o n t a m in a t io n o f b o ile r w a t e r w ill c a u s e c o r r o s io n o f ir o n a n d s t e e l b o ile r
c o m p o n e n ts , a n d c a n le a d to b o ile r fa ilu r e . B u r n h a m ' s S ta n d a r d Wa r r a n ty d o e s n o t c o v e r
p r o b le m s c a u s e d b y o x y g e n c o n t a m in a t io n o f b o ile r w a t e r o r s c a le ( lim e ) b u ild - u p c a u s e d
b y fr e q u e n t a d d itio n o f w a te r.

A. Design and install boiler and system piping to
prevent oxygen contamination of boiler water and
frequent water additions.
1. There are many possible causes of oxygen
contamination such as:
a. Addition of excessive make-up water as a result
of system leaks.
b. Absorption through open tanks and fittings.
c. Oxygen permeable materials in the distribution
system.
2. In order to insure long product life, oxygen sources
must be eliminated. This can be accomplished by
taking the following measures:
a. Repairing system leaks to eliminate the need for
addition of make-up water.
b. Eliminating open tanks from the system.
c. Eliminating and/or repairing fittings which allow
oxygen absorption.
d. Use of non-permeable materials in the
distribution system.
e. Isolating the boiler from the system water by
installing a heat exchanger.
f. Use properly designed and operating air
elimination devices in water piping.

addition, some jurisdictions require the use of a LWCO
with a hot water boiler.
Where
The universal location for a LWCO on both gas and oil
hot water boilers is above the boiler, in either the supply
or return piping. The minimum safe water level of a
water boiler is at the uppermost top of the boiler; that is,
it must be full of water to operate safely.
What Kind
The SCG boiler is designed to accept the wiring of the
Safgard Model 1100-H4 (P/N 45-1104) LWCO. This is
a probe type LWCO. The factory wiring is designed to
allow simple “Plug-in” installation of the wiring.
How to Pipe
A “tee” is commonly used to connect the probe LWCO
to the supply or return piping, as shown below.

B. Low Water Cut Off (LWCO) on Hot Water Boilers
(Optional)

WAR N IN G
D O N OT AT T E MP T to c u t fa c to ry w ire s to
in s ta ll a n a fte rma rk e t L o w Wa te r C u t Off
(LWC O). On ly u s e c o n n e c tio n s
s p e c ific a lly id e n tifie d fo r L o w Wa te r C u t
Of f .
In a ll c a s e s , fo llo w th e L o w Wa te r C u t Off
(LWC O) ma n u fa c tu re r' s in s tru c tio n s .
When
A low water cutoff is required to protect a hot water
boiler when any connected heat distributor (radiation)
is installed below the top of the hot water boiler (i.e.
baseboard on the same floor level as the boiler). In

LWCO Location
Select the appropriate size tee using the LWCO
manufacturer’s instructions. Often, the branch
connection must have a minimum diameter to prevent
bridging between the probe and the tee. Also, the run
of the tee must have a minimum diameter to prevent
the end of the probe from touching or being located too
close to the inside wall of the run of the tee.
Ideally, manual shutoff valves should be located
above the LWCO and the boiler to allow for servicing.
This will allow probe removal for inspection without

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draining the heating system. Many probe LWCO
manufacturers recommend an annual inspection of the
probe.
How to Wire
Ensure power is turned off to boiler.
Locate the LWCO jumper wire in the factory wiring
harness. Remove the jumper wire and install
the LWCO wiring from LWCO Model 1100-H4
(P/N 45-1100) into the plug of the SCG factory wiring.
How to Test
Shut off fuel supply. Lower water level until water
level is BELOW the LWCO. Generate a boiler demand
by turning up thermostat. Boiler should not attempt to
operate. Increase the water level by filling the system.
The boiler should attempt to operate once the water
level is above the LWCO.

N OT IC E
E n s u r e t h e l o c a t i o n o f t h e LW C O i n t h e
p ip in g w ill a llo w fo r c o n n e c t io n o f t h e
LW C O w i r i n g h a r n e s s t o t h e f a c t o r y w i r i n g
o f th e S C G.

C. Connect system supply and return piping to boiler.
See Figures 25 and 26. Maintain minimum ½ inch
clearance from hot water piping to combustible
materials.

WAR N IN G
P r e s s u r e r e lie f v a lv e d is c h a r g e p ip in g m u s t
b e p ip e d s u c h t h a t t h e p o t e n t ia l o f s e v e r e
b u r n s is e lim in a t e d . D O N OT p ip e in a n y
a r e a w h e r e fr e e z in g c o u ld o c c u r. D O N OT
in s t a ll a n y s h u t - o ff v a lv e s , p lu g s o r c a p s .
C o n s u lt L o c a l C o d e s fo r p r o p e r d is c h a r g e
p ip in g a r r a n g e m e n t .

F. Space heating and domestic water heating with
Alliance™ water heater. Install Alliance water heater as
a separate heating zone. Refer to Alliance Installation,
Operating and Service Instructions for additional
information.

G. If boiler is used in connection with refrigeration
systems, boiler must be installed with chilled medium
piped in parallel with the heating boiler using
appropriate valves to prevent chilled medium from
entering boiler, see Figure 23.

H. If boiler is connected to heating coils located in
air handling units where they may be exposed to
refrigerated air, boiler piping must be equipped with
flow control valves to prevent gravity circulation of
boiler water during operation of cooling system.

N OT IC E
Burnham recommends siz ing the system
circulator to supply sufficient flow (GPM) to
allow a 20°F temperature differential in the
system. When siz ing the system circulator, the
pressure drop of all radiators, baseboard and
radiant tubing and all connecting piping must be
considered.

D. Install circulator with flanges, gaskets and bolts
provided. Circulator harness allows circulator to be
mounted on supply or return. Connect harness to
circulator and secure any excess conduit.

Figure 23: Recommended Piping for Combination
Heating & Cooling (Refrigeration) System

E. Install supply manifold, pressure/temperature gauge
and pressure relief valve.
See Figure 24. Pressure Relief Valve must be installed
with spindle in vertical position. Installation of the
relief valve must comply with the ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV.

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I. Use a boiler bypass if the boiler is to be operated
in a system which has a large volume or excessive
radiation where low boiler water temperatures may be
encountered (i.e. converted gravity circulation system,
etc.).

Figure 24: Supply Water Manifold Piping
Install pipe tee between circulator and boiler return
along with second tee in supply piping as shown in
Figure 25 or 26. Bypass should be same size as the
supply and return lines with valves located in bypass
and supply outlet as illustrated in Figure 25 or 26 in
order to regulate water flow to maintain higher boiler
water temperatures.
After the boiler is operational (reference Section VIII.
System Start-Up) set by-pass and boiler supply valves
to half throttle position to start. Operate boiler until
system water temperature reaches normal operating
range.
Adjust valves to provide 180° to 200°F supply water
temperature. Opening the boiler supply valve will raise
system temperature, while opening the by-pass valve
will lower system supply temperature.

J. A hot water boiler installed above radiation level
must be provided with a low water cutoff device as part
of installation.

K. If a low water cutoff is required, it must be mounted
in the system piping above the boiler. The minimum
safe water level of a hot water boiler is just above the
highest water containing cavity of the boiler; that is, a
hot water boiler must be full of water to operate safely.

L. Oil, grease, and other foreign materials which
accumulate in new hot water boilers and a new
or reworked system should be boiled out, and
then thoroughly flushed. A local qualified water
treatment chemical specialist is a suggested source
for recommendations regarding appropriate chemical
compounds and concentrations which are compatible
with local environmental regulations.

M. After the boiler and system have been cleaned and
flushed, and before refilling the entire system add
appropriate water treatment chemicals, if necessary, to
bring the pH between 7 and 11.

N. If it is required to perform a long term pressure
test of the hydronic system, the boiler should first be
isolated to avoid a pressure loss due to the escape of air
trapped in the boiler.
To perform a long term pressure test including the
boiler, ALL trapped air must first be removed from the
boiler.
A loss of pressure during such a test, with no visible
water leakage, is an indication that the boiler contained
trapped air.

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Figure 25: Recommended Water Piping for Circulator Zoned Heating Systems

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Figure 26: Recommended Water Piping for Zone Valve Zoned Heating Systems

V. Gas Piping
4. Specific gravity of gas. Gas piping systems for
gas with a specific gravity of 0.70 or less can be
sized directly from Table 7, unless authority having
jurisdiction specifies a gravity factor be applied.
For specific gravity greater than 0.70, apply gravity
factor from Table 6. If exact specific gravity is not
shown choose next higher value.

WAR N IN G
F a ilu r e t o p r o p e r ly p ip e g a s s u p p ly t o
b o ile r m a y r e s u lt in im p r o p e r o p e r a t io n a n d
d a m a g e t o t h e b o i l e r o r s t r u c t u r e . Al w a y s
a s s u r e g a s p ip in g is a b s o lu t e ly le a k fr e e
a n d o f t h e p r o p e r s iz e a n d t y p e fo r t h e
c o n n e c t e d lo a d .
An a d d i t i o n a l g a s p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r m a y
b e n e e d e d . C o n s u lt g a s s u p p lie r.

Table 6: Specific Gravity Correction Factors
Sp e c i f i c
Gra vi ty

C o r r e c ti o n
F a c to r

Sp e c i f i c
Gra vi ty

C o r r e c ti o n
F a c to r

supply to boiler. Consider these factors:

----

----

0 .8 5

0 .8 1

1. Allowable pressure drop from point of delivery to
boiler. Maximum allowable system pressure is ½
psig. Actual point of delivery pressure may be less;
contact gas supplier for additional information.
Minimum gas valve inlet pressure is stamped on
the rating label located in the boiler’s vestibule
compartment.

----

----

0 .9 0

0 .8 2

0 .6 0

1 .0 0

1 .0 0

0 .7 8

0 .6 5

0 .9 6

1 .1 0

0 .7 4

0 .7 0

0 .9 3

1 .2 0

0 .7 1

0 .7 5

0 .9 0

1 .3 0

0 .6 8

0 .8 0

0 .8 7

1 .4 0

0 .6 6

A. Size gas piping. Design system to provide adequate gas

2. Maximum gas demand. Refer to the boiler’s input
as printed on it’s rating label. Also consider existing
and expected future gas utilization equipment (i.e.
water heater, cooking equipment).

For materials or conditions other than those listed
above, refer to National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA54/ANSI
Z223.1, or size system using standard engineering
methods acceptable to authority having jurisdiction.

3. Length of piping and number of fittings. Refer to
Table 7 for maximum capacity of Schedule 40 pipe.
Table 8 lists equivalent pipe length for standard
fittings.
Table 5: Gas Ratings
B o i le r
Mo d e l
Num b e r

Na tura l/L P
M a xi m um
Ga s P re s s ure
( i n. w.c .)

M i ni m um L P
M i ni m um Na tura l
Ga s P re s s ure
Ga s P re s s ure
( i n. w.c .)
( i n. w.c .)
Inle t to Ga s Va lve Inle t to Ga s Va lve

Na tura l
M a ni fo ld
P re s s ure
( i n. w.c .)

LP
M a ni fo ld
P re s s ure
( i n. w.c .)

3 .5

1 0 .5

S C G- 3
S C G- 4
S C G- 5
S C G- 6

14

4 .5

11 .5

S C G- 7
S C G- 8
S C G- 9

N OT IC E
S C G b o ile r s b u ilt fo r a lt it u d e s g r e a t e r t h a n 4 ,9 9 9 fe e t a b o v e s e a le v e l n e e d t o b e s p e c ia lly
o r if ic e d t o a d ju s t f o r c h a n g e s in a t m o s p h e r ic c o n d it iio n s . T h e S C G b o ile r " H " M o d e l h a s b e e n
c e r t ifie d t o o p e r a t e in a t m o s p h e r ic c o n d it io n s fr o m 5 ,0 0 0 t o 1 0 ,0 0 0 fe e t a b o v e s e a le v e l. In p u t is
d e r a t e d b y 1 0 % fo r a p p lic a t io n s a t 5 ,0 0 0 fe e t a b o v e s e a le v e l, a n d 2 0 % fo r a p p lic a t io n s a t 1 0 ,0 0 0
fe e t a b o v e s e a le v e ls . D e r a t e is b a s e d o n 2 % r e d u c t io n p e r 1 0 0 0 fe e t .
T h e S C G b o ile r is a v a ila b le in t w o ( 2 ) a lt it u d e M o d e ls : T h e " S " M o d e l 0 - 4 ,9 9 9 fe e t a b o v e s e a
le v e l, a n d t h e " H " M o d e l 5 ,0 0 0 - 1 0 ,0 0 0 fe e t a b o v e s e a le v e l.
F o r a p p lic a tio n s a b o v e 1 0 ,0 0 0 fe e t, c o n s u lt th e m a n u fa c tu r e r.

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Table 7: Maximum Capacity of Schedule 40 Pipe in CFH* For Gas Pressures of 0.5 psig or Less
0 .3 i nc h w.c . P re s s ure D ro p

0 .5 i nc h w.c . P re s s ure D ro p

L e ng th
[F e e t]

½

¾

1

1¼

½

¾

1

1¼

10

132

278

520

1 ,0 5 0

175

360

680

1 ,4 0 0

20

92

190

350

730

120

250

465

950

30

73

152

285

590

97

200

375

770

40

63

130

245

500

82

170

320

660

50

56

11 5

215

440

73

151

285

580

60

50

105

195

400

66

138

260

530

70

46

96

180

370

61

125

240

490

80

43

90

170

350

57

11 8

220

460

90

40

84

160

320

53

11 0

205

430

100

38

79

150

305

50

103

195

400

* 1 CFH of Natural Gas is approximately equal to 1 MBH; 1 CFH of LP is approximately equal to 2.5 MBH; contact your gas supplier for the actual heating value of your gas.

B. Connect boiler gas valve to gas supply system.

WAR N IN G
F a ilu r e t o u s e p r o p e r t h r e a d c o m p o u n d s o n
a ll g a s c o n n e c t o r s m a y r e s u lt in le a k s o f
fla m m a b le g a s .

WAR N IN G
Ga s s u p p ly t o b o ile r a n d s y s t e m m u s t b e
a b s o lu t e ly s h u t o ff p r io r t o in s t a llin g o r
s e r v ic in g b o ile r g a s p ip in g .
1. Use methods and materials in accordance with local
plumbing codes and requirements of gas supplier. In
absence of such requirements, follow National Fuel
Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1.
2. Use thread (joint) compounds (pipe dope) resistant
to action of liquefied petroleum gas.
3. Install sediment trap, ground-joint union and manual
shut-off valve upstream of boiler gas control valve
and outside jacket. See Figure 27.

Figure 27: Recommended Gas Piping

Table 8: Equivalent Lengths of Standard Pipe Fittings & Valves
VA LV E S F UL LY OP E N
Pi pe
S i ze

I. D .
Inc he s

Ga te

G lo b e

A ng le

S wi ng
C he c k

90°
E lb o w

45°
E lb o w

9 0 ° Te e , F lo w
Thro ug h Run

9 0 ° Te e , F lo w
Thro ug h B ra nc h

½"

0 .6 2 2

0 .3 5

1 8 .6

9 .3

4 .3

1 .6

0 .7 8

1 .0

3 .1

¾"

0 .8 2 4

0 .4 4

2 3 .1

11 .5

5 .3

2 .1

0 .9 7

1 .4

4 .1

1"

1 .0 4 9

0 .5 6

2 9 .4

1 4 .7

6 .8

2 .6

1 .2 3

1 .8

5 .3

1 ¼"

1 .3 8 0

0 .7 4

3 8 .6

1 9 .3

8 .9

3 .5

1 .6 0

2 .3

6 .9

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4. All above ground gas piping upstream from manual
shut-off valve must be electrically continuous and
bonded to a grounding electrode. Do not use gas
piping as grounding electrode. Refer to National
Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

C. Pressure test. The boiler and its gas connection must
be leak tested before placing boiler in operation.
1. Protect boiler gas control valve. For all testing over
½ psig, boiler and its individual shutoff valve must
be disconnected from gas supply piping. For testing
at ½ psig or less, isolate boiler from gas supply

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piping by closing boiler’s individual manual shutoff
valve.
2. Locate leaks using approved combustible gas
detector, soap and water, or similar nonflammable
solution.

D AN G E R
D o n o t u s e m a t c h e s , c a n d le s , o p e n fla m e s
o r o t h e r ig n it io n s o u r c e t o c h e c k fo r le a k s .

VI. Electrical
DANGER
P o s it iv e ly a s s u r e a ll e le c t r ic a l c o n n e c t io n s a r e u n p o w e r e d b e f o r e a t t e m p t in g in s t a lla t io n o r s e r v ic e
o f e le c t r ic a l c o m p o n e n t s o r c o n n e c t io n s o f t h e b o ile r o r b u ild in g . L o c k o u t a ll e le c t r i c a l b o x e s w it h
p a d lo c k o n c e p o w e r is t u r n e d o f f .

WAR N IN G
F a ilu r e t o p r o p e r ly w ir e e le c t r ic a l c o n n e c t io n s t o t h e b o ile r m a y r e s u lt in s e r io u s p h y s ic a l
h a rm.
E le c t r ic a l p o w e r m a y b e fr o m m o r e t h a n o n e s o u r c e . M a k e s u r e a ll p o w e r is o ff b e fo r e
a t t e m p t in g a n y e le c t r ic a l w o r k .
E a c h b o ile r m u s t b e p r o t e c t e d w it h a p r o p e r ly s iz e d o v e r - c u r r e n t d e v ic e .
N e v e r ju m p o u t o r m a k e in o p e r a t iv e a n y s a f e t y o r o p e r a t in g c o n t r o ls .
T h e w ir in g d ia g r a m s c o n ta in e d in th is m a n u a l a r e fo r r e fe r e n c e p u r p o s e s o n ly. E a c h b o ile r
is s h ip p e d w ith a w ir in g d ia g r a m a tta c h e d to th e fr o n t d o o r. R e fe r to th is d ia g r a m a n d th e
w ir in g d ia g r a m o f a n y c o n tr o ls u s e d w ith th e b o ile r. R e a d , u n d e r s ta n d a n d fo llo w a ll w ir in g
in s t r u c t io n s s u p p lie d w it h t h e c o n t r o ls .

A. General. Install wiring and electrically ground boiler

B.

in accordance with authority having jurisdiction or, in
the absence of such requirements, follow the National
Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and/or CSA C22.1 Electrical
Code.
A separate electrical circuit must be run from
the main electrical service with an over-current
device/disconnect in the circuit. A service switch is
recommended and may be required by some local
jurisdictions. Install the service switch in the line
voltage “Hot” leg of the power supply. Locate the

service switch such that the boiler can be shut-off
without exposing personnel to danger in the event of
an emergency. Connect the main power supply and
ground to the three (3) boiler wires (black, white and
green) located in the junction box at the inside top of
the boiler jacket. If a low water cutoff is to be used,
connect the low water cutoff so that all 120V power
to boiler is interrupted if the low water cutoff’s switch
opens.

C. Refer to Figures 28 and 29 for details on the internal
boiler wiring.

N OT IC E
T h is b o ile r is e q u ip p e d w it h a h ig h w a t e r t e m p e r a t u r e lim it lo c a t e d in s id e t h e in t e r n a l w ir in g o f
th e b o ile r. T h is lim it p r o v id e s b o ile r s h u td o w n in th e e v e n t th e b o ile r w a te r te m p e r a tu r e e x c e e d s
t h e s e t p o in t o f t h e lim it c o n t r o l. C e r t a in L o c a l C o d e s r e q u ir e a n a d d it io n a l w a t e r t e m p e r a t u r e
lim it . In a d d it io n , c e r t a in t y p e s o f s y s t e m s m a y o p e r a t e a t t e m p e r a t u r e s b e lo w t h e m in im u m s e t
p o in t o f th e lim it c o n ta in e d in th e b o ile r.
I f t h i s o c c u r s , i n s t a l l a n a d d i t i o n a l w a t e r t e m p e r a t u r e l i m i t ( H o n e y w e l l L 4 0 0 6 Aq u a s t a t ) l o c a t e d i n
th e s y s te m p ip in g a s s h o w n in th e Wa te r P ip in g a n d Tr im S e c tio n o f th is m a n u a l. W ir e a s
in d ic a t e d in t h e E le c t r ic a l S e c t io n o f t h is m a n u a l.

N OT IC E
Al l w i r e , w i r e n u t s , c o n t r o l s e t c . a r e i n s t a l l e r s u p p l i e d u n l e s s o t h e r w i s e n o t e d .

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Figure 28: Internal Boiler Wiring Schematic Diagram

N OT IC E
If a n a d d it io n a l s y s t e m lim it is u s e d , in s t a ll in s e r ie s w it h t h e a u x ilia r y lim it ju m p e r s h o w n in t h e
d r a w in g b e lo w.

Figure 29: Internal Boiler Wiring Ladder Diagram

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D. System Controls and Wiring
1. Refer to National Electric Code or Local Electric Codes for proper size and type of wire required. Follow Code.
2. Use anti-short bushings on all wiring passing through boiler jacket, junction boxes and/or control boxes.
3. Use armored cable (BX) over all exposed line voltage wiring.
4. If an Alliance™ indirect water heater is used, use priority zoning except for Hydro-Air Systems.
5. Single Zone Heating System – Refer to Figure 30 of this manual for the electrical diagram for this type of system.
Set the thermostat heat anticipator to 0.60 amps.
6. Single Zone Heating System with Alliance™ Water Heater - Refer to Figure 31 of this manual for the electrical diagram
for this type of system.
Set the thermostat heat anticipator to 0.60 amps.
7. Conventional Circulator Zoned System – Refer to Figure 32 of this manual for the electrical diagram for this type of
system.
Read, understand and follow all of the instructions provided with the Honeywell R8888 control.
Connect the thermostat of each zone and the circulator for that zone to R8888 panel. If an Alliance™ indirect water
heater is used, connect the Alliance™ thermostat and circulator to the Zone 1 terminals of the R8888.
Set the thermostat heat anticipator to 0.12 amps.

N OT IC E
T h e H o n e y w e l l R 8 8 8 8 C o n t r o l i s a v a i l a b l e i n a t h r e e ( 3 ) z o n e M o d e l ( R 8 8 8 8 A) a n d a f o u r ( 4 ) z o n e
M o d e l ( R 8 8 8 8 B ) . U p t o fo u r ( 4 ) R 8 8 8 8 ' s m a y b e u s e d t o g e t h e r t o p r o v id e c o n t r o l fo r u p t o t w e lv e
( 1 2 ) in d iv id u a l z o n e s . On ly o n e ( 1 ) z o n e , t h e fir s t z o n e o f t h e m a in c o n t r o l, w ill p r o v id e p r io r it y
c i r c u l a t i o n . I f m o r e t h a n f o u r ( 4 ) z o n e s a r e r e q u i r e d , c o n n e c t a d d i t i o n a l R 8 8 8 8 ' s b y w i r i n g t h e A,
B , a n d C te r m in a ls o f e a c h c o n tr o l to g e th e r. E a c h R 8 8 8 8 r e q u ir e s a 1 2 0 v o lt p o w e r s u p p ly. If
m o r e t h a n o n e ( 1 ) R 8 8 8 8 is u s e d , s e t t h e p a n e l t y p e s w it c h t o " m a in " o n t h e fir s t R 8 8 8 8 a n d s e t
t h e p a n e l t y p e s w it c h t o " e x p a n s io n " o n t h e s e c o n d , t h ir d o r fo u r t h R 8 8 8 8 .
8. Conventional Zone Valve Zoned System – Refer to Figure 33. Wiring to the most popular models of zone valves is given
in Figure 34.
Connect the thermostat of each zone and the zone valve for that zone to the R8889 control. If an Alliance™ indirect water
heater is used, connect the Alliance™ thermostat and zone valve to the “zone 1” terminals of the R8889.
Set the thermostat heat anticipator to 0.12 amps.

N OT IC E
T h e H o n e y w e ll R 8 8 8 9 C o n t r o l is a v a ila b le in t w o t h r e e ( 3 ) z o n e m o d e ls a n d t w o fo u r ( 4 ) z o n e
m o d e ls . B u r n h a m r e c o m m e n d s u s in g M o d e l R 8 8 8 9 A fo r t h r e e ( 3 ) z o n e s y s t e m s a n d M o d e l
R 8 8 8 9 B fo r fo u r ( 4 ) z o n e s y s t e m s . M o d e ls R 8 8 8 9 C a n d R 8 8 8 9 D h a v e le s s lo a d c a p a c it y a n d m a y
n o t o p e r a t e w it h c e r t a in t y p e s o f z o n e v a lv e s . U p t o fo u r ( 4 ) R 8 8 8 9 ' s m a y b e u s e d t o g e t h e r t o
p r o v id e u p t o s ix t e e n ( 1 6 ) in d iv id u a l z o n e s . On ly o n e ( 1 ) z o n e , t h e fir s t z o n e o f t h e m a in c o n t r o l
w ill p r o v id e p r io r ity z o n in g fo r th e Allia n c e in d ir e c t w a te r h e a te r. If m o r e th a n fo u r (4 ) z o n e s a r e
r e q u ir e d , c o n n e c t a d d itio n a l R 8 8 8 9 ' s b y w ir in g th e A, B a n d C te r m in a ls o f e a c h c o n tr o l to g e th e r.
E a c h R 8 8 8 9 r e q u ir e s a 1 2 0 v o lt p o w e r s u p p ly. If m o r e th a n o n e (1 ) R 8 8 8 9 is u s e d , s e t th e p a n e l
t y p e s w it c h t o " m a in " o n t h e fir s t R 8 8 8 9 a n d s e t t h e p a n e l t y p e s w it c h t o " e x p a n s io n " o n t h e
s e c o n d , t h ir d o r fo u r t h R 8 8 8 9 .

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Figure 30: System Wiring Schematic for Single Zone Space Heating Only

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Figure 31: Single Zone System with Packaged Alliance™ Water Heater Wiring Schematic

If a n a d d it io n a l s y s t e m lim it is u s e d , in s t a ll in s e r ie s w it h t h e a u x ilia r y lim it ju m p e r s h o w n in t h e
d r a w in g b e lo w.

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Figure 32: Circulator Zoned System Wiring Schematic

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Figure 33: Zone Valve Zoned System Wiring Schematic

Figure 34: Different Manufacturer’s Zone Valve Connections to Honeywell R8889

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VII. Modular Installation
A. General Guidelines
1. Read and follow all venting, combustion air,
water piping, gas piping and electrical instructions
contained in this manual unless otherwise instructed
in this section.
2. Consult Local Building Codes or National Fuel Gas
Code, NFPA 54/ANSI Z222.3 for restrictions and
instructions on modular boiler installations.

B. Module Sizing
Burnham recommends sizing each boiler in a modular
system to provide 20 % of the combined heating load
where ever possible.

C. Venting
1. Each boiler must have an individual vent pipe.
Refer to Venting Section of this manual for venting
guidelines and options.

WAR N IN G
D o n o t m a n ifo ld v e n t p ip e s to g e th e r.
2. The maximum vent length for each boiler is fifty
(50) equivalent feet.
3. The minimum horizontal distance between vent
terminations is one (1) foot. Additional horizontal
distance is desirable to avoid frost damage to the
building. Vent terminations must be at least twelve
(12) inches above the ground plus the expected
snow accumulation.

C AU T I O N
In s t a llin g m u lt ip le v e n t t e r m in a t io n s c lo s e
t o g e t h e r p r o m o t e s fr o s t b u ild u p o n
b u ild in g s . To m in im iz e th is p o s s ib ility,
e x t e n d t h e d is t a n c e fr o m t h e b u ild in g t o t h e
e n d o f t h e v e n t t e r m in a t io n a n d in c r e a s e t h e
h o r iz o n t a l d is t a n c e b e t w e e n t e r m in a t io n s .
4. Multiple vertical vent pipes may be piped through
a common conduit or chase so that one roof
penetration may be made. Each vent termination
must be one (1) foot from other terminations.

D. Air Intake Piping
1. Each boiler must have an individual air intake pipe,
refer to Venting Section of this manual for Air Intake
Guidelines and Options.
2. The maximum air intake length for each boiler is
fifty (50) equivalent feet.
3. Locate air intake termination on the same wall as
the vent termination if possible, to prevent nuisance
boiler shutdowns. However, boiler may be installed

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with vertical venting and sidewall combustion air
inlet (or visa versa) if installation conditions do not
allow alternate arrangement.
Table 9: Modular Boiler Water Manifold Sizing
C o m b i ne d Outp ut
( M B H)

Re c o m m e nd e d M i ni m um
C o m m o n Wa te r M a ni fo ld
S i ze ( NP T)

< 166

1 ¼"

< 260

1 ½"

< 550

2"

< 900

2 ½"

< 2000

3"

E. Water Piping (See Table 9)
Installing a low water cutoff in the system piping of
modular systems is strongly recommended and may be
required by Local Codes.

F. Gas Piping
1. Refer to National Fuel Gas Code, Local Codes and
Tables 7 and 8 for gas pipe sizing.
2. Each boiler must be piped as shown in Figure 27.

WAR N IN G
If g a s p r e s s u r e in t h e b u ild in g is a b o v e
½ p s ig , a n a d d it io n a l g a s p r e s s u r e r e g u la t o r
is r e q u ir e d . U s in g o n e a d d it io n a l r e g u la t o r
fo r m u lt ip le b o ile r s m a y r e s u lt in u n s a fe
b o ile r o p e r a t io n . T h e a d d it io n a l r e g u la t o r
m u s t b e a b le t o p r o p e r ly r e g u la t e g a s
p r e s s u r e a t th e in p u t o f th e s m a lle s t b o ile r.
If t h e r e g u la t o r c a n n o t d o t h is , t w o o r m o r e
a d d it io n a l r e g u la t o r s a r e r e q u ir e d . C o n s u lt
r e g u la t o r m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d /o r lo c a l g a s
s u p p lie r fo r in s t r u c t io n s a n d e q u ip m e n t
r a t in g s .

G. Electrical
1. Each boiler must be provided with a fused
disconnect and service switch.
2. Install wiring in accordance with requirements of
authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of such
requirements, follow the National Electric Code,
NFPA 70 and/or CSA C22.1 Electric Code.

H. Modular Boiler Control Systems
Contact a controls manufacturer such as Honeywell or
Tekmar to properly apply a modular control system.
Common systems may use outdoor temperature, return
water temperature or both to stage the boilers.

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Figure 35: Modular Boiler Gas Piping

VIII. System Start-up
A. Safe operation and other performance criteria were
met with gas manifold and control assembly provided
on boiler when boiler underwent tests specified in
American National Standard for Gas-Fired LowPressure Steam and Hot Water Boilers, ANSI Z21.13.

B. Verify that the venting, water piping, gas piping and
electrical system are installed properly. Refer to
installation instructions contained in this manual.

C. Confirm all electrical, water and gas supplies are
turned off at the source and that vent is clear of
obstructions.

D. Confirm that all manual shut-off gas valves between
the boiler and gas source are closed.

WAR N IN G
C o m p le t e ly r e a d , u n d e r s t a n d a n d fo llo w a ll
in s t r u c t io n s in t h is m a n u a l b e fo r e
a t t e m p t in g s t a r t u p .

E. Fill entire heating system with water and vent air
from system. Use the following procedure on a Series
Loop or multi-zoned system installed as per Figure 25
or 26 to remove air from system when filling.

WAR N IN G
T h e m a x im u m o p e r a t in g p r e s s u r e o f t h is
b o ile r is 3 0 p s ig . N e v e r e x c e e d t h is
p r e s s u r e . D o n o t p lu g o r c h a n g e p r e s s u r e
r e lie f v a lv e .

N OT IC E
If it is r e q u ir e d t o p e r f o r m a lo n g t e r m
p r e s s u r e te s t o f th e h y d r o n ic s y s te m , th e
b o ile r s h o u ld fir s t b e is o la te d to a v o id a
p r e s s u r e lo s s d u e to th e e s c a p e o f a ir
tr a p p e d in th e b o ile r.
To p e r f o r m a l o n g t e r m p r e s s u r e t e s t
in c lu d in g th e b o ile r, AL L tr a p p e d a ir m u s t
fir s t b e r e m o v e d fr o m th e b o ile r.
A lo s s o f p r e s s u r e d u r in g s u c h a te s t, w ith
n o v is ib le w a te r le a k a g e , is a n in d ic a tio n
th a t th e b o ile r c o n ta in e d tr a p p e d a ir.
1. Close full port ball valve in boiler supply piping.
2. Isolate all zones by closing zone valves or shut-off
valves in supply and return of each zone(s).
3. Attach a hose to the vertical hose bib located prior to
the full port ball valve in the system supply piping.
(Note - Terminate hose in five gallon bucket at a
suitable floor drain or outdoor area).

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4. Starting with one circuit at a time, open zone valve
or shut-off valve in system supply and return piping.
5. Open hose bib.
6. Open fill valve (Make-up water line should be
located directly after full port ball valve in system
supply piping between air scoop and expansion
tank).
7. Allow water to overflow from bucket until discharge
from hose is bubble free for 30 seconds.
8. Close the opened zone valve or shut-off valve for
the zone being purged of air, then open the zone
valve or shut-off valve for the next zone to be
purged. Repeat this step until all zones have been
purged. At completion, open all zone valves or
shut-off valves.
9. Close hose bib, continue filling the system until the
pressure gauge reads 12 psi. Close fill valve.
(Note - If make-up water line is equipped with
pressure reducing valve, system will automatically
fill to 12 psi. Follow fill valve manufacturer’s
instructions).
10. Open isolation valve in boiler supply piping.
11. Remove hose from hose bib.

F. Confirm that the boiler and system have no water
leaks.

G. Prepare to check operation.
1. Obtain gas heating value (in Btu per cubic foot)
from gas supplier.
2. Connect manometer to pressure tap on gas valve.
Use 1/8 NPT tapping provided.
3. Temporarily turn off all other gas-fired appliances.
4. Turn on gas supply to the boiler gas piping.
5. Confirm that the supply pressure to the gas valve is
14 in. w.c. or less. Refer to Table 5 for minimum
supply pressure.
6. Open the field installed manual gas shut-off valve
located upstream of the gas valve on the boiler.
7. Using soap solution, or similar non-combustible
solution, electronic leak detector or other approved
method. Check that boiler gas piping valves, and
all other components are leak free. Eliminate any
leaks.

D AN G E R
D o n o t u s e m a t c h e s , c a n d le s , o p e n fla m e s
o r o t h e r ig n it io n s o u r c e t o c h e c k fo r le a k s .
8. Purge gas line of air.

Figure 36: Operating Instructions

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Figure 38: 1 Inch Main Burner flame

Figure 39: Pilot Burner Flame

K. Check main burner flame. See Figures 38. Flame
should have clearly defined inner cone with no yellow
tipping. Orange-yellow streaks should not be confused
with true yellow tipping.

L. Check thermostat operation. Raise and lower
temperature setting to start and stop boiler operation.

M. Check ignition control module shut-off. Disconnect
Figure 37: Sequence of Operation

pilot lead wires from gas valve. If burners do not
shutdown, determine cause of malfunction. Replace
necessary items and check operation.

N. Check low water cutoff (if so equipped).
H. Follow Operating Instructions to place boiler in
operation. See Figure 36.

I. Sequence of Operation. See Figure 37. If boiler fails
to operate properly, see Troubleshooting Tree in Section
IX: Service.

J. Check pilot burner flame. See Figure 39. Flame
should be steady, medium hard blue enveloping 3/8 to
½ inch of sensing probe.

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1. Adjust thermostat to highest setting.
2. With boiler operating, open drain valve and slowly
drain boiler.
3. Main burners and pilot burner will extinguish and
blower will stop when water level drops below low
water cutoff probe. Verify limit, thermostat or other
controls have not shut off boiler.
4. Adjust thermostat to lowest setting. Refill boiler.

O. Check limit.
1. Adjust thermostat to highest setting.
2. Observe temperature gauge. When temperature is
indicated, adjust limit to setting below observed
temperature. Main burners and pilot burner should
extinguish, and blower should stop.
3. Adjust limit to setting above observed temperature.
Ignition sequence should begin.
4. Adjust thermostat to lowest setting. Adjust limit to
desired setting.

P. Adjust gas input rate to boiler.
1. Adjust thermostat to highest setting.
2. Check manifold gas pressure. See Table 5 or rating
label located in the boiler’s vestibule compartment.
Adjust gas valve pressure regulator as necessary
(turn adjustment screw counterclockwise to
decrease manifold pressure, or clockwise to increase
manifold pressure). If pressure cannot be attained,
check gas valve inlet pressure. If less than minimum
indicated in Table 5 or boiler’s rating label, contact
gas supplier for assistance.
3. Clock gas meter for at least 30 seconds. Use Table
10 to determine gas flow rate in Cubic Feet per
Hour.

WAR N IN G
F a ilu r e t o p r o p e r ly a d ju s t g a s in p u t r a t e w ill
r e s u lt in o v e r fir in g o r u n d e r fir in g o f t h e
a p p lia n c e . Im p r o p e r a n d u n s a fe b o ile r
o p e r a t io n m a y r e s u lt .
4. Determine Input Rate. Multiply gas flow rate by gas
heating value.
5. Compare measured input rate to input rate stated on
rating plate.
a. Boiler must not be over fired. Reduce input rate
by decreasing manifold pressure. Do not reduce
more than 0.3 inch w.c. If boiler is still overfired,
contact your Burnham distributor or Regional
Office for replacement Gas Orifice.
b. Increase input rate if less than 98% of rating
plate input. Increase manifold gas pressure no

more than 0.3 inch w.c. If measured input rate is
still less than 98% of rated input:
i. Remove Main Burners per procedure in
Section IX: Service.
ii. Remove gas orifices. Drill one (1) drill size
larger (drill size is stamped on orifice, or see
Section X: Repair Parts).
iii. Reinstall gas orifices and main burners.
Measure input rate.
6. Recheck Main Burner Flame.
7. Return other gas-fired appliances to previous
conditions of use.

Q. Review User’s Information Manual and system
operation with owner or operator.
Table 10: Gas Flow Rate in Cubic Feet
Per Hour
S e c o nd s
fo r One
Re vo luti o n

S i ze o f Ga s M e te r D i a l
One -Ha lf
C u. F t.

One
C u. F t.

Two
C u. F t.

30

60

120

240

32

56

11 3

225

34

53

106

212

36

50

100

200

38

47

95

189

40

45

90

180

42

43

86

172

44

41

82

164

46

39

78

157

48

37

75

150

50

36

72

144

52

35

69

138

54

33

67

133

56

32

64

129

58

31

62

124

60

30

60

120

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IX. Service
D AN G E R
T h is b o ile r u s e s fla m m a b le g a s , h ig h v o lta g e e le c tr ic ity, m o v in g p a r ts , a n d v e r y h o t w a te r
u n d e r h i g h p r e s s u r e . As s u r e t h a t a l l g a s a n d e l e c t r i c p o w e r s u p p l i e s a r e o f f a n d t h a t t h e
w a t e r t e m p e r a t u r e is c o o l b e fo r e a t t e m p t in g a n y d is a s s e m b ly o r s e r v ic e .
As s u r e t h a t a l l g a s v a l v e s a n d e l e c t r i c a l d i s c o n n e c t s w i t c h e s a r e o f f b e f o r e a t t e m p t i n g a n y
d is a s s e m b ly o r s e r v ic e .
D o n o t a tte m p t a n y s e r v ic e w o r k if g a s is p r e s e n t in th e a ir in th e v ic in ity o f th e b o ile r.
N e v e r m o d ify, r e m o v e o r ta m p e r w ith a n y c o n tr o l d e v ic e .

WAR N IN G
T h is b o ile r m u s t o n ly b e s e r v ic e d a n d r e p a ir e d b y s k ille d a n d e x p e r ie n c e d s e r v ic e
t e c h n ic ia n s .
If a n y c o n t r o ls a r e r e p la c e d , t h e y m u s t b e r e p la c e d w it h id e n t ic a l m o d e ls .
R e a d , u n d e r s t a n d a n d fo llo w a ll t h e in s t r u c t io n s a n d w a r n in g s c o n t a in e d in a ll t h e s e c t io n s
o f t h is m a n u a l.
If a n y e le c t r ic a l w ir e s a r e d is c o n n e c t e d d u r in g s e r v ic e , c le a r ly la b e l t h e w ir e s a n d a s s u r e
th a t th e w ir e s a r e r e c o n n e c te d p r o p e r ly.
N e v e r ju m p o u t o r b y p a s s a n y s a fe ty o r o p e r a tin g c o n tr o l o r c o m p o n e n t o f th is b o ile r.
R e a d , u n d e r s t a n d a n d f o l l o w a l l t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s a n d w a r n i n g s c o n t a i n e d i n AL L o f t h e
c o m p o n e n t in s t r u c t io n m a n u a ls .
As s u r e t h a t a l l s a f e t y a n d o p e r a t i n g c o n t r o l s a n d c o m p o n e n t s a r e o p e r a t i n g p r o p e r l y b e f o r e
p la c in g t h e b o ile r b a c k in s e r v ic e .

A. General. Inspection and service should be conducted
annually. Turn off electrical power and gas supply while
conducting service or maintenance. Follow instructions
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE. See Figure 37.

B. Low water cutoff (if so equipped).
Probe Type (Annual Service). Probe type LWCO
should be removed once a year, examined and
cleaned of any dirt accumulations to assure proper
operations. Do not attempt to repair mechanisms in the
field. Complete replacement mechanisms, including
necessary gaskets and installation instructions, are
available from the manufacturer.

C. Vent/Air Intake System. Inspect for obstructions, soot
accumulation, proper support, and deterioration of pipe,
fittings, and joints.
1. Clean terminal screens. Terminals must be free of
obstruction, undamaged, with screens securely in
place.
2. Terminal and wall thimbles (if used) must be
weathertight.
3. Pipe must be full round shape, and show no damage
from impact or excessive temperature.

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4. Pipe must be supported at minimum five (5) foot
intervals and must not sag.
5. All vent joints must be secure and watertight.
6. All air intake joints must be secure and airtight.
Horizontal vent tee drain or vertical vent tee drain
(if used) must have minimum 6 inch trap and allow
condensate to flow freely. To Clean:
a. Disconnect drain tube from drain fitting.
b. Flush drain tube with water. Fill trap with water.
c. Securely fasten drain tube to drain fitting,
providing gas-tight and watertight seal.
7. If pipe must be disassembled for removal of
obstructions or resealing of joint, see Section III,
Paragraph C.

D. Boiler Flue Passages. Inspect for blockage or soot
accumulation.
1. Remove Main Burners. See Figure 42.
a. Remove front door.
b. Remove air intake box front door.
i. Remove sheet metal screws.
c. Disconnect pilot tubing and pilot lead wires at
the gas valve.

d.
e.
f.
g.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Remove wires to Flame Roll-out Switch.
Remove air diffuser screen.
Remove Burner Access Panel.
Mark location of Main Burner with Pilot Bracket
on gas manifold.
h. Hold Main Burner on throat. Lift front of
burners to clear orifice. Burner which holds pilot
can be removed by lifting the burner adjacent to
its right first.
Disconnect Vent Connector and Vent Pipe from
Blower Outlet
Remove Jacket Top Panel.
Disconnect the Black and Gary Silicone Tubing
from the Canopy.
Disconnect Wiring Harness from Blower Motor.
Remove Canopy/Blower Assembly.
a. Loosen the (4) screws from Canopy.
Remove Flue Gas Baffles. Inspect Flue Gas Baffles
for deterioration.
Inspect flue passages. Clean with flue brush. See
Figure 42.
Inspect heating surface in combustion chamber.
Clean with straight handle wire brush.
Install Flue Gas Baffles.
Replace Canopy/Blower Assembly.
Connect Silicone Tubing between Pressure Fittings
on Canopy Assembly and Pressure Switch. Route
through bushings in Vestibule Panel . See Figure
40.

Figure 41: Blower Vent Connector Assembly
13. Install Jacket Top Rear Panel.
14. Connect Vent System. See Figure 41.
15. Connect Blower Motor Wiring Harness.

E. Main Burners and Firebox.
1. Vacuum firebox. Exercise care - do not damage base
insulation.
2. Clean main burners. Brush top of burners with soft
bristle brush. See Figure 42. Vacuum to remove any
dirt and lint.
3. Vacuum tip of pilot burner.
4. Check gas orifices for lint and dirt. Clean as
necessary.
5. Install main burners by reversing procedure to
remove burners.
a. Pilot burner must be installed in original
location. See Table 11.
b. Main burners must be properly secured in burner
tray slot at rear of firebox and over gas orifice.
See Figure 42.
c. Pilot gas supply and pilot lead wires must be
reconnected.
d. Burner access panel must be securely in place.
e. Reinstall air diffuser screen.
f. Reconnect Flame Roll-out wires.
g. Air Intake Box Front Door must be installed.

F. Check operation. Follow steps G through P from
Section VIII: System Start-up.

Figure 40: Silicone Tubing Assembly

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Figure 42: Flue and Burner Cleanout, 1” Burner

Table 11: Pilot Burner Location
B o i le r M o d e l

M a i n B urne r wi th P i lo t B ra c k e t

P i lo t B urne r L o c a te d B e twe e n M a i n B urne rs *

S C G- 3

2

2 & 3

S C G- 4

3

3 & 4

S C G- 5

4

4 & 5

S C G- 6

5

5 & 6

S C G- 7

6

6 & 7

S C G- 8

7

7 & 8

S C G- 9

8

8 & 9

* M a i n b ur ne r s num b e r e d le ft to r i g ht a s vi e we d fr o m fr o nt o f b o i le r.

G. Procedure for Measuring Differential Pressure (See
Figure 43).
1. With boiler off, remove Gray and Black Hoses at
differential pressure switch.
2. With tees and ¼ inch aluminum stubs, connect water
manometer as shown with additional tubing.
3. Start boiler and read Pressure on Manometer
when boiler water temperature reaches operating
temperature. Refer to Table 12 for minimum
readings.
NOTE: If switch drops-out before boiler reaches
temperature or if pressure differential readings are
below minimums shown in Table 12, check for
cracks in hose or contact your nearest Burnham
representative.
4. Stop boiler, remove manometer and reconnect hoses
to differential pressure switch. See Figures 40 and
43.

Figure 43: Differential Pressure Measurement

Table 12: Differential Pressure Switch Settings
M i ni m um D i ffe re nti a l P re s s ure

B o i le r M o d e l

S e a L e ve l to 4 ,9 9 9 F t.

5 ,0 0 0 - 1 0 ,0 0 0 F t. E le va ti o n

S C G- 3

1 .3 2 " w.c .

.8 0 " w.c .

S C G- 4

1 .1 7 " w.c .

.6 5 " w.c .

S C G- 5

1 .1 7 " w.c .

.6 5 " w.c .

S C G- 6

.8 8 " w.c .

.3 5 " w.c .

S C G- 7

.8 0 " w.c .

.3 0 " w.c .

S C G- 8

.8 8 " w.c .

.3 5 " w.c .

S C G- 9

.8 8 " w.c .

.3 5 " w.c .

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XI. Repair Parts
All SCG Repair Parts may be obtained through your local Burnham Wholesale distributor.
Should you require assistance in locating a Burnham distributor in your area, or have questions
regarding the availability of Burnham products or repair parts, please contact Burnham
Customer Service at (717) 481-8400 or Fax (717) 481-8408.

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Key
No .

[Qua nti ty] P a rt Num b e r

D e s c r i p ti o n
S C G- 3

S C G- 4

S C G- 5

S C G- 6

S C G- 7

S C G- 8

S C G- 9

61707041

61707051

51707061

61707071

61707081

61707091

(5 )
71707003

(6 )
71707003

(7 )
71707003

1 . C A S T I N G A S S E M B LY
1

S e c ti o n A s s e m b ly

61707031

1A

L e ft E nd S e c ti o n

1B

C e nte r S e c ti o n

1C

Ri g ht E nd S e c ti o n

1D

S li p Ni p p le , # 3

1E

F lue Ga s B a ffle

(2 )
7 11 0 7 0 0 2

(3 )
7 11 0 7 0 0 2

(4 )
7 11 0 7 0 0 2

(5 )
7 11 0 7 0 0 2

(6 )
7 11 0 7 0 0 2

(7 )
7 11 0 7 0 0 2

(8 )
7 11 0 7 0 0 2

1F

Ti e Ro d , ¼" - 2 0

(2 )
1 0 0 1 0 9 -0 1

(2 )
1 0 0 1 0 8 -0 5

(2 )
1 0 0 1 0 8 -0 7

(2 )
1 0 0 1 0 8 -1 3

(2 )
1 0 0 1 0 8 -1 4

(2 )
1 0 0 1 0 8 -1 5

(2 )
1 0 0 1 0 8 -1 6

1G

He x Nut, ¼" - 2 0

71707001
(1 )
71707003

(2 )
71707003

(3 )
71707003

(4 )
71707003
71707002

(4 )
(6 )
(8 )
(1 0 )
(1 2 )
(1 4 )
(1 6 )
806600009 806600009 806600009 806600009 806600009 806600009 806600009

(4 ) 8 0 8 6 0 4 0 7

75

76

Key
D e s c r i p ti o n
No .

[Qua nti ty] P a rt Num b e r
S C G- 3

S C G- 4

S C G- 5

S C G- 6

S C G- 7

S C G- 8

S C G- 9

2 . B A S E A S S E M B LY
2A

B a s e W ra p p e r

71807031

71807041

71807051

71807061

71807071

71807081

71807091

2B

B a s e Tr a y

71807032

71807042

71807052

71807062

71807072

71807082

71807092

2C

B ur ne r Tr a y A s s e m b ly

61807031

61807041

61807051

61807061

61807071

61807081

61807091

2D

B a s e F r o nt P a ne l

71807035

71807045

71807055

71807065

71807075

71807085

71807095

2E

B ur ne r A c c e s s P a ne l

71807036

71807046

71807056

71807066

71807076

71807086

71807096

2F

C e r a fe lt G a s k e t 1 /2 " x 2 "

6206002

2G

C e r a fe lt G a s k e t 1 /2 " x 2 "

6206002

2H

B a s e S i d e Ins ula ti o n

2J

B a s e Re a r Ins ula ti o n

72007031

72007041

72007051

72007061

72007071

72007081

72007091

2K

B a s e F r o nt Ins ula ti o n

72007032

72007042

72007052

72007062

72007072

72007082

72007092

2L

B a s e L e g A s s e m b ly

(2 ) 7 2 0 0 7 0 0 1

(4 ) 6 1 8 6 0 0 1

2 M S e lf Ta p p i ng S c r e w, 1 /4 " - 2 0 x 1 /2 "

(1 8 ) 8 0 8 6 0 7 0 0

2N

F la m e Ro ll- o ut S wi tc h

80160044

2P

S he e t M e ta l S c r e w, # 8 x 3 /4 "

80860030

2Q

S e lf Ta p p i ng S c r e w, 1 0 - 3 2 x 3 /8 "

2R

S e ft Ta p p i ng S c r e w He x C a p ,
5 /1 6 - 1 8 x 3 /4 "

(5 ) 8 0 8 6 0 7 0 5

(6 ) 8 0 8 6 0 7 0

(7 ) 8 0 8 6 0 7 0

(4 ) 8 0 8 6 0 7 1 7

77

78

Key
D e s c r i p ti o n
No .

[Qua nti ty] P a rt Num b e r
S C G- 3

S C G- 4

S C G- 5

S C G- 6

S C G- 7

S C G- 8

S C G- 9

3 . B A S E E N C L O S U R E A S S E M B LY
3A

A i r B o x A s s e m b ly

61807032 61807042 61807052 61807062 61807072 61807082 61807092

3B

Ai r Box D oor

71807034 71807044 71807054 71807064 71807074 71807084 71807094

3C

C o m b us ti o n A i r D i ffus e r

3D

P i lo t Tub e Ga s k e t C o ve r P la te

7096002

3E

P i lo t Tub e Ga s k e t

8206038

3F

Ob s e r va ti o n P o r t Ga s k e t

3G

Ob s e r va ti o n P o r t L e ns

8026082

3H

Ob s e r va ti o n P o r t L e ns Re ta i ne r

7186019

3J

S he e t M e ta l S c r e ws # 8 x 1 /2 "

3K

S e lf Ta p p i ng S c r e w, 1 0 - 3 2 x 3 /8 "

N/A

71807049 71807059 71807069 71807079 71807089 71807099

(2 ) 8 2 0 6 0 3 9

(1 0 ) 8 0 8 6 0 0 0 0
(1 8 ) 8 0 8 6 0 7 0 5

(2 2 ) 8 0 8 6 0 7 0 5

79

80

Key
D e s c r i p ti o n
No .

[Qua nti ty] P a rt Num b e r
S C G- 3

S C G- 4

S C G- 5

S C G- 6

S C G- 7

S C G- 8

S C G- 9

4 . FA N / C A N O P Y A S S E M B LY
C a no p y A s s e m b ly - S e a L e ve l

6 11 0 7 0 3 1 6 11 0 7 0 4 1 6 11 0 7 0 5 1 6 11 0 7 0 6 1 6 11 0 7 0 7 1 6 11 0 7 0 8 1 6 11 0 7 0 9 1

C a no p y A s s e m b ly - Hi g h A lti tud e

6 11 0 7 0 3 2

4A
61107042

61107052

6 11 0 7 0 6 2

4B

C e r a fe lt

4C

U- C li p

(4 ) 8 0 8 6 1 5 1 2

4D

S he e t M e ta l S c r e w, # 1 0 x 3 /4 "

(4 ) 8 0 8 6 0 0 1 3

4E

F a n Ga s k e t

8206085

4F

Fan

8 11 6 1 5 1 2

4G

L o c k Wa s he r, # 1 0

4H

M a c hi ne S c r e w, # 1 0 - 2 4 x 2 - 1 /2 "

6 11 0 7 0 7 2

6 11 0 7 0 8 2

6 11 0 7 0 9 2

9206005

(4 ) 8 0 8 6 0 6 3 6
(4 ) 8 0 8 6 0 8 9 8 2

81

82

Key
No .

[Qua nti ty] P a rt Num b e r
D e s c r i p ti o n
S C G- 3

S C G- 4

S C G- 5

S C G- 6

S C G- 7

S C G- 8

S C G- 9

5 . B U R N E R AS S E M B L I E S
Ga s Va lve ( Na tur a l Ga s ) ,
Ho ne ywe ll V R8 2 0 4 P 11 7 1

81660282

N/A

Ga s Va lve ( Na tur a l Ga s ) ,
Ho ne ywe ll V R8 3 0 4 P 4 4 9 6

N/A

81660283

Ga s Va lve ( L P Ga s ) ,
Ho ne ywe ll V R8 2 0 4 C 3 0 1 5

81660146

N/A

Ga s Va lve ( L P Ga s ) ,
Ho ne ywe ll V R8 3 0 4 P 4 2 8 0

N/A

81660181

Ni p p le , ½ " NP T x C lo s e

806600040

N/A

Ni p p le , ¾ " NP T x C lo s e

N/A

806600022

Uni o n, ½" NP T

506604023

N/A

Uni o n, ¾" NP T

N/A

806604001

5A

5B

5C
Ga s M a ni fo ld

82207031

82207041

82207051

82207061

82207071

82207081

82207091

B ur ne r Or i fi c e s - Na tur a l Ga s # 4 7

(4 )
822710

(6 )
822710

(8 )
822710

(1 0 )
822710

(1 2 )
822710

(1 4 )
822710

(1 6 )
822710

B ur ne r Or i fi c e s - L P Ga s 1 .2 0 m m

(4 )
822792

(6 )
822792

(8 )
822792

(1 0 )
822792

(1 2 )
822792

(1 4 )
822792

(1 6 )
822792

5D
¾" Ga s M a ni fo ld

5E

P i lo t A s s e m b ly - Na tur a l Ga s

8236163

P i lo t A s s e m b ly - L P G a s

8236164

5F
5G

P i lo t B ur ne r

1 0 0 1 4 7 -0 1

5H

M a i n B ur ne r

(3 )
(5 )
(7 )
(9 )
(11 )
(1 3 )
(1 5 )
1 0 0 1 4 6 -0 1 1 0 0 1 4 6 -0 1 1 0 0 1 4 6 -0 1 1 0 0 1 4 6 -0 1 1 0 0 1 4 6 -0 1 1 0 0 1 4 6 -0 1 1 0 0 1 4 6 -0 1

5J

P i lo t Tub i ng

8236122

5K

S e lf Ta p p i ng S c r e w, 1 /4 - 2 0 x1 /2 "

(6 ) 8 0 8 6 0 7 0 0

83

84

Key
No .

[Qua nti ty] P a rt Num b e r
D e s c r i p ti o n
S C G- 3

S C G- 4

S C G- 5

S C G- 6

S C G- 7

S C G- 8

S C G- 9

6 . C O N T R O L P A N E L A S S E M B LY
6A

L i m i t, Ho ne ywe ll L 4 0 8 0 D

6B

Tr a ns fo r m e r /Re la y, Ho ne ywe ll R8 2 8 5 D

6C

Ig ni ti o n M o d ule , Ho ne ywe ll
S8670E1007

6D

B lo we r Re la y, Ho ne ywe ll R8 2 2 2 U1 0 0 6
80160762

80160761

80160760

80160759

80160760

6E

D i ffe r e nti a l P r e s s ur e S wi tc h
S e a L e ve l 0 ' - 4 9 9 9 '
Hi g h A lti tud e - 5 0 0 0 ' - 1 0 ,0 0 0 '

80160759

80160763

80160764

80160765

80160764

6F

J unc ti o n B o x

80160156
80160155U
80160108
80160096U

8136259

85

86

Key
No .

[Qua nti ty] P a rt Num b e r
D e s c r i p ti o n
S C G- 3

S C G- 4

S C G- 5

S C G- 6

S C G- 7

S C G- 8

S C G- 9

7 . J A C K E T PA R T S
7A

J a c k e t L e ft S i d e P a ne l

60407002

7B

J a c k e t Ri g ht S i d e P a ne l

60407001

7C

Re a r P a ne l

60407033

60407043

60407053

60407063

60407073

60407083

60407093

7D

Ve s ti b ule P a ne l

60407034

60407044

60407054

60407064

60407074

60407084

60407094

7E

To p P a ne l

60407032 60407042

6040752

60407062 60407072 60407082 60407092

7F

F r o nt D o o r

70407031 70407041 70407051 70407061 70407071 70407081 70407091

7G

A i r Inta k e C o lla r A s s e m b ly

7H

Ha nd le

7J

D o o r C li p

7K

B us hi ng

7L

B ur nha m L o g o

60407003

60407004

60407005

8056184
(2 ) 7 0 4 1 9 2 1
8136048
81460099

87

Key
No .

[Qua nti ty] P a rt Num b e r
D e s c r i p ti o n
S C G- 3

S C G- 4

S C G- 5

S C G- 6

S C G- 7

S C G- 8

S C G- 9

8. M IS C E L L AN E OU S P AR T S C AR T ON

88

8A

Wa te r M a ni fo ld

80607001

8B

Te m p e r a tur e /P r e s s ur e Ga ug e

8056169

8C

C i r c ula to r W i r i ng Ha r ne s s

6130701

8D

S a fe ty Re li e f Va lve

81660363

8E

B o i le r D r a i n Va lve

806603061

8F

Ve nt Te r m i na l

8G

A i r Inta k e Te r m i na l

8H

Ve nt C o nne c to r

8 11 0 7 0 1
6 11 6 0 4 5

6 11 6 0 4 4
8 11 0 7 0 3

8 11 0 7 0 2
6 11 6 0 6 3
8 11 0 7 0 4

Im p o r t a n t P r o d u c t S a fe t y In fo r m a t io n
R e fr a c t o r y C e r a m ic F ib e r P r o d u c t
Warning:
This product contains refractory ceramic fibers (RCF). RCF has been classified as a
possible human carcinogen. After this product is fired, RCF may, when exposed to
extremely high temperature (>1800F), change into a known human carcinogen. When
disturbed as a result of servicing or repair, RCF becomes airborne and, if inhaled, may
be hazardous to your health.

AVOID Breathing Fiber Particulates and Dust
Precautionary Measures:
Do not remove or replace previously fired RCF (combustion chamber insulation, target
walls, canopy gasket, flue cover gasket, etc.) or attempt any service or repair work
involving RCF without wearing the following protective gear:
1. A National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved
respirator
2. Long sleeved, loose fitting clothing
3. Gloves
4. Eye Protection
•
•
•
•

Take steps to assure adequate ventilation.
Wash all exposed body areas gently with soap and water after contact.
Wash work clothes separately from other laundry and rinse washing machine
after use to avoid contaminating other clothes.
Discard used RCF components by sealing in an air tight plastic bag.

First Aid Procedures:
•
•
•

•

If contact with eyes: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek
immediate medical attention if irritation persists.
If contact with skin: Wash affected area gently with soap and water. Seek
immediate medical attention if irritation persists.
If breathing difficulty develops: Leave the area and move to a location with
clean fresh air. Seek immediate medical attention if breathing difficulties
persist.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water. Seek immediate
medical attention.

89

SERVICE RECORD
DATE

90

SERVICE PERFORMED

SERVICE RECORD
DATE

SERVICE PERFORMED

91

Limited Warranty

FOR RESIDENTIAL CAST IRON WATER BOILERS
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth below, U.S. Boiler™
Co., Inc. Lancaster, Pennsylvania hereby extends the following limited
warranties to the original owner of a residential grade water boiler
manufactured and shipped on or after July 1,1991:

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
ON RESIDENTIAL GRADE WATER BOILERS
U.S. Boiler Co., Inc. warrants to the original owner that its residential
grade water boilers comply at the time of manufacture with recognized
hydronic industry standards and requirements then in effect and will be
free of defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for a
period of one year from the date of original installation. If any part of a
water boiler is found to be defective in material or workmanship during
this one year period, U.S. Boiler Co., Inc. will, at its option, repair or
replace the defective part.

LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY ON HEAT EXCHANGER
U.S. Boiler Co., Inc. warrants to the original owner that the heat
exchanger of its residential grade water boilers will remain free from
defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for the lifetime
of the original owner at the original place of installation. If a claim is
made under this warranty during the first ten years from the date of
original installation, U.S. Boiler Co., Inc. will, at its option, repair or
replace the heat exchanger. If a claim is made under this warranty after
the expiration of ten years from the date of original installation, U.S.
Boiler Co., Inc. will, at its option and upon payment of the pro-rated
service charge set forth below, repair or replace the heat exchanger.
The service charge applicable to a heat exchanger warranty claim is
based upon the number of years the heat exchanger has been in
service and will be determined as a percentage of the retail price of the
heat exchanger model involved at the time the warranty claim is made
as follows:
Years
In Service
Service Charge
as % of
Retail Price
Years
In Service
Service Charge
as % of
Retail Price

1-10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

No
Charge

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25 and
above

40

45

50

55

60

65

70

75

NOTE: If the heat exchanger model involved is no longer available due
to product obsolescence or redesign, the value used to establish the
retail price will be the published price as shown in the Burnham
Hydronics Repair Parts Price Sheet where the heat exchanger last
appeared or the current retail price of the then nearest equivalent heat
exchanger.

ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Applicability: The limited warranties set forth above are extended
only to the original owner at the original place of installation within the
United States and Canada. These warranties are applicable only to
water boilers designated as residential grade by U.S. Boiler Co., Inc.
and installed in a single or two-family residence and do not apply to
steam boilers of any kind or to commercial grade boilers.
2. Components Manufactured by Others: Upon expiration of the one
year limited warranty on residential grade water boilers, all boiler
components manufactured by others but furnished by U.S. Boiler
Co., Inc. (such as oil burner, circulator and controls) will be subject
only to the manufacturer’s warranty, if any.
3. Proper Installation: The warranties extended by U.S. Boiler Co., Inc.
are conditioned upon the installation of the residential grade water
boiler in strict compliance with U.S. Boiler Co., Inc. installation
instructions. U. S. Boiler Co., Inc. specifically disclaims liability of any
kind caused by or relating to improper installation.

water boiler for its intended purposes and its maintenance
accordance with U. S. Boiler Co., Inc. recommendations and
hydronics industry standards. These warranties will be inapplicable if
the residential grade water boiler is used or operated over its rated
capacity, is subjected to unauthorized modification, or is damaged as
a result of being otherwise improperly operated or serviced including,
but not limited to, damage from any of the following: operation with
insufficient water, allowing the boiler to freeze, subjecting the boiler
to flood conditions, and operation with unapproved water or fuel
additives which cause deposits or corrosion.
5. Removal and Installation: These warranties do not cover expenses of
removal or reinstallation. The owner is responsible for the cost of
removing and reinstalling any defective part and its replacements
and all labor and material connected therewith.
6. Exclusive Remedy: U.S. Boiler Co., Inc. obligation for any breach of
these warranties is limited to the repair or replacement of its parts in
accordance with the terms and conditions of these warranties.
7. Limitation of Damages: Under no circumstances shall U.S. Boiler
Co., Inc. be liable for incidental, indirect, special or consequential
damages of any kind whatsoever under these warranties, including,
but not limited to, injury or damage to persons or property and
damages for loss of use, inconvenience or loss of time. U.S. Boiler
Co., Inc. liability under these warranties shall under no circumstances
exceed the purchase price paid by the owner for the residential grade
water boiler involved. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
8. Limitation of Warranties: These warranties set forth the entire
obligation of U.S. Boiler Co., Inc. with respect to any defect in a
residential grade water boiler and U.S. Boiler Co., Inc. shall have no
express obligations, responsibilities or liabilities of any kind
whatsoever other than those set forth herein. These warranties are
given in lieu of all other express warranties.
ALL APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, INCLUDING
ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED IN DURATION
TO A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR EXCEPT THAT IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, IF ANY, APPLICABLE TO THE HEAT EXCHANGER IN
A RESIDENTIAL GRADE WATER BOILER SHALL EXTEND TO THE
ORIGINAL OWNER FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER
AT THE ORIGINAL PLACE OF INSTALLATION. SOME STATES DO
NO ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
In order to assure prompt warranty service, the owner is requested to
complete and mail the attached Warranty Card within ten days after the
installation of the boiler, although failure to comply with this request will
not void the owner’s rights under these warranties.
Upon discovery of a condition believed to be related to a defect in
material or workmanship covered by these warranties, the owner should
notify the installer, who will in turn notify the distributor. If this action is
not possible or does not produce a prompt response, the owner should
write to U.S. Boiler Co., Inc., Burnham Hydronics, at P.O. Box 3079,
Lancaster, PA 17604, giving full particulars in support of the claim.
The owner is required to make available for inspection by U.S. Boiler
Co., Inc. or its representative the parts claimed to be defective and, if
requested by U.S. Boiler Co., Inc. to ship these parts prepaid to U.S.
Boiler Co., Inc. at the above address for inspection or repair. In
addition, the owner agrees to make all reasonable efforts to settle any
disagreement arising in connection with a claim before resorting to legal
remedies in the courts.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE
TO STATE.

4. Proper Use and Maintenance: The warranties extended by U.S.
Boiler Co., Inc. conditioned upon the use of the residential grade

03/03



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