American Standard Ex-40cm boiler

micagu

I'm looking for a data sheet or rating plate for this boiler.

I've already contacted American Standard, they sold their boiler division to Burnham.
Burnham advised that this boiler model was not included in the models they purchased from American standard.

Not sure where I should continue my search, any suggestions?

Steamhead

It doesn't appear in the Beacon reference. Post some pictures, let's have a look at it.

micagu

American Standard has not been helpful at all.

The rep I've been dealing with keeps asking for a model number. She is not satisfied with the model number I've supplied. It is handwritten on the boiler (probably written by the mechanic that tossed the rating plate) and on every document that I can produce--documents going back as far as 1992. (The boiler is older than '92, I just couldn't find documents older than that)

I've asked for someone more historical knowledge. I've asked for the name of the company, other than Burnham, that purchased their boiler division.
I've asked for a sample data/cut sheet or rating plate so that I determine the information contained with hopes that the buildings department would find that as acceptable proof to cure the violation.

I get nothing.

Just another request for a serial number or model number, and "I'm sorry I can't help you"

I cannot possibly believe I'm the only one with this boiler.

RJMCTAFO

I may be mistaken but that is an Arcoliner A3. What specially are you looking for as far as info?

Steamhead

RJMCTAFO is correct. That's either an A-3 series (most likely) or a V-3 series which superseded the A-3 series just before American-Standard sold their boiler division to Burnham. It dates back to the 1960s or very early 1970s. At least it now has a better burner than the DH-series it probably came with.

Variations on the A-3 were the FR-A-3 which had a flame-retention burner, and the PFA-3 which was set up with positive pressure over the fire.

I see that boiler also has a MD number- you're located in Maryland, right?

micagu

I'm looking to cure a violation which requires a data sheet or a rating plate.

streamhead, you're right, it was installed in the early 70s

I'm actually in New York not Maryland

Steamhead

Too bad. I'm in Maryland.

How many sections does that boiler have?

micagu

6 sections

micagu

I called American standard again, they can't find anything relating to arcoliner.
Called Burnham as well, they advised they didn't pick up the Arcoliner models, they only bought the AS hyronics line. Specifically models G4, G6, and G60 which were manufactured between 1955 and 1961.