propane fired peerless pinicle

Chris_84

The intake and exhaust are a good 8 feet from the corner of the house. and the original install on the first unit was another 3 feet further. I'm not able to supply pic's at this time.

Chris_84

propane fired peerless pinicle

I'm on my second brand new peerless pinicle boiler. The new boiler like my first one is constantly locking out (fo9 code). Also when the boiler is between running cycles, warm air (w/condensation) and some gas smell blows back out the intake of the blower right onto the main electrical board. The boiler is said to be installed properly,intake and exhaust and electrical.
The first boiler produced the same problems and after a year of not finding the problem and changing parts (flame rod,main electric board and blower) the unit still locks out. The factory rep finally agreed to a new boiler and the new unit locks out. HELP

GW

basics

were the gas pressures set? all the joints glues? condensate draining freely? Polarity correct? incoming gas pressure good? correct orifice?

To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

Chris_84

yes to all but one. unsure of the proper gas pressure. at one point it was checked ,but I din't think it was check while on a long running period. I plan on calling the gas supplier and asking them to check the regulator. the lock out problem seems to occur more when it is colder out than normal.

Al Corelli_2

Recheck the venting system.



To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

Cosmo_3

I'll second that

How long is the venting? Remember to account for 90's when calculating the total linear feet.

I went to trouble shoot a Munchie installed by different contractor, and the problem was the pvc venting was too long.

Also check for obstructions, in the piping and the terminal.

Gas pressures important also.


Cosmo

Chris_84

The intake isn't blocked and the exhaust is pitched properly back to the unit. The condensate is draining properly.And it's well within the number of feet fo the run.

Al Corelli_2

Again..

Check the venting. Not the length.

Try checking the relationship of the intake with the exhaust.

Are they located in or near a corner? (either inside or outside corner)

Can you post pics?

To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

Cosmo_3

Thanks Al

Forgot that one, was it Jamie that happened to?


Cosmo

Chris_84

vent

when this second install was done the placement of the vent was by the manual for the distances.

Chris_84

Thanks for the ideas. Iv'e got to get back to work.I'll see what the gas supplier has to say tommorrow.

GW

yeah

I've heard of regulators going bad; fussy in cold/freezing weather.

To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

Dick Charland

Was this installation set up with combustion test equipment?