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    TRIA D Boiler Sy stems, Inc. Series 8900 SH Space Heat ing Control Panel Operation and Installation M anual T RIAD Boil er System s, Inc. W est Chicago, IL 6 0185 Phone: 630-562-2700 Fax : 630-562-2 800 w w w.triadbo il er.com Printed in USA. 1/12/04[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual TABLE OF CONTE NTS Section Introduction 1 Sequence of Operation 2 Entry Codes 3 Sensor Calibration 4 Sensor Troubl eshooting 5 Monitoring Codes 6 Error Codes 7 Ex planation of Entry Codes 8 Fine Tuni ng the Heating Sy stem 9 Troubleshooting 10[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 1 Introduction A nd Specifications SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION This manual explains the ope ration, installation and control of TRI AD Boilers using the Series 8900 Micr oprocessor Control Pa nel. This manua l provides information needed to operate the panel and to f ine-tune the b[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 1 Introduction A nd Specifications terminals of each pair should be connecte d to the same termi nal in each boiler control center. Follow the drawing and wiring inf ormation carefully! KEYPA D WITH ENTRY PRO CEDURES All functions of the Contr ol Panel are activated through the[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 1 Introduction A nd Specifications In the event of power loss o r damage to the control pane l the boilers wi ll r evert to self control. At that point each boiler will cycl e on and off according to its high limit control. TRI AD recommends that in this situation the high limi[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 1 Introduction A nd Specifications WIRIN G DIA GRAM[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 1 Introduction A nd Specifications OUTDOOR A N D RETURN WA T ER LIN E SENSORS :[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 1 Introduction A nd Specifications SERIES 8900 SH SPECIFI CA TION S: Input Voltage 9.8 v ac, 50/60 Hz, max input 35 v ac with trans ient/surge p rotection A vg. Power Consumption 3VA Battery Protected Memory 8K RAM CPU Indus try standard Z80, 4MH z T ime Clock Internal crys tal[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 1 Introduction A nd Specifications GLOSSA RY: Entry Codes: The set of two digit n umbers that allow the operator to interact with the control pane l. Error Code: A code shown o n the display that indicates a problem exists either in the sensors or in the computer itself. Fine T[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 1 Introduction A nd Specifications LIM I TE D FI VE -YEAR FULL TE RM W AR RA NT Y The Manufacturer warrants the equipment described as the Series 8900 Control Panel to be free f rom def ects in mate rial or workmanship under n ormal use and service. The M anuf acturer's o [...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 2 Sequence of Operations SECTION 2: SEQUEN CE OF OPERATION All f unctions of the Control Panel are activated through the use of two-digit Entry Codes that provide ins tructi on to the panel. These codes are explai ned in more detail in Sections 3 and 8. The sequence of operatio[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 2 Sequence of Operations If the outside temperature continues to drop, then the calculated Reset Ratio (code 23) will be activated. M ore heat wi ll be required to maintain the building temperature. To determine ho w much more, the control panel monitors (when in Au tomatic mod[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 3 Entry Codes SECTION 3: ENTRY CODES The control panel is o perated by Entry Codes, which are simpl e two digit numbers that provide the pane l instructions. However, bef ore entering a ny cod es, you should become f amiliar wi th the f eatures of the control panel. The 8900SH [...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 3 Entry Codes 69 This code displays the month and year. Pres s 69, then enter Month, 1 to 1 2, and the year, 01, 02, 03, etc. Then p res s #. 20 T his code starts the se quence for the 20 c odes. 21 This code s tores the ou tside air temperature at which the he ating s ystem cy[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 3 Entry Codes Record your settings the f ollow ing worksheet and keep for f uture reference. Worksheet For Code Settings Date of Entries _________ CODE FUNCTION SE T T IN GS 62 System Mode 65 System Primary Pump (W hen Used) 66 Setback – On/Off 67 Hours and M inutes – 24 Ho[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 4 Sensor Calibration SECTION 4: SENSOR CALIBRATION This section will deal with the calibration of the sensors that measure b oth outside air temperatures and water system te mperatures. Correct calibration is very important so the control panel receives the accurate information[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 4 Sensor Calibration rotate the screwdri ver slot on the potentiometer R26 until the temperature shown on the display matches the outside temperature. The sensor is n ow calibrated. Now locate the Return W ater Line se nsor and measure the temperature as close as possible. Then[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 5 Sensor T roubleshooting SECTION 5: SENS OR TROUBLESHOOTING The wiri ng wi thin the contr ol panel from the Ter minal Strip For Field Connecti ons to the sensor input terminals on the cir cuit board are completed at the f actory. Inside the panel is a second set of wir es f ro[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 6 Monitoring Codes SECTION 6: MONITORING CODES M onitoring codes display the information programm ed into the control pane l, such as what temperatures it was asked to maintain, what temperature setbacks it was instructed to use, and any other customi zed settings. The diff ere[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 6 Monitoring Codes 90 This code , and the one s th at f oll ow , are all ti me clocks, prov iding elaps ed ru nning tim e s ince the bo il ers w ere o riginall y i ns tall ed. Pres s Co de 9 0 to start the dis play. 91 This code a llows you to p ick which boiler to check the e [...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 7 Error Codes SECTION 7: ERROR CODE S Error codes are the way th e control p anel indicates if there are any system problems or f aults. DI SPLA Y EXPLAN A TION 230 If this is disp layed after entering an y of codes 11 , 12, 73, 74, 75, or 76 , then you ha v e an Open Sens or, [...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 8 Entry Code Details SECTION 8: ENTRY CODE DETAILS This section provides more detail to better unde rstand the control pane l Entry Codes. The Keypa d is used to (i) provide instructions to the computer (ii) read, via the display LE D’s , what current sett ings a re stored in[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 8 Entry Code Details ENT RY CODE 22: MI NIM UM RETURN WATER T EMPERA T URE SETT ING PRESS + = ENTRY CODE ENTER YOUR CHOICE PRESS = SAV E KEY FOR A MINIM UM RETURN W ATER TEMPERA TURE SETTING OF 10 0°F. THE AVA ILABLE RANGE IS + 50°F to + 190°F This code allows the pan el to [...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 8 Entry Code Details every 1°F the outside temperature drops, the Return W ater Line temperature is increased 1°F. If the ratio is set at 1.50 , the Return W ater Line will increase 1.5°F f or every 1 °F drop in outside temperature. THE FORM ULA B EL OW W ILL HELP YOU DETER[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 8 Entry Code Details ENTRY CODE 27: DESI GN RETURN WATER T EMPE RA T URE S ETT ING PRESS + = ENTRY CODE ENTER YOUR CHOICE PRESS = SAVE K EY, TO SET DESIGN RETURN W ATER TEMPERATURE. THE AVAILABLE TEMPE RATURE RANGE IS +100°F TO +225 °F This sets th e Design Return W ater Temp[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 8 Entry Code Details ENTRY CODE 30 – 37: WA TER T EMPE RA T URE SETBA CK SCH EDULES PRESS + = ENTRY CODE FOR ALL 7 DAYS OF THE W EEK ALL 7 DAYS THURSDAY MONDA Y FRIDAY TUESDAY SA TURDAY W EDNE SDAY SU NDAY SETBACK TI ME ON AND TEMPERA TURE SETBACK = 6:00 AM, 5°F SETBACK FIRS[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 8 Entry Code Details days is to input the times and temperatures that will be the same f or the most of the days into the 30 code, and then enter the times and temperatures that will be different into the appropriate Entry Code(s) 31 through 37. The values e ntered into the 30 [...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 8 Entry Code Details Example 1: ENTER CODE “40” DISPLAY W ILL SHOW ENTER STAGE “1” ENTER A BLANK “0” ENTER BOILER NO. 1 PRESS = SA VE K EY, TO HAVE BOILER #1 OPERATE AS THE FIRST STAGE. To set f ir ing of the second b oiler, enter 2 for the stage, the n a 0, then a [...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 8 Entry Code Details ENT RY CODE 61: KEYBOA RD LOCK - UNLO CK PRESS + = ENTRY CODE PRESS + + + = LOCK OR UNLOCK DISPLAY SHOW S OR PRESS = SAV E KEY Code 61 prevents tamperi ng wi th the entries by locking the pane l. W hen code 61 is entered, the display will show either “loc[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 8 Entry Code Details The code allows f or manual control of up to 24 stages. During normal operation, the pan el controls all the boilers. Code 63 will overri de that to control any boiler you choose. To use this code, you must f irst enter 0 in cod e 62, then enter code 63, an[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 8 Entry Code Details ENT RY CODE 67: 24 HOUR CLOCK - HOUR AND MI NUT E PRESS + = ENTRY CODE DISPLAY S HOW S = 6:30 PM This code allows you to set or observe the 24 hour military time clock. To set the clock, enter 67, then the hour, then the minute, then press #. ENTRY CODE 68:[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 8 Entry Code Details ENT RY CODE 81: SE T BACK OVERRI DE PRESS + = ENTRY CODE ENTER CHOICE = M INUTES OF SETBACK RANGE IS FROM 1 TO 240 MINUTES PRESS = SAV E KEY This provides f lexibil ity to the setback schedu le. For e xample, a school might set back every night of the week,[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 9 Fine T uning The Heating System SECTION 9: FINE TUNING THE HEATING SYSTEM The key to fine tuning any boiler sy stem is to understand the buil ding use. A hospital, an of fice building, a school, and an apartment all h ave very diff erent hosting needs. The following codes are[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 9 Fine T uning The Heating System Code 23: The next step is to use Code 23 to ensure the pa nel has au tomatic control of the Reset Ratio. Enter code 23 and input 0 to have it a utomatically calculated. Code 24: The next step is to use Code 24 to set the Rate of Change Factor .[...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 10 T roubleshooting SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING THE BUILDI NG EXPERIENCES A P OW ER OUTAGE In the case of a power outag e, the control p anel has two built-in rechar gable batteries that will power the memory for 30 days, allowing the pa nel to continue where it left of f when [...]

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    Series 8900SH Control Panel O peration And Installation M anual Section 10 T roubleshooting THE CONTROL PANEL IS DAMAGED Turn of f the control panel and conta ct your TRI AD service contractor or TRIAD representative. THE BURNER W ILL NOT COME ON DURI NG TESTING OF THE SYSTEM (CODE 63) _ Be sure that the control panel is calling f or th e boilers b[...]