Wall mounted condensing boiler for central heating (44 pages)
Summary of Contents for Bosch ZBR16-3A Series
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WARNING: Improper installation, set-up, modification, operation or maintenance of the heating system can cause personal injury and property damage. Follow these instructions precisely. If you require assistance or further information, contact a trained and certified installer or the gas supply company. WARNING: The operating instructions are part of the technical documents that must be handed over to the owner or operator of the heating system.
4 | Key to symbols and safety instructions General safety instructions ▶ Do not tamper with, remove, or attempt to repair the blocked vent switch. If you hear gas leaking ▶ When replacing the blocked vent switch, install the new part in the ▶...
Scope of delivery | 5 NOTICE: Scope of delivery ▶ Upon completion of the installation, these instructions should be handed to the owner and operator of the appliance. ZBR - Residential boiler for space heating and loading ▶ The installer must instruct the owner and operator on the functionality of indirect fired DHW tanks of the components and the proper operation of the boiler and the heating system.
6 | Scope of delivery ZWB - Residential combi boiler for space heating and DHW generation Contents of package 1: Gas condensing boiler Set of documents for appliance Mounting bracket with mounting kit Gas conversion kit Adapter for connection of a LWCO Contents of package 2: Rail with connection box Flue adapter...
Information about the appliance | 7 Rating plate Information about the appliance The rating plate is located at the right side of the appliance. ZBR appliances are residential boilers for central heating and loading of an indirect fired DHW tank. ZWB appliances are residential combi boilers for central heating and on demand DHW heating.
8 | Information about the appliance Accessories Here you will find a list of typical accessories for this appliance. Refer to the Bosch Product Catalog for a complete overview of all available accessories. • FB 100 room control • Modules for system expansions: –...
14 | Information about the appliance Electrical wiring heating boiler ZBR..-3A LS NS 6 720 641 933-23.3O Fig. 7 Electrical wiring diagram heating boiler ZBR..-3A 6 720 806 992 (2015/03) Greenstar...
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Information about the appliance | 15 Key to Fig. 7: Ignition transformer Boiler high limit dial 120 VAC connection DHW tank primary pump or 3-way valve External heating pump for unmixed heating circuit (secondary circuit) or DHW recirculation pump Fuse T 6.3 A (120 VAC) DHW thermostat External safety high limit or low water cut off (LWCO) BUS connection, e.g.
16 | Information about the appliance 3.10 Electrical wiring combi boiler ZWB..-3A LS NS 6 720 641 933-24.3O Fig. 8 Electrical wiring diagram combi boiler ZWB..-3A 6 720 806 992 (2015/03) Greenstar...
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Information about the appliance | 17 Key to Fig. 8: Ignition transformer Boiler high limit dial 120 VAC connection External heating pump for unmixed heating circuit (secondary circuit) or DHW recirculation pump Fuse T 6.3 A (120 VAC) DHW thermostat External safety high limit or low water cut off (LWCO) BUS connection, e.g.
Regulations | 27 Additional regulations for installation in instructions provided by the manufacturer for the installation of the equipment and venting shall include: Massachusetts • Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system or the (a) For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in venting system components;...
28 | Common Applications of ZBR boilers Common Applications of ZBR boilers Multiple zones using zone valves with DHW ϑ 6 720 806 992-03.1O Fig. 9 Piping To heating zone 2 Motorized valve heating zone 2 To heating zone 1 Motorized valve heating zone 1 System pump DHW pump...
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Common Applications of ZBR boilers | 29 24VAC T T COM LS NS 6 720 806 992-04.1O Fig. 10 Wiring PCB in heating boiler ZBR..-3A... with FW 200 installed on front White plug for mains power supply, 120 V AC, 60 Hz (...
30 | Common Applications of ZBR boilers Multiple zones using circulators with DHW ϑ 6 720 806 992-05.1O Fig. 11 Piping To heating zone 2 Pump heating zone 2 To heating zone 1 Pump heating zone 1 To indirect tank DHW pump External system supply temperature sensor for system supplypipe (to be installed in closest vicinity with...
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Common Applications of ZBR boilers | 31 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Power LS NS 6 720 806 992-06.1O Fig. 12 Wiring PCB in heating boiler ZBR..-3A... with FW 200 installed on front White plug for mains power supply, 120 V AC, 60 Hz (...
Water Chemistry Guidelines ▶ Empty out sediment traps. NOTICE: Insufficient antifreeze can accelerate ▶ Systems containing antifreeze not approved by Bosch, must be corrosion. completely flushed to ensure no old fluid remains. ▶ Follow manufacturer's instructions on antifreeze ▶...
Installation | 33 The following anti-freeze fluids and concentrations have been approved: • Inspect the sewer pipes for suitability before disposing of untreated boiler condensate into them. Chemical Name Concentration • Verify with the local authority that disposing of untreated boiler Nalco (Varidos) FSK 22 - 55 % condensate into public sewer systems is permitted.
34 | Installation ZBR..-3A appliances (heating boilers): Selecting an Surface temperature expansion vessel The max. surface temperature of this appliance is below 185 °F (85 °C). According to ANSI/Z223.1/NFPA43 (National fuel gas code) and CAN/ External expansion vessel CGA B 149.1 (Natural Gas and Propane installation code), the appliance ▶...
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Installation | 35 ▶ Secure the hydraulics connection plate and the mounting bracket with the mounting kits supplied. 5 1/8" (130 mm) 10 15/64" (260 mm) 6 720 641 933-15.1O Fig. 19 Hydraulics connection plate for heating boiler ZBR..-3A (top view) 7 7/8"...
• Hydrolevel Safgard 1100 ( page 10). The device is available at most Bosch wholesalers. It requires an Removing the cover external 24VAC 20VA transformer provided on site.
As an alternative to twin pipe venting, a purposely designed and built telescopic concentric vent kit can be DANGER: obtained as an accessory from Bosch Thermotechnology ▶ Ensure that the flue pipes and seals are not damaged. for a horizontal direct vent wall termination. This vent ▶...
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M&G Approved Polypropylene Duravent PolyPro and Centrotherm InnoFlue PP rigid venting 3"/5" (80/125 mm) ANSI Cat IV concentric (Bosch, Approved Polypropylene manufactured by PP rigid venting ANSI Cat IV M&G Duravent) Approved Polypropylene Table 17 Materials for pipe...
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Installation | 41 NOTICE: NOTICE: ▶ Vent terminations must keep the following minimum ▶ For Clearances not specified in ANSI Z223.1 / clearances from electric meters, gas meters, NFPA 54 or CSA B149.1. regulators and relief equipment: 4 feet (1220 mm) ▶...
42 | Installation 6.8.2 Approved examples of horizontal and vertical venting installation ≥ 4" (102 mm) NOTICE: ▶ Place pipe supports every 5 feet (1 525 mm) of horizontal and vertical run, beginning with support near boiler. ▶ The condensate must be disposed of in accordance with applicable rules.
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Installation | 43 6 720 641 933-09.2O Fig. 36 Vertical venting system (sealed combustion) 6 720 641 933-10.1O 6 720 641 933-07.1O Fig. 37 Vertical venting system (room air only) Fig. 38 Vertical venting system (sealed combustion) Key to Fig. 36, Fig. 37 and Fig. 38: Intake Exhaust Concentric termination...
44 | Installation 1/4" per foot (50 mm per meter) 6 720 641 933-78.1O Fig. 41 Horizontal venting system (telescopic concentric vent kit) 6.8.3 Vent and combustion air pipe lengths With Flex Pipe the maximum length is reduced by 50%. Flex Pipe according to the suppliers instructions for use in the vertical part of the installation only.
46 | Making the electrical connections ▶ Remove screws (step 1), unhook cable and remove cover (step 2). Provide a dedicated circuit breaker for the boiler and heating system rated at least 15A. All line voltage wiring must use at least AWG14 size cables. All appliance modulation, control and safety components are tested and pre-wired for use.
Bosch room controls Fig. 48 Mounting supply temperature sensor right next to boiler supply Connect only Bosch room controls to the internal BUS of this boiler. System secondary line – supply pipe For installation and electrical connection of the FB 100 remote control, Supply temperature sensor for system supply pipe see installation instructions for the remote control.
48 | Making the electrical connections Electrical connections in the junction box (120 VAC) 7.3.1 Mounting rails for junction box ▶ Hold the rail against the appliance from below (step 1) and fasten with the screws from the outside or inside (step 2). ▶...
▶ Route the power cable (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) from the emergency shutoff switch to the boiler. The DHW recirculation pump is controlled by the Bosch ▶ Insert cable into the junction box as shown in Fig. 57. FW 200.
50 | Making the electrical connections ▶ Connect white plugs and insert grommet until stop. ▶ Connect the leads labeled SWITCH CONTACT (yellow) to the TB1 temperature guard ( Fig 47, page 47) on the Heatronic. 6 720 641 933-67.1O Fig.
Commissioning | 51 Commissioning eco reset 6 720 641 933-25.1O Fig. 60 Overview of the controls Emissions test button Before operating the appliance Service button Burner operation indicator lamp NOTICE: Commissioning without being properly filled ON/OFF power switch and purged will damage the appliance. Key pad lock ▶...
52 | Commissioning Switching the appliance ON/OFF With radiant floor heating, limit the maximum Startup permissible supply temperature as recommended by the manufacturer. ▶ Switch the appliance ON using the ON/OFF switch. The display indicates the supply temperature of the hot water in °F. If necessary, convert to °C (...
Commissioning | 53 Legend to Fig. 63: ▶ Press the dial Program will be highlighted. Dial Mode selector ▶ Press the dial Advance button (activate heating immediately) Activate will be highlighted. DHW single charge button (activate DHW mode immediately) ▶ Turn the dial one click to highlight Edit.
54 | Commissioning ▶ Turn the dial until Design Temp will be highlighted. ▶ Press the dial and the display will fl ash. The default value is 68 °F (20 °C) and is adjustable from 50 °F (10 °C) ▶ Press the dial to 77 °F (25 °C).
Commissioning | 55 ZBR..-3A appliances (heating boilers) with DHW tank: ZWB..-3A appliances (combi boilers): Setting the DHW temperature Setting the DHW temperature ▶ Set the DHW temperature on the DHW thermostat ▶ Set the DHW temperature on the DHW thermostat The set DHW temperature flashes on the display for 30 seconds.
▶ Carry out thermal disinfection only outside the normal hours of use, or install a tempering valve. ▶ Mix Bosch-approved anti-freeze into the heating water ( Tab. 14, page 32) and drain the DHW circuit. ▶ Close all DHW taps.
Boiler circulator | 57 Boiler circulator 10.1 Pump anti-seize protection This function prevents the heating zone pump from seizing up following longer idle periods. The appliance will briefly run the pump at least every 24 hours after its last activation. 10.2 Changing the pump curve of the boiler pump The speed of the boiler pump can be changed using the dial on the pump.
58 | Heatronic boiler control settings ▶ Press and hold the service button until it illuminates. The display Heatronic boiler control settings shows a code such as 1.A (first service level). Press the ECO button and key pad lock button simultaneously until the code 8.A appears 11.1 Guideline to service functions (second service level).
Heatronic boiler control settings | 59 11.2.2 Second service level (at first service level, service button Service function 1.b: Maximum DHW output lights up, press ECO button and key pad lock button The hot water output can be adjusted between the minimum and simultaneously until 8.A appears) maximum DHW outputs to suit the heat transfer capacity of the DHW tank coil.
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60 | Heatronic boiler control settings Service function 2.A: Heating circuit pump lockout time (only Service function 2.d: Thermal disinfection (legionella protection) heating boiler ZBR..-3A) WARNING: Risk of scalding! NOTICE: System damage or boiler malfunction! Hot water can result in severe scalding. ▶...
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Heatronic boiler control settings | 61 Service function 3.b: Set anti-cycle time Service function 3.F: Constant DHW period (only combi boiler ZWB..-3A) Only if the automatic anti-cycle time is disabled (service function 3.A) will this function be active. NOTICE: System damage or boiler malfunction! ▶...
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62 | Heatronic boiler control settings Service function 4.F: Condensate trap filling sequence Service function 5.F: Set inspection interval This service function allows setting the number of months after which DANGER: Risk of flue gas poisoning! the 'service due' reminder appears on the display alternating with If the condensate trap is not filled, flue gas may escape the supply temperature.
(or vice versa), the code plug must be replaced. Service function 8.C: GFA Gas burner control unit status Internal parameter. If you are on the line with Bosch Technical Support you may be asked for this number. Service function 8.d: GFA Gas burner control unit fault Internal parameter.
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64 | Heatronic boiler control settings Service function 8.E: Restore boiler to factory settings Default setting is 50. This function allows resetting all parameters of the boiler including all service functions to their factory settings. Service function 9.E: Turbine signal delay ▶...
6000 feet (1829 m). Above 6000 feet (1829 m) a rate of 3 % per 1000 feet (305 m) applies. The Bosch Greenstar boiler is factory set for installation below 2000 feet (610 m) above sea level. ▶ Correction of the fan speed curve of the burner: Use service function 0.d to adjust the elevation setting (...
66 | Gas type conversion 12.3 Setting the gas-air ratio (CO or O ▶ Adjust the gas throttle to match the CO or O level for maximum nominal output according to table 31. ▶ Switch the appliance OFF using the ON/OFF switch. ▶...
Gas type conversion | 67 ▶ Remove flue gas probe and close the flue gas test port properly. 12.4 Dynamic gas pressure test ▶ Switch the appliance OFF and close the gas shut-off valve. ▶ Loosen the screw in the test port for gas inlet pressure (...
Environmental responsibility/disposal Environmental responsibility is one of the fundamental company 13.1 Emissions test button policies of the Bosch Group. The following appliance outputs can be selected by pressing the We regard quality of performance, economy and environmental emissions test button until it lights up: responsibility as equal objectives.
(step 2), and remove the filter from the pipe (step 3). commissioning. ▶ If necessary, clean with plastic brush under running water. ▶ Only use a Bosch cleaning blade or Bosch cleaning brush ( page 98). ▶ Only clean heat exchanger if soiling is clearly visible.
70 | Inspection and maintenance ▶ Loosen/remove pipe connections. ▶ Remove the plate type heat exchanger. 6 720 641 933-50.2O Fig. 89 Removing the plate heat exchanger ▶ Install new plate type heat exchanger with new gaskets and reconnect the hydraulic assembly in reverse order. ▶...
▶ Cleaning of the heat exchanger should not be necessary until five years after the initial commissioning. ▶ Only use a Bosch cleaning blade and Bosch cleaning ▶ Remove burner lid (steps 1 - 4). brush ( page 98). ▶ Only clean heat exchanger in case if soiling is clearly visible.
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72 | Inspection and maintenance ▶ With the cleaning blade, clean the heat exchanger block from the ▶ Rinse the heat exchanger with water from the top. bottom to the top. 6 720 612 664-18.1R Fig. 97 Rinsing the heat exchanger ▶...
Inspection and maintenance | 73 15.1.7 Condensate trap cleaning ▶ Insert the diaphragm into the fan connector. Ensure the diaphragm is oriented properly. ▶ Remove condensate trap (steps 1 and 2) and check heat exchanger orifice for clear passage. The diaphragm flaps must open upwards. ▶...
74 | Inspection and maintenance 15.2 Checklist for inspection and maintenance ▶ Use this form to guide you through the service and maintenance procedure. Fill out each step according to the findings and work performed. Date Latest fault code from service function 6.A ( page 69). Fresh water inlet filter (Combi boiler ZWB appliances only) (...
Readings on the display | 75 Status code Description Readings on the display Acknowledge by pressing any button (except reset). The boiler display can provide the following information (Tab. 36 and 37): Acknowledge by pressing two buttons Value displayed Description Range simultaneously Number or letter, dot...
76 | Faults If the fault persists: Faults ▶ Check the PCB and replace if required. Adjust the service functions in accordance with the commissioning report ( page 81). 17.1 Troubleshooting DANGER: Explosion! ▶ Close the gas cock prior to working on the gas train. ▶...
Faults | 77 17.2 Faults that are shown on the display Display Description Elimination DHW temperature sensor defective. ▶ Check temperature sensor and leads for interruptions or shorts, and replace if defective. ▶ Insert code plug correctly; replace if defective. Communication fault.
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78 | Faults Display Description Elimination No flame detected. ▶ Check that ground lead is properly connected, replace if defective. ▶ Check that gas cock is open. ▶ Check inlet gas pressure; correct if needed. ▶ Check power supply. ▶ Check electrodes for visual damage; replace if defective. ▶...
Faults | 79 17.3 Faults that are not shown on the display Appliance faults Elimination Combustion noise too loud; rumbling noises ▶ Insert code plug correctly; replace if defective. ▶ Check gas type. ▶ Check inlet gas pressure; adjust if defective. ▶...
80 | Faults 17.4 Check sensor values 17.4.3 Supply temperature sensor, External supply temperature sensor, DHW tank temperature sensor, DHW temperature 17.4.1 Outdoor temperature sensor sensor Temperature °F ( °C) Temperature °F ( °C ) Testing tolerance 10% Testing tolerance 10% Resistance [...
Commissioning log for the appliance | 81 Commissioning log for the appliance Home owner/operator: Last name, first name Number, Street Telephone/fax ZIP code, town System installer: Order number: Appliance type: (Complete a separate log for every appliance!) FD (Date of manufacture): Date commissioned: ...
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82 | Commissioning log for the appliance Modified service functions: (Select the modified service functions and enter the values here.) Example: Service function 7.d changed from 00 to 01 Heating control: FW 200 FB 100 × ..Qty, coding heating zone(s): ...
Spare parts | 83 Spare parts ▶ Order spare parts by name and part number using the spare parts list. Designation Spare parts list page 84 Group 1 - Sheet metal ...
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84 | Spare parts 6 720 641 933-102.2O Fig. 101 Group 1 - Sheet metal Greenstar 6 720 806 992 (2015/03) Greenstar...
Index | 99 Index Default settings ............... 54 Details about the appliance Proper use ................7 Scope of delivery..............5 Accessories ................8 Technical specifications Anti-freeze ................32 - ZBR16-3A..............18 Appliance description ..............7 - ZBR21-3A..............19 Appliance details ................ 9 - ZBR28-3A..............
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100 | Index Heating control ................ 52 Old appliances................. 68 Heatronic Open vented heating systems ............ 32 Service functions ............. 58–64, 69 Operating conditions ..........18–20, 23–25 Settings................58 Operating pressure of the boiler ..........73 Overview of the service functions ..........58 Information about the appliance ...........
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Index | 101 Connecting an external supply temperature sensor Set functionality of black plug (connection NZ - LZ) (service function 7.d) ............63 (service function 5.E) ............62 Constant mode Set start speed 1 (service function 9.A) ............64 (service function 9.d) ............64 Current fan speed Software version (service function 9.b) ............