Condensing Heating Boiler features SMART SYSTEM(TM) controls.
Press Release Summary:
KNIGHT(TM) Boiler incorporates operating controls with 2-line, 16-character backlit LCD display that communicates in words rather than alphanumeric codes. Along with self-diagnostic features, product offers 10-day logging and trending, password protection, and service indicator light. Whisper-quiet boiler offers fully modulating burner with 5:1 turndown and has 93% DOE AFUE efficiency rating. It vents up to 100 ft of air intake and flue gas exhaust with PVC.
Original Press Release:
Lochinvar Revolutionizes Operating Controls with New KNIGHT(TM) Boiler
SMART SYSTEM(TM) Control is Truly a Marquee Item
LEBANON, Tenn. (August 30, 2005) - The KNIGHT's SMART SYSTEM(TM) Control from Lochinvar® Corporation has set a new standard for simple, user-friendly controls on the new KNIGHT high efficiency, condensing heating boiler.
The KNIGHT'S SMART SYSTEMTM advanced operating controls incorporate a two-line, 16-character backlit LCD display allowing communication with an installer or technician in actual words rather than alphanumeric codes. Since the self-diagnostic features are easy to read and understand the amount of time it takes to setup or service the boiler can be greatly reduced by identifying the source of any issues.
The introduction of the KNIGHT heating boiler represents a major expansion into the condensing boiler market for Lochinvar, which has been a world leader in hydronics since 1919. "Before we took such a bold step, we wanted to make sure our product was head-and-shoulders above the competition," says Lochinvar president Bill Vallett. "Our new operating controls are a big part of that. They are amazingly straight-forward, and they talk to you in plain English."
Plus, the KNIGHT features 10-day logging and trending to simplify maintenance and maximize efficiency. The interface provides dual contractor and homeowner level password protection and a product service indicator light.
All of these advantages are enhanced by connecting the KNIGHT boiler to a personal computer. Software is available to trend energy consumption, evaluate performance, and perform diagnostics.
For maximum efficiency, the KNIGHT offers a fully modulating burner with 5:1 turndown. This allows a KNIGHT boiler to reduce heat output when demand is low, keeping fuel use to a minimum. With a 93% DOE AFUE efficiency rating, the KNIGHT can literally cut heating costs in half when compared to traditional "forced air" systems.
The compact, lightweight design of the Lochinvar KNIGHT makes installation simple and inexpensive. Its whisper-quiet operation and attractive casing allows the KNIGHT to be installed anywhere within the home. Plus, the convenient KNIGHT boiler vents up to 100 feet of air intake and 100 feet of flue gas exhaust with PVC and it has a zero clearance to combustible materials.
The proven lifetime performance of the new KNIGHT condensing boiler allows Lochinvar to offer an exclusive 12-year limited warranty.
For 85 years, Lochinvar has been designing and developing high-efficiency water heaters, boilers, pool heaters and storage tanks that are at the forefront of technology. For more information about Lochinvar products and services, contact: Lochinvar Corp., 300 Maddox Simpson Parkway, Lebanon, Tenn. 37090; Phone: (615) 889-8900; Fax: (615) 547-1000; www.Lochinvar.com.
