Weil-McLain CGa 3 Series Manual page 9

CGa Series 3 Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual
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Prepare boiler location — air contamination
Please review the following information on potential
combustion air contamination problems.
Table 1 Corrosive contaminants and likely locations
Products to avoid
Spray cans containing chloro/fluorocarbons
Permanent wave solutions
Chlorinated waxes/cleaners
Chlorine-based swimming pool chemicals
Calcium chloride used for thawing
Sodium chloride used for water softening
Refrigerant leaks
Paint or varnish removers
Hydrochloric acid/muriatic acid
Cements and glues
Antistatic fabric softeners used in clothes dryers
Chlorine-type bleaches, detergents, and cleaning
solvents found in household laundry rooms
Adhesives used to fasten building products and other
similar products
Airborne particulates (drywall dust, fiberglass particles,
road or gravel dust, lint, etc.)
Part Number 550-142-300/0520
To prevent potential of severe personal injury or death, check for products or areas listed
below before installing boiler. If any of these contaminants are found:
• remove contaminants permanently
— OR —
• isolate boiler and provide outside combustion air. See national, provincial or local codes
for further information.
Refer to Table 1 for products and areas which may cause
contaminated combustion air.
Areas likely to have contaminants
Dry cleaning/laundry areas and establishments
Swimming pools
Metal fabrication plants
Beauty shops
Refrigeration repair shops
Photo processing plants
Auto body shops
Plastic manufacturing plants
Furniture refinishing areas and establishments
New building construction
Remodeling areas
Garages with workshops
Buildings under construction (where air is contaminated
with particulates)
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