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Determine boiler location
Installation must comply with:
• Local, state, provincial, and national codes, laws,
regulations, and ordinances.
• National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 – latest edition.
• National Electrical Code.
• For Canada only: B149.1 Installation Code, CSA C22.1
Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and any local codes.
The Epic Fire Tube gas manifold and
NOTICE
controls met safe lighting and other
performance criteria when the boiler
underwent tests specified in ANSI Z21.13
– latest edition.
Before locating the boiler, check:
1.
Check for nearby connection to:
• System water piping
• Venting connections
• Gas supply piping
• Electrical power
2.
Locate the appliance so that if water connections should
leak, water damage will not occur. When such locations
cannot be avoided, it is recommended that a suitable
drain pan, adequately drained, be installed under the
appliance. The pan must not restrict combustion air
flow. Under no circumstances is the manufacturer to be
held responsible for water damage in connection with
this appliance, or any of its components.
3.
Check area around the boiler. Remove any combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable liquids.
Failure to keep boiler area clear and free
⚠WARNING
of combustible materials, gasoline, and
other flammable liquids and vapors can
result in severe personal injury, death, or
substantial property damage.
4. The Epic Fire Tube must be installed so that gas control
system components are protected from dripping or
spraying water or rain during operation or service.
5. If a new boiler will replace an existing boiler, check for
and correct system problems, such as:
• System leaks causing oxygen corrosion or heat
exchanger cracks from hard water deposits.
• Incorrectly-sized expansion tank.
• Lack of freeze protection fluids in boiler water causing
system and boiler to freeze and leak.
• Debris left from existing piping, if not flushed and
cleaned with an appropriate cleaner.
6.
Check around the boiler for any potential air
contaminants that could risk corrosion to the boiler or
the boiler combustion air supply (see Table 1A on page
10). Prevent combustion air contamination. Remove
any of these contaminants from the boiler area.
DO NOT install units in rooms or
⚠WARNING
environments that contain corrosive
contaminants (see Table 1A on page 10).
Failure to comply could result in severe
personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage.
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DO NOT install the boiler in a room likely to freeze.
This appliance is certified as an indoor
⚠WARNING
appliance. Do not install the appliance
outdoors or locate where the appliance will
be exposed to freezing temperatures or to
temperatures that exceed 100°F.
Failure to install the appliance indoors
could result in severe personal injury,
death, or substantial property damage.
This appliance requires a special venting
⚠WARNING
system.
appliance is made of CPVC. Field supplied
vent fittings must be cemented to the CPVC
fitting on the boiler. Use only the vent
materials, primer, and cement specified in
the manual to make the vent connections.
Failure to follow this warning could result
in fire, personal injury, or death.
Closet and alcove installations
A closet is any room the boiler is installed in which is less
than 93 cubic feet for EPC110 models, and 102 cubic feet
for EPC150 - 199 models, and 69 cubic feet for EPB80 - 150
models.
An alcove is any room which meets the criteria for a closet
with the exception that it does not have a door.
Example: Room dimensions = 4 feet long, 3 feet wide, and
7 foot ceiling = 4 x 3 x 7 = 84 cubic feet. This would be
considered a closet for an Epic Fire Tube.
For closet and alcove installations as
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shown in FIG.'s 1-1 and 1-2, CPVC,
polypropylene or stainless steel vent
material must be used inside the structure.
The two ventilating air openings shown in
FIG. 1-1 are required for this arrangement.
Failure to follow this warning could result
in fire, personal injury, or death.
Provide clearances:
Clearances from combustible materials
1. Hot water pipes—at least 1/4" from combustible materials.
2. Vent pipe – at least 1" from combustible materials.
3. See FIG.'s 1-1 and 1-2 on page 8 for other clearance
minimums.
Clearances for service access
1.
See page 9 for recommended service clearances. If you
do not provide the minimum clearances shown, it may
not be possible to service the boiler without removing it
from the space.
The vent connection to the
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