Installing The Boiler; Flue Pipe Installation; Chimney Venting - Buderus Logano G115 WS Installation Instructions Manual

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Installing the boiler

This chapter details how to install your boiler correctly. The individual
steps involved are:
• Connecting the flue
• Connecting the water pipes
• Making the electrical connections
• Fitting the burner
• Connecting the fuel supply
5.1

Flue pipe installation

5.1.1

Chimney venting

Connect boiler to vertical chimney with a 5" vent pipe. Use only venting
systems that comply with local codes and regulations.
If local codes are not existent, refer the the following regulations:
• NFPA 31, Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment,
• NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fire Places and Solid Fuel
Burning Appliances,
• In Canada refer to CSA B139, Installation Code for Oil-Burning
Equipment,
• NFPA 211 requires chimney to be lined before connecting boiler.
Inspecting and cleaning existing flue
Before installing the new boiler, check and clean the old flue system.
▶ Remove blockages and dirt from the chimney.
▶ Clean chimney.
▶ Repair or replace faulty sections.
▶ If necessary, repair chimney with mortar and joints.
Down drafts
To prevent down drafts extend chimney at least 3 feet
above the roof opening and at least 2 feet above any part
of the roof within a radius of 10 feet.
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