Boiler Location; Clearances; Chimney Requirements; Air Supply And Venting - Slant/Fin EUTECTIC EC-13A Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

EUTECTIC EC-10
THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE
ABBREVIATED. SEE THE FRONT COVER OF THIS MANUAL
FOR REFERENCES TO CODES AND STANDARDS.

BOILER LOCATION

CAUTION: NEVER BURN GARBAGE OR PAPER IN THE UNIT,
AND NEVER LEAVE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AROUND IT.
Provide a level, solid foundation for the boiler. Location should
be near the chimney so that the Flue Pipe Connector or
Breeching to the chimney is short and direct.
A. The foundation must be capable of supporting the weight of
the boiler when filled with water:
Boiler Approximate Total Weight of Boiler
Size
EC-13
EC-14
EC-15
EC-16
* Includes burner, circulator and controls
B. The EC-10 Boiler has full wet base sections which surround
fire-box for maximum heat absorption of burning fuel, and
low floor temperature.
C. If boiler is to be located over buried conduit containing elec-
tric wires or telephone cables, consult local codes or the
National Board of Fire Underwriters for specific require-
ments.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE
Provide accessibility clearance of 610mm (24") from surfaces
requiring servicing (top and front) and 508mm (20") on any
side requiring passage. The boiler shall be installed with the
following MINIMUM clearances from combustible materials:
A. CHIMNEY CONNECTOR- 457mm (18")
B. BACK AND SIDES- 152mm (6") EXCEPT as limited by
457mm (18") clearance from chimney connector
NOTE: Except in closets and alcoves, clearances above in (A)
and (B) may be reduced by providing forms of protection as
specified in NFPA 31, latest edition.
See bottom of page 4 for clearance diagrams.
Assembly*, filled with water
kg lbs
160 353
193 426
227 501
261 575
CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS (see CSA B139, latest edition,
section 7)
A. The chimney must be constructed in accordance with all
local applicable codes and the National Board of Fire
Underwriters. See boiler models and rating table shown on
page 2 for chimney sizes.
B. Check chimney condition.
Existing chimneys and stacks may have deteriorated; with-
out repairs their use would be hazardous. Before connect-
ing to an old chimney or stack:
1. Clean it.
2. Inspect it thoroughly.
3. Remove obstructions.
4. Replace worn sections of metal stacks.
5. Seal bad masonry joints.
6. Repair damaged lining.
C. Breeching area must not be reduced at connection into
chimney. Breeching must be inserted into, but not beyond,
inside of chimney liner.
D. Chimney height shall extend at least .914m (3 feet) above
where it passes through the roof of the building, and at least
.610m (2 feet) above any ridge within 3.05m (10 feet) of the
chimney.
E. The use of a vent cap, where permitted by code, gives
additional protection against adverse wind conditions and
precipitation.
F. Flue Connection: Connect flue pipe between top of boiler
and chimney. Horizontal sections of flue pipe must be
pitched upward to the chimney at least 20mm/m (1/4" per
foot). Flue must be inserted into, but not extend beyond, the
inside wall of the chimney flue. Draft regulator is not
required but may be installed if conditions warrant it. Install
draft regulator in flue pipe, as shown in figure 2.
CAUTION: AN OIL-FIRED UNIT SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A
VENT HAVING SUFFICIENT DRAFT AT ALL TIMES TO ENSURE
SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION OF THE UNIT.
AIR SUPPLY AND VENTILATION (see CSA B139, latest edition,
Section 7)
Sufficient air for combustion and ventilation in the boiler room
must be provided. Failure to do this will result in poor combus-
tion, heavy sooting and health hazards. Any oil-fired boiler
must have a steady draft* and an ample supply of combustion
air at all times during firing. If air supply or chimney draft* is
unreliable, CO and overfire draft* will change unpredictably.
2
DO NOT vent this boiler to the same chimney flue used by a
fireplace or coal or wood burning furnace or boiler. The draft*
produced by solid fueled devices varies tremendously
between high fire and low fire:
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