Preinstallation; General; Codes & Regulations; Accessibility Clearances - Smith 88 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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1. PREINSTALLATION

A. GENERAL
Boilers are supplied completely assembled as packaged
boilers. All items should be inspected for damage upon
receipt and any damage reported to the trucker and
wholesaler. All components should be stored in a clean
dry area.
Carefully read these instructions before beginning work.
Understand all aspects of the installation.
This boiler must be installed by a qualified contractor.
The boiler warranty may be voided if the boiler is not
installed correctly.
B. CODES & REGULATIONS
1. All work should be performed in strict accordance
with the requirements of state and local regulating
agencies and codes dealing with boiler installations.
2. In the absence of such local requirements the
following should govern.
a. ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section
IV – "Heating Boilers"
b. ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section
VI – "Recommended Rules for the Care and
Operation of Heating Boilers"
c. ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 – "National Fuel Gas
Code"
d. ANSI/NFPA 70 – "National Electrical Code"
e. ASME CSD-1 – "Controls & Safety Devices for
Automatically Fired Boilers"
f. ANSI/NFPA 211 – "Chimneys, Fireplaces, vents,
and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances"
3. Where required by the authority having jurisdiction,
the installation must conform to the Standard for
Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired
Boilers, ANSI/ASME CSD-1.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
C. ACCESSIBILITY CLEARANCES
The following recommendations allow for reasonable
access to the boiler. Local codes or special conditions
may require greater clearances.
1. For servicing the boiler provide not less than 24"
from the side of the boiler where limit and level
controls are mounted.
2. For servicing the burners provide not less than 24"
from the front of the boiler.
3. The remaining clearances should be 6" from all sides.
D. CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLE

CONSTRUCTION

1. The design of this boiler is certified for alcove
installation with the following clearances to
combustible construction.
a. Sides: 6"
b. Top: 30"
c. Front: 18"
d. Rear: 6"
e. Single Wall Vent Pipe: 6"
2. All Models
a. Single wall vent pipe must be at least 6" away
from combustible construction.
b. For installation on non-combustible flooring only.
WARNING
Do not install this boiler on combustible flooring. Boiler
installation on combustible flooring is a fire hazard.
c. If it is necessary to build a non-combustible floor
pad on top of an existing combustible floor,
construct pad as described in the Installation of
Specific Equipment Chapter of National Fuel Gas
Code Handbook.
WARNING
Do not install this boiler on carpeting.
AIR FORBUSTION
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