Locating The Boiler - Dunkirk EXCELSIOR EXB4075 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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WARNING
Fire hazard. Do not be install on carpeting. Failure
to follow these instructions could result in death or
serious injury.
1.
Boiler is suitable for installation on combustible
flooring. Do not install boiler on carpeting.
2.
Locate boiler in front of final position before removing
crate.
3.
Locate unit so vent pipe connection to chimney will be
short and direct.
4.
For basement installation, provide solid elevated base,
such as concrete, if floor is not level, or if water may be
encountered on floor around boiler.
5.
Provide recommended service clearance, if applicable,
as follows:
• Clearance from Jacket Front Panel
24" for servicing burner
• Clearance from Jacket Side Panels
24" for burner swing door, if opened fully with burner
mounted, otherwise 2" with burner removed.
• Clearance From Jacket Rear Panel
12" minimum for rear smoke box cleaning. (Note:
this dimension will also be controlled by horizontal to
vertical to horizontal smoke pipe arrangement. See
Figure 1.
6.
Minimum clearances to combustible material see
Figure 1 and Table 2.
Figure 1 - Clearances to Combustible Construction

5 - LOCATING THE BOILER

7.
Fresh air for combustion and ventilation must be avail-
able at boiler. Ventilating and combustion air must
enter boiler room without restrictions.
8.
Installation shall conform to requirements of authority
having jurisdiction or in absence of such requirements
in United States, follow NFPA 31 Installation of Oil
Burning Equipment. In Canada, use CSA B 139, latest
revision.
9.
Clearance to venting is for single wall flue pipe. If Type
L vent is used, clearance may be reduced to minimum
required by vent pipe manufacturer.
Right Side
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Table 2 - BOILER CLEARANCES
Combustible
Unit
Clearance
Top 12" (32 cm)
2" (5 cm)
Left Side 2" (5 cm)
Floor Combustible
Front 17" (43 cm)
Back See Flue
Flue 9" (23 cm)
All distances measured from the boiler jacket or flue.
15"
15"
Accessibility,
Cleaning,
and Servicing
24" (61 cm)
24" (61 cm)
24" (61 cm)
No Requirement
24" (61 cm)
18" (46 cm)
9" (23 cm)