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causes. If dra; is excessive, review instructions on
installing a barometric damper.
PROPER CHIMNEY CONNECTION
Use of aluminum Type B gas vent
for solid fuels is unsafe and
prohibited by the National Fire
Protection Association Code.
e boiler must be connected to a Class A
chimney. Use of aluminum Type B gas vent for solid
fuels is unsafe and prohibited by the National Fire
Protection Association Code.
of Class A chimneys:
1. Masonry with a tile liner, including brick,
block, stone, etc. It must be supported by a ground-
level foundation.
2. Insulated "Class A" manufactured chimney,
listed and certi9ed by a national test agency.
3. Triple-walled metal "Class A" chimney, listed
and certi9ed by a national test agency.
If your masonry chimney has not been used for
some time, have it inspected by a quali9ed person
(building inspector, 9re department personnel, etc.).
If a listed and certi9ed manufactured chimney is to
be used, make certain it is installed in accordance
with the manufacturers instructions and all local
codes. Use only the manufacturer's parts, and use all
parts required in order to follow the manufacturer's
guidelines. Do not use makeshi; installation
techniques. A Multi-Fuel boiler can perform only as
well as its venting system allows it to.
ere are three types
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The chimney selected must comply
with the requirements for type HT
chimneys with UL 103 or ULC S629
ratings. Do not use makeshift
compromises during construction.
IN CASE OF CHIMNEY FIRE
1. Be sure everyone is out of the house.
2. Call the 9re department. (In the event the 9re
is out before they get there, you will want
them to inspect the structure and make sure
there is no latent damage or hazard.)
3. Shut the boiler down by turning the main
power o<.
4. If you have a chimney 9re, use a chemical
Eare type 9re extinguisher. If you don't have
an extinguisher, go to step 4.
5. Using a water hose, wet down the area of the
roof surrounding the chimney. Do not wet
the chimney itself or try to put water down
the Eue as it will very likely damage the Eue
tiles.
6. Contact a chimney professional to inspect
your chimney for damages.
IN CASE OF RUNAWAY FIRE
1. Shut the boiler down by disconnecting
power.
2. Be sure the dra; inducer is o< and/or make
sure the barometric damper opens.
(Excessive dra; can cause a runaway 9re.)
3. Maintain continued circulation of boiler
water to remove heat from the boiler and if
boiler is equipped with a domestic coil run
hot water.
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