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The installation of this unit must
comply with state and local
requirements and must be
inspected by the state or local
building inspector where required.
NOTE: This unit is not approved for use in
mobile homes.
Clearances Required for Safety and
Operation
It is important to provide su:cient clearance
around the boiler for convenient servicing and
cleanout.
e required minimums as measured from
the boiler vessel are shown below:
SF170/SF270 Clearances
Front:
Right:
Rear:
Left:
Top:
Boiler Clearances Illustrated
Refer to Appendix B: Speci9cations for exterior
dimensions of the various models. For commercial
and residential installations, many boiler codes
require a minimum of 3 feet of clearance on all sides.
You must follow your local code requirements when
48 Inches
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these are more strict than the guidelines in this
manual.
DOMESTIC HOT WATER
FROM YOUR BOILER:
DOMESTIC COIL OPTION
is option is used in the Legacy Stoves coal
boiler to supply hot water for domestic home use.
With this option in place, your boiler can provide
large amounts of hot water heated by low cost solid
fuel.
ese coils operate on the principle of heating
water as it passes through 9ne copper tubing
immersed in the boiler water, instead of a separate
tank.
A tempering valve should be
installed in the hot water supply line
to reduce the temperature of the hot
water to a safe level.
A tempering valve should be installed in the hot
water supply line to reduce the temperature of the
hot water coming from the domestic coil to a safe
level.
e tempering valve may be obtained from
your Legacy Stoves dealer, local plumber or
plumbing supply.
is will also ensure a constant
water temperature at the tap. If hot water is
supplied to an automatic dishwasher, a line can be
run directly to this appliance ahead of the tempering
valve. Be sure to check maximum water
temperature capability of the dishwasher before
installing water-feed lines to a dishwasher in this
manner.
ere are three methods for plumbing the
domestic coil. One way is to connect the coil in
series with an existing hot water heater.
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