Installation Requirements; Location And Clearances - Slant/Fin Prodigy 21 KC-50 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

NOTICE: INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE
PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED HEATING
CONTRACTOR
The installation must conform to the requirements of
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, or
CAN/CGA B149.1 - M95 or latest edition for natural
gas, and CAN/CGA B149.2 - M95 or latest edition for
propane and the requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction as well as the requirements in this instruc-
tion manual. In addition, where required by the authori-
ty having jurisdiction, installation must conform to the
Standard for Controls and Safety Devices for Automat-
ically Fired Boilers, ANSI/ASME CSD-1. If there is any
conflict in the above requirements, then the more strin-
gent requirement will apply.
BOILER LOCATION AND CLEARANCES
BOILER LOCATION
Boiler must be wall mounted and can be installed on a
combustible wall. The wall must be capable of support-
ing the weight of the boiler filled with water. Structure
through which venting will pass must be free and clear
for opening (i.e. no hidden conduit, telephone cables
or other obstructions).
Boiler location should be such that the gas ignition
system components are protected from water (drip-
ping, spraying, rain, etc.) during appliance operation
and service (circulator replacement, condensate trap,
control replacement, etc.).
Boiler can be installed above both combustible and
noncombustible floors, but must NOT be installed
above carpeting.
For a closet installation, ventilation openings must be
provided through a door or wall to prevent excessive
heat buildup. Two openings, one near the floor and
one near the ceiling, should be sized to assure
sufficient air circulation in the closet (minimum
64 500 mm 2 (100 sq. inches) each).
WARNING
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (L.P.) PROPANE
GAS-FIRED BOILER LOCATION
REQUIRES SPECIAL ATTENTION
Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) propane gas is heavier than
air . Therefore, propane boilers, piping, valves must
NOT be installed in locations where propane leaking
from defective equipment and piping will "pool" in a
basement or other space below the leak.
A spark or flame from the boiler or other source may
ignite the accumulated propane gas causing an explo-
sion or fire. Provide a level, solid foundation for the
boiler. Location should be as near the chimney as pos-
sible so that the flue pipe from boiler to chimney is
short and direct.
The UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE may be in
effect in your geographic area
The following precautions are cited by the 1994 UNI-
FORM MECHANICAL CODE, section 304.6 or
CAN/CGA B149.2 - M95 or latest edition for propane:
"LPG Appliances. Liquefied petroleum gas-burn-
ing appliances shall not be installed in a pit, base-
ment or similar location where heavier-than-air-gas
might collect. Appliances so fueled shall not be
installed in an above-grade under-floor space or
basement unless such location is provided with an
approved means for removal of unburned gas."
Consult Chapter 5 of the 1994 UNIFORM MECHANI-
CAL CODE or CAN/CGA B149.2 - M95 or latest edi-
tion for propane for design criteria of the "approved"
means for removal of unburned gas.
SAFETY—
KEEP THE BOILER AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE AND OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES
A. Minimum clearances to the exterior surfaces of the
boiler shall be as follows:
MINIMUM ALCOVE AND CLOSET CLEARANCE
For Combustible
Surface Construction
Front 152 mm (6")
Bottom 305 mm (12")
Left Side 51 mm (2")
Right Side 51 mm (2")
Top 76 mm (3")
Flue Connector 76 mm (3")
B. Provide 457 mm (18") on sides used for passage.
C. All minimum clearances shown above must be met.
This may result in increased values of some minimum
clearances in order to maintain the minimum clear-
ances of others.
D. Clearance from hot water pipes shall be 25 mm (1") **.
**
At points where hot water pipes emerge from a floor, wall or ceiling,
the clearance at the opening through the finished floor boards or
wall or ceiling boards may not be less than 13 mm (1/2"). Each such
opening shall be covered with a plate of noncombustible material.
Recommended
for Service
457 mm (18")
305 mm (12")
457 mm (18")
457 mm (18")
76 mm (3")
152 mm (6")
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