Ratings & Capacities; Boiler/Water Heater Location - RBI 8800 series Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

SERIES 8800 & 8900 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
All aspects of the boiler/water heater installation must
conform to the requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction, or, in the absence of such requirements, to
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54-latest revision. 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.
In Canada, the installation must be in accordance with the
requirements of CAN/CGA B149.1 or .2, Installation Code
for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment.
If installed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you
MUST FOLLOW the additional instructions contained in
RBI's instruction sheet MACODE-3. If you do not have a
copy, call your RBI distributor or contact the RBI Customer
Service Department.
The owner should maintain a record of all service work
performed with the date and a description of the work
done. Include the name of the service organization for
future reference.
Direct all questions to your RBI distributor or contact the
RBI Customer Service Department, 260 North Elm Street,
Westfield, MA 01085 for U.S. or 7555 Tranmere Drive,
Mississauga ONT L5S 1L4 for Canada. Always include
the model and serial numbers from the rating plate of the
boiler/water heater in question.
RATINGS & CAPACITIES
Before undertaking the installation of the Series 8800
and 8900 boiler/water heater check the rating plate to
ensure that the unit has been sized properly for the job.
The "Net Ratings" specify the equivalent amount of direct
copper radiation that the unit can supply under normal
conditions. Also ensure that the unit has been set up for
the type of gas available at the installation site. Other
important considerations are the availability of an
adequate electrical supply, fresh air for combustion and
a suitable chimney or vent system.

BOILER/WATER HEATER LOCATION

1. Locate the boiler/water heater in an area that
provides good access to the unit. Servicing may
require the removal of jacket panels. Allow the
minimum clearances between adjacent construction
and the boiler/water heater as listed in Table 1 or 1A.
NOTE: Service clearances are not mandatory, but
are recommended to ensure ease of service should
it be required.
Table 1 (8800)
Clearance to
Combustibles
in
Top 24
24
Back
Left Side 24
Right Side 24
Front 48
Flue 6
Table 1A (8900)
Clearance to
Combustibles
in
Top 24
Back 18
18
Left Side
Right Side 18
Front 48
Flue 6
2. An optimum site will be level, central to the piping
system, close to a chimney and have adequate fresh
air for combustion. Ensure that the boiler/water
heater is level from front to back and from side to
side. Use metal shims to level the boiler/water heater.
Electrical and electronic components must also be
protected from exposure to water during operation
and maintenance. DO NOT install this boiler/water
heater in a location that would subject any of the gas
ignition components to direct contact with water or
excessive moisture during operation or servicing.
Service
Clearance
mm mm
in
610 457
18
610 457
18
610 610
24
610 610
24
1220 1220
48
152 152
6
Service
Clearance
mm mm
in
610 457
18
457 457
18
457 457
18
457 457
18
1220 914
36
152 152
6
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