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

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 Spectrum boiler/water
heater check the rating plate to ensure that the unit has been sized
properly for the job. The "Net AHRI Ratings" specify the equivalent
amount of direct cast iron 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. This boiler/water heater is suitable for indoor and outdoor
installations. 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.
Service clearances are not mandatory, but are
recommended to ensure ease of service should it
be required.
Table 1
Clearance to
Combustibles
in
14
Top
6
Back
Left Side 6
6
Right Side
6
Front
6
Flue
3
Finned copper tube gas boilers & water heaters – Boiler Manual
Service
Clearance
in
mm mm
18
356 457
18
152 457
152 24 609
24
152 609
24
152 609
6
152 152
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.
3. Ensure that the floor is structurally sound and will support the
weight of the boiler/water heater.
The Spectrum may be installed directly on combustible
flooring, only if RBI supplied special floor pan is used
but never on carpeting, see Table 2.
Table 2 Special Base for Combustion Floors
Model Number
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
4. Locate the boiler/water heater in an area that will prevent water
damage to adjacent construction should a leak occur or during
routine maintenance. If such a location doesn't exist, a suitable
drain pan that' s adequately drained must be installed under the
unit. The pan must not restrict the flow of combustion air to
the unit.
5. DO NOT place this boiler/water heater in a location that would
restrict the introduction of combustion air into the unit or
subject it to a negative pressure, see "GENERAL VENTING
GUIDELINES".
6. NEVER place this boiler/water heater in a location that would
subject it to temperatures at or near freezing. See the "Freeze
Protection" section on page 8.
Never store combustible materials, gasoline or any
product containing flammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of the boiler/water heater. Failure to comply
with this warning can result in an explosion or fire
causing extensive property damage, severe
personal injury or death!
Units installed outdoors MUST be protected from ice
and snow accumulation or the unit will be damaged
voiding the warranty!
Part Number
70-1248
70- 1249
70- 1250
70-1251
70-1252
70-1253
70-1254