Installation Procedure - UTICA BOILERS MGB50 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
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service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage.
The installation must conform to the requirements of
1.
the authority having jurisdiction or, in the absence
of such requirements, to the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, and/or Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CAN/CSA B149.1.
Where required by the authority having jurisdiction, the
2.
installation must conform to the Standard for Controls
and Safety Devices for Automatically fired Boilers,
ANSI/ASME CSD-1.
This boiler series is classified as a Category I. Vent
3.
installation shall be in accordance with "Venting of
Equipment ," of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, or "Venting Systems and Air Supply
for Appliances," of the Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CAN/CSA B149.1, or applicable
provisions of the local building codes.
This boiler has met safe lighting and other performance
4.
criteria with the gas manifold and control assembly on
the boiler per the latest revision of ANSI Z21.13/CGA
4.9.
The boiler shall be installed such that the gas ignition
5.
system components are protected from water
(dripping, spraying, rain, etc.) during appliance
operation and service, (circulator replacement,
condensate trap, control replacement, etc.).
Locate boiler on level, solid base as near the chimney
6.
as possible and centrally located with respect to the
heat distribution system as practical.
Allow 24 inches (610mm )at the front and right side for
7.
servicing and cleaning.
When installed in a utility room, the door should be
8.
wide enough to allow the largest boiler part to enter, or
to permit replacement of another appliance such as a
water heater.

InstallatIon procedure

WARNING
FOR INSTALLATION ON NON-COMBUSTIBLE FLOORS
9.
ONLY - For installation on combustible flooring special
base must be used. (See Replacement Parts Section.)
The boiler can not be installed on carpeting. Minimum
clearances to combustible construction are:
TOP ....................................18 IN. (457mm)
FRONT .........................................ALCOVE *
FLUE CONNECTOR ................. 6 IN. (152mm)
REAR ................................... 4 IN. (102mm)
CONTROL SIDE ..................... 9 IN. (229mm)
OTHER SIDE ........................... 3 IN. (76mm)
HOT WATER PIPING .............. 1/2 IN. (13mm)
NOTE: Greater clearances for access should supersede fire
protection clearances.
* The definition of an Alcove is a three sided space with no
wall in front of the boiler. The ANSI standard for an alcove
is 18 inches from the front of an appliance to the leading
edge of the side walls as shown below.
Minimum Clearances to Combustible
Construction (as seen from above)
9"
5
4"
3"
BOILER
18"