Removing Existing Boiler From Common Venting System - Dunkirk XEB-2 Installation Manual

REMOVING EXISTING BOILER FROM COMMON VENTING SYSTEM

When an existing boiler is removed from a
common venting system, the common venting
system is likely to be too large for proper venting
of the appliances remaining connected to it.
At the time of removal of an existing boiler,
the following steps shall be followed with each
appliance remaining connected to the common
venting system placed in operation, while the other
appliance remaining connected to the common
venting system are not in operation.
1. Seal any unused openings in the common
venting system.
2. Visually inspect the venting system for proper
size and horizontal pitch and determine there
is no blockage or restriction, leakage, corrosion
and other deficiencies which could cause an
unsafe condition.
3. Insofar as is practical, close all building doors
and windows and all doors between the space
in which the appliances remaining connected
to the common venting system are located and
other spaces of the building. Turn on clothes
dryers and any appliance not connected to the
common venting system. Turn on any exhaust
fans, such as range hoods and bathroom
exhausts, so they will operate at maximum
speed. Close fireplace dampers.
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4. Place in operation the appliance being inspected.
Follow the lighting instructions. Adjust thermostat
so appliance will operate continuously.
5. Test for spillage at the hood relief opening after
5 minutes of main burner operation. Use the
flame of a match or candle, or smoke from a
cigarette, cigar or pipe.
6. After it has been determined that each appliance
remaining connected to the common venting
system properly vents when tested as outlined
above, return doors, windows, exhaust fans,
fireplace dampers and any other gas-burning
appliance to their previous conditions of use.
7. Any improper operation of the common venting
system should be corrected so the installation
conforms with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1-latest revision. When resizing
any portion of the common venting system,
the common venting system should be resized
to approach the minimum size as determined
using the appropriate tables in the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-latest revision.
In Canada, follow CSA B149.1 or.2 Installation
Codes.
NOTE: It is recommended that existing gas
vents be checked to be sure they meet local
codes.
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