Introduction - NTI WF200 Installation And Operation Manual

Installation and Operation Manual

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Read Before Proceeding
The installation of your NTI Wood Fired boiler must conform to the requirements of this manual, your local
authority, and the latest edition of CSA standard B365 Installation code for solid-fuel-burning appliances and
equipment.
This document pertains to the correct installation and operation of NTI Wood Fired boiler model WF200. The
instructions detailed in this document supersede any and all previous instructions provided by NTI, written or
otherwise.
Read and understand this entire document prior to proceeding with the installation of the
WF200 Wood Fired boiler. Failure to follow the instructions outlined in this document
will result in property damage, serious injury or death.
Void Warranty - This Boiler must be filled with water at all times, whenever it is
operated, otherwise overheating will occur, damaging the unit (voiding the warranty) and
possibly resulting in fire or explosion.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other boiler. Failure to follow instructions may result in serious
injury or death.
Chimney Fires or Runaway Fires
Have a clear and understood plan for handling a chimney fire:
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Close all sources of air to the fire (including the draft regulator).
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Evacuate the house and call the fire department.
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Wet-down combustible materials adjacent to the chimney.
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Do not remove flue pipe until fire is completely out.
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Do not use the chimney again until it has been inspected and repaired, if necessary.
By following these basic steps you will bring the fire under control. The time it takes to bring it under control
depends upon the amount of fuel in the boiler and the rate at which it is burning at the time it is detected.
User Responsibilities
As the User/Owner of this equipment, you are responsible for ensuring this appliance is operated and maintained
in accordance with these instructions; see Section 7.0 – Installation & Operation Checklist and Section 8.0 –
Annual Maintenance and Inspection.
Failure to properly operate and maintain the boiler, including the smoke pipe and
chimney, may result in property damage, serious injury or death.
Installer Responsibilities
As the installing technician it is your responsibility to ensure the installation is performed in accordance with this
instruction manual as well as any applicable local or National installation codes. It is also your responsibility to
inform the User/Owner of their obligation with respect to the above description under "User Responsibilities".
Failure to follow this warning could result in fire, serious injury, or death.
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