Clearances To Combustible Material; Transporting The Am Series Pool Heater - Watts Aerco AM Series Operation & Maintenance Manual

AM Series Pool Heater User Manual
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION - SITE
NOTE:
Service clearances are minimum required clearances for ease of access, but larger service
clearances are always preferred.

3.6 Clearances to Combustible Material

This unit may be installed directly onto a floor of combustible material with the following
clearances:
Table 3-1: Unit Installation Clearance Dimensions
Component
Ceiling
Front
Rear
Sides
Floor
Concentric vent
Split vent (two pipes) first 3 feet from the boiler
Split vent (two pipes) after 3 feet from the boiler
Boiler piping
WARNING!
All aspects of installation of the Pool Heater Plant must be in strict accordance with
manufacturer's instructions. The vent system must conform to all manufacturer's
recommendations and shall utilize UL listed stainless steel AL-29-4C, Polypropylene, PVC, or
CPVC Positive Pressure venting materials. The vent must be sized in accordance with
AERCO's recommendations.

3.7 Transporting the AM Series Pool Heater

After removing the shipping carton from the unit, ensure the following when transporting the unit
to the installation location.
•
Only transport the unit using the right transportation equipment, such as a hand truck with a
fastening belt.
•
During transportation, the unit must be secured on the transportation equipment to prevent it
from falling off.
•
Protect all parts against impacts during transport.
•
Observe the transportation markings on the packaging.
•
Leave the protective covers on the connections until ready to install.
•
During transportation, cover the flue gas and air intake connections at the top of the unit with
plastic or other material to avoid contamination.
CAUTION!
The AERCO AM pool Heater must be moved ONLY with a forklift through the supporting skid,
as shown in Figure 3-2.
OMM-0111_B: • GF-146-P • 10/29/2019
Clearance Distance
2 inches (51 mm)
2 inches (51 mm)
2 inches (51 mm)
2 inches (51 mm)
0 inches (0 mm)
0 inches (0 mm)
1 inch (25 mm)
0 inches (0 mm)
¼ inch (7 mm)
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