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WARNING
!
Fire hazard! Do not install boiler on carpeting.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
!
!
Boiler weight exceeds 200 pounds (90.7 kg). Do not
lift boiler without assistance.
3.1 Installation Requirements
Installation shall conform to the requirements of the
1.
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. Where required
by the authority having jurisdiction, the installation
must conform to the Standard for Controls and Safety
Devices for Automatically fired Boilers, ANSI/ASME
CSD-1.
Boiler series is classified as a Category I. Vent
2.
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.
Boiler has met safe lighting and other performance
3.
criteria with the gas manifold and control assembly on
the boiler per the latest revision of ANSI Z21.13/CGA
4.9.
Install boiler such that gas ignition system components
4.
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 chimney as
5.
possible and centrally located with respect to heat
distribution system as practical.
Horizontal vent run to chimney shall be as short as
6.
practicable. Refer to NFPA 54 to determine maximum
permissible horizontal run for chimney type and height.
Verify floor will support weight of boiler, water and
7.
equipment.
Boiler may be installed on combustible floor. Do not
8.
install boiler on carpeting.
Do not install where gasoline or other flammable liquids
9.
or vapors will be stored or used. See Table 3-1 page 8,
Contaminants.
Chimney shall be lined in a manner acceptable to the
10.
authority having jurisdiction.
Garage installation boiler shall be 18" above floor.
11.
3 - LOCATING THE BOILER
3.2 Minimum Clearances to Combustible
Construction
Minimum clearances to combustible construction are:
1.
* Definition of Alcove is three sided space with no wall in
front of boiler. ANSI standard for alcove is 18 inches from
front of appliance to leading edge of side walls as shown
below.
Minimum Clearances to Combustible Construction
NOTE: Greater clearances for access and servicing should
3.3 Recommended Clearances for Service
Allow 24 inches (610 mm) at front and one side for
1.
servicing and cleaning.
When installed in utillity room, door should be wide
2.
enough to allow largest boiler part to enter, or to
permit replacement of another applicance such as a
water heater.
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Top
10 inches (254mm)
Front
Alcove*
Flue Connector
6 inches (152mm)
Rear
6 inches (152mm)
Both Sides
2 inches (51 mm)
Hot Water Piping
Per Local Code
(as seen from above)
2"
BOILER
18"
Front
supersede fire protection clearances.
PN 240012787 Rev. C [11/15/2020]
6"
2"
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