Operational Requirements; General Requirements; Regulatory Requirements - Watts AERCO EXT Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Modulex EXT Commercial Series
CHAPTER 2: General Information

2.8 Operational Requirements

2.8.1 General Requirements

The following instructions MUST be followed:
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The boiler must only be used for its designated purpose as described herein.
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Each unit is fitted with a data plate. Consult the details on this plate to verify whether the boiler
is compliant with its intended location, e.g.: gas type, power source, and venting classification.
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Only use the boiler with the accessories and spare parts listed.
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Other combinations of accessories and products may only be used if specifically designed for
the intended application and do not affect system performance or safety requirements.
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Maintenance and repairs must only be performed by trained professionals.
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Installation of a condensing gas boiler must be approved per all federal and local government
codes, regulations, and laws.
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Operation of a condensing gas boiler must use a vent system that has been specifically designed
and approved for this type of boiler.
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Note that local permission and approval for the vent system and condensate water connection
to a public sewage system may be required.

2.8.2 Regulatory Requirements

You must also conform to any rules, regulations, or laws concerning the following:
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Local building codes regarding the installation.
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Local building codes concerning the air intake and outlet systems and the vent connection.
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Regulations for the power supply connection.
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Technical rules laid down by the gas utility company concerning the connection of the gas
connection to the local gas mains.
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Instructions and standards concerning safety equipment for the water/space heating system.
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Installation instructions for building heating systems.
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The boiler must be located in an area where leakage of the boiler or connections will not result
in damage to the area adjacent to the boiler or to lower floors of the structure. When such
locations cannot be avoided, it is recommended that a suitable drain pan be installed under the
boiler.
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Do not restrict or seal any air intake or outlet openings.
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If you find any defects, you must inform the owner, in writing, of the system defect and the
associated hazard.
W A R N I N G !
Should overheating occur, or the gas supply fail to shut off, do not turn off or disconnect the electrical
supply to the pump. Instead, shut off gas supply at a location external to the boiler.
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