Weil-McLain SlimFit 2 Series Manual page 11

SlimFit ® Series 2
Prepare boiler
Cold weather handling
stored in a very cold location (below 32°F) before
installation, handle with care until the plastic
components come to room temperature.
The boiler is heavy
the boiler or cause bodily injury while lifting and
handling.
Boiler supply, return and gas pipes
not lift or handle the boiler by the water or gas
pipes. Do not push on or apply weight to the
pipes. Severe damage can be done to the boiler.
plastic covers
Leave the
return flanges and on the boiler vent and air
adapters until ready to attach piping. This will
protect the flanges surfaces from damage and
prevent debris from falling into the vent or air
adapter.
Uncrating the boiler
Do not drop the boiler. Damage to boiler compo-
nents can result. Leave the boiler on the crate
pallet until ready to place in final location. Follow
all uncrating instructions.
Failure to comply could result in severe personal
injury, death or substantial property damage.
1. See Figure 7 for the following.
Figure 7
SlimFit boiler on pallet, with ramp in position
Apply pressure only to jacket
corners when moving
Pallet
Part number 550-100-561/0224
commercial condensing gas
(continued)
— If boiler has been
. Use caution not to drop
— Do
on the supply and
Brackets
- — Boiler Manual
fired water boiler
2. Move the crate to a solid, level surface.
3. There must be room at the piping end to place the ramp and
roll the boiler down off the crate pallet.
4. Make sure the crate is sitting securely.
5. Remove outer cardboard covering.
6. Remove the ramp from the crate and place the end of the
ramp into the notch in the pallet as shown in Figure 7.
7. Follow the uncrating instruction label to secure the ramp to
the pallet.
8. Remove the sheet metal screws and lag bolts from the six
shipping brackets. Remove and discard the shipping brackets.
Re-insert the upper screws into the holes in the boiler frame
for best appearance.
Moving/handling the boiler
When moving the boiler, apply pressure ONLY
at the jacket corner posts.
DO NOT use the piping or other extensions to
manipulate the boiler.
Failure to comply could damage the boiler heat
exchanger or other components.
Sheet metal
screws
Lag bolts
Ramp
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