Rules For Safe Installation And Operation; Before Installing The Boiler; Codes - Dunkirk Quantrum 90-50 Installation Manual

Gas-fired, direct vent, condensing, hot water boiler
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1.
Read the entire installation manual before beginning the
installation. Failure to follow these rules for safe instal-
lation and operation and these instructions could cause
a malfunction of the boiler and result in death, serious
bodily injury, and/or property damage.
2.
Check all applicable state and local building codes and
utility company requirements before installation. The
installation must conform with these requirements in their
entirety. In the absence of these codes, use NFPA Installa-
tion Codes and good industry practice.
3.
Before servicing the boiler - allow the boiler to cool. Al-
ways shut off any electricity and gas supply connected to
the boiler prior to servicing.
4.
Inspect gas line for leaks.
5.
Be certain gas input rate is correct. Over firing may result
in early failure of the boiler sections. This may cause
dangerous operation. Under firing may result in too much
air for the pre-mix burner causing poor or loss of combus-
tion.
6.
Never vent the products of combustion from this boiler
to an enclosed space. Always vent to the outdoors. Never
vent to another room or to inside a building.
7.
Be sure there is adequate outdoor air supply to boiler for
complete combustion.
Complete all of the following prior to installing the boiler.
A. Codes
This boiler product is a gas-fired, direct vent, condensing boiler
and must be installed in accordance with all applicable federal,
state and local building codes including, but not limited to the
following:
United States - Installation shall conform with National Fuel
Gas Code (NFPA-54/ANSI Z223.1-latest edition)
Canada - Installation shall be in accordance with CSA B 149.1
and .2. installation codes.
Where required by the authority having jurisdiction, the instal-
lation must conform to the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers Safety Code for Controls and Safety Devices for
Automatically Fired Boilers, No.CSD-1.

RULES FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

BEFORE INSTALLING THE BOILER

8.
Follow a regular service and maintenance schedule for ef-
ficient and safe operation.
9.
Keep boiler area clean of debris and free of combustible
and flammable materials.
10.
Proper through the wall or through the roof combustion
venting shall be in accordance with the materials and
methods described in this manual. Installation must com-
ply with local codes.
11.
This boiler and related hot water heating systems are not
do it yourself items. They must be installed and serviced by
qualified professionals.
This boiler has been equipped for residential installations.
If used for commercial applications, any additional code
requirements must be adhered to for installation. This may
require additional controls including but not limited to a
low water cut off, a manual reset high temperature limit, and
wiring and/or piping modifications. The manufacturer is
not responsible for any field installation changes made to a
boiler installation which are not described or acknowledged
in this manual.
Important - In the state of Massachusetts this product
must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter and the
installation must be in accordance with 248 CMR.
The installation must conform to the requirements of the author-
ity having jurisdiction or, in the absence of such requirements, to
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 - latest revision.
Installers - Follow local regulations with respect to installation
of CO (Carbon Monoxide) Detectors. Follow maintenance
recommendations in this manual.
Installation Requirements Specific To The State Of
Massachusetts For Direct Vent, Mechanical Vent, And
Domestic Hot Water Appliances
For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment
installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in
whole or in part for residential purposes, including those
owned or operated by the commonwealth and where the
side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7)
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