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1.
Installation shall conform to the requirements of the
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.
2.
Boiler series is classified as a Category I. Vent
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.
3.
Boiler has met safe lighting and other performance
criteria with the gas manifold and control assembly on
the boiler per the latest revision of ANSI Z21.13/CSA
4.9.
4.
Install boiler such that gas ignition system components
are protected from water (dripping, spraying, rain,
etc.) during appliance operation and service, (circulator
replacement, condensate trap, control replacement,
etc.).
5.
Locate boiler on level, solid base as near chimney as
possible and centrally located with respect to heat
distribution system as practical.
6.
Horizontal vent run to chimney shall be as short as
practicable. Refer to NFPA 54 to determine maximum
permissible horizontal run for chimney type and height.
7.
Verify floor will support weight of boiler, water and
equipment.
8.
Boiler may be installed on combustible floor.
Do not
install boiler on carpeting.
9.
Do not install where gasoline or other flammable liquids
or vapors will be stored or used. See Table 3-1 page 8,
Contaminants.
10.
Chimney shall be lined in a manner acceptable to the
authority having jurisdiction.
11.
Garage installation boiler shall be 18" above floor.
* 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.
3 - LOCATING THE BOILER
Minimum Clearances to Combustible Construction
(as seen from above)
3.1 Installation Requirements
3.2 Minimum Clearances to Combustible
Construction
1.
Minimum clearances to combustible construction are:
CAUTION
Boiler weight exceeds 200 pounds (90.7 kg). Do not
lift boiler without assistance.
!
!
WARNING
Fire hazard! Do not install boiler on carpeting.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
!
2"
6"
BOILER
18"
2"
Front
TOP ............................. 10 IN. (254 mm)
FRONT ......................... ALCOVE *
FLUE CONNECTOR ......... 6 IN. (152 mm)
REAR (DRAFT HOOD) ..... 6 IN. (152 mm)
both SIDEs.......................... 2 IN. (51 mm)
HOT WATER PIPING ....... Per Local Code
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
3.3 Recommended Clearances for Service
1.
Allow 24 inches (610 mm) at front and one side for
servicing and cleaning.
2.
When installed in utillity room, door should be wide
enough to allow largest boiler part to enter, or to
permit replacement of another applicance such as a
water heater.
NOTE: Greater clearances for access and servicing should
supersede fire protection clearances.
PN 240013268 Rev. D [08/15/2021]
