Elite EL-110 LP, Installation Manual

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Boiler Manual
PART 4: PREPARE BOILER
A. RELIEF VALVE
Connect the discharge piping for the relief valve to a safe disposal location, follow the guidelines in the
WARNING below.
PART 5: BOILER PIPING
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WARNING
To avoid water damage or scalding due to relief valve operation:
• Discharge line must be connected to relief valve outlet and run to a safe place of disposal. Terminate
the discharge line in a manner that will prevent possibility of severe burns or property damage should
the relief valve discharge.
• Discharge line must be as short as possible and be the same size as the valve discharge connection
throughout its entire length.
• Discharge line must pitch downward from the valve and terminate at least 6” above the floor drain
making discharge clearly visible.
• The discharge line shall terminate plain, not threaded, with a material serviceable for temperatures of
375 °F or greater.
• Do not pipe the discharge to any location where freezing could occur.
• No shutoff valve shall be installed between the relief valve and boiler or in the discharge line. Do not
plug or place any obstruction in the discharge line.
• Test the operation of the relief valve after filling and pressurizing the system by lifting the lever. Make
sure the valve discharges freely. If the valve fails to operate correctly, replace it with a new relief valve.
• Failure to comply with the above guidelines could result in failure of the relief valve to operate,
resulting in possibility of severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
Remove all sides of the Elite Heating Boiler
®
shipping crate in order to allow the boiler to be
lifted into its installation location. The Elite
Heating Boiler
®
is also equipped with leveling
feet that can be used to level the boiler properly
if the surface location is not level. If surface
flooring is rough, care should be taken when
sliding boiler into position, you could catch the
leveling feet and damage the boiler if it is slid to
its location.
CAUTION
Cold weather handling — If boiler has been
stored in a very cold location (below 0°F) before
installation, handle with care until the plastic
components come to room temperature.
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WARNING
Uncrating Boiler – Any Claims for damage or
shortage in shipment must be filed immediately
against the transportation company by the
consignee.
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WARNING
Never use dielectric unions for galvanized steel
fittings when connecting to a stainless steel
storage tank or boiler.