EnerPro EPA1050, Installation And Operation Manual

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EPA Series - Installation and Operation Manual
9 EnerPro Boiler-EPA Series- IOM
1.12 Water pipe freezing hazard
WARNING
Serious property damage and/or personal injury can occur
if the pipes are not protected from freezing, resulting in
the pipes bursting. The boiler may also shut down. Turn
off the water supply and drain the water pipes or protect
them from freezing when leaving the home unattended for
long periods of time during very cold weather conditions.
The boiler is designed to provide a comfortable and warm
environment and is not designed for the prevention of
frozen water pipes. In case an unsafe condition occurs,
the boiler has been designed and equipped with several
safety devices that will shut down the boiler and stop it
from restarting.
If the boiler is dormant for an extended period of time
during cold winter weather, the water pipes may freeze
and burst which can result in extensive water damage and
lead to mold growth. A variety of molds can cause serious
health and respiratory problems. If water damage should
occur, immediately dry the affected areas to avoid the
possibility of mold growth. If the building will be empty
for an extended period of time in cold winter conditions,
then the following steps should be taken:
• Turn off the building’s water supply, drain the pipes
and add some antifreeze for potable water for the
toilet tanks and drain traps.
• Open faucets where appropriate.
•
Have the building monitored and checked during cold
winter weather and call a qualified service technician
if necessary.
• Remote temperature sensors are available which
will alert someone if freezing conditions occur in the
building.
1.13 Combustion sources and ventilation
air contaminants
Contaminants are likely to be found in these
areas:
• Auto body shops
• New construction
• Metal manufacturing plants
• Swimming pools
• Refrigeration repair shops
• Garages with workshops
• Furniture refinishing shops
• Plastic manufacturing plants
• Hobby rooms and remodelling areas
• Dry cleaners and laundromats
• Photo processing companies
• Beauty salons
Contaminants found in various products:
• Paint and varnish removers
• Chlorinated cleaners and waxes
• Glues and cements
• Swimming pool chemicals containing chlorine
• Refrigerant leaks
• Water softener salt containing sodium chloride
• Cleaning products such as chlorine-based bleaches,
detergents and cleaning solvents
• Spray cans containing chlorofluorocarbons
• Muriatic and hydrochloric acid
• Calcium chloride utilized in thawing
• Permanent wave solutions
• Adhesives utilized for building products and other
similar items
• Fabric softeners used in clothing dryers