MACH
®
Gas Fired Boiler
7
2.5.3 Crush Hazards
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Lifting hazards! Use properly rated lifting
equipment to lift and position the boiler.
The load is unbalanced. Test balance
before lifting 3 ft. above the floor. Do not
allow personnel beneath the lifted load.
Refer to approximate weights in the table.
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Bump hazard from overhead ductwork
and piping. Install components with adequate vertical clearance.
2.5.4 Chemical Hazards
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Chemical hazards from cleaning products. Use caution when cleaning the system. The
use of professional assistance is recommended. Use safe procedures for the disposal of
all cleaning solutions.
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Combustion Condensate – an acidic pH of approximately 3.0 to 5.0 can be expected.
Use PVC, CPVC, or other corrosion resistant piping for drainage. Collection and disposal
must be in accordance with all applicable regulations. A condensate neutralization kit is
available. Please contact your local Harsco Industrial, Patterson-Kelley representative.
2.5.5 Pressure Hazards
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Pressure hazard! Hot fluids. Install isolation valves on boiler water inlet and outlet.
Make sure isolation valves are closed before servicing boiler.
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Pressure hazard! Hot fluids. Annually test safety relief valve for proper operation. Do
not operate boiler with faulty relief valve.
2.5.6 Slip, Fall Hazards
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Tripping hazard! Do not install piping on floor surfaces. Maintain clear path around
boiler.
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Slip and fall hazard! Use drip pan to catch water while draining the boiler. Maintain dry
floor surfaces.
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Slip and fall hazard!
Do not
locate intake or exhaust terminations directly above a
walkway; dripping of condensation can cause icing of the walking surface. (see section
3.6.3)
Boiler Size
Weight in Pounds
750,000 Btu
650
900,000 Btu
700
1,050,000 Btu
750
General Warning
General Warning
General Warning
General Warning
Gas may lose its odor. Proper gas sensing equipment and procedures should
be used for leak checks.