Laars FT Series, Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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SECTION 4 Installation
4.1 Location and Clearances
The FT must be mounted to a suitable wall by a
qualified heating contractor under the guidelines of a
boiler. The wall may be of concrete or wood. Suitable
fasteners for concrete or wood must be used. Failure to
wall mount this boiler using correct fasteners will affect
the performance and life expectancy of the boiler and
will void the warranty.
Table 1.
Minimum Clearances
For Installation from
Non-Combustibles and
Combustibles
Suggested
Service
Clearance
TOP of appliance
18 in
(46 cm) 18 in
(46 cm)
BACK
of appliance
5
/
8
in
(1.5 cm)
5
/
8
in
(1.5 cm)
FRONT
of
appliance
24 in
(61 cm) 40 in
(101 cm)
SIDE
of appliance
3 in
(7 cm) 8 in
(20 cm)
BOTTOM of
appliance 12 in
(30 cm) 24 in
(61 cm)
Installations must comply with
• All the local, state, provincial, and national codes,
laws, regulations and ordinances.
• National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 – The latest
version.
• National Electrical Code.
• A National Standard of Canada CAN/CSA-B149.1
Check before placing the Combination boiler
• Always check the connected components which are
near to the heater. The components are below.
Water piping position / Venting adapter / Gas supply
piping / Electrical power / Condensate drain hose.
• Inspect area around Combination boiler. Remove
any combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable liquids. Failure to keep Combination
boiler area clear and free of combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable liquids and vapors can
result in severe personal injury, death or substantial
property damage.
• The Combination boiler which has gas control
system components must be protected from any
possible danger during operation and service.
• If new Combination boiler replaces an existing
appliance, check and correct system problems, for
example:
- Do not install if: System leaks causing oxygen
corrosion or heat exchanger cracks from hard water
deposits.
Provide clearances
• If the heater was installed in a narrow space
or corner, please ensure that there is sufficient
space for service and maintenance access. For
regular maintenance, gas and water lines must be
accessible.
The boiler must be installed on a wall that can bear its weight.
WARNING
WARNING
CLEARANCES FOR SERVICE ACCESS
• If you do not provide the minimum clearances
shown, it might not be possible to service the
boiler without removing it from the space.
• Space must be provided with combustion /
ventilation air openings correctly sized for
all other appliances located in the same
space as the boiler. The boiler cover must be
securely fastened to prevent it from drawing
air from the boiler room. This is particularly
important if the boiler is in a room with other
appliances. Failure to comply with the above
warnings could result in substantial property
damage, severe personal injury, or death.
Minimum clearances to Combustibles.
to Combustibles and for Service.
18
46
3
8
3
8
24
61
12
30