Legacy Stoves SF170, Installation And Operator'S Manual

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Floor Protection Diagram
e boiler must be installed in an area dedicated
to the boiler and its related equipment. is area
must be partitioned or separated from any living
area of a residence.
e room must have a constant
fresh air supply to assure proper combustion of the
fuel as well as ventilation of any by-products of
combustion.
Boiler Room Requirements
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e room should be well lighted and should
have a source of emergency light.
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A convenient water supply should be
available for boiler Eushing and to clean the
boiler room Eoor.
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Unobstructed Eoor drains need to be
available.
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Must have adequate air supply, which must
be kept clear at all times. Since the
combustion process requires a supply of air
at all times, it is essential that provisions are
made to supply adequate air to the boiler
room.
is air supply is necessary to insure
complete combustion and venting of any
gases or smoke that would be emi=ed from
this solid fuel burning boiler in case the
boiler malfunctions.
Ventilation Fans in the boiler room
must not create negaive pressure.
Doing so will create an unsafe
condition and negatively impact
boiler performance.
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Electrical disconnect at point of entrance to
boiler room.
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Walls and ceiling must be of 9re rated
construction. Consult local or state codes for
requirements.
RIGGING AND POSITIONING
OF BOILER
Do not a=empt to move or o<-load the boiler
without the aid of a crane or dolly. Most Legacy
Stoves boilers have a li;ing lug in the center of the
top while on some units two li;ing lugs in the front
and rear are provided.
Once on the Eoor level where it will be installed
the unit may be rolled on pipe or may be moved by
means of a pallet jack.
e boiler must be placed on
a concrete slab or other rigid pad of non-
combustible material with su:cient strength to
adequately support the boiler including its contents
of water.
e boiler should be positioned as closely
as possible to the chimney. e smoke pipe must
pitch continually upward toward the chimney and
be as straight as possible. Level the boiler a;er it
has been positioned.
Before proceeding with installation, inquire with
local building o:cials to ensure that all building,
plumbing and electrical codes will be complied with.
It is required that a quali9ed technician experienced
in boiler installations install this unit. Wiring on the
boiler must be properly grounded.
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Do not install in a sleeping room!
Install a CO monitor in the room
where the heater is located, at about
table height.