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Before setting up and connecting the boiler, it is necessary to check that all components
are operational and that the boiler is fully equipped for operation.
4.3. Installation of the boiler in the boiler room
The boiler doesn't need a foundation. It is placed directly on the floor. It should be exactly
levelled! The strength of the floor as well as fire protection conditions must be taken into account.
Installation of the boiler should take into account the possibility of free cleaning of the boiler and
access to its every part. The room where the boiler is installed should have two gravitational
ventilation openings, min. 15 x 15 cm (applies to small boilers, for larger ones, the ventilation
system should be recalculated by an authorized person, one at the boiler room floor and one
under the ceiling. Holes should be secured with steel mesh. Do not cover boiler ventilation
openings, do not use empty spaces in the boiler casing for waste storage, etc.
The use of mechanical exhaust ventilation in the boiler room is prohibited.
It is permissible to use the above mentioned exhaust system under the condition that a
mechanical supply system with the capacity compensating for the amount of exhaust air is
installed in accordance with PN-87\B-02411.
Room of the boiler room
The room in which the boiler is installed must not be intended for permanent or temporary
residence of people. In new buildings, the minimum room height is 2.2 m and in existing buildings
1.9 m. The boiler must be placed on a non-flammable surface. The boiler must be positioned so
as to ensure trouble-free operation, cleaning and maintenance.
Ventilation
In boiler plants up to 25 kW, the supply air ventilation should be carried out by means of
an unclosed opening of at least 200 cm2, while the exhaust air should be in the form of an exhaust
grille of at least 14 x 14 cm.
In boiler plants with power outputs from 25-2000 kW, there should be an air supply duct with a
cross-section of not less than 50% of the chimney section area, but nevertheless less than 20x20
cm. The outlet should be up to 1 m above floor level. The boiler room should also have an exhaust
duct of not less than 25% of the chimney section area with an inlet opening under the boiler room
ceiling, led above the roof and placed, if possible, next to the chimney. The minimum dimensions
of the chimney section are 15x15 cm.
Heating installation - boiler installation
The feeder can be assembled to the boiler by persons with the appropriate permissions,
who have familiarized themselves with the technical and operating documentation of the feeder.
It is the user's responsibility to ensure that the installation of the boiler is carried out in accordance
with the applicable regulations. The assembling company should issue a guarantee for the works
performed and confirm their execution with the installation protocol attached to this manual.
The customer should have a statement from the chimney sweep regarding the passage and
draught of the flue to which the boiler will be connected.
The boiler must be levelled and positioned so that the connection to the boiler is tight. Boiler
equipment includes a set of temperature sensors.
Boiler operation in adverse weather conditions
In case of unfavourable conditions for chimney draught or unfavourable weather
conditions, it is necessary to make sure that the chimney is unobstructed. If there is no other
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