Table of Contents
I. General Information
A. Terminology ............................................................................. 6
B. Clearance to Combustibles Required .......................... 6
C. Boiler Dimensions & Specs .............................................. 6
D. Safety Precautions ................................................................. 7
E. Controls & Plumbing Connections ................................. 8
F. Heating the Home ................................................................... 9
II. Installing the Boiler
A. Location of Boiler .................................................................. 10
B. Chimney, Extensions & Rain Cap ................................ 11
C. Underground Insulated Pex Pipe .................................. 11
D. Plumbing Hookup ............................................................... 12
E. Wiring the Boiler ................................................................... 12
F. Forced Air Systems -Thermostat Wiring ................... 12
G. Adding Bypass Valves ...................................................... 14
H. Installing A Water-To-Air Heat Exchanger ................. 14
I. Installing In A Small Plenum ............................................ 15
J. Adjusting Plenum Air Flow .............................................. 16
K. Installing On An Existing Indoor Boiler ..................... 16
L. Filling The Boiler with Water ............................................. 18
M. Float Level ................................................................................ 18
N. Bleeding Air From Heat Exchangers .......................... 18
O. Pre-conditioning Rope Seals .......................................... 18
III. Heating Domestic Water, Pools and Spa’s
A. Sidearm Or Plate Heat Exchanger For Domestic Hot Water .................................................................................. 19
B. Heating a Pool or Spa .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
IV. Operation
A. Wood Requirements................................................................................................................................................................ 21
B. Starting A Fire .............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
C. Loading Wood ............................................................................................................................................................................ 21
D. Power Loss Procedure, Running On A Generator .................................................................................................... 22
E. Warm Weather Operation, Bypass For Domestic Hot Water Only .................................................................... 22
V. Maintenance
A. Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
B. Disposal Of Ashes .................................................................................................................................................................... 23
C. Creosote – Formation And Need For Removal ........................................................................................................... 23
D. Fuel Door & Cover Seals ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
E. Pump ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
F. End of Season Care .................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Going Away
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Disclaimer
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Trouble Shooting
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Copy Of Safety Labels
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Parts List
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Warranty
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Warranty Cards ...............................................................................................................................
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