Installation and Operating Instructions
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III. Installing your NCB.
A. Location of Boiler.
The outdoor boiler should be located at least 10 feet from your home, with the door facing
away from the house, so that all fire danger is removed from your home. The boiler may be
installed as much as 100 feet away and still heat your house and hot water. The chimney
should extend at least 2 feet higher than any portion of a building within a horizontal distance
of 10 feet.
If the boiler is located more than 100 feet away, you may experience some heat loss in the
water going to your heat exchanger (and water heater). A larger pump than the one supplied
may be needed for distances over 150 feet or any rise in elevation over 15 feet. For extreme
distances (200 ft plus) we recommend that your pump stays on all the time so there is no delay
in getting heat. That way there is always hot water available at the heat exchanger when the
furnace fan comes on.
Locate the outdoor wood boiler where it will be convenient for refueling and wood storage.
The I-Pex pipe and power lines are installed underground between the house and the outside
wood boiler and ALWAYS buried below the frost line.
1 It is recommended that the boiler be located with due consideration to any
neighboring residences and to the prevailing wind direction.
2. Do not locate an outdoor wood burning boiler within 100 ft of a residence not served
by the boiler. Be considerate of neighboring residences, properties, parks, etc.
3 Review the recommended smoke stack heights on page 8.
4 Do not locate the boiler near any combustible materials, gasoline or other
flammable liquids or gases.
5. The boiler should be located away from dry grassy areas and any buildings
to minimize danger of fires..
6. Check with your insurance company and local codes or ordinances.
7. Do not install the boiler in an area where nearby structures or trees might cause
down drafts.
8. Typically, outdoor wood burning boilers are located 40 to 100 ft down wind from the
structure served.
9. The “hot water” lines in excess of 150 ft may require a larger size pump than the
one provided with the boiler.
10. Locate the boiler to allow easy access to wood supply.
11. To aid in smoke dispersal, extra chimney lengths may be required depending on the
distance to surrounding structures. See page 8 for additional guidance.
12. The boiler requires 115 V, 15 Amp electrical services to operate.
Failure to keep the NCB 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.
