Finned copper tube gas boilers & water heaters – Boiler Manual
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All aspects of the boiler/water heater installation must conform to
the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction, or, in the
absence of such requirements, to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54-latest revision. Where required by the authority
having jurisdiction, the installation must conform to the Standard
for Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers,
ANSI/ASME CSD-1.
In Canada, the installation must be in accordance with the require-
ments of CSA B149.1 or .2, Installation Code for Gas Burning
Appliances and Equipment.
If installed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you MUST
FOLLOW the additional instructions contained in RBI’s instruction
sheet MACODE-3. Which is located in the back of this manual.
The owner should maintain a record of all service work performed
with the date and a description of the work done. Include the name
of the service organization for future reference.
Direct all questions to your RBI distributor or contact the
RBI Customer Service Department at: 260 North Elm Street,
Westfield, MA 01085 for US or 7555 Tranmere Drive, Mississauga
ONT L5S 1L4 for Canada. Always include the model and serial
numbers from the rating plate of the boiler/water heater in question.
RATINGS & CAPACITIES
Before undertaking the installation of the Futera III Series boiler/
water heater check the rating plate to ensure that the unit has been
sized properly for the job. The “Net I=B=R Ratings” specify the
equivalent amount of direct copper radiation that the unit can supply
under normal conditions. Also ensure that the unit has been set
up for the type of gas available at the installation site. Other important
considerations are the availability of an adequate electrical supply,
fresh air for combustion and a suitable chimney or vent system.
BOILER/WATER HEATER LOCATION
1. This boiler/water heater is suitable for indoor and oudooor
installations. Locate the boiler/water heater in an area
that provides good access to the unit. Servicing may
require the removal of jacket panels. Allow the minimum
clearances between adjacent construction and the boiler/water
heater as listed in Table 1.
Service clearances are not mandatory, but are
recommended to ensure ease of service should it be
required.
Table 1
Clearance to
Combustibles
Service
Clearance
in
mm
in
mm
Top
6
153
30
762
Back
6
153
24
610
Left Side
6
153
12
306
Right Side
6
153
12
306
Front
6
153
30
762
2. An optimum site will be level, central to the piping system, close
to a chimney or outside wall and have adequate fresh air for
combustion. Ensure that the boiler/water heater is level from
front to back and from side to side. Use metal shims to level
the boiler/water heater. Electrical and electronic components
must also be protected from exposure to water during operation
and maintenance. DO NOT install this boiler/water heater in
a location that would subject any of the gas ignition components
to direct contact with water or excessive moisture during
operation or servicing.
3. Ensure that the floor is structurally sound and will support the
weight of the boiler/water heater.
The Futera III may be installed directly on combustible
flooring, but never on carpeting.
4. Locate the boiler/water heater in an area that will prevent water
damage to adjacent construction should a leak occur or during
routine maintenance. If such a location doesn’t exist, a suitable
drain pan that’s adequately drained must be installed under the
unit.
5. DO NOT place this boiler/water heater in a location that would
restrict the introduction of combustion air into the unit or
subject it to a negative pressure, see “GENERAL VENTING
GUIDELINES”.
6. NEVER place this boiler/water heater in a location that would
subject it to temperatures at or near freezing, see the “FREEZE
PROTECTION” section on page 13.
Never store combustible materials, gasoline or any
product containing flammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of the boiler/water heater. Failure to comply
with this warning can result in an explosion or fire
causing extensive property damage, severe personal
injury or death!
COMBUSTION AIR & VENTILATION
This boiler/water heater must be supplied with
combustion air in accordance with Section 5.3, Air
for Combustion & Ventilation, of the latest revision
of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54 and all applicable local building codes. Canadian
installations must comply with CAN/ CGA B149.1
or .2 Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances
and Equipment, or applicable provisions of the local
building codes. Failure to provide adequate combustion
air for this boiler/water heater can result in excessive
levels of carbon monoxide which can result in severe
personal injury or death!
To operate properly and safely this boiler/water heater requires a
continuous supply of air for combustion. NEVER store objects on
or around the boiler/water heater!
