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Finned copper tube gas boilers & water heaters – Boiler Manual
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If installed in the Commonwealth of Massachusett s, you MUST
FOLLOW the additional instructions contained in RBI's instruction
sheet MACODE-3. If you do not have a copy, call your RBI distributor
or contact the RBI Customer Service Department.
Th e 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, 260 North Elm Street, Westfi eld,
MA 01085 for U.S. 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 Spectrum boiler/water
heater check the rating plate to ensure that the unit has been sized
properly for the job. Th e "Net AHRI Ratings" specify the equivalent
amount of direct cast iron 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. Th is boiler/water heater is suitable for indoor and outdoor
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
14
356
18
457
Back
6
152
18
457
Left Side
6
152
24
609
Right Side
6
152
24
609
Front
6
152
24
609
Flue
6
152
6
152
2. An optimum site will be level, central to the piping system, close
to a chimney 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 fl oor is structurally sound and will support the
weight of the boiler/water heater.
Th e Spectrum may be installed directly on combustible
fl ooring, only if RBI supplied special fl oor pan is used
but never on carpeting, see Table 2.
Table 2
Special Base for Combustion Floors
Model Number
Part Number
100 70-1248
150
70- 1249
200
70- 1250
250 70-1251
300
70-1252
350
70-1253
400
70-1254
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. Th e pan must not restrict the fl ow of combustion air to
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 “GENERA
L 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 8.
Never store combustible materials, gasoline or any
product containing fl ammable 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!
Units installed outdoors MUST be protected from ice
and snow accumulation or the unit will be damaged
voiding the warranty!
