Traid Triumph 1000, Operating And Maintenance Manual

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TRIAD Boiler Systems, Inc.
West Chicago, IL
www.triadboiler.com
Clearance:
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Single wall ducts require up to 18” of clearance from any flammable material
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Each manufacture of Type-L ducting will have a rating that specifies a require clearance to flammable
material ranging from zero (0) to six (6”) inches.
Warning! The flue gas temperatures produced by Triumph SS boilers are considerably lower
than non-condensing boilers, and therefore have very high relative humidity. For these reasons
the chimney must be completely watertight, able to withstand corrosion attack by acid
condensate, and adequately heat-insulated to guarantee sufficient draft.
5 Plumbing the boiler
Warning! The improper installation, adjustment, service, maintenance, or operation of this
equipment can result in fire, explosion, serious injury, or death.
THE INSTALLATION OF THE UNIT SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATION OF LOCAL CODES.
INSTALLATIONS SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CSA B149, NFPA 54, AND IFGC AS APPROPRIATE.
5.1 Fuel supply & connections
Gas piping shall be of adequate pressure at capacity for your applications in accordance with NFPA 54.
UL/cUL listed boilers have the required fuel pressures and flow rates on the rating plate.
5.2 Boiler connections, general
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The configuration of the supplied piping is documented on your R&D drawing.
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The piping on a boiler should be kept leak proof. A small leak, if allowed to continue, soon becomes a
major problem.
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All vent and blowdown piping running vertically should have means for draining the vertical run.
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Discharge from all blowdowns, safety relief valves, and venting shall be plumbed to a safe point of
discharge. Please consult the authorities having jurisdiction to determine your discharge
requirements.
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All plumbing installation of the boiler shall be in accordance with the regulation of the authorities
having jurisdiction.
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Provisions shall be made for the expansion and contraction of hot water mains connected to boilers
so there will be no undue strain transmitted to the boilers.
5.3 Water connections
A proper and convenient water fill connection should be installed and provisions should be made to