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1.
Boiler is suitable for installation on combustible
flooring. Do not install boiler on carpeting.
2.
Locate boiler in front of final position before removing
crate.
3.
Locate unit so vent pipe connection to chimney will be
short and direct.
4.
For basement installation, provide solid elevated base,
such as concrete, if floor is not level, or if water may be
encountered on floor around boiler.
5.
Provide recommended service clearance, if applicable,
as follows:
•
Clearance from Jacket Front Panel
24” for servicing burner
•
Clearance from Jacket Side Panels
24” for burner swing door, if opened fully with burner
mounted, otherwise 2” with burner removed.
•
Clearance From Jacket Rear Panel
24” minimum for rear smoke box cleaning. (Note:
this dimension will also be controlled by horizontal to
vertical to horizontal smoke pipe arrangement. See
Figure 1.
6.
Minimum clearances to combustible material see
Figure 1 and Table 2.
Table 2 - BOILER CLEARANCES
Unit
Combustible
Clearance
Accessibility,
Cleaning,
and Servicing
Top
12” (32 cm)
24” (61 cm)
Right Side
2” (5 cm)
24” (61 cm)
Left Side
2” (5 cm)
24” (61 cm)
Floor
Combustible
No Requirement
Front
17” (43 cm)
24” (61 cm)
Back
9” (23 cm)
24” (61 cm)
Flue
9” (23 cm)
9” (23 cm)
All distances measured from the boiler jacket or flue.
7.
Fresh air for
r
combustion and ventilation m
ust be
available at boiler. Ventilating and combustion air must
enter boiler room without restrictions.
8.
Installation shall conform to requirements of authority
having jurisdiction or in absence of such requirements
in United States, follow NFPA 31 Installation of Oil
Burning Equipment.
In Canada, use CSA B 139, latest
revision.
9.
Clearance to venting is for single wall flue pipe. If Type
L vent is used, clearance may be reduced to minimum
required by vent pipe manufacturer.
Figure 1 - Clearances to Combustible Construction
WARNING
Fire hazard. Do not install on carpeting. Failure to
follow these instructions could result in death or
serious injury.
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5 - LOCATING THE BOILER
PN 240013415 REV A [08/15/2021]
