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Vapor Power International LLC
551 S. County Line Road, Franklin Park, Il 60131
Phone: 630-694-5500 Fax: 630-694-2230
element should extend at least 1/8” beyond compression nut after
tightening (refer to element assembly sketch)
NOTE: TIGHTEN COMPRESSION FITTING TO 70 FT LBS Brass, 110 FT LBS SS MAX.
14.
Reverse the procedure outlines in steps 4, 5 and 6 above using a new
gasket.
15.
Refill boiler and purge air from system.
16.
Check for leaks both before and after system is pressurized.
DETAIL - ELEMENT INSTALLATION
FERRULE
#10-32 NUT
COPPER BUSS
#10-32 NUT
FLAT WASHER (#10)
CERAMIC
RUBBER
ELEMENT FLANGE
ELEMENT
(TIGHTEN: 70 FT LBS MAX BRASS
110 FT LBS MAX S.S.)
TIGHTEN ENOUGH
TO
BULGE RUBBER
SEAT (IN
FLANGE)
5.4
CLEANING THE BOILER
Boiler should be drained and cleaned periodically to remove any accumulated
scale or sludge. This can normally be done at the time of annual inspection unless
experience indicated that more frequent cleaning is required.
