MODULEX EXT 321, 481, 641, 802, 962, 1123 BOILERS
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
OMM-0087_0F
AERCO International, Inc.
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100 Oritani Dr.
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Blauvelt, NY 10913
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49
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146
GF-143
Phone: 800-526-0288
07/13/15
WARNING!
Fire danger due to flammable materials or liquids. Do not store
flammable materials and liquids in the immediate vicinity of the
boiler.
See Section 3.6.2 for warnings and guidelines concerning materials
and contaniments that should be avoided in the boiler room and
near air inlets when operating the boiler.
Room Air Combustion
3.21.2
The boiler closet or room shall be provided with two permanent openings communicating directly
with an additional room(s). The total input of all gas utilization equipment installed in the combined
space shall be considered in making this determination. Each opening shall have a minimum free
area of 1 square inch per 1,000 Btu per hour of total input rating of all gas utilization equipment in
the confined space, but no less than 100 square inches. One opening shall commence within 12
inches (305 mm) of the top, and one opening shall commence within 12 inches (305 mm) of the
bottom of the enclosure. The minimum dimension of air openings shall not be less than 4 inches
(101.6 mm).
Sealed Combustion
3.21.3
The boiler closet or room shall be provided with two permanent openings, one commencing within
12 inches (305 mm) from the top of the enclosure, and one commencing within 12 inches (305
mm) from the bottom of the enclosure. The openings shall communicate directly, or by ducts, with
the outdoors or spaces (crawl or attic) that freely communicate with the outdoors. The minimum
dimension of air openings shall be no less than 4 inches (101.6 mm).
1. Where directly communicating with the outdoors, each opening shall have a minimum free
area of 1 square inch per 4,000 Btu/hr of total input rating of all equipment in the
enclosure.
2. Where communicating with the outdoors through vertical ducts, each opening shall have a
minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4,000 Btu/hr of total input rating of all equipment in
the enclosure.
3. Where communicating with the outdoors through horizontal ducts, each opening shall
have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 2,000 Btu/hr of total input rating of all
equipment in the enclosure.
4. Where ducts are used, they shall be of the same cross-sectional area as the free area of
the opening to which they connect.
3.22 Installation of the Exhaust and Air Intake System
NOTE
Consult local and state codes pertaining to special building code
and fire department requirements. Adhere to national code
requirements.
NOTE
Observe the listed maximum lengths of vent system, which are
dependent on boiler model. The maximum permissible lengths are
listed in section 3.23, below.