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Complete Prior To Installing Boiler
.
A. Verify you have selected the right size boiler with
proper capacity. AHRI rating of boiler selected
should be greater than or equal to calculated peak
heating load (heat loss) for building or area(s)
served by boiler and associated hot water heating
systems. See boiler rating and capacity table previ-
ously listed in this manual. Any heat loss calcula-
tions used should be based on approved methods.
B. Boiler must be supplied with proper oil supply and
oil piping, sufficient fresh combustion air, and suit
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able electrical supply.
C. Boiler must be connected to suitable venting system
and piping system adequate to distribute heating
load.
D. Properly locate and install thermostat for heating
system control.
Any doubts as to requirements, check with local authori-
ties and obtain professional help where needed. OPERAT-
ING INSTRUCTIONS, FINAL CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS,
and MAINTENANCE sections in this manual are vital to the
proper and safe operation of the heating system.
1.
Place boiler in location centralized with the piping
system and as close to chimney as possible.
2.
Boiler must be level. If necessary use metal shims
beneath boiler’s feet.
3.
Use raised base if floor can become wet or damp.
4.
Maintain clearances for fire safety as well as
servicing. 18” clearance must be maintained
at side where passage is required for access to
another side for cleaning, servicing, inspection
or replacement of any parts that may normally
require attention. Install boilers at least 6” from
combustible material on left side, rear, and above,
and at least 24” on right side and front. Allow at
least 24” accessiblity clearance above for servicing.
5.
Fresh air for combustion must be available at front
of the boiler. Fresh air for ventilation must be avail-
able to front
and
rear of boiler. Air passages must
be free of obstructions at all times. Ventilating and
combustion air must enter boiler room without
restrictions.
WARNING
Fire hazard. Do not install boiler on combustible
flooring or carpeting. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in death or serious injury.
!
6.
Floor supporting boiler must be noncombustible and
sufficiently stable. If it is combustible, place boiler
on 2” concrete patio blocks or 2” Cladlite Pad™.
Blocks or pad must be under entire boiler to protect
the floor.
7.
Install boiler in accordance with requirements of
authority having jurisdiction, or in the absence of
such requirements
• United States. NFPA31: Installation of Oil Burning
Equipment
• Canada. CSA B139: Installation of Oil Burning
Equipment
BOILER CLEARANCES
Unit
Combustible
Clearance
Accessibility,
Cleaning, and
Servicing
Flue to
Combustible
Clearance
Top
6”
24”
9”
Left Side
6”
Right Side
24”
Base
non-combustible
Front
24”
Back
6”
All distances measured from the cabinet of the boiler.
24” Min.
6”
Min.
6”
Min.
24” Min.
Front
(Burner
Side)
LOCATING THE BOILER
Figure 2 - Clearances