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B. Concrete Block Footing
A full concrete pad or footings just under the feet are not necessary for the installation for your boiler,
but is recommended to prevent frost heaving. Four concrete footing blocks 8” X 16” X 4” will suffice if
desired. You may add additional layers of blocks for ease of loading wood. The dotted line represents
the base dimension of the boiler for pouring a slab. If doing footings or blocks, follow the footing
dimension.
C. Plumbing Hook Up
1. Plumbing connections are made through the rear access door and should be well insulated
after installation. Cover bottom access holes as well.
2. The water lines must be buried below the frost line to prevent freezing. The depth of the
trench varies in different regions of the country. Be completely sure about the correct depth
needed before the insulated pex pipe is installed underground. Contact your local building
inspector’s office for this information.
CALL YOUR LOCAL MISS DIG HOTLINE BEFORE
YOU DIG TRENCHES!
4. If you purchased insulated pipe, it may contain twine for pulling electrical wire. If possible,
do this with the pipe laid out straight for ease of pulling.
5. If more than one building is to be heated, additional pipe must be installed.
6. If you have rocky ground, make sure you place straw or landscape fabric around the pipe
before back filling, giving extra protection against punctures.
7. Keep 90’s to a minimum as each one adds 1 foot of head pressure, reducing the rate of
water flow.
HINT:
If only one color of pipe is used, label the water lines or connect and test them before back
filling over pipe and lines