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Insulated Pex Pipe
We highly recommend the use of insulated pex pipe for the best heat transfer possible from the boiler to your home.
4” triple wrap or 5” five wrap insulated pipe is available for purchase through your dealer or Nature’s Comfort.
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Adjusting Airflow On Draft Blower
The turn buckle must be adjusted so the damper covering the intake to the blower is open only ¼” at the widest point
for wood and slightly more for coal.
III. Installing The Boiler
If installing yourself, consult with your dealer for suggestions before getting started.
A. Location of Boiler
The outdoor boiler should be located a minimum 10 feet away from a structure, with the door facing away so all fire
danger is removed from your home. The boiler may be installed as much as 250 feet away using an appropriately
sized pump and piping and still heat your house and hot water. However, if the boiler is located more than 100 feet
away, you may experience inefficiency and heat loss. A larger pump than the one supplied may be needed for
distances over 100 feet and/or any rise in elevation over 15 feet.
Locate the outdoor wood boiler where it will be convenient for refueling and wood storage. Pex pipe and power lines
are to be installed underground between the house and the boiler and must be buried below frost lines.
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It is recommended that the boiler be located with due consideration to any neighboring residences and to the
prevailing wind direction.
2. Do not locate the boiler within 100 ft of a residence not served by the boiler. Be considerate of neighboring
residences, properties, parks, etc.
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Review the recommended smoke stack heights on page 8.
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Do not locate the boiler near any combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable liquids or gases.
5. The boiler should be located away from dry grassy areas and any buildings to minimize
danger of fires.
6. Check with your insurance company and local codes or ordinances.
7. Do not install the boiler in an area where nearby structures or trees might cause down drafts.
8. Typically, outdoor wood burning boilers are located 40 to 100 ft down wind from the structure served.
9. Locate the boiler to allow easy access to wood supply.
10. To aid in smoke dispersal, extra chimney lengths may be required depending on the distance to surrounding
structures. See page 8 for additional guidance.
11. The boiler requires a 15 amp 110vac electrical service to operate.
Failure to keep the boiler area clear and free of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable liquids
and vapors can result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
B. Concrete Block Footing
A full concrete pad or footings just under the feet are not necessary for the installation for your boiler, but are
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 next figure is for block placement, not foot dimensions.
It is recommended to insulate the underside of the boiler with minimum 1” non-combustible hardboard insulation and you
may also install non-combustible type of skirting around the feet and control area to prevent wind from reducing efficiency.
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