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Table 2 - Minimum Clearances
Minimum Clearances 3-5 section 6-9 section
Top 6" 6"
Rear 6" 6"
Right Side 8" 24"
Left Side 6" 24"
Front 18" 18"
Flue/Vent 6" 6"
Hot Water Piping 1" 1"
Equipment shall be installed in a location in which the
7.
facilities for ventilation permit satisfactory combustion
of gas, proper venting, and maintenance of ambient
temperature at safe limits under normal conditions of
use. Equipment shall be located so as not to interfere
with proper circulation of air. When normal infi ltration
does not provide the necessary air, outside air shall be
introduced.
(See “Combustion and Ventilation
Air”)
Advise owner to keep air passages free of obstructions.
8.
Ventilating and combustion air must enter boiler room
without restrictions.
The boiler shall be installed such that the gas ignition
9.
system components are protected from water
(dripping, spraying, rain, etc.) during appliance
operation and service (circulator replacement,
condensate trap, control replacement, etc.).
Select level location as centralized with piping system,
1.
and as near chimney as possible.
Place crated boiler at selected location, remove crate
2.
by pulling crate sides from top and bottom boards.
This boiler must be set on non-combustible fl oor or
3.
optional non-combustible Base Plate placed over the
top of a combustible fl oor. Refer to Repair Parts and
Optional Kits for additional details (3-6 section Boiler
Base Plate Part #14614031; or 7-9 Section Boiler
base Plate Part #14614032). A combustible fl oor is
defi ned as materials made of or surfaced with wood,
compressed paper, plant fi bers, or other materials that
are capable of being ignited and burned. Such material
shall be considered combustible even thought fl ame-
proofed, fi re-retardant treated, or plastered. This boiler
must not be installed on carpeting.
Boiler is to be level. Metal shims may be used under
4.
base legs for fi nal leveling.
Boiler approved for alcove installation. Refer to Table 2
5.
for clearances to combustible construction.
Additional clearance for service may exceed clearance
6.
for fi re protection. Always comply with the minimum
fi re protection clearance shown on the boiler. An 18
inch clearance should be maintained on any side where
passage is required to access another side for cleaning,
servicing, inspection or replacement of any part that
may need attention.
LOCATING THE BOILER
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