Finned copper tube gas boilers & water heaters – Boiler Manual
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In Canada, the installation must be in accordance with the
requirements of CSA B149.1 or .2, Installation Code for Gas
Burning Appliances and Equipment.
If installed in the Commonwealth of Massachuse s, you MUST
FOLLOW the additional instructions contained in RBI’s instruction
sheet MACODE-3. Which is located in the back of this manual.
e owner should maintain a record of all service work performed
with the date and a description of the work done. Include the name
of the service organization for future reference.
Direct all questions to your RBI distributor or contact the RBI
Customer Service Department at: 260 North Elm Street, West eld,
MA 01085 for US or 7555 Tranmere Drive, Mississauga ONT L5S
1L4 for Canada. Always include the model and serial numbers from
the rating plate of the boiler/water heater in question.
RATINGS & CAPACITIES
Before undertaking the installation of the Futera Series boiler/water
heater check the rating plate to ensure that the unit has been sized
properly for the job. e “Net AHRI Ratings” specify the equivalent
amount of direct copper radiation that the unit can supply under
normal conditions. Also ensure that the unit has been set up for
the type of gas available at the installation site. Other important
considerations are the availability of an adequate electrical supply,
fresh air for combustion and a suitable chimney or vent system.
BOILER/WATER HEATER LOCATION
1. is boiler/water heater is suitable for indoor and outdoor
installations. Locate the boiler/water heater in an area that
provides good access to the unit. Servicing may require
the removal of jacket panels. Allow the minimum clearances
between adjacent construction and the boiler/water heater as
listed in Table 1.
Service clearances are not mandatory, but are recom-
mended to ensure ease of service should it be required.
Table 1
Clearance to
Combustibles
Service
Clearance
in mm in mm
Top 6 153 30 762
Back 6 153 24 610
Left Side 6 153 24 610
Right Side 6 153 24 610
Front 6 153 30 762
2. An optimum site will be level, central to the piping system,
close to a chimney or outside wall and have adequate fresh air
for combustion. Ensure that the boiler/water heater is level from
front to back and from side to side. Use metal shims to level
the boiler/water heater. Electrical and electronic components
must also be protected from exposure to water during operation
and maintenance. DO NOT install this boiler/water heater in
a location that would subject any of the gas ignition components
to direct contact with water or excessive moisture during
operation or servicing.
3. Ensure that the oor is structurally sound and will support
the weight of the boiler/water heater.
e Futera may be installed directly on combustible
ooring, but never on carpeting.
4. Locate the boiler/water heater in an area that will prevent
water damage to adjacent construction should a leak occur or
during routine maintenance. If such a location doesn’t exist,
a suitable drain pan that’s adequately drained must be installed
under the unit.
5. DO NOT place this boiler/water heater in a location that
would restrict the introduction of combustion air into the unit
or subject it to a negative pressure, see “GENE L VENTING
GUIDELINES”.
6. NEVER place this boiler/water heater in a location that
would subject it to temperatures at or near freezing, see the
“FREEZE PROTECTION” section on page 11.
Never store combustible materials, gasoline or any
product containing ammable vapors or liquids in
the vicinity of the boiler/water heater. Failure to
comply with this warning can result in an explosion
or re causing extensive property damage, severe
personal injury or death!
COMBUSTION AIR & VENTILATION
is boiler/water heater must be supplied with
combustion air in accordance with Section 5.3,
Air for Combustion & Ventilation, of the latest
revision of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54 and all applicable local building
codes. Canadian installations must comply with
CAN/CGA B149.1 or .2 Installation Code for Gas
Burning Appliances and Equipment, or applicable
provisions of the local building codes. Failure to
provide adequate combustion air for this boiler/
water heater can result in excessive levels of carbon
monoxide which can result in severe personal injury
or death!
To operate properly and safely this boiler/water heater requires
a continuous supply of air for combustion. NEVER store objects
on or around the boiler/water heater!
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