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| INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS |
Fasten the vent damper to the flue collar and vent pipe using at least 3 corrosion resistant sheet metal screws
Figure 4: Heating System Piping
per joint. Connect the damper harness to the top panel with the BX connector supplied. Plug the Molex connector on the damper harness into the mating plug on the harness located inside the control compartment.
The vent damper is operating properly when it opens completely upon a call for heat and closes completely when the call for heat ends. The vent damper must be in the open position when the boilers main burners are in operation.
Figure 3: Vent Damper Location
DAMPER BLADE POSITIONED
FRONT TO BACK OF BOILER
MOTOR TO FACE
FRONT OF BOILER
DISCHARGE PIPE SIZE TO EQUAL VALVE OUTLET. DO NOT RESTRICT FLOW.
SUPPORT DISCHARGE PIPING SO AS TO AVOID STRAIN ON THE VALVE BODY.
FOR DISCHARGE
THROUGH ROOF
CONSULT THE
SMITH CO.
1" CLEARANCE MUST BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN HOT WATER PIPING AND COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION.
FRONT OF
BOILER
DISCHARGE SO AS TO AVOID EXPOSURE OF PERSONS TO HOT LIQUID OR VAPOR. LEAVE OPEN END VISIBLE FOR PERIODIC INSPECTION FOR SLOW LEAKAGE OR DRIPS.
HEATING SYSTEM PIPING
CAUTION: All piping must be installed by a qualified technician in accordance with the provisions set forth in the applicable ANSI/ASME standards and local building codes and regulations. Improper piping of this boiler can cause flooding, extensive property damage, heating system damage or damage to the boiler.
The GB100W hot water boiler comes from the factory ready to be piped to the heating system. Each boiler is equipped with a safety relief valve. This valve must be piped in accordance with the ANSI/ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV. Figure 4 provides a pictorial description of the boiler and piping components.